| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6491680 | Journal of Biotechnology | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This study shows a new and successful biotechnological process to develop antibacterial textiles through the functionalization of cotton fibres with l-cys which presents a broad range of applications in healthcare, since l-cys is a natural antibacterial compound, non-toxic and affects pathogenic bacteria related to hospital infections.
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Authors
Estela Caldeira, Erhan Piskin, Luiza Granadeiro, Filomena Silva, Isabel C. Gouveia,