Friday, January 13, 2012

NANOTECHNOLOGY FIGHTS INFECTION

Nanoparticles could treat wounds with nitric oxide


Nanoparticles that slowly release nitric oxide could be used to treat skin and soft tissue infection, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, researchers report in the journal Virulence. Nitric oxide has been shown to reduce infection, but the reactive gas is difficult to use in a clinical setting. Using nanoparticles allows for topical and intralesional treatment, the researchers said. Nanowerk (1/4)