Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have emerged as a promising class of bioactive molecules
with the potential to combat infections associated with medical implants and biomaterials …

Biofilm formation and inflammations are number one reasons of implant failure and cause a
severe number of postoperative complications every year. To functionalize implant surfaces …

Indwelling and implanted medical devices are subject to contamination by microbial
pathogens during surgery, insertion or injection, and ongoing use, often resulting in severe …

Due to the well-known phenomenon of antibiotic resistance, there is a constant need for
antibiotics with novel mechanisms and different targets respect to those currently in use. In …

Prevention of bacterial colonization and consequent biofilm formation remains a major
challenge in implantable medical devices. Implant-associated infections are not only a major …

Over the past decades the use of medical devices, such as catheters, artificial heart valves,
prosthetic joints, and other implants, has grown significantly. Despite continuous …

Bacterial infection associated with indwelling medical devices and implants is a major
clinical issue, and the prevention or treatment of such infections is challenging. Antimicrobial …

Nosocomial and medical device-induced biofilm infections affect millions of lives and
urgently require innovative preventive approaches. These pathologies have led to the …

Modern medicine has been supported for many years by medical devices, which are
frequently the only available solution for impaired organ function or structure. Medical …

Prevention of orthopedic implant-related infections is a major medical challenge, particularly
due to the involvement of biofilm-encased and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Current …