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    Dual-functional antibacterial and osteogenic nisin-based layer-by-layer coatings

    Year: 2021

    Journal: Mater. Sci. Eng. C-Mater. Biol. Appl., Volume 131, DEC

    Authors: Roupie, Charlotte; Labat, Beatrice; Morin-Grognet, Sandrine; Echalard, Aline; Ladam, Guy; Thebault, Pascal

    Organizations: EPN Evreux Portes de Normandie

    Keywords: Polyelectrolyte multilayers; Nisin; Antibacterial; Osteogenic

    Implanted biomaterials can be regarded in a cornerstone in the domain of bone surgery. Their surfaces are expected to fulfil two particular requirements: preventing the settlement and the development of bacteria, and stimulating bone cells in view to foster osseointegration. Therefore, a modern approach consists in the design of dual functional coatings with both antibacterial and osteogenic features. To this end, we developed ultrathin Layer-by-Layer (LbL) coatings composed of biocompatible polyelectrolytes, namely chondroitin sulfate A (CSA) and poly-L-lysine (PLL). The coatings were crosslinked with genipin (GnP), a natural and biocompatible cross-linking agent, to increase their resistance against environmental changes, and to confer them adequate mechanical properties with regards to bone cell behaviors. Antibacterial activity was obtained with nisin Z, an antimicrobial peptide (AMP), which is active against gram-positive bacteria. The coatings had a significant bactericidal impact upon Staphylococcus aureus, with fully maintained bone cell adhesion, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
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