Hydrogel dressing containing natural extracts inhibits dual-species biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii in ex vivo wound infection models

Abstract Wound infections represent a significant cause of delayed wound healing. An active wound dressing was developed by incorporating extracts of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa leaf and Quercus infectoria gall in a carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel (RQ hydrogel). In a modified artificial wound bed mimicki...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Sakkarin Lethongkam, Supakit Paosen, Sireetorn Kurakaeo, Siwaporn Bilhman, Sirilak Wannaboworn, Apisit Chumpraman, Mareena Daus, Supayang Piyawan Voravuthikunchai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Ex vivo Biofilm Wound Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Quercus infectoria Dual-species culture
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-18150-3