Smart Methylcellulose Hydrogels for pH-Triggered Delivery of Silver Nanoparticles

Infection is a severe complication in chronic wounds, often leading to morbidity or mortality. Current treatments rely on dressings, which frequently contain silver as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent, although improper dosing can result in severe side effects. This work proposes a novel methylc...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo Bonetti, Andrea Fiorati, Agnese D’Agostino, Carlo Maria Pelacani, Roberto Chiesa, Silvia Farè, Luigi De Nardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/8/5/298