Oral
ulcer
wounds
are
difficult
to
heal
due
bacterial
infections,
persistent
inflammatory
responses,
and
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Therefore,
the
elimination
of
bacteria,
removal
ROS,
reduction
inflammation
prerequisites
for
treatment
mouth
wounds.
In
this
study,
oligomeric
proanthocyanidins
(OPC)
3-(aminomethyl)phenylboronic
acid-modified
hyaluronic
acid
(HP)
were
used
form
polymer
gels
through
dynamic
covalent
borate
bonds.
Minocycline
hydrochloride
(MH)
was
then
loaded
into
gel,
a
multifunctional
MH/OPC-HP
microneedles
(MNs)
with
ROS-responsive
properties
prepared
using
vacuum
method.
The
MNs
can
rapidly
release
MH
in
diffusive
manner
sustainably
OPC
response
ROS.
gel-based
extended
retention
oral
ulcers,
leading
prolonged
ROS
scavenging
effects.
Cytocompatibility
hemocompatibility
tests
showed
that
had
good
biocompatibility.
Antibacterial
experiments
demonstrated
exhibited
excellent
antibacterial
vitro
indicated
could
effectively
clear
reduce
oxidative
stress
damage,
inhibit
M1-type
macrophage
polarization,
induce
M2-type
polarization.
Furthermore,
vivo
revealed
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
promote
neovascularization,
accelerate
epithelial
healing
significantly
rat
model
wound
infection.
summary,
hold
promise
as
therapeutic
strategy
enhancing
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
Abstract
Chronic
diabetic
wounds
are
at
lifelong
risk
of
developing
foot
ulcers
owing
to
severe
hypoxia,
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
a
complex
inflammatory
microenvironment,
and
the
potential
for
bacterial
infection.
Here
we
develop
programmed
treatment
strategy
employing
live
Haematococcus
(HEA).
By
modulating
light
intensity,
HEA
can
be
perform
variety
functions,
such
as
antibacterial
activity,
supply,
ROS
scavenging,
immune
regulation,
suggesting
its
use
in
therapy.
Under
high
intensity
(658
nm,
0.5
W/cm
2
),
green
(GHEA)
with
efficient
photothermal
conversion
mediate
wound
surface
disinfection.
decreasing
0.1
photosynthetic
system
GHEA
continuously
produce
oxygen,
effectively
resolving
problems
hypoxia
promoting
vascular
regeneration.
Continuous
irradiation
induces
astaxanthin
(AST)
accumulation
cells,
resulting
gradual
transformation
from
red
hue
(RHEA).
RHEA
scavenges
excess
ROS,
enhances
expression
intracellular
antioxidant
enzymes,
directs
polarization
M2
macrophages
by
secreting
AST
vesicles
via
exosomes.
The
living
hydrogel
sterilize
enhance
cell
proliferation
migration
promote
neoangiogenesis,
which
could
improve
infected
healing
female
mice.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(33)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFUs),
a
serious
and
increasingly
common
chronic
issue
among
diabetics,
often
do
not
respond
well
to
generalized
treatment
strategies.
Hypoxia
the
overexpression
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
resulting
in
inflammatory
dysregulation
subsequent
imbalance
macrophage
phenotypes,
are
critical
factors
contributing
prolonged
non‐healing
DFU
wounds.
These
two
issues
interact
continuous,
problematic
cycle.
Presently,
there
is
lack
comprehensive
strategies
aimed
at
addressing
both
these
simultaneously
interrupt
this
detrimental
Herein,
an
immunomodulatory
hydrogel
(PHG2)
developed
for
reshaping
hostile
microenvironment.
The
engineered
PHG2
only
removes
excess
internally‐produced
ROS
but
also
generates
O
2
,
with
its
efficiency
further
boosted
by
local
hyperthermia
(42.5
°C)
activated
near‐infrared
light.
Through
vitro
vivo
studies,
along
transcriptomic
assessment,
it
confirmed
that
disrupts
feedback
loop
between
inflammation
while
lowering
M1/M2
ratio.
Such
discoveries
contribute
significant
enhancement
healing
process
injuries
undergo
gradual
increase
movement,
covering
wounds
from
back,
mouth,
foot.
Ultimately,
method
provides
easy,
safe,
highly
effective
solution
treating
DFUs.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. 2533 - 2547
Published: May 24, 2024
Contemporary
options
for
multidrug-resistant
bacteria
infected
diabetic
foot
ulcers
(IDFUs)
are
predominantly
nonspecific.
These
IDFU
injuries
often
display
prolonged
inflammation
and
delayed
tissue
repair,
mainly
attributed
to
an
overabundance
of
M1
macrophages
in
the
hostile
microenvironment.
Although
immunomodulatory
hydrogels
show
promise
IDFU-focused
care,
a
targeted,
safe
transition
from
M2
using
simplified
techniques
remains
significant
obstacle.
Here,
we
introduce
hybrid
hydrogel
(GGG)
with
inherent
capabilities
IDFUs.
GGG
is
composed
interpenetrating
polymer
networks
featuring
gallium-induced
self-assembling
glycyrrhizic
acid
photo-cross-linked
gelatin
methacryloyl
matrix.
Importantly,
effectively
decreases
ratio
conditions
drug-resistant
by
disrupting
iron
metabolism
scavenging
reactive
oxygen
species,
which
contributes
enhanced
treatment
results
wounds.
To
sum
up,
strategy
present
provides
straightforward,
safe,
highly
effective
therapeutic
avenue
managing
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(9), P. 7024 - 7036
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Chronic
wounds
frequently
arise
as
a
complication
in
diabetic
patients,
and
their
management
remains
significant
clinical
hurdle
due
to
nonhealing
nature
featured
by
heightened
oxidative
stress
impaired
healing
cells
at
the
wound
site.
Herein,
we
present
2D
copper
antioxidant
nanozyme
induced
phenolic
ligand–metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
eliminate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
facilitate
of
chronic
wounds.
We
found
that
polyphenol
ligands
coordinated
on
Cu3(PO4)2
nanosheets
led
strong
interface
regulated
valence
states
Cu.
The
obtained
Cu
exhibited
efficient
scavenging
ability
toward
different
protected
human
from
damage.
enhanced
promoting
re-epithelialization,
collagen
deposition,
angiogenesis,
immunoregulation.
This
work
demonstrates
LMCT-induced
ROS
nanointerface,
providing
an
alternative
strategy
constructing
metal-based
nanozymes
for
treatment
well
other
diseases.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(40)
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
The
regeneration
of
hypoxia‐impaired
chronic
tissue
defects
has
long
been
challenging,
mainly
due
to
the
inefficiency
oxygenation
and
limited
biological
activity
existing
oxygen
delivery
systems
in
regulating
dynamic
process.
Herein,
a
novel
polyphenol‐copper
coordination
strategy
fabricate
bioactive
superoxide
dismutase‐catalase
self‐cascade
nanozymes
(SalB‐CuNCs)
is
reported,
which
can
serve
as
an
situ
oxygenator
induce
angiogenesis
simultaneously.
copper‐phenolic
hydroxyl
structure
SalB‐CuNCs
plays
critical
role
promoting
enzyme‐like
cascade
reaction
via
catechol‐mediated
Cu
valence
state
transition
substrate
capture
mechanism.
Furthermore,
after
incorporating
into
Schiff
base
hydrogel
(COC@SalB‐Cu),
resulting
system
exhibits
outstanding
antioxidant
robust
effect
mitigating
hypoxic
microenvironment.
Benefiting
from
intrinsic
angiogenic
SalB
copper,
COC@SalB‐Cu
more
complete
tube
formation
by
up‐regulating
expression
level
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
(VEGF),
platelet‐endothelial
cell
adhesion
molecule‐1
(CD31),
nitric
oxide
synthase
(eNOS).
In
vivo
experiments
further
demonstrate
that
significantly
restore
blood
supply,
leading
fast
regeneration.
present
holds
enormous
promise
for
treatment
hypoxia‐related
injury
field
regenerative
medicine.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(22), P. 14726 - 14741
Published: May 22, 2024
The
management
of
diabetic
wound
healing
remains
a
severe
clinical
challenge
due
to
the
complicated
microenvironments,
including
abnormal
immune
regulation,
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
and
repeated
bacterial
infections.
Herein,
we
report
an
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)-mimetic
coating
derived
from
scallop
byssal
protein
(Sbp9Δ),
which
can
be
assembled
in
situ
within
30
min
under
trigger
Ca2+
driven
by
strong
coordination
interaction.
biocompatible
Sbp9Δ
genetically
programmable
LL37-fused
exhibit
outstanding
antioxidant,
antibacterial,
regulatory
properties
vitro.
Proof-of-concept
applications
demonstrate
that
reliably
promote
animal
models,
mice
rabbits,
ex
vivo
human
skins,
Staphylococcus
aureus-infected
mice.
In-depth
mechanism
investigation
indicates
improved
microenvironments
accelerated
repair,
alleviated
infection,
lessened
inflammation,
appearance
abundant
M2-type
macrophages,
removal
ROS,
promoted
angiogenesis,
re-epithelialization.
Collectively,
our
provides
situ,
convenient,
effective
approach
for
repair.