Liposomes Affect Protein Release and Stability of ITA-Modified PLGA-PEG-PLGA Hydrogel Carriers for Controlled Drug Delivery

Biomacromolecules. 2024 Jan 8;25(1):67-76. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00736. Epub 2023 Dec 22.

Abstract

Fat grafting, a key regenerative medicine technique, often requires repeat procedures due to high-fat reabsorption and volume loss. Addressing this, a novel drug delivery system uniquely combines a thermosensitive, FDA-approved hydrogel (itaconic acid-modified PLGA-PEG-PLGA copolymer) with FGF2-STAB, a stable fibroblast growth factor 2 with a 21-day stability, far exceeding a few hours of wild-type FGF2's stability. Additionally, the growth factor was encapsulated in "green" liposomes prepared via the Mozafari method, ensuring pH protection. The system, characterized by first-order FGF2-STAB release, employs green chemistry for biocompatibility, bioactivity, and eco-friendliness. The liposomes, with diameters of 85.73 ± 3.85 nm and 68.6 ± 2.2% encapsulation efficiency, allowed controlled FGF2-STAB release from the hydrogel compared to the unencapsulated FGF2-STAB. Yet, the protein compromised the carrier's hydrolytic stability. Prior tests were conducted on model proteins human albumin (efficiency 80.8 ± 3.2%) and lysozyme (efficiency 81.0 ± 2.7%). This injectable thermosensitive system could advance reconstructive medicine and cosmetic procedures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogels / chemistry
  • Liposomes*
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Polyglactin 910 / chemistry

Substances

  • polyethylene glycol-poly(lactide-co-glycolide)
  • Liposomes
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • poly(lactic-glycolic acid)-poly(ethyleneglycol) copolymer
  • Hydrogels
  • Polyglactin 910
  • Drug Carriers