| abstract |
The disclosed technology relates to chemical species for detection of wounds (eg, chronic or infected wounds) and includes compositions, substrates, kits, bandage materials, articles, systems comprising such compounds. The disclosed technology is further directed to methods of using these compositions, kits and systems in diagnostic assays and in the diagnosis and / or detection of chronic or infected wounds based on enzyme action on specific moieties and / or sites of reaction. Also related. The disclosed technology further relates to the detection of pathogens such as bacteria and / or viral substances such as enzymes and substrates at the wound site. A further disclosure relates to methods of characterizing wounds based on the expression of multiple markers and using such information to treat, manage and follow up patients suffering from chronic or infected wounds. [Selected figure] Figure 10A. |