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ArticleParasitology research2025

Nanofibrous patches for targeted therapy of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania major: a preclinical amphotericin B platform.

Mahya Allahmoradi, Mehdi Mohebali, Hamed Mirjalali, Mahdi Adabi, Fahimeh Firouzjaei Karder, Seyed Mahdi Rezayat, Abbas Rahimi Foroushani, Seyyedeh Elaheh Mousavi, Elham Kazemirad

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Mahya AllahmoradiDepartment of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi MohebaliDepartment of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. mohebali@tums.ac.ir.
Hamed MirjalaliFoodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mahdi AdabiDepartment of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fahimeh Firouzjaei KarderDepartment of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seyed Mahdi RezayatDepartment of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. rezayat1387@gmail.com.
Abbas Rahimi ForoushaniDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seyyedeh Elaheh MousaviDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Elham KazemiradDepartment of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) remains a significant public health challenge in endemic regions, particularly where access to safe and patient-friendly treatments is limited. Amphotericin B (AmB), although highly active against Leishmania, is restricted by systemic toxicity and the need for parenteral administration. In this study, AmB-loaded bioactive nanofibrous patches were fabricated using a dual-nozzle electrospinning method incorporating chitosan, gelatin, and polyvinyl alcohol. The resulting nanofibers were structurally characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Drug loading was uniform, and in vitro release demonstrated a sustained profile with approximately 82% cumulative release at 72 h. Cytocompatibility was confirmed in human dermal fibroblasts and THP-1 cells. The therapeutic performance was further assessed in BALB/c mice using short- and long-term treatment protocols. AmB-loaded patches produced a significant reduction in lesion size compared with untreated and placebo groups, and the treatment outcome was comparable to Glucantime

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Amphotericin BAntiprotozoal AgentsDrug CarriersDrug Delivery SystemsLeishmania majorLeishmaniasis, CutaneousNanofibersAnimalsFemaleFibroblastsHumansMiceMice, Inbred BALB CAmphotericin BAntiprotozoal AgentsDrug CarriersAmphotericin bCutaneous leishmaniasisElectrospinningLeishmania majorNanofiber patchTopical drug delivery

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PMCPMC12698821

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