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Biocompatible Dipeptide-Based Nanogels Incorporating Cinnamic Acid for Applications in Skin Disorder Therapy.

Jülide Secerli¹, Burcu Karayavuz², Hakan Erdoğan³

¹Gülhane Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, 06018 Ankara, Türkiye.

|February 27, 2026

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Cinnamic acid (CA) shows promise for treating melanoma and promoting skin wound healing. When encapsulated in peptide nanogels, CA

Keywords:

Fmoc-FF melanoma phytochemical wound healing

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Nanotechnology
Pharmacology

Background:

Skin disorders like melanoma, aging, and chronic wounds severely affect quality of life.
Melanoma's high metastatic potential and resistance to chemotherapy pose significant clinical challenges.
There is a continuous need for advanced therapeutic strategies for skin aging and wound repair.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance the stability and efficacy of cinnamic acid (CA) for dermatological applications.
To investigate the potential of CA-loaded Fmoc-FF dipeptide nanogels for treating melanoma and promoting wound healing.

Main Methods:

Cinnamic acid (CA) was incorporated into biocompatible Fmoc-FF dipeptide-based nanogels.
Antitumor effects were evaluated on human melanoma (SK-MEL-30) cells.
Wound healing activity was assessed using human keratinocyte (HaCaT) cells.

Main Results:

Cinnamic acid demonstrated significant antitumor activity against melanoma cells.
CA promoted wound healing in keratinocyte models.
Enhanced therapeutic effects were observed with CA delivered via Fmoc-FF nanogels.

Conclusions:

Cinnamic acid exhibits potent anticancer and wound-healing properties.
Fmoc-FF peptide nanogels serve as an effective delivery system for cinnamic acid.
CA-loaded peptide nanogels offer a promising multifunctional platform for treating diverse skin disorders.