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Table 3 Recent research of nano-drug delivery system in wound treatment and skin regeneration

From: Nano-drug delivery systems in wound treatment and skin regeneration

Formulation

Drug

Administration

Outcome

Refs.

Liposomes

bFGF

Smearing wound every 3 days

Accelerated the wound closure of mice with deep second-degree scald, expedited regeneration of vascular vessels

[43]

Liposomes

Madecassoside

Smearing wound once a day for 12 days

Enhanced permeation and distribution in skin so as to exhibit superior burn wound healing effect

[111]

Liposomal membrane

Usnic acid

Topical treatment applied every 4 days

Enhanced maturation of granulation tissue and better collagen deposition

[44]

Deformable liposomes

EGF, PDGF-A and IGF-1

Topical treatment, once a day for 11 days

Significantly enhanced the healing of chronic wounds due to synergistic effect of complex

[47]

Deformable liposomes

Curcumin

Topical treatment, once a day for 18 days

Shorten inflammatory process, prevent infection and promoted fibrosis, angiogenesis, re-epithelialization and wound contraction

[49]

Deformable liposomes

Baicalin

Daily topical treatment for 3 days

Complete skin restoration and inhibition of inflammatory markers such as oedema, TNF-α and IL-1β

[48]

Nanoparticles

Thrombin

Topical treatment

Advanced process of healing, improved skin tensile strength, reduced complications in surgery

[66]

Nanoparticles

Silver

Topically given with dressing every day

Rapid healing and improved cosmetic appearance were achieved via reduction in wound inflammation, and modulation of fibrogenic cytokines

[64]

Nanoparticles

Cerium oxide

Topical treatment once a day for 13 days

Reduced the oxidative stress at wound site and protected regenerative tissue, providing favorable environment for restoration

[112]

Nanoparticles

ZnO2

Topical treatment

Had good antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing in animal model

[65]

Hydrogel loading nanoparticles

Asiatic acid/ZnO/CuO

Topical treatment

Raised DNA, total protein, hexosamine and hydroxyproline content and rendered superior re-epithelization, collagen fibers arrangement and angiogenesis

[67]

Hydrogel loading nanoparticles

Silver oxide

Local injection

Showed excellent antimicrobial activity and burn wound healing in the second burn rat model

[113]

Nanoparticles

LL37

Intradermally injection

Significantly promoted granulation, collagen deposition, re-epithelialized and neovascularized composition

[59]

Microspheres/scaffold

Mupirocin

Applied topically, covered and tied

Combated infection and stimulated fibroblast proliferation and dermal collagenization

[114]

Nanoparticles

Norfloxacin

Applied topically

Sustained drug release to 24 h, retained antimicrobial efficacy and exhibited good stability

[60]

Nanoparticles

Amphotericin B

Applied topically every other day

Equipped with strong anti-fungi capacity and quicker efficiency in fungal clearance

[61]

Nanoparticles

hVEGF gene/stem cells

Intramuscularly injection

Facilitated angiogenesis and limb salvage, also reduced muscle degeneration and tissue fibrosis

[62]

SLNs/NLCs

EGF

Administered topically twice a week

Significantly improved wound closure, restoration of the inflammatory phase, and re-epithelialization

[72]

SLNs

LL37 and A1

Applied topically

Promoted wound closure in fibroblast cells and keratinocytes, simultaneously enhanced antibacterial activity

[73]

NLCs/scaffold

Andrographolide

Applied every other day 21 days

Enhanced the wound healing with no scar and improved tissue quality

[74]

Bioadhesive gel containing SLNs

Cyclosporine A

Administered topically twice a day

Significantly increased rate of mucosal repair

[115]

Nanofibers

Lawsone

Locally delivered every three days over a period of 14 days

Significantly increased in TGF-β1 and Collagen gene expression in vitro and promoted re-epithelialization of the wound in vivo

[80]

Nanofibrous dressing

Astragaloside IV

Locally delivered at the wound site every 2 days

Stimulated wound closure, increased angiogenesis, regulated newly formed types of collagen, and collagen organization

[81]

Nanofibrous membranes

Collagen/Zein

Applied topically/single

Exerted antibacterial activity and induced fast tissue regeneration

[116]

Nanofibers loaded with nanoparticles

Cefazolin/zinc oxide

Applied topically/single

Showed great anti-bacterial activity, enhanced cell adhesion and epithelial migration, contributed to faster and more efficient collagen synthesis

[117]

Nanofibrous scaffold

Human bone marrow stem cells

Applied topically

Boosted cell growth rate and accelerated wound recovery

[118]

Scaffold loaded with nanoparticles

Silver

Applied topically

Strong anti-microbial capability and excellent biocompatibility with fibroblast cells

[83]

Nanofibrous scaffold carrying with nanoparticles

PDGF-BB and VEGF

Topically placed on the wound site

Accelerated tissue regeneration and remodeling, promoted angiogenesis

[119]

Hydrosol/scaffold

TiO2

Applied topically

Strongly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and induced red blood cells aggregation to stop bleeding

[84]

Nanofibrous scaffold carrying with nanoparticles

Fe3O4

Applied topically

A suitable scaffold for cell adhesion with favorable magnetic behavior and low cytotoxicity

[85]

Hybrid nanostructures/hydrogel

Ag/Ag–AgCl/ZnO

Applied every 2 days for 14 days

Stimulated the immune function, produced the synergistic antibacterial effects and accelerated wound healing

[120]

Nanohydrogel

Nanosilicates/VEGF

Applied topically

Enhanced cell adhesion and spreading, reduced blood clotting time, facilitated in vitro tissue regeneration and wound healing

[92]

Nanohydrogel

K2(SL)6K2

Subcutaneous injection

Provoked an inflammatory response, stimulated host cells to secret wide range of cytokines, so as to promote cell recruitment and angiogenesis

[121]

Nanohydrogel

Acrylic acid

Applied topically

Maintained the activity and morphology of human dermal fibroblasts, promoted rapid cell proliferation, and affected 9 gene expression related to wound healing

[91]

Nanohydrogel

Baicalin

Topically smeared every day for 4 days

Faster and more complete skin restoration and inhibition of specific inflammatory markers were noticed

[90]

Nanohydrogel

Ultrashort aliphatic peptides

Applied topically

Earlier onset and completion of autolytic debridement as well as faster wound closure compared with a commercial product

[122]