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ArticleBiomaterials research2026

Fast-Dissolving Sodium Alginate-Based Microneedle Patch Integrating Tranilast and Glabridin-Loaded Nanoparticles for Dual-Action Hypertrophic Scar Therapy.

Ayesha Younas, Muhammad Sohail, Yueting Li, Quan Zhou, Yonghui Shen, Shuanghu Wang, Yaru Shi, Zhenqiu Shang, Chuxiao Shao, Jian Xiao

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Article in Biomaterials research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ayesha YounasKey Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4607-9979
Muhammad SohailZhejiang Key Laboratory of Imaging and Interventional Medicine, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Yueting LiKey Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Quan ZhouKey Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Yonghui ShenDepartment of Wound Repair and Regenerative Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Shuanghu WangKey Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Yaru ShiKey Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Zhenqiu ShangKey Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Chuxiao ShaoKey Laboratory of Joint Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Cancer of Lishui, Central Laboratory of The Lishui Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang 323000, China.
Jian XiaoSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.

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Abstract

Hypertrophic scars (HSs) are a prevalent skin condition that imposes substantial functional, financial, and aesthetic burdens, with existing treatments often leading to recurrence, pain, and adverse effects. To address these issues, we propose a first-in-class fast-dissolving sodium alginate-based microneedle patch (sMN) that achieves sequential, dual-release kinetics by integrating tranilast (TS) and glabridin (GL)-loaded nanoparticles (GLNPs), termed TS+GLNPs@sMN. Our system uniquely integrates rapid TS release for immediate "OFF" switching, suppression of fibroblast activation, stabilization of mast cells, and relief of pruritus, with sustained GL release from GLNPs for prolonged "ON" switching, which promotes fibroblast apoptosis and modulates scar matrix deposition. This sequential "OFF-to-ON" paradigm mirrors the temporal progression of HS pathophysiology, with early inflammatory events preceding fibrotic remodeling. The cone-shaped microneedle patch (~565 μm) demonstrated efficient skin penetration/recovery, even drug distribution, fast dissolution (180 ± 20 s), high loading capacity, and desirable release kinetics. In vitro evaluations confirmed promising anti-proliferative, anti-migratory, and anti-angiogenic effects. Preliminary in vivo biocompatibility in mice was satisfactory, with no skin irritation and normal complete blood count, renal, and hepatic function. In vivo studies in a rabbit ear HS model demonstrate accelerated HS healing, reduced HS thickness, epidermal thickness index (ETI), scar elevation index (SEI), and collagen deposition, along with decreased profibrotic markers, inflammatory cytokines, and angiogenic factors. Overall, the TS+GLNPs@sMN patch offers a minimally invasive, self-administrable, dual-action therapeutic strategy for enhanced HS management, with safety and efficacy in preclinical models.

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