Ketoprofen-Based Polymer-Drug Nanoparticles Provide Anti-Inflammatory Properties to HA/Collagen Hydrogels

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Contributors

  • Norbert Halfter - , Chair of Biomaterials (Author)
  • Eva Espinosa-Cano - , CSIC - Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Author)
  • Gloria María Pontes-Quero - , CSIC - Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Author)
  • Rosa Ana Ramírez-Jiménez - , CSIC - Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Author)
  • Christiane Heinemann - , Chair of Biomaterials (Author)
  • Stephanie Möller - , INNOVENT e. V. Technology Development (Author)
  • Matthias Schnabelrauch - , INNOVENT e. V. Technology Development (Author)
  • Hans-Peter Wiesmann - , Chair of Biomaterials (Author)
  • Vera Hintze - , Chair of Biomaterials (Author)
  • Maria Rosa Aguilar - , CSIC - Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Author)

Abstract

Current limitations of wound dressings for treating chronic wounds require the development of novel approaches. One of these is the immune-centered approach, which aims to restore the pro-regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties of macrophages. Under inflammatory conditions, ketoprofen nanoparticles (KT NPs) can reduce pro-inflammatory markers of macrophages and increase anti-inflammatory cytokines. To assess their suitability as part of wound dressings, these NPs were combined with hyaluronan (HA)/collagen-based hydro- (HGs) and cryogels (CGs). Different HA and NP concentrations and loading techniques for NP incorporation were used. The NP release, gel morphology, and mechanical properties were studied. Generally, colonialization of the gels with macrophages resulted in high cell viability and proliferation. Furthermore, direct contact of the NPs to the cells reduced the level of nitric oxide (NO). The formation of multinucleated cells on the gels was low and further decreased by the NPs. For the HGs that produced the highest reduction in NO, extended ELISA studies showed reduced levels of the pro-inflammatory markers PGE2, IL-12 p40, TNF-α, and IL-6. Thus, HA/collagen-based gels containing KT NPs may represent a novel therapeutic approach for treating chronic wounds. Whether effects observed in vitro translate into a favorable profile on skin regeneration in vivo will require rigorous testing.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number160
Number of pages21
JournalJournal of Functional Biomaterials
Volume14
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 17 Mar 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85151153893
ORCID /0000-0002-5611-9903/work/170586996

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