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Vasincu IM, Apotrosoaei M, Lupascu F, Iacob AT, Giusca SE, Caruntu ID, Marangoci NL, Petrovici AR, Stanciu GD, Tamba BI, Profire BS, Focsa AV, Pinteala M, Profire L. Complexes of Ibuprofen Thiazolidin-4-One Derivatives with β-Cyclodextrin: Characterization and In Vivo Release Profile and Biological Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2492. [PMID: 37896252 PMCID: PMC10609741 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Generally, NSAIDs are weakly soluble in water and contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups. One of the most widely used NSAIDs is ibuprofen, which has a poor solubility and high permeability profile. By creating dynamic, non-covalent, water-soluble inclusion complexes, cyclodextrins (CDs) can increase the dissolution rate of low aqueous solubility drugs, operating as a drug delivery vehicle, additionally contributing significantly to the chemical stability of pharmaceuticals and to reducing drug-related irritability. In order to improve the pharmacological and pharmacokinetics profile of ibuprofen, new thiazolidin-4-one derivatives of ibuprofen (4b, 4g, 4k, 4m) were complexed with β-CD, using co-precipitation and freeze-drying. The new β-CD complexes (β-CD-4b, β-CD-4g, β-CD-4k, β-CD-4m) were characterized using scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction and a phase solubility test. Using the AutoDock-VINA algorithm included in YASARA-structure software, we investigated the binding conformation of ibuprofen derivatives to β-CD and measured the binding energies. We also performed an in vivo biological evaluation of the ibuprofen derivatives and corresponding β-CD complexes, using analgesic/anti-inflammatory assays, as well as a release profile. The results support the theory that β-CD complexes (β-CD-4b, β-CD-4g, β-CD-4k, β-CD-4m) have a similar effect to ibuprofen derivatives (4b, 4g, 4k, 4m). Moreover, the β-CD complexes demonstrated a delayed release profile, which provides valuable insights into the drug-delivery area, focused on ibuprofen derivatives.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ioana Mirela Vasincu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.M.V.); (M.A.); (F.L.); (A.-T.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.M.V.); (M.A.); (F.L.); (A.-T.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.M.V.); (M.A.); (F.L.); (A.-T.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.M.V.); (M.A.); (F.L.); (A.-T.I.)
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- Department of Morphofunctional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Morphofunctional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni“ Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (N.-L.M.); (A.R.P.); (M.P.)
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni“ Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (N.-L.M.); (A.R.P.); (M.P.)
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine (CEMEX) “Prof. Ostin C. Mungiu”, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (G.D.S.); (B.-I.T.)
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine (CEMEX) “Prof. Ostin C. Mungiu”, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (G.D.S.); (B.-I.T.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Drug Industry and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni“ Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (N.-L.M.); (A.R.P.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (I.M.V.); (M.A.); (F.L.); (A.-T.I.)
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Tatarusanu SM, Lupascu FG, Profire BS, Szilagyi A, Gardikiotis I, Iacob AT, Caluian I, Herciu L, Giscă TC, Baican MC, Crivoi F, Profire L. Modern Approaches in Wounds Management. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3648. [PMID: 37688274 PMCID: PMC10489962 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Wound management represents a well-known continuous challenge and concern of the global healthcare systems worldwide. The challenge is on the one hand related to the accurate diagnosis, and on the other hand to establishing an effective treatment plan and choosing appropriate wound care products in order to maximize the healing outcome and minimize the financial cost. The market of wound dressings is a dynamic field which grows and evolves continuously as a result of extensive research on developing versatile formulations with innovative properties. Hydrogels are one of the most attractive wound care products which, in many aspects, are considered ideal for wound treatment and are widely exploited for extension of their advantages in healing process. Smart hydrogels (SHs) offer the opportunities of the modulation physico-chemical properties of hydrogels in response to external stimuli (light, pressure, pH variations, magnetic/electric field, etc.) in order to achieve innovative behavior of their three-dimensional matrix (gel-sol transitions, self-healing and self-adapting abilities, controlled release of drugs). The SHs response to different triggers depends on their composition, cross-linking method, and manufacturing process approach. Both native or functionalized natural and synthetic polymers may be used to develop stimuli-responsive matrices, while the mandatory characteristics of hydrogels (biocompatibility, water permeability, bioadhesion) are preserved. In this review, we briefly present the physiopathology and healing mechanisms of chronic wounds, as well as current therapeutic approaches. The rational of using traditional hydrogels and SHs in wound healing, as well as the current research directions for developing SHs with innovative features, are addressed and discussed along with their limitations and perspectives in industrial-scale manufacturing.
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Affiliation(s)
- Simona-Maria Tatarusanu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
- Research & Development Department, Antibiotice Company, 1 Valea Lupului Street, 707410 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.S.); (I.G.)
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.S.); (I.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (S.-M.T.); (F.-G.L.); (A.-T.I.); (I.C.); (L.H.)
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Tatarusanu SM, Sava A, Profire BS, Pinteala T, Jitareanu A, Iacob AT, Lupascu F, Simionescu N, Rosca I, Profire L. New Smart Bioactive and Biomimetic Chitosan-Based Hydrogels for Wounds Care Management. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030975. [PMID: 36986836 PMCID: PMC10060009 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Wound management represents a continuous challenge for health systems worldwide, considering the growing incidence of wound-related comorbidities, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. In this context, hydrogels are considered viable options since they mimic the skin structure and promote autolysis and growth factor synthesis. Unfortunately, hydrogels are associated with several drawbacks, such as low mechanical strength and the potential toxicity of byproducts released after crosslinking reactions. To overcome these aspects, in this study new smart chitosan (CS)-based hydrogels were developed, using oxidized chitosan (oxCS) and hyaluronic acid (oxHA) as nontoxic crosslinkers. Three active product ingredients (APIs) (fusidic acid, allantoin, and coenzyme Q10), with proven biological effects, were considered for inclusion in the 3D polymer matrix. Therefore, six API-CS-oxCS/oxHA hydrogels were obtained. The presence of dynamic imino bonds in the hydrogels' structure, which supports their self-healing and self-adapting properties, was confirmed by spectral methods. The hydrogels were characterized by SEM, swelling degree, pH, and the internal organization of the 3D matrix was studied by rheological behavior. Moreover, the cytotoxicity degree and the antimicrobial effects were also investigated. In conclusion, the developed API-CS-oxCS/oxHA hydrogels have real potential as smart materials in wound management, based on their self-healing and self-adapting properties, as well as on the benefits of APIs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Simona-Maria Tatarusanu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
- Research & Development Department, Antibiotice Company, 1 ValeaLupului Street, 707410 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "PetruPoni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A GrigoreGhica-Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "PetruPoni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A GrigoreGhica-Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" of Iasi, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iași, Romania
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Danila A, Costea M, Profire L, Rimbu CM, Baican M, Lupascu F, Tatarusanu SM, Profire BS, Muresan EI. A Sustainable Approach to a Cleaner Production of Antimicrobial and Biocompatible Protein Fibers. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153194. [PMID: 35956710 PMCID: PMC9370899 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
This study presents the production, characterization, and application of celandine (Chelidonium majus L.) extracts (aqueous, acidic, alcoholic, and ultrasound) on wool fibers and their characterization. The study aims to obtain an ecologically dyed wool support that possesses biocompatible and antimicrobial activities. The plant extracts were characterized based on pH, total polyphenol content, and berberine content. Ecologically dyed wool supports were characterized based on scanning electron microscopy, levelness index, color measurements, contact angle indirect biocompatibility, and antibacterial analysis. According to the obtained results, celandine extract can be considered a potential candidate for the sustainable dyeing and functionalization of wool fibers.
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- Angela Danila
- Department of Chemical Engineering in Textiles and Leather, Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Kitting and Clothing, Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- R&D Department, Antibiotice, 700548 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Organic, Biochemical and Food Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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