Peroxidase- and UV-triggered oxidase mimetic activities of the UiO-66-NH2/chitosan composite membrane for antibacterial properties

Biomater Sci. 2021 Apr 7;9(7):2647-2657. doi: 10.1039/d0bm01960g. Epub 2021 Feb 17.

Abstract

In this study, UiO-66-NH2 metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles with peroxidase and oxidase mimetic activities were incorporated into a chitosan (CS) matrix by a simple and environmentally friendly method. The UiO-66-NH2/CS composite membrane possesses the peroxidase mimicking activity in the presence of traces of H2O2, thus resulting in good antibacterial properties. Intriguingly, 30 min of UV pre-irradiation of the UiO-66-NH2/CS composite membrane, in the absence of H2O2, still leads to a good antibacterial activity. This was attributed to the oxidase mimetic activity and the peroxidase mimicking activity of UiO-66-NH2. In such a way, the side effects of direct exposure to UV irradiation and H2O2 can be avoided for wound-healing treatments. The antibacterial mechanism was further proved by antibacterial experiments, TMB·2HCl color development experiments, reactive oxygen species generation tests and electron spin resonance tests. As a potential medical antibacterial dressing, in vitro membranes were also investigated.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Chitosan*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Peroxidase
  • Peroxidases
  • Phthalic Acids

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Phthalic Acids
  • UiO-66
  • Chitosan
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Peroxidases
  • Peroxidase