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A Novel Process to Coat Implant Surfaces with Bi-Functional Bioactive Antibacterial Coatings

Project ID: D2017-07Background In the orthopedic field, there is a need for improved capabilities for creating strong osseointegration at bone-implant interfaces and treating bacterial infections. Implant-related infections occur in 0.75% in hip implants and 1.5% in knee implants resulting in reduced lifespan and increased failure rate of prosthesis,...

Anti-Infective Antibacterial Agents against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and other Mycobacterium Species

Project ID: D2016-53 Background Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an acid-fast gram-positive bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). TB ranks first for the number of deaths in humans caused by an infectious agent. It has been difficult to eradicate TB even though the infection is treatable. Treatment for TB takes at least 6 months and, sometimes, up...