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1. 1. Recombinant spider silk with antimicrobial properties

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Linnea Nilebäck; [2013]
   Keywords : Spider silk; antimicrobial peptides; bactericidal enzymes; recombinant production; antibacterial assays; Spindeltråd; antimikrobiella peptider; antibakteriella enzymer; rekombinant produktion; antibakteriella analyser;

   Abstract : Immobilizing antimicrobial substances onto biocompatible materials is an important approach for the design of novel, functionalized medical devices. By choosing antimicrobial substances from innate immune systems, the risk for development of resistance in pathogenic microbes is lower than if conventional antibiotics are used. READ MORE