Discover Nano (Jul 2024)

A novel transdermal drug delivery system: drug-loaded ROS-responsive ferrocene fibers for effective photoprotective and wound healing activity

  • Sangwoo Kim,
  • Yoon Kim,
  • Chaehyun Kim,
  • Won Il Choi,
  • Byoung Soo Kim,
  • Jinkee Hong,
  • Hoik Lee,
  • Daekyung Sung

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-024-04058-w
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 19, no. 1
pp. 1 – 11

Abstract

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Abstract The present study proposes an innovative transdermal drug delivery system using ferrocene-incorporated fibers to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. Using electrospinning technology, the authors created ferrocene polymer fibers capable of highly efficient drug encapsulation and controlled release in response to reactive oxygen species commonly found in wound sites. The approach improves upon previous methods significantly by offering higher drug loading capacities and sustained release, directly targeting diseased cells. The results confirm the potential of ferrocene fibers for localized drug delivery, potentially reducing side effects and increasing patient convenience. The method could facilitate the application of bioactive compounds in medical textiles and targeted therapy.

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