Polymers showing intrinsic antimicrobial activity
Meltem Haktanıyan, Mark Bradley
Abstract
This article covers the structures and mechanistic modes of action of intrinsic antimicrobial polymers against bacteria, viruses, or fungi including as surface coatings, for example on medical devices, or directly as antimicrobial agents.
Topics & Concepts
AntimicrobialNanotechnologyPolymerAntimicrobial peptidesPectinAnti-Infective AgentsMaterials scienceChemistryCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryFood scienceAntimicrobial agents and applicationsAntimicrobial Peptides and ActivitiesPolymer Surface Interaction Studies