Copper incorporated microporous chitosan-polyethylene glycol hydrogels loaded with naproxen for effective drug release and anti-infection wound dressing
Mishra S, Mary D, Kannan S. Copper incorporated microporous chitosan-polyethylene glycol hydrogels loaded with naproxen for effective drug release and anti-infection wound dressing. International Journal Of Biological Macromolecules 2016, 95: 928-937. PMID: 27984151, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.10.080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMoisture permeabilityEnhanced mechanical stabilityStability of filmsDrug releaseCell adhesion testsIncorporated hydrogelsMechanical propertiesEfficiency of CuMicroporous surfaceAbsorption capabilityAdhesion testHydrogel filmsMechanical stabilityChitosan filmsFilmsAntibacterial testsDegradation studiesHydrated conditionsRelease of CuWound dressingsGlycol hydrogelsEffective drug releaseHydrogelsCopper ionsCu