Current
sprayable
hydrogel
masks
lack
the
stepwise
protection,
cleansing,
and
nourishment
of
extensive
wounds,
leading
to
delayed
healing
with
scarring.
Here,
we
develop
a
biomimetic
double
wound
mask
(BDM)
rapid
autophasing
hierarchical
programming
for
scarless
healing.
The
BDMs
comprise
hydrophobic
poly
(lactide-
Military Medical Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2023
The
treatment
of
chronic
and
non-healing
wounds
in
diabetic
patients
remains
a
major
medical
problem.
Recent
reports
have
shown
that
hydrogel
wound
dressings
might
be
an
effective
strategy
for
treating
due
to
their
excellent
hydrophilicity,
good
drug-loading
ability
sustained
drug
release
properties.
As
typical
example,
hyaluronic
acid
dressing
(Healoderm)
has
been
demonstrated
clinical
trials
improve
wound-healing
efficiency
healing
rates
foot
ulcers.
However,
the
degradation
behavior
clinically-used
cannot
adjusted
according
microenvironment.
Due
intricacy
wounds,
antibiotics
other
medications
are
frequently
combined
with
practice,
although
these
easily
hindered
by
hostile
environment.
In
this
case,
scientists
created
responsive-hydrogel
based
on
microenvironment
features
(such
as
high
glucose
low
pH)
or
external
stimuli
light
magnetic
field)
achieve
controllable
release,
gel
degradation,
improvements
order
overcome
issues.
These
anticipated
play
significant
role
therapeutic
dressings.
Here,
we
review
recent
advances
towards
healing,
focus
structure
design,
principle
responsiveness,
degradation.
Last
but
not
least,
advantages
limitations
responsive-hydrogels
applications
will
also
discussed.
We
hope
contribute
furthering
progress
hydrogels
improved
practical
application.
Bioactive Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
26, С. 88 - 101
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2023
Skin
wounds
are
a
major
medical
challenge
that
threaten
human
health.
Functional
hydrogel
dressings
demonstrate
great
potential
to
promote
wound
healing.
In
this
study,
magnesium
(Mg)
and
zinc
(Zn)
introduced
into
methacrylate
gelatin
(GelMA)
via
low-temperature
magnetic
stirring
photocuring,
their
effects
on
skin
the
underlying
mechanisms
investigated.
Degradation
testing
confirmed
GelMA/Mg/Zn
released
ions
(Mg2+)
(Zn2+)
in
sustained
manner.
The
Mg2+
Zn2+
not
only
enhanced
migration
of
fibroblasts
(HSFs)
immortalized
keratinocytes
(HaCats),
but
also
promoted
transformation
HSFs
myofibroblasts
accelerated
production
remodeling
extracellular
matrix.
Moreover,
healing
full-thickness
defects
rats
collagen
deposition,
angiogenesis
re-epithelialization.
We
identified
through
which
healing:
entry
increased
concentration
HSFs,
effectively
induced
differentiate
by
activating
STAT3
signaling
pathway.
synergistic
effect
conclusion,
our
study
provides
promising
strategy
for
regeneration.
Abstract
Due
to
global
aging
problems,
the
rising
number
of
patients
suffering
from
chronic
or
hard‐to‐heal
acute
wounds
imposes
a
significant
burden
on
healthcare
systems.
Wound
healing
is
complicated
and
dynamic
physiological
process
with
distinct
molecular
cellular
levels
at
each
phase.
Despite
numerous
strategies
advanced
wound
dressings
being
developed,
successful
management
through
smart
dressing
materials
that
can
adapt
changing
microenvironments
address
needs
different
stages
remains
big
challenge.
Over
last
decade,
hydrogel‐based
have
emerged
as
one
most
potent
biomaterials
for
treatment
favorable
biological
characteristics
high
potential
active
intervention
during
wound‐curing
process.
In
current
contribution,
we
present
recent
progress
in
hydrogel
regulate
release
therapeutics
response
external
stimuli
(such
light)
well
endogenous
changes
environments
(e.g.,
temperature,
pH,
glucose,
reactive
oxygen
species)
facilitate
healing.
We
also
introduce
cutting‐edge
technologies
intelligent
“sense‐and‐treat”
combination
built‐in
sensors
sensing
molecules
responsive
hydrogels,
which
enable
real‐time
monitoring
conditions
prompt
on‐demand
therapy.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(21)
Опубликована: Март 14, 2023
Abstract
The
common
techniques
to
improve
hydrogel's
mechanical
properties
include
increasing
crosslinking
density
and
forming
crosslinked
double‐network
hydrogel,
which
may
cause
some
hydrogels
lose
their
smart
functionalities.
Inspired
by
entanglement‐induced
strengthening,
a
simple
approach
introducing
hydroxypropyl
cellulose
(HPC)
fibers
entangled
with
different
hydrogel
matrix
systems
are
reported.
Different
from
the
conventional
methods
hinder
movement
of
polymer
network,
through
entanglement
HPC
fibers,
composite
shows
both
improved
Young's
modulus
toughness
more
importantly
functionalities
including
response
speed,
anti‐drying,
anti‐freezing
capabilities
cycle
stability.
This
strategy
provides
new
design
rule
fabricate
durable
strengthened
can
be
used
in
windows,
sensors,
soft
robots.
The
care
and
rehabilitation
of
acute
chronic
wounds
have
a
significant
social
economic
impact
on
patients
global
health.
This
burden
is
primarily
due
to
the
adverse
effects
infections,
prolonged
recovery,
associated
treatment
costs.
Chronic
can
be
treated
with
variety
approaches,
which
include
surgery,
negative
pressure
wound
therapy,
dressings,
hyperbaric
oxygen
therapy.
However,
each
these
strategies
has
an
array
limitations.
existing
dry
dressings
lack
functionality
in
promoting
healing
exacerbating
pain
by
adhering
wound.
Hydrogels,
are
commonly
polymer-based
swell
water,
been
proposed
as
potential
remedies
their
ability
provide
moist
environment
that
facilitates
healing.
Their
unique
composition
enables
them
absorb
exudates,
exhibit
shape
adaptability,
modified
incorporate
active
compounds
such
growth
factors
antibacterial
compounds.
review
provides
updated
discussion
leading
natural
synthetic
hydrogels
utilized
healing,
details
latest
advancements
hydrogel
technology,
explores
alternate
approaches
this
field.
Search
engines
Scopus,
PubMed,
Science
Direct,
Web
were
advances
applications
over
last
fifteen
years.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(19)
Опубликована: Март 20, 2023
Chronic
wound
healing
is
a
major
challenge
in
biomedicine.
Conventional
therapies
are
usually
associated
with
poor
drug
permeability,
low
bioavailability,
risk
of
antimicrobial
resistance,
and
require
frequent
administration.
Therefore,
novel
formulation
reduced
antibiotic
dosage,
improved
delivery
efficiency,
application
frequency
remarkable
interest
for
chronic
healing.
Herein,
multifunctional
microneedle
(MN)
patch
presented
to
achieve
rapid
via
efficient
chemo-photodynamic
antibacterial
effect
sustained
release
growth
factors
at
the
bed.
When
MN
pierces
skin,
tips
carrying
both
dosage
antibiotics
bioactive
small
molecule-encapsulated
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
rapidly
dissolve
subsequently
deliver
payloads
wound.
Upon
light
irradiation,
MOF-based
nanoparticles
robustly
convert
O2
into
1
,
which
acts
synergistically
chemotherapy
remove
pathogenic
bacteria
from
wound,
exhibiting
excellent
performance
tenfold
reduction
required
amount.
The
can
continuous
tissue,
promoting
formation
epithelial
tissue
neovascularization,
thereby
further
accelerating
Collectively,
designed
patches
offer
simple,
safe,
effective
alternative
management.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(22)
Опубликована: Май 17, 2023
Post-injury
infection
and
wound
healing
are
recurrent
daily
life
problems.
Therefore,
the
necessity
of
developing
a
biomaterial
with
antibacterial
wound-healing
properties
is
paramount.
Based
on
special
porous
structure
hydrogel,
this
work
modifies
recombinant
collagen
quaternary
ammonium
chitosan
fused
them
silver
nanoparticles
(Ag@mental-organic
framework
(Ag@MOF))
properties,
asiaticoside-loaded
liposomes
(Lip@AS)
anti-inflammatory/vascularization
effects
to
form
rColMA/QCSG/LIP@AS/Ag@MOF
(RQLAg)
hydrogel.
The
prepared
hydrogel
possesses
good
sustainable
release
capabilities
Ag