Multifunctional coatings of polymeric films for biofilm-mediated infections
Implant related infections, mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, are a public health concern. Treatment is challenging due to multi-resistant strains, and S. aureus ability to adhere and form biofilm on bone and implant surfaces, as well as to invade and persist in osteoblast cells. The present w...
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| Format: | masterThesis |
| Language: | eng |
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2021
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10362/113171 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:run.unl.pt:10362/113171 |