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ArticleMacromolecular bioscience2025

Multiple-Layer Chitosan-Based Patches Medicated With LTX-109 Antimicrobial Peptide for Modulated Local Therapy in the Management of Chronic Wounds.

Sara Bernardoni, Lucia Ferrazzano, Chiara Palladino, Chiara Artusi, Francesca Bonvicini, Elisabetta Campodoni, Giovanna Angela Gentilomi, Alessandra Tolomelli, Monica Sandri

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Article in Macromolecular bioscience, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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9 authors.

Sara BernardoniInstitute of Science Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, Faenza, 48018, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0214-103X
Lucia FerrazzanoDepartment of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, Bologna, 40126, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7083-2211
Chiara PalladinoDepartment of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, Bologna, 40126, Italy.
Chiara ArtusiInstitute of Science Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, Faenza, 48018, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8365-0591
Francesca BonviciniDepartment of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, Bologna, 40138, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8101-9835
Elisabetta CampodoniInstitute of Science Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, Faenza, 48018, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8931-2921
Giovanna Angela GentilomiDepartment of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, Bologna, 40138, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1608-9364
Alessandra TolomelliDepartment of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, Bologna, 40126, Italy.
Monica SandriInstitute of Science Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, Faenza, 48018, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5782-3137

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In response to the critical issue of chronic wound management, this research explores the development of a multiple-layer biomaterial loaded with LTX-109 a novel broad-spectrum topical antimicrobial peptide currently investigated for the treatment of bacterial skin infections. The novel patch is conceived to load and preserve the function of LTX-109, release it on site in a progressive manner, and therefore make available a device for simultaneous wounds disinfection and tissues healing. Chitosan, tannic acid and glycerol along with the solvent casting process are selected for the development of a multilayer structure in which each single layer is designed by choosing a specific composition and stability to tune its behavior and function. On the top, a protective layer to protect the wound from external contaminations, in the middle a medicated layer loaded with LTX-109 and at the bottom a multifunctional layer to modulate the release of LTX-109. Extensive characterizations show that the patch meets the essential requirements for creating an effective wound healing environment, such as absorption of exudate, maintenance of good oxygen and moisture permeability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and sustained release of LTX-109 with fully retained antibacterial activity as demonstrated by MIC values obtained against reference bacteria.

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Antimicrobial PeptidesChitosanTransdermal PatchWound HealingAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsChronic DiseaseHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial PeptidesChitosanantimicrobial peptidesbiocompatible materialschronic woundslocal therapymedicated patchestissue regeneration

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PMID39401293
PMCPMC11827553

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