A microenvironment-responsive hydrogel with photothermal, antioxidant, and neuroregenerative functions for diabetic chronic infectious wound healing

Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2026

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Authors: Zan Chen, Ye Wu, Heng Gong, Yunfeng Tang, Dong Hwan Wang, Zhen Wang (72451), Ye Wang, Guanglin Wang, Wei Lin, Renliang Zhao, Cheng Zheng, Xiangtian Deng
DOI: 10.1039/d5tb02313k
Cited by: 1
References: 45

Abstract

studies demonstrate that this hydrogel effectively eliminates bacterial infection under NIR irradiation, reduces inflammation, enhances angiogenesis, and accelerates wound closure in diabetic rats. This multifunctional hydrogel provides a promising strategy for comprehensive DCIW management and highlights the potential of smart biomaterials in chronic wound therapy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Wound Healing and Treatments Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
13
Pages
4158–4172
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN