Polysaccharide-based hydrogels are achieving remarkable performances in chronic wounds treatment. In this work, a carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogel film was developed to support skin repair. The hydrogel was loaded with berberine, a polyphenolic molecule endowing antioxidant and cytoprotective features. The film was physico-chemically characterized and in vitro tested on keratinocytes and fibroblasts subjected to oxidative stress. The biocomposite showed high thermal stability (onset decomposition temperature 245 °C) and significant fluid uptake performances, both in free conditions (up to 6510%) and under external pressure (up to 3400%). Moreover, it was able to control oxidative stress and inflammation markers involved in wound chronicity. Keratinocytes hyperproliferation, features that normally hamper injury restoration, was reduced of 25%. Our results showed that the combination of berberine and hydrogel provides a synergic improvement of the material properties. The biocomposite represents a promising candidate for dermatological applications against oxidative stress at the chronic wound site, promoting the healing process.

Carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogel film combined with berberine as an innovative tool for chronic wound management / Cometa, S.; Licini, C.; Bonifacio, M. A.; Mastrorilli, P.; Mattioli-Belmonte, M.; De Giglio, E.. - In: CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS. - ISSN 0144-8617. - STAMPA. - 283:(2022). [10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119145]

Carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogel film combined with berberine as an innovative tool for chronic wound management

Licini C.
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Mattioli-Belmonte M.
Conceptualization
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2022-01-01

Abstract

Polysaccharide-based hydrogels are achieving remarkable performances in chronic wounds treatment. In this work, a carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogel film was developed to support skin repair. The hydrogel was loaded with berberine, a polyphenolic molecule endowing antioxidant and cytoprotective features. The film was physico-chemically characterized and in vitro tested on keratinocytes and fibroblasts subjected to oxidative stress. The biocomposite showed high thermal stability (onset decomposition temperature 245 °C) and significant fluid uptake performances, both in free conditions (up to 6510%) and under external pressure (up to 3400%). Moreover, it was able to control oxidative stress and inflammation markers involved in wound chronicity. Keratinocytes hyperproliferation, features that normally hamper injury restoration, was reduced of 25%. Our results showed that the combination of berberine and hydrogel provides a synergic improvement of the material properties. The biocomposite represents a promising candidate for dermatological applications against oxidative stress at the chronic wound site, promoting the healing process.
2022
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