Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment

An antimicrobial barrier may accelerate rehabilitation by facilitating the healing of living tissues affected by injuries caused by burning. Fibrous mats based on nanotechnology have been extensively researched for their potential as drug delivery systems. The fabrication of electrospun polymeric na...

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Main Authors: umaima saleem memon, Murk saleem memon, Abdul Wahab Memon, Mehwish Shahzad, Murk Rehman, Farooq Ahmed, Zeeshan Khatri
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Published: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology 2025-01-01
Series:Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
Online Access:https://publications.muet.edu.pk/index.php/muetrj/article/view/3372
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Mehwish Shahzad
Murk Rehman
Farooq Ahmed
Zeeshan Khatri
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description An antimicrobial barrier may accelerate rehabilitation by facilitating the healing of living tissues affected by injuries caused by burning. Fibrous mats based on nanotechnology have been extensively researched for their potential as drug delivery systems. The fabrication of electrospun polymeric nanofibrous mats containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and antibacterial agents has been discussed in this article. Electrospinning has been employed to create nanofibrous mats from pure zein and pure gelatin, and their combined use with Ibuprofen, an NSAID. Due to the ability of these electrospun nanofibrous mats to control exudation, they keep the site dry and shield it from microbiological activity, which makes them a good option for wound healing. In addition to providing an antibacterial layer that promotes wound healing, the manufactured mats can also function as medicine transporters. This research article extensively addresses the drug release profile from the carrier nanofibrous mats and the characteristics of fiber mats using standard characterization techniques like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM). The resultant fiber mats' drug release kinematics are compared to the standard mathematical models (Korsmeyer-pappas and Higuchi. The cumulative drug percentage released from these mats consistently validated Higuchi’s model, which exhibited diffusion-controlled super case-II transport (n>1). The results indicate that the Ibuprofen is efficiently loaded onto the nanofibers, with a uniform distribution of the drug throughout the fiber matrix and ensures that the drug is released in a controlled and sustained manner, promoting effective wound healing.
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spelling doaj-art-68888aabb1644181b0a43ff6757c08bb2025-01-03T05:23:58ZengMehran University of Engineering and TechnologyMehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology0254-78212413-72192025-01-0144114415110.22581/muet1982.33723372Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatmentumaima saleem memon0Murk saleem memon1Abdul Wahab Memon2Mehwish Shahzad3Murk Rehman4Farooq Ahmed5Zeeshan Khatri6Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, PakistanInstitute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, PakistanDepartment of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, PakistanDepartment of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, TurkeyInstitute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, PakistanDepartment of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, PakistanDepartment of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, PakistanAn antimicrobial barrier may accelerate rehabilitation by facilitating the healing of living tissues affected by injuries caused by burning. Fibrous mats based on nanotechnology have been extensively researched for their potential as drug delivery systems. The fabrication of electrospun polymeric nanofibrous mats containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and antibacterial agents has been discussed in this article. Electrospinning has been employed to create nanofibrous mats from pure zein and pure gelatin, and their combined use with Ibuprofen, an NSAID. Due to the ability of these electrospun nanofibrous mats to control exudation, they keep the site dry and shield it from microbiological activity, which makes them a good option for wound healing. In addition to providing an antibacterial layer that promotes wound healing, the manufactured mats can also function as medicine transporters. This research article extensively addresses the drug release profile from the carrier nanofibrous mats and the characteristics of fiber mats using standard characterization techniques like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM). The resultant fiber mats' drug release kinematics are compared to the standard mathematical models (Korsmeyer-pappas and Higuchi. The cumulative drug percentage released from these mats consistently validated Higuchi’s model, which exhibited diffusion-controlled super case-II transport (n>1). The results indicate that the Ibuprofen is efficiently loaded onto the nanofibers, with a uniform distribution of the drug throughout the fiber matrix and ensures that the drug is released in a controlled and sustained manner, promoting effective wound healing.https://publications.muet.edu.pk/index.php/muetrj/article/view/3372
spellingShingle umaima saleem memon
Murk saleem memon
Abdul Wahab Memon
Mehwish Shahzad
Murk Rehman
Farooq Ahmed
Zeeshan Khatri
Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment
Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
title Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment
title_full Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment
title_fullStr Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment
title_short Synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen-loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment
title_sort synthesis and release profile of ibuprofen loaded zein and gelatin nanofiber scaffolds for potential transdermal application in burn wound treatment
url https://publications.muet.edu.pk/index.php/muetrj/article/view/3372
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