Title:Nanomaterials in Wound Healing: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Prospects
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Author(s): Kavita Rani, Gurvirender Singh*, Smita Narwal, Bhawna Chopra and Ashwani K. Dhingra
Affiliation:
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra-136119, Haryana, India
Keywords:
Nanomaterial, nanotechnology, wound healing, mechanism, angiogenic effect, wound dressing.
Abstract:
Background: Poor wound healing poses a significant global health challenge, leading
to increased mortality rates and considerable healthcare expenses. Nanotechnology has emerged
as a promising approach to address the complexities associated with wound healing, offering potential
solutions to enhance the wound microenvironment and promote efficient tissue repair.
Aim: This review aims to comprehensively summarize recent advancements in the application of
nanomaterials for wound healing, with a focus on their mechanisms of action. The review also explores
the prospects and challenges of using nanomaterials in wound dressings, specifically in the
context of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenic effects.
Results: The integration of nanomaterials in wound healing has demonstrated significant progress
in addressing key challenges, such as providing a suitable environment for cell migration, controlling
microbial infections, and managing inflammation. Nanomaterials have been found to stimulate
cellular and molecular processes, promoting hemostasis, immune regulation, and tissue proliferation,
thereby accelerating wound closure and tissue regeneration.
Conclusion: Nanotechnology-based wound healing has shown great promise in revolutionizing
wound care. Nanomaterials offer unique physicochemical and biological properties that can be harnessed
to develop advanced wound dressings capable of sustained therapeutic agent delivery and
targeted bacterial detection and treatment. Despite these promising advancements, challenges such
as reproducibility, stability, toxicity, and histocompatibility must be addressed to ensure successful
translation from laboratory research to clinical applications. Further research is required to better
understand the in-vivo behaviour of nanomaterial-based wound dressings and to explore innovative
approaches, such as intelligent wound dressings that detect and treat infections synergistically,
to enhance wound healing outcomes. Overall, nanomaterials hold tremendous potential for future
wound healing strategies, paving the way for improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare
burdens.