Bi-functional quercetin/copper nanoparticles integrating bactericidal and anti-quorum sensing properties for preventing the formation of biofilms
Jingjing Cheng, Haixin Zhang, Kunyan Lu, Yi Zou, Dongxu Jia, Hong Yang, Hong Chen, Yanxia Zhang, Qian Yu
Abstract
. Overall, the bi-functional QC NPs hold great potential for use in addressing the challenges associated with the management of bacterial biofilms.
Topics & Concepts
Quorum sensingBiofilmMicrobiologyChemistryBacteriaCopperHuman healthPathogenic bacteriaNanoparticleNanotechnologyBiologyMaterials scienceMedicineOrganic chemistryGeneticsEnvironmental healthBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingInhalation and Respiratory Drug DeliveryPolydiacetylene-based materials and applications