Scaffolds Based on Collagen, Hyaluronan and Sericin with Potential Applications as Controlled Drug Delivery System

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2018 Mar 1;18(3):1528-1533. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2018.15182.

Abstract

Natural proteins have been extensively studied as matrices for tissue engineering, due to their excellent biocompatibility and biological properties associated with increasing cell proliferation. By generating complex materials, cell and tissue functions can be tailored to obtain a specific direction, according to the medical needs. The aim of this paper was to obtain scaffolds based on collagen, hyaluronan and sericin, with morphology and physical-chemical properties adequate for controlled drug delivery systems. In this aim various tests were performed: in vitro swelling and degradation studies, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis. Loading and releasing of ibuprofen is also discussed. The results indicate that scaffolds based on collagen, hyaluronan and sericin have a porous structure, strength and stability adequate for skin tissue engineering. The obtained scaffolds swell, degrade and have controlled drug release properties in simulated biological fluids.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Collagen
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Hyaluronic Acid*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Porosity
  • Sericins*
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Tissue Engineering*
  • Tissue Scaffolds

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Sericins
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Collagen