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Safaeian Laein S, Mohajer F, Khanzadi A, Gheybi F, Azizzadeh M, Noori SMA, Mollaei F, Hashemi M. Effect of alginate coating activated by solid lipid nanoparticles containing Zataria multiflora essential oil on chicken fillet's preservation. Food Chem 2024; 446:138816. [PMID: 38422646 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138816] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The current study aimed to assess the chemical, microbial, and sensory properties of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) in chicken fillets stored at 4 ± 1 °C for 12 days. As a result, the optimized ZEO-SLNS sample exhibited a spherical morphology with a droplet size of 251.51 ± 1.11 nm and a PDI of 0.34 ± 0.01 under transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The encapsulation efficiency (EE) and zeta potential were approximately 55.4 % and -20.87 ± 1.39 mV, respectively. Furthermore, encapsulating ZEO in SLNS enhanced antibacterial and antioxidant activity compared to pure ZEO. As a result, the application of alginate-loaded ZEO-SLNS extended the storage time of fresh chicken fillets. Thus, the application of this edible coating showcased a remarkable ability to substantially decelerate both microbial and chemical changes in chicken fillets during cold storage conditions. This finding underscores the potential of the edible coating as an effective means to enhance the safety and quality of chicken products.
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- Sara Safaeian Laein
- Department of Food Hygiene and Aquaculture, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Aquaculture, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Aquaculture, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Toxicology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Nutrition, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Park JS, Choi JH, Joung MY, Yang IG, Choi YS, Kang MJ, Ho MJ. Design of High-Payload Ascorbyl Palmitate Nanosuspensions for Enhanced Skin Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:171. [PMID: 38399233 PMCID: PMC10891688 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020171] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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A high-payload ascorbyl palmitate (AP) nanosuspension (NS) was designed to improve skin delivery following topical application. The AP-loaded NS systems were prepared using the bead-milling technique, and softly thickened into NS-loaded gel (NS-G) using hydrophilic polymers. The optimized NS-G system consisted of up to 75 mg/mL of AP, 0.5% w/v of polyoxyl-40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor® RH40) as the suspending agent, and 1.0% w/v of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na.CMC 700 K) as the thickening agent, in citrate buffer (pH 4.5). The NS-G system was embodied as follows: long and flaky nanocrystals, 493.2 nm in size, -48.7 mV in zeta potential, and 2.3 cP of viscosity with a shear rate of 100 s-1. Both NS and NS-G provided rapid dissolution of the poorly water-soluble antioxidant, which was comparable to that of the microemulsion gel (ME-G) containing AP in solubilized form. In an ex vivo skin absorption study using the Franz diffusion cell mounted on porcine skin, NS-G exhibited faster absorption in skin, providing approximately 4, 3, and 1.4 times larger accumulation than that of ME-G at 3, 6, and 12 h, respectively. Therefore, the high-payload NS makes it a promising platform for skin delivery of the lipid derivative of ascorbic acid.
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.P.); (J.-H.C.); (M.-Y.J.); (I.-G.Y.); (Y.-S.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea; (J.-S.P.); (J.-H.C.); (M.-Y.J.); (I.-G.Y.); (Y.-S.C.)
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Rashid A, Irfan M, Kamal Y, Asghar S, Khalid SH, Hussain G, Alshammari A, Albekairi TH, Alharbi M, Khan HU, Chauhdary Z, Vandamme TF, Khan IU. In Vitro and Biological Evaluation of Oral Fast-Disintegrating Films Containing Ranitidine HCl and Syloid ® 244FP-Based Ternary Solid Dispersion of Flurbiprofen. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:164. [PMID: 38399224 PMCID: PMC10892821 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020164] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Flurbiprofen (FBP), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is commonly used to treat the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, but in prolonged use it causes gastric irritation and ulcer. To avoid these adverse events of NSAIDs, the simultaneous administration of H2 receptor antagonists such as ranitidine hydrochloride (RHCl) is obligatory. Here, we developed composite oral fast-disintegrating films (ODFs) containing FBP along with RHCl to provide a gastroprotective effect as well as to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of FBP. The ternary solid dispersion (TSD) of FBP was fabricated with Syloid® 244FP and poloxamer® 188 using the solvent evaporation technique. The synthesized FBP-TSD (coded as TSD) was loaded alone (S1) and in combination with plain RHCl (S2) in the composite ODFs based on hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose E5 (HPMC E5). The synthesized composite ODFs were evaluated by in vitro (thickness, folding endurance, tensile strength, disintegration, SEM, FTIR, XRD and release study) and in vivo (analgesic, anti-inflammatory activity, pro-inflammatory cytokines and gastroprotective assay) studies. The in vitro characterization revealed that TSD preserved its integrity and was effectively loaded in S1 and S2 with optimal compatibility. The films were durable and flexible with a disintegration time ≈15 s. The release profile at pH 6.8 showed that the solid dispersion of FBP improved the drug solubility and release when compared with pure FBP. After in vitro studies, it was observed that the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of S2 was higher than that of pure FBP and other synthesized formulations (TSD and S1). Similarly, the level of cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) was also markedly reduced by S2. Furthermore, a gastroprotective assay confirmed that S2 has a higher safety profile in comparison to pure FBP and other synthesized formulations (TSD and S1). Thus, composite ODF (S2) can effectively enhance the FBP solubility and its therapeutic efficacy, along with its gastroprotective effect.
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- Aisha Rashid
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.I.); (S.A.); (S.H.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.I.); (S.A.); (S.H.K.)
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- Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hamdard University Karachi, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.I.); (S.A.); (S.H.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.I.); (S.A.); (S.H.K.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (T.H.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (T.H.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (T.H.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Centre de Recherche en Biomédecine de Strasbourg (CRBS), Inserm/Unistra, UMR 1260 Regenerative NanoMedecine, Université de Strasbourg, 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.I.); (S.A.); (S.H.K.)
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Aguilar-Hernández G, López-Romero BA, Nicolás-García M, Nolasco-González Y, García-Galindo HS, Montalvo-González E. Nanosuspensions as carriers of active ingredients: Chemical composition, development methods, and their biological activities. Food Res Int 2023; 174:113583. [PMID: 37986449 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Nanosuspensions (NSps) are colloidal dispersions of particles that have the potential to solve the delivery problems of active ingredients associated with their low solubility in water or instability due to environmental factors. It is essential to consider their chemical composition and preparation methods because they directly influence drug loading, size, morphology, solubility, and stability; these characteristics of nanosuspensions influence the delivery and bioavailability of active ingredients. NSps provides high loading of drugs, protection against degrading agents, rapid dissolution, high particle stability, and high bioavailability of active ingredients across biological membranes. In addition, they provide lower toxicity compared to other nanocarriers, such as liposomes or polymeric nanoparticles, and can modify the pharmacokinetic profiles, thus improving their safety and efficacy. The present review aims to address all aspects related to the composition of NSps, the different methods for their production, and the main factors affecting their stability. Moreover, recent studies are described as carriers of active ingredients and their biological activities.
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- Gabriela Aguilar-Hernández
- División de Ciencias Agropecuarias e Ingenierías, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. Rafael Casillas Aceves 1200, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Integral de Investigación en Alimentos, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic, Av. Tecnológico 2595, Tepic 63175, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Ingeniería en Industrias Alimentarias, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Teziutlán, Fracción I y II, Aire Libre S/N, 73960, Teziutlán, Puebla, México
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- Laboratorio Integral de Investigación en Alimentos, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic, Av. Tecnológico 2595, Tepic 63175, Nayarit, Mexico; Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Campo Experimental Santiago Ixcuintla, Km 6 Carr. México-Nogales, Santiago Ixcuintla, 63300, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/Institito Tecnológico de Veracruz. nstituto Tecnológico de Veracruz, Unidad de Investigación y Desarrollo de Alimentos, Av. Miguel Ángel de Quevedo 2779, Veracruz 91897, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Integral de Investigación en Alimentos, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic, Av. Tecnológico 2595, Tepic 63175, Nayarit, Mexico.
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Pınar SG, Oktay AN, Karaküçük AE, Çelebi N. Formulation Strategies of Nanosuspensions for Various Administration Routes. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051520. [PMID: 37242763 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Nanosuspensions (NSs), which are nanosized colloidal particle systems, have recently become one of the most interesting substances in nanopharmaceuticals. NSs have high commercial potential because they provide the enhanced solubility and dissolution of low-water-soluble drugs by means of their small particle sizes and large surface areas. In addition, they can alter the pharmacokinetics of the drug and, thus, improve its efficacy and safety. These advantages can be used to enhance the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs in oral, dermal, parenteral, pulmonary, ocular, or nasal routes for systemic or local effects. Although NSs often consist mainly of pure drugs in aqueous media, they can also contain stabilizers, organic solvents, surfactants, co-surfactants, cryoprotectants, osmogents, and other components. The selection of stabilizer types, such as surfactants or/and polymers, and their ratio are the most critical factors in NS formulations. NSs can be prepared both with top-down methods (wet milling, dry milling, high-pressure homogenization, and co-grinding) and with bottom-up methods (anti-solvent precipitation, liquid emulsion, and sono-precipitation) by research laboratories and pharmaceutical professionals. Nowadays, techniques combining these two technologies are also frequently encountered. NSs can be presented to patients in liquid dosage forms, or post-production processes (freeze drying, spray drying, or spray freezing) can also be applied to transform the liquid state into the solid state for the preparation of different dosage forms such as powders, pellets, tablets, capsules, films, or gels. Thus, in the development of NS formulations, the components/amounts, preparation methods, process parameters/levels, administration routes, and dosage forms must be defined. Moreover, those factors that are the most effective for the intended use should be determined and optimized. This review discusses the effect of the formulation and process parameters on the properties of NSs and highlights the recent advances, novel strategies, and practical considerations relevant to the application of NSs to various administration routes.
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- Sıla Gülbağ Pınar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta 32260, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gülhane Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Ankara 06018, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara 06050, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Başkent University, Ankara 06790, Turkey
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Meng T, Qiao F, Ma S, Gao T, Li L, Hou Y, Yang J. Exploring the influence factors and improvement strategies of drug polymorphic transformation combined kinetic and thermodynamic perspectives during the formation of nanosuspensions. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2022; 47:1867-1880. [PMID: 35362347 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2022.2061988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nanosuspensions can effectively increase saturation solubility and improve the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs attributed to high loading and surface-to-volume ratio. Wet media milling has been regarded as a scalable method to prepare nanosuspensions because of its simple operation and easy scale-up. In recent years, besides particle aggregation and Ostwald ripening, polymorphic transformation induced by processing has become a critical factor leading to the instability of nanosuspensions. Therefore, this review aims to discuss the influence factors comprehensively and put forward the corresponding improvement strategies of polymorphic transformation during the formation of nanosuspensions. In addition, this review also demonstrates the implication of molecular simulation in polymorphic transformation. The competition between shear-induced amorphization and thermally activated crystallization is the global mechanism of polymorphic transformation during media milling. The factors affecting the polymorphic transformation and corresponding improvement strategies are summarized from formulation and process parameters perspectives during the formation of nanosuspensions. The development of analytical techniques has promoted the qualitative and quantitative characterization of polymorphic transformation, and some techniques can in-situ monitor dynamic transformation. The microhydrodynamic model can be referenced to study the stress intensities by analyzing formulation and process parameters during wet media milling. Molecular simulation can be used to explore the possible polymorphic transformation based on the crystal structure and energy. This review is helpful to improve the stability of nanosuspensions by regulating polymorphic transformation, providing quality assurance for nanosuspension-based products.
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- Tingting Meng
- 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 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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Öztürk AA, Arpagaus C. Nano Spray-Dried Drugs for Oral Administration: A Review. Assay Drug Dev Technol 2021; 19:412-441. [PMID: 34550790 DOI: 10.1089/adt.2021.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Spray drying is an important technology that is fast, simple, reproducible, and scalable. It has a wide application range, that is, in food, chemicals, and encapsulation of pharmaceuticals. The technology can be divided into conventional spray drying and nano spray drying. The key advantage of nano spray drying is the production of drug-loaded nanosized particles for various drug delivery applications. The recent developments in nano spray dryer technology and the market launch of the Nano Spray Dryer B-90 by Büchi Labortechnik AG in 2009 enabled the production of submicron spray-dried particles. This review focuses on nanosized drug delivery systems intended for oral administration produced by nano spray drying. First, the nano spray drying concept, the basic technologies implemented in the equipment, and the effects of the various process parameters on the final dry submicron powder properties are presented. Then, the topics of new formulation strategies of oral drugs are highlighted with examples that have entered the research literature in recent years. Next, the subjects of direct conversion of poorly water-soluble drugs, encapsulation of drugs, and drying of preformed nanoparticles are considered. Finally, topics such as morphology, particle size, size distribution, surface analysis, bioavailability, drug release, release kinetics, and solid-state characterization (by differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance) of oral drug delivery systems produced by nano spray drying are discussed. The review attempts to provide a comprehensive knowledge base with current literature and foresight to researchers working in the field of pharmaceutical technology and nanotechnology and especially in the field of nano spray drying.
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- A Alper Öztürk
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Institute for Energy Systems, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences of Technology, Buchs, Switzerland
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Li J, Wang Z, Zhang H, Gao J, Zheng A. Progress in the development of stabilization strategies for nanocrystal preparations. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:19-36. [PMID: 33336609 PMCID: PMC8725885 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1856224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In recent years, nanocrystal technology has been extensively investigated. Due to the submicron particle size and unique physicochemical properties of nanocrystals, they overcome the problems of low drug solubility and poor bioavailability. Although the structures of nanocrystals are simple, the further development of these materials is hindered by their stability. Drug nanocrystals with particle sizes of 1∼1000 nm usually require the addition of stabilizers such as polymers or surfactants to enhance their stability. The stability of nanocrystal suspensions and the redispersibility of solid nanocrystal drugs are the key factors for the large-scale production of nanocrystal preparations. In this paper, the factors that affect the stability of drug nanocrystal preparations are discussed, and related methods for solving the stability problem are put forward.
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- Jingru Li
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Oktay AN, Ilbasmis-Tamer S, Uludag O, Celebi N. Enhanced Dermal Delivery of Flurbiprofen Nanosuspension Based Gel: Development and Ex Vivo Permeation, Pharmacokinetic Evaluations. Pharm Res 2021; 38:991-1009. [PMID: 34086139 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-021-03060-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to optimize the Flurbiprofen (FB) nanosuspension (NS) based gel and to investigate the in vitro release, ex vivo permeation, the plasma concentration-time profile and pharmacokinetic parameters. METHODS FB-NSs were developed using the wet milling process with the Design of Experiment (DoE) approach. The optimum FB-NS was characterized on the basis of SEM, DSC, XRPD, solubility and permeation studies. The dermal gel was prepared by incorporating FB-NS into HPMC gel. Then the in-vitro release, ex vivo permeation studies were performed, and pharmacokinetic studies were evaluated on rats. RESULTS The particle size, polydispersity index and zeta potential values of optimum NS were determined as 237.7 ± 6.8 nm, 0.133 ± 0.030 and - 30.4 ± 0.7 mV, respectively. By means of the surfactant content and nanosized particles of the nanosuspension, the solubility of FB was increased about 7-fold. The percentage permeated amount of FB from FB-NS gel (8.40%) was also found to be higher than the physical mixture (5.25%) and coarse suspension (reference) (2.08%) gels. The pharmacokinetic studies showed that the Cmax of FB-NS gel was 2.5 times higher than the reference gel, while AUC0-24 was 2.96 times higher. CONCLUSION FB-NSs were successfully prepared with a wet milling method and optimized with the DoE approach. The optimized FB nanosuspension gel provided better permeation and pharmacokinetic performance compared to FB coarse suspension gel.
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- Ayse Nur Oktay
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Health Sciences- Gulhane Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey. .,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Başkent University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey.
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Karakucuk A, Tort S, Han S, Oktay AN, Celebi N. Etodolac nanosuspension based gel for enhanced dermal delivery: in vitro and in vivo evaluation. J Microencapsul 2021; 38:218-232. [PMID: 33752553 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2021.1895344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIM The objective of this study was to develop dermal nanosuspension (NS) based gel formulation of etodolac (ETD). METHODS Etodolac nanosuspension (ETD-NS) was prepared by wet milling method and dispersed in hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (NS-HPMC) or hydroxyethyl cellulose (NS-HEC) gels. Rheologic and mechanical properties were investigated. In vitro and ex vivo permeability studies were performed. Topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity were evaluated in regard to carrageenan-induced inflammatory paw oedema and radiant heat tail-flick method, respectively. RESULTS The ETD-NS with approximately 190 nm particle size (PS), 0.16 polydispersity index (PDI), and -15 mV zeta potential (ZP) values were obtained. The work of bioadhesion values of NS-HEC and NS-HPMC gels were 0.229 mJ/cm2 for both gels. Dermal permeation of ETD from NS-HEC gel (7.18%) was found significantly higher than the NS-HPMC gel (4.56%). Enhanced anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of NS-HEC gels were observed in comparison with micronised ETD. CONCLUSIONS ETD-NS based gel formulation is promising for topical delivery of ETD.
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- Alptug Karakucuk
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gulhane Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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Oktay AN, Ilbasmis-Tamer S, Han S, Uludag O, Celebi N. Preparation and in vitro / in vivo evaluation of flurbiprofen nanosuspension-based gel for dermal application. Eur J Pharm Sci 2020; 155:105548. [PMID: 32937211 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Flurbiprofen (FB) is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug, but its low water solubility (BCS Class II) limits its dermal bioavailability. The aim of this study is to develop a FB nanosuspension (NS) based gel and to evaluate its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities in rats. FB-NS was produced by the wet milling method with Plantacare 2000Ⓡ, as stabilizer. The FB-NS was then incorporated in different carrier gels such as hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), polycarbophil, oleogel, and chitosan. To select the optimum gel type, visual examinations, pH and rheological property measurements, texture profile analysis, in vitro release and ex vivo permeation studies were performed. Following these tests, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of the optimum NS based gel were evaluated using the tail flick and carrageenan-induced paw edema methods consecutively. The NS was successfully prepared with the wet milling method, and the PS, PDI and ZP values were found to be 237.7 ± 6.8 nm, 0.133±0.030, and -30.4 ± 0.7 mV; respectively. Among the NS-based gels, HPMC gel showed more suitable rheological and mechanical properties, also the percentage of permeated FB and the flux value observed for HPMC gel were higher for HPMC than for the other gels. Thus, HPMC gel was selected as a carrier gel for in vivo pharmacodynamics studies. The anti-inflammatory activity of FB-NS HPMC gel was higher than that of the physical mixture gel and that of the coarse suspension gel. Results of our analgesic activity studies showed that, in the 180th min of FB nanosuspension treatment, the latency time was significantly prolonged compared to that of the control group (p<0.05). As a conclusion, while nanosuspensions increased the in vivo pharmacodynamics effect of FB by means of nanosized particles and a large surface area, the HPMC gel as a carrier prolonged the contact time of NSs with skin and eased the dermal application.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ayse Nur Oktay
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Başkent University-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey.
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Karakucuk A, Celebi N. Investigation of Formulation and Process Parameters of Wet Media Milling to Develop Etodolac Nanosuspensions. Pharm Res 2020; 37:111. [PMID: 32476048 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-020-02815-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Etodolac (ETD) is one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which has low aqueous solubility issues. The objective of this study was to develop ETD nanosuspensions to improve its poor aqueous solubility properties while investigating formulation and process parameters of wet media milling method via design of experiment (DoE) approach. METHODS The critical formulation parameters (CFP) were selected as ETD amount, stabilizer type and ratio as well as critical process parameters (CPP) which were bead size, milling time and milling speed. The two-factorial-23 and The Box-Benkhen Designs were generated to evaluate CFP and CPP, respectively. Particle size (PS), polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential (ZP) were analyzed as dependent variables. Characterization, physical stability and solubility studies were performed. RESULTS Optimum nanosuspensions stabilized by PVP K30 and Poloxamer 188 showed 188.5 ± 1.6 and 279.3 ± 6.1 nm of PS, 0.161 ± 0.049 and 0.345 ± 0.007 PDI, 14.8 ± 0.3 and 16.5 ± 0.4 mV of ZP values, respectively. The thermal properties of ETD did not change after milling and lyophilization process regarding to DSC analysis. Also, the crystalline state of ETD was preserved. The morphology of particle was smooth and spherical on SEM. The dry-nanosuspensions stayed physically stable for six months at room temperature. The solubility of nanosuspensions increased up to 13.0-fold in comparison with micronized ETD. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, it is found that the poor solubility issue of ETD can be solved by nanosuspension. DoE approach provided benefits such as reducing number of experiments, saving time and improving final product quality by using wet media milling.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alptug Karakucuk
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University, Etiler-Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Gazi University, Etiler-Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey
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