Nitric oxide-releasing hyaluronic acid as an antibacterial and immunomodulatory acne therapeutic

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Samantha L. Picciotti, Torrance M. Jenkins, Tsian D. Ramrattan, Mark H. Schoenfisch
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08320f
Cited by: 2
References: 66

Abstract

The dual activity of hyaluronic acid (HA) and nitric oxide (NO) elicits antibacterial activity and modulates cell proliferation, sebum production, and inflammation in vitro , representing a promising alternative to conventional acne treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
9
Pages
7687–7701
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN