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Doggwiler V, Lanz M, Lipps G, Imanidis G. Mechanistic Investigation of Enzyme Triggered Release from a Xyloglucan Matrix Tablet for Controlled Colonic Drug Delivery. J Pharm Sci 2024:S0022-3549(24)00194-1. [PMID: 38796155 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.05.020] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanisms underlying drug release from a controlled colonic release (CCR) tablet formulation based on a xyloglucan polysaccharide matrix and identify the factors that control the rate of release for the purpose of fundamentally substantiating the concept and demonstrating its robustness for colonic drug delivery. Previous work demonstrated in vitro limited release of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and caffeine from these tablets in small intestinal environment and significant acceleration of release by xyloglucanase, an enzyme of the colonic microbiome. Targeted colonic drug delivery was verified in an animal study in vivo. In the present work, interaction of the xyloglucan matrix tablets with aqueous dissolution media containing xyloglucanase was found to lead to the spontaneous formation of a hydrated highly viscous gummy layer at the surface of the matrix which had a reduced drug content compared to the underlying regions and persisted with a nearly constant thickness that was inversely correlated to the enzyme concentration throughout the duration of the release process. Enzymatic hydrolysis of xyloglucan was determined to take place at the surface of the matrix leading to matrix erosion and a relation for the rate of enzymatic reaction as a function of bulk enzyme concentration and the concentration of dissolved xyloglucan in the gummy layer was derived. A mathematical model was developed encompassing aqueous medium ingress, matrix metamorphosis due to xyloglucan dissolution and matrix swelling, enzymatic hydrolysis of the polysaccharide and concomitant drug release due to matrix erosion and simultaneous drug diffusion. The model was fitted to data of reducing sugar equivalents in the medium reflecting matrix erosion and released drug amount. Enzymatic reaction parameters and reasonable values of medium ingress velocity, xyloglucan dissolution rate constant and drug diffusion coefficient were deduced that provided an adequate approximation of the data. Erosion was shown to be the overwhelmingly dominant drug release mechanism while the role of diffusion marginally increased at low enzyme concentration and high drug solubility. Changing enzyme concentration had a rather weak effect on matrix erosion and drug release rate as demonstrated by model simulations supported by experimental data, while xyloglucan dissolution was slow and had a stronger effect on the rate of the process. Therefore, reproducible colonic drug delivery not critically influenced by inter- and intra-individual variation of microbial enzyme activity may be projected.
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- Viviane Doggwiler
- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.
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Wojtyłko M, Froelich A, Jadach B. Hypromellose-, Gelatin- and Gellan Gum-Based Gel Films with Chlorhexidine for Potential Application in Oral Inflammatory Diseases. Gels 2024; 10:265. [PMID: 38667684 PMCID: PMC11048945 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040265] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The oral cavity is constantly exposed to contact with an external environment. Pathogens can easily access and colonize it, causing a number of medical conditions that are usually accompanied by inflammation, which in turn require medical intervention and cause the deterioration of wellbeing. The aim of this study was to obtain polymer films that could be a carrier for chlorhexidine, an active substance used in the treatment of inflammation in the oral cavity, and at the same time act as a dressing for the application on the mucous membrane. Combinations of three biocompatible and biodegradable polymers were used to prepare the films. The obtained samples were characterized by assessing their water loss after drying, swelling ability, hygroscopicity and tensile strength. It was shown that the mixture of HPMC and gellan gum or gelatin could be used to prepare transparent, flexible polymer films with chlorhexidine. All tested films showed high hygroscopicity and swelling ability. However, it was observed that the composition containing gellan gum was more suitable for obtaining films with prolonged stay at the site of administration, which predisposes it to the role of a local dressing.
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- Monika Wojtyłko
- 3D Printing Division, Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
- Doctoral School, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 70 Bukowska Street, 60-812 Poznań, Poland
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- 3D Printing Division, Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Division of Industrial Pharmacy, Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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Bajd F, Mikac U, Mohorič A, Serša I. The Effect of Polymer-Solvent Interaction on the Swelling of Polymer Matrix Tablets: A Magnetic Resonance Microscopy Study Complemented by Bond Fluctuation Model Simulations. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:601. [PMID: 38475285 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050601] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Polymer matrix tablets are an important drug-delivery system widely used for oral drug administration. Understanding the tablet hydration process, both experimentally and theoretically, is, thus, very important for the development of drug delivery systems that exhibit high drug loading capacity and controlled release potential. In this study, we used magnetic resonance microscopy (MRM) to nondestructively and dynamically analyze the water hydration process of xanthan-based tablets. The swelling process was characterized by well-resolved fronts of erosion, swelling, and penetration. The experimental results were complemented by numerical simulations of the polymer matrix hydration process. In the simulations, the polymer tablet matrix was modeled as an assembly of interacting chains with embedded drug particles, while its hydration process was mediated by interaction with solvent particles. The swelling dynamics were modeled within a Monte Carlo-based bond fluctuation model (BFM) that elegantly accounted for steric and nearest-neighbor interactions. This study provides an efficient experimental-theoretical approach for the study of polymer matrix swelling processes.
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- Franci Bajd
- Jožef Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Yang R, Zhang GGZ, Zemlyanov DY, Purohit HS, Taylor LS. Drug Release from Surfactant-Containing Amorphous Solid Dispersions: Mechanism and Role of Surfactant in Release Enhancement. Pharm Res 2023; 40:2817-2845. [PMID: 37052841 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-023-03502-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To understand how surfactants affect drug release from ternary amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs), and to investigate different mechanisms of release enhancement. METHODS Ternary ASDs containing ritonavir (RTV), polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate (PVPVA) and a surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), Tween 80, Span 20 or Span 85) were prepared with rotary evaporation. Release profiles of ternary ASDs were measured with surface normalized dissolution. Phase separation morphologies of ASD compacts during hydration/dissolution were examined in real-time with a newly developed confocal fluorescence microscopy method. The water ingress rate of different formulations was measured with dynamic vapor sorption. Microscopy was employed to check for matrix crystallization during release studies. RESULTS All surfactants improved drug release at 30% DL, while only SDS and Tween 80 improved drug release at higher DLs, although SDS promoted matrix crystallization. The dissolution rate of neat polymer increased when SDS and Tween 80 were present. The water ingress rate also increased in the presence of all surfactants. Surfactant-incorporation affected both the kinetic and thermodynamics factors governing phase separation of RTV-PVPVA-water system, modifying the phase morphology during ASD dissolution. Importantly, SDS increased the miscibility of RTV-PVPVA-water system, whereas other surfactants mainly affected the phase separation kinetics/drug-rich barrier persistence. CONCLUSION Incorporation of surfactants enhanced drug release from RTV-PVPVA ASDs compared to the binary system. Increased drug-polymer-water miscibility and disruption of the drug-rich barrier at the gel-solvent interface via plasticization are highlighted as two key mechanisms underlying surfactant impacts based on direct visualization of the phase separation process upon hydration and release.
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- Ruochen Yang
- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Development Sciences, Research and Development, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL, 60064, USA
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Development Sciences, Research and Development, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL, 60064, USA.
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- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
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Shriky B, Babenko M, Whiteside BR. Dissolving and Swelling Hydrogel-Based Microneedles: An Overview of Their Materials, Fabrication, Characterization Methods, and Challenges. Gels 2023; 9:806. [PMID: 37888379 PMCID: PMC10606778 DOI: 10.3390/gels9100806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Polymeric hydrogels are a complex class of materials with one common feature-the ability to form three-dimensional networks capable of imbibing large amounts of water or biological fluids without being dissolved, acting as self-sustained containers for various purposes, including pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Transdermal pharmaceutical microneedles are a pain-free drug delivery system that continues on the path to widespread adoption-regulatory guidelines are on the horizon, and investments in the field continue to grow annually. Recently, hydrogels have generated interest in the field of transdermal microneedles due to their tunable properties, allowing them to be exploited as delivery systems and extraction tools. As hydrogel microneedles are a new emerging technology, their fabrication faces various challenges that must be resolved for them to redeem themselves as a viable pharmaceutical option. This article discusses hydrogel microneedles from a material perspective, regardless of their mechanism of action. It cites the recent advances in their formulation, presents relevant fabrication and characterization methods, and discusses manufacturing and regulatory challenges facing these emerging technologies before their approval.
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- Bana Shriky
- Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, UK;
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- Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, UK;
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Balogh-Weiser D, Molnár A, Tóth GD, Koplányi G, Szemes J, Decsi B, Katona G, Salamah M, Ender F, Kovács A, Berkó S, Budai-Szűcs M, Balogh GT. Combined Nanofibrous Face Mask: Co-Formulation of Lipases and Antibiotic Agent by Electrospinning Technique. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041174. [PMID: 37111659 PMCID: PMC10143802 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041174] [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: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The application of enzyme-based therapies has received significant attention in modern drug development. Lipases are one of the most versatile enzymes that can be used as therapeutic agents in basic skin care and medical treatment related to excessive sebum production, acne, and inflammation. The traditional formulations available for skin treatment, such as creams, ointments or gels, are widely applied; however, their use is not always accompanied by good drug penetration properties, stability, or patient adherence. Nanoformulated drugs offer the possibility of combining enzymatic and small molecule formulations, making them a new and exciting alternative in this field. In this study polymeric nanofibrous matrices made of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polylactic acid were developed, entrapping lipases from Candida rugosa and Rizomucor miehei and antibiotic compound nadifloxacin. The effect of the type of polymers and lipases were investigated, and the nanofiber formation process was optimized to provide a promising alternative in topical treatment. Our experiments have shown that entrapment by electrospinning induced two orders of magnitude increase in the specific enzyme activity of lipases. Permeability investigations indicated that all lipase-loaded nanofibrous masks were capable of delivering nadifloxacin to the human epidermis, confirming the viability of electrospinning as a formulation method for topical skin medications.
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- Diána Balogh-Weiser
- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
- Istitute of Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Electron Devices, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
- SpinSplit LLC, Vend u. 17, H-1025 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Istitute of Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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Liu F, Wang Z, Guo H, Li H, Chen Y, Guan S. A Double-Layer Hydrogel Dressing with High Mechanical Strength and Water Resistance Used for Drug Delivery. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020499. [PMID: 36677557 PMCID: PMC9864262 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Hydrogel dressings provide a moist wound healing environment, absorb the exudates of the wound, and have better biocompatibility than traditional dressings. However, it is still difficult to meet the needs of modern medicine due to the defects in drug burst release, weak mechanical strength, and poor water retention. To solve these problems, we developed a double-layer (DL) hydrogel based on β-cyclodextrin polymer (β-CDP), poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium (CMC) via a layer-by-layer method. Inspired by natural coconut, this hydrogel consisted of a drug release layer (DRL) and a mechanical support layer (MSL). In our design, the introduction of β-CDP into the DRL slowed the drug release rate of the DL hydrogel. Furthermore, the mechanical strength of the hydrogel was improved by immersing the MSL in a calcium chloride/boric acid solution. Combining these two layers, the tensile strength and elongation at break of the DL hydrogel reached 1504 kPa and 400%, respectively. More interestingly, the release mechanism of DL hydrogel conformed to the diffusion-relaxation-erosion model, which was different from traditional hydrogel dressings. Therefore, the as-prepared DL structure represents a feasible solution for fabricating high-performance mechanical hydrogel dressings with sustained drug release properties, and the DL hydrogel has potential to be used for medical dressings applied in daily life.
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- Fangzhe Liu
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-133-1430-2303
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Yang R, Zhang GGZ, Zemlyanov DY, Purohit HS, Taylor LS. Release Mechanisms of Amorphous Solid Dispersions: Role of Drug-Polymer Phase Separation and Morphology. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:304-317. [PMID: 36306863 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2022.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Formulating poorly soluble molecules as amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) is an effective strategy to improve drug release. However, drug release rate and extent tend to rapidly diminish with increasing drug loading (DL). The poor release at high DLs has been postulated to be linked to the process of amorphous-amorphous phase separation (AAPS), although the exact connection between phase separation and release properties remains somewhat unclear. Herein, release profiles of ASDs formulated with ritonavir (RTV) and polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate (PVPVA) at different DLs were determined using surface normalized dissolution. Surface morphologies of partially dissolved ASD compacts were evaluated with confocal fluorescence microscopy, using Nile red and Alexa Fluor 488 as fluorescence markers to track the hydrophobic and hydrophilic phases respectively. ASD phase behavior during hydration and release of components were also visualized in real time using a newly developed in situ confocal fluorescence microscopy method. RTV-PVPVA ASDs showed complete and rapid drug release below 30% DL, partial drug release at 30% DL and no drug release above 30% DL. It was observed that formation of discrete drug-rich droplets at lower DLs led to rapid and congruent release of both drug and polymer, whereas formation of continuous drug-rich phase at the ASD matrix-solution interface was the cause of poor release above certain DLs. Thus, the domain size and interconnectivity of phase separated drug-rich domains appear to be critical factors impacting drug release from RTV-PVPVPA ASDs.
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- Ruochen Yang
- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Drug Product Development, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL, 60064, USA
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Drug Product Development, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL, 60064, USA.
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- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
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Sousa AS, Serra J, Estevens C, Costa R, Ribeiro AJ. A quality by design approach in oral extended release drug delivery systems: where we are and where we are going? JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-022-00603-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Marriott R, Spiridonova TI, Tverdokhlebov SI, Anissimov YG. Using Compartments to Model Drug Delivery from Biodegradable Polymers. J Pharm Sci 2022; 111:3096-3107. [PMID: 35872022 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Polymeric drug delivery systems can improve patient compliance, decrease toxicity and prolong therapeutic effects for a wide range of therapeutic treatments, by controlling drug release. Polymer delivery system development can be facilitated by mathematical models. We present here a new compartmental model that will be more familiar to pharmaceutical professionals and equally as effective as common diffusion equation-based models. The compartmental model considers both polymer degradation and drug diffusion to predict drug release. The model is adapted into three different geometries for different polymer delivery scenarios: membranes, fibres and particles. Model parameters are derived in terms of diffusion coefficients. Polymer-drug binding interactions and distributions of fibre/particle diameters are incorporated to the model. The model is validated by comparison to common diffusion equation-based solutions and fitting to experimental data. It is shown how the model for drug release can be incorporated into existing distribution models to predict plasma concentrations of an in vivo administration. A user-friendly Python implementation of the model is available on Github, at https://github.com/spirt-t/compartments_model.
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- R Marriott
- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- The Weinberg Research Center, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, 30 Lenin Avenue, 634050, Russia
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- The Weinberg Research Center, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, 30 Lenin Avenue, 634050, Russia
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4222, Australia.
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Chaiya P, Rojviriya C, Pichayakorn W, Phaechamud T. New Insight into the Impact of Effervescence on Gel Layer Microstructure and Drug Release of Effervescent Matrices Using Combined Mechanical and Imaging Characterisation Techniques. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2299. [PMID: 36365118 PMCID: PMC9694726 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Gel layer characteristics play a crucial role in hydrophilic hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) matrix development. Effervescent agents have the potential to affect the gel layer microstructures. This study aimed to investigate the influence of effervescence on the microstructure of the gel layer around HPMC matrices using a combination of texture analysis and imaging techniques. The relationship with drug release profile and release mechanisms were also examined. The high amounts of effervescent agents promoted a rapid carbonation reaction, resulting in a high gel layer formation with a low gel strength through texture analysis. This finding was ascribed to the enhanced surface roughness and porosity observed under digital microscopy and microporous structure of the gel layer under scanning electron microscopy. The reconstructed three-dimensional images from synchrotron radiation X-ray tomographic microscopy notably exhibited the interconnected pores of various sizes from the carbonation reaction of effervescent and microporous networks, indicating the gel layer on the tablet surface. Notably, effervescence promoted the increase in interconnected porosities, which directly influenced the strength of the gel layer microstructure, drug release patterns and release mechanism of the effervescent matrix tablet. Therefore, combined mechanical characterisation and imaging techniques can provide new insights into the role of effervescent agents on the gel layer microstructure, and describe the relationship of drug release patterns and release mechanism of matrix tablets.
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- Pornsit Chaiya
- Programme of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Programme of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
- Natural Bioactive and Material for Health Promotion and Drug Delivery System Group (NBM Group), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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Silicon Oxycarbide Porous Particles and Film Coating as Strategies for Tenofovir Controlled Release in Vaginal Tablets for HIV Prevention. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081567. [PMID: 36015193 PMCID: PMC9416175 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081567] [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: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Sustained release of antiretroviral drugs is currently the most encouraging strategy for the prevention of the sexual transmission of HIV. Vaginal tablets based on hydrophilic gelling polymers are an interesting dosage form for this purpose, since they can be developed to modify the release of the drug depending on the tablet swelling. Tenofovir is a drug with proven activity in the prevention of HIV-1 infection, and it is possible to have it loaded in the surface of γ-aminopropyl trimethoxy silane-functionalized oxycarbide particles. These particles can be incorporated into the tablets, thus providing a sustained release of the drug. Moreover, the presence of the particles modifies the microstructure of the gel formed, as observed in scanning electron microscopy and Hg porosimetry studies, resulting into a gel with a narrow pore size distribution between 10 and 100 µm. This implies a lower volume of fluid incorporated into the gel during swelling studies, and therefore improved mucoadhesion times in ex vivo test. The coating of the formulations with Eudragit® RS modifies the swelling behavior of the tablets, which not only is decreased in magnitude but also extended in time, and as consequence the drug release is also prolonged for up to 7 days.
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Stereomicroscope with Imaging Analysis: A Versatile Tool for Wetting, Gel Formation and Erosion Rate Determinations of Eutectic Effervescent Tablet. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061280. [PMID: 35745851 PMCID: PMC9228642 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061280] [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: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Wettability, gel formation and erosion behaviors could influence the drug release pattern of solid dosage forms. Typically, these parameters are evaluated using a variety of techniques. Nonetheless, there has been no previous research on versatile tool development for evaluating several tablet characteristics with a single tool. The aim of this study was to develop the versatile tool for measuring various physical properties of eutectic effervescent tablets and also investigate the relationship between these parameters with parameters from drug dissolution. Ibuprofen (IBU)-poloxamer 407 (P407) eutectic effervescent tablets were fabricated with a direct compression method. Their wetting properties, gel formation and erosion behaviors were investigated using a stereomicroscope with imaging analysis in terms of the liquid penetration distance, gel thickness and erosion boundary diameter, respectively. In addition, the dissolution rate (k) and disintegration time of eutectic effervescent tablets in 0.1 N HCl buffer pH 1.2 were also determined. Incorporation of P407 into the IBU tablet improved the tablet wetting properties with increasing liquid penetration distance under stereoscope. CO2 liberation from effervescent agents promoted tablet surface roughness from matrix erosion. The relationship between observed physical properties and disintegration and dissolution parameters suggested that the combination of erosion by effervescent agents and gel formation by P407 had a potential influence on dissolution enhancement of the formulation. Therefore, a developed stereomicroscope with an imaging analysis technique was exhibited as an alternative versatile tool for determining the wetting properties, gel formation and erosion behaviors of pharmaceutical solid dosage forms.
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Carriers are protective transporters of drugs to target cells, facilitating therapy under each points of view, such as fast healing, reducing infective phenomena, and curing illnesses while avoiding side effects. Over the last 60 years, several scientists have studied drug carrier properties, trying to adapt them to the release environment. Drug/Carrier interaction phenomena have been deeply studied, and the release kinetics have been modeled according to the occurring phenomena involved in the system. It is not easy to define models’ advantages and disadvantages, since each of them may fit in a specific situation, considering material interactions, diffusion and erosion phenomena, and, no less important, the behavior of receiving medium. This work represents a critical review on main mathematical models concerning their dependency on physical, chemical, empirical, or semi-empirical variables. A quantitative representation of release profiles has been shown for the most representative models. A final critical comment on the applicability of these models has been presented at the end. A mathematical approach to this topic may help students and researchers approach the wide panorama of models that exist in literature and have been optimized over time. This models list could be of practical inspiration for the development of researchers’ own new models or for the application of proper modifications, with the introduction of new variable dependency.
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Three-Dimensional Printing of a Container Tablet: A New Paradigm for Multi-Drug-Containing Bioactive Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug-Delivery Systems (Bio-SNEDDSs). Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14051082. [PMID: 35631668 PMCID: PMC9147480 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14051082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This research demonstrates the use of fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing to control the delivery of multiple drugs containing bioactive self-nano emulsifying drug-delivery systems (SNEDDSs). Around two-thirds of the new chemical entities being introduced in the market are associated with some inherent issues, such as poor solubility and high lipophilicity. SNEDDSs provide for an innovative and easy way to develop a delivery platform for such drugs. Combining this platform with FDM 3D printing would further aid in developing new strategies for delivering poorly soluble drugs and personalized drug-delivery systems with added therapeutic benefits. This study evaluates the performance of a 3D-printed container system containing curcumin (CUR)- and lansoprazole (LNS)-loaded SNEDDS. The SNEDDS showed 50% antioxidant activity (IC50) at concentrations of around 330.1 µg/mL and 393.3 µg/mL in the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assay, respectively. These SNEDDSs were loaded with no degradation and leakage from the 3D-printed container. We were able to delay the release of the SNEDDS from the hollow prints while controlling the print wall thickness to achieve lag phases of 30 min and 60 min before the release from the 0.4 mm and 1 mm wall thicknesses, respectively. Combining these two innovative drug-delivery strategies demonstrates a novel option for tackling the problems associated with multi-drug delivery and delivery of drugs susceptible to degradation in, i.e., gastric pH for targeting disease conditions throughout the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It is also envisaged that such delivery systems reported herein can be an ideal solution to deliver many challenging molecules, such as biologics, orally or near the target site in the future, thus opening a new paradigm for multi-drug-delivery systems.
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Okazaki F, Hattori Y, Sasaki T, Otsuka M. Mechanochemical Effect on Controlled Drug Release of Konjac Glucomannan Matrix Tablets during Dry Grinding. Gels 2022; 8:gels8030181. [PMID: 35323294 PMCID: PMC8954073 DOI: 10.3390/gels8030181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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To design a controlled drug release preparation based on a safe natural material, a Konjac glucomannan (KGM) mixture containing 16.0 w/w% calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) was ground in a planetary ball mill for 0–120 min. The mechanochemical effect on the physicochemical properties of the KGM ground product was investigated by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), powder X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and drug release testing. The FT-IR spectra of the ground KGM indicated that the deacetylation reaction of KGM was accelerated in the Ca(OH)2-containing sols by mechanochemical energy, and the degree of deacetylation of KGM was dependent on the grinding time. The time required for tablet disintegration of the KGM matrix tablets containing theophylline increased as the grinding time increased; therefore, drug release was sustained. The Higuchi plots of the matrix tablets obtained from KGM ground for 60–120 min exhibited good linearity because they maintained their gel matrix tablet shape during the release test. However, KGM tablets ground for 0–30 min exhibited nonlinear curves, which were caused by tablet disintegration. This suggests that drug release from the KGM matrix tablet can be freely controlled by the degree of mechanochemical treatment.
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- Fuminori Okazaki
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, 1-1-20 Shinmachi, Nishi-Tokyo 202-8585, Tokyo, Japan; (F.O.); (Y.H.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, 1-1-20 Shinmachi, Nishi-Tokyo 202-8585, Tokyo, Japan; (F.O.); (Y.H.)
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- Graduate School of Medical Photonics, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8011, Shizuoka, Japan;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, 1-1-20 Shinmachi, Nishi-Tokyo 202-8585, Tokyo, Japan; (F.O.); (Y.H.)
- Research Institute of Electronics, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8011, Shizuoka, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +81-053-478-3264
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Kimoto M, Sakane T, Katsumi H, Yamamoto A. Simultaneous Determination of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Water-Soluble Polymers: Analysis of Dissolution Profiles from Sustained-Release Formulations and Mechanisms Involved. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2022; 70:138-145. [PMID: 35110434 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c21-00894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The dissolution behaviors of base excipients from sustained-release formulations have been investigated using various methodologies. However, the dissolution of polymers has not been fully evaluated because differences between formulations are still verified only by the release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). In our previous study, we proposed a quick and simultaneous analysis of dissolved APIs and water-soluble polymers by ultra HPLC using charged aerosol and photodiode array detectors. The purpose of this study was to verify whether the analysis system could be adapted to other water-soluble polymers. Dissolution tests were conducted using matrix model tablets prepared from three polymers and three APIs (propranolol, ranitidine, and cilostazol) with different solubilities. The dissolution profiles of the polymers and APIs were determined using the proposed analysis system and compared. The results clarified differences in the dissolution behaviors of the APIs and polymers. The polymers, especially hydroxypropyl cellulose, exhibited the dissolution properties characteristic of each model formulation. Propranolol and ranitidine showed the diffusion type, while cilostazol showed the erosion type release mechanism due to their different solubilities. The release of cilostazol was delayed in all models compared to the polymer, which may be due to the aggregation of cilostazol in the gel layer. This analytical method can be used to study the dissolution behavior (diffusion or erosion) of APIs from matrix tablets containing various polymers. This method will provide useful information on release control, which will make it easier and more efficient to design appropriate formulations and analyze the release mechanisms.
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- Mariko Kimoto
- Formulation Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,Department of Biopharmaceutics, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Kobe Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
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Exploration of Neusilin ® US2 as an Acceptable Filler in HPMC Matrix Systems-Comparison of Pharmacopoeial and Dynamic Biorelevant Dissolution Study. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14010127. [PMID: 35057023 PMCID: PMC8780766 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010127] [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: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Modern pharmaceutical technology still seeks new excipients and investigates the further use in already known ones. An example is magnesium aluminometasilicate Neusilin® US2 (NEU), a commonly used inert filler with unique properties that are usable in various pharmaceutical fields of interest. We aimed to explore its application in hypromellose matrix systems (HPMC content 10–30%) compared to the traditionally used microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) PH 102. The properties of powder mixtures and directly compressed tablets containing individual fillers NEU or MCC, or their blend with ratios of 1.5:1, 1:1, and 0.5:1 were investigated. Besides the routine pharmaceutical testing, we have enriched the matrices’ evaluation with a biorelevant dynamic dissolution study and advanced statistical analysis. Under the USP apparatus 2 dissolution test, NEU, individually, did not provide advantages compared to MCC. The primary limitations were the burst effect increase followed by faster drug release at the 10–20% HPMC concentrations. However, the biorelevant dynamic dissolution study did not confirm these findings and showed similarities in dissolution profiles. It indicates the limitations of pharmacopoeial methods in matrix tablet development. Surprisingly, the NEU/MCC blend matrices at the same HPMC concentration showed technologically advantageous properties. Besides improved flowability, tablet hardness, and a positive impact on the in vitro drug dissolution profile toward zero-order kinetics, the USP 2 dissolution data of the samples N75M50 and N50M50 showed a similarity to those obtained from the dynamic biorelevant apparatus with multi-compartment structure. This finding demonstrates the more predictable in vivo behaviour of the developed matrix systems in human organisms.
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Kimoto M, Sakane T, Katsumi H, Yamamoto A. Quick and Simultaneous Analysis of Dissolved Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Formulation Excipients from the Dissolution Test Utilizing UHPLC and Charged Aerosol Detector. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:262. [PMID: 34725748 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-02152-1] [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] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The objective of the study is to develop a quick and simultaneous analysis system for the dissolution of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and the formulation excipient in samples from the dissolution test by UHPLC using the charged aerosol and PDA detectors. The combination of two columns for size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) and the equipment of the charged aerosol detector allowed the quick determination of various water-soluble polymers. Three model sustained-release tablets, each containing a different API of different water solubility (propranolol (soluble), ranitidine (very soluble), and cilostazol (practically insoluble)), were prepared from polyethylene oxide (PEO) matrix to verify the applicability and utility of the analysis system. The dissolution of propranolol was the same as that of PEO, indicating that the diffusion rate of propranolol was consistent with the erosion rate of the PEO and that the dissolution of PRO was based on diffusion. Ranitidine was released faster than PEO, suggesting that ranitidine was diffused through the gel layer of PEO early upon contact with the dissolution medium and before PEO gel erosion. Cilostazol was released slower as compared to PEO, indicating that cilostazol dissolution was based on the polymer's erosion. These results suggested that the analysis system developed in this study is a precise and valid tool to study the dissolution behavior of both APIs and excipients. Optimization of the SEC column for the appropriate separation of APIs and excipients makes the analysis system more efficient and convenient to study the drug release mechanisms and to design formulations.
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Călina I, Demeter M, Scărișoreanu A, Micutz M. Development of Novel Superabsorbent Hybrid Hydrogels by E-Beam Crosslinking. Gels 2021; 7:gels7040189. [PMID: 34842676 PMCID: PMC8628745 DOI: 10.3390/gels7040189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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In this study, several superabsorbent hybrid hydrogel compositions prepared from xanthan gum (XG)/sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)/graphene oxide (GO) were synthesized by e-beam radiation crosslinking. We studied and evaluated the effects of GO content from the chemical structure of the hydrogels according to: sol-gel analysis, swelling degree, diffusion of water, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, network structure, and dynamic mechanical analysis. The gel fraction and swelling properties of the prepared hydrogels depended on the polymer compositions and the absorbed dose. The hybrid XGCMCGO hydrogels showed superabsorbent capacity and reached equilibrium in less than 6 h. In particular, the XGCMCGO (70:30) hydrogel reached the highest swelling degree of about 6000%, at an irradiation dose of 15 kGy. The magnitude of the elastic (G′) and viscous (G″) moduli were strongly dependent on the absorbed dose. When the degree of crosslinking was higher, the G′ parameter was found to exceed 1000 Pa. In the case of the XGCMCGO (80:20) hydrogel compositions, the Mc and ξ parameters decreased with the absorbed dose, while crosslinking density increased, which demonstrated that we obtained a superabsorbent hydrogel with a permanent structure.
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- Ion Călina
- National Institute for Lasers Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomiștilor, 077125 Măgurele, Romania;
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- National Institute for Lasers Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomiștilor, 077125 Măgurele, Romania;
- Correspondence: (M.D.); (A.S.)
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- National Institute for Lasers Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomiștilor, 077125 Măgurele, Romania;
- Correspondence: (M.D.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12 Regina Elisabeta Blvd., 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
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Hydration Patterns in Sodium Alginate Polymeric Matrix Tablets-The Result of Drug Substance Incorporation. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216531. [PMID: 34772056 PMCID: PMC8585188 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose was to show, using destructive/nondestructive methods, that the interplay between water, tablet structure, and composition determine the unique spatiotemporal hydration pattern of polymer-based matrices. The tablets containing a 1:1 w/w mixture of sodium alginate with salicylic acid (ALG/SA) or sodium salicylate (ALG/SNA) were studied using Karl Fischer titration, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray microtomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. As the principal results, matrix specific features were detected, e.g., "locking" of the internal part of the matrix (ALG/SA); existence of lamellar region associated with detection of free/freezing water (ALG/SA); existence of water penetrating the matrix forming specific region preceding infiltration layer (ALG/SNA); switch in the onset temperature of endothermic water peak associated with an increase in the fraction of non-freezing water weight per dry matrix weight in the infiltration layer (ALG/SNA). The existence of complicated spatiotemporal hydration patterns influenced by matrix composition and molecular properties of constituents has been demonstrated.
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pH-responsive pitted polymer particles with surface morphologies from cup shaped to multicavities. Colloid Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-021-04884-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Recent trends in design and evaluation of chitosan-based colon targeted drug delivery systems: Update 2020. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Juszczyk E, Kisło K, Żero P, Tratkiewicz E, Wieczorek M, Paszkowska J, Banach G, Wiater M, Hoc D, Garbacz G, Sczodrok J, Danielak D. Development and Bio-Predictive Evaluation of Biopharmaceutical Properties of Sustained-Release Tablets with a Novel GPR40 Agonist for a First-in-Human Clinical Trial. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:804. [PMID: 34071286 PMCID: PMC8227174 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Sustained-release (SR) formulations may appear advantageous in first-in-human (FIH) study of innovative medicines. The newly developed SR matrix tablets require prolonged maintenance of API concentration in plasma and should be reliably assessed for the risk of uncontrolled release of the drug. In the present study, we describe the development of a robust SR matrix tablet with a novel G-protein-coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) agonist for first-in-human studies and introduce a general workflow for the successful development of SR formulations for innovative APIs. The hydrophilic matrix tablets containing the labeled API dose of 5, 30, or 120 mg were evaluated with several methods: standard USP II dissolution, bio-predictive dissolution tests, and the texture and matrix formation analysis. The standard dissolution tests allowed preselection of the prototypes with the targeted dissolution rate, while the subsequent studies in physiologically relevant conditions revealed unwanted and potentially harmful effects, such as dose dumping under an increased mechanical agitation. The developed formulations were exceptionally robust toward the mechanical and physicochemical conditions of the bio-predictive tests and assured a comparable drug delivery rate regardless of the prandial state and dose labeled. In conclusion, the introduced development strategy, when implemented into the development cycle of SR formulations with innovative APIs, may allow not only to reduce the risk of formulation-related failure of phase I clinical trial but also effectively and timely provide safe and reliable medicines for patients in the trial and their further therapy.
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- Ewelina Juszczyk
- Research and Development Center, Celon Pharma S.A., Marymoncka 15, 05-052 Kazuń Nowy, Poland; (E.J.); (K.K.); (P.Ż.); (E.T.); (M.W.)
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- Research and Development Center, Celon Pharma S.A., Marymoncka 15, 05-052 Kazuń Nowy, Poland; (E.J.); (K.K.); (P.Ż.); (E.T.); (M.W.)
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- Research and Development Center, Celon Pharma S.A., Marymoncka 15, 05-052 Kazuń Nowy, Poland; (E.J.); (K.K.); (P.Ż.); (E.T.); (M.W.)
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- Research and Development Center, Celon Pharma S.A., Marymoncka 15, 05-052 Kazuń Nowy, Poland; (E.J.); (K.K.); (P.Ż.); (E.T.); (M.W.)
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- Research and Development Center, Celon Pharma S.A., Marymoncka 15, 05-052 Kazuń Nowy, Poland; (E.J.); (K.K.); (P.Ż.); (E.T.); (M.W.)
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- Physiolution Polska sp. z o.o., 74 Piłsudskiego St., 50-020 Wrocław, Poland; (J.P.); (G.B.); (M.W.); (D.H.); (G.G.)
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- Physiolution Polska sp. z o.o., 74 Piłsudskiego St., 50-020 Wrocław, Poland; (J.P.); (G.B.); (M.W.); (D.H.); (G.G.)
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- Physiolution Polska sp. z o.o., 74 Piłsudskiego St., 50-020 Wrocław, Poland; (J.P.); (G.B.); (M.W.); (D.H.); (G.G.)
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- Physiolution Polska sp. z o.o., 74 Piłsudskiego St., 50-020 Wrocław, Poland; (J.P.); (G.B.); (M.W.); (D.H.); (G.G.)
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- Physiolution Polska sp. z o.o., 74 Piłsudskiego St., 50-020 Wrocław, Poland; (J.P.); (G.B.); (M.W.); (D.H.); (G.G.)
- Physiolution GmbH, Walther Rathenau Strasse 49a, 17489 Greifswald, Germany;
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- Physiolution GmbH, Walther Rathenau Strasse 49a, 17489 Greifswald, Germany;
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- Department of Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Święcickiego St., 60-781 Poznań, Poland
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Gürer F, Kargl R, Bračič M, Makuc D, Thonhofer M, Plavec J, Mohan T, Kleinschek KS. Water-based carbodiimide mediated synthesis of polysaccharide-amino acid conjugates: Deprotection, charge and structural analysis. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 267:118226. [PMID: 34119179 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We report here a one-step aqueous method for the synthesis of isolated and purified polysaccharide-amino acid conjugates. Two different types of amino acid esters: glycine methyl ester and L-tryptophan methyl ester, as model compounds for peptides, were conjugated to the polysaccharide carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in water using carbodiimide at ambient conditions. Detailed and systematic pH-dependent charge titration and spectroscopy (infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance: 1H, 13C- DEPT 135, 1H- 13C HMBC/HSQC correlation), UV-vis, elemental and ninhydrin analysis provided solid and direct evidence for the successful conjugation of the amino acid esters to the CMC backbone via an amide bond. As the concentration of amino acid esters increased, a conjugation efficiency of 20-80% was achieved. Activated charcoal aided base-catalyzed deprotection of the methyl esters improved the solubility of the conjugates in water. The approach proposed in this work should have the potential to tailor the backbone of polysaccharides containing di- or tri-peptides.
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- Fazilet Gürer
- Laboratory for Characterisation and Processing of Polymers, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova Ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased System (IBioSys), Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria; Institute of Automation, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Koroška cesta 46, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Characterisation and Processing of Polymers, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova Ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Slovenian NMR Centre, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased System (IBioSys), Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Slovenian NMR Centre, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; EN-FIST Centre of Excellence, Trg OF 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Characterisation and Processing of Polymers, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova Ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased System (IBioSys), Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria.
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased System (IBioSys), Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria; Institute of Automation, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Koroška cesta 46, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia.
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Arévalo-Pérez R, Maderuelo C, Lanao JM. Recent advances in colon drug delivery systems. J Control Release 2020; 327:703-724. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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An effort to augment solubility and efficiency of the oral bosentan-bucco-adhesive drug delivery system using graft co-polymer as the carrier. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03412-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Oral hydrophilic matrices having non uniform drug distribution for zero-order release: A literature review. J Control Release 2020; 325:72-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Koch N, Jennotte O, Gasparrini Y, Vandenbroucke F, Lechanteur A, Evrard B. Cannabidiol aqueous solubility enhancement: Comparison of three amorphous formulations strategies using different type of polymers. Int J Pharm 2020; 589:119812. [PMID: 32882367 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Poor aqueous solubility of terpenophenolic compound Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major issue in the widespread use of this promising therapeutic polyphenol. Moreover, choosing the appropriate strategy to overcome this challenge is time-consuming and based on trial-error processes. The amorphous form of CBD provided higher aqueous solubility as well as faster dissolution rate in comparison with crystalline CBD. Nevertheless, amorphous forms of CBD tend to recrystallize. The aim of this study was to use three different strategies based on the stabilization of the amorphous form. Cyclodextrins (CH3αCD, HPβCD and HPγCD.), mesoporous silicas (Silsol® and Syloid® AL-1FP) and water soluble polymers (Kollidon® VA64, Kollidon® 12PF and Soluplus®) were processed by using the following techniques: freeze-drying, spray-drying, subcritical carbon dioxide impregnation or hot-melt extrusion. All the obtained formulations provided complete amorphous CBD, although the drug loading depend highly of the excipients. CBD-cyclodextrin formulations, processed by freeze-drying or spray-drying, and CBD-mesoporous silica formulations, processed by subcritical CO2 or by atmospheric impregnation, provided significant increase of aqueous solubility. While the use of Kollidon® 12PF did not provided significant increased solubility within 90 min, Kollidon® VA64 has been highlighted as the excipient that exhibits the highest increase of aqueous solubility of this study. Finally, all formulations, excepted CBD-ALFP formulations, showed adequate stability within at least two months.
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- Nathan Koch
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium.
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Vanza JD, Patel RB, Dave RR, Patel MR. Polyethylene oxide and its controlled release properties in hydrophilic matrix tablets for oral administration. Pharm Dev Technol 2020; 25:1169-1187. [PMID: 32772604 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2020.1808015] [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] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Polymers are excipients that modify the rate of drug release from pharmaceutical dosage forms. Hydrophilic polymer-based controlled drug delivery system is more advantageous as compared to the conventional delivery system as it reduces the dosing frequency, improves therapeutic efficacy, reduces side-effects, and probably enhances patient compliance. Polyethylene oxide (PEO), a nonionic hydrophilic polymer, is one of the most widely used polymers for extending the drug release. This review mainly focuses on the PEO marketed by, but not limited to, The Dow Chemical Company under the trade name of POLYOXTM. It is commercially available polyethylene oxide polymer existing in various molecular weight and viscosity grades depending upon the application. This study essentially discusses chemistry, physicochemical properties, and the impact of formulation and processing variables on the release of drug from hydrophilic PEO matrix tablets. Moreover, it also summarizes the stability, patents, and regulatory perspectives of POLYOX that can further influence the future developments of controlled release dosage forms.
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- Jigar D Vanza
- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, India
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- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, India
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- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, India
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- Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, India
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Meneguin AB, da Silva Barud H, Sábio RM, de Sousa PZ, Manieri KF, de Freitas LAP, Pacheco G, Alonso JD, Chorilli M. Spray-dried bacterial cellulose nanofibers: A new generation of pharmaceutical excipient intended for intestinal drug delivery. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 249:116838. [PMID: 32933682 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Defibrillation of bacterial cellulose by ultra-refining was efficient to release nanofibers (BCNF) which were spray dried with the matrices formers mannitol (MN), maltodextrin or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. The best microsystem comprised the association of BCNF and MN, so the selected microparticles were loaded with diclofenac sodium or caffeine. Depending on the proportion of BCNF, the nanofibers collapse promoted by spray drying can occur onto surface or into microparticles core, leading to different release behaviors. Samples showed pH-dependent drug release, so the microsystem developed with the lowest BCNF concentration showed important trend to gastroresistance. Caffeine was spray dried as a free drug and for this reason it was devoid of any control over release rates. The set of results showed BCNF can be considered an interesting and potential pharmaceutical excipient for lipophilic drugs. Beyond that, BCNF association with MN can lead to novel enteric drug delivery systems based on natural polymers.
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- Andréia Bagliotti Meneguin
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Biomaterials, University of Araraquara, Araraquara, São Paulo, 14801-320, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14040-903, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Biomaterials, University of Araraquara, Araraquara, São Paulo, 14801-320, Brazil
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, 14801-970, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil
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Ali R, Toufik L, Dashevskiy A. Use of cellulose acetate butyrate as a carrier for preparation of alcohol-resistant matrix tablet. Pharm Dev Technol 2020; 25:729-734. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2020.1738462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Rebaz Ali
- College of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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- College of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Hua S. Advances in Oral Drug Delivery for Regional Targeting in the Gastrointestinal Tract - Influence of Physiological, Pathophysiological and Pharmaceutical Factors. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:524. [PMID: 32425781 PMCID: PMC7212533 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The oral route is by far the most common route of drug administration in the gastrointestinal tract and can be used for both systemic drug delivery and for treating local gastrointestinal diseases. It is the most preferred route by patients, due to its advantages, such as ease of use, non-invasiveness, and convenience for self-administration. Formulations can also be designed to enhance drug delivery to specific regions in the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract. Despite the clear advantages offered by the oral route, drug delivery can be challenging as the human gastrointestinal tract is complex and displays a number of physiological barriers that affect drug delivery. Among these challenges are poor drug stability, poor drug solubility, and low drug permeability across the mucosal barriers. Attempts to overcome these issues have focused on improved understanding of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract in both healthy and diseased states. Innovative pharmaceutical approaches have also been explored to improve regional drug targeting in the gastrointestinal tract, including nanoparticulate formulations. This review will discuss the physiological, pathophysiological, and pharmaceutical considerations influencing drug delivery for the oral route of administration, as well as the conventional and novel drug delivery approaches. The translational challenges and development aspects of novel formulations will also be addressed.
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- Susan Hua
- Therapeutic Targeting Research Group, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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Peerapattana J, Laovachirasuwan P, Sodata P, Srijesdaruk V, Otsuka M. Evaluation of using spray-dried glutinous rice starch as a direct compression hydrophilic matrix tablet. Biomed Mater Eng 2020; 31:59-72. [PMID: 32333578 DOI: 10.3233/bme-201080] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our previous study found that spray-dried glutinous rice starch (sGRS) is larger in size, rounder in shape and better in flowability than native GRS. It has the potential to be used for direct compression hydrophilic matrix (HM) tablets. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the factors that affect the propranolol release from directly compressed sGRS HM tablets. METHODS The effects of the amount of sGRS, the compaction pressure and the amount of magnesium stearate on the drug release rate from sGRS directly compressed HM were investigated. In vitro drug releases were performed. The dilution potential of sGRS was investigated. RESULTS The higher the sGRS content, the slower the release rate of propranolol. The compaction pressure and the amount of magnesium stearate did not significantly affect the release rate of the drug. The sGRS showed plastic deformation under compaction with a dilution potential of 46%. CONCLUSIONS sGRS can be used as a direct compression HM. The amount of sGRS significantly affected the release rate of the drug from the matrix.
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- Jomjai Peerapattana
- Center of Research and Development for Herbal Health Products, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Musashino University, Nishi-Tokyo, Japan
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Simancas-Herbada R, Fernández-Carballido A, Aparicio-Blanco J, Slowing K, Rubio-Retama J, López-Cabarcos E, Torres-Suárez AI. Controlled Release of Highly Hydrophilic Drugs from Novel Poly(Magnesium Acrylate) Matrix Tablets. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E174. [PMID: 32093038 PMCID: PMC7076391 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12020174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The potential of a new poly(magnesium acrylate) hydrogel (PAMgA) as a pharmaceutical excipient for the elaboration of matrix tablets for the extended release of highly hydrophilic drugs was evaluated. The polymer was synthetized with two different crosslinking degrees that were characterized by FTIR and DSC. Their acute oral toxicity was determined in a mouse model, showing no toxicity at doses up to 10 g/kg. Matrix tablets were prepared using metformin hydrochloride as a model drug and the mechanisms involved in drug release (swelling and/or erosion) were investigated using biorrelevant media. This new hydrogel effectively controlled the release of small and highly hydrophilic molecules as metformin, when formulated in matrix tablets for oral administration. The rate of metformin release from PAMgA matrices was mainly controlled by its diffusion through the gel layer (Fickian diffusion). The swelling capacity and the erosion of the matrix tablets influenced the metformin release rate, that was slower at pH 6.8, where polymer swelling is more intensive, than in gastric medium, where matrix erosion is slightly more rapid. The crosslinking degree of the polymer significantly influenced its swelling capacity in acid pH, where swelling is moderate, but not in intestinal fluid, where swelling is more intense.
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- Rebeca Simancas-Herbada
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.S.-H.); (A.F.-C.); (J.A.-B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.S.-H.); (A.F.-C.); (J.A.-B.)
- Institute of Industrial Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.S.-H.); (A.F.-C.); (J.A.-B.)
- Institute of Industrial Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (J.R.-R.); (E.L.-C.)
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- Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (J.R.-R.); (E.L.-C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.S.-H.); (A.F.-C.); (J.A.-B.)
- Institute of Industrial Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Feng X, Zidan A, Kamal NS, Xu X, Sun D, Walenga R, Boyce H, Cruz CN, Ashraf M. Assessing Drug Release from Manipulated Abuse Deterrent Formulations. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:40. [PMID: 31897805 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-019-1595-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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There is a need to develop in vitro dissolution methods that discriminate for particle size of the manipulated abuse deterrent formulation (ADF) and that can be used for in vivo predictive models since dissolution methods developed for intact formulation might not be suitable for manipulated ones. A vertical diffusion cell (VDC) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Apparatus 1, 2, and 4 were evaluated for measuring the dissolution of intact and manipulated metoprolol succinate tablets with abuse deterrent-like properties. These tablets were physically manipulated to produce fine (106-500 μm) and coarse (500-1000 μm) powder samples. The VDC method was not able to discriminate the effect of particle size on drug release with varied stirring rate (200 to 800 rpm), molecular weight cut-off (MWCO, 3-5 kDa to 12-14 kDa) of the diffusion membrane, or composition and ionic strength (0.45% and 0.9%) of receiver medium. Standard and modified USP Apparatus 1 and 2 methods were assessed; however, large variations (RSD > 20%) were observed with USP Apparatus 1 for manipulated product dissolution and floating powder samples caused failure of auto-sampling when using standard USP Apparatus 2. For the USP Apparatus 4 dissolution method, packing configuration (1, 3, 8 layers and blend), ionic strength of dissolution medium (0.017, 0.077, and 0.154 M additional NaCl), and flow rate (4, 8, 16 mL/min) were studied to discriminate the effect of particle size on release. The USP Apparatus 4 dissolution method was optimized by using a packaging configuration of 8 layers with 8 mL/min flow rate which exhibited low variability and complete drug release and it could be used for in vivo predictive models. The dissolution method variables can be optimized for a specific product for desirable reproducibility and discriminatory power when using USP Apparatus 4.
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In vitro and in vivo assessment of Adansonia digitata mucilage as a matrix former in modified release tablets of metoprolol tartrate. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Rihawy M, Alzier A, Allaf A. Investigation of chloramphenicol release from PVA/CMC/HEA hydrogel using ion beam analysis, UV and FTIR techniques. Appl Radiat Isot 2019; 153:108806. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2019.108806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bernal Rodriguez CA, Bassani VL, Castellanos L, Ramos Rodríguez FA, Baena Y. Development of an oral control release system from Physalis peruviana L. fruits extract based on the co-spray-drying method. POWDER TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2019.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Cellulosic and acrylic polymers based composites for controlled drug release. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-019-00741-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Školáková T, Slámová M, Školáková A, Kadeřábková A, Patera J, Zámostný P. Investigation of Dissolution Mechanism and Release Kinetics of Poorly Water-Soluble Tadalafil from Amorphous Solid Dispersions Prepared by Various Methods. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E383. [PMID: 31382377 PMCID: PMC6722951 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11080383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aims of this study were to investigate how the release of tadalafil is influenced by two grades of polyvinylpyrrolidone (Kollidon® 12 PF and Kollidon® VA 64) and various methods of preparing solid dispersions (solvent evaporation, spray drying and hot-melt extrusion). Tadalafil is poorly water-soluble and its high melting point makes it very sensitive to the solid dispersion preparation method. Therefore, the objectives were to make a comparative evaluation among different solid dispersions and to assess the effect of the physicochemical nature of solid dispersions on the drug release profile with respect to the erosion-diffusion mechanism. The solid dispersions were evaluated for dissolution profiles, XRD, SEM, FT-IR, DSC, and solubility or stability studies. It was found that tadalafil release was influenced by polymer molecular weight. Therefore, solid dispersions containing Kollidon® 12 PF showed a faster dissolution rate compared to Kollidon® VA 64. Tadalafil was released from solid dispersions containing Kollidon® 12 PF because of the combination of erosion and diffusion mechanisms. The diffusion mechanisms were predominant in the initial phase of the experiment and the slow erosion was dissolution-controlling at the second stage of the dissolution. On the contrary, the tadalafil release rate from solid dispersions containing Kollidon® VA 64 was controlled solely by the erosion mechanism.
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- Tereza Školáková
- Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Metals and Corrosion Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Polymers, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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Kang SM, Rethinasabapathy M, Lee GW, Kwak CH, Park B, Kim WS, Huh YS. Generation of multifunctional encoded particles using a tetrapod microneedle injector. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Kocaaga B, Kurkcuoglu O, Tatlier M, Batirel S, Guner FS. Low‐methoxyl pectin–zeolite hydrogels controlling drug release promote
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wound healing. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Banu Kocaaga
- Department of Chemical EngineeringIstanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469 Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringIstanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469 Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringIstanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469 Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, School of MedicineMarmara University, Maltepe 34854 Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringIstanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469 Istanbul Turkey
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Martín-Illana A, Cazorla-Luna R, Notario-Pérez F, Bedoya LM, Ruiz-Caro R, Veiga MD. Freeze-dried bioadhesive vaginal bigels for controlled release of Tenofovir. Eur J Pharm Sci 2018; 127:38-51. [PMID: 30343152 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Nowadays, million women live with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) worldwide and many of them are dying per year, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The development of systems that can be accessed by this population group to prevent the sexual transmission of the virus is therefore necessary. The aim of this work was the formulation of freeze-dried bioadhesive vaginal bigels releasing Tenofovir in a controlled manner. Systems containing three different proportions of guar gum hydrogel and sesame oil were prepared, adding Span®60 or Span®60 and Tween®60 as surfactants. Drug and excipients were evaluated by cytotoxicity assays, showing no toxicity at the concentrations tested neither for the drug nor any of the excipients. Fresh formulations were characterised through texture analyses and confocal laser microcopy. The system with the lowest guar gum hydrogel/sesame oil proportion and containing Span®60 and Tween®60 (batch ST1) had the highest consistency and adhesion capacity according to texture analyses. Furthermore, a genuine bigel microstructure was observed. After freeze-drying, swelling, bioadhesion and drug release tests were performed on the resulting systems. ST1 showed the longest bioadhesion time and the most controlled release, as well as a low swelling grade, becoming an interesting option for preventing HIV sexual transmission in women.
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- Araceli Martín-Illana
- Departamento de Farmacia Galénica y Tecnología Alimentaria, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Farmacia Galénica y Tecnología Alimentaria, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Farmacia Galénica y Tecnología Alimentaria, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacognosia y Botánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Farmacia Galénica y Tecnología Alimentaria, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Farmacia Galénica y Tecnología Alimentaria, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Hattori Y, Ota K, Peerapattana J, Otsuka M. Evaluation of swelling processes of various natural polymer matrix tablets by X-ray computed tomography and controlled drug release. Biomed Mater Eng 2018; 29:439-450. [PMID: 30282342 DOI: 10.3233/bme-181001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The swelling properties and the drug-release sustainability of pre-gelatinized starches (𝛼-starch) tablets depend on the polymer characteristics. OBJECTBS In order to clarify the drug release form, the natural polymers (NPs) were investigated. The relationship between drug release and swelling of natural polymers (NPs), the swelling processes of various starch polymers, were investigated using a drug-release test (DRT) and X-ray computed tomography (XCT). NPs consisting of various starches such as glutinous rice starch (GRS), corn starch (CS), and tapioca starch (TS) were used as additives for sustained drug-release tablets. Tablets consisted of 5% theophylline, 94% 𝛼-starch, and 1% magnesium stearate and were compressed at 6 kN. DRTs were measured in distilled water at 37 °C, and the drug concentrations were measured using UV (271 nm). Swelling ratio (R) profiles of the tablets during DRTs were evaluated based on XCT images. RESULTS The order of the drug-release rate constant of the tablets was TS < GRS < CS. XCT images of the tablets were measured during the DRTs, and CS, GRS, and TS tablets swelled and showed increased gel-layers, and then finally disintegrated at 6, 9, and 11 h, respectively. CONCLUSION The relationship between R profile and the % drug release of the tablets differed depending on the kind of NP used.
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- Yusuke Hattori
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Tokyo, Japan
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Kang C, Lee JH, Kim DW, Lee BJ, Park JB. Preparation of Sustained Release Tablet with Minimized Usage of Glyceryl Behenate Using Post-Heating Method. AAPS PharmSciTech 2018; 19:3067-3075. [PMID: 30094721 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-018-1128-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to prepare sustained release (SR) matrix tablets using a direct compression incorporated with a post-heating process. Allopurinol was selected due to the water-soluble property and Compritol 888 ATO® (also known as glyceryl behenate) was used as an SR matrix-forming agent. The API, SR material, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate (lubricant) were mixed and prepared into a tablet by a direct compression method. The compressed tablets were stored in a dry oven at four temperatures (60, 70, 80, and 90°C) and for three time periods (15, 30, 45 min). The DSC and PXRD data indicated that the crystallinity of the API was not altered by the post-heating method. However, SEM images demonstrated that Compritol 888 ATO® was melted by the post-heating method, and that the melted Compritol 888 ATO® could form a strong matrix. This strong matrix led to the significant sustained release behavior of hydrophilic APIs. As little as 3 mg of Compritol 888 ATO® (0.65% of total tablet weight), when heated at 80°C for 15 min, showed sustained release over 10 h. The post-heating method exerted a significant influence on lipid-based matrix tablets and allowed a reduction in the amount of material required for a water-soluble drug. This will also provide a valuable insight into lipid-based SR tablets and will allow their application to higher quality products and easier processing procedures.
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Szekalska M, Sosnowska K, Czajkowska-Kośnik A, Winnicka K. Calcium Chloride Modified Alginate Microparticles Formulated by the Spray Drying Process: A Strategy to Prolong the Release of Freely Soluble Drugs. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E1522. [PMID: 30149531 PMCID: PMC6163791 DOI: 10.3390/ma11091522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Alginate (ALG) cross-linking by CaCl₂ is a promising strategy to obtain modified-release drug delivery systems with mucoadhesive properties. However, current technologies to produce CaCl₂ cross-linked alginate microparticles possess major disadvantages, such as a poor encapsulation efficiency of water-soluble drugs and a difficulty in controlling the process. Hence, this study presents a novel method that streamlines microparticle production by spray drying; a rapid, continuous, reproducible, and scalable technique enabling obtainment of a product with low moisture content, high drug loading, and a high production yield. To model a freely water-soluble drug, metformin hydrochloride (MF) was selected. It was observed that MF was successfully encapsulated in alginate microparticles cross-linked by CaCl₂ using a one-step drying process. Modification of ALG provided drug release prolongation-particles obtained from 2% ALG cross-linked by 0.1% CaCl₂ with a prolonged MF rate of dissolution of up to 12 h. Cross-linking of the ALG microparticles structure by CaCl₂ decreased the swelling ratio and improved the mucoadhesive properties which were evaluated using porcine stomach mucosa.
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- Marta Szekalska
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15222 Białystok, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15222 Białystok, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15222 Białystok, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15222 Białystok, Poland.
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Controlled drug release behavior of 5-aminosalicylic acid using polyacrylamide grafted oatmeal (OAT-g-PAM): a pH-sensitive drug carrier. Polym Bull (Berl) 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-018-2407-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Haznar-Garbacz D, Kaminska E, Zakowiecki D, Lachmann M, Kaminski K, Garbacz G, Dorożyński P, Kulinowski P. Melts of Octaacetyl Sucrose as Oral-Modified Release Dosage Forms for Delivery of Poorly Soluble Compound in Stable Amorphous Form. AAPS PharmSciTech 2018; 19:951-960. [PMID: 29098644 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-017-0912-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The presented work describes the formulation and characterization of modified release glassy solid dosage forms (GSDFs) containing an amorphous nifedipine, as a model BCS (Biopharmaceutical Classification System) class II drug. The GSDFs were prepared by melting nifedipine together with octaacetyl sucrose. Dissolution profiles, measured under standard and biorelevant conditions, were compared to those obtained from commercially available formulations containing nifedipine such as modified release (MR) tablets and osmotic release oral system (OROS). The results indicate that the dissolution profiles of the GSDFs with nifedipine are neither affected by the pH of the dissolution media, type and concentration of surfactants, nor by simulated mechanical stress of biorelevant intensity. Furthermore, it was found that the dissolution profiles of the novel dosage forms were similar to the profiles obtained from the nifedipine OROS. The formulation of GSDFs is relatively simple, and the dosage forms were found to have favorable dissolution characteristics.
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Hattori Y, Takaku T, Otsuka M. Mechanochemical effect on swelling and drug release of natural polymer matrix tablets by X-ray computed tomography. Int J Pharm 2018; 539:31-38. [PMID: 29366946 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Revised: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The relationships between the physicochemical properties of milled starch and drug release from tablets were investigated quantitatively using a drug release kinetic method and X-ray computed tomography (XCT). The samples were prepared from raw β-starch by milling in a planetary ball mill. The tablets, containing 5% theophylline (TH), 94% milled starch, and 1% magnesium stearate, were compressed at 6 kN. The drug-release and gel-forming processes were measured simultaneously using an original dissolution tester with an XCT instrument. Drug release from the tablet was delayed with increasing milling time, because the TH tablet formed a typical gel-layer on the outside of the tablet. The relationship between the crystallinity of milled starch and mean drug release time (MDT) for the TH tablets showed almost a straight inverse proportional relationship. The plots of MDT against area under the curve of the swelling ratio profiles of the TH tablets had a good straight line.
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- Yusuke Hattori
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Musashino University, Japan; Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Japan
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Musashino University, Japan; Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Japan.
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