Prototype enzyme-responsive hydrogel embeds phages for catheter-infection research
A University of Waterloo prototype combines preliminary E. coli experiments and multiscale models to assess an enzyme-responsive hydrogel intended to ...
Tag: antimicrobial biomaterials
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Locked Into Smart Chitosan Nanofibers Unleash Antibacterial Power Only Where Wounds Need It
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been celebrated for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but their Achilles heel has always been ...
Acid-Resistant Synthetic Mucus Enhances Gastric Wound Healing in Animal Studies
A groundbreaking development in biomaterials science promises to revolutionize the treatment of gastrointestinal wounds and diseases that thrive in harsh ...
