Search for dissertations about: "Antimicrobial surfaces"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 swedish dissertations containing the words Antimicrobial surfaces.
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1. Antibacterial Surfaces for Biomedical Applications
Abstract : Medical devices such as orthopedic implants are intended to serve for improved quality of life. However, clinical success cannot be taken for granted and the most common reason for failure is due to biomaterials associated infection (BAI). READ MORE
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2. Amphiphilic hydrogels functionalized with antimicrobial peptides for wound care
Abstract : Bacteria have the potential to cause significant harm to us when found in places where we do not want them, such as in wounds. Through the last century, the gold standard of eradicating bacteria in these cases has been with antibiotics. READ MORE
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3. Antibacterial surface coatings for biomedical applications
Abstract : Over the past decades there has been a significant increase in the diversity and function of biomaterials. Today, medical practices utilize a large number of biomaterials in the form of medical devices and implants. However, one major obstacle that limits the efficiency of biomaterials is their susceptibility to develop infection. READ MORE
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4. Molecular and cellular interactions on noble metal nanopatterned surfaces − applications towards bone, soft tissue and infection control
Abstract : Biomaterial-associated infection is recognised as one of the main risks for failure of medical devices. The presence of a foreign material in tissues has been suggested to compromise the ability of host cells to eradicate infection. READ MORE
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5. Midkine - a host defence protein
Abstract : Every day we encounter many potentially harmful microbes in our environment. The epithelial linings constitute an anatomical barrier protecting us and they also produce antimicrobial polypeptides (AMPs) that act as a chemical barrier. These AMPs are small and positively charged, killing a broad range of microbes rapidly. READ MORE