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Agboluaje EO, Cui S, Grimsey NJ, Xiong MP. Bile Acid-Targeted Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles for Enhanced Oral Absorption of Deferoxamine. AAPS J 2024; 26:46. [PMID: 38609650 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-024-00911-z] [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: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Patients with β-thalassemia and sickle cell disease often rely on blood transfusions which can lead to hemochromatosis and chronic oxidative stress in cells and tissues. Deferoxamine (DFO) is clinically approved to treat hemochromatosis but is suboptimal to patients due to its poor pharmacokinetics which requires long-term infusion regimens. Although the oral route is preferable, DFO has limited oral bioavailability. Studies have shown that hyaluronic acid (HA) and bile acid (BA) can enhance the oral absorption of poorly absorbed drugs. To improve upon the oral delivery of DFO, we report on the synthesis and characterization of HA (MW 15 kD) conjugated to two types of BA, deoxycholic acid (DOCA) and taurocholic acid (TCA), and DFO. The resulting seven polymeric conjugates all formed self-assembled nanoparticles. The degree of BA and DFO conjugation to the HA polymer was confirmed at each step through nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The best formulations for further in vitro testing were determined based on physicochemical characterizations and included HA-DFO, TCA9-HA-DFO, and DOCA9-HA-DFO. Results from in vitro assays revealed that TCA9-HA-DFO enhanced the permeation of DFO the most and was also less cytotoxic to cells compared to the free drug DFO. In addition, ferritin reduction studies indicated that the conjugation of DFO to TCA9-HA did not compromise its chelation efficiency at equivalent free DFO concentrations. This research provides supportive data for the idea that TCA conjugated to HA may enhance the oral absorption of DFO, improve its cytocompatibility, and maintain its iron chelation efficiency.
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- Elizabeth Oladoyin Agboluaje
- Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, 30602, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, 30602, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, 30602, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, 30602, USA.
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Insulin-loaded liposomes packaged in alginate hydrogels promote the oral bioavailability of insulin. J Control Release 2023; 353:51-62. [PMID: 36410613 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.11.032] [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: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Compared to subcutaneous injections, oral administration of insulin would be a preferred route of drug administration for diabetic patients. For oral delivery, both liposomes and alginate hydrogels face many challenges, including early burst release of the encapsulated drug and poor intestinal drug absorption. Also, adhesion to the intestinal mucosa remains weak, which all result in a low bioavailability of the payload. This study reports on an alginate hydrogel loaded with liposomes for oral insulin administration. Liposomes (Lip) loaded with arginine-insulin complexes (AINS) were incorporated into a hydrogel prepared from cysteine modified alginate (Cys-Alg) to form liposome-in-alginate hydrogels (AINS-Lip-Gel). An ex vivo study proves that intestinal permeation of AINS and AINS-Lip is approximately 2.0 and 6.0-fold, respectively, higher than that of free insulin. The hydrogel retarded early release of insulin (∼30%) from the liposomes and enhanced the intestinal mucosal retention. In vivo experiments revealed that the AINS-Lip-Gel released insulin in a controlled manner and possessed strong hypoglycemic effects. We conclude that liposome-in-alginate hydrogels loaded with AINS represent an attractive strategy for the oral delivery of insulin.
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Aleksandar R, Milica PK, Gorana M, Boris M, Anastazija SM, Mladena LP, Snežana S, Nebojša S, Slobodan G. Interaction between apigenin and sodium deoxycholate with raloxifene: A potential risk for clinical practice. Eur J Pharm Sci 2021; 161:105809. [PMID: 33741473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2021.105809] [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: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Apigenin (API) and sodium deoxycholate (NaDC) have different pharmacodynamic properties and can affect pharmacokinetics of drugs without causing significant toxicity. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of API and NaDC on raloxifene pharmacokinetics in rats as well as on hemostasis parameters after applying the raloxifene therapeutic dose. Rats were treated daily with oral single dose of saline solution (1 ml/kg), API (10 mg/kg) and/or NaDC (4 mg/kg) for 7 days. Raloxifene was given orally or intravenously in a single dose (6 mg/kg) and during period of 24 h blood samples, feces and urine samples were collected. Blood samples were collected at the 15th, 30th, 45th, 60th, 90th minute and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 h after raloxifene administration. Urine and feces samples were collected in the 3th, 6h, 12th and 24th hour of the experiment. Rats were divided into 10 groups each of which contained 6 animals. Differences were considered statistically significant if p<0.05. Pretreatment with NaDC and API affected raloxifene pharmacokinetic profile after intravenous application. NaDC lead to statistically significant decrease in raloxifene serum concentration and increased volume of distribution and clearance as well as halftime of elimination, while API has also decreased also raloxifene serum concentrations and increased volume of distribution but not as profoundly as NaDC alone. Difference was also noticed in clearance where it was significantly increased in group pretreated with NaDC and slightly decreased in group pretreated with API. NaDC and API increased raloxifene amount in feces, both after peroral (p<0.05) and intravenous application. However, peroral application of raloxifene did not produce measurable raloxifene serum concentration in neither of investigated groups. NaDC shortened activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT). API reduced aPTT, PT and d-dimer level. Fibrinogen level was significantly increased in all experimental groups. Both NaDC and apigenin had significant influence on raloxifene pharmacokinetics and can potentiate the raloxifene effects on hemostasis parameters, by increasing its bioavailability. These substances may be the subject of further investigation into the formulation of raloxifene and other medicines as depot preparations, which could prolong the dosing interval and thus improve patient compliance and quality of life.
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad, Serbia; Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia; Faculty of Pharmacy, Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Serbia
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Jiang M, Hong Y, Gu Z, Cheng L, Li Z, Li C. Preparation of a starch-based carrier for oral delivery of Vitamin E to the small intestine. Food Hydrocoll 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Wong CY, Al-Salami H, Dass CR. Microparticles, microcapsules and microspheres: A review of recent developments and prospects for oral delivery of insulin. Int J Pharm 2017; 537:223-244. [PMID: 29288095 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic health disease affecting the homeostasis of blood sugar levels. However, subcutaneous injection of insulin can lead to patient non-compliance, discomfort, pain and local infection. Sub-micron sized drug delivery systems have gained attention in oral delivery of insulin for diabetes treatment. In most of the recent literature, the terms "microparticles" and "nanoparticle" refer to particles where the dimensions of the particle are measured in micrometers and nanometers respectively. For instance, insulin-loaded particles are defined as microparticles with size larger than 1 μm by most of the research groups. The size difference between nanoparticles and microparticles proffers numerous effects on the drug loading efficiency, aggregation, permeability across the biological membranes, cell entry and tissue retention. For instance, microparticulate drug delivery systems have demonstrated a number of advantages including protective effect against enzymatic degradation, enhancement of peptide stability, site-specific and controlled drug release. Compared to nanoparticulate drug delivery systems, microparticulate formulations can facilitate oral absorption of insulin by paracellular, transcellular and lymphatic routes. In this article, we review the current status of microparticles, microcapsules and microspheres for oral administration of insulin. A number of novel techniques including layer-by-layer coating, self-polymerisation of shell, nanocomposite microparticulate drug delivery system seem to be promising for enhancing the oral bioavailability of insulin. This review draws several conclusions for future directions and challenges to be addressed for optimising the properties of microparticulate drug formulations and enhancing their hypoglycaemic effects.
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- Chun Y Wong
- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia; Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia; Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia; Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley 6102, Australia.
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Niu Z, Tedesco E, Benetti F, Mabondzo A, Montagner IM, Marigo I, Gonzalez-Touceda D, Tovar S, Diéguez C, Santander-Ortega MJ, Alonso MJ. Rational design of polyarginine nanocapsules intended to help peptides overcoming intestinal barriers. J Control Release 2017; 263:4-17. [PMID: 28235590 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Revised: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The aim of this work was to rationally design and characterize nanocapsules (NCs) composed of an oily core and a polyarginine (PARG) shell, intended for oral peptide delivery. The cationic polyaminoacid, PARG, and the oily core components were selected based on their penetration enhancing properties. Insulin was adopted as a model peptide to assess the performance of the NCs. After screening numerous formulation variables, including different oils and surfactants, we defined a composition consisting of oleic acid, sodium deoxycholate (SDC) and Span 80. This selected NCs composition, produced by the solvent displacement technique, exhibited the following key features: (i) an average size of 180nm and a low polydispersity (0.1), (ii) a high insulin association efficacy (80-90% AE), (iii) a good colloidal stability upon incubation in simulated intestinal fluids (SIF, FaSSIF-V2, FeSSIF-V2), and (iv) the capacity to control the release of the associated insulin for >4h. Furthermore, using the Caco-2 model cell line, PARG nanocapsules were able to interact with the enterocytes, and reversibly modify the TEER of the monolayer. Both cell adhesion and membrane permeabilization could account for the pronounced transport of the NCs-associated insulin (3.54%). This improved interaction was also visualized by confocal fluorescent microscopy following oral administration of PARG nanocapsulesto mice. Finally, in vivo efficacy studies performed in normoglycemic rats showed a significant decrease in their plasma glucose levels after treatment. In conclusion, here we disclose key formulation elements for making possible the oral administration of peptides.
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- Zhigao Niu
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, CIMUS Research Institute, IDIS research Institute, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- ECSIN-European Center for the Sustainable Impact of Nanotechnology, ECAMRICERT SRL, I-45100 Rovigo, Italy
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- ECSIN-European Center for the Sustainable Impact of Nanotechnology, ECAMRICERT SRL, I-45100 Rovigo, Italy
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- Service de Pharmacologie et d'Immunoanalyse, IBITECS, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Biomedical Research Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, CIMUS Research Institute, IDIS research Institute, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Cellular Neurobiology and Molecular Chemistry of the Central Nervous System Group, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, CIMUS Research Institute, IDIS research Institute, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Mooranian A, Negrulj R, Al-Salami H. Alginate-deoxycholic Acid Interaction and Its Impact on Pancreatic Β-Cells and Insulin Secretion and Potential Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. J Pharm Innov 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s12247-016-9248-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Mooranian A, Negrulj R, Al-Salami H. Primary Bile Acid Chenodeoxycholic Acid-Based Microcapsules to Examine β-cell Survival and the Inflammatory Response. BIONANOSCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-016-0198-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nurunnabi M, Khatun Z, Revuri V, Nafiujjaman M, Cha S, Cho S, Moo Huh K, Lee YK. Design and strategies for bile acid mediated therapy and imaging. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra10978k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Bioinspired materials have received substantial attention across biomedical, biological, and drug delivery research because of their high biocompatibility and lower toxicity compared with synthetic materials.
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- Md Nurunnabi
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- Chungnam National University
- Daejeon 305-764
- Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
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- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- Chungnam National University
- Daejeon 305-764
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Green Bioengineering
- Korea National University of Transportation
- Chungju 380-702
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Green Bioengineering
- Korea National University of Transportation
- Chungju 380-702
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry
- Konkuk University
- Chungju-si
- Republic of Korea
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- KB Biomed Inc
- Chungju 380-702
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- Chungnam National University
- Daejeon 305-764
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
- Korea National University of Transportation
- Chungju 380-702
- Republic of Korea
- Department of Green Bioengineering
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Luo YY, Xiong XY, Tian Y, Li ZL, Gong YC, Li YP. A review of biodegradable polymeric systems for oral insulin delivery. Drug Deliv 2015; 23:1882-91. [PMID: 26066036 DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2015.1052863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Currently, repeated routine subcutaneous injections of insulin are the standard treatment for insulin-dependent diabetic patients. However, patients' poor compliance for injections often fails to achieve the stable concentration of blood glucose. As a protein drug, the oral bioavailability of insulin is low due to many physiological reasons. Several carriers, such as macromolecules and liposomes have been used to deliver drugs in vivo. In this review article, the gastrointestinal barriers of oral insulin administration are described. Strategies for increasing the bioavailability of oral insulin, such absorption enhancers, enzyme inhibitors, enteric coatings are also introduced. The potential absorption mechanisms of insulin-loaded nanoparticles across the intestinal epithelium, including intestinal lymphatic route, transcellular route and paracellular route are discussed in this review. Natural polymers, such as chitosan and its derivates, alginate derivatives, γ-PGA-based materials and starch-based nanoparticles have been exploited for oral insulin delivery; synthetic polymers, such as PLGA, PLA, PCL and PEA have also been developed for oral administration of insulin. This review focuses on recent advances in using biodegradable natural and synthetic polymers for oral insulin delivery along with their future prospects.
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- Yue Yuan Luo
- a School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University , Nanchang , China and
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- a School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University , Nanchang , China and
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- b China National Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd ., Beijing , China
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- a School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University , Nanchang , China and
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- a School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University , Nanchang , China and
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- a School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University , Nanchang , China and
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He P, Liu H, Tang Z, Deng M, Yang Y, Pang X, Chen X. Poly(ester amide) blend microspheres for oral insulin delivery. Int J Pharm 2013; 455:259-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2013] [Revised: 06/13/2013] [Accepted: 07/07/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Al-Hilal TA, Alam F, Byun Y. Oral drug delivery systems using chemical conjugates or physical complexes. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2013; 65:845-64. [PMID: 23220326 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2012.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2012] [Revised: 11/25/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Oral delivery of therapeutics is extremely challenging. The digestive system is designed in a way that naturally allows the degradation of proteins or peptides into small molecules prior to absorption. For systemic absorption, the intact drug molecules must traverse the impending harsh gastrointestinal environment. Technologies, such as enteric coating, with oral dosage formulation strategies have successfully provided the protection of non-peptide based therapeutics against the harsh, acidic condition of the stomach. However, these technologies showed limited success on the protection of therapeutic proteins and peptides. Importantly, inherent permeability coefficient of the therapeutics is still a major problem that has remained unresolved for decades. Addressing this issue in the context, we summarize the strategies that are developed in enhancing the intestinal permeability of a drug molecule either by modifying the intestinal epithelium or by modifying the drug itself. These modifications have been pursued by using a group of molecules that can be conjugated to the drug molecule to alter the cell permeability of the drug or mixed with the drug molecule to alter the epithelial barrier function, in order to achieve the effective drug permeation. This article will address the current trends and future perspectives of the oral delivery strategies.
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- Taslim A Al-Hilal
- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, South Korea
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Zhang Y, Wu X, Meng L, Zhang Y, Ai R, Qi N, He H, Xu H, Tang X. Thiolated Eudragit nanoparticles for oral insulin delivery: preparation, characterization and in vivo evaluation. Int J Pharm 2012; 436:341-50. [PMID: 22766443 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.06.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Revised: 06/23/2012] [Accepted: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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In the present study thiolated Eudragit L100 (Eul) based polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) were employed to develop an oral insulin delivery system. Sulfydryl modification was achieved by grafting cysteine to the carboxylic acid group of Eudragit L100, which displayed maximum conjugate level of 390.3±13.4 μmol thiol groups per gram. Eudragit L100-cysteine (Eul-cys) and Eul nanoparticles were prepared by the precipitation method, in which reversible swelling of pH-sensitive material was used for insulin loading and release. Nanoparticles were characterized in terms of their particle size, morphology, loading efficiency (LE%) and in vitro insulin release behavior. The NPs had an average size of 324.2±39.0 nm and 308.8±35.7 nm, maximal LE% of 92.2±1.7% and 96.4±0.5% for Eul-cys and Eul, respectively. The release profile of NPs in vitro showed pH-dependent behavior. Circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy analysis proved that the secondary structure of the insulin released from NPs was unchanged compared with native insulin. The mucoadhesion study in vitro showed that Eul-cys NPs produced a 3-fold and 2.8-fold increase in rat jejunum and ileum compared with unmodified polymer NPs, respectively, which was due to the immobilization of thiol groups on Eudragit L100. Oral administration of insulin-loaded Eul-cys NPs produced a higher and prolonged hypoglycemic action, and the corresponding relative bioavailability of insulin was found to be 7.33±0.33%, an increase of 2.8-fold compared with Eul NPs (2.65±0.63%). This delivery system is a promising novel tool to improve the absorption of protein and peptide drugs in the intestinal tract.
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- Yan Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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