Carbopol® 940 Hydrogel Functionalised with Plasma-Activated Water: An Advanced Platform for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management
Summary: Researchers developed a Carbopol 940 hydrogel functionalised with plasma-activated water (PAW) and evaluated its wound-healing potential. In a clinical case, the hydrogel used as monotherapy successfully healed a recalcitrant Wagner Grade 2 diabetic foot ulcer, demonstrating strong antimicrobial and pro-healing properties without systemic antibiotics.
Key Highlights:
- PAW-functionalised hydrogel shows potent antimicrobial activity
- Successful monotherapy healing of hard-to-heal Wagner Grade 2 DFU
- Promising advanced platform for infected/chronic diabetic wounds
- Combines hydrogel moisture balance with PAW bioactive effects
Keywords: plasma activated water, Carbopol hydrogel DFU, PAW wound healing