Adhesive micro-liquid for efficient removal of bacterial biofilm infection.

ABSTRACT: Bacteria are common infectious pathogens that can cause invasive and potentially life-threatening infections. Ionic liquids have emerged as a novel class of alternatives to antibiotics, however their inherent hydrophobicity and immiscible in water exhibits poor adhesion to bacteria and diminishes its utilization and bioavailability for infection control. Herein, an adhesive metal phenolic encapsulated ionic liquid choline and geranate (CAGE@MPN) microcapsules is designed to address the aforementioned challenges and remove bacterial biofilm infections. The CAGE@MPN microcapsules are prepared through self-assembly of quercetin and ferrous ions on the interface of CAGE and water via metal-phenolic coordination. The MPN interface can stabilize the micro liquid and effectively adhere to

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830298 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature