In vitro antimicrobial activity of cold atmospheric microwave plasma against bacteria causing canine skin and ear infections.

Background: Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is a new generation medical therapeutic option for bacterial infections. CAP causes physical cell wall rupture and DNA damage, therefore making it highly useful in the treatment of various conditions such as skin infections.

Hypothesis/objectives: The antimicrobial activity of cold atmospheric microwave plasma (CAMP) against major strains in canine skin infections was tested and the difference in antimicrobial activity between the antibiotic-resistant and antibiotic-susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was evaluated.

Kv3.1 and Kv3.4, Are Involved in Cancer Cell Migration and Invasion.

Voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels, including Kv3.1 and Kv3.4, are known as oxygen sensors, and their function in hypoxia has been well investigated.