Abstract
Background: Due to its excellent microbicidal activity, povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is used for local anti-infective treatment, especially for wound antisepsis of the skin. Previous studies have shown that liposomal PVP-I formulations are less cytotoxic and that a special liposomal PVP-I hydrogel provides wound healing efficacy. Objective: In the present study, the angiotoxic activity of the liposomal and the aqueous PVP-I formulations were comparatively tested at the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) of chick embryos. Methods: Test preparations were administered onto the CAM of ex ovo cultivated chick embryos. At different time intervals, the local irritation of the blood vessels was examined microscopically and assigned to a score of vascular injury. Results: Angioirritative reactions of the CAM were manifest as coagulation, vascular congestion and hemorrhages. The liposomal formulations containing 0.1, 0.5 or 1% PVP-I were found to be significantly less angiotoxic than the corresponding aqueous formulations. Conclusion: The angioirritative potential of PVP-I is significantly reduced by its liposomal encapsulation.
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