Publications by authors named "Munaza Ijaz"

Infected burn wounds present significant clinical challenges due to delayed healing and risk of infection, necessitating advanced treatments that offer both antimicrobial and regenerative properties. This study aimed to develop and evaluate multifunctional electrospun nanofiber films incorporating rhamnose (as an angiogenic agent) and therapeutic agents, namely fluticasone, mupirocin, ciprofloxacin, and silver sulfadiazine, for the enhanced healing of infected burn wounds. Nanofibers containing rhamnose, polyacrylonitrile, polyvinyl alcohol and therapeutic agents were fabricated electrospinning.

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  • This study investigated the distribution of colistin-resistant (CR) genes in two types of gram-negative bacteria collected from clinical wound samples in Lahore, Pakistan, during August to October 2023.
  • Out of 50 isolates, 40 (80%) demonstrated colistin resistance, with a significant proportion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains identified as multidrug resistant (MDR).
  • The findings highlight a concerning level of antibiotic resistance, emphasizing the necessity for careful use of colistin and similar antibiotics to combat the rising threat of resistance.
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Current trends in localized drug delivery are emphasizing the development of dual drug-loaded electrospun nanofibers (NFs) for an improved therapeutic effect on wounds, especially infected skin wounds. The objective of this study was to formulate a new healing therapy for an infected skin wound. To achieve this goal, this study involved the development and characterization of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/chitosan nanofibers loaded with ciprofloxacin and rutin hydrate.

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Cutaneous wounds pose a significant health burden, affecting millions of individuals annually and placing strain on healthcare systems and society. Nanofilm biomaterials have emerged as promising interfaces between materials and biology, offering potential for various biomedical applications. To explore this potential, our study aimed to assess the wound healing efficacy of amniotic fluid and -loaded nanoclay films by using in vivo models.

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: Skin wounds affect millions of individuals around the world, and their treatment is expensive. : The purpose of this study was to make neomycin-loaded CG/PVA/PAN (NCPP) nanofibers to improve wound healing. : The NCPP nanofibers were characterized by using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction.

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