Optimal Balance of Hydrophobic Content and Degree of Polymerization Results in a Potent Membrane-Targeting Antibacterial Polymer
Anju Tyagi, Abhijit Mishra
Abstract
. A comprehensive analysis using confocal and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques shows that the polymers target bacterial membranes, resulting in membrane permeabilization that leads to cell death.
Topics & Concepts
Antibacterial activityPolymerAmphiphileChemistryMembraneAntimicrobialMinimum bactericidal concentrationMethacrylamideCationic polymerizationCopolymerCombinatorial chemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryMinimum inhibitory concentrationBiochemistryBacteriaBiologyAcrylamideGeneticsAntimicrobial agents and applicationsAntimicrobial Peptides and ActivitiesPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts