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Chen A, Zhu J, Liu R, Mei Y, Li L, Fan Y, Ke Y, Liu B, Liu Q. Injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogel enhances anti-tumor potency of engineered Lactococcus lactis by activating dendritic cells and effective memory T cells. Bioact Mater 2024; 37:331-347. [PMID: 38694762 PMCID: PMC11061616 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Engineered bacteria have shown great potential in cancer immunotherapy by dynamically releasing therapeutic payloads and inducing sustained antitumor immune response with the crosstalk of immune cells. In previous studies, FOLactis was designed, which could secret an encoded fusion protein of Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand and co-stimulator OX40 ligand, leading to remarkable tumor suppression and exerting an abscopal effect by intratumoral injection. However, it is difficult for intratumoral administration of FOLactis in solid tumors with firm texture or high internal pressure. For patients without lesions such as abdominal metastatic tumors and orthotopic gastric tumors, intratumoral injection is not feasible and peritumoral maybe a better choice. Herein, an engineered bacteria delivery system is constructed based on in situ temperature-sensitive poloxamer 407 hydrogels. Peritumoral injection of FOLactis/P407 results in a 5-fold increase in the proportion of activated DC cells and a more than 2-fold increase in the proportion of effective memory T cells (TEM), playing the role of artificial lymph island. Besides, administration of FOLactis/P407 significantly inhibits the growth of abdominal metastatic tumors and orthotopic gastric tumors, resulting in an extended survival time. Therefore, these findings demonstrate the delivery approach of engineered bacteria based on in situ hydrogel will promote the efficacy and universality of therapeutics.
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- Aoxing Chen
- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, The Clinical Cancer Institute of Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, The Clinical Cancer Institute of Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, The Clinical Cancer Institute of Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, China
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Thapa R, Pandey P, Parat MO, Gurung S, Parekh HS. Phase transforming in situ gels for sustained and controlled transmucosal drug delivery via the intravaginal route. Int J Pharm 2024; 655:124054. [PMID: 38548071 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Direct, reliable, controlled, and sustained drug delivery to female reproductive tract (FRT) remains elusive, with conventional dosage forms falling way short of the mark, leading to premature leakage, erratic drug delivery, and loss of compliance. Historically, the intravaginal route remains underserved by the pharmaceutical sector. To comprehensively address this, we turned our focus to phase-transforming sol-gels, using poloxamers, a thermosensitive polymer and, doxycycline (as hyclate salt, DOXH) as our model agent given its potential use in sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We further enhanced mucoadhesiveness through screening of differing viscosity grade hydroxypropyl methyl celluloses (HPMCs). The optimised sol-gels remained gelled at body temperature (<37 °C) and were prepared in buffer aligned to vaginal cavity pH and osmolality. Lead formulations were progressed based on their ability to retain key rheological properties, and acidic pH in the presence of simulated vaginal fluid (SVF). From a shelf-life perspective, DOXH stability, gelation temperature (Tsol-gel), and pH to three months (2-8 °C) was attained. In summary, the meticulously engineered, phase-transforming sol-gels provided sustained mucoretention despite dilution by vaginal fluid, paving the way for localised antimicrobial drug delivery at concentrations that potentially far exceed the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for target STI-causing bacteria of the FRT.
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- Ritu Thapa
- School of Pharamcy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woollongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharamcy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woollongabba, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- School of Pharamcy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woollongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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- School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara-30, Kaski 33700, Nepal
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- School of Pharamcy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woollongabba, QLD 4102, Australia.
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Botan MVG, da Silva JB, Bruschi ML. Development of nanostructured environmentally responsive system containing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose for nose-to-brain administration of meloxicam. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130015. [PMID: 38331066 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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The intranasal administration of drugs using environmentally responsive formulations, employing a combination of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and poloxamer 407 (P407), can result in release systems that may assist in the treatment of neurological diseases. Meloxicam, considered a potential adjuvant in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, could be used in these platforms. The aim of this work was to develop a mucoadhesive, thermoresponsive, and nanostructured system containing HPMC for nose-to-brain administration of meloxicam. The initially selected systems were investigated for their rheological, mechanical, and micellar size characteristics. The systems were dilatant at 25 °C and pseudoplastic with a yield value at 37 °C, showing viscoelastic properties at both temperatures. The platform containing HPMC (0.1%, w/w) and P407 (17.5%, w/w) was selected and demonstrated good mucoadhesive properties, along with an appropriate in vitro release profile. HPMC could form a binary system with P407, displaying superior mucoadhesive and thermoresponsive properties for nose-to-brain meloxicam administration, indicating that the selected formulation is worthy of clinical studies.
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- Maria Vitoria Gouveia Botan
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Av. Colombo 5790, 87020-900 Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Av. Colombo 5790, 87020-900 Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Av. Colombo 5790, 87020-900 Maringa, Parana, Brazil.
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Jokubaite M, Marksa M, Ramanauskiene K. Application of Poloxamer for In Situ Eye Drop Modeling by Enrichment with Propolis and Balsam Poplar Buds Phenolic Compounds. Gels 2024; 10:161. [PMID: 38534579 DOI: 10.3390/gels10030161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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In situ poloxamer-based gels are increasingly being explored as ocular drug delivery carriers to extend the release of active substances, thereby enhancing bioavailability. The objective of this study was to develop thermally stable in situ gels incorporating balsam poplar bud extract, propolis extract, and p-coumaric acid solution and to evaluate the physicochemical parameters of these gelified eye drops. This research assessed the compatibility of poloxamer-based eye drops with active components, their physicochemical properties, stability post-sterilization and during storage, and the release profiles of the active compounds. Fifteen eye drop formulations were prepared and categorized into three groups based on active components. One of the active components was propolis extract. As an alternative to propolis, eye drops containing the plant precursor, balsam poplar bud extract, were developed. The third group's active component was p-coumaric acid, a dominant phenolic acid in propolis and balsam poplar bud extracts. The study reported phenolic contents of 76.63 CAE mg/g for propolis and 83.25 CAE mg/g for balsam poplar bud aqueous extracts, with balsam poplar bud extracts showing higher SPF values (14.0) compared to propolis (12.7), while p-coumaric acid solution exhibited the highest SPF values (25.5). All eye drops were transparent, with pH values meeting the requirements for ocular drops. Formulations containing 8-10% poloxamer 407 met the criteria for in situ gels. All formulations remained stable for 90 days. Conclusion: The study results indicate that the formulated gels possess suitable physicochemical properties, are resistant to applied autoclaving conditions, and exhibit an extended release of active compounds with an increase in poloxamer content.
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- Monika Jokubaite
- Department of Drug Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Analytical & Toxicological Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Deng P, Liu X, Li Y, Zhang YF, Wu K, Jiang F. Konjac glucomannan-based aerogels with excellent thermal stability and flame retardancy for thermal insulation application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127814. [PMID: 37918590 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Biomass aerogels are a promising kind of environment-friendly thermal insulation material. However, the flammability, poor water resistance, and thermal instability of biomass aerogels limit their applications. Herein, freeze-drying and thermal imidization were used to create konjac glucomannan (KGM), boron nitride (BN), and polyimide (PI)-based aerogels with a semi-interpenetrating network structure. The introduction of BN was beneficial to improve the mechanical properties and thermal stability of aerogels. The imidization process of PI improved the hydrophobicity, mechanical property, and flame retardancy of the aerogels. The synergistic effect of PI and BN reduced the peak heat release rate and total heat release rate of KGM-based aerogel by 55.8 % and 35 %, respectively, and endowed aerogel with good self-extinguishing performance. Moreover, the results of thermal conductivity and infrared thermal imaging demonstrated that the aerogels had excellent thermal insulation properties, and could effectively manage thermal energy over a wide range of temperatures. This study provides a simple method for the preparation of heat-insulating aerogel with high fire safety, which has broad application prospects in the field of energy saving and emission reduction.
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- Pengpeng Deng
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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Mukhopadhyay S, To KKW, Liu Y, Bai C, Leung SSY. A thermosensitive hydrogel formulation of phage and colistin combination for the management of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii wound infections. Biomater Sci 2023; 12:151-163. [PMID: 37937608 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01383a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
Abstract
Chronic skin wounds are often associated with multidrug-resistant bacteria, impeding the healing process. Bacteriophage (phage) therapy has been revitalized as a promising strategy to counter the growing concerns of antibiotic resistance. However, phage monotherapy also faces several application drawbacks, such as a narrow host spectrum, the advent of resistant phenotypes and poor stability of phage preparations. Phage-antibiotic synergistic (PAS) combination therapy has recently been suggested as a possible approach to overcome these shortcomings. In the present study, we employed a model PAS combination containing a vB_AbaM-IME-AB2 phage and colistin to develop stable wound dressings of PAS to mitigate infections associated with Acinetobacter baumannii. A set of thermosensitive hydrogels were synthesized with varying amounts of Pluronic® F-127 (PF-127 at 15, 17.5 and 20 w/w%) modified with/without 3 w/w% hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Most hydrogel formulations had a gelation temperature around skin temperature, suitable for topical application. The solidified gels were capable of releasing the encapsulated phage and colistin in a sustained manner to kill bacteria. The highest bactericidal effect was achieved with the formulation containing 17.5% PF-127 and 3% HPMC (F5), which effectively killed bacteria in both planktonic (by 5.66 log) and biofilm (by 3 log) states and inhibited bacterial regrowth. Good storage stability of F5 was also noted with negligible activity loss after 9 months of storage at 4 °C. The ex vivo antibacterial efficacy of the F5 hydrogel formulation was also investigated in a pork skin wound infection model, where it significantly reduced the bacterial burden by 4.65 log. These positive outcomes warrant its further development as a topical PAS-wound dressing.
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- Subhankar Mukhopadhyay
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
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- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
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Arpa MD, Kesmen EE, Biltekin SN. Novel Sprayable Thermosensitive Benzydamine Hydrogels for Topical Application: Development, Characterization, and In Vitro Biological Activities. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:214. [PMID: 37848623 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02674-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Benzydamine hydrochloride (BZD) having analgesic, anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory effects is used orally or topically in the treatment of disorders such as joint inflammation and muscle pain. Within the scope of this study, sprayable thermosensitive BZD hydrogels were developed using thermoresponsive poloxamers to avoid systemic side effects and to provide better compliance for topical administration. Also, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) was employed to improve the mechanical strength and bioadhesive properties of the hydrogel. The addition of BZD generally decreased the viscosity of the formulations (p < 0.05), while increasing the gelation temperature (p < 0.05). The formulations that did not have any clogs or leaks in the nozzle of the bottle during the spraying process were considered lead formulations. To spray the formulations easily, it was found that the viscosity at RT should be less than 200 mPa·s, and their gelation temperature should be between 26 and 34°C. Increasing HPMC and poloxamer improved bioadhesion. The amount of HPMC and poloxamers did not cause a significant change in the release characteristics of the formulations (p > 0.05); the release profiles of BZD from the formulations were similar according to model-independent kinetic (f2 > 50). HPMC and poloxamers had important roles in the accumulation of BZD in the skin. In vitro biological activity studies demonstrated that the formulations presented their anti-inflammatory activity with TNF-α inhibition but did not have any effect on the inhibition of COX enzymes as expected. As a result, thermosensitive hydrogels containing BZD might be an appropriate alternative, providing an advantage in terms of easier application compared to conventional gels.
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- Muhammet Davut Arpa
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Istanbul Medipol University, 34815, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Istanbul Medipol University, 34815, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Istanbul Medipol University, 34815, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Institute of Graduated Studies in Science, Istanbul University, 34116, Istanbul, Turkey
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do Nascimento JR, de Matos Monteiro Lira BS, do Nascimento MO, Lopes GLN, Ferreira GM, de Souza Nunes GC, Gonçalves RS, Carvalho ALM, Vilegas W, da Rocha CQ. Innovative Microemulsion Loaded with Unusual Dimeric Flavonoids from Fridericia platyphylla (Cham.) L.G. Lohmann Roots. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:212. [PMID: 37848719 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02655-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Fridericia platyphylla (Cham.) L.G. Lohmann is a species native to the Brazilian cerrado, with promising bioactivity. The organic fraction of the roots is rich in unusual dimeric flavonoids, reported as potential candidates for cancer treatment. The exploration of these flavonoids is very important, considering their diverse biological activities and the need for innovative therapeutic options. This work aimed to develop and characterize a microemulsion loaded with a non-polar fraction (DCM). The constituents were chosen, and the pseudo-ternary diagram was constructed to determine the region of microemulsion formation. The microemulsions blank (ME), with 3% (ME3) and 5% (ME5) of fraction DCM, were characterized in terms of droplet size, zeta potential, and polydispersity index. Both MEs showed particle sizes <100 nm; only ME3 exhibited better values for polydispersity index and zeta potential and was therefore selected for further study. The organoleptic and physicochemical characteristics were evaluated, revealing limpidity and transparency typical of these microstructures, physiologically acceptable pH, refractive index of 1.42±0.01, and density of 1.017 g/cm3±0.01. The stability tests showed good stability profiles even after exposure to extreme thermal conditions, with minimal changes in pH and the content of the incorporated fraction. The in vitro release study demonstrated that ME3 enabled the controlled release of the fraction, with a cumulative amount released over 60% within 6 h. Furthermore, fraction DCM and ME3 exhibited no toxicity in Tenebrio molitor larvae. The developed microemulsion exhibited excellent properties, so this study represents the first successful attempt to develop a formulation that incorporates the dimeric flavonoid fraction.
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institut of Biosciences, Coastal Campus of São Vicente, Paulista State University-UNESP, São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil
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da Silva JB, Dos Santos RS, Vecchi CF, da Silva Souza Campanholi K, da Silva Junior RC, de Castro Hoshino LV, Caetano W, Baesso ML, Simas FF, Cook MT, Bruschi ML. Boosting the photodynamic activity of erythrosine B by using thermoresponsive and adhesive systems containing cellulose derivatives for topical delivery. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 245:125491. [PMID: 37353125 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Erythrosine displays potential photodynamic activity against microorganisms and unhealthy cells. However, erythrosine has high hydrophilicity, negatively impacting on permeation through biological membranes. Combining biological macromolecules and thermoresponsive polymers may overcome these erythrosine-related issues, enhancing retention of topically applied drugs. The aim of this work was to investigate the performance of adhesive and thermoresponsive micellar polymeric systems, containing erythrosine in neutral (ERI) or disodium salt (ERIs) states. Optimized combinations of poloxamer 407 (polox407) and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (NaCMC) or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) were used as platforms for ERI/ERIs delivery. The rheological and mechanical properties of the systems was explored. Most of the formulations were plastic, thixotropic and viscoelastic at 37 °C, with suitable gelation temperature for in situ gelation. Mechanical parameters were reduced in the presence of the photosensitizer, improving the softness index. Bioadhesion was efficient for all hydrogels, with improved parameters for mucosa in contrast to skin. Formulations composed of 17.5 % polox407 and 3 % HPMC or 1 % NaCMC with 1 % (w/w) ERI/ERIs could release the photosensitizer, reaching different layers of the skin/mucosa, ensuring enough production of cytotoxic species for photodynamic therapy. Functional micelles could boost the photodynamic activity of ERI and ERIs, improving their delivery and contact time with the cells.
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- Jéssica Bassi da Silva
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory and Neoplastic Cells, Cell Biology Department, Section of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil.
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Lamrayah M, Phelip C, Rovera R, Coiffier C, Lazhar N, Bartolomei F, Colomb E, Verrier B, Monge C, Richard S. Poloxamers Have Vaccine-Adjuvant Properties by Increasing Dissemination of Particulate Antigen at Distant Lymph Nodes. Molecules 2023; 28:4778. [PMID: 37375333 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Vaccine technology is still facing challenges regarding some infectious diseases, which can be addressed by innovative drug delivery systems. In particular, nanoparticle-based vaccines combined with new types of adjuvants are actively explored as a platform for improving the efficacy and durability of immune protection. Here, biodegradable nanoparticles carrying an antigenic model of HIV were formulated with two combinations of poloxamers, 188/407, presenting or not presenting gelling properties, respectively. The study aimed to determine the influence of poloxamers (as a thermosensitive hydrogel or a liquid solution) on the adaptive immune response in mice. The results showed that poloxamer-based formulations were physically stable and did not induce any toxicity using a mouse dendritic cell line. Then, whole-body biodistribution studies using a fluorescent formulation highlighted that the presence of poloxamers influenced positively the dissemination profile by dragging nanoparticles through the lymphatic system until the draining and distant lymph nodes. The strong induction of specific IgG and germinal centers in distant lymph nodes in presence of poloxamers suggested that such adjuvants are promising components in vaccine development.
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- Myriam Lamrayah
- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
- Laboratory of Virology and Genetics, School of Life Sciences, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Protéines, UMR 5305, CNRS/Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, CEDEX 07, 69367 Lyon, France
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Swain R, Nandi S, Swain SS, Pattanaik KP, Mohapatra S, Panigrahi D, Mallick S. Bentonite-in hypromellose-poloxamer sol-gel for corneal application of trimetazidine: Study of rheology and ocular anti inflammatory potential. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124628. [PMID: 37119900 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Bentonite is reported to be used for extending ocular drug delivery safely in a controlled manner. Bentonite combined hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)-poloxamer based sol-to-gel formulation has been developed for the prophylactic ocular anti-inflammatory effect of trimetazidine after corneal application. HPMC-poloxamer sol formulation was prepared incorporating trimetazidine to bentonite at 1: 2*10-5 to 1:5*10-6 ratios using cold method, and investigations were carried out in carrageenan-induced rabbit eye model. Pseudoplastic shear thinning behavior without any yield value and high viscosity at low shear rate were the positive attribute of the tolerability of the sol formulation after ocular instillation. Presence of bentonite nanoplatelets revealed more sustained in vitro release (~79-97 %) and corneal permeation (~79-83 %) over a period of 6 h in comparison to its absence. Prominent acute inflammation has been produced in the carrageenan-induced untreated eye, whereas the absence of ocular inflammation has been noticed in the previously sol-treated eye even after carrageenan injection. HPMC-poloxamer-based formulation exhibited stronger binding affinity (5.13 kcal/mol) in the presence of bentonite rather than its absence (3.99 kcal/mol), resulting in a stable and sustained effect. HPMC-poloxamer in-situ gel of trimetazidine containing bentonite could be utilized for sustained ocular delivery and the control of ophthalmic inflammation prophylactically.
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- Rakesh Swain
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Division of Microbiology & NCDs, ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar 751023, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India.
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Popescu I, Constantin M, Bercea M, Coșman BP, Suflet DM, Fundueanu G. Poloxamer/Carboxymethyl Pullulan Aqueous Systems-Miscibility and Thermogelation Studies Using Viscometry, Rheology and Dynamic Light Scattering. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081909. [PMID: 37112056 PMCID: PMC10143542 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Thermally-induced gelling systems based on Poloxamer 407 (PL) and polysaccharides are known for their biomedical applications; however, phase separation frequently occurs in mixtures of poloxamer and neutral polysaccharides. In the present paper, the carboxymethyl pullulan (CMP) (here synthesized) was proposed for compatibilization with poloxamer (PL). The miscibility between PL and CMP in dilute aqueous solution was studied by capillary viscometry. CMP with substitution degrees higher than 0.5 proved to be compatible with PL. The thermogelation of concentrated PL solutions (17%) in the presence of CMP was monitored by the tube inversion method, texture analysis and rheology. The micellization and gelation of PL in the absence or in the presence of CMP were also studied by dynamic light scattering. The critical micelle temperature and sol-gel transition temperature decrease with the addition of CMP, but the concentration of CMP has a peculiar influence on the rheological parameters of the gels. In fact, low concentrations of CMP decrease the gel strength. With a further increase in polyelectrolyte concentration, the gel strength increases until 1% CMP, then the rheological parameters are lowered again. At 37 °C, the gels are able to recover the initial network structure after high deformations, showing a reversible healing process.
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- Irina Popescu
- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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Xavier LCG, Matos BN, Barbalho GN, Falcão MA, Cunha-Filho M, Gelfuso GM, Gratieri T. In Vitro Performance Analysis of a Minoxidil Thermosensitive Gel with Reduced Runoff for Eyebrow Hair Growth. Gels 2023; 9:gels9040269. [PMID: 37102881 PMCID: PMC10137639 DOI: 10.3390/gels9040269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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There is a growing interest in innovative products for eyebrow hair loss treatment with fewer adverse effects. Nevertheless, a fundamental formulation aspect of preventing the fragile skin from the ocular region from being irritated is that the formulations remain restricted to the application region and do not run off. Consequently, the methods and protocols in drug delivery scientific research must be adapted to fulfill such performance analysis demand. Thus, this work aimed to propose a novel protocol to evaluate the in vitro performance of a topical gel formulation with a reduced runoff for minoxidil (MXS) delivery to eyebrows. MXS was formulated with 16% poloxamer 407 (PLX) and 0.4% of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). The sol/gel transition temperature, viscosity at 25 °C, and formulation runoff distance on the skin were evaluated to characterize the formulation. The release profile and skin permeation were evaluated in Franz vertical diffusion cells for 12 h and compared to a control formulation (4% PLX and 0.7% HPMC). Then, the formulation's performance at promoting minoxidil skin penetration with minimum runoff was evaluated in a vertical custom-made permeation template (divided into three areas: superior, middle, and inferior). The MXS release profile from the test formulation was comparable to that from the MXS solution and the control formulation. There was also no difference in the MXS amount that penetrated the skin in the permeation experiments in Franz diffusion cells using the different formulations (p > 0.05). However, the test formulation demonstrated a localized MXS delivery at the application site in the vertical permeation experiment. In conclusion, the proposed protocol could differentiate the test formulation from the control, attesting to its better performance in efficiently delivering MXS to the site of interest (middle third of application). The vertical protocol can be easily employed to evaluate other gels with a drip-free appeal.
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- Luciano C G Xavier
- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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The Controlled Release and Prevention of Abdominal Adhesion of Tannic Acid and Mitomycin C-Loaded Thermosensitive Gel. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15040975. [PMID: 36850258 PMCID: PMC9966773 DOI: 10.3390/polym15040975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Postoperative abdominal adhesion is one of the most common complications after abdominal surgery. A single drug or physical barrier treatment does not achieve the ideal anti-adhesion effect. We developed a thermosensitive hydrogel (PPH hydrogel) consisting of poloxamer 407 (P407), poloxamer (P188), and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) co-blended. An injectable thermosensitive TA/MMC-PPH hydrogel was obtained by loading tannic acid (TA) with an anti-inflammatory effect and mitomycin C (MMC), which inhibits fibroblast migration or proliferation. The optimal prescriptions of PPH hydrogels with a suitable gelling time (63 s) at 37 °C was 20% (w/v) P407, 18% (w/v) P188, and 0.5% (w/v) HPMC. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that the PPH hydrogel had a three-dimensional mesh structure, which was favorable for drug encapsulation. The PPH hydrogel had a suitable gelation temperature of 33 °C, a high gel strength, and complicated viscosity at 37 °C, according to the rheological analysis. In vitro release studies have shown that the PPH hydrogel could delay the release of TA and MMC and conform to the first-order release rate. Anti-adhesion tests performed on rats in vivo revealed that TA/MMC-PPH hydrogel significantly reduced the risk of postoperative adhesion. In conclusion, the TA/MMC-PPH hydrogel prepared in this study showed an excellent performance in both controlled drug release and anti-adhesive effects. It can be used as a protocol to prevent or reduce postoperative abdominal adhesion.
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Campanholi KDSS, Junior RCDS, Jaski JM, da Silva JB, de Oliveira MC, dos Santos RS, Pozza MSDS, de Castro-Hoshino LV, Baesso ML, Cardozo-Filho L, Bruschi ML, Caetano W. Thermo and Photoresponsive Emulgel Loaded with Copaifera reticulata Ducke and Chlorophylls: Rheological, Mechanical, Photodynamic and Drug Delivery Properties in Human Skin. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122798. [PMID: 36559290 PMCID: PMC9785550 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Recently, the number of new cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis has been of concern among health agencies. Research that offers new therapeutic alternatives is advantageous, especially those that develop innovative drugs. Therefore, this paper presents the incorporation of Copaifera reticulata Ducke and chlorophyll extract into Pluronic®® F127 and Carbopol gels, under optimized polymer quantities. The chlorophyll extract (rich in photosensitizing compounds) was obtained by continuous-flow pressurized liquid extraction (PLE), a clean, environmentally friendly method. The system aims to act as as a leishmanicidal, cicatrizant, and antibiotic agent, with reinforcement of the photodynamic therapy (PDT) action. Rheological and mechanical analyses, permeation studies and bioadhesiveness analyses on human skin, and PDT-mediated activation of Staphylococcus aureus were performed. The emulgels showed gelation between 13° and 15 °C, besides pseudoplastic and viscoelastic properties. Furthermore, the systems showed transdermal potential, by releasing chlorophylls and C. reticulata Ducke into the deep layers of human skin, with good bioadhesive performance. The application of PDT reduced three logarithmic colony-forming units of S. aureus bacteria. The results support the potential of the natural drug for future clinical trials in treating wounds and cutaneous leishmania.
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- Katieli da Silva Souza Campanholi
- Chemistry Department, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
- Correspondence: (K.d.S.S.C.); (W.C.); Tel.: +55-44-3011-5153 (K.d.S.S.C. & W.C.)
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Department, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
- Correspondence: (K.d.S.S.C.); (W.C.); Tel.: +55-44-3011-5153 (K.d.S.S.C. & W.C.)
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Ali Z, Din FU, Zahid F, Sohail S, Imran B, Khan S, Malik M, Zeb A, Khan GM. Transdermal delivery of allopurinol-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier in the treatment of gout. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2022; 23:86. [PMID: 36443818 PMCID: PMC9703780 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-022-00625-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Allopurinol (ALP), a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, is a first line drug for the treatment of gout and hyperuricemia. Being the member of BCS class II drugs, ALP has solubility problem, which affects its bioavailability. Also, ALP has shorter half-life and showed GI related problems. In present study, ALP was encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) to ensure enhanced bioavailability, improved efficacy and safety in vivo. METHODOLOGY ALP-loaded NLCs were fabricated by micro-emulsion technique. The prepared NLCs were optimized via design expert in term of particle size, zeta potential and entrapment efficiency. FTIR, PXRD and TEM analysis were carried out to check chemical interaction, polymorphic form and surface morphology of the optimized formulation. ALP-loaded NLCs were then loaded into HPMC based poloxamer-407 gel and were characterized. In vitro and ex vivo analysis were carried out via dialysis membrane method and franz diffusion cell, respectively. Uric acid was used for induction of gout and the anti-gout activity of ALP-loaded NLCs gel was performed and compared with ALP suspension. RESULTS The optimized formulation had particles in nano-range (238.13 nm) with suitable zeta potential (-31.5 mV), poly-dispersity index (0.115) and entrapment of 87.24%. FTIR results confirmed absence of chemical interaction among formulation ingredients. XRD indicated amorphous nature of ALP-loaded NLCs, whereas TEM analysis confirmed spherical morphology of nanoparticles. The optimized formulation was successfully loaded in to gel and characterized accordingly. The in vitro release and drug release kinetics models showed sustained release of the drug from ALP-loaded NLCs gel. Furthermore, about 28 fold enhanced permeation was observed from ALP-loaded NLCs gel as compared to conventional gel. Skin irritation study disclosed safety of ALP-loaded NLCs gel for transdermal application. Furthermore, ALP-loaded NLCs gel showed significantly enhanced anti-gout activity in Sprague-Dawley rats after transdermal administration as compared to oral ALP suspension. CONCLUSION ALP-loaded NLCs gel after transdermal administration sustained the drug release, avoid gastrointestinal side effects and enhance the anti-gout performance of ALP. It can be concluded, that NLCs have the potential to deliver drugs via transdermal route as indicated in case of allopurinol.
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- Zakir Ali
- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.414839.30000 0001 1703 6673Department of Pharmacy, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.459615.a0000 0004 0496 8545Islamia College University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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The influence of different bioadhesive polymers on physicochemical properties of thermoresponsive emulgels containing Amazonian andiroba oil. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Singh J, Steele TWJ, Lim S. Bacterial cellulose adhesive patches designed for soft mucosal interfaces. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 144:213174. [PMID: 36428212 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The wet environment in the oral cavity is challenging for topical disease management approaches. The compromised material properties leading to weak adhesion and short retention (<8 h) in such environment result in frequent reapplication of the therapeutics. Composites of bacterial cellulose (BC) and carbene-based bioadhesives attempt to address these shortcomings. Previous designs comprised of aqueous formulations. The current design, for the first time, presents dry, shelf-stable cellulose patches for convenient ready-to-use application. The dry patches simultaneously remove tissue surface hydration while retaining carbene-based photocuring and offers on-demand adhesion. The dry patch prototypes are optimized by controlling BC/adhesive mole ratios and dehydration technique. The adhesion strength is higher than commercial denture adhesives on soft mucosal tissues. The structural integrity is maintained for a minimum of 7 days in aqueous environment. The patches act as selective nanoporous barrier against bacteria while allowing permeation of proteins. The results support the application of BC-based adhesive patches as a flexible platform for wound dressings, drug depots, or combination thereof.
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- Juhi Singh
- NTU Institute for Health Technologies, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335, Singapore; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Division of Materials Technology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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Formulation of Chitosan Microparticles for Enhanced Intranasal Macromolecular Compound Delivery: Factors That Influence Particle Size during Ionic Gelation. Gels 2022; 8:gels8110686. [PMID: 36354594 PMCID: PMC9689727 DOI: 10.3390/gels8110686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Therapeutic macromolecules (e.g., protein and peptide drugs) present bioavailability challenges via extravascular administration. The nasal route presents an alternative non-invasive route for these drugs, although low bioavailability remains challenging. Co-administration of permeation enhancers is a promising formulation approach to improve the delivery of poorly bioavailable drugs. The aim of this study was to prepare and characterize chitosan microparticulate formulations containing a macromolecular model compound (fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran 4400, FD-4) and a bioenhancer (piperine). Ionic gelation was used to produce chitosan microparticle delivery systems with two distinct microparticle sizes, differing one order of magnitude in size (±20 µm and ±200 µm). These two microparticle delivery systems were formulated into thermosensitive gels and their drug delivery performance was evaluated across ovine nasal epithelial tissues. Dissolution studies revealed a biphasic release pattern. Rheometry results demonstrated a sol-to-gel transition of the thermosensitive gel formulation at a temperature of 34 °C. The microparticles incorporating piperine showed a 1.2-fold increase in FD-4 delivery across the excised ovine nasal epithelial tissues as compared to microparticles without piperine. This study therefore contributed to advancements in ionic gelation methods for the formulation of particulate systems to enhance macromolecular nasal drug delivery.
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Wang J, Sun X, Xu X, Sun Q, Li M, Wang Y, Xie F. Wheat Flour-Based Edible Films: Effect of Gluten on the Rheological Properties, Structure, and Film Characteristics. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911668. [PMID: 36232968 PMCID: PMC9570126 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This work investigates the structure, rheological properties, and film performance of wheat flour hydrocolloids and their comparison with that of a wheat starch (WS)-gluten blend system. The incorporation of gluten could decrease inter-chain hydrogen bonding of starch, thereby reducing the viscosity and solid-like behavior of the film-forming solution and improving the frequency-dependence, but reducing the surface smoothness, compactness, water vapor barrier performance, and mechanical properties of the films. However, good compatibility between starch and gluten could improve the density of self-similar structure, the processability of the film-forming solution, and film performance. The films based on wheat flours showed a denser film structure, better mechanical properties, and thermal stability that was no worse than that based on WS-gluten blends. The knowledge gained from this study could provide guidance to the development of other flour-based edible packaging materials, thereby promoting energy conservation and environmental protection.
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- Jing Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao 266109, China
- Correspondence: (M.L.); (Y.W.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao 266109, China
- Correspondence: (M.L.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
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Kerdmanee K, Phaechamud T, Limsitthichaikoon S. Thermoresponsive Azithromycin-Loaded Niosome Gel Based on Poloxamer 407 and Hyaluronic Interactions for Periodontitis Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102032. [PMID: 36297468 PMCID: PMC9612283 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Azithromycin (AZM) is a potential antimicrobial drug for periodontitis treatment. However, a potential sustained-release system is needed for intra-periodontal pocket delivery. This study focused on the development and evaluation of a thermoresponsive azithromycin-loaded niosome gel (AZG) to search for a desirable formulation for periodontitis treatment. AZG was further developed from an AZM-loaded niosomal formulation by exploiting the advantages of poloxamer 407 (P407) and hyaluronic acid (HA) interactions. The results showed that the addition of HA decreased the gelation temperature and gelation time of AZG. HA was found to increase the viscosity as well as mucoadhesive and tooth-root surface adhesive properties. The AZG solution state was injectable and exhibited pseudoplastic shear-thinning behavior. P407–HA interactions in AZG could contribute to gel strength. AZG showed 72 h of continuous drug release following the Korsmeyer–Peppas model and potentially enhanced drug permeation. The formulations apparently presented more efficient antibacterial activity against major periodontal pathogens than the standard AZM solution. AZM intra-periodontal pocket formulation and the remarkable properties of niosomes exhibited potential characteristics, including ease of administration, bioadhesion to the anatomical structure of the periodontal pocket, and sustained drug release with competent antimicrobial activity, which could be beneficial for periodontitis treatment.
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- Kunchorn Kerdmanee
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand
- Department of Periodontics, College of Dental Medicine, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand
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Guo Y, Sun L, Wang Y, Wang Q, Jing D, Liu S. Nanomaterials based on thermosensitive polymer in biomedical field. Front Chem 2022; 10:946183. [PMID: 36212064 PMCID: PMC9532752 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.946183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The progress of nanotechnology enables us to make use of the special properties of materials on the nanoscale and open up many new fields of biomedical research. Among them, thermosensitive nanomaterials stand out in many biomedical fields because of their “intelligent” behavior in response to temperature changes. However, this article mainly reviews the research progress of thermosensitive nanomaterials, which are popular in biomedical applications in recent years. Here, we simply classify the thermally responsive nanomaterials according to the types of polymers, focusing on the mechanisms of action and their advantages and potential. Finally, we deeply investigate the applications of thermosensitive nanomaterials in drug delivery, tissue engineering, sensing analysis, cell culture, 3D printing, and other fields and probe the current challenges and future development prospects of thermosensitive nanomaterials.
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- Yingshu Guo
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Yingshu Guo,
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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Corazza E, di Cagno MP, Bauer-Brandl A, Abruzzo A, Cerchiara T, Bigucci F, Luppi B. Drug delivery to the brain: In situ gelling formulation enhances carbamazepine diffusion through nasal mucosa models with mucin. Eur J Pharm Sci 2022; 179:106294. [PMID: 36116696 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2022.106294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The objective of this work was to optimize a thermosensitive in situ gelling formulation to improve intranasal and nose-to-brain delivery of the antiepileptic drug carbamazepine (CBZ). A preliminary procedure of vehicles obtained just mixing different fractions of poloxamer 407 (P407) and poloxamer 188 (P188) revealed preparations with phase transition temperatures, times to gelation and pH values suitable for nasal delivery. Subsequently, the mucoadhesive properties of the most promising formulations were tuned by adding hydroxypropylmethylcellulose types of different viscosity grades, and the effect of the adhesive polymers was evaluated by testing in vitro time and strength of mucoadhesion on specimens of sheep nasal mucosa. The formulation that showed the greatest mucoadhesive potential in vitro, with a time and force of mucoadhesion equal to 1746,75 s and 3.66 × 10-4 N, respectively, was that composed of 22% P407, 5% P188 and 0.8% HPMC low-viscous and it was further investigated for its ability to increase drug solubility and to control the release of the drug. Lastly, the capability of the candidate vehicle to ensure drug permeation across the biomimetic membrane Permeapad®, an artificial phospholipid-based barrier with a stratified architecture, and the same barrier enriched with a mucin layer was verified. The final formulation was characterized by a pH value of 6.0, underwent gelation at 32.33°C in 37.85 s, thus showing all the features required by in situ gelling thermosensitive preparations designed for nasal delivery and, more notably, it conserved the ability to favor drug permeation in the presence of mucin. These findings suggest that the optimized gelling system could be a promising and easy to realize strategy to improve CBZ delivery to the brain exploiting both a direct and indirect pathway.
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- Elisa Corazza
- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, Bologna 40127, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Sem Sælands vei 3, Oslo 0371, Norway.
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense 5230, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, Bologna 40127, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, Bologna 40127, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, Bologna 40127, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via San Donato 19/2, Bologna 40127, Italy
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Balsam Poplar Buds: Extraction of Potential Phenolic Compounds with Polyethylene Glycol Aqueous Solution, Thermal Sterilization of Extracts and Challenges to Their Application in Topical Ocular Formulations. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11091771. [PMID: 36139845 PMCID: PMC9495353 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11091771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Phenolic compounds of natural origin have been valued for their beneficial effects on health since ancient times. During our study, we performed the extraction of phenolic compounds from balsam poplar buds using different concentrations of aqueous polyethylene glycol 400 solvents (10-30% PEG400). The aqueous 30% PEG400 extract showed the best phenolic yield. The stability of the extract during autoclave sterilization was evaluated. The extract remained stable under heat sterilization. Ophthalmic formulations are formed using different concentrations (8-15%) of poloxamer 407 (P407) together with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (0.3%), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (0.3%) or hyaluronic acid (0.1%). Physicochemical parameters of the formulations remained significantly unchanged after sterilization. Formulations based on 12% P407 exhibited properties characteristic of in situ gels, the gelation point of the formulations was close to the temperature of the cornea. After evaluating the amount of released compounds, it was found that, as the concentration of polymers increases, the amount of released compounds decreases. Formulations based on 15% P407 released the least biologically active compounds. Sterilized formulations remained stable for 30 days.
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Szalai B, Jójárt-Laczkovich O, Kovács A, Berkó S, Balogh GT, Katona G, Budai-Szűcs M. Design and Optimization of In Situ Gelling Mucoadhesive Eye Drops Containing Dexamethasone. Gels 2022; 8:gels8090561. [PMID: 36135271 PMCID: PMC9498616 DOI: 10.3390/gels8090561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Poor bioavailability of eye drops is a well-known issue, which can be improved by increasing the residence time on the eye surface and the penetration of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This study aims to formulate in situ gelling mucoadhesive ophthalmic preparations. To increase the residence time, the formulations were based on a thermosensitive polymer (Poloxamer 407 (P407)) and were combined with two types of mucoadhesive polymers. Dexamethasone (DXM) was solubilized by complexation with cyclodextrins (CD). The effect of the composition on the gel structure, mucoadhesion, dissolution, and permeability was investigated with 33 full factorial design. These parameters of the gels were measured by rheological studies, tensile test, dialysis membrane diffusion, and in vitro permeability assay. The dissolution and permeability of the gels were also compared with DXM suspension and CD-DXM solution. The gelation is strongly determined by P407; however, the mucoadhesive polymers also influenced it. Mucoadhesion increased with the polymer concentration. The first phase of drug release was similar to that of the CD-DXM solution, then it became prolonged. The permeability of DXM was significantly improved. The factorial design helped to identify the most important factors, thereby facilitating the formulation of a suitable carrier for the CD-DXM complex.
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- Boglárka Szalai
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Str. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Str. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Str. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Str. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Str. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem Quay 3, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Str. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Str. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +36-6254-5573
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New Advances in Biomedical Application of Polymeric Micelles. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081700. [PMID: 36015325 PMCID: PMC9416043 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In the last decade, nanomedicine has arisen as an emergent area of medicine, which studies nanometric systems, namely polymeric micelles (PMs), that increase the solubility and the stability of the encapsulated drugs. Furthermore, their application in dermal drug delivery is also relevant. PMs present unique characteristics because of their unique core-shell architecture. They are colloidal dispersions of amphiphilic compounds, which self-assemble in an aqueous medium, giving a structure-type core-shell, with a hydrophobic core (that can encapsulate hydrophobic drugs), and a hydrophilic shell, which works as a stabilizing agent. These features offer PMs adequate steric protection and determine their hydrophilicity, charge, length, and surface density properties. Furthermore, due to their small size, PMs can be absorbed by the intestinal mucosa with the drug, and they transport the drug in the bloodstream until the therapeutic target. Moreover, PMs improve the pharmacokinetic profile of the encapsulated drug, present high load capacity, and are synthesized by a reproducible, easy, and low-cost method. In silico approaches have been explored to improve the physicochemical properties of PMs. Based on this, a computer-aided strategy was developed and validated to enable the delivery of poorly soluble drugs and established critical physicochemical parameters to maximize drug loading, formulation stability, and tumor exposure. Poly(2-oxazoline) (POx)-based PMs display unprecedented high loading concerning water-insoluble drugs and over 60 drugs have been incorporated in POx PMs. Among various stimuli, pH and temperature are the most widely studied for enhanced drug release at the site of action. Researchers are focusing on dual (pH and temperature) responsive PMs for controlled and improved drug release at the site of action. These dual responsive systems are mainly evaluated for cancer therapy as certain malignancies can cause a slight increase in temperature and a decrease in the extracellular pH around the tumor site. This review is a compilation of updated therapeutic applications of PMs, such as PMs that are based on Pluronics®, micelleplexes and Pox-based PMs in several biomedical applications.
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Romero MR, Coser NA, Pérez MA, Gomez CG. Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-interpenetrated chitosan coils working as nanoreactors for controlled silver nanoparticle growth. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 288:119374. [PMID: 35450636 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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A new precursor (Ag+/CS/PNIPA) arranged as a nanogel (nanoreactor) is obtained from the aqueous mixture of Ag+, chitosan (CS) and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPA). A model synthetic system based on the thermally induced aqueous silver ions-CS reaction to form silver nanoparticles (AgNP) is used as a starting point to assess the PNIPA role as a thermo-sensitive additive of synthesis in a low content for the production of size-controlled AgNP. As expected, the PNIPA phase transition produced by the temperature increase leads to chitosan nanogel contraction, lowering the diffusion of ionic species. PNIPA behaves as a successful additive between 5.6 and 10.5 wt% of content blended with chitosan, noticeably improving AgNP nucleation during thermal treatment at 90 °C. Higher PNIPA contents are less effective in achieving size control and broader size distributions are generated. The PNIPA effect on the nanoreactor structure is characterized by rheology, modelled and analyzed against the AgNP morphology obtained.
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- Marcelo R Romero
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Departamento de Química Orgánica, Córdoba, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada (IPQA), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Departamento de Química Orgánica, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Córdoba, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Investigaciones en Fisicoquímica de Córdoba (INFIQC-CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Departamento de Química Orgánica, Córdoba, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada (IPQA), Córdoba, Argentina.
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Xu Z, Hou Y, Sun J, Zhu L, Zhang Q, Yao W, Fan X, Zhang K, Piao JG, Wei Y. Deoxycholic acid-chitosan coated liposomes combined with in situ colonic gel enhances renal fibrosis therapy of emodin. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 101:154110. [PMID: 35487039 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Renal fibrosis is the final common pathological feature of various chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Despite recent advances, development of new treatments strategy is needed. Emodin (EMO), an important ingredient of Chinese medicine, rhubarb (Polygonaceae Rheum palmatum l.), has been reported to inhibit the development of renal fibrosis effectively. However, the poor oral bioavailability of EMO and the insufficient monotherapy therapy compromise its efficacy. PURPOSE In order to enhance renal fibrosis therapy of emodin, an innovative combination therapy based on deoxycholic acid-chitosan coated liposomes (DCS-Lips) and in situ colonic gel (IGE) was developed. METHODS For one, the DCS-Lips were prepared via electrostatic interaction by mixing anionic conventional Lips with cationic DCS, deoxycholic acid conjugated on the backbone of chitosan. The cellular uptake of FITC-labeled DCS-Lips in Caco-2 cell monolayer was evaluated by CLSM and flow cytometry, respectively. Permeability study was carried out using Caco-2 cell monolayer. For another, EMO-loaded in situ colonic gel (EMO-IGE) was prepared by mixing EMO nanosuspensions and plain in situ gel, which was obtained by the cold method. The EMO-IGE was assessed for morphology, gelation temperature, viscosity and in vitro drug release. Finally, the therapeutic efficacy of the combination strategy, oral DCS-Lips formulations and in situ colonic gel, was evaluated in unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) rat model. Additionally, 16S rDNA sequencing was performed on rats faces to investigate whether the combination strategy improves the microbial dysbiosis in UUO rats. RESULTS The prepared DCS-Lips produced small, uniformly sized nanoparticles, and significantly enhanced the cellular uptake and in vitro permeability of EMO compared to non-coated liposomes. Moreover, the EMO-IGE was characterized by short gelation time, optimal gelling temperature, and excellent viscosity. In UUO model, the combination of DCS-Lips (gavage) and IGE (enema) attenuated renal fibrosis effectively. The results of 16S rDNA sequencing illustrated that IGE could restore the gut microbial dysbiosis of UUO rats. CONCLUSION Overall, the combination of DCS-Lips and EMO-IGE alleviated renal fibrosis effectively, resulting from the improved oral bioavailability of EMO by DCS-Lips and the restoration of gut microbiota by EMO-IGE, thus, presenting an innovative and promising potential for renal fibrosis treatment.
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- Zhishi Xu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China.
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Domnina YM, Zhavoronok ES, Suslov VV, Reshetnyak DV, Kedik SA. Thermoreversible Growth of Viscosity upon Heating of the Aqueous Solutions of Ethylene Oxide-Propylene Oxide Block Copolymers Unaccompanied by Gelation. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES A 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0965545x22200020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Borghi-Pangoni FB, Bassi da Silva J, Dos Santos RS, Trevisan AP, Hott FCDC, Gonçalves MC, Kobayashi RK, de Souza MVF, Consolaro MEL, Castro-Hoshino LVD, Baesso ML, Bruschi ML. Thermosensitive gel based on cellulose derivative for topical delivery of propolis in acne treatment. Pharm Dev Technol 2022; 27:490-501. [PMID: 35587564 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2022.2080221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Thermosensitive bioadhesive formulations can display increased retention time, skin permeation, and improve the topical therapy of many drugs. Acne is an inflammatory process triggered by several factors like the proliferation of the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. Aiming a new alternative treatment with a natural source, propolis displays great potential due to its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. This study describes the development of bioadhesive thermoresponsive platform with cellulose derivatives and poloxamer 407 for propolis skin delivery. Propolis ethanolic extract (PES) was added to the formulations with sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and poloxamer 407 (Polox). The formulations were characterized as rheology, bioadhesion and mechanical analysis. The selected formulations were investigated as in vitro propolis release, cytotoxicity, ex vivo skin permeation by Fourier Transform Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy, and the activity against P. acnes. Formulations showed suitable sol-gel transition temperature, shear-thinning behavior and texture profile. CMC presence decreased cohesiveness and adhesiveness of formulations. Polox/HPMC/PES system displayed less cytotoxicity, modified propolis release governed by anomalous transport, skin permeation and activity against P. acnes. These results indicate important advantages in the topical treatment of acne and suggest a potential formulation for clinical evaluation.
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- Fernanda Belincanta Borghi-Pangoni
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of basic and applied bacteriology NIP3, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of basic and applied bacteriology NIP3, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Clinical Cytology, building B09, Department of Clinical Analysis, Center of Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Clinical Cytology, building B09, Department of Clinical Analysis, Center of Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physics, Department of Physics, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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Aleanizy FS, Taha EI, Salem-Bekhit MM, Felimban AMJ, Al-Suwayeh SA, Al-Joufi FA, Muharram MM, Alqahtani FY, Shakeel F, Youssof AME, Bayomi M, Abouelela AEF. Formulation and in vitro and in vivo evaluation of surfactant-stabilized mucoadhesive nanogels for vaginal delivery of fluconazole. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2022; 47:1935-1942. [PMID: 35537065 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2022.2070760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Surfactant-stabilized mucoadhesive nanogels (NGs) for vaginal delivery of fluconazole (FLZ) were studied and evaluated in this work. FLZ-NG formulations were prepared using two different types of mucoadhesive polymers, Carbopol 934 (Ca934) and Pluronic F-127 (PF127). A rheology study revealed a non-Newtonian pseudoplastic flow behavior (shear thinning) in the prepared NGs. The viscosity of Ca934 NG (0.47 Pa s) was much lower compared to the PF127 NG (6.10 Pa s). The rheology study results correlated well with the in vitro FLZ release profile from the NG formulations. A pH study (pH = 3.90-4.90) revealed that the formulations were physiologically suitable for vaginal application, to avoid the irritation of the vaginal mucosa. Finally, in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial tests were performed. FLZ incorporated into the Ca934 gel had the strongest antimicrobial effect, with a mean inhibition zone of 24 ± 1.6 mm. Based on these results, it was concluded that the mucoadhesive NG incorporating FLZ resulted in a sustained release and enhanced antimicrobial effect, which would enhance and prolong the therapeutic effects of vaginally delivered FLZ.
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- Fadilah Sfouq Aleanizy
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Microbiology, College of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Zeng J, Su P, Li F, Yun Y, Liang H, Qu K, Fan Y, Zhang M, Song J, Yao Y, Shen H, Jiang N, Li R, Zhu D. An Injectable Hydrogel for Treatment of Chronic Neuropathic Pain. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2100529. [PMID: 35362658 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Current treatments for chronic neuropathic pain often fall short. A small-molecular compound ZL006 can suppress N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR)-mediated neuropathic pain behaviors without blocking essential NMDAR function and brings new hope for neuropathic pain therapy. The persistent nature of neuropathic pain mandates the long-term treatment. However, similar to existing analgesics, ZL006 has only a short duration of action. To unleash the therapeutic potential of ZL006, the stability of ZL006 in aqueous solutions is investigated, and a ZL006-incorporated P407-based thermo-responsive injectable hydrogel is developed. The computational analysis is performed to help achieve the desired ZL006-loaded hydrogel system and elucidate the gelation mechanism. The hydrogel matrix can be loaded with ZL006 in an aqueous phase at room temperature without costly specialized equipment and no organic solvent, where the sol is formed and injectable. On subcutaneous administration and subsequent rapid warming to physiological temperature, the sol is converted to a gel. The thermo-responsive hydrogel at body temperature enables the extended release of encapsulated ZL006, and therefore a single subcutaneous injection of ZL006-hydrogel produces a prolonged and stable analgesic action in mice with spinal nerve ligation. Our study provides a practical chronic neuropathic pain therapy and a new perspective on future applications of ZL006. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Jiaqi Zeng
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310 012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Neuro-psychiatric Institute, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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Optimization of the Micellar-Based In Situ Gelling Systems Posaconazole with Quality by Design (QbD) Approach and Characterization by In Vitro Studies. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14030526. [PMID: 35335902 PMCID: PMC8954786 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background: Fungal ocular infections can cause serious consequences, despite their low incidence. It has been reported that Posaconazole (PSC) is used in the treatment of fungal infections in different ocular tissues by diluting the oral suspension, and successful results were obtained despite low ocular permeation. Therefore, we optimized PSC-loaded ocular micelles and demonstrated that the permeation/penetration of PSC in ocular tissues was enhanced. Methods: The micellar-based in situ gels based on the QbD approach to increase the ocular bioavailability of PSC were developed. Different ratios of Poloxamer 407 and Poloxamer 188 were chosen as CMAs. Tsol/gel, gelling capacity and rheological behavior were chosen as CQA parameters. The data were evaluated by Minitab 18, and the formulations were optimized with the QbD approach. The in vitro release study, ocular toxicity, and anti-fungal activity of the optimized formulation were performed. Results: Optimized in situ gel shows viscoelastic property and becomes gel form at physiological temperatures even when diluted with the tear film. In addition, it has been shown that the formulation had high anti-fungal activity and did not have any ocular toxicity. Conclusions: In our previous studies, PSC-loaded ocular micelles were developed and optimized for the first time in the literature. With this study, the in situ gels of PSC for ocular application were developed and optimized for the first time. The optimized micellar-based in situ gel is a promising drug delivery system that may increase the ocular permeation and bioavailability of PSC.
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Mechanistic understanding of the performance of personalized 3D-printed cardiovascular polypills: A case study of patient-centered therapy. Int J Pharm 2022; 617:121599. [PMID: 35182706 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The 3D printing has become important in drug development for patient-centric therapy by combining multiple drugs with different release characteristics in a single polypill. This study explores the critical formulation and geometric variables for tailoring the release of Atorvastatin and Metoprolol as model drugs in a polypill when manufactured via pressure-assisted-microextrusion 3D printing technology. The effects of these variables on the extrudability of printing materials, drug release and other quality characteristics of polypills were studied employing a definitive screening design. The extrudability of printing materials was evaluated in terms of flow pressure, non-recoverable strain, compression rate, and elastic/plastic flow. The extrudability results helped in defining an operating space free of printing defects. The Atorvastatin compartment of polypill consisted of mesh-shaped layers while Metoprolol compartment consisted of a core surrounded by a release controlling shell with a hydrophobic septum between the two compartments. The results indicated that both the formulation and geometric variables govern the drug release of the polypill. Specifically, the use of HPMC E3 matrix, and a 2 mm distance between the strands at a weaving angle of 90° were critical in achieving the desired immediate-release profile of Atorvastatin. The core and shell design primarily determined the desired extended-release profile of Metoprolol. The carbopol and HPMC K100 concentration of 1% in the core and 10% in the shell and the number of shell layers in Metoprolol compartment were critical for achieving the desired Metoprolol dissolution. Polymer and Metoprolol content of the shell and shell-thickness affected the mechanical strength of the polypills. In conclusion, the 3D printing provides the flexibility for independently tailoring the release of different drugs in the same dosage form for patient centric therapy, and both the formulation and geometric parameters need to be optimized to achieve desired drug release.
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Thapa R, Gurung S, Parat MO, Parekh HS, Pandey P. Application of Sol–Gels for Treatment of Gynaecological Conditions—Physiological Perspectives and Emerging Concepts in Intravaginal Drug Delivery. Gels 2022; 8:gels8020099. [PMID: 35200479 PMCID: PMC8871440 DOI: 10.3390/gels8020099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Approaches for effective and sustained drug delivery to the female reproductive tract (FRT) for treating a range of gynaecological conditions remain limited. The development of versatile delivery platforms, such as soluble gels (sol–gels) coupled with applicators/devices, holds considerable therapeutic potential for gynaecological conditions. Sol–gel systems, which undergo solution-to-gel transition, triggered by physiological conditions such as changes in temperature, pH, or ion composition, offer advantages of both solution- and gel-based drug formulations. Furthermore, they have potential to be used as a suitable drug delivery vehicle for other novel drug formulations, including micro- and nano-particulate systems, enabling the delivery of drug molecules of diverse physicochemical character. We provide an anatomical and physiological perspective of the significant challenges and opportunities in attaining optimal drug delivery to the upper and lower FRT. Discussion then focuses on attributes of sol–gels that can vastly improve the treatment of gynaecological conditions. The review concludes by showcasing recent advances in vaginal formulation design, and proposes novel formulation strategies enabling the infusion of a wide range of therapeutics into sol–gels, paving the way for patient-friendly treatment regimens for acute and chronic FRT-related conditions such as bacterial/viral infection control (e.g., STDs), contraception, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), infertility, and cancer.
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- Ritu Thapa
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia; (R.T.); (M.-O.P.)
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- School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara-30, Kaski 33700, Nepal;
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia; (R.T.); (M.-O.P.)
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia; (R.T.); (M.-O.P.)
- Correspondence: (H.S.P.); (P.P.)
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia; (R.T.); (M.-O.P.)
- Correspondence: (H.S.P.); (P.P.)
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Rheological behaviors and texture properties of semi-interpenetrating networks of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and gellan. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Thermoresponsive poly(di(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate)-ran-(polyethylene glycol methacrylate) graft copolymers exhibiting temperature-dependent rheology and self-assembly. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Khallaf AM, El-Moslemany RM, Ahmed MF, Morsi MH, Khalafallah NM. Exploring a Novel Fasudil-Phospholipid Complex Formulated as Liposomal Thermosensitive in situ Gel for Glaucoma. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:163-181. [PMID: 35046652 PMCID: PMC8760977 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s342975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Aya M Khallaf
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Correspondence: Riham M El-Moslemany Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, 1, Khartoum Square, Azarita, Alexandria, 21521, EgyptTel +20 1006020405 Email
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- Managing Director at Ultimate Pharma Company, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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da Silva JB, Dos Santos RS, Vecchi CF, Bruschi ML. Drug Delivery Platforms Containing Thermoresponsive Polymers and Mucoadhesive Cellulose Derivatives: A Review of Patents. RECENT ADVANCES IN DRUG DELIVERY AND FORMULATION 2022; 16:90-102. [PMID: 35379163 DOI: 10.2174/2667387816666220404123625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nowadays, the development of mucoadhesive systems for drug delivery has gained keen interest, with enormous potential in applications through different routes. Mucoadhesion characterizes an attractive interaction between the pharmaceutical dosage form and the mucosal surface. Many polymers have shown the ability to interact with mucus, increasing the residence time of local and/or systemic administered preparations, such as tablets, patches, semi-solids, and micro and nanoparticles. Cellulose is the most abundant polymer on the earth. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as an inert pharmaceutical ingredient, mainly in its covalently modified forms: methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and carboxymethylcellulose salts. Aiming to overcome the drawbacks of oral, ocular, nasal, vaginal, and rectal routes and thereby maintaining patient compliance, innovative polymer blends have gained the interest of the pharmaceutical industry. Combining mucoadhesive and thermoresponsive polymers allows for simultaneous in situ gelation and mucoadhesion, thus enhancing the retention of the system at the site of administration and drug availability. Thermoresponsive polymers have the ability to change physicochemical properties triggered by temperature, which is particularly interesting considering the physiological temperature. The present review provides an analysis of the main characteristics and applications of cellulose derivatives as mucoadhesive polymers and their use in blends together with thermoresponsive polymers, aiming at platforms for drug delivery. Patents were reviewed, categorized, and discussed, focusing on the applications and pharmaceutical dosage forms using this innovative strategy. This review manuscript also provides a detailed introduction to the topic and a perspective on further developments.
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- Jéssica Bassi da Silva
- Department of Pharmacy, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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da Silva Souza Campanholi K, Combuca da Silva Junior R, Cazelatto da Silva I, Said dos Santos R, Vecchi CF, Bruschi ML, Soares dos Santos Pozza M, Vizioli de Castro-Hoshino L, Baesso ML, Hioka N, Caetano W, Batistela VR. Stimulus-responsive phototherapeutic micellar platform of Rose Bengal B: A new perspective for the treatment of wounds. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tudoroiu EE, Dinu-Pîrvu CE, Albu Kaya MG, Popa L, Anuța V, Prisada RM, Ghica MV. An Overview of Cellulose Derivatives-Based Dressings for Wound-Healing Management. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:1215. [PMID: 34959615 PMCID: PMC8706040 DOI: 10.3390/ph14121215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Presently, notwithstanding the progress regarding wound-healing management, the treatment of the majority of skin lesions still represents a serious challenge for biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Thus, the attention of the researchers has turned to the development of novel materials based on cellulose derivatives. Cellulose derivatives are semi-synthetic biopolymers, which exhibit high solubility in water and represent an advantageous alternative to water-insoluble cellulose. These biopolymers possess excellent properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, sustainability, non-toxicity, non-immunogenicity, thermo-gelling behavior, mechanical strength, abundance, low costs, antibacterial effect, and high hydrophilicity. They have an efficient ability to absorb and retain a large quantity of wound exudates in the interstitial sites of their networks and can maintain optimal local moisture. Cellulose derivatives also represent a proper scaffold to incorporate various bioactive agents with beneficial therapeutic effects on skin tissue restoration. Due to these suitable and versatile characteristics, cellulose derivatives are attractive and captivating materials for wound-healing applications. This review presents an extensive overview of recent research regarding promising cellulose derivatives-based materials for the development of multiple biomedical and pharmaceutical applications, such as wound dressings, drug delivery devices, and tissue engineering.
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- Elena-Emilia Tudoroiu
- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (E.-E.T.); (L.P.); (V.A.); (R.M.P.); (M.V.G.)
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (E.-E.T.); (L.P.); (V.A.); (R.M.P.); (M.V.G.)
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- Department of Collagen, Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, National Research and Development Institute for Textile and Leather, 93 Ion Minulescu Str., 031215 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (E.-E.T.); (L.P.); (V.A.); (R.M.P.); (M.V.G.)
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (E.-E.T.); (L.P.); (V.A.); (R.M.P.); (M.V.G.)
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (E.-E.T.); (L.P.); (V.A.); (R.M.P.); (M.V.G.)
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (E.-E.T.); (L.P.); (V.A.); (R.M.P.); (M.V.G.)
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Singh J, Tan NCS, Mahadevaswamy UR, Chanchareonsook N, Steele TWJ, Lim S. Bacterial cellulose adhesive composites for oral cavity applications. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 274:118403. [PMID: 34702445 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Topical approaches to oral diseases require frequent dosing due to limited retention time. A mucoadhesive drug delivery platform with extended soft tissue adhesion capability of up to 7 days is proposed for on-site management of oral wound. Bacterial cellulose (BC) and photoactivated carbene-based bioadhesives (PDz) are combined to yield flexible film platform for interfacing soft tissues in dynamic, wet environments. Structure-activity relationships evaluate UV dose and hydration state with respect to adhesive strength on soft tissue mimics. The bioadhesive composite has an adhesion strength ranging from 7 to 17 kPa and duration exceeding 48 h in wet conditions under sustained shear forces, while other mucoadhesives based on hydrophilic macromolecules exhibit adhesion strength of 0.5-5 kPa and last only a few hours. The work highlights the first evaluation of BC composites for mucoadhesive treatments in the buccal cavity.
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- Juhi Singh
- NTU Institute for Health Technologies, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335, Singapore; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Materials Technology, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Block N4.1, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), 5 Second Hospital Avenue, Singapore 16893, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Materials Technology, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Block N4.1, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- NTU Institute for Health Technologies, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335, Singapore; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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Bassi da Silva J, da Silva Souza Campanholi K, Braga G, de Souza PR, Caetano W, Cook MT, Bruschi ML. The effect of erythrosine-B on the structuration of poloxamer 407 and cellulose derivative blends: In silico modelling supporting experimental studies. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 130:112440. [PMID: 34702525 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Erythrosine is a dye approved for medical use that has shown promising photodynamic activity, allowing for the inactivation of microorganisms and activity against malignant cells. Despite the great photodynamic potential, erythrosine exhibits hydrophilicity, negatively impacting its action in biological membranes. Therefore, the incorporation of erythrosine in micellar polymeric systems, such as poloxamers, may overcome this limitation. Moreover, using bioadhesive and thermoresponsive polymers to combine in situ gelation and bioadhesion may enhance retention of this topically applied drug. In this work, mucoadhesive and thermoresponsive micellar systems were prepared containing erythrosine in two states: the native form (ERI) and the disodium salt (ERIs). The systems were evaluated based on the effect of ERI/ERIs on the micellar structure of the binary polymer mixtures. Optimised combinations of poloxamer 407 (polox407) and mucoadhesive sodium carboxymethylcellulose (NaCMC) or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) were used as micellar systems for ERI or ERIs delivery. The systems were studied with respect to theoretical interactions, qualitative composition, morphology, and micellar properties. In silico modelling indicated a higher interaction of the drug with poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) than poly(propylene oxide) (PPO) fragments of polox407. Systems containing NaCMC displayed a repulsive effect in the presence of erythrosine, due to the polymer's charge density. Both systems could convert the photosensitizer in its monomeric form, ensuring photodynamic activity. In these mixtures, crystallinity, critical micellar temperature and enthalpy of polox407 micellisation were reduced, and micellar size, evaluated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), showed low impact of ERI/ERIs in HPMC preparations. Aiming toward photodynamic applications, the findings showed how ERI or ERIs can affect the micellar formation of gels composed of 17.5% (w/w) polox407 and 3% (w/w) HPMC or 1% (w/w) NaCMC, important for understating their behaviour and future utilisation as erythrosine delivery systems.
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- Jéssica Bassi da Silva
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Research Centre in Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Postgraduate Medicine, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, United Kingdom
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, PR, Brazil.
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Calixto GMF, Muniz BV, Castro SR, de Araujo JSM, de Souza Amorim K, Ribeiro LNM, Ferreira LEN, de Araújo DR, de Paula E, Franz-Montan M. Mucoadhesive, Thermoreversible Hydrogel, Containing Tetracaine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Topical, Intranasal Needle-Free Anesthesia. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1760. [PMID: 34834175 PMCID: PMC8617820 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Recent advances have been reported for needle-free local anesthesia in maxillary teeth by administering a nasal spray of tetracaine (TTC) and oxymetazoline, without causing pain, fear, and stress. This work aimed to assess whether a TTC-loaded hybrid system could reduce cytotoxicity, promote sustained permeation, and increase the anesthetic efficacy of TTC for safe, effective, painless, and prolonged analgesia of the maxillary teeth in dental procedures. The hybrid system based on TTC (4%) encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) and incorporated into a thermoreversible hydrogel of poloxamer 407 (TTCNLC-HG4%) displayed desirable rheological, mechanical, and mucoadhesive properties for topical application in the nasal cavity. Compared to control formulations, the use of TTCNLC-HG4% slowed in vitro permeation of the anesthetic across the nasal mucosa, maintained cytotoxicity against neuroblastoma cells, and provided a three-fold increase in analgesia duration, as observed using the tail-flick test in mice. The results obtained here open up perspectives for future clinical evaluation of the thermoreversible hybrid hydrogel, which contains TTC-loaded NLC, with the aim of creating an effective, topical, intranasal, needle-free anesthesia for use in dentistry.
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- Giovana Maria Fioramonti Calixto
- Department of Biosciences, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba 13414-903, Brazil; (G.M.F.C.); (B.V.M.); (J.S.M.d.A.); (K.d.S.A.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba 13414-903, Brazil; (G.M.F.C.); (B.V.M.); (J.S.M.d.A.); (K.d.S.A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas 13083-872, Brazil; (S.R.C.); (E.d.P.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba 13414-903, Brazil; (G.M.F.C.); (B.V.M.); (J.S.M.d.A.); (K.d.S.A.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba 13414-903, Brazil; (G.M.F.C.); (B.V.M.); (J.S.M.d.A.); (K.d.S.A.)
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Federal University of Uberlandia-UFU, Uberlandia 38405-302, Brazil;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas 13083-872, Brazil; (S.R.C.); (E.d.P.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba 13414-903, Brazil; (G.M.F.C.); (B.V.M.); (J.S.M.d.A.); (K.d.S.A.)
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Campanholi KDSS, da Silva JB, Batistela VR, Gonçalves RS, Said Dos Santos R, Balbinot RB, Lazarin-Bidóia D, Bruschi ML, Nakamura TU, Nakamura CV, Caetano W. Design and Optimization of Stimuli-responsive Emulsion-filled Gel for Topical Delivery of Copaiba Oil-resin. J Pharm Sci 2021; 111:287-292. [PMID: 34662545 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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This study presents a phytotherapeutic emulsion-filled gel design composed of Pluronic® F127, Carbopol® C934P, and high level of copaiba oil-resin (PHY-ECO). Mathematical modeling and response surface methodology (RSM) were employed to access the optimal ratio between the oil and the polymer gel-matrix constituents. The chemometric approach showed robust mechanical and thermoresponsive properties for emulsion gel. The model predicts viscosity parameters at 35.0°C (skin temperature) from PHY-ECOs. Optimized PHY-ECOs were described by 18-20% (w/w) F127, 0.25% (w/w) C934P, and 15% (w/w) copaiba oil-resin, and showed interfacial layers properties that led to high physicochemical stability. Besides, it had thermal stimuli-responsive that led large viscosity range before and after skin administration, observed by oscillatory rheology. These behaviors give the optimized smart PHY-ECO high design potential to be used as a pharmaceutical platform for CO delivery, focusing on the anti-inflammatory therapy and skin wound care.
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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Giuliano E, Fresta M, Cosco D. Development and characterization of poloxamine 908-hydrogels for potential pharmaceutical applications. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Chen Y, Lee JH, Meng M, Cui N, Dai CY, Jia Q, Lee ES, Jiang HB. An Overview on Thermosensitive Oral Gel Based on Poloxamer 407. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14164522. [PMID: 34443046 PMCID: PMC8399853 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In this review, we describe the application of thermosensitive hydrogels composed of poloxamer in medicine, especially for oral cavities. Thermosensitive hydrogels remain fluid at room temperature; at body temperature, they become more viscous gels. In this manner, the gelling system can remain localized for considerable durations and control and prolong drug release. The chemical structure of the poloxamer triblock copolymer leads to an amphiphilic aqueous solution and an active surface. Moreover, the poloxamer can gel by forming micelles in an aqueous solution, depending on its critical micelle concentration and critical micelle temperature. Owing to its controlled-release effect, a thermosensitive gel based on poloxamer 407 (P407) is used to deliver drugs with different characteristics. As demonstrated in studies on poloxamer formulations, an increase in gelling viscosity decreases the drug release rate and gel dissolution time to the extent that it prolongs the drug’s duration of action in disease treatment. This property is used for drug delivery and different therapeutic applications. Its unique route of administration, for many oral diseases, is advantageous over traditional routes of administration, such as direct application and systemic treatment. In conclusion, thermosensitive gels based on poloxamers are suitable and have great potential for oral disease treatment.
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- Yabing Chen
- Stomatological Materials Laboratory, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai’an 271016, China; (Y.C.); (M.M.); (N.C.); (C.-Y.D.); (Q.J.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Korea University, Seoul 08308, Korea;
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- Stomatological Materials Laboratory, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai’an 271016, China; (Y.C.); (M.M.); (N.C.); (C.-Y.D.); (Q.J.)
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- Stomatological Materials Laboratory, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai’an 271016, China; (Y.C.); (M.M.); (N.C.); (C.-Y.D.); (Q.J.)
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- Stomatological Materials Laboratory, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai’an 271016, China; (Y.C.); (M.M.); (N.C.); (C.-Y.D.); (Q.J.)
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- Stomatological Materials Laboratory, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai’an 271016, China; (Y.C.); (M.M.); (N.C.); (C.-Y.D.); (Q.J.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Korea University, Seoul 08308, Korea;
- Correspondence: (E.-S.L.); (H.-B.J.)
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- Stomatological Materials Laboratory, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai’an 271016, China; (Y.C.); (M.M.); (N.C.); (C.-Y.D.); (Q.J.)
- Correspondence: (E.-S.L.); (H.-B.J.)
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Said dos Santos R, Bassi da Silva J, Rosseto HC, Vecchi CF, Campanholi KDSS, Caetano W, Bruschi ML. Emulgels Containing Propolis and Curcumin: The Effect of Type of Vegetable Oil, Poly(Acrylic Acid) and Bioactive Agent on Physicochemical Stability, Mechanical and Rheological Properties. Gels 2021; 7:gels7030120. [PMID: 34449614 PMCID: PMC8396026 DOI: 10.3390/gels7030120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Emulgels are obtained by the entrapment of an organic phase within a three-dimensional network built by hydrophilic molecules. Polymers based on cross-linked poly(acrylic acid) have been utilized as gel matrices, improving adhesiveness, rheological and mechanical performance. Propolis (PRP) produced by Apis mellifera L. bees displays a wide range of biological activities. Together with curcumin (CUR), they may show synergic anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial action on skin disorders. This work investigated the effect of vegetable oils (sweet almond, andiroba, and passion fruit) with regard to the physicochemical properties of emulgels composed of Carbopol 934P®, Carbopol 974P®, or polycarbophil aiming the CUR and PRP delivery. Physicochemical stability enabled the selection of systems containing passion fruit or andiroba oil. Mechanical and rheological characteristics provided rational comprehension of how vegetable oils and bioactive agents affect the structure of emulsion gels. All formulations exhibited high physiochemical stability and properties dependent on the polymer type, oil, and bioactive agent. Formulations displayed pseudoplastic, thixotropic and viscoelastic properties. Emulgels containing andiroba oil were the most stable systems. Carbopol 934P® or polycarbophil presence resulted in formulations with improved smoothness and mechanical properties. Systems containing andiroba oil and one of these two polymers are promising for further investigations as topical delivery systems of CUR and/or PRP on the skin and mucous membranes.
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- Rafaela Said dos Santos
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Research Nucleus in Photodynamic Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (K.d.S.S.C.); (W.C.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Research Nucleus in Photodynamic Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (K.d.S.S.C.); (W.C.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-44-3011-4870
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Design of emulgel platforms for local propolis delivery: The influence of type and concentration of carbomer. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Stanciauskaite M, Marksa M, Ivanauskas L, Perminaite K, Ramanauskiene K. Ophthalmic In Situ Gels with Balsam Poplar Buds Extract: Formulation, Rheological Characterization, and Quality Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13070953. [PMID: 34202901 PMCID: PMC8308992 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13070953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Balsam poplar buds are a raw material with a high content of polyphenols. Various polyphenols are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In this study, an aqueous extract of balsam poplar buds was prepared in order to use environmentally friendly and non-aggressive solvents. The aqueous extract was lyophilized, and a 1% aqueous solution of lyophilized balsam poplar buds extract (L1) was prepared. L1 solution was used as a source of polyphenols for the production of ophthalmic in situ gels, so as to develop a product featuring antioxidant properties. Poloxamer 407 (P407) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) were selected as gelling agents for the in situ gels. In order to select the formulations with the best conditions of use, formulations of different polymer concentrations (P407—10%, 12%, 15%; HPMC—0.5%, 0.75%) were prepared, choosing the same amount of the active polyphenol source L1. The physicochemical properties, rheological parameters, stability, and irritant effect on the rabbit corneal cell line (SIRC) were evaluated. Formulations in which P407 and HMPC concentrations were 10/0.75% and 12%/0.75% reached a gelation point close to the ocular surface temperature; the gels remained stable for 30 days and did not cause an irritant effect on the SIRC cell line.
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- Monika Stanciauskaite
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (K.P.); (K.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +370-679-670-17
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- Department of Analytical & Toxicological Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.M.); (L.I.)
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- Department of Analytical & Toxicological Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.M.); (L.I.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (K.P.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliai Avenue 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (K.P.); (K.R.)
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