Switchable antimicrobial and antifouling hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adhm.201200359.
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Abstract
New switchable hydrogels are developed. Under acidic conditions, hydrogels undergo self-cyclization and can catch and kill bacteria. Under neutral/basic conditions, hydrogels undergo ring-opening and can release killed bacterial cells and resist protein adsorption and bacterial attachment. Smart hydrogels also show a dramatically improved mechanical property, which is highly desired for biomedical applications.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Infective Agents
- Hydrogels