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Wang H, Wang W, Zhu G, Cao Y, Zhang L. A perspective of microemulsions in critical metal separation and recovery: Implications for potential application of CO 2-responsive microemulsions. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139494. [PMID: 37451640 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Since the discovery of microemulsions, they have attracted great attention due to its unique properties, such as ultra-low interfacial tension and nanoscale droplets. During the past several decades, microemulsions have shown unparalleled advantages in critical metal separation and recovery, e.g., high separation rate, high recovery efficiency, and good selectivity. Therefore, fundamental understandings of such metal recovery behavior are of great significance for the continuous development of microemulsion-based separation technology in this field. Herein, we first systematically reviewed the application of regular microemulsion in the separation and recovery process of critical metals focusing on their separation mechanisms. Then, we summarized the recent progress of CO2-responsive microemulsions and highlighted their potential application in critical metal separation and recovery, aiming to provide some insights into alleviating the difficulties in demulsification during the stripping stage using regular microemulsions. In this section, the latest development of CO2-responsive microemulsions is introduced, and the relationship between their composition, microstructure and macroscopic properties is discussed. Discussion and future perspectives are provided highlighting the design of new microemulsions and potential application of CO2-responsive microemulsions for metal separation and recovery in the future.
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- Haoxuan Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China; School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
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Waghule T, Saha RN, Alexander A, Singhvi G. Tailoring the multi-functional properties of phospholipids for simple to complex self-assemblies. J Control Release 2022; 349:460-474. [PMID: 35841998 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The unique interfacial properties, huge diversity, and biocompatible nature of phospholipids make them an attractive pharmaceutical excipient. The amphiphilic nature of these molecules offers them the property to self-assemble into distinct structures. The solubility, chemical and structural properties, surface charge, and critical packing parameters of phospholipids play an essential role during formulation design. This review focuses on the relationship between the structural features of a phospholipid molecule and the formation of different lipid-based nanocarrier drug delivery systems. This provides a rationale and guideline for the selection of appropriate phospholipids while designing a drug delivery system. Finally, we refer to relevant recent case studies covering different types of phospholipid-based systems including simple to complex assemblies. Different carriers in the size range of 50 nm to a few microns can be prepared using phospholipids. The carriers can be delivered through oral, intravenous, nasal, dermal, transmucosal, and subcutaneous routes. A wide range of applicability can be achieved by incorporating various hydrophilic and lipophilic additives in the phospholipid bilayer. Advanced research has led to the discovery of phospholipid complexes and cell membrane mimicking lipids. Overall, phospholipids remain a versatile pharmaceutical excipient for drug delivery. They play multiple roles as solubilizer, emulsifier, surfactant, permeation enhancer, coating agent, release modifier, and liposome former.
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- Tejashree Waghule
- Industrial Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus, India
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- Industrial Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- Industrial Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus, India.
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Gutiérrez-Méndez N, Chavez-Garay DR, Leal-Ramos MY. Lecithins: A comprehensive review of their properties and their use in formulating microemulsions. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14157. [PMID: 35355280 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lecithins are a phospholipid-rich mixture recovered from the degumming process of crude vegetable oils. Since the nineteenth century, this by-product of oil processing has been used as a food and pharmaceutical ingredient. Lecithins' popularity as an ingredient in the pharmaceutical and food industries arises from their particular properties, such as their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance, critical micellar concentration, and assembly properties. However, there is limited knowledge of the use of lecithins to formulate pharmaceutical- and food-grade microemulsions. Unlike conventional emulsions, microemulsions are thermodynamically stable systems that offer long-term stability. Besides, microemulsions show nano-sized droplets, transparency, ease of preparation and scale-up, and do not require expensive equipment. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of lecithins, their properties, and their use in formulating microemulsions, a promising method to incorporate, protect, and deliver bioactive compounds in pharmaceutical and food products. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Lecithins are a phospholipid-rich mixture recovered from the degumming process of crude vegetable oils. Since the nineteenth century, this by-product of oil processing has been used as a food ingredient. Lecithin phospholipids are commonly used as emulsifier agents in the food and pharmaceutical industries because of their particular properties. However, there is limited knowledge of the use of lecithins to formulate pharmaceutical- or food-grade microemulsions. Unlike conventional emulsions, microemulsions are stable systems that offer long-term stability, nano-sized droplets, transparency, ease of preparation and scale-up, and do not require expensive equipment. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of lecithins, their properties, and their use in formulating microemulsions, a promising method to incorporate, protect, and deliver bioactive compounds such as vitamins, flavors, antioxidants, nutrients, colors, antimicrobials, and polyphenols.
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Benkert C, Freyburger A, Huber V, Touraud D, Kunz W. Development of a fully water-dilutable mint concentrate based on a food-approved microemulsion. Food Chem 2022; 372:131230. [PMID: 34627088 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Mentha spicata L. disappears in winter. The lack of fresh mint during the cold season can be a limiting factor for the preparation of mint tea. A fresh taste source that can be kept during winter is mint essential oil. As the oil is not soluble in water, a food-approved, water-soluble essential oil microemulsion was studied, investigating different surfactants, in particular Tween® 60. The challenge was to dissolve an extremely hydrophobic essential oil in a homogeneous, stable, transparent, and spontaneously forming solution of exclusively edible additives without adulterating the original fresh taste of the mint. Making use of the microemulsions' water and oil pseudo-phases, hydrophilic sweeteners and hydrophobic dyes could be incorporated to imitate mint leaf infusions aromatically and visually. The resulting formulation was a concentrate, consisting of ∼ 90% green components, which could be diluted with water or tea to obtain a beverage with a pleasant minty taste.
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- Claudia Benkert
- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Regensburg, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Regensburg, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Regensburg, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Regensburg, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Regensburg, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany.
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Marena GD, Ramos MADS, Lima LC, Chorilli M, Bauab TM. Galleria mellonella for systemic assessment of anti-Candida auris using amphotericin B loaded in nanoemulsion. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 807:151023. [PMID: 34662607 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Galleria mellonella is a model that uses adult larvae to assess the prophylactic, therapeutic, and acute toxic potential of substances. Given their benefits, G. mellonella models are being employed in investigations of systemic infections caused by highly resistant microorganisms. Among the multiresistant microorganisms, we highlight Candida auris, a yeast with high mortality potential and resistance. Among the potential drugs, amphotericin B (AmB) stands out; however, microbial resistance episodes and side effects caused by low selectivity have been observed. The incorporation of AmB into a nanoemulsion (NE) can contribute to the control of C. auris infections and resistance as well as decrease the side effects of this drug. This study aimed to develop AmB-loaded NE (NEA) and evaluate its antifungal action against C. auris in G. mellonella. NEs were obtained by using sunflower oil and cholesterol as the oily phase, polyoxyethylene 20 cetyl ether (Brij® 58) and soy phosphatidylcholine as the surfactant system, and PBS buffer as the aqueous phase. An alternative in vivo assay with G. mellonella for acute toxicity and infection was performed using adult stage larvae (200 mg to 400 mg). According to the obtained results, NE and NEA exhibited sizes of 43 and 48 nm, respectively. The PDI was 0.285 and 0.389 for NE and NEA, respectively. The ZP showed electronegativity for both systems, with -3.77 mV and -3.80 mV for NE and NEA, respectively. Acute toxicity showed that free AmB had greater acute toxicity potential than NEA. The survival assay showed high larval viability. NEA had a better antifungal profile against systemic infection in G. mellonella. It is concluded that the alternative model proved to be an efficient in vivo assay to determine the toxicity and evaluate the therapeutic property of free AmB and NEA in systemic infections caused by C. auris.
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- Gabriel Davi Marena
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara, São Paulo State 14.800-903, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara, São Paulo State 14.800-903, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara, São Paulo State 14.800-903, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara, São Paulo State 14.800-903, Brazil.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara, São Paulo State 14.800-903, Brazil.
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Maunder JJ, Aguilar JA, Hodgkinson P, Cooper SJ. Structured ternary fluids as nanocrystal incubators for enhanced crystallization control. Chem Sci 2022; 13:13132-13140. [DOI: 10.1039/d2sc04413g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Crystallization in structured ternary fluids can proceed via higher nucleation rate and slower crystal growth pathways that are impossible to access in normal unstructured solutions. Hence, structured ternary fluids can act as nanocrystal incubators.
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- J. J. Maunder
- Department of Chemistry, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
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Gonçalves RA, Lam YM, Lindman B. Double-Chain Cationic Surfactants: Swelling, Structure, Phase Transitions and Additive Effects. Molecules 2021; 26:3946. [PMID: 34203337 PMCID: PMC8271693 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26133946] [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: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Double-chain amphiphilic compounds, including surfactants and lipids, have broad significance in applications like personal care and biology. A study on the phase structures and their transitions focusing on dioctadecyldimethylammonium chloride (DODAC), used inter alia in hair conditioners, is presented. The phase behaviour is dominated by two bilayer lamellar phases, Lβ and Lα, with "solid" and "melted" alkyl chains, respectively. In particular, the study is focused on the effect of additives of different polarity on the phase transitions and structures. The main techniques used for investigation were differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS and WAXS). From the WAXS reflections, the distance between the alkyl chains in the bilayers was obtained, and from SAXS, the thicknesses of the surfactant and water layers. The Lα phase was found to have a bilayer structure, generally found for most surfactants; a Lβ phase made up of bilayers with considerable chain tilting and interdigitation was also identified. Depending mainly on the polarity of the additives, their effects on the phase stabilities and structure vary. Compounds like urea have no significant effect, while fatty acids and fatty alcohols have significant effects, but which are quite different depending on the nonpolar part. In most cases, Lβ and Lα phases exist over wide composition ranges; certain additives induce transitions to other phases, which include cubic, reversed hexagonal liquid crystals and bicontinuous liquid phases. For a system containing additives, which induce a significant lowering of the Lβ-Lα transition, we identified the possibility of a triggered phase transition via dilution with water.
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- Rui A. Gonçalves
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore;
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore;
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore;
- Centre for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Division of Physical Chemistry, Lund University, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
- Coimbra Chemistry Center (CQC), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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Gradzielski M, Duvail M, de Molina PM, Simon M, Talmon Y, Zemb T. Using Microemulsions: Formulation Based on Knowledge of Their Mesostructure. Chem Rev 2021; 121:5671-5740. [PMID: 33955731 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Microemulsions, as thermodynamically stable mixtures of oil, water, and surfactant, are known and have been studied for more than 70 years. However, even today there are still quite a number of unclear aspects, and more recent research work has modified and extended our picture. This review gives a short overview of how the understanding of microemulsions has developed, the current view on their properties and structural features, and in particular, how they are related to applications. We also discuss more recent developments regarding nonclassical microemulsions such as surfactant-free (ultraflexible) microemulsions or ones containing uncommon solvents or amphiphiles (like antagonistic salts). These new findings challenge to some extent our previous understanding of microemulsions, which therefore has to be extended to look at the different types of microemulsions in a unified way. In particular, the flexibility of the amphiphilic film is the key property to classify different microemulsion types and their properties in this review. Such a classification of microemulsions requires a thorough determination of their structural properties, and therefore, the experimental methods to determine microemulsion structure and dynamics are reviewed briefly, with a particular emphasis on recent developments in the field of direct imaging by means of electron microscopy. Based on this classification of microemulsions, we then discuss their applications, where the application demands have to be met by the properties of the microemulsion, which in turn are controlled by the flexibility of their amphiphilic interface. Another frequently important aspect for applications is the control of the rheological properties. Normally, microemulsions are low viscous and therefore enhancing viscosity has to be achieved by either having high concentrations (often not wished for) or additives, which do not significantly interfere with the microemulsion. Accordingly, this review gives a comprehensive account of the properties of microemulsions, including most recent developments and bringing them together from a united viewpoint, with an emphasis on how this affects the way of formulating microemulsions for a given application with desired properties.
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- Michael Gradzielski
- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, D-10623 Berlin, Germany
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- ICSM, Université Montpellier, CEA, CNRS, ENSCM, 30207 Marcoule, France
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- Centro de Física de Materiales (CFM) (CSIC-UPV/EHU)-Materials Physics Center (MPC), Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 5, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain.,IKERBASQUE - Basque Foundation for Science, María Díaz de Haro 3, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, D-10623 Berlin, Germany.,Department of Chemical Engineering and the Russell Berrie Nanotechnolgy Inst. (RBNI), Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, IL-3200003, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and the Russell Berrie Nanotechnolgy Inst. (RBNI), Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, IL-3200003, Israel
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- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, D-10623 Berlin, Germany.,ICSM, Université Montpellier, CEA, CNRS, ENSCM, 30207 Marcoule, France
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Heymann T, Schmitz LM, Lange J, Glomb MA. Influence of β-Carotene and Lycopene on Oxidation of Ethyl Linoleate in One- and Disperse-Phased Model Systems. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:2747-2756. [PMID: 32028770 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The induction period (IP) of ethyl linoleate stressed at 60 °C was monitored via the formation of hydroperoxides. The addition of lycopene (1% w/w) increased the IP from 7.0 to 10.0 h to prove the strong antioxidative potential in contrast to β-carotene with pro-oxidative effects (IP: 6.0 h), both showing strong scavenging activity under fast degradation. When peroxidation was induced by singlet oxygen, both carotenoids effectively inhibited the formation of hydroperoxides, with quenching activity only observed at low singlet oxygen concentrations, while scavenging still dominated. Thus, carotenoids did not interact with the introduced singlet oxygen but rather with the radical intermediates of fat oxidation. These experiments were then transferred to lecithin-based micelles more related to biological systems, where singlet oxygen was generated in the outer aqueous phase. Lycopene and β-carotene delayed or inhibited lipid peroxidation depending on concentration. In this setup, β-carotene showed exclusively quenching activity, while lycopene was additionally degraded to about 70%.
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- Thomas Heymann
- Institute of Chemistry-Food Chemistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Straße 2, D-06120 Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry-Food Chemistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Straße 2, D-06120 Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry-Food Chemistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Straße 2, D-06120 Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry-Food Chemistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Straße 2, D-06120 Halle/Saale, Germany
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Cao Y, Gao H, Xia H, Zhu X, Li B, Zhou X, Jin Y. Development and Evaluation of a Water-in-oil Microemulsion Formulation for the Transdermal Drug Delivery of Teriflunomide (A771726). Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2019; 67:786-794. [PMID: 31366828 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c18-00930] [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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Teriflunomide (TEF, A771726) is the active metabolite of leflunomide (LEF), a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug. The main purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate water-in-oil (W/O) microemulsion formulation of TEF. The W/O microemulsion was optimized formula is the physical and chemical stability of lecithin, ethanol, isopropyl myristate (IPM) and water (20.65/20.78/41.52/17.05 w/w) by using the pseudo-ternary phase diagram and the average droplet size is about 40 nm. The permeability of TEF microemulsion is about 6 times higher than control group in vitro penetration test. The results of anti-inflammatory effect showed that compared with the control group, the external TEF microemulsion group could significantly inhibit swelling of paw in rats, and no significant difference compared with oral LEF group. The results of hepatotoxicity test show that there were normal content of alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and no obvious inflammatory infiltration of TEF microemulsion group compared with LEF group. The plasma concentration curve showed that compared with LEF group, the peak concentration of TEF microemulsion group was decreased, the half-life (t1/2) was prolonged, and the relative bioavailability of TEF microemulsion was 75.35%. These results suggest that TEF W/O microemulsion can be used as a promising preparation to play an anti-inflammatory role while significantly reducing hepatotoxicity.
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- Yaru Cao
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital of Armed Police of Anhui Province
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University.,Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education
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Safieh P, Pensini E, Marangoni A, Lamont K, Ghazani SM, Callaghan-Patrachar N, Strüder-Kypke M, Peyronel F, Chen J, Rodriguez BM. Natural emulsion gels and lecithin-based sorbents: A potential treatment method for organic spills on surface waters. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.04.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Murashova NM, Prokopova LA, Trofimova ES, Yurtov EV. Effects of Oleic Acid and Phospholipids on the Formation of Lecithin Organogel and Microemulsion. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Nataliya M. Murashova
- Department of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology; Dmitry Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Miusskaya Sq. 9; Moscow 125047 Russia
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- Department of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology; Dmitry Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Miusskaya Sq. 9; Moscow 125047 Russia
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- Department of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology; Dmitry Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Miusskaya Sq. 9; Moscow 125047 Russia
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- Department of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology; Dmitry Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Miusskaya Sq. 9; Moscow 125047 Russia
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Rahman MA, Mujahid M. Development of self-nanoemulsifying tablet (SNET) for bioavailability enhancement of sertraline. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902018000117232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Razo-Lazcano TA, del Pilar González-Muñoz M, Stambouli M, Pareau D, Hernández-Perales L, Avila-Rodriguez M. Chlorpheniramine recovery from aqueous solutions by emulsion liquid membranes using soy lecithin as carrier. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2017.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Peralta-Rodríguez RD, Flores-Villaseñor SE, Ramirez-Contreras JC, de Araujo DR, Rodrigues T. Formation, Stability and Cytotoxicity of Precursor Microemulsions to Prepare Core-Shell Polymeric Nanoparticles for Pharmaceutical Applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/masy.201600129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- René D. Peralta-Rodríguez
- Polimerization Processes Departament, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA); Blvd. Enrique Reyna No. 140 Saltillo Coahuila México
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- Polimerization Processes Departament, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA); Blvd. Enrique Reyna No. 140 Saltillo Coahuila México
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- Polimerization Processes Departament, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA); Blvd. Enrique Reyna No. 140 Saltillo Coahuila México
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- Universidade Federal Do ABC, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas; Av. dos Estados 5001 Santo André SP Brasil
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- Universidade Federal Do ABC, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas; Av. dos Estados 5001 Santo André SP Brasil
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Lindman B. From surfactant to cellulose and DNA self-assembly. A 50-year journey. Colloid Polym Sci 2016; 294:1687-1703. [PMID: 27795609 PMCID: PMC5063899 DOI: 10.1007/s00396-016-3927-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Revised: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 07/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Surfactants have been the basis for applications in several industrial sectors for a long time. However, fundamental research was 50 years ago still limited to a small number of academic groups and even basic aspects were controversial. The field has since undergone an enormous expansion and the improved understanding has laid the basis of numerous new products as well as been the basis of important parts of nano-science and -technology.The present author has during 50 years in academia devoted most of his research to amphiphilic compounds, including both surfactants and polymers. Hereby, I had the privilege of following a very exciting development. In 2015, I had the honour to receive the Life-time Achievement Award of IACIS, the International Association of Colloid and Interface Scientists. IACIS organizes since the 1970s a tri-annual symposium, typically the best attended in the field. For the first time since 2000, it was in 2015 organized in Europe, namely Mainz, Germany. This treatise is based on my award lecture in Mainz, which covered developments from my first research as a new Ph D student in Stockholm to current work as an emeritus and visiting professor. Interestingly, discoveries in my very early work contributed to solving problems in now on-going research. Håkan Wennerström kindly wrote a quite comprehensive paper about my achievements a few years ago (Adv Colloid Interf Sci 205:1-8, [1]). In writing the present paper, I have strived at covering mainly topics not treated in detail by Håkan. In fact, I will emphasize very much our early studies as well as our studies of surfactant self-assembly by NMR and in particular look at the developments of our research and connections between different research topics.
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- Björn Lindman
- Physical Chemistry, University of Lund, P.O. Box 124, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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Klemmer HFM, Harbauer C, Strey R, Grillo I, Sottmann T. Formation Kinetics of Oil-Rich, Nonionic Microemulsions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2016; 32:6360-6366. [PMID: 27257802 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b00738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The formation kinetics of oil-rich, nonionic microemulsions were investigated along different mixing pathways using a fast stopped-flow device in combination with the new high-flux small-angle neutron spectrometer D33 (ILL, Grenoble, France). While the kinetics along most pathways were too fast to be resolved, two processes could be detected mixing brine and the binary cyclohexane/C10E5 solution. Here, too, the formation of large water-in-oil droplets was found to be faster than 20 ms and therewith faster than the accessible dead time. However, subsequently, both the disintegration of the large water-in-oil droplets (600 Å) and the uptake of water by swollen micelles (50-60 Å) could be resolved. Both processes occur on the time scale of a second. Strikingly, the total internal interface forms faster than 20 ms and does not change over time.
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- Helge F M Klemmer
- Physikalische Chemie, Department Chemie, Universität zu Köln , Luxemburger Straße 116, 50939 Cologne, Germany
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- Physikalische Chemie, Department Chemie, Universität zu Köln , Luxemburger Straße 116, 50939 Cologne, Germany
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- Physikalische Chemie, Department Chemie, Universität zu Köln , Luxemburger Straße 116, 50939 Cologne, Germany
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- Institut Laue-Langevin, CS 20156, 38042, Grenoble, Cedex 9, France
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- Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Universität Stuttgart , Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Ishikawa K, Behrens M, Eriksson S, Topgaard D, Olsson U, Wennerström H. Microemulsions of Record Low Amphiphile Concentrations Are Affected by the Ambient Gravitational Field. J Phys Chem B 2016; 120:6074-9. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.6b02041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Kazuhiro Ishikawa
- Physical
Chemistry, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
- Kao Cooperation, 2-1-3 Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-8501, Japan
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- Physical
Chemistry, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Physical
Chemistry, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Physical
Chemistry, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Physical
Chemistry, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Physical
Chemistry, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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Montenegro L, Lai F, Offerta A, Sarpietro MG, Micicchè L, Maccioni AM, Valenti D, Fadda AM. From nanoemulsions to nanostructured lipid carriers: A relevant development in dermal delivery of drugs and cosmetics. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Submicron complex lipid carriers for curcumin delivery to intestinal epithelial cells: Effect of different emulsifiers on bioaccessibility and cell uptake. Int J Pharm 2015; 494:357-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2015] [Revised: 08/12/2015] [Accepted: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Lecithin/TPGS-based spray-dried self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems: In vitro pulmonary deposition and cytotoxicity. Int J Pharm 2015; 485:249-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Revised: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Laupheimer M, Sottmann T, Schweins R, Stubenrauch C. Studying orthogonal self-assembled systems: microstructure of gelled bicontinuous microemulsions. SOFT MATTER 2014; 10:8744-8757. [PMID: 25271704 DOI: 10.1039/c4sm01639d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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An orthogonal self-assembled system consists of different structures which coexist independently. Furthermore, the characteristic properties of the respective "base systems", i.e. of the systems which contain only one of the structures, are retained in the orthogonal self-assembled system. We have identified gelled bicontinuous microemulsions as orthogonal self-assembled systems and reported in a preceding paper (Soft Matter, 2013, 9, 3661) that their phase behaviour and rheological properties are in perfect agreement with those of the two base systems, namely a non-gelled bicontinuous microemulsion and a binary gel. In the paper at hand we present the results of structural investigations. With FT-PGSE (1)H-NMR measurements we verified the bicontinuity of our gelled model system H2O-n-decane/12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid (12-HOA)-tetraethylene glycol monodecyl ether (C10E4) at appropriate temperatures. Apart from that, we proved the coexistence of the bicontinuous microemulsion domains with the gelator network in a small angle neutron scattering (SANS) study. A qualitative comparison between the SANS data of the gelled bicontinuous microemulsion and those of its base systems reveals that the characteristic scattering features of both base systems are present. Moreover, we were able to quantitatively describe and interpret the SANS data, yielding at the same time the structural parameters of the bicontinuous microemulsion and the gelator network.
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- Michaela Laupheimer
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Subinya M, Steudle AK, Nestl B, Nebel B, Hauer B, Stubenrauch C, Engelskirchen S. Physicochemical aspects of lipase B from Candida antarctica in bicontinuous microemulsions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2014; 30:2993-3000. [PMID: 24564515 DOI: 10.1021/la4042088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Biotechnology involves applying enzymes in organic synthesis to convert non-natural substrates into enantiomerically pure products under mild reaction conditions. Non-natural substrates are often lipophilic molecules that can hardly be accessed and converted by enzymes in their natural aqueous environment. Bicontinuous microemulsions provide a spongelike nanostructure with a large interfacial area between aqueous and oil domains, which makes them valuable alternative reaction media. In the present study, we introduced lipase B from Candida antarctica into a bicontinuous microemulsion of composition H2O/NaCl-n-octane-pentaethylene glycol monodecylether (C10E5). Phase behavior, partitioning studies, and pulsed-field-gradient NMR measurements revealed that the lipase is mostly adsorbed at the microemulsions interface. Phase diagrams showed a maximum in efficiency with increasing amount of lipase added to the water phase of the microemulsion. It was observed that the ratio between the mass of lipase that is introduced into the system and the mass of lipase that is located at the interface stays constant. Self-diffusion coefficients of all components showed that the presence of the lipase is not influencing the bicontinuity of the microemulsion.
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- Mireia Subinya
- Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Universität Stuttgart , Pfaffenwaldring 55, 70569 Stuttgart
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Paul S, Panda AK. Combined phase behavior, dynamic light scattering, viscosity and spectroscopic investigations of a pyridinium-based ionic liquid-in-oil microemulsion. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra01209g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Proposed model, phase diagram and variation in size (d), viscosity (η) and fluorescence intensity (FI) for 1-butyl-4-methyl pyridinium tetrafluoroborate ([b4mpy][BF4])–(Tween 20 + n-pentanol)–n-heptane ionic liquid-in-oil-microemulsion system.
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- Sujoy Paul
- Department of Chemistry
- University of North Bengal
- Darjeeling 734 013, India
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- Department of Chemistry
- University of North Bengal
- Darjeeling 734 013, India
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Schwarz JC, Hoppel M, Kählig H, Valenta C. Application of Quantitative 19F Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Tape-Stripping Experiments with Natural Microemulsions. J Pharm Sci 2013; 102:2699-706. [DOI: 10.1002/jps.23646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2013] [Revised: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 05/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Fadda P, Monduzzi M, Caboi F, Piras S, Lazzari P. Solid lipid nanoparticle preparation by a warm microemulsion based process: Influence of microemulsion microstructure. Int J Pharm 2013; 446:166-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2012] [Revised: 02/08/2013] [Accepted: 02/09/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Tayel SA, El-Nabarawi MA, Tadros MI, Abd-Elsalam WH. Promising ion-sensitive in situ ocular nanoemulsion gels of terbinafine hydrochloride: Design, in vitro characterization and in vivo estimation of the ocular irritation and drug pharmacokinetics in the aqueous humor of rabbits. Int J Pharm 2013; 443:293-305. [PMID: 23333217 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.12.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2012] [Revised: 12/24/2012] [Accepted: 12/29/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Tirnaksiz F, Kayiş A, Çelebi N, Adişen E, Erel A. Preparation and evaluation of topical microemulsion system containing metronidazole for remission in rosacea. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2012; 60:583-92. [PMID: 22689395 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.60.583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim of this study was to prepare a topical water-in-oil type microemulsion containing metronidazole and to compare its effectiveness with a commercial gel product in the treatment of rosacea. A pseudo-ternary phase diagram (K(m)=2:1) was constructed using lecithin/butanol/isopropyl myristate/water. The microemulsion was chosen from the microemulsion region in the phase diagram. The formulation was a water-in-oil type microemulsion (droplet size: 11.6 nm, viscosity: 457.3 mPa·s, conductivity: 1.5 µs/cm, turbidity: 6.89 NTU) and the addition of the metronidazole did not alter the properties of the system. The release experiment showed that the release rate of metronidazole from the commercial gel product was higher than that of the microemulsion. Stability experiments showed that the metronidazole microemulsion remained stable for at least 6 months; none of the characteristic properties of the microemulsion had changed, the system retained its clarity and there was no sign that crystallization of metronidazole has occurred. Microemulsion was compared to a gel product in a randomized, double-blind, baseline-controlled, split-face clinical trial for the treatment of patients. After the 6-week treatment period there was a statistically significant difference in reduction of the main symptoms of rosacea. Of the patients treated with the microemulsion, 17% experienced complete relief from inflammatory lesions, and 50% from erythema. The microemulsion resulted in complete relief in 38% of the patients with telangiectasia while the commercial product did not provide any relief of telangiectasia symptoms. In conclusion, the microemulsion containing metronidazole was found to be more effective in reducing the symptoms of rosacea compared to the commercial gel product.
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- Figen Tirnaksiz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara 06330, Turkey.
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Maitani Y, Soeda H, Junping W, Takayama K. MODIFIED ETHANOL INJECTION METHOD FOR LIPOSOMES CONTAINING beta-SITOSTEROL beta-D-GLUCOSIDE. J Liposome Res 2012; 11:115-25. [PMID: 19530923 DOI: 10.1081/lpr-100103174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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A modified ethanol injection method for liposomes containing soybean phosphatidylcholine (SPC), cholesterol (Ch), beta-sitosterol beta-D-glucoside (Sit-G) and oleic acid (OA) was developed, that can produce homogeneous unilamellar liposomes without the use of sonication and dialysis. In this method, water is poured into a concentrated lipid-ethanol solution and then ethanol is removed in an evaporator. Dilution with water causes spontaneous formation of small and homogenous unilamellar vesicles from micellar aggregate. The size of liposomes can be controlled by the ratio of ethanol to water. OA and Sit-G were distributed at the surface of liposomes and were recognized by Concanavalin A, respectively. This easy and quick method for preparation of liposomes may be applicable in many areas.
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- Y Maitani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Hoshi University, Ebara 2-4-41, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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Shakeel F, Shafiq S, Haq N, Alanazi FK, Alsarra IA. Nanoemulsions as potential vehicles for transdermal and dermal delivery of hydrophobic compounds: an overview. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2012; 9:953-74. [PMID: 22703228 DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2012.696605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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An E, Jeong CB, Cha C, Kim DH, Lee H, Kong H, Kim J, Kim JW. Fabrication of microgel-in-liposome particles with improved water retention. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2012; 28:4095-4101. [PMID: 22296414 DOI: 10.1021/la2046349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Corneocytes represents the main water reservoir of stratum corneum, and that ability intimately arises from their architecture and total composition. Here we describe a novel method for fabricating a microgel-in-liposome (M-i-L) structure consisting of a sodium hyaluronate microgel and a lipid membrane envelop in order to mimic corneocyte cell structures. The essence of our approach is to use a lecithin-based microemulsion with a very low interfacial tension between the water droplet and oil continuous phase. Using this emulsion enables us to stabilize a dispersion of microgel particles without phase separation or aggregation. The addition of excess water produced single-core or multicore microgel particles enveloped in a lipid layer. To demonstrate the applicability of this unique vesicle system, we encapsulated a high concentration of natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the microgel core and investigated how the M-i-L structure affected the water retention in comparison with other control systems. We have observed that our M-i-L particles with the NMF in the core, which mimicked the corneocyte cell structure, showed an excellent ability to retain water in the system. This experimental result inspired us to investigate how corneocyte cells, which feature a lipid-enveloped hydrogel structure, provide such long-lasting hydration to the skin.
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- Eunjung An
- Amore-Pacific Co. R&D Center, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Suárez M, Romero MP, Ramo T, Motilva MJ. Stability of a phenol-enriched olive oil during storage. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201000432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hoeller S, Kählig H, Valenta C. Multinuclear NMR characterisation and dermal delivery of fluorinated drugs in soybean-microemulsion systems. J Pharm Sci 2009; 98:2686-95. [PMID: 19105222 DOI: 10.1002/jps.21643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The present study evaluated the effect of different commercially available soybean lecithins in microemulsion systems in terms of microstructure transformation, physicochemical properties and transport of selected entrapped fluorinated drugs through skin. Physicochemical characterisations by particle size and polydispersity index (PDI) measurements were performed and a direct correlation with NMR self-diffusion coefficients of the individual components was found. An increase of lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) and lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE) in the phospholipid mixtures increased the mean particle sizes and PDI. Bicontinous microemulsion structures were proven by 1H and 31P NMR in the placebo microemulsions. Reasonable permeation of the lipophilic drugs of all microemulsions systems was confirmed in standard diffusion studies using porcine skin. This could be due to the incorporation of the drugs in the surfactant structure of the lecithin based bicontinous micro textures, as proven by 19F NMR self-diffusion studies.
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- Sonja Hoeller
- Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Althanstrasse 14, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Avramiotis S, Lianos P, Xenakis A. Trypsin In Lecithin Based w/o Microemulsions. Fluorescence and Enzyme Activity Studies. BIOCATAL BIOTRANSFOR 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/10242429609110282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Stubenrauch C, Tessendorf R, Salvati A, Topgaard D, Sottmann T, Strey R, Lynch I. Gelled polymerizable microemulsions. 2. Microstructure. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2008; 24:8473-8482. [PMID: 18558728 DOI: 10.1021/la800918g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Using bicontinuous microemulsions as templates opens a new field for the design of novel structures and thus novel materials, but has significant challenges due to the very small composition and temperature windows in which microemulsions are bicontinuous. In previous work we had shown that we can take a ternary base system (water-n-dodecane--C 13/15E 5), add monomer and cross-linker ( N-isopropylacrylamide and N, N'-methylenebisacrylamide) to the water phase, and add a gelator (12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid) to the oil phase while remaining in the one-phase region of the phase diagram. It was also possible to allow the gelator to form an organogel by changing the temperature such that we crossed the sol--gel line, which fell within the one-phase region. In this work, we show conclusively that addition of the monomers and the gelator does not affect the microemulsion microstructure and that, even in the gelled state, the polymerizable microemulsion is indeed bicontinuous. 1H NMR self-diffusion, conductivity, and small-angle neutron scattering measurements all confirm the bicontinuous nature of the gelled polymerizable microemulsion.
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- Cosima Stubenrauch
- SFI-Strategic Research Cluster in Solar Energy Conversion, Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology, School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Papadimitriou V, Pispas S, Syriou S, Pournara A, Zoumpanioti M, Sotiroudis TG, Xenakis A. Biocompatible microemulsions based on limonene: formulation, structure, and applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2008; 24:3380-3386. [PMID: 18303927 DOI: 10.1021/la703682c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The preparation of biocompatible (w/o) microemulsions based on R-(+)-limonene, water, and a mixture of lecithin and either 1-propanol or 1,2-propanediol as emulsifiers was considered. The choice of the compositions of the microemulsions used was based on the pseudo-ternary phase diagrams of the four-component system determined at 30 degrees C for different weight ratios of the components. When 1-propanol was considered as co-surfactant, the area of the microemulsion zone was remarkably increased. Interfacial properties and the dynamic structure of the emulsifier's monolayer were studied by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy using the spin-labeling technique. The rigidity and polarity of the interface were affected by the nature of the alcohol used as co-surfactant. When 1-propanol was used, the emulsifier's interface was much more flexible, indicating a less tight packing of lecithin molecules than in the case of 1,2-propanediol. In addition, the membrane's polarity was decreased when the diol was added as co-surfactant in the microemulsion system. To evaluate the size of the dispersed aqueous domains as a function of water content and other additives concentration, dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements were carried out. Radii in the range from 60 to 180 nm were observed when 1-propanol was used as co-surfactant, and the water content varied from 0 to 12% w/w. Electrical conductivity measurements of R-(+)-limonene/lecithin/1-propanol/water microemulsions with increasing weight fractions of water indicated the appearance of a percolation threshold at water content above 4% w/w. Lipase from Rhizomucor miehei was solubilized in the aqueous domains of the biocompatible microemulsions, and the esterification of octanoic, dodecanoic, and hexadecanoic acids with the short-chained alcohols used as co-surfactants for the formulation of microemulsions was studied. The enzyme efficiency was affected by the chain length of the carboxylic acids and the nature of the alcohol. In the case of 1-propanol, a preference for the long-chain carboxylic acids was observed. On the contrary, when 1,2-propanediol was used formulation of the corresponding esters was not observed. This behavior could be possibly attributed to either the specificity of the lipase toward the alcohol employed for the esterification of the acids or the structural changes induced in the system when 1-propanol was replaced by 1,2-propanediol.
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- Vassiliki Papadimitriou
- Institute of Biological Research & Biotechnology, Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48, Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635, Athens, Greece.
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Gupta S, Moulik SP. Biocompatible microemulsions and their prospective uses in drug delivery. J Pharm Sci 2008; 97:22-45. [PMID: 17887122 DOI: 10.1002/jps.21177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Efficacy of lipophilic drugs is often hindered due to their poor aqueous solubility leading to low absorption after in vivo administration. A part of the administered dose is absorbed and reaches the pharmacological site of action and the remainder causes toxicity and undesirable side effects due to unwanted biodistribution. Enhancement in drug efficacy and lowering of drug toxicity could be achieved through encapsulation and delivery of the lipophilic drugs in aqueous based delivery systems. Microemulsions are macroscopically homogeneous pseudoternary and ternary colloidal assemblies having polar and nonpolar micro domains. Their dispersed phases in nanodimension have good shelf-life (due to thermodynamic stability), large surface area, low viscosity (in some compositions), and ultraslow surface tension. These properties qualify them to be prospective drug delivery systems provided they are composed of biocompatible excipients. Due to the existence of polar, nonpolar, and interfacial microdomains, encapsulation of different kinds of drugs is possible. The review entails reports on development and characterization of biocompatible microemulsion systems and their evaluation as probable vehicles for encapsulation, stabilization, and delivery of bioactive natural products and prescription drugs.
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- Syamasri Gupta
- Centre for Surface Science, Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India.
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Pattarino F, Marengo E, Trotta M, Gasco MR. COMBINED USE OF LECITHIN AND DECVL POLYGLUCOSIDE IN MICROEMULSIONS: DOMAIN OF EXISTENCE AND COSURFACTANT EFFECT. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2007. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690008913271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Papadimitriou V, Sotiroudis TG, Xenakis A. Olive oil microemulsions: enzymatic activities and structural characteristics. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2007; 23:2071-7. [PMID: 17279697 DOI: 10.1021/la062608c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Microemulsions composed of olive oil, either extravirgin (EVOO) or refined (ROO), as the continuous oil phase, water as the dispersed phase, and a mixture of lecithin-propanol as the emulsifier were prepared and investigated as potential biocompatible media for biotransformations. The area of the microemulsion zone increased considerably by increasing the lecithin to propanol weight ratio in both EVOO- and ROO-based systems. However, the nature of the oil used does not seem to affect the ability of the system to incorporate water. The catalytic activities of two oxidizing enzymes that have been detected in virgin olive oil, namely, tyrosinase and peroxidase, and the activity of a proteolytic enzyme such as trypsin were studied in olive oil microemulsions. In all cases a reduced catalytic activity was observed when ROO was considered as the continuous oil phase. The interfacial properties of lecithin layers were studied by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy employing the nitroxide spin probe 5-doxylstearic acid. By varying the weight ratio of lecithin to propanol and the water content of the microemulsions, the mobility of the probe and the rigidity of the interface were altered. Droplet sizes were measured by dynamic light scattering. At higher water content of the system the size of the droplets was increased. When EVOO was considered as the oil phase, smaller aqueous droplets were formed. Lecithin-based olive oil microemulsions were also characterized with regard to the phenomenon of electrical percolation. At a water content above 3% (w/w) and a lecithin/propanol weight ratio of 2, a sharp increase in conductivity was observed, indicating a structural transition in the bicontinuous form.
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- Vassiliki Papadimitriou
- Institute of Biological Research & Biotechnology, The National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vas. Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece
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Leser ME, Sagalowicz L, Michel M, Watzke HJ. Self-assembly of polar food lipids. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2006; 123-126:125-36. [PMID: 17045560 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2006.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Polar lipids, such as monoglycerides and phospholipids, are amphiphilic molecules commonly used as processing and stabilization aids in the manufacturing of food products. As all amphiphilic molecules (surfactants, emulsifiers) they show self-assembly phenomena when added into water above a certain concentration (the critical aggregation concentration). The variety of self-assembly structures that can be formed by polar food lipids is as rich as it is for synthetic surfactants: micelles (normal and reverse micelles), microemulsions, and liquid crystalline phases can be formulated using food-grade ingredients. In the present work we will first discuss microemulsion and liquid crystalline phase formation from ingredients commonly used in food industry. In the last section we will focus on three different potential application fields, namely (i) solubilization of poorly water soluble ingredients, (ii) controlled release, and (iii) chemical reactivity. We will show how the interfacial area present in self-assembly structures can be used for (i) the delivery of functional molecules, (ii) controlling the release of functional molecules, and (iii) modulating the chemical reactivity between reactive molecules, such as aromas.
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- Martin E Leser
- Nestlé Research Center Lausanne, Nestec Ltd., Vers-chez-les-Blanc, CH-1000 Lausanne 26, Switzerland.
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Patel N, Schmid U, Lawrence MJ. Phospholipid-based microemulsions suitable for use in foods. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2006; 54:7817-24. [PMID: 17002457 DOI: 10.1021/jf051288k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The preparation of nonaqueous microemulsions using food-acceptable components is reported. The effect of oil on the formation of microemulsions stabilized by lecithin (Epikuron 200) and containing propylene glycol as immiscible solvent was investigated. When the triglycerides were used as oil, three types of phase behavior were noted, namely, a two-phase cloudy region (occurring at low lecithin concentrations), a liquid crystalline (LC) phase (occurring at high surfactant and low oil concentrations), and a clear monophasic microemulsion region. The extent of this clear one-phase region was found to be dependent upon the molecular volume of the oil being solubilized. Large molecular volume oils, such as soybean and sunflower oils, produced a small microemulsion region, whereas the smallest molecular volume triglyceride, tributyrin, produced a large, clear monophasic region. Use of the ethyl ester, ethyl oleate, as oil produced a clear, monophasic region of a size comparable to that seen with tributyrin. Substitution of some of the propylene glycol with water greatly reduced the extent of the clear one-phase region and increased the extent of the liquid crystalline region. In contrast, ethanol enhanced the clear, monophasic region by decreasing the LC phase. Replacement of some of the lecithin with the micelle-forming nonionic surfactant Tween 80 to produce mixed lecithin/Tween 80 mixtures of weight ratios (Km) 1:2 and 1:3 did not significantly alter the phase behavior, although there was a marginal increase in the area of the two-phase, cloudy region of the phase diagram. The use of the lower phosphatidylcholine content lecithin, Epikuron 170, in place of Epikuron 200 resulted in a reduction in the LC region for all of the systems investigated. In conclusion, these studies show that it is possible to prepare one-phase, clear lecithin-based microemulsions over a wide range of compositions using components that are food-acceptable.
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- Nilesh Patel
- Pharmaceutical Science Research Division, King's College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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Microemulsions are thermodynamically stable, transparent, low viscosity, and isotropic dispersions consisting of oil and water stabilized by an interfacial film of surfactant molecules, typically in conjunction with a cosurfactant. Microemulsions (so-called due to their small particle size; 5-100 nm) have found application in a wide variety of systems, such as pharmaceutical and oil recovery, but their application in food systems has been hindered by the types of surfactant permissible for use in food. The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the structures and phase behavior of microemulsions, methods of microemulsion formation, and techniques which may be used for characterization. A comprehensive review of previous work on both food-grade microemulsion systems, and non-food-grade systems of specific food interest is included. The application of microemulsions as reaction media, their ability to solubilize proteins and hence their use as a separation technique is also documented. In addition, attention is focused on the application of microemulsions as delivery systems for delivery of bioactive compounds, and the links between microemulsions and increased bioavailability. Future research, both applied and fundamental, should focus on surfactants which are not restricted for use in foods.
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- John Flanagan
- Riddet Centre, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. j.flanagan@ massey.ac.nz
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Angelico R, Ceglie A, Olsson U, Palazzo G, Ambrosone L. Anomalous surfactant diffusion in a living polymer system. PHYSICAL REVIEW. E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS 2006; 74:031403. [PMID: 17025631 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.74.031403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2006] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Random processes are generally described by Gaussian statistics as formulated by the central limit theorem. However, there exists a large number of exceptions to this rule that can be found in a variety of fields. Diffusion processes are often analyzed by the scaling law <r2> approximately t2beta, where the second moment of the diffusion propagator or molecular mean square displacement, <r2>, in the case of Gaussian diffusion is proportional to t, i.e., beta=1/2. A deviation from Gaussian behavior may be either superdiffusion (beta>1/2) or subdiffusion (beta<1/2). In this paper we demonstrate that all three diffusion regimes may be observed for the surfactant self-diffusion, on the length scale of 10(-6) m and the time scale of 0.02-0.8 s. in a system of wormlike micelles, depending on small variations in the sample composition. The self-diffusion is followed by pulsed gradient NMR where one not only measures the second moment of the diffusion propagator, but actually measures the Fourier transform of the full diffusion propagator itself. A generalized diffusion equation in terms of fractional time derivatives provides a general description of all the different diffusion regimes, and where 1beta can be interpreted as a dynamic fractal dimension. Experimentally, we find beta=1/4 and 3/4, in the regimes of sub- and superdiffusion, respectively. The physical interpretation of the subdiffusion behavior is that the dominating diffusion mechanism corresponds to a lateral diffusion along the contour of the wormlike micelles. Superdiffusion is obtained near the overlap concentration where the average micellar size is smaller so that the center of mass diffusion of the micelles contributes to the transport of surfactant molecules.
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- Ruggero Angelico
- Università del Molise, DISTAAM, Via De Sanctis, I-86100 Campobasso, Italy.
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Cilek A, Celebi N, Tirnaksiz F. Lecithin-based microemulsion of a peptide for oral administration: preparation, characterization, and physical stability of the formulation. Drug Deliv 2006; 13:19-24. [PMID: 16401589 DOI: 10.1080/10717540500313109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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The objective of our study was to prepare and characterize a stable microemulsion formulation for oral administration of a peptide, e.g., rh-insulin. The microemulsions were prepared using Labrafil M 1944 CS, Phospholipon 90G (lecithin), absolute alcohol, and bidistilled water. Commercially available soybean lecithins (namely, Phospholipon 80, phosphatidylcholine purity 76 +/- 3%, and Phospholipon 90G, phosphatidylcholine purity 93 +/- 3%) were used in the study. The results showed that the phase diagram obtained using a low purity lecithin was not similar to that obtained with a high purity lecithin. We observed that the microemulsion area was wider at the phase diagram obtained with the higher purity lecithin. We found that the extent of the microemulsion region depended upon both the purity of the lecithin and the surfactant/co-surfactant (s/co-s) mixing ratios (K(m)). The rheological studies showed that microemulsions followed a Newtonian behavior. Such physical characteristics as viscosity, turbidity, density, conductivity, refractive index, droplet size, physical appearance, and phase separation of the microemulsion were measured at different temperatures (4 degrees C, 25 degrees C, and 40 degrees C) during 6 months. The results indicated that the physical characteristics of the developed microemulsions did not change under different storage temperatures (p > 0.05).
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- Ayşe Cilek
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Hydrophobically modified ethyl(hydroxyethyl)cellulose as stabilizer and emulsifying agent in macroemulsions. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2005.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Yamaguchi S. Three-phase behavior and the roles of C4E1 in the water/C12E5/C4E1/decane system. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2005.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Caboi F, Lazzari P, Pani L, Monduzzi M. Effect of 1-butanol on the microstructure of lecithin/water/tripalmitin system. Chem Phys Lipids 2005; 135:147-56. [PMID: 15921975 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2005.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2004] [Revised: 02/08/2005] [Accepted: 02/14/2005] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Warm microemulsions based on lipids characterized by a melting point over 50 degrees C have been successfully used as starting matrix in a quenching process to obtain solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN). In this work, we have investigated the effect of 1-butanol (B) on the phase behavior of the lecithin (LCT)/water (W)/tripalmitin (TP) system at 70 degrees C. The study has been carried out at LCT/B=1 (weight ratio). Emulsion and liquid crystalline phase regions have been observed in the ternary phase diagram, while the presence of 1-butanol in the LCT/W/B/TP system allows the formation of a wide area of liquid isotropic phase from the whole (LCT+B)/TP binary axis up to 37 wt% of water. The microstructure of this isotropic phase has been investigated by means of 1H NMR PGSE technique. The self-diffusion coefficients of the different components along oil and water dilution lines indicate a microstructural organization characterized by a highly connected water in oil domains.
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- Francesca Caboi
- Dipartimento Scienze Chimiche, CSGI Università di Cagliari, S.S. 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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