Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 3161 - 3161
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Background:
Hispidin,
a
polyphenol
component
mainly
derived
from
the
medicinal
mushroom
species
Phellinus
and
Inonotus,
shows
promise
for
biomedical
applications,
yet
its
potential
in
wound
healing
remains
largely
unexplored.
This
research
investigates
effects
of
hispidin
through
vitro
vivo
experiments,
while
also
evaluating
antimicrobial
properties
safety
profile.
Methods:
In
scratch
assays
were
conducted
to
evaluate
impact
on
migration
NIH-3T3
cells.
The
was
assessed
rats
using
excision
wounds,
dead
space
linear
incisions,
treated
with
various
topical
ointments
including
simple
ointment,
2.5%
(w/w)
5%
0.2%
nitrofurazone
administered
at
0.2
g
daily
14
days.
Results:
Hispidin
demonstrated
particularly
effective
against
Staphylococcus
epidermidis.
enhanced
cell
viability,
promoted
closure
assays,
correlating
increased
levels
FGF21,
TGF-β1,
EGF,
VEGF.
models,
ointment
improved
contraction,
epithelialization,
tissue
regeneration,
fibroblast
activity,
angiogenesis.
granulation
reduced
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
(TNF-α,
IL-6,
IL-1β)
lipid
peroxidation,
increasing
anti-inflammatory
(IL-10)
antioxidant
activities
(SOD,
GPx,
CAT),
along
connective
markers
like
hydroxyproline,
hexosamine,
hexuronic
acid.
breaking
strength
incision
models.
Acute
dermal
toxicity
studies
indicated
no
adverse
2000
mg/kg.
Conclusions:
These
findings
highlight
hispidin’s
care,
demonstrating
antimicrobial,
regenerative,
properties.
Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
334, P. 122232 - 122232
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Chronic
wounds,
burns,
and
surgical
incisions
represent
critical
healthcare
challenges
that
significantly
impact
patient
quality
of
life
strain
resources.
In
response
to
these
pressing
needs,
the
field
wound
healing
has
witnessed
a
radical
advancement
with
emergence
functional
hydrogel-based
dressings.
This
review
article
underscores
severity
importance
this
transformative
study
in
domain
healing.
The
hydrogel
matrix
offers
moist
supportive
environment
facilitates
cellular
migration,
proliferation,
tissue
regeneration,
vital
for
efficient
closure.
Their
conformable
nature
ensures
comfort,
reducing
pain
uneasiness
during
dressing
changes,
particularly
chronic
wounds
where
frequent
interventions
are
required.
Beyond
their
structural
merits,
dressings
possess
capability
incorporating
bioactive
molecules
such
as
growth
factors
antimicrobial
agents.
targeted
sustained
delivery
therapeutics
directly
site,
addressing
multifactorial
enhancing
trajectory.
integration
advanced
nanotechnology
propelled
design
enhanced
mechanical
strength
controlled
drug
release
profiles,
amplifying
therapeutic
potential.
conclusion,
significance
lies
its
ability
revolutionize
practices
positively
lives
countless
individuals
suffering
from
burns.
As
technology
gains
momentum,
it
holds
promise
major
burden
worldwide,
thus
heralding
new
era
care
management.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 472 - 472
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Venous
leg
ulcers
(VLUs)
are
a
common
chronic
wound
condition
susceptible
to
infection
by
various
bacterial
species.
Understanding
presence
and
antibiotic
sensitivity
is
crucial
for
effective
treatment.
Methodsː
Medical
records
of
60
patients
diagnosed
with
the
C6
venous
insufficiency
stage
were
analyzed
retrospectively.
The
divided
into
an
active
recurrent
VLU
group
(33
cases)
first-onset
(27
cases).
Bacterial
identification,
sensitivity,
laboratory
markers
assessed.
Resultsː
BMEMat,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Chronic
wounds
are
that
difficult
to
heal
or
do
not
follow
the
normal
healing
process.
These
include
pressure
ulcers,
diabetic
venous
and
arterial
incomplete
ulcers.
Unlike
acute
wounds,
chronic
often
even
heal.
Its
pathogenesis
involves
many
factors;
bacterial
infection
is
main
cause
of
wound.
With
increase
in
population
aging,
incidence
has
become
a
critical
issue
current
medical
health
field.
Management
faced
with
problems
long
treatment
time,
difficulty,
high
cost,
repeated
attacks
disability
rate,
which
seriously
threaten
patients'
ability
take
care
themselves
life
heavy
burden
individuals,
families
society.
Over
past
few
years,
development
antibacterial
hydrogels
for
infections
received
lot
attention.
Since
only
have
mechanical
properties
hydrogels,
biocompatibility
adjustable
functional
structure,
but
also
excellent
properties,
they
may
be
an
ideal
dressing
solve
problem
wound
healing.
This
article
introduces
types
their
characteristics,
challenges
treating
wounds.
It
classifies
antimicrobial
based
on
modes
further
discusses
advancements
smart
along
benefits
obstacles
using
explores
directions
management.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Abstract
Regarding
different
medical
benefits
of
fungi,
using
the
mushroom
extracts
as
wound-healing
agents
is
gaining
popularity.
This
study,
evaluated
wound
healing
characteristics
Trametes
versicolor
.
Anti-oxidant
activity
addressed
by
employing
DPPH
(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)
assay
resulting
53.7%
inhibitory
effect.
Besides,
for
anti-microbial
ability
determination,
MIC
(Minimum
Inhibitory
Concentration)
extract
measured
which
Escherichia
coli
growth
was
inhibited
at
1.1
mg/ml,
and
Staphylococcus
aureus
did
not
grow
4.38
mg/ml
extract.
The
MTT
(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium
bromide)
method
indicated
dose
dependence
with
63
±
3%
28
viability
1250
μg/ml
156.25
extract,
higher
concentration
caused
cell
viability.
outcome
gene
expression
analysis
determined
that
overall
FGF2
(Fibroblast
Growth
Factor
2),
IL-1β
(Interleukin-1β),
TGF-β1
(Transforming
Factor-β1)
4
times
48
h
than
24
in
treated
cells,
suggesting
a
stimulating
effect
on
growth.
An
in-vivo
animal
model
suggested
enhanced
process
after
treatment
0.01
g
Furthermore,
number
fibroblasts,
epidermal
thickness,
collagen
fiber
respectively
2,
3,
threefold
mice
when
compared
to
untreated
mice.
wounds
showed
100%
60%
within
14
days.
results
this
research
show
promise
fungus-based
treatments,
may
help
tissue
regeneration
cutaneous
wounds.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1736 - 1736
Published: April 10, 2024
Marigold
flower
is
a
traditionally
used
plant
material
topically
applied
on
the
skin
due
to
its
anti-inflammatory
properties
and
antibacterial
activity.
This
potential
of
action
justifies
implementation
marigold
extract
in
nanofiber
scaffolds
based
poly-vinylpyrrolidone/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin
(PVP/HPβCD)
polycaprolactone/polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PCL/PVP)
obtained
by
electrospinning
for
wound
treatment.
Using
SEM,
morphology
electrospun
showed
fiber
diameter
range
298-527
nm,
with
uniform
bead-free
appearance.
ATR-FTIR
spectroscopy
confirmed
presence
extracts
nanofibrous
scaffolds.
The
composition
nanofibers
can
control
release;
case
PVP/HPβCD,
immediate
release
80%
chlorogenic
acid
(an
analytical
functional
marker
extract)
was
achieved
within
30
min,
while
PCL/PVP,
controlled
24
h
(70%
acid).
All
systems
weak
activity
against
wound-infecting
bacteria
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MIC
100
mg/mL),
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
200
mg/mL)
yeasts
Candida
albicans
mg/mL).
Analysis
effect
different
scaffold
compositions
electrofibers
that
those
PCL/PVP
had
better
healing
potential.
scratch
closed
after
36
h,
compared
48
required
PVP/HPβCD.
Overall,
study
shows
loaded
classic
have
best
as
dressing
materials
because
their
ability
selectively
modulate
inflammation
(via
inhibition
hyaluronidase
enzyme)
supportive
antimicrobial
properties,
thereby
aiding
early
stages
repair.
Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: May 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Non-surgical
chronic
wounds,
including
diabetes-related
foot
diseases
(DRFD),
pressure
injuries
(PIs)
and
venous
leg
ulcers
(VLU),
are
common
hard-to-heal
wounds.
Wound
evolution
partly
depends
on
microbial
colonisation
or
infection,
which
is
often
confused
by
clinicians,
thereby
hampering
proper
management.
Current
routine
microbiology
investigation
of
these
wounds
based
in
vitro
culture,
focusing
only
a
limited
panel
the
most
frequently
isolated
bacteria,
leaving
large
part
wound
microbiome
undocumented.
Methods
A
literature
search
was
conducted
original
studies
published
through
October
2022
reporting
metagenomic
next
generation
sequencing
(mNGS)
samples.
Studies
were
eligible
for
inclusion
if
they
applied
16
S
rRNA
metagenomics
shotgun
analysis
diagnosis.
Case
reports,
prospective,
retrospective
included.
However,
review
articles,
animal
studies,
model
optimisation,
benchmarking,
treatment
optimisation
non-clinical
excluded.
Articles
identified
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
Web
Science,
Microsoft
Academic,
Crossref
Semantic
Scholar
databases.
Results
Of
3,202
articles
found
initial
search,
2,336
removed
after
deduplication
834
following
title
abstract
screening.
further
14
full
text
reading,
with
18
finally
Data
provided
3,628
patients,
1,535
DRFDs,
956
VLUs,
791
PIs,
164
genera
116
species
using
mNGS
approaches.
high
diversity
observed
depending
geographical
location
evolution.
Clinically
infected
diverse,
possibly
due
to
widespread
pathogenic
bacteria
from
body
environmental
microbiota.
data
presence
virus
(EBV)
fungi
(
Candida
Aspergillus
species),
as
well
Staphylococcus
Pseudomonas
bacteriophages.
Conclusion
This
study
highlighted
benefit
time-effective
pathogen
genome
detection.
Despite
majority
included
investigating
rDNA,
ignoring
viral,
fungal
parasite
colonisation,
detected
number
studies.
Such
technology
could
be
implemented
microbiota
post-treatment
surveillance.