Incani V., Omar A., Prosperi-Porta G., Nadworny P.
Innovotech Inc, CA
Keywords: anti-adherence, anti-biofilm, infection, medical device, nanostructure, silver periodate
This work explores the unique antibiofilm activity of pentasilver hexaoxoiodate (Ag5IO6). Impregnated wound dressings with Ag5IO6 were designed and their antibiofilm activity was compared with various commercially available silver and non silver-containing dressings. Ag5IO6-wound dressings demonstrate that Ag5IO6 have superior activity compared to a number of antimicrobials, with broad-spectrum efficacy that includes long-term prevention of microbial adherence, rapid kill of planktonic micro-organisms, and the ability to disrupt and eliminate mature biofilms. Thus, Ag5IO6 may be a valuable antimicrobial agent for use in a number of medical device applications, including wound dressings, various catheters or implants.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Biotech, Biomaterials and Biomedical: TechConnect Briefs 2015
Published: June 14, 2015
Pages: 289 - 292
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Personal & Home Care, Food & Agriculture
Topic: Personal & Home Care, Food & Agriculture
ISBN: 978-1-4987-4729-5