A universal biocompatible coating for enhanced lubrication and bacterial inhibition

Di Suo, Jingdong Rao, Haimang Wang, Ziheng Zhang, Hang Mei Polly Leung, Hongyu Zhang, Xiaoming Tao, Xin Zhao (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

Antibacterial coatings that inhibit bacterial adhesion are essential for many implanted medical devices. A variety of antibacterial strategies, such as repelling or killing bacteria, have been developed, but not yet been completely successful. Here, we develop a universal biocompatible coating for enhanced lubrication and bacterial inhibition. The coating is designed based on mussel-inspired surface-attachable dopamine bases and consists of lubricating zwitterionic polymers poly(2-methacryloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) (MPC) and a bacterial membrane destroying anti-bacteria molecule poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) (PHB). The coating boasts strong adhesion to surfaces of various materials (such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/ceramic/316L stainless steel (316L SS); it is biocompatible, and cell/platelet/bacteria repelling, significantly inhibiting bacterial growth. We envision that our strategy represents a universal strategy for surface functionalization of a variety of biomedical devices and implants.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3493-3502
Number of pages10
JournalBiomaterials Science
Volume10
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 May 2022

Keywords

  • biomimetic coating
  • lubrication
  • bacterial resistance
  • hemocompatibility
  • surface functionalization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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