Innovative coating could give medical implants a longer life
By mimicking an adhesive protein secreted by mussels and a polymer that repels cells and proteins, researchers at Northwestern University have designed a versatile new two-sided coating that could breathe life into medical implants. Currently the longevity of certain medical implants suffers because bacteria, cells and proteins in the body gradually accumulate on the devices (known as fou...Aloe vera coating may prolong freshness, safety of fruits and vegetables
gel is best known for its therapeutic effect on burned or irritated skin, but in the future you could be eating the gel as a healthful additive to your fruits and veggies. Researchers in Spain say they have developed a gel from the tropical plant that can be used as an edible coating to prolong the quality and safety of fresh produce. The gel, which does not appear to affect fo...Antibacterial coatings cut infection rates
Putting antibacterial coatings on hip and knee implants and biomedical devices such as catheters could cut infection rates following surgery and significantly reduce health care costs and improve quality of life for patients, researchers at the University of South Australia have found. A significant number of hip and knee implants are prone to infection after surgery and in many cases are...Edible coatings will be the packaging of the future
The growing demand by consumers for healthier and more ecological foods has driven researchers to develop new systems of packaging that prolong the useful life of the products and that are, at the same time, recyclable. Protection is currently carried out with a mixture of synthetic chemical compounds that are not completely biodegradable. One of the most popular alternatives in the last few year...Coating Stabilizer from GenScript Corporation
Description:This coating stabilizer is designed for stabilizing the coating biomolecules such as antigens and antibodies for immunoassay development. It can stabilize the coating molecules during the coating and drying process and for long term storage. It can also works as a blocking agent to block the remaining binding sites after coating....DNA COATING SOLUTION from Pierce Biotechnology, Inc.
Description:Reacti-Bind DNA Coating Solution...Coating Solution Concentrate Kit from KPL
Description:Convenient 10X buffer concentrate used to maximize binding to the solid phase in microwell ELISA. Formulated to provide optimal pH and ionic strength for binding of antibodies and some antigens. Compatible with most assay systems....Microplate Coating Services from Affinity Life Sciences, Inc
Description:Affinity Life Sciences can provide custom microplate coating using advanced automated high throughput microplate processing equipment that dispenses and washes a variety of plate formats. We can also accommodate virtually any lot size of the following formats (with a volume range of 0.5-320 L): 8 and 12 well strips 96 well microplate 384 well microp...ELISA, Microplate Coating from Affinity Life Sciences, Inc
Description:Affinity Life Sciences can provide custom microplate coating using advanced automated high throughput microplate processing equipment that dispenses and washes a variety of plate formats. We can also accommodate virtually any lot size of the following formats (with a volume range of 0.5-320 L): 8 and 12 well strips 96 well microplate 384 well microp...Aloe Vera Coating For Fruits And Vegetables Preservation
Gel form of Aloe vera extract is known for its therapeutic effect on burned or irritated skin. Looks like there is more to it than just cosmetology applications. The gel could be taken as a healthful additive to fruits and // vegetables in the future. A new form has been recently developed by researchers that can be used as an edible coating to prolong the quality and safety of fresh...Anti-Microbial Coating For Use Over Biomedical Devices Developed
The application of anti-microbial coating over artificial implants such as hip, knee implants and catheters have been found to reduce the infection rates following surgery. // This would indirectly be associated with a significant reduction in the health care cost and an improvement in the quality of life of the patients. Following surgery, the implantable devices are prone for infectio...Antiviral Coating On Bank Notes, Photocopiers Could Help Check Epidemics
Scientists have found that applying antiviral coating on bank notes, vending machines and photocopiers could be of immense help in fighting the epidemics//. Materials researcher Guagang Ren at Queen Mary college, University of London, has discovered a coating of metal, metal oxide and ceramic nanoparticles that have strong antiviral properties, reported the online edition of New Scienti...Edible Food Coating Kills Bacteria And Adds Flavor
The recent E.coli bacteria outbreak in some vegetables revealed the fact that mere cleaning techniques will not be effective in treating deadly //bacteria’s, growing concern of the experts. As a result, researchers have come up with an alternate solution - Edible coating, which helps in fighting the bacteria apart from adding flavor. Edible coating for fresh fruits and vegetables enabl...Drug Eluting Nanostructured Coatings Enable Targeted Drug Therapy for Orthopedic Patients
Drug delivery systems have progressed from the teaspoon to time-release capsules to drug-eluting stents . In a paper presented at the NSTI Nanotech 2007 Conference, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco demonstrate how they hav...Self-Threading MONOKA (Fayet-Bernard Ritleng Type, PVP coating)
Description:This unique system uses prolene as thread-guide reducing time and trauma in lacrimal duct intubation. The hollow Ritleng Probe is inserted into the nasolacrimal duct and a thin prolene thread-guide is fed through it. The probe is then withdrawn leaving the polypropylene thread to pull the silicone tubing in place. Newly coated with a thin Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) coating that makes the surface...FLEXOR CHECK-FLO Introducer Sets for Radial Artery Access with AQ Hydrophylic Coating
Description:Used to introduce balloon, diagnostic and guiding catheters, or other devices for intervention....