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Singh G, Narang RK. Polymeric micelle gel with luliconazole: in vivo efficacy against cutaneous candidiasis in Wistar rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03090-y. [PMID: 38625553 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03090-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
Abstract
The objective of this research was focused on the design and development of luliconazole-loaded polymeric micelle hydrogel (LUL-PM-CHG) using quality by design (QbD) principle to improve the penetration and retention of LUL in the skin. The optimization of the formulation involved the utilization of a Box-Behnken design with three factors and three levels. The impact of specific formulation variables, namely the ratio of poloxamer P123 and F127, sonication time, and the quantity of drug, was investigated in terms of particle size, micellar incorporation efficiency, and polydispersity index. The LUL-loaded P123/F127 mixed micelles involved the thin film hydration method for thin preparation. The characteristics of optimized formulation include a particle size of 226 ± 8.52 nm, a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.153 ± 0.002, a zeta potential (ZP) of 30.15 ± 2.32 mV, and a micellar incorporation efficiency (MIE) of 88.38 ± 3.84%. In vitro release studies indicated a sustained release of LUL-PM-CHG for a duration of up to 8 h. The MIC, GI50, and GI90 of different formulations on Candida albicans were determined using both the microtiter broth dilution method and the plate method and showed that LUL-PM-CHG exhibited the highest antifungal activity compared to the other formulations, with MIC values of 3.25 ± 0.19 ng/mL, GI50 values of 37.11 ± 2.89, and GI90 values of 94.98 ± 3.41 The study also measured the % of inhibition activity and the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) using flow cytometry. LUL-PM-CHG showed the highest percentage of inhibition (75.5%) and ROS production (MFI-140951), indicating its enhanced activity compared to LUL-CHG and LUL. Fungal infection was induced in Wistar rats using immunosuppressant's treatment followed by exposure to C. albicans. Finally, in vivo fungal scaling and histopathological studies indicated a reduction in fungal infection in Wistar rat skin after treatment. The obtained results suggested that LUL-PM can serve as a promising formulation to enhance luliconazole antifungal activity and increase patient compliance.
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- Gurmeet Singh
- I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab, India.
- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India
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Liu H, Guo S, Wei S, Liu J, Tian B. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cyclodextrin-based oral drug delivery formulations for disease therapy. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 329:121763. [PMID: 38286540 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121763] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
Abstract
Oral drug administration has become the most common and preferred mode of disease treatment due to its good medication adherence and convenience. For orally administered drugs, the safety, efficacy, and targeting ability requirements have grown as disease treatment research advances. It is difficult to obtain prominent efficacy of traditional drugs simply via oral administration. Numerous studies have demonstrated that cyclodextrins (CDs) can improve the clinical applications of certain orally administered drugs by enhancing their water solubility and masking undesirable odors. Additionally, deeper studies have discovered that CDs can influence disease treatment by altering the drug pharmacokinetics (PK) or pharmacodynamics (PD). This review highlights recent research progress on the PK and PD effects of CD-based oral drug delivery in disease therapy. Firstly, the review describes the characteristics of current drug delivery modes in oral administration. Besides, we minutely summarized the different CD-containing drugs, focusing on the impact of CD-based alterations in PK or PD of orally administered drugs in treating diseases. Finally, we deeply discussed current challenges and future opportunities with regard to PK and PD of CD-based oral drug delivery formulations.
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- Hui Liu
- Pharmacy Department, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China
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- Pharmacy Department, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR, China.
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China.
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Samee A, Usman F, Wani TA, Farooq M, Shah HS, Javed I, Ahmad H, Khan R, Zargar S, Kausar S. Sulconazole-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Enhanced Antifungal Activity: In Vitro and In Vivo Approach. Molecules 2023; 28:7508. [PMID: 38005230 PMCID: PMC10672792 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have the advantages of a cell-specific delivery and sustained release of hydrophobic drugs that can be exploited against infectious diseases. The topical delivery of hydrophobic drugs needs pharmaceutical strategies to enhance drug permeation, which is a challenge faced by conventional formulations containing a drug suspended in gel, creams or ointments. We report the fabrication and optimization of SLNs with sulconazole (SCZ) as a model hydrophobic drug and then a formulation of an SLN-based topical gel against fungal infections. The SLNs were optimized through excipients of glyceryl monostearate and Phospholipon® 90 H as lipids and tween 20 as a surfactant for its size, drug entrapment and sustained release and resistance against aggregation. The SCZ-SLNs were physically characterized for their particle size (89.81 ± 2.64), polydispersity index (0.311 ± 0.07), zeta potential (-26.98 ± 1.19) and encapsulation efficiency (86.52 ± 0.53). The SCZ-SLNs showed sustained release of 85.29% drug at the 12 h timepoint. The TEM results demonstrated spherical morphology, while DSC, XRD and FTIR showed the compatibility of the drug inside SLNs. SCZ-SLNs were incorporated into a gel using carbopol and were further optimized for their rheological behavior, pH, homogeneity and spreadability on the skin. The antifungal activity against Candida albicans and Trichophyton rubrum was increased in comparison to a SCZ carbopol-based gel. In vivo antifungal activity in rabbits presented faster healing of skin fungal infections. The histopathological examination of the treated skin from rabbits presented restoration of the dermal architecture. In summary, the approach of formulating SLNs into a topical gel presented an advantageous drug delivery system against mycosis.
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- Ayesha Samee
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 66000, Pakistan; (A.S.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 66000, Pakistan; (A.S.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand;
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Syed Abdul Qadir Jillani (Out Fall) Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Innovation, Clinical and Health Sciences, The University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000, Australia;
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, 1-Khayaban.e. Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 66000, Pakistan; (A.S.); (S.K.)
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Grecu M, Minea B, Foia LG, Bostanaru-Iliescu AC, Miron L, Nastasa V, Mares M. Short Review on the Biological Activity of Cyclodextrin-Drug Inclusion Complexes Applicable in Veterinary Therapy. Molecules 2023; 28:5565. [PMID: 37513437 PMCID: PMC10383344 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Cyclodextrins (CDs) are a family of carrier molecules used to improve the pharmacokinetic parameters of therapeutic molecules. These cyclic oligosaccharides have medical and pharmaceutical applications by being able to form inclusion complexes with molecules that are poorly soluble in water. The benefits of these complexes are directed towards improving the chemical and biological properties-i.e., solubility, bioavailability, stability, non-toxicity and shelf life of drug molecules. Since the 1960s, the first inclusion complexes used in therapeutics were those with α-, β- and γ-CD, which proved their usefulness, but had certain degrees of particularly renal toxicity. Currently, to correct these deficiencies, β-CD derivatives are most frequently used, such as sulfobutylether-β-CD, hydroxypropyl-β-CD, etc. Therefore, it is of interest to bring to the attention of those interested the diversity of current and potential future clinical applications of inclusion complexes in veterinary medicine and to present the contribution of these inclusion complexes in improving drug efficacy. The most important biological activities of β-CD complexed molecules in the veterinary field are summarized in this short review.
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- Mariana Grecu
- Laboratory of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences of Iasi (IULS), 8 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Laboratory of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences of Iasi (IULS), 8 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania
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- Laboratory of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences of Iasi (IULS), 8 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania
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- Laboratory of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences of Iasi (IULS), 8 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania
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- Laboratory of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences of Iasi (IULS), 8 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania
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Huang X, Guo H, Xie Q, Jin W, Zeng R, Hong Z, Zhang Y, Zhang Y. Preparation and Embedding Characterization of Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin/Menthyl Acetate Microcapsules with Enhanced Stability. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1979. [PMID: 37514165 PMCID: PMC10383387 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD)/menthyl acetate (MA) microcapsules were developed to overcome the volatile and unstable defects of MA and improve the ease of use and storage. METHODS MA microcapsules were prepared via spray drying using HP-β-CD as the wall material. The embedding rate of MA microcapsules was determined through gas chromatography. The embedding characteristics were studied using phase solubility and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The stability was characterized via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and the release and retention rates of MA microcapsules at different temperatures. RESULTS The embedding rate of HP-β-CD /MA microcapsules was 96.3%. The Gibbs free energy change, enthalpy change and entropy change of the embedding reaction between HP-β-CD and MA were all less than zero, indicating that the embedding process was a spontaneous exothermic reaction. NMR spectra showed that MA entered the cavity of HP-β-CD through the large opening end and interacted with the inner wall of the small opening end. DSC and the release and retention rates of MA microcapsules at different temperatures showed that the stability of MA was significantly enhanced after being embedded in HP-β-CD. CONCLUSION The HP-β-CD/MA microcapsules are able to significantly improve the stability of MA and reduce the volatilization of MA.
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- Xiaoqing Huang
- College of Marine Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
- Engineering Technology Innovation Center for the Development and Utilization of Marine Living Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Engineering Technology Innovation Center for the Development and Utilization of Marine Living Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Department of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College, Xiamen 361100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Conservation and Development (Island Research Center, MNR), Pingtan 350400, China
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- Engineering Technology Innovation Center for the Development and Utilization of Marine Living Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Department of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College, Xiamen 361100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Conservation and Development (Island Research Center, MNR), Pingtan 350400, China
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- Engineering Technology Innovation Center for the Development and Utilization of Marine Living Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Department of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College, Xiamen 361100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Conservation and Development (Island Research Center, MNR), Pingtan 350400, China
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- Engineering Technology Innovation Center for the Development and Utilization of Marine Living Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Conservation and Development (Island Research Center, MNR), Pingtan 350400, China
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- Engineering Technology Innovation Center for the Development and Utilization of Marine Living Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Department of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College, Xiamen 361100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Conservation and Development (Island Research Center, MNR), Pingtan 350400, China
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- Engineering Technology Innovation Center for the Development and Utilization of Marine Living Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Department of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College, Xiamen 361100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Conservation and Development (Island Research Center, MNR), Pingtan 350400, China
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- College of Marine Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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