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  1. Article ; Online: Linear Binary Classifier to Predict Bacterial Biofilm Formation on Polyacrylates.

    Contreas, Leonardo / Hook, Andrew L / Winkler, David A / Figueredo, Grazziela / Williams, Paul / Laughton, Charles A / Alexander, Morgan R / Williams, Philip M

    ACS applied materials & interfaces

    2023  

    Abstract: Bacterial infections are increasingly problematic due to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Consequently, the rational design of materials naturally resistant to biofilm formation is an important strategy for preventing medical device-associated ... ...

    Abstract Bacterial infections are increasingly problematic due to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Consequently, the rational design of materials naturally resistant to biofilm formation is an important strategy for preventing medical device-associated infections. Machine learning (ML) is a powerful method to find useful patterns in complex data from a wide range of fields. Recent reports showed how ML can reveal strong relationships between bacterial adhesion and the physicochemical properties of polyacrylate libraries. These studies used robust and predictive nonlinear regression methods that had better quantitative prediction power than linear models. However, as nonlinear models' feature importance is a local rather than global property, these models were hard to interpret and provided limited insight into the molecular details of material-bacteria interactions. Here, we show that the use of interpretable mass spectral molecular ions and chemoinformatic descriptors and a linear binary classification model of attachment of three common nosocomial pathogens to a library of polyacrylates can provide improved guidance for the design of more effective pathogen-resistant coatings. Relevant features from each model were analyzed and correlated with easily interpretable chemoinformatic descriptors to derive a small set of rules that give model features tangible meaning that elucidate relationships between the structure and function. The results show that the attachment of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1944-8252
    ISSN (online) 1944-8252
    DOI 10.1021/acsami.2c23182
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  2. Article: ToF-SIMS analysis of a polymer microarray composed of poly(meth)acrylates with C

    Hook, Andrew L / Scurr, David J

    Surface and interface analysis : SIA

    2016  Volume 48, Issue 4, Page(s) 226–236

    Abstract: Surface analysis plays a key role in understanding the function of materials, particularly in biological environments. Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) provides highly surface sensitive chemical information that can readily be ... ...

    Abstract Surface analysis plays a key role in understanding the function of materials, particularly in biological environments. Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) provides highly surface sensitive chemical information that can readily be acquired over large areas and has, thus, become an important surface analysis tool. However, the information-rich nature of ToF-SIMS complicates the interpretation and comparison of spectra, particularly in cases where multicomponent samples are being assessed. In this study, a method is presented to assess the chemical variance across 16 poly(meth)acrylates. Materials are selected to contain C
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-02-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2023881-2
    ISSN 1096-9918 ; 0142-2421
    ISSN (online) 1096-9918
    ISSN 0142-2421
    DOI 10.1002/sia.5959
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  3. Article ; Online: High sensitivity analysis of nanogram quantities of glycosaminoglycans using ToF-SIMS.

    Hook, Andrew L / Hogwood, John / Gray, Elaine / Mulloy, Barbara / Merry, Catherine L R

    Communications chemistry

    2021  Volume 4, Issue 1, Page(s) 67

    Abstract: Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are important biopolymers that differ in the sequence of saccharide units and in post polymerisation alterations at various positions, making these complex molecules challenging to analyse. Here we describe an approach that ... ...

    Abstract Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are important biopolymers that differ in the sequence of saccharide units and in post polymerisation alterations at various positions, making these complex molecules challenging to analyse. Here we describe an approach that enables small quantities (<200 ng) of over 400 different GAGs to be analysed within a short time frame (3-4 h). Time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) together with multivariate analysis is used to analyse the entire set of GAG samples. Resultant spectra are derived from the whole molecules and do not require pre-digestion. All 6 possible GAG types are successfully discriminated, both alone and in the presence of fibronectin. We also distinguish between pharmaceutical grade heparin, derived from different animal species and from different suppliers, to a sensitivity as low as 0.001 wt%. This approach is likely to be highly beneficial in the quality control of GAGs produced for therapeutic applications and for characterising GAGs within biomaterials or from in vitro cell culture.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2929562-2
    ISSN 2399-3669 ; 2399-3669
    ISSN (online) 2399-3669
    ISSN 2399-3669
    DOI 10.1038/s42004-021-00506-1
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  4. Article ; Online: Evaluation of the relative potential for contact and doffing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by a range of personal protective equipment materials.

    Xue, Xuan / Coleman, Christopher M / Duncan, Joshua D / Hook, Andrew L / Ball, Jonathan K / Alexander, Cameron / Alexander, Morgan R

    Scientific reports

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 16654

    Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-has caused a global public health emergency. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the primary defence against viral exposure in ... ...

    Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-has caused a global public health emergency. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the primary defence against viral exposure in healthcare and community settings. However, the surfaces of PPE materials may trap virus for contact transmission or through laden aerosols generated during removal of PPE, through cleaning or during movement. In this study, the relative efficacy of current PPE materials in terms of virion adsorption to materials and their antiviral potency, has been evaluated on a wide range of PPE for the first time, including four polymer glove types, two types of scrubs, apron material, a mask, visor and a selection of other commercial polymers and products. Although differences in virion adsorption to the test materials were observed, none of the existing polymer-based PPE resulted in more than tenfold reduction in the SARS-CoV-2 titre within either 10 min or 30 min contact period. The wettability and surface chemistry of the test materials were analysed to investigate any correlations with their surface physicochemical properties. While no correlation was found between wettability and viral retention under air flow challenge, one secondary ion of m/z 101.03 (+) and three secondary ions of m/z 31.98 (-), 196.93 (-) and 394.33 (+) in ToF-SIMS data of the test materials showed positive and negative correlations with the viral retention, respectively, which was identified by PLS regression model, suggesting that the surface chemistry plays a role in determining the extent of virion adsorption. Our findings outline the material aspects that influence the efficacy of current PPE against SARS-CoV-2 transmission and give suggestions on the development of novel simple polymer-based PPE for better infection protection.
    MeSH term(s) Antiviral Agents ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional/prevention & control ; Personal Protective Equipment ; Polymers ; Respiratory Aerosols and Droplets ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Polymers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-20952-8
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  5. Article: Development of dual anti-biofilm and anti-bacterial medical devices

    Burroughs, Laurence / Ashraf, Waheed / Singh, Sonali / Martinez-Pomares, Luisa / Bayston, Roger / Hook, Andrew L

    Biomaterials science. 2020 July 14, v. 8, no. 14

    2020  

    Abstract: The rising occurrence of antimicrobial resistance demands new strategies for delivering antibiotics to ensure their effective use. In this study, a multi-functional strategy to address medical device associated infections is explored whereby an anti- ... ...

    Abstract The rising occurrence of antimicrobial resistance demands new strategies for delivering antibiotics to ensure their effective use. In this study, a multi-functional strategy to address medical device associated infections is explored whereby an anti-attachment and an antibacterial mechanism have been combined. Silicone catheters impregnated with multiple antibiotics are coated with polyacrylate coatings previously shown to reduce bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. Antibiotics are delivered through the applied coating and the delivery rate depends on the coating thickness and the calculated log P. Coated devices achieve a zone of inhibition and TK100 to Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus similar to those of uncoated devices, whilst maintaining anti-attachment properties. No adverse immunological responses of the coatings were observed. The multi-functional nature of the device developed in the study represents an important approach to combatting medical device associated infections.
    Keywords Escherichia coli ; Staphylococcus aureus ; antibiotic resistance ; bacterial adhesion ; biocompatible materials ; biofilm ; polyacrylic acid ; silicone
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2020-0714
    Size p. 3926-3934.
    Publishing place The Royal Society of Chemistry
    Document type Article
    Note NAL-AP-2-clean
    ZDB-ID 2693928-9
    ISSN 2047-4849 ; 2047-4830
    ISSN (online) 2047-4849
    ISSN 2047-4830
    DOI 10.1039/d0bm00709a
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  6. Article: A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection.

    Crawford, Liam A / Cuzzucoli Crucitti, Valentina / Stimpson, Amy / Morgan, Chloe / Blake, Jonathan / Wildman, Ricky D / Hook, Andrew L / Alexander, Morgan R / Irvine, Derek J / Avery, Simon V

    Green chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource : GC

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 21, Page(s) 8558–8569

    Abstract: Fungicidal compounds are actives widely used for crop protection from fungal infection, but they can also kill beneficial organisms, enter the food chain and promote resistant pathogen strains from overuse. Here we report the first field crop trial of ... ...

    Abstract Fungicidal compounds are actives widely used for crop protection from fungal infection, but they can also kill beneficial organisms, enter the food chain and promote resistant pathogen strains from overuse. Here we report the first field crop trial of homopolymer materials that prevent fungal attachment, showing successful crop protection
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2006274-6
    ISSN 1463-9270 ; 1463-9262
    ISSN (online) 1463-9270
    ISSN 1463-9262
    DOI 10.1039/d3gc01911j
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  7. Article ; Online: Discovery of a polymer resistant to bacterial biofilm, swarming, and encrustation.

    Dubern, Jean-Frédéric / Hook, Andrew L / Carabelli, Alessandro M / Chang, Chien-Yi / Lewis-Lloyd, Christopher A / Luckett, Jeni C / Burroughs, Laurence / Dundas, Adam A / Humes, David J / Irvine, Derek J / Alexander, Morgan R / Williams, Paul

    Science advances

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 4, Page(s) eadd7474

    Abstract: Innovative approaches to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are urgently required. Here, we describe the discovery of an acrylate copolymer capable of resisting single- and multispecies bacterial biofilm formation, swarming, ... ...

    Abstract Innovative approaches to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are urgently required. Here, we describe the discovery of an acrylate copolymer capable of resisting single- and multispecies bacterial biofilm formation, swarming, encrustation, and host protein deposition, which are major challenges associated with preventing CAUTIs. After screening ~400 acrylate polymers, poly(
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Polymers ; Urinary Catheterization ; Biofilms ; Urinary Catheters/microbiology ; Urinary Tract Infections/prevention & control ; Urinary Tract Infections/microbiology ; Bacteria ; Escherichia coli
    Chemical Substances Polymers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2810933-8
    ISSN 2375-2548 ; 2375-2548
    ISSN (online) 2375-2548
    ISSN 2375-2548
    DOI 10.1126/sciadv.add7474
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  8. Article ; Online: Development of dual anti-biofilm and anti-bacterial medical devices.

    Burroughs, Laurence / Ashraf, Waheed / Singh, Sonali / Martinez-Pomares, Luisa / Bayston, Roger / Hook, Andrew L

    Biomaterials science

    2020  Volume 8, Issue 14, Page(s) 3926–3934

    Abstract: The rising occurrence of antimicrobial resistance demands new strategies for delivering antibiotics to ensure their effective use. In this study, a multi-functional strategy to address medical device associated infections is explored whereby an anti- ... ...

    Abstract The rising occurrence of antimicrobial resistance demands new strategies for delivering antibiotics to ensure their effective use. In this study, a multi-functional strategy to address medical device associated infections is explored whereby an anti-attachment and an antibacterial mechanism have been combined. Silicone catheters impregnated with multiple antibiotics are coated with polyacrylate coatings previously shown to reduce bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. Antibiotics are delivered through the applied coating and the delivery rate depends on the coating thickness and the calculated log P. Coated devices achieve a zone of inhibition and TK100 to Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus similar to those of uncoated devices, whilst maintaining anti-attachment properties. No adverse immunological responses of the coatings were observed. The multi-functional nature of the device developed in the study represents an important approach to combatting medical device associated infections.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Biofilms ; Coated Materials, Biocompatible/pharmacology ; Humans ; Staphylococcal Infections ; Staphylococcus aureus
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Coated Materials, Biocompatible
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2693928-9
    ISSN 2047-4849 ; 2047-4830
    ISSN (online) 2047-4849
    ISSN 2047-4830
    DOI 10.1039/d0bm00709a
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  9. Article ; Online: Identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa exopolysaccharide Psl in biofilms using 3D OrbiSIMS.

    Khateb, Heba / Hook, Andrew L / Kern, Stefanie / Watts, Julie A / Singh, Sonali / Jackson, Darryl / Marinez-Pomares, Luisa / Williams, Paul / Alexander, Morgan R

    Biointerphases

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 3

    Abstract: Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) offers advantages over both liquid extraction mass spectrometry and matrix assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry in that it provides the direct in situ analysis of molecules and has the potential to preserve ... ...

    Abstract Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) offers advantages over both liquid extraction mass spectrometry and matrix assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry in that it provides the direct in situ analysis of molecules and has the potential to preserve the 3D location of an analyte in a sample. Polysaccharides are recognized as challenging analytes in the mass spectrometry of liquids and are also difficult to identify and assign using SIMS. Psl is an exopolysaccharide produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which plays a key role in biofilm formation and maturation. In this Letter, we describe the use of the OrbiTrap analyzer with SIMS (3D OrbiSIMS) for the label-free mass spectrometry of Psl, taking advantage of its high mass resolving power for accurate secondary ion assignment. We study a P. aeruginosa biofilm and compare it with purified Psl to enable the assignment of secondary ions specific to the Psl structure. This resulted in the identification of 17 peaks that could confidently be ascribed to Psl fragments within the biofilm matrix. The complementary approach of the following neutral loss sequences is also shown to identify multiple oligosaccharide fragments without the requirement of a biological reference sample.
    MeSH term(s) Polysaccharides, Bacterial/chemistry ; Biofilms ; Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix ; Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Chemical Substances exopolysaccharide, Pseudomonas (128531-82-8) ; Polysaccharides, Bacterial
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2234510-3
    ISSN 1559-4106 ; 1559-4106
    ISSN (online) 1559-4106
    ISSN 1559-4106
    DOI 10.1116/6.0002604
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  10. Article: Ink-jet 3D printing as a strategy for developing bespoke non-eluting biofilm resistant medical devices

    He, Yinfeng / Luckett, Jeni / Begines, Belen / Dubern, Jean-Frédéric / Hook, Andrew L. / Prina, Elisabetta / Rose, Felicity R.A.J. / Tuck, Christopher J. / Hague, Richard J.M. / Irvine, Derek J. / Williams, Paul / Alexander, Morgan R. / Wildman, Ricky D.

    Biomaterials. 2022 Feb., v. 281

    2022  

    Abstract: Chronic infection as a result of bacterial biofilm formation on implanted medical devices is a major global healthcare problem requiring new biocompatible, biofilm-resistant materials. Here we demonstrate how bespoke devices can be manufactured through ... ...

    Abstract Chronic infection as a result of bacterial biofilm formation on implanted medical devices is a major global healthcare problem requiring new biocompatible, biofilm-resistant materials. Here we demonstrate how bespoke devices can be manufactured through ink-jet-based 3D printing using bacterial biofilm inhibiting formulations without the need for eluting antibiotics or coatings. Candidate monomers were formulated and their processability and reliability demonstrated. Formulations for in vivo evaluation of the 3D printed structures were selected on the basis of their in vitro bacterial biofilm inhibitory properties and lack of mammalian cell cytotoxicity. In vivo in a mouse implant infection model, Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation on poly-TCDMDA was reduced by ∼99% when compared with medical grade silicone. Whole mouse bioluminescence imaging and tissue immunohistochemistry revealed the ability of the printed device to modulate host immune responses as well as preventing biofilm formation on the device and infection of the surrounding tissues. Since 3D printing can be used to manufacture devices for both prototyping and clinical use, the versatility of ink-jet based 3D-printing to create personalised functional medical devices is demonstrated by the biofilm resistance of both a finger joint prosthetic and a prostatic stent printed in poly-TCDMDA towards P. aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
    Keywords Pseudomonas aeruginosa ; Staphylococcus aureus ; biocompatible materials ; biofilm ; bioluminescence ; cytotoxicity ; health services ; immunohistochemistry ; mice ; models ; prostheses ; silicone ; three-dimensional printing
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-02
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 603079-8
    ISSN 0142-9612
    ISSN 0142-9612
    DOI 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121350
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