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February 2025 in “Smart Medicine” In this study, a multifunctional microneedle patch made from silk fibroin-methacryloyl and gelatin methacryloyl was reported to significantly prevent bacterial infection and promote wound healing in vivo due to its antimicrobial silver nanoparticles and VEGF-loaded tips.
August 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” In this study, a novel microneedle platform showed promising results in improving fat graft survival in mice by enhancing early vascularization and facilitating later lipid removal, while modulating inflammatory pathways.
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.
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February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” In this study, a silk-inspired hydrogel system was developed that combines photodynamic therapy and wound healing, which may significantly reduce melanoma recurrence and enhance healing of infected wounds.
December 2025 in “Sensors” In this review, recent advances in long-acting microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery systems are outlined, highlighting biodegradable polymers like PLA, PLGA, and PCL for sustained release and discussing challenges in clinical translation such as consistency in manufacturing and validating long-term efficacy and safety.
