Facile synthesis of hydroxypropyl chitosan-egg white hydrogel dressing with antibacterial and antioxidative activities for accelerating the healing of burn wounds
Ying Zhao, Yulan Zhao, Yuguo Chu, Qiang Chang
Abstract
-infected burn wounds, HPCS-EWH could accelerate wound healing due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities, and promote cell proliferation and angiogenesis. Therefore, HPCS-EWH could be used to heal deep partial-thickness skin burn wounds.
Topics & Concepts
Wound healingChitosanBiocompatibilityAntibacterial activityIn vivoWound dressingStaphylococcus aureusEgg whiteReactive oxygen speciesMaterials scienceChemistryMedicineSurgeryFood scienceBacteriaBiologyBiochemistryMetallurgyGeneticsComposite materialBiotechnologyWound Healing and TreatmentsAntimicrobial agents and applicationsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications