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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Antimicrobial Technology

Background:

  • Development of effective antibacterial surfaces is crucial for preventing microbial contamination in industrial, biological, and medical applications.
  • Existing self-defensive systems may lead to undesirable drug resistance, necessitating alternative strategies.
  • Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) offer potent bactericidal activity but require controlled delivery systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a charge conversion mechanism for creating a bacteria-responsive antibacterial surface.
  • To immobilize the antimicrobial peptide melittin (MLT) onto a pH-responsive material.
  • To evaluate the antibacterial efficacy and mechanism of the developed surface against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, focusing on preventing drug resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of an antibacterial surface by immobilizing pH-responsive moieties and subsequently melittin (MLT) via strong electrostatic interaction.
  • Investigation of the charge conversion mechanism triggered by bacterial accumulation and micro-environmental changes.
  • Assessment of the surface's bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and analysis of the cell membrane lysis mechanism.

Main Results:

  • The constructed surface demonstrated self-defensive properties against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
  • The antibacterial surface successfully prevented the development of drug resistance, a significant advantage over existing systems.
  • The bactericidal mechanism involves the release of MLT triggered by the acidic micro-environment created by bacterial accumulation, leading to cell membrane lysis.

Conclusions:

  • A novel bacteria-responsive antibacterial surface utilizing a charge conversion mechanism and melittin immobilization has been successfully developed.
  • This innovative surface exhibits potent antibacterial activity without inducing drug resistance, addressing a critical limitation of current technologies.
  • The findings provide valuable insights into the design of advanced antibacterial surfaces for diverse industrial, biological, and medical applications.