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New aspirin-chitosan conjugates as potential anti-Staphylococcus aureus agents
Reham A Mohamed-Ezzat1, Aladdin M Srour2, Sawsan Dacrory3
1Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt.
BMC Chemistry
|January 22, 2026
Summary
Novel aspirin-chitosan conjugates were synthesized, showing enhanced antibacterial activity against MRSA. The phenyl acetate derivative (PAD)/chitosan conjugate demonstrated superior efficacy, offering a promising approach for antimicrobial biomaterials.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology
Background:
- Chitosan is a biocompatible polymer with inherent antimicrobial properties.
- Drug-resistant bacterial infections, such as MRSA, pose a significant global health challenge.
- Developing novel antimicrobial agents with improved efficacy is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and synthesize novel aspirin-chitosan conjugates.
- To characterize the structural properties of the synthesized conjugates.
- To evaluate the antibacterial activity of the conjugates against MRSA.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of aspirin-chitosan conjugates (PAD/chitosan and ABD/chitosan) via freeze-drying.
- Characterization using infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
- Antibacterial efficacy assessment against MRSA using colony-forming unit (CFU) assays.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis and characterization of two aspirin-chitosan conjugates.
- The phenyl acetate derivative (PAD)/chitosan conjugate (Cs/3a) exhibited superior antibacterial efficacy against MRSA.
- Significant reduction in S. aureus growth observed with the Cs/3a conjugate compared to controls.
Conclusions:
- Aspirin-chitosan conjugation is a viable strategy for creating effective antimicrobial biomaterials.
- The Cs/3a conjugate shows significant potential for combating drug-resistant bacterial pathogens.
- Further development of these conjugates could lead to advanced therapeutic solutions for infectious diseases.
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