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Gadi Borkow
Researcher at Kaplan Medical Center
Publications - 84
Citations - 5482
Gadi Borkow is an academic researcher from Kaplan Medical Center. The author has contributed to research in topics: Immune system & Snake venom. The author has an hindex of 38, co-authored 80 publications receiving 4907 citations. Previous affiliations of Gadi Borkow include Hebrew University of Jerusalem & Weizmann Institute of Science.
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Copper as a biocidal tool.
Gadi Borkow,Jeffrey Gabbay +1 more
TL;DR: The biocidal properties of copper; the possible mechanisms by which copper is toxic to microorganisms; and the systems by which many microorganisms resist high concentrations of heavy metals are reviewed, with an emphasis on copper.
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Putting copper into action: copper-impregnated products with potent biocidal activities
Gadi Borkow,Jeffrey Gabbay +1 more
TL;DR: This study demonstrates the broad‐spectrum antimicrobial activities of copper‐impregnated fibers and polyester products and enabled the production of antiviral gloves and filters, antibacterial self‐sterilizing fabrics, and anti‐dust mite mattress covers.
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Copper, An Ancient Remedy Returning to Fight Microbial, Fungal and Viral Infections
Gadi Borkow,Jeffrey Gabbay +1 more
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A Novel Anti-Influenza Copper Oxide Containing Respiratory Face Mask
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that impregnation of copper oxide into respiratory protective face masks endows them with potent biocidal properties in addition to their inherent filtration properties.
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Copper Oxide Impregnated Textiles with Potent Biocidal Activities
TL;DR: Data is described showing that antifungal socks containing 10% w/w (weight/weight) copper-impregnated fibers alleviate athlete’s foot; antimicrobial fabrics (sheets) containing 10%, decrease bacterial colonization in a clinical setting; and these products do not have skin-sensitizing properties or any other adverse effects, demonstrate the wide preventive and curative potential of copper oxide-Impregnated apparel products.