A 405 nm blue light LED device demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy against a broad range of wound pathogens when evaluated on a collagen-based synthetic skin model. This simplified in vitro approach offers a reproducible and ethically viable alternative for early-phase evaluation of light-based antimicrobial therapies.

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Investigation of a Blue Light LED Device to Suppress Wound Pathogens Using a Collagen-Based Synthetic Skin Model

Conventional wound management is increasingly challenged by the rise of antimicrobial resistance and the cytotoxic side effects of traditional agents. ...

The video describes a protocol for testing the antimicrobial efficacy of nanoparticles-treated fabrics. It outlines preparing microbial cultures, spiking fabric swatches, conducting control experiments, and analyzing colony counts to calculate microbial log reduction. The results highlight the effectiveness of thymol-encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles against specific pathogens and their decreased efficacy after wash cycles.

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Quantitative Screening of Nanoparticle-Treated Fabric: The Log Reduction Method

Antimicrobial lab coats prevent the cross-contamination of pathogen accumulation and accidental bio-spills. Here, we describe the protocol for developing a skin-friendly antimicrobial fabric using nano-herbal encapsulation and modified standard tests to precisely evaluate the efficacy and suitability for typical usage of the lab coat.

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An Antimicrobial Fabric Using Nano-Herbal Encapsulation of Essential Oils

Lab coats are widely used in biohazard laboratories and healthcare facilities as protective garments to prevent direct exposure to pathogens, spills, and ...

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