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View article: Exploring the effects of cannabidiol encapsulation in liposomes on their physicochemical properties and biocompatibility
Exploring the effects of cannabidiol encapsulation in liposomes on their physicochemical properties and biocompatibility Open
Cannabidiol (CBD) is recognized for its therapeutic properties in various conditions. However, CBD's limited water solubility and sensitivity to environmental stresses hinder its efficacy and bioavailability. Encapsulation in drug delivery…
View article: Ultrafast and Reproducible Synthesis of Tailor-Made Octacalcium Phosphate
Ultrafast and Reproducible Synthesis of Tailor-Made Octacalcium Phosphate Open
Octacalcium phosphate (OCP) has excellent bone formation ability and a good resorption rate as compared to the commercial bone substitutes [e.g., Bio-Oss (Geistlich Pharma AG) and MBCP+ (Biomatlante)], as well as synthesized biomaterials (…
View article: Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Properties of Latvian Honey against Causative Agents of Wound Infections
Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Properties of Latvian Honey against Causative Agents of Wound Infections Open
Honey is widely used in traditional medicine and modern wound healing biomaterial research as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. The study’s objectives were to evaluate the antibacterial activity and p…
View article: Calcium Phosphate/Hyaluronic Acid Composite Hydrogels for Local Antiosteoporotic Drug Delivery
Calcium Phosphate/Hyaluronic Acid Composite Hydrogels for Local Antiosteoporotic Drug Delivery Open
Despite the bone ability of self-regeneration, large bone defects require surgical intervention. Likewise, when it comes to osteoporotic bone fractures, new approaches should be considered a supportive mechanism for the surgery. In recent …
View article: Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin as a Drug Carrier Increases the Antibacterial Susceptibility of Antibiotic—Clindamycin Phosphate
Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin as a Drug Carrier Increases the Antibacterial Susceptibility of Antibiotic—Clindamycin Phosphate Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the change in clindamycin phosphate antibacterial properties against Gram-positive bacteria using the platelet-rich fibrin as a carrier matrix, and evaluate the changes in the antibiotic within the …
View article: Enzymatically Crosslinked In Situ Synthesized Silk/Gelatin/Calcium Phosphate Hydrogels for Drug Delivery
Enzymatically Crosslinked In Situ Synthesized Silk/Gelatin/Calcium Phosphate Hydrogels for Drug Delivery Open
Our research focuses on combining the valuable properties of silk fibroin (SF) and calcium phosphate (CaP). SF is a natural protein with an easily modifiable structure; CaP is a mineral found in the human body. Most of the new age biocompo…