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Yusuf H, Savitri OMN, Al-Khalifi NN, Gunawan L, Chairul BK, Rijal MAS, Isadiartuti D, Sari R. Cellulose- and Saccharide-Based Orally Dispersible Thin Films Transform the Solid States and Dissolution Characteristics of Poorly Soluble Curcumin. Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci 2024; 2024:8596712. [PMID: 38831896 PMCID: PMC11147675 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8596712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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This study aimed at developing and optimizing the orally dispersible thin film (ODTF) containing a plant-derived drug-curcumin (CUR). CUR belongs to a biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) class IV compound that requires improving its water solubility and tissue permeability preceding formulation. An ODTF was applied to produce a solid dispersion matrix for CUR to resolve such solubility and permeability problems. The film-forming polymers used in the study were cellulose-based (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/HPMC and carboxymethylcellulose/CMC) and saccharide-based maltodextrin (MDX). Poloxamer (POL) was also employed as surfactant and solubilizer. The solvent casting technique was applied to produce the films. The ethanolic solution of CUR was mixed with an aqueous solution of POLs and then incorporated into different film-forming polymers prior to casting. The processing of the CUR with POL solution was intended to aid in the even dispersion of the drug in the polymeric matrices and enhance the wettability of the films. The physical state and properties of the films were characterized in terms of their morphology, crystallinity of the drug, and phase miscibility of the mixtures. The dissolution profile of the films was also evaluated in terms of dissolution rate and dissolution efficiency. The obtained ODTF products were smooth and flat-surfaced. Physical characterization also indicated that the CUR was homogeneously dispersed in the ODTFs and no longer existed as crystalline material as revealed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The CUR was also not phase-separated from the films as disclosed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Such dispersion was achieved through the solubilizing effect of POLs and compact polymeric film matrices that prevented the CUR from recrystallization. Furthermore, the ODTFs also improved the dissolution of CUR by 3.2-fold higher than the raw CUR. Overall, cellulose-based films had favorable physical properties compared with saccharide-based films.
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- Helmy Yusuf
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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Sivadasan D, Venkatesan K, Mohamed JMM, Alqahtani S, Asiri YI, Faisal MM, Ibrahim AE, Alrashdi YBA, Menaa F, Deeb SE. Application of 3 2 factorial design for loratadine-loaded nanosponge in topical gel formulation: comprehensive in-vitro and ex vivo evaluations. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6361. [PMID: 38493177 PMCID: PMC10944529 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55953-2] [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: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Loratadine (LoR) is a highly lipophilic and practically insoluble in water, hence having a low oral bioavailability. As it is formulated as topical gel, it competitively binds with the receptors, thus reducing the side-effects. The objective of this study was to prepare LoR loaded nanosponge (LoR-NS) in gel for topical delivery. Nine different formulations of emulsion were prepared by solvent evaporation method with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), ethyl cellulose (EC), and dichloromethane (DCM). Based on 32 Full Factorial Design (FFD), optimization was carried out by varying the concentration of LOR:EC ratio and stirring rate. The preparations were subjected for the evaluation of particle size (PS), in vitro release, zeta potential (ZP) and entrapment efficiency (EE). The results revealed that the NS dispersion was nanosized with sustained release profiles and significant PS. The optimised formulation was formulated and incorporated into carbopol 934P hydrogel. The formulation was then examined to surface morphological characterizations using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) which depicted spherical NS. Stability studies, undertaken for 2 months at 40 ± 2 °C/75 ± 5% RH, concluded to the stability of the formulation. The formulation did not cause skin irritation. Therefore, the prepared NS hydrogel proved to be a promising applicant for LoR as a novel drug delivery system (NDDS) for safe, sustained and controlled topical application.
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- Durgaramani Sivadasan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jizan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & BioMedical Sciences, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa, 616, Oman
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- Departments of Medicine and Nanomedicine, Fluorotronics, Inc, and California Innovations Corporation, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA.
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- Institute of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universitaet Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany.
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Xi Z, Fei Y, Wang Y, Lin Q, Ke Q, Feng G, Xu L. Solubility improvement of curcumin by crystallization inhibition from polymeric surfactants in amorphous solid dispersions. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Siripruekpong W, Issarachot O, Kaewkroek K, Wiwattanapatapee R. Development of Gastroretentive Carriers for Curcumin-Loaded Solid Dispersion Based on Expandable Starch/Chitosan Films. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28010361. [PMID: 36615555 PMCID: PMC9822339 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Curcumin, a polyphenolic extract from the rhizomes of turmeric, exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities, which are beneficial for the treatment of gastric diseases. However, curcumin's therapeutic usefulness is restricted by its low aqueous solubility and short gastric residence time. In this study, curcumin-loaded solid dispersion (ratio 1:5) was prepared using Eudragit® EPO (Cur EPO-SD), resulting in an approximately 12,000-fold increase in solubility to 6.38 mg/mL. Expandable films incorporating Cur EPO-SD were subsequently prepared by solvent casting using different types of starch (banana, corn, pregelatinized, and mung bean starch) in combination with chitosan. Films produced from banana, corn, pregelatinized and mung bean starch unfolded and expanded upon exposure to simulated gastric medium, resulting in sustained release of 80% of the curcumin content within 8 h, whereas films based on pregelatinized starch showed immediate release characteristics. Curcumin-loaded expandable films based on different types of starch exhibited similar cytotoxic effects toward AGS cells and more activity than unformulated curcumin. Furthermore, the films resulted in increased anti-inflammatory activity against RAW 264.7 macrophage cells compared with the NSAID, indomethacin. These findings demonstrate the potential of expandable curcumin-loaded films as gastroretentive dosage forms for the treatment of gastric diseases and to improve oral bioavailability.
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- Worrawee Siripruekpong
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai 90112, Songkhla, Thailand
- Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai 90112, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Pharmacy Technician Department, Sirindhron College of Public Health of Suphanburi, Mueang Suphan Buri District 72000, Suphan Buri, Thailand
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- Faculty of Integrative Medicine, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thanyaburi, Khlong Luang 12130, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai 90112, Songkhla, Thailand
- Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai 90112, Songkhla, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-0897328989 or +66-074288801
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Al-Serwi RH, El-Sherbiny M, Kumar TVA, Qasim AA, Khattar T, Alghazwani Y, Alqahtani A, Krishnaraju V, Muthu Mohamed JM, Sundramurthy VP. Molecular Docking and Green Synthesis of Bioinorganic TiO 2 Nanoparticles against E.coli and S.aureus. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2022; 2022:1142727. [PMID: 36285040 PMCID: PMC9588338 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1142727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This study used a simple solution evaporation approach to make a bioinorganic titanium dioxide (Bi-TiO2) photocatalyst for dye contaminant degradation. A variety of techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), and differential reflectance spectroscopy, had been employed to classify the structural and optical properties of the prepared bioinorganic photocatalyst (UV-DRS). Using simulated solar irradiation, the photocatalytic activity of the produced Bi-TiO2 nanoparticles was examined by detecting the degradation of a solution of methylene blue (MB) as a model dye molecule. The developed Bi-TiO2 photocatalyst demonstrates superior photocatalytic action than commercially available powder TiO2, according to photo-degradation experiments. E.coli and S.aureus bacterial strains were employed to assess the antibacterial activity of Bi-TiO2 nanoparticles. The most active molecules that gain antibacterial activity were examined in isolated or extracted components from the tulsi plant. The chosen compounds were docked with thymidylate kinase (TMPK), a potential therapeutic goal for the preparation of novel antibacterial drugs with the PDB ID of 4QGG. Five compounds, namely rosmarinic acid, vicenin-2, orientin, vitexin, and isoorientin, out of the 27 chosen compounds, showed a higher docking score and may aid in boosting antibacterial activity. The synthesized Bi-TiO2 nanoparticles produced antibacterial activity that was effective against Gram-positive bacteria. The nanomaterials that have been synthesized have a lot of potential in wastewater treatment and biomedical management technologies.
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- Rasha Hamed Al-Serwi
- Department of Basic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Azidus Laboratories Ltd., Rathinamangalam, Chennai 600048, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Excellence for Bioprocess and Bio Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Polymeric ethosomal gel loaded with nimodipine: Optimisation, pharmacokinetic and histopathological analysis. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:1603-1611. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In Vitro Physical Characterizations and Docking Studies on Carvedilol Nanocrystals. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12070988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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The major goal of this investigation was to prepare carvedilol nanocrystals (CRL-NCs) for better solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Using polyvinyl pyrolidine K-30 (PVP) and sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) as stabilisers, CRL-NCs were effectively synthesised by emulsion-diffusion, followed by the high-pressure homogenization (HPH) method. The AL classes of phase solubility curves with ideal complexes produced with stabilisers were estimated by thermodynamic parameters. The docking study was performed with the active site of a β-1 adrenoreceptor protein, and the CRLs docking score was revealed as −23.481 Kcal/mol−1. At 25 and 37 °C, the optimum interaction constant was determined for PVP (144 and 176 M−1) and SDS (102 and 121 M−1). The average particle size (PS) of the produced stable CRL-NCs is 58 nm, with a zeta potential of −27.2 ± 2.29 mV, a poly dispersibility index of 0.181 ± 0.012, a percentage yield of 78.7 ± 3.41, drug content of 96.81 ± 3.64%, and entrapment efficiency of 83.61 ± 1.80%. The morphological data also reveals that the CRL-NCs were nearly sphere shaped, with distinct and smooth surfaces. CRL-NCs were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and the results show no chemical structural alterations, even when PS was reduced. NCs accelerate their in vitro dissolution release rate by about three times faster than CRL-MCs (microcrystals). When kept at 4 °C, the CRL-NCs exhibit good physical stability for six months. As a result, the CRL-NCs created via emulsion-diffusion followed by HPH with stabilisers can be used to increase the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of poorly soluble or lipophilic drugs.
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Mohamed JMM, Mahajan N, El-Sherbiny M, Khan S, Al-Serwi RH, Attia MA, Altriny QA, Arbab AH. Ameliorated Stomach Specific Floating Microspheres for Emerging Health Pathologies Using Polymeric Konjac Glucomannan-Based Domperidone. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:3670946. [PMID: 35872840 PMCID: PMC9300317 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3670946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The goal of this study was to use polymeric konjac glucomannan (KGM), Kollidon VA 64 (KVA64), and glutaraldehyde to ameliorate stomach specific floating microspheres (SSFM) using domperidone (DoN) to increase in vivo bioavailability and emerging health pathologies. The SSFM were made using the emulsion cross-linking process, and the polymer was chosen based on its ability to get cross-linked. The thermodynamic parameters were used to determine the AL classes of phase solubility curves using ideal complexes produced with KVA64. The optimal interaction constants at 25 and 37°C were found to be 116.14 and 128.05 M-1, respectively. The prepared SSFM had an average particle size (PS) of 163.71 ± 2.26 mm and a drug content of 96.66 ± 0.32%. It can be determined from in vitro drug release experiments that drug release is good in terms of regulated drug release after 12 h (92.62 ± 2.43%). The SSFMs were approximately sphere-shaped and had smooth surfaces, according to the morphological data. SSFMs were investigated using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and no chemical structural changes were identified. The SSFMs produces a considerable gastric residence time with optimal DoN release and absorption in stomach fluid, and the mean residence time (17.36 ± 1.4 h) and t 1/2 (10.47 ± 0.6 h) were considerably longer (p < 0.05) than those obtained following i.v. treatment (MRT = 8.42 ± 1.2 h; t 1/2 = 9.07 ± 0.7 h). The SSFMs maintained good physical stability for three months when stored at room temperature.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Borgaon (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra 442 001, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Borgaon (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra 442 001, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Ave, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
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Muthu Mohamed JM, Kavitha K, Ahmad F, Sherbiny ME, Ebrahim D, EL-Sagheer AM, Ebrahim HA, Abdelmonem Elsherbini DM, Ebrahim Abdelrahman MA, Dejene M. Curcumin Plant for Colorectal Cancer Prediction and Prevention Using In Silico Molecular Analysis; HOT-MELT Extrusion. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:4376960. [PMID: 35783520 PMCID: PMC9246566 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4376960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The impact of a soluble complex (SC) of curcumin (CuR) synthesized using hot melt (HM) and hot-melt extrusion (HE) technologies on adenocarcinoma cells for the treatment of colorectal cancer by enhancing CuR solubility is investigated in this work. In silico molecular modelling, solubility, drug release, and physicochemical analysis were all part of the phase solubility (PS) study, which featured a novel dyeing test and a central composite design to optimize the best complex (CDD). The optimal HE-SC (1 : 5) enhances solubility (0.8521 ± 0.016 mg·mL-1) and dissolution (91.87 ± 0.208% at 30 min), and it has an ideal stability constant (309 and 377 M-1) at 25 and 37°C and an AL type of isotherm, implying 1 : 1 stoichiometry according to the findings. An intermolecular hydrogen bond that has not undergone any chemical change and has resulted in the complete conversion of the amorphous form aids in the creation of SC. In vitro cytotoxicity was measured at IC50 on the SW480 (72 M·mL-1) and Caco-2 (40 M·mL-1) cells. According to apoptotic studies, apoptosis was responsible for the vast majority of cell death, with necrosis accounting for a small proportion of the total. In vivo toxicity was established using a zebrafish model, and a western blot examination revealed apoptosis at the molecular level. It was argued that the novel formulations developed using HE technology are more significant and effective than existing pure CuR formulations.
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- Jamal Moideen Muthu Mohamed
- College of Pharmacy, Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science, Manikandam, Tiruchirapalli 620012, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jubail, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 4030, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 1666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jubail, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jubail, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Mohamed JMM, Ahamad F, El-Sherbiny M, Ebrahim HA, Eladl MA, Dawood AF, Khader STSA, Kavitha K, Teressa DM. An Ideal Approach for Enhancing 5-Fluorouracil Anticancer Efficacy by Nanoemulsion for Cytotoxicity against a Human Hepatoma Cell Line (HepG2 Cells). BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:4094132. [PMID: 35757481 PMCID: PMC9232351 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4094132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The core objectives of the research were to prepare 5-fluorouracil nanoemulsion (FU-NE) and to evaluate the physiochemical properties and to study the in vitro antiproliferation in HepG2 cell lines. The physiochemical parameters determined were compatibility, particle size (PS), polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential (ZP), density, surface tension (ST), pH, viscosity, in vitro release of FU, cytotoxicity, and apoptosis study. The prepared FU-NE3 was stable, sterile, and homogeneous. On the HepG2 (120 μg.mL-1) cells, in vitro cytotoxicity was obtained at IC50 concentration. Apoptosis examination by AO/EBand Hoechst staining shows that the majority of cell demise was caused by apoptosis, with a tiny fraction of necrosis. Hence, this investigation concluded that the developed FU-NE has now desirable characteristics for drug delivery to the cancer cell and may be screened for the in vivo colorectal anticancer activity.
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- Jamal Moideen Muthu Mohamed
- College of Pharmacy, Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science, Manikandam, Tiruchirapalli, 620012 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Jubail, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 4030, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, P.O. Box 71666, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Costantino M, Corno C, Colombo D, Perego P. Curcumin and Related Compounds in Cancer Cells: New Avenues for Old Molecules. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:889816. [PMID: 35685638 PMCID: PMC9170941 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.889816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Curcumin and related compounds are known for the large spectrum of activities. The chemical features of these compounds are important for their biological effects with a key role for the thiol-reactive α−β unsaturated carbonyl groups. Curcumin derivatives may overcome the limitation of the bioavailability of the parent compound, while maintaining the key chemical features responsible for biological activities. Curcumin and related compounds show anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-tumor activities. The therapeutic effects of curcumin, used as a supplement in cancer therapy, have been documented in various cancer types, in which inhibition of cell growth and survival pathways, induction of apoptosis and other cell death pathways have been reported. Curcumin-induced apoptosis has been linked both to the intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways. Necroptosis has also been involved in curcumin-induced toxicity. Among curcumin-induced effects, ferroptosis has also been described. The mechanism of curcumin toxicity can be triggered by reactive oxygen species-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress. Curcumin targets have been identified in the context of the ubiquitin-proteasome system with evidence of inhibition of the proteasome proteolytic activities and cellular deubiquitinases. Curcumin has recently been shown to act on the tumor microenvironment with effects on cancer-associated fibroblasts and immune cells. The related product caffeic acid phenethyl ester has shown promising preclinical results with an effect on the inflammatory microenvironment. Here, we review the mechanisms underlying curcumin and derivatives toxicity towards cancer cells with particular emphasis on cell death pathways and the ubiquitin-proteasome system.
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- Matteo Costantino
- Unit of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Applied Research and Technological Development, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Applied Research and Technological Development, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Applied Research and Technological Development, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
- *Correspondence: Paola Perego,
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Senthilvel CK, Karuppaiyan K, Pothumani A, Vedharethinam A, Jose AW, Muthu Mohamed JM, Sherbiny ME, Ebrahim HA, Shafey ME, Dejene M. Development of Atorvastatin Calcium Biloaded Capsules for Oral Administration of Hypercholesterolemia. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:4995508. [PMID: 35615690 PMCID: PMC9126722 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4995508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The goal of this study was to develop atorvastatin (ATN) calcium biloaded, i.e., immediate release (IR) and sustained release (SR) capsules that would promote the quick onset of action and a better dissolution profile on both the IR and SR aspects. The IR granules were prepared by the wet granulation method, and an aqueous solubility study proved that the IR granules released the ATN within 25 min compared to the pure drug due to the addition of PEG and super disintegrants such as croscarmellose (CC) and crospovidone (CP). The sustained release nanoparticles (SR-NPs) were synthesized using a solvent evaporation technique and an optimal combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers. The addition of a hydrophobic polymer to a hydrophilic polymer delays drug release, resulting in a sustained and controlled release lasting up to 12 hours. The drug release of ATN from SR nanoparticles followed the Higuchi and Korsmeyer-Peppas models and had first-order kinetics (r2 = ???). Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry, powder X-ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetric analysis were used to test the prepared biloaded capsules, and the results showed that there was no significant interaction between the polymers, excipients, and drug. The SEM and DLS analysis clearly demonstrated that drug particles in a continuous layer were enclosed by polymers at the nanoscale. To summarise, integrating both layers into a single capsule resulted in a superior release profile and patient compliance. Finally, prepared biloaded capsules were discovered to exhibit both an IR and an SR profile.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- K. M. College of Pharmacy, Madurai 625107, Melur Road, Uthangudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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- K. M. College of Pharmacy, Madurai 625107, Melur Road, Uthangudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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- College of Pharmacy, Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science, Tiruchirappalli 620012, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 11597, P.O. Box 71666, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, P.O. Box 84428, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Physiological Sciences Department, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Alqahtani A, Raut B, Khan S, Mohamed JMM, Fatease AA, Alqahtani T, Alamri A, Ahmad F, Krishnaraju V. The Unique Carboxymethyl Fenugreek Gum Gel Loaded Itraconazole Self-Emulsifying Nanovesicles for Topical Onychomycosis Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14020325. [PMID: 35054731 PMCID: PMC8779379 DOI: 10.3390/polym14020325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The novel itraconazole (ITZ) nail penetration enhancing self-emulsifying nanovesicles (ITZ-nPEVs) loaded in carboxymethyl fenugreek gum (CMFG) gel circumvent the systemic onychomycosis treatment. The ITZ-nPEVs were prepared by the thin film hydration technique, and the particle size (PS), zeta potential (ZP), drug content (DC), entrapment efficiency (% EE), deformity index (DI), viscosity, morphology, and physical stability of the ITZ-nPEVs were measured. In terms of nail hydration, transungual drug absorption, and antifungal efficacy against Candida albicans, the chosen ITZ-nPEVs, nPEV-loaded CMFG (CMFG-ITZ-nPEVs) gel, and the commercialized Itrostred gel were compared. The ITZ-nPEVs showed spherical structure with high DC, % EE, low PS and PDI and positive ZP of ITZ ranging from 95.36 to 93.89 mg/5 mL and 95.36–96.94%, 196.55–252.5 nm, 0.092–0.49, and +11.1 to +22.5 mV, respectively. Compared to the Itrostred gel, the novel ITZ-nPEVs exhibited hydration enhancement factor for 24 h (HE24) of 1.53 and 1.39 drug uptake enhancement factor into nail clippings. Moreover, zone of inhibitions for ITZ-nPEVs (27.0 ± 0.25 mm) and CMFG-ITZ-nPEVs (33.2 ± 0.09 mm) against Candida albicans were significantly greater than that of Itrostred gel (22.9 ± 0.44 mm). For clinical investigation on onychomycotic patients, a nail penetration enhancer containing ITZ-nPEV-loaded CMFG gel presents a highly promising approach.
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- Ali Alqahtani
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (T.A.); (V.K.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Borgaon (Meghe) Wardha, Wardha 442001, India;
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Borgaon (Meghe) Wardha, Wardha 442001, India;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +91-75591-78862
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.F.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (T.A.); (V.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.F.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Jubail, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (T.A.); (V.K.)
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Yadav M, Sarolia J, Vyas B, Lalan M, Mangrulkar S, Shah P. Amalgamation of Solid Dispersion and Melt Adsorption Technique: Improved In Vitro and In Vivo Performance of Ticagrelor Tablets. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:257. [PMID: 34676463 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-02138-z] [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: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Ticagrelor (TG) suffers from low peroral bioabsorption (36%) due to P-gp efflux and poor solubility (10 µg/mL). TG solid dispersion adsorbates (TG-SDAs) were formulated using an amalgamation of solid dispersion and melt adsorption techniques which were simple, economic, scalable, and solvent-free. FTIR indicated no incompatibility between drug and excipients. DSC, XRD, and SEM suggested a reduction in TG crystallinity. Q30min from TG-SUSP and TG-conventional tablets was only 2.30% and 6.59% respectively whereas TG-SDA-based tablets exhibited a significantly higher drug release of 86.47%. Caco-2 permeability studies showed 3.83-fold higher permeability of TG from TG-SDAs. TG-SDA-based tablets exhibited relative bioavailability of 748.53% and 153.43% compared to TG-SUSP and TG-conventional tablets respectively in rats. TG-SDA-based tablets were devoid of any cytotoxicity as indicated by MTT assay and exhibited better antiplatelet activity in rats. Enhanced oral bioavailability of TG-SDAs can be attributed to inhibition of P-gp efflux by PEG 4000, increased wettability, and reduced crystallinity of drug leading to improved drug solubility and dissolution. Improved bioabsorption results in a reduction of dose, cost of therapy as well as dose-related side effects. Thus, SDAs can be considered a promising and scalable approach for the improvement of dissolution rate and solubility of TG. TG-SDAs can be translated to an effective and safe dosage form, whereby its rapid onset of action promotes the prevention of heart attack, stroke, and related ill events in individuals with the acute coronary syndrome. However, scale-up, validation, and clinical-studies are necessary for confirmation of the proof-of-concept.
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Preparation of Soluble Complex of Curcumin for the Potential Antagonistic Effects on Human Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cells. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14090939. [PMID: 34577638 PMCID: PMC8467777 DOI: 10.3390/ph14090939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This study was designed to investigate the effects of curcumin (CMN) soluble complex (SC) prepared by melt casting (HM) and hot-melt extrusion (HME) technology. Phase solubility (PS) study, in silico molecular modeling, aqueous solubility, drug release, and physicochemical investigation including a novel dyeing test was performed to obtain an optimized complex by a central composite design (CCD). The results show that the HME-SC produces better improvements towards solubility (0.852 ± 0.02), dissolution (91.87 ± 0.21% at 30 min), with an ideal stability constant (309 and 377 M−1 at 25 and 37 °C, respectively) and exhibits AL type of isotherm indicating 1:1 stoichiometry. Intermolecular hydrogen bonding involves the formation of SC, which does not undergo any chemical modification, followed by the complete conversion of the amorphous form which was identified by XRD. The in vitro cytotoxicity showed that IC50 was achieved in the SW480 (72 µM.mL−1) and Caco-2 (40 µM.mL−1) cells while that of pure CMN ranged from 146 to 116 µM/mL−1. Apoptosis studies showed that cell death is primarily due to apoptosis, with a low rate of necrosis. In vivo toxicity, confirmed by the zebrafish model, exhibited the safety of the HME-SC. In conclusion, the HME-SC potentially enhances the solubility and cytotoxicity to the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC).
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Mohapatra D, Agrawal AK, Sahu AN. Exploring the potential of solid dispersion for improving solubility, dissolution & bioavailability of herbal extracts, enriched fractions, and bioactives. J Microencapsul 2021; 38:594-612. [PMID: 34338596 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2021.1963342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Most drugs' poor aqueous solubility has emerged as a significant challenge in achieving proper therapeutic response following oral administration. Herbal drugs are being used from time immemorial to prevent, mitigate, and cure multiple diseases. However, most of the bioactives phytoconstituents possess limited aqueous solubility & poor oral bioavailability. Solid dispersion (SD) has been realised as an efficient formulation to overcome hydrophobic candidates' solubility issues and improve their oral bioavailability. The current review mainly explores the potential of SD for improving solubility, dissolution & bioavailability of herbal extracts, enriched fractions, and isolated bioactives. Hence, basics of SD, selection of excipients, need for SD of plant products, SD of plant products, selection of preparation method, the chemistry of phytoconstituent-excipient interaction, and hurdles associated with SD of herbal extract/enriched fraction were explored in this review. The SD has the potential to overcome solubility, dissolution, and oral bioavailability issues of poorly soluble phytoconstituents.
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- Debadatta Mohapatra
- Phytomedicine Research Lab., Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Lab., Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Lab., Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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