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Li Y, Zhang Q, Yu N, Peng L, Gao Q, Li L, Zhao J, Yang J. Characterization and Dissolution Mechanism of Low-Molecular-Weight Organic Acids or Inorganic Mesoporous Particle-Based Piperine Amorphous Solid Dispersions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:14941-14952. [PMID: 38980061 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The objective of the current study is to prepare amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) containing piperine (PIP) by utilizing organic acid glycyrrhizic acid (GA) and inorganic disordered mesoporous silica 244FP (MSN/244FP) as carriers and to investigate their dissolution mechanism. The physicochemical properties of ASDs were characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and one-dimensional proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) studies collectively proved that strong hydrogen-bonding interactions formed between PIP and the carriers in ASDs. Additionally, molecular dynamic (MD) simulation was conducted to simulate and predict the physical stability and dissolution mechanisms of the ASDs. Interestingly, it revealed a significant increase in the dissolution of amorphous PIP in ASDs in in vitro dissolution studies. Rapid dissolution of GA in pH 6.8 medium resulted in the immediate release of PIP drugs into a supersaturated state, acting as a dissolution-control mechanism. This exhibited a high degree of fitting with the pseudo-second-order dynamic model, with an R2 value of 0.9996. Conversely, the silanol groups on the outer surface of the MSN and its porous nanostructures enabled PIP to display a unique two-step drug release curve, indicating a diffusion-controlled mechanism. This curve conformed to the Ritger-Peppas model, with an R2 > 0.9. The results obtained provide a clear evidence of the proposed transition of dissolution mechanism within the same ASD system, induced by changes in the properties of carriers in a solution medium of varying pH levels.
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- Ye Li
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Chinese Medicine Institute (Shaanxi Pharmaceutical Information Center), No.16 Biyuan West Road, Xianyang 712000, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- Department of Preparation Center, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No.804 Shengli South Street ,Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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Chen T, Li Q, Ai G, Huang Z, Liu J, Zeng L, Su Z, Dou Y. Enhancing hepatoprotective action: oxyberberine amorphous solid dispersion system targeting TLR4. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14924. [PMID: 38942824 PMCID: PMC11213902 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65190-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024] Open
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Oxyberberine (OBB) is a significant natural compound, with excellent hepatoprotective properties. However, the poor water solubility of OBB hinders its release and absorption thus resulting in low bioavailability. To overcome these drawbacks of OBB, amorphous spray-dried powders (ASDs) of OBB were formulated. The dissolution, characterizations, and pharmacokinetics of OBB-ASDs formulation were investigated, and its hepatoprotective action was disquisitive in the D-GalN/LPS-induced acute liver injury (ALI) mouse model. The characterizations of OBB-ASDs indicated that the crystalline form of OBB active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) was changed into an amorphous form in OBB-ASDs. More importantly, OBB-ASDs showed a higher bioavailability than OBB API. In addition, OBB-ASDs treatment restored abnormal histopathological changes, improved liver functions, and relieved hepatic inflammatory mediators and oxidative stress in ALI mice. The spray drying techniques produced an amorphous form of OBB, which could significantly enhance the bioavailability and exhibit excellent hepatoprotective effects, indicating that the OBB-ASDs can exhibit further potential in hepatoprotective drug delivery systems. Our results provide guidance for improving the bioavailability and pharmacological activities of other compounds, especially insoluble natural compounds. Meanwhile, the successful development of OBB-ASDs could shed new light on the research process of poorly soluble medicine.
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- Tingting Chen
- Meizhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Meizhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), 3 Huanan Avenue, Meijiang District, Meizhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural sciences, Nanchang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (Guangdong Province Enginering Technology Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
- Bone and Joint Research Team of Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine/Post-Doctoral Research Station, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
- Bone and Joint Research Team of Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Meizhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Meizhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), 3 Huanan Avenue, Meijiang District, Meizhou, Guangdong, China.
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine/Post-Doctoral Research Station, Guangzhou, China.
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China.
- Bone and Joint Research Team of Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhang Y, Ma M, Yang J, Qiu X, Xin L, Lu Y, Huang H, Zeng Z, Zeng D. Preparation, Characterization, and Oral Bioavailability of Solid Dispersions of Cryptosporidium parvum Alternative Oxidase Inhibitors. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7025. [PMID: 39000132 PMCID: PMC11241238 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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The phenylpyrazole derivative 5-amino-3-[1-cyano-2-(3-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl) vinyl]-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile (LN002), which was screened out through high-throughput molecular docking for the AOX target, exhibits promising efficacy against Cryptosporidium. However, its poor water solubility limits its oral bioavailability and therapeutic utility. In this study, solid dispersion agents were prepared by using HP-β-CD and Soluplus® and characterized through differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared, powder X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. Physical and chemical characterization showed that the crystal morphology of LN002 transformed into an amorphous state, thus forming a solid dispersion of LN002. The solid dispersion prepared with an LN002/HP-β-CD/Soluplus® mass ratio of 1:3:9 (w/w/w) exhibited significantly increased solubility and cumulative dissolution. Meanwhile, LN002 SDs showed good preservation stability under accelerated conditions of 25 °C and 75% relative humidity. The complexation of LN002 with HP-β-CD and Soluplus® significantly improved water solubility, pharmacological properties, absorption, and bioavailability.
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- Yongxiang Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- National Risk Assessment Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance of Animal Original Bacteria, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Lee J, Han CH, Oh IH, Allu S, Kim HJ, Kim J, Kim WS, Park BJ. Fabrication and evaluation of stable amorphous polymer-drug composite particles via a nozzle-free ultrasonic nebulizer. Int J Pharm 2024; 657:124177. [PMID: 38697582 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124177] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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We present a promising method for producing amorphous drug particles using a nozzle-free ultrasonic nebulizer with polymers, specifically polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), and Eudragit® S 100 (EUD). Model crystalline phase drugs-Empagliflozin, Furosemide, and Ilaprazole-are selected. This technique efficiently produces spherical polymer-drug composite particles and demonstrates enhanced stability against humidity and thermal conditions, compared to the drug-only amorphous particles. The composite particles exhibit improved water dissolution compared to the original crystalline drugs, indicating potential bioavailability enhancements. While there are challenges, including the need for continuous water supply for ultrasonic component cooling, dependency on the solubility of polymers and drugs in volatile organic solvents, and mildly elevated temperatures for solvent evaporation, our method offers significant advantages over traditional approaches. It provides a straightforward, flexible process adaptable to various drug-polymer combinations and consistently yields spherical amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) particles with a narrow size distribution. These attributes make our method a valuable advancement in pharmaceutical drug formulation and delivery.
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- Jieun Lee
- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR Integrated Engineering Program), Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, South Korea.
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Adamov I, Stanojević G, Pavlović SM, Medarević D, Ivković B, Kočović D, Ibrić S. Powder bed fusion-laser beam (PBF-LB) three-dimensional (3D) printing: Influence of laser hatching distance on the properties of zolpidem tartrate tablets. Int J Pharm 2024; 657:124161. [PMID: 38677394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124161] [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: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Laser sintering, known as powder bed fusion-laser beam (PBF-LB), offers promising potential for the fabrication of patient-specific drugs. The aim of this study was to provide an insight into the PBF-LB process with regard to the process parameters, in particular the laser hatching distance, and its influence on the properties of zolpidem tartrate (ZT) tablets. PHARMACOAT® 603 was used as the polymer, while Candurin® Gold Sheen and AEROSIL® 200 were added to facilitate 3D printing. The particle size distribution of the powder blend showed that the layer height should be set to 100 µm, while the laser hatching distance was varied in five different steps (50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 µm), keeping the temperature and laser scanning speed constant. Increasing the laser hatching distance and decreasing the laser energy input led to a decrease in the colour intensity, mass, density and hardness of the ZT tablets, while the disintegration and dissolution rate were faster due to the more fragile bonds between the particles. The laser hatching distance also influenced the ZT dosage, indicating the importance of this process parameter in the production of presonalized drugs. The absence of drug-polymer interactions and the amorphization of the ZT were confirmed.
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- Ivana Adamov
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450 11221, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro, Ivana Crnojevića 64a 81000, Podgorica, Montenegro.
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12 11000, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450 11221, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro, Ivana Crnojevića 64a 81000, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450 11221, Belgrade, Serbia.
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Wildy M, Wei W, Xu K, Schossig J, Hu X, la Cruz DSD, Hyun DC, Lu P. Exploring temperature-responsive drug delivery with biocompatible fatty acids as phase change materials in ethyl cellulose nanofibers. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131187. [PMID: 38552686 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131187] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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This study introduces a novel temperature-responsive drug delivery system using ethyl cellulose (EC) nanofibers encapsulating a eutectic mixture of lauric acid/stearic acid (LA/SA) as phase change materials (PCMs) and Rhodamine B (RhB) as a model drug. Employing blend electrospinning, the nanofibers achieved controlled drug release responsive to temperature changes. The peak shift of the carbonyl group in FTIR analysis confirmed drug-polymer compatibility, while the absence of RhB peaks in the XRD and DSC assessments revealed RhB's amorphous distribution within the fibers. Our findings demonstrate that RhB release is dependent on its loading, with a slow initial release (<2 %) for 1 % and 5 % RhB loadings and a burst release (~12 %) for 10 % loading. Notably, the release rate was tunable at 37 °C by adjusting LA/SA concentration. The optimal LA/SA loading for temperature-responsive release is identified as 10 %. Over 240 h, there is a 32 % increase in RhB release at 37 °C, and an additional 8 % increase at 40 °C, compared to 25 °C. This research illustrates the potential of PCM-integrated nanofibers in smart drug delivery, particularly for chemotherapy, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs, showcasing an innovative approach to improving therapeutic efficiency while reducing side effects.
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- Michael Wildy
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Computational and Integrative Biology, Rutgers University-Camden, 315 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102, United States
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States.
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Alsulami KA, Bakr AA, Alshehri AA, Aodah AH, Almughem FA, Alamer AA, Alharbi LA, Alsuwayeh DS, Halwani AA, Alamoudi AA, Alfassam HA, Tawfik EA. Fabrication and evaluation of ribavirin-loaded electrospun nanofibers as an antimicrobial wound dressing. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102058. [PMID: 38601973 PMCID: PMC11004991 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Background Skin is regarded as an essential first line of defense against harmful pathogens and it hosts an ecosystem of microorganisms that create a widely diverse skin microbiome. In chronic wounds, alterations in the host-microbe interactions occur forming polymicrobial biofilms that hinder the process of wound healing. Ribavirin, an antiviral drug, possesses antimicrobial activity, especially against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans, which are known as the main opportunistic pathogens in chronic wounds. Rationale In this study, electrospun nanofiber systems loaded with ribavirin were developed as a potential wound dressing for topical application in chronic wounds. Ribavirin was chosen in this study owing to the emerging cases of antimicrobial (antibiotics and antifungal) resistance and the low attempts to discover new antimicrobial agents, which encouraged the repurposing use of current medication as an alternative solution in case of resistance to the available agents. Additionally, the unique mechanism of action of ribavirin, i.e., perturbing the bacterial virulence system without killing or stopping their growth and rendering the pathogens disarmed, might be a promising choice to prevent drug resistance. Cyclodextrin (CD) was utilized to formulate ribavirin as an electrospun nanofibers delivery system to enhance the absorption and accelerate the release of ribavirin for topical use. Results The results demonstrated a successful ribavirin nanofibers fabrication that lacked beads and pores on the nanofibrous surfaces. Ribavirin underwent a physical transformation from crystalline to amorphous form, as confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis. This change occurred due to the molecular dispersion after the electrospinning process. Additionally, the CD enhanced the encapsulation efficiency of ribavirin in the nanofibers as observed from the drug-loading results. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and CD increased ribavirin released into the solution and the disintegration of fibrous mats which shrank and eventually dissolved into a gel-like substance as the ribavirin-loaded fibers began to break down from their border toward the midpoint. Cytotoxicity of ribavirin and CD was evaluated against human dermal fibroblasts (HFF-1) and the results showed a relatively safe profile of ribavirin upon 24-hour cell exposure, while CD was safe within 24- and 48-hour. Conclusion This study provides valuable insights into the potential application of our nanofibrous system for treating chronic wounds; however, further antimicrobial and in-vivo studies are required to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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- Khulud A. Alsulami
- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics Institute, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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Chachlioutaki K, Prazeres PHDM, Scalzo SRA, Bakirtzi P, Afewerki S, Guimaraes PPG, Bouropoulos N, Fatouros DG, Karavasili C. In situ triggered, floating delivery systems of capsaicin for prolonged gastroprotection. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 197:114212. [PMID: 38342421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Capsaicin (CAP) has been implicated as a gastroprotective agent in the treatment of peptic ulcers. However, its oral administration is hampered by its poor aqueous solubility and caustic effect at high administered doses. To address these limitations, we describe the development of gastric floating, sustained release electrospun films loaded with CAP. The nanofiber films were formulated using the polymers Eudragit RL/RS and sodium bicarbonate (SB) as the effervescent agent. The films were tested for their physicochemical properties, and film buoyancy and in vitro release of CAP were assessed in simulated gastric fluid. The cytocompatibility and anti-inflammatory properties of the films were evaluated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated Caco-2 cells. The amorphous films showed improved wettability, a short floating lag time (<1 s) and a total floating time of over 24 h accompanied by sustained CAP release for up to 24 h. CAP-loaded films demonstrated biocompatibility with Caco-2 cells and potential cytoprotective effects by attenuating inflammatory cytokine and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in LPS-stimulated Caco-2 cells. The gastric floating electrospun films could serve as a platform for sustained and stomach-specific drug delivery applications.
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- Konstantina Chachlioutaki
- Department of Pharmacy Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece; Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Patras, GR-26504 Patras, Greece; Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes, GR-26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacy Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece; Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacy Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Rosiak N, Tykarska E, Cielecka-Piontek J. Mechanochemical Approach to Obtaining a Multicomponent Fisetin Delivery System Improving Its Solubility and Biological Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3648. [PMID: 38612460 PMCID: PMC11011862 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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In this study, binary amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs, fisetin-Eudragit®) and ternary amorphous solid inclusions (ASIs, fisetin-Eudragit®-HP-β-cyclodextrin) of fisetin (FIS) were prepared by the mechanochemical method without solvent. The amorphous nature of FIS in ASDs and ASIs was confirmed using XRPD (X-ray powder diffraction). DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry) confirmed full miscibility of multicomponent delivery systems. FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared analysis) confirmed interactions that stabilize FIS's amorphous state and identified the functional groups involved. The study culminated in evaluating the impact of amorphization on water solubility and conducting in vitro antioxidant assays: 2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)-ABTS, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-DPPH, Cupric Reducing Antioxidant Capacity-CUPRAC, and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power-FRAP and in vitro neuroprotective assays: inhibition of acetylcholinesterase-AChE and butyrylcholinesterase-BChE. In addition, molecular docking allowed for the determination of possible bonds and interactions between FIS and the mentioned above enzymes. The best preparation turned out to be ASI_30_EPO (ASD fisetin-Eudragit® containing 30% FIS in combination with HP-β-cyclodextrin), which showed an improvement in apparent solubility (126.5 ± 0.1 µg∙mL-1) and antioxidant properties (ABTS: IC50 = 10.25 µg∙mL-1, DPPH: IC50 = 27.69 µg∙mL-1, CUPRAC: IC0.5 = 9.52 µg∙mL-1, FRAP: IC0.5 = 8.56 µg∙mL-1) and neuroprotective properties (inhibition AChE: 39.91%, and BChE: 42.62%).
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- Natalia Rosiak
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka St., 60-806 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka St., 60-806 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka St., 60-806 Poznan, Poland;
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Choi MJ, Woo MR, Baek K, Kim JS, Kim JO, Choi YS, Choi HG, Jin SG. Novel rivaroxaban-loaded microsphere systems with different surface microstructure for enhanced oral bioavailability. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:655-664. [PMID: 37667087 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01420-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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This study compares rivaroxaban-loaded polymeric microsphere systems with three types of surface microstructure. Three types of polymeric microspheres loaded with rivaroxaban were fabricated using a spray-drying technique: solvent-evaporated, surface-attached, and solvent-wet microspheres, depending on whether the drug and additives used are soluble in the solvent. The solvent-evaporated and surface-attached microspheres had a rivaroxaban/polyvinylpyrrolidone/sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) weight ratio of 1/0.25/2.2, and the solvent-wetted microspheres contained rivaroxaban/polyvinyl alcohol/SLS in equal weight ratio (1/0.25/2). The physicochemical properties of the microspheres were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and particle size distribution analysis. The aqueous solubility and dissolution rate of rivaroxaban in the three types of microspheres were compared to those of the drug powder. The solvent-evaporated, surface-attached, and solvent-wetted microspheres were approximately 208, 140, and 172 times as soluble as the drug powder, and the final dissolution rate (120 min) was approximately 5, 2, and 4 times that of the drug powder, respectively. In addition, the oral bioavailability increased by approximately 2, 1.3, and 1.6 times compared to that of the drug powder (area under drug concentration-time curve: 2101.3 ± 314.8, 1325.2 ± 333.3, and 1664.0 ± 102.6 h·ng/mL, respectively). Finally, the solvent-evaporated microspheres showed the greatest improvement (solvent evaporating microspheres > solvent wetted microspheres > surface-attached microspheres ≥ drug powder). Therefore, the solvent-evaporated microspheres may represent a novel oral dosage form that improves the oral bioavailability of rivaroxaban, a poorly soluble drug.
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- Min-Jong Choi
- 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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- 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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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-Dong, Gyongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, 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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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-Ro, Dongnam-Gu, Cheonan, 31116, South Korea.
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Jiang J, Wan L, Li L, Li P. High-Performance Piezoelectric Nanogenerator of BTO-PVDF Nanofibers for Wearable Sensing. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300619. [PMID: 38232954 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG) produces stable electrical signals in response to external mechanical stimuli and holds promise in the fields of flexible sensors and smart wearable devices. In practice, a high-performance PENG with a straightforward structure and exceptional reliability is deeply desired. This study optimally synthesizes piezoelectric composites comprising polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) incorporated with barium titanate (BTO) nanoparticles (NPs) and fabricated a PENG with heightened sensitivity by using the electrospinning technique. The polar β-phase content of the dual-optimized BTO-PVDF (barium titanate and polyvinylidene fluoride) electrospun fiber reaches up to 82.39%. In the bending mode, it achieves a remarkable maximum open-circuit voltage of 19.152 V, a transferred charge of 8.058 nC, and an output voltage per unit area of 2.128 V cm- 2. Under vertical pressure conditions, the BP-PENG exhibits an impressive voltage of 12.361 V while the force is 2.156 N, demonstrating a notable pressure sensing sensitivity of 5.159 V kPa-1, with an excellent linear relationship. Furthermore, the BP-PENG displays sensitive sensing features in monitoring hand movements. The sensitive response and high performance make it promising for applications in human motion monitoring and smart wearable devices.
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- Jiang Jiang
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Institute of Science and Technology for Carbon Peak & Neutrality, Key Laboratory of Blue Energy and Systems Integration (Guangxi University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Institute of Science and Technology for Carbon Peak & Neutrality, Key Laboratory of Blue Energy and Systems Integration (Guangxi University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Division of Electrical and Magnetic Metrology & Test, Guangxi Institute of Metrology and Test, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Institute of Science and Technology for Carbon Peak & Neutrality, Key Laboratory of Blue Energy and Systems Integration (Guangxi University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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Celebioglu A, Dash K, Aboelkheir M, Kilic ME, Durgun E, Uyar T. Formulation of a fast-disintegrating drug delivery system from cyclodextrin/naproxen inclusion complex nanofibrous films. RSC Med Chem 2024; 15:595-606. [PMID: 38389869 PMCID: PMC10880899 DOI: 10.1039/d3md00557g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Naproxen is a well-known non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that suffers from limited water solubility. The inclusion complexation with cyclodextrin (CD) can eliminate this drawback and the free-standing nanofibrous film (NF) generated from these inclusion complexes (ICs) can be a promising alternative formula as an orally disintegrating drug delivery system. For this, naproxen/CD IC NFs were generated using the highly water soluble hydroxypropylated derivative of βCD (HPβCD) with two different molar ratios of 1/1 and 1/2 (drug/CD). The complexation energy calculated by the modeling study demonstrated a more favorable interaction between HPβCD and naproxen for the 1/2 molar ratio than 1/1. HPβCD/naproxen IC NFs were generated with loading concentrations of ∼7-11% and without using toxic chemicals. HPβCD/naproxen IC NFs indicated a faster and enhanced release profile in aqueous medium compared to pure naproxen owing to inclusion complexation. Moreover, rapid disintegration in less than a second was achieved in an artificial saliva environment.
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- Asli Celebioglu
- Fiber Science Program, Department of Human Centered Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 USA
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- Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 USA
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- Fiber Science Program, Department of Human Centered Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 USA
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- Computational Science Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Seoul 02792 Republic of Korea
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center and Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University Ankara 06800 Turkey
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- Fiber Science Program, Department of Human Centered Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 USA
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Yang Y, Zhang R, Liang Z, Guo J, Chen B, Zhou S, Yu D. Application of Electrospun Drug-Loaded Nanofibers in Cancer Therapy. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:504. [PMID: 38399882 PMCID: PMC10892891 DOI: 10.3390/polym16040504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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In the 21st century, chemotherapy stands as a primary treatment method for prevalent diseases, yet drug resistance remains a pressing challenge. Utilizing electrospinning to support chemotherapy drugs offers sustained and controlled release methods in contrast to oral and implantable drug delivery modes, which enable localized treatment of distinct tumor types. Moreover, the core-sheath structure in electrospinning bears advantages in dual-drug loading: the core and sheath layers can carry different drugs, facilitating collaborative treatment to counter chemotherapy drug resistance. This approach minimizes patient discomfort associated with multiple-drug administration. Electrospun fibers not only transport drugs but can also integrate metal particles and targeted compounds, enabling combinations of chemotherapy with magnetic and heat therapies for comprehensive cancer treatment. This review delves into electrospinning preparation techniques and drug delivery methods tailored to various cancers, foreseeing their promising roles in cancer treatment.
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- Yaoyao Yang
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China; (R.Z.); (Z.L.); (J.G.); (B.C.); (S.Z.)
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China; (R.Z.); (Z.L.); (J.G.); (B.C.); (S.Z.)
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Prieto C, Lagaron JM. Nanoencapsulation and Nanocoating of Bioactives of Application Interest in Food, Nutraceuticals and Pharma. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:313. [PMID: 38334584 PMCID: PMC10856839 DOI: 10.3390/nano14030313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Bioactives are functional molecules that pose several challenges, including poor solubility, low permeability, and low chemical, biochemical, or process stability, resulting in reduced functionality and bioavailability [...].
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- Cristina Prieto
- Novel Materials and Nanotechnology Group, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Calle Catedrático Agustín Escardino Benlloch 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- Novel Materials and Nanotechnology Group, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Calle Catedrático Agustín Escardino Benlloch 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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Rusdin A, Mohd Gazzali A, Ain Thomas N, Megantara S, Aulifa DL, Budiman A, Muchtaridi M. Advancing Drug Delivery Paradigms: Polyvinyl Pyrolidone (PVP)-Based Amorphous Solid Dispersion for Enhanced Physicochemical Properties and Therapeutic Efficacy. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:286. [PMID: 38276694 PMCID: PMC10820039 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The current challenge in drug development lies in addressing the physicochemical issues that lead to low drug effectiveness. Solubility, a crucial physicochemical parameter, greatly influences various biopharmaceutical aspects of a drug, including dissolution rate, absorption, and bioavailability. Amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) has emerged as a widely explored approach to enhance drug solubility. OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to discuss and summarize the development of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-based amorphous solid dispersion in improving the physicochemical properties of drugs, with a focus on the use of PVP as a novel approach. METHODOLOGY This review was conducted by examining relevant journals obtained from databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, since 2018. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select suitable articles. RESULTS This study demonstrated the versatility and efficacy of PVP in enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. Diverse preparation methods, including solvent evaporation, melt quenching, electrospinning, coprecipitation, and ball milling are discussed for the production of ASDs with tailored characteristics. CONCLUSION PVP-based ASDs could offer significant advantages in the formulation strategies, stability, and performance of poorly soluble drugs to enhance their overall bioavailability. The diverse methodologies and findings presented in this review will pave the way for further advancements in the development of effective and tailored amorphous solid dispersions.
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- Agus Rusdin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km-21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia; (A.R.); (S.M.); (D.L.A.)
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km-21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia;
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- Departement Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, P.Penang, Penang 11800, Malaysia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sport and Health, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 6, Gorontalo 96128, Indonesia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km-21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia; (A.R.); (S.M.); (D.L.A.)
- Research Collaboration Centre for Theranostic Radiopharmaceuticals, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta Pusat 10340, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km-21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia; (A.R.); (S.M.); (D.L.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km-21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km-21, Bandung 45363, Indonesia; (A.R.); (S.M.); (D.L.A.)
- Research Collaboration Centre for Theranostic Radiopharmaceuticals, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta Pusat 10340, Indonesia
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Ke Q, Ma K, Zhang Y, Meng Q, Huang X, Kou X. Antibacterial aroma compounds as property modifiers for electrospun biopolymer nanofibers of proteins and polysaccharides: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126563. [PMID: 37657584 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126563] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Electrospinning is one of the most promising techniques for producing biopolymer nanofibers for various applications. Proteins and polysaccharides, among other biopolymers, are attractive substrates for electrospinning due to their favorable biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, there are still challenges to improve the mechanical properties, water sensitivity and biological activity of biopolymer nanofibers. Therefore, these strategies such as polymer blending, application of cross-linking agents, the addition of nanoparticles and bioactive components, and modification of biopolymer have been developed to enhance the properties of biopolymer nanofibers. Among them, antibacterial aroma compounds (AACs) from essential oils are widely used as bioactive components and property modifiers in various biopolymer nanofibers to enhance the functionality, hydrophobicity, thermal properties, and mechanical properties of nanofibers, which depends on the electrospun strategy of AACs. This review summarizes the recently reported antimicrobial activities and applications of AACs, and compares the effects of four electrospinning strategies for encapsulating AACs on the properties and applications of nanofibers. The authors focus on the correlation of the main characteristics of these biopolymer electrospun nanofibers with the encapsulation strategy of AACs in the nanofibers. Moreover, this review also particularly emphasizes the impact of the characteristics of these nanofibers on their application field of antimicrobial materials.
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- Qinfei Ke
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Bitay E, Gergely AL, Szabó ZI. One-Step Preparation of Fiber-Based Chlorzoxazone Solid Dispersion by Centrifugal Spinning. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 16:123. [PMID: 38201788 PMCID: PMC10781139 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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An amorphous fiber-based solid dispersion of chlorzoxazone was prepared for the first time by employing centrifugal spinning, using polyvinylpyrrolidone as the fiber-forming polymer. After optimization of the spinning parameters, the obtained fibers were characterized using a set of analytical techniques, both in a solid- and solution-state. Morphological characterization revealed a slightly aligned, defect-free fibrous structure with an average fiber diameter of d = 3.07 ± 1.32 μm. The differential scanning calorimetric results indicated a crystalline-to-amorphous transition of the active substance during the centrifugal spinning process, while gas chromatographic determinations revealed a residual ethanol content of 0.42 ± 0.04%. UV spectroscopy indicated the incorporation of chlorzoxazone in the fibrous structures, with an average active substance content of 15.91 ± 0.36 w/w%. During small-volume dissolution studies, the prepared fiber mats presented immediate disintegration upon contact with the dissolution media, followed by rapid dissolution of the active substance, with 84.8% dissolved at 1 min and 93.7% at 3 min, outperforming the micronized, pure chlorzoxazone. The obtained results indicate that centrifugal spinning is a low-cost, high-yield, viable alternative to the currently used methods to prepare fiber-based amorphous solid dispersions of poorly soluble drugs. The prepared chlorzoxazone-loaded microfibers could be used as a buccal dosage form for the systematic delivery of chlorzoxazone and could potentially lead to a rapid onset of action and longer efficacy of the muscle relaxant drug.
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- Enikő Bitay
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Calea Sighișoarei nr. 2, 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania;
- Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering, Óbuda University, Népszínház u. 8, 1081 Budapest, Hungary
- Research Institute of the Transylvanian Museum Society, 2–4 Napoca Street, 400009 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Calea Sighișoarei nr. 2, 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania;
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- Department of Drugs Industry and Pharmaceutical Management, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, Gh. Marinescu 38, 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania;
- Sz-imfidum Ltd., Lunga nr. 504, 525401 Covasna, Romania
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Wildy M, Lu P. Electrospun Nanofibers: Shaping the Future of Controlled and Responsive Drug Delivery. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7062. [PMID: 38004992 PMCID: PMC10672065 DOI: 10.3390/ma16227062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery systems (DDS) introduce a revolutionary means of administering pharmaceuticals, holding promise for both improved drug efficacy and reduced side effects. These biopolymer nanofiber membranes, distinguished by their high surface area-to-volume ratio, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, are ideally suited for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. One of their standout attributes is the capability to offer the controlled release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), allowing custom-tailored release profiles to address specific diseases and administration routes. Moreover, stimuli-responsive electrospun DDS can adapt to conditions at the drug target, enhancing the precision and selectivity of drug delivery. Such localized API delivery paves the way for superior therapeutic efficiency while diminishing the risk of side effects and systemic toxicity. Electrospun nanofibers can foster better patient compliance and enhanced clinical outcomes by amplifying the therapeutic efficiency of routinely prescribed medications. This review delves into the design principles and techniques central to achieving controlled API release using electrospun membranes. The advanced drug release mechanisms of electrospun DDS highlighted in this review illustrate their versatility and potential to improve the efficacy of medical treatments.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA;
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Velazco de Maldonado GJ, Suárez-Vega DV, Miller-Kobisher B, García-Guevara VJ. Polydioxanone Bioactive Sutures-Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): An Intelligent System for Controlled Release in Facial Harmonization. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2023; 16:325-334. [PMID: 38314369 PMCID: PMC10833482 DOI: 10.4103/jcas.jcas_34_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Introduction We propose a new facial lifting protocol using polydioxanone (PDO) threads embedded in acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline [Arg]). We assume that Arg reinforces the effects of PDO threads, as it is a mimetic of botulinum toxin. Because the PDO suture is hydrolyzable, this assumption is analyzed by instrumental analysis. Objective To demonstrate the capacity of the PDO suture as a system for the controlled release of acetyl hexapeptide-8 to apply in deep wrinkles of the upper third. Materials and Methods Three segments of 1-cm long 21G PDO threads immersed in 1 mL of Arg. PDO threads were observed under an optical, electron microscope at 24, 48, and 72 h later. They were also weighed before and after being soaked in Arg, and employing ultraviolet (UV)-visible spectroscopy, the release rate of Arg from the PDO suture was measured. Finally, was insert the thread PDO-Arg following a protocol designed especially for deep static wrinkles in the upper third. Results The electronic weighing revealed that the PDO thread enjoys capillarity by the peptide, doubling its weight every 24 h. UV spectra revealed that PDO thread is a well-controlled release system for Arg, allowing its sustained release for 1 h. Optical and electronic photomicrographs confirm the swelling of the PDO thread by absorbing Arg by its capillarity, but this hydrophilicity does not lead to its premature physical degradation. Conclusions The PDO thread system with Arg is an intelligent bioactive system useful in facial harmonization. It recommend conduct clinical trial to verify his superior lifting effect.
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- Department of Investigation, Dental Research Center, University of Los Andes, (ULA), Mérida, Venezuela
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- Academic Division, Pan-American Institute of Scientific Professionals (IPPC), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Academic and Research Division, Aesthetic Medicine Studies Center Foundation (FUCEME), Caracas, Venezuela
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Becelaere J, Frateur O, Schoolaert E, Vanhoorne V, D'hooge DR, Vervaet C, Hoogenboom R, De Clerck K. Solvent electrospinning amorphous solid dispersions with high itraconazole, celecoxib, mebendazole and fenofibrate drug loading and release potential. J Control Release 2023; 362:268-277. [PMID: 37648083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.08.054] [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: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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In this work, the feasibility of ultra-high drug loaded amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) for the poorly soluble itraconazole, mebendazole and celecoxib via solvent electrospinning in combination with poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and fenofibrate in combination with polyvinylpyrrolidone is demonstrated. By lowering the polymer concentration in the electrospinning solution below its individual spinnable limit, ASDs with a drug content of up to 80 wt% are obtained. This is attributed to drug-polymer interactions not being limited by default to hydrogen bonds, as also Van der Waals interactions can result in high drug loadings. The theoretically predicted miscibility by the Flory-Huggins theory is corroborated by the experimental findings based on (modulated) differential scanning calorimetry and x-ray diffraction. Globally, the maximally obtained amorphous drug loadings are higher compared to the loadings found in literature. Additionally, non-sink dissolution tests demonstrate an increase in solubility of up to 50 times compared to their crystalline counterparts. Moreover, due to the lack of precipitation biocompatible PEtOx succeeds in stabilizing the dissolved drug and inhibiting its instant precipitation. The current work thus demonstrates the broader applicability of the electrospinning technique for the production of physically stable ASDs with ultra-high drug loadings, a result which has been validated for several Biopharmaceutics Classification System class II drugs.
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- Jana Becelaere
- Ghent University, Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Technologiepark 70A, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Technologiepark 70A, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Technologiepark 70A, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Technologiepark 70A, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Ghent University, Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Krijgslaan 281 - S4, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Ghent University, Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Technologiepark 70A, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium.
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Bitay E, Gergely AL, Szabó ZI. Optimization and Production of Aceclofenac-Loaded Microfiber Solid Dispersion by Centrifugal Spinning. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2256. [PMID: 37765225 PMCID: PMC10537889 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Aceclofenac-loaded polyvinylpyrrolidone fiber-based amorphous solid dispersion was produced successfully by centrifugal spinning. The solution concentration and rotational speed were optimized to produce the fiber-based drug carrier system, with a determined production rate of 12.7 g/h dry solid fibers. The obtained fibers were bead-free and smooth-surfaced with an average diameter of 7.5 ± 2.5 μm. Gas chromatographic determinations revealed that ethanol, as a residual solvent, was well below the regulatory limit of 0.5%. Differential scanning calorimetric investigation and infrared spectroscopic measurements were used to track the physicochemical changes that intervene during fiber formation in the solid state. The results revealed that the rapid evaporation of the solvent was accompanied by a probable crystalline to amorphous transition of the active substance during centrifugal spinning. In vitro dissolution studies revealed an instantaneous disintegration of the fibrous structure and a rapid release of the active substance, with the microfibrous webs greatly outperforming the crystalline active substance, especially in the early time-points. This implies that centrifugal spinning offers a viable scale-up production process to prepare drug-loaded fiber-based solid dispersions.
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- Enikő Bitay
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Calea Sighișoarei nr. 2., 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania;
- Research Institute of the Transylvanian Museum Society, 2–4 Napoca, 400009 Cluj, Romania
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Calea Sighișoarei nr. 2., 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania;
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- Department of Drugs Industry and Pharmaceutical Management, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, Gh. Marinescu 38, 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania;
- Sz-imfidum Ltd., 525401 Lunga, Romania
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Jin C, Zhang H, Ren F, Wang J, Yin S. Preparation and Characterization of Ferulic Acid Wheat Gluten Nanofiber Films with Excellent Antimicrobial Properties. Foods 2023; 12:2778. [PMID: 37509870 PMCID: PMC10379314 DOI: 10.3390/foods12142778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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In this study, composite nanofiber films comprising polyvinyl alcohol, wheat gluten, and glucose (PWG) were fabricated using electrospinning, followed by crosslinking via Maillard crosslinking. Various mass concentrations of ferulic acid (FA) were incorporated into PWG films. The results indicated that the average diameter of the FA-PWG films decreased from 449 nm to 331 nm as the concentration of FA increased, until reaching a concentration of 12%; after which, a significant increase in diameter was observed. The subsequent Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results suggested that FA was distributed in the sample films in an amorphous form through hydrogen and ester bonds. Additionally, release experiments and antimicrobial tests on the FA-PWG sample films showed the good controlled release of FA and excellent anti-Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus activity of this film. These findings all indicate that the FA-PWG nanofiber film is a potential candidate for active food packaging.
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- Chengming Jin
- China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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Zhang J, Guo M, Luo M, Cai T. Advances in the development of amorphous solid dispersions: The role of polymeric carriers. Asian J Pharm Sci 2023; 18:100834. [PMID: 37635801 PMCID: PMC10450425 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2023.100834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) is one of the most effective approaches for delivering poorly soluble drugs. In ASDs, polymeric materials serve as the carriers in which the drugs are dispersed at the molecular level. To prepare the solid dispersions, there are many polymers with various physicochemical and thermochemical characteristics available for use in ASD formulations. Polymer selection is of great importance because it influences the stability, solubility and dissolution rates, manufacturing process, and bioavailability of the ASD. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of ASDs from the perspectives of physicochemical characteristics of polymers, formulation designs and preparation methods. Furthermore, considerations of safety and regulatory requirements along with the studies recommended for characterizing and evaluating polymeric carriers are briefly discussed.
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- Jie Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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Zhou J, Dai Y, Fu J, Yan C, Yu DG, Yi T. Dual-Step Controlled Release of Berberine Hydrochloride from the Trans-Scale Hybrids of Nanofibers and Microparticles. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1011. [PMID: 37371591 DOI: 10.3390/biom13061011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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In this nano era, nanomaterials and nanostructures are popular in developing novel functional materials. However, the combinations of materials at micro and macro scales can open new routes for developing novel trans-scale products with improved or even new functional performances. In this work, a brand-new hybrid, containing both nanofibers and microparticles, was fabricated using a sequential electrohydrodynamic atomization (EHDA) process. Firstly, the microparticles loaded with drug (berberine hydrochloride, BH) molecules in the cellulose acetate (CA) were fabricated using a solution electrospraying process. Later, these microparticles were suspended into a co-dissolved solution that contained BH and a hydrophilic polymer (polypyrrolidone, PVP) and were co-electrospun into the nanofiber/microparticle hybrids. The EHDA processes were recorded, and the resultant trans-scale products showed a typical hybrid topography, with microparticles distributed all over the nanofibers, which was demonstrated by SEM assessments. FTIR and XRD demonstrated that the components within the hybrids were presented in an amorphous state and had fine compatibility with each other. In vitro dissolution tests verified that the hybrids were able to provide the designed dual-step drug release profiles, a combination of the fast release step of BH from the hydrophilic PVP nanofibers through an erosion mechanism and the sustained release step of BH from the insoluble CA microparticles via a typical Fickian diffusion mechanism. The present protocols pave a new way for developing trans-scale functional materials.
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- Jianfeng Zhou
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Wenqi Middle School, East Jiangchuan Road 980, Shanghai 200240, China
- High School Affiliated to Fudan University, Qingpu Campus, Longpu Road 500, Shanghai 201700, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University, Macau 999078, China
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Kikionis S, Papakyriakopoulou P, Mavrogiorgis P, Vasileva EA, Mishchenko NP, Fedoreyev SA, Valsami G, Ioannou E, Roussis V. Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Forms of the Marine Bioactive Pigment Echinochrome A Enabling Alternative Routes of Administration. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21040250. [PMID: 37103389 PMCID: PMC10147083 DOI: 10.3390/md21040250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Echinochrome A (EchA), a marine bioactive pigment isolated from various sea urchin species, is the active agent of the clinically approved drug Histochrome®. EchA is currently only available in the form of an isotonic solution of its di- and tri-sodium salts due to its poor water solubility and sensitivity to oxidation. Electrospun polymeric nanofibers have lately emerged as promising drug carriers capable of improving the dissolution and bioavailability of drugs with limited water solubility. In the current study, EchA isolated from sea urchins of the genus Diadema collected at the island of Kastellorizo was incorporated in electrospun micro-/nanofibrous matrices composed of polycaprolactone and polyvinylpyrrolidone in various combinations. The physicochemical properties of the micro-/nanofibers were characterized using SEM, FT-IR, TGA and DSC analyses. The fabricated matrices exhibited variable dissolution/release profiles of EchA, as evidenced in in vitro experiments using gastrointestinal-like fluids (pH 1.2, 4.5 and 6.8). Ex vivo permeability studies using the EchA-loaded micro-/nanofibrous matrices showed an increased permeation of EchA across the duodenum barrier. The results of our study clearly show that electrospun polymeric micro-/nanofibers represent promising carriers for the development of new pharmaceutical formulations with controlled release, as well as increased stability and solubility of EchA, suitable for oral administration, while offering the potential for targeted delivery.
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- Stefanos Kikionis
- Section of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry of Natural Products, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15784 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry of Natural Products, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of the Chemistry of Natural Quinonoid Compounds of the G. B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Prospect 100 let Vladivostoku, 159, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia
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- Laboratory of the Chemistry of Natural Quinonoid Compounds of the G. B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Prospect 100 let Vladivostoku, 159, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia
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- Laboratory of the Chemistry of Natural Quinonoid Compounds of the G. B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Prospect 100 let Vladivostoku, 159, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15784 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry of Natural Products, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry of Natural Products, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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Osanloo M, Noori F, Tavassoli A, Ataollahi MR, Davoodi A, Seifalah-Zade M, Taghinezhad A, Fereydouni N, Goodarzi A. Effect of PCL nanofiber mats coated with chitosan microcapsules containing cinnamon essential oil for wound healing. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:84. [PMID: 36934283 PMCID: PMC10024394 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-03905-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cinnamon is one of the most common spices that has been studied for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties in wound healing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of polycaprolactone nanofiber mats coated with chitosan microcapsules loaded with cinnamon essential oil in wound healing. MATERIAL AND METHODS For this purpose, chitosan microcapsules containing cinnamon essential oil (µCS-CiZ) were prepared by ion gelation and PCL nanofibers by electrospinning. The size of the µCS-CiZ and the morphology of nanofibers were evaluated by DLS and FESEM methods. In order to evaluate wound healing, 48 rats in 4 groups of Control, µCS-CiZ, PCL, and PCL + µCS-CiZ and were examined on days 7, 14, and 21 in terms of macroscopy (wound closure rate) and histology (edema, inflammation, vascularity, fibrotic tissue, and re-epithelialization). RESULTS The particle size of the µCS-CiZ and the diameter of the nanofibers were estimated at about 6.33 ± 1.27 μm and 228 ± 33 nm, respectively. On day 21, both µCS-CiZ and PCL groups showed a significant decrease in wound size compared to the control group (P < 0.001). The PCL + µCS-CiZ group also showed a significant decrease compared to the µCS-CiZ (P < 0.05) and PCL groups (P < 0.05). Histological results showed further reduction of edema, inflammation, and vascularity in granulation tissue and appearance of moderate to marked fibrotic tissue in PCL + µCS-CiZ group compared with the other groups. CONCLUSION The results of the study showed that the combined use of PCL + µCS-CiZ indicates a synergistic effect on improving wound healing.
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- Mahmoud Osanloo
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center (NCDRC), Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center (NCDRC), Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
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Liu X, Zhao L, Wu B, Chen F. Improving solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs by protein-based strategy: A review. Int J Pharm 2023; 634:122704. [PMID: 36758883 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Poorly water-soluble drugs are frequently encountered and present a most challengeable difficulty in pharmaceutical development. Poor solubility of drugs can lead to suboptimal bioavailability and therapeutic efficiency. Increasing efforts have been contributed to improve the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs for better pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Among various solubility enhancement technologies, protein-based strategy to address poorly water-soluble drugs issues has special interests for natural advantages including versatile interactions between proteins and hydrophobic drugs, biocompatibility, biodegradation, and metabolization of proteins. The protein-drug formulations could be formed by covalent conjugations or noncovalent interactions to facilitate solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs. This review is to summarize the advances using proteins including plant proteins, mammalian proteins, and recombinant proteins, to enhance water solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs.
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- Xiaowen Liu
- Engineering Center of Catalysis and Synthesis for Chiral Molecules, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial Asymmetric Catalysis of Chiral Drugs, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Engineering Center of Catalysis and Synthesis for Chiral Molecules, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial Asymmetric Catalysis of Chiral Drugs, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Institute of Molecular Rhythm and Metabolism, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Engineering Center of Catalysis and Synthesis for Chiral Molecules, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial Asymmetric Catalysis of Chiral Drugs, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Abid MB, Wahab RA, Salam MA, Gzara L, Moujdin IA. Desalination technologies, membrane distillation, and electrospinning, an overview. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12810. [PMID: 36793956 PMCID: PMC9922933 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Water is a critical component for humans to survive, especially in arid lands or areas where fresh water is scarce. Hence, desalination is an excellent way to effectuate the increasing water demand. Membrane distillation (MD) technology entails a membrane-based non-isothermal prominent process used in various applications, for instance, water treatment and desalination. It is operable at low temperature and pressure, from which the heat demand for the process can be sustainably sourced from renewable solar energy and waste heat. In MD, the water vapors are gone through the membrane's pores and condense at permeate side, rejecting dissolved salts and non-volatile substances. However, the efficacy of water and biofouling are the main challenges for MD due to the lack of appropriate and versatile membrane. Numerous researchers have explored different membrane composites to overcome the above-said issue, and attempt to develop efficient, elegant, and biofouling-resistant novel membranes for MD. This review article addresses the 21st-century water crises, desalination technologies, principles of MD, the different properties of membrane composites alongside compositions and modules of membranes. The desired membrane characteristics, MD configurations, role of electrospinning in MD, characteristics and modifications of membranes used for MD are also highlighted in this review.
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- Monis Bin Abid
- Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, King Abdulaziz University, PO Box 80200, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia,Department of General Studies, University of Prince Mugrin Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia,Enzyme Technology and Green Synthesis Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia,Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Malaysia,Corresponding author. Department of Chemistry, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O Box 80200, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, King Abdulaziz University, PO Box 80200, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, King Abdulaziz University, PO Box 80200, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia,Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Krysiak ZJ, Stachewicz U. Electrospun fibers as carriers for topical drug delivery and release in skin bandages and patches for atopic dermatitis treatment. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1829. [PMID: 35817463 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The skin is a complex layer system and the most important barrier between the environment and the organism. In this review, we describe some widespread skin problems, with a focus on eczema, which are affecting more and more people all over the world. Most of treatment methods for atopic dermatitis (AD) are focused on increasing skin moisture and protecting from bacterial infection and external irritation. Topical and transdermal treatments have specific requirements for drug delivery. Breathability, flexibility, good mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and efficacy are important for the patches used for skin. Up to today, electrospun fibers are mostly used for wound dressing. Their properties, however, meet the requirements for skin patches for the treatment of AD. Active agents can be incorporated into fibers by blending, coaxial or side-by-side electrospinning, and also by physical absorption post-processing. Drug release from the electrospun membranes is affected by drug and polymer properties and the technique used to combine them into the patch. We describe in detail the in vitro release mechanisms, parameters affecting the drug transport, and their kinetics, including theoretical approaches. In addition, we present the current research on skin patch design. This review summarizes the current extensive know-how on electrospun fibers as skin drug delivery systems, while underlining the advantages in their prospective use as patches for atopic dermatitis. This article is categorized under: Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanomaterials and Implants Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanotechnology in Tissue Repair and Replacement Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Zuzanna J Krysiak
- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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Bitay E, Gergely AL, Kántor J, Szabó ZI. Evaluation of Lapatinib-Loaded Microfibers Prepared by Centrifugal Spinning. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245557. [PMID: 36559924 PMCID: PMC9781951 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lapatinib (Lap) is a lypophilic drug frequently used in cancer treatment; however, due to its limited solubility and permeability, achieving therapeutic dose through oral administration proves to be a challenge. There are various methods for enhancing the solubility of Lap and other similar drugs, one being the preparation of amorphous solid dispersions (ASD). In this study, a Lap-loaded polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) fiber mat was created with centrifugal spinning from a PVP/Lap solution in dimethyl formamide and ethanol. The production rate was 12.2 g/h dry fibers, and the fibers had an average thickness of 2.55 ± 0.92 μm. In the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermogram of the fiber mat, the melting peak of the crystalline Lap was not visible, suggesting that Lap was in an amorphous state. A dissolution study was carried out in 0.2 M phosphate buffer saline solution at 37 °C. UV spectrophotometry data indicated that in the sample containing the fiber mat, the Lap concentration was 332 μg/mL (66%) in 10 min, decreasing to 227 μg/mL by 45 min. Meanwhile the crystalline Lap formed a 30-40 μg/mL (6-8%) solution in 5 min, maintaining that concentration. We conclude that centrifugal spinning can be an effective and easy method to produce ASDs.
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- Enikő Bitay
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Târgu-Mureş, Târgu-Mureş/Corunca, Calea Sighișoarei nr. 2., 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania
- Research Institute of the Transylvanian Museum Society, 2–4 Napoca, 400009 Cluj, Romania
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Târgu-Mureş, Târgu-Mureş/Corunca, Calea Sighișoarei nr. 2., 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-759097051
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Târgu-Mureş, Târgu-Mureş/Corunca, Calea Sighișoarei nr. 2., 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania
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- Department of Drugs Industry and Pharmaceutical Management, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, Gh. Marinescu 38, 540485 Târgu-Mureş, Romania
- Sz-imfidum Ltd., 525401 Lunga, Romania
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Yu W, Geng N, Han J, Yu W, Peng Y. Mesoporous crystalline Ti 1-xSn xO 2 (0 < x < 1) solid solution for a high-performance photocatalyst under visible light irradiation. Front Chem 2022; 10:1111435. [PMID: 36590279 PMCID: PMC9794604 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1111435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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We report a facile and effective inorganic polycondensation combined with aerosol-spray strategy towards high-performance photocatalyst by fabricating mesoporous Ti1-xSnxO2 (0 < x < 1) solid solution. Such Ti1-xSnxO2 nanocrystals with high Sn-doped contents are self-assembled into mesoporous spheres can effectively promote visible-light harvest and high quantum yield, leading a longer lifetime of the photoelectron-hole pairs and less recombination. Such the photocatalysts enhanced photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB). The representative Ti0.9Sn0.1O2 and Ti0.8Sn0.2O2 compounds reach an optimum degradation of ≈50% and 70%, respectively, after 120 min irradiation under visible irradiation. The mesoporous Ti1-xSnxO2 solid solution could inhibit the recombination of electron-hole pairs, which promote reaction thermodynamics and kinetics for RhB degradation.
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Wang Y, Yu DG, Liu Y, Liu YN. Progress of Electrospun Nanofibrous Carriers for Modifications to Drug Release Profiles. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040289. [PMID: 36547549 PMCID: PMC9787859 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Electrospinning is an advanced technology for the preparation of drug-carrying nanofibers that has demonstrated great advantages in the biomedical field. Electrospun nanofiber membranes are widely used in the field of drug administration due to their advantages such as their large specific surface area and similarity to the extracellular matrix. Different electrospinning technologies can be used to prepare nanofibers of different structures, such as those with a monolithic structure, a core-shell structure, a Janus structure, or a porous structure. It is also possible to prepare nanofibers with different controlled-release functions, such as sustained release, delayed release, biphasic release, and targeted release. This paper elaborates on the preparation of drug-loaded nanofibers using various electrospinning technologies and concludes the mechanisms behind the controlled release of drugs.
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- Ying Wang
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance Medical Device Materials, Shanghai 200093, China
- Correspondence: (D.-G.Y.); (Y.-N.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Long Teng Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- Correspondence: (D.-G.Y.); (Y.-N.L.)
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Fang X, Hu Y, Yang G, Shi W, Lu S, Cao Y. Improving physicochemical properties and pharmacological activities of ternary co-amorphous systems. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 181:22-35. [PMID: 36283631 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.10.008] [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: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The formation of co-amorphous by combining low molecular weight compounds with drugs is a relatively new technology in the pharmaceutical field, which can significantly improve the solubility, dissolution, and stability of poorly water-soluble drugs. However, in our previous studies, the binary co-amorphous system of andrographolide-oxymatrine (AP-OMT) was found to have obvious recrystallization and poor dissolution behavior. Therefore, in this study, we designed three stable ternary co-amorphous systems to improve the physicochemical properties of the binary co-amorphous system of AP-OMT. The ternary co-amorphous systems were prepared with AP, OMT, and trans-cinnamic acid (CA), p-hydroxycinnamic acid (pHCA), or ferulic acid (FA). Intermolecular hydrogen bonds were confirmed by spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulation. Solubility studies showed that the solubility of the ternary co-amorphous systems of AP-OMT-CA/pHCA/FA was significantly increased compared with that of crystalline AP. Dissolution experiments suggested that the ternary co-amorphous systems of AP-OMT-CA/pHCA/FA exhibited better dissolution behavior without significant recrystallization compared to the binary co-amorphous AP-OMT. The stability study confirmed that the ternary co-amorphous system of AP-OMT-CA/pHCA/FA maintained good physical stability in the long term for 18 months. In addition, pharmacological experiments revealed that the ternary co-amorphous systems of AP-OMT-CA/pHCA/FA have an excellent safety profile and its anti-Alzheimer's disease effects are significantly improved compared to that of the binary co-amorphous systems of AP-OMT. Moreover, this study also found that reducing the pKa value of low molecular weight co-formers would affect the intermolecular interactions and improve the solubility of drugs in the ternary co-amorphous systems. In conclusion, we have successfully prepared ternary co-amorphous systems of AP-OMT-CA/pHCA/FA by amorphization technique, which improves the physicochemical properties of the binary co-amorphous systems of AP-OMT and anti-Alzheimer's disease activity in the Caenorhabditis elegans model. The mechanism for the influence of the pKa value of the co-formers on the physicochemical properties of the ternary co-amorphous system was preliminarily explored, providing theoretical guidance for the development of the ternary co-amorphous system.
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- Xiaoping Fang
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, China; Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, China.
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Analyzing and mapping the research status, hotspots, and frontiers of biological wound dressings: An in-depth data-driven assessment. Int J Pharm 2022; 629:122385. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Martins LM, Fraga GN, Pellá MCG, Pinto FAC, de Souza F, Neto JC, Rossin ARS, Caetano J, Dragunski DC. Poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl-acetate)-based electrospun dissolvable nanofibrous film for quercetin administration. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Recent Advances in Amorphous Solid Dispersions: Preformulation, Formulation Strategies, Technological Advancements and Characterization. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102203. [PMID: 36297638 PMCID: PMC9609913 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) are among the most popular and widely studied solubility enhancement techniques. Since their inception in the early 1960s, the formulation development of ASDs has undergone tremendous progress. For instance, the method of preparing ASDs evolved from solvent-based approaches to solvent-free methods such as hot melt extrusion and Kinetisol®. The formulation approaches have advanced from employing a single polymeric carrier to multiple carriers with plasticizers to improve the stability and performance of ASDs. Major excipient manufacturers recognized the potential of ASDs and began introducing specialty excipients ideal for formulating ASDs. In addition to traditional techniques such as differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and X-ray crystallography, recent innovations such as nano-tomography, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and X-ray microscopy support a better understanding of the microstructure of ASDs. The purpose of this review is to highlight the recent advancements in the field of ASDs with respect to formulation approaches, methods of preparation, and advanced characterization techniques.
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Tarannum N, Pooja K. Recent trends and applications in the research and development activities of redispersible powder: a vision of twenty-first century. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03928-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Stable amorphous solid dispersion of flubendazole with high loading via electrospinning. J Control Release 2022; 351:123-136. [PMID: 36122898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.09.028] [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: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In this work, an important step is taken towards the bioavailability improvement of poorly water-soluble drugs, such as flubendazole (Flu), posing a challenge in the current development of many novel oral-administrable therapeutics. Solvent electrospinning of a solution of the drug and poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) (PEtOx) is demonstrated to be a viable strategy to produce stable nanofibrous amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) with ultrahigh drug-loadings (up to 55 wt% Flu) and long-term stability (at least one year). Importantly, at such high drug loadings, the concentration of the polymer in the electrospinning solution has to be lowered below the concentration where it can be spun in absence of the drug as the interactions between the polymer and the drug result in increased solution viscosity. A combination of experimental analysis and molecular dynamics simulations revealed that this formulation strategy provides strong, dominant and highly stable hydrogen bonds between the polymer and the drug, which is crucial to obtain the high drug-loadings and to preserve the long-term amorphous character of the ASDs upon storage. In vitro drug release studies confirm the remarkable potential of this electrospinning formulation strategy by significantly increased drug solubility values and dissolution rates (respectively tripled and quadrupled compared to the crystalline drug), even after storing the formulation for one year.
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Compound Capecitabine Colon-Targeted Microparticle Prepared by Coaxial Electrospray for Treatment of Colon Tumors. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27175690. [PMID: 36080457 PMCID: PMC9457672 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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To improve the antitumor effect of combined capecitabine (CAP) and osimertinib (OSI) therapy and quickly and efficiently reduce tumor volumes for preoperative chemotherapy, we designed a compound CAP colon-targeted microparticle (COPMP) prepared by coaxial electrospray. COPMP is a core–shell microparticle composed of a Eudragit S100 outer layer and a CAP/OSI-loaded PLGA core. In this study, we characterized its size distribution, drug loading (DL), encapsulation efficiency (EE), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), in vitro release, formula ratio, cellular growth inhibition, and in vivo antitumor efficacy. COPMP is of spherical appearance with a size of 1.87 ± 0.23 μm. The DLs of CAP and OSI are 4.93% and 4.95%, respectively. The DSC showed that the phase state of CAP and OSI changed after encapsulation. The FTIR results indicated good compatibility between the drug and excipients. The release curve showed that CAP and OSI were released in a certain ratio. They were barely released prior to 2 h (pH 1.0), less than 50% was released between 3 and 5 h (pH 6.8), and sustained release of up to 80% occurred between 6 and 48 h (pH 7.4). CAP and OSI demonstrated a synergistic effect on HCT-116 cells. In a colon tumor model, the tumor inhibition rate after oral administration of COPMP reached 94% within one week. All the data suggested that COPMP promotes the sustained release of CAP and OSI in the colon, which provides a preoperative chemotherapy scheme for the treatment of colon cancer.
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Uhljar LÉ, Alshweiat A, Katona G, Chung M, Radacsi N, Kókai D, Burián K, Ambrus R. Comparison of Nozzle-Based and Nozzle-Free Electrospinning for Preparation of Fast-Dissolving Nanofibers Loaded with Ciprofloxacin. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081559. [PMID: 36015184 PMCID: PMC9413034 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The study aimed to prepare ciprofloxacin-loaded polyvinylpyrrolidone electrospun nanofibers for oral drug delivery, using a conventional nozzle-based and a lab-built nozzle-free electrospinning equipment. To produce nanofibers, electrospinning is the process most often used. However, from the industry’s point of view, conventional electrospinning does not have sufficiently high productivity. By omitting the nozzle, productivity can be increased, and so the development of nozzle-free processes is worthwhile. In this study, a solution of ciprofloxacin and polyvinylpyrrolidone was electrospun under similar conditions, using both single-nozzle and nozzle-free methods. The two electrospinning methods were compared by investigating the morphological and physicochemical properties, homogeneity, in vitro drug release, and cytotoxicity. The stability of the nanofibers was monitored from different aspects in a 26 month stability study. The results showed that the use of the nozzle-free electrospinning was preferable due to a higher throughput, improved homogeneity, and the enhanced stability of nanofiber mats, compared to the nozzle-based method. Nevertheless, fast dissolving nanofibers loaded with poorly water-soluble ciprofloxacin were produced by both electrospinning methods. The beneficial properties of these nanofibers can be exploited in innovative drug development; e.g., nanofibers can be formulated into orodispersible films or per os tablets.
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- Luca Éva Uhljar
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös Street 6, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (L.É.U.); (G.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös Street 6, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (L.É.U.); (G.K.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials and Processes, The University of Edinburgh, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (M.C.); (N.R.)
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials and Processes, The University of Edinburgh, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK; (M.C.); (N.R.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunobiology, University of Szeged, Dóm Square 10, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (D.K.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunobiology, University of Szeged, Dóm Square 10, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (D.K.); (K.B.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös Street 6, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (L.É.U.); (G.K.)
- Correspondence:
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Manzoor M, Raza SA, Asim MH, Bukhari NI, Arshad S, Zafar U. Safety and Pharmaceutical Evaluation of a Novel Natural Polymer, Ocicum, as Solubility and Dissolution Enhancer in Solid Dispersion. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15070869. [PMID: 35890167 PMCID: PMC9321241 DOI: 10.3390/ph15070869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Plant mucilages are commonly employed as excipients in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Ocimum basilicum (Lamiaceae family), a source of hydrophilic mucilage referred herein as Ocicum, was evaluated for the solubility enhancer of a model drug, aceclofenac, in solid dispersions prepared using different methods. Polymer was extracted from O. basilicum and solid dispersions of aceclofenac were fabricated with Ocicum or Poloxamer 407 using polymer-to-drug ratios of 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 utilizing solvent evaporation, lyophilization and melt methods. Ocicum was evaluated for its safety via acute toxicity study including different biochemical and hematological parameters including liver and kidney profiles. Moreover, different characterization studies including melting-point, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and differential thermal analysis (TGA) were used for evaluation of polymer and solid dispersions. Furthermore, solubility and dissolution studies were performed to confirm solubility enhancement. Ocicum was found to be safer, and different characterization studies confirmed the purity of the compounds. In addition, Ocicum exhibited up to 6.27-fold enhanced solubility as compared to pure aceclofenac; similarly, 4.51-fold increased solubility by the synthetic polymer in their respective solid dispersions was shown. Furthermore, Ocicum-based solid dispersions showed substantial improvement in dissolution of aceclofenac. Therefore, it can be concluded from the above-mentioned results that Ocicum might be used as an economical natural oral delivery carrier alternative to the synthetic polymers.
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- Mobina Manzoor
- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.M.); (U.Z.)
- Institute of Pharmacy, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.M.); (U.Z.)
- Correspondence: (S.A.R.); (N.I.B.)
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.M.); (U.Z.)
- Correspondence: (S.A.R.); (N.I.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.M.); (U.Z.)
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Yingying M, Xiu-Xia L, Luyun C, Jianrong L. pH-Sensitive ε-polylysine/polyaspartic acid/zein nanofiber membranes for the targeted release of polyphenols. Food Funct 2022; 13:6792-6801. [PMID: 35670545 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo03051e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In this work, zein nanofiber membranes loaded with ε-polylysine-polyphenol-polyaspartic acid were prepared using electrospinning for the controlled delivery of polyphenols. The loading efficiency (LE) and loading capacity (LC) of polyphenols in ε-polylysine/polyaspartic acid hydrogels were determined. Characterization of the films was carried out using water contact angle (WCA) measurement, thermal analysis (DSC/TG), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The study showed that the embedding rates of all samples reached more than 80%. The structural characterization results showed that the nanofiber membranes loaded with hydrophobic polyphenols were more stable and no new compounds formed during electrostatic spinning. The in vitro release study of phlorotannin, kaempferol and tannic acid indicated that about 62.35%, 63.51% and 73.65% of polyphenol release occurred at pH 6.8 for 8 h. The result of cytotoxicity assay in human colon cancer cells (HT-29) showed good biocompatibility of the zein nanofiber membranes. The investigation suggested that polyphenols can be successfully entrapped in the ε-polylysine-polyaspartic acid-zein nanofiber membranes for targeted delivery.
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- Ma Yingying
- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Songshan, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.,National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, The Fresh Food Storage and Processing Technology Research Institute of Liaoning Provincial Universities. Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Songshan, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.,National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, The Fresh Food Storage and Processing Technology Research Institute of Liaoning Provincial Universities. Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Songshan, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.,National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, The Fresh Food Storage and Processing Technology Research Institute of Liaoning Provincial Universities. Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Songshan, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.,National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, The Fresh Food Storage and Processing Technology Research Institute of Liaoning Provincial Universities. Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121013, China.
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Ondansetron/Cyclodextrin inclusion complex nanofibrous webs for potential orally fast-disintegrating antiemetic drug delivery. Int J Pharm 2022; 623:121921. [PMID: 35714816 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ondansetron (ODS) is an effective antiemetic drug which suffers from limited solubility and bioavailability during oral administration due to first-pass metabolism. However, these limitations can be mitigated through inclusion complexation with cyclodextrins (CDs). In this study, we have reported the electrospinning of polymer-free, free-standing ODS/CD nanofibrous webs (NW), a promising approach for developing a fast-disintegrating delivery system of an antiemetic drug molecule. Highly water soluble hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrins (HPβCD) were used as both complexation agent and electrospinning matrix. The computational study revealed that the 1/2 (drug/CD) stoichiometry was more favorable compared to 1/1. The ODS/HPβCD NW was obtained with higher loading efficiency (∼96 %) compared to the control sample of ODS/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) NW (∼80 %). The amorphous distribution of ODS raised by complexation and the highly water-soluble nature of HPβCD resulted into faster and better release profile and quite faster disintegration property (∼2 s) in artificial saliva than polymeric ODS/PVA NW. Here, ODS/HPβCD NW was generated in the absence of a toxic solvent or chemical to enable the drug loading in an amorphous state. From all reasons above, ODS/HPβCD NW might be a promising alternative to the polymeric based systems for the purpose of fast-disintegrating oral drug delivery.
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Development and Characterization of Eudragit ® EPO-Based Solid Dispersion of Rosuvastatin Calcium to Foresee the Impact on Solubility, Dissolution and Antihyperlipidemic Activity. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15040492. [PMID: 35455489 PMCID: PMC9025505 DOI: 10.3390/ph15040492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Poor solubility is the major challenge involved in the formulation development of new chemical entities (NCEs), as more than 40% of NCEs are practically insoluble in water. Solid dispersion (SD) is a promising technology for improving dissolution and, thereby, the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. This study investigates the influence of a pH-sensitive acrylate polymer, EPO, on the physicochemical properties of rosuvastatin calcium, an antihyperlipidemic drug. In silico docking was conducted with numerous polymers to predict drug polymer miscibility. The screened-out polymer was used to fabricate the binary SD of RoC in variable ratios using the co-grinding and solvent evaporation methods. The prepared formulations were assessed for physiochemical parameters such as saturation solubility, drug content and in vitro drug release. The optimized formulations were further ruled out using solid-state characterization (FTIR, DSC, XRD and SEM) and in vitro cytotoxicity. The results revealed that all SDs profoundly increased solubility as well as drug release. However, the formulation RSE-2, with a remarkable 71.88-fold increase in solubility, presented 92% of drug release in the initial 5 min. The molecular interaction studied using FTIR, XRD, DSC and SEM analysis evidenced the improvement of in vitro dissolution. The enhancement in solubility of RoC may be important for the modulation of the dyslipidemia response. Therefore, pharmacodynamic activity was conducted for optimized formulations. Our findings suggested an ameliorative effect of RSE-2 in dyslipidemia and its associated complications. Moreover, RSE-2 exhibited nonexistence of cytotoxicity against human liver cell lines. Convincingly, this study demonstrates that SD of RoC can be successfully fabricated by EPO, and have all the characteristics that are favourable for superior dissolution and better therapeutic response to the drug.
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Polymeric Coatings and Antimicrobial Peptides as Efficient Systems for Treating Implantable Medical Devices Associated-Infections. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14081611. [PMID: 35458361 PMCID: PMC9024559 DOI: 10.3390/polym14081611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Many infections are associated with the use of implantable medical devices. The excessive utilization of antibiotic treatment has resulted in the development of antimicrobial resistance. Consequently, scientists have recently focused on conceiving new ways for treating infections with a longer duration of action and minimum environmental toxicity. One approach in infection control is based on the development of antimicrobial coatings based on polymers and antimicrobial peptides, also termed as “natural antibiotics”.
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Joy N, Venugopal D, Samavedi S. Robust strategies to reduce burst and achieve tunable control over extended drug release from uniaxially electrospun composites. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Gupta A, Paudwal G, Dolkar R, Lewis S, Gupta PN. Recent advances in the surfactant and controlled release polymer-based solid dispersion. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:1643-1659. [PMID: 35209818 DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220223095417] [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: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The oral route is the most preferred delivery route for drug administration due to its advantages such as lower cost, improved patient compliance, no need for trained personnel and the drug reactions are generally less severe. The major problem with new molecules in the drug discovery pipeline is poor solubility and dissolution rate that ultimately results in low oral bioavailability. Numerous techniques are available for solubility and bioavailability (BA) enhancement, but out of all, solid dispersion (SD) is proven to be the most feasible due to the least issues in manufacturing, processing, storage, and transportation. In the past few years, SD had been extensively applied to reinforce the common issues of insoluble drugs. Currently, many hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers are used to prepare either immediate release or controlled release SDs. Therefore, the biological behavior of the SDs is contingent upon the use of appropriate polymeric carriers and methods of preparation. The exploration of novel carriers and methodologies in SD technology leads to improved BA and therapeutic effectiveness. Moreover, the clinical applicability of SD-based formulations has been increased with the discovery of novel polymeric carriers. In this review, emphasis is laid down on the present status of recent generations of SDs (i.e., surfactant and controlled release polymer-based SD) and their application in modifying the physical properties of the drug and modulation of pharmacological response in different ailments.
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- Aman Gupta
- PK-PD Tox & Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu-180002, India
- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal-576104, India
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- PK-PD Tox & Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu-180002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- PK-PD Tox & Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu-180002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal-576104, India
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- PK-PD Tox & Formulation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu-180002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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Physicomechanical characterization and tablet compression of theophylline nanofibrous mats prepared by conventional and ultrasound enhanced electrospinning. Int J Pharm 2022; 616:121558. [PMID: 35143904 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Theophylline (TEO) nanofibers with polyethylene oxide (PEO) were prepared by conventional electrospinning (ES) and novel needleless ultrasound-enhanced electrospinning (USES). They were compared for Young's modulus, elongation at rupture and rupture stress, tabletability and drug release. Placebo (PEO) or drug-loaded (PEO/TEO 90:10) nanofibers were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). Nanofibers prepared by USES were thinner than ES nanofibers and drug-loaded nanofibers thinner than placebo. Drug was mostly amorphous and interacted weakly with PEO. Mats generated by USES and also drug-loaded mats demonstrated higher Young's modulus (stiffness) and higher rupture stress. Under compression, USES and drug-loaded nanofibers demonstrated greater compaction work, higher yield pressure (Heckel and K-L models), and produced stronger tablets than ES and placebo respectively. Principal Component Analysis revealed two significant components explaining 91.05% of the variance. The first comprised the compaction work, yield pressure (ductility) and Young's modulus that were positively intercorrelated and elongation at rupture that was correlated negatively. The second comprised the mat rupture stress and tablet breaking load. Drug release from nanofibrous tablets was faster than tablets of physical mixture but there was no difference between the tablets of the two electrospinning methods.
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Alshaya HA, Alfahad AJ, Alsulaihem FM, Aodah AH, Alshehri AA, Almughem FA, Alfassam HA, Aldossary AM, Halwani AA, Bukhary HA, Badr MY, Massadeh S, Alaamery M, Tawfik EA. Fast-Dissolving Nifedipine and Atorvastatin Calcium Electrospun Nanofibers as a Potential Buccal Delivery System. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020358. [PMID: 35214093 PMCID: PMC8874982 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Geriatric patients are more likely to suffer from multiple chronic diseases that require using several drugs, which are commonly ingested. However, to enhance geriatric patients’ convenience, the electrospun nanofiber system was previously proven to be a successful alternative for the existing oral dosage forms, i.e., tablets and capsules. These nanofibers prepared either as single- or multi-layered fibers could hold at least one active compound in each layer. They might also be fabricated as ultra-disintegrated fibrous films for oral cavity administration, i.e., buccal or sublingual, to improve the bioavailability and intake of the administered drugs. Therefore, in this work, a combination of nifedipine and atorvastatin calcium, which are frequently prescribed for hypertension and hyperlipidemia patients, respectively, was prepared in a coaxial electrospinning system for buccal administration. Scanning electron microscopy image showed the successful preparation of smooth, non-beaded, and non-porous surfaces of the drug-loaded nanofibers with an average fiber diameter of 968 ± 198 nm. In contrast, transmission electron microscopy distinguished the inner and outer layers of those nanofibers. The disintegration of the drug-loaded nanofibers was ≤12 s, allowing the rapid release of nifedipine and atorvastatin calcium to 61% and 47%, respectively, after 10 min, while a complete drug release was achieved after 120 min. In vitro, a drug permeation study using Franz diffusion showed that the permeation of both drugs from the core–shell nanofibers was enhanced significantly (p < 0.05) compared to the drugs in a solution form. In conclusion, the development of drug-loaded nanofibers containing nifedipine and atorvastatin calcium can be a potential buccal delivery system.
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- Hassa A. Alshaya
- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- KACST-BWH Centre of Excellence for Biomedicine, Joint Centers of Excellence Program, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (S.M.); (M.A.)
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Pharmaceutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia;
- Regenerative Medicine Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.B.); (M.Y.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.B.); (M.Y.B.)
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- KACST-BWH Centre of Excellence for Biomedicine, Joint Centers of Excellence Program, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (S.M.); (M.A.)
- Developmental Medicine Department, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Human Genome Satellite Laboratory at King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
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- KACST-BWH Centre of Excellence for Biomedicine, Joint Centers of Excellence Program, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (S.M.); (M.A.)
- Developmental Medicine Department, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Human Genome Satellite Laboratory at King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.J.A.); (F.M.A.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
- KACST-BWH Centre of Excellence for Biomedicine, Joint Centers of Excellence Program, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (S.M.); (M.A.)
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Lattice water provides hydrogen atom donor to form hydrate: A case study of chlorbipram: m-hydroxybenzoic acid (1:1) cocrystal. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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