Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the formulation of a synthetic IGF-1 (pIGF-1) in PLGA microparticles (MP). Methods: Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) MPs loaded with pIGF-1 were prepared, characterised and evaluated using double emulsion solvent evaporation method. Results: Spherical MPs showed an average particle size of 2 µm, encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 67% and 50% degradation over 15 days. With a view to enhancing retention in the myocardium, the MP formulation was encapsulated in a cross-linked hyaluronic acid hydrogel. pIGF-1 released from MPs and from MPs suspended in hyaluronic acid hydrogel remained bioactive, determined by a significant increase in cellular proliferation of c-kit+ cells. Conclusion: This formulation has potential for loco-regional delivery to damaged myocardium to promote the survival of cardiomyocytes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 267-277 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of Microencapsulation |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Apr 2019 |
Keywords
- Myocardial infarction
- PLGA
- bioactivity
- cardiac stem cells
- human serum albumin
- hyaluronic acid
- hydrogel
- insulin-like growth factor-1
- microparticles
Authors (Note for portal: view the doc link for the full list of authors)
- Authors
- Hameed A, Gallagher LB, Dolan E, O'Sullivan J, Ruiz-Hernandez E, Duffy GP, Kelly H.
- Hameed, A,Gallagher, LB,Dolan, E,O'Sullivan, J,Ruiz-Hernandez, E,Duffy, GP,Kelly, H
- Hameed, A;Gallagher, LB;Dolan, E;O'Sullivan, J;Ruiz-Hernandez, E;Duffy, GP;Kelly, H