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Kinetic modeling for macromolecule loading into crosslinked polyacrylamide hydrogel matrix by swelling

L L Chen1

  • 1Controlled Drug-Delivery Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA. lillianc@rci.rutgers.edu

Pharmaceutical Development and Technology
|July 8, 1998
PubMed
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A new kinetic model accurately predicts insulin loading into polyacrylamide hydrogels. This model accounts for hydrogel swelling and insulin concentration, offering precise control for drug delivery applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

  • Polyacrylamide hydrogels are widely used for drug delivery.
  • Controlling drug loading within hydrogels remains a challenge.
  • Understanding swelling kinetics is crucial for optimizing drug encapsulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a kinetic model for polyacrylamide hydrogel swelling.
  • To quantify and predict insulin loading into hydrogels via swelling.
  • To investigate the influence of pH on hydrogel swelling and insulin loading.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized polyacrylamide hydrogel and porcine insulin.
  • Developed a kinetic model with input (Kin) and output (Kout) rate constants.
  • Varied hydrochloric acid (HCl) concentration to alter medium pH.

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  • Measured hydrogel swelling and insulin loading under different conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Insulin concentration in the hydrogel exceeded the loading solution due to ionic interactions.
    • The kinetic model accurately described both swelling and insulin loading kinetics.
    • Decreased pH (increased HCl) reduced swelling and insulin loading.
    • Observed a linear log-log relationship between Kin and HCl concentration.
    • Kout stabilized at higher HCl concentrations.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed kinetic model effectively characterizes polyacrylamide hydrogel swelling and insulin loading.
    • The model provides a predictive tool for optimizing insulin dosage in hydrogel-based delivery systems.
    • Hydrochloric acid concentration significantly impacts swelling and loading, offering a method for controlling drug encapsulation.