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Facile synthesis of nanoparticles-stacked Co 3 O 4 nanoflakes with catalase-like activity for accelerating wound healing.

Yanan HuangWanyi LiaoWenxuan WangTingting ZhangYan ZhangLei Lu
Published in: Regenerative biomaterials (2024)
Delayed wound healing caused by excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) remains a considerable challenge. In recent years, metal oxide nanozymes have gained significant attention in biomedical research. However, a comprehensive investigation of Co 3 O 4 -based nanozymes for enhancing wound healing and tissue regeneration is lacking. This study focuses on developing a facile synthesis method to produce high-stability and cost-effective Co 3 O 4 nanoflakes (NFs) with promising catalase (CAT)-like activity to regulate the oxidative microenvironment and accelerate wound healing. The closely arranged Co 3 O 4 nanoparticles (NPs) within the NFs structure result in a significantly larger surface area, thereby amplifying the enzymatic activity compared to commercially available Co 3 O 4 NPs. Under physiological conditions, it was observed that Co 3 O 4 NFs efficiently break down hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) without generating harmful radicals (·OH). Moreover, they exhibit excellent compatibility with various cells involved in wound healing, promoting fibroblast growth and protecting cells from oxidative stress. In a rat model, Co 3 O 4 NFs facilitate both the hemostatic and proliferative phases of wound healing, consequently accelerating the process. Overall, the promising results of Co 3 O 4 NFs highlight their potential in promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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