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ReviewGels (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Hydrogels and Microgels: Driving Revolutionary Innovations in Targeted Drug Delivery, Strengthening Infection Management, and Advancing Tissue Repair and Regeneration.

Md Shahriar Ahmed, Sua Yun, Hae-Yong Kim, Sunho Ko, Mobinul Islam, Kyung-Wan Nam

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Review in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Md Shahriar AhmedDepartment of Energy & Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
Sua YunDepartment of Advanced Battery Convergence Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
Hae-Yong KimDepartment of Advanced Battery Convergence Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
Sunho KoDepartment of Advanced Battery Convergence Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0007-9161-6140
Mobinul IslamDepartment of Energy & Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-7127-4506
Kyung-Wan NamDepartment of Energy & Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-6278-6369

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) and Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of 1024 Korea 2022R1A2C2009459 and 20224000000020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hydrogels and microgels are emerging as pivotal platforms in biomedicine, with significant potential in targeted drug delivery, enhanced infection management, and tissue repair and regeneration. These gels, characterized by their high water content, unique structures, and adaptable mechanical properties, interact seamlessly with biological systems, making them invaluable for controlled and targeted drug release. In the realm of infection management, hydrogels and microgels can incorporate antimicrobial agents, offering robust defenses against bacterial infections. This capability is increasingly important in the fight against antibiotic resistance, providing innovative solutions for infection prevention in wound dressings, surgical implants, and medical devices. Additionally, the biocompatibility and customizable mechanical properties of these gels make them ideal scaffolds for tissue engineering, supporting the growth and repair of damaged tissues. Despite their promising applications, challenges such as ensuring long-term stability, enhancing therapeutic agent loading capacities, and scaling production must be addressed for widespread adoption. This review explores the current advancements, opportunities, and limitations of hydrogels and microgels, highlighting research and technological directions poised to revolutionize treatment strategies through personalized and regenerative approaches.

Indexed as

antibacterial strategiesdrug deliveryhydrogelsinfection managementmicrogelstargeted deliverytissue repair

Identifiers

PMID40136884
PMCPMC11942270

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