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

Krunal K. Mehta, Ravindra C. Pangule, Elena E. Paskaleva, Ruchir V. Mundra, Jonathan S. Dordick, Ravi S. Kane

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2014 40th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479937288
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 40th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2014 - Boston, United States
Duration: 25 Apr 201427 Apr 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
Volume2014-December
ISSN (Print)1071-121X
ISSN (Electronic)2160-7001

Conference

Conference2014 40th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period25/04/1427/04/14

Keywords

  • Bacillus anthracis
  • antimicrobial film
  • autolysins
  • bacteriolytic enzymes
  • carbon nanotube
  • lysostaphin
  • methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • nanocomposite
  • phage lysins
  • spore killing

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