Inventors:
Richard E. Wooley - Athens GA, US
Branson W. Ritchie - Athens GA, US
Douglas T. Kemp - Watkinsville GA, US
Anthony C. Capomacchia - Bishop GA, US
Victoria V. Burnley - Watkinsville GA, US
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDTION - Athens GA
International Classification:
A61K 31/355, A61K 31/198, A61P 31/00, A61P 31/04, A61P 31/10, A61P 17/02, A61P 29/00
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and compositions that use the combination of Tris and EDTA to inhibit the growth of microorganisms at the site of a wound or burn, and/or to promote the healing of a wound or burn, and/or to reduce the sensation of pain at the site of a wound or burn. The amount of Tris and EDTA applied to a wound or burn can be selected to achieve one or more of the foregoing effects.