Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bacterial Signaling01:30

Bacterial Signaling

32.8K
Bacterial signaling can occur within bacteria (intracellular) or between bacteria (intercellular). At times, a group of bacteria behaves like a community. To achieve this, they engage in quorum sensing, the perception of higher cell density that causes changes in gene expression. Quorum sensing involves both extracellular and intracellular signaling. The signaling cascade starts with a molecule called an autoinducer (AI). Individual bacteria produce AIs that move out of the bacterial cell...
32.8K
Biofilms01:29

Biofilms

58
Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms encased in a self-produced extracellular polysaccharide matrix attached to surfaces. These microbial consortia can include single or multiple species, providing enhanced survival benefits by forming organized, multilayered structures.The formation of biofilms occurs through four key stages: attachment, colonization, development, and dispersal.During attachment, free-swimming planktonic cells adhere to a surface, often facilitated by...
58
Surface Membrane Barriers01:18

Surface Membrane Barriers

1.2K
The skin and mucous membranes serve as the primary line of defense against pathogens by providing both physical and chemical protection. These barriers are essential in preventing the entry and establishment of microbes, thereby maintaining the integrity of the host.
The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is a robust barrier comprising layers of closely packed keratinized cells. This dense arrangement prevents microbes from penetrating the body. The periodic shedding of epidermal cells...
1.2K
Antimicrobial Proteins01:23

Antimicrobial Proteins

1.0K
Antimicrobial proteins are important components of the immune system. They aid the body in combating pathogens by either killing them directly or hindering their replication processes. Four main types of antimicrobial substances are interferons, the complement system, iron-binding proteins, and antimicrobial proteins.
Interferons
Interferons (IFNs) are proteins produced by lymphocytes, macrophages, and fibroblasts infected with viruses. While IFNs cannot prevent viruses from entering and...
1.0K
Microorganisms in Medicine and Therapeutics01:29

Microorganisms in Medicine and Therapeutics

60
Microorganisms play a fundamental role in vaccine development, gene therapy, and therapeutic production. Their biological properties are harnessed to advance medicine and public health. Beyond immunization, microorganisms contribute to gut health, antibiotic synthesis, and genetic disease treatment.Live Attenuated and Inactivated VaccinesLive attenuated vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, utilize weakened forms of pathogens to closely resemble natural infections.
60

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A Bioadhesive Wireless Bioelectric Interface for Single-Dose Prevention of Acute Lung Injury via Piezoelectric Immunomodulation.

Nano letters·2026
Same author

Realization of the Bienenstock-Cooper-Munro rule in a single memristor.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Defect-Engineered Ni@Graphitic Carbon Catalyst With Adaptive Coordination for Energy-Efficient Plasma-Assisted Dry Reforming of Methane.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same author

Manganese-Based Oxide Cathode Materials for Aqueous Magnesium-Ion Batteries.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Cobalt-porphyrin/Bi<sub>19</sub>S<sub>27</sub>Br<sub>3</sub> nanorods enable photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction to C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2026
Same author

Low-Latency Visuotactile Neuron Using Self-Oscillating Memristor.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 23, 2025

Antimicrobial Characterization of Advanced Materials for Bioengineering Applications
08:08

Antimicrobial Characterization of Advanced Materials for Bioengineering Applications

Published on: August 4, 2018

22.1K

Interdisciplinary-Inspired Smart Antibacterial Materials and Their Biomedical Applications.

Yuzheng Wu1, Pei Liu1, Babak Mehrjou1

  • 1Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|July 20, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Smart antibacterial materials (SAMs) offer innovative solutions to combat antibiotic resistance by enhancing efficacy and reducing drug overuse. Interdisciplinary approaches combining materials science, physiology, and biomimicry are key to developing these advanced therapies.

Keywords:
biomimicryenergy conversioninterdisciplinarymaterials sciencephysiologysmart antibacterial materials

More Related Videos

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices
10:43

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices

Published on: November 5, 2016

9.1K
Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions
12:22

Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions

Published on: November 16, 2015

9.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 23, 2025

Antimicrobial Characterization of Advanced Materials for Bioengineering Applications
08:08

Antimicrobial Characterization of Advanced Materials for Bioengineering Applications

Published on: August 4, 2018

22.1K
High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices
10:43

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices

Published on: November 5, 2016

9.1K
Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions
12:22

Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions

Published on: November 16, 2015

9.4K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to public health.
  • Conventional antibiotic therapies face limitations due to overuse and resistance.
  • Novel strategies are needed to improve antibacterial treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest advances in smart antibacterial materials (SAMs).
  • To emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in SAM development.
  • To categorize SAMs based on relevant scientific disciplines.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on SAMs.
  • Categorization of SAMs by materials science, physiology, and biomimicry.
  • Analysis of interdisciplinary contributions to SAM research.

Main Results:

  • SAMs utilize diverse mechanisms to enhance antibacterial efficacy and reduce resistance.
  • Stimuli-responsive materials, pathogen-targeting nanoparticles, and biomimetic approaches are promising.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for SAM innovation.

Conclusions:

  • SAMs represent a significant advancement over conventional antibacterial therapies.
  • Integrating knowledge from materials science, physiology, and biomimicry accelerates SAM development.
  • Continued research in SAMs is vital for addressing the challenge of antibiotic resistance.