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Yang Y, Li P, Feng H, Zeng R, Li S, Zhang Q. Macrocycle-Based Supramolecular Drug Delivery Systems: A Concise Review. Molecules 2024; 29:3828. [PMID: 39202907 PMCID: PMC11357536 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29163828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Efficient delivery of therapeutic agents to the lesion site or specific cells is an important way to achieve "toxicity reduction and efficacy enhancement". Macrocycles have always provided many novel ideas for drug or gene loading and delivery processes. Specifically, macrocycles represented by crown ethers, cyclodextrins, cucurbit[n]urils, calix[n]arenes, and pillar[n]arenes have unique properties, which are different cavity structures, good biocompatibility, and good stability. Benefited from these diverse properties, a variety of supramolecular drug delivery systems can be designed and constructed to effectively improve the physical and chemical properties of guest molecules as needed. This review provides an outlook on the current application status and main limitations of macrocycles in supramolecular drug delivery systems.
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- Yanrui Yang
- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Ethnic Medicine Processing and Preparation on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Ethnic Medicine Processing and Preparation on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Ethnic Medicine Processing and Preparation on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Ethnic Medicine Processing and Preparation on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital Chuandong Hospital & Dazhou First People’s Hospital, Dazhou 635000, China
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Yousefpoor Y, Esnaashari SS, Baharifar H, Mehrabi M, Amani A. Current challenges ahead in preparation, characterization, and pharmaceutical applications of nanoemulsions. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1920. [PMID: 37558229 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1920] [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: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Nanoemulsions (NEs) are emulsions with particle size of less than around 100 nm. Reviewing the literature, several reports are available on NEs, including preparation, characterization, and applications of them. This review aims to brief challenges that researchers or formulators may encounter when working with NEs. For instance, when selecting NE components and identifying their concentrations, stability and safety of the preparation should be evaluated. When preparing an NE, issues over scale-up of the preparation as well as possible effects of the preparation process on the active ingredient need to be considered. When characterizing the NEs, the two major concerns are accuracy of the method and accessibility of the characterizing instrument. Also a highly efficient NE for clinical use to deliver the active ingredient to the target tissue with maximum safety profile is commonly sought. Throughout the review we also have tried to suggest approaches to overcome the challenges. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Yaser Yousefpoor
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
- Research Center of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
- Department of Advanced Technologies, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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Zhou F, Yu L, Liu Y, Zeng Z, Li C, Fang Z, Hu B, Chen H, Wang C, Chen S, Wu H, Wu W, Liu Y. Effect of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin and lecithin co-stabilized nanoemulsions on the konjac glucomannan/pullulan film. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123802. [PMID: 36842744 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123802] [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: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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In this study, the various ratio of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPCD) to lecithin (LEC) was 0:1, 0.5:1, 1:1, 1.5:1 and 2:1 (w/w) co-stabilized cinnamon essential oil (CEO) nanoemulsions were prepared. These nanoemulsions were successfully incorporated in the konjac glucomannan/pullulan polysaccharides-based film matrix. The composition of nanoemulsions and the effect of various nanoemulsions on rheological, mechanical, Water vapor permeability, optical, color, morphology properties, and CEO retention rate of the composite films were characterized. The results demonstrated that HPCD and LEC nanoemulsions had small particle size under 120 nm and high stability during 21 days storage, the incorporation of nanoemulsions reduced the viscosity of film-solution, transmittance, Water vapor permeability and mechanical properties of films, but an appropriate HPCD content 1:1 w/w of nanoemulsions could restored the mechanical properties of the films. Otherwise, 1:1 w/w of nanoemulsion film also exhibited a more compact and uniform structure, Furthermore, 2:1 w/w of nanoemulsion films with high retention rate of CEO, and the antioxidant and better antibacterial activities against E. coli and S. aureus. The nanoemulsion films utilized in this study also prolonged the shelf life of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms and cherries while maintaining their commercial value.
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- Feng Zhou
- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China
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- College of Food Science Sichuan, Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
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Klang V, Schweiger EM, Strohmaier S, Walter VI, Dekic Z, Tahir A. Dermal Delivery of Korean Red Ginseng Extract: Impact on Storage Stability of Different Carrier Systems and Evaluation of Rg1 and Rb1 Skin Permeation Ex Vivo. Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010056. [PMID: 36678685 PMCID: PMC9864683 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The root extract of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer (Korean red ginseng/KRG extract) is a traditional Asian remedy introduced to dermal products for its antioxidative potential. However, little is known about technological aspects or skin penetration of main ginsenosides. Thus, stable oil-in-water nanoemulsions (NEs) and hydrogels for dermal delivery of KRG extract were developed and characterised using light scattering methods, analysis of flow properties and pH measurements. In addition, Rg1 and Rb1 contents were monitored by UHPLC/MS. Different surfactants (phosphatidylcholine, monoacylphosphatidylcholine and polysorbate 80) and polymers (polyacrylic acid and hydroxyethylcellulose) were tested and compared for their compatibility with KRG extract. The results showed that incorporation of KRG extract led to a significantly reduced formulation pH in hydroxyethylcellulose gels (-22%), NEs (-15%) and carbomer gels (-4-5%). The dynamic viscosity was in the range of 24-28 Pas at 10 s-1 for carbomer gels. The highest storage stability and skin permeation were observed for a hydroalcoholic gel with carbomer 50,000 and TRIS buffer (each of 1% w/w), containing ethanol (20% w/w) and KRG extract (2% w/w). Ex vivo diffusion cell studies confirmed skin permeation of the moderately lipophilic Rg1, but not the more hydrophilic Rb1 with a larger molecular weight.
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- Victoria Klang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-1427755403
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacognosy, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Castañeda Ruiz AJ, Shetab Boushehri MA, Phan T, Carle S, Garidel P, Buske J, Lamprecht A. Alternative Excipients for Protein Stabilization in Protein Therapeutics: Overcoming the Limitations of Polysorbates. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2575. [PMID: 36559072 PMCID: PMC9781097 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Given their safety and efficiency in protecting protein integrity, polysorbates (PSs) have been the most widely used excipients for the stabilization of protein therapeutics for years. In recent decades, however, there have been numerous reports about visible or sub-visible particles in PS-containing biotherapeutic products, which is a major quality concern for parenteral drugs. Alternative excipients that are safe for parenteral administration, efficient in protecting different protein drugs against various stress conditions, effective in protein stabilization in high-concentrated liquid formulations, stable under the storage conditions for the duration of the product's shelf-life, and compatible with other formulation components and the primary packaging are highly sought after. The aim of this paper is to review potential alternative excipients from different families, including surfactants, carbohydrate- and amino acid-based excipients, synthetic amphiphilic polymers, and ionic liquids that enable protein stabilization. For each category, important characteristics such as the ability to stabilize proteins against thermal and mechanical stresses, current knowledge related to the safety profile for parenteral administration, potential interactions with other formulation components, and primary packaging are debated. Based on the provided information and the detailed discussion thereof, this paper may pave the way for the identification or development of efficient excipients for biotherapeutic protein stabilization.
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- Angel J. Castañeda Ruiz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bonn, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Innovation Unit, PDB, Birkendorfer Straße 65, 88397 Biberach an der Riss, Germany
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Innovation Unit, PDB, Birkendorfer Straße 65, 88397 Biberach an der Riss, Germany
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Innovation Unit, PDB, Birkendorfer Straße 65, 88397 Biberach an der Riss, Germany
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Innovation Unit, PDB, Birkendorfer Straße 65, 88397 Biberach an der Riss, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bonn, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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Patil MU, Rajput AP, Belgamwar VS, Chalikwar SS. Development and characterization of amphotericin B nanoemulsion-loaded mucoadhesive gel for treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11489. [PMID: 36411885 PMCID: PMC9674507 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11489] [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: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Despite being recognized as the "gold standard" for treating azole-resistant vulvovaginal candidiasis, amphotericin B (AmB), an amphoteric molecule, has not been widely used due to serious issues with solubility and permeability. In light of the aforementioned, the objective of the present study was to increase AmB's therapeutic efficacy by formulating it into an o/w nanoemulsion (AmB-NE) system. Furthermore, to facilitate AmB-NE's retention within the vaginal cavity, it was loaded into a mixture of Carbopol® 974P and Aloe vera-based gel (CA gel). Briefly, in the present study, a kinetically stable batch of formulated AmB-NE having a globule size of 76.52 ± 3.11 nm, PDI of 0.342 ± 0.032, and zeta potential of -22.32 ± 0.88 mV was incorporated into the CA gel base. This AmB-NE loaded gel (AmB-NE gel) exhibited a non-Fickian/anomalous diffusion from the hydrophilic matrix. The texture analysis of AmB-NE gel revealed that the prepared gel was a non-drip, soft, easy to spread, and sufficiently cohesive gel that could reside in the vaginal cavity, which was confirmed by our ex-vivo retention test, which revealed that AmB-NE loaded gel could stay in the vaginal cavity for approximately 11 h. Ex-vivo skin permeation studies revealed that AmB-NE is 4.26 times more permeable than AmB-coarse gel, implying that AmB-NE facilitates AmB entry into the vaginal epithelial layers. Furthermore, in-vivo vaginal lavage studies revealed that AmB-NE gel permeated 7.03-fold more than AmB-coarse gel. Prepared AmB-NE gel was stable in refrigerated condition and showed no histopathological toxicity. Thus, the present study suggests that AmB-NE gel could eliminate the existing problem of AmB and that it could serve as an alternative option to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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- Mrunal U. Patil
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur 425405, Maharashtra State, India
- Centre Interdisciplinaire de Nanoscience de Marseille (CINaM), Aix-Marseille-Université (luminy), 163, Avenue luminy, 13288 Marseille, France
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune 411038, Maharashtra, India
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- University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Nagpur University, Nagpur 440033, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur 425405, Maharashtra State, India
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In Vitro and Human Pilot Studies of Different Topical Formulations Containing Rosa Species for the Treatment of Psoriasis. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175499. [PMID: 36080266 PMCID: PMC9458126 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175499] [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: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical profile and antioxidant properties of the extracts from three Rosa species (R. canina, R. damascena, R. cairo), to develop and investigate topical formulations with lyophilized forms of extracts for the treatment of psoriasis. Phytochemical screening and in vitro total antioxidant capacity (DPPH, FRAP, CUPRAC, SOD) of studied samples were examined and compared. Lyophilized extracts of roses were dissolved in Transcutol HP and different formulations of creams were prepared. Franz diffusion method was used to evaluate the drug release and biocompatibility was tested on HaCaT cells. Rosa damascene had the best results regarding all the analyses that were conducted. After the evaluation of topical products, the formulation with Rosa damascena extract in a self-emulsifying drug delivery system was tested on a human clinical study that involved 20 patients. At the end of the clinical study an improvement in the quality of life of the patients was observed and erythema, induration and scaling were reduced. The present study indicates that our examined extracts exhibited great phenolic content, antioxidant capacity and safety profile of topical formulation and therefore can be used as a reliable source of natural antioxidants and may be used as a complementary treatment to improve the quality life of patients with psoriasis or may be tested on another diseases.
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Jansook P, Loftsson T. Self-assembled γ-cyclodextrin as nanocarriers for enhanced ocular drug bioavailability. Int J Pharm 2022; 618:121654. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Bashash M, Varidi M, Varshosaz J. Sucrose stearate based niosomes as an alternative to ordinary vehicles for efficient curcumin delivery. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01309-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Vlaia L, Olariu I, Muţ AM, Coneac G, Vlaia V, Anghel DF, Maxim ME, Stângă G, Dobrescu A, Suciu M, Szabadai Z, Lupuleasa D. New, Biocompatible, Chitosan-Gelled Microemulsions Based on Essential Oils and Sucrose Esters as Nanocarriers for Topical Delivery of Fluconazole. Pharmaceutics 2021; 14:75. [PMID: 35056971 PMCID: PMC8778122 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Biocompatible gel microemulsions containing natural origin excipients are promising nanocarrier systems for the safe and effective topical application of hydrophobic drugs, including antifungals. Recently, to improve fluconazole skin permeation, tolerability and therapeutic efficacy, we developed topical biocompatible microemulsions based on cinnamon, oregano or clove essential oil (CIN, ORG or CLV) as the oil phase and sucrose laurate (D1216) or sucrose palmitate (D1616) as surfactants, excipients also possessing intrinsic antifungal activity. To follow up this research, this study aimed to improve the adhesiveness of respective fluconazole microemulsions using chitosan (a biopolymer with intrinsic antifungal activity) as gellator and to evaluate the formulation variables' effect (composition and concentration of essential oil, sucrose ester structure) on the gel microemulsions' (MEGELs) properties. All MEGELs were evaluated for drug content, pH, rheological behavior, viscosity, spreadability, in vitro drug release and skin permeation and antifungal activity. The results showed that formulation variables determined distinctive changes in the MEGELs' properties, which were nevertheless in accordance with official requirements for semisolid preparations. The highest flux and release rate values and large diameters of the fungal growth inhibition zone were produced by formulations MEGEL-FZ-D1616-CIN 10%, MEGEL-FZ-D1216-CIN 10% and MEGEL-FZ-D1616-ORG 10%. In conclusion, these MEGELs were demonstrated to be effective platforms for fluconazole topical delivery.
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- Lavinia Vlaia
- Department II—Pharmaceutical Technology, Formulation and Technology of Drugs Research Center, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (L.V.); (I.O.); (A.M.M.); (G.C.)
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- Department II—Pharmaceutical Technology, Formulation and Technology of Drugs Research Center, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (L.V.); (I.O.); (A.M.M.); (G.C.)
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- Department II—Pharmaceutical Technology, Formulation and Technology of Drugs Research Center, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (L.V.); (I.O.); (A.M.M.); (G.C.)
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- Department II—Pharmaceutical Technology, Formulation and Technology of Drugs Research Center, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (L.V.); (I.O.); (A.M.M.); (G.C.)
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- Department I—Organic Chemistry, Formulation and Technology of Drugs Research Center, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, Laboratory of Colloid Chemistry, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (D.F.A.); (M.E.M.); (G.S.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, Laboratory of Colloid Chemistry, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (D.F.A.); (M.E.M.); (G.S.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, Laboratory of Colloid Chemistry, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (D.F.A.); (M.E.M.); (G.S.)
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- Department X Surgery 2–Surgery 2, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Department II—Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, 300569 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020956 Bucharest, Romania;
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Tayeb HH, Felimban R, Almaghrabi S, Hasaballah N. Nanoemulsions: Formulation, characterization, biological fate, and potential role against COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks. COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS 2021; 45:100533. [PMID: 34692429 PMCID: PMC8526445 DOI: 10.1016/j.colcom.2021.100533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Viral diseases are emerging as global threats. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has severe global impacts. Safety, dosage, and potency of vaccines recently approved for emergency use against SARS-CoV-2 need further evaluation. There is still no effective treatment against COVID-19; therefore, safe, and effective vaccines or therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 are urgently needed. Oil-in-water nanoemulsions (O/W NEs) are emerging as sophisticated, protective, and therapeutic platforms. Encapsulation capacity, which offers better drug pharmacokinetics, coupled with the tunable surfaces present NEs as promising tools for pharmaceutical applications. The challenges facing drug discovery, and the advancements of NEs in drug delivery demonstrate the potential of NEs against evolving diseases, like COVID-19. Here we summarize current COVID-19 knowledge and discuss the composition, stability, preparation, characterization, and biological fate of O/W NEs. We also provide insights into NE structural-functional properties that may contribute to therapeutic or preventative solutions against COVID-19.
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- Hossam H Tayeb
- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- 3D Bioprinting Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Scott LN, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC, Marks JG, Shank RC, Slaga TJ, Snyder PW, Gill LJ, Heldreth B. Safety Assessment of Saccharide Esters as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol 2021; 40:52S-116S. [PMID: 34514895 DOI: 10.1177/10915818211016378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This is a safety assessment of 40 saccharide ester ingredients as used in cosmetics. The saccharide esters are reported to function in cosmetics as emollients, skin-conditioning agents, fragrance ingredients, and emulsion stabilizers. The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) reviewed the relevant data for these ingredients. The Panel concluded that the saccharide esters are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentrations described in this safety assessment.
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- Laura N Scott
- 44002Cosmetic Ingredient Review Former Scientific Analyst/Writer
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- Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Former Member
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- Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Former Member
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Ma M, Huang S, Zhu J, Xiong F. A study on distribution and stability of drugs at the interface of a scutellarin-loaded emulsion. Pharm Dev Technol 2021; 26:740-749. [PMID: 34182861 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2021.1944204] [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: 10/21/2022]
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This work mainly studies the interfacial behaviors of scutellarin on a newly developed emulsion and establishes a three-phase distribution model. The results showed that the concentration of scutellarin could decrease the interfacial tension and the gel-liquid crystal phase transition temperature of phospholipids. By observing the micromorphology of the emulsion, it is inferred that the drug exists on the emulsion interface. The distribution of drugs in three phases at different pH was calculated. The results showed that when pH was in the range of 3.0-8.0, the content of scutellarin in the oil phase was less than 0.25%; when pH < 7.4, more than 88% of the drugs were on the interface; when pH > 7.4, the drugs were mainly distributed in the aqueous phase. Therefore, the behavior of emulsions (pH 6.0) in vitro and in vivo is mainly composed of the behavior of drugs on the interface. The study above can explain some properties of the emulsions after loading scutellarin. Including the decrease of particle size and stability constant Ke, the increase of zeta potential, and the decreased chemical stability after the pH value went higher.
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- Mingxi Ma
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Pharmaceutical Reasearch Institute, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Skin penetration/permeation success determinants of nanocarriers: Pursuit of a perfect formulation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 203:111748. [PMID: 33853001 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The advent of nanocarriers in the field of pharmaceutical drug delivery, while exhibiting considerable advantages, has created challenges for researchers. Among the applications of nanocarriers, drug delivery to the skin has attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to its advantages over oral and parenteral administration. Accordingly, this work attempts to discuss the major obstacles surrounding topically applied formulations and different nanocarriers' potential to overcome these barriers to investigate whether their passive penetration through the skin is likely. Therefore, skin anatomical views and transcutaneous pathways are briefly reviewed. Factors commonly thought to influence skin penetration are discussed from the perspective of particularly penetrating nanocarriers. The formulation of these nanocarriers is outlined, and promising constituents are highlighted to help investigators optimize nanocarrier formulations.
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Fernandes RN, Simiqueli AA, Vidigal MCTR, Minim VPR, Minim LA. Kinetic stability of the oil-in-water emulsions and dynamic interfacial properties of mixtures of sucrose esters and polysaccharides. Food Chem 2021; 357:129693. [PMID: 33882436 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This article presents a study of the interfacial properties of oil-in-water emulsions containing sugar esters and polysaccharides. Sucrose fatty acid esters were synthesized using immobilized Candida antarctica lipase B. A yield of 53.4% was obtained using 2-methyl-2-butanol and 1:3 M ratio of sucrose:stearic acid. Equilibrium surface tension was 45 mN/m and low critical micellar concentration (CMC) value was obtained (ca. 10 mg/mL), characteristic of non-ionic surfactant. The interfacial properties of mixtures of sucrose esters and polysaccharides, at the oil-water interface were determined using a pendant drop tensiometer. Addition of polysaccharides increased the interfacial tension. Studies of interfacial viscoelasticity showed that the films were predominantly elastic. The presence of polysaccharides in emulsions resulted in flocculated droplets. All the emulsions presented great stability along 28 days with no creaming formation.
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- Raquel Nunes Fernandes
- Food Technology Department, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), P.H. Rolfs Avenue, Campus, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Food Technology Department, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), P.H. Rolfs Avenue, Campus, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Food Technology Department, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), P.H. Rolfs Avenue, Campus, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Food Technology Department, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), P.H. Rolfs Avenue, Campus, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil.
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Sahu SK, Raj R, Raj PM, Alpana R. Topical Lipid Based Drug Delivery Systems for Skin Diseases: A Review. CURRENT DRUG THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1574885513666181112153213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Treatment of skin ailments through systemic administration is limited due to toxicity and
patients discomfort. Hence, lower risk of systemic side effects from topical dosage forms like ointments,
creams, emulsions and gels is more preferred for the treatment of skin disease. Application
of lipid based carriers in drug delivery in topical formulations has recently become one of the major
approaches to improve drug permeation, safety, and effectiveness. These delivery systems include
liposomes, ethosomes, transfersomes, Nanoemulsions (NEs), Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs)
Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) and micelles. Most of the liposomes and SLNs based products
are in the market while some are under investigation. Transcutaneous delivery of therapeutics
to the skin layer by novel lipid based carriers has enhanced topical therapy for the treatment of skin
ailments. This article covers an overview of the lipid-based carriers for topical uses to alleviate skin
diseases.
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- Suresh Kumar Sahu
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (CG)-495009, India
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Nano-lipid carriers stabilized by hydrophobically modified starch or sucrose stearate for the delivery of lutein as a nutraceutical beverage model. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Md Saari NH, Chua LS, Hasham R. Process Optimization of Curcumin-Loaded Coconut Oil and Honey Nanoemulsion for Better Skin Permeation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219581x20500064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This study was focused on the optimization of preparing a curcumin-loaded coconut oil and honey nanoemulsion using a low energy emulsifying technique. Curcumin is a bioactive compound with low bioavailability and stability. Response surface methodology (RSM) with Box Behnken design was used to optimize the base formulation based on the three independent variables such as honey (1–3%), virgin coconut oil (1.0–1.5%) and Tween 80 (5.0–9.0%) to obtain low particle size (10.11[Formula: see text]nm), polydispersity index (0.27) and turbidity (0.24–1.11) system. Subsequently, the second optimization was carried out after curcumin was loaded into the base formulation. Another three independent variables such as polyethelene glycol (0.8–1.5%), curcumin (0.01–0.1%) and honey (1.8–2.4%) were used to produce the nanorange of particle size (14.32[Formula: see text]nm), narrow polydispersity index (0.152), and high encapsulation efficiency (98.0%). The curcumin-loaded nanoemulsion was found to have high stability with only 8.5% increment in particle size after storage for three months at 4∘C and 45∘C. The radical scavenging activity of encapsulated curcumin in nanoemulsion was decreased ([Formula: see text]%) compared to free curcumin. Nanoemulsion appeared to increase in vitro release rate of curcumin by about 42%, especially for the first 2[Formula: see text]h in Franz diffusion cell using rat skin.
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- Nur Hulwani Md Saari
- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Mura P. Advantages of the combined use of cyclodextrins and nanocarriers in drug delivery: A review. Int J Pharm 2020; 579:119181. [PMID: 32112928 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Complexation with cyclodextrins (CDs) has been widely and successfully used in pharmaceutical field, mainly for enhancing solubility, stability and bioavailability of a variety of drugs. However, some important drawbacks, including rapid removal from the bloodstream after in vivo administration, or possible replacement, in biological media, of the entrapped drug moieties by other molecules with higher affinity for the CD cavity, can limit the CDs effectiveness as drug carriers. This review is focused on combined strategies simultaneously exploiting CD complexation, and loading of the complexed drug into various colloidal carriers (liposomes, niosomes, polymeric nanoparticles, lipid nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, micelles) which have been investigated as a possible means for circumventing the problems associated with both such carriers, when used separately, and join their relative benefits in a unique delivery system. Several examples of applications have been reported, to illustrate the possible advantages achievable by such a dual strategy, depending on the CD-nanocarrier combination, and mainly resulting in enhanced performance of the delivery system and improved biopharmaceutical properties and therapeutic efficacy of drugs. The major problems and/or drawbacks found in the development of such systems, as well as the (rare) case of failures in achieving the expected improvements have also been highlighted.
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- Paola Mura
- Department of Chemistry, Florence University, via Schiff 6, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy.
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Hair removal and bioavailability of chemicals: Effect of physicochemical properties of drugs and surfactants on skin permeation ex vivo. Int J Pharm 2019; 567:118477. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Sheshala R, Anuar NK, Abu Samah NH, Wong TW. In Vitro Drug Dissolution/Permeation Testing of Nanocarriers for Skin Application: a Comprehensive Review. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:164. [PMID: 30993407 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-019-1362-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This review highlights in vitro drug dissolution/permeation methods available for topical and transdermal nanocarriers that have been designed to modulate the propensity of drug release, drug penetration into skin, and permeation into systemic circulation. Presently, a few of USFDA-approved in vitro dissolution/permeation methods are available for skin product testing with no specific application to nanocarriers. Researchers are largely utilizing the in-house dissolution/permeation testing methods of nanocarriers. These drug release and permeation methods are pending to be standardized. Their biorelevance with reference to in vivo plasma concentration-time profiles requires further exploration to enable translation of in vitro data for in vivo or clinical performance prediction.
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Gasa-Falcon A, Odriozola-Serrano I, Oms-Oliu G, Martín-Belloso O. Impact of emulsifier nature and concentration on the stability of β-carotene enriched nanoemulsions during in vitro digestion. Food Funct 2019; 10:713-722. [DOI: 10.1039/c8fo02069h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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This study reveals the importance of emulsifier nature and concentration used to elaborate nanoemulsions as targeted delivery systems for β-carotene.
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- Ariadna Gasa-Falcon
- Department of Food Technology
- University of Lleida-Agrotecnio Centre
- 25198 Lleida
- Spain
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- Department of Food Technology
- University of Lleida-Agrotecnio Centre
- 25198 Lleida
- Spain
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- Department of Food Technology
- University of Lleida-Agrotecnio Centre
- 25198 Lleida
- Spain
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Simultaneous penetration monitoring of oil component and active drug from fluorinated nanoemulsions. Int J Pharm 2018; 552:312-318. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Spontaneous Formation of Flavor Oil Emulsions by Using Sucrose Esters and Emulsion Stability Study. FOOD BIOPHYS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-018-9555-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Palcsó B, Zelkó R. Different types, applications and limits of enabling excipients of pharmaceutical dosage forms. DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY. TECHNOLOGIES 2018; 27:21-39. [PMID: 30103860 DOI: 10.1016/j.ddtec.2018.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 04/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Along with the development of novel drug delivery systems the material science is also advancing. Conventional and novel synthetic or natural excipients provide opportunities to design dosage forms of the required features including their bioavailability. Emerging trends in the design and development of drug products indicate an increasing need for the functionality-related characterization of excipients. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of different types of excipients in relation to their application possibilities in various dosage forms with special focus on the enabling excipients. The study also summarizes the applied excipient systems of research formulations and dosage forms available on the market.
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- Barnabás Palcsó
- University Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Administration, Semmelweis University, Hogyes E. Street 7-9, H-1092 Budapest, Hungary
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- University Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Administration, Semmelweis University, Hogyes E. Street 7-9, H-1092 Budapest, Hungary.
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Topical Nano and Microemulsions for Skin Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2017; 9:pharmaceutics9040037. [PMID: 28934172 PMCID: PMC5750643 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics9040037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 184] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nanosystems such as microemulsions (ME) and nanoemulsions (NE) offer considerable opportunities for targeted drug delivery to and via the skin. ME and NE are stable colloidal systems composed of oil and water, stabilised by a mixture of surfactants and cosurfactants, that have received particular interest as topical skin delivery systems. There is considerable scope to manipulate the formulation components and characteristics to achieve optimal bioavailability and minimal skin irritancy. This includes the incorporation of established chemical penetration enhancers to fluidize the stratum corneum lipid bilayers, thus reducing the primary skin barrier and increasing permeation. This review discusses nanosystems with utility in skin delivery and focuses on the composition and characterization of ME and NE for topical and transdermal delivery. The mechanism of skin delivery across the stratum corneum and via hair follicles is reviewed with particular focus on the influence of formulation.
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Li J, Shi Y, Ren Y, Cong Z, Wu G, Chen N, Zhao X, Li L. Development and evaluation of self–nanoemulsifying drug delivery system of rhubarb anthraquinones. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2017.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Ruiz-Montañez G, Ragazzo-Sanchez JA, Picart-Palmade L, Calderón-Santoyo M, Chevalier-Lucia D. Optimization of nanoemulsions processed by high-pressure homogenization to protect a bioactive extract of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam). INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2016.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Li Z, Zhao X, Wang Z. Study on the formation and rheological properties of sucrose stearate lamellar liquid crystals. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2016.1147360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Zhen Li
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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Maestrelli F, Bragagni M, Mura P. Advanced formulations for improving therapies with anti-inflammatory or anaesthetic drugs: A review. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2015.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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LEE H, MORRISON E, ZHANG Q, MCCORMICK A. Cryogenic transmission electron microscopy study: preparation of vesicular dispersions by quenching microemulsions. J Microsc 2016; 263:293-9. [DOI: 10.1111/jmi.12392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Revised: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- H.S. LEE
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis Minnesota U.S.A
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- Ecolab Food and Beverage Division; Eagan Minnesota U.S.A
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis Minnesota U.S.A
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis Minnesota U.S.A
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Liu CH, Lai KY, Wu WC, Chen YJ, Lee WS, Hsu CY. In vitro scleral lutein distribution by cyclodextrin containing nanoemulsions. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2015; 63:59-67. [PMID: 25748776 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c14-00318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lutein is a macular pigment that contributes to maintaining eye health. The development of lutein-laden nanocarriers for ocular delivery would have the advantages of user friendliness and cost-effectiveness. Nano-scaled vehicles such as cyclodextrin (CD) and nanoemulsion could overcome the barriers caused by the scleral structure. This study focused on the development of hybrid nanocarriers containing nanoemulsion and CD for scleral lutein accumulation. In the presence of the nanoemulsion, CD forms such as βCD and hydroxyethyl (HE) βCD increased the partition of lutein into the porcine sclera. A combination of nanoemulsion and 2% HEβCD enhanced lutein accumulation to 119±6 µg g(-1) h(-1), which was 9.2-fold higher than that with lutein suspension alone. We explored the dose effect of CD in nanoemulsion on scleral lutein and found that the scleral accumulation of lutein was enhanced by increasing the CD content. The novel nanoemulsion had 95% drug-loading efficiency and low cytotoxicity in retinal cells. The CD-modified nanoemulsion not only improved the stability and entrapment efficacy of lutein in the aqueous system but also enhanced scleral lutein accumulation. An increase in the partition coefficient of lutein in porcine sclera when using the CD-modified nanoemulsion was also confirmed.
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- Chi-Hsien Liu
- Graduate Institute of Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, 259 Wen-Hwa First Road, Kwei-Shan; Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
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Mahrhauser DS, Nagelreiter C, Gehrig S, Geyer A, Ogris M, Kwizda K, Valenta C. Assessment of Raman spectroscopy as a fast and non-invasive method for total stratum corneum thickness determination of pig skin. Int J Pharm 2015; 495:482-484. [PMID: 26383843 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Determination of total stratum corneum (SC) thickness is necessary to construct accurate SC drug concentration depth profiles that are used to evaluate the skin absorption of locally acting active components. Currently, different established methods such as the microscopic or gravimetric approach, estimation via transepidermal water loss or NIR densitometry are used. However, some of them represent time consuming strategies. In the present study, Raman spectroscopy was assessed as a non-invasive and fast method for total SC thickness estimation. All techniques employed in this study yielded comparable results with SC values of 11.15 ± 1.52 μm derived from Raman experiments, 10.22 ± 2.64 μm from NIR densitometry measurements and 10.91 ± 2.03 μm from light microscopy studies suggesting Raman spectroscopy as an appropriate and rapid method for total SC thickness determination. As a further objective of the study, the storage conditions of the skin samples during Raman measurements and the impact of keeping the skin on the cartilage during NIR densitometry measurements were investigated. Skin samples can be stored dry during Raman measurements, if immediate measurement is not feasible. Furthermore, skin samples for NIR densitometry studies should be kept on the cartilage during the stripping procedure to avoid SC thickness underestimation.
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- Denise-Silvia Mahrhauser
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria; Research Platform "Characterisation of Drug Delivery Systems on Skin and Investigations of Involved Mechanisms", University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria.
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Che J, Wu Z, Shao W, Guo P, Lin Y, Pan W, Zeng W, Zhang G, Wu C, Xu Y. Synergetic skin targeting effect of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin combined with microemulsion for ketoconazole. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2015; 93:136-48. [PMID: 25845772 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2015] [Revised: 03/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The objective was to develop a ternary skin targeting system for ketoconazole (KET) using a combined strategy of microemulsion (ME) and cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD), i.e., KET-CD-ME, which exploits both virtues of cyclodextrin complex and ME to obtain the synergetic effect. KET-CD-ME was formulated using Labrafil M 1944 CS as oil phase, Solutol HS 15 as surfactant, Transcutol P as cosurfactant, and HP-β-CD solution as aqueous phase. The formulation of KET-CD-ME was optimized and the optimal formulation was characterized in terms of particle size, size distribution, pH value, and viscosity. Long term stability experiment showed that HP-β-CD could increase the physical stability of ternary system and KET chemical stability. Percutaneous permeation of KET from KET-CD-ME in vitro through rat skin was investigated in comparison with KET microemulsion (KET-ME), KET HP-β-CD inclusion solution (KET-CD), KET aqueous suspension, and commercial KET cream; the results showed that the combination of ME with HP-β-CD exhibited significantly synergistic effect on KET deposition within the skin (29.38 ± 1.79 μg/cm(2)) and a slightly synergistic effect on KET penetration through the skin (11.3 μg/cm(2)/h). The enhancement of the combination on skin deposition was further visualized by confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). In vitro sensitivity against Candida parapsilosis test indicated that KET-CD-ME enhanced KET antifungal activity mainly owing to the solubilization of HP-β-CD on KET in the ternary system. Moreover, the interactions between HP-β-CD and KET in the ternary system were elucidated through microScale thermophoresis (MST) and 2D (1)H NMR spectroscopy. The profiles from MST confirmed the host-guest interactions of HP-β-CD with KET in the ternary system and a deep insight into the interactions between KET and HP-β-CD were obtained by means of 2D (1)H NMR spectroscopy. The results indicate that the ternary system of ME combination with HP-β-CD may be a promising approach for skin targeting delivery of KET.
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- Junxiu Che
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Li P, Tan A, Prestidge CA, Nielsen HM, Müllertz A. Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems for oral insulin delivery: In vitro and in vivo evaluations of enteric coating and drug loading. Int J Pharm 2014; 477:390-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2014] [Revised: 10/12/2014] [Accepted: 10/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Novel lutein loaded lipid nanoparticles on porcine corneal distribution. J Ophthalmol 2014; 2014:304694. [PMID: 25101172 PMCID: PMC4101940 DOI: 10.1155/2014/304694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Revised: 06/06/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Topical delivery has the advantages including being user friendly and cost effective. Development of topical delivery carriers for lutein is becoming an important issue for the ocular drug delivery. Quantification of the partition coefficient of drug in the ocular tissue is the first step for the evaluation of delivery efficacy. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of lipid nanoparticles and cyclodextrin (CD) on the corneal lutein accumulation and to measure the partition coefficients in the porcine cornea. Lipid nanoparticles combined with 2% HPβCD could enhance lutein accumulation up to 209.2 ± 18 (μg/g) which is 4.9-fold higher than that of the nanoparticles. CD combined nanoparticles have 68% of drug loading efficiency and lower cytotoxicity in the bovine cornea cells. From the confocal images, this improvement is due to the increased partitioning of lutein to the corneal epithelium by CD in the lipid nanoparticles. The novel lipid nanoparticles could not only improve the stability and entrapment efficacy of lutein but also enhance the lutein accumulation and partition in the cornea. Additionally the corneal accumulation of lutein was further enhanced by increasing the lutein payload in the vehicles.
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Negi JS, Chattopadhyay P, Sharma AK, Ram V. Preparation of gamma cyclodextrin stabilized solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNS) using stearic acid–γ-cyclodextrin inclusion complex. J INCL PHENOM MACRO 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10847-014-0415-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rao J, McClements DJ. Optimization of lipid nanoparticle formation for beverage applications: Influence of oil type, cosolvents, and cosurfactants on nanoemulsion properties. J FOOD ENG 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Klang V, Novak A, Wirth M, Valenta C. Semi-Solid o/w Emulsions Based on Sucrose Stearates: Influence of Oil and Surfactant Type on Morphology and Rheological Properties. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2012.666187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Schwarz JC, Klang V, Karall S, Mahrhauser D, Resch GP, Valenta C. Optimisation of multiple W/O/W nanoemulsions for dermal delivery of aciclovir. Int J Pharm 2012; 435:69-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2011.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2011] [Revised: 11/25/2011] [Accepted: 11/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fryd MM, Mason TG. Nanoinclusions in cryogenically quenched nanoemulsions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2012; 28:12015-12021. [PMID: 22881456 DOI: 10.1021/la301834x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Nanodroplets containing mixtures of silicone oil and squalene are dispersed in a simple aqueous surfactant solution, quenched in liquid ethane, and examined using cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (CTEM). Depending on the phase of ice that forms around the nanodroplets and on the composition of the oil mixture, nanoinclusions can be observed inside oil nanodroplets, independent of surfactant type. Our observations suggest that these nanoinclusions arise from nucleation of vapor cavities as the water freezes and expands while the oil remains liquid during the quench.
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- Michael M Fryd
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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Szűts A, Szabó-Révész P. Sucrose esters as natural surfactants in drug delivery systems--a mini-review. Int J Pharm 2012; 433:1-9. [PMID: 22575672 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2012] [Revised: 04/27/2012] [Accepted: 04/28/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Sucrose esters (SEs) are widely used in the food and cosmetic industries and there has recently been great interest in their applicability in different pharmaceutical fields. They are natural and biodegradable excipients with well-known emulsifying and solubilizing behavior. Currently the most common pharmaceutical applications of SEs are for the enhancement of drug dissolution and drug absorption/permeation, and in controlled-release systems. Although the number of articles on SEs is continuously increasing, they have not yet been widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. The aim of this review is to discuss and summarize some of the findings and applications of SEs in different areas of drug delivery. The article highlights the main properties of SEs and focuses on their use in pharmaceutical technology and on their regulatory and toxicological status.
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- Angéla Szűts
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, H-6720, Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, Hungary
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Electron microscopy of nanoemulsions: An essential tool for characterisation and stability assessment. Micron 2012; 43:85-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micron.2011.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2011] [Revised: 07/18/2011] [Accepted: 07/19/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Klang V, Haberfeld S, Hartl A, Valenta C. Effect of γ-cyclodextrin on the in vitro skin permeation of a steroidal drug from nanoemulsions: impact of experimental setup. Int J Pharm 2011; 423:535-42. [PMID: 22155409 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2011.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2011] [Revised: 11/22/2011] [Accepted: 11/23/2011] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Numerous reports on the enhancement effect of cyclodextrins (CDs) on the skin permeation of dermally applied drugs exist, the majority of which is based on in vitro diffusion cell studies. The specific experimental setup of such studies may skew the obtained results, which is rarely discussed in the context of CD studies. Thus, the aim of this work was to conduct a systematic in vitro investigation of the permeation enhancement potential of γ-CD on a steroidal drug from a nanoemulsion. The role of critical diffusion cell parameters such as the dose of application, occlusive conditions, the nature of the receptor medium and the skin thickness were investigated. The results showed that significantly enhanced skin permeation rates of fludrocortisone acetate were indeed caused by 1% (w/w) of γ-CD at both finite and infinite dose conditions. At 0.5% (w/w) of γ-CD, significant enhancement was only achieved at infinite dose application. Additional in vitro tape stripping experiments confirmed these tendencies, but the observed effects did not reach statistical significance. It may be concluded that the full permeation enhancement potential of the CD as observed in the Franz-cell setup can only be realised at infinite dose conditions while preserving the formulation structure.
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- Victoria Klang
- University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Life Sciences, Althanstraße 14, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Semi-solid Sucrose Stearate-Based Emulsions as Dermal Drug Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics 2011; 3:275-306. [PMID: 24310496 PMCID: PMC3864235 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics3020275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2011] [Revised: 05/20/2011] [Accepted: 05/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Mild non-ionic sucrose ester surfactants can be employed to produce lipid-based drug delivery systems for dermal application. Moreover, sucrose esters of intermediate lipophilicity such as sucrose stearate S-970 possess a peculiar rheological behavior which can be employed to create highly viscous semi-solid formulations without any further additives. Interestingly, it was possible to develop both viscous macroemulsions and fluid nanoemulsions with the same chemical composition merely by slight alteration of the production process. Optical light microscopy and cryo transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that the sucrose ester led to the formation of an astonishing hydrophilic network at a concentration of only 5% w/w in the macroemulsion system. A small number of more finely structured aggregates composed of surplus surfactant were likewise detected in the nanoemulsions. These discoveries offer interesting possibilities to adapt the low viscosity of fluid O/W nanoemulsions for a more convenient application. Moreover, a simple and rapid production method for skin-friendly creamy O/W emulsions with excellent visual long-term stability is presented. It could be shown by franz-cell diffusion studies and in vitro tape stripping that the microviscosity within the semi-solid formulations was apparently not influenced by their increased macroviscosity: the release of three model drugs was not impaired by the complex network-like internal structure of the macroemulsions. These results indicate that the developed semi-solid emulsions with advantageous application properties are highly suitable for the unhindered delivery of lipophilic drugs despite their comparatively large particle size and high viscosity.
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