GELISOME: a nanostructured formulation for skin healing

Chronic wounds affect between 1% and 2% of the population in developed countries, and more than 23% of hospitalized patients suffer from pressure ulcers. Current treatments focus on preventing infections and maintaining moisture, but they are insufficient, can cause toxicity, and do not achieve complete healing. This project proposes a new nanostructured hydrogel that mimics the skin’s lipid matrix to promote epithelial growth and tissue repair. The hydrogel incorporates essential skin ceramides and biomolecules from microalgae extracts that stimulate protein synthesis and connective tissue regeneration. The project includes the development of the hydrogel, its physicochemical characterization, formulation optimization, safety and stability studies, in vitro and in vivo efficacy trials, production scaling, and dissemination activities.

Project information

Current

Acronym

GELISOME

Start

01/09/2022

End

30/09/2025

Project call

AEI-CPP_2021

Project reference

CPP2021-008954

Coordinated by IQAC

Yes

Innovation action

Yes

Total budget

220.595 €

IQAC budget

220.595 €

Principal investigator

Other staff involved