Enzyme-based nanocomposites: Using nature to ward off emerging threats

We report the development of novel antimicrobial nanocomposites incorporating enzymes. We also describe approaches to identify novel cell lytic enzymes that can target pathogens with high specificity under ambient environmental conditions.

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Published in2014 40th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors Mehta, Krunal K., Pangule, Ravindra C., Paskaleva, Elena E., Mundra, Ruchir V., Dordick, Jonathan S., Kane, Ravi S.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.04.2014
Subjects
antimicrobial film
autolysins
Bacillus anthracis
bacteriolytic enzymes
Biochemistry
carbon nanotube
lysostaphin
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Microorganisms
nanocomposite
Nanocomposites
Pathogens
phage lysins
spore killing
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Summary:We report the development of novel antimicrobial nanocomposites incorporating enzymes. We also describe approaches to identify novel cell lytic enzymes that can target pathogens with high specificity under ambient environmental conditions.
ISSN:2160-6986
2160-7028
DOI:10.1109/NEBEC.2014.6972874