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Filamentous fungi are invasive and multidrug resistant pathogens that commonly contaminate biomedical devices and implants. Once spherical fungal spores attach to a surface, they exhibit germ tube development, hyphal growth, and robust biofilm formation. Nanotopography found on plants, reptiles, and insect wings possess bactericidal properties during prokaryotic cell adhesion. Here, we demonstrate the application of biomimetic nanopillars that inhibit eukaryotic filamentous fungal growth and possess fungicidal properties. Furthermore, many spores on the nanopillars appeared deflated, while those on the flat surfaces remained spherical and intact. These antifungal phenomena provide promising applications in antifouling biointerfaces for biomedical devices and implants.
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