Plant Secondary Metabolite-Derived Polymers: A Potential Approach to Develop Antimicrobial Films

The persistent issue of bacterial and fungal colonization of artificial implantable materials and the decreasing efficacy of conventional systemic antibiotics used to treat implant-associated infections has led to the development of a wide range of antifouling and antibacterial strategies. This arti...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Al-Jumaili, Avishek Kumar, Kateryna Bazaka, Mohan V. Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/5/515