Rationally Designed Ionic Covalent Organic Networks (iCONs) with Efficient Antimicrobial Activities

ACS Macro Lett. 2023 Mar 21;12(3):376-381. doi: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00686. Epub 2023 Feb 27.

Abstract

Two unique ionic covalent organic networks (iCONs) incorporated with guanidinium motifs were obtained and characterized by various techniques. Upon 8 h of treatment with iCON-HCCP (250 μg/mL), >97% killing of Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, and Candida glabrata strains was observed. Antimicrobial efficacies against bacteria and fungi were also evident from FE-SEM studies. High antifungal efficacies also correlated well with >60% reduction of ergosterol content, high lipid peroxidation, and membrane damage leading to necrosis.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents* / pharmacology
  • Antifungal Agents* / pharmacology
  • Candida albicans
  • Candida glabrata
  • Ions
  • Staphylococcus aureus

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Ions