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Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties and biocompatibility of polypropylene mesh conjugated with gold nanoparticles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Polypropylene (PP) mesh is commonly utilized as a patch for hernia repairs and for pelvic slings. However, biocompatibility and infection rates are a concern. Conjugating gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to PP mesh may enhance ...
Development and characterization of gold nanoparticle-collagen scaffold
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Collagen is considered a versatile biological material for soft tissue application, owing to its excellent biocompatibility. However in its purified ...