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Interfacial Engineering Strategies in Bio-heterojunctions for Antibacterial Therapeutics and Biomedical Applications
Huijing Chen1, Liangxiao Huang1, XianXi Li1
1Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330013, China.
Acta Biomaterialia
|November 28, 2025
Summary
Bio-heterojunctions offer a novel approach to combatting drug-resistant bacteria by leveraging synergistic effects for enhanced antibacterial activity. This review explores their design, mechanisms, and potential in advanced nanomedicine therapies.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Bio-heterojunctions are emerging functional materials with unique interfacial effects crucial for antibacterial applications.
- The interface of bio-heterojunctions is key to synergistic behaviors and enhanced antibacterial efficacy.
- Addressing multidrug-resistant bacteria requires innovative therapeutic platforms like bio-heterojunctions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent advances in the rational design and construction of bio-heterojunctions for improved antibacterial performance.
- To explore the underlying bactericidal mechanisms of bio-heterojunctions.
- To summarize applications and future perspectives of bio-heterojunctions in antibacterial therapy.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of literature on bio-heterojunction design and construction.
- In-depth exploration of bactericidal mechanisms including membrane disruption, electron transfer modulation, and ROS generation.
- Summary of applications in photothermal, photodynamic, and chemodynamic therapy.
Main Results:
- Bio-heterojunctions demonstrate significant potential in antibacterial applications due to synergistic interfacial effects.
- Key bactericidal mechanisms involve bacterial membrane disruption, altered microbial electron transfer, and ROS generation.
- Applications span multiple advanced therapeutic modalities for targeted bacterial eradication.
Conclusions:
- Bio-heterojunctions represent a transformative advancement in antibacterial therapy, offering an alternative to conventional antibiotics.
- Strategic design and integration of nanomaterials enhance antibacterial performance and combat resistance.
- Future development may involve multidisciplinary approaches and machine learning for accelerated discovery of novel bio-heterojunction systems.
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