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Prasad S, Athokpam M, Purohit SR. Recent advances in gellan gum production and modification for enhanced applicability in food printing and bioactive delivery applications. Carbohydr Res 2024; 543:109225. [PMID: 39096563 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2024.109225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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The importance of Gellan gum has been increasing gradually and its unique characteristics are suitable for various advanced food technologies. This review outlines recent developments in gellan gum production, modification, and newer applications focusing on food printing and bioactive delivery applications, in the last three years. The yield and production condition of gellan gum is a major factor that affects the cost and its applications. Moreover, modified Gellan gum has been shown to have superior characteristics and functionality as compared to native one. The viscosifying, thermosensitive, gelling etc. characteristics of gellan gum makes it an crucial ingredient in case of preparation of 3D printing ink. Further, gellan gum is also found to be important wall material in case of bioactive delivery application through encapsulation. Optimized methods of production, sustainable feedstock, and stress conditions are critical for the desired functionality and yield of the Gellan gum.
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- Sanstuti Prasad
- Food Bioprocessing Lab, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University, Assam, India
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- Food Bioprocessing Lab, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University, Assam, India
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- Food Bioprocessing Lab, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University, Assam, India.
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Haghighatseir N, Mozafari N, Shadvand E, Ashrafi H, Daneshamouz S, Azadi A. Mixed-Micelle in Situ Gel as a Candidate for Oral Inflammatory Ulcerative Diseases. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:144. [PMID: 38918282 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02862-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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The current treatment for oral inflammatory ulcerative diseases has limitations. In situ forming hydrogels have shown great potential to deliver therapeutic substances for drug delivery to the buccal cavity. This study aimed to prepare and characterize lipid- and surfactant-based mixed micelle in situ gel (MIG) and evaluate whether it can offer more favorable properties than the in situ gel for effective treatment of the disease. Dexamethasone was incorporated into the MIGs particles, based on Poloxamer 407 and chitosan. The lower gelation time at 37 ℃ was considered a criterion to select superior formulations among the different lipid- and surfactant-based candidates. Further characterization was performed to evaluate the opted formulations regarding morphology, physical stability, rheology, texture, and release profile. All formulations were thermoresponsive and had a shorter gelation time as the temperature increased. Dexamethasone was released in a highly controlled manner, and morphological evaluation revealed that the mixed micelle in situ gels had spherical nanoparticles. Thixotropic behavior was observed in all MIGs, indicating a prolonged retention time of the formulation after oral administration. This study has shown that among different MIGs, the one with oleic acid is a more promising candidate than the in situ gel and other MIGs for drug delivery to the buccal cavity.
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- Niloofar Haghighatseir
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 71468 64685, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 71468 64685, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 71468 64685, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 71468 64685, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 71468 64685, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 71468 64685, Iran.
- Pharmaceuticals Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 71468, 64685, Iran.
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Lalebeigi F, Alimohamadi A, Afarin S, Aliabadi HAM, Mahdavi M, Farahbakhshpour F, Hashemiaval N, Khandani KK, Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Maleki A. Recent advances on biomedical applications of gellan gum: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 334:122008. [PMID: 38553201 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122008] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Gellan gum (GG) has attracted considerable attention as a versatile biopolymer with numerous potential biological applications, especially in the fields of tissue engineering, wound healing, and cargo delivery. Due to its distinctive characteristics like biocompatibility, biodegradability, nontoxicity, and gel-forming ability, GG is well-suited for these applications. This review focuses on recent research on GG-based hydrogels and biocomposites and their biomedical applications. It discusses the incorporation of GG into hydrogels for controlled drug release, its role in promoting wound healing processes, and its potential in tissue engineering for various tissues including bone, retina, cartilage, vascular, adipose, and cardiac tissue. It provides an in-depth analysis of the latest findings and advancements in these areas, making it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in these fields.
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- Farnaz Lalebeigi
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center (BRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran (IPI), Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center (BRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran (IPI), Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center (BRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran (IPI), Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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Habibullah S, Swain R, Nandi S, Das M, Rout T, Mohanty B, Mallick S. Nanocrystalline cellulose as a reinforcing agent for poly (vinyl alcohol)/ gellan-gum-based composite film for moxifloxacin ocular delivery. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132302. [PMID: 38744357 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132302] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) is a star material in drug delivery applications due to its good biocompatibility, large specific surface area, high tensile strength (TS), and high hydrophilicity. Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Gellan-gum-based innovative composite film has been prepared using nanocrystalline cellulose (PVA/GG/NCC) as a strengthening agent for ocular delivery of moxifloxacin (MOX) via solvent casting method. Impedance analysis was studied using the capacitive sensing technique for examining new capacitance nature of the nanocomposite MOX film. Antimicrobial properties of films were evaluated using Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus as gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria respectively by disc diffusion technique. XRD revealed the characteristic peak of NCC and the amorphous form of the drug. Sustained in vitro release and enhanced corneal permeation of drug were noticed in the presence of NCC. Polymer matrix enhanced the mechanical properties (tensile strength 22.05 to 28.41 MPa) and impedance behavior (resistance 59.23 to 213.23 Ω) in the film due to the presence of NCC rather than its absence (16.78 MPa and 39.03 Ω respectively). Occurrence of NCC brought about good antimicrobial behavior (both gram-positive and gram-negative) of the film. NCC incorporated poly(vinyl alcohol)/gellan-gum-based composite film exhibited increased mechanical properties and impedance behavior for improved ocular delivery of moxifloxacin.
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- Sk Habibullah
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Salipur, 754202 Cuttack, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Salipur, 754202 Cuttack, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India.
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Moyo MTG, Adali T, Tulay P. Exploring gellan gum-based hydrogels for regenerating human embryonic stem cells in age-related macular degeneration therapy: A literature review. Regen Ther 2024; 26:235-250. [PMID: 38966602 PMCID: PMC11222715 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2024.05.018] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive ocular disease marked by the deterioration of retinal photoreceptor cells, leading to central vision decline, predominantly affecting the elderly population worldwide. Current treatment modalities, such as anti-VEGF agents, laser therapy, and photodynamic therapy, aim to manage the condition, with emerging strategies like stem cell replacement therapy showing promise. However, challenges like immune rejection and cell survival hinder the efficacy of stem cell interventions. Regenerative medicine faces obstacles in maximizing stem cell potential due to limitations in mimicking the dynamic cues of the extracellular matrix (ECM) crucial for guiding stem cell behaviour. Innovative biomaterials like gellan gum hydrogels offer tailored microenvironments conducive to enhancing stem cell culture efficacy and tissue regeneration. Gellan gum-based hydrogels, renowned for biocompatibility and customizable mechanical properties, provide crucial support for cell viability, differentiation, and controlled release of therapeutic factors, making them an ideal platform for culturing human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). These hydrogels mimic native tissue mechanics, promoting optimal hESC differentiation while minimizing immune responses and facilitating localized delivery. This review explores the potential of Gellan Gum-Based Hydrogels in regenerative AMD therapy, emphasizing their role in enhancing hESC regeneration and addressing current status, treatment limitations, and future directions.
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- Mthabisi Talent George Moyo
- Near East University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, P.O. Box: 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
- Girne American University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, PO Box 99428, Karmi Campus, Karaoglanoglu, Kyrenia, Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
- Girne American University, Research and Application Center of Biomedical Sciences, PO Box 99428, Karmi Campus, Karaoglanoglu, Kyrenia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Girne American University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, PO Box 99428, Karmi Campus, Karaoglanoglu, Kyrenia, Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
- Girne American University, Research and Application Center of Biomedical Sciences, PO Box 99428, Karmi Campus, Karaoglanoglu, Kyrenia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Near East University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics, Nicosia, Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
- Near East University, DESAM Research Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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Liu K, Russo M, Ellis JS, Capua JD, Wu D, Smolinski-Zhao S, Kalva S, Arellano RS, Irani Z, Uppot R, Linderman SW, Gupta R, Aizenberg J, Srinivasan S, Som A. Transient, Image-Guided Gel-Dissection for Percutaneous Thermal Ablation. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400272. [PMID: 38678431 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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Image-guided tumor ablative therapies are mainstay cancer treatment options but often require intra-procedural protective tissue displacement to reduce the risk of collateral damage to neighboring organs. Standard of care strategies, such as hydrodissection (fluidic injection), are limited by rapid diffusion of fluid and poor retention time, risking injury to adjacent organs, increasing cancer recurrence rates from incomplete tumor ablations, and limiting patient qualification. Herein, a "gel-dissection" technique is developed, leveraging injectable hydrogels for longer-lasting, shapeable, and transient tissue separation to empower clinicans with improved ablation operation windows and greater control. A rheological model is designed to understand and tune gel-dissection parameters. In swine models, gel-dissection achieves 24 times longer-lasting tissue separation dynamics compared to saline, with 40% less injected volume. Gel-dissection achieves anti-dependent dissection between free-floating organs in the peritoneal cavity and clinically significant thermal protection, with the potential to expand minimally invasive therapeutic techniques, especially across locoregional therapies including radiation, cryoablation, endoscopy, and surgery.
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- Kathy Liu
- Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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Mardikasari SA, Katona G, Sipos B, Csóka I. Essential considerations towards development of effective nasal antibiotic formulation: features, strategies, and future directions. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2024; 21:611-625. [PMID: 38588551 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2024.2341184] [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: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Intranasal antibiotic products are gaining popularity as a promising method of administering antibiotics, which provide numerous benefits, e.g. enhancing drug bioavailability, reducing adverse effects, and potentially minimizing resistance threats. However, some issues related to the antibiotic substances and nasal route challenges must be addressed to prepare effective formulations. AREAS COVERED This review focuses on the valuable points of nasal delivery as an alternative route for administering antibiotics, coupled with the challenges in the nasal cavity that might affect the formulations. Moreover, this review also highlights the application of nasal delivery to introduce antibiotics for local therapy, brain targeting, and systemic effects that have been conducted. In addition, this viewpoint provides strategies to maintain antibiotic stability and several crucial aspects to be considered for enabling effective nasal formulation. EXPERT OPINION In-depth knowledge and understanding regarding various key considerations with respect to the antibiotic substances and nasal route delivery requirement in preparing effective nasal antibiotic formulation would greatly improve the development of nasally administered antibiotic products, enabling better therapeutic outcomes of antibiotic treatment and establishing appropriate use of antibiotics, which in turn might reduce the chance of antibiotic resistance and enhance patient comfort.
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- Sandra Aulia Mardikasari
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Szymańska E, Potaś J, Maciejczyk M, Sulewska ME, Pietruska M, Zalewska A, Pietruska A, Winnicka K. Preliminary Assessment of Polysaccharide-Based Emulgels Containing Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid for Oral Lichen planus Treatment. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1534. [PMID: 38004400 PMCID: PMC10674658 DOI: 10.3390/ph16111534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy using delta-aminolevulinic acid is considered a promising option in the treatment of oral lichen planus. In the present work, three emulgel compositions prepared from natural polysaccharide gums, tragacanth, xanthan and gellan, were preliminarily tested for oromucosal delivery of delta-aminolevulinic acid. Apart from cytotoxicity studies in two gingival cell lines, the precise goal was to investigate whether the presence of the drug altered the rheological and mucoadhesive behavior of applied gelling agents and to examine how dilution with saliva fluid influenced the retention of the designed emulgels by oromucosal tissue. Ex vivo mucoadhesive studies revealed that a combination of xanthan and gellan gum enhanced carrier retention by buccal tissue even upon dilution with the saliva. In turn, the incorporation of delta-aminolevulinic acid favored interactions with mucosal tissue, particularly formulations comprised of tragacanth. The designed preparations had no significant impact on the cell viability after a 24 h incubation in the tested concentration range. Cytotoxicity studies demonstrated that tragacanth-based and gellan/xanthan-based emulgels might exert a protective effect on the metabolic activity of human gingival fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Overall, the presented data show the potential of designed emulgels as oromucosal platforms for delta-aminolevulinic acid delivery.
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- Emilia Szymańska
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (J.P.); (K.W.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (J.P.); (K.W.)
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- Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Periodontal and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Białystok, Waszyngtona 13, 15-269 Białystok, Poland; (M.E.S.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Periodontal and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Białystok, Waszyngtona 13, 15-269 Białystok, Poland; (M.E.S.); (M.P.)
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- Independent Laboratory of Experimental Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry Department, Medical University of Białystok, Waszyngtona 13, 15-269 Białystok, Poland;
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- Student’s Research Group, Department of Periodontal and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Białystok, Waszyngtona 13, 15-269 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (J.P.); (K.W.)
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Szymańska E, Potaś J, Baranowski M, Czarnomysy R, Sulewska ME, Basa A, Pietruska M, Bielawski K, Winnicka K. Evaluation of Oromucosal Natural Gum-Based Emulgels as Novel Strategy for Photodynamic Therapy of Oral Premalignant Lesions. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2512. [PMID: 37896272 PMCID: PMC10610218 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) recently has been shown as a promising option in the treatment of premalignant lesions of the soft oral tissues. Effective delivery of photosensitizer is challenging due to poor drug adherence to the oromucosal epithelium. In the present work, emulgels composed of natural polysaccharide gums (tragacanth, xanthan and gellan) were evaluated as novel oromucosal platforms of delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) for PDT. Apart from mucoadhesive and textural analysis, the specific steps involved studies on drug penetration behavior and safety profile using a three-dimensional human oral epithelium model (HOE). All designed emulgels presented greater mucoadhesiveness when compared to commercial oromucosal gel. Incorporation of ALA affected textural properties of emulgels, and tragacanth/xanthan formulation with greater hardness and cohesiveness exhibited a protective function against the mechanical tongue stress. Permeability studies revealed that ALA is capable of penetrating across oromucosal epithelium by passive transport and all formulations promoted its absorption rate when compared to a commercial topical product with ALA. Importantly, the combination of tragacanth and xanthan profoundly enhanced photosensitizer retention in the buccal epithelium. Tested samples performed negligible reduction in cell viability and moderately low IL-1β release, confirming their non-irritancy and compatibility with HOE. Overall, the presented findings indicate that tragacanth/xanthan emulgel holds promise as an oromucosal ALA-carrier for PDT strategy.
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- Emilia Szymańska
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (J.P.); (K.W.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (J.P.); (K.W.)
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- Department of Physiology, Medical University of Bialystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Synthesis and Technology of Drugs, Medical University of Białystok, Jana Kilińskiego 1, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; (R.C.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Periodontal and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Waszyngtona 13, 15-269 Białystok, Poland; (M.E.S.); (M.P.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bialystok, Ciołkowskiego 1K, 15-245 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Periodontal and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Waszyngtona 13, 15-269 Białystok, Poland; (M.E.S.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Synthesis and Technology of Drugs, Medical University of Białystok, Jana Kilińskiego 1, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; (R.C.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (J.P.); (K.W.)
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Mardikasari SA, Katona G, Budai-Szűcs M, Sipos B, Orosz L, Burián K, Rovó L, Csóka I. Quality by design-based optimization of in situ ionic-sensitive gels of amoxicillin-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles for enhanced local nasal delivery. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123435. [PMID: 37741560 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
Abstract
A recommended first-line acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABR) treatment regimen includes a high dose of orally administered amoxicillin, despite its frequent systemic adverse reactions coupled with poor oral bioavailability. Therefore, to overcome these issues, nasal administration of amoxicillin might become a potential approach for treating ABR locally. The present study aimed to develop a suitable carrier system for improved local nasal delivery of amoxicillin employing the combination of albumin nanoparticles and gellan gum, an ionic-sensitive polymer, under the Quality by Design methodology framework. The application of albumin nanocarrier for local nasal antibiotic therapy means a novel approach by hindering the nasal absorption of the drug through embedding into an in situ gelling matrix, further prolonging the drug release in the nasal cavity. The developed formulations were characterized, including mucoadhesive properties, in vitro drug release and antibacterial activities. Based on the results, 0.3 % w/v gellan gum concentration was selected as the optimal in situ gelling matrix. Essentially, each formulation adequately inhibited the growth of five common nasal pathogens in ABR. In conclusion, the preparation of albumin-based nanoparticles integrated with in situ ionic-sensitive polymer provides promising ability as nanocarrier systems for delivering amoxicillin intranasally for local antibiotic therapy.
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- Sandra Aulia Mardikasari
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center and Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, Semmelweis str. 6, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center and Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, Semmelweis str. 6, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 111, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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Gopalakrishna PK, Jayaramu RA, Boregowda SS, Eshwar S, Suresh NV, Abu Lila AS, Moin A, Alotaibi HF, Obaidullah AJ, Khafagy ES. Piperine-Loaded In Situ Gel: Formulation, In Vitro Characterization, and Clinical Evaluation against Periodontitis. Gels 2023; 9:577. [PMID: 37504456 PMCID: PMC10378769 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disorder associated with dysbiosis and characterized by microbiologically related, host-mediated inflammation that leads to the damage of periodontal tissues including gingiva, connective tissues, and alveolar bone. The aim of this study was to develop an in situ gel consisting of piperine. Eight in situ gel formulations were designed by varying the concentration of deacylated gellan gum cross-linked with sodium tripolyphosphate, and poloxamer-407. The prepared gels were evaluated for gelation temperature, gelation time, viscosity, piperine-loading efficiency, and piperine release. Finally, the optimized formula was evaluated for anti-inflammatory effectiveness among human patients during a 14-day follow-up. The optimized in situ gel formulation exhibited a gelation temperature of 35 ± 1 °C, gelling of 36 ± 1 s, excellent syringeability, and piperine loading of 95.3 ± 2.3%. This formulation efficiently sustained in vitro drug release for up to 72 h. In vivo studies revealed an efficient sol-to-gel transformation of optimized in situ gel formulation at physiological conditions, permitting an efficient residence time of the formulation within a periodontitis pocket. Most importantly, a clinical study revealed that treatment with the optimized formulation elicited a significant reduction in the mean plaque score (p = 0.001), gingival index (p = 0.003), and pocket depth (p = 0.002), and exerted a potent anti-inflammatory potential, compared to the control group. Collectively, piperine-loaded in situ gel might represent a viable therapeutic approach for the management of gingival and periodontal diseases.
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- KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru 560022, India
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- KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru 560022, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah Bint AbdulRahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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Buang F, Fu M, Chatzifragkou A, Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin M, Khutoryanskiy VV. Hydroxyethyl cellulose functionalised with maleimide groups as a new excipient with enhanced mucoadhesive properties. Int J Pharm 2023:123113. [PMID: 37301242 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic water-soluble polymer with poor mucoadhesive properties. The mucoadhesive properties of hydroxyethylcellulose can be improved by modifying it through conjugation with molecules containing maleimide groups. Maleimide groups interact with the thiol groups present in cysteine domains in the mucin via Michael addition reaction under physiological conditions to form a strong mucoadhesive bond. This will prolong the residence time of a dosage form containing this modified polymer and drug on mucosal surfaces. In this study HEC was modified by reaction with 4-bromophenyl maleimide in varying molar ratios and the successful synthesis was confirmed using 1H NMR and FTIR spectroscopies. The safety of the newly synthesised polymer derivatives was assessed with in vivo planaria assays and in vitro MTT assay utilising Caco-2 cell line. The synthesized maleimide-functionalised HEC solutions were sprayed onto blank tablets to develop a model dosage form. The physical properties and mucoadhesive behavior of these tablets were evaluated using a tensile test with sheep buccal mucosa. The maleimide-functionalised HEC exhibited superior mucoadhesive properties compared to unmodified HEC.
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- Fhataheya Buang
- Reading School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AD, United Kingdom; Centre for Drug Delivery Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Reading School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AD, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Drug Delivery Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Reading School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AD, United Kingdom.
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Modification of chicha gum: Antibacterial activity, ex vivo mucoadhesion, antioxidant activity and cellular viability. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 228:594-603. [PMID: 36563812 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.204] [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: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The aim of the present work was to modify the exuded gum of Sterculia striata tree by an amination reaction. The viscosity and zero potential of the chicha gum varied as a function of pH. The modification was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), size exclusion chromatography (SEC), zeta potential, thermogravimetric analysis (TG), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Furthermore, the chemical modification changed the molar mass and surface charge of the chicha gum. In addition, the gums were used in tests for ex vivo mucoadhesion strength, antibacterial activity against the standard strain of Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), inhibitory activity of α-glucosidase, antioxidant capacity, and viability of Caco-2 cells. Through these tests, it was found that amination caused an increase in the mucoadhesive and inhibitory activity of chicha gum against the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, the gums (pure and modified) showed antioxidant capacity and an inhibitory effect against the α-glucosidase enzyme and did not show cytotoxic potential.
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Marcello E, Chiono V. Biomaterials-Enhanced Intranasal Delivery of Drugs as a Direct Route for Brain Targeting. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043390. [PMID: 36834804 PMCID: PMC9964911 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Intranasal (IN) drug delivery is a non-invasive and effective route for the administration of drugs to the brain at pharmacologically relevant concentrations, bypassing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and minimizing adverse side effects. IN drug delivery can be particularly promising for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The drug delivery mechanism involves the initial drug penetration through the nasal epithelial barrier, followed by drug diffusion in the perivascular or perineural spaces along the olfactory or trigeminal nerves, and final extracellular diffusion throughout the brain. A part of the drug may be lost by drainage through the lymphatic system, while a part may even enter the systemic circulation and reach the brain by crossing the BBB. Alternatively, drugs can be directly transported to the brain by axons of the olfactory nerve. To improve the effectiveness of drug delivery to the brain by the IN route, various types of nanocarriers and hydrogels and their combinations have been proposed. This review paper analyzes the main biomaterials-based strategies to enhance IN drug delivery to the brain, outlining unsolved challenges and proposing ways to address them.
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- Elena Marcello
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin, Italy
- Interuniversity Center for the Promotion of 3Rs Principles in Teaching and Research, Centro 3R, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin, Italy
- Interuniversity Center for the Promotion of 3Rs Principles in Teaching and Research, Centro 3R, 56122 Pisa, Italy
- Institute for Chemical-Physical Processes, National Research Council (CNR-IPCF), 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Mukherjee S, Jana S, Khawas S, Kicuntod J, Marschall M, Ray B, Ray S. Synthesis, molecular features and biological activities of modified plant polysaccharides. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 289:119299. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ourani-Pourdashti S, Mirzaei E, Heidari R, Ashrafi H, Azadi A. Preparation and evaluation of niosomal chitosan-based in situ gel formulation for direct nose-to-brain methotrexate delivery. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 213:1115-1126. [PMID: 35691430 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Achieving effective treatments for various brain disorders due to the blood-brain barrier existence and the brain's complex structure has become a challenging goal. To overcome these challenges, one of the non-invasive strategies aimed at direct brain drug delivery is the use of the intranasal route. Novel drug delivery systems can be used to overcome the limitations in this administration route. This study suggested niosomal methotrexate (MTX) in situ gel formulation, which could be a suitable candidate for drug delivery to the brain. Here, niosomal MTX was prepared by a modified reverse-phase evaporation method, optimized with the aid of the design expert® software, and characterized. Optimum niosomal MTX with particle size, zeta potential, and entrapment efficiency (EE%), equal to 130.5 nm, -38.5 mV, and 91.39 %, respectively, were added into the temperature-sensitive in situ gel formulation composed of chitosan and Poloxamer 407. This study demonstrates that the simultaneous use of niosome and in situ gel formulations causes long-term persistence in the nasal cavity and helps us to have a more controlled drug release system with higher brain concentration, lower plasma concentration, higher Kp, and lower side effects compared to the free drug (MTX solution), MTX-gel (MTX-loaded in situ gel), and niosomal MTX formulations.
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- Shima Ourani-Pourdashti
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Kierulf AV, Whaley JK, Liu W, Smoot JT, Jenab E, Perez Herrera M, Abbaspourrad A. Heat- and shear-reversible networks in food: A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2022; 21:3405-3435. [PMID: 35765752 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12988] [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: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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While nature behaves like an irreversible network with respect to entropy and time, certain systems in nature exist that are, to some extent, reversible. The property of reversibility imparts unique benefits to systems that possess them, making them suitable for designing self-healing, stimuli-responsive, and smart materials that can be used in widely divergent fields. Reversible networks are currently being exploited for applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and soft robotics. They are also being utilized as low-calorie fat mimetics with melt-in-your-mouth textures, as well as being explored as potential scaffolds for three-dimensional (3D) printable food, among other applications. This review aims to gather representative examples of heat- and shear-reversible networks in the food science literature from the last 30 or so years, in other words, reversible food gels made either from linear biopolymers or from colloidal, particulate dispersions, including those that have been modified specifically to induce reversibility. An overview of the network mechanisms involved that impart reversibility, including a discussion of the strength and range of forces involved, will be highlighted. A model that explains why certain networks are thermoreversible while others are shear-reversible, and why others are both, will also be proposed. A fundamental understanding of these mechanisms will prove invaluable when designing reversible networks in the future, making possible the precise control of their properties, thus fostering innovative applications within the food industry and beyond.
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- Arkaye V Kierulf
- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.,Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
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- Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
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- Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
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- Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
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- Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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Development of Gelatin Thin Film Reinforced by Modified Gellan Gum and Naringenin-Loaded Zein Nanoparticle as a Wound Dressing. Macromol Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-022-0049-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Huang Y, Yang N, Zhang Y, Hou J, Gao Y, Tian L, Jin Z, Shen Y, Guo S. The gelling behavior of gellan in the presence of different sodium salts. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:768-777. [PMID: 34717982 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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It is well known that metal ions have great effects on gelling behaviors of gellan aqueous systems, however, the effects of their co-ions - anions have rarely been studied. Herein, we investigated the effects of four kinds of sodium salts with different anions (NaCl, CH3COONa, Na2C2O4 and Na3C6H5O7) on gelling behaviors of gellan aqueous systems in terms of gelling temperature and gel hardness. It was found that, when [Na+] was low (20 mM), the salt with Cl- or CH3COO- favored the gelling of gellan aqueous systems, while the salt with C2O42- or C6H5O73- took adverse effects probably because C2O42- or C6H5O73- could react with divalent cations (Ca2+ and Mg2+) in gellan to form precipitates or chelates and break their interactions with gellan (salt bridges). When [Na+] was high (50 or 80 mM), all the four kinds of salts facilitated gelling due to the shielding effects of high concentrations of Na+ on the negative charges along the gellan chains, and followed the order of: Cl- > CH3COO- > C2O42- > C6H5O73-. This study demonstrates the effects of anion kind of salts on gelling behaviors of gellan aqueous systems and provides references for the application of gellan.
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- Yali Huang
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Instrumental Analysis Centre, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Berillo D, Zharkinbekov Z, Kim Y, Raziyeva K, Temirkhanova K, Saparov A. Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Transdermal, Transmucosal and Ocular Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:2050. [PMID: 34959332 PMCID: PMC8708789 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Despite their conventional and widespread use, oral and intravenous routes of drug administration face several limitations. In particular, orally administered drugs undergo enzymatic degradation in the gastrointestinal tract and first-pass metabolism in the liver, which tend to decrease their bioavailability. Intravenous infusions of medications are invasive, painful and stressful for patients and carry the risk of infections, tissue damage and other adverse reactions. In order to account for these disadvantages, alternative routes of drug delivery, such as transdermal, nasal, oromucosal, ocular and others, have been considered. Moreover, drug formulations have been modified in order to improve their storage stability, solubility, absorption and safety. Recently, stimuli-responsive polymers have been shown to achieve controlled release and enhance the bioavailability of multiple drugs. In this review, we discuss the most up-to-date use of stimuli-responsive materials in order to optimize the delivery of medications that are unstable to pH or undergo primary metabolism via transdermal, nasal, oromucosal and ocular routes. Release kinetics, diffusion parameters and permeation rate of the drug via the mucosa or skin are discussed as well.
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- Dmitriy Berillo
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Botany School of Pharmacy, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (Z.Z.); (Y.K.); (K.R.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (Z.Z.); (Y.K.); (K.R.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (Z.Z.); (Y.K.); (K.R.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (Z.Z.); (Y.K.); (K.R.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (Z.Z.); (Y.K.); (K.R.); (K.T.)
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Özkahraman B, Özbaş Z, Yaşayan G, Akgüner ZP, Yarımcan F, Alarçin E, Bal-Öztürk A. Development of mucoadhesive modified kappa-carrageenan/pectin patches for controlled delivery of drug in the buccal cavity. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 110:787-798. [PMID: 34846796 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In this study, modified kappa-carrageenan/pectin hydrogel patches were fabricated for treatment of buccal fungal infections. For this purpose, kappa-carrageenan-g-acrylic acid was modified with different thiolated agents (L-cysteine and 3-mercaptopropionic acid), and the thiol content of the resulting modified kappa-carrageenan was confirmed by elemental analyzer. Then, the hydrogel patches were fabricated, and characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, ex vivo mucoadhesion test, and swelling behavior. Triamcinolone acetonide was added either directly or by encapsulating within the poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles. The release amount of the drug from the directly loaded patch was 7.81 mg/g polymer, while it was 3.28 mg/g polymer for the encapsulated patch with the same content at 7 hr. The hydrogel patches had no cytotoxicity by cell culture studies. Finally, the drug loaded hydrogel patches were demonstrated antifungal activity against Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus flavus. These results provide that the novel modified kappa-carrageenan and pectin based buccal delivery system has promising antifungal property, and could have advantages compared to conventional buccal delivery systems.
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- Bengi Özkahraman
- Department of Polymer Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Health Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, International School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Health Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gadhave D, Tupe S, Tagalpallewar A, Gorain B, Choudhury H, Kokare C. Nose-to-brain delivery of amisulpride-loaded lipid-based poloxamer-gellan gum nanoemulgel: In vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies. Int J Pharm 2021; 607:121050. [PMID: 34454028 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Unfavorable side effects of available antipsychotics limit the use of conventional delivery systems, where limited exposure of the drugs to the systemic circulation could reduce the associated risks. The potential of intranasal delivery is gaining interest to treat brain disorders by delivering the drugs directly to the brain circumventing the tight junctions of the blood-brain barrier with limited systemic exposure of the entrapped therapeutic. Therefore, the present research was aimed to fabricate, optimize and investigate the therapeutic efficacy of amisulpride (AMS)-loaded intranasal in situ nanoemulgel (AMS-NG) in the treatment of schizophrenia. In this context, AMS nanoemulsion (AMS-NE) was prepared by employing aqueous-titration method and optimized using Box-Behnken statistical design. The optimized nanoemulsion was subjected to evaluation of globule size, transmittance, zeta potential, and mucoadhesive strength, which were found to be 92.15 nm, 99.57%, -18.22 mV, and 8.90 g, respectively. The AMS-NE was converted to AMS-NG using poloxamer 407 and gellan gum. Following pharmacokinetic evaluation in Wistar rats, the brain Cmax for intranasal AMS-NG was found to be 1.48-folds and 3.39-folds higher when compared to intranasal AMS-NE and intravenous AMS-NE, respectively. Moreover, behavioral investigations of developed formulations were devoid of any extrapyramidal side effects in the experimental model. Finally, outcomes of the in vivo hematological study confirmed that intranasal administration of formulation for 28 days did not alter leukocytes and agranulocytes count. In conclusion, the promising results of the developed and optimized intranasal AMS-NG could provide a novel platform for the effective and safe delivery of AMS in schizophrenic patients.
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- Dnyandev Gadhave
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad Technical Education Society's, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Narhe, Pune 411041, Maharashtra, India; Department of Pharmaceutics, HSBPVTS, GOI, College of Pharmacy (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Kashti, Ahmednagar 414701, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad Technical Education Society's, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Narhe, Pune 411041, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad Technical Education Society's, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Narhe, Pune 411041, Maharashtra, India; School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, MIT World Peace University, Pune 411038, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor 47500, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad Technical Education Society's, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Narhe, Pune 411041, Maharashtra, India.
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Cassano R, Servidio C, Trombino S. Biomaterials for Drugs Nose-Brain Transport: A New Therapeutic Approach for Neurological Diseases. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:1802. [PMID: 33917404 PMCID: PMC8038678 DOI: 10.3390/ma14071802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In the last years, neurological diseases have resulted in a global health issue, representing the first cause of disability worldwide. Current therapeutic approaches against neurological disorders include oral, topical, or intravenous administration of drugs and more invasive techniques such as surgery and brain implants. Unfortunately, at present, there are no fully effective treatments against neurodegenerative diseases, because they are not associated with a regeneration of the neural tissue but rather act on slowing the neurodegenerative process. The main limitation of central nervous system therapeutics is related to their delivery to the nervous system in therapeutic quantities due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier. In this regard, recently, the intranasal route has emerged as a promising administration site for central nervous system therapeutics since it provides a direct connection to the central nervous system, avoiding the passage through the blood-brain barrier, consequently increasing drug cerebral bioavailability. This review provides an overview of the nose-to-brain route: first, we summarize the anatomy of this route, focusing on the neural mechanisms responsible for the delivery of central nervous system therapeutics to the brain, and then we discuss the recent advances made on the design of intranasal drug delivery systems of central nervous system therapeutics to the brain, focusing in particular on stimuli-responsive hydrogels.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy; (R.C.); (C.S.)
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Nurakhmetova Z, Tatykhanova G, Kudaibergenov S. Immobilized anticancer agents and metal nanoparticles in a matrix of gellan: achievements and prospects. CHEMICAL BULLETIN OF KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2020. [DOI: 10.15328/cb1169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A review is devoted to recent achievements in development of anticancer drugs based on natural polysaccharide – gellan that possesses coil-helix conformational transition, sol-gel phase transition, thermo- and salt sensitivity. The characteristics of high- and low-acyl gellan are briefly given and the influence of mono- and multivalent metal ions on the gelation efficiency is described. The mucoadhesive properties of gellan and its modified derivatives are briefly considered in the context of application in pharmacy as oral, buccal, nasal, ophthalmologic, vaginal forms. The main attention is paid to anticancer drugs, gold and silver nanoparticles immobilized within gellan matrix by chemical bonds, physical adsorption and chemosorption. The state-of-the art and perspectives of development of plasmonic photothermal therapy of cancer cells that is one of the promising direction of nanomedicine in diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases are highlighted. It is outlined that the further strategy of development and application of plasmonic photothermal therapy into clinical practice is due to selection of metal nanoparticles with optimal sizes, high concentration, low cytotoxicity and suitable optical characteristics.
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Nose-to-brain delivery of drug nanocrystals by using Ca 2+ responsive deacetylated gellan gum based in situ-nanogel. Int J Pharm 2020; 594:120182. [PMID: 33346126 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The objective of this study is to use a carbohydrate polymer deacetylated gellan gum (DGG) as matrix to design nanocrystals based intranasal in situ gel (IG) for nose-to -brain delivery of drug. The harmine nanocrystals (HAR-NC) as model drug were prepared by coupling homogenization and spray-drying technology. The HAR-NC was redispersed in the (DGG) solutions and formed the ionic-triggered harmine nanocrystals based in situ gel (HAR-NC-IG). The crystal state of HAR remained unchanged during the homogenization and spray-drying. And the HAR-NC-IG with 0.5% DGG exhibited excellent in situ-gelation ability, water retention property and in vitro release behavior. The bioavailability in brain of intranasal HAR-NC-IG were 25-fold higher than that of oral HAR-NC, which could be attributed to nanosizing effect of HAR-NC and bioadhesive property of DGG triggered by nasal fluid. And the HAR-NC-IG could significantly inhibit the expression of acetylcholinesterase (AchE) and increase the content of acetylcholin (ACh) in brain compared with those of reference formulations (p < 0.01). The DGG based nanocrystals-in situ gel was a promising carrier for nose-to-brain delivery of poorly soluble drug, which could prolong the residence time and improve the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs in brain.
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