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The aim is to develop hydrogels that can respond to MMPs for better healing of infected wounds.

April 10, 2026

MMP-Responsive Bioactive Glass-Incorporated Hydrogels with Enhanced Antibacterial and Angiogenic Performance for Infected Wound Healing

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The aim is to develop hydrogels that can respond to MMPs for better healing of infected wounds.
Created MMP-responsive hydrogels incorporated with bioactive glass
Assessed antibacterial performance through bacterial cultures
Evaluated angiogenic effects using cellular assays
Hydrogels showed significant antibacterial activity against common wound pathogens
Enhanced angiogenesis was observed in treated wounds compared to controls
Demonstrated improved healing metrics in MMP-rich environments

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Chronic wounds are difficult to heal due to complex pathological features such as bacterial infection, abnormal expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and impaired angiogenesis, posing a serious threat to public...

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Wenyi Shao

Min Xing

Li Zhao

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Journal of Materials Chemistry B

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