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April 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study explored the potential of silk fibroin methacrylate hydrogel microneedles to deliver α-MSH directly to the epidermis in vitiligo patients, enhancing melanocyte protection and melanosome transfer, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for this challenging condition.
June 2024 in “Advanced therapeutics” In this study, a novel hydrogel dressing combining photodynamic therapy with organic semiconductor nanoparticles and silk fibroin demonstrated effective antibacterial action and enhanced wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in a mouse model, showing promise as an advanced wound care solution.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers developed an injectable silk fibroin-based hydrogel that enhances wound healing by protecting against oxidative stress and promoting tissue repair, outperforming commercial wound dressing Tegaderm™ in animal models.
This study found that an injectable hydrogel, SF-g-SDA, outperformed commercial Tegaderm™ in healing wounds, promoting collagen deposition, and enhancing neovascularization in animal models.
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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.