The application of synthetic antibacterial minerals to combat topical infections: exploring a mouse model of MRSA infection
The article explores the use of synthetic antibacterial minerals to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections in a mouse model. With the development of new antibiotics slowing down and antibiotic resistance on the rise, researchers have investigated alternatives such as natural antibacterial minerals, which are too inconsistent for clinical use. In this study, synthetic minerals were developed to mimic these properties and applied to infected wounds in mice.
The results showed that synthetic minerals were effective at reducing bacterial infections promoting wound healing by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and releasing iron, which killed the bacteria and disrupted the chronic wound cycle. This approach could offer a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating infections related to MRSA.
Suggested by Prof. César Antonio Viseras Iborra