Franelyne P. Casuga

Novel polyvinyl alcohol–borax hydrogel with potential to accelerate skin wound healing in aquatic models: zebrafish and tilapia

Abstract Skin integrity is vital for fish survival, as injuries compromise the protective barrier and increase infection risk. This study introduces a simple and eco-friendly strategy to enhance skin wound healing in aquatic species using a PVA+borax hydrogel. The hydrogel, chara...