Scientists’ magnetic gel helps heal the wounds of diabetics

Researchers at the University of Singapore have developed a new type of magnetic gel that can stimulate skin cells to heal wounds in people with diabetes faster.

According to Tekna technology and technology news service, wounds on the feet of diabetics usually take a long time to heal. Now researchers have produced a type of magnetic gel that can increase the healing speed of these wounds three times.

Diabetics should not put any weight on the wound if they develop a wound on their foot. Because in this case, the new and fragile skin cells will be lost and the healing process will be reduced. For this reason, scientists from the University of Singapore produced their own hydrogel.

By placing this gel directly on the wound, tiny magnetic particles can produce two types of skin cells, keratinocytes and fibroblasts, both of which play a role in skin repair and creating connective tissue. When the wound site is exposed to a dynamic magnetic field by an external device, these magnetic particles will move and cause the cells to shake. Also, the communication of these cells with the sick skin cells will cause them to move gently and effectively.

Dr. Xu Yufeng, the senior author of this study, says about this study: “Reactive magnetic hydrogel can create challenges in wound healing along with mechanical stimulation and with the help of magnetic force.” This means that it is possible to use it to heal the wound faster and in different situations even beyond diabetes.