Polymeric Coatings and Antimicrobial Peptides as Efficient Systems for Treating Implantable Medical Devices Associated-Infections

Many infections are associated with the use of implantable medical devices. The excessive utilization of antibiotic treatment has resulted in the development of antimicrobial resistance. Consequently, scientists have recently focused on conceiving new ways for treating infections with a longer duration of action and minimum environmental toxicity. One approach in infection control is based on the development of antimicrobial coatings based on polymers and antimicrobial peptides, also termed as natural antibiotics.

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Many infections are linked to the use of implantable medical devices, and overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antimicrobial resistance. Scientists are now focusing on developing antimicrobial coatings and natural antibiotics with longer duration and minimal environmental toxicity.