Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 3516 - 3516
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Powder-based
hemostatic
materials
have
offered
unprecedented
opportunities
for
the
effective
sealing
and
repair
of
irregularly
shaped
wounds
high-pressure,
noncompressible
arterial
bleeding
caused
by
surgeries,
traffic
accidents,
wartime
injuries.
However,
inadequate
adhesion
to
poor
hemostasis
in
biological
tissues
remains
challenging.
Herein,
we
report
a
self-gelling
powder
based
on
polyacrylic
acid/polyethyleneimine/polyethylene
glycol
(named
PPG)
rapid
antibacterial
ability.
When
deposited
wounds,
PPG
can
absorb
interfacial
liquid
rapidly
swell
into
physically
cross-linked
hydrogel
situ
within
2
s
form
pressure-resistant
physical
barrier.
Furthermore,
vivo
vitro
results
indicate
that,
as
an
sealant,
possesses
ease
use,
excellent
hemocompatibility,
strong
abilities,
superior
blood
clotting
abilities.
The
capability
is
demonstrated
variety
injury
models
rats
rabbits.
All
these
factors
show
with
its
wound
treatment
profound
biomaterial
surgical
applications.
Biomacromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Antioxidant
hydrogels
that
can
provide
a
moist
environment
and
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
have
emerged
as
highly
potential
wound
dressing
materials.
In
situ-forming
good
tissue
adhesiveness
will
make
them
more
desirable,
they
fill
the
irregular
defect,
stick
to
wound,
offer
intimate
contact
with
wound.
Herein,
hydrogel
combining
in
situ-forming,
adhesiveness,
excellent
antioxidant
capabilities
was
developed
by
simply
conjugating
dopamine
onto
carboxymethyl
chitosan.
The
introduction
of
allows
situ
gelation
polymer
under
mild
conditions
using
an
HRP-catalyzed
cross-linking
reaction.
also
endows
suitable
tissue-adhesion
properties.
Excellent
properties
were
imparted
result
dopamine.
Thanks
favorable
provided
effectively
mitigated
oxidative
stress
at
sites,
accelerated
healing
reduced
scar
formation
observed
rat
full-thickness
skin
model.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 527 - 527
Published: April 17, 2025
Background:
Vulvar
vaginal
candidiasis
(VVC)
is
a
type
of
vaginitis
resulting
from
Candida
infection
the
mucosa.
Traditional
treatments
using
antibiotics
often
lead
to
resistance
and
disrupt
microenvironment,
causing
ongoing
problems
for
patients.
In
response
these
challenges,
this
study
introduces
multifunctional
intelligent
responsive
probiotic
hydrogel
designed
modulate
microecological
environment
combat
albicans
infection.
Methods:
The
innovative
CMCS-OHA-Lp/Lr
was
formulated
oxidized
hyaluronic
acid
(OHA)
carboxymethyl
chitosan
(CMCS)
as
carriers,
incorporating
Lactobacillus
plantarum
(Lp)
rhamnosus
(Lr)
active
components.
Comprehensive
characterization
revealed
its
chemical
structure,
rheological
properties,
rapid
self-healing
gel
degradation,
release
lactobacilli
in
vitro.
Results:
findings
demonstrated
that
hydrogel’s
cross-linking
conferred
significant
physical
properties.
addition,
vitro
showed
cumulative
rates
Lp
Lr
medium
with
pH
5.5
were
83.50
±
2.70%
73.31
2.22%,
which
proved
pH-responsive
characteristics
probiotics
acidic
environments.
Furthermore,
storage
activity
indicated
survival
CMCS-OHA-Lp
CMCS-OHA-Lr
hydrogels
86.90
0.20%
85.50
0.56%,
respectively,
proving
encapsulation
within
significantly
enhanced
stability
probiotics.
vivo
studies
further
confirmed
alleviated
vulval
edema
symptoms
reduced
C.
colonies
vagina,
thereby
mitigating
inflammation.
Conclusions:
conclusion,
pH-responsive,
self-healing,
shear-thinning
offers
promising
approach
clinical
treatment
VVC
serves
an
effective
delivery
vehicle.
Plasma Processes and Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
ABSTRACT
Hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
is
extensively
utilized
in
biomedical
applications,
and
its
functionality
can
be
enhanced
by
introducing
aldehyde
groups
(─CHO)
through
oxidation.
In
this
study,
cold
atmospheric
plasma
(CAP)
was
used
to
treat
aqueous
HA
solutions,
resulting
the
formation
of
plasma‐modified
(PMHA)
containing
─CHO
groups.
The
free
radicals
generated
from
interactions
between
water
molecules
CAP
particles
reacted
with
HA,
leading
oxidation
hydroxyl
into
cleavage
glycosidic
bonds,
causing
molecular
depolymerization.
PMHA
then
synthesize
hydrogels
combination
carboxymethyl
chitosan
ɛ‐polylysine.
This
study
presents
an
effective
approach
for
generating
functionalities
offers
insights
interaction
polysaccharides.
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
349, P. 122966 - 122966
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
is
the
most
common
form
of
eczema
and
burdensome
skin
disease
globally,
affecting
nearly
223
million.
A
major
AD
predisposition
genetic
susceptibility,
barrier
integrity
cell-mediated
immunity.
Manifesting
as
red,
dry,
itchy
skin,
basic
treatment
involves
hydration
with
emollients.
Despite
their
effectiveness,
poor
patient
compliance
remains
a
drawback.
In
severe
cases,
medicated
emollients
are
used,
but
carry
risks,
including
thinning,
immunosuppression.
Hence,
hydrogels
have
emerged
promising
alternative
for
management
based
on
ability
to
improve
hydration,
attributed
hydrophilicity
high
water
retention
capacity.
Moreover,
researchers
loaded
various
compounds
management;
they
also
hold
potential
reduce
systemic
side
effects
commercial
drugs
by
enhancing
dermal
retention.
Hydrogels
address
challenges
non-greasy
texture
reduced
application
frequency.
Their
appeal
stems
from
versatility,
can
be
fabricated
varying
polymers.
Due
abundance,
this
review
focuses
polysaccharides
alginate,
cellulose,
chitosan,
hyaluronic
acid,
which
preferred
fabricating
natural
modified
AD.
It
briefly
explores
hydrogel
methods
key
models.
Wound Repair and Regeneration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
Traditional
wound
dressings,
despite
their
widespread
use,
face
limitations,
such
as
poor
infection
control
and
insufficient
healing
promotion.
To
address
these
challenges,
bioactive
materials
have
emerged
a
promising
solution
in
care.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
latest
developments
technologies,
starting
with
an
overview
of
importance
effective
management,
emphasising
need
for
advanced
dressings.
The
further
various
materials,
defining
characteristics.
It
covers
wide
range
natural
synthetic
biopolymers
used
to
develop
Next,
paper
discusses
incorporation
agents
into
including
antimicrobial
anti‐inflammatory
agents,
alongside
regenerative
components
like
growth
factors,
platelet‐rich
plasma,
fibrin
stem
cells.
also
fabrication
techniques
highlighting
electrospinning,
which
facilitated
production
nanofibre‐based
dressings
controlled
porosity,
sol–gel
method
developing
glass‐based
3D
bioprinting
customised,
patient‐specific
concludes
by
addressing
challenges
future
perspectives
dressing
development.
includes
regulatory
considerations,
clinical
efficacy,
patient
care
protocol
integration
progress
monitoring.
Furthermore,
considers
emerging
trends
smart
sensors
personalised
medicine
approaches,
offering
insights
direction
research.
Drug Delivery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(1)
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
cancers
worldwide,
and
its
incidence
rates
are
increasing
every
year.
Treatments
for
CRC
include
surgical
resection,
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
targeted
therapy,
immunotherapy.
Although
various
agents
have
been
used
in
treatment
malignant
tumors,
they
not
as
effective
expected.
This
primarily
owing
to
lack
selectivity,
poor
solubility,
severe
side
effects
agents.
It
necessary
develop
more
efficient
drug
delivery
systems
precise
targeting
tumor
site
therapeutic
meet
clinical
needs.
A
hydrogel
a
three-dimensional
network
material
composed
crosslinked
chains
hydrophilic
or
hydrophobic
groups
polymer
backbone.
Hydrogels
possess
useful
properties
including
high
water
content,
adjustable
physical
characteristics,
elasticity,
flexibility,
reversible
swelling,
multifunctionality.
These
render
them
ideal
biomaterials
with
broad
range
applications
biomedicine
bioengineering.
In
this
review,
we
introduce
pathophysiology
current
advances
summarize
hydrogels
different
materials
well
smart
response
carriers
treatment.
We
also
analyze
unique
advantages
challenges
using
therapy.