Dandelion-Derived Carbon Dots with pH-Responsive Charge and Dual ROS Regulation for Anti-Infection and Accelerated Wound Repair
June 2026
in “
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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dandelion-derived carbon dots DH-CDs reactive oxygen species ROS antimicrobial agent wound healing S. aureus E. coli biofilms NIH 3T3 fibroblasts re-epithelialization granulation tissue maturation collagen deposition hair follicle regeneration carbon dots antibacterial nanoparticles bacterial membrane disruption antioxidant enzyme inactivation bacteria-infected wounds
TLDR Dandelion-derived carbon dots effectively kill bacteria and speed up wound healing.
The study investigates the use of dandelion-derived carbon dots with pH-responsive charge and dual reactive oxygen species (ROS) regulation for anti-infection and accelerated wound repair. These carbon dots exhibit properties that allow them to respond to pH changes and regulate ROS levels, which are crucial for preventing infections and promoting faster healing of wounds. The research highlights the potential of these carbon dots as a novel therapeutic approach for wound management, leveraging their unique chemical properties to enhance healing processes.
