In this study, researchers developed a multifunctional hydrogel for wound healing, incorporating antibacterial and antioxidant properties that demonstrated significant inflammation reduction and tissue regeneration in animal models, with high antibacterial efficacy against E. coli and S. aureus.
February 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” The composite dressing improved wound healing and hair growth in mice.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study compared porcine-derived placental biomaterials with human-derived counterparts in a rat model of skin injuries and found no significant statistical differences in healing outcomes; however, porcine-derived materials showed reduced early inflammation and faster crust formation, suggesting potential advantages in healing effectiveness.
February 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that SPARC-overexpressing adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved various aspects of skin wound healing in dogs, including re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, showing promise for enhancing treatment effectiveness under different physiological and pathological conditions.
February 2026 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Skin organoids can mimic human skin responses to injury and inflammation, making them useful for studying skin diseases and testing treatments.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that controlled release of hIGF-1 from TF/hIGF-1 effectively enhanced re-epithelialization and granulation tissue formation in diabetic wounds in animal models compared to controls, suggesting a promising approach for diabetic wound treatment.
January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study developed a 3D-printed scaffold for diabetic wound repair, which showed potential in a mouse model by reducing inflammation, promoting blood vessel regeneration, enhancing skin hydration, and accelerating wound healing through nitric oxide and gallium ion release, oxidative stress modulation, and antioxidant pathway activation.
January 2026 in “Revista Científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias” This study concluded that both ozonated oil and Centella asiatica extract effectively accelerated wound healing in mice through different mechanisms, with the former enhancing early-stage inflammation and the latter promoting collagen deposition and regenerative healing.
Stem cell therapies show promise for healing skin wounds but need more testing.
October 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In this study, researchers developed an axolotl skin-derived extracellular matrix scaffold that enhanced wound healing in mice by promoting skin regeneration and reducing fibrosis, offering potential as a regenerative biomaterial for clinical use.
August 2025 in “Academic International Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this experimental study on rabbits, researchers found that while aloe vera extract did not change the visible wound healing rate, it enhanced histological recovery, promoting early re-epithelialization and minimal inflammation, indicating superior tissue regeneration compared to untreated wounds.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that hair follicle transplantation improved wound healing in diabetic mice by promoting tissue regeneration and reducing inflammation, with follicles from normoglycemic conditions proving more effective than those from hyperglycemic environments.
July 2025 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” This study found that using a combination of Virgin Coconut Oil and Nigella Sativa Oil improved wound healing in diabetic rats by reducing inflammation and enhancing skin thickness compared to single treatments or controls, suggesting a potentially valuable approach for managing diabetes-related wounds.
June 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” In this animal study, researchers found that nanofibers combining gold nanoparticles with silk fibroin improved wound healing more effectively than silk fibroin alone, promoting faster skin recovery and hair follicle formation in rats over 7 and 21 days.
The researchers reported that a 4-aminopyridine-loaded gel promoted wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in burn models, suggesting it might be a promising alternative to existing burn treatments.
June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In this study, a silk fibroin hydrogel containing recombinant NT3 was found to promote scar-less wound healing in a mouse skin injury model by enhancing type III collagen expression and inducing hair follicle formation.
April 2025 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” In this study, PRP significantly accelerated early wound healing in rabbits, with faster closure and improved tissue characteristics compared to controls, although both groups achieved near-complete healing by four weeks.
February 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles combined with Carbomer940 hydrogel significantly accelerated wound healing and hair growth in Balb/c mice, showing a 56.9% increase in wound closure rate compared to MEBO ointment and control groups, without causing damage or infection.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This study developed a bioinspired hydrogel (BD@HH6) that exhibited strong antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, accelerated wound healing in mice by promoting angiogenesis and reducing inflammation, and represents a potential new approach for managing chronic wound infections without relying on antibiotics.
December 2024 in “Здобутки клінічної і експериментальної медицини” This study reviews current research on skin repair and regeneration, highlighting promising methods such as stem cell therapies, nanotechnology, and skin substitutes, which may enhance healing and resistance to environmental damage.
November 2024 in “Polymers for Advanced Technologies” In this study, a hydrogel wound dressing infused with tannic acid demonstrated excellent antibacterial activity and promoted effective wound healing in rat burn models, leading to wound closure in 17 days and hair regrowth by day 21.
This study developed a bioresponsive hydrogel combining basic fibroblast growth factor and N-acetylcysteine, which significantly improved diabetic wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, hair follicle regeneration, and neovascularization in response to oxidative stress.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reported that sulfated chitosan-containing sponges can modulate macrophage activity in diabetic wounds, reducing inflammation and promoting angiogenesis and tissue regeneration, which may enhance wound healing outcomes.
In an animal study, researchers observed that a Chromolaena odorata layered-nitrile rubber transdermal patch significantly improved wound contraction, protein, hexosamine, and uronic acid levels, and collagen deposition in healing excision wounds in rats compared to a control group with an empty patch.
January 2024 in “AIP conference proceedings” This review reports that medicinal plant-based hydrogel films may enhance diabetic wound healing by increasing growth factor expression involved in tissue repair and regeneration, suggesting their potential in future diabetic wound dressing development.
November 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” This study suggests that inorganic magnesium silicate sprays can improve burn wound repair and promote regeneration of skin appendages, showing superior results compared to commercial wound healing products in animal models.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study reviews previous research on Lawsonia inermis Linn., commonly known as henna, to evaluate its potential for enhancing wound healing, given concerns about the adverse effects and resistance associated with synthetic antibiotics and antimicrobials.
July 2023 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” This study explored a cell-free therapy with mesenchymal stem cell paracrine proteins and PEG hydrogels for deep burn treatment and found that the combination significantly enhanced wound healing, reduced scar formation, and promoted skin appendage regeneration in a rabbit model.
January 2023 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Aloe vera extract helps heal burn wounds faster in rats.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study indicates that a helminth-derived protein, TGF-β mimic, may accelerate wound healing and promote regenerative processes in skin tissue by interacting with TGF-β receptors.