Dual-functional urinary PVC catheters via peptide surface modification for the prevention of biofilm formation and fibrotic response in vitro

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Authors: Buse Sezer, Eda Bilgiç, Utku Kürşat Ercan, Ozan Karaman, Günnur Pulat
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Abstract

covalent co-immobilization of AMP and AFP. This combined approach offers a promising strategy to improve the long-term safety and efficacy of indwelling urinary catheters and could be applied to a variety of implantable biomaterials.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Urinary Tract Infections Management Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
7
Pages
2190–2203
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN