A GEL

摘要

Use of a gel comprising a reticulated dextran polymer and a gelling polymer for antibacterial and antiviral treatments, the reticulated dextran polymer having the glucose molecules linearly linked together by α1->6 glycosidic bond, reticulated by α1->4, α1->2 or α1->3 glycosidic bonds and having one or more ionic functional groups, the gel also comprising dispersed silver which is segregated on the outer surface of the gel by the reticulated dextran polymer.