Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), or nosocomial infections, are a global health and economic problem in developed and developing countries, particularly for immunocompromised patients in their intensive care units (ICUs) and surgical site hospital areas. Recurrent pathogens in HAIs prevail ove...
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| author | Lizbeth Zamora-Mendoza Esteban Guamba Karla Miño Maria Paula Romero Anghy Levoyer José F. Alvarez-Barreto António Machado Frank Alexis |
| author_facet | Lizbeth Zamora-Mendoza Esteban Guamba Karla Miño Maria Paula Romero Anghy Levoyer José F. Alvarez-Barreto António Machado Frank Alexis |
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| description | Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), or nosocomial infections, are a global health and economic problem in developed and developing countries, particularly for immunocompromised patients in their intensive care units (ICUs) and surgical site hospital areas. Recurrent pathogens in HAIs prevail over antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA) and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>. For this reason, natural antibacterial mechanisms are a viable alternative for HAI treatment. Natural fibers can inhibit bacterial growth, which can be considered a great advantage in these applications. Moreover, these fibers have been reported to be biocompatible and biodegradable, essential features for biomedical materials to avoid complications due to infections and significant immune responses. Consequently, tissue engineering, medical textiles, orthopedics, and dental implants, as well as cosmetics, are fields currently expanding the use of plant fibers. In this review, we will discuss the source of natural fibers with antimicrobial properties, antimicrobial mechanisms, and their biomedical applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-64435ffbbcc94dd7ac3d8c9bd6e14ddb2023-11-24T09:24:45ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492022-11-012722799910.3390/molecules27227999Antimicrobial Properties of Plant FibersLizbeth Zamora-Mendoza0Esteban Guamba1Karla Miño2Maria Paula Romero3Anghy Levoyer4José F. Alvarez-Barreto5António Machado6Frank Alexis7School of Biological Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100119, EcuadorSchool of Biological Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100119, EcuadorSchool of Biological Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100119, EcuadorSchool of Biological Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100119, EcuadorColegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Quito 170901, EcuadorColegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Quito 170901, EcuadorColegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales COCIBA, Instituto de Microbiología, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Laboratorio de Bacteriología, Quito 170901, EcuadorColegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Quito 170901, EcuadorHealthcare-associated infections (HAI), or nosocomial infections, are a global health and economic problem in developed and developing countries, particularly for immunocompromised patients in their intensive care units (ICUs) and surgical site hospital areas. Recurrent pathogens in HAIs prevail over antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA) and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>. For this reason, natural antibacterial mechanisms are a viable alternative for HAI treatment. Natural fibers can inhibit bacterial growth, which can be considered a great advantage in these applications. Moreover, these fibers have been reported to be biocompatible and biodegradable, essential features for biomedical materials to avoid complications due to infections and significant immune responses. Consequently, tissue engineering, medical textiles, orthopedics, and dental implants, as well as cosmetics, are fields currently expanding the use of plant fibers. In this review, we will discuss the source of natural fibers with antimicrobial properties, antimicrobial mechanisms, and their biomedical applications.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/22/7999plant fibersantimicrobial propertiesbiomedical applicationscellulose |
| spellingShingle | Lizbeth Zamora-Mendoza Esteban Guamba Karla Miño Maria Paula Romero Anghy Levoyer José F. Alvarez-Barreto António Machado Frank Alexis Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers Molecules plant fibers antimicrobial properties biomedical applications cellulose |
| title | Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers |
| title_full | Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers |
| title_fullStr | Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers |
| title_short | Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Fibers |
| title_sort | antimicrobial properties of plant fibers |
| topic | plant fibers antimicrobial properties biomedical applications cellulose |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/22/7999 |
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