Repurposing Anthelmintics: Effects of Rafoxanide and Copper-Functionalized SBA-15 Carriers Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Invention Summary:
Due to the rise in bacterial resistance to conventional antibiotics, materials that can administer antimicrobial drugs in a regulated manner more effectively are critically needed. While new antibiotic classes are created and widely used, existing,...
Published: 9/12/2024
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Inventor(s): Maricely Ramírez-Hernández, Javiera Norambuena-Morales, Tewodros Asefa, Jeffrey Boyd
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Animal Health & Care, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology
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Film Forming Foam (FFF) for Burn Wounds/Burnflex
Invention Summary:
Many available dressings on the market use latex, PVC, or polyurethane as barrier-like components to protect the patient from outside elements. The current use of these components presents a problem of waste and contamination. Other available options in the market are hydrogel-based dressings that may be coated in silver sulfadiazine,...
Published: 9/12/2024
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Inventor(s): Maricely Ramírez-Hernández, Tewodros Asefa, Jeffrey Boyd, Javiera Norambuena-Morales
Keywords(s): Antibacterial, Drug Delivery, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology, Wound healing
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Consumer & Household Goods
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Novel Nanomaterial for Prolonged and Sustained Antibacterial Efficacy
a) BAC release profile at pH 4.0, 5.0, 6.5, and 7.4. b) The percentage of S. aureus survival upon exposure to BAC loaded nanoparticles after 0, 3, and 6 hours.
Invention Summary:
Quaternary ammonium cationic (QAC) surfactants are one of the preferred choices for antibacterial applications. The compounds are water and oil soluble, and they cover...
Published: 9/12/2024
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Inventor(s): Tewodros Asefa, Viktor Dubovoy, Anjani Ganti, Jeffrey Boyd
Keywords(s): Antibacterial, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology, Personal Care, Cosmeceuticals
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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