Abstract
Transdermal perfusion of a large protein is reported for the first time, using a nanoemulsion of bovine serum albumin (66. kDa) of 160. nm prepared by a solid-in-oil (S/O) process. Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed skin permeation by these formulations, with integration of the protein into the lipid bilayers. These results demonstrate the real possibility of delivering large proteins transdermally for a range of medical and cosmetic applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 271-278 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces |
Volume | 108 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Aug 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We thank Matadouro - Central Carnes de Entre Douro e Minho, Lda for their support on pig samples. The histological studies were supported by the Department of Histology from Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho. The confocal 3D images were performed by Department of Chemistry and Kanbar Laboratory for Nanomaterials Bar-Ilan University Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. Carla Silva would like to thanks Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia for their funding ( SFRH/BPD/46515/2008 ).
Funding
We thank Matadouro - Central Carnes de Entre Douro e Minho, Lda for their support on pig samples. The histological studies were supported by the Department of Histology from Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho. The confocal 3D images were performed by Department of Chemistry and Kanbar Laboratory for Nanomaterials Bar-Ilan University Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. Carla Silva would like to thanks Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia for their funding ( SFRH/BPD/46515/2008 ).
Funders | Funder number |
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ICVS | |
Life and Health Sciences Research Institute | |
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia | SFRH/BPD/46515/2008 |
Universidade do Minho |
Keywords
- Hydrophilic macromolecules
- Nanodispersion
- Protein
- Surfactant
- Transdermal perfusion