The
fast
emergence
of
bacteria
resistance
has
already
threatened
global
health,
and
immediate
action
is
required
before
the
another
pandemic.
Despite
substantial
progress
in
chemical
synthesis
novel
antimicrobial
compounds
advancements
understanding
resistance,
there
been
only
a
handful
new
antibiotics
coming
to
market.
Structurally
Nanoengineered
Antimicrobial
Peptide
Polymers
(SNAPP-stars)
are
class
antimicrobials.
Here,
we
show
that
lipidation
lysine-valine
16-armed
SNAPP-star,
S16
(lipo-SNAPP-star)
where
N-terminal
arms
conjugated
with
different
fatty
acids
(caproic,
C6,
lauric,
C12,
stearic
acid,
C18)
enhanced
activity
toward
S.
aureus
MRSA.
Lipidation
by
targeting
SNAPP-stars
bacterial
surface
binding
peptidoglycan,
leading
greater
inner
membrane
disruption
depolarization.
Lipo-SNAPP-stars
killed
under
minute,
whereas
vancomycin
took
>16
h.
were
found
preferentially
target
kill
MRSA
rather
than
mixed
model.
Lipid
chain
length
affected
activity,
C6-S16
having
compared
C12-S16
>
C18-S16.
Lauric
acid
SNAPP-star
depolarization
but
impeded
SNAPP-stars'
ability
transit
through
peptidoglycan
layer
disrupt
membrane.
Microbial
flow
cytometry
showed
aided
via
lipoteichoic
specifically
peptidoglycan.
Further,
lipid
C18-S16
=
S16,
which
contrasts
order
≫
Our
data
demonstrate
enhances
an
increasing
reduces
retaining
outer
layer.
did
not
increase
cytotoxicity,
improved
therapeutic
index
S16.
how
its
resulting
highly
biocompatible
targets
kills
"superbug"
within
minutes.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. 100586 - 100586
Published: Feb. 15, 2023
With
the
aging
of
population
and
rapid
improvement
public
health
medical
level
in
recent
years,
people
have
had
an
increasing
demand
for
orthopedic
implants.
However,
premature
implant
failure
postoperative
complications
frequently
occur
due
to
implant-related
infections,
which
not
only
increase
social
economic
burden,
but
also
greatly
affect
patient's
quality
life,
finally
restraining
clinical
use
Antibacterial
coatings,
as
effective
strategy
solve
above
problems,
been
extensively
studied
motivated
development
novel
strategies
optimize
implant.
In
this
paper,
a
variety
antibacterial
coatings
recently
developed
implants
were
briefly
reviewed,
with
focus
on
synergistic
multi-mechanism
multi-functional
smart
that
are
more
potential
use,
thereby
providing
theoretical
references
further
fabrication
high-performance
satisfying
complex
needs.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(5), P. 1172 - 1172
Published: March 6, 2024
Implant-associated
infections
(IAIs)
represent
a
major
health
burden
due
to
the
complex
structural
features
of
biofilms
and
their
inherent
tolerance
antimicrobial
agents
immune
system.
Thus,
viable
options
eradicate
embedded
on
medical
implants
are
surgical
operations
long-term
repeated
antibiotic
courses.
Recent
years
have
witnessed
growing
interest
in
development
robust
reliable
strategies
for
prevention
treatment
IAIs.
In
particular,
it
seems
promising
develop
materials
with
anti-biofouling
antibacterial
properties
combating
IAIs
implants.
this
contribution,
we
exclusively
focus
recent
advances
modified
functionalized
implant
surfaces
inhibiting
bacterial
attachment
eventually
biofilm
formation
orthopedic
Further,
highlight
progress
coatings
(including
self-assembled
nanocoatings)
preventing
Among
recently
introduced
approaches
efficient
durable
coatings,
use
safe
biocompatible
excellent
activities
local
delivery
combinatorial
treating
overcoming
resistance.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. 2703 - 2724
Published: April 22, 2024
The
scientific
world
is
increasingly
focusing
on
rare
earth
metal
oxide
nanomaterials
due
to
their
consequential
biological
prospects,
navigated
by
breakthroughs
in
biomedical
applications.
Terbium
belongs
elements
(lanthanide
series)
and
possesses
remarkably
strong
luminescence
at
lower
energy
emission
signal
transduction
properties,
ushering
wide
applications
for
diagnostic
measurements
(i.e.,
bioimaging,
biosensors,
fluorescence
imaging,
etc.)
the
sectors.
In
addition,
theranostic
of
terbium-based
nanoparticles
further
permit
targeted
delivery
drugs
specific
site
disease.
Furthermore,
antimicrobial
properties
terbium
induced
via
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
cause
oxidative
damage
cell
membrane
nuclei
living
organisms,
ion
release,
surface
charge
interaction,
thus
creating
or
exhibiting
excellent
antioxidant
characteristics.
Moreover,
recent
tissue
engineering,
wound
healing,
anticancer
activity,
etc.,
angiogenesis,
proliferation,
promotion
growth
factors,
biocompatibility,
cytotoxicity
mitigation,
anti-inflammatory
potentials,
make
this
nanoparticle
anticipate
a
future
epoch
nanomaterials.
stand
as
game
changer
realm
research,
proffering
array
possibilities,
from
revolutionary
imaging
techniques
advanced
drug
systems.
Their
unique
including
luminescence,
magnetic
characteristics,
have
redefined
boundaries
what
can
be
achieved
biomedicine.
This
review
primarily
delves
into
various
mechanisms
involved
physicochemical
article
explains
potential
with
in-depth
significant
individual
literature.
additionally
stands
first
instance
furnish
"single-platted"
comprehensive
acquaintance
shaping
healthcare
well
limitations
overcoming
strategies
that
require
exploration
before
being
trialed
clinical
settings.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 373 - 373
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
The
global
orthopedic
market
is
forecasted
to
reach
US$79.5
billion
by
the
end
of
this
decade.
Factors
driving
increase
in
are
population
aging,
sports
injury,
road
traffic
accidents,
and
overweight,
which
justify
a
growing
demand
for
implants.
Therefore,
it
utmost
importance
develop
bone
implants
with
superior
mechanical
biological
properties
face
improve
patients’
quality
life.
Today,
metallic
still
hold
dominant
position
implant
market,
mainly
due
their
resistance.
However,
performance
might
be
jeopardized
possible
release
debris,
leading
cytotoxic
effects
inflammatory
responses
body.
Poly
(ether-ether-ketone)
(PEEK)
biocompatible,
high-performance
polymer
one
most
prominent
candidates
used
manufacturing
its
similarity
bone.
Unfortunately,
bioinert
nature
PEEK
culminates
diminished
osseointegration.
Notwithstanding,
PEEK’s
bioactivity
can
improved
through
surface
modification
techniques
development
bioactive
composites.
This
paper
overviews
advantages
using
addresses
common
strategies
order
promote
enhanced
biomechanical
performance.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 24055 - 24069
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Hydrogels
have
attracted
tremendous
attention
as
favorable
corneal
substitutes
for
treating
severe
infectious
keratitis
(IK).
However,
current
hydrogel-based
were
majorly
designed
to
promote
the
single
stage
of
regeneration,
which
falls
short
in
meeting
clinical
management
needs
IK
including
multiple
phases
wound
healing.
Herein,
we
introduce
a
versatile
hybrid
hydrogel
(SQPV)
composed
silk
fibroin
and
chitosan,
exhibits
spatiotemporal
properties
drug
release.
The
SQPV
is
fabricated
by
incorporating
verteporfin-loaded
poly(lactic-co-glycolic)-polyethylene
glycol-o-nitrobenzene
micelles
into
network,
formed
from
methacrylate
glycidyl
functionalized
quaternized
chitosan
containing
polydeoxyribonucleotide.
This
double
network
approach
results
material
with
exceptional
anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial,
proliferative
stimulation
tissue
remodeling
regulation
capabilities.
Furthermore,
showcases
mechanical
strength
transparency
akin
those
native
cornea.
Extensive
vitro
vivo
studies
validate
SQPV's
ability
effectively
eliminate
residual
bacteria,
mitigate
inflammation,
foster
regeneration
epithelium
stroma,
prevent
scarring,
ultimately
expedite
In
summary,
SF/CS-based
may
represent
promising
substitute
comprehensive
repair
IK.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
31(9), P. 101733 - 101733
Published: Aug. 6, 2023
Human
pathogenic
fungi
are
responsible
for
causing
a
range
of
infection
types
including
mucosal,
skin,
and
invasive
infections.
Life-threatening
fungal
infections
(FIs)
mortality
morbidity,
especially
individuals
with
compromised
immune
function.
The
number
currently
available
therapeutic
agents
against
FIs
is
limited
compared
to
that
bacterial
In
addition,
the
increased
morbidity
caused
by
linked
antifungal
agents,
resistance,
toxicity
these
agents.
Currently
have
several
drawbacks
in
efficiency,
efficacy,
toxicity,
activity
spectrum,
selectivity.
It
has
already
been
demonstrated
numerous
metallic
nanoparticles
(MNPs)
can
serve
as
an
effective
alternative
solution
fungicidal
MNPs
great
potential
owing
their
intrinsic
properties
deliver
drugs.
For
instance,
gold
(AuNPs)
capacity
disturb
mitochondrial
calcium
homeostasis
induced
AuNP-mediated
cell
death
Candida
albicans.
both
copper
oxide
exerted
significant
suppressive
fungi.
Silver
showed
strong
fungi,
such
Stachybotrys
chartarum,
Mortierella
alpina,
Chaetomium
globosum,
A.
fumigatus,
Cladosporium
cladosporioides,
Penicillium
brevicompactum,
Trichophyton
rubrum,
C.
tropicalis,
Iron
potent
activities
niger
P.
chrysogenum.
also
reported
zinc
significantly
inhibit
growth.
These
NPs
species
Candida,
Aspergillus,
Fusarium,
many
others.
Several
strategies
used
research
development
chemical
modification
combination
This
review
comprehensively
presented
current
innovative
approach
using
MNPs.
Moreover,
different
MNPs,
physicochemical
characteristics,
production
techniques
summarized
this
review.
Advanced NanoBiomed Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(8)
Published: May 31, 2024
Immune
dysregulation
is
a
pivotal
factor
in
the
onset
and
progression
of
various
diseases.
In
cancer,
immune
system's
inability
to
discern
eliminate
abnormal
cells
leads
uncontrolled
tumor
growth.
When
faced
with
resilient
pathogens
or
harmful
toxins,
system
encounters
challenges
clearance
neutralization.
Achieving
delicate
balance
pro‐inflammatory
anti‐inflammatory
signals
essential
managing
range
disorders
Like
other
biomedical
research
domains,
nanotechnology
has
provided
innovative
approaches
for
rebalancing
host
immunity.
Among
plethora
nanotechnology‐based
interventions,
concept
cell
membrane‐coated
nanoparticles
holds
significant
potential
immunomodulatory
applications
owing
their
biomimetic
properties
that
allow
precise
interaction
compromised
system.
This
review
thoroughly
examines
novel
nanosystems
modulation.
The
exploration
covers
crucial
elements,
including
origins
characteristics
membranes,
methods
employed
procurement
coating,
physicochemical/biological
characterization
techniques,
enhancement
therapeutic
efficacy
via
functionalization.
Subsequently,
case
studies‐based
analysis
utilizing
these
bioinspired
tackling
different
conditions
caused
by
disturbance
been
comprehensively
discussed.
The
skeleton
is
highly
innervated
by
numerous
nerve
fibers.
These
fibers,
in
addition
to
transmitting
information
within
the
bone
and
mediating
sensations,
play
a
crucial
role
regulating
tissue
formation
regeneration.
Traditional
engineering
(BTE)
often
fails
achieve
satisfactory
outcomes
when
dealing
with
large-scale
defects,
which
frequently
related
lack
of
effective
reconstruction
neurovascular
network.
In
recent
years,
increasing
research
has
revealed
critical
nerves
metabolism.
Nerve
fibers
regulate
cells
through
neurotransmitters,
neuropeptides,
peripheral
glial
cells.
Furthermore,
also
coordinate
vascular
immune
systems
jointly
construct
microenvironment
favorable
for
As
signaling
driver
formation,
neuroregulation
spans
entire
process
physiological
activities
from
embryonic
postmaturity
remodeling
repair.
However,
there
currently
comprehensive
summaries
these
regulatory
mechanisms.
Therefore,
this
review
sketches
out
function
during
Then,
we
elaborate
on
mechanisms
coupling
neuromodulation
immunity.
Finally,
discuss
several
novel
strategies
neuro-bone
(NBTE)
based
bone,
focusing
coordinated
regeneration
tissue.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 101136 - 101136
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
In
modern
medicine,
implants
have
become
a
prevalent
solution
for
replacing
or
supporting
damaged
body
parts
across
various
specialties,
from
orthopedics
to
dentistry.However,
implant
failure
remains
significant
concern
despite
surgical
and
technology
improvements.
This
in-depth
review
aims
give
an
overview
of
materials
used
in
implants,
the
synthesis
process
dental
its
causes,
related
clinical
implications.
The
explores
failures,
including
biological
shortcomings
(infection
soft
tissue
complications)
reasons.
addition,
it
outlinesdifferent
treatment
options
dealing
with
failure.
It
also
discusses
difficulties
that
healthcare
professionals
face
managing
failed
implants.The
comes
close
by
emphasizing
need
more
investigation
into
underlying
causes
creation
preventative
measures.
highlights
value
interdisciplinary
cooperation
between
clinicians,
engineers,
researchers
raise
patient's
quality
life
increase
success
rates.