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Makihara H, Maezawa M, Kaiga K, Satake T, Muto M, Tsunoda Y, Shimada T, Akase T. mRNA expression levels of cytochrome P450 CYP1A2, CYP3A4, and CYP3A5 in the epidermis: a focus on individual differences among Japanese individuals. Xenobiotica 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38646717 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2024.2344664] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Various cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYPs) that contribute to drug metabolism are expressed in the skin. However, variation among individuals in CYP expression profiles is not well-understood.To investigate CYPs related to the metabolism of transdermal preparations in Japan, multiple skin tissue specimens of individuals of Japanese descent were prepared, and the mRNA expression levels of CYP1A2, CYP3A4, and CYP3A5 were measured. Associations between the expression patterns of these CYPs and body mass index (BMI) were also investigated.There were considerable individual differences in epidermal CYP1A2 mRNA expression levels, and CYP1A2 showed a weak positive correlation with CYP3A4 mRNA expression levels. In contrast to previous results for other organs, epidermal CYP3A4 mRNA expression levels showed a weak positive correlation with BMI.CYP3A4 in the epidermis may have been locally enhanced as a defence mechanism against xenobiotics in response to impaired barrier function. These differences in mRNA expression in the skin may affect the transdermal absorption of drugs, such as lidocaine and fentanyl, which are metabolised by multiple overlapping CYPs.Our study provides new insights into drug metabolism in the skin. These results are valuable for predicting drug effects and transdermal drug transfer rates in Japanese patients.
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- Hiroko Makihara
- Department of Biological Science and Nursing, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Nursing, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Nursing, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama, Toyama, Japan
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University Hospital, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Nursing, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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Tsakalozou E, Mohamed MEF, Polak S, Heimbach T. Applications of Modeling and Simulation Approaches in Support of Drug Product Development of Oral Dosage Forms and Locally Acting Drug Products: a Symposium Summary. AAPS J 2023; 25:96. [PMID: 37783902 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-023-00862-x] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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The number of modeling and simulation applications, including physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models, physiologically based biopharmaceutics modeling (PBBM), and empirical models, has been constantly increasing along with the regulatory acceptance of these methodologies. While aiming at minimizing unnecessary human testing, these methodologies are used today to support the development and approval of novel drug products and generics. Modeling approaches are leveraged today for assessing drug-drug interaction, informing dose adjustments in renally or hepatically impaired patients, perform dose selection in pediatrics and pregnant women and diseased populations, and conduct biopharmaceutics-related assessments such as establish clinically relevant specifications for drug products and achieve quality assurance throughout the product life cycle. In the generics space, PBPK analyses are utilized toward virtual bioequivalence assessments within the scope of alternative bioequivalence approaches, product-specific guidance development, and food effect assessments among others. Case studies highlighting the evolving and expanding role of modeling and simulation approaches within the biopharmaceutics space were presented at the symposium titled "Model Informed Drug Development (MIDD): Role in Dose Selection, Vulnerable Populations, and Biowaivers - Chemical Entities" and Prologue "PBPK/PBBM to inform the Bioequivalence Safe Space, Food Effects, and pH-mediated DDIs" at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) PharmSci 360 Annual Meeting in Boston, MA, on October 16-19, 2022, and are summarized here.
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- Eleftheria Tsakalozou
- Division of Quantitative Methods and Modeling, Office of Research and Standards (ORS), Office of Generic Drugs (OGD), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
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- Certara UK, Simcyp Division, Sheffield, UK
- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences, MRL, Merck & Co., Inc, Rahway, New Jersey, 07065, USA
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Soares Lima T, Silva de Oliveira MS, Reis AVF, Petrilli R, Eloy JO. Nanoencapsulation of Methylene-Blue for Enhanced Skin Cancer Cell Phototoxicity and Cutaneous Penetration in Association with Sonophoresis. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051371. [PMID: 37242613 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051371] [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: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using methylene blue (MB) as a photosensitizer has emerged as an alternative treatment for skin cancers, such as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). To increase the cutaneous penetration of the drug, some strategies are used, such as the association of nanocarriers and physical methods. Thus, herein we address the development of nanoparticles based on poly-Ɛ-caprolactone (PCL), optimized with the Box-Behnken factorial design, for topical application of MB associated with sonophoresis. The MB-nanoparticles were developed using the double emulsification-solvent evaporation technique and the optimized formulation resulted in an average size of 156.93 ± 8.27 nm, a polydispersion index of 0.11 ± 0.05, encapsulation efficiency of 94.22 ± 2.19% and zeta potential of -10.08 ± 1.12 mV. Morphological evaluation by scanning electron microscopy showed spherical nanoparticles. In vitro release studies show an initial burst compatible with the first-order mathematical model. The nanoparticle showed satisfactory generation of reactive oxygen species. The MTT assay was used to assess cytotoxicity and IC50; values of 79.84; 40.46; 22.37; 9.90 µM were obtained, respectively, for the MB-solution and the MB-nanoparticle without and with light irradiation after 2 h of incubation. Analysis using confocal microscopy showed high cellular uptake for the MB-nanoparticle. With regard to skin penetration, a higher concentration of MB was observed in the epidermis + dermis, corresponding to 9.81, 5.27 μg/cm2 in passive penetration and 24.31 and 23.81 μg/cm2 after sonophoresis, for solution-MB and nanoparticle-MB, respectively. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of MB encapsulation in PCL nanoparticles for application in skin cancer using PDT.
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- Thayane Soares Lima
- Department of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, 1210 Pastor Samuel Munguba Street, Fortaleza 60430-160, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, 1210 Pastor Samuel Munguba Street, Fortaleza 60430-160, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, 1210 Pastor Samuel Munguba Street, Fortaleza 60430-160, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Health Sciences, University of International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção 62790-000, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, 1210 Pastor Samuel Munguba Street, Fortaleza 60430-160, CE, Brazil
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Cherry N, Broznitsky N, Fedun M, Kinniburgh D, Shum M, Tiu S, Zadunayski T, Zarft M, Zhang X. Exposures to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Their Mitigation in Wildland Firefighters in Two Canadian Provinces. Ann Work Expo Health 2023; 67:354-365. [PMID: 36565164 PMCID: PMC10015798 DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac085] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to characterize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the breathing zone and on the skin of wildland firefighters and to assess their contribution to urinary 1-hydroxypyrene (1-HP) over repeated firefighting rotations. We asked if improved skin hygiene or discretionary use of an N95 mask would reduce absorption. METHODS In collaboration with wildfire services of two Canadian provinces, Alberta and British Columbia (BC), we recruited wildland firefighters from crews willing to be followed up over successive rotations and to be randomly assigned to normal practice, enhanced skin hygiene (ESH), or ESH plus discretionary use of an N95 mask. We collected spot urine samples at the beginning and end of up to four rotations/firefighter. On designated fire days, as close as possible to the end of rotation, we collected skin wipes from the hands, throat, and chest at the beginning and end of the fire day and, in BC, start of fire-day urine samples. Volunteers carried air monitoring pumps. Participants completed questionnaires at the beginning and end of rotations. Exposure since the start of the fire season was estimated from fire service records. Urinary 1-HP was analyzed by LC-MS-MS. Analysis of 21 PAHs on skin wipes and 27 PAHs from air sampling was done by GC-MS-MS. Statistical analysis used a linear mixed effects model. RESULTS Firefighters in Alberta were recruited from five helitack crews and two unit crews, and in BC from two unit crews with 80 firefighters providing data overall. The fire season in BC was very active with five monitored fire days. In Alberta, with more crews, there were only seven fire days. Overall, log 1-HP/creatinine (ng/g) increased significantly from the start (N = 145) to end of rotation (N = 136). Only three PAHs (naphthalene, phenanthrene, and pyrene) were found on >20% of skin wipes. PAHs from 40 air monitoring pumps included 10 PAHs detected on cassette filters (particles) and 5 on sorbent tubes (vapor phase). A principal component extracted from air monitoring data represented respiratory exposure and total PAH from skin wipes summarized skin exposure. Both routes contributed to the end of rotation urinary 1-HP. The ESH intervention was not demonstrated to effect absorption. Allocation of an N95 mask was associated with lower 1-HP when modeling respiratory exposure (β = -0.62, 95% CI -1.15 to -0.10: P = 0.021). End of rotation 1-HP was related to 1-HP at the start of the next rotation (β = 0.25, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.39: P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Exposures to PAHs during firefighting were significant, with samples exceeding the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Biological Exposure Index for 1-HP suggesting a need for control of exposure. PAH exposure accumulated during the rotation and was not fully eliminated during the break between rotations. Both respiratory and skin exposures contributed to 1-HP. While improved skin hygiene may potentially reduce dermal absorption, that was not demonstrated here. In contrast, those allocated to discretionary use of an N95 mask had reduced 1-HP excretion. Wildland firefighters in North America do not use respiratory protection, but the results of this study support more effective interventions to reduce respiratory exposure.
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- Nicola Cherry
- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T4, Canada
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- Alberta Wildfire Service, Agriculture and Forestry Alberta, Edmonton, AL T5S 1L3Canada
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- Alberta Centre for Toxicology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Y7, Canada
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- Alberta Centre for Toxicology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T4, Canada
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2T4, Canada
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- Alberta Centre for Toxicology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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Elksnat AL, Zscherpe P, Klein K, Cavalleri JM, Meißner J. Effect of an Oxygen-Based Mechanical Drug Delivery System on Percutaneous Permeation of Various Substances In Vitro. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14. [PMID: 36559216 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Transdermal drug administration is an elegant method to overcome various side effects of oral or parenteral drug administration. Nevertheless, due to an effective skin barrier, which is provided by the stratum corneum, transdermal drug delivery is sometimes very slow and ineffective. Thus, the effect of a medical device (DERMADROP TDA) for transdermal penetration of drugs in conjunction with a special vehicle emulsion on percutaneous permeation of several substances (with different physicochemical properties) was investigated in Franz-type diffusion cells with porcine skin over 28 h. This medical device disperses pharmaceutical agents via oxygen flow through an application system, which is used in conjunction with specially developed vehicle substances. Substance permeation of various substances with different physicochemical properties (diclofenac, enrofloxacin, flufenamic acid, indomethacin, and salicylic acid) was examined after application with a pipette and with the medical device. Therefore, acceptor media samples were collected up to 28 h after drug administration. Drug concentration in the acceptor medium was determined via high-performance liquid chromatography. Enhanced permeation was observed for diclofenac, enrofloxacin, flufenamic acid, indomethacin, and salicylic acid after oxygen-based administration. This correlates negatively with the molecular weight. Thus, drug administration can effectively be enhanced by a medical device using oxygen.
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Shi L, Yu G, Li Y, Zhao L, Wen Z, Tao Y, Wang W, Jian X. The toxicokinetics of acute paraquat poisoning in specific patients: a case series. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221122745. [PMID: 36138568 PMCID: PMC9511329 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221122745] [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] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Paraquat is a non-selective contact herbicide that is absorbed through the digestive tract and skin and can cause multiple organ damage. The toxicokinetics of paraquat poisoning in specific patients are rarely reported. Case 1 was a 76-year-old man who intermittently immersed his perineum in diluted paraquat solution for 3 consecutive days because of eczema of the perineal skin. On admission, the patient’s scrotal skin was severely corroded and his blood paraquat concentration was 0.5 μg/mL. He developed severe kidney and lung damage after admission and died on Day 6 of admission. Case 2 was a 23-year-old woman who ingested paraquat during gestational week 36. Her initial blood paraquat concentration was 0.81 μg/mL. The patient refused hemoperfusion and a cesarean section. She birthed a baby girl 83 hours after ingesting paraquat. Paraquat concentrations in postnatal maternal blood, fetal blood, umbilical cord blood, and amniotic fluid were 0.19 μg/mL, 0.23 μg/mL, 0.20 μg/mL, and 0.47 μg/mL, respectively. The baby died within hours of birth and the mother died of refractory respiratory failure 2 days after delivery. This paper provides clues about paraquat toxicokinetics in specific patient types and indicates that paraquat can be absorbed through the scrotal skin and the placental barrier.
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- Longke Shi
- School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.,Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.,Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.,School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.,Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.,Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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Hyeon TI, Yoon KS. Ethosome Containing Ceramide as a Skin Carrier of Active Ingredients. Curr Drug Deliv 2022; 20:927-942. [PMID: 35864796 DOI: 10.2174/1567201819666220720123737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Numerous formulations have been utilized in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries to effectively deliver bioactive ingredients. <P> Methods: We selected a well-known liposomal formulation of bilayer lipid vesicles composed of ceramide NP. Ethosomes contain hydrophilic vanillic acid or lipophilic α-bisabolol, and their physicochemical properties were evaluated. Vanillic acid is encapsulated in the aqueous core while α-bisabolol is engaged with the lipid phase. The formulation was prepared by the high-pressure homogenization method at 800 bar for 5 min. The particle size, polydispersity index and zeta potential of the ethosome dispersion were analyzed by dynamic light scattering. In order to measure the skin absorption efficiency from artificial skin, an in vitro assay was performed using the Franz diffusion cell method for 24 hours. In addition, ultracentrifuges for encapsulation efficiency, dialysis membranes for active ingredient release, and low temperature transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to evaluate the morphology of vesicles were utilized. <p> Results: The particle size of the ethosome containing ceramide NP and vanillic acid was in the range of 80 ~ 130 nm, whereas the particle size of the ethosome containing ceramide NP and α-bisabolol was 150 ~ 170 nm. In the vanillic acid-containing ethosome, increasing the amount of ceramide NP decreased the particle size, whereas the size of the α-bisabolol ethosome did not change. The stability of the prepared ethosome did not change significantly for 4 weeks at 25℃, 4℃, and 45℃. The skin absorption efficiency of ceramide NP and vanillic acid-containing ethosome was increased by about 15% compared to the control group, whereas the ethosome containing α-bisabolol and ceramide NP showed slightly higher skin absorption efficiency than the control group. In addition, encapsulation efficiency evaluation, active ingredient release measurement and cryo-TEM were taken. <p> Conclusion and Perspective: Based on the results of these studies, we suggest that ethosome formulations containing ceramide NP can be widely used in the cosmetic industry together with other cosmetic formulations.
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- Tong-Il Hyeon
- Department of Chemistry & Cosmetics, Jeju National University, Jeju-do, 63243, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry & Cosmetics, Jeju National University, Jeju-do, 63243, Korea
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Wargniez W, Connétable S, Bourokba N, Dufour O, Nouveau S, Grégoire S. In-Vivo Tape Stripping Study with Caffeine for Comparisons on Body Sites, Age and Washing. Pharm Res 2022. [PMID: 35725844 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-022-03311-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Assessing the percutaneous absorption of cosmetic ingredients using in-vitro human skin reveals certain limitations, such as restricted anatomical sites and repeated exposure, and to overcome these issues, in-vivo studies are required. The aim of the study is to develop a robust non-invasive in-vivo protocol that should be applicable to a wide range of application. METHODS A robust tape stripping protocol was therefore designed according to recent recommendations, and the impact of two different washing procedures on caffeine distribution in tape strips was investigated to optimise the protocol. The optimised protocol was then used to study the effect of age and anatomical area on the percutaneous absorption of caffeine, including facial areas which are not readily available for in-vitro studies. RESULTS With tape stripping, a difference between the percutaneous absorption on the face (forehead, cheek) and the volar forearm was observed. No obvious difference was observed between percutaneous absorption in young and post-menopausal women, but this could be due to the limited number of subjects. CONCLUSION This tape stripping protocol is now to be deployed to address many other factors, such as percutaneous absorption in other anatomical areas (e.g. abdomen, axilla, etc.), impact of repeated applications and effect of formulation.
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Yu G, Li Y, Cui S, Jian T, Kan B, Jian X. Two cases of methaemoglobinaemia and haemolysis due to poisoning after skin absorption of 4-chloro-1-nitrobenzene. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2022; 60:970-973. [PMID: 35438593 DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2022.2062375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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INTRODUCTION While 4-chloro-1-nitrobenzene has oxidising properties and can lead to methaemoglobinaemia and haemolysis, such reports are rare. We herein describe two cases of 4-chloro-1-nitrobenzene poisoning after skin exposure and detail relevant clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes. CASE PRESENTATION A 45-year-old man and his 32-year-old male co-worker presented at our department shortly after skin exposure to 4-chloro-1-nitrobenzene. They developed similar symptoms, including dizziness, dyspnoea, excessive fatigue, and coma. Patients' chest inspection yielded normal findings. Despite maximal oxygen supplementation, neither patient exhibited improvements in the following clinical parameters: diffuse cyanosis, chocolate-coloured blood, and decreased pulse oximetry. For patients 1 and 2, methaemoglobin levels at admission were 78.6% and 63.6%, and 4-chloro-1-nitrobenzene concentrations were 4.12 μg/mL and 2.89 μg/mL, respectively. Their symptoms and methaemoglobin levels improved after we cautiously administered methylene blue; we subsequently detected oxidative haemolysis (confirmed by peripheral blood smears) that later resolved without further aggravation. No further episodes of anaemia were documented via telephone follow-up for eight months after hospital discharge for either patient. DISCUSSION Typical features of methaemoglobinaemia included diffuse cyanosis, dark chocolate-coloured blood, elevated partial pressure of oxygen, and decreased pulse oximetry saturation. Haemolysis likely occurred secondary to the toxic effects of 4-chloro-1-nitrobenzene.
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- Guangcai Yu
- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Poisoning and Occupational Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Champmartin C, Chedik L, Marquet F, Cosnier F. Occupational exposure assessment with solid substances: choosing a vehicle for in vitro percutaneous absorption experiments. Crit Rev Toxicol 2022; 52:294-316. [PMID: 36125048 DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2022.2097052] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
Percutaneous occupational exposure to industrial toxicants can be assessed in vitro on excised human or animal skins. Numerous factors can significantly influence skin permeation of chemicals and the flux determination. Among them, the vehicle used to solubilize the solid substances is a tricky key step. A "realistic surrogate" that closely matches the exposure scenario is recommended in first intention. When direct transposition of occupational exposure conditions to in vitro experiments is impossible, it is recommended that the vehicle used does not affect the skin barrier (in particular in terms of structural integrity, composition, or enzymatic activity). Indeed, any such effect could alter the percutaneous absorption of substances in a number of ways, as we will see. Potential effects are described for five monophasic vehicles, including the three most frequently used: water, ethanol, acetone; and two that are more rarely used, but are realistic: artificial sebum and artificial sweat. Finally, we discuss a number of criteria to be verified and the associated tests that should be performed when choosing the most appropriate vehicle, keeping in mind that, in the context of occupational exposure, the scientific quality of the percutaneous absorption data provided, and how they are interpreted, may have long-range consequences. From the narrative review presented, we also identify and discuss important factors to consider in future updates of the OECD guidelines for in vitro skin absorption experiments.
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- Catherine Champmartin
- French National Research and Safety Institute for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (INRS), Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy Cedex, France
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- French National Research and Safety Institute for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (INRS), Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy Cedex, France
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- French National Research and Safety Institute for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (INRS), Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy Cedex, France
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- French National Research and Safety Institute for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (INRS), Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy Cedex, France
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Kim EA, Park JS, Kim MS, Jeong MY, Park HJ, Choi JH, Seo JH, Choi YS, Kang MJ. High-Payload Nanosuspension of Centella asiatica Extract for Improved Skin Delivery with No Irritation. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:7417-7432. [PMID: 34764648 PMCID: PMC8573141 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s335039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background The titrated extract of Centella asiatica (CA) has received much attention as a cosmeceutical ingredient owing to its anti-wrinkle effect. However, due to the low solubility and high molecular weight of pharmacologically active constituents, including asiatic acid (AA), madecassic acid (MA), and asiaticoside (AS), it is challenging to fabricate high-payload topical preparations of CA with satisfactory skin absorption profiles. Purpose This study aimed to design a high-payload topical preparation of CA using nanocrystallization technique and to evaluate its skin absorption profile and local tolerability. Methods High-payload nanocrystal suspensions (NSs) were prepared using lab-scale bead-milling technology, by adjusting the type and amount of suspending agent, CA content, type of vehicle, and milling speed. CA-loaded NSs were characterized in terms of morphology, particle size, crystallinity, and in vitro dissolution pattern. Skin absorption of CA nanocrystals was evaluated using a vertical Franz diffusion cell mounted with porcine skin. In vivo skin irritation following topical application of high-payload NS was assessed in normal rats. Results The optimized NS system, composed of 10% (w/v) CA, 0.5% polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) K30 as steric stabilizer, and 89.5% of distilled water, was characterized as follows: spherical or elliptical in shape, 200 nm in size, with low crystallinity. The in vitro dissolution of AA or MA from NSs was markedly faster compared to raw material, under sink condition. Penetration of AA, MA, and AS in the porcine skin was markedly elevated using the high-payload NS formula, providing 5-, 4-, and 4.5-fold higher accumulation in skin layer, compared to that of the marketed cream formula (CA 1%, Madeca cream). Moreover, topical application of high-payload NS was tolerable, showing neither erythema nor oedema in normal rats. Conclusion The novel NS system is expected to be a virtuous approach for offering a better skin absorption of CA, without using an excess quantity of solubilizers.
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- Eun A Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-714, Korea
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Tafazoli V, Shahriari M, Heydari M, Nikbakht HA, Zarshenaas MM, Nimrouzi M. The Effect of Viola Odorata L. Oil for Fever in Children: A Randomized Triple-blinded Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2020; 17:696-703. [PMID: 31250761 DOI: 10.2174/1570163816666190620142256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Finding non-systemic antipyretic option in cancer patients who simultaneously receive several other drugs seems be logical. This study was designed to evaluate complementary therapy with Viola odorata L. oil for fever control in febrile neutropenic children. METHODS AND MATERIALS In a randomized placebo controlled clinical trial, 41 febrile children were divided into two groups. Children in the active drug group received viola oil (20 drops) to be rubbed on the peripheral margin of the patient umbilicus. Primary outcome measure of the study was the mean axillary temperature in the 30, 60, and 240 minutes after the intervention. RESULTS The mean temperature reduced significantly in the viola group after 30 minutes of administration (p =0.005), while there was no significant change in the placebo group (p =1.00). The number of patients who received paracetamol as the rescue treatment was significantly lower in the viola group than that in the placebo group (5 vs. 17, p =0.001). CONCLUSION The results of our study showed the safety and efficacy of complementary therapy with Viola odorata L. oil for fever control in febrile neutropenic children during hospital course.
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- Vahid Tafazoli
- Department of Persian Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Phytopharmaceuticals (Traditional Pharmacy), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Yamamoto S, Sano N, Fukushi C, Arai Y, Karashima M, Hirabayashi H, Amano N. Utility of hairless rats as a model for predicting transdermal pharmacokinetics in humans. Xenobiotica 2019; 50:831-838. [PMID: 31814485 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2019.1703059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This study investigated the use of HWY hairless rats to predict human plasma concentrations of drugs following dermal application.Utilizing a deconvolution method, pharmacokinetic parameters (e.g. in vivo absorption rates) were determined for six transdermal drugs in hairless rats. Obtained data were used to simulate the human plasma concentration-time profiles of transdermal drugs, which were then compared with clinical data in humans. Because hairless rats have lower hair follicle density than do humans, the impact of hair follicle density on skin permeability to hydrophilic compounds was also evaluated.Pharmacokinetic parameters showed low intra-individual variability in hairless rats. Simulated concentration profiles for compounds with logarithm of the octanol-water partition coefficient exceeding two were comparable to clinical data, but simulated concentration profiles for hydrophilic compounds (i.e. bisoprolol and nicotine) at maximum concentration differed from clinical data by more than two-fold. Finally, in vitro permeability to bisoprolol and nicotine was higher in human skin than in hairless rat skin, but hair follicle plugging reduced human skin permeability.In vivo skin absorption data from HWY hairless rats help to predict human concentration profiles for lipophilic compounds. However, the data underestimate human absorption of hydrophilic compounds.
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- Syunsuke Yamamoto
- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Research, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Fujisawa, Japan
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- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Research, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Fujisawa, Japan.,Drug Disposition and Analysis, Research Division, Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners, Inc., Fujisawa, Japan
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- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Research, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Fujisawa, Japan.,Drug Disposition and Analysis, Research Division, Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners, Inc., Fujisawa, Japan
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- Analytical Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Fujisawa, Japan
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- Analytical Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Fujisawa, Japan
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- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Research, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Fujisawa, Japan
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- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Research, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Fujisawa, Japan.,Drug Disposition and Analysis, Research Division, Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners, Inc., Fujisawa, Japan
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Llewelyn VK, Berger L, Glass BD. Percutaneous absorption between frog species: Variability in skin may influence delivery of therapeutics. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2019; 43:91-95. [PMID: 31769075 DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Frogs have permeable skin, so transdermal delivery provides a practical alternative to traditional dosing routes. However, little is known about how frog skin permeability differs interspecifically, and there are different reported clinical outcomes following topical application of the same chemical in different frog species. This study collated in vitro absorption kinetic data previously reported for two frog species: the green tree frog (Litoria caerulea) and the cane toad (Rhinella marina), and used linear mixed-effects modelling to produce a model of absorption. Histology of skin samples from each species was performed to observe morphological differences that may affect absorption. Absorption kinetics differed significantly between species, with the logP of the applied chemical a better predictor of permeability than molecular weight. Application site also influenced permeability, with dorsal permeability consistently higher in cane toads. Ventral permeability was more consistent between species. Skin thickness differed between species and skin regions, and this may explain the differences in absorption kinetics. Guidelines for selecting chemicals and dosing site when treating frogs are presented. The permeability differences identified may explain the poor reproducibility reported in the treatment of disease across frog species, and reinforces the importance of considering interspecies differences when designing therapeutic treatments for frogs.
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- Victoria K Llewelyn
- Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- One Health Research Group, Melbourne Veterinary School, University of Melbourne, Werribee, Australia
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- Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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Kim DJ, Chang SS, Lee J. Anti-Aging Potential of Substance P-Based Hydrogel for Human Skin Longevity. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20184453. [PMID: 31509972 PMCID: PMC6770478 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20184453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Skin aging is generally caused by a decline in the components of the extracellular matrix (e.g., collagen and elastin) and due to inflammatory phenomena. Many growth factors and peptides with cell-growth and collagen-synthesis activities have shown promise in their application in anti-aging materials. However, the effect of collagen production, without anti-inflammatory effect, and skin penetration may not be enough for their use in anti-aging agents. Previously, we reported a substance P (SP)-based hydrogel (SP gel) that had potential wound-healing activities via induction of skin cell regeneration and collagen synthesis. Here, we analyzed the anti-aging activities and skin absorption effects of SP gel to extend its characterization. Toxicity tests, performed on human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) and on a reconstructed 3D human skin model, indicated SP gel to be safe for long-term use, without causing irritation, even at high concentrations. In-vitro analysis revealed that SP gel elicited stronger collagen production activities than SP alone, and promoted anti-inflammatory effects with increased skin absorption properties. Moreover, SP gel did not induce melanin synthesis in a keratinocyte-melanocyte co-culture system. Together, the results suggest that SP gel has potential cosmetic effects and applicability as a novel ingredient in anti-aging products.
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- Da Jung Kim
- Research and Development Institute, Biosolution, Seoul 01811, Korea.
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- Research and Development Institute, Biosolution, Seoul 01811, Korea.
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- Research and Development Institute, Biosolution, Seoul 01811, Korea.
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Wang JW, Yang X, Ning BY, Yang ZY, Luo LH, Xiao H, Ning Z. The successful treatment of systemic toxic induced paraquat poisoning by skin absorption: case reports and a literature review. Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2019; 12:3662-3670. [PMID: 31934217 PMCID: PMC6949827] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Paraquat (PQ) poisoning is life-threatening, can cause acute organ damage, and has a high mortality. However, cases of skin absorption induced by PQ poisoning are rare. This report describes a case where PQ was absorbed by the patient's skin, causing severe organ damage. Having accidentally touched PQ on his skin, the patient, whose skin festered, became damaged, red, and swollen, developed serious systemic toxic symptoms. The patient recovered after systemic treatment. Generally speaking, being poisoned by PQ through skin absorption is rare. By analyzing the reported PQ poisoning through skin absorption and by reviewing the relevant literature, this paper aims to explore successful treatments for PQ poisoning through skin absorption and to provide treatment guidance for physicians encountering such cases.
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- Jia-Wei Wang
- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Cherry N, Aklilu YA, Beach J, Britz-McKibbin P, Elbourne R, Galarneau JM, Gill B, Kinniburgh D, Zhang X. Urinary 1-hydroxypyrene and Skin Contamination in Firefighters Deployed to the Fort McMurray Fire. Ann Work Expo Health 2019; 63:448-458. [PMID: 30753267 PMCID: PMC6473170 DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxz006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In May 2016, firefighters from the province of Alberta, Canada deployed to a fire that engulfed the urban area of Fort McMurray. During the first days of the fire, firefighters experienced heavy smoke exposures during greatly extended work shifts. Urinary samples were collected post-deployment from three fire services for estimation of 1-hydroxypyrene (1-HP) concentration, reflecting exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), to determine the effects of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and skin hygiene in reducing internal dose. METHODS Urine samples from one fire service (n = 62) were analyzed for 1-HP by two laboratories, using different assays (LC-MS/MS: GC-MS): remaining samples were analyzed just by LC-MS/MS. A Skin Exposure Mitigation Index (SEMI) was computed from questions on opportunities for changing clothing, showering, and washing during breaks. Regression analyses, using 1-HP ng/g creatinine as the dependent variable, assessed the effect of RPE and skin factors on PAH absorption, allowing for environmental exposure and potential confounders. Stratification identified key groups with equal delay in sample collection. RESULTS 1-HP was detected in 71.0% of 62 samples by LC-MS/MS and 98.4% by GC-MS, with good mutual agreement between the methods. In 171 post-fire samples, 1-HP corrected for creatinine was related to current cigarette smoking and recent barbeque. Among those with samples collected within 48 h, urinary 1-HP was correlated with estimated exposure(r = 0.53, P < 0.001). In those with only one rotation before urine sample collection, no effect was seen of RPE use but I-HP was significantly lower (P = 0.003) in those with those with a high score on the SEMI scale, indicating better access to factors mitigating skin absorption. CONCLUSION Skin exposure to PAHs is an important route of absorption in firefighters, which can be mitigated by good skin hygiene.
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- Nicola Cherry
- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, 5–22 University Terrace, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, 5–22 University Terrace, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, 5–22 University Terrace, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, 5–22 University Terrace, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Alberta Centre for Toxicology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Al-Eitan LN, Aljamal HA, Alkhatib RQ. Gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric analysis of sunscreens and their effects on mice liver and kidney enzyme function. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2018; 12:11-21. [PMID: 30643445 PMCID: PMC6319425 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s190359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Sunscreens are one of the most widely used products among cosmetics and personal care products. Recent studies have shown that some of sunscreen formulations may contain toxic, carcinogenic, or even nonallowed chemicals that may affect skin, cells, and hormones. Materials and methods This study aimed to develop and validate a method that allows the determination of sunscreen ingredients by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Analysis of original sunscreen products (n=5) from a licensed pharmacy and counterfeit sunscreen products (n=5) from local markets in Jordan was performed using GC-MS. pH stability of the sunscreen samples were also monitored under different storage temperatures. Topical application of sunscreens on mice skin was conducted to study their effects on liver and kidney enzymes' function. Results In terms of pH stability, there is a significant change in pH at different degrees of temperature between the products. Diethyl phthalate (DEP) was detected in two counterfeit products and was not mentioned on the ingredients' label. DEP was reported for its percutaneous absorption and systemic uptake in the literature. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were significantly increased with a P<0.005 in some groups treated with original sunscreens under sun radiation. Creatinine showed a significant decrease in some groups treated with original and counterfeit sunscreens, while blood urea nitrogen (BUN) showed no differences. Conclusion This study presents a method that allows the scanning and profiling of sunscreen ingredients as well as investigates their stability, permeation, and toxicity. Profiling of sunscreen product, changing in pH stability, and analyzing kidney and liver enzymes' level would be of a great impact on products' safety and consumers' health.
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- Laith N Al-Eitan
- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan, .,Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan,
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- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan,
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- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan, .,Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan,
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Balansin Rigon R, Kaessmeyer S, Wolff C, Hausmann C, Zhang N, Sochorová M, Kováčik A, Haag R, Vávrová K, Ulrich M, Schäfer-Korting M, Zoschke C. Ultrastructural and Molecular Analysis of Ribose-Induced Glycated Reconstructed Human Skin. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19113521. [PMID: 30413126 PMCID: PMC6275002 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19113521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Aging depicts one of the major challenges in pharmacology owing to its complexity and heterogeneity. Thereby, advanced glycated end-products modify extracellular matrix proteins, but the consequences on the skin barrier function remain heavily understudied. Herein, we utilized transmission electron microscopy for the ultrastructural analysis of ribose-induced glycated reconstructed human skin (RHS). Molecular and functional insights substantiated the ultrastructural characterization and proved the relevance of glycated RHS beyond skin aging. In particular, electron microscopy mapped the accumulation and altered spatial orientation of fibrils and filaments in the dermal compartment of glycated RHS. Moreover, the epidermal basement membrane appeared thicker in glycated than in non-glycated RHS, but electron microscopy identified longitudinal clusters of the finest collagen fibrils instead of real thickening. The stratum granulosum contained more cell layers, the morphology of keratohyalin granules decidedly differed, and the stratum corneum lipid order increased in ribose-induced glycated RHS, while the skin barrier function was almost not affected. In conclusion, dermal advanced glycated end-products markedly changed the epidermal morphology, underlining the importance of matrix⁻cell interactions. The phenotype of ribose-induced glycated RHS emulated aged skin in the dermis, while the two to three times increased thickness of the stratum granulosum resembled poorer cornification.
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- Roberta Balansin Rigon
- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology & Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Koserstr. 20, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology & Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology & Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology & Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany; Germany.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Collegium Medicum Berlin, Luisenstr. 54, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology & Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmacy (Pharmacology & Toxicology), Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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Jones K, Johnson PD, Baldwin PEJ, Coldwell M, Cooke J, Keen C, Harding AH, Smith D, Cocker J. Exposure to Diisocyanates and Their Corresponding Diamines in Seven Different Workplaces. Ann Work Expo Health 2018; 61:383-393. [PMID: 28355438 DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxx006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Biological monitoring to assess exposure to diisocyanates in the workplace is becoming increasingly widespread due to its relative ease of use and ability to look at all exposure routes. Currently, biological monitoring measures the corresponding isocyanate-derived diamine in urine, after hydrolysis. Because of this, any exposure to the diamines themselves released during the industrial process could confound the assessment of diisocyanate exposure. This paper reports an initial assessment of the extent of diamine formation and exposure during different processes involving diisocyanates including casting, grouting, core making, spray painting, foam blowing, and floor screeding. Air monitoring and glove analysis were conducted for both the relevant diisocyanate (measured as total NCO) and its corresponding diamine; urine samples were analysed (after hydrolysis) for the isocyanate-derived diamine. Processes that generated aerosols (as demonstrated by impinger analysis) such as spray painting and foam blowing were associated with the detection of diamines. Those processes that did not generate aerosols (casting, grouting, core making, and screeding) had no diamines detected, either in air or on gloves. In spray-painting tasks, diamines were a minor component (<15%) of the ambient concentration whereas in the foam blowing processes, where water is added to the process, diamine generation is more marked (up to eight times the airborne NCO concentration). Some non-aerosol processes gave rise to substantial diamine levels in urine (in exceedance of international guidance values, >5 µmol mol-1 creatinine) despite airborne levels being well within occupational exposure limits (20 µg m-3 total NCO in Great Britain); measurement data and statistical modelling indicated that skin absorption was the most likely exposure route. Foam blowing exposures were more complex, but urinary levels were greater than those expected from diisocyanate inhalation alone (measured as total NCO). This study provides evidence that biological monitoring for diisocyanates based on measuring the corresponding diamine in urine is valid, although any co-exposure to diamines themselves should be considered when interpreting results. It also demonstrates the potential for substantial skin absorption of diisocyanates in certain processes such as floor screeding and foam production.
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- Kate Jones
- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Area Office, Benton Park View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE98 1YX, UK
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- Health and Safety Executive, Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, UK
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Mittapelly N, Pandey G, Tulsankar SL, Arfi S, Bhatta RS, Mishra PR. In Depth Analysis of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Patch-Assisted Delivery of Memantine and Donepezil Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling and in Vitro/in Vivo Correlations. Mol Pharm 2018; 15:2646-2655. [PMID: 29856631 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.8b00176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The objective of this work was to evaluate the feasibility of transdermal delivery of two widely prescribed dementia drugs for the Alzheimer's disease. In this regard, the drug in adhesive patches of memantine (ME) co-loaded with donepezil (DO) was prepared using an ethylene vinyl acetate polymer and characterized for drug content, the crystallinity of drugs in the polymer matrix, and in vitro permeation. To understand the different physical and chemical processes underlying the percutaneous absorption, it is required to employ a comprehensive model that accounts for the anatomy and physiology of the skin. A transdermal physiologically based pharmacokinetic (TPBPK) model was developed and was integrated in a compartmental pharmacokinetic model to predict the plasma drug concentrations in rats. The model predictions showed a good fit with the experimental data, as evaluated by the prediction error calculated for both drugs. It was evident from the simulations that the drug diffusivity and partition coefficient in the polymer matrix are the critical parameters that affect the drug release from the vehicle and subsequently influence the in vivo pharmacokinetic profile. Moreover, a correlation function was built between the in vitro permeation data and in vivo absorption for both ME and DO. A good point-to-point in vitro/in vivo correlation (IVIVC, Level A correlation) was achieved by predicting the plasma concentrations with convolution for the entire study duration. The results of our study suggested that the implementation of mechanistic modeling along with IVIVC can be a valuable tool to evaluate the relative effects of formulation variables on the bioavailability from transdermal delivery systems.
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- Naresh Mittapelly
- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division , CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute , Lucknow 226031 , India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) , New Delhi 201002 , India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division , CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute , Lucknow 226031 , India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division , CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute , Lucknow 226031 , India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division , CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute , Lucknow 226031 , India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division , CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute , Lucknow 226031 , India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) , New Delhi 201002 , India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division , CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute , Lucknow 226031 , India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) , New Delhi 201002 , India
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Carrer V, Guzmán B, Martí M, Alonso C, Coderch L. Lanolin-Based Synthetic Membranes as Percutaneous Absorption Models for Transdermal Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:pharmaceutics10030073. [PMID: 29933575 PMCID: PMC6161196 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10030073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: The major in vitro permeation studies are currently performed in Franz-type diffusion cells because of their simplicity, cost effectiveness and because the experimental conditions can be easily controlled. Apart from the skin, Franz-type diffusion cells can be used with synthetic membranes. Nevertheless, they do not emulate the nature of the lipidic matrix, which is responsible for the topical barrier function. Objective: This paper offers two new approaches combining different synthetic membranes (Strat-M® and Nucleopore®) with lanolin, which provides lipidic components similar to the lipidic matrix. Methods: The molecular structure of lanolin was studied in membranes by attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR). The water permeability and absorption of lidocaine, diclofenac sodium and betamethasone dipropionate were also studied and compared against free-lanolin membranes and skin. Results: The results showed an increasing barrier function after lanolin application in both membranes, resulting in a decrease in water permeability. Observing the IR spectra, the lateral packaging of the lipid in the synthetic membranes seems to emulate the orthorhombic disposition from the stratum corneum. Moreover, the three substances applied to the lanolin-containing membranes have a similar absorption to that of the skin. Conclusions: In conclusion, combining synthetic membranes with lanolin may be a useful approach to mimic topical actives’ absorption.
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- Victor Carrer
- Department of Chemical and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08304 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08304 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08304 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08304 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Surfactants Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08304 Barcelona, Spain.
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Paterson DA, Hallier J, Jenkins E, Cordery SF, Delgado-Charro MB. Is the Skin Absorption of Hydrocortisone Modified by the Variability in Dosing Topical Products? Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:E9. [PMID: 29329196 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Fingertip units have been proposed as a tool to standardize topical therapy with semisolid formulations. However, no studies to date have characterized the variability in dosing by patients using this concept and whether this variability ultimately affects the topical absorption of drugs. This work aimed to answer these two questions. A first study determined the dose measured, the area of spread and the area-normalized dose for a 1% hydrocortisone cream and ointment applied by members of the public using this dosing approach before and after brief counselling. Then, in vivo tape-stripping and in vitro permeation studies investigated whether the variability in the area-normalized dose altered the skin absorption of hydrocortisone. Participants applied greater doses and spread them over larger areas after a short counselling intervention leading to smaller area-normalized doses. In vivo hydrocortisone uptake by the stratum corneum was significantly greater for the higher normalized dose and the differences were further supported by the in vitro permeation studies. However, these differences were relatively small and not proportional to the increase in normalized dose. This work shows that, following brief advice, patients and carers can apply consistent and sufficient doses of corticosteroids whilst minimizing risks and variability in hydrocortisone absorption.
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Jandard C, Hemming H, Prause M, Sehner C, Schwind M, Abromovitz M, Lovsin Barle E. Applicability of surface sampling and calculation of surface limits for pharmaceutical drug substances for occupational health purposes. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2017; 95:434-441. [PMID: 29288720 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2017.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Within the context of Occupational Hygiene (OH), surface sampling has been employed as a method to assess surface levels of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). There are potentially a number of reasons surface samples are collected including assessing potential health risks, housekeeping and cleaning effectiveness. There are no internationally accepted standards relating to collecting or interpreting surface samples for OH purposes. In the past, surface sampling results have been applied not only for estimating risks due to dermal contact, but also for other routes of exposure (e.g. inhalation, ingestion, etc). In this publication, we provide a decision tree to support the decision and value of performing surface sampling. For scenarios without conceivable skin exposure due to applied risk mitigation measures or for substances that do not penetrate the skin, surface sampling may not be needed. If the workers' health is determined to be at risk for systemic effects via skin, we propose to use the skin Permitted Daily Exposure (PDEskin), a safe skin dose independent of the exposure scenario that takes into consideration skin absorption properties of substances. For the purpose of OH monitoring, the likelihood of dermal exposure has to be understood before taking any samples, using both the PDEskin to calculate the surface limit and appropriate validated monitoring method for the surface.
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Postfach, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
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- Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Klasson M, Lindberg M, Bryngelsson IL, Arvidsson H, Pettersson C, Husby B, Westberg H. Biological monitoring of dermal and air exposure to cobalt at a Swedish hard metal production plant: does dermal exposure contribute to uptake? Contact Dermatitis 2017; 77:201-207. [PMID: 28675438 PMCID: PMC5600122 DOI: 10.1111/cod.12790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Occupational exposure to cobalt is well established in hard metal manufacture. Cobalt is known to cause contact allergy, asthma, hard metal lung disease, and lung cancer. The relationship between skin exposure and uptake determined in blood has not been extensively investigated. OBJECTIVE To examine whether skin and inhalable air exposure to cobalt contributes to uptake, determined as cobalt in blood, in a hard metal manufacturing factory. METHODS The amount of cobalt on the skin found with an acid wash technique, the air concentrations of inhalable cobalt and cobalt blood concentrations were determined and correlated in exposed workers. RESULTS We found a significant rank correlation for cobalt concentrations on the skin, in inhalable air, and in blood (0.376-0.498). Multiple linear regression showed significant regression coefficients for cobalt skin exposure and blood (B = 0.01, p < 0.05) and for inhalable cobalt in air and blood (B = 49.1, p < 0.001). According to our model based on data from the regression analyses, a twofold increase in skin exposure levels at different air concentrations caused a 3-14% increase in blood levels. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that skin exposure to cobalt in the hard metal industry could affect the total uptake at the same order of magnitude as air exposure.
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- Maria Klasson
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden.,iRiSC - Inflammatory Response and Infection Susceptibility Centre, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, 701 82, Örebro, Sweden
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- iRiSC - Inflammatory Response and Infection Susceptibility Centre, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, 701 82, Örebro, Sweden.,Department of Dermatology, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden.,iRiSC - Inflammatory Response and Infection Susceptibility Centre, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, 701 82, Örebro, Sweden.,Department of Science Man-Technology-Environment Research Center (MTM), Örebro University, 701 82, Örebro, Sweden
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Elkomy MH, El Menshawe SF, Eid HM, Ali AMA. Development of a nanogel formulation for transdermal delivery of tenoxicam: a pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling approach for quantitative prediction of skin absorption. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2016; 43:531-544. [PMID: 27910712 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2016.1268153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This study investigates potentials of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN)-based gel for transdermal delivery of tenoxicam (TNX) and describes a pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) modeling approach for predicting concentration-time profile in skin. A 23 factorial design was adopted to study the effect of formulation factors on SLN properties and determine the optimal formulation. SLN-gel tolerability was investigated using rabbit skin irritation test. Its anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by carrageenan-induced rat paw edema test. A published Hill model for in vitro inhibition of COX-2 enzyme was fitted to edema inhibition data. Concentration in skin was represented as a linear spline function and coefficients were estimated using non-linear regression. Uncertainty in predicted concentrations was assessed using Monte Carlo simulations. The optimized SLN was spherical vesicles (58.1 ± 3.1 nm) with adequate entrapment efficiency (69.6 ± 2.6%). The SLN-gel formulation was well-tolerated. It increased TNX activity and skin level by 40 ± 13.5, and 227 ± 116%, respectively. Average Cmax and AUC0-24 predicted by the model were 2- and 3.6-folds higher than the corresponding values computed using in vitro permeability data. SLN-gel is a safe and efficient carrier for TNX across skin in the treatment of inflammatory disorders. PK-PD modeling is a promising approach for indirect quantitation of skin deposition from PD activity data.
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- Mohammed H Elkomy
- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy , Beni-Suef University , Beni-Suef , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy , Beni-Suef University , Beni-Suef , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy , Beni-Suef University , Beni-Suef , Egypt
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy , Beni-Suef University , Beni-Suef , Egypt.,b Department of Pharmaceutics , Taif University , Ta'if , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Low-power laser therapy has been used for the non-surgical treatment of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, although its efficacy has been a long-standing controversy. The laser parameters in low-power laser therapy are closely related to the laser effect on human tissue. To evaluate the efficacy of low-power laser therapy, laser parameters should be accurately measured and controlled, which has been ignored in previous clinical trials. Here, we report the measurement of the effective optical power of low-power laser therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. By monitoring the backside reflection and scattering laser power from human skin at the wrist, the effective laser power can be inferred. Using clinical measurements from 30 cases, we found that the effective laser power differed significantly among cases, with the measured laser reflection coefficient ranging from 1.8% to 54%. The reflection coefficient for 36.7% of these 30 cases was in the range of 10-20%, but for 16.7% of cases, it was higher than 40%. Consequently, monitoring the effective optical power during laser irradiation is necessary for the laser therapy of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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- Yan Chen
- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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Paweloszek R, Briançon S, Chevalier Y, Gilon-Delepine N, Pelletier J, Bolzinger MA. Skin Absorption of Anions: Part Two. Skin Absorption of Halide Ions. Pharm Res 2016; 33:1576-86. [PMID: 27001272 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-016-1898-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to sort skin penetration of anions with respect to their properties and to assess their mechanisms of penetration. METHODS Aqueous solutions of halides at two concentrations were prepared and quantitative penetration studies were carried out for 24 h using Franz diffusion cells. The iodide permeation was also measured after blocking of anion channels and transporters to investigate the role of this specific transport. RESULTS Absorption of halide ions into skin revealed large differences of transport between these anions according to the Hofmeister series. Increasing steady-state fluxes and lag times in the order F(-) < Cl(-) < Br(-) < I(-) were observed in permeation experiments. The steady-state fluxes were proportional to the concentration for each halide ion. Longer lag times for iodide or bromide ions were explained by the ability of such sticky chaotropic anions to interact with apolar lipids especially in the stratum corneum. Inhibiting ion exchangers and channels decreased the flux of iodide ions by 75%, showing the high contribution of the facilitated transport over the passive pathway. CONCLUSION Ions transport had contributions coming from passive diffusion through the skin layers and transport mediated by ion channels and binding to ion transporters.
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- Raphaël Paweloszek
- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, UMR5007, LAGEP - Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Faculté de Pharmacie de Lyon, 43 bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, UMR5007, LAGEP - Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Faculté de Pharmacie de Lyon, 43 bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, UMR5007, LAGEP - Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Faculté de Pharmacie de Lyon, 43 bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, UMR5280, Institut des Sciences Analytiques (ISA), 43 bd du 11 Novembre 1918, 69622, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, UMR5007, LAGEP - Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Faculté de Pharmacie de Lyon, 43 bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, UMR5007, LAGEP - Laboratoire de Dermopharmacie et Cosmétologie, Faculté de Pharmacie de Lyon, 43 bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622, Villeurbanne, France.
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Serrano G, Almudéver P, Serrano JM, Milara J, Torrens A, Expósito I, Cortijo J. Phosphatidylcholine liposomes as carriers to improve topical ascorbic acid treatment of skin disorders. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2015; 8:591-9. [PMID: 26719718 PMCID: PMC4687614 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s90781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Liposomes have been intensively investigated as carriers for different applications in dermatology and cosmetics. Ascorbic acid has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties preventing photodamage of keratinocytes; however, due to its instability and low skin penetration, an appropriate carrier is mandatory to obtain desirable efficacy. The present work investigates the ability of a specific ascorbate phosphatidylcholine (PC) liposome to overcome the barrier of the stratum corneum and deliver the active agent into the dermis to prevent photodamage. Abdominal skin from ten patients was used. Penetration of PC liposomes was tested ex vivo in whole skin, epidermis, and dermis by means of fluorescein and sodium ascorbate. Histology and Franz diffusion cells were used to monitor the percutaneous absorption. Ultraviolet (UV)-high performance liquid chromatography was used to analyze diffusion of sodium ascorbate through the different skin layers, while spectrofluorimetry and fluorescent microscopy were used for fluorescein monitoring. UVA/UVB irradiation of whole skin was applied to analyze the antioxidant capacity by Trolox assay and anti-inflammatory effects by tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 1 beta enzyme-linked immunoassay. PC liposomal formulation improved skin penetration of fluorescein and ascorbate. Fluorescein PC liposomes showed better diffusion through epidermis than dermis while ascorbate liposomes showed better diffusion through the dermis than the epidermis. Ascorbate PC liposomes showed preventive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties on whole human skin irradiated with UVA/UVB. In summary, ascorbate PC liposomes penetrate through the epidermis and allow nonstable hydrophilic active ingredients reach epidermis and dermis preventing skin photodamage.
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- Gabriel Serrano
- Sesderma Laboratorios, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain ; Clinical Research Unit, University General Hospital Consortium, Valencia, Spain ; CIBERES, Health Institute Carlos III, Valencia, Spain ; Research Foundation of the University General Hospital of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Sesderma Laboratorios, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain ; Clinical Research Unit, University General Hospital Consortium, Valencia, Spain ; CIBERES, Health Institute Carlos III, Valencia, Spain ; Research Foundation of the University General Hospital of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Barbero AM, Frasch HF. Effect of Frozen Human Epidermis Storage Duration and Cryoprotectant on Barrier Function Using Two Model Compounds. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2015; 29:31-40. [PMID: 26606593 PMCID: PMC4742402 DOI: 10.1159/000441038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Skin is commonly stored frozen and then thawed prior to use for in vitro permeation experiments. Does frozen storage of skin alter its barrier property? Numerous studies have found contradictory answers to this question. In this study, the steady-state flux and lag time of diethyl phthalate (DEP) were measured for fresh human skin and skin frozen at -85°C for 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 18 months with 10% glycerol as a cryoprotective agent. No significant differences in steady-state flux were found between fresh and previously frozen samples (p = 0.6). For lag time, a significant (p = 0.002) difference was found among all groups, but comparisons with fresh skin were not significant. Does glycerol have a cryoprotective effect? The steady-state flux and lag time of DEP and caffeine were measured through human skin stored at -85°C for up to 12 months with and without 10% glycerol. No significant differences in steady-state flux or lag time were found between samples stored with or without glycerol for either DEP or caffeine (p ≥ 0.17). These findings support the use of frozen skin to measure the passive permeation of chemicals in studies unconcerned with viability and metabolism.
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- Ana M. Barbero
- Health Effects Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505 USA
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- Health Effects Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505 USA
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Antico A, Arisi M, Lima G. Anomalous cutaneous absorption of allergens as cause of skin prick testing adverse reactions in adult patients. Clinical and experimental evidence. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2015; 47:126-131. [PMID: 26159478] [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] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Paediatric age, active eczema and high number of allergens tested in poly-sensitized patients have been pinpointed as possible risk factors of systemic reactions by skin prick testing. As far as atopic eczema concerns, the higher penetration of the allergens into the skin because of the scraping or micro-injuries is an intuitive rationalization. Purpose of the present study is to provide documentary evidence that adverse reactions elicited by anomalous absorption of allergens can occur also in adult patients with apparently normal skin. METHODS Report of some exemplifying clinical and experimental observations. Measuring the inoculum volume into impaired skin and its variability in relation to the variation of the chemical-physical characteristic of the solutions used for the tests by means of a method of direct assay based on the use of a gamma-camera. RESULTS Localized impairments of the skin permeability can cause a significant increase in inoculum volume by prick-test. Critical amounts of allergens can be introduced into the skin because of the possibility of direct absorption, also without pricking, of allergy diagnostic solutions. The greater water content of the solutions used for prick-testing can significantly increase the inoculum volume. CONCLUSIONS This study adds clinical and experimental evidences that localized impairments of permeability can occur in adult patients with apparently normal skin. Special precautions should be taken when a change of the drops' normal shape and cohesion is seen, because allergy prick-testing in such areas is potentially associated with increased risk of large local or systemic reactions.
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- A Antico
- Allergy Unit, Ospedale Civile, Volta Mantovana, MN, Italy. Servizio di Allergologia Ospedale Civile Srl Via Tonello 5 46049 Volta Mantovana, MN, Italy Fax: +39 0376 839 212 E-mail:
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- Physic Department, Cremona Hospital, Cremona, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, Cremona Hospital, Cremona, Italy
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Roux LN, Brooks JD, Yeatts JL, Baynes RE. Skin absorption of six performance amines used in metalworking fluids. J Appl Toxicol 2014; 35:520-8. [PMID: 25186650 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Revised: 06/22/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Every year, 10 million workers are exposed to metalworking fluids (MWFs) that may be toxic. There are four types of MWFs: neat oils and three water-based MWFs (soluble oil, semisynthetic and synthetic), which are diluted with water and whose composition varies according to the mineral oils ratio. MWFs also contain various additives. To determine the absorption of six amines used as corrosion inhibitors and biocides in MWFs, porcine skin flow-through diffusion cell experiments were conducted with hydrophilic ethanolamines (mono-, di- and triethanolamine, MEA, DEA and TEA respectively) and a mixture of lipophilic amines (dibutylethanolamine, dicyclohexylamine and diphenylamine). The six amines were dosed in four vehicles (water and three generic water-based MWF formulations) and analyzed using a scintillation counter or gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. These 24 h studies showed that dermal absorption significantly (P < 0.05) increased from water for the six amines (e.g. 1.15 ± 0.29% dose; DEA in water) compared to other formulations (e.g. 0.13 ± 0.01% dose; DEA in semisynthetic MWF) and absorption was greatest for dibutylethanolamine in all the formulations. The soluble oil formulation tended to increase the dermal absorption of the hydrophilic amines. The permeability coefficient was significantly higher (P < 0.05) with TEA relative to the other hydrophilic amines (e.g. 4.22 × 10(-4) ± 0.53 × 10(-4) cm h(-1) [TEA in synthetic MWF] vs. 1.23 × 10(-4) ± 0.10 × 10(-4) cm h(-1) [MEA in synthetic MWF]), except for MEA in soluble oil formulation. Future research will confirm these findings in an in vivo pig model along with dermatotoxicity studies. These results should help MWF industries choose safer additives for their formulations to protect the health of metalworkers.
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- Lauriane N Roux
- Ecole Polytech Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Sophia-Antipolis (06), France
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Frasch HF, Dotson GS, Bunge AL, Chen CP, Cherrie JW, Kasting GB, Kissel JC, Sahmel J, Semple S, Wilkinson S. Analysis of finite dose dermal absorption data: implications for dermal exposure assessment. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 2014; 24:65-73. [PMID: 23715085 PMCID: PMC3868874 DOI: 10.1038/jes.2013.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2012] [Accepted: 02/28/2013] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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A common dermal exposure assessment strategy estimates the systemic uptake of chemical in contact with skin using the fixed fractional absorption approach: the dermal absorbed dose is estimated as the product of exposure and the fraction of applied chemical that is absorbed, assumed constant for a given chemical. Despite the prominence of this approach there is little guidance regarding the evaluation of experiments from which fractional absorption data are measured. An analysis of these experiments is presented herein, and limitations to the fixed fractional absorption approach are discussed. The analysis provides a set of simple algebraic expressions that may be used in the evaluation of finite dose dermal absorption experiments, affording a more data-driven approach to dermal exposure assessment. Case studies are presented that demonstrate the application of these tools to the assessment of dermal absorption data.
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- H Frederick Frasch
- Health Effects Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
- Health Effects Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA. Tel: +1 304 285 5755. Fax: +1 304 285 6041. E-mail:
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- Education and Information Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Medical Toxicology Centre, Institute for Cellular Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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Macfarlane E, Carey R, Keegel T, El-Zaemay S, Fritschi L. Dermal exposure associated with occupational end use of pesticides and the role of protective measures. Saf Health Work 2013; 4:136-41. [PMID: 24106643 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2013.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2013] [Revised: 07/29/2013] [Accepted: 07/31/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Occupational end users of pesticides may experience bodily absorption of the pesticide products they use, risking possible health effects. The purpose of this paper is to provide a guide for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers working in the field of agricultural health or other areas where occupational end use of pesticides and exposure issues are of interest. METHODS This paper characterizes the health effects of pesticide exposure, jobs associated with pesticide use, pesticide-related tasks, absorption of pesticides through the skin, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for reducing exposure. CONCLUSIONS Although international and national efforts to reduce pesticide exposure through regulatory means should continue, it is difficult in the agricultural sector to implement engineering or system controls. It is clear that use of PPE does reduce dermal pesticide exposure but compliance among the majority of occupationally exposed pesticide end users appears to be poor. More research is needed on higher-order controls to reduce pesticide exposure and to understand the reasons for poor compliance with PPE and identify effective training methods.
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Nanotechnology and nanomedicine are complementary disciplines aimed at the betterment of human life. Nanotechnology is an emerging branch of science for designing tools and devices of size 1-100 nm, with unique functions at the cellular, atomic and molecular levels. The concept of using nanotechnology in medical research and clinical practice is known as nanomedicine. Today, nanotechnology and nanoscience approaches to particle design and formulations are beginning to expand the market for many drugs and forming the basis for a highly profitable niche within the industry, but some predicted benefits are hyped. Under many conditions, dermal penetration of nanoparticles may be limited for consumer products such as sunscreens, although additional studies are needed on potential photooxidation products, experimental methods and the effect of skin condition on penetration. Today, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (20-30 nm) are widely used in several topical skin care products such as sunscreens. Thus, in the present scenario, nanotechnology is spreading its wings to address the key problems in the field of medicine. The benefits of nanoparticles have been shown in several scientific fields, but very little is known about their potential to penetrate the skin. Hence, this review discusses in detail the applications of nanotechnology in medicine with more emphasis on the dermatologic aspects.
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- K H Basavaraj
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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