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Hydrogel microparticles offer a promising approach for protein delivery in therapeutics and regenerative medicine. This review covers fabrication methods, material types, and responsive designs for advanced drug delivery systems.

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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Proteins are vital therapeutic molecules with significant potential for treating diseases and in regenerative medicine.
  • Hydrogels are widely studied for their protein-carrying and delivery capabilities.
  • Hydrogel microparticles (microgels) offer advantages over bulk hydrogels for protein delivery, including less invasive administration and enhanced versatility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common fabrication methods for hydrogel microparticles.
  • To discuss the use of natural and synthetic polymers in microgel synthesis.
  • To explore microgels designed with environment-responsive materials for advanced applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication techniques including emulsion polymerization, microfluidic methods, and lithographic approaches are discussed.
  • Synthesis of microgels using both natural and synthetic polymers is covered.
  • Incorporation of environment-responsive materials into microgel designs is examined.

Main Results:

  • Various methods for creating hydrogel microparticles are detailed, highlighting their potential for protein delivery.
  • The review encompasses a range of materials, from natural to synthetic polymers, for microgel construction.
  • Environment-responsive microgels are presented as advanced systems for tailored protein release.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrogel microparticles represent a significant advancement in protein-based therapeutics and regenerative medicine delivery.
  • The discussed fabrication techniques and material choices provide a foundation for developing sophisticated drug delivery platforms.
  • Environment-responsive microgels offer tunable properties for precise therapeutic applications.