The invention provides compositions and methods useful for treating wounds and enhancing wound healing. The present invention discloses a continuous polymer coating system to provide sustained localized delivery of bioactive agents. The data demonstrate the efficacy of a bioactive coating comprising the polymer PLAGA and the agent FTY720, a selective agonist for sphingosine 1-phosphate receptors, and biologically active derivatives and analogs thereof, for use in wound healing. In vitro drug release studies validated 64% loading efficiency with complete release of compound following 14 days. Mechanical evaluation of healing bone showed significant enhancement of mechanical stability in FTY720 treatment groups. Superior osseous integration across the host-graft interface, significant enhancement in smooth muscle cell investment, and reduction in leukocyte recruitment were evident in FTY720 treated groups. The present invention is useful for enhancing angiogenesis for wound healing.
