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ArticleACS omega2026

Silk Microneedles for Targeted Epidermal Delivery of Antifreeze Proteins.

Brian T Penney, Antonio Reyes, Calvin L Jones, Jordan Daw, Amevi Semodji, Konrad Meister, Sophia K Theodossiou

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Article in ACS omega, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Brian T PenneyBiomedical Engineering Doctoral Program, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.
Antonio ReyesDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.
Calvin L JonesBiomedical Engineering Doctoral Program, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.
Jordan DawDepartment of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr MS2085, Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.
Amevi SemodjiBiomedical Engineering Doctoral Program, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.
Konrad MeisterDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.
Sophia K TheodossiouDepartment of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr MS2085, Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2116-1279

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) from cold-adapted organisms excel at modifying ice crystal growth and inhibiting ice recrystallization, making them highly attractive compounds for cryopreservation and frostbite prevention. Traditional drug delivery methods are inadequate for AFPs because their large molecular weight and charge prevent them from crossing cellular membranes and from reaching target tissues through oral, intramuscular, or intravenous routes. Transdermal microneedle (MN) patches offer a promising alternative for delivering AFPs through capillary networks just beneath the epidermis or into specific cellular compartments. However, current materials and protocols are inadequate for encapsulating, storing, and delivering functional AFPs. Here, we demonstrate that silk MN patches, manufactured using a novel heat-free fabrication method, can encapsulate and deliver AFPs into porcine skin, an

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PMCPMC13044823

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