January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, a new pH-responsive hydrogel composed of polyvinyl alcohol and boric acid was found to release salvianolic acid B effectively, reducing excessive scar formation and enhancing tissue regeneration during early-stage wound healing.
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study developed and tested a new injectable hydrogel for chronic diabetic wounds, reporting significant improvements in wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis, epithelization, and reduction of inflammation and infection in animal models.
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August 2023 in “Gels” 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.
June 2026 in “Materials Today Communications” This study reported that a newly designed multifunctional conductive hydrogel, PrM, combined with electrical stimulation significantly accelerated wound healing, achieving 95.9% healing in a mouse model on day 10, by enhancing regenerative processes and downregulating TNF-α signaling under electrical treatment.
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September 2013 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.