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Nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with curcuminoids: Physicochemical characterization, in vitro release, ex vivo skin penetration, stability and antioxidant activity. Eur J Pharm Sci 2020; 155:105533. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Sood S, Maddiboyina B, Rawat P, Garg AK, Foudah AI, Alam A, Aldawsari HM, Riadi Y, Singh S, Kesharwani P. Enhancing the solubility of nitazoxanide with solid dispersions technique: formulation, evaluation, and cytotoxicity study. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2020; 32:477-487. [PMID: 33226893 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2020.1844506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Nitazoxanide (NTZ) is a synthetic form of nitrothiazole with a broad range of applications as an antiparasitic, antibacterial and antiviral agent. NTZ is a highly low aqueous soluble drug which possesses solubility of 0.00755 mg/mL and typically low bioavailability of 1%. Low aqueous solubility is usually regarded as prime prerequisites for enhanced absorption and bioavailability. The purpose of this study is to improve in vitro dissolution of the poorly soluble drug NTZ through amorphous solid dispersion technology. Three solid dispersions of NTZ were successfully prepared by hot-melt technique. It was further evaluated for drug content, DSC, XRD, SEM, TEM, FT-IR, in-vitro drug release study, in vitro MTT safety on HEK-293 and A-549 and stability study. The results of XRD showed after the formation of solid dispersions. The number of crystalline peaks has disappeared and confirmed the amorphous form of the drug. An in vitro release study showed that NTZ effectively released from solid dispersion into a simulated gastric releasing medium (pH 1.2). Further, the cytotoxicity study gave an indication of safe for human. Also, stability studies depicted no evident difference in the physical state of solid dispersion after six months. Hence, it can be concluded that the newly developed formulation was found to be safe and stable with enhanced solubility profile.
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- Shikha Sood
- Akal College of Pharmacy and Technical Education, Sangrur, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Vishwabharathi College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Maharana Pratap College of Pharmacy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Akal College of Pharmacy and Technical Education, Sangrur, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam.,The Faculty of Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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EGFR targeting for cancer therapy: Pharmacology and immunoconjugates with drugs and nanoparticles. Int J Pharm 2020; 592:120082. [PMID: 33188892 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) belongs to the tyrosine kinase receptors family and is present in the epithelial cell membrane. Its endogenous activation occurs through the binding of different endogenous ligands, including the epidermal growth factor (EGF), leading to signaling cascades able to maintain normal cellular functions. Although involved in the development and maintenance of tissues in normal conditions, when EGFR is overexpressed, it stimulates the growth and progression of tumors, resulting in angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis, through some main cascades such as Ras/Raf/MAPK, PIK-3/AKT, PLC-PKC and STAT. Besides, considering the limitations of conventional chemotherapy that result in high toxicity and low tumor specificity, EGFR is currently considered an important target. As a result, several monoclonal antibodies are currently approved for use in cancer treatment, such as cetuximab (CTX), panitumumab, nimotuzumab, necitumumab and others are in clinical trials. Aiming to combine the chemotherapeutic agent toxicity and specific targeting to EGFR overexpressing tumor tissues, two main strategies will be discussed in this review: antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and antibody-nanoparticle conjugates (ANCs). Briefly, ADCs consist of antibodies covalently linked through a spacer to the cytotoxic drug. Upon administration, binding to EGFR and endocytosis, ADCs suffer chemical and enzymatic reactions leading to the release and accumulation of the drug. Instead, ANCs consist of nanotechnology-based formulations, such as lipid, polymeric and inorganic nanoparticles able to protect the drug against inactivation, allowing controlled release and also passive accumulation in tumor tissues by the enhanced permeability and retention effect (EPR). Furthermore, ANCs undergo active targeting through EGFR receptor-mediated endocytosis, leading to the formation of lysosomes and drug release into the cytosol. Herein, we will present and discuss some important aspects regarding EGFR structure, its role on internal signaling pathways and downregulation aspects. Then, considering that EGFR is a potential therapeutic target for cancer therapy, the monoclonal antibodies able to target this receptor will be presented and discussed. Finally, ADCs and ANCs state of the art will be reviewed and recent studies and clinical progresses will be highlighted. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first review paper to address specifically the EGFR target and its application on ADCs and ANCs.
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Cardoso VMDO, Moreira BJ, Comparetti EJ, Sampaio I, Ferreira LMB, Lins PMP, Zucolotto V. Is Nanotechnology Helping in the Fight Against COVID-19? FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2020.588915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Rebouças-Silva J, Tadini MC, Devequi-Nunes D, Mansur AL, S Silveira-Mattos P, I de Oliveira C, R Formiga F, Berretta AA, Marquele-Oliveira F, Borges VM. Evaluation of in vitro and in vivo Efficacy of a Novel Amphotericin B-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carrier in the Treatment of Leishmania braziliensis Infection. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:8659-8672. [PMID: 33177824 PMCID: PMC7652360 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s262642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Leishmaniasis is a neglected disease, and the current therapeutic arsenal for its treatment is seriously limited by high cost and toxicity. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) represent a promising approach due to high drug loading capacity, controlled drug release profiles and superior stability. Here, we explore the efficacy of a unique pH-sensitive amphotericin B-loaded NLC (AmB-NLC) in Leishmania braziliensis infection in vitro and in vivo. Methods and Results AmB-NLC was assessed by dynamic light scattering and atomic force microscopy assays. The carrier showed a spherical shape with a nanometric size of 242.0 ± 18.3 nm. Zeta potential was suggestive of high carrier stability (−42.5 ± 1.5 mV), and the NLC showed ~99% drug encapsulation efficiency (EE%). In biological assays, AmB-NLC presented a similar IC50 as free AmB and conventional AmB deoxycholate (AmB-D) (11.7 ± 1.73; 5.3 ± 0.55 and 13 ± 0.57 ng/mL, respectively), while also presenting higher selectivity index and lower toxicity to host cells, with no observed production of nitric oxide or TNF-α by in vitro assay. Confocal microscopy revealed the rapid uptake of AmB-NLC by infected macrophages after 1h, which, in association with more rapid disruption of AmB-NLC at acidic pH levels, may directly affect intracellular parasites. Leishmanicidal effects were evaluated in vivo in BALB/c mice infected in the ear dermis with L. braziliensis and treated with a pentavalent antimonial (Sb5+), liposomal AmB (AmB-L) or AmB-NLC. After 6 weeks of infection, AmB-NLC treatment resulted in smaller ear lesion size in all treated mice, indicating the efficacy of the novel formulation. Conclusion Here, we preliminarily demonstrate the effectiveness of an innovative and cost-effective AmB-NLC formulation in promoting the killing of intracellular L. braziliensis. This novel carrier system could be a promising alternative for the future treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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- Jéssica Rebouças-Silva
- Laboratory of Inflammation and Biomarkers, Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Eleve Science Research and Development, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Biomarkers, Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.,Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Formulations, SENAI Institute of Innovation in Advanced Health Systems, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Eleve Science Research and Development, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Biomarkers, Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.,Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research, Development and Innovation, Apis Flora Industrial e Comercial Ltda, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Inflammation and Biomarkers, Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Bahia, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Rehman S, Nabi B, Baboota S, Ali J. Tailoring lipid nanoconstructs for the oral delivery of paliperidone: Formulation, optimization and in vitro evaluation. Chem Phys Lipids 2020; 234:105005. [PMID: 33144070 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2020.105005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The present research work involves Quality by Design (QbD)-based fabrication of lipid nanoconstructs (LNC) of paliperidone (PPD) bearing superior biopharmaceutical attributes. METHODS LNC of paliperidone was prepared by melt emulsification-probe sonication and high-pressure homogenization method followed by optimization using QbD approach. Preparing LNC by both these methods will give the benefit of identifying the best optimized formulation which will be further evaluated for in vitro studies. RESULTS The best optimized formulation was obtained using melt emulsification-probe sonication technique with small particle size (86.35 nm), high entrapment efficiency (90.07 %), and high loading capacity (8.49 %). The drug release from LNC was found to be 5, 8, and 9-folds greater than drug suspension in pH 1.2, 6.8, and 7.4 respectively (p < 0.001). Stability studies of LNC in simulated gastric fluid pH 1.2 and fasted state simulated intestinal fluid depicted no alteration in particle size and polydispersity index of LNC but were found to increase in fed state simulated intestinal fluid. The drug permeability through rat intestine for LNC was found to be approximately 6-folds (p < 0.05) greater as compared to the drug suspension which was further confirmed by confocal microscopy. The in vitro lipolysis study presented significantly highest solubilization (p < 0.001) in the aqueous phase thereby anticipating higher in vivo absorption. CONCLUSION Thus, it was concluded that LNC bears the knack of improving the solubilization and permeation potential of an otherwise hydrophobic drug, paliperidone."
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- Saleha Rehman
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Mangla B, Neupane YR, Singh A, Kumar P, Shafi S, Kohli K. Lipid-nanopotentiated combinatorial delivery of tamoxifen and sulforaphane: ex vivo, in vivo and toxicity studies. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:2563-2583. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Aim: This study aims to load tamoxifen (TAM) and sulforaphane (SFN) into nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) to enhance their oral delivery. Materials & methods: TAM-SFN-NLCs were prepared using Precirol® ATO5 and Transcutol® HP, characterized and evaluated in vitro and ex vivo to assess the drug release profile and intestinal permeability, respectively. In vivo pharmacokinetic and acute toxicity assessment was performed in Wistar rats. Results: Optimized TAM-SFN-NLCs exhibited a particle size of 121.9 ± 6.42 nm and zeta potential of -21.2 ± 2.91 mV. The NLCs enhanced intestinal permeability of TAM and SFN and augmented oral bioavailability of TAM and SFN 5.2-fold and 4.8-fold, respectively. SFN significantly reduced TAM-associated toxicity in vivo. Conclusion: This coencapsulation of a chemotherapeutic agent with a herbal bioactive in NLCs could pave a novel treatment approach against cancer.
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- Bharti Mangla
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, 117559 Singapore
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi 110017, India
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- Pharmaceutical Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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Rouco H, Diaz-Rodriguez P, Gaspar DP, Gonçalves LMD, Cuerva M, Remuñán-López C, Almeida AJ, Landin M. Rifabutin-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers as a Tool in Oral Anti-Mycobacterial Treatment of Crohn's Disease. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E2138. [PMID: 33121030 PMCID: PMC7692220 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Oral anti-mycobacterial treatment of Crohn's disease (CD) is limited by the low aqueous solubility of drugs, along with the altered gut conditions of patients, making uncommon their clinical use. Hence, the aim of the present work is focused on the in vitro evaluation of rifabutin (RFB)-loaded Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), in order to solve limitations associated to this therapeutic approach. RFB-loaded NLC were prepared by hot homogenization and characterized in terms of size, polydispersity, surface charge, morphology, thermal stability, and drug payload and release. Permeability across Caco-2 cell monolayers and cytotoxicity and uptake in human macrophages was also determined. NLC obtained were nano-sized, monodisperse, negatively charged, and spheroidal-shaped, showing a suitable drug payload and thermal stability. Furthermore, the permeability profile, macrophage uptake and selective intracellular release of RFB-loaded NLC, guarantee an effective drug dose administration to cells. Outcomes suggest that rifabutin-loaded NLC constitute a promising strategy to improve oral anti-mycobacterial therapy in Crohn's disease.
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- Helena Rouco
- R+D Pharma Group (GI-1645), Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela-Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Drug Delivery Systems Group, Department of Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Sciences, Universidad de La Laguna (ULL), Campus de Anchieta, 38200 La Laguna (Tenerife), Spain;
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.P.G.); (L.M.D.G.); (A.J.A.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.P.G.); (L.M.D.G.); (A.J.A.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Nanomag laboratory, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela-Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Nanobiofar Group (GI-1643), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela-Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.P.G.); (L.M.D.G.); (A.J.A.)
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- R+D Pharma Group (GI-1645), Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT), Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela-Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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Talkar SS, Kharkar PB, Patravale VB. Docetaxel Loaded Pomegranate Seed Oil Based Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: A Potential Alternative to Current Formulation. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:295. [PMID: 33099708 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01839-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The current work is focused on the development of docetaxel loaded pomegranate seed oil based lipid nanosystem. Docetaxel loaded pomegranate seed oil nanostructured lipid carriers (DTX-PSO-NLCs) were formulated by the melt emulsification method for parenteral delivery. The developed formulation was characterized in terms of their physicochemical parameters, solid-state characterization, in vitro drug release, in vitro cytotoxicity studies, and in vivo pharmacokinetics and biodistribution studies. Stability studies were carried out as per ICH guidelines Q1A. Melt emulsification method resulted in the formulation of stable DTX-PSO-NLCs with a particle size in the range of 150-180 nm and an entrapment efficiency of 63-65%. The in vitro release showed a slow and sustained release of the drug from the formulation compared to the marketed formulation (i.e., Daxotel®). The formulation was found to be stable for a period of 12 months at conditions of 4°C ± 2°C, 25°C ± 2°C/60% RH ± 5%RH, and 40°C ± 2°C/75% RH ± 5%RH. The developed nanosystem exhibited promising antitumor activity against various types of cancerous cell lines (i.e., MCF7, DU145, U87MG, and NCI-H460) relative to the marketed formulation. The pharmacokinetic evaluation revealed that DTX-PSO-NLCs had a better kinetic profile compared to the marketed formulation. Graphical abstract.
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Medeiros TS, Moreira LMCC, Oliveira TMT, Melo DF, Azevedo EP, Gadelha AEG, Fook MVL, Oshiro-Júnior JA, Damasceno BPGL. Bemotrizinol-Loaded Carnauba Wax-Based Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Sunscreen: Optimization, Characterization, and In vitro Evaluation. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:288. [PMID: 33073311 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01821-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) are aqueous dispersions of nanoparticles formed by solid and liquid lipids. In this study, NLC containing an organic UV filter, bemotrizinol, were developed for sunscreen formulation using carnauba wax and caprylic/capric triglycerides through ultrasonication technique. A Box-Behnken design was used to evaluate the influence of three variables on the particle size with the purpose of choosing the best system for further characterization. The particle size decreased as the surfactant concentration increased, reaching an average size of 122.4 ± 0.3 nm at 30 days of storage. Scanning electron microscopy showed intact and spherical particles. Thermal analysis and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy suggest that bemotrizinol was incorporated into the NLC. The X-ray diffraction showed a reduction in the crystallinity of the NLC. In vitro analysis indicated an improvement in the photoprotective activity of bemotrizinol when incorporated into NLC. These findings suggest a promising, stable, and biocompatible system.
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Waghule T, Gorantla S, Rapalli VK, Shah P, Dubey SK, Saha RN, Singhvi G. Emerging Trends in Topical Delivery of Curcumin Through Lipid Nanocarriers: Effectiveness in Skin Disorders. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:284. [PMID: 33058071 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01831-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Curcumin is a unique molecule naturally obtained from rhizomes of Curcuma longa. Curcumin has been reported to act on diverse molecular targets like receptors, enzymes, and co-factors; regulate different cellular signaling pathways; and modulate gene expression. It suppresses expression of main inflammatory mediators like interleukins, tumor necrosis factor, and nuclear factor κB which are involved in the regulation of genes causing inflammation in most skin disorders. The topical delivery of curcumin seems to be more advantageous in providing a localized effect in skin diseases. However, its low aqueous solubility, poor skin permeation, and degradation hinder its application for commercial use despite its enormous potential. Lipid-based nanocarrier systems including liposomes, niosomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, lyotropic liquid crystal nanoparticles, lipospheres, and lipid nanocapsules have found potential as carriers to overcome the issues associated with conventional topical dosage forms. Nano-size, lipophilic nature, viscoelastic properties, and occlusive effect of lipid nanocarriers provide high drug loading, hydration of skin, stability, enhanced permeation through the stratum corneum, and slow release of curcumin in the targeted skin layers. This review particularly focuses on the application of lipid nanocarriers for the topical delivery of curcumin in the treatment of various skin diseases. Furthermore, preclinical studies and patents have also indicated the emerging commercialization potential of curcumin-loaded lipid nanocarriers for effective drug delivery in skin disorders. Graphical Abstract.
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El-Emam GA, Girgis GNS, El-Sokkary MMA, El-Azeem Soliman OA, Abd El Gawad AEGH. Ocular Inserts of Voriconazole-Loaded Proniosomal Gels: Formulation, Evaluation and Microbiological Studies. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:7825-7840. [PMID: 33116503 PMCID: PMC7567543 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s268208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Voriconazole (VRC) is a triazole broad spectrum antifungal drug, used in the management of versatile fungal infections, particularly fungal keratitis. The obligatory use of niosomal delivery of VRC may reduce the frequency of dosing intervals resulting from its short biological half time and consequently improve patient compliance. METHODS VRC loaded proniosomes (VRC-PNs) were set by the coacervation technique and completely characterized. The developed formula was comprehensively assessed concerning in- vitro release behavior, kinetic investigation, and its conflict against refrigerated and room temperature conditions. A selected noisomal formula was incorporated into ocusert (VRC-PNs Ocu) formulated by 1% w/w hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose HPMC and 0.1% w/w carbopol 940. Eventually, in vitro antifungal activity against Candida albicans and Aspergillus nidulans was assessed by the cup diffusion method. RESULTS The optimized VRC-PNs (Pluronic F127: cholesterol weight ratio 1:1 w/w) exhibited the highest entrapment efficiency (87.4±2.55%) with a spherical shape, proper size in nano range and a suitable Zeta potential of 209.7±8.13 nm and -33.5±1.85 mV, respectively. Assurance of drug encapsulation in nanovesicles was accomplished by several means such as attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry in addition to powder X-ray diffraction investigations. It displayed a biphasic in vitro release pattern and after 6 months of storage at a refrigerated temperature, the optimized formula preserved its stability. VRC-PNs Ocu proved a very highly significant antifungal activity matched with the free drug or nanosuspension which was extra assured by comparing its mean inhibition zone with that of 5% natamycin market eye drops. CONCLUSION In conclusion, VRC-PNs Ocu could be considered as a promising stable sustained release topical ocular nanoparticulate system for the management of fungal infections.
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- Ghada Ahmed El-Emam
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Lee HJ, Jeong M, Na YG, Kim SJ, Lee HK, Cho CW. An EGF- and Curcumin-Co-Encapsulated Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Accelerates Chronic-Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25204610. [PMID: 33050393 PMCID: PMC7587202 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) are capable of encapsulating hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs. The present study developed an NLC containing epidermal growth factor (EGF) and curcumin (EGF–Cur-NLC). EGF–Cur-NLC was prepared by a modified water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) double-emulsion method. The EGF–Cur-NLC particles showed an average diameter of 331.8 nm and a high encapsulation efficiency (81.1% and 99.4% for EGF and curcumin, respectively). In vitro cell studies were performed using two cell types, NIH 3T3 fibroblasts and HaCaT keratinocytes. The results showed no loss of bioactivity of EGF in the NLC formulation. In addition, EGF–Cur-NLC improved in vitro cell migration, which mimics the wound healing process. Finally, EGF–Cur-NLC was evaluated in a chronic wound model in diabetic rats. We found that EGF–Cur-NLC accelerated wound closure and increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Overall, these results reveal the potential of the NLC formulation containing EGF and curcumin to promote healing of chronic wounds.
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- Hye-Jin Lee
- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- Animal Model Research Group, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do 53212, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.-K.L.); (C.-W.C.); Tel.: +82-42-821-7301 (H.-K.L.); +82-42-821-5934 (C.-W.C.); Fax: +82-42-823-6566 (H.-K.L. & C.-W.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
- Correspondence: (H.-K.L.); (C.-W.C.); Tel.: +82-42-821-7301 (H.-K.L.); +82-42-821-5934 (C.-W.C.); Fax: +82-42-823-6566 (H.-K.L. & C.-W.C.)
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Mendonça MCP, Radaic A, Garcia-Fossa F, da Cruz-Höfling MA, Vinolo MAR, de Jesus MB. The in vivo toxicological profile of cationic solid lipid nanoparticles. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2020; 10:34-42. [PMID: 31240624 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-019-00657-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Cationic solid lipid nanoparticles (cSLNs) are considered as one of the most effective lipid nanocarriers for delivery of low water-solubility compounds and genetic materials. As the excipients used in the cSLN production are generally regarded as safe (GRAS), the formulations are granted as non-toxic. However, the toxicological profile of new SLN-based formulations should always be performed to confirm that the delivery systems themselves may not impose risks to the human health. Therefore, in this study, we delineate the toxicological profile of the cSLN formulation at 24 and 72 h after single intravenous injection to male Wistar rats. Hematological, biochemical, and histopathological evaluations of the spleen, lungs, liver, and kidneys indicated short-lived alterations including neutrophilia. We found increases in the population of macrophages in the lungs, liver, and spleen and also migration of circulating neutrophils into inflamed tissue and a decrease in blood urea nitrogen. We also observed the presence of cSLNs within the brain parenchyma without any sign of damage to the blood-brain barrier. These side effects appeared to be mild and transitory (< 72 h). These findings reinforce the importance of investigating the toxicity of SLN-based formulations before the incorporation of drugs/genetic material to the formulation and its translation to the clinic.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Evolution, Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Impact of liquid lipid on development and stability of trimyristin nanostructured lipid carriers for oral delivery of resveratrol. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Yu WJ, Huang DX, Liu S, Sha YL, Gao FH, Liu H. Polymeric Nanoscale Drug Carriers Mediate the Delivery of Methotrexate for Developing Therapeutic Interventions Against Cancer and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Front Oncol 2020; 10:1734. [PMID: 33042817 PMCID: PMC7526065 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.01734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Methotrexate (MTX) is widely used as an anticancer and anti-inflammtory drug for treating various types of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The optimal dose of MTX is known to inhibit the dihydrofolatereductase that hinders the replication of purines. The nanobiomedicine has been extensively explored in the past decade to develop myriad functional nanostructures to facilitate the delivery of therapeutic agents for various medical applications. This review is focused on understanding the design and development of MTX-loaded nanoparticles alongside the inclusion of recent findings for the treatment of cancers. In this paper, we have made a coordinated effort to show the potential of novel drug delivery systems by achieving effective and target-specific delivery of methotrexate.
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- Wen-Jun Yu
- The Eastern Division, Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- The Eastern Division, Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- The Eastern Division, Department of Nursing Management, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- The Eastern Division, Department of Pediatrics, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- The Eastern Division, Department of Orthopaedics, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- The Eastern Division, Department of Otolaryngology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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López-Iglesias C, Quílez C, Barros J, Velasco D, Alvarez-Lorenzo C, Jorcano JL, Monteiro FJ, García-González CA. Lidocaine-Loaded Solid Lipid Microparticles (SLMPs) Produced from Gas-Saturated Solutions for Wound Applications. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E870. [PMID: 32932682 PMCID: PMC7557821 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12090870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The delivery of bioactive agents using active wound dressings for the management of pain and infections offers improved performances in the treatment of wound complications. In this work, solid lipid microparticles (SLMPs) loaded with lidocaine hydrochloride (LID) were processed and the formulation was evaluated regarding its ability to deliver the drug at the wound site and through the skin barrier. The SLMPs of glyceryl monostearate (GMS) were prepared with different LID contents (0, 1, 2, 4, and 10 wt.%) using the solvent-free and one-step PGSS (Particles from Gas-Saturated Solutions) technique. PGSS exploits the use of supercritical CO2 (scCO2) as a plasticizer for lipids and as pressurizing agent for the atomization of particles. The SLMPs were characterized in terms of shape, size, and morphology (SEM), physicochemical properties (ATR-IR, XRD), and drug content and release behavior. An in vitro test for the evaluation of the influence of the wound environment on the LID release rate from SLMPs was studied using different bioengineered human skin substitutes obtained by 3D-bioprinting. Finally, the antimicrobial activity of the SLMPs was evaluated against three relevant bacteria in wound infections (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). SLMPs processed with 10 wt.% of LID showed a remarkable performance to provide effective doses for pain relief and preventive infection effects.
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- Clara López-Iglesias
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, I+D Farma group (GI-1645), Faculty of Pharmacy, Agrupación Estratégica de Materiales (AeMAT) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (C.L.-I.); (C.A.-L.)
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- Department of Bioengineering and Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), 28911 Leganés (Madrid), Spain; (C.Q.); (D.V.); (J.L.J.)
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S), Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica (INEB), Faculdade de Engenharia (FEUP), Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (J.B.); (F.J.M.)
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- Department of Bioengineering and Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), 28911 Leganés (Madrid), Spain; (C.Q.); (D.V.); (J.L.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, I+D Farma group (GI-1645), Faculty of Pharmacy, Agrupación Estratégica de Materiales (AeMAT) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (C.L.-I.); (C.A.-L.)
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- Department of Bioengineering and Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), 28911 Leganés (Madrid), Spain; (C.Q.); (D.V.); (J.L.J.)
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S), Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica (INEB), Faculdade de Engenharia (FEUP), Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (J.B.); (F.J.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, I+D Farma group (GI-1645), Faculty of Pharmacy, Agrupación Estratégica de Materiales (AeMAT) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (C.L.-I.); (C.A.-L.)
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Preparation and cytotoxicity of lipid nanocarriers containing a hydrophobic flavanone. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cutting-edge advances in therapy for the posterior segment of the eye: Solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers. Int J Pharm 2020; 589:119831. [PMID: 32877729 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Posterior segment eye diseases affect more than 300 million patients worldwide resulting in severe visual impairment. The treatments available are invasive, costly, present irregular effectiveness, and cause serious adverse effects. These drawbacks significantly reduce patient compliance. In the last decade, solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) and nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) have shown potential as innovative carriers for lipophilic drug substances to overcome hurdles in treating the eye posterior segment. This review shows the advantages of these formulations, focusing on their compatibility with ocular tissues, which increases the internalization of the drug substances. Additionally, SLN and NLC can reduce the clearance by the eye's protective mechanisms due to adhesive properties related to nanometric size. Therefore, these preparations may allow the treating of several ophthalmic diseases by topical administration, increasing the interval between doses. This feature can decrease adverse effects and enhance efficacy, ultimately improving patient compliance. Thus, this critical review presents the performance of the in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo assays that support the potential of SLN and NLC to treat diseases of the posterior segment of the eye. These nanoparticles have shown to be promising alternative towards a major shift in developing ophthalmic products.
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Chauhan G, Shaik AA, Kulkarni NS, Gupta V. The preparation of lipid-based drug delivery system using melt extrusion. Drug Discov Today 2020; 25:S1359-6446(20)30330-5. [PMID: 32835807 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Melt extrusion of lipids is versatile with high applicability in the pharmaceutical industry. The formulations prepared can be easily customized depending on the requirements, and have the potential to open a window on personalized medicine.
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- Gautam Chauhan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA; Current address: School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, TX 79106, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA.
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Basahih TS, Alamoudi AA, El-Say KM, Alhakamy NA, Ahmed OAA. Improved Transmucosal Delivery of Glimepiride via Unidirectional Release Buccal Film Loaded With Vitamin E TPGS-Based Nanocarrier. Dose Response 2020; 18:1559325820945164. [PMID: 32782450 PMCID: PMC7401050 DOI: 10.1177/1559325820945164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Glimepiride (GMD) is a hypoglycemic agent that has variation in bioavailability for its unexpected absorption. Glimepiride was formulated in a buccal film loaded with a nanobased formulation to enhance its absorption via buccal mucosa. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) and d-α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate-based micelles enhance GMD solubility and improve its permeation through the buccal mucosa. The formulation variables were optimized using a Box-Behnken design. These factors, such as the percent of micelles relative to NLC (X1), the percent of Carbopol (X2), and the percent of permeation enhancer (X3), were investigated for their effect on the initial release (Y1) and the cumulative release after 6 hours (Y2). The optimum levels for X1, X2, and X3 were 100%, 0.05%, and 1.8%, respectively. The optimized formulation revealed that the permeation of GMD from the film was in favor of micelles. This optimized film was then coated with ethyl cellulose to direct the release only through the buccal mucosa. The optimized unidirectional GMD transmucosal film showed a release of 93.9% of GMD content at 6 hours compared to 60.41% of GMD release from the raw GMD film. This finding confirmed the suitability of transmucosal delivery of GMD via the buccal mucosa.
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- Tahani S. Basahih
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Osama A. A. Ahmed, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Plant growth induction by volatile organic compound released from solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cunha S, Costa CP, Loureiro JA, Alves J, Peixoto AF, Forbes B, Sousa Lobo JM, Silva AC. Double Optimization of Rivastigmine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLC) for Nose-to-Brain Delivery Using the Quality by Design (QbD) Approach: Formulation Variables and Instrumental Parameters. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E599. [PMID: 32605177 PMCID: PMC7407548 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12070599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Rivastigmine is a drug commonly used in the management of Alzheimer's disease that shows bioavailability problems. To overcome this, the use of nanosystems, such as nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), administered through alternative routes seems promising. In this work, we performed a double optimization of a rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulation for direct drug delivery from the nose to the brain using the quality by design (QbD) approach, whereby the quality target product profile (QTPP) was the requisite for nose to brain delivery. The experiments started with the optimization of the formulation variables (or critical material attributes-CMAs) using a central composite design. The rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulations with the best critical quality attributes (CQAs) of particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential (ZP), and encapsulation efficiency (EE) were selected for the second optimization, which was related to the production methods (ultrasound technique and high-pressure homogenization). The most suitable instrumental parameters for the production of NLC were analyzed through a Box-Behnken design, with the same CQAs being evaluated for the first optimization. For the second part of the optimization studies, were selected two rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulations: one produced by ultrasound technique and the other by the high-pressure homogenization (HPH) method. Afterwards, the pH and osmolarity of these formulations were adjusted to the physiological nasal mucosa values and in vitro drug release studies were performed. The results of the first part of the optimization showed that the most adequate ratios of lipids and surfactants were 7.49:1.94 and 4.5:0.5 (%, w/w), respectively. From the second part of the optimization, the results for the particle size, PDI, ZP, and EE of the rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulations produced by ultrasound technique and HPH method were, respectively, 114.0 ± 1.9 nm and 109.0 ± 0.9 nm; 0.221 ± 0.003 and 0.196 ± 0.007; -30.6 ± 0.3 mV and -30.5 ± 0.3 mV; 97.0 ± 0.5% and 97.2 ± 0.3%. Herein, the HPH was selected as the most suitable production method, although the ultrasound technique has also shown effectiveness. In addition, no significant changes in CQAs were observed after 90 days of storage of the formulations at different temperatures. In vitro studies showed that the release of rivastigmine followed a non-Fickian mechanism, with an initial fast drug release followed by a prolonged release over 48 h. This study has optimized a rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulation produced by the HPH method for nose-to-brain delivery of rivastigmine. The next step is for in vitro and in vivo experiments to demonstrate preclinical efficacy and safety. QbD was demonstrated to be a useful approach for the optimization of NLC formulations for which specific physicochemical requisites can be identified.
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- Sara Cunha
- UCIBIO/REQUIMTE, MEDTECH Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.C.); (C.P.C.); (J.M.S.L.)
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- UCIBIO/REQUIMTE, MEDTECH Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.C.); (C.P.C.); (J.M.S.L.)
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal;
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, UK;
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- UCIBIO/REQUIMTE, MEDTECH Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.C.); (C.P.C.); (J.M.S.L.)
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- UCIBIO/REQUIMTE, MEDTECH Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.C.); (C.P.C.); (J.M.S.L.)
- UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit (FP ENAS), Fernando Pessoa University, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
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Otarola JJ, Alejandra Luna M, Mariano Correa N, Molina PG. Noscapine‐Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers as a Potential Topical Delivery to Bovine Mastitis Treatment. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202001138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Jessica J. Otarola
- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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Oner E, Kotmakci M, Kantarci AG. A promising approach to develop nanostructured lipid carriers from solid lipid nanoparticles: preparation, characterization, cytotoxicity and nucleic acid binding ability. Pharm Dev Technol 2020; 25:936-948. [PMID: 32315242 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2020.1759630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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We aimed to develop nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) displaying similar characteristics - particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential - with the model solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) for better comparability. By considering the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance values of solid and liquid lipids, five out of six NLCs and eight out of eight cationic NLCs (cNLCs) were successfully prepared with similar characteristics to their precursor SLN and cationic SLNs (cSLNs), respectively. Among cationic formulations, two cSLNs containing different surfactant/co-surfactant concentrations (4% and 8% S/CoS; w/w) and their cNLC versions prepared with Labrafac lipophile WL 1349 (LWL) or Labrafac PG were selected to compare cytotoxicity, stability, and nucleic acid binding ability. All formulations are well-tolerated by L-929 cells, cSLNs being least toxic. The formulations containing 4% S/CoS had higher stability after 24-months. All nanoparticles formed complexes with pDNA (Binding ability: cNLCs > cSLNs). cSLN and LWL-cNLC containing 4% S/CoS showed the highest pDNA binding capacity in each group, and their spherical/oval shape was revealed by electron microscopy. However, they did not form complexes with siRNA. The developed approach has the potential to simplify the production of (c)NLCs having similar physicochemical properties with the optimum (c)SLN and may provide better insight for (c)SLN vs.
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- Ezgi Oner
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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E. Eleraky N, M. Omar M, A. Mahmoud H, A. Abou-Taleb H. Nanostructured Lipid Carriers to Mediate Brain Delivery of Temazepam: Design and In Vivo Study. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12050451. [PMID: 32422903 PMCID: PMC7284889 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12050451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The opposing effect of the blood–brain barrier against the delivery of most drugs warrants the need for an efficient brain targeted drug delivery system for the successful management of neurological disorders. Temazepam-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) have shown possibilities for enhancing bioavailability and brain targeting affinity after oral administration. This study aimed to investigate these properties for insomnia treatment. Temazepam-NLCs were prepared by the solvent injection method and optimized using a 42 full factorial design. The optimum formulation (NLC-1) consisted of; Compritol® 888 ATO (75 mg), oleic acid (25 mg), and Poloxamer® 407 (0.3 g), with an entrapment efficiency of 75.2 ± 0.1%. The average size, zeta potential, and polydispersity index were determined to be 306.6 ± 49.6 nm, −10.2 ± 0.3 mV, and 0.09 ± 0.10, respectively. Moreover, an in vitro release study showed that the optimized temazepam NLC-1 formulation had a sustained release profile. Scintigraphy images showed evident improvement in brain uptake for the oral 99mTc-temazepam NLC-1 formulation versus the 99mTc-temazepam suspension. Pharmacokinetic data revealed a significant increase in the relative bioavailability of 99mTc-temazepam NLC-1 formulation (292.7%), compared to that of oral 99mTc-temazepam suspension. Besides, the NLC formulation exhibited a distinct targeting affinity to rat brain. In conclusion, our results indicate that the developed temazepam NLC formulation can be considered as a potential nanocarrier for brain-mediated drug delivery in the out-patient management of insomnia.
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- Nermin E. Eleraky
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia 61768, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University (NUB), Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt;
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Ahmed OAA, Fahmy UA, Bakhaidar R, El-Moselhy MA, Alfaleh MA, Ahmed ASF, Hammad ASA, Aldawsari H, Alhakamy NA. Pumpkin Oil-Based Nanostructured Lipid Carrier System for Antiulcer Effect in NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer Model in Rats. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:2529-2539. [PMID: 32346290 PMCID: PMC7167276 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s247252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Peptic ulcer disease, a painful lesion of the gastric mucosa, is considered one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. This study aims to investigate the formulation of pumpkin seed oil (PSO)-based nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) to utilize PSO as the liquid lipid component of NLCs and to achieve oil dispersion in the nano-range in the stomach. Methods Box–Behnken design was utilized to deduce the optimum formula with minimum particle size. The optimized PSO-NLCs formula was investigated for gastric ulcer protective effects in Wistar rats by evaluating ulcer index and determination of gastric mucosa oxidative stress parameters. Results PSO was successfully incorporated as the liquid lipid (LL) component of NLCs. The prepared optimum PSO-NLCs formula showed a size of 64.3 nm. Pretreatment of animals using the optimized PSO-NLCs formula showed significantly (p< 0.001) lower ulcer index compared to indomethacin alone group and significantly (p<0.05) less mucosal lesions compared to the raw oil. Conclusion These results indicated great potential for future application of optimized PSO-NLCs formula for antiulcer effect in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced gastric ulcer.
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- Osama A A Ahmed
- Advanced Drug Delivery Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Advanced Drug Delivery Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Drug Delivery Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ibn Sina National College, Jeddah 22413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Advanced Drug Delivery Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Drug Delivery Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.,Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.,King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Wadetwar RN, Agrawal AR, Kanojiya PS. In situ gel containing Bimatoprost solid lipid nanoparticles for ocular delivery: In-vitro and ex-vivo evaluation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mannucci S, Boschi F, Cisterna B, Esposito E, Cortesi R, Nastruzzi C, Cappellozza E, Bernardi P, Sbarbati A, Malatesta M, Calderan L. A Correlative Imaging Study of in vivo and ex vivo Biodistribution of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:1745-1758. [PMID: 32214808 PMCID: PMC7078788 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s236968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Purpose Solid lipid nanoparticles are largely used in biomedical research and are characterized by high stability and biocompatibility and are also able to improve the stability of various loaded molecules. In vitro studies demonstrated that these nanoparticles are low cytotoxic, while in vivo studies proved their efficiency as nanocarriers for molecules characterized by a low bioavailability. However, to our knowledge, no data on the systemic biodistribution and organ accumulation of solid lipid nanoparticles in itself are presently available. Methods In this view, we investigated the solid lipid nanoparticles biodistribution by a multimodal imaging approach correlating in vivo and ex vivo analyses. We loaded solid lipid nanoparticles with two different fluorophores (cardiogreen and rhodamine) to observe them with an optical imager in the whole organism and in the excised organs, and with fluorescence microscopy in tissue sections. Light and transmission electron microscopy analyses were also performed to evaluate possible structural modification or damage due to nanoparticle administration. Results Solid lipid nanoparticles loaded with the two fluorochromes showed good optic characteristics and stable polydispersity. After in vivo administration, they were clearly detectable in the organism. Four hours after the injection, the fluorescent signal occurred in anatomical districts corresponding to the liver and this was confirmed by the ex vivo acquisitions of excised organs. Brightfield, fluorescence and transmission electron microscopy confirmed solid lipid nanoparticles accumulation in hepatocytes without structural damage. Conclusion Our results support the systemic biocompatibility of solid lipid nanoparticles and demonstrate their detailed biodistribution from the whole organism to organs until the cells.
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- Silvia Mannucci
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara I-44121, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara I-44121, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara I-44121, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona I-37134, Italy
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Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Delivery of Chemotherapeutics: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12030288. [PMID: 32210127 PMCID: PMC7151211 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12030288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The efficacy of current standard chemotherapy is suboptimal due to the poor solubility and short half-lives of chemotherapeutic agents, as well as their high toxicity and lack of specificity which may result in severe side effects, noncompliance and patient inconvenience. The application of nanotechnology has revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry and attracted increasing attention as a significant means for optimizing the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents and enhancing their efficiency and safety profiles. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) are lipid-based formulations that have been broadly studied as drug delivery systems. They have a solid matrix at room temperature and are considered superior to many other traditional lipid-based nanocarriers such as nanoemulsions, liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) due to their enhanced physical stability, improved drug loading capacity, and biocompatibility. This review focuses on the latest advances in the use of NLCs as drug delivery systems and their preparation and characterization techniques with special emphasis on their applications as delivery systems for chemotherapeutic agents and different strategies for their use in tumor targeting.
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Akbarzadeh Khiavi M, Safary A, Barar J, Ajoolabady A, Somi MH, Omidi Y. Multifunctional nanomedicines for targeting epidermal growth factor receptor in colorectal cancer. Cell Mol Life Sci 2020; 77:997-1019. [PMID: 31563999 PMCID: PMC11104811 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03305-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Systemic administration of chemotherapeutics by nanocarriers (NCs) functionalized with targeting agents provides a localized accumulation of drugs in the target tissues and cells. Advanced nanoscaled medicaments can enter into the tumor microenvironment (TME) and overcome the uniquely dysregulated biological settings of TME, including highly pressurized tumor interstitial fluid in an acidic milieu. Such multimodal nanomedicines seem to be one of the most effective treatment modalities against solid tumors such as colorectal cancer (CRC). To progress and invade, cancer cells overexpress various oncogenes and molecular markers such as epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFRs), which can be exploited for targeted delivery of nanoscaled drug delivery systems (DDSs). In fact, to develop effective personalized multimodal nanomedicines, the type of solid tumor and status of the disease in each patient should be taken into consideration. While the development of such multimodal-targeted nanomedicines is largely dependent on the expression level of oncomarkers, the type of NCs and homing/imaging agents play key roles in terms of their efficient applications. In this review, we provide deep insights into the development of EGFR-targeting nanomedicines and discuss various types of nanoscale DDSs (e.g., organic and inorganic nanoparticles) for targeting of the EGFR-positive solid tumors such as CRC.
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- Mostafa Akbarzadeh Khiavi
- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 51656-65811, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 51656-65811, Iran
- Connective Tissue Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 51656-65811, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 51656-65811, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 51656-65811, Iran.
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Lombardo D, Calandra P, Pasqua L, Magazù S. Self-assembly of Organic Nanomaterials and Biomaterials: The Bottom-Up Approach for Functional Nanostructures Formation and Advanced Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E1048. [PMID: 32110877 PMCID: PMC7084717 DOI: 10.3390/ma13051048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this paper, we survey recent advances in the self-assembly processes of novel functional platforms for nanomaterials and biomaterials applications. We provide an organized overview, by analyzing the main factors that influence the formation of organic nanostructured systems, while putting into evidence the main challenges, limitations and emerging approaches in the various fields of nanotechology and biotechnology. We outline how the building blocks properties, the mutual and cooperative interactions, as well as the initial spatial configuration (and environment conditions) play a fundamental role in the construction of efficient nanostructured materials with desired functional properties. The insertion of functional endgroups (such as polymers, peptides or DNA) within the nanostructured units has enormously increased the complexity of morphologies and functions that can be designed in the fabrication of bio-inspired materials capable of mimicking biological activity. However, unwanted or uncontrollable effects originating from unexpected thermodynamic perturbations or complex cooperative interactions interfere at the molecular level with the designed assembly process. Correction and harmonization of unwanted processes is one of the major challenges of the next decades and requires a deeper knowledge and understanding of the key factors that drive the formation of nanomaterials. Self-assembly of nanomaterials still remains a central topic of current research located at the interface between material science and engineering, biotechnology and nanomedicine, and it will continue to stimulate the renewed interest of biologist, physicists and materials engineers by combining the principles of molecular self-assembly with the concept of supramolecular chemistry.
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- Domenico Lombardo
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, 98158 Messina, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto Studio Materiali Nanostrutturati, 00015 Roma, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Università di Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy;
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Souto EB, Baldim I, Oliveira WP, Rao R, Yadav N, Gama FM, Mahant S. SLN and NLC for topical, dermal, and transdermal drug delivery. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2020; 17:357-377. [PMID: 32064958 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2020.1727883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Introduction: From a biopharmaceutical standpoint, the skin is recognized as an interesting route for drug delivery. In general, small molecules are able to penetrate the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin. In contrast, the delivery of larger molecules, such as peptides and proteins, remains a challenge. Nanoparticles have been exploited not only to enhance skin penetration of drugs but also to expand the range of molecules to be clinically used.Areas covered: This review focus on Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) for skin administration. We discuss the selection criteria for lipids, surfactants, and surface modifiers commonly in use in SLN/NLC, their production techniques, and the range of drugs loaded in these lipid nanoparticles for the treatment of skin disorders.Expert opinion: Depending on the lipid and surfactant composition, different nanoparticle morphologies can be generated. Both SLN and NLC are composed of lipids that resemble those of the skin and sebum, which contribute to their enhanced biocompatibility, with limited toxicological risk. SLN and NLC can be loaded with very chemically different drugs, may provide a tunable release profile, can be produced in a sterilized environment, and be scaled-up without the need for organic solvents.
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- Eliana B Souto
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra (FFUC), Coimbra, Portugal.,CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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Viegas JSR, Praça FG, Caron AL, Suzuki I, Silvestrini AVP, Medina WSG, Del Ciampo JO, Kravicz M, Bentley MVLB. Nanostructured lipid carrier co-delivering tacrolimus and TNF-α siRNA as an innovate approach to psoriasis. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2020; 10:646-660. [DOI: 10.1007/s13346-020-00723-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Agrawal M, Saraf S, Saraf S, Dubey SK, Puri A, Patel RJ, Ajazuddin, Ravichandiran V, Murty US, Alexander A. Recent strategies and advances in the fabrication of nano lipid carriers and their application towards brain targeting. J Control Release 2020; 321:372-415. [PMID: 32061621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In last two decades, the lipid nanocarriers have been extensively investigated for their drug targeting efficiency towards the critical areas of the human body like CNS, cardiac region, tumor cells, etc. Owing to the flexibility and biocompatibility, the lipid-based nanocarriers, including nanoemulsion, liposomes, SLN, NLC etc. have gained much attention among various other nanocarrier systems for brain targeting of bioactives. Across different lipid nanocarriers, NLC remains to be the safest, stable, biocompatible and cost-effective drug carrier system with high encapsulation efficiency. Drug delivery to the brain always remains a challenging issue for scientists due to the complex structure and various barrier mechanisms surrounding the brain. The application of a suitable nanocarrier system and the use of any alternative route of drug administration like nose-to-brain drug delivery could overcome the hurdle and improves the therapeutic efficiency of CNS acting drugs thereof. NLC, a second-generation lipid nanocarrier, upsurges the drug permeation across the BBB due to its unique structural properties. The biocompatible lipid matrix and nano-size make it an ideal drug carrier for brain targeting. It offers many advantages over other drug carrier systems, including ease of manufacturing and scale-up to industrial level, higher drug targeting, high drug loading, control drug release, compatibility with a wide range of drug substances, non-toxic and non-irritant behavior. This review highlights recent progresses towards the development of NLC for brain targeting of bioactives with particular reference to its surface modifications, formulations aspects, pharmacokinetic behavior and efficacy towards the treatment of various neurological disorders like AD, PD, schizophrenia, epilepsy, brain cancer, CNS infection (viral and fungal), multiple sclerosis, cerebral ischemia, and cerebral malaria. This work describes in detail the role and application of NLC, along with its different fabrication techniques and associated limitations. Specific emphasis is given to compile a summary and graphical data on the area explored by scientists and researchers worldwide towards the treatment of neurological disorders with or without NLC. The article also highlights a brief insight into two prime approaches for brain targeting, including drug delivery across BBB and direct nose-to-brain drug delivery along with the current global status of specific neurological disorders.
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- Mukta Agrawal
- Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka-Kurud Road, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490024, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-PILANI), Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India
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- RNA Structure and Design Section, RNA Biology Laboratory (RBL), Center for Cancer Research, NCI-Frederick, NIH, Frederick, USA
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- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP), Charotar University of Sciences and Technology (CHARUSAT), Gujarat 388421, India
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- Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka-Kurud Road, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490024, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Kolkata), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Chunilal Bhawan 168, Maniktala Main Road, Kolkata 700054, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Guwahati), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, NH 37, NITS Mirza, Kamrup, 781125 Guwahati, Assam, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Guwahati), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, NH 37, NITS Mirza, Kamrup, 781125 Guwahati, Assam, India.
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Salehi B, Calina D, Docea AO, Koirala N, Aryal S, Lombardo D, Pasqua L, Taheri Y, Marina Salgado Castillo C, Martorell M, Martins N, Iriti M, Suleria HAR, Sharifi-Rad J. Curcumin's Nanomedicine Formulations for Therapeutic Application in Neurological Diseases. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E430. [PMID: 32033365 PMCID: PMC7074182 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9020430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The brain is the body's control center, so when a disease affects it, the outcomes are devastating. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis are brain diseases that cause a large number of human deaths worldwide. Curcumin has demonstrated beneficial effects on brain health through several mechanisms such as antioxidant, amyloid β-binding, anti-inflammatory, tau inhibition, metal chelation, neurogenesis activity, and synaptogenesis promotion. The therapeutic limitation of curcumin is its bioavailability, and to address this problem, new nanoformulations are being developed. The present review aims to summarize the general bioactivity of curcumin in neurological disorders, how functional molecules are extracted, and the different types of nanoformulations available.
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- Bahare Salehi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam 44340847, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Natural Products Research, Dr. Koirala Research Institute for Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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- Department of Natural Products Research, Dr. Koirala Research Institute for Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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- Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1991953381, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepcion 4070386, Chile
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción UDT, Concepcion 4070386, Chile
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. HernâniMonteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Zabol Medicinal Plants Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol 61615-585, Iran
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Paliwal R, Paliwal SR, Kenwat R, Kurmi BD, Sahu MK. Solid lipid nanoparticles: a review on recent perspectives and patents. Expert Opin Ther Pat 2020; 30:179-194. [DOI: 10.1080/13543776.2020.1720649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Rishi Paliwal
- Nanomedicine and Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India
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- SLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, India
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- Nanomedicine and Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India
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- SLT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur, India
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Otarola JJ, Cobo Solís AK, Mariano Correa N, Molina PG. Piroxicam‐Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Nanocarriers Modified with Salicylic Acid: The Effect on Drug Release. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201904227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jessica J. Otarola
- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS). UNRC-CONICET. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
- Departamento de Química. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Agencia Postal # 3. C.P. X5804BYA Río Cuarto. Argentina
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Akel H, Ismail R, Csóka I. Progress and perspectives of brain-targeting lipid-based nanosystems via the nasal route in Alzheimer's disease. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2020; 148:38-53. [PMID: 31926222 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Since health care systems dedicate substantial resources to Alzheimer's disease (AD), it poses an increasing challenge to scientists and health care providers worldwide, especially that many decades of research in the medical field revealed no optimal effective treatment for this disease. The intranasal administration route seems to be a preferable route of anti-AD drug delivery over the oral one as it demonstrates an ability to overcome the related obstacles reflected in low bioavailability, limited brain exposure and undesired pharmacokinetics or side effects. This delivery route can bypass the systemic circulation through the intraneuronal and extraneuronal pathways, providing truly needleless and direct brain drug delivery of the therapeutics due to its large surface area, porous endothelial membrane, the avoidance of the first-pass metabolism, and ready accessibility. Among the different nano-carrier systems developed, lipid-based nanosystems have become increasingly popular and have proven to be effective in managing the common symptoms of AD when administered via the nose-to-brain delivery route, which provides an answer to circumventing the BBB. The design of such lipid-based nanocarriers could be challenging since many factors can contribute to the quality of the final product. Hence, according to the authors, it is recommended to follow the quality by design methodology from the early stage of development to ensure high product quality while saving efforts and costs. This review article aims to draw attention to the up-to-date findings in the field of lipid-based nanosystems and the potential role of developing such forms in the management of AD by means of the nose-to-brain delivery route, in addition to highlighting the significant role of applying QbD methodology in this development.
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- Hussein Akel
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös utca 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös utca 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös utca 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary.
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Khosa A, Krishna KV, Dubey SK, Saha RN. Lipid Nanocarriers for Enhanced Delivery of Temozolomide to the Brain. Methods Mol Biol 2020; 2059:285-298. [PMID: 31435928 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9798-5_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Brain disorders, a diverse range of conditions comprising of neurological and psychiatric conditions, are the leading cause of disability, severely affect the quality of life, and in many cases lead to mortality. The prime challenge in treatment of brain disorders is to deliver therapeutics by overcoming the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a unique anatomical and physiological barrier which restricts the passage of a number of molecules, proteins, and cells from the bloodstream. Lipid nanoparticles have emerged as promising drug delivery systems primarily because of biodegradability, low toxicity potential, and the ability to cross physiological barriers especially the BBB even without surface modifications.In this chapter we discuss the preparation and characterization of nanostructured lipid carriers of temozolomide, a chemotherapeutic drug. Evaluation of pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of the nanocarrier system in rats revealed improved delivery of the chemotherapeutic agent to the brain with the potential of lesser side effects.
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- Archana Khosa
- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani, India
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Lombardo SM, Schneider M, Türeli AE, Günday Türeli N. Key for crossing the BBB with nanoparticles: the rational design. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 11:866-883. [PMID: 32551212 PMCID: PMC7277618 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.11.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Central nervous system diseases are a heavy burden on society and health care systems. Hence, the delivery of drugs to the brain has gained more and more interest. The brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a selective barrier formed by the endothelial cells of the cerebral microvessels, which at the same time acts as a bottleneck for drug delivery by preventing the vast majority of drugs to reach the brain. To overcome this obstacle, drugs can be loaded inside nanoparticles that can carry the drug through the BBB. However, not all particles are able to cross the BBB and a multitude of factors needs to be taken into account when developing a carrier system for this purpose. Depending on the chosen pathway to cross the BBB, nanoparticle material, size and surface properties such as functionalization and charge should be tailored to fit the specific route of BBB crossing.
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- Sonia M Lombardo
- MyBiotech GmbH; Industriestraße 1B, 66802 Überherrn, Germany
- Department of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Saarland University, Campus C4 1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Saarland University, Campus C4 1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- MyBiotech GmbH; Industriestraße 1B, 66802 Überherrn, Germany
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Lipid Nanoarchitectonics for Natural Products Delivery in Cancer Therapy. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-41842-7_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Karthivashan G, Ganesan P, Park SY, Lee HW, Choi DK. Lipid-based nanodelivery approaches for dopamine-replacement therapies in Parkinson's disease: From preclinical to translational studies. Biomaterials 2019; 232:119704. [PMID: 31901690 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, has increased exponentially as the global population continues to age. Although the etiological factors contributing to PD remain uncertain, its average incidence rate is reported to be 1% of the global population older than 60 years. PD is primarily characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic (DAergic) neurons and/or associated neuronal networks and the subsequent depletion of dopamine (DA) levels in the brain. Thus, DA or levodopa (l-dopa), a precursor of DA, represent cardinal targets for both idiopathic and symptomatic PD therapeutics. While several therapeutic strategies have been investigated over the past decade for their abilities to curb the progression of PD, an effective cure for PD is currently unavailable. Even DA replacement therapy, an effective PD therapeutic strategy that provides an exogenous supply of DA or l-dopa, has been hindered by severe challenges, such as a poor capacity to bypass the blood-brain barrier and inadequate bioavailability. Nevertheless, with recent advances in nanotechnology, several drug delivery systems have been developed to bypass the barriers associated with central nervous system therapeutics. In here, we sought to describe the adapted lipid-based nanodrug delivery systems used in the field of PD therapeutics and their recent advances, with a particular focus placed on DA replacement therapies. This work initially explores the background of PD; offers descriptions of the most recent molecular targets; currently available clinical medications/limitations; an overview of several lipid-based PD nanotherapeutics, functionalized nanoparticles, and technical aspects in brain delivery; and, finally, presents future perspectives to enhance the use of nanotherapeutics in PD treatment.
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- Govindarajan Karthivashan
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Inflammatory Diseases (RID), College of Biomedical and Health Science and BK21plus Glocal Education Program of Nutraceuticals Development, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Nanotechnology Research Center, Department of Applied Life Science, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine and Brain Science & Engineering Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41404, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Inflammatory Diseases (RID), College of Biomedical and Health Science and BK21plus Glocal Education Program of Nutraceuticals Development, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea.
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L. Kiss E, Berkó S, Gácsi A, Kovács A, Katona G, Soós J, Csányi E, Gróf I, Harazin A, Deli MA, Budai-Szűcs M. Design and Optimization of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Containing Dexamethasone for Ophthalmic Use. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:pharmaceutics11120679. [PMID: 31847336 PMCID: PMC6955972 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to perform a preformulation study of dexamethasone (DXM)-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) for ocular use. Lipid screening was applied to find the most suitable solid and liquid lipids and surfactant for the NLC formulation. The visual observation was proved with XRD measurements for the establishment of the soluble state of DXM. Thermoanalytical measurements indicated that the most relevant depression of the crystallinity index could be ensured when using a 7:3 solid lipid:oil ratio. In order to optimize the NLC composition, a 23 full factorial experimental design was used. It was established that each independent factor (lipid, DXM, and surfactant concentration) had a significant effect on the particle size while in the case of entrapment efficiency, the DXM and surfactant concentrations were significant. Lower surfactant and lipid concentrations could be beneficial because the stability and the entrapment efficacy of NLCs were more favorable. The toxicity tests on human cornea cells indicated good ophthalmic tolerability of NLCs. The in vitro drug release study predicted a higher concentration of the solute DXM on the eye surface while the Raman mapping penetration study on the porcine cornea showed a high concentration of nanocarriers in the hydrophylic stroma layer.
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- Eszter L. Kiss
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (E.L.K.); (S.B.); (A.G.); (A.K.); (G.K.); (E.C.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (E.L.K.); (S.B.); (A.G.); (A.K.); (G.K.); (E.C.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (E.L.K.); (S.B.); (A.G.); (A.K.); (G.K.); (E.C.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (E.L.K.); (S.B.); (A.G.); (A.K.); (G.K.); (E.C.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (E.L.K.); (S.B.); (A.G.); (A.K.); (G.K.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Korányi Fasor 10-11, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary;
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (E.L.K.); (S.B.); (A.G.); (A.K.); (G.K.); (E.C.)
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- Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Temesvári krt. 62, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary; (I.G.); (A.H.); (M.A.D.)
- Doctoral School of Biology, University of Szeged, Dugonics tér 13, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Temesvári krt. 62, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary; (I.G.); (A.H.); (M.A.D.)
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- Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Temesvári krt. 62, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary; (I.G.); (A.H.); (M.A.D.)
- Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, University of Szeged, Somogyi u. 4, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (E.L.K.); (S.B.); (A.G.); (A.K.); (G.K.); (E.C.)
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Puglia C, Pignatello R, Fuochi V, Furneri PM, Lauro MR, Santonocito D, Cortesi R, Esposito E. Lipid Nanoparticles and Active Natural Compounds: A Perfect Combination for Pharmaceutical Applications. Curr Med Chem 2019; 26:4681-4696. [PMID: 31203795 DOI: 10.2174/0929867326666190614123835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Phytochemicals represent an important class of bioactive compounds characterized by significant health benefits. Notwithstanding these important features, their potential therapeutic properties suffer from poor water solubility and membrane permeability limiting their approach to nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. Lipid nanoparticles are well known carrier systems endowed with high biodegradation and an extraordinary biocompatible chemical nature, successfully used as platform for advanced delivery of many active compounds, including the oral, topical and systemic routes. This article is aimed at reviewing the last ten years of studies about the application of lipid nanoparticles in active natural compounds reporting examples and advantages of these colloidal carrier systems.
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- Carmelo Puglia
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Mangla B, Neupane YR, Singh A, Kohli K. Tamoxifen and Sulphoraphane for the breast cancer management: A synergistic nanomedicine approach. Med Hypotheses 2019; 132:109379. [PMID: 31454641 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Breast cancer is second most leading cause of death in all over the world and not only limited to the females. Tamoxifen has been considered as the gold line therapy for estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. However, this chemopreventive approach has been focused at individuals in high risk group and limits its clinical applications to moderate and/or lower risk groups. Moreover, Tamoxifen treatment is associated with a dose related hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity and eventually results in poor quality of life of patients. Sulphoraphane, a naturally occurring isothiocyanate derivative has been investigated for its numerous potential biological activities including anticancer effects. The present hypothesis aims to put forward in which Tamoxifen is combined with a natural bioactive Sulphoraphane, both incorporated into a novel lipid based nanocarrier at a reduced dose, which would eventually shuttle the cargo to the target site. At the breast cancer, Sulphoraphane sensitizes the estrogen receptors and ameliorates the binding affinity of Tamoxifen to these receptors, thereby potentiating the anticancer efficacy and reducing the offsite toxicity of Tamoxifen. This dual loaded zero-dimension lipid carrier would be a value addition to the current treatment regimen for breast cancer management.
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- Bharti Mangla
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062 India
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117559, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062 India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062 India.
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Tan JSL, Roberts C, Billa N. Pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of an orally administered mucoadhesive chitosan-coated amphotericin B-Loaded nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) in rats. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2019; 31:141-154. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2019.1680926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Janet Sui Ling Tan
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, Malaysia, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, Malaysia, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
- College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Wang D, Ma B, Zhao Y, Sun Y, Luan Y, Wang J. Preparation and Properties of Semi-Self-Assembled Lipopeptide Vesicles. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:13174-13181. [PMID: 31532218 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b02513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Novel lipopeptide vesicles are prepared from self-assembled nanomembranes through an extrusion method. The size of vesicles can be controlled by the pore diameter of the extrusion filter. The vesicles are rather stable because hydrogen bonds exist among the peptide headgroups. When doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX·HCl) is encapsulated in the vesicles, it could be released sustainably, and its side effect would also be reduced due to encapsulation. The leakage rate of DOX·HCl depends on the pH via charge regulation. As drug carriers, lipopeptide vesicles have been proved to have nontoxicity to normal cells. A magnetic surfactant CH3(CH2)14CH2N(CH3)3+ [FeCl3Br]- (CTAFe) was mixed with lipopeptide to modify the vesicles. Also, the results demonstrated that the vesicles is endowed with magnetic property after the addition of CTAFe. We believe that the strategy of lipopeptide vesicle preparation would enrich the drug carrier family and expand the application of lipopeptide materials.
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- Dong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology , China University of Petroleum (East China) , Qingdao 266580 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology , China University of Petroleum (East China) , Qingdao 266580 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology , China University of Petroleum (East China) , Qingdao 266580 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology , China University of Petroleum (East China) , Qingdao 266580 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education) , Shandong University , 44 West Wenhua Road , Jinan , Shandong 250012 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology , China University of Petroleum (East China) , Qingdao 266580 , China
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Kanwar R, Gradzielski M, Prevost S, Appavou MS, Mehta S. Experimental validation of biocompatible nanostructured lipid carriers of sophorolipid: Optimization, characterization and in-vitro evaluation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 181:845-855. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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