In Situ Hydrogel Formulation for Advanced Wound Dressing: Influence of Co-Solvents and Functional Excipient on Tailored Alginate–Pectin–Chitosan Blend Gelation Kinetics, Adhesiveness, and Performance

In Situ Hydrogel Formulation for Advanced Wound Dressing: Influence of Co-Solvents and Functional Excipient on Tailored Alginate–Pectin–Chitosan Blend Gelation Kinetics, Adhesiveness, and Performance

Chronic skin wounds affect more than 40 million patients worldwide, representing a huge problem for healthcare systems. This study elucidates the optimization of an in situ gelling polymer blend powder for biomedical applications through the use of co-solvents and functional excipients, underlining...

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Main Authors: Chiara Amante, Giovanni Falcone, Rita P. Aquino, Paola Russo, Luigi Nicolais, Pasquale Del Gaudio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Gels
Subjects:
in situ gelling powder
wound dressing
alginate
pectin
chitosan
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/1/3

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