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Babu MR, Vishwas S, Khursheed R, Harish V, Sravani AB, Khan F, Alotaibi B, Binshaya A, Disouza J, Kumbhar PS, Patravale V, Gupta G, Loebenberg R, Arshad MF, Patel A, Patel S, Dua K, Singh SK. Unravelling the role of microneedles in drug delivery: Principle, perspectives, and practices. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:1393-1431. [PMID: 38036849 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01475-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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In recent year, the research of transdermal drug delivery systems has got substantial attention towards the development of microneedles (MNs). This shift has occurred due to multifaceted advantages of MNs as they can be utilized to deliver the drug deeper to the skin with minimal invasion, offer successful delivery of drugs and biomolecules that are susceptible to degradation in gastrointestinal tract (GIT), act as biosensors, and help in monitoring the level of biomarkers in the body. These can be fabricated into different types based on their applications as well as material for fabrication. Some of their types include solid MNs, hollow MNs, coated MNs, hydrogel forming MNs, and dissolving MNs. These MNs deliver the therapeutics via microchannels deeper into the skin. The coated and hollow MNs have been found successful. However, they suffer from poor drug loading and blocking of pores. In contrast, dissolving MNs offer high drug loading. These MNs have also been utilized to deliver vaccines and biologicals. They have also been used in cosmetics. The current review covers the different types of MNs, materials used in their fabrication, properties of MNs, and various case studies related to their role in delivering therapeutics, monitoring level of biomarkers/hormones in body such as insulin. Various patents and clinical trials related to MNs are also covered. Covered are the major bottlenecks associated with their clinical translation and potential future perspectives.
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- Molakpogu Ravindra Babu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India
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- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Al- Quwayiyah, Shaqra University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Al- Quwayiyah, Shaqra University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, Tal: Panhala , Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416113, India
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- Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, Tal: Panhala , Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416113, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400019, India
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- School of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, 248007, India
- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Mahal Road, Jagatpura , 30201, Jaipur, India
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- University of Alberta, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Edmonton , AB T6G2N8, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Scientific Communications, Isthmus Research and Publishing House, New Delhi, 110044, India
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- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology, CHARUSAT Campus, At & Post: Changa, Tal.:- Petlad, Dist.:- Anand-388 421, Gujarat, India
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- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology, CHARUSAT Campus, At & Post: Changa, Tal.:- Petlad, Dist.:- Anand-388 421, Gujarat, India
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India.
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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Lee HK, Yang YJ, Koirala GR, Oh S, Kim TI. From lab to wearables: Innovations in multifunctional hydrogel chemistry for next-generation bioelectronic devices. Biomaterials 2024; 310:122632. [PMID: 38824848 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Functional hydrogels have emerged as foundational materials in diagnostics, therapy, and wearable devices, owing to their high stretchability, flexibility, sensing, and outstanding biocompatibility. Their significance stems from their resemblance to biological tissue and their exceptional versatility in electrical, mechanical, and biofunctional engineering, positioning themselves as a bridge between living organisms and electronic systems, paving the way for the development of highly compatible, efficient, and stable interfaces. These multifaceted capability revolutionizes the essence of hydrogel-based wearable devices, distinguishing them from conventional biomedical devices in real-world practical applications. In this comprehensive review, we first discuss the fundamental chemistry of hydrogels, elucidating their distinct properties and functionalities. Subsequently, we examine the applications of these bioelectronics within the human body, unveiling their transformative potential in diagnostics, therapy, and human-machine interfaces (HMI) in real wearable bioelectronics. This exploration serves as a scientific compass for researchers navigating the interdisciplinary landscape of chemistry, materials science, and bioelectronics.
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- Hin Kiu Lee
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Pereira R, Vinayakumar KB, Sillankorva S. Polymeric Microneedles for Health Care Monitoring: An Emerging Trend. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2294-2309. [PMID: 38654679 PMCID: PMC11129353 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Bioanalyte collection by blood draw is a painful process, prone to needle phobia and injuries. Microneedles can be engineered to penetrate the epidermal skin barrier and collect analytes from the interstitial fluid, arising as a safe, painless, and effective alternative to hypodermic needles. Although there are plenty of reviews on the various types of microneedles and their use as drug delivery systems, there is a lack of systematization on the application of polymeric microneedles for diagnosis. In this review, we focus on the current state of the art of this field, while providing information on safety, preclinical and clinical trials, and market distribution, to outline what we believe will be the future of health monitoring.
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- Raquel
L. Pereira
- INL − International Iberian
Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- INL − International Iberian
Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- INL − International Iberian
Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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Li Y, Wang Y, Mei R, Lv B, Zhao X, Bi L, Xu H, Chen L. Hydrogel-Coated SERS Microneedles for Drug Monitoring in Dermal Interstitial Fluid. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2567-2574. [PMID: 38696667 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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In vivo drug monitoring is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of drug treatment. Blood sampling and analysis is the current gold standard but needs professional skills and cannot meet the requirements of point-of-care testing. Dermal interstitial fluid (ISF) showed great potential to replace blood for in vivo drug monitoring; however, the detection was challenging, and the drug distribution behavior in ISF was still unclear until now. In this study, we proposed surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) microneedles (MNs) for the painless and real-time analysis of drugs in ISF after intravenous injection. Using methylene blue (MB) and mitoxantrone (MTO) as model drugs, the innovative core-satellite structured Au@Ag SERS substrate, hydrogel coating over the MNs, rendered sensitive and quantitative drug detection in ISF of mice within 10 min. Based on this technique, the pharmacokinetics of the two drugs in ISF was investigated and compared with those in blood, where the drugs were analyzed via liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. It was found that the MB concentration in ISF and blood was comparable, whereas the concentration of MTO in ISF was 2-3 orders of magnitude lower than in blood. This work proposed an efficient tool for ISF drug monitoring. More importantly, it experimentally proved that the penetration ratio of blood to ISF was drug-dependent, providing insightful information into the potential of ISF as a blood alternative for in vivo drug detection.
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- Yan Li
- School of pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai 264003, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai 264003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- School of pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- School of pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai 264003, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
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Wu X, Pan Y, Li X, Shao Y, Peng B, Zhang C, Zhang C, Yao S, Ping J, Ying Y. Rapid and In-Field Sensing of Hydrogen Peroxide in Plant by Hydrogel Microneedle Patch. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402024. [PMID: 38766989 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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The rapidly changing climate is exacerbating the environmental stress that negatively impacts crop health and yield. Timely sensing of plant response to stress is beneficial to timely adjust planting conditions, promoting the healthy growth of plants, and improving plant productivity. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an important molecule of signal transduction in plants. However, the common methods for detecting H2O2 in plants are associated with certain drawbacks, such as long extraction time, cumbersome steps, dependence on large instruments, and difficulty in realizing in-field sensing. Therefore, it is urgent to establish more efficient detection methods to realize the rapid detection of H2O2 content in plants. In this research, poly (methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic acid) (PMVE/MA) hydrogel microneedle (MN) patch for rapid extraction of leaf sap are prepared, and the extraction mechanism of PEG-crosslinked PMVE/MA hydrogel MN patch is studied. A method of rapid detection of H2O2 content in plants based on MN patch with optical detection technology is constructed. The hydrogel MN patch can be used for timely H2O2 analysis. This application enables new opportunities in plant engineering, and can be extended to the safety and health monitoring of other plants and animals.
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- Xinyue Wu
- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311200, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311200, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311200, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural Information Intelligent Sensing, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311200, P. R. China
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Feng M, Li Y, Sun Y, Liu T, Yunusov KE, Jiang G. Integration of metformin-loaded MIL-100(Fe) into hydrogel microneedles for prolonged regulation of blood glucose levels. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2024; 10:045004. [PMID: 38670077 DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/ad43f0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The transdermal drug delivery based on microneedles (MNs) provides a suitable and painless self-administration for diabetic patients. In this work, the hydrogel-forming MNs were firstly fabricated using poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and chitosan (CS) as matrix. A hypoglycemic drug, metformin (Met), had been loaded into MIL-100(Fe). Then, both of free Met and Met-loaded MIL-100(Fe) were integrated into hydrogel-forming MNs for regulation of blood glucose levels (BGLs) on diabetic rats. After penetrated into the skin, the free Met could be firstly released from MNs. Due to the absorption of interstitial fluid and subsequent release of loaded Met from MIL-100(Fe), leading to a sustainable and long-term drug release behaviors. A notable hypoglycemic effect and low risk of hypoglycemia could be obtained on diabetic rat modelsin vivo. The as-fabricated hydrogel-forming MNs expected to become a new type of transdermal drug delivery platform for transdermal delivery of high-dose drugs to form a long-term hypoglycemic effect.
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- Mingjia Feng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Tashkent, 100128, Uzbekistan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Bao Z, Lu S, Zhang D, Wang G, Cui X, Liu G. Wearable Microneedle Patch for Colorimetric Detection of Multiple Signature Biomarkers in vivo Toward Diabetic Diagnosis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303511. [PMID: 38353398 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Type 2 diabetes is rapidly emerging as a global public health problem. While blood glucose monitoring has been the primary method of managing diabetes for decades, the increasing global prevalence of the disease suggests that there might be a need to identify additional biomarkers for a more precise early diagnosis. Herein, a microneedle patch based wearable sensor is developed for the purpose of diabetic diagnosis. Utilizing methacrylic acid modified gelatin and polyvinyl alcohol in the fabrication of microneedles has improved their mechanical properties for skin penetration and increased swelling capacity for interstitial fluid extraction, thanks to the double crosslinking mechanism. The fabricated microneedles are further integrated with test paper functionalized with enzyme and dye molecules to detect multiple signature biomarkers of diabetes in vivo through a colorimetric reaction. Such a wearable microneedle patch holds significant promise for the real-time monitoring of various biomarkers related to chronic diseases and aging.
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- Ziting Bao
- CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine Engineering, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
- Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine Engineering, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
- Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine Engineering, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine Engineering, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
- Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine Engineering, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
- Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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Wang G, Zhang Y, Kwong HK, Zheng M, Wu J, Cui C, Chan KWY, Xu C, Chen T. On-Site Melanoma Diagnosis Utilizing a Swellable Microneedle-Assisted Skin Interstitial Fluid Sampling and a Microfluidic Particle Dam for Visual Quantification of S100A1. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306188. [PMID: 38417122 PMCID: PMC11040363 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Malignant melanoma (MM) is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. The delay in treatment will induce metastasis, resulting in a poor prognosis and even death. Here, a two-step strategy for on-site diagnosis of MM is developed based on the extraction and direct visual quantification of S100A1, a biomarker for melanoma. First, a swellable microneedle is utilized to extract S100A1 in skin interstitial fluid (ISF) with minimal invasion. After elution, antibody-conjugated magnetic microparticles (MMPs) and polystyrene microparticles (PMPs) are introduced. A high expression level of S100A1 gives rise to a robust binding between MMPs and PMPs and reduces the number of free PMPs. By loading the reacted solution into the device with a microfluidic particle dam, the quantity of free PMPs after magnetic separation is displayed with their accumulation length inversely proportional to S100A1 levels. A limit of detection of 18.7 ng mL-1 for S100A1 is achieved. The animal experiment indicates that ISF-based S100A1 quantification using the proposed strategy exhibits a significantly higher sensitivity compared with conventional serum-based detection. In addition, the result is highly comparable with the gold standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay based on Lin's concordance correlation coefficient, suggesting the high practicality for routine monitoring of melanoma.
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- Gaobo Wang
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
- Hong Kong Centre for Cerebro‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringRm 1115‐1119, Building 19W, 19 Science Park West AvenueHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
- Hong Kong Centre for Cerebro‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringRm 1115‐1119, Building 19W, 19 Science Park West AvenueHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloon TongHong Kong SAR999077China
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute8 Yuexing 1st Road, Shenzhen Hi‐Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan DistrictShenzhen518057China
- Hong Kong Centre for Cerebro‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringRm 1115‐1119, Building 19W, 19 Science Park West AvenueHong Kong SAR999077China
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Wang H, Cheng Y, Zhu J, Zhang L. Photon Management Enabled by Opal and Inverse Opal Photonic Crystals: from Photocatalysis to Photoluminescence Regulation. Chempluschem 2024:e202400002. [PMID: 38527947 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202400002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Light is a promising renewable energy source and can be converted into heat, electricity, and chemical energy. However, the efficiency of light-energy conversion is largely hindered by limited light-absorption coefficients and the low quantum yield of current-generation materials. Photonic crystals (PCs) can adjust the propagation and distribution of photons because of their unique periodic structures, which offers a compelling platform for photon management. The periodicity of materials with an alternating refractive index can be used to manipulate the dispersion of photons to generate the photonic bandgap (PBG), in which light is reflected. The slow photon effect, i. e., photon propagation at a reduced group velocity near the edges of the PBG, is widely regarded as another valuable optical property for manipulating light. Furthermore, multiple light scattering can increase the optical path, which is a vital optical property for PCs. Recently, the light reflected by PBG, the slow photon effect, and multiple light scattering have been exploited to improve light utilization efficiency in photoelectrochemistry, materials chemistry, and biomedicine to enhance light-energy conversion efficiency. In this review, the fabrication of opal or inverse opal PCs and the theory for improving the light utilization efficiency of photocatalysis, solar cells, and photoluminescence regulation are discussed. We envision photon management of opal or inverse opal PCs may provide a promising avenue for light-assisted applications to improve light-energy-conversion efficiency.
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- Hui Wang
- Key Lab of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion &, Storage of Ministry of Education (HUST), School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion &, Storage of Ministry of Education (HUST), School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion &, Storage of Ministry of Education (HUST), School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion &, Storage of Ministry of Education (HUST), School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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Xing M, Yang G, Liu H, Zhou Z, Zhang S, Gao Y. Industrializable approach for preparing hydrogel microneedles and their application in melanoma treatment. Int J Pharm 2024; 653:123883. [PMID: 38341048 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Microneedles (MNs) technology has been studied in transdermal drug delivery for more than 20 years with hundreds of clinical trials conducted. However, there are currently no commercially available MNs in medicine due to challenges in materials safety, cost-effective fabrication, and large-scale manufacturing. Herein, an approach for rapid and green fabrication of hydrogel microneedles (HMNs) based on infrared irradiation process was proposed for the first time. The optimized formulation consisted of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), which acted as cross-linked materials and pore-forming agents, respectively. The manufacturing method involved placing MNs patches under infrared irradiation at 70 °C for 2 min and annealing to obtain HMNs with excellent swelling behavior, mechanical strength, and biocompatibility. When model drugs azelaic acid (AZA) and matrine (MAT) were loaded into HMNs systems, the chemical stability of MAT was significantly improved. Ex vivo transdermal delivery experiments indicated that HMNs could achieve synchronous release of AZA and MAT, and the 24-hour percutaneous permeability rates of both drugs were 73.09 ± 0.48 % and 71.56 ± 1.23 %, respectively. In-vivo pharmacokinetic studies, HMNs administration presented dose-dependent stable blood drug concentrations for both drugs. Additionally, prominent anti-tumor efficacy and biosecurity were observed in the drug-loaded HMNs group in the pharmacodynamic evaluation. In summary, the efficient, convenient, and low-cost fabrication method based on infrared irradiation offers the possibility of mass production of drug-loaded HMNs, showing potential for industrial manufacturing development.
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- Mengzhen Xing
- Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Department of Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Beijing CAS Microneedle Technology Ltd, Beijing 102609, China.
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- Beijing CAS Microneedle Technology Ltd, Beijing 102609, China.
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- Beijing CAS Microneedle Technology Ltd, Beijing 102609, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; Beijing CAS Microneedle Technology Ltd, Beijing 102609, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; Beijing CAS Microneedle Technology Ltd, Beijing 102609, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 266112 Qingdao, China.
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Li J, Wei M, Gao B. A Review of Recent Advances in Microneedle-Based Sensing within the Dermal ISF That Could Transform Medical Testing. ACS Sens 2024; 9:1149-1161. [PMID: 38478049 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Interstitial fluid (ISF) has attracted extensive attention in an extremely wide range of areas due to its unique advantages, such as portability, high precision, comfortable operation, and superior stability. In recent years, the microneedle (MN) technique has been considered to be an excellent tool for extracting ISF because it is painless and noninvasive. Recent reports have shown that MN has good application prospects in ISF extraction. In this review, we provide comprehensive and in-depth insight into integrated MN devices for ISF detection, covering the basic structure as well as the fabrication of integrated MN devices and various applications in ISF extraction. Challenges and prospects are highlighted, with a discussion on how to transition such MN-integrated devices toward personalized healthcare monitoring systems.
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- Jun Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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Xie Y, He J, He W, Iftikhar T, Zhang C, Su L, Zhang X. Enhanced Interstitial Fluid Extraction and Rapid Analysis via Vacuum Tube-Integrated Microneedle Array Device. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2308716. [PMID: 38502884 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Advancing the development of point-of-care testing (POCT) sensors that utilize interstitial fluid (ISF) presents considerable obstacles in terms of rapid sampling and analysis. Herein, an innovative strategy is introduced that involves the use of a 3D-printed, hollow microneedle array patch (MAP), in tandem with a vacuum tube (VT) connected through a hose, to improve ISF extraction efficiency and facilitate expedited analysis. The employment of negative pressure by the VT allows the MAP device to effectively gather ≈18 µL of ISF from the dermis of a live rabbit ear within a concise period of 5 min. This methodology enables the immediate and minimally invasive measurement of glucose levels within the body, employing personal healthcare meters for quantification. The fusion of the VT and MAP technologies provides for their effortless integration into a comprehensive and mobile system for ISF analysis, accomplished by preloading the hose with custom sensing papers designed to detect specific analytes. Moreover, the design and functionality of this integrated VT-MAP system are intuitively user-friendly, eliminating the requirement for specialized medical expertise. This feature enhances its potential to make a significant impact on the field of decentralized personal healthcare.
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- Yuanting Xie
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Nano-Biosensing Technology, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Nano-Biosensing Technology, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Nano-Biosensing Technology, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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Kim SH, Kim JH, Choi YM, Seo SM, Jang EY, Lee SJ, Cho S, Jeong DH, Lee KH. Microneedles: A novel clinical technology for evaluating skin characteristics. Skin Res Technol 2024; 30:e13647. [PMID: 38465749 PMCID: PMC10926177 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Current methods for evaluating efficacy of cosmetics have limitations because they cannot accurately measure changes in the dermis. Skin sampling using microneedles allows identification of skin-type biomarkers, monitoring treatment for skin inflammatory diseases, and evaluating efficacy of anti-aging and anti-pigmentation products. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two studies were conducted: First, 20 participants received anti-aging treatment; second, 20 participants received anti-pigmentation treatment. Non-invasive devices measured skin aging (using high-resolution 3D-imaging in the anti-aging study) or pigmentation (using spectrophotometry in the anti-pigmentation study) at weeks 0 and 4, and adverse skin reactions were monitored. Skin samples were collected with biocompatible microneedle patches. Changes in expression of biomarkers for skin aging and pigmentation were analyzed using qRT-PCR. RESULTS No adverse events were reported. In the anti-aging study, after 4 weeks, skin roughness significantly improved in 17 out of 20 participants. qRT-PCR showed significantly increased expression of skin-aging related biomarkers: PINK1 in 16/20 participants, COL1A1 in 17/20 participants, and MSN in 16/20 participants. In the anti-pigmentation study, after 4 weeks, skin lightness significantly improved in 16/20 participants. qRT-PCR showed significantly increased expression of skin-pigmentation-related biomarkers: SOD1 in 15/20 participants and Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) in 15/20 participants. No significant change in TFAP2A was observed. CONCLUSION Skin sampling and mRNA analysis for biomarkers provides a novel, objective, quantitative method for measuring changes in the dermis and evaluating the efficacy of cosmetics. This approach complements existing evaluation methods and has potential application in assessing the effectiveness of medical devices, medications, cosmeceuticals, healthy foods, and beauty devices.
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- Seo Hyeong Kim
- Cutis Biomedical Research Center Co. Ltd.SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Cutis Biomedical Research Center Co. Ltd.SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Cutis Biomedical Research Center Co. Ltd.SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Cutis Biomedical Research Center Co. Ltd.SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Cutis Biomedical Research Center Co. Ltd.SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Cutis Biomedical Research Center Co. Ltd.SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Yonsei BB Skin ClinicSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Cutis Biomedical Research Center Co. Ltd.SeoulRepublic of Korea
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Hu Y, Chatzilakou E, Pan Z, Traverso G, Yetisen AK. Microneedle Sensors for Point-of-Care Diagnostics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306560. [PMID: 38225744 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Point-of-care (POC) has the capacity to support low-cost, accurate and real-time actionable diagnostic data. Microneedle sensors have received considerable attention as an emerging technique to evolve blood-based diagnostics owing to their direct and painless access to a rich source of biomarkers from interstitial fluid. This review systematically summarizes the recent innovations in microneedle sensors with a particular focus on their utility in POC diagnostics and personalized medicine. The integration of various sensing techniques, mostly electrochemical and optical sensing, has been established in diverse architectures of "lab-on-a-microneedle" platforms. Microneedle sensors with tailored geometries, mechanical flexibility, and biocompatibility are constructed with a variety of materials and fabrication methods. Microneedles categorized into four types: metals, inorganics, polymers, and hydrogels, have been elaborated with state-of-the-art bioengineering strategies for minimally invasive, continuous, and multiplexed sensing. Microneedle sensors have been employed to detect a wide range of biomarkers from electrolytes, metabolites, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, proteins to drugs. Insightful perspectives are outlined from biofluid, microneedles, biosensors, POC devices, and theragnostic instruments, which depict a bright future of the upcoming personalized and intelligent health management.
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- Yubing Hu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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Ertas YN, Ertas D, Erdem A, Segujja F, Dulchavsky S, Ashammakhi N. Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Theranostic Multifunctional Microneedles. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2308479. [PMID: 38385813 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Microneedles (MNs) have maintained their popularity in therapeutic and diagnostic medical applications throughout the past decade. MNs are originally designed to gently puncture the stratum corneum layer of the skin and have lately evolved into intelligent devices with functions including bodily fluid extraction, biosensing, and drug administration. MNs offer limited invasiveness, ease of application, and minimal discomfort. Initially manufactured solely from metals, MNs are now available in polymer-based varieties. MNs can be used to create systems that deliver drugs and chemicals uniformly, collect bodily fluids, and are stimulus-sensitive. Although these advancements are favorable in terms of biocompatibility and production costs, they are insufficient for the therapeutic use of MNs. This is the first comprehensive review that discusses individual MN functions toward the evolution and development of smart and multifunctional MNs for a variety of novel and impactful future applications. The study examines fabrication techniques, application purposes, and experimental details of MN constructs that perform multiple functions concurrently, including sensing, drug-molecule release, sampling, and remote communication capabilities. It is highly likely that in the near future, MN-based smart devices will be a useful and important component of standard medical practice for different applications.
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- Yavuz Nuri Ertas
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Türkiye
- ERNAM-Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Türkiye
- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Türkiye
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- ERNAM-Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kocaeli University, Umuttepe Campus, Kocaeli, 41380, Türkiye
- Department of Chemistry, Kocaeli University, Umuttepe Campus, Kocaeli, 41380, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kocaeli University, Umuttepe Campus, Kocaeli, 41380, Türkiye
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) and Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Colleges of Engineering and Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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Martins CF, García-Astrain C, Conde J, Liz-Marzán LM. Nanocomposite hydrogel microneedles: a theranostic toolbox for personalized medicine. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01533-w. [PMID: 38376619 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01533-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Due to the severity and high prevalence of cancer, as well as its complex pathological condition, new strategies for cancer treatment and diagnostics are required. As such, it is important to design a toolbox that integrates multiple functions on a single smart platform. Theranostic hydrogels offer an innovative and personalized method to tackle cancer while also considering patient comfort, thereby facilitating future implementation and translation to the clinic. In terms of theranostic systems used in cancer therapy, nanoparticles are widely used as diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Nanoparticles can achieve systemic circulation, evade host defenses, and deliver drugs and signaling agents at the targeted site, to diagnose and treat the disease at a cellular and molecular level. In this context, hydrogel microneedles have a high potential for multifunctional operation in medical devices, while avoiding the complications associated with the systemic delivery of therapeutics. Compared with oral administration and subcutaneous injection, microneedles offer advantages such as better patient compliance, faster onset of action, and improved permeability and efficacy. In addition, they comprise highly biocompatible polymers with excellent degradability and tunable properties. Nanoparticles and microneedles thus offer the possibility to expand the theranostic potential through combined synergistic use of their respective features. We review herein recent advances concerning processing methods and material requirements within the realm of hydrogel microneedles as theranostic platforms, various approaches toward cancer therapy, and the incorporation of nanoparticles for added functionality.
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- Catarina F Martins
- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMSFCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIC biomaGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red, Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y, Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 20014, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMSFCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIC biomaGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red, Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y, Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 20014, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009, Bilbao, Spain.
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Loh JM, Lim YJL, Tay JT, Cheng HM, Tey HL, Liang K. Design and fabrication of customizable microneedles enabled by 3D printing for biomedical applications. Bioact Mater 2024; 32:222-241. [PMID: 37869723 PMCID: PMC10589728 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Microneedles (MNs) is an emerging technology that employs needles ranging from 10 to 1000 μm in height, as a minimally invasive technique for various procedures such as therapeutics, disease monitoring and diagnostics. The commonly used method of fabrication, micromolding, has the advantage of scalability, however, micromolding is unable to achieve rapid customizability in dimensions, geometries and architectures, which are the pivotal factors determining the functionality and efficacy of the MNs. 3D printing offers a promising alternative by enabling MN fabrication with high dimensional accuracy required for precise applications, leading to improved performance. Furthermore, enabled by its customizability and one-step process, there is propitious potential for growth for 3D-printed MNs especially in the field of personalized and on-demand medical devices. This review provides an overview of considerations for the key parameters in designing MNs, an introduction on the various 3D-printing techniques for fabricating this new generation of MNs, as well as highlighting the advancements in biomedical applications facilitated by 3D-printed MNs. Lastly, we offer some insights into the future prospects of 3D-printed MNs, specifically its progress towards translation and entry into market.
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- Jia Min Loh
- A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- National Skin Centre (NSC), Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Yong Loo Ling School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Skin Research Institute of Singapore, Singapore
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- A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- Skin Research Institute of Singapore, Singapore
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Wang X, Wang Z, Xiao M, Li Z, Zhu Z. Advances in biomedical systems based on microneedles: design, fabrication, and application. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:530-563. [PMID: 37971423 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01551c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Wearable devices have become prevalent in biomedical studies due to their convenient portability and potential utility in biomarker monitoring for healthcare. Accessing interstitial fluid (ISF) across the skin barrier, microneedle (MN) is a promising minimally invasive wearable technology for transdermal sensing and drug delivery. MN has the potential to overcome the limitations of conventional transdermal drug administration, making it another prospective mode of drug delivery after oral and injectable. Subsequently, combining MN with multiple sensing approaches has led to its extensive application to detect biomarkers in ISF. In this context, employing MN platforms and control schemes to merge diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities into theranostic systems will facilitate on-demand therapy and point-of-care diagnostics, paving the way for future MN technologies. A comprehensive analysis of the growing advances of microneedles in biomedical systems is presented in this review to summarize the latest studies for academics in the field and to offer for reference the issues that need to be addressed in MN application for healthcare. Covering an array of novel studies, we discuss the following main topics: classification of microneedles in the biomedical field, considerations of MN design, current applications of microneedles in diagnosis and therapy, and the regulatory landscape and prospects of microneedles for biomedical applications. This review sheds light on the significance of microneedle-based innovations, presenting an analysis of their potential implications and contributions to the community of wearable healthcare technologies. The review provides a comprehensive understanding of the field's current state and potential, making it a valuable resource for academics and clinicians seeking to harness the full potential of MN applications.
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- Xinghao Wang
- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Zhao J, Lv J, Ling G, Zhang P. A swellable hydrogel microneedle based on cerium-metal organic frame composite nanozyme for detection of biomarkers. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127745. [PMID: 38287590 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Skin interstitial fluid (ISF) has been an alternative source in the field of biomarkers analysis. This work developed swellable hydrogel microneedles (MNs) composed of polyvinyl alcohol and sodium alginate by chemical crosslinking (PVA/SA). Here, PVA/SA was firstly used to fabricate hydrogel MNs, achieving a swellable ratio of 150 % and a rapid extraction of 6.4 mg ISF in 15 min. To replace expensive and non-reusable test kits, hydrogel MNs based on composite nanozyme with high oxidase-like activity were successfully developed to recover and detect biomarkers. The nanozyme was composed of MnO2-modified mixed valence cerium-metal organic frame (MCM). MCM was characterized by multiple techniques to further confirm its composition and structure. MCM combined with the reduction reaction of glutathione (GSH) with oxidized substrate to achieve a colorimetric GSH detection, which had a detection limit (LOD, 0.36 μM) of GSH. The hydrogel MNs based on MCM (MCM-MNs) were firstly applied to the rapid detection of GSH in ISF. All in all, this method combines the advantages of nanozyme and hydrogel MNs to achieve a timely and minimally invasive analysis, which provides a new dimension for the in vivo detection of GSH by skin ISF and holds great implications in biomedical and bioanalysis fields.
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- Jiuhong Zhao
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Kenchegowda M, Hani U, Al Fatease A, Haider N, Ramesh KVRNS, Talath S, Gangadharappa HV, Kiran Raj G, Padmanabha SH, Osmani RAM. Tiny titans- unravelling the potential of polysaccharides and proteins based dissolving microneedles in drug delivery and theranostics: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127172. [PMID: 37793514 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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In recent years, microneedles (MNs) have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional drug delivery systems in transdermal drug delivery. The use of MNs has demonstrated significant potential in improving patient acceptance and convenience while avoiding the invasiveness of traditional injections. Dissolving, solid, hollow, coated, and hydrogel microneedles are among the various types studied for drug delivery. Dissolving microneedles (DMNs), in particular, have gained attention for their safety, painlessness, patient convenience, and high delivery efficiency. This comprehensive review primarily focuses on different types of microneedles, fabrication methods, and materials used in fabrication of DMNs such as hyaluronic acid, chitosan, alginate, gelatin, collagen, silk fibroin, albumin, cellulose and starch, to list a few. The review also provides an exhaustive discussion on the applications of DMNs, including the delivery of vaccines, cosmetic agents, contraceptives, hormone and genes, and other therapeutic applications like for treating cancer, skin diseases, and diabetes, among others, are covered in this review. Additionally, this review highlights some of the DMN systems that are presently undergoing clinical trials. Finally, the review discusses current advances and trends in DMNs, as well as future prospective directions for this ground-breaking technology in drug delivery.
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- Madhuchandra Kenchegowda
- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah 11172, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah 11172, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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Fratus M, Alam MA. Performance gain and electro-mechanical design optimization of microneedles for wearable sensor systems. Biomed Microdevices 2023; 26:4. [PMID: 38095755 DOI: 10.1007/s10544-023-00683-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Minimally invasive microneedle (MN) is an emerging technology platform for wearable and implantable diagnostics and therapeutics systems. These short MNs offer pain-free insertion and simple operation. Among the MN technologies proposed to enhance interstitial fluid (ISF) extraction, porous and swellable (P-S) hydrogels absorb analyte molecules across the entire lateral surface. Currently, the design, development, and optimization of the MNs rely on empirical, iterative approaches. Based on theory of fluid flow and analyte diffusion through geometrically complex biomimetic systems, here we derive a generalized physics-guided model for P-S MN sensors. The framework (a) quantifies MN extracting efficiency [Formula: see text] in terms of its geometric and physical properties, and (b) suggests strategies to optimize sensor response while satisfying the mechanical constraints related to various skin-types (e.g., mouse, pig, humans, etc.). Our results show that, despite the differences in geometry and composition, P-S MNs obey a universal scaling response, [Formula: see text] with [Formula: see text] being MN length, diffusivity, and radius, respectively, and [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are the ratio between approximate vs. exact analytical solutions, the effective biofluid transfer coefficient between dermis and skin, and the exponent for the power-law approximation, respectively. These parameters quantify the biomolecule transfer through the dermis-to-MN interface at different scaling limits. P-S MNs outperform hollow MNs by a 2-6x enhancement factor; however, the buckling-limit of insertion defines the maximized functionality of the sensor. Our model, validated against experimental results and numerical simulations, offers a predictive design framework to significantly reduce the optimization time for P-S MN-based sensor platforms.
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- Marco Fratus
- Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 47906, Indiana, USA.
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- Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 47906, Indiana, USA
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Dai Y, Nolan J, Madsen E, Fratus M, Lee J, Zhang J, Lim J, Hong S, Alam MA, Linnes JC, Lee H, Lee CH. Wearable Sensor Patch with Hydrogel Microneedles for In Situ Analysis of Interstitial Fluid. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38041570 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Continuous real-time monitoring of biomarkers in interstitial fluid is essential for tracking metabolic changes and facilitating the early detection and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. However, developing minimally invasive sensors for the in situ analysis of interstitial fluid and addressing signal delays remain a challenge. Here, we introduce a wearable sensor patch incorporating hydrogel microneedles for rapid, minimally invasive collection of interstitial fluid from the skin while simultaneously measuring biomarker levels in situ. The sensor patch is stretchable to accommodate the swelling of the hydrogel microneedles upon extracting interstitial fluid and adapts to skin deformation during measurements, ensuring consistent sensing performance in detecting model biomarker concentrations, such as glucose and lactate, in a mouse model. The sensor patch exhibits in vitro sensitivities of 0.024 ± 0.002 μA mM-1 for glucose and 0.0030 ± 0.0004 μA mM-1 for lactate, with corresponding linear ranges of 0.1-3 and 0.1-12 mM, respectively. For in vivo glucose sensing, the sensor patch demonstrates a sensitivity of 0.020 ± 0.001 μA mM-1 and a detection range of 1-8 mM. By integrating a predictive model, the sensor patch can analyze and compensate for signal delays, improving calibration reliability and providing guidance for potential optimization in sensing performance. The sensor patch is expected to serve as a minimally invasive platform for the in situ analysis of multiple biomarkers in interstitial fluid, offering a promising solution for continuous health monitoring and disease management.
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- Yumin Dai
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Department of Public Health, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Implantable Devices, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Implantable Devices, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Sun H, Zheng Y, Shi G, Haick H, Zhang M. Wearable Clinic: From Microneedle-Based Sensors to Next-Generation Healthcare Platforms. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207539. [PMID: 36950771 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The rapid development of wearable biosensing calls for next-generation devices that allow continuous, real-time, and painless monitoring of health status along with responsive medical treatment. Microneedles have exhibited great potential for the direct access of dermal interstitial fluid (ISF) in a minimally invasive manner. Recent studies of microneedle-based devices have evolved from conventional off-line detection to multiplexed, wireless, and integrated sensing. In this review, the classification and fabrication techniques of microneedles are first introduced, and then the representative examples of microneedles for transdermal monitoring with different sensing modalities are summarized. State-of-the-art advances in therapeutic and closed-loop systems are presented to formulate guidelines for the development of next-generation microneedle-based healthcare platforms. The potential challenges and prospects are discussed to pave a new avenue toward pragmatic applications in the real world.
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- Hongyi Sun
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 320003, Israel
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 320003, Israel
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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Shriky B, Babenko M, Whiteside BR. Dissolving and Swelling Hydrogel-Based Microneedles: An Overview of Their Materials, Fabrication, Characterization Methods, and Challenges. Gels 2023; 9:806. [PMID: 37888379 PMCID: PMC10606778 DOI: 10.3390/gels9100806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Polymeric hydrogels are a complex class of materials with one common feature-the ability to form three-dimensional networks capable of imbibing large amounts of water or biological fluids without being dissolved, acting as self-sustained containers for various purposes, including pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Transdermal pharmaceutical microneedles are a pain-free drug delivery system that continues on the path to widespread adoption-regulatory guidelines are on the horizon, and investments in the field continue to grow annually. Recently, hydrogels have generated interest in the field of transdermal microneedles due to their tunable properties, allowing them to be exploited as delivery systems and extraction tools. As hydrogel microneedles are a new emerging technology, their fabrication faces various challenges that must be resolved for them to redeem themselves as a viable pharmaceutical option. This article discusses hydrogel microneedles from a material perspective, regardless of their mechanism of action. It cites the recent advances in their formulation, presents relevant fabrication and characterization methods, and discusses manufacturing and regulatory challenges facing these emerging technologies before their approval.
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- Bana Shriky
- Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, UK;
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- Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, UK;
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Hussain NM, Amin B, O’Halloran M, Elahi A. Development and Characterization of Interstitial-Fluid-Mimicking Solutions for Pre-Clinical Assessment of Hypoxia. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3125. [PMID: 37835868 PMCID: PMC10572912 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13193125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Asphyxia, a leading cause of illness and death in newborns, can be improved by early detection and management. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is commonly used to diagnose and manage asphyxia, but it is invasive and carries risks. Dermal interstitial fluid (ISF) is an alternative physiological fluid that can provide valuable information about a person's health. ISF is more sensitive to severe hypoxia and metabolic disorders compared to blood, making it an attractive option for minimally invasive asphyxia detection using biosensors. However, obtaining ISF samples from humans is challenging due to ethical concerns and sampling difficulties. To address this, researchers are developing ISF-mimicking solutions as substitutes for early testing and evaluation of biosensors. This paper focuses on the development of these solutions for bench-based testing and validation of continuous asphyxia-monitoring biosensors. With an understanding of the factors influencing system quality and performance, these solutions can aid in the design of biosensors for in vivo monitoring of dermal ISF. Monitoring interstitial fluid pH levels can provide valuable insights into the severity and progression of asphyxia, aiding in accurate diagnosis and informed treatment decisions. In this study, buffer solutions were prepared to mimic the pH of ISF, and their electrical properties were analyzed. The results suggest that certain buffers can effectively mimic metabolic acidosis associated with asphyxia (pH < 7.30), while others can mimic metabolic alkalosis (pH > 7.45). Overall, this research contributes to the development of ISF-mimicking solutions and lays the groundwork for biosensor systems that monitor dermal ISF in real time.
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- Nadia Muhammad Hussain
- Translational Medical Device Lab, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland; (B.A.); (M.O.); (A.E.)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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- Translational Medical Device Lab, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland; (B.A.); (M.O.); (A.E.)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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- Translational Medical Device Lab, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland; (B.A.); (M.O.); (A.E.)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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- Translational Medical Device Lab, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland; (B.A.); (M.O.); (A.E.)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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Mbituyimana B, Adhikari M, Qi F, Shi Z, Fu L, Yang G. Microneedle-based cell delivery and cell sampling for biomedical applications. J Control Release 2023; 362:692-714. [PMID: 37689252 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Cell-based therapeutics are novel therapeutic strategies that can potentially treat many presently incurable diseases through novel mechanisms of action. Cell therapies may benefit from the ease, safety, and efficacy of administering therapeutic cells. Despite considerable recent technological and biological advances, several barriers remain to the clinical translation and commercialization of cell-based therapies, including low patient compliance, personal handling inconvenience, poor biosafety, and limited biocompatibility. Microneedles (MNs) are emerging as a promising biomedical device option for improved cell delivery with little invasion, pain-free administration, and simplicity of disposal. MNs have shown considerable promise in treating a wide range of diseases and present the potential to improve cell-based therapies. In this review, we first summarized the latest advances in the various types of MNs developed for cell delivery and cell sampling. Emphasis was given to the design and fabrication of various types of MNs based on their structures and materials. Then we focus on the recent biomedical applications status of MNs-mediated cell delivery and sampling, including tissue repair (wound healing, heart repair, and endothelial repair), cancer treatment, diabetes therapy, cell sampling, and other applications. Finally, the current status of clinical application, potential perspectives, and the challenges for clinical translation are also highlighted.
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- Bricard Mbituyimana
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- College of Medicine, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, Henan 463000, China; Zhumadian Central Hospital, Zhumadian, Henan 463000, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Zheng L, Zhu D, Xiao Y, Zheng X, Chen P. Microneedle coupled epidermal sensor for multiplexed electrochemical detection of kidney disease biomarkers. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 237:115506. [PMID: 37473548 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and constant monitoring to guide optimal intervention is critical to prevent renal failure and other critical diseases. However, the conventional blood tests in hospital are time-consuming and have poor patient compliance. Herein, we demonstrate a real-time, minimally invasive, and self-administrable approach to detect kidney biomarkers in the skin interstitial fluid (ISF) using a polymeric microneedle coupled electrochemical sensor array (MNESA). Microneedles can readily penetrate stratum corneum and quickly extract ISF onto the sensors. Four biomarkers are simultaneously detected to avoid false positive and provide an accurate assessment of kidney functions. Using an artificial skin model, it is shown that MNSEA gives specific and sensitive responses to these kidney biomarkers in physiologically relevant ranges (phosphate: 0.3-1.8 mM, 3.62 μA/mM; uric acid: 50-550 μM, 4.19 nA/μM; creatinine: 50-550 μM, 12.58 nA/μM; urea: 1-16 mM, 44.6 mV/decade). Using a mouse model, we demonstrate that this approach is as reliable as the commercial assays and is feasible to readily monitor the progression of CDK.
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- Lewen Zheng
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 637457, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 637457, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 637457, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, 138634, Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 637457, Singapore; Skin Research Institute of Singapore, 308232, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science, Nanyang Technological University, 636921, Singapore.
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Han Y, Li J, Chen T, Gao B, Wang H. Modern microelectronics and microfluidics on microneedles. Analyst 2023; 148:4591-4615. [PMID: 37664954 DOI: 10.1039/d3an01045g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Possessing the attractive advantages of moderate invasiveness and high compliance, there is no doubt that microneedles (MNs) have been a gradually rising star in the field of medicine. Recent evidence implies that microelectronics technology based on microcircuits, microelectrodes and other microelectronic elements combined with MNs can realize mild electrical stimulation, drug release and various types of electrical sensing detection. In addition, the combination of microfluidics technology and MNs makes it possible to transport fluid drugs and access a small quantity of body fluids which have shown significant untapped potential for a wide range of diagnostics. Of particular note is that combining both technologies and MNs is more difficult, but is promising to build a modern healthcare platform with more comprehensive functions. This review introduces the properties of MNs that can form integrated systems with microelectronics and microfluidics, and summarizes these systems and their applications. Furthermore, the future challenges and perspectives of the integrated systems are conclusively proposed.
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- Yanzhang Han
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Wang Y, Wu Y, Lei Y. Microneedle-based glucose monitoring: a review from sampling methods to wearable biosensors. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:5727-5757. [PMID: 37431216 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00409k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Blood glucose (BG) monitoring is critical for diabetes management. In recent years, microneedle (MN)-based technology has attracted emerging attention in glucose sensing and detection. In this review, we summarized MN-based sampling for glucose collection and glucose analysis in detail. First, different principles of MN-based biofluid extraction were elaborated, including external negative pressure, capillary force, swelling force and iontophoresis, which would guide the shape design and material optimization of MNs. Second, MNs coupled with different analysis approaches, including Raman methods, colorimetry, fluorescence, and electrochemical sensing, were emphasized to exhibit the trend towards highly integrated wearable sensors. Finally, the future development prospects of MN-based devices were discussed.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Power and Mechanical Engineering & The Institute of Technological Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- School of Power and Mechanical Engineering & The Institute of Technological Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- School of Power and Mechanical Engineering & The Institute of Technological Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
- Wuhan University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Lv H, Gao N, Zhou Q, Wang Y, Ling G, Zhang P. Collagen-Based Dissolving Microneedles with Flexible Pedestals: A Transdermal Delivery System for Both Anti-Aging and Skin Diseases. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2203295. [PMID: 37029522 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202203295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Biocompatible polymer microneedles (MNs) are emerging as a promising platform for transdermal drug delivery, especially for facial treatments. Therefore, an MN patch in this study uses hydrolyzed collagen (HC) contained in skin cells as the main raw material and adopts a two-step cast method to develop a rapidly dissolving microneedle (DMN) to deliver collagen in a simple and minimally invasive way, allowing the release of the encapsulated drug in the skin. By optimizing the formulation and proportion of HC and auxiliary support materials, the mechanical strength required to pierce the skin is obtained, while the soft pedestal allows for flexibility in application. The DMNs can dissolve completely in the skin within 15 min and release within ≈ 8 h, and do not cause toxicity or irritation when being applied. In contrast to the ineffectiveness of oral and external application, and the high risk of dermal injection, drug-loaded DMNs overcome the drawbacks of traditional methods with direct penetration and minimally invasive manner, enabling efficient and safe treatment. The successful preparation and research of HC DMNs have innovative and practical significance in this field, and it is expected to become a simple, effective, and popular transdermal drug delivery platform for cosmetics.
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- Hongqian Lv
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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Hou X, Li J, Hong Y, Ruan H, Long M, Feng N, Zhang Y. Advances and Prospects for Hydrogel-Forming Microneedles in Transdermal Drug Delivery. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2119. [PMID: 37626616 PMCID: PMC10452559 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) is one of the key approaches for treating diseases, avoiding first-pass effects, reducing systemic adverse drug reactions and improving patient compliance. Microneedling, iontophoresis, electroporation, laser ablation and ultrasound facilitation are often used to improve the efficiency of TDD. Among them, microneedling is a relatively simple and efficient means of drug delivery. Microneedles usually consist of micron-sized needles (50-900 μm in length) in arrays that can successfully penetrate the stratum corneum and deliver drugs in a minimally invasive manner below the stratum corneum without touching the blood vessels and nerves in the dermis, improving patient compliance. Hydrogel-forming microneedles (HFMs) are safe and non-toxic, with no residual matrix material, high drug loading capacity, and controlled drug release, and they are suitable for long-term, multiple drug delivery. This work reviewed the characteristics of the skin structure and TDD, introduced TDD strategies based on HFMs, and summarized the characteristics of HFM TDD systems and the evaluation methods of HFMs as well as the application of HFM drug delivery systems in disease treatment. The HFM drug delivery system has a wide scope for development, but the translation to clinical application still has more challenges.
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- Xiaolin Hou
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.H.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.H.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (M.L.)
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- Xiamen Hospital of Chinese Medicine, No. 1739 Xiangyue Road, Huli District, Xiamen 361015, China;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.H.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.H.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.H.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.H.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (M.L.)
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Li Y, Bi D, Hu Z, Yang Y, Liu Y, Leung WK. Hydrogel-Forming Microneedles with Applications in Oral Diseases Management. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4805. [PMID: 37445119 DOI: 10.3390/ma16134805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Controlled drug delivery in the oral cavity poses challenges such as bacterial contamination, saliva dilution, and inactivation by salivary enzymes upon ingestion. Microneedles offer a location-specific, minimally invasive, and retentive approach. Hydrogel-forming microneedles (HFMs) have emerged for dental diagnostics and therapeutics. HFMs penetrate the stratum corneum, undergo swelling upon contact, secure attachment, and enable sustained transdermal or transmucosal drug delivery. Commonly employed polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone are crosslinked with tartaric acid or its derivatives while incorporating therapeutic agents. Microneedle patches provide suture-free and painless drug delivery to keratinized or non-keratinized mucosa, facilitating site-specific treatment and patient compliance. This review comprehensively discusses HFMs' applications in dentistry such as local anesthesia, oral ulcer management, periodontal treatment, etc., encompassing animal experiments, clinical trials, and their fundamental impact and limitations, for example, restricted drug carrying capacity and, until now, a low number of dental clinical trial reports. The review explores the advantages and future perspectives of HFMs for oral drug delivery.
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- Yuqing Li
- Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Division of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Hua J, Su M, Sun X, Li J, Sun Y, Qiu H, Shi Y, Pan L. Hydrogel-Based Bioelectronics and Their Applications in Health Monitoring. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:696. [PMID: 37504095 PMCID: PMC10377104 DOI: 10.3390/bios13070696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Flexible bioelectronics exhibit promising potential for health monitoring, owing to their soft and stretchable nature. However, the simultaneous improvement of mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and signal-to-noise ratio of these devices for health monitoring poses a significant challenge. Hydrogels, with their loose three-dimensional network structure that encapsulates massive amounts of water, are a potential solution. Through the incorporation of polymers or conductive fillers into the hydrogel and special preparation methods, hydrogels can achieve a unification of excellent properties such as mechanical properties, self-healing, adhesion, and biocompatibility, making them a hot material for health monitoring bioelectronics. Currently, hydrogel-based bioelectronics can be used to fabricate flexible bioelectronics for motion, bioelectric, and biomolecular acquisition for human health monitoring and further clinical applications. This review focuses on materials, devices, and applications for hydrogel-based bioelectronics. The main material properties and research advances of hydrogels for health monitoring bioelectronics are summarized firstly. Then, we provide a focused discussion on hydrogel-based bioelectronics for health monitoring, which are classified as skin-attachable, implantable, or semi-implantable depending on the depth of penetration and the location of the device. Finally, future challenges and opportunities of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for health monitoring are envisioned.
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- Jiangbo Hua
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Yang J, Luo R, Yang L, Wang X, Huang Y. Microneedle-Integrated Sensors for Extraction of Skin Interstitial Fluid and Metabolic Analysis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9882. [PMID: 37373027 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Skin interstitial fluid (ISF) has emerged as a fungible biofluid sample for blood serum and plasma for disease diagnosis and therapy. The sampling of skin ISF is highly desirable considering its easy accessibility, no damage to blood vessels, and reduced risk of infection. Particularly, skin ISF can be sampled using microneedle (MN)-based platforms in the skin tissues, which exhibit multiple advantages including minimal invasion of the skin tissues, less pain, ease of carrying, capacity for continuous monitoring, etc. In this review, we focus on the current development of microneedle-integrated transdermal sensors for collecting ISF and detecting specific disease biomarkers. Firstly, we discussed and classified microneedles according to their structural design, including solid MNs, hollow MNs, porous MNs, and coated MNs. Subsequently, we elaborate on the construction of MN-integrated sensors for metabolic analysis with highlights on the electrochemical, fluorescent, chemical chromogenic, immunodiagnostic, and molecular diagnostic MN-integrated sensors. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and future direction for developing MN-based platforms for ISF extraction and sensing applications.
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- Jie Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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Luo X, Yang L, Cui Y. Microneedles: materials, fabrication, and biomedical applications. Biomed Microdevices 2023; 25:20. [PMID: 37278852 PMCID: PMC10242236 DOI: 10.1007/s10544-023-00658-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The microneedles have attracted great interests for a wide range of transdermal biomedical applications, such as biosensing and drug delivery, due to the advantages of being painless, semi-invasive, and sustainable. The ongoing challenges are the materials and fabrication methods of the microneedles in order to obtain a specific shape, configuration and function of the microneedles to achieve a target biomedical application. Here, this review would introduce the types of materials of the microneedles firstly. The hardness, Young's modulus, geometric structure, processability, biocompatibility and degradability of the microneedles are explored as well. Then, the fabrication methods for the solid and hollow microneedles in recent years are reviewed in detail, and the advantages and disadvantages of each process are analyzed and compared. Finally, the biomedical applications of the microneedles are reviewed, including biosensing, drug delivery, body fluid extraction, and nerve stimulation. It is expected that this work provides the fundamental knowledge for developing new microneedle devices, as well as the applications in a variety of biomedical fields.
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- Xiaojin Luo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, First Hospital Interdisciplinary Research Center, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, People's Republic of China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100034, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, First Hospital Interdisciplinary Research Center, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, People's Republic of China.
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Wang M, Li X, Du W, Sun M, Ling G, Zhang P. Microneedle-mediated treatment for superficial tumors by combining multiple strategies. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:1600-1620. [PMID: 36735217 PMCID: PMC9897165 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01297-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Superficial tumors are still challenging to overcome due to the high risk and toxicity of surgery and conventional chemotherapy. Microneedles (MNs) are widely used in the treatment of superficial skin tumors (SST) due to the high penetration rate of the stratum corneum (SC), excellent biocompatibility, simple preparation process, high patient compliance, and minimal invasion. Most importantly, MNs can provide not only efficient and rarely painful delivery carriers, but also combine multi-model strategies with photothermal therapy (PTT), immunotherapy, and gene therapy for synergistic efficacy. To promote an in-depth understanding of their superiorities, this paper systematically summarized the latest application progress of MNs in the treatment of SST by delivering various types of photosensitizers, immune signal molecules, genes, and chemotherapy drugs. Just as important, the advantages, limitations, and drug release mechanisms of MNs based on different materials are introduced in the paper. In addition, the application of MN technology to clinical practice is the ultimate goal of all the work. The obstacles and possible difficulties in expanding the production of MNs and achieving clinical transformation are briefly discussed in this paper. To be anticipated, our work will provide new insights into the precise and rarely painful treatment of SST in the future.
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- Meng Wang
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Shenyang Narnia Biomedical Technology Company, Ltd, Shenyang, 110167, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Cheng J, Huang J, Xiang Q, Dong H. Hollow microneedle microfluidic paper-based chip for biomolecules rapid sampling and detection in interstitial fluid. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1255:341101. [PMID: 37032050 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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The interstitial fluid (ISF) contains rich bioinformation for disease diagnosis and healthcare monitoring. However, the efficient sampling and detection of the biomolecules in ISF is still challenging. Herein, we develop a facile but versatile ISF analysis platform by combining controllable hollow microneedles (HMNs) and elaborate microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs). The HMNs and μPADs was fixed in a bottom PDMS layer. A top PDMS layer containing a cylindrical cavity to produce negative pressure for sampling was packaged on the bottom PDMS layer. The HMNs enable efficient and swift sampling of sufficient ISF to the μPADs through one-touch finger operation without extra manipulations. The μPADs realized to simultaneously detect glucose and lactic acid in the detection area to produce chromogenic agents and analyzed by the self-programed RGB application (APP) in smartphones. The HMN microfluidic paper-based chip provides a point-of-care platform for accurate detection of biomolecules in ISF, holding great promise in the development of wearable device.
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- Jiale Cheng
- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Guangdong, 518060, China.
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Guangdong, 518060, China.
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Zeng Q, Xu M, Hu W, Cao W, Zhan Y, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Ma T. Porous Colorimetric Microneedles for Minimally Invasive Rapid Glucose Sampling and Sensing in Skin Interstitial Fluid. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13050537. [PMID: 37232898 DOI: 10.3390/bios13050537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Though monitoring blood glucose (BG) is indispensable for regulating diabetes, the frequent pricking of the finger by the commonly used fingertip blood collection causes discomfort and poses an infection risk. Since glucose levels in skin interstitial fluid (ISF) correlate with blood glucose levels, monitoring glucose in the skin ISF can be a viable alternative. With this rationale, the present study developed a biocompatible porous microneedle capable of rapid sampling, sensing, and glucose analysis in ISF in a minimally invasive manner, which can improve patient compliance and detection efficiency. The microneedles contain glucose oxidase (GOx) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP), and a colorimetric sensing layer containing 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) is on the back of the microneedles. After penetrating rat skin, porous microneedles harvest ISF rapidly and smoothly via capillary action, triggering the production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) from glucose. In the presence of H2O2, HRP reacts with TMB contained in the filter paper on the back of microneedles, causing an easily visible color shift. Further, a smartphone analysis of the images quickly quantifies glucose levels in the 50-400 mg/dL range using the correlation between color intensity and glucose concentration. The developed microneedle-based sensing technique with minimally invasive sampling will have great implications for point-of-care clinical diagnosis and diabetic health management.
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- Qingya Zeng
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
- Anhui Engineering Technology Research Center of Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
- Anhui Engineering Technology Research Center of Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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Zhu Y, Haghniaz R, Hartel MC, Mou L, Tian X, Garrido PR, Wu Z, Hao T, Guan S, Ahadian S, Kim HJ, Jucaud V, Dokmeci MR, Khademhosseini A. Recent Advances in Bioinspired Hydrogels: Materials, Devices, and Biosignal Computing. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:2048-2069. [PMID: 34784170 PMCID: PMC10823919 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The remarkable ability of biological systems to sense and adapt to complex environmental conditions has inspired new materials and novel designs for next-generation wearable devices. Hydrogels are being intensively investigated for their versatile functions in wearable devices due to their superior softness, biocompatibility, and rapid stimulus response. This review focuses on recent strategies for developing bioinspired hydrogel wearable devices that can accommodate mechanical strain and integrate seamlessly with biological systems. We will provide an overview of different types of bioinspired hydrogels tailored for wearable devices. Next, we will discuss the recent progress of bioinspired hydrogel wearable devices such as electronic skin and smart contact lenses. Also, we will comprehensively summarize biosignal readout methods for hydrogel wearable devices as well as advances in powering and wireless data transmission technologies. Finally, current challenges facing these wearable devices are discussed, and future directions are proposed.
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- Yangzhi Zhu
- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
- Department of Electric and Electronic Engineering, Technological Institute of Merida, Merida, Yucatan 97118, Mexico
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90064, United States
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Selz J, Adam NR, Magrini CEM, Montandon FM, Buerki S, Maerkl SJ. A field-capable rapid plant DNA extraction protocol using microneedle patches for botanical surveying and monitoring. APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES 2023; 11:e11529. [PMID: 37342168 PMCID: PMC10278934 DOI: 10.1002/aps3.11529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Premise A novel protocol for rapid plant DNA extraction using microneedles is proposed, which supports botanic surveys, taxonomy, and systematics. This protocol can be conducted in the field with limited laboratory skills and equipment. The protocol is validated by sequencing and comparing the results with QIAGEN spin-column DNA extractions using BLAST analyses. Methods and Results Two sets of DNA extractions were conducted on 13 species spanning various leaf anatomies and phylogenetic lineages: (i) fresh leaves were punched with custom polymeric microneedle patches to recover genomic DNA, or (ii) QIAGEN DNA extractions. Three plastid (matK, rbcL, and trnH-psbA) and one nuclear ribosomal (ITS) DNA regions were amplified and sequenced using Sanger or nanopore technology. The proposed method reduced the extraction time to 1 min and yielded the same DNA sequences as the QIAGEN extractions. Conclusions Our drastically faster and simpler method is compatible with nanopore sequencing and is suitable for multiple applications, including high-throughput DNA-based species identifications and monitoring.
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- Jonathan Selz
- Institute of Bioengineering, School of EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)Station 17CH‐1015LausanneSwitzerland
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- Institute of Bioengineering, School of EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)Station 17CH‐1015LausanneSwitzerland
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- Institute of Bioengineering, School of EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)Station 17CH‐1015LausanneSwitzerland
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- Institute of Bioengineering, School of EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)Station 17CH‐1015LausanneSwitzerland
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- Department of Biological SciencesBoise State University1910 University DriveBoiseIdaho83725USA
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- Institute of Bioengineering, School of EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)Station 17CH‐1015LausanneSwitzerland
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Hidayatullah T, Nasir F, Khattak MA, Pervez S, Almalki WH, Alasmari F, Maryam GE, Rahman AU, Ali AT. Hybrid Dissolving Microneedle-Mediated Delivery of Ibuprofen: Solubilization, Fabrication, and Characterization. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16050677. [PMID: 37242460 DOI: 10.3390/ph16050677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Microneedles have recently emerged as a promising platform for delivering therapeutic agents by disrupting the skin, resulting in improved and high drug delivery via this route. Ibuprofen is widely used topically and orally for chronic pain conditions; to avoid untoward gastric effects, topical application is preferred over the oral route. This study aimed to enhance the solubility of the poorly water-soluble ibuprofen using Soluplus (SP) as a solubilizer and to fabricate dissolving microneedle patches of the drug. The fabricated patches were compared with marketed oral and topical formulations of ibuprofen. A 432-fold increase was observed in the solubility of the drug at 8% SP. The FTIR studies revealed that the drug and polymers were compatible. MNs were of uniform morphology and released the drug in a predictable manner. The in vivo analysis on healthy human volunteers revealed a Cmax of 28.7 µg/mL ± 0.5 with a Tmax of 24 h and a MRT of 19.5 h, which was significantly higher than that observed for commercially available topical formulations. The prepared ibuprofen microneedles have higher bioavailability and MRT at a lower dose (165 µg) as compared to tablet and cream doses (200 mg).
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy, CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah P.O. Box 715, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qurtaba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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Calzado-Delgado M, Guerrero-Pérez MO, Yeung KL. Dissolvable Topical Formulations for Burst and Constant Delivery of Vitamin C. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:12636-12643. [PMID: 37065060 PMCID: PMC10099438 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Healthy skin has a high vitamin C concentration that protects against ultraviolet (UV)-induced damage, promotes wound healing, and lowers cancer risk. The present contribution describes two drug delivery systems for topical administration of vitamin C. The electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofiber carrier of vitamin C exhibits a burst release profile (66 mg/g/h followed by 6.3 mg/g/h). In comparison, a new composite PVA nanofiber-molecular capsule delivers vitamin C at a constant rate (8.2 mg/g/h) with a zeroth-order release profile for better therapeutic management. Both delivery systems protect vitamin C and afford increased heat stability. The molecular capsules of β-cyclodextrin with the vitamin C inclusion complex are immobilized on cellulose acetate and electrosprayed onto an electrospun PVA nanofiber mat.
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- Mar Calzado-Delgado
- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University de Málaga, E29071Málaga, Spain
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- Division
of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong
Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- HKUST
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, Futian, Shenzhen518000, Guangdong, P. R. China
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Park W, Maeng SW, Mok JW, Choi M, Cha HJ, Joo CK, Hahn SK. Hydrogel Microneedles Extracting Exosomes for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:1445-1452. [PMID: 36908257 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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There are several methods for early diagnosis of tumors, such as detecting circulating tumor DNAs, detecting circulating tumor cells, or imaging with tumor-targeting contrast agents. However, these assays are time-consuming and may cause patient discomfort during the biopsy collecting process. Here, we develop a facile method for early diagnosis of tumors by extracting exosomes from interstitial fluid (ISF) using hydrogel microneedles (MNs). The hydrogel MNs expand in the skin to absorb the ISF, and the tumor exosomes contained in the ISF bind with the glypican-1 antibodies inside the hydrogel of MNs. After removing the hydrogel on the MNs, exosomes are separately purified from the ISF to analyze tumor-related biomarkers. Finally, colorectal cancer can be diagnosed by ELISA for the colorectal cancer-induced model mice. This noninvasive hydrogel MN system to obtain the exosome samples would play an important role in early cancer diagnosis.
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- Wonchan Park
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- CK St. Mary's Eye Center, CK Building, 559, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06531, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- CK St. Mary's Eye Center, CK Building, 559, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06531, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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Multi-groove microneedles based wearable colorimetric sensor for simple and facile glucose detection. Microchem J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Wang J, Lu Z, Cai R, Zheng H, Yu J, Zhang Y, Gu Z. Microneedle-based transdermal detection and sensing devices. LAB ON A CHIP 2023; 23:869-887. [PMID: 36629050 DOI: 10.1039/d2lc00790h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Microneedles have been expected for the construction of next-generation biosensors towards personalization, digitization, and intellectualization due to their metrics of minimal invasiveness, high integration, and favorable biocompatibility. Herein, an overview of state-of-the-art microneedle-based detection and sensing systems is presented. First, the designs of microneedle devices based on extraction mechanisms are concluded, corresponding to different geometries and materials of microneedles. Second, the targets of equipment-assisted microneedle detections are summarized, as well as the objective significance, revealing the current performance and potential scenarios of these microneedles. Third, the trend towards highly integrated sensors is elaborated by emphasizing the sensing principles (colorimetric, fluorometric and electronic manner). Finally, the key challenges to be tackled and the perspectives on future development are discussed.
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- Junxia Wang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, Jinhua, 321299, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- Department of Burns and Wound Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
- Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, Jinhua, 321299, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, 311121, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Jiang S, Wang W, Ke J, Huang S, Wang J, Luo C, Li X, Zhang K, Liu H, Zheng W, Zhang J, Peng C. A mechanically tough and ultra-swellable microneedle for acute gout arthritis. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:1714-1724. [PMID: 36629000 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01937j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Acute gout arthritis (AGA) remains the fundamental research focus in the entire medical field. Hydrogel microneedles (HMNs) loaded with therapeutic molecules such as colchicine (Col) have been developed as a new tool for the management of AGA in a minimally invasive manner. However, the incompatible mechanical and swelling properties of HMNs limited the diffusion of the drug from the HMN system, which remains a challenge for practical use. Here, a mechanically tough (11.53 N per needle) and super-swelling (2708%) hydrogel microneedle (HMNs) composed of a uniform network structure was developed using a UV-responsive crosslinker through in situ photopolymerization for percutaneous delivery of Col. Such HMNs and Col loaded HMNs (Col-HMNs) present excellent biocompatibility. Moreover, Col-HMNs present considerable anti-inflammatory effects in vivo through down-regulated inflammatory responses such as related cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. These results demonstrated that the mechanically tough and super-swelling HMNs could be a promising tool for effective Col delivery to relieve AGA.
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- Suping Jiang
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China. .,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application, Heifei, Anhui, 230012, China.,Engineering Technology Research Center of Modernized Pharmaceutics, Anhui Education Department (AUCM), Hefei 230012, China.,Institute of Pharmaceutics, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China. .,Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China. .,Center for Drug Delivery System, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China. .,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application, Heifei, Anhui, 230012, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.,Institute of TCM Resources Protection and Development, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China.
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Zezza P, Lucío MI, Fernández E, Maquieira Á, Bañuls MJ. Surface Micro-Patterned Biofunctionalized Hydrogel for Direct Nucleic Acid Hybridization Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:312. [PMID: 36979524 PMCID: PMC10046352 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The present research is focused on the development of a biofunctionalized hydrogel with a surface diffractive micropattern as a label-free biosensing platform. The biosensors described in this paper were fabricated with a holographic recording of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) surface micro-structures, which were then transferred into a hydrogel material. Acrylamide-based hydrogels were obtained with free radical polymerization, and propargyl acrylate was added as a comonomer, which allowed for covalent immobilization of thiolated oligonucleotide probes into the hydrogel network, via thiol-yne photoclick chemistry. The comonomer was shown to significantly contribute to the immobilization of the probes based on fluorescence imaging. Two different immobilization approaches were demonstrated: during or after hydrogel synthesis. The second approach showed better loading capacity of the bioreceptor groups. Diffraction efficiency measurements of hydrogel gratings at 532 nm showed a selective response reaching a limit of detection in the complementary DNA strand of 2.47 µM. The label-free biosensor as designed could significantly contribute to direct and accurate analysis in medical diagnosis as it is cheap, easy to fabricate, and works without the need for further reagents.
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- Paola Zezza
- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Universitat de Valéncia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Universitat de Valéncia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Universitat de Valéncia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Universitat de Valéncia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
- Departamento de Química, Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Universitat de Valéncia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
- Departamento de Química, Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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Ribet F, Bendes A, Fredolini C, Dobielewski M, Böttcher M, Beck O, Schwenk JM, Stemme G, Roxhed N. Microneedle Patch for Painless Intradermal Collection of Interstitial Fluid Enabling Multianalyte Measurement of Small Molecules, SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies, and Protein Profiling. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202564. [PMID: 36748807 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Blood sampling is a common practice to monitor health, but it entails a series of drawbacks for patients including pain and discomfort. Thus, there is a demand for more convenient ways to obtain samples. Modern analytical techniques enable monitoring of multiple bioanalytes in smaller samples, opening possibilities for new matrices, and microsampling technologies to be adopted. Interstitial fluid (ISF) is an attractive alternative matrix that shows good correlation with plasma concentration dynamics for several analytes and can be sampled in a minimally invasive and painless manner from the skin at the point-of-care. However, there is currently a lack of sampling devices compatible with clinical translation. Here, to tackle state-of-the-art limitations, a cost-effective and compact single-microneedle-based device designed to painlessly collect precisely 1.1 µL of dermal ISF within minutes is presented. The fluid is volume-metered, dried, and stably stored into analytical-grade paper within the microfluidic device. The obtained sample can be mailed to a laboratory, quantitatively analyzed, and provide molecular insights comparable to blood testing. In a human study, the possibility to monitor various classes of molecular analytes is demonstrated in ISF microsamples, including caffeine, hundreds of proteins, and SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, some being detected in ISF for the first time.
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- Federico Ribet
- Division of Micro and Nanosystems, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 10044, Sweden
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- Division of Affinity Proteomics, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH), SciLifeLab, Solna, 17165, Sweden
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- Division of Affinity Proteomics, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH), SciLifeLab, Solna, 17165, Sweden
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- Division of Micro and Nanosystems, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 10044, Sweden
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- MVZ Medizinische Labor Dessau Kassel GmbH, D-06847, Dessau-Rosslau, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, 17177, Sweden
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- Division of Affinity Proteomics, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH), SciLifeLab, Solna, 17165, Sweden
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- Division of Micro and Nanosystems, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 10044, Sweden
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- Division of Micro and Nanosystems, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 10044, Sweden
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Ma S, Li J, Pei L, Feng N, Zhang Y. Microneedle-based interstitial fluid extraction for drug analysis: Advances, challenges, and prospects. J Pharm Anal 2023; 13:111-126. [PMID: 36908860 PMCID: PMC9999301 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Similar to blood, interstitial fluid (ISF) contains exogenous drugs and biomarkers and may therefore substitute blood in drug analysis. However, current ISF extraction techniques require bulky instruments and are both time-consuming and complicated, which has inspired the development of viable alternatives such as those relying on skin or tissue puncturing with microneedles. Currently, microneedles are widely employed for transdermal drug delivery and have been successfully used for ISF extraction by different mechanisms to facilitate subsequent analysis. The integration of microneedles with sensors enables in situ ISF analysis and specific compound monitoring, while the integration of monitoring and delivery functions in wearable devices allows real-time dose modification. Herein, we review the progress in drug analysis based on microneedle-assisted ISF extraction and discuss the related future opportunities and challenges.
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- Shuwen Ma
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Surgery, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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Guo X, Zhu T, Yu X, Yi X, Li L, Qu X, Zhang Z, Hao Y, Wang W. Betamethasone-loaded dissolvable microneedle patch for oral ulcer treatment. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 222:113100. [PMID: 36577344 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Oral inflammatory disease (OID) is among the most common oral lesions, affecting people's quality of life and even leading to oral cancer. Oral ulcers are the most common OID. However, the pain and fear caused by the localized injection of hormones hinder the clinical treatment of oral ulcers. To address this problem, soluble hyaluronic acid (HA) microneedle patches (BSP-BDP@HAMN) containing betamethasone 21-phosphate sodium (BSP) and betamethasone 17,21-dipropionate (BDP) were fabricated for potential application in oral ulcers. BSP-BDP@HAMNs had the sufficient mechanical strength to penetrate the rat tongue abdomen mucosa with an insertion depth of approximately 207 ± 3 µm. The rapidly solubilized HA microneedle carrier released BSP and BDP into the ulcer base within 3 min of entering the mucosa. Cellular assays have shown that BDP@HAMNs have wound healing-promoting and anti-inflammatory effects. Compared with topical injections and creams, BSP-BDP@HAMNs not only penetrated the ulcer surface painlessly but also worked deep in the ulcer for a long time. In conclusion, the proposed BSP-BDP@HAMN patch can improve the comfort and efficacy of oral ulcer treatment, thus providing a new prospect for oral ulcer treatment.
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- Xiaoli Guo
- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- Qingdao Stomatological Hospital, Qingdao 266001, China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Qingdao Stomatological Hospital, Qingdao 266001, China.
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- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; Qingdao Stomatological Hospital, Qingdao 266001, China.
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