Biodegradable Antibiotic Importers in Medicine

Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Yskander Hamam, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Ehigie David Esezobor, Babatunde Bolasodun, Wakufwa Bonex Mwakikunga, Oluwasegun Chijioke Adekoya, Jimmy Lolu Olajide, Oladipo Folorunso, Olusesan Frank Biotidara, Abayomi Awosanya, Ahamdu George Apeh, Ebiowei Moses Yibowei, Ugonna Kingsley Ugo, Omonefe Joy Odubunmi, Omondi Vincent Ojijo, Kehinde Williams Kupolati, Oluyemi Ojo Daramola, Idowu David Ibrahim

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Abstract

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria present a severe clinical threat to human health, and polymer materials play an essential role in the delivery of antibiotics to inhibit or annihilate target bacterial and similar microbes. These polymers are employed as a potential matrix to control the release of antibiotics and for antibacterial treatment. Most of these polymers, either having antibacterial properties or modified to exhibit antibacterial abilities, are petroleum-based polymers. A promising sustainable alternative to petroleum-based antibacterial polymers is the biobased polymers because of the additional benefit they provide. Biobased polymers have an essential advantage of being bioassimilable and expunged after serving their intended function. Polysaccharides, proteins/polypeptides, polyurethanes, and polyesters constitute significant classes of the biodegradable-antibacterial polymer. This chapter reviews the recent development in the use of biodegradable polymers as antibiotic importers for medical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAntibiotic Materials in Healthcare
PublisherElsevier
Pages65-92
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9780128200544
ISBN (Print)9780128225363
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antibiotic
  • Biobased polymer
  • Biodegradable
  • Polyesters
  • Polypeptides
  • Polysaccharides
  • Polyurethanes
  • Proteins
  • Wound care

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Immunology and Microbiology

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