International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 10369 - 10385
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Wound
healing
is
a
complex
physiological
process
that
can
be
roughly
divided
into
four
stages:
hemostasis,
inflammation,
proliferation,
and
remodeling.
Conventional
wound
dressings
often
fail
to
meet
the
diverse
needs
of
these
stages
due
their
limited
functionality.
Cryogels,
however,
possess
several
attractive
properties,
such
as
large,
interconnected
pores,
good
mechanical
strength,
ease
modification,
making
them
suitable
for
developing
advanced
with
multiple
functions.
In
this
study,
we
developed
multifunctional
cryogel
dressing,
biocompatible
polysaccharides
main
component,
designed
provide
breathable,
moist,
antibacterial
microenvironment
chronic
infected
wounds,
thereby
promoting
healing.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Periodontitis
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
condition
affecting
the
periodontal
tissue.
This
worsens
in
diabetic
patients
due
to
oxidative
stress
and
inflammation.
Herein,
we
investigated
treatment
using
bioactive
Zn–V–Si–Ca
glass
nanoparticle
hydrogel
microneedles.
The
microneedles
contain
nanoparticles
codoped
with
zinc
vanadium
ions.
They
also
include
gallic
acid
oxidized
methacrylated
hyaluronic
acid.
These
address
bacterial
dysbiosis
periodontitis.
provide
antibacterial
antioxidant
effects.
deliver
therapeutic
agents
directly
into
gingival
enhances
drug
retention
absorption
by
penetrating
mucosal
barrier.
In
vitro
studies
demonstrated
biocompatibility,
excellent
properties,
acceptable
mechanical
properties.
Meanwhile,
microneedle
patches
properties
effective
against
Gram-negative
pathogen
as
well
Gram-positive
oral
bacterium.
vivo
experiments
were
performed
rat
model
Results
showed
significant
improvement
alveolar
bone
regeneration.
modulated
microenvironment
effectively.
Ribonucleic
sequencing
revealed
downregulation
of
JAK-STAT
NF-κB
inflammation
signaling
pathways.
work
presents
distinctive
approach
suppressing
response
modulate
immune
responses
for
purpose
treating
periodontitis
early.
Acute
hemorrhage
death
on
battlefields,
during
clinical
surgeries,
and
in
major
accidents
is
a
widespread
worldwide
problem.
Clay-based
hemostatic
materials
have
received
considerable
attention
for
their
low
cost
reliable
clotting
activity,
especially
cases
of
severe
bleeding,
such
as
QuikClot,
which
kaolin-based
gauze
that
preferred
battlefield
resuscitation.
However,
the
easy
detachment
clay
particles
associated
risk
thrombosis
seriously
hindered
development
clay-based
materials.
Here,
inexpensive
palygorskite
(Pal)
nanoclay
was
integrated
into
collagen
(COL)
matrix
by
loading
Ca2+
further
using
gallic
acid
(GA)
to
mediate
robust
assembly
COL
matrix.
This
targeted
interfacial
design
simple
gentle
method
effectively
improves
dispersion
Pal
reduces
shedding.
Unlike
QuikClot
where
aqueous
solution
significantly
turbid
after
2
min
ultrasonic
washing,
composite
sponge
(Ca-Pal-GA-COL)
remained
clear
accompanied
82.71%
mass
residue
10
washing.
The
also
exhibited
excellent
antibacterial
(87.93%
inhibition
rate
Escherichia
coli),
antioxidant,
tissue
adhesion
properties.
Importantly,
Ca-Pal-GA-COL
less
blood
loss
(632
mg)
shorter
hemostasis
time
(151
s)
rat
femoral
artery
model
than
medical
(3850
mg
299
s),
pure
(1627
201
Pal-COL
(1494
193
co-mingled
mode,
are
comparable
those
(559
142
s).
Furthermore,
certain
properties
render
more
suitable
active
bleeding
scenarios.
Cellular
experiments
confirmed
dressing
has
biosafety.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 260 - 260
Published: April 1, 2025
Stroke
remains
a
leading
cause
of
disability
worldwide,
underscoring
the
urgent
need
for
novel
and
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
to
enhance
neuroprotection,
support
regeneration,
improve
functional
recovery.
Previous
research
has
shown
that
phytochemicals
such
as
curcumin,
tannic
acid,
gallic
ginsenosides,
resveratrol,
isorhamnetin
display
extensive
neuroprotective
properties,
including
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-apoptotic
effects.
These
natural
compounds
could
also
promote
neurogenesis,
angiogenesis,
preservation
blood–brain
barrier.
Despite
their
promising
bioactivities,
clinical
application
is
often
limited
by
poor
solubility,
bioavailability,
suboptimal
pharmacokinetics.
Hydrogels
offer
solution
encapsulating
controlling
gradual
release
these
directly
at
site
injury.
Recent
advancements
in
hydrogel
formulations,
constructed
from
biopolymers
functionalized
using
nanotechnological
approaches,
significantly
stability,
targeted
delivery
phytochemicals.
Controlled
profiles
pH-sensitive
environment-responsive
hydrogels
ensure
compounds’
effects
are
optimally
timed
with
individual
critical
stages
post-stroke
repair.
Moreover,
scaffolds
tailored
material
properties
biocompatibility
can
create
favorable
microenvironment,
reducing
secondary
inflammation,
enhancing
tissue
potentially
improving
cognitive
outcomes
following
stroke.
This
review
explores
potential
integrating
within
hydrogel-based
systems
specifically
designed
The
design
synthesis
biocompatible,
biodegradable
especially
applications
discussed.
Lastly,
we
emphasize
additional
robust
translatable
preclinical
studies.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Abstract
Replicative
senescence
presents
a
significant
challenge
in
mesenchymal
stem
cell
(MSC)
expansion
due
to
high
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels
generated
during
culture.
Elevated
ROS
lead
oxidative
stress,
cellular
damage,
and
senescence,
limiting
the
biomedical
applications
of
MSCs.
In
this
study,
supramolecular
thermo‐reversible
hydrogel
composed
natural
polyphenolic
compound
gallic
acid
(GA)
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
was
designed
scavenge
mitigate
MSC
senescence.
The
PVA‐GA
hydrogel,
stabilized
by
strong
hydrogen
bonding
forces,
exhibited
an
elastic
modulus
comparable
that
human
soft
tissue
facilitated
sustained
release
GA
over
14
days.
It
enhanced
survival,
protected
against
reduced
intracellular
levels,
diminished
mitochondrial
decreased
maintained
multilineage
differentiation
potential
typical
phenotype
Additionally,
it
preserved
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
(VEGF)
secretion
from
MSCs
under
stress
their
pro‐angiogenic
effect.
conditioned
medium
derived
group
promoted
migration
tube
formation
umbilical
vein
cells
(HUVECs).
These
findings
suggest
holds
promise
for
MSCs,
potentially
addressing
challenges
posed
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1114 - 1114
Published: April 20, 2025
The
lack
of
personalized
wound
dressings
tailored
to
individual
needs
can
significantly
hinder
healing.
Hydrogels
offer
a
promising
solution,
as
they
be
engineered
mimic
the
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
providing
an
optimal
environment
for
repair.
integration
digital
light
processing
(DLP),
high-resolution
3D
printing
process,
allows
precise
customization
hydrogel-based
dressings.
In
this
study,
gelatin
methacrylate
(GelMA)-based
formulations
were
prepared
in
combination
with
three
different
polymeric
precursors:
methacrylated
hyaluronic
acid
(HAMA),
poly
(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate
(PEGDA)
and
allyl
cellulose
(MCCA).
These
precursors
used
print
micropatterned
patches.
printed
constructs
revealed
high
gel
content
good
resistance
hydrolytic
degradation.
To
improve
adhesive
antioxidant
properties
patches,
gallic
(GA)
was
incorporated
through
surface
functionalization.
This
enabled
scavenging
approximately
80%
free
radicals
within
just
4
h.
also
improved,
further
enhancement
observed
upon
addition
Fe3+
ions.
vitro
cytocompatibility
tests
using
fibroblast
(NHDF)
cell
line
confirmed
suitability
materials
biomedical
applications.
Thus,
study
demonstrates
potential
DLP-printed
hydrogels
advanced
dressing
materials.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Gallic
acid
is
an
important
secondary
metabolite
in
plants,
with
great
value
medicine,
food,
and
chemical
industry.
However,
whether
how
this
widely
existing
natural
polyphenolic
compound
affects
the
growth
development
of
plants
themselves
remains
elusive.
In
study,
we
revealed
that
exogenous
application
gallic
has
a
dual
effect
on
elongation
primary
root
Arabidopsis.
While
lower
concentrations
slightly
stimulate
growth,
excessive
profoundly
reduces
length
meristem
size
dose-dependent
manner,
probably
via
suppressing
cell
division
as
indicated
by
CYCB1;1::GUS
.
Moreover,
suggested
DR5::GFP
line
analysis
confirmed
LC-MS
assay,
auxin
contents
tips
were
dramatically
decreased
upon
treatment.
Additional
IAA
partially
rescued
shortened
treatment,
suggesting
required
for
acid-caused
inhibition.
Then,
further
down-regulated
expression
transporters
PIN1
,
PIN2
PIN3
PIN7
triple
mutant
pin1
pin3
pin7
exhibited
reduced
sensitivity
to
Meanwhile,
degradation
AXR3/IAA17
protein
HS::AXR3NT-GUS
reporter
line.
Auxin
signaling
tir1
afb2
afb3
axr3-3
also
less
sensitive
treatment
terms
size.
Taken
together,
these
findings
inhibits
modulating
transport