Investigation of Candida Microorganisms Adherence to Polymeric Surfaces: A Review
Abstract
Microorganism adhesion on a material surface plays a crucial role on the application of biomedical devices, implants, drug delivery systems, scaffolds and so on. Desirable surfaces which have bioactive, bioinert or anti-biofoul property can be prepared by physical adsorption of specific compounds on these surfaces or chemical modification. Micro/nano patterned surface fabrication is one of the most important ways of surface modification. Studies reveal that surface properties such as wettability (hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity) character of a surface, surface charge, surface free energy, and surface roughness effects the adhesion of the microorganisms on material surfaces.
The aim of this study is the investigation of relationship between surface properties of polymeric materials and adhesion of Candida microorganisms who known as opportunist pathogens in medical area and the main reason of the systemic fungal infections.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Chemical Engineering
Journal Section
Conference Paper
Authors
Hakan Kır
This is me
0000-0002-6330-1666
Türkiye
Özge Kılınçel
This is me
0000-0003-1872-6670
Türkiye
Emel Çalışkan
0000-0002-9451-7865
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 24, 2018
Submission Date
May 28, 2018
Acceptance Date
October 22, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 4 Number: 3
