scholarly journals Polylactide/Polyvinylalcohol-Based Porous Bioscaffold Loaded with Gentamicin for Wound Dressing Applications

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 921
Author(s):  
Maliheh Amini Moghaddam ◽  
Antonio Di Martino ◽  
Tomáš Šopík ◽  
Haojie Fei ◽  
Jaroslav Císař ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Burst Release ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Initial Burst ◽  
Initial Burst Release ◽  
Gentamicin Sulfate

: This study explores the feasibility of modifying the surface liquid spraying method to prepare porous bioscaffolds intended for wound dressing applications. For this purpose, gentamicin sulfate was loaded into polylactide-polyvinyl alcohol bioscaffolds as a highly soluble (hygroscopic) model drug for in vitro release study. Moreover, the influence of inorganic salts including NaCl (10 g/L) and KMnO4 (0.4 mg/L), and post-thermal treatment (T) (80 °C for 2 min) on the properties of the bioscaffolds were studied. The bioscaffolds were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. In addition, other properties including porosity, swelling degree, water vapor transmission rate, entrapment efficiency, and the release of gentamicin sulfate were investigated. Results showed that high concentrations of NaCl (10 g/L) in the aqueous phase led to an increase of around 68% in the initial burst release due to the increase in porosity. In fact, porosity increased from 68.1 ± 1.2 to 94.1 ± 1.5. Moreover, the thermal treatment of the Polylactide-polyvinyl alcohol/NaCl (PLA-PVA/NaCl) bioscaffolds above glass transition temperature (Tg) reduced the initial burst release by approximately 11% and prolonged the release of the drug. These results suggest that thermal treatment of polymer above Tg can be an efficient approach for a sustained release.

The impacts of PLGA/PEG triblock copolymers with variable molecular weights on sustained release of buprenorphine

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Kamali ◽  
Elham Khodaverdi ◽  
Fatemeh Mohammadpour ◽  
Ali Kakavand ◽  
Seyedeh Nesa Rezaeian Shiadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustained Release ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Burst Release ◽  
Sustained Release Formulation ◽  
Melting Method ◽  
Initial Burst ◽  
Initial Burst Release ◽  
Molecular Weights

Introduction: Current in-situ injectable implants of buprenorphine (BP) such as Sublocade® consist of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)-dissolved PLGA. To control the initial burst release of Sublocade® during the first 24 hours after injection, we used a BP in-situ forming composite (ISFC) to employ different molecular weights of PLGA-PEG-PLGA triblock. Methods: The triblock was synthesized by ring-opening polymerization (ROP) using PEG molecules with weights of 1500, 3000, and 4000 Da via the melting method. The specifications of the triblock were evaluated by 1H-NMR, FTIR, GPC, and DSC. The sol-gel, gel-precipitate temperatures, in-vitro release, and composites’ morphology, degradation, and toxicity were assessed for determining the features of ISFC 1500, ISFC 3000, and ISFC 4000 formulations. ROP was performed successfully via the melting method. The yields of all polymerization reactions were greater than 83.4 %. Results: The PEG 1500 triblock showed both sol-gel and gel-precipitate temperatures, but PEG 3000 and 4000 only showed a sol-precipitate temperature. The values of initial burst release of BP from ISFC 1500, ISFC 3000, and ISFC 4000 were 6.52 ± 0.22 %, 12.39 ± 0.61 %, and 15.80 ± 0.98 %, respectively. BP release from the ISFCs was completed over three weeks for ISFC 1500 and 10 days for ISFC 3000 and ISFC 4000. The composites containing PEG 3000 and PEG 4000 were more spongy and porous than PEG 1500. The ISFC 1500 delivered a higher cell viability (95.17 ± 1.15 %) compared with ISFC 3000 (86.37 ± 2.25%) and ISFC 4000 (79.70 ± 3.77%). Conclusion: These results indicated that ISFC 1500 were biocompatible and delivered suitable early initial burst reactions compared with ISFC 3000 and 4000 and might be a good candidate for preparing sustained-release formulation of BP.

scholarly journals Drug Delivery Applications of Core-Sheath Nanofibers Prepared by Coaxial Electrospinning: A Review

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bishweshwar Pant ◽  
Mira Park ◽  
Soo-Jin Park
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Electrospun Nanofibers ◽  
Coaxial Electrospinning ◽  
Burst Release ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Nanofiber Membrane ◽  
Initial Burst ◽  
Initial Burst Release ◽  
Small Pore ◽  
Drug Delivery Applications

Electrospinning has emerged as one of the potential techniques for producing nanofibers. The use of electrospun nanofibers in drug delivery has increased rapidly over recent years due to their valuable properties, which include a large surface area, high porosity, small pore size, superior mechanical properties, and ease of surface modification. A drug loaded nanofiber membrane can be prepared via electrospinning using a model drug and polymer solution; however, the release of the drug from the nanofiber membrane in a safe and controlled way is challenging as a result of the initial burst release. Employing a core-sheath design provides a promising solution for controlling the initial burst release. Numerous studies have reported on the preparation of core-sheath nanofibers by coaxial electrospinning for drug delivery applications. This paper summarizes the physical phenomena, the effects of various parameters in coaxial electrospinning, and the usefulness of core-sheath nanofibers in drug delivery. Furthermore, this report also highlights the future challenges involved in utilizing core-sheath nanofibers for drug delivery applications.

scholarly journals PLGA Microspheres of hGH of Preserved Native State Prepared Using a Self-Regulated Process

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 683
Author(s):  
Jebun Nessa Diana ◽  
Ying Tao ◽  
Qiran Du ◽  
Meng Wang ◽  
Chinta Uday Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Osmotic Pressure ◽  
Recombinant Human Growth Hormone ◽  
Human Growth ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Burst Release ◽  
Polymeric Microspheres ◽  
Aqueous Emulsion ◽  
Initial Burst ◽  
Initial Burst Release ◽  
Physical Chemical

The challenges of formulating recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) into sustained-release polymeric microspheres include two mutual causal factors, protein denaturing by the formulation process and severe initial burst release related with relative high dose. The stabilizers to protect the proteins must not evoke osmotic pressure inside the microspheres, and the contact of the protein with the interface between water and organic solution of the polymer must be minimized. To meet these criteria, rhGH was pre-formulated into polysaccharide particles via an aqueous–aqueous emulsion in the present study, followed by encapsulating the particles into microspheres through a self-regulated process to minimize the contact of the protein with the water–oil interface. Polysaccharides as the protein stabilizer did not evoke osmotic pressure as small sugar stabilizers, the cause of severe initial burst release. Reduced initial burst enabled reduced protein loading to 9% (from 22% of the once commercialized Nutropin depot), which in turn reduced the dosage form index from 80 to 8.7 and eased the initial burst. A series of physical chemical characterizations as well as biologic and pharmacokinetic assays confirmed that the present method is practically feasible for preparing microspheres of proteins.

scholarly journals Development and Characterization of Hemicellulose-Based Films for Antibacterial Wound-Dressing Application

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveed Ahmad ◽  
Danial Tayyeb ◽  
Imran Ali ◽  
Nabil K. Alruwaili ◽  
Waqas Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Cell Viability Assay ◽  
Viability Assay ◽  
Psyllium Husk ◽  
Vitro Release

Hemicelluloses are biopolymers with versatile properties for biomedical applications. Herein, hemicellulose (arabinoxylan)-based antibacterial film dressings were prepared and characterized. Arabinoxylan was isolated from psyllium husk. Blank and gentamicin-loaded films were prepared by the solvent cast method using glycerol as the plasticizer. The appropriate composition of the films was obtained by varying the amounts of arabinoxylan, glycerol, and gentamicin. The films were found to be transparent, smooth, bubble-free, flexible, and easily peelable with 2% to 3% arabinoxylan. They had uniform thickness and swelled up to 60% of their initial size. The mechanical properties and water vapor transmission rate through the films were found to be suitable for wound-dressing application. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed drug–film compatibility. In an in vitro release study, more than 85% of the gentamicin was released from the films in 12 h. The antibacterial activities of the gentamicin-loaded films were found to be close to the standard gentamicin solution. The films were found to be cytocompatible in cell viability assay. These results suggested that hemicellulose-based films are promising materials for the dressing of infected wounds.

Study of thermal-sensitive alginate-Ca2+/poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels supported by cotton fabric for wound dressing applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 801-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Li ◽  
Dapeng Li ◽  
Yanni Yang ◽  
Lu Zhang ◽  
Ke Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Direct Deposition ◽  
Fabric Surface

In this study, direct deposition, 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) crosslinking, chelating and ultraviolet (UV) photo-grafting methods were employed to bond alginate-Ca2+/poly( N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) interpenetrating network hydrogel onto cotton fabric surface for wound dressing applications. Infrared spectroscopy confirmed the presence of alginate-Ca2+/PNIPAAm hydrogels on the cotton fabrics. Scanning electron microscopy was used to investigate surface and cross-section morphologies. Differential scanning calorimetry and three-dimensional video microscopy indicated that fabric-supported hydrogels maintained the thermal-sensitive property with a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of around 34–35℃. The results of water vapor permeation revealed that the water vapor transmission rate at 37℃ was significantly higher than that at 25℃ for the shrink and collapse of the hydrogels above the LCST. Moreover, the breaking stress of the fabric-supported hydrogels was similar to that of the original cotton fabrics, but much larger than the hydrogels by themselves. The UV photo-grafting provided the strongest peel strength, followed by the BTCA crosslinking, the chelating and the direct deposition method. The cotton fabric-supported alginate-Ca2+/PNIPAAm hydrogels were stiffer than the original cotton fabric due to the high glass transition temperature of PNIPAAm (about 140℃). The in vitro drug release experiment confirmed that the cumulative release amount was much higher at around 37℃ (above the LCST) than at 25℃ (below the LCST). This showed that the fabric-supported thermal-sensitive hydrogels had functions of keeping the wound area breathable and comfortable, and provided controlled drug release with good mechanical properties, indicating a great potential and significance for wound dressing applications.

Novel Electrospun Bicomponent Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering: Fabrication, Characterization and Sustained Release of Growth Factor

2012 ◽  
Vol 1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Wang ◽  
Min Wang ◽  
Xiao-Yan Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Biological Tissues ◽  
Osteoblastic Cell ◽  
Burst Release ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Initial Burst ◽  
Initial Burst Release

ABSTRACTElectrospinning is a versatile technique for fabricating three-dimensional (3D) nanofibrous scaffolds and the scaffolds have been found to elicit desirable cellular behavior for tissue regeneration because the nanofibrous structures mimic the nanofibrous extracellular matrix (ECM) of biological tissues. From the material point of view, the ECM of bone is a nanofibrous nanocomposite consisting of an organic matrix (mainly collagen) and inorganic bone apatite nanoparticles. Therefore, for bone tissue engineering scaffolds, it is natural to construct nanofibrous nanocomposites having a biodegradable polymer matrix and nanosized bioactive bioceramics. Our previous studies demonstrated: (1) electrospun nanocomposite fiber loaded with calcium phosphate (Ca-P) were osteoconductive and could promote osteoblastic cell proliferation and differentiation better than pure polymer fibers; (2) The controlled release of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP-2) from scaffolds provided the scaffolds with desired osteoinductivity. In the current investigation, novel bicomponent scaffolds for bone tissue engineering were produced using our established dual-source dual-power electrospinning technique to achieve both osteoconductivity and osteoinductivity. In the bicomponent scaffolds, one fibrous component was electrospun Ca-P/PLGA nanocomposite fibers and the other component was emulsion electrospun PDLLA nanofibers incorporated with rhBMP-2. Through electrospinning optimization, both fibers were evenly distributed in bicomponent scaffolds. The mass ratio of rhBMP-2/PDLLA fibers to Ca-P/PLGA fibers in bicomponent scaffolds could be controlled using multiple syringes. The structure and morphology of mono- and bicomponent scaffolds were examined. The in vitro release of rhBMP-2 from mono- and bicomponent scaffolds showed different release amount but similar release profile, exhibiting an initial burst release. Blending PDLLA with polyethylene glycol (PEG) could reduce the initial burst release of rhBMP-2.

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