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Mohseni P, Ghorbani A, Fariborzi N. Exploring the potential of cold plasma therapy in treating bacterial infections in veterinary medicine: opportunities and challenges. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1240596. [PMID: 37720476 PMCID: PMC10502341 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1240596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Cold plasma therapy is a novel approach that has shown significant promise in treating bacterial infections in veterinary medicine. Cold plasma possesses the potential to eliminate various bacteria, including those that are resistant to antibiotics, which renders it a desirable substitute for traditional antibiotics. Furthermore, it can enhance the immune system and facilitate the process of wound healing. However, there are some challenges associated with the use of cold plasma in veterinary medicine, such as achieving consistent and uniform exposure to the affected area, determining optimal treatment conditions, and evaluating the long-term impact on animal health. This paper explores the potential of cold plasma therapy in veterinary medicine for managing bacterial diseases, including respiratory infections, skin infections, and wound infections such as Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, and Bacillus subtilis. It also shows the opportunities and challenges associated with its use. In conclusion, the paper highlights the promising potential of utilizing cold plasma in veterinary medicine. However, to gain a comprehensive understanding of its benefits and limitations, further research is required. Future studies should concentrate on refining treatment protocols and assessing the long-term effects of cold plasma therapy on bacterial infections and the overall health of animals.
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- Parvin Mohseni
- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Nuclear Agriculture Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute (NSTRI), Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Control of Diseases Vector, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Scholtz V, Vaňková E, Kašparová P, Premanath R, Karunasagar I, Julák J. Non-thermal Plasma Treatment of ESKAPE Pathogens: A Review. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:737635. [PMID: 34712211 PMCID: PMC8546340 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.737635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The acronym ESKAPE refers to a group of bacteria consisting of Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp. They are important in human medicine as pathogens that show increasing resistance to commonly used antibiotics; thus, the search for new effective bactericidal agents is still topical. One of the possible alternatives is the use of non-thermal plasma (NTP), a partially ionized gas with the energy stored particularly in the free electrons, which has antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effects. Its mechanism of action includes the formation of pores in the bacterial membranes; therefore, resistance toward it is not developed. This paper focuses on the current overview of literature describing the use of NTP as a new promising tool against ESKAPE bacteria, both in planktonic and biofilm forms. Thus, it points to the fact that NTP treatment can be used for the decontamination of different types of liquids, medical materials, and devices or even surfaces used in various industries. In summary, the use of diverse experimental setups leads to very different efficiencies in inactivation. However, Gram-positive bacteria appear less susceptible compared to Gram-negative ones, in general.
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- Vladimír Scholtz
- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czechia.,Department of Biotechnology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czechia
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- Nitte University, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Mangalore, India
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- Nitte University, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czechia.,Institute of Immunology and Microbiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is an ionized gas, the product of a non-equilibrium discharge at atmospheric conditions. Both chemical and physical factors in CAP have been demonstrated to have unique biological impacts in cancer treatment. From a chemical-based perspective, the anti-cancer efficacy is determined by the cellular sensitivity to reactive species. CAP may also be used as a powerful anti-cancer modality based on its physical factors, mainly EM emission. Here, we delve into three CAP cancer treatment approaches, chemically based direct/indirect treatment and physical-based treatment by discussing their basic principles, features, advantages, and drawbacks. This review does not focus on the molecular mechanisms, which have been widely introduced in previous reviews. Based on these approaches and novel adaptive plasma concepts, we discuss the potential clinical application of CAP cancer treatment using a critical evaluation and forward-looking perspectives.
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Mitrović T, Tomić N, Djukić-Vuković A, Dohčević-Mitrović Z, Lazović S. Atmospheric Plasma Supported by TiO 2 Catalyst for Decolourisation of Reactive Orange 16 Dye in Water. WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION 2020; 11:6841-6854. [PMID: 32421107 PMCID: PMC7224158 DOI: 10.1007/s12649-019-00928-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Every advanced oxidation process (AOP) has its limitations in water purification. Novel designs with simultaneous application of different AOPs can offer better solutions for cleaner water. METHODS We have comparatively studied two advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) on decolourisation of Reactive Orange 16 (RO 16) azo dye pollutant from water: gas plasma treatment by low power atmospheric pressure plasma using novel plasma needle configuration, and semiconductor heterogeneous photocatalysis using titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanopowders. Additionally, simultaneous application of two advanced oxidation processes on azo dye decolourisation was studied. RESULTS It was found that plasma treatment is very efficient system for the dye removal even for low flow rates (1 slm) of the Ar as feed gas. The presence of 10% of O2 in Ar flow intensified dye oxidation process and shortened required time for total decolourisation. When plasma and catalyst were simultaneously applied, TiO2 was activated with a few Watts plasma source as well as 300 W UV lamp source. The synergic effect of two AOPs was more pronounced for higher feed gas flow rates, resulting in improved decolourisation efficiency. CONCLUSION Plasma needle can efficiently remove Reactive Orange 16 azo dye from water with a power consumption of only few Watts. With the addition of TiO2 the removal efficiency is significantly improved.
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- Tatjana Mitrović
- “Jaroslav Černi” Water Institute, Jaroslava Černog 80, 11226 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Nanostructured Matter Laboratory, Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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Djukić-Vuković A, Lazović S, Mladenović D, Knežević-Jugović Z, Pejin J, Mojović L. Non-thermal plasma and ultrasound-assisted open lactic acid fermentation of distillery stillage. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:35543-35554. [PMID: 30949947 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04894-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Stillage is the main by-product of bioethanol production and the cost of its treatment significantly affects the economy of bioethanol production. A process of thermal sterilization before lactic acid fermentation (LAF) is energy demanding and is causing deterioration of valuable compounds in stillage. In this study, ultrasound (UT) and plasma (PT) treatments were used for microbial inactivation, and a significant reduction in the number of viable microorganisms in the stillage after PT and UT was observed. After application of treatment, LAF by Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC 7469 was initiated. The concentration of LA is used to quantify the efficiency of the stillage revalorization. The highest LA productivity of 1.21 g/Lh and yield of 0.82 g/g were obtained after PT, while UT of 10 min provided productivity of 1.02 g/Lh and LA yield of 0.69 g/g. The results were benchmarked against closed LAF. Around 20% better revalorization of stillage by PT was achieved when compared with conventional sterilization. In addition, an excellent L (+) LA stereoselectivity of 95.5% was attained after PT. From the aspect of energy efficiency, that of PT was three times lower than UT and almost ten times lower than thermal sterilization, but it is the most expensive due to the high consumption of gas which could reduce application of closed Ar atmosphere on larger scales. This way, a simpler and energy efficient process for LA production on stillage was accomplished by "open" fermentation.
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- Aleksandra Djukić-Vuković
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia.
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- Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia
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Effects of non-thermal atmospheric plasma treatment on dentin wetting and surface free energy for application of universal adhesives. Clin Oral Investig 2018; 23:1383-1396. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2563-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zhang H, Ma J, Shen J, Lan Y, Ding L, Qian S, Xia W, Cheng C, Chu PK. Roles of membrane protein damage and intracellular protein damage in death of bacteria induced by atmospheric-pressure air discharge plasmas. RSC Adv 2018; 8:21139-21149. [PMID: 35539941 PMCID: PMC9080852 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra01882k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Although plasma sterilization has attracted much attention, the underlying mechanisms and biochemical pathways are still not fully understood. In this work, we investigate the molecular mechanism pertaining to the inactivation of Escherichia coli (E. coli) by air discharge plasmas. The membrane protein YgaP and intracellular protein swc7 are over-expressed in E. coli by genetic recombination and gene inducible expression techniques and plasma exposure is demonstrated to alter the structures of YgaP and swc7 in E. coli. The plasma-induced damage of YgaP and swc7 involves changes in the secondary and tertiary structures instead of the primary structure and the modification effectiveness depends on the storage time after the plasma treatment. Owing to the unique structure of E. coli, YgaP is more susceptible to the plasma treatment than intracellular swc7. Within 1 h after plasma exposure, YgaP is modified but not swc7, but after 1 h or longer, both YgaP and swc7 proteins are indeed modified. By analyzing the plasma-induced antimicrobial efficacy and modification of YgaP and swc7, plasma-induced modification of the membrane proteins is the major cause of bacterial death but there is no identifiable relationship with modification of the intracellular protein. The new results provide insights into the mechanism of multiple plasma-induced damage to bacteria and cells as well as the disinfection mechanism. Although plasma sterilization has attracted much attention, the underlying mechanisms and biochemical pathways are still not fully understood.![]()
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- Hao Zhang
- School of Life Science
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- People's Republic of China
- Institute of Plasma Physics
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- School of Life Science
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- People's Republic of China
- Center of Medical Physics and Technology
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- Institute of Plasma Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei
- P. R. China
- Center of Medical Physics and Technology
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- Institute of Plasma Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei
- P. R. China
- Center of Medical Physics and Technology
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- School of Life Science
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- People's Republic of China
- Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering
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- Institute of Plasma Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hefei
- P. R. China
- Center of Medical Physics and Technology
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- Department of Physics and Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- City University of Hong Kong
- China
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Analysis of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species generated in three liquid media by low temperature helium plasma jet. Sci Rep 2017; 7:4562. [PMID: 28676723 PMCID: PMC5496897 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-04650-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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In order to identify aqueous species formed in Plasma activated media (PAM), quantitative investigations of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS, RNS) were performed and compared to Milli-Q water and culture media without and with Fetal Calf Serum. Electron paramagnetic resonance, fluorometric and colorimetric analysis were used to identify and quantify free radicals generated by helium plasma jet in these liquids. Results clearly show the formation of ROS such as hydroxyl radical, superoxide anion radical and singlet oxygen in order of the micromolar range of concentrations. Nitric oxide, hydrogen peroxide and nitrite-nitrate anions (in range of several hundred micromolars) are the major species observed in PAM. The composition of the medium has a major impact on the pH of the solution during plasma treatment, on the stability of the different RONS that are produced and on their reactivity with biomolecules. To emphasize the interactions of plasma with a complex medium, amino acid degradation by means of mass spectrometry was also investigated using methionine, tyrosine, tryptophan and arginine. All of these components such as long lifetime RONS and oxidized biological compounds may contribute to the cytotoxic effect of PAM. This study provides mechanistic insights into the mechanisms involved in cell death after treatment with PAM.
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Lazović S, Leskovac A, Petrović S, Senerovic L, Krivokapić N, Mitrović T, Božović N, Vasić V, Nikodinovic-Runic J. Biological effects of bacterial pigment undecylprodigiosin on human blood cells treated with atmospheric gas plasma in vitro. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 69:55-62. [PMID: 27843060 DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2016.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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It is known that some bacterial species are more resilient to different kinds of irradiation due to the naturally developed protective mechanisms and compounds such as pigments. On the other hand, reasoned tissue engineering using plasma remains a critical task and requires very precise control of plasma parameters in order to mitigate its potential detrimental effects. Here we isolated a natural protective agent, microbially produced undecylprodigiosin ((5'Z)-4'-methoxy-5'-[(5-undecyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)methylene]-1H,5'H-2,2'-bipyrrole), and investigated its effects on human blood cells independently and in combination with plasma. Two approaches were applied; the first, undecylprodigiosin (UP pigment) was added to the blood cultures, which then were exposed to plasma (pre-treatment); and the second- the blood cultures were exposed to plasma and then treated with pigment (post-treatment). The interactions of plasma and UP pigment with blood cells were investigated by conducting a series of biological tests providing the information regarding their genotoxicity, cytotoxicity and redox modulating activities. The exposure of cells to plasma induced oxidative stress as well as certain genotoxic and cytotoxic effects seen as elevated micronuclei incidence, decreased cell proliferation and enhanced apoptosis. In blood cultures treated with UP pigment alone, we found that both cytotoxic and protective effects could be induced depending on the concentration used. The highest UP pigment concentration increased lipid peroxidation and the incidence of micronuclei by more than 70% with maximal suppression of cell proliferation. On the contrary, we found that the lowest UP pigment concentration displayed protective effects. In combined treatments with plasma and UP pigment, we found that UP pigment could provide spatial shielding to plasma exposure. In the pre-treatment approach, the incidence of micronuclei was reduced by 35.52% compared to control while malondialdehyde level decreased by 36% indicating a significant mitigation of membrane damage induced by plasma. These results open perspectives for utilizing UP pigment for protection against overexposures in the field of plasma medicine.
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- Saša Lazović
- Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, M. Petrovica Alasa 12-14, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, M. Petrovica Alasa 12-14, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, P.O. Box 23, 11010 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, M. Petrovica Alasa 12-14, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Development of Water Resources "Jaroslav Černi", Jaroslava Černog 80, 11226 Belgrade, Serbia; Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Development of Water Resources "Jaroslav Černi", Jaroslava Černog 80, 11226 Belgrade, Serbia; Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, M. Petrovica Alasa 12-14, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, P.O. Box 23, 11010 Belgrade, Serbia
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Research on plasma medicine-relevant plasma–liquid interaction: What happened in the past five years? CLINICAL PLASMA MEDICINE 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpme.2015.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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