Journal of colloid and interface science

Injectable heat-activated hydrogel that mimics enzymes, controls immune response, and supports new blood vessel growth to fight drug-resistant bacteria and heal tissue

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Abstract

A multifunctional hydrogel, UMEMOs/PF-MAL, demonstrates effective spatiotemporal therapy for drug-resistant bacterial infections.

  • UMEMOs/PF-MAL hydrogel exhibits efficient reactive oxygen species-producing activity and immunomodulation capabilities.
  • The hydrogel's incorporation of ultrathin medium entropy metal oxides enhances its sol-gel properties and photothermal response.
  • Under low levels of hydrogen peroxide and near-infrared irradiation, the hydrogel generates hydroxyl radicals that can penetrate bacteria and disrupt biofilms.
  • Release of magnesium and copper from the hydrogel promotes a shift from inflammatory to anti-inflammatory macrophage responses, aiding tissue remodeling.
  • The mild photothermal effect improves local blood oxygen circulation and alleviates inflammation, potentially speeding up wound healing.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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