Gas-Generating Photocatalytic Agents for Bacterial Infection Treatment
Yanling Hu,
Kaiqi Yang,
Ning Li,
Dongliang Yang,
Heng Dong
Affiliations
Yanling Hu
College of Life and Health,
Nanjing Polytechnic Institute, Nanjing 210048, China.
Kaiqi Yang
College of Material Engineering,
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
Ning Li
Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of Pharmacy,
Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China.
Dongliang Yang
State Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences,
Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China.
Heng Dong
Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Institute of Stomatology,
Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China.
Bacterial infections markedly strain healthcare systems financially, compounded by the rise of drug-resistant strains and biofilm-associated infections. Gas therapy has emerged as a notable solution, disrupting biofilms and targeting resistant bacteria through controlled gas release mechanisms. However, achieving precise and controlled gas release remains a critical challenge for the successful implementation of gas therapy. In this perspective, we summarize recent advancements in photocatalytic gas release for treating bacterial infections. It also outlines crucial challenges that must be addressed to fully leverage this promising therapeutic strategy, enhancing its precision and effectiveness in clinical settings.
