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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Photo-crosslinkable hydrogel with programmable dual time-phase drug release for accelerated healing of infected diabetic wounds.

Yufei Xue, Li Fan, Hui Liu, Hongli Chen, Ka Bian, Hua Bai, Nicolas H Voelcker, Bo Peng, Lin Li, Xuekang Yang

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Yufei XueState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
Li FanDepartment of Burns and Cutaneous Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
Hui LiuState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
Hongli ChenDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China.
Ka BianDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China.
Hua BaiState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
Nicolas H VoelckerDrug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
Bo PengState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China. Electronic address: iambpeng@nwpu.edu.cn.
Lin LiState Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; State Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China. Electronic address: iamlli@nwpu.edu.cn.
Xuekang YangDepartment of Burns and Cutaneous Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China. Electronic address: yangxuekangburns@163.com.

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Abstract

Chronic diabetic wounds remain a critical unmet challenge in clinical care, largely due to persistent bacterial infections and unresolved inflammation, leading to impaired healing. While photo-crosslinkable hydrogels offer localized therapeutic delivery, existing systems often face limitations in ease of modification and comprehensive multi-functional efficacy. Herein, we present a light-activated hydrogel dressing featuring programmable, dual time-phase drug release and simplified modification of crosslinking matrices to address these barriers in a synergistic manner. This intelligent system integrates a ciprofloxacin-caged photo-crosslinker (PCA-CIP), hyaluronic acid (HA), and metformin-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (MET@NPs). Upon brief photo-irradiation, the hydrogel rapidly crosslinks (<52 s), releasing ciprofloxacin immediately at the wound site for rapid anti-bacterial action. Concurrently, MET@NPs enable sustained delivery of metformin to modulate inflammation over an extended period. This spatiotemporally coordinated release, characterized by an initial burst of antibiotics followed by prolonged anti-inflammatory activity, fosters a favorable microenvironment for tissue regeneration. In both in vitro and full-thickness diabetic wound models, the hydrogel exhibits strong tissue adhesion, potent infection control, durable immunomodulation, and significantly enhanced healing. This work demonstrates the clinical promise of dual time-phase hydrogels as precision-engineered wound therapies for diabetes-related complications.

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Diabetes ComplicationsHydrogelsWound HealingWound InfectionAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsCiprofloxacinCross-Linking ReagentsDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDrug Delivery SystemsDrug LiberationHumansHyaluronic AcidMetforminNanoparticlesPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerAnti-Bacterial AgentsCiprofloxacinCross-Linking ReagentsHyaluronic AcidHydrogelsMetforminPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerDiabetic wound healingHydrogel wound dressingInfection and inflammation controlPhoto crosslinkingStimulus-responsive drug release

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PMCPMC13453970

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