Functionalized Self-Assembled Monolayers: Versatile Strategies to Combat Bacterial Biofilm Formation

Functionalized Self-Assembled Monolayers: Versatile Strategies to Combat Bacterial Biofilm Formation

Bacterial infections due to biofilms account for up to 80% of bacterial infections in humans. With the increased use of antibiotic treatments, indwelling medical devices, disinfectants, and longer hospital stays, antibiotic resistant infections are sharply increasing. Annual deaths are predicted to...

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Main Authors: Pamela M. Lundin, Briana L. Fiser, Meghan S. Blackledge, Hannah L. Pickett, Abigail L. Copeland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
Subjects:
biofilms
antimicrobial
bactericidal
indwelling medical devices
self-assembled monolayers
surface modification
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/8/1613

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