Nitric oxide-releasing alginates as biodegradable antibacterial scaffolds and methods pertaining thereto

Large molecular weight alginates which are covalently modified to store and release nitric oxide, as well as methods of making and use thereof, are disclosed herein. The covalently modified alginates may be tailored to release nitric oxide in a controlled manner and are useful for eradication of bot...

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Hauptverfasser: ROUILLARD, Kaitlyn Rose, SCHOENFISCH, Mark H, AHONEN, Mona Jasmine R, SUCHYTA, Dakota J
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Zusammenfassung:Large molecular weight alginates which are covalently modified to store and release nitric oxide, as well as methods of making and use thereof, are disclosed herein. The covalently modified alginates may be tailored to release nitric oxide in a controlled manner and are useful for eradication of both planktonic and biofilm-based bacteria.