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Enhanced Wound Healing and Antibacterial Action of Nanosilver-Cinnamon Gel in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors

Fitriari Izzatunnisa Muhaimin 1
Erlix Rakhmad Purnama 1
Farah Aisyah Nafidiastri 1
Nanda Revita Dwi Lestari 2
Hanifiya Samha Wardhani 3
Giyanita Rahma Ayu Pramesti 1
Andika Pramudya Wardana 4
Amalia Putri Purnamasari 4
Sari Edi Cahyaningrum 4

1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. Kampus Unesa 1 Ketin-tang, Surabaya 60231, East Java, Indonesia

2 Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Airlangga University, Nanizar Zaman Joenoes Building, Campus C, Jl Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, East Java, indonesia

3 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia

4 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. Kampus Unesa 1 Ketintang, Surabaya 60231, East Java, Indonesia

https://doi.org/10.48309/ajgc.2026.544301.1824
Abstract
Diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs) are chronic, non-healing wounds that arise as a complex complication of diabetes mellitus, often leading to severe infection, tissue necrosis, and amputation in 60% of cases. The progression of DFUs is frequently exacerbated by bacterial colonization and proliferation, particularly by Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, within the infected tissue. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) has been extensively utilized in traditional medicine due to its well-documented antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal activities. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of a nanosilver–cinnamon oil gel formulation for ulcer treatment through in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches. In vitro analyses revealed that higher concentrations of cinnamon oil demonstrated greater inhibitory effects against both S. aureus and E. coli than formulations containing equal ratios of nanosilver and cinnamon oil. In vivo assessments further indicated that increased cinnamon oil concentrations enhanced wound closure rates. Additionally, in silico molecular docking predicted that cinnamaldehyde, the principal constituent of cinnamon oil, could interact with caspase-8, a key regulator in the extrinsic apoptosis pathway. Collectively, these findings underscore the therapeutic potential of cinnamon oil as an adjunctive agent in managing diabetic foot ulcers.

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Enhanced Wound Healing and Antibacterial Action of Nanosilver-Cinnamon Gel in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Keywords

DFUs
Cinnamon oil
Nanosilver
Cinnamaldehyde
Caspase-8

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Asian Journal of Green Chemistry
Volume 10, Issue 3
May and June 2026
Pages 389-402

  • Receive Date 01 September 2025
  • Revise Date 10 October 2025
  • Accept Date 26 October 2025

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