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Sun J, Song L, Zhou Y, Wu K, Li C, Han B, Chang J. Review: Advances in multifunctional hydrogels based on carbohydrate polymer and protein in the treatment of diabetic wounds. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 309:142693. [PMID: 40169055 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.142693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2025] [Revised: 03/02/2025] [Accepted: 03/29/2025] [Indexed: 04/03/2025]
Abstract
Diabetic wounds healing is often severely slowed by hyperglycemia, elevated oxidative stress, bacterial infections, and persistent inflammation. This review focuses on the development of hydrogels derived from carbohydrate polymer and protein to facilitate diabetic wound healing. We discuss the primary sources of cellulose, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, sodium alginate, collagen, and gelatin along with their advantages in the preparation of hydrogels. Based on the microenvironment of diabetic wounds, i.e., hyperglycemia, increased oxidative stress, and persistent inflammation, the application of multifunctional hydrogels in promoting diabetic wounds, including stimulus responsiveness, injection self-healing, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and synergistic effects, is discussed. We address the main challenges and future perspectives of multifunctional hydrogels based on carbohydrate polymer and protein in the treatment of diabetic wounds.
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- Jishang Sun
- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, PR China.
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Mazurek Ł, Kuś M, Jurak J, Rybka M, Kuczeriszka M, Stradczuk-Mazurek M, Konop M. Biomedical potential of alginate wound dressings - From preclinical studies to clinical applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 309:142908. [PMID: 40203913 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.142908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2025] [Revised: 03/27/2025] [Accepted: 04/05/2025] [Indexed: 04/11/2025]
Abstract
The challenge of impaired wound healing, particularly in diabetes, remains a significant concern in modern medicine. For this reason, new biomaterials are gaining attention due to unique properties. In this context, wound dressings composed of alginate, a polysaccharide extracted from brown algae, present unique advantages in wound healing due to their inherent biocompatibility, natural degradability, and absorbent properties. These features make alginate especially suitable for managing exudative wounds. Additionally, its hydrogel-forming ability supports a moist wound environment, which is conducive to tissue repair, re-epithelialization, and collagen synthesis. Experimental models involving acute and chronic wounds have highlighted alginate's therapeutic potential. Incorporating zinc oxide nanoparticles, platelet-rich plasma, and other bioactive substances into alginate-based materials has enhanced wound closure, stimulated angiogenesis, and mitigated inflammatory responses. In diabetic wound models, alginate composites enriched with antioxidants, growth factors, or stem cells have yielded marked improvements in tissue regeneration, emphasizing the adaptability of these materials. Clinically, alginate dressings have successfully managed diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, donor-site injuries, and post-surgical wounds. Trials indicate that alginate dressings - particularly those fortified with zinc or vitamin derivatives - reduce healing duration, minimize inflammation and scar formation, and boost patient-reported outcomes. This review summarizes recent preclinical and clinical studies focusing on alginate-based dressings whose results are promising in the context of skin wound healing.
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- Łukasz Mazurek
- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 3C Pawińskiego Street, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 3C Pawińskiego Street, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 3C Pawińskiego Street, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 3C Pawińskiego Street, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Renal and Body Fluid Physiology, M. Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, A. Pawińskiego 5 Street, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 3C Pawińskiego Street, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 3C Pawińskiego Street, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland.
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Lv X, Li H, Chen Y, Wang Y, Chi J, Wang S, Yang Y, Han B, Jiang Z. Crocin-1 laden thermosensitive chitosan-based hydrogel with smart anti-inflammatory performance for severe full-thickness burn wound therapeutics. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 345:122603. [PMID: 39227115 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Burns are the fourth most common type of civilian trauma worldwide, and the management of severe irregular scald wounds remains a significant challenge. Herein, crocin-1 laden hydroxybutyl chitosan (CRO-HBC) thermosensitive hydrogel with smart anti-inflammatory performance was developed for accelerating full-thickness burn healing. The injectable and shape adaptability of the CRO-HBC gel make it a promising candidate for effectively filling scald wounds with irregular shapes, while simultaneously providing protection against external pathogens. The CRO-HBC gel network formed by hydrophobic interactions exhibited an initial burst release of crocin-1, followed by a gradual and sustained release over time. The excessive release of ROS and pro-inflammatory cytokines should be effectively regulated in the early stage of wound healing. The controlled release of crocin-1 from the CRO-HBC gel adequately addresses this requirement for wound healing. The CRO-HBC hydrogel also exhibited an excellent biocompatibility, an appropriate biodegradability, keratinocyte migration facilitation properties, and a reactive oxygen species scavenging capability. The composite CRO-HBC hydrogel intelligently mitigated inflammatory responses, promoted angiogenesis, and exhibited a commendable efficacy for tissue regeneration in a full-thickness scalding model. Overall, this innovative temperature-sensitive CRO-HBC injectable hydrogel dressing with smart anti-inflammatory performance has enormous potential for managing severe scald wounds.
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- Xiansen Lv
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- Qingdao Institute of Preventive Medicine, Qingdao Municipal Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Qingdao 266033, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China.
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Nascimento SPD, de Souza RRM, Sobral MV, Xavier-Junior FH, da Silva MV, Viana MM, da Silva FF, Serpe MJ, de Souza AL. Gelatin-Oxidized Alginate and Chitosan-Coated Zein Nanoparticle Hydrogel Composite to Enhance Breast Cancer Cytotoxicity in Dual-Drug Delivery. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:45190-45202. [PMID: 39554428 PMCID: PMC11561619 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c06404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 10/23/2024] [Accepted: 10/25/2024] [Indexed: 11/19/2024]
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This study explores the combined delivery of doxorubicin and quercetin using a gelatin-oxidized alginate-based hydrogel as a promising strategy for localized breast cancer therapy. Our approach involves the incorporation of doxorubicin within the hydrogel matrix and loading quercetin into chitosan-coated zein nanoparticles. The hydrogel exhibited self-healing properties attributed to Schiff base cross-linking and demonstrated injectability. Characterization of its microstructural, mechanical, and textural properties revealed a porous and flexible structure, demonstrating its suitability for drug release applications. Both drugs exhibited distinct in vitro release profiles at pH 6.8 (typical of tumor tissue), with doxorubicin at 81.2% and quercetin at 9.7%. After 72 h of release, the cytotoxicity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells was assessed. The hydrogel formulation containing doxorubicin increased the cytotoxic action by 4.66-fold, whereas the hydrogel composite, containing both doxorubicin and quercetin-loaded nanoparticles, enhanced it by 20.7-fold compared with doxorubicin alone. Thus, the findings of our study highlight the enhancing effect of the dual release system, thereby expanding the utility of gelatin-oxidized alginate-based hydrogels as advanced drug delivery systems, as exemplified by the combined delivery of doxorubicin and quercetin.
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- Postgraduate
Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate
Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade
Federal da Paraíba, João
Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate
Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade
Federal da Paraíba, João
Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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- CTNano,
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Postgraduate
Program in Chemistry, Universidade Federal
da Paraíba, João
Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
- Department
of Chemistry, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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- Postgraduate
Program in Chemistry, Universidade Federal
da Paraíba, João
Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
- Department
of Chemistry, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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Kim TH, Oh GW, Heo SY, Heo SJ, Kim YM, Lee DS, Kang HW, Kim HW, Lee B, Choi IW, Park WS, Jung WK. 3D-printed polycaprolactone/collagen/alginate scaffold incorporating phlorotannin for bone tissue regeneration: Assessment of sub-chronic toxicity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 282:137480. [PMID: 39522906 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 10/27/2024] [Accepted: 11/08/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024]
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The development of effective scaffolds for bone regeneration is crucial given the increasing demand for innovative solutions to address bone defects and enhance healing process. In this study, a polycaprolactone/fish collagen/alginate (P/FC/A) 3D scaffold incorporating phlorotannin was developed to promote bone tissue regeneration. While the efficacy of the P/FC/A scaffold has been demonstrated through in vitro and in vivo experiments, its sub-chronic toxicity in animal models remains understudied, raising concerns regarding its safety in clinical application. Therefore, this study assessed the sub-chronic toxicity of the P/FC/A scaffold over 12 week using a New Zealand White rabbit model. Our results indicate no significant adverse effects in the group exposed to the P/FC/A scaffold compared with the negative control group implanted with a high-density polyethylene scaffold. These findings underscore the non-toxicity and safety profile of the P/FC/A scaffold, further supporting its potential suitability for clinical use in bone regeneration.
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- Tae-Hee Kim
- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seochun, Chungcheongnam-do 33662, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Bio Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Jeju 63349, Republic of Korea; Department of Marine Technology & Convergence Engineering (Marine Biotechnology), University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Bio Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Jeju 63349, Republic of Korea; Department of Marine Technology & Convergence Engineering (Marine Biotechnology), University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seochun, Chungcheongnam-do 33662, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Department of Marine Biology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan 47392, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Kashi M, Nazarpak MH, Nourmohammadi J, Moztarzadeh F. Study the effect of different concentrations of polydopamine as a secure and bioactive crosslinker on dual crosslinking of oxidized alginate and gelatin wound dressings. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134199. [PMID: 39069056 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
Alginate hydrogels are commonly used in wound care due to their ability to maintain a moist environment, absorb fluids, and aid wound healing. However, their stability and mechanical properties can sometimes limit their effectiveness. This study explores a new approach by creating a dual network system of oxidized alginate and gelatin hydrogel crosslinked with polydopamine in a single step, with the goal of improving the mechanical properties of these hydrogels. The unique aspect of this research is the comprehensive examination of different polydopamine concentrations in dual crosslinking systems. First, alginate was modified with sodium periodate to create additional active groups on its backbone, and various polydopamine concentrations were then tested to assess their impact on the dual crosslinking network and hydrogel properties. The study involved a range of tests, including FTIR, H-NMR, SEM, gelation time, rheology, adhesion, antioxidant activity, swelling ratio, weight loss, drug release, and cell viability. The addition of polydopamine was found to enhance the crosslinking density (0.859 × 109 mol.cm-3). Additionally, the results indicated improvements in properties such as reduced weight loss, enhanced antioxidant and adhesive qualities, and better mechanical properties (2240 kPa). However, the optimal concentration of polydopamine must be determined to achieve the best properties for a wound dressing. Excessive polydopamine can increase the space between polymer chains, leading to a reduction in crosslinking density and storage modulus. Nevertheless, it can also increase the swelling ratio, degradation rate, pore size, porosity, antioxidant activity, and dopamine release. Therefore, identifying the optimal concentration for a functional hydrogel is crucial. Notably, the hydrogel containing 0.5 mg.mL-1 polydopamine exhibited outstanding cell viability (108 % on the third day), swelling capacity (480 %), storage modulus (2240 kPa), gelation time (3 min), antioxidant activity (42.27 %), and skin adherence (11 kPa), making it an optimal choice for advanced wound management. According to the findings, it is emphasized that the application of this particular hydrogel expedites wound healing, as indicated by wound closure and histological studies. ABBREVIATIONS.
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- Mana Kashi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran
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- New Technologies Research Center (NTRC), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran Pochronichnic, Iran.
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- School of Life Sciences Engineering, College of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran
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Kim TH, Kim MS, Kim NG, Linh NV, Doan HV, Kim YM, Park SH, Jung WK. Multifunctional Microneedle Patch with Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol for Potential Wound Dressing. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:1007-1019. [PMID: 38877361 PMCID: PMC11416438 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-024-00655-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of skin wounds with diverse pathological characteristics presents significant challenges due to the limited specific and efficacy of current wound healing approaches. Microneedle (MN) patches incorporating bioactive and stimulus materials have emerged as a promising strategy to overcome these limitations and integrating bioactive materials with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties for advanced wound dressing. METHODS We isolated diphlorethohydroxycarmalol (DPHC) from Ishige okamurae and assessed its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects on macrophages and its antibacterial activity against Cutibacterium acnes. Subsequently, we fabricated polylactic acid (PLA) MN patches containing DPHC at various concentrations (0-0.3%) (PDPHC MN patches) and evaluated their mechanical properties and biological effects using in vitro and in vivo models. RESUTLS Our findings demonstrated that DPHC effectively inhibited nitric oxide production in macrophages and exhibited rapid bactericidal activity against C. acnes. The PDPHC MN patches displayed potent antibacterial effects without cytotoxicity. Moreover, in 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene-stimulated mouse model, the PDPHC MN patches significantly suppressed inflammatory response and cutaneous lichenification. CONCLUSION The results suggest that the PDPHC MN patches holds promise as a multifunctional wound dressing for skin tissue engineering, offering antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory properties to promote wound healing process.
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- Tae-Hee Kim
- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Cosmetics Industry Center, Health Division, Korea Conformity Laboratories, Seoul, 08503, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), 45 Yongso-Ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Functional Feed Innovation Center (FuncFeed), Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Functional Feed Innovation Center (FuncFeed), Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), 45 Yongso-Ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine-Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), 45 Yongso-Ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Guo Y, Gao F, Rafiq M, Yu B, Cong H, Shen Y. Preparation of antimicrobial peptides and their combination with hydrogels for wound healing applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133494. [PMID: 38944068 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
Abstract
The problem of drug resistance caused by long-term use of antibiotics has been a concern for many years. As this problem worsens, there are various bacterial-induced infections that have a serious impact on human health. Currently, antimicrobial peptides are good alternatives to antibiotics, which have powerful antimicrobial activity and unique antimicrobial mechanisms. Developing bacterial resistance is not easy. In addition, how to reduce the production cost of antimicrobial peptides and improve the screening efficiency are the problems that must be solved for antimicrobial peptide application. In this study, we employed cell membrane chromatography linked with the one-bead-one-substance approach to screen and prepare the antimicrobial peptide (SALSP), which offers the benefits of fast synthetic screening and easy operation. Meanwhile, the antimicrobial peptide showed great antimicrobial activity and biocompatibility. We prepared a conjugated sodium alginate/gelatin hydrogel wound dressing incorporating antimicrobial peptides to promote wound healing. In conclusion, this research provides solutions for the development and application of antimicrobial peptides.
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- Yuanyuan Guo
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China
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Yang J, Wang Z, Liang X, Wang W, Wang S. Multifunctional polypeptide-based hydrogel bio-adhesives with pro-healing activities and their working principles. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 327:103155. [PMID: 38631096 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Wound healing is a complex physiological process involving hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodeling. Therefore, there is an urgent need for suitable wound dressings for effective and systematical wound management. Polypeptide-based hydrogel bio-adhesives offer unique advantages and are ideal candidates. However, comprehensive reviews on polypeptide-based hydrogel bio-adhesives for wound healing are still lacking. In this review, the physiological mechanisms and evaluation parameters of wound healing were first described in detail. Then, the working principles of hydrogel bio-adhesives were summarized. Recent advances made in multifunctional polypeptide-based hydrogel bio-adhesives involving gelatin, silk fibroin, fibrin, keratin, poly-γ-glutamic acid, ɛ-poly-lysine, serum albumin, and elastin with pro-healing activities in wound healing and tissue repair were reviewed. Finally, the current status, challenges, developments, and future trends of polypeptide-based hydrogel bio-adhesives were discussed, hoping that further developments would be stimulated to meet the growing needs of their clinical applications.
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- Jiahao Yang
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China.
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Li T, Zhao J, Yue Y, Han B, Wang W, Zhang H, Liu Z, Chen Z, Tian X. Preparation of nano-silver containing black phosphorus based on quaternized chitosan hydrogel and evaluating its effect on skin wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131950. [PMID: 38685547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
Hydrogels with favorable biocompatibility and antibacterial properties are essential in postoperative wound hemorrhage care, facilitating rapid wound healing. The present investigation employed electrostatic adsorption of black phosphorus nanosheets (BPNPs) and nano‑silver (AgNPs) to cross-link the protonated amino group NH3+ of quaternized chitosan (QCS) with the hydroxyl group of hyaluronic acid (HA). The electrostatic interaction between the two groups resulted in the formation of a three-dimensional gel network structure. Additionally, the hydrogel containing AgNPs deposited onto BPNPs was assessed for its antibacterial properties and effects on wound healing. Hydrogel demonstrated an outstanding drug-loading capacity and could be employed for wound closure. AgNPs loaded on the BPNPs released silver ions and exhibited potent antibacterial properties when exposed to 808 nm near-infrared (NIR) radiation. The ability of the hydrogel to promote wound healing in an acute wound model was further evaluated. The BPNPs were combined with HA and QCS in the aforementioned hydrogel system to improve adhesion, combine the photothermal and antibacterial properties of the BPNPs, and promote wound healing. Therefore, the reported hydrogels displayed excellent biocompatibility and hold significant potential for application in the field of tissue engineering for skin wound treatment.
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- Tianjiao Li
- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832002, China
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- Sinopharm Xinjiang Pharmaceutical Co. LTD, Urumqi 830032, China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
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- Sinopharm Xinjiang Pharmaceutical Co. LTD, Urumqi 830032, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, College of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832002, China; Sinopharm Xinjiang Pharmaceutical Co. LTD, Urumqi 830032, China.
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Pinto AM, Pereira R, Martins AJ, Pastrana LM, Cerqueira MA, Sillankorva S. Designing an antimicrobial film for wound applications incorporating bacteriophages and ε-poly-l-lysine. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131963. [PMID: 38688343 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Alginate-based dressings have been shown to promote wound healing, leveraging the unique properties of alginate. This work aimed to develop and characterize flexible individual and bilayered films to deliver bacteriophages (phages) and ε-Poly-l-lysine (ε-PLL). Films varied in different properties. The moisture content, swelling and solubility increased with higher alginate concentrations. The water vapour permeability, crucial in biomedical films to balance moisture levels for effective wound healing, reached optimal levels in bilayer films, indicating these will be able to sustain an ideal moist environment. The bilayer films showed improved ductility (lower tensile strength and increased elongation at break) compared to individual films. The incorporated phages maintained viability for 12 weeks under vacuum and refrigerated conditions, and their release was sustained and gradual. Antibacterial immersion tests showed that films with phages and ε-PLL significantly inhibited Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 growth (>3.1 Log CFU/cm2). Particle release was influenced by the swelling degree and diffusional processes within the polymer network, providing insights into controlled release mechanisms for particles of varying size (50 nm to 6 μm) and charge. The films developed, demonstrated modulated release capabilities for active agents, and may show potential as controlled delivery systems for phages and wound healing adjuvants.
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- Ana M Pinto
- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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Ege D, Boccaccini AR. Investigating the Effect of Processing and Material Parameters of Alginate Dialdehyde-Gelatin (ADA-GEL)-Based Hydrogels on Stiffness by XGB Machine Learning Model. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:415. [PMID: 38790283 PMCID: PMC11117982 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11050415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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To address the limitations of alginate and gelatin as separate hydrogels, partially oxidized alginate, alginate dialdehyde (ADA), is usually combined with gelatin to prepare ADA-GEL hydrogels. These hydrogels offer tunable properties, controllable degradation, and suitable stiffness for 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering applications. Several processing variables affect the final properties of the hydrogel, including degree of oxidation, gelatin content and type of crosslinking agent. In addition, in 3D-printed structures, pore size and the possible addition of a filler to make a hydrogel composite also affect the final physical and biological properties. This study utilized datasets from 13 research papers, encompassing 33 unique combinations of ADA concentration, gelatin concentration, CaCl2 and microbial transglutaminase (mTG) concentrations (as crosslinkers), pore size, bioactive glass (BG) filler content, and one identified target property of the hydrogels, stiffness, utilizing the Extreme Boost (XGB) machine learning algorithm to create a predictive model for understanding the combined influence of these parameters on hydrogel stiffness. The stiffness of ADA-GEL hydrogels is notably affected by the ADA to GEL ratio, and higher gelatin content for different ADA gel concentrations weakens the scaffold, likely due to the presence of unbound gelatin. Pore size and the inclusion of a BG particulate filler also have a significant impact on stiffness; smaller pore sizes and higher BG content lead to increased stiffness. The optimization of ADA-GEL composition and the inclusion of BG fillers are key determinants to tailor the stiffness of these 3D printed hydrogels, as found by the analysis of the available data.
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- Duygu Ege
- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany;
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Rasathane St., Kandilli, 34684 İstanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany;
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Tatarusanu SM, Lupascu FG, Profire BS, Szilagyi A, Gardikiotis I, Iacob AT, Caluian I, Herciu L, Giscă TC, Baican MC, Crivoi F, Profire L. Modern Approaches in Wounds Management. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3648. [PMID: 37688274 PMCID: PMC10489962 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Wound management represents a well-known continuous challenge and concern of the global healthcare systems worldwide. The challenge is on the one hand related to the accurate diagnosis, and on the other hand to establishing an effective treatment plan and choosing appropriate wound care products in order to maximize the healing outcome and minimize the financial cost. The market of wound dressings is a dynamic field which grows and evolves continuously as a result of extensive research on developing versatile formulations with innovative properties. Hydrogels are one of the most attractive wound care products which, in many aspects, are considered ideal for wound treatment and are widely exploited for extension of their advantages in healing process. Smart hydrogels (SHs) offer the opportunities of the modulation physico-chemical properties of hydrogels in response to external stimuli (light, pressure, pH variations, magnetic/electric field, etc.) in order to achieve innovative behavior of their three-dimensional matrix (gel-sol transitions, self-healing and self-adapting abilities, controlled release of drugs). The SHs response to different triggers depends on their composition, cross-linking method, and manufacturing process approach. Both native or functionalized natural and synthetic polymers may be used to develop stimuli-responsive matrices, while the mandatory characteristics of hydrogels (biocompatibility, water permeability, bioadhesion) are preserved. In this review, we briefly present the physiopathology and healing mechanisms of chronic wounds, as well as current therapeutic approaches. The rational of using traditional hydrogels and SHs in wound healing, as well as the current research directions for developing SHs with innovative features, are addressed and discussed along with their limitations and perspectives in industrial-scale manufacturing.
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- Simona-Maria Tatarusanu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
- Research & Development Department, Antibiotice Company, 1 Valea Lupului Street, 707410 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.S.); (I.G.)
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.S.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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