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Ali I, Ali A, Guo L, Burki S, Rehman JU, Fazal M, Ahmad N, Khan S, Toloza CAT, Shah MR. Synthesis of calix (4) resorcinarene based amphiphilic macrocycle as an efficient nanocarrier for Amphotericin-B to enhance its oral bioavailability. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 238:113918. [PMID: 38669750 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The supramolecular-based macrocyclic amphiphiles have fascinating attention and find extensive utilization in the pharmaceutical industry for efficient drug delivery. In this study, we designed and synthesized a new supramolecular amphiphilic macrocycle to serve as an efficient nanocarrier, achieved by treating 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde with 1-bromotetradecane. The derivatized product was subsequently treated with resorcinol to cyclize, resulting in the formation of a calix(4)-resorcinarene-based supramolecular amphiphilic macrocycle. The synthesized macrocycle and intermediate products were characterized using mass spectrometry, IR, and 1H NMR spectroscopic techniques. The amphotericin-B (Amph-B)-loaded and unloaded amphiphiles were screened for biocompatibility studies, vesicle formation, particle shape, size, surface charge, drug entrapment, in-vitro release profile, and stability through atomic force microscopy (AFM), Zetasizer, HPLC, and FT-IR. Amph-B -loaded macrocycle-based niosomal vesicles were investigated for in-vivo bioavailability in rabbits. The synthesized macrocycle exhibited no cytotoxicity against normal mouse fibroblast cells and was found to be hemocompatible and safe in mice following an acute toxicity study. The drug-loaded macrocycle-based vesicles appeared spherical, nano-sized, and homogeneous in size, with a notable negative surface charge. The vesicles remained stable after 30 days of storage. The results of Amph-B oral bioavailability and pharmacokinetics revealed that the newly tailored niosomal formulation enhanced drug solubility, protected drug degradation at gastric pH, facilitated sustained drug release at the specific target site, and delayed plasma drug clearance. Incorporating such advanced niosomal formulations in the field of drug delivery systems has the potential to revolutionize therapeutic outcomes and improve the quality of patient well-being.
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- Imdad Ali
- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; Institute of Chemistry University of Silesia Szkolna 9, Katowice 40-600, Poland.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh-11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Anbar-23561, Pakistan
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- Department of Natural and Exact Science, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 74200, Pakistan.
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Sharma S, Garg A, Agrawal R, Chopra H, Pathak D. A Comprehensive Review on Niosomes as a Tool for Advanced Drug Delivery. Pharm Nanotechnol 2024; 12:206-228. [PMID: 37496251 DOI: 10.2174/2211738511666230726154557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Over the past few decades, advancements in nanocarrier-based therapeutic delivery have been significant, and niosomes research has recently received much interest. The self-assembled nonionic surfactant vesicles lead to the production of niosomes. The most recent nanocarriers, niosomes, are self-assembled vesicles made of nonionic surfactants with or without the proper quantities of cholesterol or other amphiphilic molecules. Because of their durability, low cost of components, largescale production, simple maintenance, and high entrapment efficiency, niosomes are being used more frequently. Additionally, they enhance pharmacokinetics, reduce toxicity, enhance the solubility of poorly water-soluble compounds, & increase bioavailability. One of the most crucial features of niosomes is their controlled release and targeted diffusion, which is utilized for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other problems. In this review article, we have covered all the fundamental information about niosomes, including preparation techniques, niosomes types, factors influencing their formation, niosomes evaluation, applications, and administration routes, along with recent developments.
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- Shivani Sharma
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, N.H. #2, Mathura Delhi Road P.O, Chhatikara, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, N.H. #2, Mathura Delhi Road P.O, Chhatikara, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, N.H. #2, Mathura Delhi Road P.O, Chhatikara, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, N.H. #2, Mathura Delhi Road P.O, Chhatikara, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, N.H. #2, Mathura Delhi Road P.O, Chhatikara, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Synthetic star shaped tetra-tailed biocompatible supramolecular amphiphile as an efficient nanocarrier for Amphotericin B. Chem Phys Lipids 2023; 250:105257. [PMID: 36370890 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2022.105257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Macrocycle-based amphiphiles are capable of self-assembling into multidimensional nano-architecture with defined dimensions for various applications. Herein we report the synthesis, physio-chemical characterizations and oral drug delivery profiling of resorcinarene-based amphiphilic supramolecular macrocycle. The macrocycle was synthesized in two-step reaction and characterized using 1H NMR, Mass spectrometry and IR spectroscopic techniques. The synthesized macrocycle was assessed for vesicles formation, checked for biocompatibility and then Amphotericin B (Amp-B) was entrapped in macrocycle-based vesicles. The drug loaded vesicles were characterized for shape, size, homogeneity, drug entrapment, surface charge, in-vitro release profile and stability. Amp-B loaded macrocycle based vesicles were examined in rabbits for in-vivo bioavailability and compared with plan drug suspension. The synthesized macrocycle was non-toxic in normal mouse fibroblast cells, compatible with blood and safe in mice. The drug loaded macrocycle based vesicles appeared spherical with 279.4 nm size and - 12.2 mV zeta potential loading 85.45 % drug. The drug loaded vesicles storage stability for 30 days and gastric fluid stability for 1 h were it retained nearly 90 % drug at 30th day and 83.79 % drug at 1 h in gastric fluid. Oral bioavailability of Amp-B in rabbits was markedly enhanced when delivered in synthesized macrocycle based vesicles in comparison with plan drug suspension. Results of this study indicate that the synthesized star shaped tetra-tailed supramolecular amphiphile could be used as an efficient nanocarrier for enhancing oral bioavailability of drugs with solubility and bioavailability issues like Amp-B.
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Formulation and In Vitro Efficacy Assessment of Teucrium marum Extract Loading Hyalurosomes Enriched with Tween 80 and Glycerol. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071096. [PMID: 35407213 PMCID: PMC9000414 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The extract of Teucrium marum L. (Lamiaceae) was obtained using the aerial parts of the plant, by means of a maceration process. Verbascoside, caffeic acids derivatives and flavonols were the main components contained in the extract as detected using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detector (HPLC–DAD) as an analytical method. The extract was successfully incorporated into hyalurosomes, which were further enriched by adding a water cosolvent (glycerol) and a surfactant (Tween 80), thus obtaining glycerohyalurosomes. Liposomes, transfersomes and glycerosomes were prepared as well and used as comparisons. All vesicles were small, as the mean diameter was never higher than ~115 nm, thus ideal for topical application and stable on storage, probably thanks to the highly negative surface charge of the vesicles (~−33 mV). The cryo-TEM images confirmed the formation of close-packed, oligolamellar and multicompartment hyalurosomes and glycerohyalurosomes in which around 95% of the used extract was retained, confirming their ability to simultaneously load a wide range of molecules having different chemical natures. Moreover, the extract, when loaded in hyalurosomes and glycerohyalurosomes was able to counteract the damages induced in the fibroblasts by hydrogen peroxide to a better extent (viability~110%) than that loaded in the other vesicles (viability~100%), and effectively promoted their proliferation and migration ensuring the healing of the wound performed in a cell monolayer (scratch assay) during 48 h of experiment. Overall in vitro results confirmed the potential of glycerohyalurosomes as delivery systems for T. marum extract for the treatment of skin lesions connected with oxidative stress.
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Judy E, Lopus M, Kishore N. Mechanistic insights into encapsulation and release of drugs in colloidal niosomal systems: biophysical aspects. RSC Adv 2021; 11:35110-35126. [PMID: 35493162 PMCID: PMC9042874 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra06057k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Vesicular systems such as niosomes provide an alternative to improve drug delivery systems. The efficiency of a drug delivery vehicle is strongly dependent on its components which decide its interaction with partitioned drug(s) and locus of site of partitioning. A quantitative understanding of the physical chemistry underlying partitioning of drugs in complex systems of self-assemblies such as niosomes is scarcely available. In order to obtain quantitative mechanistic insights into partitioning and release of drugs [mitoxantrone (MTX) and ketoprofen (KTP)] in systems of niosomes, we have employed ultrasensitive calorimetry, spectroscopy and microscopy to establish correlations between functionality and energetics which could provide guidance towards rational drug design and choice of suitable non-ionic surfactant-based drug delivery vehicles. Electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering (DLS) methods were used for characterization and assessing the morphology of niosomes. We present here a calorimetry-based approach in assessing the partitioning of the anticancer drugs mitoxantrone and ketoprofen in niosomes and their release to human serum albumin (HSA) employing isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and comparison with equilibrium dialysis. The thermodynamic signatures and kinetics of release were analyzed to obtain insights into the role of the functional groups on the drugs in the partitioning process. The assessment of thermal and conformational stability of proteins during drug binding and the effect of drug delivery vehicles on proteins is also crucial. To assess these effects, DSC studies on HSA in the presence and absence of drugs and niosomes were also performed. Finally, the efficacy of the system to impact the cell viability of the MDA-MB-231 triple-negative breast carcinoma cell line was analysed using MTT assay. Vesicular systems such as niosomes provide an alternative to improve drug delivery systems.![]()
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- Eva Judy
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai Mumbai 400 076 India
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- School of Biological Sciences, UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai Vidyanagari Mumbai 400 098 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai Mumbai 400 076 India
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Minamisakamoto T, Nishiguchi S, Hashimoto K, Ogawara KI, Maruyama M, Higaki K. Sequential administration of PEG-Span 80 niosome enhances anti-tumor effect of doxorubicin-containing PEG liposome. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 169:20-28. [PMID: 34461216 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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To improve the anti-tumor effect of polyethylene glycol-modified liposome containing doxorubicin (DOX-PEG liposome), the effect of sequential administration of PEG-Span 80 niosome was investigated for Colon-26 cancer cells (C26)-bearing mice. The concept of the current study is as follows: Since both particulates would be accumulated in the tumor tissue due to the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, PEG-Span 80 niosome, mainly composed of synthetic surfactant (Span 80), would interact with DOX-PEG liposome and be a trigger to induce the release of DOX from the liposome within the tumor tissue, leading to the improvement of anti-tumor effect of DOX-PEG liposome. To find out an adequate liposome for this strategy, several PEG liposomes with different compositions were examined in terms of drug release enhancement and it was found that PEG-Span80 niosome could significantly enhance the release of calcein and DOX from a PEG liposome composed of 90% hydrogenated soybean phosphatidylcholine (HSPC) and 10% cholesterol. The sequential administration of PEG-Span 80 niosome at 24 or 48 h after dosing of DOX-PEG liposome provided a higher anti-tumor effect than the single dose of DOX-PEG liposome in the C26-bearing mice. Particularly, the 24 h-later dosing of PEG-Span 80 niosome has been found to be more effective than the 48 h-later dosing. It was also confirmed that the coexistence of PEG-Span 80 niosome with DOX-PEG liposome in 50% serum or in 50% supernatant of tumor tissue homogenate significantly increased DOX release from PEG liposome, suggesting that DOX release from DOX-PEG liposome within tumor tissue would be enhanced via the interaction with PEG-Span 80 niosome. This strategy would lead to the safer and more inexpensive chemotherapy, since it could make it possible to provide the better anti-tumor effect by utilizing the lower dose of DOX.
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- Takaya Minamisakamoto
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, 4-19-1, Motoyamakita, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 658-8558, Japan
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, 4-19-1, Motoyamakita, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 658-8558, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan.
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Enhanced skin delivery of propranolol HCl using nonionic surfactant-based vesicles for topical treatment of infantile hemangioma. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Nigro F, Cerqueira Pinto CDS, dos Santos EP, Mansur CRE. Niosome-based hydrogel as a potential drug delivery system for topical and transdermal applications. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2020.1848833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Fiammetta Nigro
- Institute of Macromolecules "Professora Eloisa Mano"/Laboratory of Macromolecules and Colloids in the Oil Industry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Institute of Macromolecules "Professora Eloisa Mano"/Laboratory of Macromolecules and Colloids in the Oil Industry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Kumar L, Utreja P. Oleic Acid Vesicles for Transdermal Delivery of Propranolol Hydrochloride: Development and Characterization. CURRENT DRUG THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1574885514666190722164119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:
Pharmaceutical scientists are exploring transdermal route for treatment of various systemic diseases nowadays. Transdermal nanocarrier systems show various advantages like bioavailability enhancement of drugs, avoidance of first pass hepatic metabolism, and reduction of dosing frequency of bioactive therapeutic molecules.
Objective:
The objective of the present research work was to encapsulate Propranolol hydrochloride into oleic acid vesicles and carry out in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of oleic acid vesicular gel containing Propranolol hydrochloride.
Method:
Propranol hydrochloride loaded oleic acid vesicles were prepared by exploring thin film hydration method. Developed vesicles were evaluated for morphology, size, zeta potential and polydispersity index (PDI). Thermal behavior of drug loaded vesicles was checked using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and depth of skin penetration was determined using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Oleic acid vesicles dispersed in Carbopol 934R gel were subjected to in-vivo evaluation in male Sprague Dawley rats through measurement of plasma concentration and tissue distribution of Propranolol hydrochloride.
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Optimized formulation having oleic acid : Propranol hydrochloride in the ratio 7 : 3 showed highest entrapment (56.1 ± 0.7%), acceptable size (291.3 ± 2.2 nm), the optimum value of PDI (0.219 ± 0.043) and zeta potential (-27.13 ± 0.25 mV). The results of DSC analysis showed effective encapsulation of drug inside the vesicles and CLSM analysis revealed penetration of vesicles upto stratum spinosum layer of skin. The results of in-vivo study revealed capability of vesicular gel to prolong the release of Propranolol hydrochloride upto 24 h with a Cmax value of 83.6 ± 3.0 ng/mL which was higher compared to the marketed tablet of Propranolol hydrochloride [InderalR (40 mg), Abbott India Ltd.] (45.6 ± 3.1 ng/mL). Tissue distribution studies revealed higher percentage of Propranolol hydrochloride in various organs after 24 h of administration of vesicular gel compared to marketed tablet.
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Developed oleic acid vesicular gel could be effective to reduce dosing frequency and avoid side effects of oral Propranol hydrochloride.
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- Lalit Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana, Punjab 142021, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana, Punjab 142021, India
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Machado ND, García-Manrique P, Fernández MA, Blanco-López MC, Matos M, Gutiérrez G. Cholesterol free niosome production by microfluidics: Comparative with other conventional methods. Chem Eng Res Des 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Wang Z, Liu L, Xiang S, Jiang C, Wu W, Ruan S, Du Q, Chen T, Xue Y, Chen H, Weng L, Zhu H, Shen Q, Liu Q. Formulation and Characterization of a 3D-Printed Cryptotanshinone-Loaded Niosomal Hydrogel for Topical Therapy of Acne. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:159. [PMID: 32476076 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01677-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cryptotanshinone (CPT) is an efficacious acne treatment, while niosomal hydrogel is a known effective topical drug delivery system that produces a minimal amount of irritation. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies have the potential to improve the field of personalized acne treatment. Therefore, this study endeavored to develop a 3D-printed niosomal hydrogel (3DP-NH) containing CPT as a topical delivery system for acne therapy. Specifically, CPT-loaded niosomes were prepared using a reverse phase evaporation method, and the formulation was optimized using a response surface methodology. In vitro characterization showed that optimized CPT-loaded niosomes were below 150 nm in size with an entrapment efficiency of between 67 and 71%. The CPT-loaded niosomes were added in a dropwise manner into the hydrogel to formulate CPT-loaded niosomal hydrogel (CPT-NH), which was then printed as 3DP-CPT-NH with specific drug dose, shape, and size using an extrusion-based 3D printer. The in vitro release behavior of 3DP-CPT-NH was found to follow the Korsmeyer-Peppas model. Permeation and deposition experiments showed significantly higher rates of transdermal flux, Q24, and CPT deposition (p < 0.05) compared with 3D-printed CPT-loaded conventional hydrogel (3DP-CPT-CH), which did not contain niosomes. In vivo anti-acne activity evaluated through an acne rat model revealed that 3DP-CPT-NH exhibited a greater anti-acne effect with no skin irritation. Enhanced skin hydration, wide inter-corneocyte gaps in the stratum corneum and a disturbed lipid arrangement may contribute towards the enhanced penetration properties of CPT. Collectively, this study demonstrated that 3DP-CPT-NH is a promising topical drug delivery system for personalized acne treatments.
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Alam F, Khan M, Ateeq M. Synthesis of Triazole‐Based Nonionic Surfactants for Nanostructured Drug Delivery: Investigation of Their Physicochemical and Biological Aspects. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12326] [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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- Faima Alam
- Department of ChemistryAbdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200 Pakistan
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- Department of ChemistryAbdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200 Pakistan
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- Department of ChemistryAbdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200 Pakistan
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Chen S, Hanning S, Falconer J, Locke M, Wen J. Recent advances in non-ionic surfactant vesicles (niosomes): Fabrication, characterization, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 144:18-39. [PMID: 31446046 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Development of nanocarriers for drug delivery has received considerable attention due to their potential in achieving targeted delivery to the diseased site while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. Safe and efficient drug delivery has always been a challenge in medicine. During the last decade, a large amount of interest has been drawn on the fabrication of surfactant-based vesicles to improve drug delivery. Niosomes are self-assembled vesicular nano-carriers formed by hydration of non-ionic surfactant, cholesterol or other amphiphilic molecules that serve as a versatile drug delivery system with a variety of applications ranging from dermal delivery to brain-targeted delivery. A large number of research articles have been published reporting their fabrication methods and applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields. Niosomes have the same advantages as liposomes, such as the ability to incorporate both hydrophilic and lipophilic compounds. Besides, niosomes can be fabricated with simple methods, require less production cost and are stable over an extended period, thus overcoming the major drawbacks of liposomes. This review provides a comprehensive summary of niosomal research to date, it provides a detailed overview of the formulation components, types of niosomes, effects of components on the formation of niosomes, fabrication and purification methods, physical characterization techniques of niosomes, recent applications in pharmaceutical field such as in oral, ocular, topical, pulmonary, parental and transmucosal drug delivery, and cosmetic applications. Finally, limitations and the future outlook for this delivery system have also been discussed.
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- Shuo Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, Level 4, 20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Private Bag 93311, Otahuhu, Auckland 1640, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand.
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A homologous series of apoptosis-inducing N‑acylserinols: Thermotropic phase behavior, interaction with cholesterol and characterization of cationic N‑myristoylserinol-cholesterol-CTAB niosomes. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2019; 1861:504-513. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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van Zyl L, Viljoen JM, Haynes RK, Aucamp M, Ngwane AH, du Plessis J. Topical Delivery of Artemisone, Clofazimine and Decoquinate Encapsulated in Vesicles and Their In vitro Efficacy Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:33. [PMID: 30604176 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-018-1251-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Vesicles are widely investigated as carrier systems for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). For topical delivery, they are especially effective since they create a "depot-effect" thereby concentrating the APIs in the skin. Artemisone, clofazimine and decoquinate were selected as a combination therapy for the topical treatment of cutaneous tuberculosis. Delivering APIs into the skin presents various challenges. However, utilising niosomes, liposomes and transferosomes as carrier systems may circumvent these challenges. Vesicles containing 1% of each of the three selected APIs were prepared using the thin-film hydration method. Isothermal calorimetry, differential scanning calorimetry and hot-stage microscopy indicated no to minimal incompatibility between the APIs and the vesicle components. Encapsulation efficiency was higher than 85% for all vesicle dispersions. Vesicle stability decreased and size increased with an increase in API concentration; and ultimately, niosomes were found the least stable of the different vesicle types. Skin diffusion studies were subsequently conducted for 12 h on black human female skin utilising vertical Franz diffusion cells. Transferosomes and niosomes delivered the highest average concentrations of clofazimine and decoquinate into the skin, whereas artemisone was not detected and no APIs were present in the receptor phase. Finally, efficacy against tuberculosis was tested against the Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv laboratory strain. All the dispersions depicted some activity, surprisingly even the blank vesicles portrayed activity. However, the highest percentage inhibition (52%) against TB was obtained with niosomes containing 1% clofazimine.
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Yang D, Gao S, Fang Y, Lin X, Jin X, Wang X, Ke L, Shi K. The π-π stacking-guided supramolecular self-assembly of nanomedicine for effective delivery of antineoplastic therapies. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2018; 13:3159-3177. [PMID: 30411997 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In traditional nano drug-delivery systems, the complex chemical bonds between drug and carrier often complicate the preparation process and are less prone to rupture upon entry into the target, which is detrimental to the timely release of the drug. The π-π stacking provides us with a promising alternative as it is a weak interaction between the aromatic rings. Since most antitumor drugs are hydrophobic molecules with complex aromatic π-π-conjugated structures, the construction of self-assembly based on π-π stacking between drugs and carriers has the advantage of improving the stability and drug loading capacity as well as the improvement of hydrophilicity and biosafety. This article introduces the recent advances in π-π stacking-guided nano self-assembly for antineoplastic delivery.
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- Dongjuan Yang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 117004, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 117004, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 117004, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 117004, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 117004, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 117004, PR China
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- Pharmacy Department, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institue, Shenyang, Liaoning 110042, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 117004, PR China
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Ali I, Shah MR, Yousuf S, Ahmed S, Shah K, Javed I. Hemolytic and cellular toxicology of a sulfanilamide-based nonionic surfactant: a niosomal carrier for hydrophobic drugs. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2018; 7:771-778. [PMID: 30310655 DOI: 10.1039/c8tx00108a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Biocompatible surfactants are of diverse pharmaceutical interest due to their ability to self-assemble into nano-particulate systems which can be used for single-step drug loading, based upon the hydrophobic-hydrophobic interaction between a hydrophobic drug and the lipophilic part of a surfactant molecule. However, surfactants are associated with cytotoxicity and hemolysis due to their amphiphilic interaction with cellular membranes. This study reports a novel membrane-compatible surfactant, synthesized from sulfanilamide and its self-micellization into niosomes. The surfactant was synthesized in a single step reaction via the introduction of an alkyl chain in the sulfanilamide moiety by conjugation with deconyl chloride. The synthesized surfactant (S-SDC) was characterized by 1H and 13C NMR, mass spectrometry and single crystal XRD. The S-SDC niosomes were explored for drug delivery with clarithromycin as a model drug. The biocompatibility of the surfactant was investigated through hemolysis and cytotoxicity. The surfactant presented a very low critical micellar concentration (CMC) of 0.04 mM and entrapped 65% of the drug which was released in a sustained manner, over 12 h, at acidic and physiological pH. The vesicles were spherical in shape with 234 ± 3.61 nm mean diameter and a narrow size distribution. Niosomes were hemocompatible and nontoxic to cellular membrane. The results suggested the sulfanilamide based surfactant can be applied as a novel and cell membrane compatible niosomal drug delivery vehicle.
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- Imdad Ali
- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry , International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences , University of Karachi , Karachi 74200 , Pakistan .
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry , International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences , University of Karachi , Karachi 74200 , Pakistan .
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry , International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences , University of Karachi , Karachi 74200 , Pakistan .
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry , International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences , University of Karachi , Karachi 74200 , Pakistan .
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry , International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences , University of Karachi , Karachi 74200 , Pakistan .
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology , Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Monash University , 381 Royal Parade , Parkville , Victoria 3052 , Australia .
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Machado ND, Silva OF, de Rossi RH, Fernández MA. Cyclodextrin modified niosomes to encapsulate hydrophilic compounds. RSC Adv 2018; 8:29909-29916. [PMID: 35547321 PMCID: PMC9085284 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra05021j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Niosomes were prepared from equimolar mixtures of two non-ionic surfactants, Span 80 and Tween 80. The capability of the vesicular systems was studied through the encapsulation of two azo dyes as molecular probes of different hydrophobicity (methyl orange (MO) and methyl yellow (MY)). To improve the efficiency of the niosomes to encapsulate the dyes, we employed an additional modification of the vesicular system, adding β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) or a modified amphiphilic β-CD (Mod-β-CD) to the niosomes. Neither the inclusion of dyes nor the incorporation of β-CD to the niosomes produces considerable modifications in size and morphology of the vesicles. However, in the presence of Mod-β-CD the niosomes became smaller, probably due to the anchoring of the cyclodextrin at the surface of vesicles through the hydrophobic chain, altering the curvature of the outer monolayer and reducing the surface charge of the interphase. The entrapment efficiency (EE) for MY was higher than that for MO in niosomes without cyclodextrin, however, the content of MO in the presence of β-CD increased considerably. Besides, the release of this dye under the same conditions was faster and reached 70% in 24 hours whereas in the absence of the macrocycle, the release was 15%, in the same time. UV-visible spectrophotometry and induced circular dichroism analysis allowed it to be established that MO is complexed with cyclodextrins inside vesicles, whereas MY interacts mainly with the niosome bilayer instead of with CD. Besides, the cavity of cyclodextrins is probably located in the interphase and preferably in the polar region of niosomes. Incorporation of β-cyclodextrin into niosomes considerably increased the encapsulated amount and the delivery rate of a hydrophilic molecular probe.![]()
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- Noelia D. Machado
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Físico-Química de Córdoba (INFIQC-CONICET)
- Departamento de Química Orgánica
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
- Ciudad Universitaria
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Físico-Química de Córdoba (INFIQC-CONICET)
- Departamento de Química Orgánica
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
- Ciudad Universitaria
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Físico-Química de Córdoba (INFIQC-CONICET)
- Departamento de Química Orgánica
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
- Ciudad Universitaria
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Físico-Química de Córdoba (INFIQC-CONICET)
- Departamento de Química Orgánica
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
- Ciudad Universitaria
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Potential enhancement and targeting strategies of polymeric and lipid-based nanocarriers in dermal drug delivery. Ther Deliv 2017; 8:967-985. [DOI: 10.4155/tde-2017-0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Nanocarriers used for alternative drug-delivery strategies have gained interest due to improved penetration and delivery of drugs into specific regions of the skin in recent years. Dermal drug delivery via polymeric-based nanocarriers (polymeric nanoparticles, micelles, dendrimers) and lipid-based nanocarriers (solid–lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers, vesicular nanocarriers including liposomes, niosomes, transfersomes and ethosomes) has been widely investigated. Although penetration of nanocarriers through the intact skin could be restricted, these carriers are particularly considered as feasible for the treatment of dermatological diseases in which the skin barrier is disrupted and also for follicular delivery of drugs for management of skin disorders such as acne. This review mainly highlights the recent approaches on potential penetration enhancement and targeting mechanisms of these nanocarriers.
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Ag Seleci D, Seleci M, Stahl F, Scheper T. Tumor homing and penetrating peptide-conjugated niosomes as multi-drug carriers for tumor-targeted drug delivery. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra05071b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The development of nanoscale drug delivery systems, which can mediate efficient tumor targeting together with high cellular internalization, is crucial for glioma treatment.
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- Didem Ag Seleci
- Institute of Technical Chemistry
- Leibniz University of Hannover
- 30167 Hannover
- Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry
- Leibniz University of Hannover
- 30167 Hannover
- Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry
- Leibniz University of Hannover
- 30167 Hannover
- Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry
- Leibniz University of Hannover
- 30167 Hannover
- Germany
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Dabkowska AP, Hirst C, Valldeperas M, Clifton LA, Montis C, Nöjd S, Gentile L, Wang M, Pálsson GK, Lages S, Berti D, Barauskas J, Nylander T. Temperature responsive lipid liquid crystal layers with embedded nanogels. Chem Commun (Camb) 2017; 53:1417-1420. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cc09426k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Polymer nanogels are embedded within layers consisting of a nonlamellar liquid crystalline lipid phase to act as thermoresponsive controllers of layer compactness and hydration.
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Imran M, Shah MR, Ullah F, Ullah S, Sadiq A, Ali I, Ahmed F, Nawaz W. Double-tailed acyl glycoside niosomal nanocarrier for enhanced oral bioavailability of Cefixime. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 45:1440-1451. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2016.1246451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Muhammad Imran
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Ganesan P, Choi DK. Current application of phytocompound-based nanocosmeceuticals for beauty and skin therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:1987-2007. [PMID: 27274231 PMCID: PMC4869672 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s104701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Phytocompounds have been used in cosmeceuticals for decades and have shown potential for beauty applications, including sunscreen, moisturizing and antiaging, and skin-based therapy. The major concerns in the usage of phyto-based cosmeceuticals are lower penetration and high compound instability of various cosmetic products for sustained and enhanced compound delivery to the beauty-based skin therapy. To overcome these disadvantages, nanosized delivery technologies are currently in use for sustained and enhanced delivery of phyto-derived bioactive compounds in cosmeceutical sectors and products. Nanosizing of phytocompounds enhances the aseptic feel in various cosmeceutical products with sustained delivery and enhanced skin protecting activities. Solid lipid nanoparticles, transfersomes, ethosomes, nanostructured lipid carriers, fullerenes, and carbon nanotubes are some of the emerging nanotechnologies currently in use for their enhanced delivery of phytocompounds in skin care. Aloe vera, curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin, vitamins C and E, genistein, and green tea catechins were successfully nanosized using various delivery technologies and incorporated in various gels, lotions, and creams for skin, lip, and hair care for their sustained effects. However, certain delivery agents such as carbon nanotubes need to be studied for their roles in toxicity. This review broadly focuses on the usage of phytocompounds in various cosmeceutical products, nanodelivery technologies used in the delivery of phytocompounds to various cosmeceuticals, and various nanosized phytocompounds used in the development of novel nanocosmeceuticals to enhance skin-based therapy.
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- Palanivel Ganesan
- Department of Applied Life Science, Nanotechnology Research Center, Chungju, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Life Science, Nanotechnology Research Center, Chungju, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, Republic of Korea
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Imran M, Shah MR, Ullah F, Ullah S, Elhissi AM, Nawaz W, Ahmad F, Sadiq A, Ali I. Glycoside-based niosomal nanocarrier for enhanced in-vivo performance of Cefixime. Int J Pharm 2016; 505:122-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bioadhesive Surfactant Systems for Methotrexate Skin Delivery. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21020231. [PMID: 26901183 PMCID: PMC6273544 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21020231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 02/02/2016] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Methotrexate (MTX) is an immunosuppressive drug for systemic use in the treatment of skin diseases, however, MTX presents a number of side effects, such as hepatotoxicity. To overcome this limitation, this study developed skin MTX delivery surfactant systems, such as a microemulsion (ME) and a liquid crystalline system (LCS), consisting of a glycol copolymer-based silicone fluid (SFGC) as oil phase, polyether functional siloxane (PFS) as surfactant, and carbomer homopolymer type A (C971) dispersion at 0.5% (wt/wt) as aqueous phase. Polarized light microscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering evidenced the presence of hexagonal and lamellar LCSs, and also a ME. Texture profile and in vitro bioadhesion assays showed that these formulations are suitable for topical application, showing interesting hardness, adhesiveness and compressibility values. Rheology analysis confirmed the Newtonian behaviour of the ME, whereas lamellar and hexagonal LCSs behave as pseudoplastic and dilatant non-Newtonian fluids, respectively. In vitro release profiles indicated that MTX could be released in a controlled manner from all the systems, and the Weibull model showed the highest adjusted coefficient of determination. Finally, the formulations were not cytotoxic to the immortalized human keratinocyte line HaCaT. Therefore, these bioadhesive surfactant systems established with PFS and C971 have great potential as skin delivery systems.
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Ioele G, Tavano L, De Luca M, Ragno G, Picci N, Muzzalupo R. Photostability and ex-vivo permeation studies on diclofenac in topical niosomal formulations. Int J Pharm 2015; 494:490-7. [PMID: 26307262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.08.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Revised: 08/12/2015] [Accepted: 08/18/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Photostability studies were performed on topical formulations containing diclofenac (DC). Niosomal gels were designed as photostabilization systems and ascorbic acid was also added to the new topical formulations because of its antioxidant property. Photodegradation tests were applied on commercial formulations containing DC and novel prepared gels, according to the ICH rules. The experiments were monitored by spectrophotometry and the data processed by multivariate curve resolution analysis to estimate the spectra and concentration profiles of evolved components. Characterization of niosomes was evaluated by size and distribution measurement, morphological analysis and encapsulation efficiency. Permeation experiments were performed across rabbit ear skin up to 24 h. Photodegradation rate of DC was found very fast in commercial formulation, with a residual content of 90% after only 4.38 min under a radiant exposure of 450 W/m(2). Photostability resulted increased significantly when the drug was entrapped in niosomal systems. The best results were obtained by reaching a 10% degradation after 50.00 min of light exposure after incorporation of DC in niosomes in presence of 5% ascorbic acid. Moreover, niosomal gel also influenced the permeation capability of DC by enhancing the transdermal delivery of the drug. The cumulative dose permeated of DC from niosomal gel was about three times that obtained with the commercial gel.
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- Giuseppina Ioele
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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Caddeo C, Valenti D, Nácher A, Manconi M, Fadda AM. Exploring the co-loading of lidocaine chemical forms in surfactant/phospholipid vesicles for improved skin delivery. J Pharm Pharmacol 2015; 67:909-17. [PMID: 25648182 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The present study was aimed at targeting the skin to deliver lidocaine loaded in surfactant/phospholipid vesicles tailored for improved local delivery. The influence of different formulation parameters was explored to maximise drug efficacy. METHODS The vesicles were prepared using a mixture of soy lipids (Phospholipon 50) and a surfactant with penetration-enhancing properties (Oramix CG110, Labrasol, Labrafac PG or Labrafac CC), and loaded with lidocaine. The formulations were analysed in detail by cryo-TEM, SAXS, Turbiscan Lab, and tested in permeation experiments through new born pig skin, as a function of the chemical form and concentration of lidocaine (i.e. free base or salt, 12.5 or 25 mg/ml). KEY FINDINGS Small, spherical vesicles with good entrapment efficiency and exceptional long-term stability were produced. The lamellar organisation was affected by either the surfactant or the lidocaine form used. Permeation studies highlighted that the co-incorporation of lidocaine base + hydrochloride allowed the achievement of a superior deposition in the skin layers, especially when surfactant vesicles were used, as their content was presumably saturated with the maximum amount of loadable anaesthetic. CONCLUSIONS The proposed systems based on surfactant/phospholipid vesicles co-loaded with both lidocaine forms are an effective approach for improving its local delivery.
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- Carla Caddeo
- Department Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Sezione di Scienze del Farmaco, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Sezione di Scienze del Farmaco, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Instituto de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Centro Mixto Universidad Politécnica de Valencia-Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Sezione di Scienze del Farmaco, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Sezione di Scienze del Farmaco, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Evaluation of transdermal salidroside delivery using niosomes via in vitro cellular uptake. Int J Pharm 2015; 478:138-146. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2014] [Revised: 10/11/2014] [Accepted: 11/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Cohen-Avrahami M, Shames AI, Ottaviani MF, Aserin A, Garti N. On the correlation between the structure of lyotropic carriers and the delivery profiles of two common NSAIDs. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2014; 122:231-240. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Revised: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Drug compartmentalization as strategy to improve the physico-chemical properties of diclofenac sodium loaded niosomes for topical applications. Biomed Microdevices 2014; 16:851-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10544-014-9889-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Tavano L, Aiello R, Ioele G, Picci N, Muzzalupo R. Niosomes from glucuronic acid-based surfactant as new carriers for cancer therapy: preparation, characterization and biological properties. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2014; 118:7-13. [PMID: 24709252 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Revised: 03/05/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Niosomes are vesicular systems composed of surfactant molecules, claimed to be used as drug delivery carriers thanks to their physico-chemical and biological properties. The aim of this work was to design niosomes obtained with a surfactant synthesized from glucuronic acid. Doxorubicin and 5FU were used as model drugs. Niosomes were prepared with different ratios between surfactant and cholesterol, and characterized in terms of size, morphology, drugs entrapment efficiency and in vitro releases, to identify the optimal formulation to be used in pharmaceutical fields. In addition, the hemolytic activity of all formulations have been also evaluated. Results showed that dodecylglucuronamide surfactant was able to produce vesicular systems with or without the presence of cholesterol. Niosomes resulted regular in size and shape and they have been found to encapsulate and release in a controlled manner both doxorubicin and 5-fluorouracil. Hemolytic tests showed that the capability of disrupting erythrocyte only depend on the size of colloidal aggregates. Finally, our formulations could be potentially used as antitumoral delivery systems in anticancer therapy.
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- Lorena Tavano
- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy; Dipartimento di Ingegneria Informatica, Modellistica, Elettronica e Sistemistica, Università della Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 39/C, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università Magna Graecia, Via T. Campanella 115, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy.
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Lancelot A, Sierra T, Serrano JL. Nanostructured liquid-crystalline particles for drug delivery. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2014; 11:547-64. [DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2014.884556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Co-encapsulation of lipophilic antioxidants into niosomal carriers: Percutaneous permeation studies for cosmeceutical applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2014; 114:144-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2013.09.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Revised: 09/26/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Muzzalupo R, Tavano L, La Mesa C. Alkyl glucopyranoside-based niosomes containing methotrexate for pharmaceutical applications: Evaluation of physico-chemical and biological properties. Int J Pharm 2013; 458:224-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 09/10/2013] [Accepted: 09/15/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Tavano L, Muzzalupo R, Mauro L, Pellegrino M, Andò S, Picci N. Transferrin-conjugated pluronic niosomes as a new drug delivery system for anticancer therapy. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2013; 29:12638-46. [PMID: 24040748 DOI: 10.1021/la4021383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
Abstract
An efficient tumor-targeted niosomal delivery system for the vehiculation of doxorubicin hydrochloride as an anticancer agent was designed. Niosomes were prepared from a mixture of an opportunely modified Pluronic L64 surfactant and cholesterol as a membrane additive and characterized in terms of size and related distribution function and drug entrapment efficiency. After the preparation, transferrin was conjugated to niosomes to produce transferrin (Tf) niosomes, and the cytotoxicity of the final formulation was studied. The specific uptake of Tf niosomes into cells was evaluated via incubation of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells with fluorescently rhodamine-loaded Tf niosomes for various times and concentration intervals and further investigated by fluorescence microscopy. Results showed that doxorubicin can be easily encapsulated into niosomes, which are regular and spherical in shape. Moreover, transferrin conjugate niosomes demonstrated far greater extents of cellular uptake by MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells, suggesting that they were mainly taken up by transferrin receptor-mediated endocytosis. Doxorubicin-loaded niosome anticancer activity was also achieved against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 tumor cell lines, and a significant reduction in viability in a dose- and time-related manner was observed. Finally, our formulation could be potentially useful as a target doxorubicin delivery system in anticancer therapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lorena Tavano
- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria , Edificio Polifunzionale, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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