Plasticization of an Ageratum Conyzoides Natural Extract in Crosslinked Hydrogel: a Promising Material for Combating Wound Infection

Key Points

• Crosslinked hydrogels showed enhanced properties when plasticized with natural extracts.
• The Ageratum conyzoides extract significantly improves the antimicrobial properties of the hydrogel.
• Assessment used in vitro testing on wound infection models to establish efficacy and safety.
• Represents a shift towards utilizing natural materials in biomedical applications for infection control.