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Nanofibers Offer Alternative Ways to the Treatment of Skin Infections
Joint Authors
Heunis, T. D. J.
Dicks, L. M. T.
Source
Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Injury to the skin causes a breach in the protective layer surrounding the body.
Many pathogens are resistant to antibiotics, rendering conventional treatment less effective.
This led to the use of alternative antimicrobial compounds, such as silver ions, in skin treatment.
In this review nanofibers, and the incorporation of natural antimicrobial compounds in these scaffolds, are discussed as an alternative way to control skin infections.
Electrospinning as a technique to prepare nanofibers is discussed.
The possibility of using these structures as drug delivery systems is investigated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Heunis, T. D. J.& Dicks, L. M. T.. 2010. Nanofibers Offer Alternative Ways to the Treatment of Skin Infections. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Heunis, T. D. J.& Dicks, L. M. T.. Nanofibers Offer Alternative Ways to the Treatment of Skin Infections. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477433
American Medical Association (AMA)
Heunis, T. D. J.& Dicks, L. M. T.. Nanofibers Offer Alternative Ways to the Treatment of Skin Infections. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477433
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477433