Self‐Adaptive Allantoin@ZIF8 Nanocomposite Hydrogel with Resveratrol Synergy for MRSA‐Infected Wound Regeneration
Infected wounds present a formidable challenge to healing due to their complex pathological microenvironment, whereas conventional dressings are often functionally limited and ill-suited to adapt to dynamic wound changes. In this study, based on allantoin-loaded ZIF8 nanoparticles (Alla@ZIF8) and methacrylated quaternary ammonium carboxymethyl chitosan/resveratrol composite hydrogels (RMQCC), we designed and developed an adaptive multifunctional hydrogel system (Alla@ZIF8-Gel). This nanocomposite hydrogel exhibited multiple intelligent features, including pH-responsiveness and morphological adaptability. The quaternary ammonium carboxymethyl chitosan imparted well biocompatibility and robust antimicrobial properties. Electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds endowed hydrogels with excellent injectability and self-healing capabilities. The ZIF8 nanoparticles enabled the intelligent, on-demand release of allantoin, thereby promoting tissue regeneration. Resveratrol conferred potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. The Alla@ZIF8-Gel dynamically modulated drug release kinetics in response to the wound microenvironment, synergistically delivering antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and tissue-regenerative functions. Both in vitro and in vivo experimental results demonstrated that this adaptive hydrogel markedly accelerated the healing of MRSA-infected wounds, suppressed bacterial proliferation, alleviated oxidative damage and inflammatory responses, and enhanced collagen deposition, re-epithelialization, and neovascularization. This work provides a novel design paradigm for the development of intelligent, multifunctional therapeutic materials for infected wound management, with significant translational potential for clinical application.
Authors
- Yongjie Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6650-2877)
- Xinyi Jian
- Bolin Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2920-160X)
- Dun Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-8801)
- Xingping Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1071-4683)
- Mengran Zhao
- Z Z Zhu
- Benlong Shi
- Enuo Peng
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- Jiaxing University (CN)
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (CN)
- Third Xiangya Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Science
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202520614
- Primary Topic
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00