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Joseph E Prata1, Tiffany A Barth, Sidi A Bencherif

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Researchers developed viscoelastic formulations using functionalized hyaluronic acid. Processing strategies control properties for diverse applications, offering new delivery methods for this biologically active polymer.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Rheology

Background:

  • Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a crucial biomaterial with diverse applications.
  • Controlling HA's viscoelastic properties is key for effective delivery systems.
  • Functionalization of HA with polymerizable groups offers new material design possibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prepare and characterize viscoelastic formulations of methacrylated hyaluronic acid (MeHA).
  • To investigate how different processing strategies influence MeHA microstructure and rheological behavior.
  • To compare MeHA formulations with native high molecular weight hyaluronic acid solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of MeHA via functionalization with methacrylate groups.
  • Exploration of three processing strategies: near-gels, emulsion-cross-linked microspheres, and centrifuged elastic microgels.
  • Rheological characterization to assess viscoelasticity, elasticity, and yield stress.

Main Results:

  • MeHA formulations exhibited tunable properties, ranging from viscoelastic to elastic.
  • Near-gels and microsphere solutions showed strong viscoelasticity; microgels displayed elastic behavior with a yield stress.
  • In centrifuged microspheres, higher methacrylation decreased gel elasticity, suggesting a brittleness-related failure mechanism.

Conclusions:

  • Processing strategies significantly impact MeHA solution properties.
  • Tunable viscoelastic and elastic behaviors are achievable through controlled processing.
  • These findings provide versatile methods for delivering hyaluronic acid in various applications.