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The pigments were incorporated into a Cs\/Alg\/PVA matrix and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and\n                    <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic>\n                    release studies. Antioxidant capacity was evaluated via DPPH assay, and anti-inflammatory properties were assessed using hemolysis assays. Cell viability and proliferation were analyzed on L929 and human dermal fibroblast cells using MTT assay.\n                    <jats:italic>In vivo<\/jats:italic>\n                    wound healing efficacy was evaluated in a murine excisional wound model with histological and morphometric analyses. The carotenoid-enriched composite exhibited strong antioxidant activity, significant anti-hemolytic effects, and enhanced biocompatibility with fibroblasts. Release kinetics revealed sustained and pH-responsive delivery of carotenoids.\n                    <jats:italic>In vivo<\/jats:italic>\n                    , the composite significantly accelerated wound contraction and epithelialization compared to controls, with histopathological analysis confirming increased fibroblast presence, collagen deposition, and reduced inflammation. This study highlights the therapeutic potential of microbial carotenoids embedded in Cs\/Alg\/PVA dressings as a biocompatible, antioxidant-rich platform for enhanced wound healing. 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