EGCG-crosslinked carboxymethyl chitosan-based hydrogels with inherent desired functions for full-thickness skin wound healing

• DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00074a
• Publication Date: 2022-04-15T09:40:57Z
• Authors: Qingcong Wei; Lin Ma; Weiwei Zhang; Guanglei Ma; Zhiguo Hu
• Keywords: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; Chitosan; Staphylococcus aureus; Wound Healing; Hydrogels; 02 engineering and technology; Antioxidants; Catechin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; 3. Good health; Mice; Adhesives; Escherichia coli; Animals; 0210 nano-technology

A facilely prepared EGCG crosslinked carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel with multiple functions can effectively promote collagen deposition and upregulate the VEGF, thus accelerating wound healing.