ACS applied materials & interfaces

Microneedle Patch Using Metal-Phenol Coating for Light-Activated Infection Control, Inflammation Reduction, Immune Support, and Blood Vessel Growth in Diabetic Wound Healing

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Abstract

PH/CuS/TM microneedles demonstrated accelerated wound healing in a diabetic rat model.

  • Microneedles loaded with CuS nanoparticles eliminated bacteria through a photothermal effect.
  • The microneedles effectively reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) in tissue.
  • Macrophage polarization was influenced, shifting from the pro-inflammatory M1 type to the anti-inflammatory M2 type.
  • Vascular endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis were promoted by the microneedles.
  • The microneedles inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially aiding in wound treatment.

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