The purpose of the work is to evaluate the effect of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) on the surface properties of Streptococcus mutans, and on the interaction between the bacteria and anti-adhesion nanostructured surfaces. Interactions between Streptococcus mutans with or without EPS and nanostructured surfaces were measured with atomic force microscope. Acid-base, Van der Waals, and electrostatic

The high thickening properties of pristine xanthan (PX) were combined with the interfacial stabilizing properties of hydrophobically modified xanthan (HMX) in order to obtain stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. It was demonstrated that such a combination led to stable emulsions in which properties were higher than the sum of those of PX and HMX taken separately, thus indicating synergistic interactions

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) can be used as smart drug carriers and tailored with antibody-like properties. For alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1ATD), MIP nanoparticles, capable of trypsin binding to inhibit tryptic activity and controlled delivery of anti-inflammatory drugs, have the potential to prevent A1ATD-caused tissue damage and inflammation. Herein, trypsin-imprinted colloid particles