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Rakhmetova A, Yi Z, Sarmout M, Koole LH. Sustained Release of Voriconazole Using 3D-Crosslinked Hydrogel Rings and Rods for Use in Corneal Drug Delivery. Gels 2023; 9:933. [PMID: 38131919 PMCID: PMC10742393 DOI: 10.3390/gels9120933] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Corneal disorders and diseases are prevalent in the field of clinical ophthalmology. Fungal keratitis, one of the major factors leading to visual impairment and blindness worldwide, presents significant challenges for traditional topical eye drop treatments. The objective of this study was to create biocompatible 3D-crosslinked hydrogels for drug delivery to the cornea, intending to enhance the bioavailability of ophthalmic drugs. Firstly, a series of flexible and porous hydrogels were synthesized (free-radical polymerization), characterized, and evaluated. The materials were prepared by the free-radical polymerization reaction of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone (also known as N-vinylpyrrolidone or NVP) and 1,6-hexanediol dimethacrylate (crosslinker) in the presence of polyethylene glycol 1000 (PEG-1000) as the porogen. After the physicochemical characterization of these materials, the chosen hydrogel demonstrated outstanding cytocompatibility in vitro. Subsequently, the selected porous hydrogels could be loaded with voriconazole, an antifungal medication. The procedure was adapted to realize a loading of 175 mg voriconazole per ring, which slightly exceeds the amount of voriconazole that is instilled into the eye via drop therapy (a single eye drop corresponds with approximately 100 mg voriconazole). The voriconazole-loaded rings exhibited a stable zero-order release pattern over the first two hours, which points to a significantly improved bioavailability of the drug. Ex vivo experiments using the established porcine eye model provided confirmation of a 10-fold increase in drug penetration into the cornea (after 2 h of application of the hydrogel ring, 35.8 ± 3.2% of the original dose is retrieved from the cornea, which compares with 3.9 ± 1% of the original dose in the case of eye drop therapy). These innovative hydrogel rods and rings show great potential for improving the bioavailability of ophthalmic drugs, which could potentially lead to reduced hospitalization durations and treatment expenses.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China; (A.R.); (Z.Y.); (M.S.)
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Lavy E, Kirmayer D, Nudelman Z, Orenshtein-Vilensky L, Rowan TG, Shenderovich-Gefter J, Friedman M. Aspects in controlled drug delivery for topical applications in veterinary medicine. Vet Anim Sci 2022; 15:100235. [PMID: 35265770 PMCID: PMC8899706 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2022.100235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The controlled release of drugs is an appealing area of research as it provides numerous benefits in veterinary and human medicine. In this paper we attempt to analyze certain aspects related to topical drug delivery systems, their successes and failures, and their place in veterinary medicine. Some emphasis is given to the pharmaceutical aspects of the delivery systems, where the material available made it possible. Purely topical devices, such as cattle ear tags and various collars, as well as some topically administered bioavailable delivery systems are discussed. Special attention is given to hitherto under-evaluated delivery systems, such as topical varnishes. A carefully selected bibliography aims to lead the reader easily to the facts, without providing overwhelming data of varying quality. We believe that the paper may be of interest to practicing veterinarians as well as to pharmaceutical scientists working or considering practice in the area.
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- Eran Lavy
- The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Institute for Drug Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B 12065, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Institute for Drug Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B 12065, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
- Israel Patent Authority, Ministry of Justice, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Institute for Drug Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B 12065, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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Bertens CJF, Gijs M, Dias AAJ, van den Biggelaar FJHM, Ghosh A, Sethu S, Nuijts RMMA. Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of a ketorolac-loaded ocular coil in New Zealand white rabbits. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:400-407. [PMID: 33594935 PMCID: PMC7894442 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.1883157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Eye drops are considered standard practice for the delivery of ocular drugs. However, low patient compliance and low drug levels compromise its effectiveness. Our group developed a ketorolac-loaded ocular coil for sustained drug delivery up to 28 days. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of the ocular coil. The pharmacokinetics of the ketorolac-loaded ocular coil versus eye drops were tested in New Zealand White rabbits by repetitive sampling for 28 days. Efficacy of the ocular coil was also tested in New Zealand White rabbits. Ocular inflammation was induced where after the ocular coil was inserted, or eye drops, or no treatment was provided. The total protein concentration and cytokine levels were measured in tears, aqueous humor, and plasma at 4 h, 8 h, 24 h, 4 d, 7 d, 14 d, 21 d, and 28 d. Four h after inserting the ocular coil in the eye, ketorolac levels in aqueous humor and plasma were higher in the ocular coil group than in the eye drop group. Ketorolac released from the ocular coil could be detected up to 28 d in tears, up to 4 d in aqueous humor and up to 24 h in plasma. After inducing inflammation, both the ocular coil and eye drops were able to suppress prostaglandin E2, TNFα and IL-6 levels in aqueous humor and plasma as compared to the group that received no treatment. To conclude, the ocular coil facilitated a sustained release of the drug and showed similar therapeutic benefit in suppressing post-operative inflammation as eye drops.
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- Christian J F Bertens
- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Maastricht, The Netherlands.,University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Maastricht, The Netherlands.,University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Eyegle bv, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Maastricht, The Netherlands.,University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- GROW Research Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Bangalore, India
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- GROW Research Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Bangalore, India
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Maastricht, The Netherlands.,University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Bertens CJF, Dunker SL, Dias AJAA, van den Biggelaar FJHM, Nuijts RMMA, Gijs M. Safety and Comfort of an Innovative Drug Delivery Device in Healthy Subjects. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2021; 9:35. [PMID: 33384889 PMCID: PMC7757610 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.9.13.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate safety and comfort of two versions of a placebo-microsphere filled ocular coil (straight and curved) in healthy subjects. Methods The study was a single-center intervention study. One ocular coil was placed in the inferior conjunctival fornix for the intended duration of 28 days. Forty-two healthy adult subjects were included. At baseline, 30 minutes, 8 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, 14 days, 21 days, and 28 days after insertion, examinations were performed, including slit lamp evaluation to score ocular redness, intraocular pressure measurement, visual acuity, tear secretion test, and questionnaires. Results The straight and curved ocular coils had a median retention time of 5 days and 12 days, respectively. After 48 hours, 57% and 81% subjects retained the straight and curved ocular coil, respectively. Four (19%) subjects with the straight coil and six (29%) with the curved coil completed the entire study period. Minor changes in ocular hyperemia were observed in both groups. On day 7, the straight coil was more comfortable than the curved coil with a visual analogue scale (VAS) score of 77 ± 21 compared to 94 ± 11 (P = 0.028), respectively. No other ocular adverse events were observed. Conclusions Comfort and safety of the straight and curved ocular coil are high. Because the retention time is too short for long-term sustained drug release, the use in the perioperative or immediate postoperative period could prove to be more valuable. Translational Relevance The ocular coil is a noninvasive, comfortable and safe short-term drug delivery device.
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- Christian J F Bertens
- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), GS Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), HX Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Maastricht University, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), GS Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Eyegle bv. Gerbergaplantsoen 11, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), GS Maastricht, The Netherlands.,University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), GS Maastricht, The Netherlands.,University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), GS Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Bertens CJF, Martino C, van Osch MC, Lataster A, Dias AJAA, van den Biggelaar FJHM, Tuinier R, Nuijts RMMA, Gijs M. Design of the ocular coil, a new device for non-invasive drug delivery. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2020; 150:120-130. [PMID: 32173602 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2020.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Eye drops and ointments are the most prescribed methods for ocular drug delivery. However, due to low drug bioavailability, rapid drug elimination, and low patient compliance there is a need for improved ophthalmic drug delivery systems. This study provides insights into the design of a new drug delivery device that consists of an ocular coil filled with ketorolac loaded PMMA microspheres. Nine different ocular coils were created, ranging in wire diameter and coiled outer diameter. Based on its microsphere holding capacity and flexibility, one type of ocular coil was selected and used for further experiments. No escape of microspheres was observed after bending the ocular coil at curvature which reflect the in vivo situation in human upon positioning in the lower conjunctival sac. Shape behavior and tissue contact were investigated by computed tomography imaging after inserting the ocular coil in the lower conjunctival fornix of a human cadaver. Thanks to its high flexibility, the ocular coil bends along the circumference of the eye. Because of its location deep in the fornix, it appears unlikely that in vivo, the ocular coil will interfere with eye movements. In vitro drug release experiments demonstrate the potential of the ocular coil as sustained drug delivery device for the eye. We developed PMMA microspheres with a 26.5 ± 0.3 wt% ketorolac encapsulation efficiency. After 28 days, 69.9% ± 5.6% of the loaded ketorolac was released from the ocular coil when tested in an in vitro lacrimal system. In the first three days high released dose (48.7% ± 5.4%) was observed, followed by a more gradually release of ketorolac. Hence, the ocular coil seems a promising carrier for ophthalmic drugs delivery in the early postoperative time period.
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- Christian J F Bertens
- University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; Maastricht University, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Universiteitssingel 50, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands; Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Gaetano Martinolaan 63-65, 6229 GS Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Department of Chemical Engineering & Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (icms) and Chemistry, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Gaetano Martinolaan 63-65, 6229 GS Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Universiteitssingel 50, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands; Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Gaetano Martinolaan 63-65, 6229 GS Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Universiteitssingel 50, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Gaetano Martinolaan 63-65, 6229 GS Maastricht, the Netherlands; Eyegle bv., Gerbergaplantsoen 11, 6226 DR Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; Maastricht University, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Universiteitssingel 50, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands; Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Gaetano Martinolaan 63-65, 6229 GS Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Department of Chemical Engineering & Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (icms) and Chemistry, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; Maastricht University, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Universiteitssingel 50, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands; Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Gaetano Martinolaan 63-65, 6229 GS Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; Maastricht University, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Universiteitssingel 50, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands; Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe), Gaetano Martinolaan 63-65, 6229 GS Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Sharif Makhmal Zadeh B, Niro H, Rahim F, Esfahani G. Ocular Delivery System for Propranolol Hydrochloride Based on Nanostructured Lipid Carrier. Sci Pharm 2018; 86:E16. [PMID: 29677103 PMCID: PMC6027676 DOI: 10.3390/scipharm86020016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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One drawback of traditional forms of medical ocular dosage is drug dilution by tear; moreover, drugs are rapidly drained away from pre-corneal cavity by tear flow and lacrimo-nasal drainage. Prolonging contact time with different strategies and mucoadhesive vehicles will help to continuously deliver drugs to the eyes. For this study, we prepared and evaluated the effects of a nanostructure lipid carrier (NLC) on propranolol hydrochloride as a hydrophilic drug model for rabbit corneal permeation. Propranolol hydrochloride NLC was prepared using cold homogenization. The lipid was melted, then the drug and surfactant were dispersed and stirred into the melted lipid. This fused lipid phase was scattered in aqueous solution containing the cosurfactant at 4 °C and then homogenized. We evaluated particle size, drug loading, drug release, and NLC permeability through rabbit cornea as well as the formula’s effect on the cornea. Our results show that drug loading efficiency depended on the surfactant/lipid ratio (S/L) and the percentages of liquid lipid and Transcutol (Gattefosse, Saint-Priest, France) (as solubilizer). Drug release data were evaluated with the Higuchi model and a significant correlation was shown between the S/L ratio and the amount of drug released after 4 and 48 h. NLC formulations improved propranolol hydrochloride permeation. We conclude that the effect of the NLC formulations was due to mucoadhesive and film forming properties.
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- Behzad Sharif Makhmal Zadeh
- Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, 6135715794 Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, 6135715794 Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Research Center of Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Ciences, 6135715794 Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, 6135715794 Ahvaz, Iran.
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Bertens CJ, Gijs M, van den Biggelaar FJ, Nuijts RM. Topical drug delivery devices: A review. Exp Eye Res 2018; 168:149-160. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Li P, Wang S, Chen H, Zhang S, Yu S, Li Y, Cui M, Pan W, Yang X. A novel ion-activated in situ gelling ophthalmic delivery system based on κ-carrageenan for acyclovir. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2017; 44:829-836. [PMID: 29212376 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2017.1414232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to prepare and evaluate ion-activated in situ gel ophthalmic drug delivery system based on κ-carrageenan (KC), using acyclovir as a model drug, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) as the viscosity agent and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) as the penetration enhancer. The two ternary phase diagrams exhibited the effect of K+ and Ca2+ on the sol-to-gel transition, which turned out that KC was more sensitive to K+. The optimal ophthalmic matrix (prepared from KC and HPMC) was optimized with in vitro drug release test. The apparent permeability coefficient of acyclovir under 2% HP-β-CD was found to have dramatically increased (2.16-ploid) than that of conventional eye drops (p < .05). The ion-activated in situ gel based on KC significantly delayed drug release and its bioavailability could be improved in comparison with the conventional eye drops. Hence, it has the potential to be a novel kind of ocular drug delivery system.
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- Pingfei Li
- a Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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Zia KM, Tabasum S, Khan MF, Akram N, Akhter N, Noreen A, Zuber M. Recent trends on gellan gum blends with natural and synthetic polymers: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 109:1068-1087. [PMID: 29157908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.11.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Gellan gum (GG), a linear negatively charged exopolysaccharide,is biodegradable and non-toxic in nature. It produces hard and translucent gel in the presence of metallic ions which is stable at low pH. However, GG has poor mechanical strength, poor stability in physiological conditions, high gelling temperature and small temperature window.Therefore,it is blended with different polymers such as agar, chitosan, cellulose, sodium alginate, starch, pectin, polyanaline, pullulan, polyvinyl chloride, and xanthan gum. In this article, a comprehensive overview of combination of GG with natural and synthetic polymers/compounds and their applications in biomedical field involving drug delivery system, insulin delivery, wound healing and gene therapy, is presented. It also describes the utilization of GG based materials in food and petroleum industry. All the technical scientific issues have been addressed; highlighting the recent advancement.
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- Khalid Mahmood Zia
- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan; Department of Allied Health Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38030, Pakistan
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Abd El-Gawad AEGH, Soliman OA, El-Dahan MS, Al-Zuhairy SAS. Improvement of the Ocular Bioavailability of Econazole Nitrate upon Complexation with Cyclodextrins. AAPS PharmSciTech 2017; 18:1795-1809. [PMID: 27830515 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-016-0609-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Econazole nitrate (EC) is an active, imidazole antifungal agent. However, low aqueous solubility and dissolution rate of EC has discouraged its usage for the treatment of ophthalmic fungal infection. In this study, inclusion complexes of EC with cyclodextrins were prepared to enhance its solubility, dissolution, and ocular bioavailability. To achieve this goal, EC was complexed with β-CyD/HP-β-CyD using kneading, co-precipitation, and freeze-drying techniques. Phase-solubility studies were performed to investigate the complexes in the liquid form. Additionally, the complexes in the solid form were characterized with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Furthermore, different eye drops containing EC-CyD complexes were prepared using different polymers and then characterized regarding their drug contents, pH, viscosity, mucoadhesive strength, and in vitro release characteristics. The results showed that stable EC-CyD complexes were formed in 1:1 molar ratio as designated by BS-type diagram. Econazole nitrate water solubility was significantly increased in about three- and fourfold for β-CyD and HP-β-CyD, respectively. The results showed that the prepared complexes were spherical in shape having an average particle diameter from 110 to 288.33 nm with entrapment efficiency ranging from 64.24 to 95.27%. DSC investigations showed the formation of real inclusion complexes obtained with co-precipitation technique. From the in vitro studies, all eye drops containing co-precipitate complexes exhibited higher release rate than that of other complexes and followed the diffusion-controlled mechanism. In vivo study proved that eye drops containing EC-CyD complexes showed higher ocular bioavailability than EC alone which indicated by higher AUC, Cmax, and relative bioavailability values.
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Almeida H, Lobão P, Frigerio C, Fonseca J, Silva R, Quaresma P, Lobo JMS, Amaral MH. Development of mucoadhesive and thermosensitive eyedrops to improve the ophthalmic bioavailability of ibuprofen. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2016.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Duxfield L, Sultana R, Wang R, Englebretsen V, Deo S, Rupenthal ID, Al-Kassas R. Ocular delivery systems for topical application of anti-infective agents. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2015; 42:1-11. [DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2015.1070171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Linda Duxfield
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and
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- Buchanan Ocular Therapeutics Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, New Zealand National Eye Centre, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and
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Duan Y, Cai X, Du H, Zhai G. Novel in situ gel systems based on P123/TPGS mixed micelles and gellan gum for ophthalmic delivery of curcumin. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2015; 128:322-330. [PMID: 25707750 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Revised: 01/25/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Curcumin, a natural polyphenol compound, has been widely reported for diverse pharmacological effects and already been investigated for eye diseases. However, the water-insolubility of curcumin and the inherent penetration barriers in cornea make it difficult for curcumin to enter eye. This work aimed to develop ion-sensitive curcumin-loaded Pluronic P123 (P123)/D-a-tocopheryl polyethylene glycolsuccinate (TPGS) mixed micelle in situ gels (CUR-MM-ISGs) to prolong ocular retention time and improve cornea permeability. Central composite design-response surface methodology was applied for the optimization of curcumin-loaded P123/TPGS mixed micelles (CUR-MMs). Characterization tests showed that CUR-MMs were in spherical shape with small size and low critical micelle concentration. After dispersing the micelles in gellan gum solution (0.2%, w/w) at the ratio of 3:1 and 1:1 (v/v), respectively, CUR-MM-ISGs were formed and presented transparent appearance. Sustained release profile was obtained in vitro for both CUR-MM-ISGs (3:1 or 1:1, v/v). The irritation test proved that CUR-MM-ISGs as ophthalmic formulations were gentle and biocompatible towards ocular tissues. In addition, the ex vivo corneal penetration study indicated that the cumulative drug permeation amount of CUR-MM-ISGs (3:1, v/v) was respectively 1.16-fold and 1.32-fold higher than CUR-MM-ISGs (1:1, v/v) and curcumin solution. It can be concluded from these results that the developed ion-sensitive mixed micelle in situ gel system is a potential ophthalmic delivery carrier for curcumin as a poorly soluble drug.
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- Yuwei Duan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University, 44 Wenhua Xilu, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University, 44 Wenhua Xilu, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University, 44 Wenhua Xilu, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University, 44 Wenhua Xilu, Jinan 250012, China.
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In situ gelling systems: a strategy to improve the bioavailability of ophthalmic pharmaceutical formulations. Drug Discov Today 2014; 19:400-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2013.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2013] [Revised: 08/26/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Pokharkar V, Patil V, Mandpe L. Engineering of polymer-surfactant nanoparticles of doxycycline hydrochloride for ocular drug delivery. Drug Deliv 2014; 22:955-68. [PMID: 24601827 DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2014.893381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2013] [Revised: 02/07/2014] [Accepted: 02/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Physiologic barriers of the eye, short precorneal drug residence time and poor corneal penetration are the few reasons for reduced ocular bioavailability. OBJECTIVE This study was aimed to develop novel polymer-surfactant nanoparticles of hydrophilic drug doxycycline hydrochloride (DXY) to improve precorneal residence time and drug penetration. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nanoparticles were formulated using emulsion cross-linking method and the formulation was optimized using factorial design. The prepared formulation was characterized for particle size, ζ potential, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro drug release and ex vivo drug diffusion studies. The antibacterial activity studies were also carried out against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using the cup-plate method. In vivo eye irritation study was carried out by a modified Draize test in rabbits. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The particle size was found to be in the range of 331-850 nm. About 45-80% of the drug was found to be encapsulated in the nanoparticles. In vitro release demonstrated sustained release profile. Lower flux values in case of nanoparticles as compared to DXY pure drug solution in ex vivo diffusion studies confirmed the sustained release. The nanoparticles were found to be significantly effective (p < 0.001) than DXY aqueous solution due to sustained release of doxycycline from nanoparticles in both the E. coli and S. aureus strains. The formulation was found to be stable over entire stability period. CONCLUSION The developed formulation is safe and suitable for sustained ocular drug delivery.
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- Varsha Pokharkar
- a Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy , Bharati Vidyapeeth University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy , Bharati Vidyapeeth University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy , Bharati Vidyapeeth University , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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Eye drops have long been the primary ocular drug delivery dosage form used to treat ocular disorders ranging from superficial conditions to intravitreal diseases. The ocular anatomical structure and physiological protective mechanisms are one of the most formidable barriers to drug penetration that have significantly reduced the drug's efficacy and target selectivity while sometimes causing ocular tissue damage. There are many new and innovative advances in ocular drug delivery due to better understanding of the structure and function of the eye, the nature of its diseases, and how to overcome or utilize its protective barrier(s), which resulted in increased bioavailability and longer duration of action of the administered drugs, therefore, more effective disease management. We seek in this article to present a comprehensive overview of the basic required knowledge about the barriers for drug delivery to the eye and the major breakthroughs and advances in ocular drug delivery to the anterior, posterior and intravitreal segments of the eye.
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- Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji
- College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA.
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Pahuja P, Arora S, Pawar P. Ocular drug delivery system: a reference to natural polymers. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2012; 9:837-61. [DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2012.690733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Choonara YE, Pillay V, Danckwerts MP, Carmichael TR, du Toit LC. A review of implantable intravitreal drug delivery technologies for the treatment of posterior segment eye diseases. J Pharm Sci 2010; 99:2219-39. [PMID: 19894268 DOI: 10.1002/jps.21987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Intravitreal implantable device technology utilizes engineered materials or devices that could revolutionize the treatment of posterior segment eye diseases by affording localized drug delivery, responding to and interacting with target sites to induce physiological responses while minimizing side-effects. Conventional ophthalmic drug delivery systems such as topical eye-drops, systemic drug administration or direct intravitreal injections do not provide adequate therapeutic drug concentrations that are essential for efficient recovery in posterior segment eye disease, due to limitations posed by the restrictive blood-ocular barriers. This review focuses on various aspects of intravitreal drug delivery such as the impediment of the blood-ocular barriers, the potential sites or intraocular drug delivery device implantation, the various approaches employed for ophthalmic drug delivery and includes a concise critical incursion into specialized intravitreal implantable technologies for the treatment of anterior and posterior segment eye disease. In addition, pertinent future challenges and opportunities in the development of intravitreal implantable devices is discussed and explores their application in clinical ophthalmic science to develop innovative therapeutic modalities for the treatment of various posterior segment eye diseases. The inherent structural and functional properties, the potential for providing rate-modulated drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye and specific development issues relating to various intravitreal implantable drug delivery devices are also expressed in this review.
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- Yahya E Choonara
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Attama AA, Reichl S, Müller-Goymann CC. Sustained release and permeation of timolol from surface-modified solid lipid nanoparticles through bioengineered human cornea. Curr Eye Res 2009; 34:698-705. [PMID: 19899997 DOI: 10.1080/02713680903017500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to formulate and evaluate surface-modified solid lipid nanoparticles sustained delivery system of timolol hydrogen maleate, a prototype ocular drug using a human cornea construct. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surface-modified solid lipid nanoparticles containing timolol with and without phospholipid were formulated by melt emulsification with high-pressure homogenization and characterized by particle size, wide-angle X-ray diffraction, encapsulation efficiency, and in vitro drug release. Drug transport studies through cornea bioengineered from human donor cornea cells were carried out using a modified Franz diffusion cell and drug concentration analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. RESULTS Results show that surface-modified solid lipid nanoparticles possessed very small particles (42.9 +/- 0.3 nm, 47.2 +/- 0.3 nm, 42.7 +/- 0.7 nm, and 37.7 +/- 0.3 nm, respectively for SM-SLN 1, SM-SLN 2, SM-SLN 3, and SM-SLN 4) with low polydispersity indices, increased encapsulation efficiency (> 44%), and sustained in vitro release compared with unmodified lipid nanoparticles whose particles were greater than 160 nm. Permeation of timolol hydrogen maleate from the surface-modified lipid nanoparticles across the cornea construct was sustained compared with timolol hydrogen maleate solution in distilled water. CONCLUSIONS Surface-modified solid lipid nanoparticles could provide an efficient way of improving ocular bioavailability of timolol hydrogen maleate.
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- A A Attama
- Institut für Pharmazeutische Technologie, Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany.
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Mack BC, Wright KW, Davis ME. A biodegradable filament for controlled drug delivery. J Control Release 2009; 139:205-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2009.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2009] [Revised: 05/26/2009] [Accepted: 06/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kalam MA, Sultana Y, Ali A, Aqil M, Mishra AK, Chuttani K. Preparation, characterization, and evaluation of gatifloxacin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles as colloidal ocular drug delivery system. J Drug Target 2009; 18:191-204. [DOI: 10.3109/10611860903338462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Polypropylene meshes to prevent abdominal herniation. Can stable coatings prevent adhesions in the long term? Ann Biomed Eng 2008; 37:410-8. [PMID: 19034665 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-008-9608-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2008] [Accepted: 11/17/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Abdominal surgery is associated with a significant risk for incisional herniation. Hernia repair is routinely performed by implantation of synthetic meshes. Such meshes may cause serious adhesions between the implanted material and organs leading to intestinal obstruction or enterocutaneous fistulas. This study compares three knitted meshes for their capacity to prevent adhesion formation in an in vivo study. The meshes evaluated are polypropylene (Prolene), polypropylene coated with oxygenated regenerated cellulose-in principle-a biodegradable biomaterial (Proceed, and Prolene coated with a nondegradable copolymer of the hydrophilic building block N-vinyl pyrrolidone (NVP) and the hydrophobic building block n-butylmethacrylate (BMA). The meshes were implanted in the abdomen of rats (follow-up 7 or 30 days). After 7 days, the formation of adhesions decreased in the order: Prolene > NVP/BMA-coated Prolene > Proceed; after 30 days, this order changed into: Proceed > Prolene > NVP/BMA-coated Prolene. Both at 7 and at 30 days, Proceed was the only mesh surrounded by macrophage cells that contained foreign materials, presumably degradation products of the (biodegradable) surface coating. The data indicate that long-term protection of implanted meshes against excessive adhesions may be achieved through stable biocompatible hydrogel surface coatings.
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Braga ME, Pato MTV, Silva HSC, Ferreira EI, Gil MH, Duarte CM, de Sousa HC. Supercritical solvent impregnation of ophthalmic drugs on chitosan derivatives. J Supercrit Fluids 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2007.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Pijls RT, Cruysberg LPJ, Nuijts RMMA, Dias AA, Koole LH. Capacity and tolerance of a new device for ocular drug delivery. Int J Pharm 2007; 341:152-61. [PMID: 17524579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2007.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2007] [Revised: 03/27/2007] [Accepted: 04/02/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A new method to increase the drug-capacity of the OphthaCoil, a flexible and tubular device for delivery of drugs to the tear film of the eye, was explored. Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)- and poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone)-microspheres were prepared by suspension polymerization. The resultant particles were swollen in a highly concentrated solution of either the dye fluorescein sodium or the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The loaded particles were placed in the central cavity of the ocular device. In vitro release profiles showed a six-fold increase of the capacity for the dye fluorescein sodium, but not for the antibiotic chloramphenicol. Flexibility measurements revealed that by introducing microspheres in the central cavity of the device, flexibility did not decrease. Finally, a preliminary in vivo evaluation of the device (n=5) was done for a 2h-period to assess the tolerance of the device in the human eye. Ophthalmologic examinations and photographs of the eye indicated no signs of irritation. Volunteers reported that the presence of the device in the eye could be noticed, but no irritation was reported.
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- Rachel T Pijls
- Centre for Biomaterials Research, University of Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Pijls R, Lindemann S, Nuijts R, Daube G, Koole L. Pradofloxacin release from the OphthaCoil: a new device for sustained delivery of drugs to the eye. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(07)50012-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Literature Alerts. Drug Deliv 2005. [DOI: 10.1080/10717540500201502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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