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ArticleCurrent drug delivery2026

Cefadroxil-Mupirocin Integrated Electrospun Nanofiber Films for Burn Wound Therapy.

Saman Rashid, Munaza Ijaz, Sana Rafique, Haya Yasin, Mahnoor Mushtaq, Abida Kalsoom Khan, Madiha Khan, Bushra Nasir, Ghulam Murtaza

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Saman RashidDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
Munaza IjazDepartment of Microbiology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sana RafiqueDepartment of Chemistry, COMSATS University of Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan.
Haya YasinDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates.
Mahnoor MushtaqDepartment of Chemistry, COMSATS University of Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan.
Abida Kalsoom KhanDepartment of Chemistry, COMSATS University of Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan.
Madiha KhanDepartment of Microbiology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Bushra NasirDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
Ghulam MurtazaDepartment of Pharmacy, COMSATS University of Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThis study aims to fabricate dual drug-loaded nanofibrous films made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan, incorporating cefadroxil and mupirocin to meet the critical needs of burn wound care.

methodsElectrospinning was utilized to fabricate cefadroxil- and mupirocin-loaded polyvinyl alcohol PVA/Chitosan nanofibers. Characterization of structural and morphological properties of these nanofibers was done through Fourier Transform IR Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Thermal analysis by TGA, and XRD spectroscopy. The kinetic profiles of the drug release mechanisms were considered to determine the release of cefadroxil and mupirocin. Antibacterial activity was determined against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, while the wound healing efficacy was tested in a rabbit model using full-thickness wounds.

resultsSEM analysis demonstrated the formation of uniform and smooth nanofibers possessing a well-defined morphology. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the successful incorporation of cefadroxil and mupirocin into the PVA/Chitosan matrix. TGA analysis indicated the thermal stability of the nanofibers, while XRD results suggested that the drugs were either molecularly dispersed or in an amorphous state within the biopolymeric blend. Drug release studies showed distinct profiles, with an initial burst release followed by sustained drug release. Over 80% of mupirocin was released within the first 2 hours, while cefadroxil exhibited a cumulative release exceeding 60%. Antibacterial assays showed significant inhibition zones, with the largest being 20 mm against Staphylococcus aureus. In vivo studies utilizing a full-thickness rabbit wound model revealed that the drug-loaded nanofibers accelerated wound contraction, achieving approximately 90% closure by day 17, compared to less than 70% for the control. DISCUSSION: The dual drug-loaded PVA/Chitosan nanofiber films demonstrated excellent antibacterial efficacy and improved wound healing, indicating their therapeutic potential for burn wound management. The combination of cefadroxil and mupirocin within the nanofiber matrix enabled rapid initial drug release followed by sustained delivery, contributing to effective infection control and tissue regeneration.

conclusionThe study demonstrates that cefadroxil-mupirocin nanofiber films provide superior antibacterial activity and faster wound healing rates, highlighting their potential in advanced burn wound management.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBurnsCefadroxilMupirocinNanofibersAnimalsChitosanDrug LiberationMalePolyvinyl AlcoholPseudomonas aeruginosaRabbitsStaphylococcus aureusWound HealingAnti-Bacterial AgentsCefadroxilChitosanMupirocinPolyvinyl Alcoholantibacterial activityburn woundchitosandrug releasenanofiberPolyvinyl alcohol

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PMID40539348
PMCPMC13555835

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