In Situ: Microbial Aerodynamic Microneedles for Targeted Drug Delivery Systems

Abstract

In situ microbial aerodynamic microneedles (MM-MNs) represent an autonomous transdermal drug delivery platform that utilizes the gas generated by microbial metabolism (e.g., H 2 , NO, and H 2 S) to propel drugs into deep tissues, surpassing the penetration limits of traditional microneedles reliant on external stimuli (heat/light/mechanical force). By leveraging controlled microbial metabolism, MM-MNs enable energy-independent, spatiotemporally precise delivery with enhanced targeting and bioavailability. Gas-driven propulsion combines with bioactive gas functions (e.g., NO-induced vasodilation and H 2 S-mediated anti-inflammation) to modulate disease microenvironments. The system’s biocompatibility (probiotic strains and Lactobacillus ) and scalability (cost-effective patch design) further support its potential for localized therapies (skin diseases and tumors) with minimized systemic exposure. This innovation bridges microbial biotechnology and precision medicine, offering a paradigm shift in transdermal delivery.

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DOI

10.34133/research.0775

Journal

Research

Year

2025