-Based Hydrogels for Wound Healing: Properties and Therapeutic Effects

Overview

Journal Gels

Date 2023 Jul 28

PMID 37504418

Authors

Mariana Chelu

Adina Magdalena Musuc

Monica Popa

Jose Calderon Moreno

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Abstract

-based hydrogels have emerged as promising platforms for the delivery of therapeutic agents in wound dressings due to their biocompatibility and unique wound-healing properties. The present study provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the application of -based hydrogels for wound healing. The synthesis methods, structural characteristics, and properties of -based hydrogels are discussed. Mechanisms of therapeutic agents released from -based hydrogels, including diffusion, swelling, and degradation, are also analyzed. In addition, the therapeutic effects of -based hydrogels on wound healing, as well as the reduction of inflammation, antimicrobial activity, and tissue regeneration, are highlighted. The incorporation of various therapeutic agents, such as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory ones, into -based hydrogels is reviewed in detail. Furthermore, challenges and future prospects of -based hydrogels for wound dressing applications are considered. This review provides valuable information on the current status of -based hydrogels for the delivery of therapeutic agents in wound dressings and highlights their potential to improve wound healing outcomes.

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