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Antibody-Integrated Solid-to-Gel Microfilm for Protection Against Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A.

Ji-Hwan Ha^1,2, Sohee Jeon^1,3, Yun-Woo Lee^1,4

¹Nano Lithography and Manufacturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.

Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

|October 28, 2025

Summary

Researchers developed a novel solid antibody microfilm for rapid toxin neutralization. This stable, on-demand formulation offers improved dosing accuracy and convenience, enhancing emergency response capabilities against biological threats.

Keywords:

BoNT/A protection anti-BoNT/A antibody antibody microfilm-coated needles antibody-integrated solid-to-gel microfilm gel-integrated antibody

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Materials Science
Immunology

Background:

Conventional liquid antibody formulations face challenges including dosing inaccuracy, user inconvenience, and cold-chain requirements.
These limitations hinder rapid deployment of therapeutics during critical post-exposure periods.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and characterize a novel solid-state antibody formulation for improved delivery and stability.
To demonstrate the efficacy of an antibody-integrated microfilm for rapid neutralization of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A).

Main Methods:

Jet-printing of antibody-integrated solid-to-gel microfilms onto metal needles.
Low-temperature drying and characterization of microfilm stability and dissolution kinetics.
Pharmacokinetic analysis and in vivo efficacy testing in a lethal BoNT/A mouse model.

Main Results:

The antibody microfilm demonstrated complete dissolution within 5 minutes upon intradermal insertion.
The solid formulation exhibited ambient-temperature stability for 3-6 months with comparable pharmacokinetics to liquid injections.
Mice treated with the antibody microfilm achieved 100% survival in a lethal BoNT/A challenge, unlike control groups.

Conclusions:

Solid-state antibody microfilms offer a stable, accurate, and convenient alternative to conventional liquid formulations.
This technology enables rapid, on-demand delivery of antibodies, crucial for emergency medical response.
The developed microfilm technology shows significant potential for protecting against biological toxins and pathogens.