Investigators at University of Karachi Describe Findings in Life Science (A-terpineol Loaded, Electron Beam Crosslinked Polyvinyl Alcohol/tapioca Starch Hydrogel Sheets; Fabrication, Characterization and Evaluation of Wound Healing Potential On...).

A study conducted at the University of Karachi in Pakistan explored the use of a hydrogel sheet for the treatment of full-thickness acid burn wounds. The hydrogel, made from a combination of polyvinyl alcohol and tapioca starch, was loaded with alpha-terpineol, a compound known for its healing properties. The researchers found that the hydrogel promoted wound closure, re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and keratin deposition, leading to the healing of both dermal and epidermal tissues. The study suggests that this hydrogel could be a cost-effective and efficient wound dressing for acid burn wounds. [Extracted from the article]