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Gazińska MA, Krokos A. Tunable structure and linear viscoelastic properties of poly(glycerol adipate urethane)-based elastomeric composites for tissue regeneration. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 153:106493. [PMID: 38484428 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Elastomeric biocomposites based on poly(glycerol adipate urethane) and hydroxyapatite were fabricated for tissue regeneration. The poly(glycerol adipate urethane) (PGAU) elastomeric composite matrices were obtained by chemical crosslinking of the poly(glycerol adipate) prepolymer (pPGA) with diisocyanate derivative of L-lysine. Two series of composites varying in the amount of L-lysine diisocyanate ethyl ester (LDI) used as a crosslinking agent were manufactured. As a ceramic filler both unmodified and L-lysine surface-modified hydroxyapatite (HAP) particles were used. The novelty of our research consists in the manufactured elastomeric materials and characterization of their linear viscoelastic (LVE) properties. The LVE properties of the composites were investigated by means of dynamic thermomechanical analysis. Frequency sweep and amplitude sweep measurements were performed in shear mode. The influence of the crosslinking agent (LDI) amount, HAP content and surface modification of HAP on the LVE properties of the composites was determined based on the analysis of the master curves of storage (G') and loss (G″) moduli and of tanδ of the composites. Depending on the amount of LDI, HAP and surface modification, the materials differ in the values of rubber elasticity plateau modulus (G0) and G' and G″ determined at selected shear frequencies and at the glassy state. G0 ranges from 278 kPa to 3.98 MPa, G' in the glassy state is within the range of 219 MPa-459 MPa. The G0 values of the PGAU-based composites are within the stiffness range of soft tissue. In view of the choice of HAP as the ceramic component and the G0 values, elastomeric composites have the potential to be used as filling materials in small bone defects (due to their mechanical similarity to osteoid) as well as materials for cartilage tissue regeneration.
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- Małgorzata Anna Gazińska
- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370, Wrocław, Poland
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Axioti E, Dixon EG, Reynolds-Green M, Alexander ECH, Brugnoli B, Keddie DJ, Couturaud B, Suksiriworapong J, Swainson SME, Francolini I, Howdle SM, Jacob PL, Cavanagh RJ, Chauhan VM, Taresco V. Glycerol- and diglycerol-based polyesters: Evaluation of backbone alterations upon nano-formulation performance. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 236:113828. [PMID: 38452625 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Despite the success of polyethylene glycol-based (PEGylated) polyesters in the drug delivery and biomedical fields, concerns have arisen regarding PEG's immunogenicity and limited biodegradability. In addition, inherent limitations, including limited chemical handles as well as highly hydrophobic nature, can restrict their effectiveness in physiological conditions of the polyester counterpart. To address these matters, an increasing amount of research has been focused towards identifying alternatives to PEG. One promising strategy involves the use of bio-derived polyols, such as glycerol. In particular, glycerol is a hydrophilic, non-toxic, untapped waste resource and as other polyols, can be incorporated into polyesters via enzymatic catalysis routes. In the present study, a systematic screening is conducted focusing on the incorporation of 1,6-hexanediol (Hex) (hydrophobic diol) into both poly(glycerol adipate) (PGA) and poly(diglycerol adipate) (PDGA) at different (di)glycerol:hex ratios (30:70; 50:50 and 70:30 mol/mol) and its effect on purification upon NPs formation. By varying the amphiphilicity of the backbone, we demonstrated that minor adjustments influence the NPs formation, NPs stability, drug encapsulation, and degradation of these polymers, despite the high chemical similarity. Moreover, the best performing materials have shown good biocompatibility in both in vitro and in vivo (whole organism) tests. As preliminary result, the sample containing diglycerol and Hex in a 70:30 ratio, named as PDGA-Hex 30%, has shown to be the most promising candidate in this small library analysed. It demonstrated comparable stability to the glycerol-based samples in various media but exhibited superior encapsulation efficiency of a model hydrophobic dye. This in-depth investigation provides new insights into the design and modification of biodegradable (di)glycerol-based polyesters, potentially paving the way for more effective and sustainable PEG-free drug delivery nano-systems in the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields.
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- Eleni Axioti
- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale A. Moro 5, Rome 00185, Italy
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est (ICMPE), CNRS, University Paris Est Créteil, UMR 7182, 2 Rue Henri Dunant, Thiais 94320, France
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- Oral Product Development, Pharmaceutical Technology & Development, Operations, AstraZeneca, Macclesfield SK10 2NA, United Kingdom
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale A. Moro 5, Rome 00185, Italy
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Boots Sciences Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Boots Sciences Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom.
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom.
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Mahmoud MH, El-Gogary RI, Soliman ME, Kamel AO. Novel green-based polyglycerol polymeric nanoparticles loaded with ferulic acid: A promising approach for hepatoprotection. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130698. [PMID: 38458296 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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In the pursuit of eco-friendly and sustainable materials, polyglycerol diacid polymers hold immense promise for drug delivery compared to those derived from fossil fuels. Harnessing this potential, we aimed to prepare nanoparticles (NPs) derived from sustainable polymers, loaded with ferulic acid (FA), a natural polyphenolic compound known for its shielding effect against liver-damaging agents, including carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). Glycerol was esterified with renewable monomers, such as succinic acid, adipic acid, and/or FA, resulting in the creation of a novel class of polyglycerol diacid polymers. Characterization via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance confirmed the successful synthesis of these polymers with <7 % residual monomers. FA-loaded NPs were fabricated using the newly synthesized polymers. To further augment their potential, the NPs were coated with chitosan. The chitosan-coated NPs boasted an optimal PS of 290 ± 5.03 nm, showing superior physical stability, and a commendable EE% of 58.79 ± 0.43%w/v. The cytotoxicity was examined on fibroblast cells using the SRB assay. In-vivo experiments employing a CCl4-induced liver injury model yielded compelling evidence of the heightened hepatoprotective effects conferred by chitosan-coated particles. This demonstrates the benefits of incorporating sustainable polymers into innovative composites for efficient drug delivery, indicating their potential for creating versatile platforms for various therapeutic applications.
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- Mariam H Mahmoud
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt; Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt.
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Rashid H, Lucas H, Busse K, Kressler J, Mäder K, Trutschel ML. Development of Poly(sorbitol adipate)- g-poly(ethylene glycol) Mono Methyl Ether-Based Hydrogel Matrices for Model Drug Release. Gels 2023; 10:17. [PMID: 38247740 PMCID: PMC10815636 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Hydrogels were prepared by Steglich esterification and by crosslinking pre-synthesized poly(sorbitol adipate)-graft-poly(ethylene glycol) mono methyl ether (PSA-g-mPEG) using different-chain-length-based disuccinyl PEG. PSA and PSA-g-mPEG were investigated for polymer degradation as a function of time at different temperatures. PSA-g-mPEG hydrogels were then evaluated for their most crucial properties of swelling that rendered them suitable for many pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Hydrogels were also examined for their Sol-Gel content in order to investigate the degree of cross-linking. Physical structural parameters of the hydrogels were theoretically estimated using the modified Flory-Rehner theory to obtain approximate values of polymer volume fraction, the molecular weight between two crosslinks, and the mesh size of the hydrogels. X-ray diffraction was conducted to detect the presence or absence of crystalline regions in the hydrogels. PSA-g-mPEG hydrogels were then extensively examined for higher and lower molecular weight solute release through analysis by fluorescence spectroscopy. Finally, the cytotoxicity of the hydrogels was also investigated using a resazurin reduction assay. Experimental results show that PSA-g-mPEG provides an option as a biocompatible polymer to be used for pharmaceutical applications.
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- Haroon Rashid
- Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
- Department of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Suksiriworapong J, Achayawat C, Juangrattanakamjorn P, Taresco V, Crucitti VC, Sakchaisri K, Bunsupa S. Modification of Poly(Glycerol Adipate) with Tocopherol and Cholesterol Modulating Nanoparticle Self-Assemblies and Cellular Responses of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells to SN-38 Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2100. [PMID: 37631315 PMCID: PMC10459774 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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This study aimed to fabricate new variations of glycerol-based polyesters by grafting poly(glycerol adipate) (PGA) with hydrophobic bioactive moieties, tocopherol (TOC), and cholesterol (CHO). Their effects on nanoparticle (NP) formation, drug release, and cellular responses in cancer and normal cells were evaluated. CHO and TOC were successfully grafted onto PGA backbones with 30% and 50% mole grafting. Increasing the percentage of mole grafting in both molecules increased the glass transition temperature and water contact angle of the final polymers but decreased the critical micelle concentration of the formulated particles. PGA-TOC NPs reduced the proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cancer cells. However, they enhanced the proliferation of primary dermal fibroblasts within a specific concentration range. PGA-CHO NPs minimally affected the growth of cancer and normal cells. Both types of NPs did not affect apoptosis or the cell cycle of cancer cells. PGA-CHO and PGA-TOC NPs were able to entrap SN-38, a hydrophobic anticancer drug, with a particle size <200 nm. PGA-CHO NPs had a higher drug loading capacity and a greater drug release than PGA-TOC NPs. However, SN-38-loaded PGA-TOC NPs showed higher toxicity than SN-38 and SN-38-loaded PGA-CHO NPs due to the combined effects of antiproliferation and higher cellular uptake. Compared with SN-38, the drug-loaded NPs more profoundly induced sub-G1 in the cell cycle analysis and apoptosis of cancer cells in a similar pattern. Therefore, PGA-CHO and PGA-TOC polymers have potential applications as delivery systems for anticancer drugs.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Centre for Additive Manufacturing and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Tawagi E, Ung T, Cheng HLM, Santerre JP. Arrhenius-model-based degradable oligourethane hydrogels for controlled growth factor release. Acta Biomater 2023; 166:167-186. [PMID: 37207744 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Biodegradable hydrogels are growing in demand to enable the delivery of biomolecules (e.g. growth factors) for regenerative medicine. This research investigated the resorption of an oligourethane/polyacrylic acid hydrogel, a biodegradable hydrogel which supports tissue regeneration. The Arrhenius model was used to characterize the resorption of the polymeric gels in relevant in vitro conditions, and the Flory-Rehner equation was used to correlate the volumetric swelling ratio with the extent of degradation. The study found that the swelling rate of the hydrogel follows the Arrhenius model at elevated temperatures, estimating degradation time in saline solution at 37°C to be between 5 and 13 months, serving as a preliminary approximation of degradation in vivo. The degradation products had low cytotoxicity towards endothelial cells, and the hydrogel supported stromal cell proliferation. Additionally, the hydrogels were able to release growth factors and maintain the biomolecules' bioactivity towards cell proliferation. The study of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) release from the hydrogel used a diffusion process model, showing that the electrostatic attraction between VEGF and the anionic hydrogel allowed for controlled and sustained VEGF release over three weeks. In a rat subcutaneous implant model, a selected hydrogel with desired degradation rates exhibited minimal foreign body response and supported M2a macrophage phenotype, and vascularization. The low M1 and high M2a macrophage phenotypes within the implants were associated with tissue integration. This research supports the use of oligourethane/polyacrylic acid hydrogels as a promising material for delivering growth factors and supporting tissue regeneration. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: There is a need for degradable elastomeric hydrogels that can support the formation of soft tissues and minimize long-term foreign body responses. An Arrhenius model was used to estimate the relative breakdown of hydrogels, in-vitro. The results demonstrate that hydrogels made from a combination of poly(acrylic acid) and oligo-urethane diacrylates can be designed to resorb over defined periods ranging from months to years depending on the chemical formulation prescribed by the model. The hydrogel formulations also provided for different release profiles of growth factors, relevant to tissue regeneration. In-vivo, these hydrogels had minimal inflammatory effects and showed evidence of integration into the surrounding tissue. The hydrogel approach can help the field design a broader range of biomaterials for tissue regeneration.
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- Eric Tawagi
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 661 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Room 1435, Toronto, ON M5G 1M1, Canada; Translational Biology & Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Translational Biology & Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 661 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Room 1435, Toronto, ON M5G 1M1, Canada; Translational Biology & Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, ON, Canada; The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 661 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Room 1435, Toronto, ON M5G 1M1, Canada; Translational Biology & Engineering Program, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Toronto, ON, Canada; Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Jacob PL, Brugnoli B, Del Giudice A, Phan H, Chauhan VM, Beckett L, Gillis RB, Moloney C, Cavanagh RJ, Krumins E, Reynolds-Green M, Lentz JC, Conte C, Cuzzucoli Crucitti V, Couturaud B, Galantini L, Francolini I, Howdle SM, Taresco V. Poly (diglycerol adipate) variants as enhanced nanocarrier replacements in drug delivery applications. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 641:1043-1057. [PMID: 36996683 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Sustainably derived poly(glycerol adipate) (PGA) has been deemed to deliver all the desirable features expected in a polymeric scaffold for drug-delivery, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, self-assembly into nanoparticles (NPs) and a functionalisable pendant group. Despite showing these advantages over commercial alkyl polyesters, PGA suffers from a series of key drawbacks caused by poor amphiphilic balance. This leads to weak drug-polymer interactions and subsequent low drug-loading in NPs, as well as low NPs stability. To overcome this, in the present work, we applied a more significant variation of the polyester backbone while maintaining mild and sustainable polymerisation conditions. We have investigated the effect of the variation of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments upon physical properties and drug interactions as well as self-assembly and NPs stability. For the first time we have replaced glycerol with the more hydrophilic diglycerol, as well as adjusting the final amphiphilic balance of the polyester repetitive units by incorporating the more hydrophobic 1,6-n-hexanediol (Hex). The properties of the novel poly(diglycerol adipate) (PDGA) variants have been compared against known polyglycerol-based polyesters. Interestingly, while the bare PDGA showed improved water solubility and diminished self-assembling ability, the Hex variation demonstrated enhanced features as a nanocarrier. In this regard, PDGAHex NPs were tested for their stability in different environments and for their ability to encode enhanced drug loading. Moreover, the novel materials have shown good biocompatibility in both in vitro and in vivo (whole organism) experiments.
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- Philippa L Jacob
- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est, Université de Paris-Est Créteil, CNRS UMR 7182, 2 rue Henri Dunant, 94320 Thiais, France
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- Laboratory of Biophysics and Surface Analysis, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Boots Sciences Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory of Biophysics and Surface Analysis, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Boots Sciences Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, United Kingdom; Biomaterials Group, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, United Kingdom; College of Business, Technology and Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University, Food and Nutrition Group, Sheffield S1 1WB, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, BioDiscovery Institute-3, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, BioDiscovery Institute-3, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Centre for Additive Manufacturing and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est, Université de Paris-Est Créteil, CNRS UMR 7182, 2 rue Henri Dunant, 94320 Thiais, France
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom.
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Taresco V, Tulini I, Francolini I, Piozzi A. Polyglycerol Adipate-Grafted Polycaprolactone Nanoparticles as Carriers for the Antimicrobial Compound Usnic Acid. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232214339. [PMID: 36430814 PMCID: PMC9693002 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Nanoparticle (NP) drug delivery systems are known to potentially enhance the efficacy of therapeutic agents. As for antimicrobial drugs, therapeutic solutions against drug-resistant microbes are urgently needed due to the worldwide antimicrobial resistance issue. Usnic acid is a widely investigated antimicrobial agent suffering from poor water solubility. In this study, polymer nanoparticles based on polyglycerol adipate (PGA) grafted with polycaprolactone (PCL) were developed as carriers for usnic acid. We demonstrated the potential of the developed systems in ensuring prolonged bactericidal activity against a model bacterial species, Staphylococcus epidermidis. The macromolecular architecture changes produced by PCL grafted from PGA significantly influenced the drug release profile and mechanism. Specifically, by varying the length of PCL arms linked to the PGA backbone, it was possible to tune the drug release from a burst anomalous drug release (high PCL chain length) to a slow diffusion-controlled release (low PCL chain length). The developed nanosystems showed a prolonged antimicrobial activity (up to at least 7 days) which could be used in preventing/treating infections occurring at different body sites, including medical device-related infection and mucosal/skin surface, where Gram-positive bacteria are commonly involved.
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- Vincenzo Taresco
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (I.F.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (I.F.); (A.P.)
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Damrongrak K, Kloysawat K, Bunsupa S, Sakchasri K, Wongrakpanich A, Taresco V, Cuzzucoli Crucitti V, Garnett MC, Suksiriworapong J. Delivery of acetogenin-enriched Annona muricata Linn leaf extract by folic acid-conjugated and triphenylphosphonium-conjugated poly(glycerol adipate) nanoparticles to enhance toxicity against ovarian cancer cells. Int J Pharm 2022; 618:121636. [PMID: 35259439 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The study demonstrated the fabrication of new poly(glycerol adipate) (PGA) nanoparticles decorated with folic acid (FOL-PGA) and triphenylphosphonium (TPP-PGA) and the potential on the delivery of acetogenin-enriched Annona muricata Linn leaf extract to ovarian cancer cells. FOL-PGA and TPP-PGA were successfully synthesized and used to fabricate FOL-decorated nanoparticles (FOL-NPs) and FOL-/TPP- decorated nanoparticles (FOL/TPP-NPs) by blending two polymers at a mass ratio of 1:1. All nanoparticles had small size of around 100 nm, narrow size distribution and high negative surface charge about -30 mV. The stable FOL/TPP-NPs showed highest drug loading of 14.9 ± 1.9% at 1:5 ratio of extract to polymer and reached to 35.8 ± 2.1% at higher ratio. Both nanoparticles released the extract in a biphasic sustained release manner over 5 days. The toxicity of the extract to SKOV3 cells was potentiated by FOL-NPs and FOL/TPP-NPs by 2.0 - 2.6 fold through induction of cell apoptosis. FOL/TPP-NPs showed lower IC50 and higher cellular uptake as compared to FOL-NPs. FOL-NPs exhibited folate receptor-mediated endocytosis. FOL/TPP-NPs provided more advantages than FOL-NPs in terms of stability in physiological fluid, uptake efficiency and targeting ability to mitochondria and showed a promising potential PGA platform for targeted delivery of herbal cytotoxic extracts.
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- Kanokporn Damrongrak
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Additive Manufacturing and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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Journey to the Market: The Evolution of Biodegradable Drug Delivery Systems. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12020935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Biodegradable polymers have been used as carriers in drug delivery systems for more than four decades. Early work used crude natural materials for particle fabrication, whereas more recent work has utilized synthetic polymers. Applications include the macroscale, the microscale, and the nanoscale. Since pioneering work in the 1960’s, an array of products that use biodegradable polymers to encapsulate the desired drug payload have been approved for human use by international regulatory agencies. The commercial success of these products has led to further research in the field aimed at bringing forward new formulation types for improved delivery of various small molecule and biologic drugs. Here, we review recent advances in the development of these materials and we provide insight on their drug delivery application. We also address payload encapsulation and drug release mechanisms from biodegradable formulations and their application in approved therapeutic products.
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Enzymatic synthesis of glycerol, azido-glycerol and azido-triglycerol based amphiphilic copolymers and their relevance as nanocarriers: A review. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Jacob PL, Ruiz Cantu LA, Pearce AK, He Y, Lentz JC, Moore JC, Machado F, Rivers G, Apebende E, Fernandez MR, Francolini I, Wildman R, Howdle SM, Taresco V. Poly (glycerol adipate) (PGA) backbone modifications with a library of functional diols: Chemical and physical effects. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Paus C, van der Voort R, Cambi A. Nanomedicine in cancer therapy: promises and hurdles of polymeric nanoparticles. EXPLORATION OF MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.37349/emed.2021.00040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The limitations of current cancer treatments have stimulated the application of nanotechnology to develop more effective and safer cancer therapies. Remarkable progress has been made in the development of nanomedicine to overcome issues associated with conventional cancer treatment, including low drug solubility, insufficient targeting, and drug resistance. The modulation of nanoparticles allows the improvement of drug pharmacokinetics, leading to improved targeting and reduced side effects. In addition, nanoparticles can be conjugated to ligands that specifically target cancer cells. Furthermore, strategies that exploit tumor characteristics to locally trigger drug release have shown to increase targeted drug delivery. However, although some clinical successes have been achieved, most nanomedicines fail to reach the clinic. Factors that hinder clinical translation vary from the complexity of design, incomplete understanding of biological mechanisms, and high demands during the manufacturing process. Clinical translation might be improved by combining knowledge from different disciplines such as cell biology, chemistry, and tumor pathophysiology. An increased understanding on how nanoparticle modifications affect biological systems is pivotal to improve design, eventually aiding development of more effective nanomedicines. This review summarizes the key successes that have been made in nanomedicine, including improved drug delivery and release by polymeric nanoparticles as well as the introduction of strategies that overcome drug resistance. In addition, the application of nanomedicine in immunotherapy is discussed, and several remaining challenges addressed.
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Fatty acid-modified poly(glycerol adipate) microparticles for controlled drug delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Valdivia L, García-Hevia L, Bañobre-López M, Gallo J, Valiente R, López Fanarraga M. Solid Lipid Particles for Lung Metastasis Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:93. [PMID: 33451053 PMCID: PMC7828486 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13010093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Solid lipid particles (SLPs) can sustainably encapsulate and release therapeutic agents over long periods, modifying their biodistribution, toxicity, and side effects. To date, no studies have been reported using SLPs loaded with doxorubicin chemotherapy for the treatment of metastatic cancer. This study characterizes the effect of doxorubicin-loaded carnauba wax particles in the treatment of lung metastatic malignant melanoma in vivo. Compared with the free drug, intravenously administrated doxorubicin-loaded SLPs significantly reduce the number of pulmonary metastatic foci in mice. In vitro kinetic studies show two distinctive drug release profiles. A first chemotherapy burst-release wave occurs during the first 5 h, which accounts for approximately 30% of the entrapped drug rapidly providing therapeutic concentrations. The second wave occurs after the arrival of the particles to the final destination in the lung. This release is sustained for long periods (>40 days), providing constant levels of chemotherapy in situ that trigger the inhibition of metastatic growth. Our findings suggest that the use of chemotherapy with loaded SLPs could substantially improve the effectiveness of the drug locally, reducing side effects while improving overall survival.
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- Lourdes Valdivia
- Nanomedicine Group, University of Cantabria—IDIVAL, Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain; (L.V.); (L.G.-H.); (R.V.)
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- Nanomedicine Group, University of Cantabria—IDIVAL, Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain; (L.V.); (L.G.-H.); (R.V.)
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- Advanced (Magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Laboratory, Nanomedicine Unit, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (M.B.-L.); (J.G.)
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- Advanced (Magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Laboratory, Nanomedicine Unit, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (M.B.-L.); (J.G.)
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- Nanomedicine Group, University of Cantabria—IDIVAL, Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain; (L.V.); (L.G.-H.); (R.V.)
- Applied Physics Dept, Faculty of Sciences, Avda. de Los Castros 48, 39005 Santander, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Group, University of Cantabria—IDIVAL, Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain; (L.V.); (L.G.-H.); (R.V.)
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Alaneed R, Golitsyn Y, Hauenschild T, Pietzsch M, Reichert D, Kressler J. Network formation by
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addition of primary amines to vinyl end groups of enzymatically synthesized poly(glycerol adipate). POLYM INT 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.6102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Razan Alaneed
- Department of Chemistry Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Halle (Saale) Germany
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Physics Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Chemistry Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Physics Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Chemistry Martin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Halle (Saale) Germany
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Animasawun RK, Taresco V, Swainson SME, Suksiriworapong J, Walker DA, Garnett MC. Screening and Matching Polymers with Drugs to Improve Drug Incorporation and Retention in Nanoparticles. Mol Pharm 2020; 17:2083-2098. [PMID: 32348676 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Key challenges hindering the clinical translation of the use of nanoparticles (NP) for delivery of drugs to tumors are inadequate drug loading and premature drug release. This study focused on understanding the conditions required to produce nanoparticles that can reach their target site with sufficient drug loading and drug retention for effective pharmacological action. Etoposide, etoposide phosphate, and teniposide were screened against modified poly(glycerol) adipate (PGA) based polymers by monitoring drug release from 40% drug in polymer films and using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and contact angle measurements to help understand the release results. Polymers were matched with the specific drugs based on the interactions observed. NP were then prepared by an interfacial deposition method. NPs were characterized and resulted in drug loadings ranging from 3.5% and 5%, respectively, for etoposide phosphate and etoposide with PGA modified with stearate (PGA85%C18) up to 13.4% for teniposide with PGA modified with tryptophan (PGA50%Try) and drug release of just 22-35% over 24 h. Assessment of cytotoxicity showed that etoposide nanoparticles with PGA85%C18 were more potent than an equivalent amount of free drug. This screening method to match polymers to drugs to monitor based drug and polymer interactions thus resulted in the formulation of nanoparticles with higher drug loading and slower release and potential for further development for clinical applications.
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- Rashidat K Animasawun
- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Innovative Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sri-Ayudhaya Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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Gordhan D, Swainson SM, Pearce AK, Styliari ID, Lovato T, Burley JC, Garnett MC, Taresco V. Poly (Glycerol Adipate): From a Functionalized Nanocarrier to a Polymeric-Prodrug Matrix to Create Amorphous Solid Dispersions. J Pharm Sci 2020; 109:1347-1355. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2019.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Biocompatible and bio-based materials are an appealing resource for the pharmaceutical industry. Poly(glycerol-adipate) (PGA) is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer that can be used to produce self-assembled nanoparticles (NPs) able to encapsulate active ingredients, with encouraging perspectives for drug delivery purposes. Starch is a versatile, inexpensive, and abundant polysaccharide that can be effectively applied as a bio-scaffold for other molecules in order to enrich it with new appealing properties. In this work, the combination of PGA NPs and starch films proved to be a suitable biopolymeric matrix carrier for the controlled release preparation of hydrophobic drugs. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) was used to determine the size of drug-loaded PGA NPs, while the improvement of the apparent drug water solubility was assessed by UV-vis spectroscopy. In vitro biological assays were performed against cancer cell lines and bacteria strains to confirm that drug-loaded PGA NPs maintained the effective activity of the therapeutic agents. Dye-conjugated PGA was then exploited to track the NP release profile during the starch/PGA nanocomposite film digestion, which was assessed using digestion models mimicking physiological conditions. The collected data provide a clear indication of the suitability of our biodegradable carrier system for oral drug delivery.
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Alaneed R, Hauenschild T, Mäder K, Pietzsch M, Kressler J. Conjugation of Amine-Functionalized Polyesters With Dimethylcasein Using Microbial Transglutaminase. J Pharm Sci 2019; 109:981-991. [PMID: 31682828 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2019.10.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Protein-polymer conjugates have been used as therapeutics because they exhibit frequently higher stability, prolonged in vivo half-life, and lower immunogenicity compared with native proteins. The first part of this report describes the enzymatic synthesis of poly(glycerol adipate) (PGA(M)) by transesterification between glycerol and dimethyl adipate using lipase B from Candida antarctica. PGA(M) is a hydrophilic, biodegradable but water insoluble polyester. By acylation, PGA(M) is modified with 6-(Fmoc-amino)hexanoic acid and with hydrophilic poly(ethylene glycol) side chains (mPEG12) rendering the polymer highly water soluble. This is followed by the removal of protecting groups, fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl, to generate polyester with primary amine groups, namely PGA(M)-g-NH2-g-mPEG12. 1H NMR spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and gel permeation chromatography have been used to determine the chemical structure and polydispersity index of PGA(M) before and after modification. In the second part, we discuss the microbial transglutaminase-mediated conjugation of the model protein dimethylcasein with PGA(M)-g-NH2-g-mPEG12 under mild reaction conditions. SDS-PAGE proves the protein-polyester conjugation.
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- Razan Alaneed
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06099 Halle/Saale, Germany; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4, D-06120 Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06099 Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4, D-06120 Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4, D-06120 Halle/Saale, Germany.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06099 Halle/Saale, Germany.
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Swainson SME, Styliari ID, Taresco V, Garnett MC. Poly (glycerol adipate) (PGA), an Enzymatically Synthesized Functionalizable Polyester and Versatile Drug Delivery Carrier: A Literature Update. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11101561. [PMID: 31557875 PMCID: PMC6835762 DOI: 10.3390/polym11101561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The enzymatically synthesized poly (glycerol adipate) (PGA) has demonstrated all the desirable key properties required from a performing biomaterial to be considered a versatile “polymeric-tool” in the broad field of drug delivery. The step-growth polymerization pathway catalyzed by lipase generates a highly functionalizable platform while avoiding tedious steps of protection and deprotection. Synthesis requires only minor purification steps and uses cheap and readily available reagents. The final polymeric material is biodegradable, biocompatible and intrinsically amphiphilic, with a good propensity to self-assemble into nanoparticles (NPs). The free hydroxyl group lends itself to a variety of chemical derivatizations via simple reaction pathways which alter its physico-chemical properties with a possibility to generate an endless number of possible active macromolecules. The present work aims to summarize the available literature about PGA synthesis, architecture alterations, chemical modifications and its application in drug and gene delivery as a versatile carrier. Following on from this, the evolution of the concept of enzymatically-degradable PGA-drug conjugation has been explored, reporting recent examples in the literature.
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- Sadie M E Swainson
- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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