Gerardo Cárcamo‐Oyarce

This study identifies intelectin-2 as an antimicrobial lectin that crosslinks mucins and kills microbes by binding glycans in mucus.

The paper develops MECS NPs with controlled surface charge to enhance mucus transport and cell binding for improved mucosal drug delivery.

This study shows that bacterial colonies form serpentine 'cables' in polymer-rich environments due to entropic attraction and hindered diffusion, revealing new principles of morphogenesis in complex media.