Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review

Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review

Prevention of orthopedic implant-related infections is a major medical challenge, particularly due to the involvement of biofilm-encased and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Current therapies, based on antibiotic administration, have proven to be insufficient, and infection prevalence may rise due to t...

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Main Authors: Costa, B. (Bruna), Martinez-de-Tejada, G. (Guillermo), Gomes, P.A.C. (Paula A. C.), Martins, M.C.L. (M. Cristina L.), Costa, F. (Fabiola)
Format: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Language:eng
Published: MDPI 2024
Subjects:
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial-peptides (AMPs)
Orthopedic implant-related infections
Peptide immobilization
Peptide release
Surface functionalization
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10171/68497

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