Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Abstract
Infected
wound
healing
remains
a
serious
challenge
in
clinical
practice
due
to
I)
infection
by
diverse
pathogens
with
drug
resistance;
II)
long-term
inflammation
of
lesions,
which
inhibits
tissue
regeneration;
and
III)
that
can
survive
intracellularly
evade
antibiotic
treatment.
Microneedle
patches
as
dressings
antibacterial
activity
regeneration
capacity
are
desirable
for
healing.
Herein,
we
used
Zn-MOF
(ZIF)
loaded
low
molecular
weight
fucoidan
(Fu)
further
coated
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
biomedical
agent
fabricate
microneedle
patch
(HAZ@Fu
MN)
realize
transdermal
delivery,
intracellular
extracellular
combination
therapy
MRSA-infected
wounds.
Multifunctional
HAZ@Fu
NPs
mixed
photocrosslinked
gelatin
methacryloyl
(GelMA)
then
into
the
tips
MN
patch.
Enabling
reach
deep
layer
dermis,
targeting
surviving
MRSA
at
subcellular
level,
is
facilitated
HA
coating.
The
released
Zn
2+
Fu
damage
bacterial
capsule,
also
conducive
regeneration.
It
has
been
demonstrated
MN,
benefiting
from
these
features,
dramatically
inhibit
accelerate
epithelial
regeneration,
resolution
neovascularization.
therapeutic
effects
were
full-thickness
cutaneous
wounds
mouse
model.
These
results
indicate
degradable
great
value
promoting
infected
Macromol—A Journal of Macromolecular Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 320 - 355
Published: May 15, 2024
The
delivery
of
therapeutical
molecules
through
the
skin,
particularly
to
its
deeper
layers,
is
impaired
due
stratum
corneum
layer,
which
acts
as
a
barrier
foreign
substances.
Thus,
for
past
years,
scientists
have
focused
on
development
more
efficient
methods
deliver
skin
distinct
layers.
Microneedles,
new
class
biomedical
devices,
consist
an
array
microscale
needles.
This
particular
device
has
been
drawing
attention
ability
breach
corneum,
forming
micro-conduits
facilitate
passage
molecules.
microneedle
several
advantages
over
conventional
methods,
such
better
medication
adherence,
easiness,
and
painless
self-administration.
Moreover,
it
possible
swiftly
or
time.
Microneedles
can
vary
in
shape,
size,
composition.
design
process
must
take
into
account
factors,
like
location
delivery,
material,
manufacturing
process.
used
large
number
fields
from
drug
vaccine
application
cosmetics,
therapy,
diagnoses,
tissue
engineering,
sample
extraction,
cancer
research,
wound
healing,
among
others.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
Infected
wound
healing
remains
a
challenging
task
in
clinical
practice
due
to
several
factors:
(I)
drug-resistant
infections
caused
by
various
pathogens,
(II)
persistent
inflammation
that
hinders
tissue
regeneration
and
(III)
the
ability
of
pathogens
persist
intracellularly
evade
antibiotic
treatment.
Microneedle
patches
(MNs),
recognized
for
their
effecacious
painless
subcutaneous
drug
delivery,
could
greatly
enhance
if
integrated
with
antibacterial
functionality
regenerative
potential.
A
multifunctional
agent
subcellular
targeting
capability
contained
novel
components,
upon
loading
onto
MNs,
yield
excellent
therapeutic
effects
on
infections.
In
this
study,
we
sythesised
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework-8
nanoparticles
(ZIF-8
NPs)
loaded
low
molecular
weight
fucoidan
(Fu)
further
coating
hyaluronic
acid
(HA),
obtained
HAZ@Fu
NPs,
which
Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA)
growth
promotes
M2
polarization
macrophages.
We
mixed
NPs
photocrosslinked
gelatin
methacryloyl
(GelMA)
it
into
tips
MNs
(HAZ@Fu
MNs),
administered
mice
model
MRSA-infected
full-thickness
cutaneous
wounds.
are
able
penetrate
skin
barrier,
delivering
dermal
layer.
Since
cells
within
infected
tissues
extensively
express
HA
receptor
CD44,
also
confirmed
endows
target
MRSA
level.
vitro
vivo
murine
studies
have
demonstrated
capable
deep
layers.
And
facilitated
coating,
surviving
at
The
effective
such
as
zinc
ions,
Fu,
sustainably
released,
contributes
activity,
mitigates
inflammation,
epithelial
fosters
neovascularization.
Through
RNA
sequencing
macrophages
post
co-culture
HAZ@Fu,
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
pathway
analysis
reveals
biological
functionalities
associated
potentially
be
through
PI3K-Akt
pathway.
results
indicate
synergistic
application
biodegradable
may
serve
significant
adjunct
treatment
intricate
mechanisms
driving
its
merit
investigation.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
Senile
wound
healing
risks
a
variety
of
health
complications
and
makes
both
economic
psychological
burdens
on
patients
greatly.
Poor
activity
aged
dermal
fibroblasts
(A‐FBs)
local
disordered
immunoreaction
in
the
deep
dermis
contribute
to
delayed
healing.
Therefore,
locally
complex
microenvironment
requires
additional
processing.
Herein,
novel
double‐layer
hyaluronic
acid
methacrylate
(HAMA)/polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
microneedle
patch
(MNP)
coated
by
young
fibroblast‐derived
exosomes
(Y‐EXOs)
(Y‐EXOs@HAMA/PVA
MNP)
is
presented
for
drug
delivery,
immunoregulation.
A
spraying
freeze‐drying
method
applied
keeping
bioactivity
nanovesicles.
An
ideal
loading
Y‐EXOs
enhanced
strength
penetration
have
realized
after
circulation
times.
The
Y‐EXOs@HAMA/PVA
MNP
shows
an
excellent
influence
skin
with
active
A‐FBs,
more
deposition
collagen
less
production
IL‐17A
compared
application
(A‐EXOs).
Moreover,
content
microRNAs
A‐EXOs
are
sequenced
further
study.
This
study
initiatively
demonstrates
that
effective
function
anti‐aging
anti‐inflammation
expected
as
strategy
delivery
promoting
hard
future
clinical
application.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 12, 2024
Abstract
Coated
microneedles
(CMNs)
are
a
minimally
invasive
platform
for
immediate‐release
transdermal
drug
delivery.
However,
the
practical
applications
of
CMNs
have
been
significantly
hindered
by
challenges
associated
with
complex
formulations,
single
function,
and
limited
loading
capacity.
This
study
has
developed
spiderweb‐shaped
iron‐coordinated
polymeric
nanowire
network
(Fe‐IDA
NWs).
The
resulting
Fe‐IDA
NWs
endowed
certain
viscosity
due
to
synergy
multiple
supramolecular
interactions.
allows
them
replace
traditional
thickeners
as
microneedle
coatings.
NWs‐coated
MNs)
display
rapid
disintegration
in
skin
model,
which
also
enables
swift
diffusion
their
payloads
into
deeper
layers.
Additionally,
MNs
exhibit
desirable
enzymatic
activity
potential
antibacterial
ability.
Thus,
can
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy
against
wound
infection
through
synergistic
effects,
avoid
overly
complicated
formulation
release
nontherapeutic
molecules
conventional
CMNs.
As
proof‐of‐concept,
loaded
chlorin
e6
showed
chemodynamic‐photodynamic
effect
methicillin‐resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus‐infected
model
mice.
Collectively,
this
work
significant
implications
future
CMNs‐based
delivery
systems
expands
application
fields
metal
coordination
polymer
(MCP)
materials.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 1755 - 1772
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Purpose:
Microinjury
can
trigger
in
situ
tissue
repair.
Bone
transport
consists
of
continuous
microinjuries/microfracture
and
induces
bone
formation
angiogenesis.
Tibial
cortex
transverse
(TTT)
was
found
to
promote
angiogenesis
at
the
foot
healing
diabetic
ulcers
(DFUs).
However,
underlying
mechanism
remains
largely
unknown.
Methods:
We
divided
72
Sprague-Dawley
rats
with
DFUs
into
control,
sham,
TTT
groups.
Wound
measurement
histology
were
performed
evaluate
wound
processes.
Enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay,
flow
cytometry,
immunohistochemistry,
Western
Blot
used
assess
activity
endothelial
progenitor
cells
(EPCs)
Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK
signaling
pathway.
Results:
accelerated
healing,
improved
epidermal
continuity,
increased
dermal
thickness
group
than
control
sham
Higher
levels
serum
TGF-β
1,
PDGF-BB,
VEGF
detected
group.
These
changes
parallel
expression
wounds
frequency
EPCs
both
marrow
peripheral
circulation,
which
implied
that
secreted
proliferation
migration
wounds.
The
CD31
+
cells,
SMA-α
pathway
higher
Conclusion:
findings
showed
enhanced
production
growth
factors
turn
activated
EPC
through
pathway,
ultimately
contributing
DFU
healing.
Based
on
these
findings,
we
proposed
a
theory
remote
microinjuries
repair
target
tissues
(ie,
microinjury-induced
repair,
MIRR).
Future
studies
are
needed
validate
this
theory.
Keywords:
microinjury,
transport,
tibial
ulcer,
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
skin
microenvironment
is
a
highly
intricate
and
dynamic
system,
characterized
by
an
acidic
pH,
diverse
microbiota,
various
metabolites,
numerous
enzymes,
creating
both
challenges
opportunities
for
the
development
of
innovative
drug
delivery
systems.
Dissolving
Microneedles
(MNs)
have
emerged
as
promising,
pain‐free
alternative
to
conventional
invasive
injections,
offering
ability
deliver
therapeutics
through
gradual
degradation
within
skin's
interstitial
fluids.
Building
upon
unique
properties
dissolving
MNs,
novel
concept
introduced
wherein
MNs
serve
in
situ
chemical
reaction
chambers.
In
this
framework,
can
reactants
or
catalysts
skin,
enabling
initiation
specific
reactions,
such
prodrug
activation
targeted
therapy,
harmful
enhanced
synthesis
beneficial
molecules.
Moreover,
review
systematically
explores
potential
chambers,
discussing
key
aspects
their
sustained
release
mechanisms,
design
strategies,
range
therapeutic
applications.
Finally,
forward‐looking
perspective
provided
on
future
addressing
broader
clinical
translation
application
personalized
medicine.