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ArticleBurns & trauma2026

Multifunctional pH-responsive HA-c-FZ1 hydrogel presents a promising therapeutic strategy for diabetic skin wounds.

Zhe Fu, Jingyu Jiang, Yutong Wu, Zhaoxun Xiao, Yunhan Su, Hao Zhu, Shaowei Chen, Xinhe Shen, Xinyue Yang, Yunjian Luo and 5 more

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15 authors.

Zhe FuDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, No. 176 Qingnian Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan 650021, China.
Jingyu JiangDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, No. 176 Qingnian Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan 650021, China.
Yutong WuKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Zhaoxun XiaoKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Yunhan SuKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Hao ZhuKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Shaowei ChenKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Xinhe ShenKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Xinyue YangKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Yunjian LuoKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Tuanqing LiKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Shibo WangKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
Ying WangKey Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources and Key Laboratory of Natural Products Synthetic Biology of Ethnic Medicinal Endophytes, State Ethnic Affairs Commission and Ministry of Education, School of Ethnic Medicine, Yunnan Minzu University, No. 2929 Yuehua Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, China.
Xinwang YangKey Laboratory of Skin and Mucosal Injury Repair, Regeneration and Active Peptides of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, No. 1168 Chunrong West Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3210-8908
Ying YangDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, No. 176 Qingnian Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan 650021, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers remain a major clinical challenge, driven by the convergent effects of microbial infection, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and inadequate neovascularization that collectively disrupt tissue repair. Although the integrin αvβ3 agonist peptide FZ1 exhibits promising pro-healing activity, limited delivery control and insufficient functional versatility have restricted its clinical translation. To overcome these constraints, a pH-responsive hyaluronic acid (HA)-based hydrogel, hyaluronic acid conjugated with FZ1 peptide (HA-c-FZ1), was developed to enable intelligent acidity-triggered peptide release while integrating antimicrobial activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging, and inflammation control within a single wound dressing platform for diabetic wound repair. Methods: Photo-crosslinkable oxidized methacrylated HA was synthesized and covalently linked to FZ1 through a pH-labile Schiff base bond, yielding HA-c-FZ1 hydrogel at three concentrations (2%, 3%, and 4%). HA-c-FZ1 hydrogel morphology, swelling behavior, mechanical properties, peptide-loading efficiency, pH-responsive release, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, biocompatibility, and anti-inflammatory effects were systematically evaluated Results: HA-c-FZ1 hydrogel formed a homogeneous porous hydrogel network with predictable swelling behavior, tunable mechanical performance, high FZ1 loading efficiency, and accelerated peptide release under acidic conditions. Conclusions: HA-c-FZ1 functions as a pH-responsive hydrogel dressing that combines peptide delivery with antimicrobial, redox-regulatory, immunomodulatory, and pro-angiogenic functions. These findings position it as a therapy for chronic diabetic wound repair by simultaneously addressing infection, inflammation, oxidative stress, and vascular regeneration.

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Anti-inflammationBioactive peptide FZ1Diabetic foot ulcersHyaluronic acid hydrogelOxidative stressPhoto-crosslinking

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PMID42824959
PMCPMC13630460

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