Antibacterial PEG-Chitosan Hydrogels for Controlled Antibiotic/Protein Delivery.

Bacterial infections impede the wound-healing process, leading to complications such as chronic wounds and ulcerations. Wound dressings have been used in wound management because of the ease of application, ability to cover irregular wound surfaces, and antibacterial characteristics. For efficient wound management, the dressings must also provide the release of growth factors to aid the tissue regeneration process.