Yupei Wang, Han Wu, Ao Xiao, Jing Zhu, Jie Qiu, Kuan Yang, Qing Liu, Shengju Hao, Ling Hui, Xin Zhou, Qinzheng Hou, Haixiang Su, Zhaoyan Meng, Lingqian Chang
Human amniotic membranes (hAMs) are widely used as wound management biomaterials, especially as grafts for corneal reconstruction due to the structure of the extracellular matrix and excellent biological properties. However, their fragile nature and rapid degradation rate hinder widespread clinical use. In this work, we engineered a novel self-powered electronic dress (E-dress), combining the beneficial properties of an amniotic membrane and a flexible electrical electrode to enhance wound healing. The E-dress displayed a sustained discharge capacity, leading to increased epidermal growth factor (EGF) release from amniotic mesenchymal interstitial stem cells...
March 21, 2024: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces