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Orleanska J, Wiecek W, Majzner K. Investigation of etravirine uptake and distribution in single aortic endothelial cells in vitro using Raman imaging. Analyst 2024; 149:4454-4463. [PMID: 39022813 DOI: 10.1039/d4an00314d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Etravirine (ETV) is an antiretroviral agent that belongs to the class of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. This study explores the uptake and distribution of ETV in human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) using Raman spectroscopy combined with chemometrics. The distinctive chemical structure of ETV facilitates tracking of its uptake by observing the Raman band at 2225 cm-1 in the Raman-silent region. The perinuclear distribution pattern in HAECs depends on drug concentration and incubation time. The uptake of ETV is observed within 5 minutes at a concentration of 10 μM, as evidenced by Raman images. Lower ETV concentrations, reflective of those found in human plasma, are detectable in HAECs by applying chemometric methods to Raman spectra from the perinuclear region. The ETV accumulation process is crucial in advancing our understanding of the drug's impact on biochemical alterations within endothelial cells. Additionally, ETV emerges as a promising Raman reporter for marking subcellular compartments, leveraging the 2225 cm-1 band in the cellular Raman silent region. This research contributes valuable insights into the behavior of ETV at the subcellular level, shedding light on its potential applications and impact on subcellular dynamics.
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- Jagoda Orleanska
- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Physics, Gronostajowa 2 St, 30-387 Krakow, Poland.
- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Prof. St. Lojasiewicza St 11, 30-348 Krakow, Poland
- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Jagiellonian Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (JCET), Bobrzynskiego St 14, 30-348 Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Physics, Gronostajowa 2 St, 30-387 Krakow, Poland.
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- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Physics, Gronostajowa 2 St, 30-387 Krakow, Poland.
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Xiong J, Xu D, Zhang H, Shi Y, Wu X, Wang S. Improving the Solubility and Bioavailability of Progesterone Cocrystals with Selected Carboxylic Acids. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:816. [PMID: 38931937 PMCID: PMC11207217 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16060816] [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: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Progesterone (PROG) is a natural steroid hormone with low solubility and high permeability that belongs to biopharmaceutics classification system class II. In this study, novel pharmaceutical cocrystals of PROG were successfully prepared by solvent evaporation or a liquid-assisted grinding process aimed at enhancing its solubility and bioavailability. The cocrystal formers selected based on crystal engineering principles were carboxylic acids, namely, 4-formylbenzeneboronic acid (BBA), isophthalic acid (IPA), and 3-nitrophthalic acid (NPA). The cocrystal structures were characterized using multiple techniques. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction results showed that the carbonyl group, acting as a hydrogen bond acceptor, was pivotal in the cocrystal network formation, with C-H···O interactions further stabilizing the crystals. The cocrystals exhibited improved solubility and dissolution profiles in vitro, with no significant changes in hygroscopicity. The parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) models indicated that the cocrystals retained PROG's high permeability. Pharmacokinetic studies in Sprague-Dawley rats revealed that all cocrystals increased PROG exposure, with AUC(0~∞) values for PROG-BBA, PROG-IPA, and PROG-NPA being 742.59, 1201.72 and 442.67 h·ng·mL-1, respectively. These values are substantially higher compared to free PROG, which had an AUC(0~∞) of 301.48 h·ng·mL-1. Notably, PROG-IPA provided the highest AUC improvement, indicating a significant enhancement in bioavailability. Collectively, the study concludes that the cocrystal approach is a valuable strategy for optimizing the physicochemical properties and oral bioavailability of PROG, with potential implications for the development of other poor water-soluble drugs.
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- Jing Xiong
- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China;
- Institute for Chemical Drug Control, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102629, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China;
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- Pharmacy College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China;
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- Institute for Chinese Traditional Medicine Control, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102629, China;
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- Pharmacy College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China;
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Mureşan-Pop M, Simon S, Bodoki E, Simon V, Turza A, Todea M, Vulpoi A, Magyari K, Iacob BC, Bărăian AI, Gołdyn M, Gomes CSB, Susana M, Duarte MT, André V. Mechanochemical Synthesis of New Praziquantel Cocrystals: Solid-State Characterization and Solubility. CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN 2024; 24:4668-4681. [PMID: 38855579 PMCID: PMC11157481 DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.4c00296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
New cocrystals of praziquantel with suberic, 3-hydroxybenzoic, benzene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic, trimesic, and 5-hydroxyisophthalic acids were obtained through ball milling experiments. The optimal conditions for the milling process were chosen by changing the solvent volume and the mechanical action time. Supramolecular interactions in the new cocrystals are detailed based on single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, confirming the expected formation of hydrogen bonds between the praziquantel carbonyl group and the carboxyl (or hydroxyl) moieties of the coformers. Different structural characterization techniques were performed for all samples, but the praziquantel:suberic acid cocrystal includes a wider range of investigations such as thermal analysis, infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies, and SEM microscopy. The stability for up to five months was established by keeping it under extreme conditions of temperature and humidity. Solubility studies were carried out for all the new forms disclosed herein and compared with the promising cocrystals previously reported with salicylic, 4-aminosalicylic, vanillic, and oxalic acids. HPLC analyses revealed a higher solubility for most of the new cocrystal forms, as compared to pure praziquantel.
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- Marieta Mureşan-Pop
- Nanostructured
Materials and Bio-Nano Interfaces Department, Interdisciplinary Research
Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai
University, 42, Treboniu
Laurian, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania
- INSPIRE
Research Platform, Babes-Bolyai University, 11, Arany Janos, Cluj-Napoca 400028, Romania
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- Nanostructured
Materials and Bio-Nano Interfaces Department, Interdisciplinary Research
Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai
University, 42, Treboniu
Laurian, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania
- INSPIRE
Research Platform, Babes-Bolyai University, 11, Arany Janos, Cluj-Napoca 400028, Romania
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- Analytical
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 4, Louis Pasteur, Cluj-Napoca 400349, Romania
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- Nanostructured
Materials and Bio-Nano Interfaces Department, Interdisciplinary Research
Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai
University, 42, Treboniu
Laurian, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania
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- Mass
Spectrometry, Chromatography and Applied Physics Department, National Institute for Research and Development of
Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca 400293, Romania
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- Nanostructured
Materials and Bio-Nano Interfaces Department, Interdisciplinary Research
Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai
University, 42, Treboniu
Laurian, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania
- INSPIRE
Research Platform, Babes-Bolyai University, 11, Arany Janos, Cluj-Napoca 400028, Romania
- Molecular
Sciences Department, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 4, Louis Pasteur, Cluj-Napoca 400349, Romania
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- Nanostructured
Materials and Bio-Nano Interfaces Department, Interdisciplinary Research
Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai
University, 42, Treboniu
Laurian, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania
- INSPIRE
Research Platform, Babes-Bolyai University, 11, Arany Janos, Cluj-Napoca 400028, Romania
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- Nanostructured
Materials and Bio-Nano Interfaces Department, Interdisciplinary Research
Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai
University, 42, Treboniu
Laurian, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania
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- Analytical
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 4, Louis Pasteur, Cluj-Napoca 400349, Romania
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- Analytical
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 4, Louis Pasteur, Cluj-Napoca 400349, Romania
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- Faculty of
Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in
Poznań, Uniwersytetu
Poznańskiego 8, Poznań 61-614, Poland
- Center
for Advanced Technology, Adam Mickiewicz
University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, Poznań 61-614, Poland
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE,
Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA
FCT), NOVA University of Lisbon, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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- Centro
de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de
Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal
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- Centro
de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de
Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal
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- Centro
de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de
Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal
- Associação
do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação
e Desenvolvimento (IST-ID), Avenida António José de Almeida, 12, Lisboa 1000-043, Portugal
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Komisarek D, Taskiran E, Vasylyeva V. Maleic Acid as a Co-Former for Pharmaceutically Active GABA Derivatives: Mechanochemistry or Solvent Crystallization? MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2242. [PMID: 36984121 PMCID: PMC10054091 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we compare the mechanochemical and classical solvent crystallization methods for forming maleates of GABA and its pharmaceutically active derivatives: Pregabalin, Gabapentin, Phenibut, and Baclofen. Common characterization techniques, like powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction, IR-spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis and 1H-NMR spectroscopy, are used for the evaluation of structural and physicochemical properties. Our work shows that maleate formation is possible with all investigated target compounds. Large increases in solubility can be achieved, especially for Pregabalin, where up to twentyfold higher solubility in its maleate compared to the pure form can be reached. We furthermore compare the mechanochemical and solvent crystallization regarding quickness, reliability of phase production, and overall product quality. A synthetic route is shown to have an impact on certain properties such as melting point or solubility of the same obtained products, e.g., for Gabapentin and Pregabalin, or lead to the formation of hydrates vs. anhydrous forms. For the GABA and Baclofen maleates, the method of crystallization is not important, and similarly, good results can be obtained by either route. In contrast, Phenibut maleate cannot be obtained pure and single-phase by either method. Our work aims to elucidate promising candidates for the multicomponent crystal formation of blockbuster GABA pharmaceuticals and highlight the usefulness of mechanochemical production routes.
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