Copper ion/gallic acid MOFs-laden adhesive pomelo peel sponge effectively treats biofilm-infected skin wounds and improves healing quality

A Multifunctional Herb-Derived Glycopeptide Hydrogel for Chronic Wound Healing

Chronic wounds constitute an increasingly prevalent global healthcare issue, characterized by recurring bacterial infections, pronounced oxidative stress, compromised functionality of immune cells, unrelenting inflammatory reactions, and deficits in angiogenesis. In response to these multifaceted challenges, the study introduced a stimulus-responsive glycopeptide hydrogel constructed by oxidized Bletilla striata polysaccharide (OBSP), gallic acid-grafted ε-Polylysine (PLY-GA), and paeoniflorin-loaded micelles (MIC@Pae), called OBPG&MP. The hydrogel emulates the structure of glycoprotein fibers of the extracellular matrix (ECM), exhibiting exceptional injectability, self-healing, and biocompatibility. It adapts responsively to the inflammatory microenvironment of chronic wounds, sequentially releasing therapeutic agents to eradicate bacterial infection, neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), modulate macrophage polarization, suppress inflammation, and encourage vascular regeneration and ECM remodeling, playing a critical role across the inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases of wound healing. Both in vitro and in vivo studies confirmed the efficacy of OBPG&MP hydrogel in regulating the wound microenvironment and enhancing the regeneration and remodeling of chronic wound skin tissue. This research supports the vast potential for herb-derived multifunctional hydrogels in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Copper incorporated biomaterial-based technologies for multifunctional wound repair

The treatment of wounds is a worldwide challenge, and wound infection can affect the effectiveness of wound treatment and further increase the disease burden. Copper is an essential trace element that has been shown to have broad-spectrum antibacterial effects and to be involved in the inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling stages of wound healing. Compared to treatments such as bioactive factors and skin grafts, copper has the advantage of being low-cost and easily available, and has received a lot of attention in wound healing. Recently, biomaterials made by incorporating copper into bioactive glasses, polymeric scaffolds and hydrogels have been used to promote wound healing by the release of copper ions. In addition, copper-incorporated biomaterials with catalytic, photothermal, and photosensitive properties can also accelerate wound healing through antibacterial and wound microenvironment regulation. This review summarizes the antibacterial mechanisms of copper- incorporated biomaterials and their roles in wound healing, and discusses the current challenges. A comprehensive understanding of the role of copper in wounds will help to facilitate new preclinical and clinical studies, thus leading to the development of novel therapeutic tools.

ROS-scavenging materials for skin wound healing: advancements and applications

The intricate healing process of skin wounds includes a variety of cellular and molecular events. Wound healing heavily relies on reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are essential for controlling various processes, including inflammation, cell growth, angiogenesis, granulation, and the formation of extracellular matrix. Nevertheless, an overabundance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) caused by extended oxidative pressure may result in the postponement or failure of wound healing. It is crucial to comprehend the function of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and create biomaterials that efficiently eliminate ROS to enhance the healing process of skin wounds. In this study, a thorough examination is presented on the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the process of wound healing, along with an exploration of the existing knowledge regarding biomaterials employed for ROS elimination. In addition, the article covers different techniques and substances used in the management of skin wound. The future prospects and clinical applications of enhanced biomaterials are also emphasized, highlighting the potential of biomaterials that scavenge active oxygen to promote skin repair. This article seeks to enhance the understanding of the complex processes of ROS in the healing of wounds and the application of ROS-scavenging materials. Its objective is to create novel strategies for effective treatment skin wounds.