Crocin-1 laden thermosensitive chitosan-based hydrogel with smart anti-inflammatory performance for severe full-thickness burn wound therapeutics.

Carbohydr Polym

Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China. Electronic address:

Published: December 2024

Burns are the fourth most common type of civilian trauma worldwide, and the management of severe irregular scald wounds remains a significant challenge. Herein, crocin-1 laden hydroxybutyl chitosan (CRO-HBC) thermosensitive hydrogel with smart anti-inflammatory performance was developed for accelerating full-thickness burn healing. The injectable and shape adaptability of the CRO-HBC gel make it a promising candidate for effectively filling scald wounds with irregular shapes, while simultaneously providing protection against external pathogens. The CRO-HBC gel network formed by hydrophobic interactions exhibited an initial burst release of crocin-1, followed by a gradual and sustained release over time. The excessive release of ROS and pro-inflammatory cytokines should be effectively regulated in the early stage of wound healing. The controlled release of crocin-1 from the CRO-HBC gel adequately addresses this requirement for wound healing. The CRO-HBC hydrogel also exhibited an excellent biocompatibility, an appropriate biodegradability, keratinocyte migration facilitation properties, and a reactive oxygen species scavenging capability. The composite CRO-HBC hydrogel intelligently mitigated inflammatory responses, promoted angiogenesis, and exhibited a commendable efficacy for tissue regeneration in a full-thickness scalding model. Overall, this innovative temperature-sensitive CRO-HBC injectable hydrogel dressing with smart anti-inflammatory performance has enormous potential for managing severe scald wounds.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122603DOI Listing

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