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Niederquell A, Stoyanov E, Kuentz M. Physiological Buffer Effects in Drug Supersaturation - A Mechanistic Study of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose as Precipitation Inhibitor. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:1897-1907. [PMID: 36813134 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.02.013] [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: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Phosphate buffer is predominantly used instead of the more physiological bicarbonate buffer, as the latter requires a technical solution of adequate gas mixing. Recent pioneering work on how bicarbonate buffer affected drug supersaturation revealed interesting effects that call for more mechanistic understanding. Therefore, this study used hydroxypropyl cellulose as a model precipitation inhibitor and real-time desupersaturation testing was conducted with the drugs bifonazole, ezetimibe, tolfenamic acid and triclabendazole. Specific buffer effects for the different compounds were noted and overall, statistical significance was found for the precipitation induction time (p = 0.0088). Interestingly, molecular dynamics simulation revealed a conformational effect of the polymer in the presence of the different buffer types. Subsequent molecular docking trials suggested a stronger interaction energy of drug and polymer in the presence of phosphate compared to bicarbonate buffer (p =0.0010). In conclusion, a better mechanistic understanding of how different buffers affect drug-polymer interactions regarding drug supersaturation was achieved. Further mechanisms may account for the overall buffer effects and additional research on drug supersaturation is certainly needed, but it can already be concluded that bicarbonate buffering should be used more often for in vitro testing in drug development.
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- Andreas Niederquell
- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, CH 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
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- Nisso Chemical Europe, Berliner Allee 42, 40212, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, CH 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland.
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Zenda N, Tagami T, Ozeki T. Development of a Novel Gastric Process Simulation Model: The Successful Assessment of Bioequivalence and Bioinequivalence of a Biopharmaceutics Classification System Class II Weak Acid Drug. Biol Pharm Bull 2022; 45:364-373. [PMID: 35228402 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b21-01029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bioequivalence has been assessed using in vitro dissolution testing, such as in vivo predictive dissolution methodology. However, the assessment of bioequivalence should be performed carefully, considering the effect of the in vivo environment and according to the properties of the drug. The gastric emptying process is a key factor for the assessment of biopharmaceutics classification system class II (BCS class IIa) drugs with acidic properties since they cannot dissolve in the acidic stomach, but do dissolve in the small intestine (SI). The disintegration of a tablet in the stomach affects the distribution/dissolution in the SI due to the difference in the gastric emptying step, which in turn is a result of the varying formulation of the drugs. In this study, we used the reported dynamic pH change method and a novel gastric process simulation (GPS) model, which can compare the gastric emptying of particular-sized drug particles. The in vitro results were compared to clinical data using bioequivalent and bioinequivalent products of candesartan cilexetil. It was revealed that the dynamic pH change method was inappropriate, whereas the amount of filtered drug in GPS studies with 20 and 50 µm pore size filters could reflect the clinical results of all products. The evaluation of the gastric emptying process of drug particles less than 50 µm enabled us to assess the bioequivalence because they probably caused the difference in the distribution in the SI. This study demonstrated the utility of the GPS model for the assessment of bioequivalence of BCS class IIa drugs.
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- Naoki Zenda
- Pharmacokinetics group, Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
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- Drug Delivery and Nano Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University
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- Drug Delivery and Nano Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University
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Silva TMD, Honorio TDS, Chaves MHDC, Duque MD, Cabral LM, Patricio BFDC, Rocha HVA. In silico bioavailability for BCS class II efavirenz tablets using biorelevant dissolution media for IVIVR and simulation of formulation changes. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2021; 47:1342-1352. [PMID: 34622730 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2021.1991368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This work aims to evaluate the ability of biorelevant dissolution media to simulate the bioavailability of efavirenz tablets, establish an in vitro-in vivo relationship (IVIVR) based on in vivo data using GastroPlus® and simulate formulation changes using DDDPlus™. METHODS Solubility and drug release profiles were conducted in SLS 0.5% and biorelevant media, such as FaSSIF, FeSSIF, FaSSIF-V2, and FeSSIF-V2. The efavirenz physicochemical properties were used to simulate the plasma concentration profile and compare the simulated pharmacokinetic parameters in fasted and fed states. An IVIVR was developed using Loo-Riegelman as the deconvolution method to estimate drug bioavailability. DDDPlus™ was used to perform virtual trials of formulations to evaluate whether formulations changes and the efavirenz particle size could influence the bioavailability. RESULTS The drug dissolution displayed higher levels in the biorelevant media that simulated gut-fed state (FeSSIF and FeSSIF-V2). The absorption model successfully predicted the efavirenz pharmacokinetics, and FeSSIF-V2 was chosen as the predictive dissolution media, while an IVIVR was established using the Loo-Riegelman deconvolution method. CONCLUSIONS The present work provides valuable information about efavirenz solubility and kinetics in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing an IVIVR to support future formulation changes. This understanding is essential for rational science-driven formulation development. At least, this study also showed the validity and applicability of in vitro and in silico tools in the regulatory scenario helping on drug development.
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- Thalita Martins da Silva
- Farmanguinhos, Laboratório de Micro e Nanotecnologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.,Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento na Indústria Farmacêutica, Farmanguinhos, Programa de Pós-graduação Profissional em Gestão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Industrial Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacotécnica e Cosmetologia, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Industrial Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Farmanguinhos, Laboratório de Micro e Nanotecnologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.,Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento na Indústria Farmacêutica, Farmanguinhos, Programa de Pós-graduação Profissional em Gestão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Sleziona D, Mattusch A, Schaldach G, Ely DR, Sadowski G, Thommes M. Determination of Inherent Dissolution Performance of Drug Substances. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:146. [PMID: 33499428 PMCID: PMC7911123 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13020146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The dissolution behavior of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) is a crucial parameter in drug formulation since it frequently affects the drug release. Generally, a distinction is made between surface-reaction- and diffusion-controlled drug release. Therefore, dissolution studies such as the intrinsic dissolution test defined in the pharmacopeia have been performed for many years. In order to overcome the disadvantages of the common intrinsic dissolution test, a new experimental setup was developed within this study. Specifically, a flow channel was designed and tested for measuring the mass transfer from a flat, solid surface dissolving into a fluid flowing over the surface with well-defined flow conditions. A mathematical model was developed that distinguishes between surface-reaction- and diffusion-limited drug release based on experimental data. Three different drugs-benzocaine, theophylline and griseofulvin-were used to investigate the mass flux during dissolution due to surface reaction, diffusion and convection kinetics. This new technique shows potential to be a valuable tool for the identification of formulation strategies.
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- Dominik Sleziona
- Laboratory of Solids Process Engineering, Faculty of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, TU Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Str. 68, 44227 Dortmund, Germany; (D.S.); (A.M.); (G.S.)
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- Laboratory of Solids Process Engineering, Faculty of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, TU Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Str. 68, 44227 Dortmund, Germany; (D.S.); (A.M.); (G.S.)
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- Laboratory of Solids Process Engineering, Faculty of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, TU Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Str. 68, 44227 Dortmund, Germany; (D.S.); (A.M.); (G.S.)
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- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science, Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette, 3101 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA;
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- Laboratory of Thermodynamics, Faculty of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, Technical University Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Str. 70, 44227 Dortmund, Germany;
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- Laboratory of Solids Process Engineering, Faculty of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, TU Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Str. 68, 44227 Dortmund, Germany; (D.S.); (A.M.); (G.S.)
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Bennett-Lenane H, Koehl NJ, O'Dwyer PJ, Box KJ, O'Shea JP, Griffin BT. Applying Computational Predictions of Biorelevant Solubility Ratio Upon Self-Emulsifying Lipid-Based Formulations Dispersion to Predict Dose Number. J Pharm Sci 2020; 110:164-175. [PMID: 33144233 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2020.10.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Computational approaches are increasingly utilised in development of bio-enabling formulations, including self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), facilitating early indicators of success. This study investigated if in silico predictions of drug solubility gain i.e. solubility ratios (SR), after dispersion of a SEDDS in biorelevant media could be predicted from drug properties. Apparent solubility upon dispersion of two SEDDS in FaSSIF was measured for 30 structurally diverse poorly water soluble drugs. Increased drug solubility upon SEDDS dispersion was observed in all cases, with higher SRs observed for cationic and neutral versus anionic drugs at pH 6.5. Molecular descriptors and solid-state properties were used as inputs during partial least squares (PLS) modelling resulting in predictive models for SRMC (r2 = 0.81) and SRLC (r2 = 0.77). Multiple linear regression (MLR) facilitated generation of simplified SR equations with high predictivity (SRMC r2 = 0.74; SRLC r2 = 0.69), requiring only three drug properties; partition coefficient at pH 6.5 (logD6.5), melting point (Tm) and aromatic bonds as fraction of total bonds (F-AromB). Through using the equations to inform developability classification system (DCS) classes for drugs that have already been licensed as lipid-based formulations, merits for development with SEDDS was predicted for 2/3 drugs.
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- School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland; Pion Inc. (UK) Ltd, Forest Row, East Sussex, UK
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- Pion Inc. (UK) Ltd, Forest Row, East Sussex, UK
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Ditzinger F, Wieland R, Statelova M, Vertzoni M, Holm R, Kuentz M. In Vivo Performance of Innovative Polyelectrolyte Matrices for Hot Melt Extrusion of Amorphous Drug Systems. Mol Pharm 2020; 17:3053-3061. [PMID: 32589437 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hot melt extrusion of amorphous systems has become a pivotal technology to cope with challenges of poorly water-soluble drugs. Previous research showed that small molecular additives with targeted molecular interactions enabled introduction of a polyelectrolyte matrix into hot melt extrusion that would otherwise not be possible to process due to the unfavorable properties upon heating of the pure polymer. Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium (NaCMC) with lysine or alternatively meglumine led to modified polymeric matrices that showed adequate processability by hot melt extrusion and yielded stable amorphous formulations. The investigated formulations, including fenofibrate as a model drug, were characterized by attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and viscosity measurements after aqueous dispersion. Further biopharmaceutical assessment started with biorelevant nonsink dissolution testing followed by a pharmacokinetic in vivo study in rats. The in vitro assessment showed superiority of the lysine-containing formulation in the extent of in vitro supersaturation and overall drug release. In accordance with this, the in vivo study also demonstrated increased exposure of the amorphous formulations and in particular for the system containing lysine. In summary, the combination of polyelectrolytes with interacting additives presents a promising opportunity for the formulation of poorly water-soluble drugs.
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- Felix Ditzinger
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.,Institute of Pharma Technology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 84 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 84 Athens, Greece
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- Drug Product Development, Janssen Research and Development, Johnson and Johnson, 2340 Beerse, Belgium.,Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
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- Institute of Pharma Technology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
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Bohsen MS, Elvang PA, Reder-Hilz B, Lenz V, Rosenberg J, Brandl M. (Sub)micron particles forming in aqueous dispersions of amorphous solid dispersions of the poorly soluble drug ABT-199: A combined particle optical counting and field-flow fractionation study. Eur J Pharm Sci 2020; 154:105497. [PMID: 32736092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The dispersive behavior of three different amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) formulations of the poorly soluble ABT-199 (Venetoclax) were studied in aqueous and biomimetic media and spontaneously forming supramolecular associates and particles analysed. To this end, the aqueous dispersions were fractionated into a submicron (colloidal) and micrometer-sized particle-fraction by bench-top centrifugation. The submicron fraction was characterized by Asymmetric Flow Field-Flow Fractionation in conjunction with Multi-angle Laser Light Scattering (AF4-MALLS), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and zeta potential analysis. The micron particle fraction was characterized by Single Particle Optical Sensing (SPOS) and light microscopy. Furthermore, drug contents were monitored in terms of total dispersed drug and apparently dissolved drug in the submicron fraction. Despite the fact, that all three formulations showed decent dispersive behavior with almost the complete drug content rapidly dispersed, substantial differences were identified between two of the formulations and the third one: ABT-199/12 and ABT-199/20 showed pronounced precipitation of the drug in form of micrometer particles, a phenomenon described as glass liquid phase separation (GLPS) and only a marginal fraction of the drug was found in the submicron-fraction, i.e. associated with 3 to 4 different supramolecular assemblies (micelles), irrespective whether buffer or fasted state simulated intestinal fluid (FaSSIF) were used as dispersion media. In contrast, ABT-199/40 showed pronounced formation of a wide variety of supramolecular assemblies (micelles) along with substantial association of the drug with all of these, but reduced glass liquid phase separation.
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- Mette Sloth Bohsen
- Drug Transport & Delivery, Dpt. Physics, Chemistry & Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Odense DK-5230, Denmark
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- Drug Transport & Delivery, Dpt. Physics, Chemistry & Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Odense DK-5230, Denmark
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- AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwigshafen D-67061, Germany
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- AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwigshafen D-67061, Germany
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- Drug Transport & Delivery, Dpt. Physics, Chemistry & Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Odense DK-5230, Denmark.
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Resveratrol Nanoparticles: A Promising Therapeutic Advancement over Native Resveratrol. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8040458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The importance of fruit-derived resveratrol (RES) in the treatment of various diseases has been discussed in various research publications. Those research findings have indicated the ability of the molecule as therapeutic in the context of in vitro and in vivo conditions. Mostly, the application of RES in in vivo conditions, encapsulation processes have been carried out using various nanoparticles that are made of biocompatible biomaterials, which are easily digested or metabolized, and RES is absorbed effectively. These biomaterials are non-toxic and are safe to be used as components in the biotherapeutics. They are made from naturally available by-products of food materials like zein or corn or components of the physiological system as with lipids. The versatility of the RES nanoparticles in their different materials, working range sizes, specificity in their targeting in various human diseases, and the mechanisms associated with them are discussed in this review.
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Niederquell A, Kuentz M. Biorelevant Drug Solubility Enhancement Modeled by a Linear Solvation Energy Relationship. J Pharm Sci 2018; 107:503-506. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Yordanova D, Ritter E, Smirnova I, Jakobtorweihen S. Micellization and Partition Equilibria in Mixed Nonionic/Ionic Micellar Systems: Predictions with Molecular Models. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:12306-12316. [PMID: 28967760 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b02813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In practical applications, surfactant solutions are mostly used in mixtures of nonionic and ionic surfactants because they have improved characteristics compared to those of single surfactant solutions. By adjusting the composition of the micelles and the pH value, the solubilization of solutes can be enhanced. Nevertheless, the partitioning of solutes between nonionic/ionic mixed micelles and the aqueous phase is studied to a much lesser extent than for single surfactant solutions. Theoretical methods to predict partition equilibria in mixed micelles are of interest for screening studies. For those, the composition of the mixed micelle has to be known. Here we investigate mixtures of TX-114 (Triton X-114), Brij35 (C12E23), SDS (sodium dodecyl sulfate), and CTAB (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide). First, to investigate the surfactant compositions in the micelles, molecular dynamics (MD) self-assembly simulations were applied. Thereafter, the predictive COSMO-RS model, which applies the pseudophase approach, and its extension to anisotropic systems termed COSMOmic were compared for the prediction of partition equilibria in mixed micelles, where various molar ratios of the surfactants were considered. It could be demonstrated that both methods are applicable and lead to reasonable predictions for neutral molecules. However, taking into account the three-dimensional structure of the micelle is beneficial because the calculations with COSMOmic are in better agreement with experimental results. Because the partitioning behavior of ionizable molecules in mixed micelles is of particular interest, the partitioning of ionized isovanillin in mixed Brij35/CTAB micelles at different micelle compositions was calculated with COSMOmic. Using a thermodynamic cycle, the position-dependent pKa of isovanillin within the micelle is calculated on the basis of COSMOmic free energy profiles. As a result, the protolytic equilibrium of isovanillin within the micelles can be taken into account, which is crucial for the reliable prediction of partition coefficients.
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- D Yordanova
- Hamburg University of Technology , Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Eissendorfer Str. 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Hamburg University of Technology , Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Eissendorfer Str. 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Hamburg University of Technology , Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Eissendorfer Str. 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Hamburg University of Technology , Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Eissendorfer Str. 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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Enright EF, Joyce SA, Gahan CGM, Griffin BT. Impact of Gut Microbiota-Mediated Bile Acid Metabolism on the Solubilization Capacity of Bile Salt Micelles and Drug Solubility. Mol Pharm 2017; 14:1251-1263. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.6b01155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Elaine F. Enright
- School of Pharmacy, ‡APC Microbiome Institute, §School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, and ∥School of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy, ‡APC Microbiome Institute, §School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, and ∥School of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy, ‡APC Microbiome Institute, §School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, and ∥School of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy, ‡APC Microbiome Institute, §School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, and ∥School of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Neves AR, Martins S, Segundo MA, Reis S. Nanoscale Delivery of Resveratrol towards Enhancement of Supplements and Nutraceuticals. Nutrients 2016; 8:131. [PMID: 26950147 PMCID: PMC4808861 DOI: 10.3390/nu8030131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Revised: 02/11/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Resveratrol was investigated in terms of its stability, biocompatibility and intestinal permeability across Caco-2 cell monolayers in its free form or encapsulated in solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs). SLNs and NLCs presented a mean diameter between 160 and 190 nm, high negative zeta potential of -30 mV and resveratrol entrapment efficiency of 80%, suggesting they are suitable for resveratrol oral delivery. Nanoencapsulation effectively protected resveratrol from photodegradation, and MTT assays demonstrated that neither resveratrol nor lipid nanoparticles adversely affected cell viability and integrity of Caco-2 cell monolayers. The in vitro intestinal permeability of resveratrol was significantly increased by NLCs, and SLNs did not impair the absorption of resveratrol. Resveratrol oral absorption can be enhanced during meals, since the intestinal permeability was increased in the presence of fed-state intestinal juices. SLNs and NLCs constitute carrier systems for resveratrol oral administration, for further use as supplements or nutraceuticals.
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- Ana Rute Neves
- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Technology/Research Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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Lipert MP, Roy L, Childs SL, Rodríguez-Hornedo N. Cocrystal Solubilization in Biorelevant Media and its Prediction from Drug Solubilization. J Pharm Sci 2015; 104:4153-4163. [PMID: 26390213 DOI: 10.1002/jps.24640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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This work examines cocrystal solubility in biorelevant media (FeSSIF, fed-state simulated intestinal fluid), and develops a theoretical framework that allows for the simple and quantitative prediction of cocrystal solubilization from drug solubilization. The solubilities of four hydrophobic drugs and seven cocrystals containing these drugs were measured in FeSSIF and in acetate buffer at pH 5.00. In all cases, the cocrystal solubility (Scocrystal ) was higher than the drug solubility (Sdrug ) in both buffer and FeSSIF; however, the solubilization ratio of drug, SRdrug = (SFeSSIF /Sbuffer )drug , was not the same as the solubilization ratio of cocrystal, SRcocrystal = (SFeSSIF /Sbuffer )cocrystal , meaning drug and cocrystal were not solubilized to the same extent in FeSSIF. This highlights the potential risk of anticipating cocrystal behavior in biorelevant media based on solubility studies in water. Predictions of SRcocrystal from simple equations based only on SRdrug were in excellent agreement with measured values. For 1:1 cocrystals, the cocrystal solubilization ratio (SR) can be obtained from the square root of the drug SR. For 2:1 cocrystals, SRcocrystal is found from (SRdrug )(2/3) . The findings in FeSSIF can be generalized to describe cocrystal behavior in other systems involving preferential solubilization of a drug such as surfactants, lipids, and other drug solubilizing media.
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- Maya P Lipert
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1065
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1065
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1065.
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Lopes-de-Araújo J, Neves AR, Gouveia VM, Moura CC, Nunes C, Reis S. Oxaprozin-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles towards Overcoming NSAIDs Side-Effects. Pharm Res 2015; 33:301-14. [PMID: 26350105 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-015-1788-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) loading oxaprozin were developed to address an effective drug packaging and targeted delivery, improving the drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics properties and avoiding the local gastric side-effects. Macrophages actively phagocyte particles with sizes larger than 200 nm and, when activated, over-express folate beta receptors - features that in the case of this work constitute the basis for passive and active targeting strategies. METHODS Two formulations containing oxaprozin were developed: NLCs with and without folate functionalization. In order to target the macrophages folate receptors, a DSPE-PEG2000-FA conjugate was synthesized and added to the NLCs. RESULTS These formulations presented a relatively low polydispersity index (approximately 0.2) with mean diameters greater than 200 nm and zeta potential inferior to -40 mV. The encapsulation efficiency of the particles was superior to 95% and the loading capacity was of 9%, approximately. The formulations retained the oxaprozin release in simulated gastric fluid (only around 10%) promoting its release on simulated intestinal fluid. MTT and LDH assays revealed that the formulations only presented cytotoxicity in Caco-2 cells for oxaprozin concentrations superior to 100 μM. Permeability studies in Caco-2 cells shown that oxaprozin encapsulation did not interfered with oxaprozin permeability (around 0.8 × 10(-5) cm/s in simulated intestinal fluid and about 1.45 × 10(-5) cm/s in PBS). Moreover, in RAW 264.7 cells NLCs functionalization promoted an increased uptake over time mainly mediated by a caveolae uptake mechanism. CONCLUSIONS The developed nanoparticles enclose a great potential for oxaprozin oral administration with significant less gastric side-effects.
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- José Lopes-de-Araújo
- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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Neves AR, Reis S, Segundo MA. Development and validation of a HPLC method using a monolithic column for quantification of trans-resveratrol in lipid nanoparticles for intestinal permeability studies. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2015; 63:3114-3120. [PMID: 25764378 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5b00390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The development of nanodelivery systems that protect trans-resveratrol is extremely important to preserve its bioactive properties in the development of further applications as nutraceuticals to supplement foods and beverages. In this work, a validated HPLC method was developed for the quantification of trans-resveratrol in lipid nanoparticles for application in studies of in vitro intestinal permeability. The chromatographic separation was achieved in a C18 monolithic column connected to a fluorometric detector (330/374 nm), by isocratic elution consisting of 2% acetic acid/acetonitrile (80:20). Two calibration ranges were established (0.020-0.200 and 0.200-2.00 μmol L(-1)), and low quantification limits (2-6 nmol L(-1), 23-69 pg) were achieved. Stability studies showed that trans-resveratrol is stable for 24 h at 4 °C, and storage at room temperature and freeze-thaw cycles are not recommended. The proposed method was applied to in vitro intestinal permeability studies, in which values between 0.05 ± 0.01 and 1.8 ± 0.3 μmol L(-1) were found.
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- Ana Rute Neves
- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Madelung P, Østergaard J, Bertelsen P, Jørgensen EV, Jacobsen J, Müllertz A. Impact of sodium dodecyl sulphate on the dissolution of poorly soluble drug into biorelevant medium from drug-surfactant discs. Int J Pharm 2014; 467:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.02.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Revised: 02/22/2014] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Solid phospholipid nano-particles: Investigations into formulation and dissolution properties of griseofulvin. Int J Pharm 2014; 467:42-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2013] [Revised: 03/03/2014] [Accepted: 03/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yao M, Xiao H, McClements DJ. Delivery of Lipophilic Bioactives: Assembly, Disassembly, and Reassembly of Lipid Nanoparticles. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2014; 5:53-81. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-072913-100350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Mingfei Yao
- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003;
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Buckley ST, Frank KJ, Fricker G, Brandl M. Biopharmaceutical classification of poorly soluble drugs with respect to “enabling formulations”. Eur J Pharm Sci 2013; 50:8-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2013.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Revised: 04/02/2013] [Accepted: 04/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mehling T, Kloss L, Ingram T, Smirnova I. Partition coefficients of ionizable solutes in mixed nonionic/ionic micellar systems. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2013; 29:1035-1044. [PMID: 23237203 DOI: 10.1021/la304222n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Surfactant solutions in practical applications usually are mixtures of ionic and nonionic surfactants. Because of synergistic effects, the solubilization of hydrophobic compounds can be enhanced while decreasing the needed amount of surfactant at the same time. In this work, the influence of the composition of Brij 35/CTAB and Brij 35/SDS mixed micelles on the partition coefficient log D(MW) of various acids and bases over the entire pH range was investigated. Two experimental methods (MLC, micellar liquid chromatography; MEUF, micellar enhanced ultrafiltration) are evaluated for the determination of partition coefficients in mixed-micelle systems. Although MLC stands out because of its automation and easy handling, MEUF is applicable to a broader log D(MW) range. It is shown that the partitioning can be influenced dramatically by the two investigated parameters. By adjusting the pH value and the composition of the micelles, we can tailor the partition behavior of solutes for virtually any application. The thermodynamic model COSMO-RS gives valuable predictions of the partition coefficients if the composition of the micelle is available. Different approaches for the description of the micellar composition are evaluated in this work. On the basis of the cmc value of the single surfactants and the mixture only, it is shown that the regular solution approximation gives reasonable micellar compositions. The partition coefficients between water and the mixed micelles are predicted with the COSMO-RS model, in good agreement with the experimental data. Moreover, the micellar composition can be evaluated by fitting the prediction to the experimentally determined partition coefficients.
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- Tanja Mehling
- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Eissendorfer Strasse 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany.
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Hüsch J, Gerbeth K, Fricker G, Setzer C, Zirkel J, Rebmann H, Schubert-Zsilavecz M, Abdel-Tawab M. Effect of phospholipid-based formulations of Boswellia serrata extract on the solubility, permeability, and absorption of the individual boswellic acid constituents present. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2012; 75:1675-1682. [PMID: 23013292 DOI: 10.1021/np300009w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Boswellia serrata gum resin extracts are used widely for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, very low concentrations in the plasma and brain were observed for the boswellic acids (1-6, the active constituents of B. serrata). The present study investigated the effect of phospholipids alone and in combination with common co-surfactants (e.g., Tween 80, vitamin E-TPGS, pluronic f127) on the solubility of 1-6 in physiologically relevant media and on the permeability in the Caco-2 cell model. Because of the high lipophilicity of 1-6, the permeability experiments were adapted to physiological conditions using modified fasted state simulated intestinal fluid as apical (donor) medium and 4% bovine serum albumin in the basolateral (receiver) compartment. A formulation composed of extract/phospholipid/pluronic f127 (1:1:1 w/w/w) increased the solubility of 1-6 up to 54 times compared with the nonformulated extract and exhibited the highest mass net flux in the permeability tests. The oral administration of this formulation to rats (240 mg/kg) resulted in 26 and 14 times higher plasma levels for 11-keto-β-boswellic acid (1) and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (2), respectively. In the brain, five times higher levels for 2 compared to the nonformulated extract were determined 8 h after oral administration.
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- Jan Hüsch
- Central Laboratory of German Pharmacists , Carl-Mannich-Straße 20, 65760 Eschborn, Germany
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Frank KJ, Rosenblatt KM, Westedt U, Hölig P, Rosenberg J, Mägerlein M, Fricker G, Brandl M. Amorphous solid dispersion enhances permeation of poorly soluble ABT-102: true supersaturation vs. apparent solubility enhancement. Int J Pharm 2012; 437:288-93. [PMID: 22951865 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2012] [Revised: 08/05/2012] [Accepted: 08/09/2012] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) represent a promising formulation approach for poorly soluble drugs. We explored the formulation-related impact of ASDs on permeation rate, apparent solubility and molecular solubility of the poorly soluble drug ABT-102. The influence of fasted state simulated intestinal fluid (FaSSIF) as dispersion medium was also studied. ASDs were prepared by hot-melt extrusion. Permeation rate was assessed by the Caco-2 transwell assay. Cell viability and barrier integrity were assured by AlamarBlue©, TEER and permeability of the hydrophilic marker carboxyfluorescein. Apparent solubility and molecular solubility were evaluated by using centrifugation and inverse dialysis, respectively. The in vitro permeation rate of ABT-102 from aqueous dispersions of the ASD was found 4 times faster than that from the dispersions of the crystals, while apparent solubility and molecular solubility of ABT-102 were increased. Yet, a further increase in apparent solubility due to micellar solubilization as observed when dispersing the ASD in FaSSIF, did not affect molecular solubility or permeation rate. Overall, a good correlation between permeation rate and molecular solubility but not apparent solubility was seen.
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- Kerstin J Frank
- Institute of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark
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Frank KJ, Westedt U, Rosenblatt KM, Hölig P, Rosenberg J, Mägerlein M, Brandl M, Fricker G. Impact of FaSSIF on the solubility and dissolution-/permeation rate of a poorly water-soluble compound. Eur J Pharm Sci 2012; 47:16-20. [PMID: 22579958 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2012.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2011] [Revised: 03/16/2012] [Accepted: 04/15/2012] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The poorly water-soluble drug ABT-102, a potent TRPV1 (transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1) antagonist, was investigated in terms of its solubility and dissolution-permeation rate across Caco-2 cell monolayers in the presence and absence of fasted state simulated intestinal fluid (FaSSIF). ABT-102 showed a more than 30-fold higher apparent solubility in FaSSIF, compared to Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS). On the other hand, the amount of truly dissolved API in the suspension, as assessed by inverse dialysis, was found hardly influenced by FaSSIF. Neither the drug nor FaSSIF adversely affected cell viability or integrity of the Caco-2 monolayer. P-gp-inhibition experiments confirmed that the drug was not a substrate of the export pump. The flux of ABT-102 across the Caco-2 barrier was found virtually the same in FaSSIF and in buffer, i.e. in vitro overall dissolution-/permeation rate of ABT-102 from suspensions appears not affected by its enhanced apparent solubility due to association with TC/PC-micelles.
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- Kerstin J Frank
- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark
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Fischer SM, Buckley ST, Kirchmeyer W, Fricker G, Brandl M. Application of simulated intestinal fluid on the phospholipid vesicle-based drug permeation assay. Int J Pharm 2012; 422:52-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2011.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2011] [Revised: 10/09/2011] [Accepted: 10/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Arnold YE, Imanidis G, Kuentz M. Study of drug concentration effects on in vitro lipolysis kinetics in medium-chain triglycerides by considering oil viscosity and surface tension. Eur J Pharm Sci 2011; 44:351-8. [PMID: 21884787 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2011.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2011] [Revised: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 08/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Simple oil formulations are widely used in oral drug delivery and the fate of these systems is governed mainly by the dispersion and digestion process. The current work aimed to study concentration effects of six poorly water-soluble drugs on the in vitro lipolysis rate of medium-chain triglycerides. The results were compared with drug effects on oil viscosity and surface tension. First the different drugs were characterized by molecular modeling and their influence on physical oil properties was assessed. Herein capillary viscosimetry was employed as well as dynamic surface tensiometry. Subsequently, an apparent in vitro lipolysis rate was determined in biorelevant medium using an automated pH stat titrator linked to a thermo-controlled vessel. The different drugs exhibited varying effects on oil viscosity and surface tension. However, all drugs significantly lowered the apparent lipolysis rate of the oil. This effect was very similar among the different compounds with exception of orlistat, which practically blocked lipolysis because of a potent direct inhibition. The other drugs affected lipolysis kinetics most likely by different mechanism(s). In light of the obtained results, a drug effect on oil viscosity or surface tension appeared to play a minor role in reducing the lipolysis rate. The lipolysis kinetics was further not affected by the drug load, which was deemed advantageous from a pharmaceutical viewpoint. Different dose strengths are therefore not assumed to alter lipolysis kinetics, which is beneficial for limiting the variability of in vivo drug release. Further studies of drug solubility kinetics in the evolving digestion phases are, however, needed to finally assess potential effects of dosage strength in simple oil formulations.
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