Antimicrobial applications of copper

Vincent, Micky; Hartemann, Philippe; Engels-Deutsch, Marc

doi:10.1016/j.ijheh.2016.06.003

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“…On the one hand, the activation of these mechanisms seems to be directly related to the modes of experimentation (Vincent et al . ). On the other hand, although similarities in copper homeostasis exist between micro‐organisms, each strain has structural and genomic features that lead to own regulation and survival mechanisms (Elguindi et al .…”

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Contact killing and antimicrobial properties of copper

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With the emergence of antibiotic resistance, the interest for antimicrobial agents has recently increased again in public health. Copper was recognized in 2008 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the first metallic antimicrobial agent. This led to many investigations of the various properties of copper as an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent. This review summarizes the latest findings about 'contact killing', the mechanism of action of copper nanoparticles and the different ways micro-organisms develop resistance to copper.

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confidence: 97%

“…Current applications of copper use are extensive and range from construction sites to healthcare infection prevention in hospitals (Vincent et al . ) despite the lack of understanding of the exact antimicrobial mode(s) of action and possible limitations.…”

Section: Medical Use Of Coppermentioning

confidence: 99%

Contact killing and antimicrobial properties of copper

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“…Architecture influences building biogeography and patterns of microbial dispersal indoors [44,46]; the building materials, surfaces, and products we use [43,83,84]; the indoor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, light, and airflow) [55,85,86]; and the connectivity of the indoors to the outdoors and its associated microorganisms [34,87], all of which can affect the location of microorganisms in the built environment and survival once there. Despite the seeming inhospitality of the built environment [88], many microorganisms can survive indoors for months [89][90][91][92], and environmental conditions indoors can facilitate intermittent bacterial and fungal growth [86].…”

Section: Buildings As Microbial Reservoirsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Building upon current knowledge and techniques of indoor microbiology to construct the next era of theory into microorganisms, health, and the built environment

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et al. 2019

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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In the constructed habitat in which we spend up to 90% of our time, architectural design influences occupants' behavioral patterns, interactions with objects, surfaces, rituals, the outside environment, and each other. Within this built environment, human behavior and building design contribute to the accrual and dispersal of microorganisms; it is a collection of fomites that transfer microorganisms; reservoirs that collect biomass; structures that induce human or air movement patterns; and space types that encourage proximity or isolation between humans whose personal microbial clouds disperse cells into buildings. There have been recent calls to incorporate building microbiology into occupant health and exposure research and standards, yet the built environment is largely viewed as a repository for microorganisms which are to be eliminated, instead of a habitat which is inexorably linked to the microbial influences of building inhabitants. Health sectors have re-evaluated the role of microorganisms in health, incorporating microorganisms into prevention and treatment protocols, yet no paradigm shift has occurred with respect to microbiology of the built environment, despite calls to do so. Technological and logistical constraints often preclude our ability to link health outcomes to indoor microbiology, yet sufficient study exists to inform the theory and implementation of the next era of research and intervention in the built environment. This review presents built environment characteristics in relation to human health and disease, explores some of the current experimental strategies and interventions which explore health in the built environment, and discusses an emerging model for fostering indoor microbiology rather than fearing it.

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“…Similarly, to silver, copper has been used for many centuries as an antimicrobial agent especially for water treatment and transportation. Copper was also very used in the nautical field, to prevent adhesion and growth of organisms in hulls of ships [100]. The bactericide mechanism of copper is related to the release of copper ions that cause damage in the bacterial envelop and consequent leakage of the cell content and influx of copper ions into the bacteria.…”

Section: Intrinsically Active Antimicrobial Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%