Nanomaterial-enabled anti-biofilm strategies: new opportunities for treatment of bacterial infections

Biofilms play a pivotal role in bacterial pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance, representing a major challenge in the treatment of bacterial infections. The limited diffusion and inactivation efficacy of antibiotics within biofilms hinder their clearance, and while increasing dosage may enhance effectiveness, it also promotes antibiotic resistance. Nano-delivery systems that target antimicrobial agents directly to biofilms offer a promising strategy to overcome this challenge. This review summarizes the resistance mechanisms and therapeutic challenges associated with biofilms, with a focus on recent advances in nano-delivery systems such as liposomes, nanoemulsions, cell membrane vesicles (CMVs), polymers,…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: U1705281, 81925019, NCET-13
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province

  Awards: 2020Y4003, 201812631010
• MS
  Major State Basic Research Development Program of China

  Award: 2017YFA0205201
• PF
  Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University

  Awards: NCET-13-0502, NCET-13, 13-0502, NCET-13-
• FR
  Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

  Awards: 2020Y4003, 20720200019, 20720190088