Journal of colloid and interface science

Combined treatment with metal-doped graphene quantum dots to remove MRSA biofilms and improve healing of infected wounds

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Abstract

Treatment with the multifunctional nanozyme achieved over 99% bacterial eradication and complete biofilm clearance in vitro.

  • The nanozyme integrates chemodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and nitric oxide gas therapy for enhanced antibiofilm efficacy.
  • Bimetallic doping in the nanozyme significantly boosts the generation of reactive oxygen species, disrupting bacterial membranes.
  • Under 808 nm near-infrared irradiation, the nanozyme effectively converts light to heat, aiding in the treatment of biofilm-associated infections.
  • In a murine model, the nanozyme treatment accelerated wound closure while reducing inflammatory markers and enhancing blood vessel formation.
  • No detectable cytotoxicity or systemic adverse effects were observed with the nanozyme treatment.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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