NUS scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster
- October 19, 2023
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This is excellent news for diabetic patients, offering a promising solution for the improved management and acceleration of the healing process for diabetic wounds. The core research team that developed the technology are iHealthtech Assistant Professor Andy Tay Kah Ping and his research team at the institute, including Dr Shou Yufeng and Dr Le Zhicheng.
This technology holds the potential for application beyond diabetic wounds, extending its benefits to other types of wounds.
The innovation at the heart of this advancement is a smart bandage that contains hydrogel infused with FDA-approved skin cells. This bandage utilises unique biomaterials and cells that can be remotely manipulated using a magnetic field to facilitate the mechano-stimulation of cells. This process has shown the potential to induce beneficial effects to speed up wound recovery. The significance of this approach lies in its ability to promote cell activity and expedite wound healing without the need for direct contact with the wound, thus increasing therapeutic efficacy.
Their work was published in Advanced Materials:
Mechano-Activated Cell Therapy for Accelerated Diabetic Wound Healing
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