Nanogel delivery systems for cationic peptides : More than a 'One Size Fits All' solution

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Self-assembled hyaluronic acid-based nanogels are versatile drug carriers due to their biodegradable nature and gentle preparation conditions, making them particularly interesting for delivery of peptide therapeutics. This study aims to elucidate the relation between peptide structure and encapsulation in a nanogel. Key peptide properties that affect encapsulation in octenyl succinic anhydride-modified hyaluronic acid nanogels were identified as we explored the effect on nanogel characteristics using 12 peptides with varying charge and hydrophobicity. The size and surface properties of the microfluidics-assembled peptide-loaded nanogels were evaluated using dynamic light scattering, laser Doppler electrophoresis, and small angle neutron scattering. Additionally, the change in peptide secondary structure upon encapsulation in nanogels, their release from the nanogels, and the in vitro antimicrobial activity were assessed. In conclusion, the more hydrophobic peptides showed stronger binding to the nanogel carrier and localized internally rather than on the surface of the nanogel, resulting in more spherical nanogels with smoother surfaces and slower release profiles. In contrast, cationic and hydrophilic peptides localized at the nanogel surface resulting in fluffier nanogel structures and quick and more complete release in biorelevant medium. These findings emphasize that the advantages of nanogel delivery systems for different applications depend on the therapeutic peptide properties.

Media Type:

Electronic Article

Year of Publication:

2024

Publication:

2024

Contained In:

To Main Record - volume:663

Contained In:

Journal of colloid and interface science - 663(2024) vom: 01. März, Seite 449-457

Language:

English

Contributors:

Kłodzińska, Sylvia N [Author]
Wang, Qiuyu [Author]
Molchanova, Natalia [Author]
Mahmoudi, Najet [Author]
Vallooran, Jijo J [Author]
Hansen, Paul R [Author]
Jenssen, Håvard [Author]
Mørck Nielsen, Hanne [Author]

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Keywords:

3WJQ0SDW1A
9002-98-6
9004-61-9
Biopolymer
Cationic peptides
Drug delivery
Formulation
Hyaluronic Acid
Journal Article
Nanogel
Nanogels
Peptides
Polyethylene Glycols
Polyethylene glycol polyethyleneimine nanogel
Polyethyleneimine
Self-assembly
Structure

Notes:

Date Completed 22.03.2024

Date Revised 22.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.101

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PPN (Catalogue-ID):

NLM369072146