Programmable Viscoelastic Hydrogels Exhibit Antimicrobial and Regenerative Properties to Promote Cell Migration, Wound Healing, and Tissue Remodeling
April 2026
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Microsystems & Nanoengineering
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HA-gel-dex hydrogels viscoelastic hydrogels extracellular matrix ECM synthetic dextran cell-matrix interactions cell proliferation cell differentiation cytocompatibility biofilm inhibition antimicrobials wound healing hair follicle regeneration mesenchymal stem cells wound dressings antibiotic treatment scaffolds ECM bio-inks 3D cell culture tissue repair hydrogels stem cells antibiotics bio-inks
Studysummary This study developed HA-gel-dex hydrogels with enhanced ECM-like properties and functionality, showing promise for 3D bioprinting, tissue repair, and as wound dressings due to improved cell interaction, cytocompatibility, antimicrobial synergy, and wound healing in mice compared to traditional ECM bio-inks.
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