Researchers at the Institute of Chemistry honored a distinguished figure by naming a development after him. In Kazan, scientists at Kazan Federal University (KFU) built and protected a wound dressing designed for domestic and farm animals that combines antibacterial, antifungal, and wound-healing properties. The Ministry of Education and Science shared this achievement with socialbites.ca. (Source attribution: Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University)
In December 2023, the team secured a patent for the invention. The broad-spectrum complex they engineered comprises three active components and targets fungi, as well as both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. This multi-functional dressing has the potential to shorten animal wound-healing times substantially. According to Semyon Romanov, senior lecturer at the Department of Macromolecular and Organoelement Compounds at the Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University, the formulation can be applied to treat minor injuries and can be integrated into surgical practice as well. (Source attribution: Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University)
Romanov explained that contemporary coatings for animal wounds often provide either healing properties or antimicrobial action, but rarely both in a single product. A notable advantage of the new coating is its avoidance of conventional antibacterial drugs to which many bacteria have already developed resistance. (Source attribution: Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University)
The active ingredient is incorporated into a Meturacol collagen sponge, which serves as a covering for wounds. The material is a white sheet with a thickness ranging from 7 to 13 millimeters, featuring a porous structure and a textured surface. Within the sponge lies methyluracil, a compound that promotes accelerated tissue regeneration. Romanov noted that many existing substances used to impregnate the Meturacol sponge show limited effectiveness, and some dressings based on them may even have adverse effects on the wound surface and surrounding tissue. (Source attribution: Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University)
The scientist also emphasized that before this coating can reach veterinary clinics and pet shops, it must undergo additional testing to verify its safety and efficacy, as well as obtain the necessary certification and licensing. (Source attribution: Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University)
Historical context reveals prior inquiries into diseases that commonly affect large and small dogs, underscoring ongoing interest in veterinary wound care and infection management. (Source attribution: Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University)