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Sallustio V, Rossi M, Mandrone M, Rossi F, Chiocchio I, Cerchiara T, Longo E, Fratini M, D'Amico L, Tromba G, Malucelli E, Protti M, Mercolini L, Di Blasio A, Aponte M, Blaiotta G, Abruzzo A, Bigucci F, Luppi B, Cappadone C. A promising eco-sustainable wound dressing based on cellulose extracted from Spartium junceum L. and impregnated with Glycyrrhiza glabra L extract: Design, production and biological properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132883. [PMID: 38838898 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132883] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
Glycyrrhiza glabra extract is widely known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can improve the wound healing process. The aim of this work was to shorten the time of the healing process by using an eco-sustainable wound dressing based on Spanish broom flexible cellulosic fabric by impregnation with G. glabra extract-loaded ethosomes. Chemical analysis of G. glabra extract was performed by LC-DAD-MS/MS and its encapsulation into ethosomes was obtained using the ethanol injection method. Lipid vesicles were characterized in terms of size, polydispersity index, entrapment efficiency, zeta potential, and stability. In vitro release studies, biocompatibility, and scratch test on 3T3 fibroblasts were performed. Moreover, the structure of Spanish broom dressing and its ability to absorb wound exudate was characterized by Synchrotron X-ray phase contrast microtomography (SR-PCmicroCT). Ethosomes showed a good entrapment efficiency, nanometric size, good stability over time and a slow release of polyphenols compared to the free extract, and were not cytotoxic. Lastly, the results revealed that Spanish broom wound dressing loaded with G. glabra ethosomes is able to accelerate wound closure by reducing wound healing time. To sum up, Spanish broom wound dressing could be a potential new green tool for biomedical applications.
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- V Sallustio
- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy; Center for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
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- Pharmaceutical Botany Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 42, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy; CRMBM, CNRS, Aix Marseille University, 13385 Marseille, France.
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- Pharmaceutical Botany Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 42, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A 34149, Basovizza, Trieste, Italy.
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- CNR-Nanotec (Roma unit) c/o Department of Physics, La Sapienza University Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5-00185 Rome (Italy) & IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via Ardeatina, 306-00179 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Physics, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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- Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A 34149, Basovizza, Trieste, Italy.
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Pharmaco-Toxicological Analysis (PTA Lab.), Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Pharmaco-Toxicological Analysis (PTA Lab.), Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80055 Portici, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80055 Portici, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80055 Portici, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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Abruzzo A, Pucci R, Abruzzo PM, Canaider S, Parolin C, Vitali B, Valle F, Brucale M, Cerchiara T, Luppi B, Bigucci F. Azithromycin-loaded liposomes and niosomes for the treatment of skin infections: Influence of excipients and preparative methods on the functional properties. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 197:114233. [PMID: 38387849 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114233] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The aim of this study was to develop azithromycin (AZT)-loaded liposomes (LP) and niosomes (NS) useful for the treatment of bacterial skin infections and acne. LP based on phosphatidylcholine from egg yolk (EPC) or from soybean lecithin (SPC), and NS composed of sorbitan monopalmitate (Span 40) or sorbitan monostearate (Span 60) were prepared through the thin film hydration (TFH) and the ethanol injection (EI) methods. The formulations were subsequently characterized for their physico-chemical and functional properties. Vesicles prepared through TFH showed higher average sizes than the corresponding formulations obtained by EI. All the vesicles presented adequate encapsulation efficiency and a negative ζ potential, which assured good stability during the storage period (except for LP-SPC). Formulations prepared with TFH showed a more prolonged AZT release than those prepared through EI, due to their lower surface area and multilamellar structure, as confirmed by atomic force microscopy nanomechanical characterization. Finally, among all the formulations, NS-Span 40-TFH and LP-EPC-TFH allowed the highest drug accumulation in the skin, retained the antimicrobial activity and did not alter fibroblast metabolism and viability. Overall, they could ensure to minimize the dosing and the administration frequency, thus representing promising candidates for the treatment of bacterial skin infections and acne.
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- A Abruzzo
- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Via San Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Via San Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Via San Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Via San Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (ISMN), via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (ISMN), via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Via San Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Via San Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Via San Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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Sallustio V, Chiocchio I, Mandrone M, Cirrincione M, Protti M, Farruggia G, Abruzzo A, Luppi B, Bigucci F, Mercolini L, Poli F, Cerchiara T. Extraction, Encapsulation into Lipid Vesicular Systems, and Biological Activity of Rosa canina L. Bioactive Compounds for Dermocosmetic Use. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27093025. [PMID: 35566374 PMCID: PMC9104920 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27093025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Valorization of wild plants to obtain botanical ingredients could be a strategy for sustainable production of cosmetics. This study aimed to select the rosehip extract containing the greatest amounts of bioactive compounds and to encapsulate it in vesicular systems capable of protecting their own antioxidant activity. Chemical analysis of Rosa canina L. extracts was performed by LC-DAD-MS/MS and 1H-NMR and vitamins, phenolic compounds, sugars, and organic acids were detected as the main compounds of the extracts. Liposomes, prepared by the film hydration method, together with hyalurosomes and ethosomes, obtained by the ethanol injection method, were characterized in terms of vesicle size, polydispersity index, entrapment efficiency, zeta potential, in vitro release and biocompatibility on WS1 fibroblasts. Among all types of vesicular systems, ethosomes proved to be the most promising nanocarriers showing nanometric size (196 ± 1 nm), narrow polydispersity (0.20 ± 0.02), good entrapment efficiency (92.30 ± 0.02%), and negative zeta potential (−37.36 ± 0.55 mV). Moreover, ethosomes showed good stability over time, a slow release of polyphenols compared with free extract, and they were not cytotoxic. In conclusion, ethosomes could be innovative carriers for the encapsulation of rosehip extract.
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- Valentina Sallustio
- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (V.S.); (A.A.); (B.L.); (F.B.)
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- Pharmaceutical Botany Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 42, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (I.C.); (M.M.); (F.P.)
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- Pharmaceutical Botany Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 42, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (I.C.); (M.M.); (F.P.)
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- Pharmaco-Toxicological Analysis (PTA Lab.), Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (M.C.); (M.P.); (L.M.)
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- Pharmaco-Toxicological Analysis (PTA Lab.), Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (M.C.); (M.P.); (L.M.)
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy;
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (V.S.); (A.A.); (B.L.); (F.B.)
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (V.S.); (A.A.); (B.L.); (F.B.)
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (V.S.); (A.A.); (B.L.); (F.B.)
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- Pharmaco-Toxicological Analysis (PTA Lab.), Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (M.C.); (M.P.); (L.M.)
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- Pharmaceutical Botany Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 42, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (I.C.); (M.M.); (F.P.)
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- Drug Delivery Research Lab., Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (V.S.); (A.A.); (B.L.); (F.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0512095615
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In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies of binary ethosomes for transdermal delivery of acyclovir: A comparative assessment. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lactobacillus crispatus BC1 Biosurfactant Delivered by Hyalurosomes: An Advanced Strategy to Counteract Candida Biofilm. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10010033. [PMID: 33401413 PMCID: PMC7823809 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10010033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The emergence of resistance to antifungal drugs has made the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) very challenging. Among natural substances, biosurfactants (BS) produced by Lactobacillus have gained increasing interest in counteracting Candida infections for their proven anti-adhesive properties and safety profile. In the present study, liposomes (LP-BS) or liposomes coated with hyaluronic acid (HY-LP-BS) were prepared in the presence of the BS isolated from the vaginal strain Lactobacillus crispatus BC1 and characterized in terms of size, ζ potential, stability and mucoadhesion. The anti-biofilm activity of free BS, LP-BS and HY-LP-BS was investigated against different Candida albicans and non-albicans strains (C. glabrata, C. lusitaniae, C. tropicalis, C. krusei and C. parapsilosis), clinically isolated from patients affected by VVC. The inhibition of biofilm formation and the dispersal of pre-formed biofilm were evaluated. The obtained phospholipid vesicles showed suitable size for vaginal application and good stability over the storage period. HY-LP-BS exhibited good mucoadhesive properties and the best anti-biofilm profile, both in preventing or limiting the surface colonization by a broad spectrum of Candida species. In conclusion, the formulation of a novel antifungal agent derived from the vaginal microbiota into mucoadhesive nanocarriers appears to be a promising biotherapeutic strategy to counteract vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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Altamimi MA, Hussain A, Imam SS, Alshehri S, Singh SK, Webster TJ. Transdermal delivery of isoniazid loaded elastic liposomes to control cutaneous and systemic tuberculosis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Glycyrrhetinic Acid Liposomes and Hyalurosomes on Spanish Broom, Flax, and Hemp Dressings to Heal Skin Wounds. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25112558. [PMID: 32486398 PMCID: PMC7321348 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25112558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The focus of this work was to prepare Spanish Broom, flax, and hemp dressings impregnated with glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) liposomes or hyalurosomes to promote the healing process and protect the skin wounds. Vesicles were prepared by the film hydration method and characterized in terms of size, particle size distribution, ζ potential, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro release, and biocompatibility on 3T3 fibroblasts. Loaded liposomes and hyalurosomes showed nanometric size (355 ± 19 nm and 424 ± 32 nm, respectively), good size distribution (lower than 0.3), and appropriate encapsulation efficiency (58.62 ± 3.25% and 59.22 ± 8.18%, respectively). Hyalurosomes showed good stability during the storage period, which can be correlated to the negative ζ potential, and allowed a fast and complete release of GA. Preliminary biological studies revealed that both kinds of loaded vesicles were not cytotoxic and that hyalurosomes could exert a slight stimulating effect on fibroblast proliferation. Finally, in vitro release studies from the different dressings impregnated with the loaded vesicles demonstrated that a high amount of GA could be reached at the wound site after 60 min from application. In conclusion, the results suggested that the developed dressings, especially those impregnated with hyalurosomes, can be efficiently used to promote the healing process.
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Abruzzo A, Giordani B, Parolin C, Vitali B, Protti M, Mercolini L, Cappelletti M, Fedi S, Bigucci F, Cerchiara T, Luppi B. Novel mixed vesicles containing lactobacilli biosurfactant for vaginal delivery of an anti-Candida agent. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 112:95-101. [PMID: 29138104 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The purpose of this work was to prepare and characterize an innovative formulation for vaginal delivery of econazole nitrate, commonly used for the treatment of Candida infections. A novel biosurfactant isolated from a vaginal Lactobacillus strain was used to prepare phosphatidylcholine based mixed vesicles. Biosurfactant was produced by Lactobacillus gasseri BC9, isolated from the vagina of a healthy premenopausal woman, and was chemically characterized by FT-IR and ESI-MS. Mixed vesicles, obtained through film rehydration and extrusion method, were characterized in terms of size, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, mucoadhesion properties and econazole release. Moreover, the antimicrobial activity of the mixed vesicles was tested towards both planktonic cultures and biofilms of Candida albicans. Biosurfactant produced by L. gasseri BC9 was composed by peptide-like molecules containing hydrocarbon chains and possessed a high surface activity together with a low critical micelle concentration. All the mixed vesicles presented optimal diameter range (226-337nm) for topical vaginal administration. Econazole-loaded mixed vesicles containing biosurfactant showed higher encapsulation efficiency and mucoadhesion ability with respect to vesicles containing Tween 80. Further, they allowed a sustained release of econazole nitrate, maintaining the antifungal activity against C. albicans planktonic culture. Notably, biosurfactant-based vesicles were significantly more active than free econazole in the eradication of Candida biofilm. In conclusion, mixed vesicles are promising new vaginal delivery systems for the potential employment in the treatment of chronic infections.
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- Angela Abruzzo
- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Beneficial Microbes Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Beneficial Microbes Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Pharmaco-Toxicological Analysis Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Pharmaco-Toxicological Analysis Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- General and Applied Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via Irnerio 42, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- General and Applied Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via Irnerio 42, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, Alma Mater Studiorum, Via San Donato 19/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
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Uchino T, Miyazaki Y, Fujii A, Kagawa Y. Characterization and Evaluation of Skin Permeation of Tocopheryl Phosphoric Acid-loaded Phospholipid Nanoparticles. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2017; 137:979-986. [DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.17-00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Tomonobu Uchino
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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Hussain A, Singh S, Sharma D, Webster TJ, Shafaat K, Faruk A. Elastic liposomes as novel carriers: recent advances in drug delivery. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:5087-5108. [PMID: 28761343 PMCID: PMC5522681 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s138267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Elastic liposomes (EL) are some of the most versatile deformable vesicular carriers that comprise physiologically biocompatible lipids and surfactants for the delivery of numerous challenging molecules and have marked advantages over other colloidal systems. They have been investigated for a wide range of applications in pharmaceutical technology through topical, transdermal, nasal, and oral routes for efficient and effective drug delivery. Increased drug encapsulation efficiency, enhanced drug permeation and penetration into or across the skin, and ultradeformability have led to widespread interest in ELs to modulate drug release, permeation, and drug action more efficiently than conventional drug-release vehicles. This review provides insights into the versatile role that ELs play in the delivery of numerous drugs and biomolecules by improving drug release, permeation, and penetration across the skin as well as stability. Furthermore, it provides future directions that should ensure the widespread use of ELs across all medical fields.
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- Afzal Hussain
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Sachchidananda Sinha College, Aurangabad, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Sachchidananda Sinha College, Aurangabad, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India
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Uchino T, Hatta I, Miyazaki Y, Onai T, Yamazaki T, Sugiura F, Kagawa Y. Modulation mechanism of the stratum corneum structure during permeation of surfactant-based rigid and elastic vesicles. Int J Pharm 2017; 521:222-231. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.02.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Agrawal R, Sandhu SK, Sharma I, Kaur IP. Development and evaluation of curcumin-loaded elastic vesicles as an effective topical anti-inflammatory formulation. AAPS PharmSciTech 2015; 16:364-74. [PMID: 25319056 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-014-0232-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2014] [Accepted: 10/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Curcumin has diverse biological activities including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. However, its clinical use for topical application is limited due to its poor aqueous solubility and thus, minimal cutaneous bioavailability. Elastic vesicles (EVs) of curcumin were prepared to improve its cutaneous bioavailability and to use it for topical anti-inflammatory effect. Ex vivo skin permeation and retention studies were performed to check if incorporation of curcumin into EVs could improve its permeation into and retention in the skin. Evaluation of acute and chronic anti-inflammatory effect was done using xylene-induced acute ear edema in mice and cotton pellet-induced chronic inflammation in rats, respectively. A significant improvement in flux (nine times) across murine skin was observed when aqueous dispersion of curcumin (flux - 0.46 ± 0.02 μg/h/cm(2)) was compared with curcumin-loaded EVs (flux - 4.14 ± 0.04 μg/h/cm(2)). Incorporation of these curcumin-loaded EVs into a hydrophilic ointment base resulted in higher skin retention (51.66%) in contrast to free curcumin ointment (1.64%) and a marketed formulation (VICCO® turmeric skin cream). The developed ointment showed an effect similar (p < 0.05) to the marketed diclofenac sodium ointment (Omni-gel®) in suppression of acute inflammation in mouse; a significant inhibition (28.8% versus 3.91% for free curcumin) of cotton pellet-induced chronic inflammation was also observed. Thus, curcumin-loaded EVs incorporated in hydrophilic ointment is a promising topical anti-inflammatory formulation.
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Uchino T, Murata A, Miyazaki Y, Oka T, Kagawa Y. Glyceryl Monooleyl Ether-Based Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles as a Transdermal Delivery System of Flurbiprofen: Characterization and in Vitro Transport. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2015; 63:334-40. [DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c15-00029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Tomonobu Uchino
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Shizuoka General Hospital
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Shizuoka General Hospital
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Nanomaterials Research Division, Research Institute of Electronics, Shizuoka University
- Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Shizuoka University
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Shizuoka General Hospital
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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Transdermal delivery of flurbiprofen from surfactant-based vesicles: Particle characterization and the effect of water on in vitro transport. Int J Pharm 2014; 464:75-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2013] [Revised: 12/03/2013] [Accepted: 12/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Uchino T, Lefeber F, Gooris G, Bouwstra J. Characterization and skin permeation of ketoprofen-loaded vesicular systems. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2014; 86:156-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2013.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Revised: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 02/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Duangjit S, Opanasopit P, Rojanarata T, Takayama J, Takayama K, Ngawhirunpat T. Bootstrap Resampling Technique to Evaluate the Reliability of the Optimal Liposome Formulation: Skin Permeability and Stability Response Variables. Biol Pharm Bull 2014; 37:1543-9. [DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b14-00361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Sureewan Duangjit
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Hoshi University
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- Research Fellow of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
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Chen M, Gupta V, Anselmo AC, Muraski JA, Mitragotri S. Topical delivery of hyaluronic acid into skin using SPACE-peptide carriers. J Control Release 2013; 173:67-74. [PMID: 24129342 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2013.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2013] [Revised: 09/28/2013] [Accepted: 10/05/2013] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
Topical penetration of macromolecules into the skin is limited by their low permeability. Here, we report the use of a skin penetrating peptide, SPACE peptide, to enhance topical delivery of a macromolecule, hyaluronic acid (HA, MW: 200-325kDa). The peptide was conjugated to phospholipids and used to prepare an ethosomal carrier system (~110nm diameter), encapsulating HA. The SPACE-ethosomal system (SES) enhanced HA penetration into porcine skin in vitro by 7.8+/-1.1-fold compared to PBS. The system also enhanced penetration of HA in human skin in vitro, penetrating deep into the epidermis and dermis in skin of both species. In vivo experiments performed using SKH1 hairless mice also confirmed increased dermal penetration of HA using the delivery system; a 5-fold enhancement in penetration was found compared to PBS control. Concentrations of HA in skin were about 1000-fold higher than those in blood; confirming the localized nature of HA delivery into skin. The SPACE-ethosomal delivery system provides a formulation for topical delivery of macromolecules that are otherwise difficult to deliver into the skin.
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- Ming Chen
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Center for Bioengineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 93106, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Center for Bioengineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 93106, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Center for Bioengineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 93106, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Center for Bioengineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 93106, USA.
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Diab R, Brillault J, Bardy A, Gontijo A, Olivier J. Formulation and in vitro characterization of inhalable polyvinyl alcohol-free rifampicin-loaded PLGA microspheres prepared with sucrose palmitate as stabilizer: Efficiency for ex vivo alveolar macrophage targeting. Int J Pharm 2012; 436:833-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2012] [Revised: 07/19/2012] [Accepted: 07/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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