The incidence of bacterial infections associated with chronic wounds (CWs) has increased in recent years. Thus, a triaxial wet-spun fibrous system (containing three layers) was produced for CW healing. The triaxial fibers were loaded with cinnamon leaf oil (CLO), endowed with high antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory features, and an antimicrobial peptide alaninealanineprolinevaline (AAPV) capable o...
Chronic wounds represent a serious worldwide concern, being often associated with bacterial infections. As the prevalence of bacterial infections increase, it is crucial to search for alternatives. Essential oils (EOs) constitute a promising option to antibiotics due to their strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. However, such compounds present high volatility. To addres...