Disclosed is a hydrogel comprising a hydrophilic gelling agent that includes a nonionic cellulose ether, and active thermolysin, wherein the proteolytic activity of the thermolysin does not decrease by more than 20% when stored at room temperature for 6 months.

The present disclosure relates generally to wound inserts that may include an outer layer and an inner core of biopolymers that may be used in the therapy of tunneling wounds and for facilitating wound healing. Kits for use in practicing the methods are also provided.

The present disclosure relates generally to wound inserts that may include an outer layer and an inner core of biopolymers that may be used in the therapy of tunneling wounds and for facilitating wound healing. Kits for use in practicing the methods are also provided.

Provided are novel alginic acid derivatives and a novel crosslinked alginic acid. The alginic acid derivatives are represented by formula (I) and formula (II). The novel crosslinked alginic acid obtained by Huisgen reaction using an alginic acid derivative of formula (I) and an alginic acid derivative of formula (II).

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Provided are novel alginic acid derivatives and a novel crosslinked alginic acid. The alginic acid derivatives are represented by formula (I) and formula (II). The novel crosslinked alginic acid obtained by Huisgen reaction using an alginic acid derivative of formula (I) and an alginic acid derivative of formula (II).

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The present invention is directed to a dry pad comprising pectin, a divalent cation and thrombin and to its preparation. Preferably, the density of pectin in the dry pad of the invention ranges from about equal to or higher than 1% to lower than 7% (w/v). The pad according to the invention comprises pectin having a low methoxyl content.

The present invention is directed to a dry pad comprising pectin, a divalent cation and thrombin and to its preparation. Preferably, the density of pectin in the dry pad of the invention ranges from about equal to or higher than 1% to lower than 7% (w/v). The pad according to the invention comprises pectin having a low methoxyl content.

The present invention is directed to a dry pad comprising pectin, a divalent cation and thrombin and to its preparation. Preferably, the density of pectin in the dry pad of the invention ranges from about equal to or higher than 1% to lower than 7% (w/v). The pad according to the invention comprises pectin having a low methoxyl content.

The present disclosure provides wound dressing compositions that disrupt biofilm formation in a wound upon application. The wound dressing composition includes a first layer comprising a homogeneous mixture of a collagen, an oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC), and at least one bacteria reducing active ingredient and a second layer comprising a homogeneous mixture of a collagen, an oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC), a silver compound, and at least one bacteria reducing active ingredient, and the uses thereof. Also disclosed herein are kits comprising the wound dressing compositions of the present technology, and instructions for use.

A swellable polymer based fibre and method of preparing the same for use as, for example, a wound dressing. The fibres may be formed from an aqueous dope solution containing a primary polymer and povidone-iodine (PVP-I). The aqueous dope solution is spun or extruded into a coagulation bath via a multi-hole spinneret head to form a multifilament fibre.