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ArticleCurrent drug delivery2025

Niosome-Based Hydrogel of Quince Extract: A Promising Strategy for Expedited Full-thickness Wound Healing in Rat.

Pedram Ebrahimnejad, Paria Fadaee Heydarabadi, Fereshteh Talebpour Amiri, Fatemeh Mirzaee, Melika Ahmadi, Somayeh Shahani

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Pedram EbrahimnejadPharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Paria Fadaee HeydarabadiStudent Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Fereshteh Talebpour AmiriDepartment of Anatomy, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Fatemeh MirzaeeMedicinal Plants Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Melika AhmadiDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Somayeh ShahaniMedicinal Plants Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran 8044
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Abstract

backgroundThe regeneration of tissue damage involves a series of molecular and cellular events that can be mediated by various natural compounds. Recent studies have highlighted the anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and skin-protecting properties of Cydonia oblonga (Quince), which are mainly attributed to phenolic compounds. These compounds may have some drawbacks when targeting wound applications, including low bioavailability at the wound site. Moreover, to overcome these limitations, surfactant-based nanovesicular systems have been developed as carriers of such compounds for wound healing.

objectiveThis study aimed to highlight the possible therapeutic potential of niosome-based hydrogel from Quince extract to stabilize and deliver the related bioactive compounds to full-thickness wounds in rats.

methodsThe niosomal hydrogel was prepared using a thin-film hydration method with the fruit extract (70% methanol). The formulation was optimized by evaluating size, zeta potential, dispersion index, and drug encapsulation efficiency. Full-thickness wounds were created on the dorsal cervical area of Wistar rats, and histopathological analysis of biopsy specimens was conducted on the 12th day of treatment.

resultsUnder the study conditions, niosomal hydrogel displayed good physicochemical stability. Histopathological findings demonstrated that niosomal gel promoted angiogenesis, fibroblast maturation, collagen deposition, keratinization, and epidermal layer formation more effectively than control and hydrogel base. Furthermore, niosomal gel treatment markedly reduced inflammation. The total phenol concentration was determined to be 13.34 ± 0.90 mg gallic acid equivalents per gram of dried extract.

conclusionThe niosomal hydrogel containing C. oblonga extract shows potential as a novel approach for wound healing, warranting further investigation in this field.

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HydrogelsPlant ExtractsWound HealingAnimalsLiposomesMaleRatsRats, WistarSkinHydrogelsLiposomesPlant Extractsanti-ulcer.drug delivery systemsniosomephenolQuinceratwound healing

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