Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Tannic Acid Hydrogel with Antibacterial, Hemostasis, and Antioxidant Properties Promoting Skin Wound Repair
Xujie Zhou, Qing Zhou, Qiang Chen, Yahao Ma, Zhenfang Wang, Lei Luo, Qiang Ding, Hang Li, Shunqing Tang
Abstract
Local causes of slow wound healing include infection and wound hemorrhage. Using sodium bicarbonate as a neutralizer, a variety of carboxymethyl chitosan-tannic acid (CMC-TA) composite hydrogels solidify through hydrogen bonding in this study. The best-performing hydrogel was synthesized by altering the concentration of TA and exhibited remarkable mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Following in vitro characterization tests, the CMC-TA hydrogel exhibited remarkable antibacterial and antioxidant properties, as well as quick hemostasis capabilities. In the in vivo wound healing study, the results showed that the CMC-TA hydrogel could relieve inflammation and promote the recovery of skin incision, re-epithelialization, and collagen deposition. Overall, this multifunctional hydrogel could be an ideal wound dressing for the clinical therapy of full-thickness wounds.