Self-Healing Supramolecular Hydrogels with Antibacterial Abilities for Wound Healing.

ABSTRACT: Wound healing due to skin defects is a growing clinical concern. Especially when infection occurs, it not only leads to impair healing of the wound but even leads to the occurrence of death. In this study, a self-healing supramolecular hydrogel with antibacterial abilities was developed for wound healing. The supramolecular hydrogels inherited excellent self-healing and mechanical properties are produced by the polymerization of N-acryloyl glycinamide monomers which carries a lot of amides. In addition, excellent antibacterial properties are obtained by integrating silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) into the hydrogels. The resultant hydrogel has a demonstrated ability in superior mechanical properties, including stretchability and self-healing. Also, the good biocompatibility and antibacterial

SUBMITTER: Hong Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9935882 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature