Charge‐Driven Bioshield Remodels Diabetic Oral Microenvironment for Accelerated Wound Healing

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Authors: Yajuan Xie, Yunfan Zhang, Y F Yang, Xiaomo Liu, Ruichu Zhang, Yabo Wang, Bo Li, Chao Ma, Hongjie Zhang, Yusai Zhou, Bing Han, Kai Liu
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Abstract

Diabetic chronic wounds, especially in the moist and mechanically dynamic oral environment, pose a significant therapeutic challenge due to neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)-mediated inflammation, biofilm infections, and extracellular matrix remodeling defects. To address this challenge, we develop a protein-based adhesive bioshield, functioning through the combined action of physical blocking and electrostatic interaction, that simultaneously acts as a bacterial barrier and NETs scavenger, thereby reactivating the focal adhesion signaling. The protein's high-density lysine residues establish a robust adhesion network that resists the dynamic oral environment while creating a persistent antibacterial bioshield. Notably, the high net charge of adhesive bioshield enables rapid NETs neutralization by electrostatically binding cell-free DNA (cfDNA), which reduces local NETs levels and inflammatory responses. This NETs clearance subsequently alleviates inflammation-mediated suppression of focal adhesion signaling, which coordinately accelerates diabetic wound healing through enhanced epithelial migration, endothelial proliferation, and angiogenesis. Overall, this study presents a charge-driven therapeutic strategy that targets NETs-mediated inflammation, offering an alternative approach for managing diabetic wounds in dynamic and wet environments.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Wound Healing and Treatments Neutrophil Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
38
Issue
11
Pages
e16778–e16778
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN