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International Journal of Bioprinting 3D printed hydrogel for infected wound healing via PDT

for wound dressings. We also characterized the printability Consent for publication
of MB@UiO-66(Ce)/PH hydrogel and improved the Not applicable.
mechanical properties of the hydrogel using nanoparticles.
At the same time, the hydrogels were shown to have Availability of data
good biocompatibility and to promote early cell adhesion
and migration. This 3D-bioprinted dressing also has The data underlying this article will be shared on reasonable
antibacterial properties from the PDT effect of MB@UiO- request to the corresponding author.
66(Ce) NPs and promotes the healing of infected wounds.
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