A biocompatible polyethylene glycol/alginate composite hydrogel with significant reactive oxygen species consumption for promoting wound healing
Nan Wang, Kang‐Kang Yu, Kun Li, Xiao‐Qi Yu
Abstract
, and when applied for wound healing, the formation of uniform and ordered collagen fibers (stained using aniline blue) can be achieved. This hydrogel showed favorable attributes in ROS scavenging, and it can be a promising material for use in wound dressings and biomaterial fields.
Topics & Concepts
Biocompatible materialPolyethylene glycolMaterials scienceComposite numberWound healingOxygenReactive oxygen speciesSelf-healing hydrogelsComposite materialChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryBiomedical engineeringChemistryMedicineSurgeryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryEngineeringMedical and Biological Ozone ResearchRedox biology and oxidative stressNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics