Monoolein-alginate beads as a platform to promote adenosine cutaneous localization and wound healing

Alginate beads containing the polar lipid monoolein were developed as a strategy to manage wet wounds by providing improved uptake of excess exudate while releasing adenosine locally for promotion of healing. To obtain monoolein-containing beads, the lipid was mixed with almond oil (2:1 w/w), and emulsified within the alginate aqueous dispersion, followed by ionotropic gelation in CaCl2 solution. Compared to alginate-only, monoolein-alginate...