15 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, shear-thinning silk nanofiber hydrogels were found to enhance retention of mesenchymal stem cells and accelerate wound healing in rat models.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study developed a composite hydrogel that delivered multiple proteins, enhancing skin wound healing by accelerating closure and promoting hair follicle regeneration.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that Forskolin-loaded carboxymethyl chitosan-silk nanofiber hydrogels promoted wound healing by accelerating wound closure, enhancing neovascularization, and supporting hair follicle regeneration, while also being non-toxic and encouraging the proliferation of certain cell types.
30 citations
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September 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This research highlights the potential of using bioactive silk-based nanofiber dressings to improve the healing of diabetic wounds, suggesting that further studies are needed to refine these formulations and confirm their effectiveness in larger clinical trials.
February 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” The composite dressing improved wound healing and hair growth in mice.