Sahra Fonseca

Ms. Sahra Fonseca

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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14 January 2022 in Antibiotics
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SFSahra Fonseca
Sahra Fonseca
MCMarie-Pierre Cayer
Marie-Pierre Cayer
KAK.M. Tanvir Ahmmed
K.M. Tanvir Ahmmed
NKNima Khadem-Mohtaram
Nima Khadem-Mohtaram
Steve CharetteSteve Charette
Steve Charette
DBDanny Brouard
Danny Brouard
Technological innovations and quality control processes within blood supply organizations have significantly improved blood safety for both donors and recipients. Nevertheless, the risk of transfusion-transmitted infection remains non-negligible. Applying a nanoparticular, antibacterial coating at the surface of medical devices is a promising strategy to prevent the spread of infections. In this study, we characterized the antibacterial activity of an SiO2 nanoparticular coating (i.e., the “Medical Antibacterial and Antiadhesive Coating” [MAAC]) applied on relevant polymeric materials (PM) used in the biomedical field. Electron microscopy revealed a smoother surface for the MAAC-treated PM compared to the reference, suggesting antiadhesive properties. The antibacterial activity was tested against selected Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in accordance with ISO 22196. Bacterial growth was significantly reduced for the MAAC-treated PVC, plasticized PVC, polyurethane and silicone (90–99.999%) in which antibacterial activity of ≥1 log reduction was reached for all bacterial strains tested. Cytotoxicity was evaluated following ISO 10993-5 guidelines and L929 cell viability was calculated at ≥90% in the presence of MAAC. This study demonstrates that the MAAC could prevent bacterial contamination as demonstrated by the ISO 22196 tests, while further work needs to be done to improve the coating processability and effectiveness of more complex matrices.

30 May 2025 in The Microbe
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SFSahra Fonseca
Sahra Fonseca
JRJonathan Robidoux
Jonathan Robidoux
MCMarie-Pierre Cayer
Marie-Pierre Cayer
JMJolianne Matte
Jolianne Matte
Steve CharetteSteve Charette
Steve Charette
DBDanny Brouard
Danny Brouard