Formation, properties and stability of poly(hexamethylene biguanide) stabilised silver nanoparticles from the perspective of novel antimicrobial agents [PDF]
, 2021 Rising antimicrobial resistance has increased pressure to develop novel antimicrobial agents. Poly(hexamethylene biguanide) stabilised silver nanoparticles have been suggested as a potential candidate exhibiting strong biocidal properties.
Sacharczuk, Jakub
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Effect of combined therapy polyhexamethylene biguanide and Coriolus-MRL on human papilloma virus (HPV) cervical and vulvar-related lesions [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Device and Adjuvant Treatments, 2020 OBJECTIVE: Human papillomavirus (HPV) persistent infections of genital tract are strongly related to the development of genital warts and cellular transformation.
D. Gincheva, V. Gincheva, E. Konova
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The High Potential of ε‐Poly‐l‐Lysine for the Development of Antimicrobial Biomaterials
Advanced NanoBiomed Research, Volume 3, Issue 12, December 2023., 2023 ε‐poly‐l‐lysine (ε‐PLL) is a natural polypeptide originating from bacteria with strong antifungal and antibacterial properties. ε‐PLL is highly used to develop antimicrobial materials and as an alternative to antibiotics as its mechanism of action reduces the bacterial resistance risk compared with antibiotics.
Eloïse Lebaudy +4 more
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Incorporation of biguanide compounds into poly(GL)-b-poly(GL-co-TMC-co-CL)-b-poly(GL) monofilament surgical sutures [PDF]
, 2017 A new biodegradable coating was developed for bioabsorbable monofilament sutures. Specifically, a random copolymer having 35 wt-% and 65 wt-% of lactide and trimethylene carbonate units showed appropriate flexibility, stickiness and degradation rate, as ...
Cabral, Tània +6 more
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Biguanide-, imine-, and guanidine-based networks as catalysts for transesterification of vegetable oil [PDF]
, 2010 Polycationic systems based on poly(hexamethylene biguanide) (PHMBG), branched polyethyleneimine (PEI) and poly(N-vinylguanidine) (PVG) have been evaluated as heterogeneous catalysts for the transesterification of sunflower oil by methanol.
Alvarez, Michael +4 more
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Targeting the hard to reach: Challenges and novel strategies in the treatment of intracellular bacterial infections: Targeting intracellular bacteria [PDF]
, 2016 Infectious diseases continue to threaten human and animal health and welfare globally, impacting millions of lives and causing substantial economic loss. The use of antibacterials has been only partially successful in reducing disease impact.
Good, L, Kamaruzzaman, N F, Kendall, S L
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Polyhexamethylene Biguanide and Nadifloxacin Self-Assembled Nanoparticles: Antimicrobial Effects against Intracellular Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus [PDF]
, 2018 The treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a challenge, partly due to localization of the bacteria inside the host’s cells, where antimicrobial penetration and efficacy is limited.
Chivu, A +3 more
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3D Bioprinting of Lignocellulosic Biomaterials
Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 9, Issue 24, December 16, 2020., 2020 Lignocellulosic biomaterials are nanostructured polymer materials that possess unique properties, making them promising for use in 3D bioprinting. This article reviews recent progress in the application of different lignocellulosic materials (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) from various sources in the field of 3D bioprinting.
Amin Shavandi +5 more
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New poly(ester urea) derived from L-leucine: Electrospun scaffolds loaded with antibacterial drugs and enzymes [PDF]
, 2015 Electrospun scaffolds from an amino acid containing poly(ester urea) (PEU) were developed as promising materials in the biomedical field and specifically in tissue engineering applications. The selected poly(ester urea) was obtained with a high yield and
Díaz Andrade, Angélica María +4 more
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