Shikonin and Co2+ self-assembled nanoparticles promote diabetic wound healing via antioxidant effects
-induced apoptosis rate from 25.1% to 10.31%. Animal experiments revealed that the nanoparticle-treated group achieved a wound healing rate of 95% by day 12, which was significantly superior to the control group. Co-Shik NPs effectively modulated inflammatory factors (reducing IL-1β and TNF-α, elevating IL-10), alleviated oxidative stress, and promoted collagen deposition and epidermal regeneration. This study provides a novel material for diabetic wound treatment, deepens the understanding of the biological activities of natural product-metal complexes, and holds significant theoretical value and application prospects.
Authors
- Xiaoge Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0582-9881)
- Jinxu Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5770-6643)
- Liren Ma
Institutions
- Pingdingshan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Chemistry
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2026.1785594
- Primary Topic
- Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00