Choa, Clinton Muluh, Christogonus-Njokua, Prisca, Vaddanp, Sai Teja, Karkar, Yasir and Elkordy, Amal (2026) Gecko-Inspired 3D-Printed Microneedle Patches for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Comparative Screening of Amphotericin B Nanocarrier Stability. In: 17th APS PharmSci 2026, 07 - 09 Sep 2026, Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. (Unpublished)
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Abstract
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) remains a neglected tropical disease with limited effective topical treatment options due to poor skin penetration, intracellular localisation of parasites, and the systemic toxicity associated with conventional amphotericin B (AmB) therapy. This study investigated the comparative stability and suitability of AmB-loaded liposomes, niosomes, and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) for incorporation into stereolithography (SLA) 3D-printed gecko-inspired microneedle (MN) arrays for targeted dermal delivery. Formulations were characterised for particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), encapsulation efficiency (EE%), thermal behaviour, stability, and compatibility with SLA fabrication. Following integration into MN arrays, mechanical strength, insertion capability, and in vitro drug release behaviour were evaluated. Comparative post-printing studies demonstrated that niosomes and NLCs maintained superior physicochemical stability and sustained release characteristics compared with liposomal systems, which exhibited vesicle disruption following fabrication. The findings support the further optimisation of stable nanocarrier-integrated MN platforms as minimally invasive therapeutic strategies for cutaneous leishmaniasis.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Poster) |
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| Depositing User: | Amal Elkordy |
| URI: | https://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/20695 |

