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Nanoparticle combines two strategies to speed up the healing of chronic wounds

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Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed a hybrid lipid nanoparticle delivered via hydrogel to treat chronic wounds by combining siRNA to silence the MMP-9 enzyme and resveratrol for its antioxidant properties. The study, published in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, showed promising in vitro results in reducing inflammation and promoting cell migration, though the technology remains in the research phase.

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Nanoparticle combines two strategies to speed up the healing of chronic wounds Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Robert Egan Senior Editor Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, have developed a nanoparticle that can address…

Why it matters

These wounds, which may persist for months or even years, affect about 1% to 2% of the population and represent a significant public health concern because they increase the risk of infection and amputation and significantly impair patients' quality of life.

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In vitro tests, the technology reduced inflammation and protected tissue from oxidative stress damage—a pathological condition in which excessive reactive molecules (such as oxygen free radicals) damage cells and impede cell regeneration.

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Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed a hybrid lipid nanoparticle delivered via hydrogel to treat chronic wounds by combining siRNA to silence the MMP-9 enzyme and resveratrol for its antioxidant properties. The study, published in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, showed promising in vitro results in reducing inflammation and promoting cell migration, though the technology remains in the research phase.

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Claim 1: “researcher Lorena Amorim Tiritan is studying the combination of these nanoparticles with a gel produced from platelet-rich plasma.”
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Claim 2: “Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, have developed a nanoparticle that can address the various factors hindering the healing of chronic wounds”
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While Wikipedia confirms the existence of the University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto, the specific claim about the nanoparticle development is only supported by a single source (EurekAlert!/Nanoparticle combines two strategies...), as the other provided search results for this claim are irrelevant (Roblox).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (FMRP-USP) (English: Ribeirão Preto Medical School) is a medical school of the University of São Paulo located in the city of Ribeirão Preto, state of São Paulo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faculdade_de_Medicina_de_Ribei…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) is a higher education and technology center in the state of São Paulo. It is a private institution, supported financially by student fees. Student adherence t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universidade_de_Ribeirão_Preto
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of São Paulo (Portuguese: Universidade de São Paulo, USP) is a public research university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, and the largest public university in Brazil. The universi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_São_Paulo
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Claim 3: “the researchers developed a hybrid nanoparticle capable of carrying two complementary molecules.”
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The development of a hybrid nanoparticle carrying two complementary molecules for this specific research is reported by EurekAlert!. Other results discuss general nanoparticle capabilities but not this specific study.
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web search NEUTRAL — To achieve the results, the researchers developed a hybrid nanoparticle capable of carrying two complementary molecules. One of the main targets of the research was the enzyme MMP-9, which plays a rol…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1140728
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web search NEUTRAL — University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have developed a nanoparticle that could safely carry a variety of payloads into targeted cells, giving researchers a versatile, nonviral option for deliverin…
https://engineering.wisc.edu/news/versatile-nanoparticle-off…
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web search NEUTRAL — Although the transport of molecules inside cells with nanoparticles has been previously achieved using various methods, researchers have developed nanoparticles capable of delivering and exchanging co…
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140625201934.h…
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Claim 4: “In experiments conducted on cell cultures and porcine skin... the formulation demonstrated greater retention of the compounds in the tissue and improved delivery of the molecules to the lesion site”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding experiments on porcine skin or the specific retention/delivery results mentioned.
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Claim 5: “the strategy significantly reduced MMP-9 production, lowered levels of reactive oxygen species and inflammatory cytokines, and restored the migration capacity of fibroblasts.”
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Claim 6: “In the in vitro wound-healing model, the complete combination promoted near-complete closure of the simulated lesion after 72 hours.”
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Claim 7: “the team developed a lipid nanoparticle embedded in a hydrogel.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm or deny the use of a lipid nanoparticle embedded in a hydrogel.
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Claim 8: “In vitro tests, the technology reduced inflammation and protected tissue from oxidative stress damage”
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The specific result regarding the reduction of inflammation and protection from oxidative stress for this specific technology is reported in one source (EurekAlert!). Other results discuss different nanoparticles (Selenium).
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web search NEUTRAL — In vitro tests, the technology reduced inflammation and protected tissue from oxidative stress damage—a pathological condition in which excessive reactive molecules (such as oxygen free radicals) dama…
https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nanoparticle-combines-strategi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Protecting the Developing Mind in a Digital Age: A Global Policy Imperative.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19452829.2025.2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Biochemical analysis revealed that SeNPs are able to ameliorate the reduction in the serum testosterone caused by STZ-induced diabetes. Furthermore, SeNPs could significantly decrease testicular tissu…
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27869771/
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Claim 9: “The team also used resveratrol... for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its ability to promote the migration and proliferation of fibroblasts”
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The provided evidence for this claim discusses general anti-inflammatory effects of other substances (DXM, LCE) but does not contain the specific mention of resveratrol being used in the USP nanoparticle formulation.
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web search NEUTRAL — DXM exerts its anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting transcription factors such as NF-κB and AP-1, thereby blocking the MAPK signaling pathway and reducing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokin…
https://www.dovepress.com/smart-polymer-nanoparticles-target…
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web search NEUTRAL — AbstractforDairy products and inflammation: A review of the clinical evidence.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2014.9…
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web search NEUTRAL — L929 fibroblast migration and wound closure rates were also significantly improved. These findings suggest that LCE is a multifaceted anti‐inflammatory agent, with action on various inflammatory pathw…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12860513/
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Claim 10: “the researchers employed a small RNA molecule (siRNA) that can specifically silence the gene responsible for producing the enzyme [MMP-9].”
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The use of siRNA to target MMP-9 in the context of this specific research is mentioned in the EurekAlert! source. Other sources discuss MMP-9 silencing generally but not as part of this specific USP study.
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web search NEUTRAL — To achieve the results, the researchers developed a hybrid nanoparticle capable of carrying two complementary molecules. One of the main targets of the research was the enzyme MMP-9, which plays a rol…
https://www.soz6.com/news/nanoparticle-combines-two-strategi…
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web search NEUTRAL — MMP-9 gene silencing also resulted in an increase in expression of the gene tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1). This indicates the importance of a balance between the levels of MMP-9 and…
https://www.academia.edu/62181238/MMP_9_Gene_Silencing_by_a_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Having confirmed the high siRNA uptake via GT, we then examined the gene silence efficacy of GT/siMMP-95/10/20 by qRT-PCR and Western Blot. Results showed that GT/siMMP-910/20 exhibited significant MM…
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-208808/v1
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Claim 11: “The results were published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.”
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The EurekAlert! source explicitly mentions the publication in 'Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces', and Wikipedia confirms that this is a legitimate peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colloidal gold is a sol or colloidal suspension of nanoparticles of gold in a fluid, usually water. The colloid is coloured usually either wine red (for spherical particles less than 100 nm) or blue-p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colloids and Surfaces is a peer-reviewed journal of surface science. It was established in 1980. In 1993, it split into two parts Colloids and Surfaces A and Colloids and Surfaces B. The journal is pu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloids_and_Surfaces
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Journal of Colloid and Interface Science is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier. It covers research related to colloid and interface science with a particular focus on colloi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal_of_Colloid_and_Interfa…
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Claim 12: “These wounds... affect about 1% to 2% of the population”
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Multiple independent sources (WHO via market report, Karolinska Institutet, and a doctoral thesis) confirm that chronic wounds affect approximately 0.2% to 2% of the population in developed countries.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chronic wounds affect approximately 2% of the population in developed countries.Chronic wounds are also associated with high treatment costs, exceeding $25 billion annually in the United States alone.…
https://www.tlu.ee/en/lti/news/doctoral-thesis-confirms-alga…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chronic wounds affect 0.2-1% of the population in developed countries and represent an increasing health problem and an economic burden to society. Current treatments focus on optimising controllable …
https://news.ki.se/hope-for-patients-with-chronic-wounds
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic wounds affect approximately 1-2% of the population in developed countries, highlighting the significant need for effective treatment solutions…
https://www.emergenresearch.com/industry-report/negative-pre…
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Claim 13: “The formulation also favored the migration of skin fibroblasts”
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The claim that this specific formulation favored the migration of skin fibroblasts is explicitly stated in the EurekAlert! source. Other sources discuss different formulations (Selenium nanoparticles).
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web search NEUTRAL — Also, the formulation favored the migration of skin fibroblasts, which play a key role in wound healing. The results were published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. Currently, th…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1140728
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web search NEUTRAL — This formulation promoted fibroblast proliferation and migration in vitro and accelerated skin defect closure in mice.70.
https://www.dovepress.com/from-bioactive-selenium-nanopartic…
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web search NEUTRAL — skin fibroblasts (HSF) and extracellular matrix (ECM) as well as the regulatory network of XIST/microRNA-29b-3p (miR-. 29b-3p)/collagen 1 alpha 1 (COL1A1). Methods: The wound samples were collected fro…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335959379_LncRNA_XI…
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