journal article·2026-02Open access

A Time‐Programmed Bilayer Wound Dressing for Dynamic Microenvironment Modulation and Full‐Thickness Regeneration in Diabetic Wounds

Lei Yi, Wanqian Li, Ying Duanmu, Zihan Zhang, Shixuan Chen, Shichu Xiao, Lei Du, Miaomiao Wei

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 10

Abstract

ABSTRACT Chronic diabetic wounds suffer from dysfunctional repair programs due to accumulated advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and persistent inflammation in hyperglycemic microenvironments, posing significant clinical challenges. Current dressings predominantly focus on monofunctional interventions, failing to resolve the “inflammation‐repair imbalance”. In this study, we propose a chronotherapeutic bilayer system designed for stage specific regulation. The lower GelMA cryogel loaded with polyphenols acts as a “cleaner”, removing AGEs via hydrogen bond capture and pore entrapment and activating the PPARγ pathway to remodel the anti‐inflammatory microenvironment; The upper polycaprolactone nanofibers directionally deliver PDGF‐BB, enabling sustained release to activate fibroblast migration and angiogenesis. Additionally, proteomics analysis further revealed that polyphenols downregulate multiple inflammatory factors via the PPARγ/NF‐κB axis, providing a clean basal microenvironment for diabetes. In a diabetic wound model, the system demonstrated a three‐step healing, marked downregulation of inflammatory markers within 72 h, accelerated re‐epithelialization in 7 days, and functional hair follicle regeneration in 21 days. This study highlights the potential of “Clean‐Regeneration Dual Program” bilayer assembled scaffolds in modulating the wound microenvironment and promoting tissue regeneration.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Wound Healing and Treatments · Corneal Surgery and Treatments · Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

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Affiliations

Department of Burn Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China

Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou Zhejiang China

Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery Department of Wound Repair Surgery Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University Nantong Jiangsu China

Department of Burn Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University Shanghai China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · Key Technologies Research and Development Program · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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