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Current Drug Delivery

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1567-2018
ISSN (Online): 1875-5704

Review Article

Innovative Nanocomposites for Drug Delivery: A Novel Approach for Diabetic Foot Ulcer

In Press, (this is not the final "Version of Record"). Available online 07 November, 2024
Author(s): Rubi Parveen, Faraat Ali* and Shiv Dev Singh
Published on: 07 November, 2024

DOI: 10.2174/0115672018322140241023054041

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Abstract

Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a chronic wound, and a person with diabetes has an increased lifetime risk of foot ulcers (19%-34%) and high morbidity (65% recurrence in 3-5 years, 20% lifetime amputation). Recent data have shown rising amputation rates, especially in the younger and minority populations. This abstract discusses innovative approaches for addressing this issue. This highlights the use of nanotechnology-based drug nanocomposite systems for natural wound healing therapies, with a focus on nanoparticles, nano-emulsions, and nanogels. This review also emphasizes the potential of hydrogels for drug delivery, highlighting their versatility in various medical applications. Furthermore, it delves into the use of silver nanoparticles (AgNP’s) for treating diabetic wounds while acknowledging the need to address potential toxicity concerns. Finally, the abstract discusses the utilization of traditional herbal medicine and the integration of modern science to advance wound care, particularly focusing on wound microbiome, immune response, and controlled herbal medicine delivery. This study also highlights clinical trials conducted on DFU. Overall, these abstracts highlight the importance of exploring diverse and innovative solutions to chronic wound management.

Keywords: Diabetic Foot Ulcer, wound dressing, hydrogel, silver nanoparticles, nanocomposite, matrix-based gel system, polyphenols.


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