Weifang University Researchers Update Understanding of Scleroproteins [Crosslinked Biodegradable Hybrid Hydrogels Based on Poly(ethylene glycol) and Gelatin for Drug Controlled Release].

Researchers at Weifang University in China have developed hybrid hydrogels using poly(ethylene glycol) and gelatin for controlled drug release, specifically focusing on the antibiotic Cefazedone sodium. The study found that increasing the crosslinking degree and solid content of the hydrogels enhanced their properties and prolonged drug release times. The research concluded that the hydrogels showed excellent cytocompatibility, offering new insights for biomedical composite materials development. The study was published in Molecules and can be accessed for free online. [Extracted from the article]