Abstract
Facilely synthesized cationic peptidopolysaccharides, which have a bacterial peptidoglycan-mimetic structure, show outstanding broad-spectrum activities against clinically significant bacteria and fungi and low mammalian cytotoxicity. Their structural affinity with microbial cell-wall constituents promotes penetration to reach the cytoplasmic membrane resulting in excellent antimicrobial activity and high selectivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4130-4137 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 30 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 8 Aug 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- antimicrobial polymers
- biocompatible
- biomedical
- chitosan
- peptidopolysaccharide