PH-triggered drug release of ciprofloxacin from layer-by-layer coatings on titanium
Implant-associated infections are still a major issue in implant surgery. Biofilms tend to form on implant surfaces, like titanium, and can hardly be reached by the immune system. Additionally, systemic treatments with antibiotics often fail and cause severe side effects for the patient. Direct deli...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2023-1009 |