ACS applied bio materials

Gelatin and Modified Cellulose Hydrogel Working Together to Heal Drug-Resistant Chronic Wound Infections

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Abstract

The hydrogel developed achieves an antibacterial rate close to 100% against drug-resistant bacteria.

  • Quaternized poly(vinyl alcohol) and copper-doped polydopamine nanoparticles are combined into a hydrogel for enhanced antibacterial properties.
  • Polydopamine improves the compatibility of the hydrogel and prevents the loss of copper nanoparticles.
  • The hydrogel exhibits rapid bactericidal effects when exposed to near-infrared light.
  • In a wound healing model, the hydrogel controls inflammation and promotes tissue repair processes like collagen deposition and angiogenesis.
  • This approach offers a potential solution for treating chronic wounds infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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