The multifunctional properties of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) make them attractive
candidates for the treatment of various diseases. AMPs are considered as alternatives to …

Biofilms are a complex group of microbial cells that adhere to the exopolysaccharide matrix
present on the surface of medical devices. Biofilm-associated infections in the medical …

Chitosan (CS) is a linear polysaccharide with good biodegradability, biocompatibility and
antimicrobial activity, which makes it potentially useful for biomedical applications, including …

Eliminating bacterial infection and simultaneously providing a bioactive environment for
bone growth during treatment of severe osteomyelitis is one of the greatest global …

Many surgical procedures require the placement of an inert or tissue-derived implant deep
within the body cavity. While the majority of these implants do not become colonized by …

Objective Dental implants anchor in bone through a tight fit and osseo-integratable
properties of the implant surfaces, while a protective soft tissue seal around the implants …

The surface roughness of metallic orthopaedic implants has typically been used to influence
osseointegration and spatially control load transfer to the surrounding bone. Because of the …

Biofilm growth on the implant surface is the number one cause of the failure of the implants.
Biofilms on implant surfaces are hard to eliminate by antibiotics due to the protection offered …

The long-term success of orthopedic implants may be compromised by defective
osseointegration and bacterial infection. An effective approach to minimize implant failure …

The uses of implantable medical devices are safer and more common since sterilization
methods and techniques were established a century ago; however, device-associated …