Prospects for a Novel Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Technology for Pathogen Inactivation
Abstract
The threat of emerging pathogens and microbial drug resistance has spurred tremendous efforts to develop new and more effective antimicrobial strategies. Recently, a novel ultrashort pulsed (USP) laser technology has been developed that enables efficient and chemical-free inactivation of a wide spectrum of viral and bacterial pathogens. Such a technology circumvents the need to introduce potentially toxic chemicals and could permit safe and environmentally friendly pathogen reduction, with a multitude of possible applications including the sterilization of pharmaceuticals, blood products, and the generation of attenuated or inactivated vaccines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 06, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA563944
Entities
People
- Juliann G Kiang
- Kong-thon Tsen
- Shaw-wei D. Tsen
- Tzyy C. Wu
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences