Isabelle Kleider

Ms. Isabelle Kleider

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 March 2025 in Polymers
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FBFrancesco Busto
Francesco Busto
Caterina LiciniCaterina Licini
Caterina Licini
SCStefania Cometa
Stefania Cometa
SLStefano Liotino
Stefano Liotino
Elisabetta DamianiElisabetta Damiani
Elisabetta Damiani
Elvira De GiglioElvira De Giglio
Elvira De Giglio
Tepals of the Crocus sativus flower constitute the most abundant floral residue during saffron production (350 kg tepals/kg stigmas). Being a natural source of polyphenols with antioxidant properties, they can be reused to create potentially valuable products for pharmaceutical applications, generating a new income source while reducing agricultural bio-waste. In this work, composite hydrogels based on blends of pectin and gellan gum containing Crocus sativus tepal extract (CSE) have been proposed for the regeneration and healing of cutaneous wounds, exploiting the antioxidant properties of CSE. Various physico-chemical and mechanical characterizations were performed. The skin permeation of CSE was investigated using Franz cell diffusion system. The composite films were cytocompatible and able to counteract the increase in ROS, restore the production of matrix proteins, and favor wound closure. To conclude, CSE-loaded composite films represent a promising strategy to promote the body’s natural healing process. In addition, by reusing saffron tepals, not only can we develop new, sustainable treatments for skin diseases, but we can also reduce agricultural waste.