A stable dual functional superhydrophobic coating to inhibit <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> colonization, migration, and encrustation formation for urinary catheter applications
Jiru Miao, Haiyang Chai, Longxing Niu, Mi Ouyang, Rong Wang
Abstract
colonization, migration, and encrustation formation. This study offers novel insights into developing biomedical superhydrophobic coatings with enhanced stability and efficacy in inhibiting urinary tract bacterial infections.
Topics & Concepts
Proteus mirabilisUrinary catheterColonizationProteusMaterials scienceCoatingUrinary systemCatheterMicrobiologyNanotechnologyBiologyMedicineBacteriaEscherichia coliSurgeryAnatomyPseudomonas aeruginosaBiochemistryGeneGeneticsUrinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchUrinary Tract Infections ManagementKidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments