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Study Examines Narasin For Human Acne Treatment

University of South Australia team investigates use of the antibiotic, commonly used for livestock, encased in nanoparticles and applied in a topical gel.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) may have found an effective treatment for acne using nanotechnology and polyether antibiotic. The team looked at narasin encased in nanoparticles and applied in a gel to targeted acne sites. Narasin, a polyether antibiotic produced by the fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces aureofaciens, is commonly used for bacterial infections in livestock. It has never been previously investigated as a viable treatment for acne. It proved succ...

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