Evaluation of viricidal effect of TPX-220 sol (Green Millennium, Inc.) against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (SARS-CoV)-2 and influenza A virus

Highly contagious respiratory viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus (SARS-CoV)-2 and influenza A virus (IAV) transmission occur via commonly touched surfaces since these viruses can be active on these surfaces for various lengths of time. In the proposed experiments, we partnered with industry (UTechnology, Calgary) to evaluate two methods that could be employed to inactivate these viruses on commonly touched surfaces. In the first method, ability of a product namely TPX-220 solution that contains titanium dioxide (TiO2) applied as a coating and exposed to ultraviolet (UV) will be evaluated, and in the second method we will evaluate if UV light alone could be used to inactivate these viruses on surfaces. The consequences of the study could benefit the industry partner in commercializing these two approaches for the benefit of public health.

Faculty Supervisor:

Faizal Abdul-Careem

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Partner:

U Technology Corporation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Life Sciences (not health); Other

University:

University of Calgary

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