Intradermal Injection of Hybrid Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronan: Where Do We Stand and Where Are We Headed in Regenerative Medicine?

Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Mar 12;25(6):3216. doi: 10.3390/ijms25063216.

Abstract

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a remarkably multifaceted biomacromolecule, playing a role in regulating myriad biological processes such as wound healing, tissue regeneration, anti-inflammation, and immunomodulation. Crosslinked high- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid hydrogels achieve higher molar concentrations, display slower degradation, and allow optimal tissue product diffusion, while harnessing the synergistic contribution of different-molecular-weight hyaluronans. A recent innovation in the world of hyaluronic acid synthesis is represented by NAHYCO® Hybrid Technology, a thermal process leading to hybrid cooperative hyaluronic acid complexes (HCC). This review summarizes the current literature on the in vitro studies and in vivo applications of HCC, from facial and body rejuvenation to future perspectives in skin wound healing, dermatology, and genitourinary pathologies.

Keywords: bioremodeling; filler; hyaluronic acid; hybrid cooperative complexes; hydrogel; rejuvenation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hyaluronic Acid*
  • Hydrogels / therapeutic use
  • Injections, Intradermal
  • Regenerative Medicine*
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Hydrogels

Grants and funding

The medical writing has been supported by IBSA Farmaceutici Italia.