Hyaluronic Acid-Based Scaffolds as Potential Bioactive Wound Dressings
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Date
2021-06-26
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MDPI
Abstract
The negative factors that result in delayed and prolonged wound healing process include microbial pathogens, excess wound exudates, underlying conditions, smoking, obesity, etc. Most of the currently used wound dressings demonstrate an inadequate capacity to treat wounds resulting from the factors mentioned above. The commonly used wound dressings include hydrogels, films, hydrocolloids, foams, fibers, sponges, dermal patches, bandages, etc. These wound dressings can be loaded with various types of bioactive agents (e.g., antibiotics, nanoparticles, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.) to improve their therapeutic outcomes. Biopolymers offer interesting properties suitable for the design of wound dressings. This review article will be based on hyaluronic-acid-based scaffolds loaded with therapeutic agents for the treatment of wounds.
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wound dressings, bioactive agents, hyaluronic acid, wound management
Citation
Alven, S.; Aderibigbe, B.A. Hyaluronic Acid-Based Scaffolds as Potential Bioactive Wound Dressings. Polymers 2021, 13, 2102. https:// doi.org/10.3390/polym13132102