Construction of Iron-Scavenging Hydrogel via Thiol-Ene Click Chemistry for Antibiotic-Free Treatment of Bacterial Wound Infection

• Published in: Advanced healthcare materials p. e2401118
• Main Authors: Xie, Tian-Qiu, Yan, Xiao, Yan, Jian-Hua, Yu, Yun-Jian, Liu, Xin-Hua, Feng, Jun, Liu, Chuan-Jun, Zhang, Xian-Zheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.10.2024
• Subjects: wound healing; bacterial infection; antibiotic resistance; hydrogel; ovotransferrin

Bacteria, especially drug-resistant strains, can quickly cause wound infections, leading to delayed healing and fatal risk in clinics. With the growing need for alternative antibacterial approaches that rely less on antibiotics or eliminate their use altogether, a novel antibacterial hydrogel named...