Project description
Advanced joint implants with unique antimicrobial properties
Hip and knee arthroplasty are common surgical treatments in orthopaedic surgery for restoring the function of an injured or diseased joint. These procedures rely heavily on replacement prostheses, which however may accumulate bacteria, leading to periprosthetic joint infection. To address this serious medical issue, the EU-funded NanoBioRS project proposes to develop a smart molecular coating that combines tissue growth factors with antimicrobials. Moreover, it will contain enzymes that prevent biofilm formation on joint prostheses as well as antimicrobial resistance spread. The NanoBioRS solution could be used to coat various implantable materials, thereby addressing the health threat of staphylococcus-resistant bacteria.
Fields of science
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologygenetic engineeringgene therapy
- natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciences
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and films
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplants
- medical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacydrug resistanceantibiotic resistance
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
MSCA-IF-EF-CAR - CAR – Career Restart panel
Coordinator
6020 Innsbruck
Austria
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