Findings from Shanxi Medical University Broaden Understanding of Bacterial Infections and Mycoses (Fe-doped Herbal Medicine-based Carbon Dots Nanozyme As Safe and Effective Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Agent).

A recent report from Shanxi Medical University in the People's Republic of China highlights the development of a new antimicrobial and wound healing agent. Traditional antibiotics face challenges such as bacterial resistance and poor biocompatibility, which hinder their effectiveness. In response, researchers have synthesized Fe-doped carbon dots nanozyme (Fe-CDs) using a one-step hydrothermal method with the natural herbal medicine Eucommia ulmoides. Fe-CDs demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity, high biocompatibility, and the ability to promote wound healing. This research offers promising insights into the development of novel antimicrobial materials and tissue regeneration engineering. [Extracted from the article]