ColoNoX-India’s First Nitric-Oxide-Releasing Wound Dressing Launched

Key Points

• India’s First Nitric-Oxide-Releasing Wound Dressing Launched:
  • The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), in collaboration with Cologenesis Pvt. Ltd., launched ColoNoX, India’s first nitric-oxide-releasing wound dressing.
  • Designed for treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), it was developed by BARC and clinically validated through Phase II and III trials.
  • The product has received DCGI approval for commercial production and is expected to provide affordable, effective treatment for diabetic patients.
• Advancement in Rare-Earth Research:
  • DAE introduced an indigenously developed Certified Reference Material (CRM) named Ferrocarbonatite (FC) – BARC B140.
  • It will aid in exploration, extraction, and process control of Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
  • This CRM is the first of its kind in India and only the fourth in the world, strengthening India’s analytical capabilities in strategic sectors.
• Strategic Importance:
  • Both innovations reflect DAE’s commitment to leveraging nuclear science for societal benefit.
  • The CRM supports India’s progress toward Atmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing self-reliance in critical mineral research and technology.

Source: AIR