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Self-disintegrating protein-leaking microparticles for topical protein delivery
Eric Voltà-Durán1, Julieta M Sánchez2, Marianna T P Favaro1
1Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina (IBB), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, 08034, Spain; Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
|September 18, 2025
Summary
New artificial secretory granules effectively deliver fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2) for enhanced skin regeneration. This novel topical delivery system accelerates wound healing and improves skin structure, offering a promising approach for dermatological conditions.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dermatology
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Advanced drug delivery systems are crucial for improving therapeutic outcomes in dermatological conditions by enhancing drug stability and bioavailability.
- Artificial secretory granules offer a novel approach for sustained, localized drug release.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of artificial secretory granules as a topical delivery system for therapeutic proteins.
- To evaluate the potential of these granules in promoting skin tissue repair and wound healing.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of recombinant human fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2) into nontoxic, microscale granular Zn-assisted protein depots.
- Assessment of wound healing in a rat skin injury model using kinetic and histological analysis.
- Evaluation of the impact of a claudin-binding peptide (c-CPE) fusion on the delivery system's performance.
Main Results:
- FGF-2 formulated as secretory granules significantly accelerated wound healing compared to the natural repair process.
- Granule formulation improved skin regeneration, leading to more ordered extracellular matrix construction and reduced fibrosis.
- The addition of c-CPE modulated the skin regeneration process, with a slight delay in healing but distinct functional and histological outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Artificial secretory granules represent a powerful and versatile platform for endocrine-like protein drug delivery in topical applications.
- This synthetic disintegrating protein depot system shows significant potential for treating dermatological disorders.
- The system allows for controlled release and targeted delivery, enhancing therapeutic efficacy in skin regeneration.
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