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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Biomaterial-associated infections are difficult to treat due to biofilms resisting antibiotics and the immune system.
  • Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) show promise against resistant bacteria but often lack stability for clinical use.
  • Covalent immobilization of AMPs to surfaces enhances stability and reduces toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a stable antimicrobial coating for medical devices using covalently immobilized AMPs.
  • To evaluate the antibacterial efficacy and cell compatibility of the modified surface.
  • To assess the stability of the immobilized AMPs in biological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Covalent immobilization of an antimicrobial peptide (RRPRPRPRPWWWW-NH2) onto elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) surfaces containing cell-adhesive RGD domains.
  • Testing antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • Assessing the effect of AMP functionalization on human osteosarcoma MG63 cells and human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) viability, function, and differentiation.
  • Investigating the stability of immobilized AMPs in human blood serum for up to 24 hours.

Main Results:

  • The covalently immobilized AMP retained significant antibacterial activity against tested pathogens.
  • AMP functionalization did not adversely affect the viability, function, or differentiation of human cells.
  • The immobilized AMP demonstrated sustained antibacterial activity in human blood serum for at least 24 hours.

Conclusions:

  • Covalently attached AMPs on RGD-containing ELP surfaces provide a stable and effective antimicrobial coating.
  • This strategy offers a promising solution to combat biomaterial-associated infections without compromising host cell function.
  • The developed coating is a strong candidate for enhancing the safety and efficacy of medical devices.