July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Recombinant human TSG-6 speeds up wound healing in diabetic mice.
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.
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August 2020 in “Polymers” The researchers developed semi-dissolving microneedle patches using TEMPO-oxidized bacterial cellulose nanofibers, which allow effective transdermal drug delivery by forming micro-channels for large drug quantities, overcoming traditional microneedles' low drug loading.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” In this study, researchers developed a biopolymer-based dual-layer wound dressing that significantly improved healing outcomes in a 14-day rat model, reporting 94% wound closure by day 15 and enhanced tissue regeneration, swelling properties, and cell viability.
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March 1991 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 7 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study developed a multifunctional core-shell fiber dressing that preserves platelet-rich plasma for 180 days, facilitating sustained growth factor release and improved wound healing.
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January 2016 in “Vitamins and hormones” This source reports that thymosin beta 4 accelerated dermal wound repair in phase 2 clinical trials for pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, and epidermolysis bullosa wounds and was well tolerated.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” December 2023 in “Medicine” This study observed that platelet-rich gel for scalp defect reconstruction was more cost-effective and less painful but resulted in poorer hair growth compared to the external tissue expansion technique.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the growing importance of hydrogel scaffolds in skin wound healing, highlighting their unique properties and recent advancements in their use for treating difficult tissue damage, particularly within tissue engineering.
March 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In a study using mouse models, researchers developed a gelatin methacryloyl scaffold with calcium-doped silica nanoparticles loaded with deferoxamine, which significantly improved skin flap survival and hair follicle growth, suggesting potential clinical applications in tissue regeneration.
June 2024 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study reports that beta-glucan hybrid hydrogels, reinforced with laponite nanoclay, showed promising results in rat models for managing hemorrhage and diabetic wound healing by enhancing hemostasis, reducing inflammation, and promoting faster wound closure and tissue regeneration.
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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, hydrophilic EG7 PTK-UR foams promoted better wound healing and tissue integration in a porcine model compared to more hydrophobic PTK-UR variants and a polyester-based alternative, while matching a collagen-based standard.
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November 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study reported that wound-resident mesenchymal cells can be reprogrammed to generate epithelial tissues, aiding in the closure of large, non-healing ulcers without signs of malignant transformation.
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May 2024 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that using three-dimensional cell culture with Matrigel enhances the biological function and stemness of stem cells, leading to improved soft tissue repair and healing by activating the host microenvironment and autologous stem cells.
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored a keratin, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel modified with tannic acid and found it to have promising wound-healing qualities, including similar elasticity to human skin, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and effective water retention. These attributes suggest potential applications in biomedical engineering.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This study found that gelatin microspheres delivering adipose-derived stem cells significantly accelerated diabetic wound healing in rats, suggesting a promising approach for enhancing cell-based therapies.
August 2022 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study observed that using ex vivo gene therapy to modify skin cells in a pre-graft model improved dermal-epidermal junction adhesion strength and maintained collagen production over time, suggesting a potential treatment approach for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa skin wounds.
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November 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” This study reported that an injectable hydrogel based on platelet-rich plasma and laponite improved wound healing in diabetic and normal rats by enhancing angiogenesis and macrophage polarization.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that treating wounds with a hydrogel from acellular porcine adipose tissue and adipose-derived stem cells may significantly enhance wound healing and regeneration by promoting new adipocyte formation.
April 2025 in “Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)” In a mice model of atopic dermatitis, this study reported that a formulated cromolyn sodium oleate gel significantly reduced scab size and provided better healing than dexamethasone, with fewer adverse effects.
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March 2025 in “Nano Today” The hydrogel dressing speeds up and improves diabetic wound healing.
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that HFV70 cryogels, made from Flammulina velutipes extract and hydroxyethyl cellulose, effectively promoted rapid hemostasis and tissue regeneration in full-thickness skin defects in rats, demonstrating improved hemocompatibility, cytocompatibility, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
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February 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study suggests that Vigilon®, a new occlusive wound dressing with high water content, may promote better wound healing than other similar dressings in dermatologic surgery.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, researchers developed a self-assembling hydrogel called RADA-PDGF2 and found it to accelerate wound closure in a mouse model due to its pro-proliferative and pro-migratory properties, without causing cytotoxicity or immunogenicity.
In this study, a hydrogel loaded with SHP099 was shown to improve wound healing by targeting different cell types during various stages of the healing process.
March 2026 in “ACS Omega” This study reported that a novel hydrogel wound dressing, created using a Brachybotrys paridiformis polysaccharide derivative and chitosan, significantly accelerated wound healing and tissue regeneration in vivo, showing nearly complete healing by day 15 compared to controls.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” The hydrogel helps heal wounds without scars by releasing two drugs gradually.
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December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photocrosslinkable biomaterials can improve wound healing by controlling mechanical environments.
This study introduced a rapid rehydration approach for creating customizable, multifunctional hydrogel sensors, enabling precise detection of surface deformations and easy integration of layers, highlighting its potential for standardized and adaptable manufacturing of wearable devices.