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)
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author 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)
author_facet 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)
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description 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 the dissemination of antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have attracted attention as promising substitutes of conventional antibiotics, owing to their broad-spectrum of activity, high efficacy at very low concentrations, and, importantly, low propensity for inducing resistance. The aim of this review is to offer an updated perspective of the development of AMPs-based preventive strategies for orthopedic and dental implant-related infections. In this regard, two major research strategies are herein addressed, namely (i) AMP-releasing systems from titanium-modified surfaces and from bone cements or beads; and (ii) AMP immobilization strategies used to graft AMPs onto titanium or other model surfaces with potential translation as coatings. In overview, releasing strategies have evolved to guarantee higher loadings, prolonged and targeted delivery periods upon infection. In addition, avant-garde self-assembling strategies or polymer brushes allowed higher immobilized peptide surface densities, overcoming bioavailability issues. Future research efforts should focus on the regulatory demands for pre-clinical and clinical validation towards clinical translation.
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spelling oai:dadun.unav.edu:10171-684972024-01-29T06:05:26Z Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review 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) Antimicrobial Antimicrobial-peptides (AMPs) Orthopedic implant-related infections Peptide immobilization Peptide release Surface functionalization 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 the dissemination of antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have attracted attention as promising substitutes of conventional antibiotics, owing to their broad-spectrum of activity, high efficacy at very low concentrations, and, importantly, low propensity for inducing resistance. The aim of this review is to offer an updated perspective of the development of AMPs-based preventive strategies for orthopedic and dental implant-related infections. In this regard, two major research strategies are herein addressed, namely (i) AMP-releasing systems from titanium-modified surfaces and from bone cements or beads; and (ii) AMP immobilization strategies used to graft AMPs onto titanium or other model surfaces with potential translation as coatings. In overview, releasing strategies have evolved to guarantee higher loadings, prolonged and targeted delivery periods upon infection. In addition, avant-garde self-assembling strategies or polymer brushes allowed higher immobilized peptide surface densities, overcoming bioavailability issues. Future research efforts should focus on the regulatory demands for pre-clinical and clinical validation towards clinical translation. 2024-01-23T13:50:16Z 2024-01-23T13:50:16Z 2021 info:eu-repo/semantics/article https://hdl.handle.net/10171/68497 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess application/pdf MDPI
spellingShingle Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial-peptides (AMPs)
Orthopedic implant-related infections
Peptide immobilization
Peptide release
Surface functionalization
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)
Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review
title Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review
title_full Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review
title_fullStr Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review
title_full_unstemmed Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review
title_short Antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: A review
title_sort antimicrobial peptides in the battle against orthopedic implant-related infections: a review
topic Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial-peptides (AMPs)
Orthopedic implant-related infections
Peptide immobilization
Peptide release
Surface functionalization
url https://hdl.handle.net/10171/68497
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