Chitosan‐Based Hydrogels for Infected Wound Treatment

Abstract: Wound infections slow down the healing process and lead to complications such as septicemia, osteomyelitis, and even death. Although traditional methods relying on antibiotics are effective in controlling infection, they have led to the emergence of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria. Hydrogels with antimicrobial function become a viable option for reducing bacterial colonization and infection while also accelerating healing processes. Chitosan is extensively developed as antibacterial wound dressings due to its unique biochemical properties and inherent antibacterial activity. In this review, the recent research progress of chitosan‐based hydrogels for infected wound treatment, including the fabrication methods, antibacterial mechanisms, antibacterial performance, wound healing efficacy, etc., is summarized. A concise assessment of current limitations and future trends is presented.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Chitosan‐Based Hydrogels for Infected Wound Treatment ; day:09 ; month:05 ; year:2023 ; extent:12 ; Macromolecular bioscience ; (09.05.2023) (gesamt 12)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Wang, Xiaoyu ; Song, Rijian ; Johnson, Melissa ; A, Sigen ; Shen, Pingping ; Zhang, Nan ; Lara‐Sáez, Irene ; Xu, Qian ; Wang, Wenxin

Further information

• DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300094
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023050917003332059784
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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