Below are just some of the peer-reviewed academic publications about Cupron’s copper based technology. There are many papers about copper in general that can be found via pubmed or google scholar, but as we discuss here, different types and compounds have different efficacy and uses. These articles are the basis of our scientific focus, and why Cupron’s technology has been granted multiple unique public health claims by the EPA.

1. Gorel, Oxana, et al. (2023) Enhanced healing of wounds that responded poorly to silver dressings by copper wound dressings: Prospective single arm treatment study. Health Science Reports 7.1: e1816.
2. Borkow, G., Salvatori, R., Kanmukhla, V. (2021) Drastic Reduction of Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Pathogen Titers by Cuprous Oxide Impregnated Medical Textiles. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 12,9
3. Ogen-Shtern, N., Chumin, K., Cohen, G., Borkow, G. (2020) Increase Pro-collagen 1, Elastin, and TGF-β1 expression by Copper Ions in an Ex-vivo Human Skin Model. J Cosmet Dermatol. 19:1522–1527
4. Butler, J.P. (2018) Effect of copper-impregnated composite bed linens and patient gowns on healthcare-associated infection rates in six hospitals.  Journal of Hospital Infection 100:e130-e134.
5. Burke, G., Butler, J. (2018) Analysis of the role of copper impregnated composite hard surfaces, bed linens and patient gowns in reducing healthcare-associated infection rates. International Journal of Infection Control v14:i1
6. Borkow, G. (2018) Editorial: Biocidal surfaces may be an important adjunct in the arsenal of measures to fight healthcare-acquired infections. J Inf Dis Trav Med 2(2):115.
7. Borkow, G., Kanmukhla, V., and Monk, AB (2017) Improvement to foot and skin appearance by using copper oxide impregnated socks – a report of a large scale internet based user survey. J Cosmet Trich 3:1
8. Marcus, E.L., Yosef, H., Borkow, G., Caine, Y., Sasson, A., and Moses, A. E. (2017) Reduction of healthcare-associated infection indicators by copper oxide impregnated textiles: crossover, double-blind controlled study in chronic ventilator-dependent patients. Am J Infect Control. 45(4), Pages 401–403. 
9. Sifri CD, Burke GH, Enfield KB (2016) Reduced health care-associated infections in an acute care community hospital using a combination of self-disinfecting copper-impregnated composite hard surfaces and linens. Am J Infect Control. 44(12):1565-1571. 
10. Borkow G., Elías A. C. (2016) Facial skin lifting and brightening following sleep on copper oxide containing pillowcases. Cosmetics. 3: 24.
11. Schifris S., Schweitzer, A., Matan, E., Borkow, G. (2015) Inhibition of sub-surface driplines root penetration by impregnating copper oxide particles in the drippers. Irrigation Science, 33(4): 319-324. 
12. G. Borkow (ed.), Use of Biocidal Surfaces for Reduction of Healthcare Acquired Infections, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-08057-4_5, © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014
13. Borkow, G. (2014) Using copper to improve the well-being of the skin. Current Chemical Biology, 8: 89-102. 
14. Dykes, P. (2014) Increase in skin surface elasticity in normal volunteer subjects following the use of copper oxide impregnated socks. Skin Res. Technol. 21:272-277. doi: 10.1111/srt.12187
15. Lazary, A., Weinberg, I., Vatine, J-J., Jefidoff, A., Bardenstein, R., Borkow, G., and Ohana, N. (2014) Reduction of healthcare-associated infections in a long-term care brain injury ward by replacing regular linens with biocidal copper oxide impregnated linens. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 24: e23–e29. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.01.022. 
16. Monk, A.B., Kanmukhla, K., Trinder, K., and Borkow, G. (2014) Potent bactericidal efficacy of copper oxide impregnated non-porous solid surfaces. BMC Microbiology 14:57. 
17. Borkow, G. (2013) Protection of Soldiers’ Feet by Copper Oxide Impregnated Socks. Advances in Military Technology 8(2):101-108.
18. Weinberg, I., Lazary, A., Jefidoff, A., Vatine, J-J., Borkow, G., and Ohana, N. (2013) Safety of using diapers containing copper oxide in chronic care elderly patients. The Open Biology Journal 6: 54-59. 
19. Borkow, G., and Monk, A.B. (2012) Fighting nosocomial infections with biocidal non-intrusive hard and soft surfaces. World J Clin Infect Dis 2(4):77-90.
20. Gargiulo, M.E., Elías, A.C, and Borkow (2012) Analysis of the effect of wearing copper oxide impregnated socks on tinea pedis based on “before and after” pictures – a statistical follow-up tool. The Open Biology Journal 5: 17-22. 
21. Borkow, G. (2012) Using copper to fight microorganisms. Current Chemical Biology 6(2): 93-103.
22. Baek, J.H., Yoo, M.A., Koh, J.S., and Borkow G. (2012) Reduction of facial wrinkles depth by sleeping on copper oxide containing pillowcases: a double blind, placebo controlled, parallel, randomized clinical study. Journal of Cosmetic Science 11:193-200.
23. Borkow, G. (2012) Safety of Using Copper Oxide in Medical Devices and Consumer Products. Current Chemical Biology 6: 86-92.
24. Philips N, Samuel P, Parakandi H, Gopal S, Siomyk H, Ministro A, Thompson T, Borkow G. (2012) Beneficial Regulation of Fibrillar Collagens, Heat Shock Protein-47, Elastin Fiber Components, Transforming Growth Factor-β1, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Oxidative Stress Effects by Copper in Dermal Fibroblasts. Connect Tissue Res. 53(5):373-378.
25. Borkow, G., Mellibovsky, J.C. (2012) Resolution of skin maladies of the trapped Chilean miners – the unplanned underground copper-impregnated anti-fungal socks “trial”. Archives of Dermatology 148(1):134-6.
26. Borkow, G., Covington, C.Y., Gautam, B., Anzala, O., Oyugi, J., Meshack, M., and Abdullah, M.S. (2011) Prevention of HIV Breastmilk Transmission with Copper Oxide – Proof of Concept Study. Breastfeeding Medicine 6(4):165-70.
27. Borkow, G., Okon-Levy, N., and Gabbay, J. (2010) Copper oxide impregnated wound dressing: biocidal and safety studies. Wounds 22: 301-310.
28. Borkow, G. and Gabbay, J. (2010) Preventing pathogens proliferation and reducing potential sources of nosocomial infections with biocidal textiles in developing countries. The Open Biology Journal 3, 81-86. 
29. Borkow, G., Zhou, S.S., Page, T., and Gabbay, J. (2010) Putting Copper Oxide into Action: A Novel Anti-Influenza Biocidal Mask. PLos One, 5(6):e11295.
30. Borkow, G., Felix, A. and Gabbay, J. (2010) Copper impregnated antimicrobial textiles; an innovative and potent weapon to fight infection. In: Medical and healthcare textiles, Woodhead Textiles Series No. 75. Kennedy, J.F., Anand, C., Rajendran, S. Woodhead Publishing Ltd.
31. Borkow, G., Gabbay, J., Dardik, R., Eidelman1, A.I., Lavie, Y., Grunfeld, Y., Ikher, S., Huszar, S., Zatcoff, R.C., and Marikovsky, M. (2010) Molecular mechanisms of enhanced wound healing by copper oxide impregnated dressings. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 18: 266-75.
32. Borkow, G. and Gabbay, J. (2009) Copper, an ancient remedy returning to fight microbial, fungal and viral infections. Current Chemical Biology 3:272-8. 
33. Borkow, G., Gabbay, J. Lyakhovitsky, A., and Huszar, M. (2009) Improvement of facial skin characteristics using copper oxide containing pillowcases: a double blind, placebo controlled, parallel, randomized study. International Journal of Cosmetic Science 31:437-43.
34. Borkow, G., Zatcoff, R.C., and Gabbay, J. (2009) Reducing the risk of skin pathologies in diabetics by using copper impregnated socks. Medical Hypotheses 73:883–886.
35. Borkow, G., Abdoulaye, D. (2008) Neutralising Pathogens in Blood in Developing Countries – Thinking Outside the Screening Box, European Haematology 85-88.
36. Zatcoff, R.C., Smith, M.S., and Borkow, G. (2008) Treatment of tinea pedis with socks containing copper impregnated fibers. The Foot 18:136-41. 
37. Malnick, S., Bardenstein, R., Huszar, M., Gabbay, J., and Borkow, G. (2008) Pyjamas and sheets as a potential source of nosocomial pathogens. Journal of Hospital Infection 70(1):89-92. 
38. Mumcuoglu, K.Y., Gabbay, J., and Borkow, G. (2008) Copper oxide impregnated fabrics for the control of house dust mites. International Journal of Pest Management 54(3):235- 240.
39. Borkow, G., Gabbay, J. (2008) Biocidal textiles can help fight nosocomial infections. Medical Hypotheses 70, 990–994.
40. Borkow, G., Lara, H.H., Covington, C.Y., Nyamathi, A., and Gabbay, J. (2008) Deactivation of HIV-1 in medium by copper-oxide containing filters. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 52(2):518-525.
41. Borkow, G., Gabbay, J. and Zatcoff, R. (2008) Could chronic wounds not heal due to too low local copper levels? Medical Hypotheses 70(3): 610-613. 
42. Gabbay J., and Borkow, G. (2008) Novel applications of copper oxide in medicine: from preventing infection to wound healing. In: Metal Ions in Biology and Medicine. Vol. 10. pp. 792-795. Collery Ph., Maymard, I., Theophanides, T., Khassanova, L., Collery, T. (Eds); Eurotext, Paris.
43. Borkow, G., Sidwell, R.W., Smee, D.F., Barnard, D.L., Morrey, J.D., Lara-Villegas, H.H., Shemer-Avni, Y., and Gabbay, J. (2007) Neutralizing viruses by copper oxide based filters. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 51(7): 2605-2607. 
44. Borkow, G., and Gabbay, J. (2006) An ancient solution for new biocidal nonwoven fabrics. Nonwovens World 15(1): 63-67.
45. Gabbay, J., Mishal, J., Magen, E., Zatcoff, R., Shemer-Avni, Y., and Borkow, G. (2006) Copper oxide impregnated textiles with potent biocidal activities. Journal of Industrial Textiles. 35(4):323-335.
46. Borkow, G., and Gabbay, J. (2006) Endowing textiles with permanent potent biocidal properties by impregnating them with copper oxide. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management. 5(1). 
47. Borkow, G., and Gabbay, J. (2005) Copper as a biocidal tool. Current Medicinal Chemistry. 12(18): 2163-2175. 
48. Borkow, G., and Gabbay, J. (2004) Putting copper into action: copper impregnated products with potent biocidal activities. FASEB Journal. 18: 1728-1730.