The visualisation of vitreous using surface modified poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microparticles

Abstract

AIMS To demonstrate the potential use of in vitro poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microparticles in comparison with triamcinolone suspension to aid visualisation of vitreous during anterior and posterior vitrectomy. METHODS PLGA microparticles (diameter 10-60 microm) were fabricated using single and/or double emulsion technique(s) and used untreated or following the surface adsorption of a protein (transglutaminase). Particle size, shape, morphology and surface topography were assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and compared with a standard triamcinolone suspension. The efficacy of these microparticles to enhance visualisation of vitreous against the triamcinolone suspension was assessed using an in vitro set-up exploiting porcine vitreous. RESULTS Unmodified PLGA microparticles failed to adequately adhere to porcine vitreous and were readily washed out by irrigation. In contrast, modified transglutaminase-coated PLGA microparticles demonstrated a significant improvement in adhesiveness and were comparable to a triamcinolone suspension in their ability to enhance the visualisation of vitreous. This adhesive behaviour also demonstrated selectivity by not binding to the corneal endothelium. CONCLUSION The use of transglutaminase-modified biodegradable PLGA microparticles represents a novel method of visualising vitreous and aiding vitrectomy. This method may provide a distinct alternative for the visualisation of vitreous whilst eliminating the pharmacological effects of triamcinolone acetonide suspension.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2009.163642
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Biosciences
College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > Chronic and Communicable Conditions
College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Biosciences > Cellular and Molecular Biomedicine
Aston University (General)
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Adhesiveness,Glycolates,Humans,Lactic Acid,Microscopy, Electron, Scanning,Microspheres,Particle Size,Polyglycolic Acid,Triamcinolone,Vitrectomy,Vitreous Body
Publication ISSN: 1468-2079
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024 08:04
Date Deposited: 19 Aug 2019 08:53
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Published Date: 2010
Authors: Chau, David Y.S.
Tint, Naing L.
Collighan, Russell J (ORCID Profile 0000-0003-0204-5125)
Griffin, Martin (ORCID Profile 0000-0003-3824-306X)
Dua, Harminder S.
Shakesheff, Kevin M.
Rose, Felicity R.A.J.

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