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Cao X, Liu Q, Shi W, Liu K, Deng T, Weng X, Pan S, Yu Q, Deng W, Yu J, Wang Q, Xiao G, Xu X. Microfluidic fabricated bisdemethoxycurcumin thermosensitive liposome with enhanced antitumor effect. Int J Pharm 2023; 641:123039. [PMID: 37225026 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) is the main active ingredient that is isolated from Zingiberaceae plants, wherein it has excellent anti-tumor effects. However, insolubility in water limits its clinical application. Herein, we reported a microfluidic chip device that can load BDMC into the lipid bilayer to form BDMC thermosensitive liposome (BDMC TSL). The natural active ingredient glycyrrhizin was selected as the surfactant to improve solubility of BDMC. Particles of BDMC TSL had small size, homogenous size distribution, and enhanced cultimulative release in vitro. The anti-tumor effect of BDMC TSL on human hepatocellular carcinomas was investigated via 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide method, live/dead staining, and flowcytometry. These results showed that the formulated liposome had a strong cancer cell inhibitory, and presented a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on migration. Further mechanistic studies showed that BDMC TSL combined with mild local hyperthermia could significantly upregulate B cell lymphoma 2 associated X protein levels and decrease B cell lymphoma 2 protein levels, thereby inducing cell apoptosis. The BDMC TSL that was fabricated via microfluidic device were decomposed under mild local hyperthermia, which could beneficially enhance the anti-tumor effect of raw insoluble materials and promote translation of liposome.
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- Xia Cao
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, P. R. China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China; Medicinal function development of new food resources, Jiangsu Provincial Research center, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Luiz MT, di Filippo LD, Dutra JAP, Viegas JSR, Silvestre ALP, Anselmi C, Duarte JL, Calixto GMF, Chorilli M. New Technological Approaches for Dental Caries Treatment: From Liquid Crystalline Systems to Nanocarriers. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030762. [PMID: 36986624 PMCID: PMC10054708 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Dental caries is the most common oral disease, with high prevalence rates in adolescents and low-income and lower-middle-income countries. This disease originates from acid production by bacteria, leading to demineralization of the dental enamel and the formation of cavities. The treatment of caries remains a global challenge and the development of effective drug delivery systems is a potential strategy. In this context, different drug delivery systems have been investigated to remove oral biofilms and remineralize dental enamel. For a successful application of these systems, it is necessary that they remain adhered to the surfaces of the teeth to allow enough time for the removal of biofilms and enamel remineralization, thus, the use of mucoadhesive systems is highly encouraged. Among the systems used for this purpose, liquid crystalline systems, polymer-based nanoparticles, lipid-based nanoparticles, and inorganic nanoparticles have demonstrated great potential for preventing and treating dental caries through their own antimicrobial and remineralization properties or through delivering drugs. Therefore, the present review addresses the main drug delivery systems investigated in the treatment and prevention of dental caries.
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- Marcela Tavares Luiz
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-16-3301-6998
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Kapourani A, Kontogiannopoulos KN, Manioudaki AE, Poulopoulos AK, Tsalikis L, Assimopoulou AN, Barmpalexis P. A Review on Xerostomia and Its Various Management Strategies: The Role of Advanced Polymeric Materials in the Treatment Approaches. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14050850. [PMID: 35267672 PMCID: PMC8912296 DOI: 10.3390/polym14050850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The medical term xerostomia refers to the subjective sensation of oral dryness. The etiology seems to be multifactorial with the most frequently reported causes being the use of xerostomic medications, neck and head radiation, and systematic diseases (such as Sjögren’s syndrome). Xerostomia is associated with an increased incidence of dental caries, oral fungal infections, and difficulties in speaking and chewing/swallowing, which ultimately affect the oral health-related quality of life. The development of successful management schemes is regarded as a highly challenging project due to the complexity of saliva. This is why, in spite of the fact that there are therapeutic options aiming to improve salivary function, most management approaches are alleviation-oriented. In any case, polymers are an integral part of the various formulations used in every current treatment approach, especially in the saliva substitutes, due to their function as thickening and lubricating agents or, in the case of mucoadhesive polymers, their ability to prolong the treatment effect. In this context, the present review aims to scrutinize the literature and presents an overview of the role of various polymers (or copolymers) on either already commercially available formulations or novel drug delivery systems currently under research and development.
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- Afroditi Kapourani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.K.); (K.N.K.); (A.-E.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.K.); (K.N.K.); (A.-E.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.K.); (K.N.K.); (A.-E.M.)
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant Biology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- Natural Products Research Centre of Excellence-AUTH (NatPro-AUTH), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.K.); (K.N.K.); (A.-E.M.)
- Natural Products Research Centre of Excellence-AUTH (NatPro-AUTH), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-2310997629
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Liu H, Prachyathipsakul T, Koyasseril-Yehiya TM, Le SP, Thayumanavan S. Molecular bases for temperature sensitivity in supramolecular assemblies and their applications as thermoresponsive soft materials. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:164-193. [PMID: 34549764 PMCID: PMC8757657 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh01091c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Thermoresponsive supramolecular assemblies have been extensively explored in diverse formats, from injectable hydrogels to nanoscale carriers, for a variety of applications including drug delivery, tissue engineering and thermo-controlled catalysis. Understanding the molecular bases behind thermal sensitivity of materials is fundamentally important for the rational design of assemblies with optimal combination of properties and predictable tunability for specific applications. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in this area with a specific focus on the parameters and factors that influence thermoresponsive properties of soft materials. We summarize and analyze the effects of structures and architectures of molecules, hydrophilic and lipophilic balance, concentration, components and external additives upon the thermoresponsiveness of the corresponding molecular assemblies.
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- Hongxu Liu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
- Molecular and Cellular Biology Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
- Centre for Bioactive Delivery, Institute for Applied Life Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
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Zhang S, Sun Q, Peng X, Gan N, Zhao L, Suo Z, Zhao G, Li H. A pH-sensitive T7 peptide-decorated liposome system for HER2 inhibitor extracellular delivery: an application for the efficient suppression of HER2+ breast cancer. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:8768-8778. [PMID: 34585713 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01619a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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HER2+ breast cancer is highly aggressive and proliferative even after multiple chemotherapy regimens. At present, the available clinical treatment duration of chemotherapeutic agents is limited by severe toxicity to noncancerous tissues, which are attributed to insufficient targeting. Here, we designed an active-targeted and pH-responsive liposome to improve the treatment. The ideas were as follows: (1) using liposome as a nano-delivery system for HER2 inhibitor (lapatinib; LAP) to reduce the toxicity; (2) modifying the capsule with T7 peptide for specific targeted delivery to the tumor cells, and (3) enabling the capsule with the pH-sensitive ability and triggering sustained drug release at extracellular weakly acidic microenvironment to emerge toxicity in tumors and to improve curative effects. It was found that T7 peptide-modified pH-sensitive liposome (T7-LP) was more effective and safer than free drug and unmodified liposome, and reduced drug-induced side effects and noncancerous toxicity. These results support the application potential of T7-LP in improving the efficacy of LAP in HER2+ breast cancer treatment. It might be a novel LAP formulation as a clinical agent.
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- Shuangshuang Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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Yuba E, Takashima M, Hayashi T, Kokuryo D, Aoki I, Harada A, Aoshima S, Krishnan UM, Kono K. Multifunctional Traceable Liposomes with Temperature-Triggered Drug Release and Neovasculature-Targeting Properties for Improved Cancer Chemotherapy. Mol Pharm 2021; 18:3342-3351. [PMID: 34324363 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Poor distribution of nanocarriers at the tumor site and insufficient drug penetration into the tissue are major challenges in the development of effective and safe cancer therapy. Here, we aim to enhance the therapeutic effect of liposomes by accumulating doxorubicin-loaded liposomes at high concentrations in and around the tumor, followed by heat-triggered drug release to facilitate low-molecular-weight drug penetration throughout the tumor. A cyclic RGD peptide (cRGD) was incorporated into liposomes decorated with a thermosensitive polymer that allowed precise tuning of drug release temperature (i.e., Polymer-lip) to develop a targeted thermosensitive liposome (cRGD-Polymer-lip). Compared with conventional thermosensitive liposomes, cRGD-Polymer-lip enhanced the binding of liposomes to endothelial cells, leading to their accumulation at the tumor site upon intravenous administration in tumor-bearing mice. Drug release triggered by local heating strongly inhibited tumor growth. Notably, tumor remission was achieved via multiple administrations of cRGD-Polymer-lip and heat treatments. Thus, combining the advantages of tumor neovascular targeting and heat-triggered drug release, these liposomes offer high potential for minimally invasive and effective cancer chemotherapy.
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- Eiji Yuba
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Graduate School of System Informatics, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan.,National Institute of Radiological Sciences, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- National Institute of Radiological Sciences, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Chiba 263-8555, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Macromolecular Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, School of Arts, Science & Humanities, and School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed-to-be University, Thanjavur 613401, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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Flash tooth whitening: A friendly formulation based on a nanoencapsulated reductant. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 195:111241. [PMID: 32679445 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tooth whitening materials have not undergone relevant advances in the last years. Current materials base their action on the oxidant activity of peroxides, which present the disadvantage of requiring long application times, along with unpleasant side effects of dental hypersensitivity (e.g. sharp pain). In this work, a novel tooth whitening formulation based on the encapsulation of a reducing agent (sodium metabisulfite) in liposomes is developed. An experimental design was applied to optimize the formulation in terms of whitening action and safety, using bovine teeth as in vitro model. Results were obtained by colorimetry, profilometry and nanoindentation techniques. The comparison with standard whitening treatments showed a similar whitening action of the optimized formulation but in remarkable shorter application times. Moreover, teeth roughness values obtained with the presented formulation conformed with ISO 28399. As mechanism of action, results obtained from fluorescent confocal microscopy showed the liposomal formulation to form a layer surrounding the enamel surface, enhancing the treatment efficacy in terms of diffusion of the protected reductant towards the enamel. The better efficiency of this formulation encourages its use as an alternative to current oxidative treatments.
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