Evaluation of collagen/hydroxyapatite electrospun layers loaded with vancomycin, gentamicin and their combination: Comparison of release kinetics, antimicrobial activity and cytocompatibility.
In conclusion, COL/HA layers with 15 wt% of HA impregnated with vancomycin or with a combination of vancomycin and gentamicin offer a promising treatment approach and the potential to prevent infection during the joint replacement procedures.
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Source: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Suchý T, Šupová M, Sauerová P, Hubálek Kalbáčová M, Klapková E, Pokorný M, Horný L, Závora J, Ballay R, Denk F, Sojka M, Vištejnová L Tags: Eur J Pharm Biopharm Source Type: research
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