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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Polymer Chemistry

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  • Urinary catheterization affects 15-25% of hospitalized patients.
  • Catheter-associated infections are often caused by biofilm-forming Gram-negative bacteria.
  • Current solutions for preventing these infections are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel polymer-based antimicrobial coating for urinary catheters.
  • To assess the antibiofilm efficacy of a polydopamine-gentamicin (PD-Gent) coating against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • To determine the coating's versatility across different substrates and antimicrobial agents.

Main Methods:

  • A polymer coating (polydopamine) was embedded with gentamicin (PD-Gent).
  • The antibiofilm efficacy of PD-Gent was tested against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PAO1) on various substrates.
  • PD-Gent coated silicone Foley catheters were challenged with PAO1 in artificial urine under continuous flow.

Main Results:

  • The PD-Gent coating significantly reduced PAO1 biofilm formation compared to uncoated controls.
  • The coating demonstrated consistent antibiofilm activity on polystyrene, PVC, and silicone.
  • PD-Gent coated Foley catheters inhibited biofilm formation by three-fold under continuous flow conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The PD-Gent coating is a promising strategy for reducing catheter-associated infections.
  • The coating is versatile, adaptable to different substrates and antibiotics.
  • This technology has strong potential for clinical application in preventing biofilm-related complications.