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Saleh A, Akkuş-Dağdeviren ZB, Haddadzadegan S, Wibel R, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Peptide Antibiotic-Polyphosphate Nanoparticles: A Promising Strategy to Overcome the Enzymatic and Mucus Barrier of the Intestine. Biomacromolecules 2023. [PMID: 37224061 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to develop peptide antibiotic-polyphosphate nanoparticles that are able to overcome the enzymatic and mucus barriers providing a targeted drug release directly on the intestinal epithelium. Polymyxin B-polyphosphate nanoparticles (PMB-PP NPs) were formed via ionic gelation between the cationic peptide and the anionic polyphosphate (PP). The resulting NPs were characterized by particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, and cytotoxicity on Caco-2 cells. The protective effect of these NPs for incorporated PMB was evaluated via enzymatic degradation studies with lipase. Moreover, mucus diffusion of NPs was investigated with porcine intestinal mucus. Isolated intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) was employed to trigger the degradation of NPs and consequent drug release. PMB-PP NPs exhibited an average size of 197.13 ± 14.13 nm, a PDI of 0.36, a zeta potential of -11.1 ± 3.4 mV and a concentration and time-dependent toxicity. They provided entire protection toward enzymatic degradation and exhibited significantly (p < 0.05) higher mucus permeating properties than PMB. When incubated with isolated IAP for 4 h, monophosphate and PMB were constantly released from PMB-PP NPs and zeta potential raised up to -1.9 ± 0.61 mV. According to these findings, PMB-PP NPs are promising delivery systems to protect cationic peptide antibiotics against enzymatic degradation, to overcome the mucus barrier and to provide drug release directly at the epithelium.
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- Ahmad Saleh
- Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Pharmacy, Universitas Mandala Waluya, A.H.Nasution, Kendari 93231, Southeast Sulawesi Republic of Indonesia
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- Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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Jörgensen AM, Wibel R, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Biodegradable Cationic and Ionizable Cationic Lipids: A Roadmap for Safer Pharmaceutical Excipients. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206968. [PMID: 36610004 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Cationic and ionizable cationic lipids are broadly applied as auxiliary agents, but their use is associated with adverse effects. If these excipients are rapidly degraded to endogenously occurring metabolites such as amino acids and fatty acids, their toxic potential can be minimized. So far, synthesized and evaluated biodegradable cationic and ionizable cationic lipids already showed promising results in terms of functionality and safety. Within this review, an overview about the different types of such biodegradable lipids, the available building blocks, their synthesis and cleavage by endogenous enzymes is provided. Moreover, the relationship between the structure of the lipids and their toxicity is described. Their application in drug delivery systems is critically discussed and placed in context with the lead compounds used in mRNA vaccines. Moreover, their use as preservatives is reviewed, guidance for their design is provided, and an outlook on future developments is given.
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- Arne Matteo Jörgensen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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Efiana NA, Kali G, Fürst A, Dizdarević A, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Betaine-modified hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC): A biodegradable mucoadhesive polysaccharide exhibiting quaternary ammonium substructures. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 180:106313. [PMID: 36307016 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2022.106313] [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: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The aim of this study was to improve the mucoadhesive properties of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) via the covalent attachment of betaine. Synthesis was carried out through esterification of HEC utilizing N-chlorobetainyl chloride. Betaine-modified HEC was characterized via FTIR and NMR analyses, ester quantification and zeta potential measurements. Enzymatic degradation and cell viability were also investigated. Moreover, rheological and mucoadhesive properties were evaluated. FTIR and NMR analyses confirmed the covalent attachment of betaine to HEC. Betaine-modified HEC contained 228.45±11.63 µmol/g ester bonds and its zeta potential was 0.37±0.19 mV. Enzymatic degradation studies showed the ability of lipase to cleave off betaine from HEC. Cytotoxicity studies demonstrated that betaine-modified HEC is up to a concentration of 0.3% not toxic. In comparison to unmodified HEC, betaine-modified HEC showed with mucus a 2.3- and 4-fold higher viscosity within 3 h and 6 h, respectively. Furthermore, betaine-modified HEC exhibited 23.5-fold higher mucoadhesive properties on porcine intestinal mucosa compared to unmodified HEC. In conclusion, betaine-modified HEC might be a useful biodegradable mucoadhesive polymer.
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- Nuri Ari Efiana
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 4th floor, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Jl. Prof. Dr. Soepomo, S.H., Janturan, Warungboto, Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta 55164, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 4th floor, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 4th floor, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 4th floor, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 4th floor, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria.
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Matteo Jörgensen A, Knoll P, Haddadzadegan S, Fabian H, Hupfauf A, Gust R, Georg Jörgensen R, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Biodegradable arginine based steroid-surfactants: Cationic green agents for hydrophobic ion-pairing. Int J Pharm 2022; 630:122438. [PMID: 36464112 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy for hydrophobic ion-pairing of surfactants based on arginine (Arg). The prepared Arg-cholesteryl ester (ACE) and Arg-diosgenyl ester (ADE) were characterized regarding solubility, pKa, critical micellar concentration (CMC), biodegradability as well as membrane- and aquatic toxicity using DOTAP as reference. The ability for hydrophobic ion-pairing was evaluated and the lipophilicity of formed complexes was determined. NMR, FT-IR and MS confirmed successful synthesis of Arg-surfactants. The slightly soluble single-charged Arg-surfactants (pH < pKa3 (ACE = 10.42 ± 0.52; ADE = 10.38 ± 0.27)) showed CMCs of 27.17 µM for ACE and 35.67 µM for ADE. CMCs of the sparingly soluble double-charged species (pH < pKa2 (ACE = 5.30 ± 0.20; ADE = 5.55 ± 0.06)) were determined at concentrations of ≥ 250 µM for ACE and ≥ 850 µM for ADE. The enzymatic- and environmental biodegradability was proven by an entire cleavage of Arg-surfactants within 24 h, whereas DOTAP remained stable. Arg-surfactants exhibited lower membrane- (> 2-fold) and aquatic toxicity (> 15-fold) than DOTAP. The complexes formed with Arg-surfactants and insulin showed higher lipophilicity than the DOTAP-complex. According to these results, Arg-surfactants might be a promising safe tool for the delivery of peptide drugs.
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- Arne Matteo Jörgensen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Soil Biology and Plant Nutrition, University of Kassel, Nordbahnhofstr. 1a, 37023 Witzenhausen, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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Filatova SM, Guseva MK, Bodrova TG, Parshina DV, Budanova UA, Sebyakin YL. Evolutionary Development and Structural Diversity of Natural Antimicrobial Peptides, Peptidometics, and Cationic Amphiphiles Based on Amino Acids. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363221130338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Oral delivery of therapeutic peptides and proteins: Technology landscape of lipid-based nanocarriers. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 182:114097. [PMID: 34999121 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The oral administration of therapeutic peptides and proteins is favoured from a patient and commercial point of view. In order to reach the systemic circulation after oral administration, these drugs have to overcome numerous barriers including the enzymatic, sulfhydryl, mucus and epithelial barrier. The development of oral formulations for therapeutic peptides and proteins is therefore necessary. Among the most promising formulation approaches are lipid-based nanocarriers such as oil-in-water nanoemulsions, self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), liposomes and micelles. As the lipophilic character of therapeutic peptides and proteins can be tremendously increased such as by the formation of hydrophobic ion pairs (HIP) with hydrophobic counter ions, they can be incorporated in the lipophilic phase of these carriers. Since gastrointestinal (GI) peptidases as well as sulfhydryl compounds such as glutathione and dietary proteins are too hydrophilic to enter the lipophilic phase of these carriers, the incorporated therapeutic peptide or protein is protected towards enzymatic degradation as well as unintended thiol/disulfide exchange reactions. Stability of lipid-based nanocarriers towards lipases can be provided by the use to excipients that are not or just poorly degraded by these enzymes. Nanocarriers with a size <200 nm and a mucoinert surface such as PEG or zwitterionic surfaces exhibit high mucus permeating properties. Having reached the underlying absorption membrane, lipid-based nanocarriers enable paracellular and lymphatic drug uptake, induce endocytosis and transcytosis or simply fuse with the cell membrane releasing their payload into the systemic circulation. Numerous in vivo studies provide evidence for the potential of these delivery systems. Within this review we provide an overview about the different barriers for oral peptide and protein delivery, highlight the progress made on lipid-based nanocarriers in order to overcome them and discuss strengths and weaknesses of these delivery systems in comparison to other technologies.
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Shahzadi I, Fürst A, Knoll P, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) for Oral Peptide Drug Delivery: About the Impact of Surface Decoration. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1312. [PMID: 34452273 PMCID: PMC8399745 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13081312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of surfactants used for nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) to provide enzymatic protection for incorporated peptides. Insulin as a model peptide was ion paired with sodium dodecyl sulfate to improve its lipophilicity. Three NLC formulations containing polyethylene glycol ester (PEG-ester), polyethylene glycol ether (PEG-ether), and polyglycerol ester (PG-ester) surfactants were prepared by solvent diffusion method. NLCs were characterized regarding particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential. Biocompatibility of NLCs was assessed on Caco-2 cells via resazurin assay. In vitro lipolysis study was performed using a standard lipid digestion method. Proteolytic studies were performed in simulated gastric fluid containing pepsin and simulated intestinal fluid containing pancreatin. Lipophilicity of insulin in terms of log Poctanol/water was improved from -1.8 to 2.1. NLCs were in the size range of 64-217 nm with a polydispersity index of 0.2-0.5 and exhibited a negative surface charge. PG-ester NLCs were non-cytotoxic up to a concentration of 0.5%, PEG-ester NLCs up to a concentration of 0.25% and PEG-ether NLC up to a concentration of 0.125% (w/v). The lipolysis study showed the release of >90%, 70%, and 10% of free fatty acids from PEG-ester, PG-ester, and PEG-ether NLCs, respectively. Proteolysis results revealed the highest protective effect of PEG-ether NLCs followed by PG-ester and PEG-ester NLCs for incorporated insulin complex. Findings suggest that NLCs bearing substructures less susceptible to degrading enzymes on their surface can provide higher protection for incorporated peptides toward gastrointestinal proteases.
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- Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (I.S.); (A.F.); (P.K.)
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