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Plasma-activated antimicrobial hydrogel therapy (PAHT) for combatting infections in diabetic foot ulcers

Lead Research Organisation: University of Glasgow
Department Name: College of Medical, Veterinary, Life Sci

Abstract

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Description Plamsa jets have the capacity to release antimicrobials from a dressing and effectively kill bacteria and fungi.
Exploitation Route - Develop chemistry that is applicable to plasma release
- Understanding of parameters for plasma release of compounds
Sectors Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology
 
Title Polymicrobial biofilm development 
Description This tool is a complex wound biofilm that can be used to assess inflammation and the effects of antimicrobials. 
Type Of Material Technology assay or reagent 
Year Produced 2022 
Provided To Others? Yes  
Impact Facilitated the methods to secure EPSRC grant 
URL https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8991182/
 
Description School visit to Gartocharn Primary School 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact 90 school children learned about the importance of biofilms. We made biofilms bacteria on Petri dishes with PlayDoh and investigated bacteria from the mouth with a micrscope.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://twitter.com/ramage_gordon?lang=en-GB