Controlled silver-releasing polymers and their potential for urinary tract infection control.
Calcium phosphate controlled release glass has been developed as a biocompatible vehicle for the sustained delivery of antibacterial silver ions. The solution rate in the presence of physiological fluids can be made constant over the design life of the product and one application in urinary tract infection control is outlined.
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Giltech Ltd., Ayr, UK.
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Drake
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D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D011108:Polymers; D012834:Silver / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D011108:Polymers; D012834:Silver