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Mukhtar Gunam Resul MF, Rehman A, Saleem F, Usman M, López Fernández AM, Eze VC, Harvey AP. Recent advances in catalytic and non-catalytic epoxidation of terpenes: a pathway to bio-based polymers from waste biomass. RSC Adv 2023; 13:32940-32971. [PMID: 38025849 PMCID: PMC10630890 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04870e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Epoxides derived from waste biomass are a promising avenue for the production of bio-based polymers, including polyamides, polyesters, polyurethanes, and polycarbonates. This review article explores recent efforts to develop both catalytic and non-catalytic processes for the epoxidation of terpene, employing a variety of oxidizing agents and techniques for process intensification. Experimental investigations into the epoxidation of limonene have shown that these methods can be extended to other terpenes. To optimize the epoxidation of bio-based terpene, there is a need to develop continuous processes that address limitations in mass and heat transfer. This review discusses flow chemistry and innovative reactor designs as part of a multi-scale approach aimed at industrial transformation. These methods facilitate continuous processing, improve mixing, and either eliminate or reduce the need for solvents by enhancing heat transfer capabilities. Overall, the objective of this review is to contribute to the development of commercially viable processes for producing bio-based epoxides from waste biomass.
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- Mohamad Faiz Mukhtar Gunam Resul
- School of Engineering, Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU UK
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU UK
- Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Faisalabad Campus Pakistan
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU UK
- Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Faisalabad Campus Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Faisalabad Campus Pakistan
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU UK
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU UK
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Dib N, Girardi VR, Silber JJ, Correa NM, Falcone RD. How the external solvent in biocompatible reverse micelles can improve the alkaline phosphatase behavior. Org Biomol Chem 2021; 19:4969-4977. [PMID: 34002175 DOI: 10.1039/d0ob02371j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In the last decade, the nature of the nonpolar solvents that can be part of reverse micelles (RMs) has been the topic of several investigations to improve their applications. In this sense, the hydrolysis of 1-naphthyl phosphate catalyzed by the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (AP) was used as a probe to investigate the effect of the change of the external solvent on RMs formulated with the anionic surfactant sodium diethylhexyl sulfosuccinate (AOT). As external nonpolar solvents, two biocompatible lipophilic esters, isopropyl myristate and methyl laurate, and the traditional nonpolar solvents, n-heptane and benzene, were used. The results were compared among the RMs investigated and with the reaction in homogeneous media. Thus, the effect of the nanoconfinement as well as the impact of the replacement of a conventional external nonpolar solvent by biocompatible solvents were analyzed. The results indicate that the catalytic efficiency in the AOT RMs is larger than that in homogeneous media, denoting a different hydration level over the AP enzyme, which is directly related to the different degrees of nonpolar solvent penetration to the RM interface. Our findings demonstrated that toxic solvents such as n-heptane and benzene can be replaced by nontoxic ones (isopropyl myristate or methyl laurate) in AOT RMs without affecting the performance of micellar systems as nanoreactors, making them a green and promising alternative toward efficient and sustainable chemistry.
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- Nahir Dib
- Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina and Instituto de Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina and Instituto de Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina and Instituto de Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina and Instituto de Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Agencia Postal 3, C.P. X5804BYA, Ruta Nacional 36, km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina.
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Gradzielski M, Duvail M, de Molina PM, Simon M, Talmon Y, Zemb T. Using Microemulsions: Formulation Based on Knowledge of Their Mesostructure. Chem Rev 2021; 121:5671-5740. [PMID: 33955731 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Microemulsions, as thermodynamically stable mixtures of oil, water, and surfactant, are known and have been studied for more than 70 years. However, even today there are still quite a number of unclear aspects, and more recent research work has modified and extended our picture. This review gives a short overview of how the understanding of microemulsions has developed, the current view on their properties and structural features, and in particular, how they are related to applications. We also discuss more recent developments regarding nonclassical microemulsions such as surfactant-free (ultraflexible) microemulsions or ones containing uncommon solvents or amphiphiles (like antagonistic salts). These new findings challenge to some extent our previous understanding of microemulsions, which therefore has to be extended to look at the different types of microemulsions in a unified way. In particular, the flexibility of the amphiphilic film is the key property to classify different microemulsion types and their properties in this review. Such a classification of microemulsions requires a thorough determination of their structural properties, and therefore, the experimental methods to determine microemulsion structure and dynamics are reviewed briefly, with a particular emphasis on recent developments in the field of direct imaging by means of electron microscopy. Based on this classification of microemulsions, we then discuss their applications, where the application demands have to be met by the properties of the microemulsion, which in turn are controlled by the flexibility of their amphiphilic interface. Another frequently important aspect for applications is the control of the rheological properties. Normally, microemulsions are low viscous and therefore enhancing viscosity has to be achieved by either having high concentrations (often not wished for) or additives, which do not significantly interfere with the microemulsion. Accordingly, this review gives a comprehensive account of the properties of microemulsions, including most recent developments and bringing them together from a united viewpoint, with an emphasis on how this affects the way of formulating microemulsions for a given application with desired properties.
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- Michael Gradzielski
- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, D-10623 Berlin, Germany
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- ICSM, Université Montpellier, CEA, CNRS, ENSCM, 30207 Marcoule, France
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- Centro de Física de Materiales (CFM) (CSIC-UPV/EHU)-Materials Physics Center (MPC), Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 5, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain.,IKERBASQUE - Basque Foundation for Science, María Díaz de Haro 3, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, D-10623 Berlin, Germany.,Department of Chemical Engineering and the Russell Berrie Nanotechnolgy Inst. (RBNI), Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, IL-3200003, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and the Russell Berrie Nanotechnolgy Inst. (RBNI), Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, IL-3200003, Israel
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- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, D-10623 Berlin, Germany.,ICSM, Université Montpellier, CEA, CNRS, ENSCM, 30207 Marcoule, France
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Biocompatible Solvents and Ionic Liquid-Based Surfactants as Sustainable Components to Formulate Environmentally Friendly Organized Systems. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13091378. [PMID: 33922597 PMCID: PMC8122929 DOI: 10.3390/polym13091378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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In this review, we deal with the formation and application of biocompatible water-in-oil microemulsions commonly known as reverse micelles (RMs). These RMs are extremely important to facilitate the dissolution of hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds for biocompatibility in applications in drug delivery, food science, and nanomedicine. The combination of two wisely chosen types of compounds such as biocompatible non-polar solvents and ionic liquids (ILs) with amphiphilic character (surface-active ionic liquids, SAILs) can be used to generate organized systems that perfectly align with the Green Chemistry concepts. Thus, we describe the current state of SAILs (protic and aprotic) to prepare RMs using non-polar but safe solvents such as esters derived from fatty acids, among others. Moreover, the use of the biocompatible solvents as the external phase in RMs and microemulsions/nanoemulsions with the other commonly used biocompatible surfactants is detailed showing the diversity of preparations and important applications. As shown by multiple examples, the properties of the RMs can be modified by changes in the type of surfactant and/or external solvents but a key fact to note is that all these modifications generate novel systems with dissimilar properties. These interesting properties cannot be anticipated or extrapolated, and deep analysis is always required. Finally, the works presented provide valuable information about the use of biocompatible RMs, making them a green and promising alternative toward efficient and sustainable chemistry.
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Pavoni L, Perinelli DR, Bonacucina G, Cespi M, Palmieri GF. An Overview of Micro- and Nanoemulsions as Vehicles for Essential Oils: Formulation, Preparation and Stability. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E135. [PMID: 31940900 PMCID: PMC7023169 DOI: 10.3390/nano10010135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The interest around essential oils is constantly increasing thanks to their biological properties exploitable in several fields, from pharmaceuticals to food and agriculture. However, their widespread use and marketing are still restricted due to their poor physico-chemical properties; i.e., high volatility, thermal decomposition, low water solubility, and stability issues. At the moment, the most suitable approach to overcome such limitations is based on the development of proper formulation strategies. One of the approaches suggested to achieve this goal is the so-called encapsulation process through the preparation of aqueous nano-dispersions. Among them, micro- and nanoemulsions are the most studied thanks to the ease of formulation, handling and to their manufacturing costs. In this direction, this review intends to offer an overview of the formulation, preparation and stability parameters of micro- and nanoemulsions. Specifically, recent literature has been examined in order to define the most common practices adopted (materials and fabrication methods), highlighting their suitability and effectiveness. Finally, relevant points related to formulations, such as optimization, characterization, stability and safety, not deeply studied or clarified yet, were discussed.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (L.P.); (D.R.P.); (G.B.); (G.F.P.)
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Harwansh RK, Deshmukh R, Rahman MA. Nanoemulsion: Promising nanocarrier system for delivery of herbal bioactives. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer and has very high rates of mortality. An early stage melanoma can be surgically removed, with a survival rate of 99%. This literature review intends to elucidate the possibilities to treat melanoma skin cancer using hybrid nanofibers developed by advanced electrospinning process. In this review we have shown that the enhanced permeability and retention is the basis for using nanotechnology, aiming topical drug delivery. The importance of the detection of skin cancer in the early stages is directly related to non-metastatic effects and survival rates of melanoma cells. Inhibitors of protein kinase are already available in the market for melanoma treatment and are approved by the FDA; these agents are cobimetinib, dabrafenib, ipilimumab, nivolumab, trametinib, and vemurafenib. We also report a case study involving two different approaches for targeting melanoma skin cancer therapy, namely, magnetic-based core–shell particles and electrospun mats.
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Llera-Rojas VG, Del Real L. A, Mendoza-Muñoz N, Melgoza-Contreras LM, Quintanar-Guerrero D. Feasibility of obtaining in situ nanocapsules through modified self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems. A new manufacturing approach for oral route administration. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2017; 43:925-931. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2017.1285308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Viridiana Gisela Llera-Rojas
- Laboratorio de Investigación y Posgrado en Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México
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- Departamento de Nanotecnología, Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
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- Laboratorio de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Colima, Carr. Coquimatlán, Colima, México
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- Laboratorio de Tecnología Farmacéutica, Departamento de Sistemas Biológicos, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Unidad Xochimilco, Ciudad de México, México
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Posgrado en Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México
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Hussain A, Singh VK, Singh OP, Shafaat K, Kumar S, Ahmad FJ. Formulation and optimization of nanoemulsion using antifungal lipid and surfactant for accentuated topical delivery of Amphotericin B. Drug Deliv 2016; 23:3101-3110. [DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2016.1153747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Afzal Hussain
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India,
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, S. Sinha College, Aurangabad, Bihar, India, and
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, S. Sinha College, Aurangabad, Bihar, India, and
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, S. Sinha College, Aurangabad, Bihar, India, and
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, S. Sinha College, Aurangabad, Bihar, India, and
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Lecithin/TPGS-based spray-dried self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems: In vitro pulmonary deposition and cytotoxicity. Int J Pharm 2015; 485:249-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Revised: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Talegaonkar S, Negi LM. Nanoemulsion in Drug Targeting. ADVANCES IN DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-11355-5_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Hussain A, Samad A, Singh SK, Ahsan MN, Haque MW, Faruk A, Ahmed FJ. Nanoemulsion gel-based topical delivery of an antifungal drug:in vitroactivity andin vivoevaluation. Drug Deliv 2014; 23:642-47. [DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2014.933284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Dai J, Kim SM, Shin IS, Kim JD, Lee HY, Shin WC, Kim JC. Preparation and stability of fucoxanthin-loaded microemulsions. J IND ENG CHEM 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2013.09.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dogrul A, Arslan SA, Tirnaksiz F. Water/oil type microemulsion systems containing lidocaine hydrochloride:in vitroandin vivoevaluation. J Microencapsul 2014; 31:448-60. [DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2013.879926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Lin CC, Lin HY, Chi MH, Shen CM, Chen HW, Yang WJ, Lee MH. Preparation of curcumin microemulsions with food-grade soybean oil/lecithin and their cytotoxicity on the HepG2 cell line. Food Chem 2014; 154:282-90. [PMID: 24518344 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2013] [Revised: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The choice of surfactants and cosurfactants for preparation of oral formulation in microemulsions is limited. In this report, a curcumin-encapsulated phospholipids-based microemulsion (ME) using food-grade ingredients soybean oil and soybean lecithin to replace ethyl oleate and purified lecithin from our previous study was established and compared. The results indicated soybean oil is superior to ethyl oleate as the oil phase in curcumin microemulsion, as proven by the broadened microemulsion region with increasing range of surfactant/soybean oil ratio (approx. 1:1-12:1). Further preparation of two formula with different particle sizes of formula A (30nm) and B (80nm) exhibited differential effects on the cytotoxicity of hepatocellular HepG2 cell lines. At 15μM of concentration, curcumin-ME in formula A with smaller particle size resulted in the lowest viability (approx. 5%), which might be explained by increasing intake of curcumin, as observed by fluorescence microscopy. In addition, the cytotoxic effect of curcumin-ME is exclusively prominent on HepG2, not on HEK293, which showed over 80% of viability at 15μM. The results from this study might provide an innovative applied technique in the area of nutraceuticals and functional foods.
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- Chuan-Chuan Lin
- Department of Food Science, China University of Science and Technology, Taipei 115, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 840, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 840, Taiwan.
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Hussain A, Samad A, Nazish I, Ahmed FJ. Nanocarrier-based topical drug delivery for an antifungal drug. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2013; 40:527-41. [PMID: 23627443 DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2013.771647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The conventional liposomal amphotericin B causes many unwanted side effects like blood disorder, nephrotoxicity, dose-dependent side effects, highly variable oral absorption and formulation-related instability. The objective of the present investigation was to develop cost-effective nanoemulsion as nanocarreir for enhanced and sustained delivery of amphotericin B into the skin. METHODS AND CHARACTERIZATIONS: Different oil-in-water nanoemulsions were developed by varying the composition of hydrophilic (Tween(®) 80) surfactants and co-surfactant by the spontaneous titration method. The developed formulation were characterized, optimized, evaluated and compared for the skin permeation with commercial formulation (fungisome 0.01% w/w). Optimized formulations loaded with amphotericin B were screened using varied concentrations of surfactants and co-surfactants as decided by the ternary phase diagram. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The maximum % transmittance obtained were 96.9 ± 1.0%, 95.9 ± 3.0% and 93.7 ± 1.2% for the optimized formulations F-I, F-III and F-VI, respectively. These optimized nanoemulsions were subjected to thermodynamic stability study to get the most stable nanoemulsions (F-I). The results of the particle size and zeta potential value were found to be 67.32 ± 0.8 nm and -3.7 ± 1.2 mV for the final optimized nanoemulsion F-I supporting transparency and stable nanoemulsion for better skin permeation. The steady state transdermal flux for the formulations was observed between 5.89 ± 2.06 and 18.02 ± 4.3 µg/cm(2)/h whereas the maximum enhancement ratio were found 1.85- and 3.0-fold higher than fungisome and drug solution, respectively, for F-I. The results of the skin deposition study suggests that 231.37 ± 3.6 µg/cm(2) drug deposited from optimized nanoemulsion F-I and 2.11-fold higher enhancement ratio as compared to fungisome. Optimized surfactants and co-surfactant combination-mediated transport of the drug through the skin was also tried and the results were shown to have facilitated drug permeation and skin perturbation (SEM). CONCLUSION The combined results suggested that amphotericin B nanoemulsion could be a better option for localized topical drug delivery and have greater potential as an effective, efficient and safe approach.
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- Afzal Hussain
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar, Punjab , India
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Tirnaksiz F, Kayiş A, Çelebi N, Adişen E, Erel A. Preparation and evaluation of topical microemulsion system containing metronidazole for remission in rosacea. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2012; 60:583-92. [PMID: 22689395 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.60.583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim of this study was to prepare a topical water-in-oil type microemulsion containing metronidazole and to compare its effectiveness with a commercial gel product in the treatment of rosacea. A pseudo-ternary phase diagram (K(m)=2:1) was constructed using lecithin/butanol/isopropyl myristate/water. The microemulsion was chosen from the microemulsion region in the phase diagram. The formulation was a water-in-oil type microemulsion (droplet size: 11.6 nm, viscosity: 457.3 mPa·s, conductivity: 1.5 µs/cm, turbidity: 6.89 NTU) and the addition of the metronidazole did not alter the properties of the system. The release experiment showed that the release rate of metronidazole from the commercial gel product was higher than that of the microemulsion. Stability experiments showed that the metronidazole microemulsion remained stable for at least 6 months; none of the characteristic properties of the microemulsion had changed, the system retained its clarity and there was no sign that crystallization of metronidazole has occurred. Microemulsion was compared to a gel product in a randomized, double-blind, baseline-controlled, split-face clinical trial for the treatment of patients. After the 6-week treatment period there was a statistically significant difference in reduction of the main symptoms of rosacea. Of the patients treated with the microemulsion, 17% experienced complete relief from inflammatory lesions, and 50% from erythema. The microemulsion resulted in complete relief in 38% of the patients with telangiectasia while the commercial product did not provide any relief of telangiectasia symptoms. In conclusion, the microemulsion containing metronidazole was found to be more effective in reducing the symptoms of rosacea compared to the commercial gel product.
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- Figen Tirnaksiz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara 06330, Turkey.
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Maitani Y, Soeda H, Junping W, Takayama K. MODIFIED ETHANOL INJECTION METHOD FOR LIPOSOMES CONTAINING beta-SITOSTEROL beta-D-GLUCOSIDE. J Liposome Res 2012; 11:115-25. [PMID: 19530923 DOI: 10.1081/lpr-100103174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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A modified ethanol injection method for liposomes containing soybean phosphatidylcholine (SPC), cholesterol (Ch), beta-sitosterol beta-D-glucoside (Sit-G) and oleic acid (OA) was developed, that can produce homogeneous unilamellar liposomes without the use of sonication and dialysis. In this method, water is poured into a concentrated lipid-ethanol solution and then ethanol is removed in an evaporator. Dilution with water causes spontaneous formation of small and homogenous unilamellar vesicles from micellar aggregate. The size of liposomes can be controlled by the ratio of ethanol to water. OA and Sit-G were distributed at the surface of liposomes and were recognized by Concanavalin A, respectively. This easy and quick method for preparation of liposomes may be applicable in many areas.
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- Y Maitani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Hoshi University, Ebara 2-4-41, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8501, Japan
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Hwang JS, Ko JE, Kim SH, Huh KM. Preparation and Characterization of Solid Dispersions of Eprosartan with Hydrophilic Polymers. POLYMER-KOREA 2012. [DOI: 10.7317/pk.2012.36.4.500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Peng C, Bengani L, Jung H, Leclerc J, Gupta C, Chauhan A. Emulsions and microemulsions for ocular drug delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(11)50010-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Nanocarrier for the enhanced bioavailability of a cardiovascular agent: In vitro, pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic and stability assessment. Int J Pharm 2011; 403:46-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2010.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2010] [Revised: 10/10/2010] [Accepted: 10/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Talegaonkar S, Mustafa G, Akhter S, Iqbal ZI. Design and Development of Oral Oil-in-Water Nanoemulsion Formulation Bearing Atorvastatin: In Vitro Assessment. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690903120540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Bali V, Ali M, Ali J. Study of surfactant combinations and development of a novel nanoemulsion for minimising variations in bioavailability of ezetimibe. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2010; 76:410-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2009.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2009] [Revised: 11/16/2009] [Accepted: 11/21/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bali V, Ali M, Ali J. Novel nanoemulsion for minimizing variations in bioavailability of ezetimibe. J Drug Target 2010; 18:506-19. [DOI: 10.3109/10611860903548362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Schmidts T, Nocker P, Lavi G, Kuhlmann J, Czermak P, Runkel F. Development of an alternative, time and cost saving method of creating pseudoternary diagrams using the example of a microemulsion. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2009.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Zhang P, Gao W, Zhang L, Chen L, Shen Q, Wang X, Cui Y. In Vitro Evaluation of Topical Microemulsion of Capsaicin Free of Surfactant. Biol Pharm Bull 2008; 31:2316-20. [DOI: 10.1248/bpb.31.2316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Pengwei Zhang
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Medical College of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Medical College of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Medical College of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Medical College of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Medical College of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
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Pattarino F, Marengo E, Trotta M, Gasco MR. COMBINED USE OF LECITHIN AND DECVL POLYGLUCOSIDE IN MICROEMULSIONS: DOMAIN OF EXISTENCE AND COSURFACTANT EFFECT. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2007. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690008913271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Microemulsions are clear, stable, isotropic mixtures of oil, water, and surfactant, frequently in combination with a cosurfactant. Microemulsions have been intensively studied during the last decades by many scientists and technologists because of their great potential in many food and pharmaceutical applications. The use of microemulsions is advantageous not only due to the facile and low cost preparation, but also because of the improved bioavailability. The increased absorption of drugs in topical applications is attributed to enhancement of penetration through the skin by the carrier. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids serving as an oil phase are frequently used as penetration enhancers. The most popular enhancer is oleic acid. Other permeation enhancers commonly used in transdermal formulations are isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, triacetin, isostearylic isostearate, R(+)-limonene and medium chain triglycerides. The most popular among the enhancing permeability surfactants are phospholipids that have been shown to enhance drug permeation in a different mode. l-alpha-phosphatidylcholine from egg yolk, l-alpha-phosphatidylcholine 60%, from soybean and dioleylphosphatidyl ethanolamine which are in a fluid state may diffuse into the stratum corneum and enhance dermal and transdermal drug penetration, while distearoylphosphatidyl choline which is in a gel-state has no such capability. Other very commonly used surfactants are Tween 20, Tween 80, Span 20, Azone, Plurol Isostearique and Plurol Oleique. As cosurfactants commonly serve short-chain alkanols such as ethanol and propylene glycol. Long-chain alcohols, especially 1-butanol, are known for their enhancing activity as well. Decanol was found to be an optimum enhancer among other saturated fatty alcohols that were examined (from octanol to myristyl alcohol). Many enhancers are concentration-dependent; therefore, optimal concentration for effective promotion should be determined. The delivery rate is dependent on the type of the drug, the structure and ingredients of the carrier, and on the character of the membrane in use. Each formulation should be examined very carefully, because every membrane alters the mechanism of penetration and can turn an enhancer to a retarder. Various potential mechanisms to enhance drug penetration through the skin include directly affecting the skin and modifying the formulation so the partition, diffusion, or solubility is altered. The combination of several enhancement techniques such as the use of iontophoresis with fatty acids leads to synergetic drug penetration and to decrease in skin toxicity. Selected studies of various microemulsions containing certain drugs including retinoic acid, 5-fluorouracil, triptolide, ascorbic acid, diclofenac, lidocaine, and prilocaine hydrochloride in transdermal formulations are presented in this review. In conclusion, microemulsions were found as an effective vehicle of the solubilization of certain drugs and as protecting medium for the entrapped of drugs from degradation, hydrolysis, and oxidation. It can also provide prolonged release of the drug and prevent irritation despite the toxicity of the drug. Yet, in spite of all the advantages the present formulations lack several key important characteristics such as cosmetic-permitted surfactants, free dilution in water capabilities, stability in the digestive tracts and sufficient solubilization capacity.
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- Anna Kogan
- Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, The Institute of Chemistry, Givat Ram Campus, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
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Patel N, Schmid U, Lawrence MJ. Phospholipid-based microemulsions suitable for use in foods. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2006; 54:7817-24. [PMID: 17002457 DOI: 10.1021/jf051288k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The preparation of nonaqueous microemulsions using food-acceptable components is reported. The effect of oil on the formation of microemulsions stabilized by lecithin (Epikuron 200) and containing propylene glycol as immiscible solvent was investigated. When the triglycerides were used as oil, three types of phase behavior were noted, namely, a two-phase cloudy region (occurring at low lecithin concentrations), a liquid crystalline (LC) phase (occurring at high surfactant and low oil concentrations), and a clear monophasic microemulsion region. The extent of this clear one-phase region was found to be dependent upon the molecular volume of the oil being solubilized. Large molecular volume oils, such as soybean and sunflower oils, produced a small microemulsion region, whereas the smallest molecular volume triglyceride, tributyrin, produced a large, clear monophasic region. Use of the ethyl ester, ethyl oleate, as oil produced a clear, monophasic region of a size comparable to that seen with tributyrin. Substitution of some of the propylene glycol with water greatly reduced the extent of the clear one-phase region and increased the extent of the liquid crystalline region. In contrast, ethanol enhanced the clear, monophasic region by decreasing the LC phase. Replacement of some of the lecithin with the micelle-forming nonionic surfactant Tween 80 to produce mixed lecithin/Tween 80 mixtures of weight ratios (Km) 1:2 and 1:3 did not significantly alter the phase behavior, although there was a marginal increase in the area of the two-phase, cloudy region of the phase diagram. The use of the lower phosphatidylcholine content lecithin, Epikuron 170, in place of Epikuron 200 resulted in a reduction in the LC region for all of the systems investigated. In conclusion, these studies show that it is possible to prepare one-phase, clear lecithin-based microemulsions over a wide range of compositions using components that are food-acceptable.
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- Nilesh Patel
- Pharmaceutical Science Research Division, King's College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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Cilek A, Celebi N, Tirnaksiz F. Lecithin-based microemulsion of a peptide for oral administration: preparation, characterization, and physical stability of the formulation. Drug Deliv 2006; 13:19-24. [PMID: 16401589 DOI: 10.1080/10717540500313109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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The objective of our study was to prepare and characterize a stable microemulsion formulation for oral administration of a peptide, e.g., rh-insulin. The microemulsions were prepared using Labrafil M 1944 CS, Phospholipon 90G (lecithin), absolute alcohol, and bidistilled water. Commercially available soybean lecithins (namely, Phospholipon 80, phosphatidylcholine purity 76 +/- 3%, and Phospholipon 90G, phosphatidylcholine purity 93 +/- 3%) were used in the study. The results showed that the phase diagram obtained using a low purity lecithin was not similar to that obtained with a high purity lecithin. We observed that the microemulsion area was wider at the phase diagram obtained with the higher purity lecithin. We found that the extent of the microemulsion region depended upon both the purity of the lecithin and the surfactant/co-surfactant (s/co-s) mixing ratios (K(m)). The rheological studies showed that microemulsions followed a Newtonian behavior. Such physical characteristics as viscosity, turbidity, density, conductivity, refractive index, droplet size, physical appearance, and phase separation of the microemulsion were measured at different temperatures (4 degrees C, 25 degrees C, and 40 degrees C) during 6 months. The results indicated that the physical characteristics of the developed microemulsions did not change under different storage temperatures (p > 0.05).
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- Ayşe Cilek
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Taha MO, Abdel-Halim H, Al-Ghazawi M, Khalil E. QSPR modeling of pseudoternary microemulsions formulated employing lecithin surfactants: application of data mining, molecular and statistical modeling. Int J Pharm 2005; 295:135-55. [PMID: 15847999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2005.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2004] [Revised: 01/26/2005] [Accepted: 02/09/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Data mining, computer aided molecular modeling, descriptor calculation, genetic algorithm and multiple linear regression analysis techniques were combined together to generate predictive quantitative structure property relationship (QSPR) models explaining the formation of lecithin-based W/O microemulsions. Ninety-four microemulsion phase diagrams were collected from five different references published over the past few years. Computer-based molecular modeling techniques were then applied on the components of the collected microemulsion systems to generate corresponding plausible three-dimensional (3D) structures. The resulting 3D models were utilized to calculate a group of molecular physicochemical descriptors. Thereafter, genetic algorithm and backward stepwise regression analysis were separately assessed as means for selecting optimal descriptor sets for statistical modeling. The selected descriptors were correlated with microemulsion existence areas employing multiple linear regression analysis. The resulting W/O models were statistically validated and found to be of significant predictive power. The models allowed better understanding of the process of microemulsion formation. Unfortunately, all QSPR modeling efforts directed towards O/W microemulsions failed completely.
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- Mutasem O Taha
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Moreno MA, Ballesteros MP, Frutos P. Lecithin-based oil-in-water microemulsions for parenteral use: pseudoternary phase diagrams, characterization and toxicity studies. J Pharm Sci 2003; 92:1428-37. [PMID: 12820147 DOI: 10.1002/jps.10412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Pseudoternary phase diagrams have been constructed to evaluate the phase behavior of systems containing water/lecithin/polysorbate 80/isopropyl myristate at different polysorbate 80:lecithin weight ratios (K(m)). Oil-in-water microemulsion regions were accurately determined and the influence of the K(m) on the area of existence of such disperse systems was also examined. Viscosity studies as well as particle size analysis by dynamic light scattering were carried out on oil-water microemulsions, and the influence of the oil phase content, the total amount of surfactants and K(m) on the rheological behavior, viscosity, and droplet size of such disperse systems was evaluated. All systems studied showed a water-rich isotrope region (oil-in-water microemulsion area), that was seen to be highly dependent upon the surfactant/cosurfactant weight ratio. Most of the microemulsions analyzed showed a non-Newtonian rheological behavior and both, droplet size, and viscosity of the disperse systems, were found to be much more influenced by the total content of oil phase and surfactants present in the microemulsion than by the K(m). The selected system underwent both stability and in vivo acute toxicity studies, and seemed to be highly stable, even at extreme conditions, and very low toxic according to the results obtained.
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- Marco Antonio Moreno
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, Pza. de Ramón y Cajal s/n., 28040-Madrid, Spain.
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In attempt to increase cutaneous drug delivery, microemulsion vehicles have been more and more frequently employed over recent years. Microemulsion formulations have been shown to be superior for both transdermal and dermal delivery of particularly lipophilic compounds, but also hydrophilic compounds appear to benefit from application in microemulsions compared to conventional vehicles, like hydrogels, emulsions and liposomes. The favourable drug delivery properties of microemulsions appear to mainly be attributed to the excellent solubility properties. However, the vehicles may also act as penetration enhancers depending on the oil/surfactant constituents, which involves a risk of inducing local irritancy. The correlation between microemulsion structure/composition and drug delivery potential is not yet fully elucidated. However, a few studies have indicated that the internal structure of microemulsions should allow free diffusion of the drug to optimise cutaneous delivery from these vehicles.
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- Mads Kreilgaard
- Department of Neurochemistry and Discovery ADME, H Lundbeck A/S, Ottiliavej 9, DK-2500, Valby, Denmark.
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Yang JH, Kim YI, Kim KM. Preparation and evaluation of aceclofenac microemulsion for transdermal delivery system. Arch Pharm Res 2002; 25:534-40. [PMID: 12214868 DOI: 10.1007/bf02976614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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To develop novel transdermal formulation for aceclofenac, microemulsion was prepared for increasing its skin permeability. Based on solubility and phase studies, oil and surfactant was selected and composition was determined. Microemulsion was spontaneously prepared by mixing ingredients and the physicochemical properties such was investigated. The mean diameters of microemulsion were approximately 90 nm and the system was physically stable at room temperature at least for 3 months. In addition, the in vitro and in vivo performance of microemulsion formulation was evaluated. Aceclofenac was released from microemulsion in acidic aqueous medium, and dissolved amounts of aceclofenac was approximately 30% after 240 min. Skin permeation of aceclofenac from microemulsion formulation was higher than that of cream. Following transdermal application of aceclofenac preparation to delayed onset muscle soreness, serum creatine phosphokinase and lactate dehydrogenase activity was significantly reduced by aceclofenac. Aceclofenac in microemulsion was more potent than cream in the alleviation of muscle pain. Therefore, the microemulsion formulation of aceclofenac appear to be a reasonable transdermal delivery system of the drug with enhanced skin permeability and efficacy for the treatment of muscle damage.
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- Jae-Heon Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Samrye, Korea.
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Dalmora ME, Dalmora SL, Oliveira AG. Inclusion complex of piroxicam with beta-cyclodextrin and incorporation in cationic microemulsion. In vitro drug release and in vivo topical anti-inflammatory effect. Int J Pharm 2001; 222:45-55. [PMID: 11404031 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-5173(01)00692-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Topical formulations of piroxicam were evaluated by determination of their in vitro release and in vivo anti-inflammatory effect. The in vitro release assay demonstrated that the microemulsion (ME) systems provided a reservoir effect for piroxicam release. However, the incorporation of the ME into carboxyvinilic gel provoked a greater reduction in the release of piroxicam than the ME system alone. Anti-inflammatory activity was carried out by the cotton pellet granuloma inhibition bioassay. Topical anti-inflammatory effect of the piroxicam inclusion complex/ME contained in carboxyvinilic gel showed significant inhibition of the inflammation process (36.9%, P<0.05). Subcutaneous administration of the drug formulations showed a significant effect on the inhibition of inflammation, 68.8 and 70.5%, P<0.05, when the piroxicam was incorporated in ME and in the combined system beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD)/ME, respectively, relative to the buffered piroxicam (42.2%). These results demonstrated that the ME induced prolonged effects, providing inhibition of the inflammation for 9 days after a single dose administration.
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- M E Dalmora
- Departamento de Farmácia Industrial, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, UFSM, Campus Universitário, Camobi, 97.119.900, RS, Santa Maria, Brazil
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Microemulsions are clear, stable, isotropic mixtures of oil, water and surfactant, frequently in combination with a cosurfactant. These systems are currently of interest to the pharmaceutical scientist because of their considerable potential to act as drug delivery vehicles by incorporating a wide range of drug molecules. In order to appreciate the potential of microemulsions as delivery vehicles, this review gives an overview of the formation and phase behaviour and characterization of microemulsions. The use of microemulsions and closely related microemulsion-based systems as drug delivery vehicles is reviewed, with particular emphasis being placed on recent developments and future directions.
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- M J Lawrence
- Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, Franklin Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, SE1 9NN, London, UK.
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Trotta M, Gallarate M, Pattarino F, Carlotti ME. Investigation of the phase behaviour of systems containing lecithin and 2-acyl lysolecithin derivatives. Int J Pharm 1999; 190:83-9. [PMID: 10528100 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-5173(99)00281-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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A series of modified phospholipids (m-PC) possessing different acyl chains in position 2, from butanoyl to hexadecanoyl, were prepared by partial synthesis from soybean lysolecithin. They were used with soybean lecithin to construct phase diagrams containing ethanol as cosolvent, water and medium chain triglycerides (MCT) or isopropyl myristate (IPM) as oils. The weight ratios lecithin:m-PC and surfactants:ethanol were kept constant at 1:1. The results indicate that the m-PCs have a strong effect on the microemulsion (L) and liquid crystalline (LC) domains in the water-rich/oil-poor part of the phase diagrams, although all diagrams correspond to a single lecithin:m-PC ratio. On decreasing the acyl chain length, and thus increasing the hydrophilicity of the surfactant, there was a corresponding increase in the L area, which moved towards the aqueous corner of the phase diagrams. The LC phase was detected only in the presence of the hexadecanoyl derivative for the systems containing MCT, and it was not detected only in the presence of the butanoyl derivative for the systems containing IPM. The use of a second hydrophilic surfactant to adjust the packing properties of the lecithin-alcohol systems, and/or to increase the fluidity of the surfactant film, increased the region of existence of the isotropic systems. This may be of importance in the formulation of drug delivery systems, especially those which are diluted by biological fluids upon administration.
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- M Trotta
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin, Italy
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Park KM, Lee MK, Hwang KJ, Kim CK. Phospholipid-based microemulsions of flurbiprofen by the spontaneous emulsification process. Int J Pharm 1999; 183:145-54. [PMID: 10361165 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-5173(99)00080-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility for parenteral delivery of flurbiprofen without chemical modification using a phospholipid-based microemulsion system. Microemulsions composed of ethyl oleate, lecithin and distearoylphosphatidyl-ethanolamine-N-poly(ethyleneglycol) 2000 (DSPE-PEG) were prepared using ethanol as a cosolvent. The effect of formulation variables on the particle size of the microemulsion was investigated. Flurbiprofen concentrations in plasma and various organs after the intravenous administration of flurbiprofen-loaded microemulsion were measured and compared with those after the intravenous administration of flurbiprofen axetil-entrapped emulsion (Lipfen(R), 50 mg/5 ml as flurbiprofen axetil) and flurbiprofen solution. Phospholipid-based microemulsions could solubilize more than 10 mg ml-1 of flurbiprofen at the ratio of vehicle to drug at least 10:1, if the oil contents (10 or 20%) of common parenteral emulsions were used. The half-life, AUC and MRT of flurbiprofen loaded in microemulsion (ethyl oleate:lecithin:DSPE-PEG:flurbiprofen=8:3:1:1.2) increased significantly. The biodistribution of flurbiprofen loaded in this microemulsion was quite different from others. Reticuloendothelial uptake of flurbiprofen loaded in microemulsion decreased compared with that in solution or Lipfen(R). It is concluded that the current microemulsion system might be applicable to formulate the parenteral dosage form of poorly water-soluble flurbiprofen without chemical modification.
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- K M Park
- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Shinlim-Dong, Kwanak-Ku, Seoul 151-742, South Korea
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Trotta M, Pattarino F, Grosa G. Formation of lecithin-based microemulsions containing n-alkanol phosphocholines. Int J Pharm 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s0378-5173(98)00273-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Trotta M, Ugazio E, Gasco MR. Pseudo-ternary phase diagrams of lecithin-based microemulsions: influence of monoalkylphosphates. J Pharm Pharmacol 1995; 47:451-4. [PMID: 7674125 DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1995.tb05828.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The formation of macroscopically homogeneous, stable, fluid, optically transparent, isotropic solutions (microemulsions) was delineated, at 25 degrees C, for systems containing water, soybean lecithin, sodium monoalkylphosphate (hexyl or ocytl), alcohol and isopropyl myristate. Six straight or branched alcohols (1-butanol, 2-butanol, isobutanol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-pentanol) were investigated as co-surfactants. A constant lecithin/alcohol mixing ratio was used, while the aqueous phase consisted of a solution of alkylphosphates at different concentrations. An increase of the microemulsion domain was seen by increasing the concentration of the alkylphosphate. With 0.2m hexylphosphate, as aqueous phase, the microemulsion domain consisted of a single, region, that, in the presence of butylic alcohols, spanded the greater portion of the phase diagram. In the presence of amyl alcohols the area of this region was much smaller. With 0.2 m octylphosphate the realm of existence of the microemulsions, except for 1-pentanol, consisted of two regions separated by a liquid-crystal region. With all the alcohols examined, the liquid-crystal phase solubilized a larger amount of oil in the presence of octylphosphate than in the presence of hexylphosphate. The stability ranges of microemulsions in systems containing soybean, lecithin, alcohol, water, and isopropyl myristate can be greatly increased by using a second hydrophobic amphiphile, such as hexylphosphate, to adjust the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance or the spontaneous peaking properties of lecithin-alcohol systems.
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- M Trotta
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Torino, Italy
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Saint Ruth H, Attwood D, Ktistis G, Taylor C. Phase studies and particle size analysis of oil-in-water phospholipid microemulsions. Int J Pharm 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0378-5173(94)00316-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Lawrence MJ. Surfactant systems: microemulsions and vesicles as vehicles for drug delivery. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 1994; 19:257-69. [PMID: 7867669 DOI: 10.1007/bf03188929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Although surfactants have been widely used as pharmaceutical adjuvants for many years, it is only relatively recently that their phase structures have been seriously considered as drug delivery vehicles per se. This review highlights the work to date investigating the potential of microemulsions as drug carriers and also reports on preliminary studies performed on the use of vesicles formed from nonionic surfactants.
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- M J Lawrence
- Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, England
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Investigations into the formation and characterization of phospholipid microemulsions. II. Pseudo-ternary phase diagrams of systems containing water-lecithin-isopropyl myristate and alcohol: influence of purity of lecithin. Int J Pharm 1994. [DOI: 10.1016/0378-5173(94)90275-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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