The antimicrobial properties of copper ions can reduce the overgrowth of microorganisms to
a certain extent. That reduces the amount of antibiotics used, to avoid superbugs and …

Phototherapy has become one of the most effective antibacterial methods due to its
associated lack of drug resistance and its good antibacterial effect. For the purpose of …

As a typical inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC) has become prevalent
worldwide in recent years. Though several materials have been proved to be effective in …

Bacteria are an old concern to human health, as they are responsible for nosocomial
infections, and the number of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms keeps growing. Copper is …

Controlled immune response, enhanced osteogenesis, and antibacterial effect are essential
for successful implanted biomaterials in the long-term. However, the previous research only …

Bacterial infection has been considered as a serious problem posing health and economic
risks worldwide. Although certain materials like antibiotics have been widely used as …

Nitric oxide radical (NO•) induced by UV irradiation would exacerbate cellular damage and
apoptosis. Though fullerenes are known as excellent radical scavengers, severe …

Nanomaterials have become increasingly important over time as research technology has
enabled the progressively precise study of materials at the nanoscale. Developing an …

Hydrogel systems based on natural polymer materials have provided alternative
opportunities for preparing antimicrobial dressings. A composite antibacterial hydrogel …

A pele, vital para a defesa do corpo, pode sofrer ferimentos que exigem tratamento médico,
especialmente em condições como diabetes ou infecções. Os curativos convencionais têm …