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<p>Azithromycin (AZT) encapsulated into various types of liposomes (AZT-liposomes) displayed pronounced <italic>in vitro</italic> activity against methicillin-resistant <italic>Staphylococcus aureus</italic> (MRSA) (1). The present study represents a follow-up to this previous work, attempting to further explore the anti-MRSA potential of AZT-liposomes when incorporated into chitosan hydrogel (CHG). Incorporation of AZT-liposomes into CHG (liposomal CHGs) was intended to ensure proper viscosity and texture properties of the formulation, modification of antibiotic release, and enhanced antibacterial activity, aiming to upgrade the therapeutical potential of AZT-liposomes in localized treatment of MRSA-related skin infections. Four different liposomal CHGs were evaluated and compared on the grounds of antibacterial activity against MRSA, AZT release profiles, cytotoxicity, as well as texture, and rheological properties. To our knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the potential of liposomal CHGs for the topical localized treatment of MRSA-related skin infections. CHG ensured proper viscoelastic and texture properties to achieve prolonged retention and prolonged release of AZT at the application site, which resulted in a boosted anti-MRSA effect of the entrapped AZT-liposomes. With respect to anti-MRSA activity and biocompatibility, formulation CATL-CHG (cationic liposomes in CHG) is considered to be the most promising formulation for the treatment of MRSA-related skin infections.</p>
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Azithromycin (AZT) encapsulated into various types of liposomes (AZT-liposomes) displayed pronounced in vitro activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (1). The present study represents a follow-up to this previous work, attempting to further explore the anti-MRSA potential of AZT-liposomes when incorporated into chitosan hydrogel (CHG). Incorporation of AZT-liposomes into CHG (liposomal CHGs) was intended to ensure proper viscosity and texture properties of the formulation, modification of antibiotic release, and enhanced antibacterial activity, aiming to upgrade the therapeutical potential of AZT-liposomes in localized treatment of MRSA-related skin infections. Four different liposomal CHGs were evaluated and compared on the grounds of antibacterial activity against MRSA, AZT release profiles, cytotoxicity, as well as texture, and rheological properties. To our knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the potential of liposomal CHGs for the topical localized treatment of MRSA-related skin infections. CHG ensured proper viscoelastic and texture properties to achieve prolonged retention and prolonged release of AZT at the application site, which resulted in a boosted anti-MRSA effect of the entrapped AZT-liposomes. With respect to anti-MRSA activity and biocompatibility, formulation CATL-CHG (cationic liposomes in CHG) is considered to be the most promising formulation for the treatment of MRSA-related skin infections.

Azithromycin-loaded liposomal hydrogel: a step forward for enhanced treatment of MRSA-related skin infections

University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry

Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences

University of Tromsø, The Arctic University of Norway

Acta Pharmaceutica

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Azithromycin (AZT) encapsulated into various types of liposomes (AZT-liposomes) displayed pronounced in vitro activity against methicillin-resistant...

Azithromycin-loaded liposomal hydrogel: a step forward for enhanced treatment of MRSA-related skin infections

Pubblicato online: 26 dic 2023

Pagine: 559 - 579

Accettato: 13 nov 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acph-2023-0042

Parole chiave
MRSA, liposomal hydrogel, azithromycin, chitosan, topical antimicrobial therapy, skin infections

© 2023 Zora Rukavina et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Azithromycin-loaded liposomal hydrogel: a step forward for enhanced treatment of MRSA-related skin infections

Pubblicato online: 26 dic 2023

Pagine: 559 - 579

Accettato: 13 nov 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acph-2023-0042

Parole chiaveMRSA, liposomal hydrogel, azithromycin, chitosan, topical antimicrobial therapy, skin infections

© 2023 Zora Rukavina et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
MRSA, liposomal hydrogel, azithromycin, chitosan, topical antimicrobial therapy, skin infections