The Role of Hydrogel Biomaterials in the Intervention of Wound Healing and Skin Regeneration via Exosomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Animal Studies.

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Department of Immunology, Key Laboratory of Immune Mechanism and Intervention on Serious Disease in Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.

Published: July 2024


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The combination of hydrogel biomaterials with exosomes to facilitate wound healing and skin regeneration is a promising approach. Recent preclinical animal studies have focused on investigating the efficacy of hydrogel-based delivery systems for exosomes in promoting wound healing and skin regeneration. Despite encouraging results, critical issues remain unresolved, such as optimizing hydrogel properties to enhance the efficacy of combined therapy with exosomes for wound and bridging the translational gap between preclinical and clinical applications. Future research endeavors should concentrate on refining hydrogel design to enhance exosome delivery efficacy, conducting rigorous clinical trials to assess the safety and efficacy of exosome-loaded hydrogels in human wound healing and skin regeneration, and exploring innovative strategies to maximize therapeutic outcomes.

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