Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Nanocomposite
hydrogels
offer
a
promising
approach
to
treating
diabetic
wounds.
Key
findings
include
enhanced
mechanical
properties,
antibacterial
effects,
and
the
ability
regulate
wound
microenvironment.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 25757 - 25772
Published: May 13, 2024
The
development
of
therapeutics
with
high
antimicrobial
activity
and
immunomodulatory
effects
is
urgently
needed
for
the
treatment
infected
wounds
due
to
increasing
danger
posed
by
recalcitrant-infected
wounds.
In
this
study,
we
developed
light-controlled
antibacterial,
photothermal,
biomimetic
N/hPDA@M
nanoparticles
(NPs).
This
nanoplatform
was
loading
flavonoid
naringenin
onto
hollow
mesoporous
polydopamine
NPs
in
a
π-π-stacked
configuration
encasing
them
macrophage
membranes.
First,
our
efficiently
neutralized
inflammatory
factors
present
within
wound
microenvironment
integration
Afterward,
effectively
dismantled
bacterial
biofilms
through
combination
photothermal
properties
PDA
quorum
sensing
inhibitory
naringenin.
It
worth
noting
that
near-infrared-enhanced
release
exhibited
specificity
toward
NF-κB-signaling
pathway,
mitigating
response.
innovative
design
not
only
conferred
remarkable
antibacterial
upon
but
also
endowed
capacity
modulate
responses,
curbing
excessive
inflammation
steering
polarization
M2
phenotype.
As
result,
multifaceted
approach
significantly
contributes
expediting
healing
process
skin
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
141(32)
Published: May 24, 2024
Abstract
Gallium
ions
have
a
special
action
mechanism
that
interferes
bacterial
iron
metabolism,
thereby
possessing
great
potential
for
the
treatment
of
infections.
In
this
work,
gallium
ions‐cross‐linked
konjac
glucomannan/polyacrylamide
(KGM/PAM/Ga
3+
)
hydrogels
are
successfully
constructed
with
satisfactory
swelling
ability,
appropriate
mechanical
properties
and
adjustable
degradation
performance.
Ga
as
kind
cross‐linking
agent
can
enhance
stability,
more
importantly,
improve
bactericidal
ability
hydrogel,
thus
forming
novel
functional
KGM/PAM/Ga
treating
wounds.
After
evaluation
antibacterial
activity
biocompatibility,
effectively
inhibit
proliferation
bacteria
through
gradual
sustainable
release
from
hydrogel
negligible
cytotoxicity
good
blood
compatibility.
Furthermore,
they
possess
exceptional
self‐healing
behavior,
be
readily
adapted
to
varying
degrees
bending,
which
matches
skin
wound
dressing
application.
Finally,
results
healing
performance
histological
demonstrate
efficiently
accelerate
infected
facilitate
regeneration
tissues.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(32)
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Abstract
Chronic
wounds
are
characterized
by
long‐term
inflammation,
including
diabetic
ulcers,
traumatic
etc.,
which
provide
an
optimal
environment
for
bacterial
proliferation.
At
present,
antibiotics
the
main
clinical
treatment
method
chronic
wound
infections.
However,
overuse
of
may
accelerate
emergence
drug‐resistant
bacteria,
poses
a
significant
threat
to
human
health.
Therefore,
there
is
urgent
need
develop
new
therapeutic
strategies
Nanozyme‐based
antimicrobial
therapy
(NABT)
emerging
strategy
with
broad‐spectrum
activity
and
low
drug
resistance
compared
traditional
antibiotics.
NABT
has
shown
great
potential
as
catalyzing
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
its
enzyme‐like
catalytic
properties,
producing
powerful
bactericidal
effect
without
developing
resistance.
cascade
technology
offers
approach
infection
control,
effectively
improving
efficacy
activating
cascades
against
cell
membranes
intracellular
DNA
while
minimizing
side
effects.
it
worth
noting
that
this
still
in
early
stages
research.
This
article
comprehensively
reviews
classification,
current
methods
infection,
different
types
nanozymes,
application
nanozyme
reaction
therapy,
future
challenges
prospects.
Nanoscale Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 460 - 483
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Over
the
last
two
decades,
advancements
in
nanomaterials
and
nanoscience
have
paved
path
for
emergence
of
nano-medical
convergence
science,
significantly
impacting
healthcare.
In
our
review,
we
highlight
how
these
are
applied
various
biomedical
technologies
such
as
drug
delivery
systems,
bio-imaging
diagnostic
therapeutic
purposes.
Recently,
novel
inorganic
nanohybrid
drugs
been
developed,
combining
multifunctional
with
agents
(known
medicinal
nanoarchitectonics).
These
innovative
actively
utilized
cutting-edge
medical
treatments,
including
targeted
anti-cancer
therapy,
photo
radiation
immunotherapy.
This
review
provides
a
detailed
overview
current
development
status
nanoarchitectonics
explores
potential
future
directions
their
advancements.
The
misuse
of
antibiotics
has
led
to
a
dramatic
increase
in
bacterial
resistance,
creating
an
urgent
need
for
efficient
antimicrobial
agents
with
multiple
mechanisms
action.
In
this
study,
Cu
was
modified
berberine
derivatives,
and
core–shell
structure
successfully
developed,
resulting
light/pH-responsive
CuHDB@CaP
nanotherapeutic
platform.
It
achieves
controlled
release
CuHDB
nanozymes,
CaP,
which
is
highly
stable
neutral
or
alkaline
environments,
preventing
leakage
effectively
"switching
off"
the
activity
nanozymes.
Bacterial
metabolism,
produces
lactic
keto
acids,
lowers
pH
wound
microenvironment.
Additionally,
exposure
1064
nm
near-infrared
(NIR)
light
causes
CaP
shell
collapse,
releasing
nanozymes
on"
their
enzyme-like
activity.
This
enables
platform
be
both
safe
efficient.
exhibits
not
only
strong
photothermal
effect
but
also
enhanced
glutathione
oxidase
(GSHOx)-like
peroxidase
(POD)-like
enzyme
activities.
GSHOx-like
contributes
generation
H2O2,
its
excellent
H2O2
affinity
allows
it
efficiently
catalyze
conversion
sufficient
amount
•OH
through
POD-like
self-cascading
catalytic
does
require
introduction
additional
promotes
consumption
GSH
infection
can
kill
up
99.0%
MRSA
AmprE.
coli,
inhibit
biofilm
formation
without
emergence
drug
exhibit
negligible
cytotoxicity
hemolysis.
Treatment
experiments
mouse
models
showed
that
combined
NIR
could
treat
infections
accelerate
healing
minimal
toxicity
normal
tissue
cells,
demonstrating
potential
clinical
treatment
skin
infections.
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Nanocomposite
hydrogels
offer
a
promising
approach
to
treating
diabetic
wounds.
Key
findings
include
enhanced
mechanical
properties,
antibacterial
effects,
and
the
ability
regulate
wound
microenvironment.