New anti-microbial composition effective against MRSA
The Oxford lab of Isis Innovation has used functionalised nanomaterials to enhance the antibiotic activity of an otherwise unstable agent against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains (such as MRSA), as well as fungi, indeed all classes of microorganisms tested in the Oxford laboratory to date.
The novel material represents a platform approach that can be applied as a liquid, gel, cream or surface coating, and can also be embedded in polymer matrices for the effective use as a biocide for highly touchable surfaces (e.g. door handles, light switches, coating for hospital surfaces, etc) among many other antimicrobial applications.
Advantages include: Enhanced activity and reactivity of the compound compared to competitive products, good stability and comparatively low cost of production.
The invention is the subject of a patent application in the UK and Isis looking to license the product. www.isis-innovation.com
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