Alternative to antibiotic treatment

 

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Technology Overview

A team of researchers, led by Dr. Peng Zhang, a world-renowned expert in photodynamic therapy, has developed a safe photosensitizer gel which is an effective alternative to antibiotics for treating acne. The gel is currently in the early stages of development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of acne.

Background

Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, hormones, and bacteria. The market size for acne treatment is estimated to be around $10 billion, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2022 to 2029. This growth is attributed to the increasing prevalence of acne, rising awareness of the condition, and the development of new and effective treatment options.

Advantages and Benefits
  • Acne treatment without systemic antibiotic side effects
  • Photosensitizers with very high photoinactivation efficacy
  • Low cytotoxicity
  • Effective under mild illumination
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Patents
Title Country Serial No. Patent No. File Date Issued Date
SILVER NANOPARTICLE-ENHANCED PHOTOSENSITIZERS Not Applicable (PCT App) PCT/US15/16735   2/20/2015  
SILVER NANOPARTICLE-ENHANCED PHOTOSENSITIZERS United States 15/123,549 9,999,225 2/20/2015 6/19/2018
SILVER NANOPARTICLE-ENHANCED PHOTOSENSITIZERS United States 16/011,154 10,420,346 6/18/2018 9/24/2019
SILVER NANOPARTICLE-ENHANCED PHOTOSENSITIZERS Not Applicable (PCT App) PCT/US2019/037164   6/14/2019  
SILVER NANOPARTICLE-ENHANCED PHOTOSENSITIZERS AS ANTIBIOFILM AGENTS United States 16/577,844 10,967,086 9/20/2019 4/6/2021
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Inventor(s)
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Madison Bourbon
Sr. Licensing Associate, Physical Sciences
Lead Inventor
Peng Zhang
Keywords
Acne Treatment, biological, Healthcare, Photodynamic Therapy, Photosensitizer Gel,
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