Nylon-6/chitosan core/shell antimicrobial nanofibers for the prevention of mesh-associated surgical site infection [PDF]
The state-of-the-art hernia meshes, used in hospitals for hernia repair, are predominantly polymeric textile-based constructs that present high mechanical strength, but lack antimicrobial properties.
Beldi, Guido +7 more
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Tunable drug loading and reinforcement of polycaprolactone films by means of electrospun nanofibers of glycolide segmented copolymers [PDF]
Electrospinning of a segmented copolymer having polyglycolide hard segments is successfully performed from 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol solutions.
Franco García, María Lourdes +4 more
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Intraoral Drug Delivery: Bridging the Gap Between Academic Research and Industrial Innovations
Intraoral drug delivery offers a promising route for systemic and localized therapies, yet challenges such as enzymatic degradation, limited permeability, and microbial interactions hinder efficacy. This figure highlights innovative strategies—mucoadhesive materials, enzyme inhibitors, and permeation enhancers—to overcome these barriers.
Soheil Haddadzadegan +4 more
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Clinical Use of the Antiseptic Polihexanide for Genital Tract Infections [PDF]
Background: In clinical practice, treatment of genital tract infections is based on administration of either antibiotics or antiseptics. While antibiotics may be applied systemically or topically, antiseptics may be applied only topically.
A. Kramer +5 more
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Advances in Bacterial Cellulose‐Based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering: Review
ABSTRACT Bacterial cellulose (BC) has emerged as a highly versatile and promising biomaterial in tissue engineering, with potential applications across skin, bone, cartilage, and vascular regeneration. Its exceptional properties like high mechanical strength, superior biocompatibility, excellent moisture retention, and inherent ability to support cell ...
Rewati Raman Ujjwal, Gymama Slaughter
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Modified Scaffolds With Magnetic Nanoparticles in Periodontal Tissue Regeneration
Tissue engineering faces significant challenges today, notably in designing multifunctional materials that can concurrently fulfill various roles, particularly within dental applications. There remains a scarcity of scaffolds effective for regenerating periodontal tissue, highlighting a critical area for advancement.
Dulce Araceli Guzman‐Rocha +4 more
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Natural antimicrobial agents from various natural sources, their extraction process, applications, and role in sustainable textile antimicrobial finishing. Abstract In the face of mounting environmental concerns, the textile industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation, with sustainability at the forefront of innovation.
Md Monir Hossain +7 more
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Cervicovaginal Safety of the Formulated, Biguanide-Based Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Inhibitor NB325 in a Murine Model [PDF]
Vaginal microbicides that reduce or eliminate the risk of HIV-1 sexual transmission must do so safely without adversely affecting the integrity of the cervicovaginal epithelium.
Kish-Catalone, Tina +6 more
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Abstract Urinary catheters and other medical devices associated with the urinary tract such as stents are major contributors to nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) as they provide an access path for pathogens to enter the bladder. Considering that catheter‐associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) account for approximately 75% of UTIs and ...
Lina Duque‐Sanchez +3 more
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Evaluation of The Interaction Between Alternative Endodontic Irrigation Solutions [PDF]
Statement of the problem: For successful endodontic treatment, mecha-nical cleaning and chemical irrigation can be used together. Since there is not yet a single solution sufficient for both root canal cleaning alone, combined use of irrigants is ...
Erdoğan, Hilal, Kaplan, Melek Hilal
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