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Baghbanbashi M, Shiran HS, Kakkar A, Pazuki G, Ristroph K. Recent advances in drug delivery applications of aqueous two-phase systems. PNAS NEXUS 2024; 3:pgae255. [PMID: 39006476 PMCID: PMC11245733 DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgae255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPSs) are liquid-liquid equilibria between two aqueous phases that usually contain over 70% water content each, which results in a nontoxic organic solvent-free environment for biological compounds and biomolecules. ATPSs have attracted significant interest in applications for formulating carriers (microparticles, nanoparticles, hydrogels, and polymersomes) which can be prepared using the spontaneous phase separation of ATPSs as a driving force, and loaded with a wide range of bioactive materials, including small molecule drugs, proteins, and cells, for delivery applications. This review provides a detailed analysis of various ATPSs, including strategies employed for particle formation, polymerization of droplets in ATPSs, phase-guided block copolymer assemblies, and stimulus-responsive carriers. Processes for loading various bioactive payloads are discussed, and applications of these systems for drug delivery are summarized and discussed.
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- Mojhdeh Baghbanbashi
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran 1591634311, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, Montreal, QC H3A 0B8, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran 1591634311, Iran
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Niesyto K, Keihankhadiv S, Mazur A, Mielańczyk A, Neugebauer D. Ionic Liquid-Based Polymer Matrices for Single and Dual Drug Delivery: Impact of Structural Topology on Characteristics and In Vitro Delivery Efficiency. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1292. [PMID: 38279291 PMCID: PMC10816880 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021292] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Previously reported amphiphilic linear and graft copolymers, derived from the ionic liquid [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethylammonium chloride (TMAMA_Cl‾), along with their conjugates obtained through modification either before or after polymerization with p-aminosalicylate anions (TMAMA_PAS‾), were employed as matrices in drug delivery systems (DDSs). Based on the counterion type in TMAMA units, they were categorized into single drug systems, manifesting as ionic polymers with chloride counterions and loaded isoniazid (ISO), and dual drug systems, featuring ISO loaded in self-assembled PAS conjugates. The amphiphilic nature of these copolymers was substantiated through the determination of the critical micelle concentration (CMC), revealing an increase in values post-ion exchange (from 0.011-0.063 mg/mL to 0.027-0.181 mg/mL). The self-assembling properties were favorable for ISO encapsulation, with drug loading content (DLC) ranging between 15 and 85% in both single and dual systems. In vitro studies indicated ISO release percentages between 16 and 61% and PAS release percentages between 20 and 98%. Basic cytotoxicity assessments using the 2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) test affirmed the non-toxicity of the studied systems toward human non-tumorigenic lung epithelial cell line (BEAS-2B) cell lines, particularly in the case of dual systems bearing both ISO and PAS simultaneously. These results confirmed the effectiveness of polymeric carriers in drug delivery, demonstrating their potential for co-delivery in combination therapy.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; (K.N.); (S.K.); (A.M.); (A.M.)
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Siddiquee A, Parray Z, Anand A, Tasneem S, Hasan N, Alamier WM, Ageeli AA, Wani FA, Singh P, Patel R. Binding Study of Antibacterial Drug Ciprofloxacin with Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids Having Different Halide Anions: A Spectroscopic and Density Functional Theory Analysis. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:42699-42710. [PMID: 38024745 PMCID: PMC10653064 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Herein, we have shown the interaction of an antibiotic drug ciprofloxacin (CIP) with three surface-active ionic liquids (ILs), having the same cation and different anions, namely, 1-decyl-3-methylimidazoliumtetrafluoroborate [C10mim][BF4], 1-decyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide [C10mim][Br], and 1-decyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [C10mim][Cl]. This study has been performed by exploiting various spectroscopic techniques such as steady-state fluorescence, time-resolved fluorescence, and UV-visible spectroscopy. The fluorescence emission study of CIP with ILs was performed at various concentrations of all the three ILs. The emission spectra of CIP decreased in the presence of ILs, suggesting complex formation between CIP-IL. The effect of different concentrations of ILs on the emission spectra of CIP was exploited in terms of quenching and binding parameters. Further, fluorescence emission study was validated by the time-resolved fluorescence technique by measuring the average lifetime (τavg) of CIP in the presence of all the three ILs. The τavg value of the drug changed with the addition of ILs, which suggests complex formation between the drug and ILs. This complex formation was also confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopy results of CIP with all the three ILs. Further, for evaluating the thermodynamic parameters of the CIP-IL interactions, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) was performed. The ITC experiment yielded the thermodynamic parameters, ΔH (change in the enthalpy of association), ΔG (Gibbs free energy change), ΔS (entropy change), and binding constant (Ka). The binding parameters driven by ITC revealed that CIP-IL interactions are spontaneous in nature and enthalpy-driven, involving hydrophobic forces. Further, the classical density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed, which provided deep insight for CIP-IL complex formation.
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- Abrar Siddiquee
- Biophysical
Chemistry Laboratory, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic
Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khaus Campus, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Biophysical
Chemistry Laboratory, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic
Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Jazan
University, P.O. Box 2097, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Jazan
University, P.O. Box 2097, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Jazan
University, P.O. Box 2097, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Jazan
University, P.O. Box 2097, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Biophysical
Chemistry Laboratory, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic
Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, ARSD College, Delhi University, New Delhi 110021, India
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- Biophysical
Chemistry Laboratory, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic
Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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Keihankhadiv S, Neugebauer D. Self-Assembling Polymers with p-Aminosalicylate Anions Supported by Encapsulation of p-Aminosalicylate for the Improvement of Drug Content and Release Efficiency. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1502. [PMID: 37895973 PMCID: PMC10610373 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Bioactive linear choline-based copolymers were developed as micellar carriers for drug delivery systems (DDSs). The polymethacrylates containing trimethylammonium groups with p-aminosalicylate anions (PAS-based copolymers: series 1) or chloride anions (Cl-based copolymers: series 2) differing in ionic content and chain length were selected for drug loading. The diverse structures of amphiphilic copolymers made it possible to adjust the encapsulation efficiency of a well-known antibiotic, i.e., p-aminosalicylate in the form of sodium salt (PASNa) or acid (PASA), providing single drug systems. Goniometry was applied to verify the self-assembly capacity of the copolymers using the critical micelle concentration (CMC = 0.03-0.18 mg/mL) and the hydrophilicity level quantifying the surface wettability of polymer film using the water contact angle (WCA = 30-53°). Both parameters were regulated by the copolymer composition, indicating that the increase in ionic content caused higher CMC and lower WCA, but the latter was also modified to a less hydrophilic surface by drug encapsulation. The drug content (DC) in the PAS-based polymers was increased twice by encapsulation of PASNa and PASA (47-96% and 86-104%), whereas in the chloride-based polymer systems, the drug was loaded in 43-96% and 73-100%, respectively. Efficient drug release was detected for PASNa (80-100% series 1; 50-100% series 2) and PASA as complete in both series. The strategy of loading extra drug by encapsulation, which enhances the drug content in the copolymers containing anions of the same pharmaceutics, provided promising characteristics, which highlight the potential of PAS-loaded micellar copolymers for drug delivery.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland;
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Kumar K, Umapathi R, Venkatesu P. Ionic Liquids Mediated Micellization of Pluronic Copolymers: Aggregation Behavior of Amphiphilic Triblock Copolymers. J Phys Chem B 2023; 127:2107-2120. [PMID: 36867763 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c05683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Understanding the micellization of amphiphilic triblock copolymers, especially Pluronics can play a persuasive role in engineering "smart" formulations for drug delivery applications. Their underlying self-assembly in the presence of designer solvents such as ionic liquids (ILs) provides combinatorial benefits of unique munificent properties of ILs and copolymers. The complex molecular interactions in the Pluronic copolymers/ILs mixed system influence the aggregation mechanism of copolymers depending on various aspects with no standardized factors to govern the structure-property relationship, which led to the practical applications. Here, we summarized recent progress in understanding the micellization process of IL-Pluronic mixed systems. Special emphasis was given to pure Pluronic systems (i.e., PEO-PPO-PEO) without any structural modifications, such as copolymerization with other functional groups, and ILs having cholinium and imidazolium groups. We expect that the correlation between existing/developing experimental and theoretical studies will provide the necessary basis and impetus for successful utilization in drug delivery applications.
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- Krishan Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 007, India.,Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea.,POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018, Danostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Sharma G, Mitra S, Kamil SM, Ghosh SK. Shear-induced phase transition in the aqueous solution of an imidazolium-based ionic liquid. J Chem Phys 2023; 158:094904. [PMID: 36889950 DOI: 10.1063/5.0138078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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An ionic liquid (IL) is a salt in the liquid state that consists of a cation and an anion, one of which possesses an organic component. Because of their non-volatile property, these solvents have a high recovery rate, and, hence, they are considered as environment-friendly green solvents. It is necessary to study the detailed physicochemical properties of these liquids for designing and processing techniques and find suitable operating conditions for IL-based systems. In the present work, the flow behavior of aqueous solutions of an imidazolium-based IL, 1-methyl-3-octylimidazolium chloride, is investigated, where the dynamic viscosity measurements indicate non-Newtonian shear thickening behavior in the solutions. Polarizing optical microscopy shows that the pristine samples are isotropic and transform into anisotropic after shear. These shear thickened liquid crystalline samples change into an isotropic phase upon heating, which is quantified by the differential scanning calorimetry. The small angle x-ray scattering study revealed that the pristine isotropic cubic phase of spherical micelles distort into non-spherical micelles. This has provided the detailed structural evolution of mesoscopic aggregates of the IL in an aqueous solution and the corresponding viscoelastic property of the solution.
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- Gunjan Sharma
- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, NH 91, Tehsil Dadri, G.B. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, NH 91, Tehsil Dadri, G.B. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, NH 91, Tehsil Dadri, G.B. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, NH 91, Tehsil Dadri, G.B. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
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de Castro KC, Coco JC, Dos Santos ÉM, Ataide JA, Martinez RM, do Nascimento MHM, Prata J, da Fonte PRML, Severino P, Mazzola PG, Baby AR, Souto EB, de Araujo DR, Lopes AM. Pluronic® triblock copolymer-based nanoformulations for cancer therapy: A 10-year overview. J Control Release 2023; 353:802-822. [PMID: 36521691 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This paper provides a review of the literature on the use of Pluronic® triblock copolymers for drug encapsulation over the last 10 years. A special focus is given to the progress of drug delivery systems (e.g., micelles, liposomes, micro/nanoemulsions, hydrogels and nanogels, and polymersomes and niosomes); the beneficial aspects of Pluronic® triblock copolymers as biological response modifiers and as pharmaceutical additives, adjuvants, and stabilizers, are also discussed. The advantages and limitations encountered in developing site-specific targeting approaches based on Pluronic-based nanostructures in cancer treatment are highlighted, in addition to innovative examples for improving tumor cytotoxicity while reducing side effects.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (iBB), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (iBB), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Center for Marine Sciences (CCMAR), University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, Portugal; Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNMed), Institute of Technology and Research (ITP) and Tiradentes University, Aracaju, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; REQUIMTE/UCIBIO, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
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Noronha MA, D'Angelo NA, Pérez-Sánchez G, Severino P, Ann Foglio M, Greaves TL, F. B. Pereira J, Lopes AM. Self-assembling micelles of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) for loading hydrophobic (bio)molecules. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Pteroyl-γ-l-glutamate/Pluronic® F68 modified polymeric micelles loaded with docetaxel for targeted delivery and reduced toxicity. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Deep Eutectic Systems as Novel Vehicles for Assisting Drug Transdermal Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112265. [PMID: 36365084 PMCID: PMC9692497 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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In recent years, deep eutectic systems (DES) emerged as novel vehicles for facilitating the transdermal delivery of various drugs, including polysaccharides, proteins, insulin, vaccine, nanoparticles, and herb extracts. The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of the application of DES to transdermal drug delivery, based on previous work and the reported references. Following a brief overview, the roles of DES in TDDS, the modes of action, as well as the structure-activity relationship of DES are discussed. Particularly, the skin permeation of active macromolecules and rigid nanoparticles, which are the defining characteristics of DES, are extensively discussed. The objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current investigation and development of DES-based transdermal delivery systems, as well as a framework for the construction of novel DES-TDDS in the future.
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Niesyto K, Mazur A, Neugebauer D. Dual-Drug Delivery via the Self-Assembled Conjugates of Choline-Functionalized Graft Copolymers. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134457. [PMID: 35806581 PMCID: PMC9267481 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Graft copolymers based on a choline ionic liquid (IL), [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]-trimethylammonium chloride (TMAMA), were obtained by atom transfer radical polymerization. The presence of chloride counterions in the trimethylammonium groups promoted anion exchange to introduce fusidate anions (FUS, 32−55 mol.%) as the pharmaceutical anions. Both the choline-based IL copolymers and their ionic drug-carrier conjugates (FUS systems as the first type, 26−208 nm) formed micellar structures (CMC = 0.011−0.025 mg/mL). The amphiphilic systems were advantageous for the encapsulation of rifampicin (RIF, 40−67 mol.%), a well-known antibiotic, resulting in single-drug (RIF systems as the second type, 40−95 nm) and dual-drug systems (FUS/RIF as the third type, 31−65 nm). The obtained systems released significant amounts of drugs (FUS > RIF), which could be adjusted by the content of ionic units and the length of the copolymer side chains. The dual-drug systems released 31−55% FUS (4.3−5.6 μg/mL) and 19−31% RIF (3.3−4.0 μg/mL), and these results were slightly lower than those for the single-drug systems, reaching 45−81% for FUS (3.8−8.2 μg/mL) and 20−37% for RIF (3.4−4.0 μg/mL). The designed polymer systems show potential as co-delivery systems for combined therapy against drug-resistant strains using two drugs in one formula instead of the separate delivery of two drugs.
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Recent Developments on Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents for Drug Delivery Applications. Pharm Res 2022; 39:2367-2377. [PMID: 35739370 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-022-03315-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The field of Ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) is continuously expanding due to their exceptional unique properties and highly tunable nature, which finds applications in broad areas of modern science. Considering numerous possible IL and DES combinations prepared with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), they find applications in pharmaceutical sciences. They can also serve as potential components of drug formulations and hence they have drawn the attention of formulation scientists. Herein, the concept of pharmaceutical ILs and DESs are discussed briefly. The possible applications of these solvent systems for slow drug delivery including nanoscale drug delivery are discussed citing various examples from the published literature. Although the ILs and DESs are found to be suitable for various drug delivery applications but still none of the slow drug delivery vehicles based on these solvents is in practical use. The data relating to long-term toxicity upon administration in the human body followed by various safety evaluations, clinical trials, etc. are pending for such new drug delivery systems. However, proof of concept studies done on the retention of biological activities in the ionic form is quite encouraging and such studies indicate the possibility of application of such new systems in the development of biomedical research and related industries in near future.
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Development of PEG-PCL-based polymersomes through design of experiments for co-encapsulation of vemurafenib and doxorubicin as chemotherapeutic drugs. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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D'Angelo NA, Noronha MA, Câmara MCC, Kurnik IS, Feng C, Araujo VHS, Santos JHPM, Feitosa V, Molino JVD, Rangel-Yagui CO, Chorilli M, Ho EA, Lopes AM. Doxorubicin nanoformulations on therapy against cancer: An overview from the last 10 years. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 133:112623. [PMID: 35525766 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is a natural antibiotic with antineoplastic activity. It has been used for over 40 years and remains one of the most used drugs in chemotherapy for a variety of cancers. However, cardiotoxicity limits its use for long periods. To overcome this limitation, encapsulation in smart drug delivery systems (DDS) brings advantages in comparison with free drug administration (i.e., conventional anticancer drug therapy). In this review, we present the most relevant nanostructures used for DOX encapsulation over the last 10 years, such as liposomes, micelles and polymeric vesicles (i.e., polymersomes), micro/nanoemulsions, different types of polymeric nanoparticles and hydrogel nanoparticles, as well as novel approaches for DOX encapsulation. The studies highlighted here show these nanoformulations achieved higher solubility, improved tumor cytotoxicity, prolonged DOX release, as well as reduced side effects, among other interesting advantages.
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- Natália A D'Angelo
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, 10 Victoria St S, Kitchener, Ontario N2G1C5, Canada
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; Micromanufacturing Laboratory, Center for Bionanomanufacturing, Institute for Technological Research (IPT), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Micromanufacturing Laboratory, Center for Bionanomanufacturing, Institute for Technological Research (IPT), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, 10 Victoria St S, Kitchener, Ontario N2G1C5, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
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D'Angelo NA, Noronha MA, Kurnik IS, Câmara MCC, Vieira JM, Abrunhosa L, Martins JT, Alves TFR, Tundisi LL, Ataide JA, Costa JSR, Jozala AF, Nascimento LO, Mazzola PG, Chaud MV, Vicente AA, Lopes AM. Curcumin encapsulation in nanostructures for cancer therapy: A 10-year overview. Int J Pharm 2021; 604:120534. [PMID: 33781887 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Curcumin (CUR) is a phenolic compound present in some herbs, including Curcuma longa Linn. (turmeric rhizome), with a high bioactive capacity and characteristic yellow color. It is mainly used as a spice, although it has been found that CUR has interesting pharmaceutical properties, acting as a natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antitumoral agent. Nonetheless, CUR is a hydrophobic compound with low water solubility, poor chemical stability, and fast metabolism, limiting its use as a pharmacological compound. Smart drug delivery systems (DDS) have been used to overcome its low bioavailability and improve its stability. The current work overviews the literature from the past 10 years on the encapsulation of CUR in nanostructured systems, such as micelles, liposomes, niosomes, nanoemulsions, hydrogels, and nanocomplexes, emphasizing its use and ability in cancer therapy. The studies highlighted in this review have shown that these nanoformulations achieved higher solubility, improved tumor cytotoxicity, prolonged CUR release, and reduced side effects, among other interesting advantages.
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Affiliation(s)
- Natália A D'Angelo
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Mariana A Noronha
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Isabelle S Kurnik
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
| | - Mayra C C Câmara
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Jorge M Vieira
- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
| | - Luís Abrunhosa
- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
| | - Joana T Martins
- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
| | - Thais F R Alves
- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology (LaBNUS), University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba, Brazil; College of Engineering of Bioprocess and Biotechnology, University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba, Brazil; Sorocaba Development and Innovation Agency (INOVA Sorocaba), Sorocaba Technology Park, Sorocaba, Brazil
| | - Louise L Tundisi
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Janaína A Ataide
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Juliana S R Costa
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Angela F Jozala
- Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation Process (LAMINFE), University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba, Brazil
| | - Laura O Nascimento
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Priscila G Mazzola
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Marco V Chaud
- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology (LaBNUS), University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba, Brazil; College of Engineering of Bioprocess and Biotechnology, University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba, Brazil; Sorocaba Development and Innovation Agency (INOVA Sorocaba), Sorocaba Technology Park, Sorocaba, Brazil
| | - António A Vicente
- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
| | - André M Lopes
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
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