Scaffold-Buildng Nanogel Heals Burns Faster

May-23-14 Researchers have developed a 'nanogel' able to help burns wounds heal faster by creating a scaffold for skin cells to grow on.

The gel is based on a self-assembling ultrashort peptide technology, which was developed by a team at Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology. The team discovered that when water is added to the hydrogel, the peptides react by self-assembling into a water-holding, fibrous gel that mimics the extracellular matrix—a key part of skin tissue. This scaffold provides the ideal environment for skin cells to grow, enabling the gel to heal burn wounds faster while reducing the chances of infection or scarring.

The gel is designed for use on second or third degree burns, and studies on animals have been promising.

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