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Alves LP, Oliveira KDS, dos Santos ACG, de Melo DF, Moreira LMCDC, Oshiro Junior JA, da Silva DTC, Cavalcanti ALDM, Damasceno BPGDL. Cellulose Acetate Microparticles Synthesized from Agave sisalana Perrine for Controlled Release of Simvastatin. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1898. [PMID: 39000753 PMCID: PMC11243862 DOI: 10.3390/polym16131898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Simvastatin (SIM) is widely prescribed to treat hyperlipidemia, despite its limitations, such as a short half-life and low oral bioavailability. To overcome these drawbacks, the development of a controlled-release formulation is desirable. This study aims to develop a microparticulate system based on cellulose acetate (ACT) obtained from Agave sisalana Perrine to promote a controlled SIM release. SIM-loaded microparticles (SMP) were prepared using the solvent emulsification-evaporation method. Several parameters were evaluated, including particle size, surface charge, morphology, encapsulation efficiency, thermochemical characteristics, crystallinity, and in vitro release profile. ACT exhibited favorable flow properties after acetylation, with a degree of substitution values superior to 2.5, as confirmed by both the chemical route and H-NMR, indicating the formation of cellulose triacetate. The obtained SMP were spherical with an average size ranging from 1842 to 1857 nm, a zeta potential of -4.45 mV, and a high SIM incorporation efficiency (98%). Thermal and XRD analyses revealed that SIM was homogeneously dispersed into the polymeric matrix in its amorphous state. In vitro studies using dialysis bags revealed that the controlled SIM release from microparticles was higher under simulated intestinal conditions and followed the Higuchi kinetic model. Our results suggest that ACT-based microparticles are a promising system for SIM delivery, which can improve its bioavailability, and result in better patient compliance.
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Affiliation(s)
- Larissa Pereira Alves
- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil; (L.P.A.); (K.d.S.O.); (D.F.d.M.); (L.M.C.d.C.M.); (J.A.O.J.); (D.T.C.d.S.); (B.P.G.d.L.D.)
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil; (L.P.A.); (K.d.S.O.); (D.F.d.M.); (L.M.C.d.C.M.); (J.A.O.J.); (D.T.C.d.S.); (B.P.G.d.L.D.)
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil; (L.P.A.); (K.d.S.O.); (D.F.d.M.); (L.M.C.d.C.M.); (J.A.O.J.); (D.T.C.d.S.); (B.P.G.d.L.D.)
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil; (L.P.A.); (K.d.S.O.); (D.F.d.M.); (L.M.C.d.C.M.); (J.A.O.J.); (D.T.C.d.S.); (B.P.G.d.L.D.)
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil; (L.P.A.); (K.d.S.O.); (D.F.d.M.); (L.M.C.d.C.M.); (J.A.O.J.); (D.T.C.d.S.); (B.P.G.d.L.D.)
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil; (L.P.A.); (K.d.S.O.); (D.F.d.M.); (L.M.C.d.C.M.); (J.A.O.J.); (D.T.C.d.S.); (B.P.G.d.L.D.)
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil; (L.P.A.); (K.d.S.O.); (D.F.d.M.); (L.M.C.d.C.M.); (J.A.O.J.); (D.T.C.d.S.); (B.P.G.d.L.D.)
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Paraíba State University, Campina Grande 58429-600, PB, Brazil;
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Merces AADD, Ferreira RDS, Silva KJS, Salu BR, Maciel JDC, Aguiar JAO, Tashima AK, Oliva MLV, Carvalho Júnior LBD. Identification of blood plasma proteins using heparin-coated magnetic chitosan particles. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 247:116671. [PMID: 32829799 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
Heparin was immobilized on magnetic chitosan particles to be used as a tool for human plasma protein identification. Chitosan was magnetized by co-precipitation with Fe2+/Fe3+ (MAG-CH). Heparin was functionalized with carbodiimide and N-hydroxysuccinimide and covalently linked to MAG-CH (MAG-CH-hep). X-ray diffraction confirmed the presence of chitosan and Fe3O4 in MAG-CH. This particle exhibited superparamagnetism and size between 100-300 μm. Human plasma diluted with 10 mM phosphate buffer (pH 5.5) or 50 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.5) was incubated with MAG-CH-hep, and the proteins fixed were eluted with the same buffers containing increasing concentrations of NaCl. The proteins obtained were investigated by SDS-PAGE, LC/MS, and biological activity tests (PT, aPTT, and enzymatic chromogenic assay). Inhibitors of the serpin family, prothrombin, and human albumin were identified in this study. Therefore, MAG-CH-hep can be used to purify these proteins and presents the following advantages: low-cost synthesis, magnetic separation, ion-exchange purification, and reusability.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aurenice Arruda Dutra das Merces
- Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, 04044-020, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal de Alagoas, Palmeiras dos Índios, Alagoas, 57608-180, Brazil; Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, 04044-020, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, 04044-020, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, 04044-020, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil.
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