Study of EGCG composite hydrogel for the treatment of radiation-induced skin injuries.

Jingying Wang, Lin Gao, Jianbo Song, Sijin Li

Journal of applied biomaterials & functional materials 2023 Jan-Dec

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With the rising incidence of cancer, radiotherapy has become an increasingly popular treatment modality. However, radiation-induced skin injuries (RSIs) have emerged as a commonly reported side effect of radiotherapy, thereby presenting a significant challenge in the field of radiotherapy. In this study, we report the successful synthesis of a photosensitive hydrogel via amide reaction for grafting the photosensitive group, methacrylate anhydride (MA), onto chitosan (CHI) and gelatin (GEL), with subsequent physical incorporation of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). The resulting composite photosensitive hydrogels exhibited favorable swelling properties, rheological properties, and biocompatibility, which promote angiogenesis and demonstrate notable therapeutic efficacy against RSIs. These findings provide valuable insights into the clinical utility of EGCG composite hydrogels for the effective management of RSIs.

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Jingying Wang, Lin Gao, Jianbo Song, Sijin Li. Study of EGCG composite hydrogel for the treatment of radiation-induced skin injuries. Journal of applied biomaterials & functional materials. 2023 Jan-Dec;21:22808000231218996