An Injectable <scp>CMCS</scp> /γ‐ <scp>PGA</scp> / <scp>PRP</scp> Bioadhesive With Antibacterial, Adhesive, and Regenerative Properties for Infected Wound Healing

Infected traumatic wounds remain a formidable clinical challenge because existing bioadhesives provide only tissue adhesion and lack concurrent antimicrobial and regenerative capabilities. Here, we developed an injectable bioadhesive (CγR) that integrates an "antibacterial-adhesive-regenerative" (AAR) triad by precisely tuning the ratio of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA). CγR exhibits > 99.9% bactericidal efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, delivers instantaneous wet-tissue adhesion (> 3 kPa), and sustains a gradient release of PDGF, TGF-β, and VEGF. In a rat model of infected full-thickness wounds, a single application achieved sterile sealing and complete epithelialization within 6 days, increased collagen deposition by 1.5-fold, and markedly drove macrophage polarization toward the prohealing M2 phenotype. By condensing the conventional "suture-antibiotic-dressing" regimen into a one-step procedure, CγR offers a biosafe and readily scalable platform for managing contaminated complex wounds and holds promise for clinical translation.

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The FASEB Journal
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2026-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.202504161r
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Wound Healing and Treatments
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An Injectable CMCS /γ‐ PGA / PRP Bioadhesive With Antibacterial, Adhesive, and Regenerative Properties for Infected Wound Healing

Yujun S. Shao, Chenchen Zuo, Jinglve Zhang, Shaorong LEI et al.
The FASEB Journal
Wound Healing and Treatments
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An Injectable CMCS /γ‐ PGA / PRP Bioadhesive With Antibacterial, Adhesive, and Regenerative Properties for Infected Wound Healing

Yujun S. Shao, Chenchen Zuo, Jinglve Zhang, Shaorong LEI, Yang Luo, Ze Neng Cheng, Junlong Tian, Wenqing Xu, Yutian Xiao, Tsz Lam Yau, Dingyu Wu
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Infected traumatic wounds remain a formidable clinical challenge because existing bioadhesives provide only tissue adhesion and lack concurrent antimicrobial and regenerative capabilities. Here, we developed an injectable bioadhesive (CγR) that integrates an "antibacterial-adhesive-regenerative" (AAR) triad by precisely tuning the ratio of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA). CγR exhibits > 99.9% bactericidal efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, delivers instantaneous wet-tissue adhesion (> 3 kPa), and sustains a gradient release of PDGF, TGF-β, and VEGF. In a rat model of infected full-thickness wounds, a single application achieved sterile sealing and complete epithelialization within 6 days, increased collagen deposition by 1.5-fold, and markedly drove macrophage polarization toward the prohealing M2 phenotype. By condensing the conventional "suture-antibiotic-dressing" regimen into a one-step procedure, CγR offers a biosafe and readily scalable platform for managing contaminated complex wounds and holds promise for clinical translation.

The FASEB JournalVol. 40(7)
Central South University (CN), Guizhou University (CN), National Clinical Research (US), Xiangya Hospital Central South University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Wound Healing and Treatments
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An Injectable <scp>CMCS</scp> /γ‐ <scp>PGA</scp> / <scp>PRP</scp> Bioadhesive With Antibacterial, Adhesive, and Regenerative Properties for Infected Wound Healing — Yujun S. Shao, Chenchen Zuo, et al. · The FASEB Journal (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS