Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2026, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (20): 5257-5269.doi: 10.12307/2026.671

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Preparation, classification and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogels in skin damage repair

Cao Yuqing1, 2, Guo Meiling1, Liu Feng2, Wei Junchao1, 2, 3, 4     

  1. 1School of Stomatology, College of Jiangxi Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China; 2College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, Jiangxi Province, China; 3Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China; 4Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
  • Accepted:2025-06-16 Online:2026-07-18 Published:2025-12-01
  • Contact: Wei Junchao, Professor, Doctoral supervisor, School of Stomatology, College of Jiangxi Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, Jiangxi Province, China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China; Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
  • About author:Cao Yuqing, Master candidate, School of Stomatology, College of Jiangxi Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, Jiangxi Province, China
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 52163016, 52463017 (to WJC); Jiangxi Provincial Key Discipline Academic and Technical Leader Training Project, No. 20213BCJL22051 (to WJC); Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation (Key Project), No. 20242BAB26161 (to WJC)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The development of multifunctional bioactive smart dressings based on the wound microenvironment for real-time monitoring of wound microenvironment is an important strategy to accelerate wound healing. Polysaccharide-based hydrogels have gained wide attention in the field of wound dressings due to their unique advantages.
OBJECTIVE: To review the synthesis methods, functional properties and application progress of polysaccharide-based hydrogels in skin injury repair. 
METHODS: Chinese databases, such as WanFang and CNKI, were searched and English databases, including PubMed and Web of Science, were searched using search terms “hydrogels, polysaccharide, reversible covalent bonds, wound dressings, wound repair.” According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 125 articles were finally included for review. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The crosslinking methods of polysaccharide-based hydrogels can be categorized into physical and chemical crosslinking. Among these, dynamic chemical bonds are particularly significant for the development of bioactive smart dressings, as they can respond to certain stimuli. Polysaccharides are rich in functional groups such as carboxyl, hydroxyl, and amine groups, which can be easily grafted or modified to meet the functional requirements for clinical applications, such as smart antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, without causing adverse effects. With the continuous diversification and refinement of clinical needs, the functionality of hydrogel dressings has evolved from a simple protective covering to a combination of multiple functions, including adhesion and hemostasis, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, drug delivery, self-repair, stimulus response, and wound monitoring. 

Key words: polysaccharide, hydrogel, reversible covalent bond, tissue repair, smart dressing, wound dressing, review

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