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Lee JS, Oh E, Oh H, Kim S, Ok S, Sa J, Lee JH, Shin YC, Bae YS, Choi CY, Lee S, Kwon HK, Yang S, Choi WI. Tacrolimus-loaded chitosan-based nanoparticles as an efficient topical therapeutic for the effective treatment of atopic dermatitis symptoms. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:133005. [PMID: 38866268 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133005] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic cutaneous disease with a complex underlying mechanism, and it cannot be completely cured. Thus, most treatment strategies for AD aim at relieving the symptoms. Although corticosteroids are topically applied to alleviate AD, adverse side effects frequently lead to the withdrawal of AD therapy. Tacrolimus (TAC), a calcineurin inhibitor, has been used to treat AD, but its high molecular weight and insolubility in water hinder its skin permeability. Herein, we developed and optimized TAC-loaded chitosan-based nanoparticles (TAC@CNPs) to improve the skin permeability of TAC by breaking the tight junctions in the skin. The prepared nanoparticles were highly loadable and efficient and exhibited appropriate characteristics for percutaneous drug delivery. TAC@CNP was stable for 4 weeks under physiological conditions. CNP released TAC in a controlled manner, with enhanced skin penetration observed. In vitro experiments showed that CNP was non-toxic to keratinocyte (HaCaT) cells, and TAC@CNP dispersed in an aqueous solution was as anti-proliferative as TAC solubilized in a good organic solvent. Importantly, an in vivo AD mouse model revealed that topical TAC@CNP containing ~1/10 of the dose of TAC found in commercially used Protopic® Ointment exhibited similar anti-inflammatory activity to that of the commercial product. TAC@CNP represents a potential therapeutic strategy for the management of AD.
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- Jin Sil Lee
- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28160, Republic of Korea; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Cheomdan-gwagiro, 123, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28160, Republic of Korea; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Cheomdan-gwagiro, 123, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- SKINMED Co Ltd., Daejeon 34028, Republic of Korea; Amicogen Inc, 64 Dongburo 1259, Jinsung, Jinju 52621, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Bio-Healthcare Materials, Bio-Convergence Materials R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28160, Republic of Korea.
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Ren J, Liu T, Bi B, Sohail S, Din FU. Development and Evaluation of Tacrolimus Loaded Nano-Transferosomes for Skin Targeting and Dermatitis Treatment. J Pharm Sci 2024; 113:471-485. [PMID: 37898166 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.10.033] [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: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Tacrolimus (TRL) is used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) due to its T-cell stimulation effect. However, its significantly poor water solubility, low penetration and cytotoxicity have reduced its topical applications. Herein, tacrolimus loaded nano transfersomes (TRL-NTs) were prepared, followed by their incorporation into chitosan gel to prepare tacrolimus loaded nano transfersomal gel (TRL-NTsG). TEM analysis of the TRL-NTs was performed to check their morphology. DSC, XRD and FTIR analysis of the TRL-NTs were executed after lyophilization. Similarly, rheology, spreadability and deformability of the TRL-NTsG were investigated. In vitro release, ex vivo permeation and in vitro interaction of TRL-NTsG with keratinocytes and fibroblasts as well as their co-cultures were investigated along with their in vitro cell viability analysis. Moreover, in vivo skin deposition, ear thickness, histopathology and IgE level were also determined. Besides, 6 months stability study was also performed. Results demonstrated the uniformly distributed negatively charged nanovesicles with a mean particle size distribution of 163 nm and zeta potential of -27 mV. DSC and XRD exhibited the thermal stability and amorphous form of the drug, respectively. The TRL-NTsG showed excellent deformability, spreadability and rheological behavior. In vitro release studies exhibited an 8-fold better release of TRL from the TRL-NTsG. Similarly, 6-fold better permeation and stability of the TRL-NTsG with keratinocytes and fibroblasts as well as their co-cultures was observed. Furthermore, the ear thickness (0.6 mm) of the TRL-NTsG was found significantly reduced when compared with the untreated (1.7 mm) and TRL conventional gel treated mice (1.3 mm). The H&E staining showed no toxicity of the TRL-NTsG with significantly reduced IgE levels (120 ng/mL). The formulation was found stable for at least 6 months. These results suggested the efficacy of TRL in AD-induced animal models most importantly when incorporated in NTsG.
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- Jingyu Ren
- Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Provincial Inspection and Testing Center, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, 030001, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yangquan Coalmine Group General Hospital, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, 045000, China.
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- Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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Kakkar V, Saini K, Singh KK. Challenges of current treatment and exploring the future prospects of nanoformulations for treatment of atopic dermatitis. Pharmacol Rep 2023; 75:1066-1095. [PMID: 37668937 PMCID: PMC10539427 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-023-00510-3] [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: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a predominant and deteriorating chronic inflammation of the skin, categorized by a burning sensation and eczematous lesions in diverse portions of the body. The treatment of AD is exclusively focused to limit the itching, reduce inflammation, and repair the breached barrier of the skin. Several therapeutic agents for the treatment and management of AD have been reported and are in use in clinics. However, the topical treatment of AD has been an unswerving challenge for the medical fraternity owing to the impaired skin barrier function in this chronic skin condition. To surmount the problems of conventional drug delivery systems, numerous nanotechnology-based formulations are emerging as alternative new modalities for AD. Latter enhances the bioavailability and delivery to the target disease site, improves drug permeation and therapeutic efficacy with reduced systemic and off-target side effects, and thus improves patient health and promotes compliance. This review aims to describe the various pathophysiological events involved in the occurrence of AD, current challenges in treatment, evidence of molecular markers of AD and its management, combinatorial treatment options, and the intervention of nanotechnology-based formulations for AD therapeutics.
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- Vandita Kakkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, Lancashire, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, Lancashire, UK.
- UCLan Research Centre for Smart Materials, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, Lancashire, UK.
- UCLan Research Centre for Translational Biosciences and Behaviour, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, Lancashire, UK.
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Beladjine M, Albert C, Sintès M, Mekhloufi G, Gueutin C, Nicolas V, Canette A, Trichet M, Tsapis N, Michel L, Agnely F, Huang N. Pickering Emulsions Stabilized With Biodegradable Nanoparticles For The Co-Encapsulation Of Two Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Int J Pharm 2023; 637:122870. [PMID: 36948471 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122870] [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: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Innovative Pickering emulsions co-encapsulating two active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) were formulated for a topical use. An immunosuppressive agent, either cyclosporine A (CysA) or tacrolimus (TAC), was encapsulated at high drug loading in biodegradable and biocompatible poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NP). These NP stabilized the oil droplets (Miglyol) containing an anti-inflammatory drug, calcitriol (CAL). The influence of the API on the physico-chemical properties of these emulsions were studied. Emulsions formulated with or without API had a similar macroscopic and microscopic structure, as well as interfacial properties, and they exhibited a good stability for at least 55 days. The emulsions did not alter the viability of human keratinocytes (HaCaT cell line) after 2 and 5 days of exposure to NP concentrations equivalent to efficient API dosages. Thus, these new Pickering emulsions appear as a promising multidrug delivery system for the treatment of chronical inflammatory skin diseases.
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- Mohamed Beladjine
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Cité, Inserm, UMR-S 976 HIPI, Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Saint Louis, 75010, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, SFR-UMS-IPSIT, Plateforme d'imagerie cellulaire MIPSIT, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris-Seine (IBPS), Service de microscopie électronique (IBPS-SME), F-75005, Paris
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris-Seine (IBPS), Service de microscopie électronique (IBPS-SME), F-75005, Paris
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Cité, Inserm, UMR-S 976 HIPI, Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Saint Louis, 75010, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400, Orsay, France.
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Liu L, Zhao W, Ma Q, Gao Y, Wang W, Zhang X, Dong Y, Zhang T, Liang Y, Han S, Cao J, Wang X, Sun W, Ma H, Sun Y. Functional nano-systems for transdermal drug delivery and skin therapy. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:1527-1558. [PMID: 36926556 PMCID: PMC10012846 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00530a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Transdermal drug delivery is one of the least intrusive and patient-friendly ways for therapeutic agent administration. Recently, functional nano-systems have been demonstrated as one of the most promising strategies to treat skin diseases by improving drug penetration across the skin barrier and achieving therapeutically effective drug concentrations in the target cutaneous tissues. Here, a brief review of functional nano-systems for promoting transdermal drug delivery is presented. The fundamentals of transdermal delivery, including skin biology and penetration routes, are introduced. The characteristics of functional nano-systems for facilitating transdermal drug delivery are elucidated. Moreover, the fabrication of various types of functional transdermal nano-systems is systematically presented. Multiple techniques for evaluating the transdermal capacities of nano-systems are illustrated. Finally, the advances in the applications of functional transdermal nano-systems for treating different skin diseases are summarized.
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- Lijun Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
- The Shandong Consortium in the Yellow River Basin for Prevention, Treatment and Drug Development for Primary Diseases Related to Alcoholism, Qingdao University Qingdao 266021 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
- The Shandong Consortium in the Yellow River Basin for Prevention, Treatment and Drug Development for Primary Diseases Related to Alcoholism, Qingdao University Qingdao 266021 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
- The Shandong Consortium in the Yellow River Basin for Prevention, Treatment and Drug Development for Primary Diseases Related to Alcoholism, Qingdao University Qingdao 266021 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
- The Shandong Consortium in the Yellow River Basin for Prevention, Treatment and Drug Development for Primary Diseases Related to Alcoholism, Qingdao University Qingdao 266021 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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- Institute of Thermal Science and Technology, Shandong University Jinan 250061 China
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Qingdao 266113 China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zibo Municipal Hospital Zibo 255400 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China
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Ahmad MZ, Mohammed AA, Algahtani MS, Mishra A, Ahmad J. Nanoscale Topical Pharmacotherapy in Management of Psoriasis: Contemporary Research and Scope. J Funct Biomater 2022; 14:jfb14010019. [PMID: 36662067 PMCID: PMC9867016 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a typical dermal condition that has been anticipated since prehistoric times when it was mistakenly implicit in being a variant of leprosy. It is an atypical organ-specific autoimmune disorder, which is triggered by the activation of T-cells and/or B-cells. Until now, the pathophysiology of this disease is not completely explicated and still, many research investigations are ongoing. Different approaches have been investigated to treat this dreadful skin disease using various anti-psoriatic drugs of different modes of action through smart drug-delivery systems. Nevertheless, there is no ideal therapy for a complete cure of psoriasis owing to the dearth of an ideal drug-delivery system for anti-psoriatic drugs. The conventional pharmacotherapy approaches for the treatment of psoriasis demand various classes of anti-psoriatic drugs with optimum benefit/risk ratio and insignificant untoward effects. The advancement in nanoscale drug delivery had a great impact on the establishment of a nanomedicine-based therapy for better management of psoriasis in recent times. Nanodrug carriers are exploited to design and develop nanomedicine-based therapy for psoriasis. It has a promising future in the improvement of the therapeutic efficacy of conventional anti-psoriatic drugs. The present manuscript aims to discuss the pathophysiology, conventional pharmacotherapy, and contemporary research in the area of nanoscale topical drug delivery systems for better management of psoriasis including the significance of targeted pharmacotherapy in psoriasis.
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- Mohammad Zaki Ahmad
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati 781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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Box Behnken Design-Enabled Development of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Transdermal Patch for Enhancement of Bioavailability of Olmesartan Medoxomil. J Pharm Innov 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12247-022-09675-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Modifying the Stability and Surface Characteristic of Anthocyanin Compounds Incorporated in the Nanoliposome by Chitosan Biopolymer. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081622. [PMID: 36015248 PMCID: PMC9414094 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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In this study, a novel approach was investigated to improve the stability of anthocyanin compounds (AC) by encapsulating them in nanoliposomes resulting from rapeseed lecithin alongside chitosan coating. The results indicate that the particle size, electrophoretic mobility, encapsulation efficiency, and membrane fluidity of nanoliposomes containing anthocyanin compounds were 132.41 nm, −3.26 µm·cm/V·S, 42.57%, and 3.41, respectively, which changed into 188.95 nm, +4.80 µm·cm/V·S, 61.15%, and 2.39 after coating with chitosan, respectively. The results also suggest improved physical and chemical stability of nanoliposomes after coating with chitosan. TEM images demonstrate the produced particles were spherical and had a nanoscale, where the existence of a chitosan layer around the nanoparticles was visible. Shear rheological tests illustrate that the flow behavior of nanoliposomes was altered from Newtonian to shear thinning following chitosan incorporation. Further, chitosan diminished the surface area of the hysteresis loop (thixotropic behavior). The oscillatory rheological tests also show the presence of chitosan led to the improved mechanical stability of nanoliposomes. The results of the present study demonstrate that chitosan coating remarkably improved encapsulation efficiency, as well as the physical and mechanical stability of nanoliposomes. Thus, coating AC-nanoliposomes with chitosan is a promising approach for effective loading of AC and enhancing their stability to apply in the pharmaceutic and food industries.
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Tetrahydrocurcumin Lipid Nanoparticle Based Gel Promotes Penetration into Deeper Skin Layers and Alleviates Atopic Dermatitis in 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) Mouse Model. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040636. [PMID: 35214966 PMCID: PMC8879523 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) is challenging due to its complex pathophysiology. Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) a polyphenolic, colorless compound that is more polar than curcumin. It possesses superior anti-inflammatory properties and has a clinical advantage over curcumin. The present study investigated the therapeutic effectiveness of THC solid lipid nanoparticle (THC-SLN)-based gels in AD. THC-SLNs prepared using microemulsification resulted in a particle size of 109.2 nm as determined by nanoparticle tracking, and FTIR confirmed the entrapment of drug within the lipid matrix. THC-SLNs greatly enhanced skin hydration when tested both ex vivo and in vivo in Lacca mice. Deeper skin penetration was clearly established using dermatokinetics and CLSM. The in vivo pharmacodynamics of THC-SLNs gel in 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD mice showed enhanced bioactivity; reduced levels of TNF-α and IL-6; and complete healing, as evident from histopathological studies. Thus, the novel topical THC-SLN gel has potential to emerge as a safe alternative to conventional corticosteroids for AD and other skin disorders with overbearing inflammation.
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Nanodelivery Strategies for Skin Diseases with Barrier Impairment: Focusing on Ceramides and Glucocorticoids. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12020275. [PMID: 35055292 PMCID: PMC8779445 DOI: 10.3390/nano12020275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The human epidermis has a characteristic lipidic composition in the stratum corneum, where ceramides play a crucial role in the skin barrier homeostasis and in water-holding capacity. Several skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, exhibit a dysfunction in the lipid barrier with altered ceramide levels and increased loss of transepidermal water. Glucocorticoids are normally employed in the therapeutical management of these pathologies. However, they have shown a poor safety profile and reduced treatment efficiency. The main objective of this review is to, within the framework of the limitations of the currently available therapeutical approaches, establish the relevance of nanocarriers as a safe and efficient delivery strategy for glucocorticoids and ceramides in the topical treatment of skin disorders with barrier impairment.
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Rancan F, Guo X, Rajes K, Sidiropoulou P, Zabihi F, Hoffmann L, Hadam S, Blume-Peytavi U, Rühl E, Haag R, Vogt A. Topical Delivery of Rapamycin by Means of Microenvironment-Sensitive Core-Multi-Shell Nanocarriers: Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory Activity in an ex vivo Skin/T Cell Co-Culture Model. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:7137-7151. [PMID: 34712046 PMCID: PMC8548260 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s330716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Introduction Rapamycin (Rapa) is an immunosuppressive macrolide that inhibits the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) activity. Thanks to its anti-proliferative effects towards different cell types, including keratinocytes and T cells, Rapa shows promise in the treatment of skin diseases characterized by cell hyperproliferation. However, Rapa skin penetration is limited due to its lipophilic nature (log P = 4.3) and high molecular weight (MW = 914 g/mol). In previous studies, new microenvironment-sensitive core multishell (CMS) nanocarriers capable of sensing the redox state of inflamed skin were developed as more efficient and selective vehicles for macrolide delivery to inflamed skin. Methods In this study, we tested such redox-sensitive CMS nanocarriers using an inflammatory skin model based on human skin explants co-cultured with Jurkat T cells. Serine protease (SP) was applied on skin surface to induce skin barrier impairment and oxidative stress, whereas phytohaemagglutinin (PHA), IL-17A, and IL-22 were used to activate Jurkat cells. Activation markers, such as CD45 and CD69, phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 (pRP-S6), and IL-2 release were monitored in activated T cells, whereas pro-inflammatory cytokines were measured in skin extracts and culture medium. Results We found that alteration of skin barrier proteins corneodesmosin (CDSN), occludin (Occl), and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) as well as oxidation-induced decrease of free thiol groups occurred upon SP-treatment. All Rapa formulations exerted inhibitory effects on T cells after penetration across ex vivo skin. No effects on skin inflammatory markers were detected. The superiority of the oxidative-sensitive CMS nanocarriers over the other formulations was observed with regard to drug delivery as well as downregulation of IL-2 release. Conclusion Overall, our results demonstrate that nanocarriers addressing features of diseased skin are promising approaches to improve the topical delivery of macrolide drugs.
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- Fiorenza Rancan
- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Fereig SA, El-Zaafarany GM, Arafa MG, Abdel-Mottaleb MMA. Self-assembled tacrolimus-loaded lecithin-chitosan hybrid nanoparticles for in vivo management of psoriasis. Int J Pharm 2021; 608:121114. [PMID: 34543618 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lecithin-chitosan hybrid nanoparticles are emerging as a promising nanocarrier for topical drug delivery. They could achieve a maximized encapsulation of hydrophobic drugs due to the lipophilic nature of lecithin that comprises the core while enhancing retention in the upper skin layers using the positively charged polymeric coat of chitosan. The aim of this study is to incorporate tacrolimus; a hydrophobic anti-proliferative agent into lecithin chitosan hybrid nanoparticles by ethanolic injection technique using a suitable co-solvent to enhance encapsulation of the drug and allow a satisfactory release profile in the upper skin layers. Tacrolimus was successfully incorporated into the synthesized particles using olive oil and Tween 80 as co-solvents, with particle size (160.9 nm ± 15.9 and 118.7 nm ± 13.3, respectively) and EE (88.27% ± 4.3 and 66.72% ± 1.8, respectively). The in vitro drug release profile showed a faster release pattern for the Tween 80-containing particles over a 48-hour period (79.98% vs. 35.57%), hence, were selected for further investigation. The hybrid nanoparticles achieved significantly higher skin deposition than the marketed product (63.51% vs. 34.07%) through a 24-hour time interval, particularly, to the stratum corneum and epidermis skin layers. The in vivo results on IMQ-mouse models revealed superior anti-psoriatic efficacy of the synthesized nanoparticles in comparison to the marketed product in terms of visual observation of the skin condition, PASI score and histopathological examination of autopsy skin samples. Additionally, the in vivo drug deposition showed superior skin deposition of the nanoparticles compared to the marketed product (74.9% vs. 13.4%).
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- Salma A Fereig
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt
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- Department of pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt; Chemotherapeutic unit, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Parekh K, Hariharan K, Qu Z, Rewatkar P, Cao Y, Moniruzzaman M, Pandey P, Popat A, Mehta T. Tacrolimus encapsulated mesoporous silica nanoparticles embedded hydrogel for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Int J Pharm 2021; 608:121079. [PMID: 34500058 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a repetitive inflammatory skin disorder with limited treatment options. Innovative targeted therapies are gaining significant interest and momentum towards disease control including better ways to deliver drugs topically. Tacrolimus is one such compound which is used to manage moderate to severe AD without causing atrophy which is one of the common side effects of steroids. However, Tacrolimus suffers from poor solubility and retention in the skin when used alone in hydrogel. Therefore, we have prepared Tacrolimus loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (TMSNs) to overcome the issues related to its solubility and effective topical delivery. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) were synthesized using sol gel technique and surface functionalized using amino (-NH2+) and phosphonate (-PO3-) groups. Tacrolimus was loaded into MSNs and the particles were characterized for particle size (TEM and DLS), zeta potential (DLS), solubility studies, FTIR, TGA, XRD, BET and cytotoxicity studies. Water solubility of Tacrolimus was increased by 7 folds with phosphonate functionalized MSNs compared to free Tacrolimus. Further the TMSNs were incorporated in to carbopol gel, and the gel formulation was evaluated for various gel characterization tests (pH, spreadability, viscosity), in vitro tests (drug release, permeability studies) and in vivo tests (skin irritation study and efficacy studies) using 1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNFB) induced dermatitis in Balb/c mice. Results of in vitro and in vivo study showed that TMSNs loaded gel showed significantly higher amount of Tacrolimus retained (ex vivo - rat skin) and much higher reduction in ear thickness and improved histology (in vivo - in mice). Our data collectively suggest that MSNs incorporated hydrogel as a promising new formulation strategy for topical delivery of poorly soluble drugs.
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- Khushali Parekh
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 382481, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 382481, Gujarat, India
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia; Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Qld 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia; Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Qld 4102, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 382481, Gujarat, India.
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Yadav K, Singh D, Singh MR. Nanovesicles delivery approach for targeting steroid mediated mechanism of antipsoriatic therapeutics. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Pandey S, Tripathi P, Gupta A, Yadav JS. A comprehensive review on possibilities of treating psoriasis using dermal cyclosporine. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2021; 12:1541-1555. [PMID: 34550552 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-01059-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Psoriasis is an autoimmune, chronic proliferative, inflammatory skin disease with high comorbidity. Psoriasis is not a curable disease; it can only be managed. Cyclosporine A (CyA) is one of the FDA-approved immunosuppressant drug used in severe Psoriasis. Till date only oral route is used for its administration. Administration of CyA by this route causes serious side effects such as hypertension and renal toxicity. Due to these side effects, a number of researches have been done and taking place in the current times for the dermal delivery of CyA for the management of psoriasis. Dermal delivery of CyA is not an easy task because of its physiochemical properties like high molecular weight, lipophilicity and resistance offered by stratum corneum (SC). Because of the above problems in the dermal delivery a number of new approaches such as nanolipid carriers, microemulsion, liposomes, niosomes etc. are explored. To those deep findings for psoriasis management with dermal delivery of CyA have not been discussed. This comprehensive review includes all the studies, advancements and their critical findings which took place in the recent times for the dermal delivery of CyA and along with the suitable modification needed for the efficient dermal delivery of CyA are also suggested.
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- Sonia Pandey
- Sakshi College of Pharmacy, Kalyanpur, UP, 208017, Kanpur, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, UP, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Technology and Management, Gorakhpur, UP, 273209, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Technology and Management, Gorakhpur, UP, 273209, India
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Fereig SA, El-Zaafarany GM, Arafa MG, Abdel-Mottaleb MMA. Tacrolimus-loaded chitosan nanoparticles for enhanced skin deposition and management of plaque psoriasis. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 268:118238. [PMID: 34127220 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tacrolimus is a natural macrolide that exhibits an anti-proliferative action by T-lymphocytic cells inhibition. Hence, it was tested as a potential topical treatment to improve and control psoriatic plaques. In this study, for the first time the lipophilic tacrolimus in chitosan nanoparticles was used to achieve the desired response and dermal retention of the drug using a modified ionic gelation technique. The hydrophobic drug, tacrolimus, was successfully encapsulated into the synthesized positively-charged particles (140.8 nm ± 50.0) and EE of (65.5% ± 1.3). Local skin deposition of the drug was significantly enhanced with 82.0% ± 0.6 of the drug retained in the skin compared to 34.0% ± 0.9 from tarolimus® ointment. An outstanding response to the prepared formula was the enhanced hair growth rate in the treated animals, which can be considered an excellent sign of the skin recovery from the induced psoriatic plaques after only three days of treatment.
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- Salma A Fereig
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt; Chemotherapeutic Unit, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Lalan M, Shah P, Barve K, Parekh K, Mehta T, Patel P. Skin cancer therapeutics: nano-drug delivery vectors—present and beyond. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-021-00326-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Skin cancers are among the widely prevalent forms of cancer worldwide. The increasing industrialization and accompanied environmental changes have further worsened the skin cancer statistics. The stern topical barrier although difficult to breach is a little compromised in pathologies like skin cancer. The therapeutic management of skin cancers has moved beyond chemotherapy and surgery.
Main body of the abstract
The quest for a magic bullet still prevails, but topical drug delivery has emerged as a perfect modality for localized self-application with minimal systemic ingress for the management of skin cancers. Advances in topical drug delivery as evidenced by the exploration of nanocarriers and newer technologies like microneedle-assisted/mediated therapeutics have revolutionized the paradigms of topical treatment. The engineered nanovectors have not only been given the liberty to experiment with a wide-array of drug carriers with very distinguishing characteristics but also endowed them with target specificity. The biologicals like nucleic acid-based approaches or skin penetrating peptide vectors are another promising area of skin cancer therapeutics which has demonstrated potential in research studies. In this review, a panoramic view is presented on the etiology, therapeutic options, and emerging drug delivery modalities for skin cancer.
Short conclusion
Nanocarriers have presented innumerable opportunities for interventions in skin cancer therapeutics. Challenge persists for the bench to bedside translation of these highly potential upcoming therapeutic strategies.
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Modi D, Mohammad, Warsi MH, Garg V, Bhatia M, Kesharwani P, Jain GK. Formulation development, optimization, and in vitro assessment of thermoresponsive ophthalmic pluronic F127-chitosan in situ tacrolimus gel. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2021; 32:1678-1702. [PMID: 34013840 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.1932359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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To overcome problems associated with topical delivery of tacrolimus (TCS), a thermoresponsive in situ gel system containing pluronic F127 (PL), and chitosan (CS) was developed, to enhance the precorneal retention, and to sustain the release of the drug. The PL-CS in situ gel was optimized using a 2-factor-3-level central composite experimental design by selecting the concentration of PL and CS as independent variables while gelation time, gelation temperature, and spreadability as dependent variables. The optimized formulation was developed using 22.5 g PL and 0.3 g CS, gels at 33.6 °C, in 22.93 s, and showed the spreadability of 6.2 cm. In vitro studies conducted for the optimized gel revealed the sustained release of TCS (81.73% in 4 h) and improved corneal permeation (74.13% in 4 h), compared with TCS solution. The mechanism of release of TCS followed the Higuchi model with Fickian diffusion transport. Further, histopathology and HET-CAM studies revealed that the developed gel was non-irritating and safe for ocular administration.
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- Deepika Modi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif-Al-Haweiah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Phadke A, Amin P. A Recent Update on Drug Delivery Systems for Pain Management. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother 2021; 35:175-214. [PMID: 34157247 DOI: 10.1080/15360288.2021.1925386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Pain remains a global health challenge affecting approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide. Pain has been an implicit variable in the equation of human life for many centuries considering different types and the magnitude of pain. Therefore, developing an efficacious drug delivery system for pain management remains an open challenge for researchers in the field of medicine. Lack of therapeutic efficacy still persists, despite high throughput studies in the field of pain management. Research scientists have been exploiting different alternatives to curb the adverse side effects of pain medications or attempting a more substantial approach to minimize the prevalence of pain. Various drug delivery systems have been developed such as nanoparticles, microparticles to curb adverse side effects of pain medications or minimize the prevalence of pain. This literature review firstly provides a brief introduction of pain as a sensation and its pharmacological interventions. Second, it highlights the most recent studies in the pharmaceutical field for pain management and serves as a strong base for future developments. Herein, we have classified drug delivery systems based on their sizes such as nano, micro, and macro systems, and for each of the reviewed systems, design, formulation strategies, and drug release performance has been discussed.
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Shams G, Rad AN, Safdarian M, Rezaie A, Bavarsad N, Abbaspour M. Self-microemulsification-assisted incorporation of tacrolimus into hydrophilic nanofibers for facilitated treatment of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene induced atopic dermatitis like lesions. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Pradhan M, Alexander A, Singh MR, Singh D, Saraf S, Saraf S, Yadav K, Ajazuddin. Statistically optimized calcipotriol fused nanostructured lipid carriers for effectual topical treatment of psoriasis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Parekh K, Mehta TA, Dhas N, Kumar P, Popat A. Emerging Nanomedicines for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:55. [PMID: 33486609 PMCID: PMC7828097 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-01920-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Globally, the prevalence of Atopic dermatitis (AD) is significantly increasing and affecting around 20% of population including children. Complex interactions amongst abnormality in epidermal barrier function, environment, infectious agents and immunological defects are considered as key factors in the pathogenesis of AD. Although the role of oxidative stress has been studied in some skin diseases, investigation of the same in AD is intermittent. Calcineurin inhibitors and/or topical corticosteroids are currently available; however, it causes atrophy of the skin, burning sensation, and systemic side effects which leads to poor patient compliance. These limitations provoke the strong need to develop an innovative approach in managing AD. Nanomaterials for effective drug delivery to skin conditions such as AD have attracted a lot of attention owing to its ability to encapsulate, protect, and release the cargo at the diseased skin site. However, there are lots of unmet challenges especially in terms of development of non-toxic formulations and clinical translation of established nanomedicines in the form of accessible products. Numerous formulations have emerged as carrier for poorly soluble and permeable drugs, viz., lipidic, polymeric, metal, silica, liposomes, hydrocarbon gels and this field is evolving. This review is intended to provide an insight incidences associated with pathophysiology of AD and challenges with existing treatments of AD. Focus is kept on reviewing current development and emerging nanomedicines for effective treatment of AD. The review also inculcates merits of several nanomedicines in overcoming challenges of existing products and its future implications.
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Sahu SK, Raj R, Raj PM, Alpana R. Topical Lipid Based Drug Delivery Systems for Skin Diseases: A Review. CURRENT DRUG THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1574885513666181112153213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Treatment of skin ailments through systemic administration is limited due to toxicity and
patients discomfort. Hence, lower risk of systemic side effects from topical dosage forms like ointments,
creams, emulsions and gels is more preferred for the treatment of skin disease. Application
of lipid based carriers in drug delivery in topical formulations has recently become one of the major
approaches to improve drug permeation, safety, and effectiveness. These delivery systems include
liposomes, ethosomes, transfersomes, Nanoemulsions (NEs), Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs)
Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) and micelles. Most of the liposomes and SLNs based products
are in the market while some are under investigation. Transcutaneous delivery of therapeutics
to the skin layer by novel lipid based carriers has enhanced topical therapy for the treatment of skin
ailments. This article covers an overview of the lipid-based carriers for topical uses to alleviate skin
diseases.
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- Suresh Kumar Sahu
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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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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Proposome for transdermal delivery of tofacitinib. Int J Pharm 2020; 585:119558. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Sun MC, Xu XL, Lou XF, Du YZ. Recent Progress and Future Directions: The Nano-Drug Delivery System for the Treatment of Vitiligo. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:3267-3279. [PMID: 32440123 PMCID: PMC7217315 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s245326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Vitiligo is a depigmentation disease that seriously affects the physical health, mental health and quality of life of a patient. Therapeutic aim at control immunoreaction by relieving oxidative stress. Unfortunately, the cuticle barrier function and lack of specific accumulation lead to unsatisfactory therapeutic outcomes and side effects. The introduction and innovation of nanotechnology offers inspiration and clues for the development of new strategies to treat vitiligo. However, not many studies have been done to interrogate how nanotechnology can be used for vitiligo treatment. In this review, we summarize and analyze recent studies involving nano-drug delivery systems for the treatment of vitiligo, with a special emphasis on liposomes, niosomes, nanohydrogel and nanoparticles. These studies made significant progress by either increasing drug loading efficiency or enhancing penetration. Based on these studies, there are three proposed principles for topical nano-drug delivery systems treatment of vitiligo including the promotion of transdermal penetration, enhancement of drug retention and facilitation of melanin regeneration. The presentation of these ideas may provide inspirations for the future development of topical drug delivery systems that will conquer vitiligo.
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- Ming-Chen Sun
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou 310015, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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Formulation development of lipid nanoparticles: Improved lipid screening and development of tacrolimus loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC). Int J Pharm 2020; 576:118918. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Brito Raj S, Chandrasekhar KB, Reddy KB. Formulation, in-vitro and in-vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation of simvastatin nanostructured lipid carrier loaded transdermal drug delivery system. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-019-0008-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background
A simvastatin nanostructured lipid carrier loaded transdermal patch was developed to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic effect.
Methods
Simvastatin NLC preparation was prepared by optimized hot homogenization technique and were characterized by particle size in nanometer, polydispersity index, zeta potential in millivolt, scanning electron microscopy, and entrapment efficiency by applying Box Behnken design utilizing multiple linear regression method.
Results
Chosen optimized NLC F7 formulation has particle size of 125.4 ± 2.66 nm, zeta potential of − 33.6 ± 2.42 mV, and PI of 0.480 ± 0.24. The NLC was loaded in transdermal patch by solvent evaporation method and evaluated for physical characteristics, drug content, skin permeation studies, and in-vivo pharmacokinetic studies in male albino Wistar rat. In-vivo pharmacokinetic studies in NLC loaded transdermal patch show an increase in AUC0-α in mg/ml when compared to marketed oral dosage form, which confirms the enhancement of bioavailability of simvastatin by NLC loaded transdermal patch.
Conclusions
From the data, it was concluded that drug-loaded NLC transdermal patch will be a promising drug delivery system for poorly bioavailable drugs.
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Zaabalawi A, Astley C, Renshall L, Beards F, Lightfoot AP, Degens H, Whitehead D, Alexander Y, Harris LK, Azzawi M. Tetramethoxystilbene-Loaded Liposomes Restore Reactive-Oxygen-Species-Mediated Attenuation of Dilator Responses in Rat Aortic Vessels Ex vivo. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24234360. [PMID: 31795324 PMCID: PMC6930636 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24234360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The methylated analogue of the polyphenol resveratrol (RV), 2,3′,4,5′-tetramethoxystilbene (TMS) displays potent antioxidant properties and is an effective cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1B1 inhibitor. The bioavailability of TMS is low. Therefore, the use of liposomes for the encapsulation of TMS is a promising delivery modality for enhanced uptake into tissues. We examined the effect of delivery of TMS in liposomes on the restoration of vasodilator responses of isolated aortic vessels after acute tension elevation ex vivo. Aortic vessels from young male Wistar rats were isolated, and endothelial-dependent (acetylcholine, ACh) and -independent (sodium nitroprusside, SNP) responses assessed. Acute tension elevation (1 h) significantly reduced ACh dilator responses, which were restored following incubation with superoxide dismutase or apocynin (an NADPH oxidase inhibitor). Incubation with TMS-loaded liposomes (mean diameter 157 ± 6 nm; PDI 0.097) significantly improved the attenuated dilator responses following tension elevation, which was sustained over a longer period (4 h) when compared to TMS solution. Endothelial denudation or co-incubation with L-NNA (Nω-nitro-l-arginine; nitric oxide synthase inhibitor) resulted in loss of dilator function. Our findings suggest that TMS-loaded liposomes can restore attenuated endothelial-dependent dilator responses induced by an oxidative environment by reducing NADPH-oxidase-derived ROS and potentiating the release of the vasodilator nitric oxide. TMS-loaded liposomes may be a promising therapeutic strategy to restore vasodilator function in vascular disease.
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- Azziza Zaabalawi
- Centre for Bioscience, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.Z.); (C.A.); (Y.A.)
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- Centre for Bioscience, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.Z.); (C.A.); (Y.A.)
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (L.R.); (F.B.); (L.K.H.)
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (L.R.); (F.B.); (L.K.H.)
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Science and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.P.L.); (H.D.)
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Science and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.P.L.); (H.D.)
- Institute of Sport Science and Innovations, Lithuanian Sports University, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Advances Materials and Surface Engineering Research Centre, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK;
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- Centre for Bioscience, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.Z.); (C.A.); (Y.A.)
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (L.R.); (F.B.); (L.K.H.)
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
- Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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- Centre for Bioscience, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.Z.); (C.A.); (Y.A.)
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Benson HAE, Grice JE, Mohammed Y, Namjoshi S, Roberts MS. Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery: From Simple Potions to Smart Technologies. Curr Drug Deliv 2019; 16:444-460. [PMID: 30714524 PMCID: PMC6637104 DOI: 10.2174/1567201816666190201143457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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This overview on skin delivery considers the evolution of the principles of percutaneous ab-sorption and skin products from ancient times to today. Over the ages, it has been recognised that products may be applied to the skin for either local or systemic effects. As our understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the skin has improved, this has facilitated the development of technologies to effectively and quantitatively deliver solutes across this barrier to specific target sites in the skin and beyond. We focus on these technologies and their role in skin delivery today and in the future.
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- Heather A E Benson
- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia
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- Diamantina Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Diamantina Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Diamantina Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Diamantina Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia.,School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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Bolla PK, Meraz CA, Rodriguez VA, Deaguero I, Singh M, Yellepeddi VK, Renukuntla J. Clotrimazole Loaded Ufosomes for Topical Delivery: Formulation Development and In-Vitro Studies. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24173139. [PMID: 31470517 PMCID: PMC6749186 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24173139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Global incidence of superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes is high and affects around 40 million people. It is the fourth most common cause of infection. Clotrimazole, a broad spectrum imidazole antifungal agent is widely used to treat fungal infections. Conventional topical formulations of clotrimazole are intended to treat infections by effective penetration of drugs into the stratum corneum. However, drawbacks such as poor dermal bioavailability, poor penetration, and variable drug levels limit the efficiency. The present study aims to load clotrimazole into ufosomes and evaluate its topical bioavailability. Clotrimazole loaded ufosomes were prepared using cholesterol and sodium oleate by thin film hydration technique and evaluated for size, polydispersity index, and entrapment efficiency to obtain optimized formulation. Optimized formulation was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Skin diffusion studies and tape-stripping were performed using human skin to determine the amount of clotrimazole accumulated in different layers of the skin. Results showed that the optimized formulation had vesicle size <250 nm with ~84% entrapment efficiency. XRD and DSC confirmed the entrapment of clotrimazole into ufosomes. No permeation was observed through the skin up to 24 h following the permeation studies. Tape-stripping revealed that ufosomes led to accumulation of more clotrimazole in the skin compared to marketed formulation (Perrigo). Overall, results revealed the capability of ufosomes in improving the skin bioavailability of clotrimazole.
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- Pradeep Kumar Bolla
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, High Point University, High Point, NC 27240, USA.
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Savić V, Ilić T, Nikolić I, Marković B, Čalija B, Cekić N, Savić S. Tacrolimus-loaded lecithin-based nanostructured lipid carrier and nanoemulsion with propylene glycol monocaprylate as a liquid lipid: Formulation characterization and assessment of dermal delivery compared to referent ointment. Int J Pharm 2019; 569:118624. [PMID: 31419461 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) and nanoemulsions (NE) are colloid carriers which could improve dermal delivery of tacrolimus. The aims of this study were to evaluate effects of different formulation and process parameters on physicochemical characteristics and stability of lecithin-based NLC with glyceryl palmitostearate as solid and propylene glycol monocaprylate as liquid lipid and to compare the influence of different inner structure of tacrolimus-loaded NLC and corresponding NE on physicochemical characteristics, stability, entrapment efficiency, in vitro drug release and overall skin performance. Solid/liquid lipid ratio, total amount of lipids, homogenization pressure and cooling after the preparation were identified as critical variables in NLC development. Moreover, tacrolimus-loaded NLC emerged as more stabile carrier than NE. Differential stripping performed on porcine ear skin revealed significantly higher tacrolimus amount in stratum corneum from nanocarriers compared to referent ointment (Protopic®). Similarly the highest amount of tacrolimus in hair follicles was obtained using NLC (268.54 ± 92.38 ng/cm2), followed by NE (128.17 ± 48.87 ng/cm2) and Protopic® (77.61 ± 43.25 ng/cm2). Contrary, the highest permeation rate through full-thickness porcine ear skin was observed for Protopic®, implying that the selection of experimental setup is critical for reliable skin performance assessment. Overall, developed NLC could be suggested as promising carrier in a form of lotion for tacrolimus dermal delivery.
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- Vedrana Savić
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Niš, Leskovac, Serbia; DCP Hemigal, Leskovac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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Kang JH, Chon J, Kim YI, Lee HJ, Oh DW, Lee HG, Han CS, Kim DW, Park CW. Preparation and evaluation of tacrolimus-loaded thermosensitive solid lipid nanoparticles for improved dermal distribution. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:5381-5396. [PMID: 31409994 PMCID: PMC6645695 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s215153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Tacrolimus (TCR), also known as FK-506, is a biopharmaceutics classification system (BCS) class II drug that is insoluble in water because of its high log P values. After dermal application, TCR remains in the stratum corneum and passes through the skin layers with difficulty. Purpose: The objectives of this study were to develop and evaluate solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) with thermosensitive properties to improve penetration and retention. Methods: We prepared TCR-loaded thermosensitive solid lipid nanoparticles (TCR-SLNs) with different types of surfactants on the shell of the particle, which conferred the advantages of enhancing skin permeation and distribution. We also characterized them from a physic point of view and performed in vitro and in vivo evaluations. Results: The TCR contained in the prepared TCR-SLN was in an amorphous state and entrapped in the particles with a high loading efficiency. The assessment of ex vivo skin penetration using excised rat dorsal skin showed that the TCR-SLNs penetrated to a deeper layer than the reference product (0.1% Protopic®). In addition, the in vivo skin penetration test demonstrated that TCR-SLNs delivered more drug into deeper skin layers than the reference product. FT-IR images also confirmed drug distribution of TCR-SLNs into deeper layers of the skin. Conclusion: These results revealed the potential application of thermosensitive SLNs for the delivery of difficult-to-permeate, poorly water-soluble drugs into deep skin layers.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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Kumar S, Singh KK, Rao R. Enhanced anti-psoriatic efficacy and regulation of oxidative stress of a novel topical babchi oil (Psoralea corylifolia) cyclodextrin-based nanogel in a mouse tail model. J Microencapsul 2019; 36:140-155. [DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2019.1612475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Sunil Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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Ahmadi N, Rostamizadeh K, Modarresi-Alam AR. Therapeutic Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Different Formulations Based on Coenzyme Q10-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carrier: In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and In Vivo Evaluations. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201800232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Nahid Ahmadi
- Department of Chemistry; University of Sistan and Baluchestan; Zahedan Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center; School of Pharmacy; Zanjan University of Medical Sciences; Zanjan 45139-56184 Iran
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Kakkar V, Kaur IP, Kaur AP, Saini K, Singh KK. Topical delivery of tetrahydrocurcumin lipid nanoparticles effectively inhibits skin inflammation: in vitro and in vivo study. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2018; 44:1701-1712. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2018.1492607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Vandita Kakkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Yu K, Wang Y, Wan T, Zhai Y, Cao S, Ruan W, Wu C, Xu Y. Tacrolimus nanoparticles based on chitosan combined with nicotinamide: enhancing percutaneous delivery and treatment efficacy for atopic dermatitis and reducing dose. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 13:129-142. [PMID: 29317821 PMCID: PMC5743175 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s150319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Topical application of tacrolimus (FK506) was effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD); however, adverse effects frequently occurred with the increase of FK506 dose during long–term treatment. Objective The objective of this project was to develop a hybrid skin targeting system encapsulating FK506 based on nicotinamide (NIC) and chitosan nanoparticles (CS–NPs), ie, FK506–NIC–CS–NPs, which took advantages of both of NIC and CS–NPs to obtain the synergetic effects of percutaneous delivery and treatment efficacy enhancement along with dose reduction. Methods The formulation of FK506–NIC–CS–NPs was optimized and characterized. In vitro and in vivo skin permeation studies were performed. AD–like skin lesions were constructed with BALB/c mice by 1–chloro–2, 4–dinitrobenzene (DNCB)–induced, and FK506–NIC–CS–NPs containing different dose of FK506 were topically administered to treat AD–like skin lesions in comparison with Protopic. Results NIC was found to significantly increase the FK506 EE to 92.2% by CS–NPs. In comparison with commercial FK506 ointment (Protopic), in vitro and in vivo skin permeation studies demonstrated that NIC–CS–NPs system significantly enhanced FK506 permeation through and into the skin, and deposited more FK506 into the skin. The treatment efficacy on clinical symptoms, histological analysis, and molecular biology of the AD–mice demonstrated that NIC–CS–NPs with ~1/3 dose of FK506 of Protopic was superior to that of Protopic, and NIC–CS–NPs vehicle exhibited the adjuvant therapy and moderate anti–AD effects. Conclusion The system of NIC–CS–NPs enhances the permeability of FK506, plays an adjuvant role in anti-AD, reduces the dose of FK506 in treating AD, and is therefore a promising nanoscale system of FK506 for the effective treatment of AD.
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- Kaiyue Yu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Hu JW, Yen MW, Wang AJ, Chu IM. Effect of oil structure on cyclodextrin-based Pickering emulsions for bupivacaine topical application. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 161:51-58. [PMID: 29040834 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cyclodextrins (CDs) coupled with oils forms an insoluble inclusion complex that is able to adsorb to the interface between oils and aqueous phases; it thereby stabilizes Pickering emulsions. Three types of oils (triglyceride, linear chain oil, and ring-structured oil) were chosen to work with CDs to prepare bupivacaine (BPC)-encapsulated Pickering emulsions. We also investigated the relationship between oils and CDs; as well as their influences on stability, drug-releasing capability and skin permeability. Particle sizes and microstructures were determined by dynamic light scattering and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. In vitro drug release studies and in vitro skin permeation studies were evaluated by using Franz diffusion model. Particle sizes of all Pickering emulsions were larger than 1μm, and the morphology was spherical and covered with rough surfaces. BPC was released over an extended period, and the releasing ratios from Pickering emulsions were only 12.2%-23.1% after 48h. In skin permeation studies, compared with other formulations, a formula involved with ring-structured oil allowed the highest permeation amount through skin. However, after 24h of exposure, formulation operated with linear chain oil showed the highest skin-retaining amount. These results suggest that Pickering emulsions could regulate the target site of skin depending on various types of oil used.
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- Jiun-Wen Hu
- Andros Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, Hsinchu County, 30261, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City, 30013, Taiwan.
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- Andros Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, Hsinchu County, 30261, Taiwan
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- Andros Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, Hsinchu County, 30261, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City, 30013, Taiwan
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Wan T, Pan J, Long Y, Yu K, Wang Y, Pan W, Ruan W, Qin M, Wu C, Xu Y. Dual roles of TPGS based microemulsion for tacrolimus: Enhancing the percutaneous delivery and anti-psoriatic efficacy. Int J Pharm 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Evaluation of radiolabeled curcumin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles usage as an imaging agent in liver-spleen scintigraphy. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 75:663-670. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.02.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Revised: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Exploring preclinical and clinical effectiveness of nanoformulations in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: Safety aspects and patent reviews. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bfopcu.2016.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pischon H, Radbruch M, Ostrowski A, Volz P, Gerecke C, Unbehauen M, Hönzke S, Hedtrich S, Fluhr JW, Haag R, Kleuser B, Alexiev U, Gruber AD, Mundhenk L. Stratum corneum targeting by dendritic core-multishell-nanocarriers in a mouse model of psoriasis. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 13:317-327. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2016.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Roberts MS, Mohammed Y, Pastore MN, Namjoshi S, Yousef S, Alinaghi A, Haridass IN, Abd E, Leite-Silva VR, Benson H, Grice JE. Topical and cutaneous delivery using nanosystems. J Control Release 2016; 247:86-105. [PMID: 28024914 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The goal of topical and cutaneous delivery is to deliver therapeutic and other substances to a desired target site in the skin at appropriate doses to achieve a safe and efficacious outcome. Normally, however, when the stratum corneum is intact and the skin barrier is uncompromised, this is limited to molecules that are relatively lipophilic, small and uncharged, thereby excluding many potentially useful therapeutic peptides, proteins, vaccines, gene fragments or drug-carrying particles. In this review we will describe how nanosystems are being increasingly exploited for topical and cutaneous delivery, particularly for these previously difficult substances. This is also being driven by the development of novel technologies, which include minimally invasive delivery systems and more precise fabrication techniques. While there is a vast array of nanosystems under development and many undergoing advanced clinical trials, relatively few have achieved full translation to clinical practice. This slow uptake may be due, in part, to the need for a rigorous demonstration of safety in these new nanotechnologies. Some of the safety aspects associated with nanosystems will be considered in this review.
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- M S Roberts
- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia; School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia; School of Pharmacy, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Therapeutics Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, QLD, 4102, Australia
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Bijukumar D, Choonara YE, Murugan K, Choonara BF, Kumar P, du Toit LC, Pillay V. Design of an Inflammation-Sensitive Polyelectrolyte-Based Topical Drug Delivery System for Arthritis. AAPS PharmSciTech 2016; 17:1075-85. [PMID: 26515798 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-015-0434-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Accepted: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The most successful treatment strategy for arthritis is intra-articular injections that are costly and have reduced patient compliance. The purpose of the current study was to develop an inflammation-sensitive system for topical drug administration. Multi-macromolecular alginate-hyaluronic acid-chitosan (A-H-C) polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles, loaded with indomethacin were developed employing pre-gel and post-gel techniques in the presence of dodecyl-L-pyroglutamate (DLP). In addition to in vitro studies, in silico simulations were performed to affirm and associate the molecular interactions inherent to the formulation of core all-natural multi-component biopolymeric architectures composed of an anionic (alginate), a cationic (chitosan), and an amphi-ionic polyelectrolytic (hyaluronic acid) macromolecule. The results demonstrated that DLP significantly influenced the size of the synthesized nanoparticles. Drug-content analysis revealed higher encapsulation efficiency (77.3%) in the presence of DLP, irrespective of the techniques used. Moreover, in vitro drug release studies showed that indomethacin release from the nanosystem was significantly improved (98%) in Fenton's reagent. Drug permeation across a cellulose membrane using a Franz diffusion cell system showed an initial surge flux (0.125 mg/cm(-2)/h), followed by sustained release of indomethacin for the post-gel nanoparticles revealing its effective skin permeation efficiency. In conclusion, the study presents novel nanoparticles which could effectively encapsulate and deliver hydrophobic drugs to the target site, particularly for arthritis.
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Pan W, Qin M, Zhang G, Long Y, Ruan W, Pan J, Wu Z, Wan T, Wu C, Xu Y. Combination of hydrotropic nicotinamide with nanoparticles for enhancing tacrolimus percutaneous delivery. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:4037-50. [PMID: 27578973 PMCID: PMC4998035 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s108545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Tacrolimus (FK506), an effective immunosuppressant for treating inflammatory skin diseases, hardly penetrates into and through the skin owing to its high hydrophobicity and molecular weight. The aim of this study was to develop a hybrid system based on nicotinamide (NIC) and nanoparticles (NPs) encapsulating FK506, such as FK506–NPs–NIC, for facilitating percutaneous delivery, which exploited virtues of both NIC and NPs to obtain the synergetic effect. Solubility and percutaneous permeation studies were carried out. The results showed that NIC could increase the solubility and permeability of FK506 and that 20% (w/v) NIC presented higher FK506 permeability and was thus chosen as the hydrotropic solution to solubilize FK506 and prepare FK506–NPs–NIC. Hyaluronic acid (HA) was chemically conjugated with cholesterol (Chol) to obtain amphiphilic conjugate of HA–Chol, which self-assembled NPs in 20% NIC solution containing FK506. The particle size, zeta potential, and morphology of NPs were characterized. The encapsulation efficiency and in vitro percutaneous permeation of NPs were evaluated in the presence and absence of NIC. The results demonstrated that hydrotropic solubilizing FK506 was readily encapsulated into NPs with a higher encapsulation efficiency of 79.2%±4.2%, and the combination of NPs with NIC exhibited a significantly synergistic effect on FK506 deposition within the skin (2.39±0.53 μg/cm2) and penetration through the skin (13.38±2.26 μg/cm2). The effect of the combination of NPs with NIC on drug permeation was further visualized by confocal laser scanning microscope through in vivo permeation studies, and the results confirmed that NPs–NIC synergistically enhanced the permeation of the drug into the skin. The cellular uptake performed in HaCaT cells presented a promoting effect of NPs on cellular uptake. These overall results demonstrated that HA–Chol–NPs–NIC can synergistically improve the percutaneous delivery of FK506, and it is a novel potential strategy based on a nano-sized carrier for FK506 to treat skin diseases.
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- Wenhui Pan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) based controlled release topical gel of clobetasol propionate: design and in vivo characterization. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2016; 6:289-98. [DOI: 10.1007/s13346-016-0291-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Rahman M, Kumar V, Beg S, Sharma G, Katare OP, Anwar F. Emergence of liposome as targeted magic bullet for inflammatory disorders: current state of the art. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 44:1597-608. [PMID: 26758815 DOI: 10.3109/21691401.2015.1129617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Inflammatory diseases are considered to be highly dreadful ones responsible for higher mortality in the developed countries. This includes cancer, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. The tremendous strides in the area of drug development to find newer molecules like non-steroidal and steroidal agents and immunosuppressant agents delivered by conventional formulation. These therapy have enhances the life expectancy of patient, but it provide the therapeutic benefits only to a limited extent. Recent advancement in liposomes based nanomedicines has led to the possibility of improves the efficacy and safety of the pharmacotherapy of inflammatory disorders. Of late, liposomes have been highly explored as one of the promising systems for delivering numerous anti-inflammatory drugs for attaining enhanced therapeutic outcomes. Over the conventional carriers, liposomal systems have numerous drug delivery merits including advantages in both passive and active targeting of drug molecules to the inflammatory lesions. The current review article, therefore, endeavors to provide a bird's eye view account on the success of liposome-based therapeutic systems in the management of dreadful inflammatory disorders along with updated knowledge to pharmaceutical scientists in the field.
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- Mahfoozur Rahman
- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHIATS) , Allahabad , India
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHIATS) , Allahabad , India
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- b Department of Pharmaceutics , Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi , India
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- c Liposome Research Laboratory, UIPS, Panjab University , Chandigarh , Mumbai , India
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- c Liposome Research Laboratory, UIPS, Panjab University , Chandigarh , Mumbai , India
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- d Department of Biochemistry , Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Non-aqueous self-double-emulsifying drug delivery system: A new approach to enhance resveratrol solubility for effective transdermal delivery. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2015.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Enhanced stability and dermal delivery of hydroquinone using solid lipid nanoparticles. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2015; 136:1004-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Revised: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Hamishehkar H, Ghanbarzadeh S, Sepehran S, Javadzadeh Y, Adib ZM, Kouhsoltani M. Histological assessment of follicular delivery of flutamide by solid lipid nanoparticles: potential tool for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2015; 42:846-53. [DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2015.1062896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Hamed Hamishehkar
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran,
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,
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- Dermatology & Dermopharmacy Research Team and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,
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- Students’ Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, and
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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