Elena Giuliano, Agnese Gagliardi, Anam Farhan, Silvia Voci, Nicola Costa, Stefania Bulotta, Vincenzo Mollace, Ernesto Palma, Muhammad Majid, Donato Cosco
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Abstract
Rutin is a flavonoid glycoside found in many plants, known for its various pharmacological properties. However, its therapeutic potential is limited by its low water solubility, which restricts its bioavailability. Poloxamer 407 (P407) is a multifunctional excipient, which has proven effective in delivering poorly water-soluble drugs and promoting the healing process. Based on this information, this study investigates the wound healing potential of rutin-loaded P407 hydrogels, as an innovative pharmaceutical formulation. In vitro scratch assays on human keratinocytes revealed that combining rutin with P407 significantly enhances cell proliferation as compared to the single components. Moreover, the proposed hydrogel improved wound healing more effectively in rats than the free drug or the commercial wound dressing DuoDERM. Histological analyses confirmed that the formulation increased epithelialization and collagen synthesis in injured epidermises. These findings provide a strong rationale for the use of rutin-loaded P407 hydrogels for the treatment of skin injuries.
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ACS Applied Bio Materials is an interdisciplinary journal publishing original research covering all aspects of biomaterials and biointerfaces including and beyond the traditional biosensing, biomedical and therapeutic applications.
The journal is devoted to reports of new and original experimental and theoretical research of an applied nature that integrates knowledge in the areas of materials, engineering, physics, bioscience, and chemistry into important bio applications. The journal is specifically interested in work that addresses the relationship between structure and function and assesses the stability and degradation of materials under relevant environmental and biological conditions.