Archive · 28 May 2025
New Silk and Collagen Gel Speeds Wound Healing, Researchers Say
Scientists in Chennai have created a special gel called PASCH to help heal wounds faster.
This gel combines silk from silkworms with a lab-made collagen.
The gel uses a special blue light to create strong bonds, making it safe and effective.
It keeps wounds moist and cool, helping them heal quickly.
It's particularly helpful for slow-healing wounds like those in elderly patients or those with diabetes.
The gel allows skin cells to grow and spread, helping the body repair itself.
Researchers at CSIR-CLRI developed PASCH, a gel to speed up wound healing.
The gel combines silk fibroin and a lab-made collagen-like protein.
PASCH is formed using visible blue light, creating strong chemical bonds.
The gel is designed for diabetic wounds, burn injuries, and can be stored at room temperature.
Lab tests showed faster cell movement, growth, and reduced inflammation.
- Who
- Scientists at CSIR-CLRI developed the gel.
- What
- A new gel, PASCH, made from silk fibroin and a collagen-like protein, to speed up wound healing.
- When
- Research and development are ongoing, with clinical studies planned.
- Where
- Developed at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) in Chennai.
- Why
- To support the body's natural repair process for wounds, especially for diabetic wounds and burn injuries.
- Gel Name
- PASCH (Photo-activated Silk fibroin and Collagen-like protein Hydrogel)
- Key Ingredients
- Silk fibroin and lab-made collagen-like protein (CLP-BS)
- Application
- Direct application to wounds
- Storage
- Regular refrigerator or room temperature (27C)
- Best Silk to Collagen Ratio
- 7:3
- Potential uses
- Diabetic wounds and burn injuries