Silver-containing, sol-gel derived bioglass compositions

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Silver-containing, sol-gel derived bioactive glass compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof are disclosed. The compositions can be in the form of particles, fibers and/or coatings, among other possible forms and can be , used, for example, for treating wounds improving the success of skin grafts, reducing the inflammatory response and providing anti-bacterial treatments to a patient in need thereof. Anti-bacterial properties can be imparted to implanted materials, such as prosthetic implants sutures, stents, screws, plates, tubes and the like, by incorporating the compositions into or onto the implanted materials. The compositions can also be used to prepare devices …