ReviewBiomaterials research2022
Immunomodulatory biomaterials for implant-associated infections: from conventional to advanced therapeutic strategies.
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52 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 91 citations in OpenAlex.
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- The Multifaceted Mechanistic Actions of Antimicrobial Nanoformulations: Overcoming Resistance and Enhancing Efficacy.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Antimicrobial Peptides in Preventive Medicine: Current Perspectives on Coating Strategies.ACS infectious diseases · 2026Review
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- Sustainable nanomaterials for precision dental medicine: green synthesis, therapeutic applications, and future directions.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2026Review
- Causal Effects of Inflammatory Proteins and Metabolites on Skin Soft Tissue Infections: Mendelian Randomization and Mediation Analysis.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Feasibility of a rat femoral-defect model for immediate perioperative and delayed post-implantation implant-associated bone infections.Journal of bone and joint infection · 2026Article
- Dental Implantology in Acromegaly: Pathophysiological Challenges, Biomaterial Interactions, and Future Directions-A Narrative Review.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Review
- Development, characterization and biological studies of Mn-doped ZnO/Ti biomaterials for regenerative medicine.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Collagen Analogs Promote Tissue Regeneration in HSV-1-Infected Corneas in Animal Models.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
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- Aeromonas hydrophila-related fulminant necrotizing fasciitis and arterial embolization after plaster placement in Gustilo I distal radius fracture: a case report and literature review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Review
- Characteristics and Potential of KSL, KSL-W, and Dadapin-1 Antimicrobial Peptides for Preventing Infections of Orthopedic Prosthetic Devices: Identifying the Most Robust Candidate.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Mechanistic insights and therapeutic innovations in engineered nanomaterial-driven disruption of biofilm dynamics.RSC advances · 2025Review
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Abstract
Implant-associated infection (IAI) is increasingly emerging as a serious threat with the massive application of biomaterials. Bacteria attached to the surface of implants are often difficult to remove and exhibit high resistance to bactericides. In the quest for novel antimicrobial strategies, conventional antimicrobial materials often fail to exert their function because they tend to focus on direct bactericidal activity while neglecting the modulation of immune systems. The inflammatory response induced by host immune cells was thought to be a detrimental force impeding wound healing. However, the immune system has recently received increasing attention as a vital player in the host's defense against infection. Anti-infective strategies based on the modulation of host immune defenses are emerging as a field of interest. This review explains the importance of the immune system in combating infections and describes current advanced immune-enhanced anti-infection strategies. First, the characteristics of traditional/conventional implant biomaterials and the reasons for the difficulty of bacterial clearance in IAI were reviewed. Second, the importance of immune cells in the battle against bacteria is elucidated. Then, we discuss how to design biomaterials that activate the defense function of immune cells to enhance the antimicrobial potential. Based on the key premise of restoring proper host-protective immunity, varying advanced immune-enhanced antimicrobial strategies were discussed. Finally, current issues and perspectives in this field were offered. This review will provide scientific guidance to enhance the development of advanced anti-infective biomaterials.
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