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Drug-eluting bioabsorbable stents - an in vitro study.

J Mikkonen1, I Uurto, T Isotalo

  • 1Institute of Biomaterials, Tampere University of Technology, Tampere 33101, Finland. joonas.mikkonen@bioretec.com

Acta Biomaterialia
|April 28, 2009
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This study evaluated drug elution from novel bioabsorbable stents using four drugs. Results show drug concentration and hydrophilicity significantly influence elution, with sustained release achieved for all tested compounds.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Pharmacology
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Drug-eluting stents (DES) are crucial in preventing restenosis after angioplasty.
  • Bioabsorbable stents offer advantages over permanent metallic stents, but their drug elution characteristics require thorough investigation.
  • Optimizing drug release profiles from bioabsorbable scaffolds is key to maximizing therapeutic efficacy and minimizing adverse events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the in vitro drug elution properties of novel bioabsorbable stents.
  • To evaluate the impact of different drugs (dexamethasone, indomethacin, simvastatin, ciprofloxacin), drug concentrations, and gamma sterilization on elution kinetics.
  • To understand the relationship between drug hydrophobicity and elution behavior from poly-lactic acid stents.

Main Methods:

  • Braided poly-lactic acid (96l/4d) stents were coated with bioabsorbable polymer and drug solutions.
  • Drug elution was measured in vitro using sodium-phosphate-buffered saline at 37°C and pH 7.4.
  • Eluted drug concentrations were quantified using ultraviolet spectrometry, with variations for non-sterile and gamma-sterilized stents.

Main Results:

  • All four drugs (dexamethasone, indomethacin, simvastatin, ciprofloxacin) exhibited sustained elution profiles.
  • Higher drug loading generally resulted in faster elution and a more hydrophilic elution profile.
  • Gamma sterilization slightly decreased elution rates for dexamethasone, indomethacin, and ciprofloxacin, but slightly increased it for ciprofloxacin, modifying elution profiles for three of the drugs.

Conclusions:

  • Drug concentration and hydrophilicity are critical factors determining elution profiles from bioabsorbable stents.
  • Sustained drug release was successfully achieved for all tested compounds, indicating potential for therapeutic applications.
  • Gamma sterilization has a variable effect on drug elution kinetics, necessitating careful consideration during stent manufacturing and processing.