Investigating the microbial and metalloprotease sequestration properties of superabsorbent wound dressings

Abstract Exudate production is a natural part of the wound healing process, however levels of exudate need to be appropriately managed to maintain a moist wound environment which supports healing. An overly-exuding wound creates an environment favourable to bacterial growth. In recent years, a signi...

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Main Authors: Gurdeep Singh, Charlotte Byrne, Helen Thomason, Andrew J. McBain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-08361-3