Natural Polymer-Based Antimicrobial Hydrogels without Synthetic Antibiotics as Wound Dressings

• Published in: Biomacromolecules Vol. 21; no. 8; pp. 2983 - 3006
• Main Authors: Zhong, Yajie, Xiao, Huining, Seidi, Farzad, Jin, Yongcan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Chemical Society 10.08.2020
• Subjects: antibacterial properties; bacterial infections; drug resistance; human health; hydrogels; wound treatment

Wound healing is usually accompanied by bacterial infection. The excessive use of synthetic antibiotics leads to drug resistance, posing a significant threat to human health. Hydrogel-based wound dressings aimed at mitigating bacterial infections have emerged as an effective wound treatment. The rev...