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ArticleRegenerative biomaterials2026

A degradable hydrogel scaffold incorporating the LL-37 for gingival soft tissue regeneration.

Jing Mao, Xiangyang Li, Kainan Liao, Longge Liu, Huimin Zheng, Yunong Cui, Zixuan Guo, Kexin Song, Junjie Zhao, Leping Wu and 3 more

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Jing MaoCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Xiangyang LiCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Kainan LiaoDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Anhui Medical University (AHMU), Hefei 230032, China.
Longge LiuCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Huimin ZhengCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Yunong CuiCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Zixuan GuoCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Kexin SongCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Junjie ZhaoCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Leping WuCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Weibo ZhangCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Jialong ChenCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.
Wei LiCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Hefei 230032, China.

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Abstract

Gingival recession exposes the roots, leads to dentin hypersensitivity, and heightens the progression of periodontitis, and poses a threat to oral health and appearance. Conventional treatment uses autogenous palatal grafts, requiring a second surgical site and adding patient discomfort. To overcome autograft limitations, this study developed a hydrogel scaffold as a potential biomaterial candidate for gingival soft tissue augmentation. We developed a multifunctional HA/SF hydrogel scaffold by incorporating EGCG and the antimicrobial peptide LL-37. It exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pro-angiogenic activities. Its 3D network mimics the native extracellular matrix (ECM), enables minimally invasive delivery and conforms to irregular root surfaces.

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antibacterialanti-inflammatorygingival recessionhydrogel scaffoldtissue regeneration

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PMID42445046
PMCPMC13363250

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