Mineral–Botanical Hybrid Nanofibrous Dressing for Post-Surgical Melanoma Wound Healing


Avci T., Altan E., Aytar C., Kanli Z., Kaya E., Seyhan S. A., ...Daha Fazla

POLYMERS, cilt.18, sa.15, ss.1-26, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 15
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3390/polym18151857
  • Dergi Adı: POLYMERS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Engineering Source (EBSCO), Scopus, Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest), Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Chemical Abstracts Core, Compendex, INSPEC
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-26
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Melanoma excision procedures frequently result in complex wounds that require simultaneous tumor suppression and tissue regeneration. However, current post-surgical care heavily relies on synthetic drugs, facing challenges like antibiotic resistance and delayed healing. To address this notable gap, this study introduces a novel “mineral-botanical” hybrid nanofibrous dressing to reduce reliance on conventional synthetic agents. The nanofiber surfaces were subsequently functionalized with a supercritical CO2 extract of Inula helenium, thereby introducing a highly bioactive botanical agent not previously explored in this hybrid wound-care context. Comprehensive physical and structural characterizations demonstrated that the bioactive coating serves as a resilient physical barrier, significantly enhancing the dressing’s structural integrity in fluidic environments. In vitro biological evaluations revealed a dual-action mechanism: the biomaterial exhibited excellent biocompatibility and accelerated migration in human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs), achieving nearly 100% in vitro wound closure at 24 h. Conversely, the Inula helenium-coated nanofibers demonstrated distinct, selective cytotoxicity against A375 melanoma cells, effectively restricting their proliferation and reducing their viability. Furthermore, the hybrid platform exhibited significant antioxidant potential and achieved 94% antibacterial inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. In conclusion, this study presents a sustainable, dual-function wound dressing that suppresses residual cancer cells while promoting healthy tissue regeneration, offering a promising alternative to conventional synthetic oncological dressings.