Self-assembled thermoresponsive nanostructures of hyaluronic acid conjugates for osteoarthritis therapy

Self-assembled thermoresponsive nanostructures of hyaluronic acid conjugates for osteoarthritis therapy.

Article specifications

This clinical trial was published in 2018 in Journal of Nanoscale. (IF 2017: 7.233) by Swiss specialists. The unique biochemical and biomechanical properties provided by HA must be restored for the long-term lubrication and cushioning effects. To overcome the inconvenience of repeated injections and the rapid degradation of exogenous HA treatments, HA is conjugated to a thermosensitive polymer, enabling the spontaneous formation of nanoparticles (HA Nano) at body temperature. Three HA Nano preparations are tested for their injectability, sensitivity to enzymatic degradation and cytocompatibility. One of them is delivered via subcutaneous and intra-articular injections to healthy mice and tested in a murine osteoarthritis (OA) model.

 

Result

HA Nano spontaneously forms nanoparticles at body temperature in vivo and is a promising candidate for the next generation of the sustainable/long-lasting treatment of OA and potentially also dermatological conditions.