Multifunctional Zinc-Doped Hollow Mesoporous Silica/Polycaprolactone Electrospun Membranes with Enhanced Hair Follicle Regeneration and Antibacterial Activity for Wound Healing

March 2019 in “ Nanoscale ”

Yu Zhang, Mengling Chang, Feng Bao, Min Xing, Endian Wang, Qing Xu, Zhiguang Huan, Feng Guo, Chen Yang

hair follicle regeneration Zn-doped hollow mesoporous silica Zn ions antibacterial drugs wound healing zinc ions antibacterial

TLDR Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.

The study developed a wound dressing material that promotes hair follicle regeneration and inhibits bacterial growth. The material is based on Zn-doped hollow mesoporous silica nanospheres that release Zn ions and antibacterial drugs, resulting in a synergistic antibacterial effect. The material had a better antibacterial effect than other wound dressings and promoted hair follicle regeneration. The study concludes that the developed membrane has potential for use in wound healing due to its multifunctional properties.

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