Composite Hydrogels with Embedded Silver Nanoparticles and Ibuprofen as Wound Dressing

    August 2023 in “ Gels ”
    Irina Popescu, Marieta Constantin, G. Solcan … Carmen Solcan
    Studysummary This study found that a chitosan-based hydrogel containing silver nanoparticles and ibuprofen demonstrated strong antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing in vivo, suggesting its potential use in wound dressings.
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