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Gamma-cyclodextrin/usnic acid thin film fabricated by MAPLE for improving the resistance of medical surfaces to Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
- Source :
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Applied Surface Science . May2015, Vol. 336, p407-412. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- This study reports on the successful deposition of γ-cyclodextrin/usnic acid (γCD/UA) thin film by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) as anti-adherent coating on medical surfaces against microbial colonization. The obtained results demonstrate that these bioactive thin films inhibit Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation at all stages, starting with their initiation. The antibiofilm effect was constant along the bacterial incubation time. Furthermore, the γCD/UA coatings show a great biocompatibility which means that this material is suitable for the development of modern medical devices with antimicrobial properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01694332
- Volume :
- 336
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Applied Surface Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101917997
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.01.081