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December 2024 in “Nano Research” A natural protein-based functional hydrogel, developed using keratin, protocatechuic aldehyde, and zinc ions, shows promise in improving cutaneous nerve regeneration and diabetic wound healing. The hydrogel's unique structural design provides excellent injectability, skin adhesion, self-healing, antibacterial properties, and biocompatibility. It also serves as a drug carrier for phellopterin (PP), a compound from traditional Chinese medicine, enabling sustained release. The PP-loaded hydrogel enhances nerve regeneration, angiogenesis, and tissue remodeling in diabetic mice models, demonstrating significant potential for diabetic wound therapy through the synergistic effects of zinc ions and PP.
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September 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” The new hydrogel with silver helps wounds heal faster and better in mice.
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May 2018 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B” New materials help control stem cell growth and specialization for medical applications.
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biomembrane-based hydrogels can effectively promote chronic wound healing.