03-Sep-2020 | Market Research Store
In the older generation, the healing process is found to slow down with age, thereby increasing the chances of contracting infection. The increasing elderly population coupled with more invasive surgeries has put focus on wound healing in the area of medicine. The wound healing is a very complex bodily function and thus, the demand for newer methods or materials for effective healing are found to be surging. Recently, a team led by Ryota Teshima from Tokyo University of Science has developed new material that can help heal wounds faster than the traditional methods. The most interesting part is that why is the new discovery so exciting?
In usual conditions, maintaining optimal physiological environment around a wound is necessary to trigger the growth of new cells. However, the new study has shown hydrogel to absorb 95% water with the help of its cross-linked molecular structure. Furthermore, the compatibility of hydrogel with the biological conditions such as tissues and skin aid in enhancing its function of absorption of water and at the same time provide necessary moisture to create a suitable environment around the wound. Recent study has shown slight alkalinity pH (8-8.5) to be better for promoting the growth of skin healing cells including fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Thus, the presence of alkaline alginate dressing, a natural polymer, in the hydrogels is believed to overcome the challenges of wound healing.
This new breakthrough has taken the alginate hydrogel to the next level in terms of wound healing without the need for any special equipment. Its activation at room temperature, that too within 5 Minutes, makes it ideal for further use in medical practices dealing with wound healing. The transparency of the gel further makes the assessment of wound healing more clearly. The most enticing fact about the hydrogel is its potential to absorb exudates and strong and intact nature even after weeks. Moreover, the growing scope of regenerative medicine helps researchers develop beneficial medical therapies like new hydrogel for near-future application to wound healing.
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