Exploració per autor "Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova"
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Antibacterial coatings on medical devices
Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Bassegoda Puigdomenech, Arnau; Tzanov, Tzanko (Elsevier, 2017-11-02)
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Antibacterial polyurethane foams with incorporated lignin-capped silver nanoparticles for chronic wound treatment
Morena Gatius, Ángela Gala; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Pérez Rafael, Silvia; Sánchez Soto, Miguel; Tzanov, Tzanko; Stefanov, Ivaylo (2020-02-26)
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Accés obertLignin-capped silver nanoparticles were incorporated in situ into polyurethane foams during their polymerization to obtain multifunctional materials suitable for chronic wound dressing. Lignin with increased phenolic ... -
Antibacterial, antibiofilm, and antiviral farnesol-containing nanoparticles prevent Staphylococcus aureus from drug resistance development
Ivanova, Aleksandra Asenova; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Fiandra, Luisa; Mantecca, Paride; Catelani, Tiziano; Natan, Michal; Banin, Ehud; Jacobi, Gila; Tzanov, Tzanko (2022-07-07)
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Accés obertMultidrug antimicrobial resistance is a constantly growing health care issue associated with increased mortality and morbidity, and huge financial burden. Bacteria frequently form biofilm communities responsible for numerous ... -
Antibiofilm poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) hydrogels for chronic wounds dressings
Ruseva, Konstans; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Todorova, Katerina; Vladov, Ivelin; Nanev, Vesselin; Tzanov, Tzanko; Hinojosa-Caballero, Dolores; Argirova, Maya; Vassileva, Elena (Elsevier, 2020-04-12)
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Accés obertThe current study demonstrates the benefits of poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) hydrogels in chronic wound healing. These hydrogels demonstrate high absorbing capacity upon swelling in salt solutions thus revealing great ... -
Antibody-enabled antimicrobial nanocapsules for selective elimination of Staphylococcus aureus
Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Ivanova, Aleksandra Asenova; Ramon Portés, Eva; Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Sanchez-Gomez, Susana; Tzanov, Tzanko (2020-07-16)
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Accés obertTargeted bactericide nanosystems hold significant promise to improve the efficacy of existing antimicrobials for treatment of severe bacterial infections, minimizing the side effects and lowering the risk of antibiotic ... -
Antimicrobial lightweight materials and components
Morena Gatius, Ángela Gala; Ferreres Cabanes, Guillem; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Pérez Rafael, Silvia; Tzanov, Tzanko (Elsevier, 2020-12-02)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialLightweight materials and components have gained remarkable scientific and technological importance in the recent times as the main drivers of innovation. They are finding widespread use across all industry sectors to ... -
Bacteria-responsive multilayer coatings comprising polycationic nanospheres for bacteria biofilm prevention on urinary catheters
Francesko, Antonio; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Tzanov, Tzanko (2016-01-21)
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Accés obertThis work reports on the development of infection-preventive coatings on silicone urinary catheters that contain in their structure and release on demand antibacterial polycationic nanospheres. Polycationic aminocellulose ... -
Bio-based nano-enabled cosmetic formulations for the treatment of cutibacterium acnes-associated skin infections
Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Ramon Portés, Eva; Ivanova, Aleksandra Asenova; Sanchez-Gomez, Susana; Tzanov, Tzanko (2023-02-09)
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Accés obertAcne is a common chronic skin condition with serious physical and psychosocial consequences. In some cases, the appearance of pimples, whiteheads, or blackheads on the face, neck, and back may lead to scarring, disfiguring, ... -
Bottom-up layer-by-layer assembling of antibacterial freestanding nanobiocomposite films
Francesko, Antonio; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Pérez-Rafael, Silvia; Petkova, Petya; Fernandes Macedo, Margarida Maria; Heinze, Thomas; Mendoza Gómez, Ernesto; Tzanov, Tzanko (2018-07-27)
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Accés obertIn this study, freestanding nanobiocomposite films were obtained by the sequential deposition of biopolymer-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and hyaluronic acid (HA). At first, dispersions ofAgNPs decorated with chitosan ... -
Electrical evaluation of bacterial virulence factors using nanopores
Escosura Muñiz, Alfredo de la; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Tzanov, Tzanko (2019-03-19)
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Accés obertIn this work, we propose a novel methodology for electrical monitoring using nanoporous alumina membranes of virulence factors secreted by bacterial pathogens. Bacterial hyaluronidase (HYAL), which is produced by a number ... -
Enzyme multilayer coatings inhibit Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation on urinary catheters
Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Mendoza Gómez, Ernesto; Tzanov, Tzanko (2015-01-15)
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Accés obertBacteria use a signaling mechanism called quorum sensing (QS) to form complex communities of surface-attached cells known as biofilms. This protective mode of growth allows them to resist antibiotic treatment and originates ... -
Escherichia coli and pseudomonas aeruginosa eradication by nano-penicillin G
Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Francesko, Antonio; Rivera, Diana; Torrent Burgués, Juan; Mendoza Gómez, Ernesto; Tzanov, Tzanko (2016-06-09)
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Accés obertThe transformation of penicillin G into nano/micro-sized spheres (nanopenicillin) using sonochemical technology was explored as a novel tool for the eradication of Gram-negative bacteria and their biofilms. Known by its ... -
Immobilization of antimicrobial core-shell nanospheres onto silicone for prevention of Escherichia coli biofilm formation
Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Mendoza Gómez, Ernesto; Tzanov, Tzanko; Francesko, Antonio (2016-09-16)
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Accés obertEscherichia coli (E. coli) strains are among the most frequently isolated microorganisms in urinary tract infections able to colonize the surface of urinary catheters and form biofilms. These biofilms are highly resistant ... -
Inhibition of quorum-sensing: A new paradigm in controlling bacterial virulence and biofilm formation
Ivanova, Aleksandra Asenova; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Tzanov, Tzanko (Springer Nature, 2018-05-31)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialBacterial pathogens coordinate the expression of multiple virulence factors and formation of biofilms in cell density dependent manner, through a phenomenon named quorum sensing (QS). Protected in the biofilm community, ... -
Innovative approaches for controlling clinically relevant biofilms: current trends and future prospects
Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Tzanov, Tzanko; Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Ramon Portés, Eva (2017-01-05)
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Accés obertBacteria that colonize and form biofilms on living tissues and medical devices are a global healthcare concern. They cause life threatening infections and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity in the ... -
Interaction of silver-lignin nanoparticles with mammalian mimetic membranes
Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Torrent Burgués, Juan; Tzanov, Tzanko (Frontiers Media SA, 2020-05-08)
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Accés obertSilver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have broad spectrum antibacterial activity, but their toxicity to human cells has raised concerns related to their use as disinfectants or coatings of medically relevant surfaces. To address ... -
Ionic liquids as biocompatible antibacterial agents: a case study on structure-related bioactivity on Escherichia coli
Fernandes, Margarida M.; Carvalho, Estela; Correia, Daniela M.; Esperança, José M.S.S.; Padrão, Jorge; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Tzanov, Tzanko; Lanceros Méndez, Senentxu (American Chemical Society, 2022-10-19)
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Accés obertThe potential of ionic liquids (ILs) to be used as antimicrobial agents for biomedical applications has been hindered by the fact that most of them are cytotoxic toward mammalian cells. Understanding the mechanism of ... -
Layer-by-Layer coating of aminocellulose and quorum quenching acylase on silver nanoparticles synergistically eradicate bacteria and their biofilms
Ivanova, Aleksandra Asenova; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Tied, Antje; Heinze, Thomas; Tzanov, Tzanko (2020-04-24)
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Accés obertThe emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the failure of the existing antibacterial therapeutics call for development of novel treatment strategies. Furthermore, the formation of bacterial biofilms restricts drug ... -
Layer-by-layer decorated nanoparticles with tunable antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
Ivanova, Aleksandra Asenova; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Sanchez-Gomez, Susana; Heinze, Thomas; Tzanov, Tzanko (2018-01-09)
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Accés obertacteria-mediated diseases are a global healthcare concern due to the development and spread of antibiotic resistant strains. Cationic compounds are considered membrane active biocidal agents having a great potential to ... -
Multifunctional ZnO NPs-chitosan-gallic acid hybrid nanocoating to overcome contact lenses associated conditions and discomfort
Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Guaus Guerrero, Ester; Tzanov, Tzanko (2019-02-13)
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Accés obertContact lenses (CL) provide visual correction but their use may also induce several adverse effects causative of discomfort and conditions that lead to stop or discontinue their use. Discomfort is mainly caused by insufficient ...