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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) possess intrinsic antimicrobial properties valuable for combating drug-resistant infections.
  • AgNP surface properties critically influence both antimicrobial efficacy and host cell cytotoxicity.
  • Controlling the AgNP biointerface is essential for optimizing their therapeutic potential and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer a biomimetic interface for AgNPs to enhance their performance in biological environments.
  • To evaluate the antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects of AgNPs functionalized with a novel fusion protein.
  • To assess the potential of biointerface engineering for improving AgNP safety and efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Engineered a fusion protein (GFP-AgBP) with a silver-binding peptide (AgBP) and green fluorescent protein (GFP) reporter for AgNP functionalization.
  • Utilized localized surface plasmon resonance sensing to evaluate GFP-AgBP binding affinity to AgNPs.
  • Assessed antimicrobial efficacy using bacterial growth inhibition assays and cytotoxicity using fibroblast cell viability measurements.

Main Results:

  • The GFP-AgBP biomimetic interface on AgNPs sustained antibacterial efficacy at low concentrations.
  • Functionalized AgNPs exhibited significantly improved viability and reduced cytotoxicity in fibroblast cells compared to controls.
  • The engineered interface demonstrated effective binding to AgNP surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • Biointerface engineering of AgNPs with GFP-AgBP offers a promising strategy to enhance antimicrobial efficacy.
  • This approach addresses safety concerns by reducing AgNP cytotoxicity, improving cellular interactions.
  • Tailoring the AgNP surface is key to optimizing their therapeutic applications against infections.