Advanced NanoBiomed Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 23, 2024
The
slow
healing
process
of
diabetic
wound
due
to
persisting
infections
in
bed,
owing
hyperglycemia,
makes
the
search
for
efficient
treatments
pending.
While
it
is
complicated
increase
closure
rate
diabetic‐related
wounds
complex
pathology,
treatment
such
with
hydrogels
seen
as
a
promising
approach
and
pursued
over
years.
However,
where
this
research
currently
standing
terms
clinical
translation
these
different
multifunctional
stimuli‐responsive
hydrogel
bandages
accelerate
foot
ulcer
help
improve
life
patients
future
management?
This
perspective
article
will
review
some
most
important
advancements
field
conclude
perspectives,
considered
relevant
context.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: July 1, 2024
The
applications
of
hydrogels
have
expanded
significantly
due
to
their
versatile,
highly
tunable
properties
and
breakthroughs
in
biomaterial
technologies.
In
this
review,
we
cover
the
major
achievements
potential
therapeutic
applications,
focusing
primarily
on
two
areas:
emerging
cell-based
therapies
promising
non-cell
modalities.
Within
context
cell
therapy,
discuss
capacity
overcome
existing
translational
challenges
faced
by
mainstream
therapy
paradigms,
provide
a
detailed
discussion
advantages
principal
design
considerations
for
boosting
efficacy
as
well
list
specific
examples
different
disease
scenarios.
We
then
explore
drug
delivery,
physical
intervention
therapies,
other
areas
(e.g.,
bioadhesives,
artificial
tissues,
biosensors),
emphasizing
utility
beyond
mere
delivery
vehicles.
Additionally,
complement
our
latest
progress
clinical
application
outline
future
research
directions,
particularly
terms
integration
with
advanced
biomanufacturing
This
review
aims
present
comprehensive
view
critical
insights
into
selection
both
tailored
meet
requirements
diverse
diseases
situations.
Biomacromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
The
skin
is
fragile,
making
it
very
vulnerable
to
damage
and
injury.
Untreated
wounds
can
pose
a
serious
threat
human
health.
Three-dimensional
polymer
network
hydrogels
have
broad
application
prospects
in
wound
dressings
due
their
unique
properties
structure.
therapeutic
effect
of
traditional
limited,
while
multifunctional
composite
show
greater
potential.
Multifunctional
regulate
moisture
through
formula
adjustment.
Moreover,
be
combined
with
bioactive
ingredients
improve
performance
healing
applications.
Stimulus-responsive
respond
specifically
the
environment
meet
needs
different
stages.
This
review
summarizes
material
types,
structure,
properties,
design
considerations,
formulation
strategies
for
hydrogel
used
healing.
We
discuss
various
types
recently
developed
dressings,
highlights
importance
tailoring
physicochemical
addresses
potential
challenges
preparing
dressings.
Microscopy Research and Technique,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
current
study
assessed
the
wound
healing
potential
of
Bergenia
ciliata
(BC)
extract,
BC‐loaded
Salvia
hispanica
hydrogel
(CH‐BC)
and
nanoparticles
(NPs)–loaded
(CH‐BC
AgNPs/NPs‐loaded
hydrogel)
using
in
vitro
vivo
studies.
prepared
its
components
were
analyzed
UV–visible
spectrophotometry
(UV–vis),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS)
analysis/particle
size
analyzer
(PSA),
zeta
potential,
fourier
transform
infrared
spectrometry
(FT‐IR),
x‐ray
diffraction
(XRD).
Peaks
peak
shifts
at
450–460,
250–260,
270–280
nm
UV–vis
FT‐IR
(500–4000
cm
−1
)
confirmed
extract
loading
various
functional
group
presence.
DLS
nanometric
BC
AgNP
while
indicated
slightly
negative
charge
hydrogel.
SEM
average
topography
–mediated
(BC
AgNPs)
AgNPs
loaded
AgNPs),
XRD
peaks
2ϴ
(10–70)
topographical
crystalline
porous
nature
materials.
showed
higher
radical
scavenging
(74.19%
±
1.84%)
iron
chelation
activity
(93.70
2.20)
50
25
μL/mL,
respectively,
CH‐BC
produced
lowest
(48.97%
3.0%)
75
μL/mL
(54.35
3.24).
Moreover,
Chia
(CH)
synergistically
enhanced
(1.30%)
DPPH
scavenging.
contraction
percentage
augmented
as
potent
candidate
for
(14th
day).
These
findings
further
supported
by
a
significant
(
p
<
0.001)
restoration
MMP2
(184.6
11.7
pg/mL),
TIMPs
(184.8
15.7
GPx
(153.4
11.5
IL‐6
(10
1
pg/mL)
levels
compared
to
those
diabetic
control.
normal
reepithelization,
angiogenesis,
maturation
wounds
treatment
groups
after
histological
analysis
strengthened
supposed
rationale
that
CH,
along
with
AgNPs,
can
act
improve
therapeutic
results.
Hence,
appeared
sustainable,
biocompatible,
nontoxic
agent
paved
way
futuristic
biomedical
investigations.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 7, 2025
Diabetes
is
a
widespread
metabolic
disorder
that
presents
considerable
challenges
in
its
management.
Recent
advancements
biomaterial
research
have
shed
light
on
innovative
approaches
for
the
treatment
of
diabetes.
This
review
examines
role
biomaterials
diabetes
diagnosis
and
treatment,
as
well
their
application
managing
diabetic
wounds.
By
evaluating
recent
developments
alongside
future
obstacles,
highlights
promising
potential
care,
underscoring
importance
enhancing
patient
outcomes
refining
methodologies.
Abstract
Hypertrophic
scar
(HS)
is
one
of
the
most
common
complications
skin
injuries,
with
a
lack
effective
therapeutic
approaches
to
date.
Most
current
research
has
focused
on
dysfunction
hypertrophic
fibroblasts
(HSFBs)
and
dermal
vascular
endothelial
cells
(HDVECs),
neglecting
crucial
role
inflammatory
microenvironment
that
causes
them
be
abnormal.
In
this
study,
we
first
discovered
validated
S100A8/9
specific
inhibitor
Paquinimod
could
inhibit
macrophage
polarization
toward
M1,
further
suppress
proliferation,
migration,
collagen
formation,
angiogenesis
HSFBs
HDVECs
in
vitro.
This
mechanism
also
been
rat
model
HS.
Then,
developed
good
biocompatibility
penetrability
Paquinimod‐Hydrogel
Hybrid
Microneedle
Array
Patch
(PHMAP)
for
HS
treatment.
With
advantages
excellent
penetrability,
surface
sealing,
sustained
release,
precise
uniform
distribution,
PHMAP
exhibited
superior
efficacy
over
intravenous
intradermal
injections.
These
results
suggest
can
promising
advanced
solution
prevention
therapies.
Journal of Microencapsulation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 24
Published: March 23, 2025
Hydrogels
are
three-dimensional
structures
that
replicate
natural
tissues'
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
They
essential
for
transporting
exudates,
gases,
and
moisture
facilitating
cellular
interactions
in
tissue
engineering
wound
healing.
The
choice
of
primary
material
designing
the
scaffold
is
necessary
to
be
paid
more
attention
rather
than
common
sources,
including
plant
fibres
like
cotton,
bamboo,
algae,
as
well
bacterial
marine-derived
materials.
Among
them,
cellulose-based
polymers
especially
valued
their
biocompatibility
ability
promote
Chronic
diabetic
wounds
pose
unique
treatment
challenges,
such
necrosis
infection
risks.
Consequently,
a
growing
interest
incorporating
bioactive
molecules
into
hydrogels.
This
article
investigates
how
these
infused
hydrogels
enhance
healing
process
chronic
wounds,
examining
various
loading
crosslinking
techniques
alongside
clinical
applications.
It
also
discusses
benefits
limitations
with
improve
strategies.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 245 - 245
Published: March 26, 2025
Dermatological
diseases
pose
a
significant
challenge
due
to
their
chronic
nature,
complex
pathophysiology,
and
the
need
for
effective,
patient-friendly
treatments.
Recent
advancements
in
liposomal
gel-based
formulations
have
played
crucial
role
improving
drug
delivery,
therapeutic
efficacy,
patient
compliance.
Liposomal
garnered
considerable
attention
dermatology
ability
encapsulate
both
hydrophilic
lipophilic
compounds,
enabling
controlled
release
enhanced
skin
penetration.
However,
challenges
such
as
formulation
complexity,
stability
issues,
regulatory
constraints
remain.
Similarly,
are
widely
used
ease
of
application,
biocompatibility,
retain
active
ingredients.
they
also
face
limitations,
including
restricted
penetration
depth,
susceptibility
microbial
contamination,
achieving
sustained
release.
The
integration
technologies
offers
promising
strategy
overcome
current
optimize
dermatological
delivery.
This
review
explores
well-established
therapies
recent
innovations,
offering
comprehensive
overview
applications
treatment
prevalent
conditions.
Ultimately,
continued
research
is
essential
refine
these
formulations,
expanding
clinical
utility
enhancing
effectiveness
dermatology.