Biodegradable polymer (PLGA) coatings featuring cinnamaldehyde and carvacrol mitigate biofilm formation

Biofilm-associated infections are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Although infections may be treated with antibiotics, the overuse of antibiotics has led to the spread of antibiotic resistance. Many natural antimicrobial compounds derived from edible plants are safe for huma...

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Veröffentlicht in:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1992. - 28(2012), 39 vom: 02. Okt., Seite 13993-9
1. Verfasser: Zodrow, Katherine R (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Schiffman, Jessica D, Elimelech, Menachem
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Cymenes Monoterpenes Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer 1SIA8062RS Polyglycolic Acid 26009-03-0 Lactic Acid 33X04XA5AT mehr... Acrolein 7864XYD3JJ carvacrol 9B1J4V995Q cinnamaldehyde SR60A3XG0F