Antibacterial Efficacy of Manuka Honey-Doped Chitosan-Gelatin Cryogel and Hydrogel Scaffolds in Reducing Infection

Antibacterial Efficacy of Manuka Honey-Doped Chitosan-Gelatin Cryogel and Hydrogel Scaffolds in Reducing Infection

Honey has been used for centuries to reduce bacterial infection; Manuka honey (MH) possesses an additional antibacterial agent, Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). However, MH’s physical properties challenge delivery to the wound site. Tissue-engineered scaffolds (cryogels/hydrogels) provide a potential veh...

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Main Authors: Karina Mitchell, Sreejith S. Panicker, Calista L. Adler, George A. O’Toole, Katherine R. Hixon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Gels
Subjects:
cryogel
hydrogel
scaffolds
Manuka honey
infection
antibacterial
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/11/877

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