527 citations
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December 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that dextran-based hydrogels promoted significant neovascularization and skin regeneration in mouse models of third-degree burns, without the need for additional growth factors or cells.
17 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel dressings speed up healing and reduce scarring.
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” In this study, FITC-labeled BSA nanocarriers delivered a model drug deeper into porcine ear skin hair follicles than the carriers themselves, as shown by confocal microscopy.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study developed a multifunctional, sprayable hydrogel with temperature responsiveness, showing strong antimicrobial properties against E. coli and S. aureus, antioxidant activity, and cytocompatibility, indicating potential for wound healing applications.
68 citations
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review assesses the benefits and limitations of various supramolecular hydrogels, including polymeric and peptide-based types, for wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.