Named after researchers from the Institute for Organoelement Compounds (INEOS). ONE. Nesmeyanov Russian Academy of Sciences and Sechenov University developed implants from cryogel saturated with antibiotics. Russian scientists talked about their achievements in the journal Gels.
Cryogels are made by freezing and thawing polymer solutions. The result is a sponge-like polymer matrix. Because of their porous nature, implants may contain a drug released from the wound. Specialists used antibiotics – ceftriaxone and fluconazole in their work.
Materials created by scientists on the basis of polyvinyl alcohol are non-toxic, do not stick to tissues and do not allow uncontrolled healing of the wound. They can be produced in a variety of ways, in two ways: degradable and non-degradable. In the first case, they will be broken down by body enzymes and will not require further extraction, in the second case they will help to remove pus.
The researchers, who are ready to continue testing the implants on humans, emphasize that experiments with implants on animals have shown good results. The development is patented and ready for mass production. Experts say that implants can be particularly useful in situations where there is no way to qualitatively disinfect an infected wound.
Source: Ferra
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