Exploració per autor "Francesko, Antonio"
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Multifuncional biopolymer-bases materials for modulatig the activites of chromic wound enzymes
Francesko, Antonio (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-11-29)
Tesi
Accés obertThis thesis focuses on the development of active multifunctional dressing materials and nanoparticle formulations with suitable exploitation characteristics for chronic wounds treatment. Chronic wounds a growing clinical ... -
Nanotransformation of vancomycin overcomes the intrinsic resistance of Gram-negative bacteria
Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Hoyo Pérez, Javier; Francesko, Antonio; Tzanov, Tzanko; Fernandes, Margarida M.; Pérez Rafael, Silvia (2017-04-10)
Article
Accés obertThe increased emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing public health concern, and although new drugs are constantly being sought, the pace of development is slow compared with the evolution and spread of ... -
One-step sonochemical preparation of redox-responsive nanocapsules for glutathione mediated RNA release
Francesko, Antonio; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Tzanov, Tzanko; Perelshtein, Illana; Benisvy Aharonovich, Lena; Gedanken, Aharon (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014-07-09)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialEfficient RNA delivery to targeted cells requires the use of stable interactive carriers that provide RNA protection during the extracellular transit and trigger release once internalised. One strategy to avoid the premature ... -
Quorum-quenching and matrix-degrading enzymes in multilayer coatings synergistically prevent bacterial biofilm formation on urinary catheters
Ivanova, Kristina Dimitrova; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Francesko, Antonio; Mendoza Gómez, Ernesto; Tzanov, Tzanko (2015-12-02)
Article
Accés obertBacteria often colonize in-dwelling medical devices and grow as complex biofilm communities of cells embedded in a self-produced extracellular polymeric matrix, which increases their resistance to antibiotics and the host ... -
Sensor materials for the detection of human neutrophil elastase and cathepsin G activity in wound ¿uid
Wehrschuetz-Sigl, Eva; Guebitz, Georg M.; Van der Palen, Job; Hasmann, Andrea; Gewessler, Ulrike; Hulla, Elisabet; Schneider, Konstantin P.; Binder, Barbara; Francesko, Antonio; Tzanov, Tzanko; Schintler, Michael (2011-04-13)
Article
Accés restringit per política de l'editorialHuman neutrophil elastase (HNE) and cathepsin G (CatG) are involved in the pathogenesis of a number of inflammatory disorders. These serine proteinases are released by neutrophils and monocytes in case of infection. Wound ... -
Simultaneous sonochemical-enzymatic coating of medical textiles with antibacterial ZnO nanoparticles
Petkova Petkova, Petya Stoyanova; Francesko, Antonio; Perelshtein, Ilana; Gedanken, Aharon; Tzanov, Tzanko (2016-03-01)
Article
Accés obertThe antimicrobial finishing is a must for production of medical textiles, aiming at reducing the bioburden in clinical wards and consequently decreasing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. This work reports for the ... -
Size and aging effects on antimicrobial efficiency of silver nanoparticles coated on polyamide fabrics activated by atmospheric DBD plasma
Zille, Andrea; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Francesko, Antonio; Tzanov, Tzanko; Fernandes Sousa, Marta; Oliveira, Fernando R.; Almeida Torres, Luís; Amorim Lago, Teresa; Carneiro, Noémia; Esteves, Maria Fernanda; Souto, António Pedro (2015-06-09)
Article
Accés obertThis work studies the surface characteristics, antimicrobial activity, and aging effect of plasma-pretreated polyamide 6,6 (PA66) fabrics coated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), aiming to identify the optimum size of ... -
Sonochemical coating of textiles with hybrid ZnO/chitosan antimicrobial nanoparticles
Petkova Petkova, Petya Stoyanova; Francesko, Antonio; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Mendoza Gómez, Ernesto; Perelshtein, Ilana; Aharon, Gedanken; Tzanov, Tzanko (2014-01-09)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialTextiles are good substrates for growth of microorg anisms especially under moisture and temperature conditions found in hospitals. Microbia l shedding from the body occurs continuously at contact of the patient with ... -
Sonochemical synthesis and stabilization of concentrated antimicrobial silver-chitosan nanoparticle dispersions
Francesko, Antonio; Petkova, Petya; Mendoza Gómez, Ernesto; Tzanov, Tzanko; Cano Fossas, Marta; Fernandes, Margarita M. (Wiley, 2017-08)
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Accés obertThis work reports on a green synthetic route to produce concentrated aqueous dispersions of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) employing high-intensity ultrasound (US) and chitosan (CS) as a non-toxic reducing agent for Ag1 salts ... -
Sonochemically processed cationic nanocapsules: Efficient antimicrobials with membrane disturbing capacity
Fernandes, Margarida M.; Francesko, Antonio; Torrent Burgués, Juan; Carrión Fité, Francisco Javier; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Tzanov, Tzanko; Heinze, Thomas (2014-03-08)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialBacterial-mediated diseases are a major healthcare concern worldwide due to the rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. One strategy to manage the bacterial infections while avoiding the emergence of resistant strains ... -
Tannic Acid NPs - Synthesis and immobilization on to a solid surface in a one – step process and their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
Perelshtein, Ilana; Ruderman, Elena; Francesko, Antonio; Fernandes, Margarida M.; Tzanov, Tzanko; Macedo Fernandes, Margarida Maria; Gedanken, Aharon (2013-12-14)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialTannic acid nanoparticles were synthesized from an aqueous solution without the use of stabilizers via a sonochemical process. In order to avoid the dissolution of the formed nanoparticles, the sonochemical reaction was ...