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MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
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WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300296
Keywords
antibacterial; Bacillus licheniformis; electrospinning; isothermal titration calorimetry; lipase; small-angle X-ray scattering; wide-angle X-ray scattering
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In this study, a facile solution-based method was used to surface derivatize poly(& epsilon;-caprolactone) films and electrospun fibers with lysozyme, aiming to impart antimicrobial properties and examine the impact on enzymatic degradation. The derivatized films and fibers showed high antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The degradation rate experienced a slight decrease upon lysozyme derivatization, but this reduction was effectively countered by the inclusion of Tween-20.
Surface derivatization is essential for incorporating unique functionalities into biodegradable polymers. Nonetheless, its precise effects on enzymatic biodegradation still lack comprehensive understanding. In this study, a facile solution-based method is employed to surface derivatize poly(& epsilon;-caprolactone) films and electrospun fibers with lysozyme, aiming to impart antimicrobial properties and examine the impact on enzymatic degradation. The derivatized films and fibers have shown high antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Through gravimetric analysis, it is observed that the degradation rate experiences a slight decrease upon lysozyme derivatization. However, this reduction is effectively countered by the inclusion of Tween-20, as affirmed by isothermal titration calorimetry. Comparing films and fibers, the latter undergoes degradation at a more accelerated pace, coupled with a rapid decline in molecular weight. This study provides valuable insights into the factors influencing the degradation of surface-derivatized biopolymers through electrospinning, offering a simple strategy to mitigate biomaterial-associated infections.
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