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Definition A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a chronic, non-healing wound that develops in individuals with diabetes. It typically occurs on pressure-bearing areas such as the heel, metatarsal heads, or hallux, and carries a high risk of infection and amputation.Pathophysiology • The development of DFUs can be explained by four interconnected mechanisms: neuropathy, ischemia, infection, and impaired wound healing. • Neuropathy is the most common factor. Sensory...
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Engineered catechol-based composite materials for diabetic wound healing.

Facai Wei1, Fengyang Xie1, Bo Chen1

  • 1Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China.

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Catechol-based composite materials offer a multi-level approach to enhance diabetic wound healing by targeting complex biological networks. This review details their design, mechanisms, and potential for advanced wound repair platforms.

Keywords:
BiomaterialsDiabetic infectionMetal-catechol coordinationPolyphenolWound healing

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  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Materials Chemistry

Background:

  • Diabetic wound healing is a complex challenge often inadequately addressed by single-target therapies.
  • Naturally derived catechol/polyphenolic compounds offer versatile building blocks for advanced wound repair systems.
  • Existing therapies struggle to manage the multifaceted pathological network of diabetic wounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review composite material systems utilizing catechol chemistry for diabetic wound repair.
  • To establish a multi-scale materials design framework for intelligent, responsive wound healing platforms.
  • To elucidate the interaction mechanisms and synergistic therapeutic effects of these materials.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of composite material systems engineered from nano- to macro-scales using catechol chemistry.
  • Framework for designing nanoparticles, nanozymes, metal-phenolic networks, and macroscopic devices (hydrogels, microneedles, scaffolds).
  • Analysis of interactions between multi-scale composites and biological systems, focusing on therapeutic mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of catechol-based composites enabling systematic regulation of the diabetic wound healing process.
  • Elucidation of multi-level synergistic effects including ROS scavenging, macrophage reprogramming, and enhanced neurovascular regeneration.
  • Identification of structure-activity relationships crucial for intelligent material design.

Conclusions:

  • Cross-scale integration and intelligent design of catechol-based composite materials are vital for effective diabetic wound repair.
  • Future research should focus on biosafety, mechanistic understanding, standardized fabrication, and personalized treatments for clinical translation.
  • These materials represent a promising theoretical framework and design guidance for high-efficiency diabetic wound repair solutions.