Cross-Linking-Density-Changeable Microneedle Patch Prepared from a Glucose-Responsive Hydrogel for Insulin Delivery
- 14 September 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
- Vol. 7 (10), 4870-4882
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01073
Abstract
To simplify the preparation process of a glucose-responsive microneedle patch, a cross-linking-density changeable microneedle patch was designed. The microneedle patch was made up of a hydrogel formed by phenylboronic acid-grafted polyallylamine and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The gel was cross-linked by boronate ester bonds between phenylboronic acid groups and PVA. It still had fluidity and could be filled into a mold to prepare microneedle patches. Moreover, insulin could be directly loaded into the microneedle patch by mixing with the gel. The boronate ester bond would be broken in the presence of glucose, resulting in a decrease in the cross-linking density. Therefore, the gel could achieve a greater swelling degree and insulin could be released faster. In addition, PVA chains were crystallized by repeatedly freezing and thawing to improve the mechanical strength of the microneedle patch. In terms of glucose-dependent insulin release, the gel showed good glucose-responsive insulin-release ability. Through additional ion cross-linking, the microneedle patch could also control the insulin release according to glucose concentration. In the hypoglycemic experiment of diabetic rats, the microneedle patch effectively pierced the skin and slowly released insulin.Keywords
Funding Information
- Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (LY19B040007)
- Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province (2019C03063)
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