Keratin Nanoparticle-Loaded Hydrogel Microneedles for Programmed Repair of Radiation-Induced Skin Injury

    January 2026 in “ Journal of Materials Chemistry B ”
    Ziyan Zhou, Wenfeng Li, Yang Xu … Chunmeng Shi
    Studysummary This study concluded that the KNPs@M/G microneedle system offers a promising strategy for treating radiation-induced skin injury by promoting antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative effects.
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