TLDR The hydrogel helps heal skin injuries by promoting blood vessel and hair growth.
The study developed an injectable tissue adhesive composite hydrogel using glycol chitosan and silica nanoparticles, which demonstrated properties of injectability, skin adhesion, and fibroblast encapsulation. This hydrogel was used as a wound dressing and was found to promote microvessel and hair follicle growth in skin defects, suggesting its potential effectiveness in treating skin injuries.
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June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
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December 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Dextran hydrogels improve burn wound healing and skin regeneration.
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June 2023 in “Gels” Injectable hydrogels are becoming increasingly useful in medicine for drug delivery and tissue repair.
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November 2023 in “Polymers” Polyurethane dressings show promise for wound healing but need improvements to adapt better to the healing process.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Asia has made significant progress in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but wider clinical use requires more development.
April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” Hydrogel composites have great potential in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.
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May 2023 in “Gels” Chitosan hydrogels are promising for repairing blood vessels but need improvements in strength and compatibility.