A pH responsive multifunctional sericin-pyrrole hydrogel with inherent antibacterial and antioxidant activities

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a multifunctional hydrogel that exhibits pH responsiveness along with antibacterial and antioxidant properties for biomedical usage.
• Synthesis of sericin-pyrrole hydrogel under controlled conditions
• Assessment of biocompatibility and bioactivity
• Evaluation of pH responsiveness and mechanical properties
• The hydrogel exhibited significant antibacterial activity against common pathogens
• Demonstrated strong antioxidant properties
• Maintained structural integrity across a range of pH levels