Functional nanogels as platforms for imparting antibacterial, antibiofilm, and antiadhesion activities to stainless steel

in Advanced Functional Materials (2012), 22(24), 5271-5282

In this work, long-term antibacterial, antiadhesion, and antibiofilm activities are afforded to industrial stainless steel surfaces following a green and bio-inspired strategy. Starting from catechol ... [more ▼]

In this work, long-term antibacterial, antiadhesion, and antibiofilm activities are afforded to industrial stainless steel surfaces following a green and bio-inspired strategy. Starting from catechol bearing synthetic polymers, the film cross-linking and the grafting of active (bio)molecules are possible under environmentally friendly conditions (in aqueous media and at room temperature). A bio-inspired polyelectrolyte, a polycation-bearing catechol, is used as the film-anchoring polymer while a poly(methacrylamide)-bearing quinone groups serves as the cross-linking agent in combination with a polymer bearing primary amine groups. The amine/quinone reaction is exploited to prepare stable solutions of nanogels in water at room temperature that can be easily deposited to stainless steel. This coating provides quinonefunctionalized surfaces that are then used to covalently anchor active (bio) molecules (antibiofi lm enzyme and antiadhesion polymer) through thiol/ quinone reactions. [less ▲]

Prevention of bacterial biofilms onto stainless steel substrates by immobilization of antimicrobial and anti-biofilm biomolecules

Conference (2012, June 13)

Implication of the PAI-1/uPA/uPAR signalosome in the antiangiogenic action of 16K prolactin

Poster (2012, May 19)

Antibacterial polyelectrolyte micelles for coating stainless steel

in Langmuir (2012), 28(18), 7233-7241

In this study, we report on the original synthesis and characterization of novel antimicrobial coatings for stainless steel by alternating the deposition of aqueous solutions of positively charged ... [more ▼]

In this study, we report on the original synthesis and characterization of novel antimicrobial coatings for stainless steel by alternating the deposition of aqueous solutions of positively charged polyelectrolytes micelles doped with silver based nanoparticles with a polyanion. The micelles are formed by electrostatic interaction between two oppositely charged polymers, a polycation bearing 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine units (DOPA, a major component of natural adhesives) and a polyanion (poly(styrene sulfonate), PSS) without using any block copolymer. DOPA units are exploited for their well-known ability to anchor to stainless steel and to form and stabilize biocidal silver nanoparticles (Ag0). The chlorine counter-anion of the polycation forms and stabilizes biocidal silver chloride nanoparticles (AgCl). We demonstrate that two layers of micelles (alternated by PSS) doped by silver particles are enough to impart to the surface a strong antibacterial activity against Gram-negative E. coli. Moreover, micelles that are reservoirs of biocidal Ag+ can be easily reactivated after depletion. This novel water-based approach is convenient, simple and attractive for industrial applications. [less ▲]

Biomolecule-based antibacterial coating on a stainless steel surface: multilayer film build-up optimization and stability study.

in Biofouling (2012), 28(4), 395-404

The goal of this paper was to establish the durability profile of antibacterial multilayer thin films under storage and usage conditions. Thin films were built on stainless steel (SS) by means of a layer ... [more ▼]

The goal of this paper was to establish the durability profile of antibacterial multilayer thin films under storage and usage conditions. Thin films were built on stainless steel (SS) by means of a layer-by-layer process alternating a negatively charged polyelectrolyte, polyacrylic acid, with a cationic antibacterial peptide, nisin. SS coupons coated with the antibacterial film were challenged under environmental and usage conditions likely to be encountered in real-world applications. The change in antibacterial activity elicited by the challenge was used as an indicator of multilayer film resistance. Antibacterial SS samples could be stored for several weeks at 4°C in ambient air and antibacterial films were resistant to dipping and mild wiping in water and neutral detergent. The multilayer coating showed some weaknesses, however, that need to be addressed. [less ▲]

Implication of the PAI-1/uPA/uPAR complex in the antiangiogenic action of 16K prolactin

Poster (2012, April)

MicroRNA-146a is a causative factor and a specific biomarker for peripartum cardiomyopathy

Poster (2012, April)

MiR-146a an angiostatic miRNA elevated in peripartum cardiomyopathy

Poster (2012, January)

Scaphandre La science rencontre l'art: L'alimentation

in Haubruge, Eric; Bay, Daniel; Semal, Jean (Eds.) Scaphandre La science rencontre l'art (2012)

A panel of biological tests reveals developmental effects of pharmaceutical pollutants on late stage zebrafish embryos.

in Reproductive Toxicology (2012)

Standard toxicological assays using the zebrafish model system evaluate lethality and teratogenicity upon exposure during the first two days after fertilization. We tested the biological effects of ... [more ▼]

Standard toxicological assays using the zebrafish model system evaluate lethality and teratogenicity upon exposure during the first two days after fertilization. We tested the biological effects of several widely used drugs on zebrafish by acute treatment for 24hours starting at late embryonic stages, between 48 and 72hours post-fertilization. For 4 out of 6 compounds, we observed a higher sensitivity of late stage zebrafish embryos for general toxicity (lethality) compared to younger embryos. Morphological defects such as edema, body curvature, delayed growth, decreased heart rate and locomotion were observed for each of the compounds tested, often at sublethal concentrations. Gene expression studies on a set of four selected genes revealed a specific regulatory pattern for the different compounds tested. Our results allow us to compare various toxicological endpoints and may contribute to the design of a rational high throughput approach using the zebrafish model. [less ▲]