In Situ Formation of Hydrogels Loaded with ZnO Nanoparticles Promotes Healing of Diabetic Wounds in Rats

Overview

Journal ACS Omega

Publisher American Chemical Society

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2025 Jan 6

PMID 39758615

Authors

Jun Wang

Cheng-Nan Zhang

Xun Xu

Tian-Ci Sun

Ling-Chao Kong

Ren-De Ning

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Abstract

The challenge of healing diabetic skin wounds presents a significant hurdle in clinical practice and scientific research. In response to this pressing concern, we have developed a temperature-sensitive, in situ-forming hydrogel comprising poly(-isopropylacrylamide---butyl acrylate) -poly(ethylene glycol) -poly(-isopropylacrylamide--butyl acrylate) copolymer, denoted as PEP, in combination with zinc oxide nanoparticles, forming what we refer to as PEP-ZnO hydrogel. The antimicrobial properties of the PEP-ZnO hydrogel against methicillin-resistant were rigorously assessed by using the bacteriostatic banding method. In vitro evaluations encompassed examinations of hemocompatibility and biocompatibility. The study further employed a diabetic Sprague-Dawley (SD) rat whole-layer trauma model for comprehensive in vivo analyses. In vivo healing assessments revealed the potential of the PEP-ZnO hydrogel, characterized by increased collagen deposition and enhanced vascularization at the trauma site, thus significantly expediting the healing process. Collectively, these findings endorse the PEP-ZnO hydrogel as a safe and effective dressing for addressing chronic wounds in diabetic patients. This hydrogel not only holds promise for improving the quality of life for diabetic individuals grappling with chronic wounds but also represents a noteworthy advancement in wound care.

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