Injectable self-healing hydrogel loaded with a self-assembling LL-37 derivative for treating infected skin wounds

Key Points

• Wound healing is significantly accelerated with the self-healing hydrogel treatment, improving skin recovery.
• Rats treated with the hydrogel showed a 30% faster healing rate over two weeks compared to controls.
• Injectable self-healing hydrogel was developed with an LL-37 self-assembling derivative to enhance antibacterial properties.
• Results indicate improved infection management and tissue regeneration in acute wound models, but further studies in humans are needed.