Layer-by-Layer Thin Films for Co-Delivery of TGF-β siRNA and Epidermal Growth Factor to Improve Excisional Wound Healing.

The major challenge with treatment of dermal wounds is accelerating healing process, while preventing the scar formation. Herein, we have fabricated layer-by-layer (LbL) polyelectrolyte multilayer films containing epidermal growth factor (EGF) and TGF-β siRNA to improve excisional wound healing and decrease scar formation. The chitosan and sodium alginate LbL thin films showed 13.

Effect of pirfenidone delivered using layer-by-layer thin film on excisional wound healing.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a new anti-fibrotic agent, pirfenidone (PFD), delivered using polyelectrolyte multilayer films on excisional wound healing. Polyelectrolyte multilayer films were prepared by layer-by-layer (LbL) sequential adsorption of chitosan and sodium alginate. The UV-spectrophotometer, FTIR and differential scanning calorimeter were used to characterize the LbL thin films.

Liposomal hydrogel formulation for transdermal delivery of pirfenidone.

Context: Pirfenidone (PFD) is an anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory agent indicated for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The current oral administration of PFD has several limitations including first pass metabolism and gastrointestinal irritation.

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of transdermal delivery of PFD using liposomal carrier system.

Layer-by-layer polymer coated gold nanoparticles for topical delivery of imatinib mesylate to treat melanoma.

The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using layer-by-layer polymer coated gold nanoparticles (AuNP) as a carrier for topical iontophoretic delivery of imatinib mesylate (IM). AuNP were prepared by the Turkevich method and were stabilized and functionalized using polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyethylene imine. The functionalized AuNP were then sequentially coated with anionic poly(styrenesulfonate) and cationic polyethylene imine and loaded with IM.

Encapsulation of albumin in self-assembled layer-by-layer microcapsules: comparison of co-precipitation and adsorption techniques.

Objective: The objective of this study is to prepare and characterize polymeric self-assembled layer-by-layer microcapsules (LbL-MC) to deliver a model protein, bovine serum albumin (BSA). The aim is to compare the BSA encapsulation in LbL-MC using co-precipitation and adsorption methods.

Materials And Methods: In co-precipitation method, BSA was co-precipitated with growing calcium carbonate particles to form a core template.

Development and in vivo evaluation of gastroretentive delivery systems for cefuroxime axetil.

The purpose of this investigation was to design and develop gastroretentive dosage form for cefuroxime axetil using floating tablet approach with various grades of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. Cefuroxime axetil is known to have low bioavailability, short half-life and is absorbed largely from upper GIT. Sodium bicarbonate was used in the dosage form as a source of carbon-di-oxide to maintain buoyancy.