NanoBandage for controlled release of topical therapeutics

X. Calderon-Colon, M. Patchan, J. Benkoski, M. Theodore, B. Fuller, H. Le, N. Boggs, A. Nelson, L. Garza, K. Sarkar, G. Brandacher, J. Patrone

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Abstract

Bum injuries, trauma, and surgical procedures result in complex skin wounds which can lead to inflammation, infection, and scarring. Management of complex wounds remains a critical challenge for the medical community and effective, localized treatments that provide sustained drug release, are limited. Recent advancements in nanotechnology offer a unique opportunity to deliver therapeutics to wounds and improve healing. The overall goal of our work is to combine non-toxic, biodegradable nanomaterials with therapeutics in order to design a topical drug delivery system for controlled release into skin. In this study we demonstrate the potential of combining solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and bacterial cellulose into a novel system for controlled topical drug delivery.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013
Pages255-258
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2013
EventNanotechnology 2013: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy - 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: May 12 2013May 16 2013

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013
Volume3

Other

OtherNanotechnology 2013: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy - 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period5/12/135/16/13

Keywords

  • Bandage
  • Nanotechnology
  • Skin
  • Topical
  • Wound healing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology

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