Natural polymer-based antimicrobial hydrogels without synthetic antibiotics as wound dressings
Wound healing is usually accompanied by bacterial infection. The excessive use of synthetic
antibiotics leads to drug resistance, posing a significant threat to human health. Hydrogel …
antibiotics leads to drug resistance, posing a significant threat to human health. Hydrogel …
Poloxamer: A versatile tri-block copolymer for biomedical applications
Poloxamers, also called Pluronic, belong to a unique class of synthetic tri-block copolymers
containing central hydrophobic chains of poly (propylene oxide) sandwiched between two …
containing central hydrophobic chains of poly (propylene oxide) sandwiched between two …
Recent advances in the development of nitric oxide-releasing biomaterials and their application potentials in chronic wound healing
Chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs),
often stay in a state of pathological inflammation and suffer from persistent infection, excess …
often stay in a state of pathological inflammation and suffer from persistent infection, excess …
Antimicrobial peptides and macromolecules for combating microbial infections: from agents to interfaces
Bacterial resistance caused by the overuse of antibiotics and the shelter of biofilms has
evolved into a global health crisis, which drives researchers to continuously explore …
evolved into a global health crisis, which drives researchers to continuously explore …
The significance of graphene based composite hydrogels as smart materials: A review on the fabrication, properties, and its applications
Hydrogels are unique three-dimensional cross-linked water insoluble stable network,
thereby, exhibiting a remarkable ability to absorb water and biological fluids. Currently …
thereby, exhibiting a remarkable ability to absorb water and biological fluids. Currently …
Advances in the therapeutic delivery and applications of functionalized Pluronics: A critical review
Abstract Pluronic (PEO-PPO-PEO) block copolymers can form nano-sized micelles with a
structure composed of a hydrophobic PPO core and hydrophilic PEO shell layer. Pluronics …
structure composed of a hydrophobic PPO core and hydrophilic PEO shell layer. Pluronics …
Nitric oxide-releasing polymeric materials for antimicrobial applications: a review
Polymeric materials releasing nitric oxide have attracted significant attention for therapeutic
use in recent years. As one of the gaseous signaling agents in eukaryotic cells …
use in recent years. As one of the gaseous signaling agents in eukaryotic cells …
NO donors as the wonder molecules with therapeutic potential: Recent trends and future perspectives
Nitric oxide (NO), an endogenous, free radical, highly unstable, diatomic gaseous molecule,
plays crucial roles in several physiological and pathological processes. It has attracted …
plays crucial roles in several physiological and pathological processes. It has attracted …
Chitosan: a sustainable material for multifarious applications
Due to the versatility of its features and capabilities, chitosan generated from marine
crustacean waste is gaining importance and appeal in a wide variety of applications. It was …
crustacean waste is gaining importance and appeal in a wide variety of applications. It was …
Cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity of alginate hydrogel containing nitric oxide donor and silver nanoparticles for topical applications
AL Urzedo, MC Goncalves… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Nitric oxide (NO) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well-known for their antibacterial
activity. In this work, S-nitroso-mercaptosuccinic acid (S-nitroso-MSA), a NO donor, and …
activity. In this work, S-nitroso-mercaptosuccinic acid (S-nitroso-MSA), a NO donor, and …