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A NANOGEL THAT ACCELERATES HEALING IN BURN WOUNDS

Singapore Researchers Develop a Peptide-based Hydrogel That Heals Faster

Researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) in Singapore, have come up with a peptide-based nanogel that speeds up the healing process in second and third degree burns.

The new technology stems from research into ‘smart’ peptide hydrogels carried out by Dr. Charlotte Hauser, Team Leader and Principal Research Scientist at IBN. These peptides have a natural ability to self-assemble into nanofibers, which form a non-toxic bioscaffold that promotes skin cell regeneration.

The IBN reports favorable results for the nanogel when compared against current silicone-based wound dressings. They found that the nanogel achieved almost 100 percent wound closure after just 2 weeks, compared to silicone dressings which could only manage 63 percent of the injured area.

It is believed that the nanogel has very real biomedical applications and could eventually feature as part of first-aid kits for faster treatment of burn wounds.

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  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN)