Provided herein are synthetic peptides or synthetic fragments thereof based on a Histatin-5 peptide, for example with a sequence DSHAKRHHGYKRKFHEKHHSHRGY (SEQ ID NO: 1). The synthetic peptides or synthetic fragments have at least one substituted amino acid that is arginine and/or leucine to increase resistance to proteolytic degradation by a microbe, such as a fungus. The synthetic peptides or synthetic fragments thereof may be contained in a hydrogel. Also provided are methods for treating or preventing a pathophysiologica condition via topical administration of the synthetic peptide or fragments. The pathophysiological condition may be a fungal or bacterial infection including associated inflammation or a chronic condition.

Provided are an injectable tissue adhesive hydrogel including gamma-cyclodextrin (γ-CD). When such an injectable tissue adhesive hydrogel including the γ-CD is used as a skin glue, based on a fact that the γ-CD has a bigger hydrophobic cavity than that of α- and β-CDs, the injectable tissue adhesive hydrogel including the γ-CD has stronger interactions than host-guest interactions. In addition, hydrogen bonding in the injectable tissue adhesive hydrogel including the γ-CD can improve both cohesiveness and adhesiveness of gelatin. The injectable tissue adhesive hydrogel including the γ-CD having excellent cell viability is used for adhesion of a skin incision, to thereby effectively promote tissue regeneration.

The present application provides rapid-gelling, sprayable hyaluronic-acid based compositions, kits, related methods, precursor formulations, and uses thereof.

Provided herein are chitosan-containing formulations, methods of making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations. Chitosan contemplated for use herein is preferably of high quality and its source is preferably of crustacean origin. The formulations contemplated herein are aqueous, either liquid- or viscous-like, varying in concentration and type of chitosan and acid used, and may include other components. Their uses are diverse, for oral/dental administration or topical/surface application to subjects (e.g. humans or animals) in need thereof or even food commodities, aiming to maintain a good condition where it is applied or contributing to health enhancement, healing, disease prevention or treatment. The present invention also relates to concentrated solutions that may be used for the formulation of other products.

The present invention relates to a wound covering material containing at least a hydrogel, wherein the hydrogel contains fine fibrous celluloses having ionic substituents. The present invention also relates to a method of producing the wound covering material, including a process of obtaining a hydrogel using a mixture of hydrophilic polymers and fine fibrous celluloses having ionic substituents. Accordingly, there are provided a wound covering material having excellent water retention and strength and favorable adhesiveness and peelability with respect to a living body, and a method of producing the same.

A tissue sealant for use in surgical and medical procedures for sealing the tissues of a living mammal is provided. The tissue sealant comprises a hydrogel which is formed by gelation of a premix disposed on the tissue to be sealed. The premix comprises alkylated chitosan or a gelatin, and a polybasic carboxylic acid or an oxidized polysaccharide, in an aqueous medium. The premix can also include a dehydrating reagent, a carboxyl activating reagent, or both. A specific use of the tissue sealant is in the repair of the dura mater after brain surgery to prevent leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. The tissue sealant may include a therapeutic or protective agent such as an antibiotic or an anti-inflammatory drug.

The present invention relates to shear-thinning α-lactalbumin hydrogels, which have a threshold and are thixotropic, to a method for preparing same and to the use thereof.

The present disclosure provides synthetic collagen and methods of making and using synthetic collagen that include a synthetic collagen that facilitates wound closure comprising an isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein that facilitates wound closure comprising one or more alteration in a triple helical backbone protein sequence, that stabilize the isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein and does not disrupt an additional collagen ligand interaction; and one or more integrin binding motifs, wherein the isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein facilitates wound closure.

It relates to a topical composition comprising specific amounts of: a) a hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically or veterinary acceptable salt thereof, b) one or more adhesive agents, and c) a non-absorbable antibiotic; to delivery devices comprising it; and to its uses in medicine, in particular, in the treatment and/or prevention of mucosal lesions; in the prevention of postpolypectomy syndrome; as adjuvant therapy to mechanical treatments in gastrointestinal perforations, and as sealant treatment in surgical anastomoses and leaks or fistulas in gastrointestinal tract.

A medical adhesive and the preparation method, and application thereof. The medical adhesive is in the form of a gel, which contains a giant salamander skin mucus and an aqueous solution; the ratio parts by weight of the giant salamander skin dried powder and the aqueous solution is 1:1 to 1:6, and the weight content of the giant salamander skin mucus freeze-dried powder in the medical adhesive ranges from 14.2% to 50%. The present invention also provides the preparation method for preparing the aforementioned medical adhesive, and at the same time, the aforementioned medical adhesive is applied for the wound.