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Investigation of the mutagenic potential of cold atmospheric plasma at bactericidal dosages.
Mutation research - 30 Apr 2013
Boxhammer V, Li Y F, Köritzer J, Shimizu T, Maisch T, Thomas H M, Schlegel J, Morfill G E, Zimmermann J L
Abstract excerpt
In the past few years, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has evolved into a new tool in the fight against nosocomial infections and antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. The products generated by the plasma-electrons, ions, reactive species and UV light-represent a 'lethal cocktail' for different kinds of pathogen, which opens up possible applications in hygiene and medicine. Nevertheless, to ensure the safe usage of...
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