pH-responsive bioadhesive with robust and stable wet adhesion for gastric ulcer healing
In this study, an advanced bioadhesive is prepared through free radical polymerization of ionized N-acryloyl phenylalanine (iAPA) and N-[tris (hydroxymethyl) methyl] acrylamide (THMA). The precursory polymer solution exhibits low viscosity with the capability for endoscope delivery, and the hydrophilic-hydrophobic transition of iAPA upon exposure to gastric acid can trigger gelation through phenyl groups assisted multiple hydrogen bonds formation and repel water molecules on tissue surface to establish favorable environment for interfacial interactions between THMA and functional groups on tissues. The in-situ formed hydrogel features excellent stability in acid environment (14 days) and exhibits firm wet adhesion to gastric tissue (33.4 kPa), which can efficiently protect the wound from the stimulation of gastric acid and pepsin. In vivo studies reveal that the bioadhesive can accelerate the healing of ulcers by inhibiting inflammation and promoting capillary formation in the acetic acid-induced gastric ulcer model in rats. Our work may provide an effective solution for the treatment of gastric ulcers clinically.PMID:38703409 | DOI:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122599
Source: Biomaterials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Ruilin Xie Xueli Yan Jing Yu Kaixiang Shen Mengyuan Zhang Meng Li Zhuting Lv Yuchen Zhang Zixi Zhang Yi Lyu Yilong Cheng Dake Chu Source Type: research
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