Lysozyme-dequalinium encapsulation in a Zn–Fe LDH–chia seed matrix for enhanced antimicrobial dental therapeutics
Samar M. Mahgoub, Abdullah S. Alawam, Hassan A. Rudayni, Ahmed A. Allam, Sahar Abdel Aleem Abdel Aziz, Abdullah A. Eweis, Esraa Khaled, Rami Shafei, Fatma Mohamed, Rehab Mahmoud
Abstract
This study developed a lysozyme–dequalinium chloride-loaded Zn–Fe layered double hydroxide (LDH)–chia seed mucilage matrix for enhanced antimicrobial efficacy and sustained drug delivery.
Topics & Concepts
LysozymeChemistryAntimicrobialMucilageHydroxideMatrix (chemical analysis)Food scienceNuclear chemistryChromatographyBiochemistryBotanyInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyLayered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and ApplicationsAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalNanomaterials for catalytic reactions