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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a reservoir of growth factors, is instrumental in the repair and regeneration of damaged tissues, orchestrating wound healing at all stages. However, PRP's rapid degradation and instability at the wound site, prone to displacement and degradation, limit its efficacy. Collagen, the most abundant protein in the human body, boasts exceptional biocompatibility, biological activity, and minimal immunogenicity. Polydopamine (PDA)-coated materials have been employed for sustained drug release, leveraging the catechol, amine, and imine functional groups on their surface for covalent bonding with other molecules. This study presents the fabrication of a PDA-modified collagen membrane (PDA-CM) loaded with PRP (PDA-CM@PRP) to achieve a sustained release of PRP. Our results showed that PDA-CM@PRP significantly improved proliferation, migration, delayed cellular senescence and reduced oxidative stress in human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs).experiments demonstrated accelerated diabetic wound healing with enhanced granulation tissue formation, cell proliferation, and neovascularization. Transcriptome sequencing analysis revealed that PDA-CM@PRP activated HDFs proliferation through upregulation of the cell cycle and DNA replication pathways. This study presents a novel strategy for sustained PRP release, offering a promising therapeutic approach for diabetic wounds and other chronic wound types.
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Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle)
September 2025
Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, PR China.
Wound healing is a complex, tightly regulated process involving a range of enzymes, growth factors, and cytokines that coordinate cellular activities essential for tissue repair and wound closure. However, in cases of extensive or severe injury, the intrinsic repair mechanisms are often insufficient, underscoring the need for advanced therapeutic strategies to accelerate healing and minimize scar formation. Electrically conductive hydrogels (ECHs), combining the advantageous properties of hydrogels with the physiological and electrochemical characteristics of conductive materials, present a safer and more convenient alternative to traditional electrode-based electrical stimulation (ES) for treating chronic and nonhealing wounds.
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September 2025
State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases and Medical Innovation Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200070, China.
Wound infections challenge clinical medicine, and developing novel therapies is critically important in overcoming antimicrobial resistance and an off-balanced immune microenvironment. Electrical stimulation as a biocompatible, easy-to-operate, and controllable technique has great potential in eradicating pathogens and modulating the immune system. However, safe and soft platforms that integrate both bactericidal and immunological modulatory effects of electrical stimulation are rarely reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Pressure injuries (PIs) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) still impacts patients' health and places a heavy burden on healthcare systems. Stage I and stage II PIs are particularly prevalent among individuals with diabetes. Without timely and appropriate interventions, these injuries can progress to more severe stages, requiring prolonged recovery periods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pressure injuries are common, difficult to manage, and carry a high economic burden. They are challenging to physicians and a burden to society.
Case Report: An 89-year-old male, who had previously undergone internal fixation with screws and rods for a right intertrochanteric fracture, developed a deep circular open ulcer measuring 11 cm × 7.
Wounds
August 2025
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Giza, Egypt.
Background: Charcot foot is a debilitating complication of peripheral neuropathy and is primarily associated with diabetes, leading to structural damage, ulceration, and osteomyelitis. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is a promising treatment modality for wound healing and bone metabolism.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of PEMF therapy in promoting bone growth and ulcer healing in patients with Charcot foot ulcers.