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SUMMARY:In vitro characterisation of electrospun nanofibers for chronic di
 abetic wounds
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Sinesipho Phalaso ()\nWound healing is a complex pro
 cess that can be impaired in conditions such as diabetes\, leading to chro
 nic wounds. Advanced dressings\, including nanofiber-based scaffolds\, off
 er enhanced interaction with the wound environment and support cellular ac
 tivity. In this study\, polycaprolactone (PCL) and gelatin (GEL) nanofiber
 s were fabricated via electrospinning to evaluate their potential for diab
 etic wound applications in vitro. Morphology was analyzed using field-emis
 sion scanning electron microscopy (FESEM)\, while biocompatibility\, poros
 ity\, water uptake\, and degradability were assessed. Nanofibers supported
  fibroblast attachment after 24 hours of incubation and demonstrated high 
 porosity\, strong water absorption\, and controlled degradation. These fin
 dings indicate that electrospun PCL/GEL nanofibers are promising candidate
 s for chronic wound management. Future work will focus on antimicrobial dr
 ug loading to further enhance their therapeutical potential.\n\nhttps://ev
 ents.saip.org.za/event/272/contributions/10326/
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