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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Functionalized textiles are crucial in wound management for reducing microbial load and preventing infections.
  • Antiseptic agents like chlorhexidine diacetate (CHX), iodine (IOD), and polihexanide (PHMB) are key components in combating microbial contamination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of cyclodextrin (CD)-complexed antiseptics on functionalized textiles.
  • To assess the potential of these materials for supporting optimal wound healing conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a comprehensive in vitro testing system for functionalized cotton textiles.
  • Assessment of antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • Evaluation of cytotoxicity using human HaCaT keratinocytes to determine cell viability and mode of cell death.

Main Results:

  • All tested β-cyclodextrin (CD)-antiseptic functionalized cotton samples demonstrated strong antibacterial effects against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
  • β-CD-CHX and β-CD-PHMB showed efficacy against the yeast Candida albicans.
  • β-CD-IOD and β-CD-PHMB significantly reduced the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • The testing system provided robust data on the biocompatibility of the β-CD-antiseptic complexes.

Conclusions:

  • Functionalized textiles incorporating β-CD-antiseptic complexes exhibit significant antimicrobial activity.
  • These materials hold high potential for applications in medical settings, particularly in advanced wound management.
  • The developed in vitro testing system is suitable for evaluating the biocompatibility and efficacy of such antimicrobial textiles.