Antibacterial efficacy and adaptive proteomic strategies of antibiotic-resistant pathogens on nanostructured copper surfaces

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of nanostructured copper surfaces against antibiotic-resistant pathogens and to understand the associated proteomic responses.
• Assessment of antibacterial activity of nanostructured copper surfaces
• Analysis of biofilm formation inhibition
• Examination of proteomic stress responses in pathogens
• Nanostructured copper oxide surfaces exhibit significant antibacterial activity
• Effective inhibition of biofilm formation by antibiotic-resistant pathogens
• Distinct proteomic changes observed in pathogens exposed to copper surfaces