Robust, flexible, and bioadhesive free-standing films for the co-delivery of antibiotics and growth factors

Langmuir. 2014 Nov 25;30(46):13898-906. doi: 10.1021/la503684k. Epub 2014 Nov 11.

Abstract

Free-standing polymer films that adhere strongly to tissue and can codeliver multiple therapeutic agents in a controlled manner are useful as medical plasters. In this study, a bilayer polymer film comprising a drug reservoir layer and a supporting layer is fabricated by spin-coating poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) on top of a layer-by-layer assembled film of poly(β-amino esters) (PAE), alginate sodium (ALG), and recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). Apart from bFGF, the bilayer film can also load antibiotic drug ceftriaxone sodium (CTX) by a postdiffusion process. The PLGA supporting layer facilitates the direct peeling of the bilayer film from substrate to produce a robust and flexible free-standing film with excellent adhesion onto the human skin and porcine liver. The excellent adhesion of the bilayer film originates from the ALG component in the drug reservoir layer. CTX is quickly released by easily breaking its electrostatic interaction with the drug reservoir layer, whereas the sustained release of bFGF is due to the slow degradation of PAE component in the drug reservoir layer. Wounds can be synergetically treated by fast release of CTX to effectively eradicate invasive bacteria and by sustained release of bFGF to accelerate wound healing. Our results serve as a basis for designing multifunctional free-standing films with combination therapy for biomedical applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alginates / chemistry
  • Alginates / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / pharmacology
  • Bacillus subtilis / drug effects*
  • Ceftriaxone* / chemistry
  • Ceftriaxone* / pharmacology
  • Cell Line
  • Escherichia coli / growth & development*
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2* / chemistry
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2* / pharmacology
  • Glucuronic Acid / chemistry
  • Glucuronic Acid / pharmacology
  • Hexuronic Acids / chemistry
  • Hexuronic Acids / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry
  • Lactic Acid / pharmacology
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Mice
  • Polyglycolic Acid / chemistry
  • Polyglycolic Acid / pharmacology
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Swine
  • Tissue Adhesives* / chemistry
  • Tissue Adhesives* / pharmacology

Substances

  • Alginates
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Hexuronic Acids
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Tissue Adhesives
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Polyglycolic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Ceftriaxone
  • Glucuronic Acid