International journal of biological macromolecules

Injectable sodium alginate hydrogel that responds to harmful molecules to treat inflammation and show inflammation levels

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Abstract

Antibacterial efficiencies of the multifunctional injectable hydrogel reached 99.94% against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

  • The hydrogel enhances wound healing by maintaining a moist environment, which supports cell migration and collagen deposition.
  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with blue light irradiation generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which exhibit strong antibacterial properties.
  • The hydrogel effectively scavenges excess ROS after stimulation, promoting anti-inflammatory responses and facilitating macrophage differentiation.
  • Healing efficiency of the hydrogel platform reached up to 93.60% in reducing inflammation and promoting tissue recovery.
  • The system allows real-time monitoring of inflammation levels by measuring hydrogen sulfide (HS) concentrations at the wound site.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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