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Latest advance anti-inflammatory hydrogel wound dressings and traditional Lignosus rhinoceros used for wound healing agents

Summary

This review examines modern hydrogel wound dressings and traditional medicinal mushrooms like Lignosus rhinoceros for treating wounds. Hydrogels are water-absorbing materials that mimic natural tissue and help wounds heal by maintaining moisture, preventing infection, and promoting cell growth. Traditional mushrooms offer anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that could complement modern dressing technologies for better wound healing outcomes.

Background

Wound healing is a complex physiological process that can be compromised by infection and inflammation, particularly in chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers. Traditional wound dressings and modern hydrogel-based dressings have been developed to promote healing, while natural compounds like Lignosus rhinoceros have been traditionally used for wound treatment by indigenous communities.

Objective

This review examines advanced anti-inflammatory hydrogel wound dressings and traditional Lignosus rhinoceros as wound healing agents. The study aims to summarize the development of functional hydrogel dressings and their preparation mechanisms, as well as the therapeutic properties of L. rhinoceros for wound healing applications.

Results

The review identifies multiple classes of hydrogels with superior wound healing properties including natural polymers (collagen, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginate), synthetic polymers (polyethylene glycol, polyacrylic acid), and composite hydrogels. L. rhinoceros demonstrates anti-microbial and antiviral activities with potential as a natural wound healing agent. Various commercial hydrogel dressings are documented with applications for different wound types.

Conclusion

Anti-inflammatory hydrogel dressings and L. rhinoceros represent promising conventional and alternative approaches for treating non-communicable diseases and promoting wound healing. Future development should focus on multifunctional hydrogels with enhanced biocompatibility, biodegradability, and integration of bioactive agents for accelerated wound healing and infection prevention.
  • Published in:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
  • Study Type:Review,
  • Source: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1488748; PMID: 39703792
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