In this study,thyme essential oil(TEO)nanoemulsion(tPTNs)was constructed with transglutaminase(TGase)-modified potato protein,and its antibacterial activity and mechanism of action were evaluated and explored.Results ...In this study,thyme essential oil(TEO)nanoemulsion(tPTNs)was constructed with transglutaminase(TGase)-modified potato protein,and its antibacterial activity and mechanism of action were evaluated and explored.Results indicated that tPTNs exhibited great antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli,with minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)and minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC)of 2.5 and 5.0 mg/mL,respectively.Also,the antibacterial effects of tPTNs were concentration-dependent.We observed a significant decrease in the absolute value of the zeta potential,and significant increases in particle size,cell membrane hydrophobicity,conductivity,the release of metal ions,and the leakage of nucleic acid as the concentration of tPTNs increased from 0 mg/mL to MBC.Furthermore,sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE)demonstrated that protein synthesis was inhibited or even disrupted.Analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS)indicated that treatment with tPTNs caused significant changes in bacterial metabolites,1117 and 692 differential metabolites being found for S.aureus and E.coli,respectively.The differential metabolites were involved in nucleotide metabolism,amino acid metabolism,tricarboxylic acid cycle and other metabolic pathways.These findings provide valuable insights for the application of thyme essential oil as an efficient antibacterial agent and for the understanding of its mechanism of action.展开更多
Chitosan(CTS)was grafted onto the surface of amino‑functionalized silver chloride silicon dioxide(AgCl@SiO_(2)‑NH_(2))cores to obtain AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS hybrid nanoparticles.The as‑obtained AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS nanoparticle...Chitosan(CTS)was grafted onto the surface of amino‑functionalized silver chloride silicon dioxide(AgCl@SiO_(2)‑NH_(2))cores to obtain AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS hybrid nanoparticles.The as‑obtained AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS nanoparticles were chlorinated by NaClO solution to get AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑based chloramine nano‑hybrid materials,denoted as AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl.A transmission electron microscope was used to observe the morphology of the as‑prepared samples AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS and AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl.At the same time,an X‑ray diffractometer and an infrared spectroscope were utilized to characterize their crystal and chemical structures.Besides,ζpotentials were measured to elucidate the surface modification of AgCl nanoparticles by—NH_(2),the antibacterial mechanism of AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl was investigated by scanning electron microscopy,and Escherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)were used as the to‑be‑tested strains to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of samples AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS and AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl.Findings demonstrate that sample AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS exhibits a chain‑like structure ascribed to the interaction between—NH_(2),and each AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS hybrid nanoparticle contains several AgCl cores.In the meantime,sample AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl exhibits excellent antibacterial activity against E.coli and S.aureus,which is attributed to the synergistic antibacterial effect of Ag^(+)and Cl^(-).Sample AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl with a dosage of 640.00μg·mL^(-1) could completely kill the two kinds of tested bacteria in 12 h of incubation;it retains a high antibacterial efficiency even after 10 cycles of antibacterial tests.展开更多
Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The a...Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.展开更多
[Objectives]To evaluate the in vitro antibacterial,antioxidant,andα-glucosidase inhibitory activities of the ethanol total extract and four different polarity fractions(n-butanol,ethyl acetate,petroleum ether,and wat...[Objectives]To evaluate the in vitro antibacterial,antioxidant,andα-glucosidase inhibitory activities of the ethanol total extract and four different polarity fractions(n-butanol,ethyl acetate,petroleum ether,and water)of Pilea peltata Hance,so as to provide a reference for its further development and research.[Methods]The antibacterial activity of P.peltata was evaluated in vitro by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC)and minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC)of its ethanol total extract and four different polarity fractions against seven test bacterial strains using the broth microdilution method.The in vitro antioxidant activity was investigated through DPPH radical,hydroxyl radical,and superoxide anion radical scavenging assays,with vitamin C(Vit C)as the positive control and the half maximal scavenging concentration(IC 50)as the evaluation indicator.The in vitroα-glucosidase inhibitory activity was assessed by measuring the peak area of p-nitrophenol(PNP),the hydrolysis product of 4-nitrophenylα-D-glucopyranoside(PNPG),via high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC),using the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC 50)as the evaluation indicator.[Results]Both the ethanol total extract and the four different polarity fractions of P.peltata exhibited significant in vitro anti-Streptococcus pneumoniae activity.The DPPH radical scavenging capacities of the ethanol total extract and the various fractions were all weaker than that of VitC,with the order of efficacy being:n-butanol fraction>ethanol total extract>ethyl acetate fraction>petroleum ether fraction>aqueous fraction.For hydroxyl radical scavenging activity,the efficacy order of P.peltata fractions was:n-butanol extract>ethyl acetate extract>ethanol total extract>petroleum ether extract>aqueous extract.Notably,the n-butanol fraction(IC 50=0.068±0.001)demonstrated stronger activity than VitC(IC 50=0.097±0.001).The activity of the ethyl acetate fraction(IC 50=0.096±0.004)was comparable to that of VitC(IC 50=0.097±0.001).The superoxide anion scavenging capacities of the ethanol total extract and different polarity fractions from P.peltata were all weaker than that of VitC,with the order of efficacy being:n-butanol fraction>ethyl acetate fraction>ethanol total extract>petroleum ether fraction>aqueous fraction.The ethanol total extract and aqueous fraction of Pilea peltata showed no significant in vitroα-glucosidase inhibitory activity.Compared with the acarbose group,the IC 50 values of the ethyl acetate fraction and the n-butanol fraction both showed highly significant differences(P<0.01).[Conclusions]This study provides an experimental basis for the pharmacodynamic study and active component study of P.peltata.展开更多
The effect of antibacterial adhesive on the biological corrosion resistance of mortar in seawater environment was studied by means of scanning electron microscope,thermogravimetric analysis,X-ray diffraction,Fourier t...The effect of antibacterial adhesive on the biological corrosion resistance of mortar in seawater environment was studied by means of scanning electron microscope,thermogravimetric analysis,X-ray diffraction,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and ultra-depth microscope.The results show that the antibacterial adhesive can effectively inhibit the growth of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in seawater,hinder their metabolism to produce biological sulfate,and reduce the formation of destructive product gypsum.The mineral composition and thermal analysis showed that the peak value of plaster diffraction peak and the mass loss of plaster dehydration in antibacterial adhesive group were significantly lower than those in blank group(without protective coating group).In addition,the electric flux of chloride ions(>400 C)in the blank group of mortar samples was higher than that in the antibacterial adhesive group(<200 C),indicating that the antibacterial adhesive can effectively reduce the permeability of chloride ions in mortar,and thus hinder the Cl-erosion in seawater.展开更多
Plant bacterial diseases cause significant harm to agricultural production because of their frequent,intermittent and regional outbreaks.Currently,chemical control is still a more effective method for bacterial diseas...Plant bacterial diseases cause significant harm to agricultural production because of their frequent,intermittent and regional outbreaks.Currently,chemical control is still a more effective method for bacterial disease.To develop new,efficient and safe antibacterial agrochemicals,we summarize the research progress of compounds with antibacterial activities in the past ten years,classify them according to their active skeletons,and discuss their structure-activity relationships and mechanisms of action.Finally,the development trend of antibacterial agrochemicals was prospected.This review provides valuable information for the development of antibacterial agrochemicals.展开更多
Silver nanoparticles(Ag NPs)have attracted attention in the field of biomaterials due to their excellent antibacterial property.However,the reducing and stabilizing agents used for the chemical reduction of Ag NPs are...Silver nanoparticles(Ag NPs)have attracted attention in the field of biomaterials due to their excellent antibacterial property.However,the reducing and stabilizing agents used for the chemical reduction of Ag NPs are usually toxic and may cause water pollution.In this work,Ag NPs(31.2 nm in diameter)were prepared using the extract of straw,an agricultural waste,as the reducing and stabilizing agent.Experimental analysis revealed that the straw extract contained lignin,the structure of which possesses phenolic hydroxyl and methoxy groups that facilitate the reduction of silver salts into Ag NPs.The surfaces of Ag NPs were negatively charged due to the encapsulation of a thin layer of lignin molecules that prevented their aggregation.After the prepared Ag NPs were added to the precursor solution of acrylamide,free radical polymerization was triggered without the need for extra heating or light irradiation,resulting in the rapid formation of an Ag NP-polyacrylamide composite hydrogel.The inhibition zone test proved that the composite hydrogel possessed excellent antibacterial ability due to the presence of Ag NPs.The prepared hydrogel may have potential applications in the fabrication of biomedical materials,such as antibacterial dressings.展开更多
The defect regulation and p-n heterojunction of composites have gained significant attention due to their potential applications.Nitrogen(N)as doping heteroatoms and perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboximide(PDINH)as an appr...The defect regulation and p-n heterojunction of composites have gained significant attention due to their potential applications.Nitrogen(N)as doping heteroatoms and perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboximide(PDINH)as an appropriate n-type semiconductor were innovatively and reasonably selected to enhance the photocatalytic performance of pristine p-type cuprous oxide(Cu_(2)O).In this study,the defect regula-tion of N doping(1)achieved the small-size effect of Cu_(2)O,(2)optimized the electron features,and(3)improved the kinetics of reactive oxygen species.The p-n heterojunction with PDINH was developed to sharply improve the light utilization of Cu_(2)O,from the UV region to the near-infrared region.As expected,the optimized Cu_(2)N_(x)O_(1–x)/PDINH(x=0.02)exhibited excellent long-term photocatalytic antibacterial ac-tivities,with antibacterial rates exceeding 91%against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Defect regulation and p-n heterojunction of Cu_(2)O-based composites thus provide a great deal of potential for future advancements in photocatalysis.展开更多
Nano-zinc oxides(ZnO)demonstrate remarkable antibacterial properties.To further enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficiency of magnesium alloy micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings,this study investigates...Nano-zinc oxides(ZnO)demonstrate remarkable antibacterial properties.To further enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficiency of magnesium alloy micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings,this study investigates the preparation of ZnO-containing micro-arc oxidation coatings with dual functionality by incorporating nano-ZnO into MAO electrolyte.The influence of varying ZnO concentrations on the microstructure,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial properties of the coating was examined through microstructure analysis,immersion tests,electrochemical experiments,and antibacterial assays.The findings revealed that the addition of nano-ZnO significantly enhanced the corrosion resistance of the MAO-coated alloy.Specifically,when the ZnO concentration in the electrolyte was 5 g/L,the corrosion rate was more than ten times lower compared to the MAO coatings without ZnO.Moreover,the antibacterial efficacy of ZnO+MAO coating,prepared with a ZnO concentration of 5 g/L,surpassed 95%after 24 h of co-culturing with Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus).The nano-ZnO+MAO-coated alloy exhibited exceptional degradation resistance,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial effectiveness.展开更多
Superhydrophobic surface is a promising strategy for antibacterial and corrosion protection.However,the use of harmful fluorine-containing materials,poor mechano-chemical stability,the addition of fungicides and poor ...Superhydrophobic surface is a promising strategy for antibacterial and corrosion protection.However,the use of harmful fluorine-containing materials,poor mechano-chemical stability,the addition of fungicides and poor corrosion resistance often limit its practical application.In this paper,a high-robustness pho-tothermal self-healing superhydrophobic coating is prepared by simply spraying a mixture of hydropho-bically modified epoxy resin and two kinds of modified nanofillers(carbon nanotubes and SiO2)for long-term anticorrosion and antibacterial applications.Multi-scale network and lubrication structures formed by cross-linking of modified carbon nanotubes and repeatable roughness endow coating with high ro-bustness,so that the coating maintains superhydrophobicity even after 100 Taber abrasion cycles,20 m sandpaper abrasion and 100 tape peeling cycles.The synergistic effect of antibacterial adhesion and pho-tothermal bactericidal activity endows coating with excellent antibacterial efficiency,which against Es-cherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)separately reaches 99.6% and 99.8%.Moreover,the influence of modified epoxy resin,superhydrophobicity,organic coating and coating thicknesses on the anticorrosion of magnesium(Mg)alloy is systematically studied and analyzed.More importantly,the prepared coating still exhibits excellent self-cleaning,anticorrosion and antibacterial abilities after 20 m abrasion.Furthermore,the coating exhibits excellent adhesion(level 4B),chemical stability,UV radiation resistance,high-low temperature alternation resistance,stable heat production capacity and photother-mal self-healing ability.All these excellent performances can promote its application in a wider range of fields.展开更多
Fast electron-hole recombination issues during titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))photocatalysis limit its application in preventing bacterial infection during bone defect repair.In this study,TiO_(2)@reduced graphene oxide(rGO...Fast electron-hole recombination issues during titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))photocatalysis limit its application in preventing bacterial infection during bone defect repair.In this study,TiO_(2)@reduced graphene oxide(rGO)composites were synthesized using a hydrothermal method in which rGO,which possesses very high electrical conductivity,promotes the separation of photoelectron-hole pairs of TiO_(2),thus improving the efficiency of photocatalytic production of reactive oxygen species(ROS).Subsequently,TiO_(2)@rGO composites were introduced into poly-L-lactic acid(PLLA)to prepare bone scaffolds with photocatalytic antibacterial function via selective laser sintering.The results showed that TiO_(2)grew on the surface of rGO and formed a covalent bond connection(Ti-O-C)with rGO.A decreased electrochemical impedance of TiO_(2)@rGO composites was observed,and the transient photocurrent intensity increased from 0.05 to 0.5μA/cm^(2).Analysis of electron spin resonance found that the photocatalytic products of TiO_(2)were·OH and·O^(2-),two kinds of ROS capable of killing bacteria via disrupting the structure of the bacterial membrane in vitro.Antibacterial experiments showed that the PLLA/TiO_(2)@rGO scaffolds had good antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Finally,we report that these scaffolds exhibited both enhanced mechanical properties due to the addition of TiO_(2)@rGO as a reinforcement material and good biocompatibility during cell proliferation.展开更多
A novel 3D metal-organic framework(MOF)[Pr_(2)(L)_(3)(H_(2)O)5·H_(2)O]n(Pr-1),(H_(2)L=4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid))with a rare structure of broken layer net,was constructed under the condition of solvothermal sy...A novel 3D metal-organic framework(MOF)[Pr_(2)(L)_(3)(H_(2)O)5·H_(2)O]n(Pr-1),(H_(2)L=4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid))with a rare structure of broken layer net,was constructed under the condition of solvothermal synthesis.The struc-ture and crystal net were analyzed and characterized.This rod net of Pr-1 is new to both RCSR and ToposPro data-bases,and is named as rn-12 as suggested.Due to the luminescent properties of H_(2)L and Pr(Ⅲ),the solid-state fluo-rescence property and sensing performance(solvents and metal ions)of Pr-1 were investigated.The sensing experi-ments indicated that Pr-1 could act as a fluorescence sensor to detect Cd^(2+)ions with good sensitivity.In addition,antibacterial activities show that Pr-1 exhibited stronger antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli(E.coli),Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus),and Bacillus subtilis(B.subtilis)compared to synthetic materials.展开更多
Infections associated with titanium(Ti)-based implants present significant challenges in clinical treatments,especially when biofilms already form on the implant surface.Many antimicrobial agents,including antibiotics...Infections associated with titanium(Ti)-based implants present significant challenges in clinical treatments,especially when biofilms already form on the implant surface.Many antimicrobial agents,including antibiotics,metallic nanoparticles and antimicrobial peptides,have been extensively used to deal with Ti implant infections.However,these chemical approaches suffer from potential toxicity,antibiotic resistance and poor long-term antibacterial performance.Hence,physical antibacterial surfaces on Ti-based implants have attracted increasing attention.The antibacterial behavior of different surfaces on Ti-based biomaterials against various bacteria only by physical properties of the implants themselves(e.g.,nanotopography)or exogenous physical stimulus(e.g.,photocatalysis)was reviewed,as well as parameters influencing the physical antibacterial processes,such as size,shape and density of the surface nanotextures,and bacterial growth phases.Besides,mechanisms of different fabrication techniques for the physical antibacterial surfaces on Ti-based biomaterials were also summarized.展开更多
Two Gd_(2)complexes,namely[Gd_(2)(dbm)_(2)(HL_(1))_(2)(CH_(3)OH)_(2)]·4CH_(3)OH(1)and[Gd_(2)(dbm)_(2)(L_(2))_(2)(CH_(3)OH)_(2)]·2CH_(3)OH(2),where H_(3)L_(1)=(Z)-N'-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzylidene...Two Gd_(2)complexes,namely[Gd_(2)(dbm)_(2)(HL_(1))_(2)(CH_(3)OH)_(2)]·4CH_(3)OH(1)and[Gd_(2)(dbm)_(2)(L_(2))_(2)(CH_(3)OH)_(2)]·2CH_(3)OH(2),where H_(3)L_(1)=(Z)-N'-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzylidene]-2-hydroxyacetohydrazide,H_(2)L_(2)=(E)-N'-(5-bromo-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)nicotinohydrazide,Hdbm=dibenzoylmethane,have been constructed by adopting the solvothermal method.Structural characterization unveils that both complexes 1 and 2 are constituted by two Gd^(3+)ions,two dbm-ions,two CH_(3)OH molecules,and two polydentate Schiff-base ligands(HL_(1)^(2-)or L_(2)^(2-)).In addition,complex 1 contains four free methanol molecules,whereas complex 2 harbors two free methanol molecules.By investigating the interactions between complexes 1 and 2 and four types of bacteria(Bacillus subtilis,Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus,Candida albicans),it was found that both complexes 1 and 2 exhibited potent antibacte-rial activities.The interaction mechanisms between the ligands H_(3)L_(1),H_(2)L_(2),complexes 1 and 2,and calf thymus DNA(CT-DNA)were studied using ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy,fluorescence titration,and cyclic voltammetry.The results demonstrated that both complexes 1 and 2 can intercalate into CT-DNA molecules,thereby inhibiting bacterial proliferation to achieve the antibacterial effects.CCDC:2401116,1;2401117,2.展开更多
Magnesium alloys are promising candidates for bio-implant applications due to their biodegradability and biocompati-bility.However,their rapid corrosion remains a critical limitation.This study presents the developmen...Magnesium alloys are promising candidates for bio-implant applications due to their biodegradability and biocompati-bility.However,their rapid corrosion remains a critical limitation.This study presents the development of a multifunctional nanocomposite coating designed to enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial properties of magnesium alloy im-plants.The coating comprisedγ-cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks(γ-CD MOFs)decorated with TiO_(2)@Ag core-shell nanoparticles,embedded in a polycaprolactone(PCL)matrix.Immersion tests in a simulated body fluid(SBF)revealed an initially higher corrosion rate for the PCL-TiO_(2)@Ag/γ-CD MOF coating compared to the coating without TiO_(2)@Ag nanopar-ticles;however,it demonstrated significant improvement over time.After five days,the corrosion inhibition reached 95.44%,with the corrosion rate decreasing to 1.70 mpy.Additionally,the composite coating exhibited strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli,Pseudomonas,and Staphylococcus aureus.Furthermore,MTT assays indicated that the coating facili-tated the growth and proliferation of osteoblast-like MC3T3-E1 cells,confirming its nontoxicity and biocompatibility.These findings highlight the potential of the PCL-TiO_(2)@Ag/γ-CD MOF nanocomposite as a biocompatible,antibacterial,and cor-rosion-resistant coating for biodegradable magnesium implants,offering a promising solution for biomedical applications.展开更多
Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)hold great promise for wound healing applications due to their high surface area,tunable pore structures,and tailored functionalities.However,a significant challenge lies in transforming ...Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)hold great promise for wound healing applications due to their high surface area,tunable pore structures,and tailored functionalities.However,a significant challenge lies in transforming pristine MOFs powders into ultrathin and flexible dressings that are compatible with soft biological systems.The current limitations of MOFs in practical usability and versatility hinder their integration into advanced wound dressings.Herein,we integrate MOF(ZIF-8)with an ultrathin cellulose membrane to form MOF-based matrix membranes(MMMs)that exhibit high transparency,exceptional mechanical stability,and satisfactory antimicrobial functionality for effective bacterial wound healing.The resulting MMMs can be fabricated into multifunctional dressings of various shapes and sizes,optimized for tissue applications,while maintaining excellent water-vapor permeability and patient compliance.Both in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that the MMMs exhibit outstanding biocompatibility,antibacterial activity,and antioxidant properties,significantly accelerating the healing of bacterial-infected wounds.This work presents a transformative approach to wound care,establishing a foundation for next-generation dressings that combine the multifunctionality of MOFs with the mechanical and biological compatibility required for clinical applications.展开更多
The Kirschner wire(K-wire)is widely used in orthopedic external fixation due to its versatility and clinical effectiveness.However,a significant challenge associated with its use is the potential for bacterial migrati...The Kirschner wire(K-wire)is widely used in orthopedic external fixation due to its versatility and clinical effectiveness.However,a significant challenge associated with its use is the potential for bacterial migration,subsequent infection,and dislodgement as the wire penetrates the skin and bone.This study introduces a novel bioactive material,selenium/calcium silicate(Se/β-CS),achieved by integrating selenium-an essential trace element in the human body-into bioceramic calcium silicate.This integration was accomplished using a combined chemical co-deposition method and redox reaction.Furthermore,a uniform and controllable Se/β-CS coating was applied to the K-wire's surface using the Langmuir-Blodgett technique.This coating gradually releases active components-Si,Ca,and Se-that effectively eliminate bacterial infections and promote osteointegration.The findings of this study offer promising opportunities for the use of robust and multifunctional coating materials on implantable devices,particularly within the fields of orthopedics,transplantation,and surgery.展开更多
Surface modification is found to be an effective way to control the initial degradation of Mg based biomedical alloys.The present study focuses on the modulation of in vitro and in vivo degradation behavior of Mg-Ce a...Surface modification is found to be an effective way to control the initial degradation of Mg based biomedical alloys.The present study focuses on the modulation of in vitro and in vivo degradation behavior of Mg-Ce alloy through a stearic acid-treated polypyrrole coating,which developed superhydrophobic surface(contact angle∼153°)that drastically enhanced the corrosion resistance(more than 85%efficacy).Cerium addition to Mg alloy results basal texture strengthening and grain refinement,resulting in improved mechanical properties.All the specimens exhibited excellent antibacterial performance against gram-negative E.Coli(DH5α)and gram positive S.aureus bacteria.The oligodynamic effect of polypyrrole coating leads to complete bacterial mitigation.Non-toxic nature of the specimens was studied by MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation and differentiation in indirect cell culture method.Improved corrosion resistance of the coated specimen leads to enhanced cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.Hard tissue histology and micro-CT analysis exhibited higher fraction of newly formed callus tissues and highest bone-implant integration across the coated specimen,when implanted in rabbit femur.Efficacy of the material in fracture healing was evaluated by implanting bone plate and screw in a clinically fractured goat tibia.At 3 months,complete fracture healed with no vital organ toxicity was observed for the coated specimen.The present results suggest that Ce addition and polypyrrole coating are effective ways to modulate the corrosion and biocompatibility behavior making it a potential candidate for fracture fixation applications.展开更多
Effective antifouling coatings are critical for protecting marine infrastructure from biofouling and environmental degradation;however,achieving long-term antifouling performance along with environmental stability rem...Effective antifouling coatings are critical for protecting marine infrastructure from biofouling and environmental degradation;however,achieving long-term antifouling performance along with environmental stability remains a major challenge.In this study,a multifunctional bio-based epoxy coating is developed by integrating a dual-action antifouling system.Cinnamic acid(CA),which is known for its antibacterial and UV-shielding properties,was chemically grafted into ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether(EGDE)to provide intrinsic antifouling and anti-UV functions.Simultaneously,the KH560-modified silica aerogel was incorporated to create a dense hydrophobic surface that repels microorganism adhesion.The resulting coating exhibited a superhydrophobic contact angle of 154.3°,an ultralow surface energy,and exceptional resistance to protein and algal adhesion.Additionally,it achieves 99%bactericidal efficiency against Escherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)while maintaining high transparency and ease of processing.These results highlight a promising strategy for designing durable and ecofriendly antifouling coatings suitable for demanding marine environments.展开更多
The considerable hazard posed by periprosthetic joint infections underlines the urgent need for the rapid advancement of in-situ drug delivery systems within joint materials.However,the pursuit of sustained antibacter...The considerable hazard posed by periprosthetic joint infections underlines the urgent need for the rapid advancement of in-situ drug delivery systems within joint materials.However,the pursuit of sustained antibacterial efficacy remains a formidable challenge.In this context,we proposed a novel strategy that leverages swelling and erosion mechanisms to facilitate drug release of drug-loaded ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE),thereby ensuring its long-lasting antibacterial performance.Polyethylene oxide(PEO),a hydrophilic polymer with fast hydrating ability and high swelling capacity,was incorporated in UHMWPE alongside the antibacterial tea polyphenol(epigallocatechin gallate,EGCG as representative).The swelling of PEO enhanced water infiltration into the matrix,while the erosion of PEO balanced the release of the encapsulated EGCG,resulting in a steady release.The behavior was supported by the EGCG release profiles and the corresponding fitted release kinetic models.As demonstrated by segmented antibacterial assessments,the antibacterial efficiency was enhanced 2to 3 times in the PEO/EGCG/UHMWPE composite compared to that of EGCG/UHMWPE.Additionally,the PEO/EGCG/UHMWPE composite exhibited favorable biocompatibility and mechanical performance,making it a potential candidate for the development of drug-releasing joint implants to combat prosthetic bacterial infections.展开更多
文摘In this study,thyme essential oil(TEO)nanoemulsion(tPTNs)was constructed with transglutaminase(TGase)-modified potato protein,and its antibacterial activity and mechanism of action were evaluated and explored.Results indicated that tPTNs exhibited great antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli,with minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)and minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC)of 2.5 and 5.0 mg/mL,respectively.Also,the antibacterial effects of tPTNs were concentration-dependent.We observed a significant decrease in the absolute value of the zeta potential,and significant increases in particle size,cell membrane hydrophobicity,conductivity,the release of metal ions,and the leakage of nucleic acid as the concentration of tPTNs increased from 0 mg/mL to MBC.Furthermore,sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE)demonstrated that protein synthesis was inhibited or even disrupted.Analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS)indicated that treatment with tPTNs caused significant changes in bacterial metabolites,1117 and 692 differential metabolites being found for S.aureus and E.coli,respectively.The differential metabolites were involved in nucleotide metabolism,amino acid metabolism,tricarboxylic acid cycle and other metabolic pathways.These findings provide valuable insights for the application of thyme essential oil as an efficient antibacterial agent and for the understanding of its mechanism of action.
文摘Chitosan(CTS)was grafted onto the surface of amino‑functionalized silver chloride silicon dioxide(AgCl@SiO_(2)‑NH_(2))cores to obtain AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS hybrid nanoparticles.The as‑obtained AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS nanoparticles were chlorinated by NaClO solution to get AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑based chloramine nano‑hybrid materials,denoted as AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl.A transmission electron microscope was used to observe the morphology of the as‑prepared samples AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS and AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl.At the same time,an X‑ray diffractometer and an infrared spectroscope were utilized to characterize their crystal and chemical structures.Besides,ζpotentials were measured to elucidate the surface modification of AgCl nanoparticles by—NH_(2),the antibacterial mechanism of AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl was investigated by scanning electron microscopy,and Escherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)were used as the to‑be‑tested strains to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of samples AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS and AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl.Findings demonstrate that sample AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS exhibits a chain‑like structure ascribed to the interaction between—NH_(2),and each AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS hybrid nanoparticle contains several AgCl cores.In the meantime,sample AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl exhibits excellent antibacterial activity against E.coli and S.aureus,which is attributed to the synergistic antibacterial effect of Ag^(+)and Cl^(-).Sample AgCl@SiO_(2)/CTS‑Cl with a dosage of 640.00μg·mL^(-1) could completely kill the two kinds of tested bacteria in 12 h of incubation;it retains a high antibacterial efficiency even after 10 cycles of antibacterial tests.
文摘Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Project of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(GXZYA20220105).
文摘[Objectives]To evaluate the in vitro antibacterial,antioxidant,andα-glucosidase inhibitory activities of the ethanol total extract and four different polarity fractions(n-butanol,ethyl acetate,petroleum ether,and water)of Pilea peltata Hance,so as to provide a reference for its further development and research.[Methods]The antibacterial activity of P.peltata was evaluated in vitro by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC)and minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC)of its ethanol total extract and four different polarity fractions against seven test bacterial strains using the broth microdilution method.The in vitro antioxidant activity was investigated through DPPH radical,hydroxyl radical,and superoxide anion radical scavenging assays,with vitamin C(Vit C)as the positive control and the half maximal scavenging concentration(IC 50)as the evaluation indicator.The in vitroα-glucosidase inhibitory activity was assessed by measuring the peak area of p-nitrophenol(PNP),the hydrolysis product of 4-nitrophenylα-D-glucopyranoside(PNPG),via high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC),using the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC 50)as the evaluation indicator.[Results]Both the ethanol total extract and the four different polarity fractions of P.peltata exhibited significant in vitro anti-Streptococcus pneumoniae activity.The DPPH radical scavenging capacities of the ethanol total extract and the various fractions were all weaker than that of VitC,with the order of efficacy being:n-butanol fraction>ethanol total extract>ethyl acetate fraction>petroleum ether fraction>aqueous fraction.For hydroxyl radical scavenging activity,the efficacy order of P.peltata fractions was:n-butanol extract>ethyl acetate extract>ethanol total extract>petroleum ether extract>aqueous extract.Notably,the n-butanol fraction(IC 50=0.068±0.001)demonstrated stronger activity than VitC(IC 50=0.097±0.001).The activity of the ethyl acetate fraction(IC 50=0.096±0.004)was comparable to that of VitC(IC 50=0.097±0.001).The superoxide anion scavenging capacities of the ethanol total extract and different polarity fractions from P.peltata were all weaker than that of VitC,with the order of efficacy being:n-butanol fraction>ethyl acetate fraction>ethanol total extract>petroleum ether fraction>aqueous fraction.The ethanol total extract and aqueous fraction of Pilea peltata showed no significant in vitroα-glucosidase inhibitory activity.Compared with the acarbose group,the IC 50 values of the ethyl acetate fraction and the n-butanol fraction both showed highly significant differences(P<0.01).[Conclusions]This study provides an experimental basis for the pharmacodynamic study and active component study of P.peltata.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52278269,52278268,52178264)Tianjin Outstanding Young Scholars Science Fund Project(No.22JCJQJC00020)Key Project of Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(No.23JCZDJC00430)。
文摘The effect of antibacterial adhesive on the biological corrosion resistance of mortar in seawater environment was studied by means of scanning electron microscope,thermogravimetric analysis,X-ray diffraction,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and ultra-depth microscope.The results show that the antibacterial adhesive can effectively inhibit the growth of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in seawater,hinder their metabolism to produce biological sulfate,and reduce the formation of destructive product gypsum.The mineral composition and thermal analysis showed that the peak value of plaster diffraction peak and the mass loss of plaster dehydration in antibacterial adhesive group were significantly lower than those in blank group(without protective coating group).In addition,the electric flux of chloride ions(>400 C)in the blank group of mortar samples was higher than that in the antibacterial adhesive group(<200 C),indicating that the antibacterial adhesive can effectively reduce the permeability of chloride ions in mortar,and thus hinder the Cl-erosion in seawater.
基金The financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.31972290)National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2022YFD1700300)。
文摘Plant bacterial diseases cause significant harm to agricultural production because of their frequent,intermittent and regional outbreaks.Currently,chemical control is still a more effective method for bacterial disease.To develop new,efficient and safe antibacterial agrochemicals,we summarize the research progress of compounds with antibacterial activities in the past ten years,classify them according to their active skeletons,and discuss their structure-activity relationships and mechanisms of action.Finally,the development trend of antibacterial agrochemicals was prospected.This review provides valuable information for the development of antibacterial agrochemicals.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52203209)the State Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Reuse for Building Materials,China(No.SWR-2022-009)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.FRF-IDRY22-012)。
文摘Silver nanoparticles(Ag NPs)have attracted attention in the field of biomaterials due to their excellent antibacterial property.However,the reducing and stabilizing agents used for the chemical reduction of Ag NPs are usually toxic and may cause water pollution.In this work,Ag NPs(31.2 nm in diameter)were prepared using the extract of straw,an agricultural waste,as the reducing and stabilizing agent.Experimental analysis revealed that the straw extract contained lignin,the structure of which possesses phenolic hydroxyl and methoxy groups that facilitate the reduction of silver salts into Ag NPs.The surfaces of Ag NPs were negatively charged due to the encapsulation of a thin layer of lignin molecules that prevented their aggregation.After the prepared Ag NPs were added to the precursor solution of acrylamide,free radical polymerization was triggered without the need for extra heating or light irradiation,resulting in the rapid formation of an Ag NP-polyacrylamide composite hydrogel.The inhibition zone test proved that the composite hydrogel possessed excellent antibacterial ability due to the presence of Ag NPs.The prepared hydrogel may have potential applications in the fabrication of biomedical materials,such as antibacterial dressings.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation Joint Fund(Nos.U1806223 and U2106226)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371081)the Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(No.2020CXGC010703).
文摘The defect regulation and p-n heterojunction of composites have gained significant attention due to their potential applications.Nitrogen(N)as doping heteroatoms and perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboximide(PDINH)as an appropriate n-type semiconductor were innovatively and reasonably selected to enhance the photocatalytic performance of pristine p-type cuprous oxide(Cu_(2)O).In this study,the defect regula-tion of N doping(1)achieved the small-size effect of Cu_(2)O,(2)optimized the electron features,and(3)improved the kinetics of reactive oxygen species.The p-n heterojunction with PDINH was developed to sharply improve the light utilization of Cu_(2)O,from the UV region to the near-infrared region.As expected,the optimized Cu_(2)N_(x)O_(1–x)/PDINH(x=0.02)exhibited excellent long-term photocatalytic antibacterial ac-tivities,with antibacterial rates exceeding 91%against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Defect regulation and p-n heterojunction of Cu_(2)O-based composites thus provide a great deal of potential for future advancements in photocatalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52001034)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M731677)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX23_3032).
文摘Nano-zinc oxides(ZnO)demonstrate remarkable antibacterial properties.To further enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficiency of magnesium alloy micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings,this study investigates the preparation of ZnO-containing micro-arc oxidation coatings with dual functionality by incorporating nano-ZnO into MAO electrolyte.The influence of varying ZnO concentrations on the microstructure,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial properties of the coating was examined through microstructure analysis,immersion tests,electrochemical experiments,and antibacterial assays.The findings revealed that the addition of nano-ZnO significantly enhanced the corrosion resistance of the MAO-coated alloy.Specifically,when the ZnO concentration in the electrolyte was 5 g/L,the corrosion rate was more than ten times lower compared to the MAO coatings without ZnO.Moreover,the antibacterial efficacy of ZnO+MAO coating,prepared with a ZnO concentration of 5 g/L,surpassed 95%after 24 h of co-culturing with Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus).The nano-ZnO+MAO-coated alloy exhibited exceptional degradation resistance,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial effectiveness.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2106226,52105297)the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52021003)the Science and Technology Development Project of Jilin Province(Nos.20210203022SF,20210508029RQ).
文摘Superhydrophobic surface is a promising strategy for antibacterial and corrosion protection.However,the use of harmful fluorine-containing materials,poor mechano-chemical stability,the addition of fungicides and poor corrosion resistance often limit its practical application.In this paper,a high-robustness pho-tothermal self-healing superhydrophobic coating is prepared by simply spraying a mixture of hydropho-bically modified epoxy resin and two kinds of modified nanofillers(carbon nanotubes and SiO2)for long-term anticorrosion and antibacterial applications.Multi-scale network and lubrication structures formed by cross-linking of modified carbon nanotubes and repeatable roughness endow coating with high ro-bustness,so that the coating maintains superhydrophobicity even after 100 Taber abrasion cycles,20 m sandpaper abrasion and 100 tape peeling cycles.The synergistic effect of antibacterial adhesion and pho-tothermal bactericidal activity endows coating with excellent antibacterial efficiency,which against Es-cherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)separately reaches 99.6% and 99.8%.Moreover,the influence of modified epoxy resin,superhydrophobicity,organic coating and coating thicknesses on the anticorrosion of magnesium(Mg)alloy is systematically studied and analyzed.More importantly,the prepared coating still exhibits excellent self-cleaning,anticorrosion and antibacterial abilities after 20 m abrasion.Furthermore,the coating exhibits excellent adhesion(level 4B),chemical stability,UV radiation resistance,high-low temperature alternation resistance,stable heat production capacity and photother-mal self-healing ability.All these excellent performances can promote its application in a wider range of fields.
基金supported by the following funds:The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52275393,51935014,and 82072084)Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20224ACB204013)+2 种基金The Project of State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performancethe National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB4605800)the Independent Exploration and Innovation Project of Central South University(No.1053320221707).
文摘Fast electron-hole recombination issues during titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))photocatalysis limit its application in preventing bacterial infection during bone defect repair.In this study,TiO_(2)@reduced graphene oxide(rGO)composites were synthesized using a hydrothermal method in which rGO,which possesses very high electrical conductivity,promotes the separation of photoelectron-hole pairs of TiO_(2),thus improving the efficiency of photocatalytic production of reactive oxygen species(ROS).Subsequently,TiO_(2)@rGO composites were introduced into poly-L-lactic acid(PLLA)to prepare bone scaffolds with photocatalytic antibacterial function via selective laser sintering.The results showed that TiO_(2)grew on the surface of rGO and formed a covalent bond connection(Ti-O-C)with rGO.A decreased electrochemical impedance of TiO_(2)@rGO composites was observed,and the transient photocurrent intensity increased from 0.05 to 0.5μA/cm^(2).Analysis of electron spin resonance found that the photocatalytic products of TiO_(2)were·OH and·O^(2-),two kinds of ROS capable of killing bacteria via disrupting the structure of the bacterial membrane in vitro.Antibacterial experiments showed that the PLLA/TiO_(2)@rGO scaffolds had good antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Finally,we report that these scaffolds exhibited both enhanced mechanical properties due to the addition of TiO_(2)@rGO as a reinforcement material and good biocompatibility during cell proliferation.
文摘A novel 3D metal-organic framework(MOF)[Pr_(2)(L)_(3)(H_(2)O)5·H_(2)O]n(Pr-1),(H_(2)L=4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid))with a rare structure of broken layer net,was constructed under the condition of solvothermal synthesis.The struc-ture and crystal net were analyzed and characterized.This rod net of Pr-1 is new to both RCSR and ToposPro data-bases,and is named as rn-12 as suggested.Due to the luminescent properties of H_(2)L and Pr(Ⅲ),the solid-state fluo-rescence property and sensing performance(solvents and metal ions)of Pr-1 were investigated.The sensing experi-ments indicated that Pr-1 could act as a fluorescence sensor to detect Cd^(2+)ions with good sensitivity.In addition,antibacterial activities show that Pr-1 exhibited stronger antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli(E.coli),Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus),and Bacillus subtilis(B.subtilis)compared to synthetic materials.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171114)。
文摘Infections associated with titanium(Ti)-based implants present significant challenges in clinical treatments,especially when biofilms already form on the implant surface.Many antimicrobial agents,including antibiotics,metallic nanoparticles and antimicrobial peptides,have been extensively used to deal with Ti implant infections.However,these chemical approaches suffer from potential toxicity,antibiotic resistance and poor long-term antibacterial performance.Hence,physical antibacterial surfaces on Ti-based implants have attracted increasing attention.The antibacterial behavior of different surfaces on Ti-based biomaterials against various bacteria only by physical properties of the implants themselves(e.g.,nanotopography)or exogenous physical stimulus(e.g.,photocatalysis)was reviewed,as well as parameters influencing the physical antibacterial processes,such as size,shape and density of the surface nanotextures,and bacterial growth phases.Besides,mechanisms of different fabrication techniques for the physical antibacterial surfaces on Ti-based biomaterials were also summarized.
文摘Two Gd_(2)complexes,namely[Gd_(2)(dbm)_(2)(HL_(1))_(2)(CH_(3)OH)_(2)]·4CH_(3)OH(1)and[Gd_(2)(dbm)_(2)(L_(2))_(2)(CH_(3)OH)_(2)]·2CH_(3)OH(2),where H_(3)L_(1)=(Z)-N'-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzylidene]-2-hydroxyacetohydrazide,H_(2)L_(2)=(E)-N'-(5-bromo-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)nicotinohydrazide,Hdbm=dibenzoylmethane,have been constructed by adopting the solvothermal method.Structural characterization unveils that both complexes 1 and 2 are constituted by two Gd^(3+)ions,two dbm-ions,two CH_(3)OH molecules,and two polydentate Schiff-base ligands(HL_(1)^(2-)or L_(2)^(2-)).In addition,complex 1 contains four free methanol molecules,whereas complex 2 harbors two free methanol molecules.By investigating the interactions between complexes 1 and 2 and four types of bacteria(Bacillus subtilis,Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus,Candida albicans),it was found that both complexes 1 and 2 exhibited potent antibacte-rial activities.The interaction mechanisms between the ligands H_(3)L_(1),H_(2)L_(2),complexes 1 and 2,and calf thymus DNA(CT-DNA)were studied using ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy,fluorescence titration,and cyclic voltammetry.The results demonstrated that both complexes 1 and 2 can intercalate into CT-DNA molecules,thereby inhibiting bacterial proliferation to achieve the antibacterial effects.CCDC:2401116,1;2401117,2.
文摘Magnesium alloys are promising candidates for bio-implant applications due to their biodegradability and biocompati-bility.However,their rapid corrosion remains a critical limitation.This study presents the development of a multifunctional nanocomposite coating designed to enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial properties of magnesium alloy im-plants.The coating comprisedγ-cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks(γ-CD MOFs)decorated with TiO_(2)@Ag core-shell nanoparticles,embedded in a polycaprolactone(PCL)matrix.Immersion tests in a simulated body fluid(SBF)revealed an initially higher corrosion rate for the PCL-TiO_(2)@Ag/γ-CD MOF coating compared to the coating without TiO_(2)@Ag nanopar-ticles;however,it demonstrated significant improvement over time.After five days,the corrosion inhibition reached 95.44%,with the corrosion rate decreasing to 1.70 mpy.Additionally,the composite coating exhibited strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli,Pseudomonas,and Staphylococcus aureus.Furthermore,MTT assays indicated that the coating facili-tated the growth and proliferation of osteoblast-like MC3T3-E1 cells,confirming its nontoxicity and biocompatibility.These findings highlight the potential of the PCL-TiO_(2)@Ag/γ-CD MOF nanocomposite as a biocompatible,antibacterial,and cor-rosion-resistant coating for biodegradable magnesium implants,offering a promising solution for biomedical applications.
基金the Shanghai Sailing Program(24YF2712900)Shanghai Pujiang Program(24PJA035)+3 种基金Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science&Technology(Northeast Forestry University),Ministry of Education,DLSWZ-05financial support of CAMS Initiative for Innovative Medicine(2022-I2M-1-012)National Science Foundation of China(22033008)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2023J05087).
文摘Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)hold great promise for wound healing applications due to their high surface area,tunable pore structures,and tailored functionalities.However,a significant challenge lies in transforming pristine MOFs powders into ultrathin and flexible dressings that are compatible with soft biological systems.The current limitations of MOFs in practical usability and versatility hinder their integration into advanced wound dressings.Herein,we integrate MOF(ZIF-8)with an ultrathin cellulose membrane to form MOF-based matrix membranes(MMMs)that exhibit high transparency,exceptional mechanical stability,and satisfactory antimicrobial functionality for effective bacterial wound healing.The resulting MMMs can be fabricated into multifunctional dressings of various shapes and sizes,optimized for tissue applications,while maintaining excellent water-vapor permeability and patient compliance.Both in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that the MMMs exhibit outstanding biocompatibility,antibacterial activity,and antioxidant properties,significantly accelerating the healing of bacterial-infected wounds.This work presents a transformative approach to wound care,establishing a foundation for next-generation dressings that combine the multifunctionality of MOFs with the mechanical and biological compatibility required for clinical applications.
基金financially supported by the foundation of the NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation of Medical Protective and Implant Devices,the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2021MB096)to Huali Niethe Science and Technology Research Project of Shanghai Songjiang District Science and Technology Committee(No.2023SJKWGG063)+4 种基金the Medical Engineering Cross Research Project of Shanghai Jiaotong University(No.YG2022QN074)to Changping Wangthe National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.32371383)the Shanghai 2023“Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan”Biomedical Science and Technology Support Special Project(No.23S31900100)the Foundation of National Center for Translational Medicine(Shanghai)SHU Branch(No.SUITM-202411)to Siyu Nithe Research Center for the Industries of the Future at Westlake University and the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2022XHSJJ003)for support.
文摘The Kirschner wire(K-wire)is widely used in orthopedic external fixation due to its versatility and clinical effectiveness.However,a significant challenge associated with its use is the potential for bacterial migration,subsequent infection,and dislodgement as the wire penetrates the skin and bone.This study introduces a novel bioactive material,selenium/calcium silicate(Se/β-CS),achieved by integrating selenium-an essential trace element in the human body-into bioceramic calcium silicate.This integration was accomplished using a combined chemical co-deposition method and redox reaction.Furthermore,a uniform and controllable Se/β-CS coating was applied to the K-wire's surface using the Langmuir-Blodgett technique.This coating gradually releases active components-Si,Ca,and Se-that effectively eliminate bacterial infections and promote osteointegration.The findings of this study offer promising opportunities for the use of robust and multifunctional coating materials on implantable devices,particularly within the fields of orthopedics,transplantation,and surgery.
基金the financial assistance from Science and Engineering Research Board(SERBCRG/2020/002818/MMM).
文摘Surface modification is found to be an effective way to control the initial degradation of Mg based biomedical alloys.The present study focuses on the modulation of in vitro and in vivo degradation behavior of Mg-Ce alloy through a stearic acid-treated polypyrrole coating,which developed superhydrophobic surface(contact angle∼153°)that drastically enhanced the corrosion resistance(more than 85%efficacy).Cerium addition to Mg alloy results basal texture strengthening and grain refinement,resulting in improved mechanical properties.All the specimens exhibited excellent antibacterial performance against gram-negative E.Coli(DH5α)and gram positive S.aureus bacteria.The oligodynamic effect of polypyrrole coating leads to complete bacterial mitigation.Non-toxic nature of the specimens was studied by MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation and differentiation in indirect cell culture method.Improved corrosion resistance of the coated specimen leads to enhanced cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.Hard tissue histology and micro-CT analysis exhibited higher fraction of newly formed callus tissues and highest bone-implant integration across the coated specimen,when implanted in rabbit femur.Efficacy of the material in fracture healing was evaluated by implanting bone plate and screw in a clinically fractured goat tibia.At 3 months,complete fracture healed with no vital organ toxicity was observed for the coated specimen.The present results suggest that Ce addition and polypyrrole coating are effective ways to modulate the corrosion and biocompatibility behavior making it a potential candidate for fracture fixation applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23A20589 and E52307038)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M743622)+3 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LQ23E030006)Ningbo 2025 Key Scientific Research Programs(Nos.2022Z111,2022Z160,and 2022Z198)Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo City(Nos.2022J302 and 2024J122)Leading Innovative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(No.2021R01005)。
文摘Effective antifouling coatings are critical for protecting marine infrastructure from biofouling and environmental degradation;however,achieving long-term antifouling performance along with environmental stability remains a major challenge.In this study,a multifunctional bio-based epoxy coating is developed by integrating a dual-action antifouling system.Cinnamic acid(CA),which is known for its antibacterial and UV-shielding properties,was chemically grafted into ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether(EGDE)to provide intrinsic antifouling and anti-UV functions.Simultaneously,the KH560-modified silica aerogel was incorporated to create a dense hydrophobic surface that repels microorganism adhesion.The resulting coating exhibited a superhydrophobic contact angle of 154.3°,an ultralow surface energy,and exceptional resistance to protein and algal adhesion.Additionally,it achieves 99%bactericidal efficiency against Escherichia coli(E.coli)and Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)while maintaining high transparency and ease of processing.These results highlight a promising strategy for designing durable and ecofriendly antifouling coatings suitable for demanding marine environments.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.5220031085)the Postdoctoral Research Project in Henan Province(No.HN2022054)+2 种基金the Key Scientific Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province(No.23A430009)the State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(No.sklpme2022-4-03)the Key Technologies R&D Program of Henan Province(No.242102230131)。
文摘The considerable hazard posed by periprosthetic joint infections underlines the urgent need for the rapid advancement of in-situ drug delivery systems within joint materials.However,the pursuit of sustained antibacterial efficacy remains a formidable challenge.In this context,we proposed a novel strategy that leverages swelling and erosion mechanisms to facilitate drug release of drug-loaded ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE),thereby ensuring its long-lasting antibacterial performance.Polyethylene oxide(PEO),a hydrophilic polymer with fast hydrating ability and high swelling capacity,was incorporated in UHMWPE alongside the antibacterial tea polyphenol(epigallocatechin gallate,EGCG as representative).The swelling of PEO enhanced water infiltration into the matrix,while the erosion of PEO balanced the release of the encapsulated EGCG,resulting in a steady release.The behavior was supported by the EGCG release profiles and the corresponding fitted release kinetic models.As demonstrated by segmented antibacterial assessments,the antibacterial efficiency was enhanced 2to 3 times in the PEO/EGCG/UHMWPE composite compared to that of EGCG/UHMWPE.Additionally,the PEO/EGCG/UHMWPE composite exhibited favorable biocompatibility and mechanical performance,making it a potential candidate for the development of drug-releasing joint implants to combat prosthetic bacterial infections.
