Abstract
A new family of multifunctional scaffolds, incorporating selected biopolymer coatings on basic Bioglass® derived foams has been developed. The polymer coatings were investigated as carrier of vancomycin which is a suitable drug to impart antibiotic function to the scaffolds. It has been proved that coating with PLGA (poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)) with dispersed vancomycin-loaded microgels provides a rapid delivery of drug to give antibacterial effects at the wound site and a further sustained release to aid mid to long-term healing. Furthermore, the microgels also improved the bioactivity of the scaffolds by acting as nucleation sites for the formation of HA crystals in simulated body fluid.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3760-3767 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering C |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- scaffold
- Bioglass®
- vancomycin
- microgel
- PLGA
- drug delivery