Abstract: The invention provides a chromogenic ?-lactam molecule that retains its diagnostic color change response when modified for conjugation to another molecule.

Abstract: The invention provides an auranofin-releasing antibacterial and antibiofilm polyurethane (PU) catheter coating. Auranofin is an antirheumatic drug with recently identified antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: A method of making and using nanoparticles that target bacterial biofilm are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a “host-guest” supramolecular hydrogel. The hydrogel contains an AAm/NVP interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) with supramolecular cross-linkers assembled from ?-lactam/adamantane-containing guest molecule with host polymeric cyclodextrin (PCD). An advantage of this hydrogel is that because of the molecular association of polymeric cyclodextrin and adamantane, the supramolecular hydrogels self-heal without any external stimuli after the hydrogels are severed. The invention also provides methods of making the hydrogel, methods of making the synthesis intermediates, and methods of diagnosis or treatment of ?-lactamase-containing bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to antifungal hydrogels to locally deliver antifungal drugs. Specifically, the present invention provides aspartic protease-triggered antifungal hydrogels to locally deliver antifungal drugs that specifically respond to aspartic proteases secreted by virulent, pathogenic Candida.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized antifungal-loaded liposomal formulations targeting Candida, which minimize damage to healthy human cells, limit antimicrobial exposure, and reduce the development of antifungal resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized antifungal-loaded liposomal formulations targeting Candida, which minimize damage to healthy human cells, limit antimicrobial exposure, and reduce the development of antifungal resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a chromogenic ?-lactam molecule that retains its diagnostic color change response when modified for conjugation to another molecule.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized antifungal-loaded liposomal formulations targeting Candida, which minimize damage to healthy human cells, limit antimicrobial exposure, and reduce the development of antifungal resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a lipid bilayer mimicking the lipid composition of the placenta. The lipid composition provides an in vitro placenta model using the lipid composition of the placental cell membrane.

Abstract: The invention provides an auranofin-releasing antibacterial and antibiofilm polyurethane (PU) catheter coating. Auranofin is an antirheumatic drug with recently identified antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to antifungal hydrogels to locally deliver antifungal drugs. Specifically, the present invention provides aspartic protease-triggered antifungal hydrogels to locally deliver antifungal drugs that specifically respond to aspartic proteases secreted by virulent, pathogenic Candida.

Abstract: A tunable antimicrobial-loaded hydrogel formulation has a mechanical strength can be altered by changing the salt composition. The hydrogel formulation is preferably a Gellan film. The ion concentration in the gel material may be altered to obtain the desired gel strength. The hydrogel formulation is layered directly upon a skin area such as burnt skin. The hydrogel formulation includes a dosage of free antibiotic, such as the antibiotic is preferably vancomycin, for rapid release. The hydrogel formulation also includes microparticles and/or nanoparticles such as activated carbon powder that has adsorbed additional antibiotic. The particles are used to aid in attaining a timely or sustained release of the antibiotic drug.

Abstract: A tunable antimicrobial-loaded hydrogel formulation has a mechanical strength can be altered by changing the salt composition. The hydrogel formulation is preferably a Gellan film. The ion concentration in the gel material may be altered to obtain the desired gel strength. The hydrogel formulation is layered directly upon a skin area such as burnt skin. The hydrogel formulation includes a dosage of free antibiotic, such as the antibiotic is preferably vancomycin, for rapid release. The hydrogel formulation also includes microparticles and/or nanoparticles such as activated carbon powder that has adsorbed additional antibiotic. The particles are used to aid in attaining a timely or sustained release of the antibiotic drug.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides certain systems comprising a multi-layer decomposable film coating composition on a substrate, where the coating composition includes one or more releasable agents in at least one of its layers, and decomposes layer-by-layer to release such agent(s) over time. In some embodiments, an intra-ocular lens (IOL) system comprising an IOL coated with a multi-layer decomposable film coating composition is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, am ng other things, a coated device comprising: a porous substrate; a film coating at least part of the substrate, which film comprises a multilayer unit comprising a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer, wherein the first layer comprises a first polymeric material and at least first interacting moiety, wherein the second layer comprises a second polymeric material and at least second interacting moiety, and wherein the interacting moieties on adjacent layers interact with one another so that the adjacent layers are associated with each other into the film; and an agent for delivery associated with the coated device, such that decomposition of one or more layers of the film results in release of the agent.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a coated device comprises: a substrate; a film coating at least part of the substrate, which film comprises a multilayer unit comprising a first layer and a second layer associated with one another via a hydrogen bond, wherein the first layer comprises a first natural polymeric material and a hydrogen bond donor and wherein the second layer comprises a second natural polymeric material and a hydrogen bond acceptor; and an agent for delivery associated with the coated device. In various embodiments, a coated device comprises: a substrate; a film coating at least part of the substrate, which film comprises a multilayer unit comprising a tetralayer with alternating layers of opposite charge; and an agent for delivery associated with the coated device.

Abstract: A structure includes a substrate and a first plurality of bilayers on the substrate. The first plurality of bilayers includes a first layer including an antimicrobial peptide having a charge, and a second layer including a polyelectrolyte having a charge opposite the charge of the first layer. At least a portion of the structure is capable of degrading by sequential removal of the first layer and the second layer, and releasing the antimicrobial peptide from the structure.