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Ioniţă S, Pătrașcu M, Soare EM, Lincu D, Atkinson I, Rusu A, Pop MM, Iordache C, Ușurelu CD, Baltac AS, Mitran RA, Pandele-Cuşu J, Fruth V. Rapid Synthesis and Evaluation of Resveratrol-Piperazine Cocrystals by Ultrasound and Microwave Methods. Pharm Res 2024; 41:1843-1853. [PMID: 39112777 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-024-03758-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Resveratrol-piperazine cocrystals have been obtained by ultrasound (US) and microwave-assisted (MW) techniques, using the solution and slurry-based methods, to study the influence of the synthesis method on the resulting cocrystal properties, and scalability of the processes. The potential of these cocrystals is represented by the unique properties of their components, resveratrol, and piperazine, which could be also used in veterinary practice. Resveratrol has antimicrobial, antiviral and anticarcinogenic properties, while piperazine can be used in the treatment of parasitic infections. METHODS The influence of ultrasound and microwave-assisted treatment was studied by varying synthesis parameters such as reaction time, temperature, and US or MW power. The main advantage of using these methods is represented by shorter synthesis time compared to conventional methods, resulting in the direct formation of the cocrystals. RESULTS All samples were obtained in high purity, above 97%. Cocrystal yield correlated positively with ultrasound reaction time, while temperature was not found to influence the microwave synthesis yield up to 50°C, in the case of solution-based methods. MW and US-assisted solution-based methods lead to yields between 52.9 and 68.1%. In the case of the slurry-based method, a minimum reaction time of 5 min leads to the formation of cocrystals with high purity. The resveratrol-piperazine cocrystal's solubility and in vitro antibacterial activity were also evaluated, showing promising results. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound and microwave-assisted techniques offer a viable alternative for synthesizing resveratrol-piperazine cocrystals with short reaction times, high yield, and purity, suitable for scalable resveratrol-piperazine cocrystals.
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- Simona Ioniţă
- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- Research & Development Department, Primosal Srl, Str. Dreptății Nr. 6, 060886, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- TeraCrystal SRL, Donat, no. 67 - 103, 400293, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
- Horia Hulubei" National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Centre of Technological Irradiation IRASM, Magurele, Ilfov County, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021, Bucharest, Romania.
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Al Rahal O, Ferguson M, Lennox CB, Male L, Friščić T. Structure of the caffeine-pyrogallol complex: revisiting a pioneering structural analysis of a model pharmaceutical cocrystal. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:7431-7434. [PMID: 38938210 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02289k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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The 1967 attempt of structural analysis of the solid-state complex of caffeine and pyrogallol was a pioneering structural investigation in the supramolecular chemistry of caffeine, of what today would easily be considered an archetype of a model pharmaceutical cocrystal. Re-investigating this historically important system demonstrates that this long overlooked complex is most likely a tetrahydrate with a different structure and composition than initially proposed, and provides the crystal structure of the anhydrous cocrystal.
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- Okba Al Rahal
- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, UK.
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, UK.
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, UK.
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. W., H3A 0B8 Montreal, Canada
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, UK.
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, UK.
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. W., H3A 0B8 Montreal, Canada
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Sakhiya DC, Borkhataria CH. A review on advancement of cocrystallization approach and a brief on screening, formulation and characterization of the same. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29057. [PMID: 38601657 PMCID: PMC11004889 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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The objective of this review is, to discuss recent advancements in screening methods for co-formers, evaluation cum confirmation methods and co-crystallization with examples. Co-crystals are considered as a new form of an old drug entity. Co-crystals improve the stability, hygroscopicity, solubility, dissolution, and physicochemical properties of pure drugs without altering chemical and pharmacological properties. Advancement in co-crystal formulation methods like electrospray and laser-irradiation methods are showing potential for solvent-free co-crystallization and tends to give better yield and lesser loss of materials. Screening methods are also transformed from trial and error to in-silico methods, which facilitate the selection process by reducing the time of screening and increasing the number of co-formers to be screened. Advanced evaluation methods like Raman and solid-state NMR spectroscopy provide a better understanding of crystal lattice by pinpointing the interaction between drug/co-former molecules. The same evaluation methods can also differentiate between the formation of salt and co-crystals. Co-crystals are helping open a new door in pharmaceutical industries in the field of formulation for the improvement of physicochemical properties in existing old molecules and several new molecules. With a motto of "making a good drug better", co-crystals show scope for vast research and give researchers an ocean of opportunities to make the impossible, possible.
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- Dhruv C. Sakhiya
- Gujarat Technological University (GTU) Nr.Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Nr.Visat Three Roads, Visat - Gandhinagar Highway Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, 382424, Gujarat, India
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McTague H, Rasmuson ÅC. Investigation into the Nucleation of the p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid:Glutaric Acid 1:1 Cocrystal from Stoichiometric and Non-Stoichiometric Solutions. CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN 2023; 23:7053-7065. [PMID: 37808903 PMCID: PMC10557069 DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.2c01522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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The nucleation in the p-hydroxybenzoic acid:glutaric acid 1:1 cocrystal (PHBA:GLU) system has been investigated in stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric acetonitrile solutions by induction time experiments. Utilizing the ternary phase diagram, the supersaturated non-stoichiometric solutions were created with compositions along the invariant point boundary lines. In all cases, the PHBA:GLU cocrystal was the nucleating phase, even though the non-stoichiometric solutions were also supersaturated with respect to the pure solid phases. The nucleation of the cocrystal from the mixed solutions is found to be more difficult than the nucleation of the pure compounds from the respective pure solutions, as captured by lower pre-exponential factors (A). However, if the driving force is defined per reactant molecule instead of per heterodimer, the cocrystal nucleation difficulty is close to that of the more difficult-to-nucleate pure compound. The difference in nucleation difficulty of the cocrystal from stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric solutions was captured by differences in the interfacial energy, while the pre-exponential factor remained unchanged. Apart from the pure GLU system, the relation between the experimentally determined pre-exponential factors for the different systems correlates with calculated values using theoretical expressions for volume-diffusion and surface-integration control.
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- Hannah McTague
- Synthesis
and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC), Bernal Institute, Department
of Chemical and Environmental Science, University
of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Synthesis
and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC), Bernal Institute, Department
of Chemical and Environmental Science, University
of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-100 44, Sweden
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Syed TA, Ansari KB, Banerjee A, Wood DA, Khan MS, Al Mesfer MK. Machine‐learning predictions of caffeine co‐crystal formation accompanying experimental and molecular validations. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Tanweer A. Syed
- Department of Chemical Engineering Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Maharashtra India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Punjab India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Dhofar University Salalah Oman
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Chauhan V, Mardia R, Patel M, Suhagia B, Parmar K. Technical and Formulation Aspects of Pharmaceutical Co‐Crystallization: A Systematic Review. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Vishva Chauhan
- Affiliation: a-ROFEL Shri G.M. Bilakhia College of Pharmacy Namdha campus Vapi Gujarat India 396191
- Department of Pharmacy Dharmsinh Desai University Nadiad Gujarat India 387001 Corresponding author: Vishva Chauhan
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- Department of Pharmacy Dharmsinh Desai University Nadiad Gujarat India 387001 Corresponding author: Vishva Chauhan
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- Department of Pharmacy Dharmsinh Desai University Nadiad Gujarat India 387001 Corresponding author: Vishva Chauhan
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- Department of Pharmacy Dharmsinh Desai University Nadiad Gujarat India 387001 Corresponding author: Vishva Chauhan
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- Affiliation: a-ROFEL Shri G.M. Bilakhia College of Pharmacy Namdha campus Vapi Gujarat India 396191
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Bolla G, Sarma B, Nangia AK. Crystal Engineering of Pharmaceutical Cocrystals in the Discovery and Development of Improved Drugs. Chem Rev 2022; 122:11514-11603. [PMID: 35642550 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The subject of crystal engineering started in the 1970s with the study of topochemical reactions in the solid state. A broad chemical definition of crystal engineering was published in 1989, and the supramolecular synthon concept was proposed in 1995 followed by heterosynthons and their potential applications for the design of pharmaceutical cocrystals in 2004. This review traces the development of supramolecular synthons as robust and recurring hydrogen bond patterns for the design and construction of supramolecular architectures, notably, pharmaceutical cocrystals beginning in the early 2000s to the present time. The ability of a cocrystal between an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and a pharmaceutically acceptable coformer to systematically tune the physicochemical properties of a drug (i.e., solubility, permeability, hydration, color, compaction, tableting, bioavailability) without changing its molecular structure is the hallmark of the pharmaceutical cocrystals platform, as a bridge between drug discovery and pharmaceutical development. With the design of cocrystals via heterosynthons and prototype case studies to improve drug solubility in place (2000-2015), the period between 2015 to the present time has witnessed the launch of several salt-cocrystal drugs with improved efficacy and high bioavailability. This review on the design, synthesis, and applications of pharmaceutical cocrystals to afford improved drug products and drug substances will interest researchers in crystal engineering, supramolecular chemistry, medicinal chemistry, process development, and pharmaceutical and materials sciences. The scale-up of drug cocrystals and salts using continuous manufacturing technologies provides high-value pharmaceuticals with economic and environmental benefits.
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- Geetha Bolla
- Department of Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Building 43, Room 201, Sderot Ben-Gurion 1, Be'er Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India
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- School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Prof. C. R. Rao Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500046, India
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DUTT B, CHOUDHARY M, BUDHWAR V. A Brief Discussion of Multi-Component Organic Solids: Key Emphasis on Co-Crystallization. Turk J Pharm Sci 2022; 19:220-231. [DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2020.78700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Multicomponent crystal compromising dasatinib and selected co-crystals formers: a patent evaluation of EP2861589B1. Pharm Pat Anal 2022; 11:15-21. [PMID: 35172634 DOI: 10.4155/ppa-2021-0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cocrystallization has gained significant prominence in pharmaceutical product development because of the enhancement of physical, chemical and pharmacological properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as stability, solubility, dissolution rate, taste, hygroscopicity, mechanical property, bioavailability, permeability and therapeutic activity. Traditionally, co-crystals can be prepared by a grinding, solvent evaporation and slurry method. However, sophisticated methods such as spa drying, hot-melt extrusion, supercritical fluid and laser irradiation are also reported to be used for producing co-crystals. The selected patent describes the development of multicomponent crystals of dasatinib, with an aim to enhance the aqueous solubility of a selected drug. However issues surrounding the toxicity, stability, large scale manufacture, in vivo performance in human beings and regulations require adequate addressal prior to exploring the commercial viability of pharmaceutical co-crystals.
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Bertoni S, Hasa D, Albertini B, Perissutti B, Grassi M, Voinovich D, Passerini N. Better and greener: sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies for highly bioavailable solid dosage forms. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2022; 12:1843-1858. [PMID: 34988827 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-01101-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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In the last decades, Green Chemistry has been gaining widespread attention within the pharmaceutical field. It is thus very important to bring more sustainable approaches into the design and manufacture of effective oral drug delivery systems. This review focuses on spray congealing and mechanochemical activation, two technologies endorsing different principles of green chemistry, and at the same time, addressing some of the challenges related to the transformation of poorly water-soluble drugs in highly bioavailable solid dosage forms. We therefore present an overview of the basic principles, equipment, and application of these particle-engineering technologies, with specific attention to case studies carried out by the groups working in Italian Universities.
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- Serena Bertoni
- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Via S. Donato 19/2, 40127, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Via S. Donato 19/2, 40127, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Via Alfonso Valerio, 6/1, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Via S. Donato 19/2, 40127, Bologna, Italy.
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Yaghoobi M, Grecu T, Brookes S, Campbell CJ. Automatic Cocrystal Detection by Raman Spectral Deconvolution-Based Novelty Analysis. Anal Chem 2021; 93:14375-14382. [PMID: 34677947 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c01082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cocrystals are important molecular adducts that have many advantages as a means of modifying the physicochemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including taste masking and improved solubility, bioavailability, and stability. As a result, the discovery of new cocrystals is of great interest to commercial drug discovery programs. Time-consuming manual analysis of the large volumes of data that emerge from large-scale cocrystal screening programs of up to 1000s of preparations poses a challenge. Raman spectroscopy has been shown to discriminate between cocrystals and physical mixtures and is easy to automate, allowing rapid screening of large numbers of potential cocrystals, but the spectral features that encode the information are often subtle (e.g., slight changes in peak positions or intensities). We have employed an automated signal processing routine based on a sparse decomposition algorithm to speed up the data processing steps while maintaining the accuracy of a trained spectroscopist. We used our algorithm to screen 31 potential cocrystal preparations and found that through the use of a computationally generated threshold, we could achieve a clear classification of cocrystals and physical mixtures in less than a minute, compared to several hours manually.
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- Mehrdad Yaghoobi
- School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, EH9 3FB Edinburgh, U.K
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- Solvias, Römerpark 2, 4303 Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
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- New Modalities and Parenterals Development, Pharmaceutical Technology and Development, Global Operations, AstraZeneca, SK10 2NA Macclesfield, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ Edinburgh, U.K
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With an increasing interest in cocrystals due to various advantages, demand for large-scale cocrystallization techniques is rising. Solution cocrystallization is a solvent-based approach that utilizes several single-component crystallization concepts as well as equipment for generating cocrystals. Solution-based techniques can produce cocrystals with reasonable control on purity, size distribution, morphology, and polymorphic form. Many of them also offer a scalable solution for the industrial production of cocrystals. However, the complexity of the thermodynamic landscape and the kinetics of cocrystallization offers fresh challenges which are not encountered in single component crystallization. This review focuses on the recent developments in different solution cocrystallization techniques for the production of pharmaceutically relevant cocrystals. The review consists of two sections. The first section describes the various solution cocrystallization methods, highlighting their benefits and limitations. The second section emphasizes the challenges in developing these techniques to an industrial scale and identifies the major thrust areas where further research is required.
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Vemuri VD, Lankalapalli S. Rosuvastatin cocrystals: an attempt to modulate physicochemical parameters. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-021-00213-7] [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
The meager physicochemical properties like low solubility and low dissolution rate of rosuvastatin calcium remain as an obstruction for formulation development. In the present work, we explore the evolution of rosuvastatin cocrystal, which may offer the synergetic physico-chemical properties of the drug. Cocrystal crafting depends on two possible intermolecular interactions; heteromeric and the homomeric selection of compounds with complementary functional groups are contemplated as a possible cause of supramolecular synthons in cocrystal formation. Specifically, cocrystals of rosuvastatin with l-asparagine and l-glutamine with molar ratio (1:1) were fabricated by using slow solvent evaporation and slow evaporation techniques. Novel cocrystals of rosuvastatin-asparagine (RSC-C) and rosuvastatin-glutamine (RSC-G) cocrystals obtained by slow solvent evaporation were utilized for preliminary investigation and further scale-up was done by using the solvent evaporation technique.
Results
The novel cocrystals showed a new characteristic of powder X-ray diffraction, thermograms of differential scanning calorimetry, 1H liquid FT-NMR spectra, and scanning electron microscopy. These results signify the establishment of intermolecular interaction within the cocrystals. In both the novel cocrystals, rosuvastatin was determined to be engaged in the hydrogen bond interaction with the complementary functional groups of l-asparagine and l-glutamine. Compared with the pure rosuvastatin, RSC-C and RSC-G cocrystal showed 2.17-fold and 1.60-fold improved solubility respectively. The dissolution test showed that the RSC-C and RSC-G cocrystal exhibited 1.97-fold and 1.94-fold higher dissolution rate than the pure rosuvastatin in pH6.8 phosphate buffer respectively.
Conclusion
Modulation in the chemical environment, improvement in the solubility, and dissolution rate demonstrated the benefit of co-crystallization to improve the physicochemical properties of the drug.
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Queiroz ALP, Rodrigues M, Zeglinski J, Crean AM, Sarraguça MC, Vucen S. Determination of co-crystal phase purity by mid infrared spectroscopy and multiple curve resolution. Int J Pharm 2021; 595:120246. [PMID: 33482224 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Multivariate Curve Resolution (MCR) was used to determine the phase purity of pharmaceutical co-crystals from mid infrared spectra. An in-silico coformer screening was used to choose one of ten potential coformers. This analysis used quantum chemistry simulation to predict which coformers are thermodynamically inclined to form cocrystals with the model drug, hydrochlorothiazide. The coformer chosen was nicotinamide. An experimental solvent screening by ultrasound assisted slurry co-crystallization was performed to evaluate the capacity of the method to determine phase purity. Afterwards, slurry and slow evaporation co-crystallizations were performed at 10, 25, and 40 °C using 7 solvent systems, and two levels of agitation for the evaporation co-crystallization (on and off). Mid infrared spectroscopy (MIRS) analysis of the products of these co-crystallizations was used to develop an MCR model to determine co-crystal phase purity. The MCR results were compared with a reference co-crystal. Experimental design (DoE) was used to investigate the effect of solvents, temperature, and agitation on the purity of co-crystals produced by slurry and evaporation co-crystallization. DoE revealed that evaporation co-crystallization with agitating at 65 rpm formed co-crystals with greater phase purity. The optimal temperature varied with the solvent used.
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- Ana Luiza P Queiroz
- SSPC Pharmaceutical Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland; APC Ltd., Building 11, Cherrywood Business Park, Loughlinstown, Dublin D18 DH50, Ireland
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- APC Ltd., Building 11, Cherrywood Business Park, Loughlinstown, Dublin D18 DH50, Ireland
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- SSPC Pharmaceutical Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- SSPC Pharmaceutical Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Kumari N, Ghosh A. Cocrystallization: Cutting Edge Tool for Physicochemical Modulation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:4858-4882. [PMID: 32691702 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200720114638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Cocrystallization is a widely accepted and clinically relevant technique that has prospered very well over the past decades to potentially modify the physicochemical properties of existing active pharmaceutic ingredients (APIs) without compromising their therapeutic benefits. Over time, it has become an integral part of the pre-formulation stage of drug development because of its ability to yield cocrystals with improved properties in a way that other traditional methods cannot easily achieve. Cocrystals are solid crystalline materials composed of two or more than two molecules which are non-covalently bonded in the same crystal lattice. Due to the continuous efforts of pharmaceutical scientists and crystal engineers, today cocrystals have emerged as a cutting edge tool to modulate poor physicochemical properties of APIs such as solubility, permeability, bioavailability, improving poor mechanical properties and taste masking. The success of cocrystals can be traced back by looking at the number of products that are getting regulatory approval. At present, many cocrystals have obtained regulatory approval and they successfully made into the market place followed by a fair number of cocrystals that are currently in the clinical phases. Considering all these facts about cocrystals, the formulation scientists have been inspired to undertake more relevant research to extract out maximum benefits. Here in this review cocrystallization technique will be discussed in detail with respect to its background, different synthesis approaches, synthesis mechanism, application and improvements in drug delivery systems and its regulatory perspective.
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- Nimmy Kumari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi - 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi - 835215, Jharkhand, India
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Butreddy A, Sarabu S, Bandari S, Dumpa N, Zhang F, Repka MA. Polymer-Assisted Aripiprazole-Adipic Acid Cocrystals Produced by Hot Melt Extrusion Techniques. CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN 2020; 20:4335-4345. [PMID: 33935595 PMCID: PMC8081332 DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.0c00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Pharmaceutical cocrystals are a promising strategy to increase the solubility and dissolution rate of poorly soluble drugs. However, their manufacturing process requires a large quantity of solvents. The present study aimed to produce cocrystals by a solvent-free hot melt extrusion (HME) method to improve their solubility and dissolution rate. Aripiprazole (ARP) and adipic acid (ADP) were used as a weakly basic drug and acidic coformer, respectively. The processability of a plain ARP-ADP physical mixture (PM) compared with a PM with 5% Soluplus® (SOL) was investigated. Incorporating 5% SOL into the ARP-ADP blend reduced the processing torque and improved processability. The effects of temperature and screw speed on the formation of cocrystals were studied, and cocrystals were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy, and hot-stage microscopy. FTIR spectra revealed noncovalent interaction between ARP and ADP, which was confirmed by NMR spectra. Similarly, PXRD data exhibited characteristic peaks confirming the formation of new crystalline material. Further, the results indicated that cocrystals demonstrated higher dissolution rates and improved compressibility, as well as enhanced flow characteristics compared with pure ARP, suggesting its suitability in the development of solid dosage forms.
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- Arun Butreddy
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
- Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
- Corresponding Author Michael A. Repka, D.D.S., Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Director, Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, Phone: 662-915-1155, Fax: 662-915-1177,
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Haneef J, Chadha R. Sustainable synthesis of ambrisentan – syringic acid cocrystal: employing mechanochemistry in the development of novel pharmaceutical solid form. CrystEngComm 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9ce01818b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Development of the pharmaceutical cocrystal of ambrisentan with syringic acid via mechanochemistry as a greener and sustainable methodology with improved biopharmaceutical parameters.
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- Jamshed Haneef
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
- Jamia Hamdard
- New Delhi 110 062
- India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies (CAS)
- Panjab University
- Chandigarh 160 014
- India
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Solaimalai R, Shinde G, Dharamsi A, Kokare C. Exploring the novel green eutectic solvent for the synthesis of 4-hydroxy-2-methyl- N-2-pyridinyl-2 H-1,2,-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide 1,1-dioxide with benzoic acid cocrystal using a co-grinding technique. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj03570j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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In the present study, the suitability of a green eutectic solvent, a mixture of menthol and camphor for cocrystal synthesis has been investigated to improve the biopharmaceutical properties of poorly water-soluble drugs.
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- Rajalakshmi Solaimalai
- Department of Pharmaceutics
- Parul Institute of Pharmacy
- Parul University
- Vadodara-391760
- India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- Parul Institute of Pharmacy
- Parul University
- Vadodara-391760
- India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy
- Pune-411041
- India
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Budhwar V, Dutt B, Choudhary M. Cocrystallization: An innovative route toward better medication. JOURNAL OF REPORTS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/jrptps.jrptps_103_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Ahuja D, Svärd M, Rasmuson ÅC. Investigation of solid–liquid phase diagrams of the sulfamethazine–salicylic acid co-crystal. CrystEngComm 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9ce00124g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ternary phase diagrams for sulfamethazine–salicylic acid co-crystal have been constructed in three solvent systems.
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- Dipali Ahuja
- Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre
- Bernal Institute
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- University of Limerick
- Ireland
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- Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre
- Bernal Institute
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- University of Limerick
- Ireland
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- Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre
- Bernal Institute
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- University of Limerick
- Ireland
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Gajda M, Nartowski KP, Pluta J, Karolewicz B. The role of the polymer matrix in solvent-free hot melt extrusion continuous process for mechanochemical synthesis of pharmaceutical cocrystal. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2018; 131:48-59. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Kumar A, Kumar S, Nanda A. A Review about Regulatory Status and Recent Patents of Pharmaceutical Co-Crystals. Adv Pharm Bull 2018; 8:355-363. [PMID: 30276131 PMCID: PMC6156475 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2018.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Pharmaceutical Co-crystals are not new, they have gained much attention since the last decade among scientists and pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical co-crystals are multicomponent systems composed of two or more molecules and held together by non-covalent interactions. The development of pharmaceutical co-crystals, a new solid crystalline form, offer superior physico-chemical properties (such as melting point, stability, solubility, permeability, bioavailability, taste masking, etc.) without altering the pharmacological properties. Recently, with the upsurge in the growth of Pharmaceutical co-crystals, the major concern is over the regulatory status of co-crystals. With the new guidelines from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA), the status has become even more complicated due to significantly different opinions. This review highlights whether co-crystals fulfil the requirements for the grant of a patent or not and how cocrystals are going to affect the present scenario of pharmaceuticals.
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- Arun Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak-124001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak-124001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak-124001, India
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Barmpalexis P, Karagianni A, Nikolakakis I, Kachrimanis K. Preparation of pharmaceutical cocrystal formulations via melt mixing technique: A thermodynamic perspective. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2018; 131:130-140. [PMID: 30092346 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the thermodynamic properties of in-situ formation of cocrystal formulations by the melt-mixing method. Specifically, the thermodynamic mixing behaviour of carbamazepine-nicotinamide and ibuprofen-nicotinamide cocrystals prepared with the aid of Soluplus® (SOL) were evaluated using thermodynamic lattice-based solution theories. Thermodynamic miscibility of both cocrystals with SOL was predicted by calculating Gibb's free energy based on the Flory-Huggins (FH) interaction parameter (χ), while the activity coefficient of cocrystals estimated with the aid of solid-liquid equilibrium equation and FH lattice theory, showed good thermodynamic miscibility of the components at elevated temperatures used normally during melt-mixing based processes. Complete phase transition diagrams constructed with the aid of DSC measurements and FH solution theory, suggested the existence of two transition zones: (1) a stable cocrystal zone, located at the right-hand-side of the spinodal phase separation curve, where stable cocrystals are prepared and (2) an unstable cocrystal zone, located at the left-hand-side of the spinodal curve up to liquidus, where the matrixforming polymer sets a kinetic barrier to recrystallization and hence, a barrier to the formation of cocrystals. The validity of the suggested thermodynamic phase transition zones was experimentally verified by ATR-FTIR and hot-stage polarized light microscopy.
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- P Barmpalexis
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Ann Newman
- Seventh Street Development Group; PO Box 251 Kure Beach NC 28449 USA
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- Crystal Pharmatech; B4-101, Biobay, 218 Xinghu Street, Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou 215123 China
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- Crystal Pharmatech; Suite 500-B, 3000 Eastpark Blvd Cranbury NJ 08512 USA
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Sathisaran I, Dalvi SV. Engineering Cocrystals of PoorlyWater-Soluble Drugs to Enhance Dissolution in Aqueous Medium. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:E108. [PMID: 30065221 PMCID: PMC6161265 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10030108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) Class II and IV drugs suffer from poor aqueous solubility and hence low bioavailability. Most of these drugs are hydrophobic and cannot be developed into a pharmaceutical formulation due to their poor aqueous solubility. One of the ways to enhance the aqueous solubility of poorlywater-soluble drugs is to use the principles of crystal engineering to formulate cocrystals of these molecules with water-soluble molecules (which are generally called coformers). Many researchers have shown that the cocrystals significantly enhance the aqueous solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs. In this review, we present a consolidated account of reports available in the literature related to the cocrystallization of poorly water-soluble drugs. The current practice to formulate new drug cocrystals with enhanced solubility involves a lot of empiricism. Therefore, in this work, attempts have been made to understand a general framework involved in successful (and unsuccessful) cocrystallization events which can yield different solid forms such as cocrystals, cocrystal polymorphs, cocrystal hydrates/solvates, salts, coamorphous solids, eutectics and solid solutions. The rationale behind screening suitable coformers for cocrystallization has been explained based on the rules of five i.e., hydrogen bonding, halogen bonding (and in general non-covalent bonding), length of carbon chain, molecular recognition points and coformer aqueous solubility. Different techniques to screen coformers for effective cocrystallization and methods to synthesize cocrystals have been discussed. Recent advances in technologies for continuous and solvent-free production of cocrystals have also been discussed. Furthermore, mechanisms involved in solubilization of these solid forms and the parameters influencing dissolution and stability of specific solid forms have been discussed. Overall, this review provides a consolidated account of the rationale for design of cocrystals, past efforts, recent developments and future perspectives for cocrystallization research which will be extremely useful for researchers working in pharmaceutical formulation development.
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- Indumathi Sathisaran
- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India.
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Patil S, Agarwal P, Rojatkar S, Mahadik K. Electrosprayed Forskolin Cocrystals with Enhanced Aqueous Solubility. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/22297928.2018.1467277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Sharvil Patil
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Erandwane, Pune-411 038, Maharashtra, India
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- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Erandwane, Pune-411 038, Maharashtra, India
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- Research & Development Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy Campus, Erandwane, Pune-411038, Maharashtra, India
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- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Erandwane, Pune-411 038, Maharashtra, India
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Rodrigues M, Baptista B, Lopes JA, Sarraguça MC. Pharmaceutical cocrystallization techniques. Advances and challenges. Int J Pharm 2018; 547:404-420. [PMID: 29890258 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cocrystals are homogenous (single-phase) crystalline structures composed by two or more components in a definite stoichiometric ratio bonded together by noncovalent bonds. Pharmaceutical industry has been showing interest in cocrystals due to their ability to improve active pharmaceutical ingredients (API's) properties, such as solubility, dissolution, bioavailability, stability and processability. The necessity for high-throughput screening methods and methods capable of producing cocrystals in an industrial scale still hinders the use of cocrystals by the pharmaceutical industry. The aim of this review is to present an extensive overview of the cocrystallization methods, focusing in the specificities of each technique, its advantages and disadvantages. The review is divided into solvent-based and solvent-free methods. The most appropriate methods to the different stages of cocrystals manufacture, from the screening phase to industrial production are identified. The use of continuous and scalable methods in cocrystal production as well as the implementation of quality-by-design and process analytical technology concepts are also addressed.
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- Marisa Rodrigues
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.Lisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.Lisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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Fontana F, Figueiredo P, Zhang P, Hirvonen JT, Liu D, Santos HA. Production of pure drug nanocrystals and nano co-crystals by confinement methods. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2018; 131:3-21. [PMID: 29738786 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The use of drug nanocrystals in the drug formulation is increasing due to the large number of poorly water-soluble drug compounds synthetized and due to the advantages brought by the nanonization process. The downsizing processes are done using a top-down approach (milling and homogenization currently employed at the industrial level), while the crystallization process is performed by bottom-up techniques (e.g., antisolvent precipitation, use of supercritical fluids or spray and freeze drying). In addition, the production of nanocrystals in confined environment can be achieved within microfluidics channels. This review analyzes the processes for the preparation of nanocrystals and co-crystals, divided by top-down and bottom-up approaches, together with their combinations. The combination of both strategies merges the favorable features of each process and avoids the disadvantages of single processes. Overall, the applicability of drug nanocrystals is highlighted by the widespread research on the production processes at the engineering, pharmaceutical, and nanotechnology level.
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Supercritical carbon dioxide-based technologies for the production of drug nanoparticles/nanocrystals - A comprehensive review. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2018; 131:22-78. [PMID: 30026127 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Low drug bioavailability, which is mostly a result of poor aqueous drug solubilities and of inadequate drug dissolution rates, is one of the most significant challenges that pharmaceutical companies are currently facing, since this may limit the therapeutic efficacy of marketed drugs, or even result in the discard of potential highly effective drug candidates during developmental stages. Two of the main approaches that have been implemented in recent years to overcome poor drug solubility/dissolution issues have frequently involved drug particle size reduction (i.e., micronization/nanonization) and/or the modification of some of the physicochemical and structural properties of poorly water soluble drugs. A large number of particle engineering methodologies have been developed, tested, and applied in the synthesis and control of particle size/particle-size distributions, crystallinities, and polymorphic purities of drug micro- and nano-particles/crystals. In recent years pharmaceutical processing using supercritical fluids (SCF), in general, and supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2), in particular, have attracted a great attention from the pharmaceutical industry. This is mostly due to the several well-known advantageous technical features of these processes, as well as to other increasingly important subjects for the pharmaceutical industry, namely their "green", sustainable, safe and "environmentally-friendly" intrinsic characteristics. In this work, it is presented a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on scCO2-based processes focused on the formation and on the control of the physicochemical, structural and morphological properties of amorphous/crystalline pure drug nanoparticles. It is presented and discussed the most relevant scCO2, scCO2-based fluids and drug physicochemical properties that are pertinent for the development of successful pharmaceutical products, namely those that are critical in the selection of an adequate scCO2-based method to produce pure drug nanoparticles/nanocrystals. scCO2-based nanoparticle formation methodologies are classified in three main families, and in terms of the most important role played by scCO2 in particle formation processes: as a solvent; as an antisolvent or a co-antisolvent; and as a "high mobility" additive (a solute, a co-solute, or a co-solvent). Specific particle formation methods belonging to each one of these families are presented, discussed and compared. Some selected amorphous/crystalline drug nanoparticles that were prepared by these methods are compiled and presented, namely those studied in the last 10-15 years. A special emphasis is given to the formation of drug cocrystals. It is also discussed the fundamental knowledge and the main mechanisms in which the scCO2-based particle formation methods rely on, as well as the current status and urgent needs in terms of reliable experimental data and of robust modeling approaches. Other addressed and discussed topics include the currently available and the most adequate physicochemical, morphological and biological characterization methods required for pure drug nanoparticles/nanocrystals, some of the current nanometrology and regulatory issues associated to the use of these methods, as well as some scale-up, post-processing and pharmaceutical regulatory subjects related to the industrial implementation of these scCO2-based processes. Finally, it is also discussed the current status of these techniques, as well as their future major perspectives and opportunities for industrial implementation in the upcoming years.
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Zhao Z, Liu G, Lin Q, Jiang Y. Co-Crystal of Paracetamol and Trimethylglycine Prepared by a Supercritical CO2
Anti-Solvent Process. Chem Eng Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201700638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Ziyi Zhao
- South China University of Technology; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; 381 Wushan Street 510640 Guangzhou China
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- South China University of Technology; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; 381 Wushan Street 510640 Guangzhou China
- Honz Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.; 6 Yaogu 3rd Road 570311 Haikou China
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- South China University of Technology; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; 381 Wushan Street 510640 Guangzhou China
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- South China University of Technology; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; 381 Wushan Street 510640 Guangzhou China
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Hasa D, Jones W. Screening for new pharmaceutical solid forms using mechanochemistry: A practical guide. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2017; 117:147-161. [PMID: 28478084 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Within the pharmaceutical industry, and elsewhere, the screening for new solid forms is a mandatory exercise for both existing and new chemical entities. This contribution focuses on mechanochemistry as a versatile approach for discovering new and alternative solid forms. Whilst a series of recently published extensive reviews exist which focus on mechanistic aspects and potential areas of development, in this review we focus on particular practical aspects of mechanochemistry in order to allow full optimisation of the approach in searches for new solid forms including polymorphs, salts and cocrystals as well as their solvated/hydrated analogues. As a consequence of the apparent experimental simplicity of the method (compared to more traditional protocols e.g. solvent-based methods), the high efficiency and range of conditions available in a mechanochemical screen, mechanochemistry should not be considered simply as an alternative method when other screening methods are not successful, but rather as a key strategy in any fully effective solid form screen providing reduced effort and time as well as the potential of requiring reduced amounts of material.
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- Dritan Hasa
- Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, The Gateway, LE1 9BH Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, CB2 1EW Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Cerreia Vioglio P, Chierotti MR, Gobetto R. Pharmaceutical aspects of salt and cocrystal forms of APIs and characterization challenges. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2017; 117:86-110. [PMID: 28687273 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In recent years many efforts have been devoted to the screening and the study of new solid-state forms of old active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with salification or co-crystallization processes, thus modulating final properties without changing the pharmacological nature. Salts, hydrates/solvates, and cocrystals are the common solid-state forms employed. They offer the intriguing possibility of exploring different pharmaceutical properties for a single API in the quest of enhancing the final drug product. New synthetic strategies and advanced characterization techniques have been recently proposed in this hot topic for pharmaceutical companies. This paper reviews the recent progresses in the field particularly focusing on the characterization challenges encountered when the nature of the solid-state form must be determined. The aim of this article is to offer the state-of-the-art on this subject in order to develop new insights and to promote cooperative efforts in the fascinating field of API salt and cocrystal forms.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
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Advanced methodologies for cocrystal synthesis. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2017; 117:178-195. [PMID: 28712924 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pharmaceutical cocrystals are multicomponent systems composed of two or more molecules and held together by H-bonding. Currently, cocrystals provide exciting opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry for the development and manufacturing of new medicines by improving poor physical properties of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) such as processability, solubility, stability and bioavailability. According to the recent reclassification, cocrystals are considered as drug polymorph rather a new API which has a significant impact on drug development, regulatory submissions and intellectual property protection. This review summarizes recent trends and advances in synthesis, manufacturing and scale - up of cocrystals. The operational principles of several cocrystals manufacturing technologies are discussed including their advantages and disadvantages in terms of crystal quality, purity stability, throughput and limitations in large scale production.
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In vivo analysis of supersaturation/precipitation/absorption behavior after oral administration of pioglitazone hydrochloride salt; determinant site of oral absorption. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 106:431-438. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 06/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Patil S, Ujalambkar V, Mahadik A. Electrospray technology as a probe for cocrystal synthesis: Influence of solvent and coformer structure. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lin SY. Simultaneous screening and detection of pharmaceutical co-crystals by the one-step DSC–FTIR microspectroscopic technique. Drug Discov Today 2017; 22:718-728. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2016.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 11/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Wang N, Hao H, Lu H, Xu R. Molecular recognition and self-assembly mechanism of cocrystallization processes. CrystEngComm 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ce00713b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Schematic diagram of MC_U cocrystal formation during cooling crystallization, represented by real-time Raman, ATR-FTIR and FBRM data.
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- Na Wang
- National Engineering Research Centre of Industrial Crystallization Technology
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin
- PR China
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- National Engineering Research Centre of Industrial Crystallization Technology
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin
- PR China
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- National Engineering Research Centre of Industrial Crystallization Technology
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin
- PR China
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- National Engineering Research Centre of Industrial Crystallization Technology
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin
- PR China
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Synthesis of Caffeine/Maleic Acid Co-crystal by Ultrasound-assisted Slurry Co-crystallization. J Pharm Sci 2017; 106:66-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2016.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2016] [Revised: 09/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wood C, Alwati A, Halsey S, Gough T, Brown E, Kelly A, Paradkar A. Near infra red spectroscopy as a multivariate process analytical tool for predicting pharmaceutical co-crystal concentration. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2016; 129:172-181. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2016.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2016] [Revised: 06/05/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Patil S, Kulkarni J, Mahadik K. Exploring the Potential of Electrospray Technology in Cocrystal Synthesis. Ind Eng Chem Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b01938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Sharvil Patil
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune−411 038, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune−411 038, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune−411 038, Maharashtra, India
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Liu M, Hong C, Yao Y, Shen H, Ji G, Li G, Xie Y. Development of a pharmaceutical cocrystal with solution crystallization technology: Preparation, characterization, and evaluation of myricetin-proline cocrystals. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2016; 107:151-9. [PMID: 27395394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2016.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2016] [Revised: 07/03/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Myricetin shows low oral bioavailability (<10%) in rats due to poor aqueous solubility, although it has demonstrated various pharmacological activities such as those related to anticancer, anti-diabetes, and hepatic protection. To overcome this issue, in this study, pharmaceutical cocrystals were designed to efficiently deliver myricetin by oral administration. A 1:2 stoichiometric cocrystal of myricetin with proline was prepared successfully by solution crystallization based on the ternary phase diagram (TPD) principle, and it is presented as a new sphericity-like crystalline phase characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The formation of myricetin-proline cocrystals was a spontaneous and exothermic process, probably due to the supramolecular interactions between themselves, which were determined by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Consequently, the dissolution efficiency of myricetin from cocrystals was increased 7.69-fold compared with that of coarse myricetin, and the oral bioavailability of myricetin cocrystals in rats was enhanced by approximately 3.03 times compared with that of pure myricetin. The present study provides useful information for the potential application of cocrystal technology for water-insoluble drugs, especially flavonoid compounds.
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- Mingyu Liu
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; Research Center for Health and Nutrition, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Research Center for Health and Nutrition, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Research Center for Health and Nutrition, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Research Center for Health and Nutrition, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Long Hua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Shanghai TCM-integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200082, China.
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- Research Center for Health and Nutrition, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; Institute of Digestive Diseases, Long Hua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China.
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Sheng F, Chow PS, Yu ZQ, Tan RBH. Online Classification of Mixed Co-Crystal and Solute Suspensions using Raman Spectroscopy. Org Process Res Dev 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.6b00123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Fei Sheng
- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, A*STAR
(Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island,
Singapore 627833, Singapore
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- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, A*STAR
(Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island,
Singapore 627833, Singapore
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- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, A*STAR
(Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island,
Singapore 627833, Singapore
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- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, A*STAR
(Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island,
Singapore 627833, Singapore
- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 119260, Singapore
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Surov AO, Solanko KA, Bond AD, Bauer-Brandl A, Perlovich GL. Cocrystals of the antiandrogenic drug bicalutamide: screening, crystal structures, formation thermodynamics and lattice energies. CrystEngComm 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ce00931j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Two new cocrystals of the antiandrogenic drug bicalutamide with benzamide and salicylamide are reported. Relationships between crystal structures, melting temperatures, aqueous dissolution, formation thermodynamics and crystal lattice energies of the cocrystals are investigated.
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- Artem O. Surov
- Institution of Russian Academy of Sciences
- G.A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry RAS
- 153045 Ivanovo, Russia
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy
- University of Southern Denmark
- 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy
- University of Southern Denmark
- 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy
- University of Southern Denmark
- 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Institution of Russian Academy of Sciences
- G.A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry RAS
- 153045 Ivanovo, Russia
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Duggirala NK, Perry ML, Almarsson Ö, Zaworotko MJ. Pharmaceutical cocrystals: along the path to improved medicines. Chem Commun (Camb) 2016; 52:640-55. [DOI: 10.1039/c5cc08216a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 626] [Impact Index Per Article: 78.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Cocrystals, a long known but understudied class of crystalline solids, have attracted interest from crystal engineers and pharmaceutical scientists in the past decade and are now an integral part of the preformulation stage of drug development.
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- Naga K. Duggirala
- Department of Chemical & Environmental Sciences and Bernal Institute
- University of Limerick
- Limerick
- Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Chemical & Environmental Sciences and Bernal Institute
- University of Limerick
- Limerick
- Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Chemical & Environmental Sciences and Bernal Institute
- University of Limerick
- Limerick
- Republic of Ireland
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Sarceviča I, Orola L, Nartowski KP, Khimyak YZ, Round AN, Fábián L. Mechanistic and Kinetic Insight into Spontaneous Cocrystallization of Isoniazid and Benzoic Acid. Mol Pharm 2015; 12:2981-92. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.5b00250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Inese Sarceviča
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Latvia, K.Valdemara street 48, Riga LV1013, Latvia
- School
of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, U.K
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Latvia, K.Valdemara street 48, Riga LV1013, Latvia
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, U.K
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, U.K
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, U.K
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, U.K
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Generation of 1:1 Carbamazepine:Nicotinamide cocrystals by spray drying. Eur J Pharm Sci 2014; 62:251-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2014.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Revised: 05/14/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Leyssens T, Tumanova N, Robeyns K, Candoni N, Veesler S. Solution cocrystallization, an effective tool to explore the variety of cocrystal systems: caffeine/dicarboxylic acid cocrystals. CrystEngComm 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ce01495b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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De Smet L, Saerens L, De Beer T, Carleer R, Adriaensens P, Van Bocxlaer J, Vervaet C, Remon JP. Formulation of itraconazole nanococrystals and evaluation of their bioavailability in dogs. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2014; 87:107-13. [PMID: 24388913 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2013.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2013] [Revised: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 12/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The aim of the study is to increase the bioavailability of itraconazole (ITRA) using nanosized cocrystals prepared via wet milling of ITRA in combination with dicarboxylic acids. Wet milling was used in order to create a nanosuspension of ITRA in combination with dicarboxylic acids. After spray-drying and bead layering, solid state was characterized by MDSC, XRD, Raman and FT-IR. The release profiles and bioavailability of the nanococrystalline suspension, the spray-dried and bead layered formulation were evaluated. A monodisperse nanosuspension (549±51nm) of ITRA was developed using adipic acid and Tween®80. Solid state characterization indicated the formation of nanococrystals by hydrogen bounds between the triazole group of ITRA and the carboxyl group of adipic acid. A bioavailability study was performed in dogs. The faster drug release from the nanocrystal-based formulation was reflected in the in vivo results since Tmax of the formulations was obtained 3h after administration, while Tmax of the reference formulation was observed only 6h after administration. This fast release of ITRA was obtained by a dual concept: manufacturing of nanosized cocrystals of ITRA and adipic acid via wet milling. Formation of stable nanosized cocrystals via this approach seems a good alternative for amorphous systems to increase the solubility and obtain a fast drug release of BCS class II drugs.
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- Lieselotte De Smet
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Process Analytical Technology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Process Analytical Technology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Applied and Analytical Chemistry, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Applied and Analytical Chemistry, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Moradiya HG, Islam MT, Halsey S, Maniruzzaman M, Chowdhry BZ, Snowden MJ, Douroumis D. Continuous cocrystallisation of carbamazepine and trans-cinnamic acid via melt extrusion processing. CrystEngComm 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ce42457j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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High quality carbamazepine–trans–cinnamic acid cocrystals were produced by hot melt extrusion. The extruded cocrystals showed improved dissolution rates. In-line NIR showed that cocrystals were formed gradually along the mixing zones of the extruder.
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- Hiren G. Moradiya
- School of Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham, UK
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- School of Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham, UK
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- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Molecular Spectroscopy and Material Characterization
- Hemel Hempstead, UK
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- School of Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham, UK
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- School of Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham, UK
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- School of Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham, UK
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- School of Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham, UK
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