The use of implantable medical devices is a common and indispensable part of medical
care for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. However, as side effect, the implant of …

The implants are increasingly being a part of modern medicine in various surgical
procedures for functional or cosmetic purposes. The progressive use of implants is …

Antimicrobial strategies combining polymer science and nanotechnology have attracted
tremendous interest in the last decade because of their great potential in many applications …

This review is focused on the comparison of the biological and pharmacological activities of
usnic acid enantiomers. Most of the available data refer to (+)-usnic acid, while the left …

Among the various compounds of natural origin, usnic acid (UA) is one of the best studied. It
has several pharmacological activities, standing out as an antimicrobial, antitumor, antiviral …

An extracellular matrix-mimicking, biodegradable tissue-engineered skin substitute with
improved antibacterial, antibiofilm, and wound healing capabilities is essential in skin tissue …

Biofilms play an essential role in chronic and healthcare-associated infections and are more
resistant to antimicrobials compared to their planktonic counterparts due to their (1) …

Protecting surfaces from bacterial colonization and biofilm development is an important
challenge for the medical sector, particularly when it comes to biomedical devices and …

Candida albicans is a commensal coloniser of the human gastrointestinal tract and an
opportunistic pathogen, especially thanks to its capacity to form biofilms. This lifestyle is …

Polymers are among the most studied materials as drug carriers, due to their tunable
chemical structure and ability to self-assemble to give different types of nanostructures. In …