Development of Rapid and Economic In Vitro Assay and Biorelevant Ex Vivo Biofilm Inhibition Wound Model to Test the Antibacterial Efficacy of Wound Dressings.

ABSTRACT: Chronic wounds are a major healthcare problem, consuming resources globally and necessitating innovative wound dressing development. All antimicrobial wound dressings must be tested for safety and antibacterial effectiveness prior to patient use. This study aimed to develop a rapid, economical in vitro assay and biorelevant ex vivo wound biofilm model on porcine skin to test the antibacterial efficacy of antimicrobial wound dressings. The methods were validated using five commercially available wound dressings and experimental electrospun (ES) wound dressing containing chloramphenicol in polycaprolactone and polyethylene oxide fibres (PCL/PEO/CAM). An in vitro assay was used to assess the growth inhibition, killing efficacy, and dressing sterility against multiple bacterial strains and ino

SUBMITTER: Pohako-Palu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361873 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature