Journal
MATERIALS LETTERS
Volume 116, Issue -, Pages 235-238Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2013.11.045
Keywords
Natural rubber; Antimicrobial activity; Propolis; Dressing for burns; Hydrophilic surfaces
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- CAPES
- CNPq
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Recent findings have confirmed the suitability of NR derivated systems for regenerative medicine, in which the angiogenic properties of the NR latex are exploited, and also in drug delivery systems. This work aimed to prepare and characterize a system formed by NR matrix and propolis extract, which was incorporated into the NR matrix. We have investigated the surface morphology, wettability, and antimicrobial activity as a function of the propolis incorporation. We have demonstrated the possibility of obtaining membranes flexible, translucent and non-adhesive. This kind of system can be more effective and less toxic for clinical applications such a burn dressing. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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