Facile Reactive Oxygen Species-Scavenging Supramolecular Hydrogel to Promote Diabetic Wound Healing

Chronic wound healing impairment is a significant complication in diabetes. Hydrogels that maintain wound moisture and enable sustained drug release have become prominent for enhancing chronic wound care. Particularly, hydrogels that respond to reactive oxygen species (ROS) are sought-after for their dual capacity to mitigate ROS and facilitate controlled drug delivery at the wound site. We have strategically designed an ROS-responsive and scavenging supramolecular hydrogel composed of the simple hexapeptide Glu-Phe-Met-Phe-Met-Glu (EFM). This hydrogelator, composed solely of canonical amino acids without additional ROS-sensitive motifs, forms a hydrogel rapidly upon sonication. Interaction with ROS leads to the oxidation of Met residues to methionine sulfoxide, triggering hydrogel disassembly and consequent payload release. Cellular assays have verified their biocompatibility and efficacy in promoting cell proliferation and migration. In vivo investigations underscore the potential of this straightforward hydrogel as an ROS-scavenger and drug delivery vehicle, enhancing wound healing in diabetic mice. The simplicity and effectiveness of this hydrogel suggest its broader biomedical applications in the future.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

Enthalten in:

ACS applied materials & interfaces - 16(2024), 13 vom: 03. Apr., Seite 15752-15760

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jia, Deying [VerfasserIn]
Li, Shuangshuang [VerfasserIn]
Jiang, Mengmeng [VerfasserIn]
Lv, Zongyu [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Haipeng [VerfasserIn]
Zheng, Zhen [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Amino Acids
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Diabetic wound healing, methionine sulfoxide
Hydrogels
Journal Article
ROS scavenging
Reactive Oxygen Species
Short peptide
Supramolecular hydrogel

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Date Completed 05.04.2024

Date Revised 05.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1021/acsami.3c17667

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36997123X