In vitro and computational studies of transdermal perfusion of nanoformulations containing a large molecular weight protein

Madalena Martins, Nuno G. Azoia, Artur Ribeiro, Ulyana Shimanovich, Carla Silva, Artur Cavaco-Paulo

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)271-278
Number of pages8
JournalColloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
Volume108
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2013
Externally publishedYes

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 ).

FundersFunder number
ICVS
Life and Health Sciences Research Institute
Fundação para a Ciência e a TecnologiaSFRH/BPD/46515/2008
Universidade do Minho

    Keywords

    • Hydrophilic macromolecules
    • Nanodispersion
    • Protein
    • Surfactant
    • Transdermal perfusion

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