China Plastics ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (10): 141-150.DOI: 10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2025.10.022

• Review • Previous Articles    

Research progress in photo⁃crosslinked methacrylic acid hydrogel for wound repair

QIN Huai1,2,3, YANG Kuan1,3,4(), WU Jing1,2,3, WANG Shulei1, YANG Chenxin1   

  1. 1.College of Pharmacy,Xi′an Medical University,Xi′an 710021,China
    2.Collage of Pharmacy,Chengdu Medical College,Chengdu 610500,China
    3.Xi′an Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Innovative Multi?Target Antihypertensive Drugs,Xi′an Medical University,Shaanxi 710021,China
    4.Institute of Drug Research,Xi′an Medical University,Shaanxi 710021,China
  • Received:2024-10-28 Online:2025-10-26 Published:2025-10-21

Abstract:

This review summarizes recent advancements in the development of photo⁃crosslinked methacrylic acid (MA) hydrogels for wound repair. The review began by detailing the common materials used to fabricate these hydrogels. Furthermore, the application of photo⁃crosslinked MA hydrogels was discussed, with a specific focus on their efficacy in promoting wound healing through controlled drug delivery. This analysis highlights the significant potential of these smart materials in advanced wound management.

Key words: photo?crosslinking, methacrylic acid, hydrogel, wound healing, drug

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