• 3D nanocomposite materials consisting of a polysaccharidic matrix and metallic nanoparticles: preparation and use thereof

Our invention relates to nanocomposite systems based on metal nanoparticles and polysaccharides for antimicrobial applications. Such biomaterials are designed to exploit at the same time the antibacterial properties of silver at the nanoscale, and the biocompatibility of the polymer matrix, which...

Novel “Paint stripping” method with non toxic solvents

The invention relates to a dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) and limonene-based paint stripping composition and to a device for its application. This is formed from a non-woven cloth absorbent layer in which the paint stripper is included, covered with an aluminium protective support layer suitable for a...

System and method for preventing hypoglycaemia in a human type 1 diabetic patient during physical activity

Ecres is a decision support system for type-I diabetic patients practicing aerobic sport activities

Peptides and aptamers thereof as specific modulators of mutant P53 function

The invention relates to a group of small molecules – new peptides and aptamers – able to block the action of a mutant protein, whose name is mutant p53, which is involved in many aspects of tumor development and aggressiveness. The identified molecules are able to bind and neutralize mutant p53,...

3D matrices of human elastin-like polypeptides and method of preparation thereof

The invention provides a method for preparation of hydro gel matrices based on Human Elastin-like Polypeptides (HELPs). These matrices have a porous structure and elastic mechanic properties. The procedure to prepare a stable hydrogel is based on the use of an enzyme, the microbial transglutamin...