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Ma Z, Wang Y, He H, Liu T, Jiang Q, Hou X. Advancing ophthalmic delivery of flurbiprofen via synergistic chiral resolution and ion-pairing strategies. Asian J Pharm Sci 2024; 19:100928. [PMID: 38867804 PMCID: PMC11165342 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2024.100928] [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: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Flurbiprofen (FB), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is widely employed in treating ocular inflammation owing to its remarkable anti-inflammatory effects. However, the racemic nature of its commercially available formulation (Ocufen®) limits the full potential of its therapeutic activity, as the (S)-enantiomer is responsible for the desired anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, the limited corneal permeability of FB significantly restricts its bioavailability. In this study, we successfully separated the chiral isomers of FB to obtain the highly active (S)-FB. Subsequently, utilizing ion-pairing technology, we coupled (S)-FB with various counter-ions, such as sodium, diethylamine, trimethamine (TMA), and l-arginine, to enhance its ocular bioavailability. A comprehensive evaluation encompassed balanced solubility, octanol-water partition coefficient, corneal permeability, ocular pharmacokinetics, tissue distribution, and in vivo ocular anti-inflammatory activity of each chiral isomer salt. Among the various formulations, S-FBTMA exhibited superior water solubility (about 1-12 mg/ml), lipid solubility (1< lg Pow < 3) and corneal permeability. In comparison to Ocufen®, S-FBTMA demonstrated significantly higher in vivo anti-inflammatory activity and lower ocular irritability (such as conjunctival congestion and tingling). The findings from this research highlight the potential of chiral separation and ion-pair enhanced permeation techniques in providing pharmaceutical enterprises focused on drug development with a valuable avenue for improving therapeutic outcomes.
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- Zhining Ma
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Institute of Drug Inspection and Testing, Shenyang 110036, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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Jesionek P, Hachuła B, Jurkiewicz K, Włodarczyk P, Hreczka M, Kamiński K, Kamińska E. Variation of Activation Volume as an Indicator of the Difference in Clusterization Phenomenon Induced by H-Bonding and F-Π Stacking Interactions in Enantiomers and a Racemate of Flurbiprofen. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:4021-4032. [PMID: 38608273 PMCID: PMC11056992 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.4c00582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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In this paper, X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), broadband dielectric (BDS), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy supported by molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and quantum chemical computations were applied to investigate the structural and thermal properties, molecular dynamics, and H-bonding pattern of R-, S-, and RS-flurbiprofen (FLP). Experimental data indicated various spatial molecular arrangements in crystalline forms of examined systems, which seemed to disappear in the liquid state. Surprisingly, deeper analysis of high-pressure dielectric data revealed unexpected variation in the activation volume of pure enantiomers and a racemate. MD simulations showed that it is an effect of the clusterization phenomenon and a higher population of small associates in the former samples. Moreover, theoretical consideration exposed the particular role of unspecific F-Π interactions as a driving force underlying local molecular arrangements of molecules in the liquid and the crystal lattice of R-, S-, and RS-FLP.
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- Paulina Jesionek
- Institute
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, Szkolna 9, 40-007 Katowice, Poland
- Department
of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia
in Katowice, Jagiellonska 4, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Institute
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, Szkolna 9, 40-007 Katowice, Poland
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- Institute
of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz
Research Network - Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, Sowinskiego 5 St., 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz
Research Network - Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, Sowinskiego 5 St., 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
- Department
of Mechatronics, Silesian University of
Technology, Akademicka
10A St., 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Institute
of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland
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- Department
of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia
in Katowice, Jagiellonska 4, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland
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McArdle P. Pixel calculations using Orca or GAUSSIAN for electron density automated within the Oscail package. J Appl Crystallogr 2021; 54:1535-1541. [PMID: 34667454 PMCID: PMC8493623 DOI: 10.1107/s1600576721008529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Many discussions of the intermolecular interactions in crystal structures concentrate almost exclusively on an analysis of hydrogen bonding. A simple analysis of atom-atom distances is all that is required to detect and analyse hydrogen bonding. However, for typical small-molecule organic crystal structures, hydrogen-bonding interactions are often responsible for less than 50% of the crystal lattice energy. It is more difficult to analyse intermolecular interactions based on van der Waals interactions. The Pixel program can calculate and partition intermolecular energies into Coulombic, polarization, dispersion and repulsion energies, and help put crystal structure discussions onto a rational basis. This Windows PC implementation of Pixel within the Oscail package requires minimal setup and can automatically use GAUSSIAN or Orca for the calculation of electron density.
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- Patrick McArdle
- School of Chemistry, National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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Tian B, Ding Z, Zong S, Yang J, Wang N, Wang T, Huang X, Hao H. Manipulation of Pharmaceutical Polymorphic Transformation Process Using Excipients. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:2553-2563. [PMID: 32053064 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200213122302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the pharmaceutical field, it is vital to ensure a consistent product containing a single solid-state form of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the drug product. However, some APIs are suffering from the risk of transformation of their target forms during processing, formulation and storage. METHODS The purpose of this review is to summarize the relevant category of excipients and demonstrate the availability and importance of using excipients as a key strategy to manipulate pharmaceutical polymorphic transformation. RESULTS The excipient effects on solvent-mediated phase transformations, solid-state transitions and amorphous crystallization are significant. Common pharmaceutical excipients including amino acids and derivatives, surfactants, and various polymers and their different manipulation effects were summarized and discussed. CONCLUSION Appropriate use of excipients plays a role in manipulating polymorphic transformation process of corresponding APIs, with a promising application of guaranteeing the stability and effectiveness of drug dosage forms.
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- Beiqian Tian
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Crystallization Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, China
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Tumanova N, Tumanov N, Fischer F, Morelle F, Ban V, Robeyns K, Filinchuk Y, Wouters J, Emmerling F, Leyssens T. Exploring polymorphism and stoichiometric diversity in naproxen/proline cocrystals. CrystEngComm 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8ce01338a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
This work studies a multitude of cocrystals obtained by combining chiral and/or racemic naproxen and proline, 17 in total.
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- Natalia Tumanova
- IMCN Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
- Université catholique de Louvain
- 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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- BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
- 12489 Berlin
- Germany
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- IMCN Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
- Université catholique de Louvain
- 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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- MS-Group
- Swiss Light Source
- Paul Scherrer Institute
- 5232 Villigen PSI
- Switzerland
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- IMCN Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
- Université catholique de Louvain
- 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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- IMCN Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
- Université catholique de Louvain
- 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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- Chemistry Department
- University of Namur
- 5000 Namur
- Belgium
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- IMCN Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
- Université catholique de Louvain
- 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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