Application of Antimicrobial Peptides on Biomedical Implants: Three Ways to Pursue Peptide Coatings

Biofilm formation and inflammations are number one reasons of implant failure and cause a severe number of postoperative complications every year. To functionalize implant surfaces with antibiotic agents provides perspectives to minimize and/or prevent bacterial adhesion and proliferation. In recent...

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Main Authors: Marco G. Drexelius, Ines Neundorf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/24/13212