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Promising Role of Silk-Based Biomaterials for Ocular-Based Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
Shahid Ud Din Wani1, Mubashir Hussain Masoodi1, Surya Prakash Gautam2
1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India.
Polymers
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Silk fibroin shows promise for advanced ocular drug delivery systems, offering sustained release for eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. This biopolymer is being explored for novel therapeutic applications in ophthalmology.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Ophthalmology
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Silk, a natural biopolymer, has a long history of medical applications, including surgical uses.
- Recent research has reignited interest in silk fibroin as a platform for drug delivery and cell matrices.
- Ocular drug delivery faces challenges in achieving selective and sustained therapeutic compound transfer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current applications of silk fibroin in ocular drug delivery.
- To explore emerging developments and future potential of silk-based biopolymers for treating eye diseases.
- To discuss the promise of the trans-scleral route for targeted ocular medication delivery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of silk fibroin's use in ophthalmology.
- Analysis of silk's application in drug delivery platforms and cell-filled matrices for ocular conditions.
- Examination of emerging silk-based biomaterials for therapeutic use.
Main Results:
- Silk fibroin is effective for eye-related drug delivery and medication transfer.
- Silk-based platforms show potential for sustained-release delivery of therapeutics for retinal diseases.
- The trans-scleral route is a promising avenue for selective drug delivery in ophthalmology.
Conclusions:
- Silk fibroin is a versatile biopolymer with significant potential in advanced ocular drug delivery.
- Emerging silk-inspired materials are expected to advance clinical applications for various eye diseases.
- Further research into silk's properties will enhance the development of novel ocular medicine delivery strategies.
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