Chitosan-Based Coacervate Polymers for Propolis Encapsulation: Release and Cytotoxicity Studies

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Daphne Mello¹  Luana Vasconcelos¹  Artur Valente²  Alexandre Borges³  Tabata Sato³ 

[1] Department of Bioscience and Buccal Diagnose, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University, UNESP, Sao Paulo 12.245-000, Brazil;Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, CQC, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal;Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University, UNESP, Sao Paulo 12.245-000, Brazil;

关键词: hydrogel;    chitosan;    pectin;    DNA;    propolis;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms21124561

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Chitosan-DNA (CS-DNA) and Chitosan-Pectin (CS-P) hydrogels were formulated as a sustained drug delivery carrier for drug delivery. For this, hydrogels were prepared by emulsion technique: mixing aqueous phase of the CS and DNA or P solution with benzyl alcohol using a high-performance dispersing instrument. Green Propolis (GP) was incorporated by imbibition: hydrogels were placed in GP aqueous solution (70 µg/mL) for 2 h. The specimens were freeze-dried and then characterized using different techniques. In vitro cell viability and morphology were also performed using the MG63 cell line. The presence of P was evidenced by the occurrence of a strong band at 1745 cm^-1, also occurring in the blend. DNA and CS-DNA showed a strong band at 1650 cm⁻¹, slightly shifted from the chitosan band. The sorption of GP induced a significant modification of the gel surface morphology and some phase separation occurs between chitosan and DNA. Drug release kinetics in water and in saliva follow a two-step mechanism. Significant biocompatibility revealed that these hydrogels were non-toxic and provided acceptable support for cell survival. Thus, the hydrogel complexation of chitosan with DNA and with Pectin provides favorable micro-environment for cell growth and is a viable alternative drug delivery system for Green Propolis.

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