Title
Semi-Interpenetrated Hydrogels-Microfibers Electroactive Assemblies for Release and Real-Time Monitoring of Drugs
Date Issued
01 July 2020
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Moghimiardekani A.
Molina B.G.
Enshaei H.
Pérez-Madrigal M.M.
Estrany F.
Alemán C.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Publisher(s)
Wiley-VCH Verlag
Abstract
Simultaneous drug release and monitoring using a single polymeric platform represents a significant advance in the utilization of biomaterials for therapeutic use. Tracking drug release by real-time electrochemical detection using the same platform is a simple way to guide the dosage of the drug, improve the desired therapeutic effect, and reduce the adverse side effects. The platform developed in this work takes advantage of the flexibility and loading capacity of hydrogels, the mechanical strength of microfibers, and the capacity of conducting polymers to detect the redox properties of drugs. The engineered platform is prepared by assembling two spin-coated layers of poly-γ-glutamic acid hydrogel, loaded with poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) microparticles, and separated by a electrospun layer of poly-ε-caprolactone microfibers. Loaded PEDOT microparticles are used as reaction nuclei for the polymerization of poly(hydroxymethyl-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PHMeDOT), that semi-interpenetrate the whole three layered system while forming a dense network of electrical conduction paths. After demonstrating its properties, the platform is loaded with levofloxacin and its release monitored externally by UV–vis spectroscopy and in situ by using the PHMeDOT network. In situ real-time electrochemical monitoring of the drug release from the engineered platform holds great promise for the development of multi-functional devices for advanced biomedical applications.
Volume
20
Issue
7
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Ciencia de los polímeros
Farmacología, Farmacia
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85085560482
PubMed ID
Source
Macromolecular Bioscience
ISSN of the container
16165187
Sponsor(s)
The authors acknowledge MINECO‐FEDER (RTI2018‐098951‐B‐I00) and Agència de Gestió d’Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (2017SGR359). Support for the research of C.A. was received through the prize “ICREA Academia” for excellence in research funded by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
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