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Fathi-Karkan S, Amiri Ramsheh N, Arkaban H, Narooie-Noori F, Sargazi S, Mirinejad S, Roostaee M, Sargazi S, Barani M, Malahat Shadman S, Althomali RH, Rahman MM. Nanosuspensions in ophthalmology: Overcoming challenges and enhancing drug delivery for eye diseases. Int J Pharm 2024; 658:124226. [PMID: 38744414 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Abstract
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in using nanosuspensions for controlled drug delivery in ophthalmology. It highlights the significance of ophthalmic drug delivery due to the prevalence of eye diseases and delves into various aspects of this field. The article explores molecular mechanisms, drugs used, and physiological factors affecting drug absorption. It also addresses challenges in treating both anterior and posterior eye segments and investigates the role of mucus in obstructing micro- and nanosuspensions. Nanosuspensions are presented as a promising approach to enhance drug solubility and absorption, covering formulation, stability, properties, and functionalization. The review discusses the pros and cons of using nanosuspensions for ocular drug delivery and covers their structure, preparation, characterization, and applications. Several graphical representations illustrate their role in treating various eye conditions. Specific drug categories like anti-inflammatory drugs, antihistamines, glucocorticoids, and more are discussed in detail, with relevant studies. The article also addresses current challenges and future directions, emphasizing the need for improved nanosuspension stability and exploring potential technologies. Nanosuspensions have shown substantial potential in advancing ophthalmic drug delivery by enhancing solubility and absorption. This article is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical professionals in this field, offering insights into recent developments, challenges, and future prospects in nanosuspension use for ocular drug delivery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sonia Fathi-Karkan
- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd 94531-55166, Iran; Department of Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd 9414974877, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 8174673441, Iran.
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- Optometry Department, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Nano and Bio Science and Technology, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr 75168, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Art and Science, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Al-Dawasir 11991, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Chen C, Wang Z, Fu H, Yu G, Luo X, Zhu K. Enhanced bioavailability of curcumin amorphous nanocomposite prepared by a green process using modified starch. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132210. [PMID: 38729473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132210] [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: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Curcumin (Cur), a bioactive compound extracted from plants, has attracted widespread attention due to its multiple pharmacological activities. However, the low bioavailability due to the inherent limitations in water solubility, chemical stability, and permeability poses great challenges for realizing its clinical potentials. In the current study, octenyl succinic anhydride-modified starch (OSA-S), a renewable and biodegradable biopolymer, was employed to fabricate Cur amorphous composite nanoparticles (Cur/OSA-S NPs) through a solvent-free pH-driven method with the aim to enhance Cur's bioavailability by improving its solubility and stability. Cur/OSA-S NPs, with mean sizes of about 128.9 ± 8.6 nm, encapsulation efficiencies of about 90.0 %, and the drug loading capacities around 51.0 ± 0.2 %, were successfully prepared. Cur was found to be dispersed within the composite nanoparticles in amorphous state as confirmed by the XRD and DSC characterizations. In addition, Cur/OSA-S NPs offers excellent storage, thermal and light stability, excellent re-dispersibility, and approximately 92 times better solubility than the original Cur. Furthermore, studies of dissolution and the parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) confirmed enhanced dissolution rates and in vitro permeabilities of Cur/OSA-S NPs. Cancer cell viability and uptake experiments revealed that Cur/OSA-S NPs possessed more potent inhibitory effects on cancer cell proliferation compared to the raw Cur. The results obtained from the current study demonstrated the effectiveness of OSA-S for manufacturing Cur amorphous composite nanoparticles with enhanced solubility, stability, and permeability, which might be valuable for further development of Cur based products for treatment of various diseases.
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- Changying Chen
- Center for Drug Delivery System Research, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery System Research, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery System Research, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery System Research, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery System Research, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery System Research, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, 900 Chengnan Avenue, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China.
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Yang D, Wang L, Zhang L, Wang M, Li D, Liu N, Liu D, Zhao M, Yao X. Construction, characterization and bioactivity evaluation of curcumin nanocrystals with extremely high solubility and dispersion prepared by ultrasound-assisted method. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 104:106835. [PMID: 38460473 PMCID: PMC10940784 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Curcumin (Cur) as a natural pigment and biological component, can be widely used in food and beverages. However, the water insolubility of Cur significantly limits its applications. In this study, we prepared a series of nanocrystals via ultrasound-assisted method to improve the solubility and availability of Cur. The results showed artemisia sphaerocephala krasch polysaccharide (ASKP), gum arabic (GA) and wheat protein (WP) were outstanding stabilizers for nanocryatals except traditional agent, poloxamer 188 (F68). The obtained curcumin nanocrystals (Cur-NC) displayed a rod-shaped, crystal- and nanosized structure, and extremely high loading capacity (more over 80 %, w/w). Compared with raw powder, Cur-NC greatly improved the water solubility and dispersibility, and the slow and complete release of Cur of Cur-NC also endowed them excellent antioxidant capacities even at 10 μg/mL. Importantly, as functional factor additive in beverages (e.g. water and emulsion), Cur-NC could increase the content of Cur to at least 600 μg/mL and retain a good stability. Overall, we provided an effective improvement method for the liposoluble active molecules (e.g. Cur) based on the nanocrystals, which not only tremendously enhanced its water solubility, but also strengthened its bioactivity. Notably, our findings broadened the application of water-insoluble compounds.
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- Dan Yang
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China; Xi'an Key Laboratory of Antiviral and Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria Therapeutics Research, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Guangdong Food Green Processing and Nutrition Regulation Technologies Research Center, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China.
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Simões A, Castro RAE, Veiga F, Vitorino C. A quality by design framework for developing nanocrystal bioenabling formulations. Int J Pharm 2023; 646:123393. [PMID: 37717717 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123393] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The present study aims to outline a rational framework for the design and development of a 1.0% (w/v) hydrocortisone nanocrystal-based formulation, resorting to a simple, efficient, and scalable nanonization methodology, based on the high-pressure homogenization (HPH) technique. Accordingly, the innovative product was comprehensively optimized following a Quality by Design (QbD) approach. The thorough selection of formulation composition was driven by a dual purpose: improving skin permeation and stability. In the early stage of development, a Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) diagram was employed to identify the most impactful variables for the critical quality attributes (CQAs). In this sense, a rotatable, three-factor and five-level circumscribed central composite design (CCCD) was applied to investigate how squalene concentration (x1), soluplus concentration (x2) and HPH-time (x3) influence physicochemical properties, performance and physical stability of the formulation. A robust Design Space (DS) was defined, establishing the optimal settings for the critical variables, whose combination meets the requirements set in the quality target product profile (QTPP). Morphological analysis revealed the cuboidal shape of hydrocortisone nanocrystals. In what concerns colloidal properties, the most promising formulation disclosed a small particle size (Dx(50) = 311.8 ± 1.5 nm), along with narrow size distribution (span value = 1.91 ± 0.17). Zeta potential results (-2.19 ± 0.15 mV--12.1 ± 0.4 mV) suggested a steric hindrance stabilization. FTIR spectra showed no chemical interactions between drug and formulation components. XRD diffractograms confirmed loss of crystallinity during the downsizing process. In vitro studies revealed an improvement on drug release rate (316 ± 21-516 ± 35 μg/cm2/√t), compared to the coarse suspension and commercial products, and a straight dependence on the stabilizer concentration and HPH time. The permeation flux across the skin (0.16 ± 0.02-1.2 ± 0.5 μg/cm2/h) appeared to be dependent on the drug physicochemical properties, in particular saturation solubility. Further characterization of the experimental formulations pointed out the role of the stabilizing component to prevent against physical instability phenomena. This organic solvent-free, and therefore "green" nanocrystal production technology offers great potential for pharmaceutical R&D and drug delivery by enabling the development of new forms of conventional drugs with optimal physicochemical properties and performance.
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- Ana Simões
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry of the Network of Chemistry and Technology (LAQV/REQUIMTE), Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Coimbra Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences - IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry of the Network of Chemistry and Technology (LAQV/REQUIMTE), Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Coimbra Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences - IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Rudolph D, Redinger N, Schwarz K, Li F, Hädrich G, Cohrs M, Dailey LA, Schaible UE, Feldmann C. Amorphous Drug Nanoparticles for Inhalation Therapy of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:9478-9486. [PMID: 37160267 PMCID: PMC10211367 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases. The global TB situation is further complicated by increasing patient numbers infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb.) strains resistant to either one or two of the first-line therapeutics, promoted by insufficient treatment length and/or drug levels due to adverse reactions and reduced patient compliance. An intriguing approach to improve anti-TB therapy relates to nanocarrier-based drug-delivery systems, which enhance local drug concentrations at infection sites without systemic toxicity. Recently developed anti-TB antibiotics, however, are lipophilic and difficult to transport in aqueous systems. Here, the very lipophilic TB-antibiotics bedaquiline (BDQ) and BTZ (1,3-benzothiazin-4-one 043) are prepared as high-dose, amorphous nanoparticles via a solvent-antisolvent technique. The nanoparticles exhibit mean diameters of 60 ± 13 nm (BDQ) and 62 ± 44 nm (BTZ) and have an extraordinarily high drug load with 69% BDQ and >99% BTZ of total nanoparticle mass plus a certain amount of surfactant (31% for BDQ, <1% for BTZ) to make the lipophilic drugs water-dispersible. Suspensions with high drug load (4.1 mg/mL BDQ, 4.2 mg/mL BTZ) are stable for several weeks. In vitro and in vivo studies employing M.tb.-infected macrophages and susceptible C3HeB/FeJ mice show promising activity, which outperforms conventional BDQ/BTZ solutions (in DMF or DMSO) with an up to 50% higher efficacy upon pulmonary delivery. In vitro, the BDQ/BTZ nanoparticles demonstrate their ability to cross the different biological barriers and to reach the site of the intracellular mycobacteria. In vivo, high amounts of the BDQ/BTZ nanoparticles are found in the lung and specifically inside granulomas, whereas only low BDQ/BTZ-nanoparticle levels are observed in spleen or liver. Thus, pulmonary delivered BDQ/BTZ nanoparticles are promising formulations to improve antituberculosis treatment.
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- David Rudolph
- Institute
of Inorganic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute
of Technology (KIT), Engesserstr. 15, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Research
Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center, Priority Area Infections, Division Cellular Microbiology, Parkallee 1-40, 23845 Borstel, Germany
- German
Center for Infection Research (DZIF),
Site Hamburg-Lübeck-Borstel-Riems, 23845 Borstel, Germany
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of
Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Wien, Austria
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of
Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Wien, Austria
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- Laboratory
for General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of
Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Wien, Austria
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- Research
Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center, Priority Area Infections, Division Cellular Microbiology, Parkallee 1-40, 23845 Borstel, Germany
- German
Center for Infection Research (DZIF),
Site Hamburg-Lübeck-Borstel-Riems, 23845 Borstel, Germany
- University of Lübeck, 23563 Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute
of Inorganic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute
of Technology (KIT), Engesserstr. 15, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Deka R, Sarmah JK, Baruah S, Dutta RR. An okra polysaccharide (Abelmoschus esculentus) reinforced green hydrogel based on guar gum and poly-vinyl alcohol double network for controlled release of nanocurcumin. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 234:123618. [PMID: 36780964 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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A novel green hydrogel (PGCO) of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) mucilage-reinforced poly-vinyl alcohol-guar gum (PG) cross-linked by citric acid containing nanocurcumin (NC) as a model drug is reported. The citric acid (CA) cross-linked hydrogel (PGC) without okra is also prepared. The hydrogels are characterized using FTIR, XRD, FE-SEM, and TGA techniques. Okra reinforced green hydrogel (PGCO) provided comparable swelling behaviour with better mechanical and thermal properties compared to the neat PGC hydrogel. Network parameters of PGC and PGCO hydrogels are estimated using Flory-Rehner equation and strong correlation between the cross-link density and swelling behaviour is established. 45.68 % NC loading in the PGCO hydrogel is achieved. Release study in phosphate buffer (PB) of pH 7.4 provided sustained release of NC over a period of 100 h. The release study of NC followed primarily the Korsmeyer-Peppas model with less-Fickian diffusional character (n < 0.5). The average diffusion coefficients of NC and curcumin are found to be 3.52 × 10-5 cm2 s-1, and 3.43 × 10-5 cm2 s-1 respectively demonstrating the quick release of NC in early time, which is a pre-requisite in drug delivery. The study provides initial evidence of the usefulness of okra mucilage in green hydrogel development and drug delivery applications.
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- Rishikesh Deka
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam PIN 785006, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam PIN 785006, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam PIN 785006, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam PIN 785006, India
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Ma Y, Cong Z, Gao P, Wang Y. Nanosuspensions technology as a master key for nature products drug delivery and In vivo fate. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 185:106425. [PMID: 36934992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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The drug nanosuspensions is a universal formulation approach for improved drug delivery of hydrophobic drugs and one the most promising approaches for increasing the biopharmaceutical performance of poorly water-soluble drug substances, especially for nature products. This review aimed to summarize the nanosuspensions preparation approaches and the main technological difficulties encountered in nanosuspensions development, such as guidelines for stabilizers screening, in vivo fate of the intravenously administrated nanosuspensions, and how to realize the intravenously target delivery was reviewed. Furthermore, challenges of nanosuspensions for the nature products delivery also was discussed and commented. Therefore, it hoped to provide reference and assistance for the nanosuspensions production, stabilizers usage, and predictability of in vivo fate and controllability of targeting delivery of the nature products nanosuspensions.
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- Yingying Ma
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, P R China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, P R China
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Maurya VK, Shakya A, Bashir K, Jan K, McClements DJ. Fortification by design: A rational approach to designing vitamin D delivery systems for foods and beverages. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:135-186. [PMID: 36468215 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13066] [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: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Over the past few decades, vitamin D deficiency has been recognized as a serious global public health challenge. The World Health Organization has recommended fortification of foods with vitamin D, but this is often challenging because of its low water solubility, poor chemical stability, and low bioavailability. Studies have shown that these challenges can be overcome by encapsulating vitamin D within well-designed delivery systems containing nanoscale or microscale particles. The characteristics of these particles, such as their composition, size, structure, interfacial properties, and charge, can be controlled to attain desired functionality for specific applications. Recently, there has been great interest in the design, production, and application of vitamin-D loaded delivery systems. Many of the delivery systems reported in the literature are unsuitable for widespread application due to the complexity and high costs of the processing operations required to fabricate them, or because they are incompatible with food matrices. In this article, the concept of "fortification by design" is introduced, which involves a systematic approach to the design, production, and testing of colloidal delivery systems for the encapsulation and fortification of oil-soluble vitamins, using vitamin D as a model. Initially, the challenges associated with the incorporation of vitamin D into foods and beverages are reviewed. The fortification by design concept is then described, which involves several steps: (i) selection of appropriate vitamin D form; (ii) selection of appropriate food matrix; (iii) identification of appropriate delivery system; (iv) identification of appropriate production method; (vii) establishment of appropriate testing procedures; and (viii) system optimization.
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- Vaibhav Kumar Maurya
- Centre for Food Research and Analysis, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonepat, India
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- Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonepat, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Food Science & Bioengineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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CFD simulation and experimental study of antisolvent precipitation through impinging jets for synthesis of nanodrug particles. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sadeghi F, Kamali H, Kouhestanian S, Hadizadeh F, Nokhodchi A, Afrasiabi Garekani H. Supercritical CO 2 versus water as an antisolvent in the crystallization process to enhance dissolution rate of curcumin. Pharm Dev Technol 2022; 27:999-1008. [PMID: 36322612 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2022.2143526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Antisolvent crystallization approach using either water (in conventional crystallization process (WAS)), or supercritical CO2 (in supercritical anti-solvent crystallization (SCAS)), was employed in presence of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) to enhance the dissolution of curcumin. The impact of pressure, temperature and depressurization time on the SCAS process was studied using the Box-Behnken design to achieve the highest saturation solubility. A physical mixture of curcumin-HPMC was prepared for comparison purposes. Saturation solubility, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were conducted to characterize the solid-state characteristics of the crystallized samples. Dissolution studies helped in ascertaining the effects of the crystallization techniques on the performance of the formulation. Curcumin crystalized by different antisolvent displayed varied shapes, sizes, saturation solubility's and dissolution properties. In SCAS process, the maximum saturation solubility (2.83 µg/mL) was obtained when the pressure, temperature and depressurization time were 275 bars, 55 °C, and 22 min respectively. The SCAS samples showed the highest dissolution (70%) in 30 min compared to WAS (27%), physical mixture (18%) and unprocessed curcumin (16%). The improved dissolution rate of SCAS sample originates from the development of sponge-like particles with augmented porosity, decreased crystallinity as well as increased solubility of curcumin.
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- Fatemeh Sadeghi
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.,Lupin Pharmaceutical Research Center, Coral Springs, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Song JG, Noh HM, Lee SH, Han HK. Lipid/Clay-Based Solid Dispersion Formulation for Improving the Oral Bioavailability of Curcumin. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112269. [PMID: 36365088 PMCID: PMC9697399 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112269] [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: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to develop a lipid/clay-based solid dispersion (LSD) formulation to enhance the dissolution and oral bioavailability of poorly soluble curcumin. Krill oil and aminoclay were used as a lipid and a stabilizer, respectively, and LSD formulations of curcumin were prepared by an antisolvent precipitation method combined with freeze-drying process. Based on the dissolution profiles, the optimal composition of LSD was determined at the weight ratio of curcumin: krill oil: aminoclay of 1:5:5 in the presence of 0.5% of D-α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate. The structural and morphological characteristics of the LSD formulation were determined using X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and scanning electron microscopy. Crystalline curcumin was changed to an amorphous form in the LSD formulation. At the pH of acidic to neutral, the LSD formulation showed almost complete drug dissolution (>90%) within 1 h, while pure curcumin exhibited minimal dissolution of less than 10%. Furthermore, the LSD formulation had significantly improved oral absorption of curcumin in rats, where Cmax and AUC of curcumin were 13- and 23-fold higher for the LSD formulation than for the pure drug. Taken together, these findings suggest that the krill oil-based solid dispersion formulation of curcumin effectively improves the dissolution and oral bioavailability of curcumin.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-31-961-5217; Fax: +82-31-961-5206
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Zhang G, Guan H, Li J, Li M, Sui X, Tian B, Dong H, Liu B, He Z, Li N, Zhao M, Fu Q. Roles of effective stabilizers in improving oral bioavailability of naringenin nanocrystals: maintenance of supersaturation generated upon dissolution by inhibition of drug dimerization. Asian J Pharm Sci 2022; 17:741-750. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Fabrication of apigenin nanoparticles using antisolvent crystallization technology: A comparison of supercritical antisolvent, ultrasonic-assisted liquid antisolvent, and high-pressure homogenization technologies. Int J Pharm 2022; 624:121981. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Zhang Z, Chen H, Shen W, Deng J, Bai C, Xiao Y, Lyu L. Localized delivery of curcumin by thermosensitive hydrogels for promoting wound healing. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5081-5091. [PMID: 35384267 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Curcumin can promote wound healing, but its drug delivery medium needs to be improved further. OBJECTIVES A curcumin-loaded thermosensitive hydrogel was prepared, its characterization was evaluated, and its promoting effect on wound healing was observed. METHODS Curcumin-loaded thermosensitive hydrogels were prepared with different percentages of poloxamer 188 and poloxamer 407. A small tube inversion assay was used to observe the sol-gel transition temperature, and a rotational rheometer was used to detect the sol viscosity, sol-gel phase transition temperature and phase transition time. The microstructure of the gel was observed by scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier infrared spectroscopy was used to evaluate whether curcumin was successfully loaded. Finally, its promoting effect on wound healing was observed in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS Poloxamer 407 24% and poloxamer 188 1% were selected to prepare curcumin-loaded thermosensitive hydrogels. After 60 ± 15 s at 32 °C, the sol-gel transition process was completed, with certain elastic behavior and solid-like rheological properties. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the pores of the curcumin-P407/P188 thermosensitive hydrogel were interconnected, with an average pore size ranging from 5 to 10 μm. Hydrogels showed a higher swelling ratio. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed that curcumin had been incorporated into the hydrogel. Live/dead cell assays suggested that the hydrogel was not toxic to fibroblasts. Curcumin-loaded thermosensitive hydrogels can promote an increase in S-phase fibroblasts and improve wound healing. CONCLUSIONS Curcumin-loaded P407/P188 thermosensitive hydrogel improves wound healing. More in-depth research is needed in the future.
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- Zhigang Zhang
- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Comprehensive review on potential applications of microfluidization in food processing. Food Sci Biotechnol 2021; 31:17-36. [DOI: 10.1007/s10068-021-01010-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Naringenin nanocrystals for improving anti-rheumatoid arthritis activity. Asian J Pharm Sci 2021; 16:816-825. [PMID: 35027956 PMCID: PMC8740402 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2021.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Naringenin (NAR) is recognized for its anti-inflammatory activity. However, the clinical application of NAR is limited by low bioavailability, which is attributed to its poor aqueous solubility. In this study, we aimed to improve the therapeutic efficacy of NAR by formulating it into nanocrystals (NCs) via wet milling. The obtained NARNCs exhibited superior dissolution behaviors, increased cellular uptake, and enhanced transcellular diffusion relative to those of bulk NAR. Oral administration of NARNCs also significantly improved bioavailability in rats. In addition, the NARNCs effectively improved rheumatoid arthritis treatment in collagen-induced arthritic rats by reducing inflammatory cell infiltration and synovial damage. These results indicate that NARNCs provides a promising strategy for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
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Zhao Y, Wu T, Li H, Duan Y, Li H, Yang W. Influence of hydrotrope on solubility and bioavailability of curcumin: its complex formation and solid-state characterization. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2021; 47:1392-1400. [PMID: 34668822 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2021.1994987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In this study, meglumine (Meg) and arginine (Arg), acting as the hydrotrope, were used to form the stable curcumin (Cur)-hydrotrope complexes, respectively. Based on the single factor experiment optimization, the Cur-Meg/or Cur-Arg complex was prepared and then characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results showed that Cur-Meg/Arg complexes bound together by hydrogen bonds/or ionic bonds were successfully prepared and the amorphous state of Cur appeared in their complexes. Compared with the Cur-Meg complex, Cur-Arg had better stability in stress testing. Cur-Meg/Arg complexes had a faster drug release rate in vitro and the area-under-curve (AUC) of Cur-Meg/Arg solutions in rats were at least 6.3-fold larger than that of the Cur suspensions. These findings suggest that hydrotropy combined with solid dispersion technique is a simple and effective way to improve the bioavailability of Cur.HIGHLIGHTSThe optimal Cur-Meg/or Cur-Arg complex powder was prepared and characterized.The Cur release rate in vitro was significantly improved.The bioavailability can be improved when using Cur-Meg/or Cur-Arg complex.A simple and effective way to improve the bioavailability of Cur.
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- Yafei Zhao
- College of Pharmacy & Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmacy & Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmacy & Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmacy & Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmacy & Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Pharmacy & Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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TRPM2 Non-Selective Cation Channels in Liver Injury Mediated by Reactive Oxygen Species. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10081243. [PMID: 34439491 PMCID: PMC8389341 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10081243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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TRPM2 channels admit Ca2+ and Na+ across the plasma membrane and release Ca2+ and Zn2+ from lysosomes. Channel activation is initiated by reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to a subsequent increase in ADP-ribose and the binding of ADP-ribose to an allosteric site in the cytosolic NUDT9 homology domain. In many animal cell types, Ca2+ entry via TRPM2 channels mediates ROS-initiated cell injury and death. The aim of this review is to summarise the current knowledge of the roles of TRPM2 and Ca2+ in the initiation and progression of chronic liver diseases and acute liver injury. Studies to date provide evidence that TRPM2-mediated Ca2+ entry contributes to drug-induced liver toxicity, ischemia–reperfusion injury, and the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to cirrhosis, fibrosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Of particular current interest are the steps involved in the activation of TRPM2 in hepatocytes following an increase in ROS, the downstream pathways activated by the resultant increase in intracellular Ca2+, and the chronology of these events. An apparent contradiction exists between these roles of TRPM2 and the role identified for ROS-activated TRPM2 in heart muscle and in some other cell types in promoting Ca2+-activated mitochondrial ATP synthesis and cell survival. Inhibition of TRPM2 by curcumin and other “natural” compounds offers an attractive strategy for inhibiting ROS-induced liver cell injury. In conclusion, while it has been established that ROS-initiated activation of TRPM2 contributes to both acute and chronic liver injury, considerable further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms involved, and the conditions under which pharmacological inhibition of TRPM2 can be an effective clinical strategy to reduce ROS-initiated liver injury.
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Geetha Devi M, Dutta S, Al Hinai AT, Feroz S. Nano engineered biodegradable capsules for the encapsulation and kinetic release studies of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2021.100109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Yao Y, Luo R, Xiong S, Zhang C, Zhang Y. Protective effects of curcumin against rat intestinal inflammation‑related motility disorders. Mol Med Rep 2021; 23:391. [PMID: 33760185 PMCID: PMC8008224 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Intestinal inflammation frequently occurs alongside dysmotility, which is characterized by altered myosin light chain phosphorylation levels. Curcumin, an active component from the ginger family, is reported to confer anti‑inflammatory effects. However, the effects of curcumin on both diarrhea and constipation associated inflammation remains to be elucidated. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of curcumin on diarrhea and constipation and to determine the related mechanisms. Sprague‑Dawley rats were used to establish diarrhea and constipation models via intracolonic acetic acid (4%) instillation or cold water gavage for 2 weeks, respectively. Blood samples were collected to measure the serum levels of the cytokines TNF‑α and IL‑1β using ELISA kits. Western blotting was performed to measure NF‑κB, RhoA, Rho‑related kinase 2, phosphorylated MLC20, phosphorylated myosin phosphorylated target subunit 1, 130k Da‑MLC kinase (MLCK), c‑kit tyrosine kinase protein expression, and reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR was conducted to measure MLCK expression levels. The results indicated that curcumin reversed the elevations in the pro‑inflammatory cytokines IL‑1β and TNF‑α by inhibiting the NF‑κB pathway in rats with diarrhea and constipation. The results also indicated that myosin light chain (MLC) phosphorylation in intestinal smooth muscle was positively and negatively associated with the motility of inflammation‑related diarrhea and constipation in rats, respectively. Curcumin significantly reversed the increased MLC phosphorylation in the jejunum of the rats with diarrhea, significantly enhanced the reductions in inflammatory mediators, including TNF‑α and IL‑1β, of rats with constipation and significantly ameliorated the related hyper‑motility and hypo‑motility in rats with both diarrhea and constipation. In conclusion, the potential roles of the MLC kinase, c‑kit tyrosine and Rho A/Rho‑associated kinase 2 pathways, which are involved in curcumin‑induced amelioration of inflammation‑related diarrhea and constipation, were explored in the present study. Results from the present study suggested that curcumin has potential therapeutic value for treating intestinal inflammation and inflammation‑related motility disorders.
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- Yang Yao
- Department of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Chongqing 404120, P.R. China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Chongqing 404120, P.R. China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Chongqing 404120, P.R. China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Chongqing 404120, P.R. China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Chongqing 404120, P.R. China
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Ndayishimiye J, Popat A, Kumeria T, Blaskovich MA, Robert Falconer J. Supercritical carbon dioxide assisted complexation of benznidazole: γ-cyclodextrin for improved dissolution. Int J Pharm 2021; 596:120240. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Maravajjala KS, Swetha KL, Sharma S, Padhye T, Roy A. Development of a size-tunable paclitaxel micelle using a microfluidic-based system and evaluation of its in-vitro efficacy and intracellular delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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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Li G, Lu Y, Fan Y, Ning Q, Li W. Enhanced oral bioavailability of magnolol via mixed micelles and nanosuspensions based on Soluplus ®-Poloxamer 188. Drug Deliv 2020; 27:1010-1017. [PMID: 32631085 PMCID: PMC7470061 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1785582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Magnolol, known to have extensive biological activities, is the major bioactive ingredient isolated from the root and stem bark of Magnolia officinalis. However, the clinical application of magnolol is limited by poor aqueous solubility and absorption. The aim of this study is to develop novel mixed micelles and nanosuspensions composed of two biocompatible copolymers, Soluplus® and Poloxamer 188, and to improve the solubility and oral bioavailability of magnolol. The magnolol-loaded mixed micelles (MMs) and magnolol nanosuspensions (MNs) were prepared to use film hydration and antisolvent methods, respectively. The optimal MMs and MNs formulations were prepared to use magnolol, Soluplus®, and Poloxamer 188 in ratios of 1:12:5 and 2:1:1, respectively. The average particle size of MMs was 111.8 ± 14.6, and MNs was 78.53 ± 5.4 nm. The entrapment and drug loading efficiency for MMs were 89.58 ± 2.54% and 5.46 ± 0.65%, correspondingly. The drug loading efficiency of MNs was 42.50 ± 1.57%. In the in vitro release study, MMs showed a slow drug release while that of MNs was fast. The results of the Caco-2 transcellular transport study indicated that both MMs and MNs increased the permeation of magnolol. MMs and MNs markedly promoted gastrointestinal drug absorption by 2.85 and 2.27-fold, respectively, as shown in the pharmacokinetics study. These results indicated that both MMs and MNs formulations prepared with Soluplus® and Poloxamer 188 are promising drug delivery systems for improving the oral absorption of insoluble drugs in the gastrointestinal tract.
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- Guoyuan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, The Engineering Research Center of Synthetic Polypeptide Drug Discovery and Evaluation of Jiangsu Province, Department of Marine Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, The Engineering Research Center of Synthetic Polypeptide Drug Discovery and Evaluation of Jiangsu Province, Department of Marine Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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Kim JS, Ud Din F, Lee SM, Kim DS, Choi YJ, Woo MR, Kim JO, Youn YS, Jin SG, Choi HG. Comparative study between high-pressure homogenisation and Shirasu porous glass membrane technique in sildenafil base-loaded solid SNEDDS: Effects on physicochemical properties and in vivo characteristics. Int J Pharm 2020; 592:120039. [PMID: 33152479 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare two types of emulsification techniques in a solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS); high-pressure homogenisation (HPH) and Shirasu porous glass membrane (SPG). Those two emulsification processes enhanced the solubility, dissolution and oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble sildenafil base (SB) by producing fine and well-dispersed nanoemulsion droplet. The liquid SNEDDS consisting of Labrasol/Transcutol HP/coconut oil at the weight of 72/18/10, gave the smallest emulsion droplet size among the prepared liquid SNEDDS formulations. Then, the SB-loaded liquid SNEDDS was dissolved in the deionised water and applied to HPH or SPG techniques. Aerosil 200 was suspended as a mesoporous carrier and spray-dried, producing an SB-loaded solid SNEDDS. The emulsion droplet size, solubility and dissolution of each emulsification process were compared to the solid SNEDDS fabricated without any treatment of additional emulsification. Moreover, the physicochemical properties of all formulations were compared. The crystalline state of the drug in all products was converted to the amorphous state. The solid SNEDDS, subjected to HPH technique, provided fine and well-dispersed nanoemulsion. Additionally, it increasingly improved the drug solubility and dissolution as compared to the others, including SB powder, non-treated (NT) and SPG. Furthermore, it gave improved Cmax and increased AUC compared to SB powder and SPG, indicating HPH enhanced the oral bioavailability of SB the most. Thus, this solid SNEDDS with HPH would be strongly suggested as an oral SB-loaded pharmaceutical product.
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- Jung Suk Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyongsan 712-749, South Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, 300 Cheoncheon-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon 440-746, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan 31116, South Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 15588, South Korea.
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Zhou Y, Zhao Y, Niu B, Luo Q, Zhang Y, Quan G, Pan X, Wu C. Cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks for pulmonary delivery of curcumin with improved solubility and fine aerodynamic performance. Int J Pharm 2020; 588:119777. [PMID: 32805383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Pulmonary drug delivery has attracted considerable attention in recent years. However, it is still a major challenge to deliver poorly water-soluble drugs to lungs with good solubility and fine aerodynamic performance. In this study, curcumin was loaded into cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOFs) for pulmonary delivery. Compared with micronized curcumin prepared by jet milling, curcumin-loaded CD-MOFs (Cur-CD-MOFs) exhibited excellent aerodynamic performance, which was attributed to the unique porous structure and lower density of CD-MOFs. The dissolution test showed that the drug release rate of Cur-CD-MOFs was much faster than that of micronized curcumin. The all-atom molecular dynamic simulation showed that curcumin molecules were loaded into the hydrophobic cavities of CD-MOFs or entered into the large hydrophilic cavities to form nanoclusters. The elevated wettability of Cur-CD-MOFs and the unique spatial distribution feature of curcumin in porous interior of CD-MOFs might be favorable for the improved dissolution rate. The DPPH radical scavenging test showed that Cur-CD-MOFs had prominent antioxidant activities. Therefore, CD-MOFs were expected to be promising carriers for pulmonary delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs.
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- Yixian Zhou
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Al-Akayleh F, Al-Naji I, Adwan S, Al-Remawi M, Shubair M. Enhancement of Curcumin Solubility Using a Novel Solubilizing Polymer Soluplus®. J Pharm Innov 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12247-020-09500-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Combination of nano-hydroxyapatite and curcumin in a biopolymer blend matrix: Characteristics and drug release performance of fibrous composite material systems. Int J Pharm 2020; 590:119933. [PMID: 33011251 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The design of appropriate materials is required for biomedical applications (e.g. drug delivery systems) in improving people's health care processes. This study focused on the incorporation of nanosized hydroxyapatite (n-HA) with different ratios (ranging from 0.1 wt% to 0.5 wt%) into the poly (ε-caprolactone)/ poly (ethylene oxide) (PCL/PEO) blend matrix loaded or unloaded with curcumin. Composite fibrous material systems were successfully fabricated by the electrospinning technique without the occurrence of bead defects. In addition to the morphological and physicochemical properties of the material systems obtained, the in vitro curcumin release performance was investigated. Further, anti-cancer activity against breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) was examined by MTT assay. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction characterizations of the fabricated fibrous materials exhibited the interaction of PCL/PEO, n-HA, and curcumin. The 0.3 wt% n-HA incorporated fibrous materials showed a much slower curcumin release manner along with the highest cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cells. The findings obtained from this research are expected to contribute to the appropriate design of nanofiber-based composite materials not only for drug delivery systems but also for the fabrication of biomaterials toward different biomedical applications.
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Emami MS, Haghshenasfard M, Zarghami R, Sadeghi R, Esfahany MN. Experimental study on the reduction of loratadine particle size through confined liquid impinging jets. Int J Pharm 2020; 587:119668. [PMID: 32702453 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The confined liquid impinging jets (CLIJ) technique was applied as a simple and effective approach to reducing the particle size of loratadine to enhance its solubility. The effect of anti-solvent (AS) to solution (S) flow rate ratio, organic phase concentration, Reynolds number (Re), and stabilizer concentration was investigated in this reduction process. After the synthesis, the chemical and physical properties of loratadine nanoparticles were determined through different characterization and analytical techniques. The results indicated that the particle size of loratadine decreases from 320 nm to 80 nm by increasing the AS/S ratio from 1 to 25. It was found that the particle size of loratadine was unchanged at the higher AS/S ratios. The loratadine nanoparticle size was optimized by changing the solution concentration, Re, and Tween 80 as a stabilizer. The finest loratadine nanoparticle size of about 53 nm was obtained with a narrow size distribution, which corresponds to solution concentration of 35 mg/mL, Re of 5687, and 0.1% (w/v) stabilizer concentration. It was revealed that the optimized loratadine nanoparticles completely dissolved after 11 min, indicating the loratadine nanoparticle dissolution rate 50 times faster than raw loratadine.
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- Mohammad Saeed Emami
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 84156-83111 Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 84156-83111 Isfahan, Iran.
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- Pharmacetical Engineering Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Process Centers of Excellence, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 84156-83111 Isfahan, Iran
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Tian R, Wang H, Xiao Y, Hu P, Du R, Shi X, Wang Z, Xie Y. Fabrication of Nanosuspensions to Improve the Oral Bioavailability of Total Flavones from Hippophae rhamnoides L. and their Comparison with an Inclusion Complex. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:249. [PMID: 32875458 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01788-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The aim of this work was to increase the solubility and oral bioavailability of isorhamnetin, kaempferol, and quercetin in the total flavones of Hippophae rhamnoides L. (TFH) by preparing their nanosuspensions (NSs) and an inclusion complex. Based on the particle size and zeta potential, P407, Soluplus, SDS, PEG-6000, and HP-β-CD were selected as stabilizers. TFH NSs and a TFH/HP-β-CD inclusion complex were prepared, and their morphology, crystallinity, molecular interactions, and cytotoxicity were investigated. Furthermore, the saturation solubility, dissolution, and pharmacokinetics of the three flavonoids in the TFH, TFH NSs, and TFH/HP-β-CD inclusion complex were compared. The five obtained TFH NSs were physically stable, and their particle sizes were all below 200 nm. The solubility and dissolution of the three active components were obviously enhanced by the formation of the TFH NSs and TFH/HP-β-CD inclusion complex. Correspondingly, the oral bioavailability of isorhamnetin, kaempferol, and quercetin increased up to 4.11-, 3.85-, and 6.73-fold, respectively, in the TFH NSs and 2.89-, 3.71-, and 9.51-fold, respectively, in the TFH/HP-β-CD inclusion complexes compared to those in the raw TFH. In brief, both NSs and inclusion complexes can improve the oral bioavailability of the three flavonoids in TFH. Taking the drug loading and the stable ratio of the multiple components into consideration, the NSs is a more promising strategy than the inclusion complex for increasing the oral bioavailability of multiple water-insoluble components in herbal extracts. Graphical abstract.
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Preparation of Curcumin Nanosuspension with Gum Arabic as a Natural Stabilizer: Process Optimization and Product Characterization. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8080970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Low aqueous solubility and poor bioavailability of curcumin have limited its application in various fields. One approach to address this issue is to formulate a nanosuspension that incorporates curcumin, which has been previously shown to exhibit remarkably improved solubility in comparison with that of a bare compound. In this study, the preparation process of curcumin nanosuspension was optimized with a median particle size as the outcome. Gum arabic was used as a natural polymeric surfactant and the suspension was formulated using high speed homogenization. Optimization results, realized via a response surface methodology, showed that a minimum median particle size (8.524 µm) could be attained under the following conditions: curcumin:gum arabic ratio of 1:6 g/g; homogenization speed of 8300 rpm and homogenization time of 40 min. Under these conditions, the particle size of obtained suspension was shown to be consistent for around seven days without major aggregation. The homogenization process could be scaled up to five times in terms of suspension volume. TEM also showed that curcumin nanoparticles had a nearly spherical shape and homogeneous structure with a size range of 40–80 nm.
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Ma Q, Cao J, Gao Y, Han S, Liang Y, Zhang T, Wang X, Sun Y. Microfluidic-mediated nano-drug delivery systems: from fundamentals to fabrication for advanced therapeutic applications. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:15512-15527. [PMID: 32441718 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr02397c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nano-drug delivery systems (NDDS) are functional drug-loaded nanocarriers extensively applied in the healthcare and pharmaceutical areas. Recently, microfluidics has been demonstrated as one of the most promising techniques to fabricate high-performance NDDS with uniform morphology, size and size distribution, reduced batch-to-batch variations and controllable drug delivering capacity. Here, a brief review of the microfluidic-mediated NDDS is presented. The fundamentals of microfluidics are first interpreted with an emphasis on the fluid characteristics, design and materials for microfluidic devices. Then a comprehensive and in-depth depiction of the microfluidic-mediated fabrications of controllable NDDS with well-tailored internal structures and integrated functions for controlled encapsulation and drug release are categorized and reviewed, with particular descriptions about the underlying formation mechanisms. Afterwards, recently appreciated representative applications of the microfluidic-mediated NDDS for delivering multiple drugs are systematically summarized. Finally, conclusions and perspectives on further advancing the microfluidic-mediated NDDS toward more powerful and versatile platforms for therapeutic applications are discussed.
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- Qingming Ma
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266021, China.
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Kumari N, Ghosh A. Cocrystallization: Cutting Edge Tool for Physicochemical Modulation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:4858-4882. [PMID: 32691702 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200720114638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Cocrystallization is a widely accepted and clinically relevant technique that has prospered very well over the past decades to potentially modify the physicochemical properties of existing active pharmaceutic ingredients (APIs) without compromising their therapeutic benefits. Over time, it has become an integral part of the pre-formulation stage of drug development because of its ability to yield cocrystals with improved properties in a way that other traditional methods cannot easily achieve. Cocrystals are solid crystalline materials composed of two or more than two molecules which are non-covalently bonded in the same crystal lattice. Due to the continuous efforts of pharmaceutical scientists and crystal engineers, today cocrystals have emerged as a cutting edge tool to modulate poor physicochemical properties of APIs such as solubility, permeability, bioavailability, improving poor mechanical properties and taste masking. The success of cocrystals can be traced back by looking at the number of products that are getting regulatory approval. At present, many cocrystals have obtained regulatory approval and they successfully made into the market place followed by a fair number of cocrystals that are currently in the clinical phases. Considering all these facts about cocrystals, the formulation scientists have been inspired to undertake more relevant research to extract out maximum benefits. Here in this review cocrystallization technique will be discussed in detail with respect to its background, different synthesis approaches, synthesis mechanism, application and improvements in drug delivery systems and its regulatory perspective.
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- Nimmy Kumari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi - 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi - 835215, Jharkhand, India
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Bonaccorso A, Gigliobianco MR, Pellitteri R, Santonocito D, Carbone C, Di Martino P, Puglisi G, Musumeci T. Optimization of Curcumin Nanocrystals as Promising Strategy for Nose-to-Brain Delivery Application. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E476. [PMID: 32456163 PMCID: PMC7284456 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12050476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Intranasal (IN) drug delivery is recognized to be an innovative strategy to deliver drugs to the Central Nervous System. One of the main limitations of IN dosing is the low volume of drug that can be administered. Accordingly, two requirements are necessary: the drug should be active at a low dosage, and the drug solubility in water must be high enough to accommodate the required dose. Drug nanocrystals may overcome these limitations; thus, curcumin was selected as a model drug to prepare nanocrystals for potential IN administration. With this aim, we designed curcumin nanocrystals (NCs) by using Box Behnken design. A total of 51 formulations were prepared by the sonoprecipitation method. Once we assessed the influence of the independent variables on nanocrystals' mean diameter, the formulation was optimized based on the desirability function. The optimized formulation was characterized from a physico-chemical point of view to evaluate the mean size, zeta potential, polidispersity index, pH, osmolarity, morphology, thermotropic behavior and the degree of crystallinity. Finally, the cellular uptake of curcumin and curcumin NCs was evaluated on Olfactory Ensheathing Cells (OECs). Our results showed that the OECs efficiently took up the NCs compared to the free curcumin, showing that NCs can ameliorate drug permeability.
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- Angela Bonaccorso
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation, National Research Council, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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Wathoni N, Rusdin A, Motoyama K, Joni IM, Lesmana R, Muchtaridi M. Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems for α-Mangostin. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2020; 13:23-36. [PMID: 32280205 PMCID: PMC7132026 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s243017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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α-Mangostin, a xanthone derivative from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana L., has numerous bioactivities and pharmacological properties. However, α-mangostin has low aqueous solubility and poor target selectivity in the human body. Recently, nanoparticle drug delivery systems have become an excellent technique to improve the physicochemical properties and effectiveness of drugs. Therefore, many efforts have been made to overcome the limitations of α-mangostin through nanoparticle formulations. Our review aimed to summarise and discuss the nanoparticle drug delivery systems for α-mangostin from published papers recorded in Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar. We examined various types of nanoparticles for α-mangostin to enhance water solubility, provide controlled release and create targeted delivery systems. These forms include polymeric nanoparticles, nanomicelles, liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanofibers and nanoemulsions. Notably, nanomicelle modification increased α-mangostin solubility increased more than 10,000 fold. Additionally, polymeric nanoparticles provided targeted delivery and significantly enhanced the biodistribution of α-mangostin into specific organs. In conclusion, the nanoparticle drug delivery system could be a promising technique to increase the solubility, selectivity and efficacy of α-mangostin as a new drug candidate in clinical therapy.
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- Nasrul Wathoni
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sports and Health, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo96128, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto862-0973, Japan
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biology Cell, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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Ashrafizadeh M, Rafiei H, Mohammadinejad R, Afshar EG, Farkhondeh T, Samarghandian S. Potential therapeutic effects of curcumin mediated by JAK/STAT signaling pathway: A review. Phytother Res 2020; 34:1745-1760. [PMID: 32157749 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Revised: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Curcumin is a naturally occurring nutraceutical compound with a number of therapeutic and biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antitumor, and cardioprotective. This plant-derived chemical has demonstrated great potential in targeting various signaling pathways to exert its protective effects. Signal transducers and activator of transcription (STAT) is one of the molecular pathways involved in a variety of biological processes such as cell proliferation and cell apoptosis. Accumulating data demonstrates that the STAT pathway is an important target in treatment of a number of disorders, particularly cancer. Curcumin is capable of affecting STAT signaling pathway in induction of its therapeutic impacts. Curcumin is able to enhance the level of anti-inflammatory cytokines and improve inflammatory disorders such as colitis by targeting STAT signaling pathway. Furthermore, studies show that inhibition of JAK/STAT pathway by curcumin is involved in reduced migration and invasion of cancer cells. Curcumin normalizes the expression of JAK/STAT signaling pathway to exert anti-diabetic, renoprotective, and neuroprotective impacts. At the present review, we provide a comprehensive discussion about the effect of curcumin on JAK/STAT signaling pathway to direct further studies in this field.
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- Milad Ashrafizadeh
- Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Healthy Ageing Research Center, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.,Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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Liu T, Yu X, Yin H, Möschwitzer JP. Advanced modification of drug nanocrystals by using novel fabrication and downstream approaches for tailor-made drug delivery. Drug Deliv 2020; 26:1092-1103. [PMID: 31735092 PMCID: PMC6882472 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2019.1682721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Drug nanosuspensions/nanocrystals have been recognized as one useful and successful approach for drug delivery. Drug nanocrystals could be further decorated to possess extended functions (such as controlled release) and designed for special in vivo applications (such as drug tracking), which make best use of the advantages of drug nanocrystals. A lot of novel and advanced size reduction methods have been invented recently for special drug deliveries. In addition, some novel downstream processes have been combined with nanosuspensions, which have highly broadened its application areas (such as targeting) besides traditional routes. A large number of recent research publication regarding as nanocrystals focuses on above mentioned aspects, which have widely attracted attention. This review will focus on the recent development of nanocrystals and give an overview of regarding modification of nanocrystal by some new approaches for tailor-made drug delivery.
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- Tao Liu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Qingdao orthopaedic Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and NutriCosmetics, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Shababdoust A, Zandi M, Ehsani M, Shokrollahi P, Foudazi R. Controlled curcumin release from nanofibers based on amphiphilic-block segmented polyurethanes. Int J Pharm 2019; 575:118947. [PMID: 31837404 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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A series of biodegradable amphiphilic-block segmented polyurethanes (SPUs) are designed and synthesized based on di-block and tri-block macrodiols of polycaprolactone (PCL) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Curcumin, as a model herbal antibacterial agent, is used due to its effective inhibitory action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Curcumin-loaded nanofibers, with 400-900 nm diameter range, have been prepared by electrospinning of SPUs. The synthesized SPUs can be used for wound dressing applications due to their excellent mechanical properties and higher hydrophilicity in comparison to PCL-based polyurethane. The elongation-at-break of tri-block SPU with PEG-PCL-PEG soft segments is 350% when produced as an electrospun mat and that for film is 1500%. In vitro release of curcumin, examined by UV-Vis spectroscopy, shows a steady release during 18 days. The inclusion of PEG chains in the soft segment increases the hydrophilicity and biodegradation rate of the electrospun mats compared to a PCL-based polyurethane, which eventually results in a higher curcumin release rate. The antibacterial activity of 50 mg of 10% curcumin-loaded SPU nanofibers is about 100% and 93% against Escherichia coli (E. coli ATCC: 25922) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus ATCC: 6538), respectively. Nontoxic behavior of the scaffolds is evaluated through MTT assay against L929 mouse fibroblast cells. The results show that the synthesized SPUs can be used as a nanoscale sustained release carrier. The SPU with PEG-PCL-PEG soft segments is an excellent candidate for wound dressing in tissues undergoing large deformations during normal activities.
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- Ali Shababdoust
- Biomaterials Department, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box: 14965/115, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Department, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box: 14965/115, Tehran, Iran.
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- Plastic Department, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box: 14965/115, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Department, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box: 14965/115, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, New Mexico State University, MSC 3805, P.O. Box: 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-3805, USA
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