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Khaire OT, Mhaske A, Prasad AG, Almalki WH, Srivastava N, Kesharwani P, Shukla R. State-of-the-art drug delivery system to target the lymphatics. J Drug Target 2024; 32:347-364. [PMID: 38253594 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2309671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The primary objective of the review is to assess the potential of lymphatic-targeted drug delivery systems, with a particular emphasis on their role in tumour therapy and vaccination efficacy. REASON FOR LYMPHATIC TARGETING The lymphatic system's crucial functions in maintaining bodily equilibrium, regulating metabolism, and orchestrating immune responses make it an ideal target for drug delivery. Lymph nodes, being primary sites for tumour metastasis, underscore the importance of targeting the lymphatic system for effective treatment. OUTCOME Nanotechnologies and innovative biomaterials have facilitated the development of lymphatic-targeted drug carriers, leveraging endogenous macromolecules to enhance drug delivery efficiency. Various systems such as liposomes, micelles, inorganic nanomaterials, hydrogels, and nano-capsules demonstrate significant potential for delivering drugs to the lymphatic system. CONCLUSION Understanding the physiological functions of the lymphatic system and its involvement in diseases underscores the promise of targeted drug delivery in improving treatment outcomes. The strategic targeting of the lymphatic system presents opportunities to enhance patient prognosis and advance therapeutic interventions across various medical contexts, indicating the importance of ongoing research and development in this area.
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- Omkar T Khaire
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, UP, India
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Pornpitchanarong C, Akkaramongkolporn P, Nattapulwat N, Opanasopit P, Patrojanasophon P. Development and Optimization of Andrographis paniculata Extract-Loaded Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System Using Experimental Design Model. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:166. [PMID: 38399227 PMCID: PMC10893082 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The objectives of this study were to develop an optimized formulation for an Andrographis paniculata extract (AGPE)-loaded self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) using an experimental design and evaluate the characteristics of the developed SMEDDS. The solubility of andrographolide (AGP) in various solvents was investigated. The pseudo-ternary phase was constructed to provide an optimal range for each component to form microemulsions (MEs). The formulation was optimized using an I-optimal design mixture type, where the physical stability, droplet size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential were examined. Soft capsules of the optimized AGPE-loaded SMEDDS were manufactured. The dissolution and ex vivo membrane permeation were studied. Oleic acid, Tween® 80, and PEG 400 were the best solubilizers for AGP. The promising surfactant to co-surfactant ratio to generate ME was 3:1. The optimized SMEDDS contained 68.998% Tween® 80, with 13.257% oleic acid and 17.745% PEG 400. The assayed content of AGP, uniformity of dosage unit, and stability complied with the expected specifications. The dissolution and membrane permeability of AGPE-loaded SMEDDS was significantly improved from the A. paniculata extract (p < 0.05). All in all, the developed optimized AGPE-loaded SMEDDS was proven to contain optimal composition and AGP content where a stable ME could spontaneously be formed with enhanced delivery efficacy.
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand; (C.P.); (P.A.); (N.N.); (P.O.)
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Ge Y, Zhang N, Zheng X, Yu L, Liu Y, Xue H, Zhao J, You J, Shi M, Yin L. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry method for cellular toxicity and pharmacokinetic study of PEG1K polymers. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300802. [PMID: 38286730 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is one of the most commonly used polymers in drug delivery systems. The investigation of the pharmacokinetic behavior of PEG is important for revealing the toxicity and efficiency of PEG-related Nano-drug delivery systems. A high through-put and selective ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method coupled with collision-induced dissociation (CID) in source technique was developed and validated to determine PEG1K polymers in cellular samples in this study. The countless precursor ions of PEG1K are dissociated in the source to generate numerous product ions which have different numbers of subunits. The transition of [M+H]+ precursor ions → product ions at m/z 177.1 (four subunits)→89.1 (two subunits) was selected to determine PEG1K due to its high sensitivity. The UHPLC-MS/MS method coupled with CID in the source showed good linearity over the range of 0.1-10 μg/mL. Intra-day and inter-day accuracies and precisions of the assay were all within ± 12.39%. The assay was successfully applied to a cellular pharmacokinetic study of PEG1K in human breast cancer cells. The cytotoxicity of PEG1K polymers was also studied and the results indicated that the cytotoxicity of PEG1K was not significant in the range of 5-1200 μg/mL.
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- Yuncheng Ge
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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- Aim Honesty Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Dalian, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
- Aim Honesty Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Dalian, P. R. China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, P. R. China
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Zhao M, Wang P, Sun X, Yang D, Zhang S, Meng X, Zhang M, Gao X. Detrimental Impacts of Pharmaceutical Excipient PEG400 on Gut Microbiota and Metabolome in Healthy Mice. Molecules 2023; 28:7562. [PMID: 38005284 PMCID: PMC10673170 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400) is a widely used pharmaceutical excipient in the field of medicine. It not only enhances the dispersion stability of the main drug but also facilitates the absorption of multiple drugs. Our previous study found that the long-term application of PEG400 as an adjuvant in traditional Chinese medicine preparations resulted in wasting and weight loss in animals, which aroused our concern. In this study, 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing technology was used to analyze the diversity of gut microbiota, and LC-MS/MS Q-Exactive Orbtriap metabolomics technology was used to analyze the effect of PEG400 on the metabolome of healthy mice, combined with intestinal pathological analysis, aiming to investigate the effects of PEG400 on healthy mice. These results showed that PEG400 significantly altered the structure of gut microbiota, reduced the richness and diversity of intestinal flora, greatly increased the abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila), increased the proportion of Bacteroidetes to Firmicutes, and reduced the abundance of many beneficial bacteria. Moreover, PEG400 changed the characteristics of fecal metabolome in mice and induced disorders in lipid and energy metabolism, thus leading to diarrhea, weight loss, and intestinal inflammation in mice. Collectively, these findings provide new evidence for the potential effect of PEG400 ingestion on a healthy host.
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- Mei Zhao
- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
- Experimental Animal Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
- School of Medicine and Health Management, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (P.W.); (X.S.); (D.Y.); (S.Z.); (X.M.)
- Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Eze FN, Jansakul C, Srichana T. Insights into the formulation properties, biocompatibility, and permeability of poorly water-soluble methoxyflavones with PEG400 and propylene glycol. ACTA PHARMACEUTICA (ZAGREB, CROATIA) 2023; 73:385-404. [PMID: 37708958 DOI: 10.2478/acph-2023-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Herein, thermal and non-thermal techniques were used to elucidate the putative physical and chemical interactions between poorly water-soluble Kaempferia methoxyflavones and PEG400/propylene glycol. Additionally, the biocompatibility of methoxyflavone-glycol solutions was evaluated using Caco-2 cells whereas the absorptive transport was investigated by measuring the apparent permeability coefficient (P app) of the methoxyflavones and transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) of the Caco-2 cell monolayer. Data from differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopic analysis revealed physico-chemical compatibility between the three methoxyflavones and PEG400/propylene glycol. Furthermore, PEG400 and propylene glycol solutions of the methoxyflavones were shown to be compatible with Caco-2 cells at pharmacologically effective concentrations. In vitro transport studies across the Caco-2 cell monolayer revealed high P app values of 24.07 × 10-6 to 19.63 × 10-6 cm s-1 for PEG400 solutions of the methoxyflavones. The TEER values of the Caco-2 cell monolayers indicated that the increased drug transport was partly due to increased tight junction openings, but without compromising the epithelial barrier integrity. The good pharmaceutical and biocompatibility profiles, as well as improved transport of the methoxyflavones in PEG400 and propylene glycol solutions, are suggestive of the worthiness of this approach for further consideration pertaining to the development of these drugs into oral liquid dosage forms.
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- Fredrick Nwude Eze
- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Natural Product Research Centre of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110 Thailand
- Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110 Thailand
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- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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Ishibashi R, Matsuhisa R, Nomoto M, Chudan S, Nishikawa M, Tabuchi Y, Ikushiro S, Nagai Y, Furusawa Y. Effect of Oral Administration of Polyethylene Glycol 400 on Gut Microbiota Composition and Diet-Induced Obesity in Mice. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1882. [PMID: 37630442 PMCID: PMC10456793 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11081882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a commonly used dispersant for oral administration of hydrophobic agents. PEG is partly absorbed in the small intestine, and the unabsorbed fraction reaches the large intestine; thus, oral administration of PEG may impact the gut microbial community. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study evaluated the effects of PEG on gut commensal bacteria. Herein, we aimed to determine whether oral administration of PEG modifies the gut microbiota. Administration of PEG400 and PEG4000 altered gut microbial diversity in a concentration-dependent manner. Taxonomic analysis revealed that Akkermansia muciniphila and particularly Parabacteroides goldsteinii were overrepresented in mice administered with 40% PEG. PEG400 administration ameliorated the high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity and adipose tissue inflammation. Fecal microbiome transplantation from PEG400-administered donors counteracted the HFD-induced body and epididymal adipose tissue weight gain, indicating that PEG400-associated bacteria are responsible for the anti-obesity effect. Conversely, carboxymethyl cellulose, also used as a dispersant, did not affect the abundance of these two bacterial species or HFD-induced obesity. In conclusion, we demonstrated that oral administration of a high concentration of PEG400 (40%) alters the gut microbiota composition and ameliorates HFD-induced obesity.
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- Riko Ishibashi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, 5180 Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, 5180 Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, 5180 Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Genetics Research, Life Science Research Center, University of Toyama, Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, 5180 Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, 5180 Kurokawa, Toyama 939-0398, Japan
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Zaid Alkilani A, Abo-Zour H, Basheer HA, Abu-Zour H, Donnelly RF. Development and Evaluation of an Innovative Approach Using Niosomes Based Polymeric Microneedles to Deliver Dual Antioxidant Drugs. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081962. [PMID: 37112106 PMCID: PMC10145612 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Ascorbic acid (AA) and caffeine (CAFF) work to protect cells from ultraviolet (UV) radiation and slow down the photoaging process of the skin. However, cosmetic application of AA and CAFF is limited due to poor penetration across the skin and rapid oxidation of AA. The aim of this study was to design and evaluate the dermal delivery of dual antioxidants utilizing microneedles (MNs) loaded with AA and CAFF niosomes. The niosomal nanovesicles were prepared using the thin film method and had particle sizes ranging from 130.6-411.2 nm and a negative Zeta potential of around -35 mV. The niosomal formulation was then combined with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) to create an aqueous polymer solution. The best skin deposition of AA and CAFF was achieved with the formulation containing 5% PEG 400 (M3) and PVP. Furthermore, the role of AA and CAFF as antioxidants in preventing cancer formation has been well-established. Here we validated the antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid (AA) and caffeine (CAFF) in a novel niosomal formulation referred to as M3 by testing its ability to prevent H2O2-indued cell damage and apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Results showed that M3 was able to shield MCF-7 cells from H2O2 induced damage at concentrations below 2.1 µg/mL for AA and 1.05 µg/mL for CAFF, and also exhibited anticancer effects at higher concentrations of 210 µg/mL for AA and 105 µg/mL. The formulations were stable for two months at room temperature in terms of moisture and drug content. The use of MNs and niosomal carriers could be a promising approach for dermal delivery of hydrophilic drugs like AA and CAFF.
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- Ahlam Zaid Alkilani
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, Jordan
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- Medical Biology Centre, School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT7 1NN, UK
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Comparison of the Formulation, Stability and Biological Effects of Hydrophilic Extracts from Black Elder Flowers ( Sambucus nigra L.). Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122831. [PMID: 36559324 PMCID: PMC9783192 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Elderflower preparations have long been used to treat colds and flu, but their use is undeservedly reduced, and only dried flower teas, less often ethanolic extracts, can be purchased in pharmacies. In the case of homemade teas, the medicinal plant material is extracted with hot water for a relatively short time, thus only a small part of the active substances is extracted. The industrially produced ethanolic extract is rich in active substances, but its use is limited since ethanol in many countries is undesirable and unsuitable for children and geriatric patients. Therefore, the aim of this work was to produce extracts from elder flowers using water as extractant and a mixture of water + polyethylene glycol (PEG) 20%, to compare their chemical composition and stability, and to study the ability to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) and to sustain the viability of C6 glial cells under oxidative stress conditions. The ethanolic extract was used as a standard. Thus, the extract with PEG contained more than two times higher amount of total phenolics (PC) than the aqueous one, and the stability at 6-8 °C was comparable to the stability of ethanolic extract. All three extracts showed an antioxidant effect in a concentration-dependent manner in vitro. However, only the PEG containing extract (at 20-40 µg/mL PC) was the most effective in reducing the intracellular level of ROS and sustaining the viability of glial cells. The results suggest that the co-solvent PEG increases the yield of phenolics in the extract, prolongs the stability, and enhances positive biological effects.
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Kuki Á, Hashimov M, Nagy T, Tóth C, Zsuga M, Kéki S. Quantification of Polyethylene Glycol 400 Excreted in the Urine by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071341. [PMID: 35890237 PMCID: PMC9322888 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) was used as a permeability probe to examine the gastrointestinal tract which can be involved in the pathogenesis of some inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. A novel methodology was developed and validated for the quantitation of PEG 400 excreted in human urine after oral administration using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS). The excretion ratios were determined for the most intense ions corresponding to nine PEG 400 oligomers. The relative error of accuracy was between –6.0% and 8.5%, and the relative standard deviation (RSD) of the precision was below 15%. Our method was successfully applied in a large-scale experimental study involving nearly two hundred volunteers. Due to the large number of measurements, detailed and reliable statistical analysis was performed. No significant difference was found between the male and female group of volunteers at 0.05 significance level, except the two largest PEG oligomers. However, the average excretion ratios of the male volunteers are greater than that of the women for all the nine PEG oligomers, suggesting a difference in the intestinal permeability between men and women.
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- Ákos Kuki
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (Á.K.); (M.H.); (T.N.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (Á.K.); (M.H.); (T.N.); (M.Z.)
- Doctoral School of Chemistry, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (Á.K.); (M.H.); (T.N.); (M.Z.)
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- Today’s Life Science and Research Kft., Bulcsú utca 20/A, H-2120 Dunakeszi, Hungary;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (Á.K.); (M.H.); (T.N.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (Á.K.); (M.H.); (T.N.); (M.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Fax: +36-52-518662
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Sharma PK, Choudhury D, Yadav V, Murty USN, Banerjee S. 3D printing of nanocomposite pills through desktop vat photopolymerization (stereolithography) for drug delivery reasons. 3D Print Med 2022; 8:3. [PMID: 35038049 PMCID: PMC8762875 DOI: 10.1186/s41205-022-00130-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background The desktop vat polymerization process or stereolithography printing is an ideal approach to develop multifunctional nanocomposites wherein a conventional solid dosage form is used as a reservoir for compliant administration of drug-loaded nanocarriers. Methods In this study, a nanocomposite drug delivery system, that is, hydrogel nanoparticles of an approved nutraceutical, berberine entrapped within vat photopolymerized monoliths, was developed for drug delivery applications. For the fabrication of the nanocomposite drug delivery systems/pills, a biocompatible vat photopolymerized resin was selected as an optimum matrix capable of efficiently delivering berberine from stereolithography mediated 3D printed nanocomposite pill. Results The obtained data reflected the efficient formation of berberine-loaded hydrogel nanoparticles with a mean particle diameter of 95.05 ± 4.50 nm but low loading. Stereolithography-assisted fabrication of monoliths was achieved with high fidelity (in agreement with computer-aided design), and photo-crosslinking was ascertained through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The hydrogel nanoparticles were entrapped within the pills during the stereolithography process, as evidenced by electron microscopy. The nanocomposite pills showed a higher swelling in an acidic environment and consequently faster berberine release of 50.39 ± 3.44% after 4 h. The overall results suggested maximal release within the gastrointestinal transit duration and excretion of the exhausted pills. Conclusions We intended to demonstrate the feasibility of making 3D printed nanocomposite pills achieved through the desktop vat polymerization process for drug delivery applications.
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- Peeyush Kumar Sharma
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India.,National Centre for Pharmacoengineering, NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India.,National Centre for Pharmacoengineering, NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India
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- National Centre for Pharmacoengineering, NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India.,NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India. .,National Centre for Pharmacoengineering, NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101, India.
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Choudhury D, Sharma PK, Suryanarayana Murty U, Banerjee S. Stereolithography-assisted fabrication of 3D printed polymeric film for topical berberine delivery: in-vitro, ex-vivo and in-vivo investigations. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 74:1477-1488. [PMID: 34850065 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES 3D printed polymeric film intended for topical delivery of berberine (BBR) was developed using stereolithography (SLA) to enhance its local concentrations. PEGDMA was utilized as photopolymerizing resin, with PEG 400 as an inert component to facilitate BBR solubilization and permeation. METHODS Three batches of topical films were printed by varying resin and PEG 400 compositions. In-vitro physicochemical characterizations of the 3D printed films were performed using several analytical techniques including ex-vivo drug permeation studies. In-vivo skin irritation studies were also conducted to assess the skin irritation potential. KEY FINDINGS Films were 3D printed according to design specifications with minimal variations. Microscopic analysis confirmed 3D architecture, while thermal and X-ray diffraction studies revealed amorphous BBR entrapment. Drug permeation study showed effective ex-vivo diffusion up to 344.32 ± 61.20 µg/cm2 after 24.0 h possessing a higher ratio of PEG 400. In-vivo skin irritation studies have suggested the non-irritant nature of printed films. CONCLUSIONS Results indicated the suitability of SLA 3D printing for topical application in the treatment of skin diseases. The presence of PEG 400 in the printed 3D films facilitated BBR diffusion, resulting in an improved flux in ex-vivo model and non-irritant properties in vivo.
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- Dinesh Choudhury
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, India.,National Centre for Pharmacoengineering, NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, India.,National Centre for Pharmacoengineering, NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, India.,National Centre for Pharmacoengineering, NIPER-Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, India
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Zhao J, Zhao Q, Lu JZ, Ye D, Mu S, Yang XD, Zhang WD, Ma BL. Natural Nano-Drug Delivery System in Coptidis Rhizoma Extract with Modified Berberine Hydrochloride Pharmacokinetics. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:6297-6311. [PMID: 34552326 PMCID: PMC8451076 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s323685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the pharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic effects of the natural nanoparticles (Nnps) isolated from Coptidis Rhizoma extract on berberine hydrochloride (BBR) and systematically explore the related mechanisms. Methods Firstly, Nnps were isolated from Coptidis Rhizoma extract and then an Nnps-BBR complex was prepared. After qualitative and quantitative analysis in terms of size, Zeta potential, morphology, and composition of the Nnps and the Nnps-BBR complex, the effects of the Nnps on the crystallization of BBR were characterized. The effects of the Nnps on the solubility and dissolution of BBR were then evaluated. In addition, the effects of the Nnps on BBR in terms of cellular uptake, transmembrane transport, metabolic stability, and pharmacokinetics in mice were studied. Results The Nnps had an average size of 166.6 ± 1.3 nm and Zeta potential of −12.5 ± 0.2 mV. The Nnps were formed by denaturation of co-existing plant proteins with molecular weight < 30 kDa. The Nnps adsorbed or dispersed BBR, thereby promoting BBR transformation from crystal to amorphous form and improving its solubility and dissolution. The Nnps carried and promoted BBR uptake by human colonic adenocarcinoma (Caco-2) cells via caveolae-mediated endocytosis, reducing P-gp-mediated efflux of BBR in mice gut sacs and Madin-Darby canine kidney cells stably expressing the transporter P-gp (MDCK-MDR1) cells. Moreover, the Nnps improved BBR metabolic stability in mouse intestinal S9, promoting BBR intestinal absorption in mice, as shown by increased peak BBR concentration (Cmax, 1182.3 vs 310.2 ng/mL) and exposure level (AUC0–12 h, 2842.8 vs 1447.0 ng·h/mL) in mouse portal vein. In addition, the Nnps increased BBR exposure level in mouse livers (95,443.2 vs 43,586.2 ng·h/g liver). Conclusion The proteinaceous nanoparticles isolated from Coptidis Rhizoma extract can form a natural nano-drug delivery system with BBR, thereby significantly improving the pharmacokinetics of oral BBR.
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- Jing Zhao
- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China.,School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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Zhang Z, Lu Y, Qi J, Wu W. An update on oral drug delivery via intestinal lymphatic transport. Acta Pharm Sin B 2021; 11:2449-2468. [PMID: 34522594 PMCID: PMC8424224 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2020.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Orally administered drug entities have to survive the harsh gastrointestinal environment, penetrate the enteric epithelia and circumvent hepatic metabolism before reaching the systemic circulation. Whereas the gastrointestinal stability can be well maintained by taking proper measures, hepatic metabolism presents as a formidable barrier to drugs suffering from first-pass metabolism. The pharmaceutical academia and industries are seeking alternative pathways for drug transport to circumvent problems associated with the portal pathway. Intestinal lymphatic transport is emerging as a promising pathway to this end. In this review, we intend to provide an updated overview on the rationale, strategies, factors and applications involved in intestinal lymphatic transport. There are mainly two pathways for peroral lymphatic transport-the chylomicron and the microfold cell pathways. The underlying mechanisms are being unraveled gradually and nowadays witness increasing research input and applications.
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Key Words
- ACQ, aggregation-caused quenching
- ASRT, apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter
- AUC, area under curve
- BCS, biopharmaceutics classification system
- CM, chylomicron
- Chylomicron
- DC, dendritic cell
- DDT, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
- DTX, docetaxel
- Drug absorption
- Drug carriers
- Drug delivery
- FA, fatty acid
- FAE, follicle-associated epithelia
- FRET, Föster resonance energy transfer
- GIT, gastrointestinal tract
- HBsAg, hepatitis B surface antigen
- HIV, human immunodeficiency virus
- LDL, low-density lipoprotein
- LDV, Leu-Asp-Val
- LDVp, LDV peptidomimetic
- Lymphatic transport
- M cell, microfold cells
- MG, monoglyceride
- MPA, mycophenolic acid
- MPS, mononuclear phagocyte system
- Microfold cell
- Nanoparticles
- OA, oleate
- Oral
- PCL, polycaprolactone
- PEG-PLA, polyethylene glycol-poly(lactic acid)
- PEI, polyethyleneimine
- PLGA, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)
- PVA, poly(vinyl alcohol)
- RGD, Arg-Gly-Asp
- RGDp, RGD peptidomimetic
- SEDDS, self-emulsifying drug delivery system
- SLN, solid lipid nanoparticles
- SNEDDS, self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system
- TEM, transmission electron microscopy
- TG, triglyceride
- TPGS, D-α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate
- TU, testosterone undecanoate
- WGA, wheat germ agglutinin
- YCW, yeast cell wall
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- Zichen Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
- Center for Medical Research and Innovation, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, China
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Zhao J, Zhou T, Lu JZ, Ye D, Mu S, Tian XH, Zhang WD, Ma BL. Intra-Herb Interactions: Primary Metabolites in Coptidis Rhizoma Extract Improved the Pharmacokinetics of Oral Berberine Hydrochloride in Mice. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:675368. [PMID: 34163360 PMCID: PMC8215677 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.675368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Primary plant metabolites can be used for artificial preparation of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs), which have strong dissolving capacity, good biocompatibility, and biodegradability. In this study, for the first time, we verified that NADESs were present in Coptidis Rhizoma extract and systematically investigated its effects and mechanisms on the pharmacokinetics of oral berberine hydrochloride (BBR), a co-existing bioactive constituent. First, three LC-MS/MS based methods were established and fully validated to determine the levels of 11 primary metabolites in Coptidis Rhizoma extract. According to the weight ratio of four major primary metabolites in the Coptidis Rhizoma extract, a stable “endogenous” NADES was prepared using the heating method by the addition of 350 μl of water to 1,307.8 mg of the mixture of malic acid (490.5 mg), glucose (280.6 mg), sucrose (517.7 mg), and choline chloride (19.0 mg). The prepared NADES showed significant acute toxicity in mice and cytotoxicity in MDCK-MDR1 cells. However, after being diluted 10 times or 100 times, the NADES had no significant acute toxicity or cytotoxicity, respectively. The dilutions of the NADES significantly increased the water solubility of BBR, reduced its efflux in gut sacs and MDCK-MDR1 cell monolayer, and improved its metabolic stability in intestinal S9. In addition, the NADES dilutions reversibly opened the tight junctions between the enterocytes in the gut sacs. Moreover, the NADES dilutions significantly improved the exposure levels of BBR in the portal vein and livers of mice that were administered oral BBR. Malic acid was identified as a major component in the NADES in terms of solubility, acute toxicity, cytotoxicity, and pharmacokinetic-improving effects on oral BBR. In conclusion, the primary metabolites of Coptidis Rhizoma extract could form “endogenous” NADES, and its dilutions improve the pharmacokinetics of oral BBR. This study demonstrates the synergistic interaction of the constituents of Coptidis Rhizoma extract and the potential use of the NADES dilutions in oral BBR delivery.
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- Jing Zhao
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Mujtaba MA, Akhter MH, Alam MS, Ali MD, Hussain A. An updated review on therapeutic potential and recent advances in drug delivery of Berberine: Current status and future prospect. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2021; 23:60-71. [PMID: 33557735 DOI: 10.2174/1389201022666210208152113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Natural products are well known for their high potency with minimum side effects. Plant extracts are the most commonly used natural products because of their ease of availability and relatively low production cost. Berberine (BBR), a phytochemical component of some Chinese medicinal herbs (most commonlyBerberis vulgaris), is an isoquinoline alkaloid with several biological and pharmacological effects including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumour, antimicrobial, antidepressant,hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, and hypoglycemic actions. Interestingly, multiple studies have shown that BBR is a potential drug candidate with a multi-spectrum therapeutic application. However, the oral delivery of BBR is challenged owing to its poor bioavailability. Therefore, its oral bioavailability needs to be enhanced before it can be used in many clinical applications. This review provides an overview of the various studies that support the broad range of pharmacological activities of BBR. Also, it includes a section to address the issues and challenges related with the drug and methods to improve the properties of BBR such as solubility, stability and bioavailability that may be explored to help patients reap the maximum benefit from this potentially useful drug.
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- Md Ali Mujtaba
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University. Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam. Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451. Saudi Arabia
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Le Hegarat L, Huet S, Pasquier E, Charles S. Impact of solvents on the in vitro genotoxicity of TMPTA in human HepG2 cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2020; 69:105003. [PMID: 32949728 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2020.105003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Small hydrophobic chemical compounds require solvents to produce suitable solutions for toxicological studies. However, some solvents can modify the biological properties of substances and therefore their toxicity. This specific issue has been raised for PEG-400 as an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative compound. Recently, in the context of the REACH Regulation, PEG-400 was used to test the in vivo genotoxicity of trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) in the comet assay. TMPTA failed to increase DNA damage whereas it induces genotoxicity in vitro in DMSO. Therefore, we questioned whether PEG-400 could modify the genotoxicity of TMPTA. The aim of this study was to determine the potential impact of PEG-400 on the in vitro genotoxicity of TMPTA, compared to DMSO. TMPTA was dissolved in either PEG-400 or DMSO, and the induction of γH2AX and Caspase-3 was analyzed in HepG2 cells. TMPTA induced γH2AX and Caspase-3 with both PEG-400 and DMSO. However, TMPTA induced effects at 4-fold lower concentrations when PEG-400 is used as the solvent compared to DMSO. While genotoxic effects are observed at much lower concentrations with PEG-400, it does not modify the in vitro genotoxicity of TMPTA. However, further in vitro studies with small hydrophobic compounds should be done to clarify the effect of PEG-400. Moreover, in vivo studies should be performed to confirm that PEG-400 remains suitable for in vivo genotoxicity tests.
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- Ludovic Le Hegarat
- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Fougeres Laboratory, Toxicology of Contaminants unit, 10 B rue Claude Bourgelat, Fougères 35306, France.
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Fougeres Laboratory, Toxicology of Contaminants unit, 10 B rue Claude Bourgelat, Fougères 35306, France
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- Chemical Substances Assessment Unit, Risk Assessment Department, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES), Maisons-Alfort, France
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- Chemical Substances Assessment Unit, Risk Assessment Department, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES), Maisons-Alfort, France
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Encapsulation of berberine into liquid crystalline nanoparticles to enhance its solubility and anticancer activity in MCF7 human breast cancer cells. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ruiz-Picazo A, Gonzalez-Alvarez M, Gonzalez-Alvarez I, Bermejo M. Effect of Common Excipients on Intestinal Drug Absorption in Wistar Rats. Mol Pharm 2020; 17:2310-2318. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Alejandro Ruiz-Picazo
- Engineering: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmaceutical Technology Area, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Engineering: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmaceutical Technology Area, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Engineering: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmaceutical Technology Area, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Engineering: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmaceutical Technology Area, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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Zhang JQ, Wang R, Zhou T, Zhao Q, Zhao CC, Ma BL. Pharmacokinetic incompatibility of the Huanglian-Gancao herb pair. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:61. [PMID: 32087732 PMCID: PMC7076871 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-2845-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Pharmacokinetic interaction is one of the most important indices for the evaluation of the compatibility of herbal medicines. Both Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) and Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) are commonly used traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). In this study, the influence of Gancao on the pharmacokinetics of Huanglian was systematically studied by using berberine as a pharmacokinetic marker. Methods Extracts of the herbal pieces of Huanglian and the herb pair (Huanglian plus Gancao) were prepared with boiling water. The concentration of berberine in the samples was analyzed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The total amounts of berberine in all extract samples were compared. Comparative pharmacokinetic studies of Huanglian and the herb pair were conducted in ICR mice. In vitro berberine absorption and efflux were studied using mice gut sacs. The equilibrium solubility of berberine in the extracts was determined. The in vitro dissolution of berberine was comparatively studied using a rotating basket method. Results Gancao significantly reduced berberine exposure in the portal circulation (425.8 ng·h/mL vs. 270.4 ng·h/mL) and the liver (29,500.8 ng·h/mL vs. 15,422.4 ng·h/mL) of the mice. In addition, Gancao decreased the peak concentration (Cmax) of berberine in the portal circulation (104.3 ng·h/mL vs. 76.5 ng·h/mL) and liver (4926.1 ng·h/mL vs. 2642.8 ng·h/mL) of mice. Significant influences of Gancao on the amount of berberine extracted (32% reduction), the solubility of berberine (34.7% compared with the control group), and dissolution (88.7% vs. 66.1% at 15 min in acid buffer and 68% vs. 51.8% at 15 min in phosphate buffer) were also revealed. Comparative pharmacokinetic studies in ICR mice indicated that the formation of sediment was unfavorable in terms of berberine absorption (345.3 ng·h/mL vs. 119.8 ng·h/mL). Conclusions Gancao was able to reduce intestinal absorption and in vivo exposure of berberine in Huanglian via the formation of sediment, which caused reductions in the extracted amount, solubility, and dissolution of berberine.
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- Ji-Quan Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cai Lun Road 1200, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cai Lun Road 1200, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cai Lun Road 1200, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Rajawat GS, Belubbi T, Nagarsenker MS, Abrahamsson B, Cristofoletti R, Groot DW, Langguth P, Parr A, Polli JE, Mehta M, Shah VP, Tajiri T, Dressman J. Biowaiver Monograph for Immediate-Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms: Ondansetron. J Pharm Sci 2019; 108:3157-3168. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2019.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gu YZ, Chu X, Houle R, Vlasakova K, Koeplinger KA, Bourgeois I, Palyada K, Anderson KD, Brynczka C, Bhatt B, Chen F, Smith R, Amin R, Glaab WE, Lebron J, Cox K, Sistare FD. Polyethlyene Glycol 200 can Protect Rats against Drug-Induced Kidney Toxicity through Inhibition of the Renal Organic Anion Transporter 3. Toxicol Sci 2019; 172:155-166. [PMID: 31406999 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfz186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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MK-7680, a cyclic nucleotide prodrug, caused significant kidney tubule injury in female rats when administered orally at 1000 mg/kg/day for 2 weeks using 10% Polysorbate 80 as vehicle. However, kidney injury was absent when MK-7680 was administered at the same dose regimen using 100% Polyethylene Glycol 200 (PEG 200) as the vehicle. Subsequent investigations revealed that MK-7680 triphosphate concentrations in kidney were much lower in rats treated with MK-7680 using PEG 200 compared to 10% Polysorbate 80 vehicle while plasma exposures of MK-7680 prodrug were similar. In vitro studies demonstrated that PEG 200 is an inhibitor of human renal uptake transporter organic anion transporter 3 (OAT3), of which MK-7680 is a substrate. Furthermore, PEG 200 and PEG 400 were found to interfere in vitro with human renal transporters OAT3, organic cation transporter (OCT) 2, multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) 2 and 4, and multidrug and toxin extrusion protein (MATE) 1 and 2K, but not OAT1. These results support a conclusion that PEG 200 may prevent MK-7680-induced kidney injury by inhibiting its active uptake into proximal tubular cells by OAT3. Caution should be exercised therefore when using PEGs as vehicles for toxicity assessment for compounds that are substrates of renal transporters.
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- Yi-Zhong Gu
- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Metabolism, Riom, France
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- Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Metabolism, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France.,Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA 19486, USA; MSD, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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- Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Metabolism, Riom, France
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- Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources, Riom, France
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Mandić J, Luštrik M, Vrečer F, Gašperlin M, Zvonar Pobirk A. Solidification of carvedilol loaded SMEDDS by swirling fluidized bed pellet coating. Int J Pharm 2019; 566:89-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Xu YQ, Liu SS, Li K, Wang ZJ, Xiao QF. Polyethylene glycol 400 significantly enhances the stimulation of 2-phenoxyethanol on Vibrio qinghaiensis sp.-Q67 bioluminescence. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 171:240-246. [PMID: 30612011 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.12.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Previous studies demonstrated long-term stimulation of some commercial personal care products (PCPs) on freshwater luminescent bacteria Vibrio qinghaiensis sp.-Q67 (Q67). However, whether a certain component can affect mixture's hormetic effect is still unknown. In this paper, two of ingredients in PCPs, 2-phenoxyethanol (PhE) and polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400), were selected as object compounds to explore the relationship between concentration-response (CR) of mixtures and that of a single component. It was found that PEG400 has monotonic CR (MCR) on Q67 both at the short-term (0.25 h) and long-term (12 h) exposures while PhE has MCR at 0.25 h and hormetic CR (HCR) at 12 h. Here, the concentration-response curves (CRCs) of PEG400 at 0.25 and 12 h are overlapped each other and the CRCs of PEG400 are on the right of PhE. If the pEC50 is taken as a toxic index, the toxicities of PEG400 at two times are basically the same, and those of PhE are the same, too, but PhE is twice as toxic as PEG400. For the mixtures of PEG400 and PhE, all rays except R1 have MCRs at 0.25 h while all rays have HCRs at 12 h where the higher the mixture ratio of PhE is, the more negative the maximum stimulation effect is. More importantly, the Emin values of all rays are more negative (1.79-3.17-fold) than that of PhE worked alone, which implies that the introduction of PEG400 significantly enhances stimulative effect of PhE. At 0.25 h, all binary mixture rays but R1 produce a low-concentration additive action and high-concentration synergism. At 12 h, all rays display additive action, antagonism, additive action, and synergism in turn when the concentration changes from low to high. The overall findings suggested toxicological interactions should be considered in the risk assessment of PCPs and their potential impacts on ecological balances.
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- Ya-Qian Xu
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Mitochondrial membrane potential played crucial roles in the accumulation of berberine in HepG2 cells. Biosci Rep 2019; 39:BSR20190477. [PMID: 30944202 PMCID: PMC6487271 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20190477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Berberine is a natural alkaloid that has antineoplastic effects. However, in hepatoma cells like HepG2, the expressions of uptake transporters are minimal but efflux transporters are relatively high. Hence, how berberine enters and reaches a cytocidal concentration remains to be elucidated. In the present study, we revealed the accumulation mechanism of berberine in HepG2 cells. Cell organelles were isolated based on differential centrifugation; berberine concentration was measured using a liquid chromatography-tandem mass chromatography method or flow cytometry. Subcellular distribution of berberine was observed using a laser scanning confocal microscopy. The results showed that berberine was concentration-, temperature-, and time-dependently taken up and accumulated in HepG2 cells. Membrane drug transporters and cell membrane potential had limited effects in berberine uptake. However, qualitative and quantitative studies showed that berberine was enriched in the mitochondria; inhibition of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) by carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP) significantly decreased the intracellular berberine by up to 70%. More importantly, MMP not only significantly enhanced berberine uptake driven by cell membrane potential (P<0.01) but also inhibited p-glycoprotein (P-gp)-mediated berberine efflux (P<0.01). In brief, our results for the first time showed that MMP played crucial roles in berberine accumulation in HepG2 cells.
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Manda A, Walker RB, Khamanga SMM. An Artificial Neural Network Approach to Predict the Effects of Formulation and Process Variables on Prednisone Release from a Multipartite System. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E109. [PMID: 30866418 PMCID: PMC6470535 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11030109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The impact of formulation and process variables on the in-vitro release of prednisone from a multiple-unit pellet system was investigated. Box-Behnken Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to generate multivariate experiments. The extrusion-spheronization method was used to produce pellets and dissolution studies were performed using United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Apparatus 2 as described in USP XXIV. Analysis of dissolution test samples was performed using a reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method. Four formulation and process variables viz., microcrystalline cellulose concentration, sodium starch glycolate concentration, spheronization time and extrusion speed were investigated and drug release, aspect ratio and yield were monitored for the trained artificial neural networks (ANN). To achieve accurate prediction, data generated from experimentation were used to train a multi-layer perceptron (MLP) using back propagation (BP) and the Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shanno (BFGS) 57 training algorithm until a satisfactory value of root mean square error (RMSE) was observed. The study revealed that the in-vitro release profile of prednisone was significantly impacted by microcrystalline cellulose concentration and sodium starch glycolate concentration. Increasing microcrystalline cellulose concentration retarded dissolution rate whereas increasing sodium starch glycolate concentration improved dissolution rate. Spheronization time and extrusion speed had minimal impact on prednisone release but had a significant impact on extrudate and pellet quality. This work demonstrated that RSM can be successfully used concurrently with ANN for dosage form manufacture to permit the exploration of experimental regions that are omitted when using RSM alone.
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- Arthur Manda
- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa.
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa.
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa.
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Jia J, Zhang K, Zhou X, Zhou D, Ge F. Precise Dissolution Control and Bioavailability Evaluation for Insoluble Drug Berberine via a Polymeric Particle Prepared Using Supercritical CO₂. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:polym10111198. [PMID: 30961123 PMCID: PMC6290634 DOI: 10.3390/polym10111198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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It is still controversial whether poor aqueous solubility is the most primary reason for the low oral bioavailability of insoluble drugs. Therefore, in this study, berberine-loaded solid polymeric particles (BPs) of varied dissolution profiles with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as carrier were fabricated using solution-enhanced dispersion by supercritical fluids (SEDS), and the relationship between dissolution and berberine (BBR) bioavailability was evaluated. Dissolution property was controlled via particle morphology manipulation, which was achieved by adjusting several key operating parameters during the SEDS process. Characterization on BP using infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and X-ray diffraction indicated that BBR was dispersed in amorphous form, while nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy showed that methoxy groups of BBR were included into the cavities of β-CD. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies showed that oral bioavailability increased by about 54% and 86% when the dissolution rate of BBR was increased by 51% and 83%, respectively. The entry speed of BBR into the bloodstream was also advanced with the degree of dissolution enhancement. It seemed that dissolution enhancement gave positive effect to the oral bioavailability of berberine, but this might not be the crucial point. Meanwhile, supercritical CO₂ technology is a promising method for pharmaceutical research due to its advantages in regulating drug-dosage properties.
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- Jingfu Jia
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Nansha Research Institute of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 511458, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Li Q, Yang Y, Zhou T, Wang R, Li N, Zheng M, Li YY, Zhang JQ, Wu F, Yang BC, Ma YM, Ma BL. A Compositive Strategy to Study the Pharmacokinetics of TCMs: Taking Coptidis Rhizoma, and Coptidis Rhizoma-Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma as Examples. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23082042. [PMID: 30111723 PMCID: PMC6222803 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23082042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Pharmacokinetic studies are crucial for elucidating the effective constituents and formula compatibility of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). However, studies have usually been limited to single dosages and detection of systemic blood concentrations. To obtain comprehensive pharmacokinetic information, here we propose a multi-dosage and multi-sampling (blood from portal vein or systemic circulation, and liver) strategy to comparatively study the pharmacokinetics of multi-form TCMs, i.e., pure constituents, TCMs, or TCM formula extracts. Based on this strategy, we studied the pharmacokinetics of pure berberine, berberine in Coptidis Rhizoma (CRE), and berberine in Coptidis Rhizoma-Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma extracts (CR-GRE). After simple calculation and comparison of the obtained area under the curve (AUC) values, the results revealed the drastically different pharmacokinetic properties of pure berberine compared to CRE and CR-GRE. The results contribute to explaining the pharmacological loss of berberine activity after purification and the compatibility of the CR-GR drug pair. The results also innovatively showed that it was intestinal absorption that differentiated the pharmacokinetics of CRE and pure berberine, and CRE and CR-GRE. In conclusion, we propose a composite strategy to comparatively study the pharmacokinetics of TCMs, which could provide sufficient information to obtain a comprehensive view, before follow-up mechanism-of-action studies.
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- Qiao Li
- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Collins J, Xiao Z, Connal LA. Tunable degradation of polyethylene glycol-like polymers based on imine and oxime bonds. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.28856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Joe Collins
- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Melbourne; Parkville, Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Melbourne; Parkville, Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Melbourne; Parkville, Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia
- Research School of Chemistry; Australian National University; Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2601 Australia
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Alrushaid S, Sayre CL, Yáñez JA, Forrest ML, Senadheera SN, Burczynski FJ, Löbenberg R, Davies NM. Pharmacokinetic and Toxicodynamic Characterization of a Novel Doxorubicin Derivative. Pharmaceutics 2017; 9:pharmaceutics9030035. [PMID: 28902176 PMCID: PMC5620576 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics9030035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (Dox) is an effective anti-cancer medication with poor oral bioavailability and systemic toxicities. DoxQ was developed by conjugating Dox to the lymphatically absorbed antioxidant quercetin to improve Dox’s bioavailability and tolerability. The purpose of this study was to characterize the pharmacokinetics and safety of Dox after intravenous (IV) and oral (PO) administration of DoxQ or Dox (10 mg/kg) and investigate the intestinal lymphatic delivery of Dox after PO DoxQ administration in male Sprague–Dawley rats. Drug concentrations in serum, urine, and lymph were quantified by HPLC with fluorescence detection. DoxQ intact IV showed a 5-fold increase in the area under the curve (AUC)—18.6 ± 1.98 compared to 3.97 ± 0.71 μg * h/mL after Dox—and a significant reduction in the volume of distribution (Vss): 0.138 ± 0.015 versus 6.35 ± 1.06 L/kg. The fraction excreted unchanged in urine (fe) of IV DoxQ and Dox was ~5% and ~11%, respectively. Cumulative amounts of Dox in the mesenteric lymph fluid after oral DoxQ were twice as high as Dox in a mesenteric lymph duct cannulation rat model. Oral DoxQ increased AUC of Dox by ~1.5-fold compared to after oral Dox. Concentrations of β-N-Acetylglucosaminidase (NAG) but not cardiac troponin (cTnI) were lower after IV DoxQ than Dox. DoxQ altered the pharmacokinetic disposition of Dox, improved its renal safety and oral bioavailability, and is in part transported through intestinal lymphatics.
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- Samaa Alrushaid
- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5, Canada.
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5, Canada.
- College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, UT 84096, USA.
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- YARI International Group, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 and INDETEC Corp., Lima, Peru.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA.
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5, Canada.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada.
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