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she/they, demi/autistic/sapphic disabled by long covid

trying to take care of my kids & help all marginalized folks

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The study has been published in Angewandte Chemie. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Abstract
The increasing prevalence of microbial resistance requires new antibacterial concepts for selective targeting and killing of pathogenic bacteria. Here, we report the synthesis of a heteromultivalent nanogel system against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa).
These nanogels are based on biocompatible polyglycerols and functionalized with sugar ligands fucose (Fuc) or galactose (Gal) for P. aeruginosa targeting.
With a further modification of these nanogels with
BMAP-18 short chain peptides
(GRFKRFRKKFKKLFKKLS), we have achieved > 99.99% inactivation of planktonic and > 99.9% inactivation of biofilm-coated P. aeruginosa within 12 h of treatment.
Additionally, the system demonstrates broad-spectrum antimicrobial potential, effectively inhibiting Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
This modular design offers a promising strategy for the development of next-generation antimicrobial therapies targeting biofilm-associated infections and MDR bacteria.

Graphical Abstract
A heteromultivalent polyglycerol nanogel system integrates fucose/galactose and short-chain antibacterial peptides to achieve strong bactericidal and anti-biofilm effects at low concentration by efficient multivalent binding with bacterial lectins.

November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · Jul 24

My periodic reminder, you can also give to trans folks gofundme and here for helping trans folks escape red states. This one helps get people to Pacific NW. Every dollar funds travel, emergency shelter, and essential resources.

Trans Relocation Fund & Aid Network

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · Jul 24

we are working together to create networks of safety and direct support for trans beloveds and their families who need to relocate, access healthcare across state lines, or stay as safe as possible where they are.

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