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Firoz F, Yousef T, Asser Y, Thaer RM, Sammour RMF. Thermo-activated in situ rectal gel preparation for Ibuprofen using eutectic mixture. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 200:106843. [PMID: 38950638 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106843] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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This study aimed to develop a thermosensitive in situ gel formulation for rectal delivery of Ibuprofen as an efficient alternative dosage form. Utilizing poloxamer 188, poloxamer 407, and HPMC via cold technique method, a thermosensitive in situ gel was successfully prepared. The concentration of Ibuprofen in the formulations was 1.2 % (w/w). The prepared gels underwent assessment for clarity, gelation temperature, gelation time, gel strength, spread ability, syringe-ability, pH, viscosity, FTIR, and drug content. The selected formulations exhibited a gelation temperature within the range of 30 °C to 36 °C, with consistent amount of drug soluble in the formulations (93 % - 110 %). Mucoadhesive studies, in vitro release tests, ex vivo modeling of drug release, kinetic studies modeling, and histopathology testing were also conducted. The formulation comprising 18 % poloxamer 407, 12 % poloxamer 188, and 1 % sodium chloride (FS15) demonstrated suitable gelation temperature and desirable drug release rate. In vitro drug release tests indicated completion within one hour for both FS10 (20 % P407 & 10 % P188) and FS15 (18 % P407 & 12 % P188), with consistent and predictable release patterns observed through kinetic modeling analysis. Microscopic histopathology examination confirmed the safety of the selected formula, exhibiting no irritation in the mucosal membrane of the sheep. In conclusion, Ibuprofen thermosensitive in situ gel presents a promising and convenient strategy as a rectal carrier and an alternative dosage form to solid suppositories.
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- Fathima Firoz
- Bpharm graduate, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Bpharm graduate, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Bpharm graduate, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Bpharm graduate, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Pharmaceutics Department, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Oh HS, Park JB. Development of 3D-printed dual-release fixed-dose combination through double-melt extrusion. Int J Pharm 2024; 661:124407. [PMID: 38955239 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124407] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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This study aimed to develop a 3D-printed fixed-dose combination tablet featuring differential release of two drugs using double-melt extrusion (DME). The hot-melt extrusion (HME) process was divided into two steps to manufacture a single filament containing the two drugs. In Step I, a sustained-release matrix of acetaminophen (AAP) was obtained through HME at 190 °C using Eudragit® S100, a pH-dependent polymer with a high glass transition temperature. In Step II, a filament containing both sustained-release AAP from Step I and solubilized ibuprofen (IBF) was fabricated via HME at 110 °C using a mixture of hydroxy propyl cellulose (HPC-LF) and Eudragit® EPO, whose glass transition temperatures make them suitable for use in a 3D printer. A filament manufactured using DME was used to produce a cylindrical 3D-printed fixed-dose combination tablet with a diameter and height of 9 mm. To evaluate the release characteristics of the manufactured filament and 3D-printed tablet, dissolution tests were conducted for 10 h under simulated gastrointestinal tract conditions using the pH jump method with the United States Pharmacopeia apparatus II paddle method at 37 ± 0.5 °C and 50 rpm. Dissolution tests confirmed that both the sustained-release and solubilized forms of AAP and IBF within the filament and 3D-printed tablet exhibited distinct drug-release behaviors. The physicochemical properties of the filament and 3D-printed tablet were confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, powder X-ray diffraction, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. HME transforms crystalline drugs into amorphous forms, demonstrating their physicochemical stability. Scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy indicated the presence of sustained AAP granules within the filament, confirming that the drugs were independently separated within the filament and 3D-printed tablets. Finally, sustained-release AAP and solubilized IBF were independently incorporated into the filaments using DME technology. Therefore, a dual-release 3D-printed fixed-dose combination was prepared using the proposed filament.
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- Hye-Sung Oh
- College of Pharmacy, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea.
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Fayed ND, Arafa MF, Essa EA, El Maghraby GM. Lopinavir-menthol co-crystals for enhanced dissolution rate and intestinal absorption. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022; 74:103587. [PMID: 35845293 PMCID: PMC9272570 DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Lopinavir is an antiretroviral, antiparasitic agent and recently utilized in treatment of COVID-19. Unfortunately, lopinavir exhibited poor oral bioavailability due to poor dissolution, extensive pre-systemic metabolism, and significant P-glycoprotein intestinal efflux. Accordingly, the aim was to enhance dissolution rate and intestinal absorption of lopinavir. This employed co-processing with menthol which is believed to modify crystalline structures and inhibit intestinal efflux. Lopinavir was mixed with menthol at different molar ratios before ethanol assisted kneading. Formulations were evaluated using FTIR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and dissolution studies. Optimum ratio was utilized to assess lopinavir intestinal permeability. This employed in situ rabbit intestinal perfusion technique. FTIR, DSC and XRD indicated formation of lopinavir-menthol co-crystals at optimum molar ratio of 1:2. Additional menthol underwent phase separation due to possible self-association. Co-crystallization significantly enhanced lopinavir dissolution rate compared with pure drug to increase the dissolution efficiency from 24.96% in case of unprocessed lopinavir to 91.43% in optimum formulation. Lopinavir showed incomplete absorption from duodenum and jejuno-iliac segments with lower absorptive clearance from jejuno-ileum reflecting P-gp efflux. Co-perfusion with menthol increased lopinavir intestinal permeability. The study introduced menthol as co-crystal co-former for enhanced dissolution and augmented intestinal absorption of lopinavir.
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Chitosan/guar gum-based thermoreversible hydrogels loaded with pullulan nanoparticles for enhanced nose-to-brain drug delivery. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 215:579-595. [PMID: 35779651 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The biopolymers-based two-fold system could provide a sustained release platform for drug delivery to the brain resisting the mucociliary clearance, enzymatic degradation, bypassing the first-pass hepatic metabolism, and BBB thus providing superior bioavailability through intranasal administration. In this study, poloxamers PF-127/PF-68 grafted chitosan HCl-co-guar gum-based thermoresponsive hydrogel loaded with eletriptan hydrobromide laden pullulan nanoparticles was synthesized and subjected to dynamic light scattering, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, stability studies, mucoadhesive strength and time, gel strength, cloud point assessment, rheological assessment, ex-vivo permeation, cell viability assay, histology studies, and in-vivo Pharmacokinetics studies, etc. It is quite evident that CSG-EH-NPs T-Hgel has an enhanced sustained release drug profile where approximately 86 % and 84 % of drug released in phosphate buffer saline and simulated nasal fluid respectively throughout 48 h compared to EH-NPs where 99.44 % and 97.53 % of the drug was released in PBS and SNF for 8 h. In-vivo PKa parameters i.e., mean residence time (MRT) of 11.9 ± 0.83 compared to EH-NPs MRT of 10.2 ± 0.92 and area under the curve (AUCtot) of 42,540.5 ± 5314.14 comparing to AUCtot of EH-NPs 38,026 ± 6343.1 also establish the superiority of CSG-EH-NPs T-Hgel.
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Świątek E, Ossowicz-Rupniewska P, Janus E, Nowak A, Sobolewski P, Duchnik W, Kucharski Ł, Klimowicz A. Novel Naproxen Salts with Increased Skin Permeability. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:2110. [PMID: 34959392 PMCID: PMC8704648 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The paper presents the synthesis, full identification, and characterization of new salts-L-proline alkyl ester naproxenates [ProOR][NAP], where R was a chain from ethyl to butyl (including isopropyl). All obtained compounds were characterized by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffractometry (XRD), and in vitro dissolution studies. The specific rotation, phase transition temperatures (melting point), and thermal stability were also determined. In addition, their lipophilicity, permeability, and accumulation in pigskin were determined. Finally, toxicity against mouse L929 fibroblast cells was tested. The obtained naproxen derivatives showed improved solubility and higher absorption of drug molecules by biological membranes. Their lipophilicity was lower and increased with the increase in the alkyl chain of the ester. The derivative with isopropyl ester had the best permeability through pigskin. The use of L-proline isopropyl ester naproxenate increased the permeation of naproxen through the skin almost four-fold. It was also shown that the increase in permeability is not associated with additional risk: all compounds had a similar effect on cell viability as the parent naproxen.
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- Ewelina Świątek
- Department of Chemical Organic Technology and Polymeric Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Piastów Ave. 42, PL-71065 Szczecin, Poland; (E.Ś.); (E.J.)
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- Department of Chemical Organic Technology and Polymeric Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Piastów Ave. 42, PL-71065 Szczecin, Poland; (E.Ś.); (E.J.)
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- Department of Chemical Organic Technology and Polymeric Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Piastów Ave. 42, PL-71065 Szczecin, Poland; (E.Ś.); (E.J.)
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- Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich Ave. 72, PL-70111 Szczecin, Poland; (A.N.); (W.D.); (Ł.K.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Polymer and Biomaterials Science, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Piastów Ave. 45, PL-70311 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich Ave. 72, PL-70111 Szczecin, Poland; (A.N.); (W.D.); (Ł.K.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich Ave. 72, PL-70111 Szczecin, Poland; (A.N.); (W.D.); (Ł.K.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich Ave. 72, PL-70111 Szczecin, Poland; (A.N.); (W.D.); (Ł.K.); (A.K.)
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Theochari I, Mitsou E, Nikolic I, Ilic T, Dobricic V, Pletsa V, Savic S, Xenakis A, Papadimitriou V. Colloidal nanodispersions for the topical delivery of Ibuprofen: Structure, dynamics and bioperformances. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Shah SA, Sohail M, Minhas MU, Khan S, Hussain Z, Mahmood A, Kousar M, Thu HE, Abbasi M, Kashif MUR. Curcumin-laden hyaluronic acid-co-Pullulan-based biomaterials as a potential platform to synergistically enhance the diabetic wound repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 185:350-368. [PMID: 34171251 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.06.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Injectable hydrogel with multifunctional tunable properties comprising biocompatibility, anti-oxidative, anti-bacterial, and/or anti-infection are highly preferred to efficiently promote diabetic wound repair and its development remains a challenge. In this study, we report hyaluronic acid and Pullulan-based injectable hydrogel loaded with curcumin that could potentiate reepithelization, increase angiogenesis, and collagen deposition at wound microenvironment to endorse healing cascade compared to other treatment groups. The physical interaction and self-assembly of hyaluronic acid-Pullulan-grafted-pluronic F127 injectable hydrogel were confirmed using nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and cytocompatibility was confirmed by fibroblast viability assay. The CUR-laden hyaluronic acid-Pullulan-g-F127 injectable hydrogel promptly undergoes a sol-gel transition and has proved to potentiate wound healing in a streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model by promoting 93% of wound closure compared to other groups having 35%, 38%, and 62%. The comparative in vivo study and histological examination was conducted which demonstrated an expeditious recovery rate by significantly reducing the wound healing days i.e. 35 days in a control group, 33 days in the CUR suspension group, 21 days in unloaded injectable, and 13 days was observed in CUR loaded hydrogel group. Furthermore, we suggest that the injectable hydrogel laden with CUR showed a prompt wound healing potential by increasing the cell proliferation and serves as a drug delivery platform for sustained and targeted delivery of hydrophobic moieties.
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- Syed Ahmed Shah
- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, 22010, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, 22010, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, KPK, Pakistan; Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, UKZN, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Collage of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, 22010, Pakistan
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- Innoscience Research Sdn. Bhd., Suites B-5-7, Level 5, Skypark@ One City, Jalan Ust 25/1, Subang Jaya 47650, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya 47301, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, 22010, Pakistan
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Álvarez MS, Zhang Y. Sketching neoteric solvents for boosting drugs bioavailability. J Control Release 2019; 311-312:225-232. [PMID: 31521743 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Emerging neoteric solvents are being the subject of growing attention due to their lower cost and environmental impact, so they are being applied in a broad spectrum of industries. Among them, the pharmaceutical sector is demanding new environmentally friendly and non-toxic solvents able to enhance drugs solubility and stability. The introduction of ionic liquids turned out to be a breakthrough in the field of Green Chemistry opening up new separation and catalysis opportunities. In this sense, the options represented by Deep Eutectic Solvents make up an attractive alternative due to the low cost of their raw material, simple synthesis, and eco-friendly character. In line with these findings, Therapeutic Deep Eutectic Solvents and Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents are new and promising alternatives to improve the bioavailability of drugs in pharmaceutical formulations. This leading article is focused on providing a general picture of the advantages and drawbacks of these new solvents as well as the main research lines and perspectives to achieve efficient drugs delivery systems.
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- María S Álvarez
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, P. O. Box 36310, Vigo, Spain; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
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Akl MA, Ismael HR, Abd Allah FI, Kassem AA, Samy AM. Tolmetin sodium-loaded thermosensitive mucoadhesive liquid suppositories for rectal delivery; strategy to overcome oral delivery drawbacks. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2018; 45:252-264. [PMID: 30303407 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2018.1534858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Tolmetin sodium (TS) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for treatment of musculoskeletal issues. As other NSAID, TS displays a marked side effects on the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract after oral administration. Traditional solid suppositories can cause pain and discomfort for patients, may reach the end of the colon; consequently, the drug can undergo the first-pass effect. TS liquid suppository (TS-LS) was developed to enhance patient compliance and rectal mucosal safety in high-risk patients receiving highly NSAID therapy. This work was conducted to optimize and evaluate Poloxamer P407/P188-based thermoresponsive TS-LS by using mucoadhesive polymers such as methylcellulose (MC). TS-LS was prepared by cold method and characterized their in vitro physicochemical properties as gelation temperature (GT), gel strength, bioadhesive properties, and in vitro release. The safety of the prepared suppository on rectum, stomach, and liver was evaluated histologically. Pharmacokinetic analyses were performed to compare rectal TS-LS to orally Rhumtol® capsules. The results showed that the optimized TS-LS; composed of P407/P188/MC (21/9/0.5% w/w) displayed gelation at rectum temperature ∼32.90 °C, gel strength of 21.35 s and rectal retention force at the administration site of 24.25 × 102 dyne/cm2. Moreover, TS-LS did not cause any morphological damage to the rectal tissues. Pharmacokinetic parameters of optimized TS-LS formulation revealed 4.6 fold increase in bioavailability as compared to Rhumtol® capsules. Taken together, the results demonstrated that liquid suppository is a potential and physically safe rectal delivery carrier for improvement rectal bioavailability and in vivo safety of TS.
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- Mohamed A Akl
- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Ind. Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys) , Al-Azhar University , Nasr City , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Ind. Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys) , Al-Azhar University , Nasr City , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Ind. Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys) , Al-Azhar University , Nasr City , Cairo , Egypt.,b Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Egyptian Russian University , Bader City , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Ind. Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys) , Al-Azhar University , Nasr City , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Ind. Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys) , Al-Azhar University , Nasr City , Cairo , Egypt
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Sikina ER, Bach JF, Lin Z, Gehring R, KuKanich B. Bioavailability of suppository acetaminophen in healthy and hospitalized ill dogs. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2018; 41:652-658. [DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- E. R. Sikina
- Department of Medical Sciences; School of Veterinary Medicine; University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison Wisconsin
- Michigan State, College of Veterinary Medicine; East Lansing Michigan
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- Department of Medical Sciences; School of Veterinary Medicine; University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison Wisconsin
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- Institute of Computational Comparative Medicine and the Department of Anatomy and Physiology; College of Veterinary Medicine; Kansas State University; Manhattan Kansas
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- Institute of Computational Comparative Medicine and the Department of Anatomy and Physiology; College of Veterinary Medicine; Kansas State University; Manhattan Kansas
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics Group; Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University; Utrecht The Netherlands
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- Institute of Computational Comparative Medicine and the Department of Anatomy and Physiology; College of Veterinary Medicine; Kansas State University; Manhattan Kansas
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Zhao YZ, Jiang X, Lin Q, Xu HL, Huang YD, Lu CT, Cai J. Thermosensitive heparin-poloxamer hydrogels enhance the effects of GDNF on neuronal circuit remodeling and neuroprotection after spinal cord injury. J Biomed Mater Res A 2017; 105:2816-2829. [PMID: 28593744 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) results in paraplegia or quadriplegia, and currently, therapeutic interventions for axonal regeneration after SCI are not clinically available. Animal studies have revealed that glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) plays multiple beneficial roles in neuroprotection, glial scarring remodeling, axon regeneration and remyelination in SCI. However, the poor physicochemical stability of GDNF, as well as its limited ability to cross the blood-spinal cord barrier, hampers the development of GDNF as an effective therapeutic intervention in clinical practice. In this study, a novel temperature-sensitive heparin-poloxamer (HP) hydrogel with high GDNF-binding affinity was developed. HP hydrogels showed a supporting scaffold for GDNF when it was injected into the lesion epicenter after SCI. GDNF-HP by orthotopic injection on lesioned spinal cord promoted the beneficial effects of GDNF on neural stem cell proliferation, reactive astrogliosis inhibition, axonal regeneration or plasticity, neuroprotection against cell apoptosis, and body functional recovery. Most interestingly, GDNF demonstrated a bidirectional regulation of autophagy, which inhibited cell apoptosis at different stages of SCI. Furthermore, the HP hydrogel promoted the inhibition of autophagy-induced apoptosis by GDNF in SCI. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part A: 105A: 2816-2829, 2017.
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- Ying-Zheng Zhao
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, People's Republic of China.,Hainan Medical College, Haikou, Hainan, 570102, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, People's Republic of China.,Zhejiang University Mingzhou Hospital, Zhejiang, 315104, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, People's Republic of China.,Kosair Children's Hospital Research Institute at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Biopharmaceutical R&D Center of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, People's Republic of China.,Kosair Children's Hospital Research Institute at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
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Parashar G, Parashar NC, Capalash N. – (-) Menthol Induces Reversal of Promoter Hypermethylation and Associated Up-Regulation of the FANCF Gene in the SiHa Cell Line. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2017; 18:1365-1370. [PMID: 28612587 PMCID: PMC5555548 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2017.18.5.1365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objective: To identify natural bioactive molecules with potential to inhibit DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) and cause reactivation of genes silenced due to promoter hypermethylation. Methods and Results: -(-) Menthol and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) (reference molecule) were investigated using an in vitro methylation assay, which indicated potential of -(-) menthol as an epigenetic modulator with the ability to directly inhibit M.SssI (an analogue of DNMT1) activity at 100µM. Methylation specific PCR and bisulphite sequencing revealed complete hypomethylation of 15 CpG sites in the Fanconi anemia, complementation group F (FANCF) gene between +280 and + 432 nucleotides relative to the transcription start site, which resulted in significant (P<0.001) up-regulation of FANCF gene expression by 2.1 and 2.5 fold respectively after treatment with menthol (80µM) and EGCG (80µM) for 4 days in the SiHa cell line as analyzed by qRT PCR. Conclusion: The present work highlighted the potential of -(-) menthol, a naturally occurring cyclic monoterpene, as an epigenetic modulator causing promoter hypomethylation induced reactivation of the FANCF gene mediated by possible inhibition of DNMT1 activity in the SiHa cell line.
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- Gaurav Parashar
- Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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Shaker DS, Shaker MA, Klingner A, Hanafy MS. In situ thermosensitive Tamoxifen citrate loaded hydrogels: An effective tool in breast cancer loco-regional therapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2016.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Kim DW, Ramasamy T, Choi JY, Kim JH, Yong CS, Kim JO, Choi HG. The influence of bile salt on the chemotherapeutic response of docetaxel-loaded thermosensitive nanomicelles. Int J Nanomedicine 2014; 9:3815-24. [PMID: 25143730 PMCID: PMC4134046 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s64794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The primary aim of this work was to investigate the potential of bile salt, sodium taurocholate (NaTC), in improving the bioavailability and anti-tumor efficacy of docetaxel (DCT) upon rectal administration. Poloxamer-based nanomicelles with thermosensitive and mucoadhesive properties were prepared using the cold method. The optimized nanomicellar formulation was evaluated in terms of physicochemical and viscoelastic parameters. Nanomicelles containing bile salt maintained sufficient gelation strength (234×102 mPa·s) and mucoadhesive force (17.3×102 dyne/cm2) to be retained in the upper part of the rectum. They significantly enhanced the DCT internalization across the rectal mucosa and showed a high plasma level during the first 4 hours of the study period, compared to nanomicelles with no bile salt. As a result, a slightly higher rectal bioavailability of ~33% was observed in nanomicelles containing bile salt, compared to ~28% from the latter system. The higher pharmacokinetic parameters for rectally administered DCT/P407/P188/Tween 80/NaTC (0.25%/11%/15%/10%/0.1% by weight, respectively) resulted in significant anti-tumor efficacy. However, the tumor regression rate for the NaTC group was not statistically different from that for nanomicelles without NaTC. Therefore, overall results suggest that thermosensitive nanomicelles could be a potential dosage form for improvement of the bioavailability and chemotherapeutic profile of DCT.
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- Dong Wuk Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, South Korea
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Zhao YZ, Lv HF, Lu CT, Chen LJ, Lin M, Zhang M, Jiang X, Shen XT, Jin RR, Cai J, Tian XQ, Wong HL. Evaluation of a novel thermosensitive heparin-poloxamer hydrogel for improving vascular anastomosis quality and safety in a rabbit model. PLoS One 2013; 8:e73178. [PMID: 24015296 PMCID: PMC3755001 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0073178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Despite progress in the design of advanced surgical techniques, stenosis recurs in a large percentage of vascular anastomosis. In this study, a novel heparin-poloxamer (HP) hydrogel was designed and its effects for improving the quality and safety of vascular anastomosis were studied. HP copolymer was synthesized and its structure was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-NMR). Hydrogels containing HP were prepared and their important characteristics related to the application in vascular anastomosis including gelation temperature, rheological behaviour and micromorphology were measured. Vascular anastomosis were performed on the right common carotid arteries of rabbits, and the in vivo efficiency and safety of HP hydrogel to achieve vascular anastomosis was verified and compared with Poloxamer 407 hydrogel and the conventional hand-sewn method using Doppler ultrasound, CT angiograms, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and histological technique. Our results showed that HP copolymer displayed special gel-sol-gel phase transition behavior with increasing temperature from 5 to 60 °C. HP hydrogel prepared from 18 wt% HP solution had a porous sponge-like structure, with gelation temperature at approximately 38 °C and maximum elastic modulus at 10,000 Pa. In animal studies, imaging and histological examination of rabbit common jugular artery confirmed that HP hydrogel group had similar equivalent patency, flow and burst strength as Poloxamer 407 group. Moreover, HP hydrogel was superior to poloxamer 407 hydrogel and hand-sewn method for restoring the functions and epithelial structure of the broken vessel junctions after operation. By combining the advantages of heparin and poloxamer 407, HP hydrogel holds high promise for improving vascular anastomosis quality and safety.
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- Ying-Zheng Zhao
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
- College of Medicine, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
- * E-mail: (CTL); (XQT); (HLW)
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
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- Department of Ultrasonography, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- * E-mail: (CTL); (XQT); (HLW)
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- School of Pharmacy, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- * E-mail: (CTL); (XQT); (HLW)
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Docetaxel-loaded thermosensitive liquid suppository: optimization of rheological properties. Arch Pharm Res 2013; 36:1480-6. [PMID: 23771501 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-013-0175-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2013] [Accepted: 05/31/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The main purpose of this work was to optimize the rheological properties of docetaxel (DCT)-loaded thermosensitive liquid suppositories for rectal administration. DCT-loaded liquid suppositories were prepared by a cold method and characterized in terms of physicochemical and viscoelastic properties. Major formulation parameters including poloxamer (P407) and Tween 80 were optimized to adjust the thermogelling and mucoadhesive properties for rectal administration. Notably, the gel strength and mucoadhesive force significantly increased with the increase in these variables. Furthermore, DCT incorporation did not alter the viscoelastic behavior, and the mean particle size of nanomicelles in it was approximately 16 nm with a distinct spherical shape. The formulation existed as liquid at room temperature and transformed into gel at physiological temperature through the reverse gelation phenomenon. Thus, DCT-loaded thermosensitive liquid suppositories [DCT/P407/P188/Tween 80 (0.25/11/15/10 %)] with optimal gel properties were easy to prepare and administer rectally, and might enable the gel to stay in the rectum without getting out from rectum.
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Hou P, Ni J, Cao S, Lei H, Cai Z, Zhang T, Yu F, Tan Q. Preparation and evaluation of solid dispersions of a new antitumor compound based on early-stage preparation discovery concept. AAPS PharmSciTech 2013; 14:629-38. [PMID: 23636816 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-013-9948-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2012] [Accepted: 02/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Ensuring sufficient drug solubility is a crucial problem in pharmaceutical-related research. For water-insoluble drugs, various formulation approaches are employed to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of lead compounds. The goal of this study was to enhance the dissolution and absorption of a new antitumor lead compound, T-OA. Early-stage preparation discovery concept was employed in this study. Based on this concept, a solid dispersion system was chosen as the method of improving drug solubility and bioavailability. Solid dispersions of T-OA in polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) K30 were prepared by the solvent evaporation method. Dissolution testing determined that the ideal drug-to-PVP ratio was 1:5. X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry were employed to confirm the formation of solid dispersions. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that T-OA was converted into an amorphous form. Both in vitro dissolution testing and the in vivo studies demonstrated that the solubility and bioavailability of T-OA were significantly improved when formulated in a solid dispersion with PVP. The dissolution rate of the T-OA/PVP solid dispersion was greatly enhanced relative to the pure drug, and the relative bioavailability of T-OA solid dispersions was found to be 392.0%, which is 4-fold higher than the pure drug.
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Seo YG, Kim DW, Yeo WH, Ramasamy T, Oh YK, Park YJ, Kim JA, Oh DH, Ku SK, Kim JK, Yong CS, Kim JO, Choi HG. Docetaxel-loaded thermosensitive and bioadhesive nanomicelles as a rectal drug delivery system for enhanced chemotherapeutic effect. Pharm Res 2013; 30:1860-70. [PMID: 23549753 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-013-1029-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2012] [Accepted: 03/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the potential of thermosensitive and biadhesive nanomicelles in improving the bioavailability of docetaxel (DCT) and its chemotherapeutic effect. METHOD DCT-loaded nanomicelles were prepared by emulsufication and characterized in terms of physico-chemical and visco-elastic parameters. The optimzed formulation was evaluated for in vivo localization, pharmacokinetic and anti-tumor efficacy. RESULTS The hydrodynamic size of DCT-loaded nanomicelles was approximately 13 nm and the nanomicelles exhibited a sufficient gelation strength (9250 mPa·s) and bioadhesive force (2100 dyn/cm²) to be retained in the upper part of rectum. We observed a high rectal bioavailability of 29% DCT compared to that following oral administration in rats, as it successfully evaded the multidrug efflux transporters and hepatic first-pass metabolism. Plasma concentration around ∼50 ng/mL was maintained throughout the study period (12 h) while Taxotere® attained subtherapeutic range within 4 h of drug administration. Results also revealed that the rectally administered DCT-loaded nanomicelles exhibited a significant anti-tumor effect (200 mm³) with a reduced toxicity profile when compared to orally administered DCT (950 mm³). Furthermore, histological study showed that the rectal mucosa was completely intact with no signs of irritation upon treatment with DCT-loaded nanomicelles. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, our novel thermosensitive and biadhesive nanomicelles demonstrated the ability to improve the bioavailability and chemotherapeutic potential of DCT in vivo. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report describing the rectal delivery of DCT-loaded nanomicelles.
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- Youn Gee Seo
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-Dong, Gyongsan 712-749, South Korea
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Baek HH, Kim DH, Kwon SY, Rho SJ, Kim DW, Choi HG, Kim YR, Yong CS. Development of novel ibuprofen-loaded solid dispersion with enhanced bioavailability using cycloamylose. Arch Pharm Res 2012; 35:683-9. [PMID: 22553061 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-012-0412-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2011] [Revised: 08/29/2011] [Accepted: 09/09/2011] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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To develop a novel ibuprofen-loaded solid dispersion with enhanced bioavailability using cycloamylose, it was prepared using spray-drying techniques with cycloamylose at a weight ratio of 1:1. The effect of cycloamylose on aqueous solubility of ibuprofen was investigated. The physicochemical properties of solid dispersions were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and X-ray diffraction. The dissolution and bioavailability in rats were evaluated compared with ibuprofen powder. This ibuprofen-loaded solid dispersion improved about 14-fold drug solubility. Ibuprofen was present in an unchanged crystalline state, and cycloamylose played the simple role of a solubilizing agent in this solid dispersion. Moreover, the dispersion gave 2-fold higher AUC (area under the drug concentration-time curve) value compared with a ibuprofen powder, indicating that it improved the oral bioavailability of ibuprofen in rats. Thus, the solid dispersion may be useful to deliver ibuprofen with enhanced bioavailability without crystalline change.
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- Hyung Hee Baek
- Department of Food Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan, 330-714, Korea
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Shen Q, Li X, Li W, Zhao X. Enhanced intestinal absorption of daidzein by borneol/menthol eutectic mixture and microemulsion. AAPS PharmSciTech 2011; 12:1044-9. [PMID: 21842308 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-011-9672-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2010] [Accepted: 08/04/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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In the present study, the effect of a borneol/menthol eutectic mixture (25:75) and microemulsion on the absorption of daidzein in rat intestinal membrane was evaluated. The microemulsion formulation was composed of ethyl oleate (oil), Cremophor RH40 (surfactant), PEG400 (co-surfactant), and water. The borneol/menthol eutectic mixture and its microemulsion were found to enhance the intestinal absorption of daidzein in vitro. A diffusion chamber system with isolated rat intestinal membranes was used. In contrast, verapamil (0.3 mM), a typical P-glycoprotein inhibitor, showed no effect on the absorption of daidzein by this system. A pharmacokinetic study was conducted in rats. After oral administration of daidzein at a dose of 10 mg/kg in the form of either borneol/menthol eutectic mixtures or suspension, the relative bioavailability of borneol/menthol eutectic mixtures and microemulsion was enhanced by about 1.5- and 3.65-fold, respectively, compared with a daidzein suspension. In conclusion, a borneol/menthol eutectic mixture can enhance the absorption of daidzein, although the mechanism of absorption enhancement is still unclear.
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He S, Zhou B, Zhang S, Lei Z, Zhang Z. Preparation of nanoparticles of Magnolia bark extract by rapid expansion from supercritical solution into aqueous solutions. J Microencapsul 2011; 28:183-9. [PMID: 21425944 DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2010.544419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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A rapid expansion from supercritical solution into aqueous solution (RESSAS) technology was presented for the micronization of Chinese medicinal material. Magnolia bark extract (MBE) obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) extraction technology was chosen as the experimental material. RESSAS process produced 303.0 nm nanoparticles (size distribution, 243.6-320.5 nm), which was significantly smaller than the 55.3 µm particles (size distribution, 8.3-102.4 µm) prepared by conventional mechanical milling. The effect of process parameters, including extraction temperature (30 °C, 40 °C, 50 °C), extraction pressure (200, 250, 300 bar) and nozzle size (50, 100, 200 µm), on the size distribution of nanoparticles was investigated. The characteristics of nanoparticles and materials were also studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and laser light scattering (LLS). This study demonstrates that RESSAS is applicable for preparing nanoparticles of MBE at low operating temperature; the process is simple without any residual solvent.
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- Shuai He
- Department of Pharmacy, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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Enhanced solubility and bioavailability of flurbiprofen by cycloamylose. Arch Pharm Res 2011; 34:391-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-011-0306-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2010] [Revised: 11/29/2010] [Accepted: 11/30/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Comparison of the solubility and pharmacokinetics of sildenafil salts. Arch Pharm Res 2011; 34:451-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-011-0313-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2010] [Revised: 12/07/2010] [Accepted: 12/14/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Dodou K, Saddique W. Effect of manufacturing method on thein vitrodrug release and adhesive performance of drug-in-adhesive films containing binary mixtures of ibuprofen with poloxamer 188. Pharm Dev Technol 2011; 17:552-61. [DOI: 10.3109/10837450.2010.550687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Li DX, Park YJ, Oh DH, Joe KH, Lee JH, Yeo WH, Yong CS, Choi HG. Development of an itraconazole-loaded gelatin microcapsule with enhanced oral bioavailability: physicochemical characterization and in-vivo evaluation. J Pharm Pharmacol 2011; 62:448-55. [PMID: 20604833 DOI: 10.1211/jpp.62.04.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to develop a novel itraconazole-loaded gelatin microcapsule without ethanol with enhanced oral bioavailability. METHODS Various gelatin microcapsules were prepared using a spray-drying technique. Their physicochemical properties, dissolution, characteristics and pharmacokinetics in rats were evaluated and compared with those of a commercial product. KEY FINDINGS The gelatin microcapsule at a weight ratio for itraconazole/gelatin/citric acid of 1 : 3 : 0.3 was spherical in shape with a smooth surface and inner hole, and gave a maximum drug solubility of about 700 microg/ml. The gelatin microcapsule dramatically increased the initial dissolution rate of itraconazole compared with a commercial product in simulated gastric fluids (pH 1.2). Moreover, at the same dose as the commercial product, it gave significantly higher initial plasma concentrations, C(max) and AUC of itraconazole in rats than did the commercial product, indicating that providing the drug in the gelatin microcapsule caused enhanced absorption in rats. At half dose, it gave similar AUC, C(max) and T(max) values to the commercial product, suggesting that it was bioequivalent to the commercial product in rats. CONCLUSIONS The itraconazole-loaded gelatin microcapsule without ethanol developed using a spray-drying technique at half the dose of the commercial product can deliver itraconazole in a pattern that allows fast absorption in the initial phase, making it bioequivalent to the commercial product.
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- Dong Xun Li
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Dae-Dong, Gyongsan, South Korea
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Xuan JJ, Yan YD, Oh DH, Choi YK, Yong CS, Choi HG. Development of thermo-sensitive injectable hydrogel with sustained release of doxorubicin: Rheological characterization and in vivo evaluation in rats. Drug Deliv 2011; 18:305-11. [DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2010.544690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Development of tramadol hydrochloride rectal gel preparations and evaluation of analgesic activity in experimental animals. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(11)50081-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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El-Leithy ES, Shaker DS, Ghorab MK, Abdel-Rashid RS. Evaluation of mucoadhesive hydrogels loaded with diclofenac sodium-chitosan microspheres for rectal administration. AAPS PharmSciTech 2010; 11:1695-702. [PMID: 21108027 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-010-9544-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2010] [Accepted: 11/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Considering the advantageous for the rectal administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the objective of this study was to formulate and evaluate rectal mucoadhesive hydrogels loaded with diclofenac-sodium chitosan (DFS-CS) microspheres. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC; 5%, 6%, and 7% w/w) and Carbopol 934 (1% w/w) hydrogels containing DFS-CS microspheres equivalent to 1% w/w active drug were prepared. The physicochemical characterization revealed that all hydrogels had a suitable pH for rectal application (6.5-7.4). The consistency of HPMC hydrogels showed direct proportionality to the concentration of the gelling agent, while carbopol 934 gel showed its difficulty for rectal administration. Farrow's constant for all hydrogels were greater than one indicating pseudoplastic flow. In vitro drug release from the mucoadhesive hydrogel formulations showed a controlled drug release pattern, reaching 34.6-39.7% after 6 h. The kinetic analysis of the release data revealed that zero-order was the prominent release mechanism. The mucoadhesion time of 7% w/w HPMC hydrogel was 330 min, allowing the loaded microspheres to be attached to the surface of rectal mucosa. Histopathological examination demonstrated the lowest irritant response to the hydrogel loaded with DFS-CS microspheres in response to other forms of the drug.
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Development of novel itraconazole-loaded solid dispersion without crystalline change with improved bioavailability. Arch Pharm Res 2010; 33:1217-25. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-010-0812-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2010] [Revised: 05/11/2010] [Accepted: 05/20/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Oh DH, Park YJ, Kang JH, Yong CS, Choi HG. Physicochemical characterization and in vivo evaluation of flurbiprofen-loaded solid dispersion without crystalline change. Drug Deliv 2010; 18:46-53. [DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2010.509365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Effect of the solid-dispersion method on the solubility and crystalline property of tacrolimus. Int J Pharm 2010; 395:161-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2010.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2010] [Revised: 05/13/2010] [Accepted: 05/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xuan JJ, Balakrishnan P, Oh DH, Yeo WH, Park SM, Yong CS, Choi HG. Rheological characterization and in vivo evaluation of thermosensitive poloxamer-based hydrogel for intramuscular injection of piroxicam. Int J Pharm 2010; 395:317-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2010.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2010] [Revised: 05/17/2010] [Accepted: 05/27/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Park TH, Kim ST, Park JS, Choi HG, Kim HT, Kim CK. Effect of zinc oxide on the rheological and mucoadhesive properties of poloxamer 407-based mucoadhesive thermosensitive gel. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2010; 36:1436-43. [PMID: 20545517 DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2010.487266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND To improve the therapeutic efficacy of drugs for hemorrhoid, mucoadhesive thermosensitive gel (MTG) system was developed. METHODS The MTG was prepared using poloxamer 407 (P407, 13% and 14%), polycarbophil (PC, 0.2% w/v), phenylephrine hydrochloride (0.25% w/v), lidocaine hydrochloride (1.88% w/v), and prednisolone acetate (0.05% w/v). Then, zinc oxide (ZnO) was added as an astringent as well as mucoadhesiveness-enhancing agent. Two kinds of poloxamer-based MTGs were compared in aspects of rheology, mucoadhesiveness, syringeability, and in vitro release study. RESULTS Both the two MTGs (13% and 14% P407) showed Newtonian behavior at 20°C whereas pseudoplastic flow at 37°C. The addition of ZnO into MTGs enhanced the mucoadhesiveness and syringeability and led the drug components to be released in accordance with Fickian mechanism. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, the MTG-containing ZnO can be a more effective and convenient delivery system for the treatment of hemorrhoid with a reduced dosage interval.
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- Tae-Hwan Park
- Laboratory of Excellency for Drug and Gene Delivery, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Jeong SH, Youn YS, Shin BS, Park ES. Drug Polymorphism and its Importance on Drug Development Process. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2010. [DOI: 10.4333/kps.2010.40.s.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Park YJ, Oh DH, Yan YD, Seo YG, Lee SN, Choi HG, Yong CS. Surface-attached Solid Dispersion. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2010. [DOI: 10.4333/kps.2010.40.s.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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He S, Zhang Z, Xu F, Zhang S, Lei Z. Micronization of magnolia bark extract with enhanced dissolution behavior by rapid expansion of supercritical solution. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2010; 58:154-9. [PMID: 20118572 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.58.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A rapid expansion of supercritical solution (RESS) technology was presented for the micronization of Chinese medicinal material. Magnolia bark extract (MBE) obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO(2)) extraction technology was chosen as the experimental material. RESS process produced 4.7 microm size MBE microparticles (size distribution, 0.2-24.1 microm), which was significantly smaller than the 55.3 microm size particles (size distribution, 8.3-102.4 microm) obtained from conventional mechanical milling. Dissolution rate study showed that drug dissolution was significantly enhanced by the RESS progress. At 90 min, the amount dissolved of mechanical milling MBE was 6.37 mg x l(-1), which was significantly lower than that of micronized MBE (14.77 mg x l(-1)), according to the results of ANOVA (p<0.01). The effect of extraction temperature (30, 40, 50 degrees Celsius), extraction pressure (200, 250, 300 bar) and nozzle size (50, 100, 200 microm) on the size distribution of microparticles was investigated. The characteristics of microparticles were also studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and image analysis. This study demonstrates that RESS is applicable for preparing microparticles of MBE at low operating temperature; the process is simple without residual solvent.
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- Shuai He
- Department of Pharmacy, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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Li DX, Han MJ, Balakrishnan P, Yan YD, Oh DH, Joe JH, Seo Y, Kim JO, Park SM, Yong CS, Choi HG. Enhanced oral bioavailability of flurbiprofen by combined use of micelle solution and inclusion compound. Arch Pharm Res 2010; 33:95-101. [PMID: 20191350 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-010-2231-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2009] [Revised: 09/14/2009] [Accepted: 09/16/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a mixed drug solution containing a surfactant and beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD) on the solubility and bioavailability of a poorly water soluble drug, flurbiprofen. Solubility, dissolution and in vivo pharmacokinetics of flurbiprofen in the presence of surfactant, beta-CD or mixture of surfactant and beta-CD were investigated. Among the surfactants tested, Tween 80 produced the highest improvement in the aqueous solubility of flurbiprofen. The solubility of flurbiprofen increased linearly as a function of beta-CD, resulting in B8 type that suggested a formation of inclusion complex in a molar ratio of 1:1. The solubility of flurbiprofen increased further when Tween 80 was included in addition to beta-CD, suggesting that a micelle formation in the presence of Tween 80 was the likely reason for additional increase. Furthermore, the data suggested that Tween 80 did not interfere with the inclusion interaction between flurbiprofen and beta-CD. The solubility of flurbiprofen was the highest in the mixed system containing 1.3 mM beta-CD and 0.3% w/v Tween 80, and the maximum solubility of 160 microg/mL was achieved. Consistent with the enhanced solubility, the plasma exposure (both AUC and Cmax) of flurbiprofen when dosed as the mixed system was significantly higher (as much as 2 to 3-fold) than that without surfactant or beta-CD, with surfactant alone, or with beta-CD alone. Therefore, the mixed system consists of surfactant and beta-CD could be used as an effective oral dosage form to improve bioavailability of poorly water soluble drugs such as flurbiprofen.
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- Dong Xun Li
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan 712-749, Korea
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Park YJ, Ryu DS, Li DX, Quan QZ, Oh DH, Kim JO, Seo YG, Lee YI, Yong CS, Woo JS, Choi HG. Physicochemical characterization of tacrolimus-loaded solid dispersion with sodium carboxylmethyl cellulose and sodium lauryl sulfate. Arch Pharm Res 2009; 32:893-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-009-1611-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2009] [Revised: 04/24/2009] [Accepted: 04/28/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Park YJ, Kwon R, Quan QZ, Oh DH, Kim JO, Hwang MR, Koo YB, Woo JS, Yong CS, Choi HG. Development of novel ibuprofen-loaded solid dispersion with improved bioavailability using aqueous solution. Arch Pharm Res 2009; 32:767-72. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-009-1516-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2009] [Revised: 04/09/2009] [Accepted: 04/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Xie Y, Li G, Yuan X, Cai Z, Rong R. Preparation and in vitro evaluation of solid dispersions of total flavones of Hippophae rhamnoides L. AAPS PharmSciTech 2009; 10:631-40. [PMID: 19452282 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-009-9246-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2008] [Accepted: 04/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to enhance the dissolution of total flavones of Hippophae rhamnoides L. (TFH) by solid dispersions consisting of the drug and a polymeric carrier, poloxamer 188 (PXM). The solvent evaporation method was used to prepare solid dispersions. A 3(2) full-factorial design approach was used for optimization wherein the amount of solvent (X(1)) and the drug-to-polymer ratio (X(2)) were selected as independent variables and the percentage of TFH dissolved in 10 min (Q(10)) was selected as the dependent variable. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that a suitable level of (1) and X(2) was required for obtaining higher dissolution of TFH from PXM solid dispersions. Solid dispersions were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and dissolution tests. Characterization studies revealed that solid dispersion of TFH-PXM showed enhancement of TFH dissolution due to the conversion of TFH into a less crystalline and/or amorphous form. In conclusion, dissolution enhancement of TFH was obtained by preparing its solid dispersions in PXM using solvent method.
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Jang JH, Kim CK, Choi HG, Sung JH. Preparation and Evaluation of 2-(Allylthio)Pyrazine-Loaded Lipid Emulsion with Enhanced Stability and Liver Targeting. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2009; 35:363-8. [DOI: 10.1080/03639040802363696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Chiou AHJ, Cheng HC, Wang DP. Micronization and microencapsulation of felodipine by supercritical carbon dioxide. J Microencapsul 2008; 23:265-76. [PMID: 16801239 DOI: 10.1080/02652040500435071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Felodipine (FLD) is a poorly water-soluble drug. To improve its dissolution rate, the rapid expansion of supercritical solutions (RESS) technique was used to prepare micronized FLD drug particles, which were encapsulated in poly-(ethylene glycol) 4000 (PEG 4000). The physical properties of the encapsulated drug particles were characterized by a variety of analytical methods, including optical light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and powder X-ray diffraction (powder-XRD) and the dissolution behaviour of FLD was studied in the microparticles. The supercritical condition of micronized FLD occurred at a relatively high pressure and moderate temperature. FLD-PEG 4000 microparticles compared well with micronized FLD. RESS was effective in reducing the particle size of FLD; spot-shaped micronized FLD and popcorn-shaped FLD-PEG 4000 microparticles were observed. The particulate properties of the microparticles included a narrow distribution and uniform size. Thermodynamic analysis showed an implantation interaction between FLD and PEG 4000 molecules, but no polymorphism in the micronized FLD or FLD-PEG 4000 microparticles. FLD-PEG 4000 microparticles had a significantly faster drug dissolution rate than micronized FLD. These data show that RESS can be used to prepare FLD-PEG 4000 microparticles with small particle size (2-6 microm) and enhanced dissolution rate.
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Yong CS, Lee MK, Park YJ, Kong KH, Xuan JJ, Kim JH, Kim JA, Lyoo WS, Han SS, Rhee JD, Kim JO, Yang CH, Kim CK, Choi HG. Enhanced Oral Bioavailability of Ibuprofen in Rats by Poloxamer Gel Using Poloxamer 188 and Menthol. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2008; 31:615-22. [PMID: 16207608 DOI: 10.1080/03639040500216113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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To improve the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble ibuprofen with poloxamer and menthol, the effects of menthol and poloxamer 188 on the aqueous solubility of ibuprofen were investigated. The dissolution and pharmacokinetic study of ibuprofen delivered by the ibuprofen-loaded preparations composed of poloxamer 188 and menthol were then performed. In the absence of poloxamer, the solubility of ibuprofen increased until the ratio of menthol to ibuprofen increased from 0:10 to 4:6 followed by an abrupt decrease in solubility above the ratio of 4:6, indicating that four parts menthol formed eutectic mixture with six parts ibuprofen. In the presence of poloxamer, the solutions with the same ratio of menthol to ibuprofen showed an abrupt increase in the solubility of ibuprofen. The poloxamer gel with menthol/ibuprofen ratio of 1:9 and higher than 15% poloxamer 188 showed the maximum solubility of ibuprofen, 1.2 mg/mL. The simultaneous addition of menthol and poloxamer 188 significantly improved the dissolution rates of ibuprofen from aqueous solution due to the ibuprofen solubility-improving effect of menthol in the presence of poloxamer. Furthermore, the ibuprofen-loaded preparation with menthol and poloxamer 188 gave significantly higher initial plasma concentrations, Cmax, and AUC of ibuprofen than did the preparation without menthol and poloxamer 188, indicating that the simultaneous addition of menthol and poloxamer 188 could improve the oral bioavailability of ibuprofen in rats. In modern pain management it is always desirable for the ibuprofen-loaded preparation with poloxamer 188 and menthol to show a rapid onset of action with a minimal phase of lag time to feel the decreased pain. From an industry point of view, it is more desirable for a formulation to be fast acting, easy to use, and cost effective. Thus, the ibuprofen-loaded preparation with poloxamer 188 and menthol was a more effective oral dosage form for poorly water-soluble ibuprofen.
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- Chul Soon Yong
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, South Korea
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Shah TJ, Amin AF, Parikh JR, Parikh RH. Process optimization and characterization of poloxamer solid dispersions of a poorly water-soluble drug. AAPS PharmSciTech 2007; 8:Article 29. [PMID: 17622107 PMCID: PMC2750369 DOI: 10.1208/pt0802029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2006] [Accepted: 10/01/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The objective of the present investigation was to improve the dissolution rate of Rofecoxib (RXB), a poorly water-soluble drug by solid dispersion technique using a water-soluble carrier, Poloxamer 188 (PXM). The melting method was used to prepare solid dispersions. A 3(2) full factorial design approach was used for optimization wherein the temperature to which the melt-drug mixture cooled (X(1) ) and the drug-to-polymer ratio (X(2) ) were selected as independent variables and the time required for 90% drug dissolution (t(90)) was selected as the dependent variable. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that for obtaining higher dissolution of RXB from PXM solid dispersions, a low level of X(1) and a high level of X(2) were suitable. The differential scanning calorimetry and x-ray diffraction studies demonstrated that enhanced dissolution of RXB from solid dispersion might be due to a decrease in the crystallinity of RXB and PXM and dissolution of RXB in molten PXM during solid dispersion preparation. In conclusion, dissolution enhancement of RXB was obtained by preparing its solid dispersions in PXM using melting technique. The use of a factorial design approach helped in identifying the critical factors in the preparation and formulation of solid dispersion.
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- Tejal J. Shah
- />Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University of Science & Technology, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- />Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University of Science & Technology, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- />A. R. College of Pharmacy & G. H. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat India
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- />Principal, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Education Campus, 388 421 Changa, Ta: Petlad, Dist: Anand, Gujarat India
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Rhee YS, Shin YH, Park CW, Chi SC, Park ES. Effect of flavors on the viscosity and gelling point of aqueous poloxamer solution. Arch Pharm Res 2007; 29:1171-8. [PMID: 17225469 DOI: 10.1007/bf02969310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study examined the effects of flavors, which are usually added to improve the appeal of pharmaceutical agents, on the viscosity and gelling point of 18% (w/w) aqueous poloxamer 407 solutions. Monoterpenes, esters, alcohols, aldehyde . ketones and lactone type flavors were examined. The concentrations of flavor ranged from 0.1 to 1.0% (w/w). After adding a flavor to the aqueous poloxamer 407 solution, the viscosity of the solution was measured using a Brookfield viscometer, and the gelling point was determined from the viscosity vs. temperature plot. The gelling point of the aqueous poloxamer 407 solution decreased with increasing concentration of flavors except for coumarin, vanillin and ethylvanillin. Thermal analysis with DSC showed an interaction between the flavors and poloxamer 407. These results suggest that the flavors bind to the hydrophilic end chains of poloxamer 407, which increases the viscosity, causing gelation at lower temperatures.
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- Yun-Seok Rhee
- College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Korea
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Walker G, Bell S, Andrews G, Jones D. Co-melt fluidised bed granulation of pharmaceutical powders: Improvements in drug bioavailability. Chem Eng Sci 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2006.08.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li F, Feng J, Cheng Q, Zhu W, Jin Y. Delivery of 125I-cobrotoxin after intranasal administration to the brain: a microdialysis study in freely moving rats. Int J Pharm 2006; 328:161-7. [PMID: 17049426 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2006.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2006] [Revised: 07/03/2006] [Accepted: 08/08/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In order to determine the contribution of intranasal (i.n.) administration to the uptake of large molecular weight (MW) substances into central nervous system (CNS), concentration in brain of the centrally acting polypeptide cobrotoxin (NT-I) versus time profiles were studied using dual-probe microdialysis in awake free-moving rats. NT-I, radiolabeled with sodium (125)I-Iodide ((125)I-NT-I), was administered at the dose of 105 microg/kg intravenously and intranasally in the same set of rat (n=15). The (125)I-NT-Inasal preparations were formulated with borneol/menthol eutectic mixture (+BMEM) as an absorption enhancer and without (-BMEM). After application, the dialysates sampled simultaneously from olfactory bulb and cerebellar nuclei were measured in a gamma-counter for radioactivity. The real concentrations of NT-I were recalculated by in vivo recoveries of microdialysis probes. The results showed that the area under the curve (AUC) value in cerebellar nuclei (2283.51+/-34.54 min ng/ml) following i.n. administration (+BMEM) was significantly larger than those (AUC(olfactory)=1141.92+/-26.42 min ng/ml; AUC(cerebellar)=1364.62+/-19.35 min ng/ml) after intravenous (i.v.) bolus, respectively. A prolonged time values to peak concentrations after i.n. application (+BMEM) were observed compared with those following i.v. administration. Also, following i.n. application (+BMEM) the measured time value to peak concentration in cerebellar nuclei (85 min) was statistically longer than that in olfactory bulb (75 min), which could be plausibly an indication for NT-I delivery into brain via nose-brain pathway in the presence of absorption enhancer. i.n. administration (-BMEM) had little or no ability of NT-I delivering into brain. In conclusion, i.n. administration (+BMEM) significantly enhanced brain transport of NT-I with uneven distribution in discrete regions of brain compared with i.v. administration. Additionally, multi-probe microdialysis technique should be considerably valuable in brain delivery studies.
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- Fanzhu Li
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China.
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