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Bioinspired Materials Design Lab

Journal

Dual-Layer Nanoengineered Urinary Catheters for Enhanced Antimicrobial Efficacy and Reduced Cytotoxicity (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 31/2024)
Year
2024
Author
Dong-Sung Won, Hyun Lee, Yubeen Park, Minjung Chae, Yu-Chan Kim, Bumjin Lim, Min-Ho Kang, Myoung-Ryul Ok, Hyun-Do Jung*, Jung-Hoon Park
Publication date
2024/12/16
Journal
Advanced Healthcare Materials
ISSN
2192-2640
Vol
13(31)
Page
2401700
Dual-Layer Nanoengineered Surface Modification

In article 2401700, Hyun-Do Jung, Jung-Hoon Park, and co-workers introduce a groundbreaking dual-layer nanoengineered catheter embedded with Zn and AgNPs. This cutting-edge design effectively mitigates bacterial colonization and inhibits biofilm formation, demonstrating remarkable antimicrobial efficacy while minimizing cytotoxic effects. Their innovative approach provides a powerful solution for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.