Electrospun HA–GSH–PVA Nanofiber Scaffolds for Enhanced Fibroblast Migration and Accelerated Wound Healing
摘要
Electrospun nanofiber scaffolds offer extracellular matrix (ECM) like architecture and tunable physicochemical properties that make them highly suitable for regenerative wound care. In this work, a multifunctional hyaluronic acid–glutathione–polyvinyl alcohol (HA–GSH–PVA) nanofiber scaffold was fabricated to integrate structural support with localized redox modulation. FTIR confirmed successful incorporation of HA and GSH within the hydrogen-bonded PVA matrix, while DSC analysis revealed reduced crystallinity and enhanced thermal stability. UV–DRS measurements reflected a wide-band-gap, optically stable composite. SEM and TEM imaging demonstrated uniform, bead-free fibers (100 nm) with dense internal morphology. The scaffold exhibited a tensile strength of 3.7 ± 0.3 MPa, elongation of 48 ± 5%, and a modulus of 85 ± 8 MPa, consistent with the mechanical range required for flexible wound dressings. In vitro assays showed excellent cytocompatibility, maintaining >85% fibroblast viability at functional concentrations. Scratch assays demonstrated concentration-dependent enhancement in fibroblast migration, achieving 88% wound closure at 32 µg/mL within 24 h. These results establish the HA–GSH–PVA scaffold as a redox-active, ECM mimetic nanofibrous platform with strong potential for next-generation antioxidant-enriched wound-healing applications.
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