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Published on: April 7, 2017
Antimicrobial and antifouling hydrogels formed in situ from polycarbonate and poly(ethylene glycol) via Michael
Shao Qiong Liu1, Chuan Yang, Yuan Huang
1Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, Singapore 138669, Singapore.
Abstract:
A novel class of antimicrobial cationic polycarbonate/PEG hydrogels are designed and synthesized by Michael addition chemistry. These hydrogels demonstrate strong broad-spectrum antimicrobial activities against various clinically isolated multidrug-resistant microbes. Moreover, they exhibit nonfouling properties and prevent the substrate from microbial adhesion. These antimicrobial and antifouling gels are promising materials as catheter coatings and wound dressings to prevent infections.
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