Nisin/polyanion layer-by-layer films exhibiting different mechanisms in antimicrobial efficacy
Hanan Fael, A. Levent Demirel
Abstract
and prevent biofilm formation. These results clearly demonstrate the effect of different polyanions on nisin LbL films to achieve different mechanisms in antimicrobial efficacy and show the potential of PAA-nisin multilayer films as promising local delivery systems for treatment of burns and wounds, while DX-nisin multilayer films can be employed as stable coatings against bacterial attachment and biofilm formation.
Topics & Concepts
NisinAntimicrobialLayer (electronics)ChemistryLayer by layerMicrobiologyNanotechnologyMaterials scienceBiologyOrganic chemistryPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsConducting polymers and applications