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Antolović I, Vrabec J, Klajmon M. COSMOPharm: Drug-Polymer Compatibility of Pharmaceutical Amorphous Solid Dispersions from COSMO-SAC. Mol Pharm 2024. [PMID: 39078049 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.4c00342] [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: 07/31/2024]
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The quantum mechanics-aided COSMO-SAC activity coefficient model is applied and systematically examined for predicting the thermodynamic compatibility of drugs and polymers. The drug-polymer compatibility is a key aspect in the rational selection of optimal polymeric carriers for pharmaceutical amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) that enhance drug bioavailability. The drug-polymer compatibility is evaluated in terms of both solubility and miscibility, calculated using standard thermodynamic equilibrium relations based on the activity coefficients predicted by COSMO-SAC. As inherent to COSMO-SAC, our approach relies only on quantum-mechanically derived σ-profiles of the considered molecular species and involves no parameter fitting to experimental data. All σ-profiles used were determined in this work, with those of the polymers being derived from their shorter oligomers by replicating the properties of their central monomer unit(s). Quantitatively, COSMO-SAC achieved an overall average absolute deviation of 13% in weight fraction drug solubility predictions compared to experimental data. Qualitatively, COSMO-SAC correctly categorized different polymer types in terms of their compatibility with drugs and provided meaningful estimations of the amorphous-amorphous phase separation. Furthermore, we analyzed the sensitivity of the COSMO-SAC results for ASD to different model configurations and σ-profiles of polymers. In general, while the free volume and dispersion terms exerted a limited effect on predictions, the structures of oligomers used to produce σ-profiles of polymers appeared to be more important, especially in the case of strongly interacting polymers. Explanations for these observations are provided. COSMO-SAC proved to be an efficient method for compatibility prediction and polymer screening in ASD, particularly in terms of its performance-cost ratio, as it relies only on first-principles calculations for the considered molecular species. The open-source nature of both COSMO-SAC and the Python-based tool COSMOPharm, developed in this work for predicting the API-polymer thermodynamic compatibility, invites interested readers to explore and utilize this method for further research or assistance in the design of pharmaceutical formulations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ivan Antolović
- Thermodynamics, Technische Universität Berlin, Ernst-Reuter-Platz 1, 10587 Berlin, Germany
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- Thermodynamics, Technische Universität Berlin, Ernst-Reuter-Platz 1, 10587 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czechia
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Charoo NA, Akanji O, Rahman Z, Khan AA, Badshah A. Risk-Based Approach for Defining Retest Dates for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Excipients. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:903. [PMID: 39065753 PMCID: PMC11280389 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Drug substances and excipients must be stored in recommended storage conditions and should comply with their specifications during the retest period for their use in the manufacture of drug products. The ICH (International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use) and WHO (World Health Organization) regulatory guidelines mandate that after the retest period, the drug substances must be retested for compliance with the specification and then used immediately in the manufacture of the finished product. Although these substances can be retested multiple times, an emphasis is placed on immediate use following a retest and compliance with standards. The phrase "used immediately" is ambiguous and is left for interpretation. In this article, we will look at the various processes that must be completed to determine the retest date. In addition, we present a risk-based method for establishing retest dates and the time during which material can be used.
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- Naseem A. Charoo
- Aramed, 216, Laboratory Complex, Dubai Science Park, Dubai P.O. Box 478861, United Arab Emirates;
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- Katchey Laboratories, 26, Adeniyi, Adeniyi Jones Ave, Ogba, Ikeja 101233, Nigeria;
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- Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Adcan Pharma LLC, ICAD, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 9824, United Arab Emirates; (A.A.K.); (A.B.)
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- Adcan Pharma LLC, ICAD, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 9824, United Arab Emirates; (A.A.K.); (A.B.)
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Zhang S, Wang H, Zhao X, Xu H, Wu S. Screening of Organic Small Molecule Excipients on Ternary Solid Dispersions Based on Miscibility and Hydrogen Bonding Analysis: Experiments and Molecular Simulation. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:21. [PMID: 38267749 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02737-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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The preparation of solid dispersions by mixing insoluble drugs with polymers is the main way to improve the aqueous solubility of drugs. The introduction of organic small molecule excipients into binary solid dispersions is expected to further enhance drug solubility by regulating intermolecular hydrogen bonding within the system at the microscopic level. In this study, we used carbamazepine (CBZ) as the target drug and polyvinylpyrrolidone as the solid dispersion matrix and screened the third component from 13 organic small molecules with good miscibility in the solid dispersion based on the principle of similarity of solubility parameters. The hydrogen bonding parameters and dissociation Gibbs free energy of the 13 organic small molecule-CBZ dimer were calculated by quantum mechanical simulation, and the tryptophan (Try) was identified as the optimal third component of organic small molecule. The migration of CBZ in binary and ternary systems was also analyzed by molecular dynamics simulation. On this theoretical basis, the corresponding solid dispersions were prepared, characterized, and tested for solubility analysis, which verified that the drug solubility was stronger for the system with the addition of polar fractions and the Try was indeed the best third component of organic small molecule compound, which was consistent with the simulation predictions. This screening method may provide theoretical guidance for drug modification design and clinical studies.
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- Sidian Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China.
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Miyazaki T, Mizoguchi R, Ueda K, Shinozaki T, Kamoto M, Takeda Y, Sakuma S, Ito N, Momo M, Kawakami K. Crystallization of Amorphous Nifedipine Under Isothermal Conditions: Inter-laboratory Reproducibility and Investigation of the Factors Affecting Reproducibility. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:2703-2716. [PMID: 37301322 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.06.002] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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High inter-laboratory reproducibility is required for conducting collaborative experiments among several laboratories. The primary aim of our evaluation of the physical stability of amorphous drugs, conducted in co-operation with eight laboratories, was to establish a protocol for isothermal storage tests to obtain data of the same quality from all the participating laboratories. Sharing a protocol that contained the same level of detail as the experimental section of general papers was insufficient for high inter-laboratory reproducibility. We investigated the causes of variations in the data from the various laboratories and restricted the protocol step-by-step to achieve high inter-laboratory reproducibility. The various experimentalists had very different levels of awareness regarding how to control the temperature of a sample as the samples were transferred into and out of thermostatic chambers. Specific instructions on how to conduct this operation, such as regarding the time required for the transfer and thermal protection of the container during the transfer, helped to reduce variation. Improved inter-laboratory reproducibility revealed that the physical stabilities of amorphous drugs differed when samples were prepared in differently shaped aluminum pans designed for various differential scanning calorimeters.
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- Tamaki Miyazaki
- Division of Drugs, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-9501, Japan.
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- CMC Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., 21 Miyukigaoka, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8585, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Research Group V, Analytical & Quality Evaluation Research Laboratories, Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., 1-12-1 Shinomiya, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa 254-0014, Japan
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- Analytical Research Laboratories, Pharmaceutical Science & Technology Function Unit, Eisai Co., Ltd., 5-1-3 Tokodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-2635, Japan
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- Core Technology Research Department, X-ray Research Laboratory, Rigaku Corp., 3-9-12 Matsubara-cho, Akishima, Tokyo 196-8666, Japan
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- Shionogi & Co., Ltd., 2-1-3 Kuise Terajima, Amagasaki, Hyogo 660-0813, Japan
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- Analytical Research & Development Laboratories, Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., 3-1-98 Kasugade-naka, Konohana-ku, Osaka, 554-0022, Japan
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- Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 2-26-1 Muraokahigashi, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-8555, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Guillot AJ, Martínez-Navarrete M, Garrigues TM, Melero A. Skin drug delivery using lipid vesicles: A starting guideline for their development. J Control Release 2023; 355:624-654. [PMID: 36775245 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Lipid vesicles can provide a cost-effective enhancement of skin drug absorption when vesicle production process is optimised. It is an important challenge to design the ideal vesicle, since their properties and features are related, as changes in one affect the others. Here, we review the main components, preparation and characterization methods commonly used, and the key properties that lead to highly efficient vesicles for transdermal drug delivery purposes. We stand by size, deformability degree and drug loading, as the most important vesicle features that determine the further transdermal drug absorption. The interest in this technology is increasing, as demonstrated by the exponential growth of publications on the topic. Although long-term preservation and scalability issues have limited the commercialization of lipid vesicle products, freeze-drying and modern escalation methods overcome these difficulties, thus predicting a higher use of these technologies in the market and clinical practice.
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- Antonio José Guillot
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicente A. Estelles SN, Burjassot (Valencia), Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicente A. Estelles SN, Burjassot (Valencia), Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicente A. Estelles SN, Burjassot (Valencia), Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicente A. Estelles SN, Burjassot (Valencia), Spain.
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Cai R, Zhao J, Lv N, Fu A, Yin C, Song C, Chao M. Curing and Molecular Dynamics Simulation of MXene/Phenolic Epoxy Composites with Different Amine Curing Agent Systems. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132249. [PMID: 35808085 PMCID: PMC9268527 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132249] [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: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Herein, the curing kinetics and the glass transition temperature (Tg) of MXene/phenolic epoxy composites with two curing agents, i.e., 4,4-diaminodiphenyl sulfone (DDS) and dicyandiamine (DICY), are systematically investigated using experimental characterization, mathematical modeling and molecular dynamics simulations. The effect of MXene content on an epoxy resin/amine curing agent system is also studied. These results reveal that the MXene/epoxy composites with both curing agent systems conform to the SB(m,n) two-parameter autocatalytic model. The addition of MXene accelerated the curing of the epoxy composite and increased the Tg by about 20 K. In addition, molecular dynamics were used to simulate the Tg of the cross-linked MXene/epoxy composites and to analyze microstructural features such as the free volume fraction (FFV). The simulation results show that the introduction of MXene improves the Tg and FFV of the simulated system. This is because the introduction of MXene restricts the movement of the epoxy/curing agent system. The conclusions are in good agreement with the experimental results.
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- Rui Cai
- State Key Laboratory for Performance and Structure Safety of Petroleum Tubular Goods and Equipment Materials, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi’an 710077, China; (N.L.); (A.F.); (C.Y.)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
- Correspondence: (R.C.); (M.C.)
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- Petrochina Jidong Oilfield Company, Tangshan 063004, China;
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- State Key Laboratory for Performance and Structure Safety of Petroleum Tubular Goods and Equipment Materials, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi’an 710077, China; (N.L.); (A.F.); (C.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Performance and Structure Safety of Petroleum Tubular Goods and Equipment Materials, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi’an 710077, China; (N.L.); (A.F.); (C.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Performance and Structure Safety of Petroleum Tubular Goods and Equipment Materials, CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi’an 710077, China; (N.L.); (A.F.); (C.Y.)
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- Polymer Materials & Engineering Department, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China;
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- Polymer Materials & Engineering Department, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China;
- Correspondence: (R.C.); (M.C.)
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Klajmon M, Červinka C. Does Explicit Polarizability Improve Molecular Dynamics Predictions of Glass Transition Temperatures of Ionic Liquids? J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:2005-2013. [PMID: 35195429 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c10809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Molecular dynamics simulations are used for predictions of the glass transition temperatures for a test set of five aprotic ionic liquids. Glass transitions are localized with the trend-shift method, analyzing volumetric and transport properties of bulk amorphous phases. A classical nonpolarizable all-atom OPLS force-field model developed by Canongia Lopes and Pádua (CL&P) is employed as a starting level of theory for all calculations. Alternative approaches of charge scaling and the Drude oscillator model, accounting for atomic polarizability either implicitly or explicitly, respectively, are used to investigate the sensitivity of the glass transition temperatures to induction effects. The former nonpolarizable model overestimates the glass transition temperature by tens of Kelvins (37 K on average). The charge-scaling technique yields a significant improvement, and the best estimations were achieved using polarizable simulations with the Drude model, which yielded an average deviation of 11 K. Although the volumetric data usually exhibit a lesser trend shift upon vitrification, their lower statistical uncertainty enables to predict the glass transition temperature with lower uncertainty than the ionic self-diffusivities, the temperature dependence of which is usually more scattered. Additional analyses of the simulated data were also performed, revealing that the Drude model predicts lower densities for most subcooled liquids but higher densities for the glasses than the original CL&P, and that the Drude model also invokes some longer-range organization of the subcooled liquid, greatly impacting the temperature trend of ionic self-diffusivities in the low-temperature region.
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- Martin Klajmon
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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