Gelatin-sodium alginate hydrogel infused with

Background: Chronic and acute wounds remain a major clinical challenge, often complicated by infection, delayed healing, and patient morbidity. Hydrogels have emerged as promising wound dressings due to their moist environment maintenance, exudate management, and capacity to deliver bioactive agents. However, many hydrogel systems rely on synthetic components or show limited antimicrobial efficacy and mechanical adaptability to diverse wound types. Natural polymers such as alginate and gelatin offer biocompatibility and tunable properties but frequently require enhancements to achieve optimal elasticity, degradation rates, and biological function. There is a critical need for a biocompatible, mechanically robust, and antimicrobial hydrogel platform that can be easily loaded with plant-derived bioactives to promote rapid and safe wound closure. The focus of this study was to prepare and characterize GEL/SA hydrogels incorporated with Materials and methods: The hydrogel was synthesized using the casting and cross-linking method. Its physicochemical and antimicrobial properties were thoroughly evaluated. Results: The GEL/SA- Conclusion: This study presents a GEL/SA hydrogel incorporated with