Dexamethasone-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid microspheres/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel composite coatings for inflammation control.
Dexamethasone-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid microspheres/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel composite coatings for inflammation control.
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DOI:
10.1089/dia.2004.6.887
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发表时间:
2004-12-01
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5.4
通讯作者:
Burgess, Diane J
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作者:
Patil, Siddhesh D;Papadimitrakopoulos, Fotios;Burgess, Diane J
BACKGROUND: Successful performance of implantable glucose biosensors for metabolic monitoring is dependent on tissue compatibility. Negative immunostimulatory tissue reactions that occur due to implantation-induced tissue injury and the prolonged presence of such sensors can lead to a loss of functionality and device failure. The use of novel poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) microsphere/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel composite coatings for implantable biosensors to control localized inflammation and fibrosis at the sensor/tissue interface is reported.METHODS: Dexamethasone-loaded PLGA microspheres were prepared using a solvent evaporation technique. Composites were fabricated by dispersing microspheres in PVA solution and performing freeze-thaw cycling. Composites were implanted into subcutaneous tissue of rats. In vitro and in vivo drug release kinetics were studied. Immunostimulatory response was determined through histopathological evaluation of excised tissue.RESULTS: PLGA microsphere/PVA hydrogel composites achieved localized dexamethasone delivery with approximate zero-order release kinetics. A linear level A in vitro-in vivo correlation was observed (R2 = 0.97). Dexamethasone released at a steady rate of 0.17 microg/day was sufficient to control acute and chronic inflammation as well as fibrosis. Implantation of composites containing no drug led to significant infiltration of inflammation-mediating cells at the implant site characteristic of acute inflammation followed by proliferation of a fibrotic band surrounding the implant by week 3.CONCLUSIONS: PLGA microsphere/PVA hydrogel composites eluting dexamethasone were successful in controlling negative tissue reactions at the sensor-tissue interface by reducing the level of inflammation-mediation cells to those observed in normal tissue. These composites show promise as coatings for implantable biosensors to improve biocompatibility and prolong sensor lifetime.