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El-Dahmy RM, El-Nabarawi MA, Mostafa HG, Salama A, Sheta NM. Role of chitosan coated invasomes in enhancement of transdermal delivery of tenoxicam for management of osteoarthritis: In vitro characterization, statistical optimization, ex vivo, and in vivo assessments. Int J Pharm 2025; 678:125700. [PMID: 40345599 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2025.125700] [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: 03/09/2025] [Revised: 05/01/2025] [Accepted: 05/06/2025] [Indexed: 05/11/2025]
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Tenoxicam (TNX) is a strong non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug utilized to manage osteoarthritis. This study aimed to develop chitosan-coated invasomes (CCIs) for TNX transdermal delivery to enhance its solubility, transdermal permeability, and anti-osteoarthritic efficacy. TNX-invasomes were prepared using a thin-film hydration technique according to the 22.31 factorial design. The optimized CCI (OCCI) formula consisted of 100 mg L-alpha-phosphatidylcholine, 25 mg chitosan, and 100 mg limonene. The OCCI formula (F10) showed the minimum vesicle size (192.80 ± 4.60 nm), polydispersity index (0.252 ± 0.03), and maximum entrapment efficiency % (94.19 ± 3.77 %), zeta potential (46.10 ± 3.58 mV), % released after 24 h (86.83 ± 1.41 %), and transdermal flux (61.20 ± 2.35 μg/h.cm2). The OCCI formula showed higher stability compared with the conventional chitosan uncoated formula (F4). The OCCI formula was converted to OCCI gel that boosted TNX release by 2.17-fold compared to free TNX gel. The OCCI gel boosted TNX permeation by 1.61- and 5.27-fold compared to F4 gel and free TNX gel, respectively. In vivo skin irritation test verified the safety of the OCCI gel. Moreover, In vivo studies confirmed that OCCI gel achieved significant inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), prostaglandin E-2 (PGE2), and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) compared to TNX free gel and oral market tablet. Histopathological data confirmed the OCCI gel's efficacy in cartilage regeneration. Therefore, OCCIs might be regarded as an effective approach for transdermal delivery of TNX to manage OA.
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- Rania Moataz El-Dahmy
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt
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Khalid R, Mahmood S, Mohamed Sofian Z, Chik Z, Ge Y. Development of Rapidly Dissolving Microneedles Integrated with Valsartan-Loaded Nanoliposomes for Transdermal Drug Delivery: In Vitro and Ex Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2025; 17:483. [PMID: 40284478 PMCID: PMC12030157 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17040483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2025] [Revised: 03/24/2025] [Accepted: 04/04/2025] [Indexed: 04/29/2025] Open
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Background: Hypertension (HTN) is recognized as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and peripheral artery disease. Valsartan (VAL), an angiotensin receptor blocker drug for hypertension, has been limited due to its poor solubility and poor absorption from the GIT, which leads to low oral bioavailability. Objectives/Method: In the present research, firstly, VAL-loaded nanoliposomes were formulated and optimized using the Box-Behnken design (BBD). Optimized VAL-nanoliposomes were physically characterized and their fate was examined by scanning and transmission microscopy, DSC, FTIR, XRD, and ex vivo studies using rat skin. In vitro studies using human keratinocyte (HaCaT) cells showed a decrease in cell viability as the liposome concentration increased. Secondly, the formulation of VAL-loaded nanoliposomes was integrated into dissolvable microneedles (DMNs) to deliver the VAL transdermally, crossing the skin barrier for better systemic delivery. Results: The optimized nanoliposomes showed a vesicle size of 150.23 (0.47) nm, a ZP of -23.37 (0.50) mV, and an EE% of 94.72 (0.44)%. The DMNs were fabricated using a ratio of biodegradable polymers, sodium alginate (SA), and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). The resulting VAL-LP-DMNs exhibited sharp pyramidal microneedles, adequate mechanical properties, effective skin insertion capability, and rapid dissolution of the microneedles in rat skin. In the ex vivo analysis, the transdermal flux of VAL was significantly (5.36 (0.39) μg/cm2/h) improved by VAL-LP-DMNs. The enhancement ratio of the VAL-LP-DMNs was 1.85. In conclusion, liposomes combined with DMNs have shown high potential and bright prospects as carriers for the transdermal delivery of VAL. Conclusions: These DMNs can be explored in studies focused on in vivo evaluations to confirm their safety, pharmacokinetics profile, and pharmacodynamic efficacy.
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- Ramsha Khalid
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (R.K.); (Z.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (R.K.); (Z.M.S.)
- Universiti Malaya-Research Centre for Biopharmaceuticals and Advanced Therapeutics (UBAT), Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
- Centre of Advanced Materials (CAM), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (R.K.); (Z.M.S.)
- Universiti Malaya-Research Centre for Biopharmaceuticals and Advanced Therapeutics (UBAT), Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- Universiti Malaya-Research Centre for Biopharmaceuticals and Advanced Therapeutics (UBAT), Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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Dixena B, Madhariya R, Panday A, Ram A, Jain AK. Overcoming Skin Barrier with Transfersomes: Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications. Curr Drug Deliv 2025; 22:160-180. [PMID: 38178667 DOI: 10.2174/0115672018272012231213100535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS) offer several advantages over traditional methods such as injections and oral administration. These advantages include preventing first-pass metabolism, providing consistent and sustained activity, reducing side effects, enabling the use of short half-life drugs, improving physiological response, and enhancing patient convenience. However, the permeability of skin poses a challenge for TDDS, as it is impermeable to large molecules and hydrophilic drugs but permeable to small molecules and lipophilic drug. To overcome this barrier, researchers have investigated vesicular systems, such as transfersomes, liposomes, niosomes, and ethosomes. Among these vesicular systems, transfersomes are particularly promising for noninvasive drug administration due to their deformability and flexible membrane. They have been extensively studied for delivering anticancer drugs, insulin, corticosteroids, herbal medicines, and NSAIDs through the skin. Transfersomes have demonstrated efficacy in treating skin cancer, improving insulin delivery, enhancing site-specific corticosteroid delivery, and increasing the permeation and therapeutic effects of herbal medicines. They have also been effective in delivering pain relief with minimal side effects using NSAIDs and opioids. Transfersomes have been used for transdermal immunization and targeted drug delivery, offering site-specific release and minimizing adverse effects. Overall, transfersomes are a promising approach for transdermal drug delivery in various therapeutic applications. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present review is to discuss the various advantages and limitations of transfersomes and their mechanism to penetration across the skin, as well as their application for the delivery of various drugs like anticancer, antidiabetic, NSAIDs, herbal drugs, and transdermal immunization. METHODS Data we searched from PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. RESULTS In this review, we have explored the various methods of preparation of transfersomes and their application for the delivery of various drugs like anticancer, antidiabetic, NSAIDs, herbal drugs, and transdermal immunization. CONCLUSION In comparison to other vesicular systems, transfersomes are more flexible, have greater skin penetration capability, can transport systemic medicines, and are more stable. Transfersomes are capable of delivering both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, making them suitable for transdermal drug delivery. The developed transfersomal gel could be used to improve medicine delivery through the skin.
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- Bhupendra Dixena
- Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, (C.G.) 495009, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, (C.G.) 495009, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, (C.G.) 495009, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, (C.G.) 495009, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, (C.G.) 495009, India
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Prerna, Bhatt DC, Mir KB, Kumar V, Rathor S. A Comprehensive Review on Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery System and Their Role for Management of Hypertension. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2025; 26:169-185. [PMID: 38566387 DOI: 10.2174/0113892010291414240322112508] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The current global epidemic of hypertension is not a disease in and of itself but rather a significant risk factor for serious cardiovascular conditions such as peripheral artery disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Although many medications that work through various mechanisms of action are available on the market in conventional formulations to treat hypertension, these medications face significant difficulties with their bioavailability, dosing, and associated side effects, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of their therapeutic interventions. Numerous studies have shown that nanocarriers and nanoformulations can minimize the toxicity associated with high doses of the drug while greatly increasing the drug's bioavailability and reducing the frequency of dosing. This review sheds light on the difficulties posed by traditional antihypertensive formulations and highlights the necessity of oral nanoparticulate systems to solve these issues. Because hypertension has a circadian blood pressure pattern, chronotherapeutics can be very important in treating the condition. On the other hand, nanoparticulate systems can be very important in managing hypertension.
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- Prerna
- Department of Pharmaceutics, MM College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana, Ambala, 133207, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheswar University of Sciences and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India
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- School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122103, India
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- DK Pharma College, Dhani T. Bad, Rewari, Haryana, 123411, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, MM College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana, Ambala, 133207, Haryana, India
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M. SR, S. S. Formulation Design, Optimization, and Evaluation of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Loaded With an Antiviral Drug Tenofovir Using Box-Behnken Design for Boosting Oral Bioavailability. Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci 2024; 2024:5248746. [PMID: 39781028 PMCID: PMC11707065 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5248746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 10/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open
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Purpose: The current study aimed to improve the oral bioavailability of tenofovir (TNF), an antihuman immunodeficiency viral (HIV) drug, by integrating it into solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), an emerging lipid formulation. Method: The suggested SLNs were generated utilizing the microemulsion process, using Compritol 888 ATO. A Box-Behnken experimental design was attempted to analyze the impact of critical quality attributes (CQAs), such as lipid and surfactant content and homogenization duration on response metrics such as particle size (PS) and percentage entrapment. The prepared SLNs were assessed for entrapment efficiency, zeta potential (ZP), PS, polydispersity index, and in vitro drug release. Moreover, ex vivo permeation tests employing goat intestinal sacs, solid-state characterization by DSC and PXRD, surface morphology by SEM, and in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation using albino Wistar rats were conducted. Results: The research findings demonstrated that a formulation composed of 5.5% lipid and 2% surfactant had a comparatively smaller PS (449.90 ± 4.79 nm), a narrow size distribution (0.304 ± 0.004), and strong stability with an entrapment efficiency of 83.13 ± 6.34% and a negative ZP (-18.10 ± 2.35 mV). According to in vitro drug release experiments, first-order kinetics were followed and 99% of the medication was released over the time course of 24 h. In albino Wistar rats, an in vivo pharmacokinetic analysis of the optimized formulation (F10) showed a 12.4-fold improvement in bioavailability over pure TNF solution. Conclusion: This study suggests the potential of SLNs in overcoming bioavailability issues, particularly low permeability, gut metabolism, and P-gp efflux transport.
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- Sri Rekha M.
- Department of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Chrysant SG. Better blood pressure control with the nanoformulation of antihypertensive drugs. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2024:1-9. [PMID: 39635781 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2024.2438813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2024] [Revised: 11/12/2024] [Accepted: 12/03/2024] [Indexed: 12/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Hypertension is very common and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, strokes, and death. However, at present only 14% of patients of developing countries have their blood pressure (BP) well controlled. The causes for the failure to control the BP are multiple and one of them could be the formulation of antihypertensive drugs. AREAS COVERED The recent development of nanotechnology by incorporating the drugs into nanoparticles is a new promising field of nanomedicine and preliminary studies have shown this nanoformulation to be more effective in the treatment of hypertension than the existing drug formulations. Another recent development is the nanoformulation of genes used for the treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. For current information, a Medline search was conducted between 2017 and 2024 and 36 pertinent papers were selected. EXPERT OPINION The nanoformulations of drugs help achieve better drug concentrations, improve drug stability, low solubility, short half life, oral bioavailability, narrow therapeutic index, and poor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles, and decrease the adverse effects of antihypertensive drugs. Also, the nanoformulation of genes for the treatment of hypertension has been shown in preliminary studies to be effective, but more research is needed.
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- Steven G Chrysant
- Department of Cardiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Cheng H, Li X, Du J, Dang L, Wang S, Ding L, Zhang F, Sun S, Li Z. Transdermal characteristic study of bovine sialoglycoproteins with anti-skin aging and accelerating skin wound healing. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:4239-4248. [PMID: 39099002 PMCID: PMC11626321 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sialoglycoproteins play important roles in various biological processes, including cell adhesion, immune response, and cell signaling. Our previous studies indicated that the bovine sialoglycoproteins could be developed as a reagent against skin aging and as a new candidate for accelerating skin wound healing as well as inhibiting scar formation. However, transdermal characteristic of the bovine sialoglycoproteins is still unknown. AIMS This study investigated the transdermal permeation of the bovine sialoglycoproteins through porcine skin using the Franz diffusion cell method. RESULTS Our study showed that the bovine sialoglycoproteins could penetrate through the porcine skin with a linear permeation pattern described by the regression equation N% = 11.49 t-3.858, with a high coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.9903). The histochemical results demonstrated the widespread distribution of the bovine sialoglycoproteins between the epidermal and dermal layers, which suggesting parts of the bovine sialoglycoproteins had ability to traverse the epidermal barrier. The results of the lectin microarrays indicated highly enriched glycopatterns on the bovine sialoglycoproteins, which also appeared in permeated porcine skin. The LC-MS/MS analysis further showed that the bovine sialoglycoproteins were composed of approximately 100 proteins with molecular weight ranging from 748.4 kDa to 10 kDa, and there were 23 specific bovine sialoglycoproteins with molecular weight ranging from 69.2 kDa to 10 kDa to be characterized in permeated porcine skin. CONCLUSIONS Parts of the bovine sialoglycoproteins with molecular weight less than 69.2 kDa had ability to traverse the epidermal barrier. Understanding the permeation characteristics of the bovine sialoglycoproteins for developing innovative formulations with therapeutic benefits, contributing to advancements in cosmetic and dermatological fields.
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- Hongwei Cheng
- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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- Laboratory for Functional GlycomicsCollege of Life Sciences, Northwest UniversityXi'anChina
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Buya AB, Mahlangu P, Witika BA. From lab to industrial development of lipid nanocarriers using quality by design approach. Int J Pharm X 2024; 8:100266. [PMID: 39050378 PMCID: PMC11268122 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2024.100266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Lipid nanocarriers have attracted a great deal of interest in the delivery of therapeutic molecules. Despite their many advantages, compliance with quality standards and reproducibility requirements still constrain their industrial production. The relatively high failure rate in lipid nanocarrier research and development can be attributed to immature bottom-up manufacturing practices, leading to suboptimal control of quality attributes. Recently, the pharmaceutical industry has moved toward quality-driven manufacturing, emphasizing the integration of product and process development through the principles of quality by design. Quality by design in the pharmaceutical industry involves a thorough understanding of the quality profile of the target product and involves an assessment of potential risks during the design and development phases of pharmaceutical dosage forms. By identifying essential quality characteristics, such as the active ingredients, excipients and manufacturing processes used during research and development, it becomes possible to effectively control these aspects throughout the life cycle of the drug. Successful commercialization of lipid nanocarriers can be achieved if large-scale challenges are addressed using the QbD approach. QbD has become an essential tool because of its advantages in improving processes and product quality. The application of the QbD approach to the development of lipid nanocarriers can provide comprehensive and remarkable knowledge enabling the manufacture of high-quality products with a high degree of regulatory flexibility. This article reviews the basic considerations of QbD and its application in the laboratory and large-scale development of lipid nanocarriers. Furthermore, it provides forward-looking guidance for the industrial production of lipid nanocarriers using the QbD approach.
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- Aristote B. Buya
- Centre de Recherche en Sciences Humaines (CRESH), Ministère de la Recherche Scientifique et Innovation Technologique, Kinshasa XI, B.P. 212, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- University of Kinshasa, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, BP 212 Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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Farouk HO, Nagib MM, Fouad AG, Naguib DM, Khalil SFA, Belal A, Miski SF, Albezrah NKA, Al-Ziyadi SH, Kim GH, Hassan AHE, Lee KT, Hamad DS. Fabrication of an In Situ pH-Responsive Raloxifene-Loaded Invasome Hydrogel for Breast Cancer Management: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1518. [PMID: 39598429 PMCID: PMC11597612 DOI: 10.3390/ph17111518] [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: 10/20/2024] [Revised: 11/05/2024] [Accepted: 11/08/2024] [Indexed: 11/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Raloxifene (RLF) is a therapeutic option for invasive breast cancer because it blocks estrogen receptors selectively. Low solubility, limited targeting, first-pass action, and poor absorption are some of the challenges that make RLF in oral form less effective. This study aimed to create an intra-tumoral in situ pH-responsive formulation of RLF-invasome (IPHRLI) for breast cancer treatment, with the goals of sustaining RLF release, minimizing adverse effects, and enhancing solubility, bioavailability, targeting, and effectiveness. METHODS Numerous RLF-invasome formulations were optimized using design expert software (version 12.0.6.0, StatEase Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA). Integrating an optimal formulation with an amalgam of chitosan and glyceryl monooleate resulted in the IPHRLI formulation. In vivo testing of the IPHRLI formulation was conducted utilizing the Ehrlich cancer model. RESULTS Requirements for an optimum RLF-invasome formulation were met by a mixture of phospholipids (2.46%), ethanol (2.84%), and cineole (0.5%). The IPHRLI formulation substantially sustained its release by 75.41% after 8 h relative to free RLF. The bioavailability of intra-tumoral IPHRLI was substantially raised by 4.07-fold compared to oral free RLF. Histopathological and tumor volume analyses of intra-tumoral IPHRLI confirmed its efficacy and targeting effect. CONCLUSIONS the intra-tumoral administration of the IPHRLI formulation may provide a potential strategy for breast cancer management.
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- Hanan O. Farouk
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt; (H.O.F.); (D.M.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University, Cairo 11435, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt; (H.O.F.); (D.M.N.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Medina 42278, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Obstetric & Gynecology, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.A.); (S.H.A.-Z.)
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- Department of Obstetric & Gynecology, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.A.); (S.H.A.-Z.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nile Valley University, Fayoum 63518, Egypt;
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Kumbhar PS, Kamble V, Vishwas S, Kumbhar P, Kolekar K, Gupta G, Veiga F, Paiva-Santos AC, Goh BH, Singh SK, Dua K, Disouza J, Patravale V. Unravelling the success of transferosomes against skin cancer: Journey so far and road ahead. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:2325-2344. [PMID: 38758498 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01607-9] [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] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Skin cancer remains one of the most prominent types of cancer. Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer are commonly found together, with melanoma being the more deadly type. Skin cancer can be effectively treated with chemotherapy, which mostly uses small molecular medicines, phytoceuticals, and biomacromolecules. Topical delivery of these therapeutics is a non-invasive way that might be useful in effectively managing skin cancer. Different skin barriers, however, presented a major obstacle to topical cargo administration. Transferosomes have demonstrated significant potential in topical delivery by improving cargo penetration through the circumvention of diverse skin barriers. Additionally, the transferosome-based gel can prolong the residence of drug on the skin, lowering the frequency of doses and their associated side effects. However, the choice of appropriate transferosome compositions, such as phospholipids and edge activators, and fabrication technique are crucial for achieving improved entrapment efficiency, penetration, and regulated particle size. The present review discusses skin cancer overview, current treatment strategies for skin cancer and their drawbacks. Topical drug delivery against skin cancer is also covered, along with the difficulties associated with it and the importance of transferosomes in avoiding these difficulties. Additionally, a summary of transferosome compositions and fabrication methods is provided. Furthermore, topical delivery of small molecular drugs, phytoceuticals, and biomacromolecules using transferosomes and transferosomes-based gel in treating skin cancer is discussed. Thus, transferosomes can be a significant option in the topical delivery of drugs to manage skin cancer efficiently.
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- Popat S Kumbhar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, Tal: Panhala, Dist: Kolhapur Maharashtra, Warananagar, 416113, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, Tal: Panhala, Dist: Kolhapur Maharashtra, Warananagar, 416113, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, Tal: Panhala, Dist: Kolhapur Maharashtra, Warananagar, 416113, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, Tal: Panhala, Dist: Kolhapur Maharashtra, Warananagar, 416113, India
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- Center for Global Health Research (CGHR), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Sunway Biofunctional Molecules Discovery Centre (SBMDC), School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway, Malaysia
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
- Sunway Biofunctional Molecules Discovery Centre (SBMDC), School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway, Malaysia.
- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, Warananagar, Tal: Panhala, Dist: Kolhapur Maharashtra, Warananagar, 416113, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400019, India.
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Akl MA, Eldeen MA, Kassem AM. Beyond Skin Deep: Phospholipid-Based Nanovesicles as Game-Changers in Transdermal Drug Delivery. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:184. [PMID: 39138693 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02896-6] [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: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Transdermal administration techniques have gained popularity due to their advantages over oral and parenteral methods. Noninvasive, self-administered delivery devices improve patient compliance and control drug release. Transdermal delivery devices struggle with the skin's barrier function. Molecules over 500 Dalton (Da) and ionized compounds don't permeate through the skin. Drug encapsulation in phospholipid-based vesicular systems is the most effective skin delivery technique. Vesicular carriers include bi-layered liposomes, ultra-deformable liposomes, ethanolic liposomes, transethosomes, and invasomes. These technologies enhance skin drug permeation by increasing formula solubilization, partitioning into the skin, and fluidizing the lipid barrier. Phospholipid-based delivery systems are safe and efficient, making them a promising pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical drug delivery technique. Still, making delivery systems requires knowledge about the physicochemical properties of the drug and carrier, manufacturing and process variables, skin delivery mechanisms, technological advances, constraints, and regulatory requirements. Consequently, this review covers recent research achievements addressing the mentioned concerns.
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- Mohamed A Akl
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, The Islamic University, Najaf, 54001, Iraq.
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- Cell Biology, Histology, & Genetics Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Alsharquia, 7120001, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
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Salem HF, Aboud HM, Abdellatif MM, Abou-Taleb HA. Nose-to-Brain Targeted Delivery of Donepezil Hydrochloride via Novel Hyaluronic Acid-Doped Nanotransfersomes for Alzheimer's Disease Mitigation. J Pharm Sci 2024; 113:1934-1945. [PMID: 38369023 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.02.014] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease is the most serious neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive and memorial defects alongside deterioration in behavioral, thinking and social skills. Donepezil hydrochloride (DPZ) is one of the current two FDA-approved cholinesterase inhibitors used for the management of Alzheimer's disease. The current study aimed to formulate hyaluronic acid-coated transfersomes containing DPZ (DPZ-HA-TFS) for brain delivery through the intranasal pathway to surpass its oral-correlated GIT side effects. DPZ-HA-TFS were produced using a thin film hydration method and optimized with a 24 factorial design. The influence of formulation parameters on vesicle diameter, entrapment, cumulative release after 8 h, and ex vivo nasal diffusion after 24 h was studied. The optimal formulation was then evaluated for morphology, stability, histopathology and in vivo biodistribution studies. The optimized DPZ-HA-TFS formulation elicited an acceptable vesicle size (227.5 nm) with 75.83% entrapment efficiency, 37.94% cumulative release after 8 h, 547.49 µg/cm2 permeated through nasal mucosa after 24 h and adequate stability. Histopathological analysis revealed that the formulated DPZ-HA-TFS was nontoxic and tolerable for intranasal delivery. Intranasally administered DPZ-HA-TFS manifested significantly superior values for drug targeting index (5.08), drug targeting efficiency (508.25%) and direct nose-to-brain transport percentage (80.32%). DPZ-HA-TFS might be deemed as a promising intranasal nano-cargo for DPZ cerebral delivery to tackle Alzheimer's disease safely, steadily and in a non-invasive long-term pattern.
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- Heba F Salem
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Merit University, Sohag, Egypt
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Han W, Liu F, Muhammad M, Liu G, Li H, Xu Y, Sun S. Application of biomacromolecule-based passive penetration enhancement technique in superficial tumor therapy: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132745. [PMID: 38823734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132745] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) has shown great promise in superficial tumor therapy due to its noninvasive and avoidance of the first-pass effect. Especially, passive penetration enhancement technique (PPET) provides the technical basis for TDD by temporarily altering the skin surface structure without requiring external energy. Biomacromolecules and their derived nanocarriers offer a wide range of options for PPET development, with outstanding biocompatibility and biodegradability. Furthermore, the abundant functional groups on biomacromolecule surfaces can be modified to yield functional materials capable of targeting specific sites and responding to stimuli. This enables precise drug delivery to the tumor site and controlled drug release, with the potential to replace traditional drug delivery methods and make PPET-related personalized medicine a reality. This review focuses on the mechanism of biomacromolecules and nanocarriers with skin, and the impact of nanocarriers' surface properties of nanocarriers on PPET efficiency. The applications of biomacromolecule-based PPET in superficial tumor therapy are also summarized. In addition, the advantages and limitations are discussed, and their future trends are projected based on the existing work of biomacromolecule-based PPET.
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- Weiqiang Han
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Shenzhen Research Institute, Northwest A&F University, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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Paramshetti S, Angolkar M, Talath S, Osmani RAM, Spandana A, Al Fatease A, Hani U, Ramesh KVRNS, Singh E. Unravelling the in vivo dynamics of liposomes: Insights into biodistribution and cellular membrane interactions. Life Sci 2024; 346:122616. [PMID: 38599316 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122616] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Liposomes, as a colloidal drug delivery system dating back to the 1960s, remain a focal point of extensive research and stand as a highly efficient drug delivery method. The amalgamation of technological and biological advancements has propelled their evolution, elevating them to their current status. The key attributes of biodegradability and biocompatibility have been instrumental in driving substantial progress in liposome development. Demonstrating a remarkable ability to surmount barriers in drug absorption, enhance stability, and achieve targeted distribution within the body, liposomes have become pivotal in pharmaceutical research. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the intricate details of liposomal drug delivery systems, focusing specifically on their pharmacokinetics and cell membrane interactions via fusion, lipid exchange, endocytosis etc. Emphasizing the nuanced impact of various liposomal characteristics, we explore factors such as lipid composition, particle size, surface modifications, charge, dosage, and administration routes. By dissecting the multifaceted interactions between liposomes and biological barriers, including the reticuloendothelial system (RES), opsonization, enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, ATP-binding cassette (ABC) phenomenon, and Complement Activation-Related Pseudoallergy (CARPA) effect, we provide a deeper understanding of liposomal behaviour in vivo. Furthermore, this review addresses the intricate challenges associated with translating liposomal technology into practical applications, offering insights into overcoming these hurdles. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the clinical adoption and patent landscape of liposomes across diverse biomedical domains, shedding light on their potential implications for future research and therapeutic developments.
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- Sharanya Paramshetti
- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah 11172, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah 11172, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States.
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Fan M, Liu W, Zhao L, Nie L, Wang Y. Engineering nanosystems for transdermal delivery of antihypertensive drugs. Pharm Dev Technol 2024; 29:265-279. [PMID: 38416123 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2024.2324981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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To control hypertension, long-term continuous antihypertensive therapeutics are required and five classes of antihypertensive drugs are frequently involved, including diuretics, β-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Although with demonstrated clinical utility, there is still room for the improvement of many antihypertensive drugs in oral tablet or capsule dosage form, in terms of reducing systemic side effects and first-pass hepatic drug uptake. Meanwhile, nanocarrier-mediated transdermal drug delivery systems have emerged as a powerful tool for various disease treatments. With benefits such as promoting patient compliance for long-time administration, enhancing skin permeability, and reducing systemic side effects, these systems are reasonably investigated and developed for the transdermal delivery of multiple antihypertensive drugs. This review aims to summarize the literature relating to nanosystem-based transdermal antihypertensive drug delivery and update recent advances in this field, as well as briefly discuss the challenges and prospects of engineering transdermal delivery nanosystems for hypertension treatment.
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- Mingliang Fan
- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shidong Hospital, Yangpu District, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Preeti, Sambhakar S, Malik R, Bhatia S, Harrasi AA, Saharan R, Aggarwal G, Kumar S, Sehrawat R, Rani C. Lipid Horizons: Recent Advances and Future Prospects in LBDDS for Oral Administration of Antihypertensive Agents. Int J Hypertens 2024; 2024:2430147. [PMID: 38410720 PMCID: PMC10896658 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2430147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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The lipid-based drug delivery system (LBDDS) is a well-established technique that is anticipated to bring about comprehensive transformations in the pharmaceutical field, impacting the management and administration of drugs, as well as treatment and diagnosis. Various LBDDSs verified to be an efficacious mechanism for monitoring hypertension systems are SEDDS (self-nano emulsifying drug delivery), nanoemulsion, microemulsions, vesicular systems (transferosomes and liposomes), and solid lipid nanoparticles. LBDDSs overcome the shortcomings that are associated with antihypertensive agents because around fifty percent of the antihypertensive agents experience a few drawbacks including short half-life because of hepatic first-pass metabolism, poor aqueous solubility, low permeation rate, and undesirable side effects. This review emphasizes antihypertensive agents that were encapsulated into the lipid carrier to improve their poor oral bioavailability. Incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as nanotechnology and targeted drug delivery, LBDDS holds promise in addressing the multifactorial nature of hypertension. By fine-tuning drug release profiles and enhancing drug uptake at specific sites, LBDDS can potentially target renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system components, sympathetic nervous system pathways, and endothelial dysfunction, all of which play crucial roles in hypertension pathophysiology. The future of hypertension management using LBDDS is promising, with ongoing reviews focusing on precision medicine approaches, improved biocompatibility, and reduced toxicity. As we delve deeper into understanding the intricate mechanisms underlying hypertension, LBDDS offers a pathway to develop next-generation antihypertensive therapies that are safer, more effective, and tailored to individual patient needs.
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- Preeti
- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar 122506, Haryana, India
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
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- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar 122506, Haryana, India
- SRM Modinagar College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Delhi-NCR Campus, Ghaziabad, India
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- Natural & Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, Oman
- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Natural & Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, Oman
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
- Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala 133203, Haryana, India
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
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- Bharat Institute of Pharmacy, Pehladpur, Babain, Kurukshetra 136132, Haryana, India
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- School of Medical & Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana 122103, India
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- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar 122506, Haryana, India
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Story D, Aminoroaya A, Skelton Z, Kumari M, Zhang Y, Smith BR. Nanoparticle-Based Therapies in Hypertension. Hypertension 2023; 80:2506-2514. [PMID: 37767725 PMCID: PMC10651274 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.19523] [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] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Nearly 1.4 billion people worldwide suffer from arterial hypertension, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease which is now the leading cause of death. Despite numerous drugs designed to treat hypertension, only ≈14% of hypertensive individuals have their blood pressure under control. A critical factor negatively impacting the efficacy of available treatments is their poor bioavailability. This leads to increased dosing requirements which can result in more side effects, resulting in patient noncompliance. A recent solution to improve dosing and bioavailability issues has been to incorporate drugs into nanoparticle carriers, with over 50 nanodrugs currently on the market across all diseases, and another 51 currently in clinical trials. Given their ability to improve solubility and bioavailability, nanoparticles may offer significant advantages in the formulation of antihypertensives to overcome pharmacokinetic shortcomings. To date, however, no antihypertensive nanoformulations have been clinically approved. This review assesses in vivo study data from preclinical antihypertensive nanoformulation development and testing. Combined, the results of these studies suggest nanoformulation of antihypertensive drugs may be a promising solution to overcome the poor efficacy of currently available antihypertensives, and with further advances has the potential to open paths for new substances that have heretofore been clinically unrealistic due to poor bioavailability.
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- Darren Story
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (D.S., M.K., Y.Z., B.R.S.), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (A.A., B.R.S.), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine (Z.S.), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (D.S., M.K., Y.Z., B.R.S.), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (D.S., M.K., Y.Z., B.R.S.), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (D.S., M.K., Y.Z., B.R.S.), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (A.A., B.R.S.), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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Haji Ali B, Shirvaliloo M, Fathi-Karkan S, Mirinejad S, Ulucan-Karnak F, Sargazi S, Sargazi S, Sheervalilou R, Rahman MM. Nanotechnology-Based Strategies for Extended-Release Delivery of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): A Comprehensive Review. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301157. [PMID: 37796134 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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There has been a significant shift in the perception of hypertension as an important contributor to the global disease burden. Approximately 6 % and 8 % of pregnancies are affected by hypertension, which can adversely affect the mother and the fetus. Furthermore, a hypertensive individual is at increased risk of developing kidney disease, arterial hardening, eye damage, and strokes. Using angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is widespread in treating hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and diabetic nephropathy. Despite this, some ARBs have limited use due to their poor oral bioavailability and water solubility. To tackle this, a variety of nanoparticle (NP)-based systems, such as polymeric NPs (i. e., dendrimers), polymeric micelles, polymer-drug conjugates, lipid NPs, nanoemulsions, self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), solid lipid NPs (SLNs), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs), carbon-based nanocarriers, inorganic NPs, and nanocrystals, have been recently developed for efficient delivery of losartan, Valsartan (Val), Olmesartan (OLM), Telmisartan (TEL), Candesartan, Eprosartan, Irbesartan, and Azilsartan to target cells. This review article provides a literature-based comparison of the various classes of ARBs, their mechanisms of action, and an overview of the nanoformulations developed for ARB delivery and successfully applied to managing hypertension, diabetic complications, and other conditions.
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- Bahareh Haji Ali
- Department of Medical Physics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 9453155166, Iran
- Department of Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 9414974877, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Institute of Health Sciences, Ege University, İzmir, 35100, Turkey
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Pharmacology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, 9816743463, Iran
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Eleraky NE, El-Badry M, Omar MM, El-Koussi WM, Mohamed NG, Abdel-Lateef MA, Hassan AS. Curcumin Transferosome-Loaded Thermosensitive Intranasal in situ Gel as Prospective Antiviral Therapy for SARS-Cov-2. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:5831-5869. [PMID: 37869062 PMCID: PMC10590117 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s423251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Purpose Immunomodulatory and broad-spectrum antiviral activities have motivated the evaluation of curcumin for Coronavirus infection 2019 (COVID-19) management. Inadequate bioavailability is the main impediment to the therapeutic effects of oral Cur. This study aimed to develop an optimal curcumin transferosome-loaded thermosensitive in situ gel to improve its delivery to the lungs. Methods Transferosomes were developed by using 33 screening layouts. The phospholipid concentration as well as the concentration and type of surfactant were considered independent variables. The entrapment efficiency (EE%), size, surface charge, and polydispersity index (PDI) were regarded as dependent factors. A cold technique was employed to develop thermosensitive in-situ gels. Optimized transferosomes were loaded onto the selected gels. The produced gel was assessed based on shape attributes, ex vivo permeability enhancement, and the safety of the nasal mucosa. The in vitro cytotoxicity, antiviral cytopathic effect, and plaque assay (CV/CPE/Plaque activity), and in vivo performance were evaluated after intranasal administration in experimental rabbits. Results The optimized preparation displayed a particle size of 664.3 ± 69.3 nm, EE% of 82.8 ± 0.02%, ZP of -11.23 ± 2.5 mV, and PDI of 0.6 ± 0.03. The in vitro curcumin release from the optimized transferosomal gel was markedly improved compared with that of the free drug-loaded gel. An ex vivo permeation study revealed a significant improvement (2.58-fold) in drug permeability across nasal tissues of sheep. Histopathological screening confirmed the safety of these preparations. This formulation showed high antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 at reduced concentrations. High relative bioavailability (226.45%) was attained after the formula intranasally administered to rabbits compared to the free drug in-situ gel. The curcumin transferosome gel displayed a relatively high lung accumulation after intranasal administration. Conclusion This study provides a promising formulation for the antiviral treatment of COVID-19 patients, which can be evaluated further in preclinical and clinical studies.
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- Nermin E Eleraky
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sphinx University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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Bin Jardan YA, Ahad A, Raish M, Al-Jenoobi FI. Preparation and Characterization of Transethosome Formulation for the Enhanced Delivery of Sinapic Acid. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2391. [PMID: 37896151 PMCID: PMC10609874 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Sinapic acid (SA) is a bioactive phenolic acid; its diverse properties are its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and antibacterial activities. The bioactive compound SA is poorly soluble in water. Our goal was to formulate SA-transethosomes using thin-film hydration. The prepared formulations were examined for various parameters. In addition, the optimized formulation was evaluated for surface morphology, in-vitro penetration studies across the Strat M®, and its antioxidant activity. The optimized formulation (F5) exhibited 74.36% entrapment efficacy. The vesicle size, zeta potential, and polydispersity index were found to be 111.67 nm, -7.253 mV, and 0.240, respectively. The surface morphology showed smooth and spherical vesicles of SA-transethosomes. In addition, the prepared SA-transethosomes exhibited enhanced antioxidant activity. The SA-transethosomes demonstrated considerably greater penetration across the Strat M® membrane during the study. The flux of SA and SA-transethosomes through the Strat M® membrane was 1.03 ± 0.07 µg/cm2/h and 2.93 ± 0.16 µg/cm2/h. The enhancement ratio of SA-transethosomes was 2.86 ± 0.35 compared to the control. The SA-transethosomes are flexible nano-sized vesicles and are able to penetrate the entrapped drug in a higher concentration. Hence, it was concluded that SA-transethosome-based approaches have the potential to be useful for accentuating the penetrability of SA across the skin.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Sultana N, Ali A, Waheed A, Jabi B, Yaqub Khan M, Mujeeb M, Sultana Y, Aqil M. Dissolving microneedle transdermal patch loaded with Risedronate sodium and Ursolic acid bipartite nanotransfersomes to combat osteoporosis: Optimization, characterization, in vitro and ex vivo assessment. Int J Pharm 2023; 644:123335. [PMID: 37597597 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123335] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a fatal bone-wearing malady and a substantial reason behind the impermanence of human life and economic burden. Risedronate Sodium along with Ursolic acid has been studied to ameliorate osteoporosis. To bypass problems associated with bioavailability, we have developed a microneedle transdermal patch loaded with optimized formulation nanotransfersomes. It was optimized using three factor, three-level Central composite design with independent variables namely, the concentration of phospholipid, surfactant, and sonication time on dependent variables (vesicle size, entrapment efficiency and Polydispersity index). Vesicles of size 271.9 ± 8.45 nm with PDI 0.184 ± 0.01, having entrapment efficiency of 86.12 ± 5.20% and 85.65 ± 4.88% for RIS and UA respectively were observed. In vitro release study showed the sustained release pattern with 78.16 ± 1.12% and 75.72 ± 1.01% release of RIS and UA respectively. Dissolving MN patch prepared from gelatin was found to have good strength and folding endurance with uniform drug content (98.68 ± 0.004%). Ex vivo permeation study revealed that up to 80% of the drug can be permeated within 24 h. CLSM analysis was also performed to show penetration of RU-NTRs. From the results obtained, we can conclude that dissolving MN patch loaded with RU-NTRs has great potential than its conventional counterpart.
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- Niha Sultana
- School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan City 320314, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Elkomy MH, Zaki RM, Alsaidan OA, Elmowafy M, Zafar A, Shalaby K, Abdelgawad MA, Abo El-Ela FI, Rateb ME, Naguib IA, Eid HM. Intranasal Nanotransferosomal Gel for Quercetin Brain Targeting: I. Optimization, Characterization, Brain Localization, and Cytotoxic Studies. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1805. [PMID: 37513991 PMCID: PMC10386734 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Numerous neurological disorders have a pathophysiology that involves an increase in free radical production in the brain. Quercetin (QER) is a nutraceutical compound that shields the brain against oxidative stress-induced neurodegeneration. Nonetheless, its low oral bioavailability diminishes brain delivery. Therefore, the current study aimed to formulate QER-loaded transferosomal nanovesicles (QER-TFS) in situ gel for QER brain delivery via the intranasal route. This study explored the impacts of lipid amount, edge activator (EA) amount, and EA type on vesicle diameter, entrapment, and cumulative amount permeated through nasal mucosa (24 h). The optimum formulation was then integrated into a thermosensitive gel after its physical and morphological characteristics were assessed. Assessments of the optimized QER-TFS showed nanometric vesicles (171.4 ± 3.4 nm) with spherical shapes and adequate entrapment efficiency (78.2 ± 2.8%). The results of short-term stability and high zeta potential value (-32.6 ± 1.4 mV) of QER-TFS confirmed their high stability. Compared with the QER solution, the optimized QER-TFS in situ gel formulation exhibited sustained release behavior and augmented nasal mucosa permeability. CT scanning of rat brains demonstrated the buildup of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) in the brains of all treatment groups, with a greater level of GNPs noted in the rats given the transferosomal gel. Additionally, in vitro studies on PCS-200-014 cells revealed minimal cytotoxicity of QER-TFS in situ gel. Based on these results, the developed transferosomal nanovesicles may be a suitable nanocarrier for QER brain targeting through the intranasal route.
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- Mohammed H Elkomy
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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Li Y, Tai Z, Ma J, Miao F, Xin R, Shen C, Shen M, Zhu Q, Chen Z. Lycorine transfersomes modified with cell-penetrating peptides for topical treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:139. [PMID: 37118807 PMCID: PMC10148442 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01877-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Topical anticancer drugs offer a potential therapeutic modality with high compliance for treating cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). However, the existing topical treatments for cSCC are associated with limited penetrating ability to achieve the desired outcome. Therefore, there remains an urgent requirement to develop drugs with efficient anticancer activity suitable for treating cSCC and to overcome the skin physiological barrier to improve the efficiency of drug delivery to the tumor. RESULTS We introduced lycorine (LR) into the topical treatment for cSCC and developed a cell-penetrating peptide (CPP)-modified cationic transfersome gel loaded with lycorine-oleic acid ionic complex (LR-OA) (LR@DTFs-CPP Gel) and investigated its topical therapeutic effects on cSCC. The anti-cSCC effects of LR and skin penetration of LR-OA transfersomes were confirmed. Simultaneously, cationic lipids and modification of R5H3 peptide of the transfersomes further enhanced the permeability of the skin and tumor as well as the effective delivery of LR to tumor cells. CONCLUSIONS Topical treatment of cSCC-xenografted nude mice with LR@DTFs-CPP Gel showed effective anticancer properties with high safety. This novel formulation provides novel insights into the treatment and pathogenesis of cSCC.
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- Ying Li
- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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Nasr AM, Badawi NM, Tartor YH, Sobhy NM, Swidan SA. Development, Optimization, and In Vitro/In Vivo Evaluation of Azelaic Acid Transethosomal Gel for Antidermatophyte Activity. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12040707. [PMID: 37107069 PMCID: PMC10135108 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Treatment of dermatophytosis is quite challenging. This work aims to investigate the antidermatophyte action of Azelaic acid (AzA) and evaluate its efficacy upon entrapment into transethosomes (TEs) and incorporation into a gel to enhance its application. Optimization of formulation variables of TEs was carried out after preparation using the thin film hydration technique. The antidermatophyte activity of AzA-TEs was first evaluated in vitro. In addition, two guinea pig infection models with Trichophyton (T.) mentagrophytes and Microsporum (M.) canis were established for the in vivo assessment. The optimized formula showed a mean particle size of 219.8 ± 4.7 nm and a zeta potential of -36.5 ± 0.73 mV, while the entrapment efficiency value was 81.9 ± 1.4%. Moreover, the ex vivo permeation study showed enhanced skin penetration for the AzA-TEs (3056 µg/cm2) compared to the free AzA (590 µg/cm2) after 48 h. AzA-TEs induced a greater inhibition in vitro on the tested dermatophyte species than free AzA (MIC90 was 0.01% vs. 0.32% for T. rubrum and 0.032% for T. mentagrophytes and M. canis vs. 0.56%). The mycological cure rate was improved in all treated groups, specially for our optimized AzA-TEs formula in the T. mentagrophytes model, in which it reached 83% in this treated group, while it was 66.76% in the itraconazole and free AzA treated groups. Significant (p < 0.05) lower scores of erythema, scales, and alopecia were observed in the treated groups in comparison with the untreated control and plain groups. In essence, the TEs could be a promising carrier for AzA delivery into deeper skin layers with enhanced antidermatophyte activity.
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- Ali M Nasr
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Galala University, New Galala 43713, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt
- The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt
- The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt
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El-Dahmy RM, Elsayed I, Hussein J, Althubiti M, Almaimani RA, El-Readi MZ, Elbaset MA, Ibrahim BMM. Development of Transdermal Oleogel Containing Olmesartan Medoxomil: Statistical Optimization and Pharmacological Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1083. [PMID: 37111569 PMCID: PMC10146305 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Olmesartan medoxomil (OLM) is a first-line antihypertensive drug with low oral bioavailability (28.6%). This study aimed to develop oleogel formulations to decrease OLM side effects and boost its therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability. OLM oleogel formulations were composed of Tween 20, Aerosil 200, and lavender oil. A central composite response surface design chose the optimized formulation, containing Oil/Surfactant (SAA) ratio of 1:1 and Aerosil % of 10.55%, after showing the lowest firmness and compressibility, and the highest viscosity, adhesiveness, and bioadhesive properties (Fmax and Wad). The optimized oleogel increased OLM release by 4.21 and 4.97 folds than the drug suspension and gel, respectively. The optimized oleogel formulation increased OLM permeation by 5.62 and 7.23 folds than the drug suspension and gel, respectively. The pharmacodynamic study revealed the superiority of the optimized formulation in maintaining normal blood pressure and heart rate for 24 h. The biochemical analysis revealed that the optimized oleogel achieved the best serum electrolyte balance profile, preventing OLM-induced tachycardia. The pharmacokinetic study showed that the optimized oleogel increased OLM's bioavailability by more than 4.5- and 2.5-folds compared to the standard gel and the oral market tablet, respectively. These results confirmed the success of oleogel formulations in the transdermal delivery of OLM.
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- Rania Moataz El-Dahmy
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Central Axis, Cairo 12585, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman 04184, United Arab Emirates
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Medicine and Clinical Studies Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Abdeyah, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assuit 71524, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Medicine and Clinical Studies Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Medicine and Clinical Studies Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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Adnan M, Afzal O, S A Altamimi A, Alamri MA, Haider T, Faheem Haider M. Development and optimization of transethosomal gel of apigenin for topical delivery: In-vitro, ex-vivo and cell line assessment. Int J Pharm 2023; 631:122506. [PMID: 36535455 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The main aim of this study was to optimize the transethosomes of apigenin formulated by the thin film hydration method using surfactant Span 80. Response surface Box-Behnken design with three levels of three factors was used to design and optimize the formulations. The prepared transethosomal formulations were characterized for entrapment efficiency, vesicle size, and flux to obtain the optimized formulation batch. The optimized batch was further incorporated into the gel and characterized for the in-vitro, ex-vivo, and cytotoxic studies. The result showed the optimized transethosomes were smooth, nanosized, unilamellar, and spherical with an entrapment efficiency of 78.75 ± 3.14 %, a vesicle size of 108.75 ± 2.31 nm, and a flux of 4.10 ± 0.63 µg/cm2/h. In-vitro cumulative drug release of transethosomal gel of apigenin (TEL gel) and the conventional gel was 92.25 ± 3.5 % and 53.40 ± 3.10 %, respectively, after 24 h study. Ex-vivo permeation of TEL gel and conventional gel showed 86.20 ± 3.60 % and 51.20 ± 3.20 % permeation of apigenin at 24 h, respectively. A cytotoxic study confirmed that TEL gel significantly reduces cell viability compared to conventional gel. The results suggested that topical application of apigenin transethosomal gel may be a better treatment strategy for skin cancer because of the prolonged sustained release of the drug and the better permeability of apigenin through the skin.
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- Mohammad Adnan
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474005, India.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India.
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AbouElhassan KM, Sarhan HA, Hussein AK, Taye A, Ahmed YM, Safwat MA. Brain Targeting of Citicoline Sodium via Hyaluronic Acid-Decorated Novel Nano-Transbilosomes for Mitigation of Alzheimer's Disease in a Rat Model: Formulation, Optimization, in vitro and in vivo Assessment. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:6347-6376. [PMID: 36540376 PMCID: PMC9759982 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s381353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the furthermost advanced neurodegenerative disorders resulting in cognitive and behavioral impairment. Citicoline sodium (CIT) boosts the brain's secretion of acetylcholine, which aids in membrane regeneration and repair. However, it suffers from poor blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeation, which results in lower levels of CIT in the brain. PURPOSE This study targeted to encapsulate CIT into novel nano-platform transbilosomes decorated with hyaluronic acid CIT-HA*TBLs to achieve enhanced drug delivery from the nose to the brain. METHODS A method of thin-film hydration was utilized to prepare different formulae of CIT-TBLs using the Box-Behnken design. The optimized formula was then hyuloranated via integration of HA to form the CIT-HA*TBLs formula. Furthermore, AD induction was performed by aluminum chloride (Alcl3), animals were allocated, and brain hippocampus tissue was isolated for ELISA and qRT-PCR analysis of malondialdehyde (MDA), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB), and microRNA-137 (miR-137) coupled with immunohistochemical amyloid-beta (Aβ1-42) expression and histopathological finding. RESULTS The hyuloranated CIT-HA*TBLs formula, which contained the following ingredients: PL (300 mg), Sp 60 (43.97 mg), and SDC (20 mg). They produced spherical droplets at the nanoscale (178.94 ±12.4 nm), had a high entrapment efficiency with 74.92± 5.54%, had a sustained release profile of CIT with 81.27 ±3.8% release, and had ex vivo permeation of CIT with 512.43±19.58 μg/cm2. In vivo tests showed that CIT-HA*TBL thermogel dramatically reduces the hippocampus expression of miR-137 and (Aβ1-42) expression, boosting cholinergic neurotransmission and decreasing MDA and NF-kB production. Furthermore, CIT-HA*TBLs thermogel mitigate histopathological damage in compared to the other groups. CONCLUSION Succinctly, the innovative loading of CIT-HA*TBLs thermogel is a prospectively invaluable intranasal drug delivery system that can raise the efficacy of CIT in Alzheimer's management.
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- Kariman M AbouElhassan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, 61519, Egypt
- Faculty of Pharmacy, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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Pena-Rodríguez E, García-Vega L, Lajarin Reinares M, Pastor-Anglada M, Pérez-Torras S, Fernandez-Campos F. Latanoprost-Loaded Nanotransfersomes Designed for Scalp Administration Enhance Keratinocytes Proliferation. Mol Pharm 2022; 20:2317-2325. [PMID: 36503244 PMCID: PMC10155202 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Latanoprost (LAT) has been shown to have a hypertrichotic effect, which makes it a promising candidate for alopecia treatments. For the first time, LAT has been encapsulated in nanotransfersomes in order to increase its efficacy. Ex vivo skin biodistribution was studied by confocal laser microscopy both in human scalp and pig skin. Results showed that nanotransfersomes increase the penetration of two different fluorochromes, with similar patterns in both species, compared with fluorochrome solutions containing no nanotransfersomes. Nanotransfersomes were stable under accelerated conditions (40 °C/75% RH) and long-term conditions (25 °C/60% RH) for up to 1 year, with no differences in vesicle size and polydispersity when LAT was loaded. Nanotransfersomes increased the LAT cell proliferation effect in HaCaT cell via MAPK signaling pathway. Collectively, our results demonstrate LAT-nanotransfersomes formulation could be a promising therapy for hair growth disorders.
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- Eloy Pena-Rodríguez
- Laboratory Reig Jofre, R&D Department, 08970Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular. Biomedicine, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), University of Barcelona (IBUB), 08028Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Hepatic and Digestive Diseases (CIBEREHD), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029Madrid, Spain
- Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute (IR SJD-CERCA) Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular. Biomedicine, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), University of Barcelona (IBUB), 08028Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Hepatic and Digestive Diseases (CIBEREHD), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029Madrid, Spain
- Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute (IR SJD-CERCA) Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular. Biomedicine, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), University of Barcelona (IBUB), 08028Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Hepatic and Digestive Diseases (CIBEREHD), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029Madrid, Spain
- Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute (IR SJD-CERCA) Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950Barcelona, Spain
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Elkomy MH, El Menshawe SF, Kharshoum RM, Abdeltwab AM, Hussein RRS, Hamad DS, Alsalahat I, Aboud HM. Innovative pulmonary targeting of terbutaline sulfate-laded novasomes for non-invasive tackling of asthma: statistical optimization and comparative in vitro/ in vivo evaluation. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:2058-2071. [PMID: 35801404 PMCID: PMC9272939 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2092236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Asthma represents a globally serious non-communicable ailment with significant public health outcomes for both pediatrics and adults triggering vast morbidity and fatality in critical cases. The β2-adrenoceptor agonist, terbutaline sulfate (TBN), is harnessed as a bronchodilator for monitoring asthma noising symptoms. Nevertheless, the hepatic first-pass metabolism correlated with TBN oral administration mitigates its clinical performance. Likewise, the regimens of inhaled TBN dosage forms restrict its exploitation. Consequently, this work is concerned with the assimilation of TBN into a novel non-phospholipid nanovesicular paradigm termed novasomes (NVS) for direct and effective TBN pulmonary targeting. TBN-NVS were tailored based on the thin film hydration method and Box-Behnken design was applied to statistically optimize the formulation variables. Also, the aerodynamic pattern of the optimal TBN-NVS was explored via cascade impaction. Moreover, comparative pharmacokinetic studies were conducted using a rat model. TBN elicited encapsulation efficiency as high as 70%. The optimized TBN-NVS formulation disclosed an average nano-size of 223.89 nm, ζ potential of −31.17 mV and a sustained drug release up to 24 h. Additionally, it manifested snowballed in vitro lung deposition behavior in cascade impactor with a fine particle fraction of 86.44%. In vivo histopathological studies verified safety of intratracheally-administered TBN-NVS. The pharmacokinetic studies divulged 3.88-fold accentuation in TBN bioavailability from the optimum TBN-NVS versus the oral TBN solution. Concisely, the results proposed that NVS are an auspicious nanovector for TBN pulmonary delivery with integral curbing of the disease owing to target specificity.
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- Mohammed H Elkomy
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- UK Dementia Research Institute Cardiff, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Shirur KS, Padya BS, Pandey A, Hegde MM, Narayan AI, Rao BSS, Bhat VG, Mutalik S. Development of Lipidic Nanoplatform for Intra-Oral Delivery of Chlorhexidine: Characterization, Biocompatibility, and Assessment of Depth of Penetration in Extracted Human Teeth. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3372. [PMID: 36234500 PMCID: PMC9565570 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Microorganisms are the major cause for the failure of root canal treatment, due to the penetration ability within the root anatomy. However, irrigation regimens have at times failed due to the biofilm mode of bacterial growth. Liposomes are vesicular structures of the phospholipids which might help in better penetration efficiency into dentinal tubules and in increasing the antibacterial efficacy. Methods: In the present work, chlorhexidine liposomes were formulated. Liposomal chlorhexidine was characterized by size, zeta potential, and cryo-electron microscope (Cryo-EM). Twenty-one single-rooted premolars were extracted and irrigated with liposomal chlorhexidine and 2% chlorhexidine solution to evaluate the depth of penetration. In vitro cytotoxicity study was performed for liposomal chlorhexidine on the L929 mouse fibroblast cell line. Results: The average particle size of liposomes ranged from 48 ± 4.52 nm to 223 ± 3.63 nm with a polydispersity index value of <0.4. Cryo-EM microscopic images showed spherical vesicular structures. Depth of penetration of liposomal chlorhexidine was higher in the coronal, middle, and apical thirds of roots compared with plain chlorhexidine in human extracted teeth when observed under the confocal laser scanning microscope. The pure drug exhibited a cytotoxic concentration at which 50% of the cells are dead after a drug exposure (IC50) value of 12.32 ± 3.65 µg/mL and 29.04 ± 2.14 µg/mL (on L929 and 3T3 cells, respectively) and liposomal chlorhexidine exhibited an IC50 value of 37.9 ± 1.05 µg/mL and 85.24 ± 3.22 µg/mL (on L929 and 3T3 cells, respectively). Discussion: Antimicrobial analysis showed a decrease in colony counts of bacteria when treated with liposomal chlorhexidine compared with 2% chlorhexidine solution. Nano-liposomal novel chlorhexidine was less cytotoxic when treated on mouse fibroblast L929 cells and more effective as an antimicrobial agent along with higher penetration ability.
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- Krishnaraj Somyaji Shirur
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Radiation Biology & Toxicology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Radiation Biology & Toxicology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka State, India
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Tamilarasan N, Yasmin BM, Anitha P, Umme H, Cheng WH, Mohan S, Ramkanth S, Janakiraman AK. Box-Behnken Design: Optimization of Proanthocyanidin-Loaded Transferosomes as an Effective Therapeutic Approach for Osteoarthritis. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12172954. [PMID: 36079990 PMCID: PMC9457895 DOI: 10.3390/nano12172954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Transferosomes are one of the vesicular carriers that have received extensive research and attention recently because of their capacity to get beyond the barriers posed by the stratum corneum to penetration. The intent of the current study is to optimize and evaluate proanthocyanidin (PAC) containing transferosomal transdermal gels. PAC-containing transferosomes were prepared using the film hydration method and then loaded into a 4% methylcellulose gel. A 23 Box-Behnken design was used to optimize the PAC-loaded transferosomal gel, where the effects of phospholipid 90 G (X1), Tween 80 (X2), and sonication time (X3) were evaluated. The formulation factors, such as the drug entrapment efficiency percentage (PEE) and in vitro drug release, were characterized. A PEE of 78.29 ± 1.43% and a drug release in vitro at 6 h of 24.2 ± 1.25% were obtained. The optimized transferosomal-loaded proanthocyanidin (OTP) formulation penetrated the porcine skin at an excellent rate (0.123 ± 0.0067 mg/cm2/h). Stability tests were conducted for OTP to predict the effects of various temperature conditions on the physical appearance, drug content, and PEE for periods of 15, 30, and 45 days. Finally, this transferosomal system for transdermal PAC delivery may be a suitable alternative to the conventional treatment for osteoarthritis.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Rajampet 516126, AP, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Karpagam College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore 641032, TN, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Karpagam College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore 641032, TN, India
- Correspondence: (S.R.); (A.K.J.); Tel.: +91-9618312122 (S.R.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.R.); (A.K.J.); Tel.: +91-9618312122 (S.R.)
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Höcht C, Allo MA, Polizio AH, Morettón MA, Carranza A, Chiappetta DA, Choi MR. New and developing pharmacotherapies for hypertension. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2022; 20:647-666. [PMID: 35880547 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2022.2105204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Despite the significant contribution of hypertension to the global burden of disease, disease control remains poor worldwide. Considering this unmet clinical need, several new antihypertensive drugs with novel mechanisms of action are under development. AREAS COVERED The present review summarizes the recent advances in the development of emerging pharmacological agents for the management of hypertension. The latest technological innovations in the design of optimized formulations of available antihypertensive drugs and the potential role of the modification of intestinal microbiota to improve blood pressure (BP) control are also covered. EXPERT OPINION Significant efforts have been made to develop new antihypertensive agents with novel actions that target the main mechanisms involved in resistant hypertension. Sacubitril/valsartan may emerge as a potential first-line drug due to its superiority over renin angiotensin system inhibitors, and SGLT2 inhibitors can reduce BP in difficult-to-control hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes. In addition, firibastat and aprocitentan may expand the therapeutic options for resistant hypertension by novel mechanism of actions. Since gut dysbiosis not only leads to hypertension but also causes direct target organ damage, prebiotics and probiotics could represent a potential strategy to prevent or reduce the development of hypertension and to contribute to BP control.
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- Christian Höcht
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Farmacología, Buenos Aires, Argentinaa
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de Tecnología Farmacéutica y Biofarmacia (InTecFyB), Buenos Aires, Argentinab
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Farmacología, Buenos Aires, Argentinaa
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de Tecnología Farmacéutica y Biofarmacia (InTecFyB), Buenos Aires, Argentinab
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Farmacología, Buenos Aires, Argentinaa
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de Tecnología Farmacéutica y Biofarmacia (InTecFyB), Buenos Aires, Argentinab
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de Tecnología Farmacéutica y Biofarmacia (InTecFyB), Buenos Aires, Argentinab
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Tecnología Farmacéutica, Buenos Aires, Argentinac
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Farmacología, Buenos Aires, Argentinaa
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto Alberto C. Taquini de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IATIMET), Buenos Aires, Argentinae
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de Tecnología Farmacéutica y Biofarmacia (InTecFyB), Buenos Aires, Argentinab
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Tecnología Farmacéutica, Buenos Aires, Argentinac
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto Alberto C. Taquini de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IATIMET), Buenos Aires, Argentinae
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina f
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Jiang D, Jiang Y, Wang K, Wang Z, Pei Y, Wu J, He C, Mo X, Wang H. Binary ethosomes-based transdermal patches assisted by metal microneedles significantly improve the bioavailability of carvedilol. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sartaj A, Annu, Alam M, Biswas L, Yar MS, Mir SR, Verma AK, Baboota S, Ali J. Combinatorial delivery of Ribociclib and Green tea extract mediated nanostructured lipid carrier for oral delivery for the treatment of breast cancer synchronizing in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies. J Drug Target 2022; 30:1113-1134. [PMID: 35856926 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2104292] [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: 10/17/2022]
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Purpose: The current research investigated the development and evaluation of dual drug-loaded nanostructure lipidic carriers (NLCs) of green tea extract and Ribociclib.Method: In silico study were performed to determine the effectiveness of combinational approach. The prepared NLCs were subjected to in vitro drug release, lipolysis, haemolysis and cell line studies to assess their in vivo prospect.Results: In silico study was done to get docking score of EGCG (-8.98) close to Ribociclib (-10.78) in CDK-4 receptors. The prepared NLCs exhibited particle size (175.80 ± 3.51 nm); PDI (0.571 ± 0.012); and %EE [RBO (80.91 ± 1.66%) and GTE 75.98 ± 2.35%)] respectively. MCF-7 cell lines were used to evaluate the MTT assay, cellular uptake and antioxidant (ROS and SOD) of prepared NLCs. In vitro drug release showed the controlled release up to 72 h. In vitro lipolysis and in vitro haemolysis studies showed the availability of drugs at absorption sites and the greater in vivo prospects of NLCs respectively. Pharmacokinetic study revealed a 3.63-fold and 1.53-fold increment in RBO and GTE bioavailability in female Wistar rats respectively.Conclusion: The prominent potential of green tea extract and RBO-loaded NLCs in enhancing their therapeutic efficacy for better treatment of breast cancer.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Nanobiotech Lab, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Phytomedicine Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Nanobiotech Lab, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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Ribociclib Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Aimed for Breast Cancer: Formulation Optimization, Attenuating In Vitro Specification, and In Vivo Scrutinization. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6009309. [PMID: 35155677 PMCID: PMC8831049 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6009309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Purpose The current investigation is on the explicit development and evaluation of nanostructured lipidic carriers (NLCs) through the oral route to overcome the inherent lacuna of chemotherapeutic drug, in which Ribociclib (RBO) was used for breast cancer to diminish the bioavailability issue. Method The RBO-NLCs were prepared using the solvent evaporation method and optimized method by the Box–Behnken design (BBD). Various assessment parameters characterized the optimized formulation and their in vivo study. Results The prepared NLCs exhibited mean particle size of 114.23 ± 2.75 nm, mean polydispersity index of 0.649 ± 0.043, and high entrapment efficiency of 87.7 ± 1.79%. The structural analysis by TEM revealed the spherical size of NLCs and uniform drug distribution. An in vitro drug release study was established through the 0.1 N HCl pH 1.2, acetate buffer pH 4.5, and phosphate buffer pH 6.8 with % cumulative drug release of 86.71 ± 8.14, 85.82 ± 4.58, and 70.98 ± 5.69%, was found respectively, compared with the RBO suspension (RBO-SUS). In vitro intestinal gut permeation studies unveiled a 1.95-fold gain in gut permeation by RBO-NLCs compared with RBO-SUS. In vitro lipolysis suggests the drug availability at the absorption site. In vitro haemolysis study suggests the compatibility of NLCs to red blood cells compared to the suspension of the pure drug. The confocal study revealed the depth of penetration of the drug into the intestine by RBO-NLCs which was enhanced compared to RBO-SUS. A cell line study was done in MCF-7 and significantly reduced the IC50 value compared to the pure drug. The in vivo parameters suggested the enhanced bioavailability by 3.54 times of RBO-NLCs as compared to RBO-SUS. Conclusion The in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo results showed a prominent potential for bioavailability enhancement of RBO and effective breast cancer therapy.
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Does the technical methodology influence the quality attributes and the potential of skin permeation of Luliconazole loaded transethosomes? J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Jahan S, Aqil M, Ahad A, Imam SS, Waheed A, Qadir A, Ali A. Nanostructured lipid carrier for transdermal gliclazide delivery: development and optimization by Box-Behnken design. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.2025097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Samreen Jahan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), India
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Marson D, Aulic S, Fermeglia A, Laurini E, Pricl S. Nanovesicles for the delivery of cardiovascular drugs. APPLICATIONS OF NANOVESICULAR DRUG DELIVERY 2022:341-369. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91865-7.00009-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2025]
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Oyarzún P, Gallardo-Toledo E, Morales J, Arriagada F. Transfersomes as alternative topical nanodosage forms for the treatment of skin disorders. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2465-2489. [PMID: 34706575 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Topical drug delivery is a promising approach to treat different skin disorders. However, it remains a challenge mainly due to the nature and rigidity of the nanosystems, which limit deep skin penetration, and the unsuccessful demonstration of clinical benefits; greater penetration by itself, does not ensure pharmacological success. In this context, transfersomes have appeared as promising nanosystems; deformability, their unique characteristic, allows them to pass through the epidermal microenvironment, improving the skin drug delivery. This review focuses on the comparison of transfersomes with other nanosystems (e.g., liposomes), discusses recent therapeutic applications for the topical treatment of different skin disorders and highlights the need for further studies to demonstrate significant clinical benefits of transfersomes compared with conventional therapies.
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- Pablo Oyarzún
- Instituto de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, 5090000, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, 8380494, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, 8380494, Chile
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- Instituto de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, 5090000, Chile
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El-Hashemy HA. Design, formulation and optimization of topical ethosomes using full factorial design: in-vitro and ex-vivo characterization. J Liposome Res 2021; 32:74-82. [PMID: 34697998 DOI: 10.1080/08982104.2021.1955925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The present study aimed to develop lomefloxacin-loaded ethosomal vesicles intended to be applied topically for treating skin infections. Ethosomes were prepared using the cold method. The formulation variables were optimized using 22 factorial design and Design Expert® software for analyzing the data statistically and graphically using response surface plots. Phosphatidylcholine (X1) and ethanol (X2) were chosen as the independent variables, while the dependent variables comprised entrapment efficiency (Y1), vesicles size (Y2) and zeta potential (Y3). The optimized ethosomes were subsequently incorporated into Carbopol® 940 gel and characterized for rheological behaviour, in-vitro release, ex-vivo skin permeation and deposition. The ex-vivo permeation and skin deposition studies showed better results compared to drug solutions. In a nutshell, the ethosomal vesicles were found to be a promising carrier demonstrating enhanced topical delivery of lomefloxacin.
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- Hadeer A El-Hashemy
- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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Gyanewali S, Kesharwani P, Sheikh A, Ahmad FJ, Trivedi R, Talegaonkar S. Formulation development and in vitro-in vivo assessment of protransfersomal gel of anti-resorptive drug in osteoporosis treatment. Int J Pharm 2021; 608:121060. [PMID: 34500057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and economic burden worldwide. Despite being an effective in combating the bone-deteriorating disorders, bisphosphonates have several shortcomings including poor and variable bioavailability, low permeability, high toxicity, etc. In this study, we developed and optimized protransfersome formulation for the drug risedronate sodium (RIS-Na) with the goal of enhancing its bioavailability and hence patient compliance. Phase separation coacervation technique was utilized for development of optimized formulation. Optimization was achieved by using three-factor, three-level Box-Behnken design combined with Response Surface Methodology (RSM). This enabled us to decipher the effect of 3 independent variables (Phospholipid, Tween-80 and Sodium Deoxycholate) on three dependent parameters (entrapment efficiency, vesicle size and transdermal flux). Optimized formulation was further evaluated for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters. Smooth, spherical protransfersomes with a size of 260 ± 18 nm, having entrapment efficiency and flux of 80.4 ± 4.90% and 8.41 ± 0.148 μg/cm2/h, respectively were prepared. Ex vivo studies revealed a shorter lag time of 1.21 ± 0.18 h and higher flux associated with transdermal formulation. CLSM analysis further revealed better drug penetration (220 μm) through the skin in case of protransfersomes as compared to drug solution (72 μm). Additionally, biomechanical, biochemical, and histo-pathological studies further validated the results. Thus, it was concluded that protransfersome formulation has a great potential in providing better therapeutic efficacy of risedronate than its conventional counterpart.
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- Suman Gyanewali
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi 110017, India.
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Yadav K, Singh D, Singh MR. Nanovesicles delivery approach for targeting steroid mediated mechanism of antipsoriatic therapeutics. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Souto EB, Macedo AS, Dias-Ferreira J, Cano A, Zielińska A, Matos CM. Elastic and Ultradeformable Liposomes for Transdermal Delivery of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9743. [PMID: 34575907 PMCID: PMC8472566 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Administration of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through the skin, by means of topical drug delivery systems, is an advanced therapeutic approach. As the skin is the largest organ of the human body, primarily acting as a natural protective barrier against permeation of xenobiotics, specific strategies to overcome this barrier are needed. Liposomes are nanometric-sized delivery systems composed of phospholipids, which are key components of cell membranes, making liposomes well tolerated and devoid of toxicity. As their lipid compositions are similar to those of the skin, liposomes are used as topical, dermal, and transdermal delivery systems. However, permeation of the first generation of liposomes through the skin posed some limitations; thus, a second generation of liposomes has emerged, overcoming permeability problems. Various mechanisms of permeation/penetration of elastic/ultra-deformable liposomes into the skin have been proposed; however, debate continues on their extent/mechanisms of permeation/penetration. In vivo bioavailability of an API administered in the form of ultra-deformable liposomes is similar to the bioavailability achieved when the same API is administered in the form of a solution by subcutaneous or epi-cutaneous injection, which demonstrates their applicability in transdermal drug delivery.
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- Eliana B. Souto
- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.D.-F.); (A.Z.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Praça 9 de Abril, 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal;
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences—Applied Chemistry Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.D.-F.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.D.-F.); (A.Z.)
- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Strzeszyńska 32, 60-479 Poznań, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Praça 9 de Abril, 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal;
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Borderwala K, Rathod S, Yadav S, Vyas B, Shah P. Eudragit S-100 Surface Engineered Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Colon Targeting of 5-Fluorouracil: Optimization and In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:216. [PMID: 34386888 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-02099-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is the most preferred chemotherapeutic agent in the management of colon cancer but is associated with poor therapeutic efficacy and lack of site specificity. Hence, it was aimed to employ Eudragit S100 surface engineered 5-FU nanostructured lipid carriers for the spatial and temporal release of the drug for the treatment of colon cancer. Hot high-pressure homogenization (HPH) technique was employed in the preparation of 5-FU-NLCs. The optimization of 5-FU-NLCs was performed using a Quality by Design (QbD) approach. A 32 factorial design was employed wherein the relationship between independent variables [amount of oleic acid (X1) and concentration of Tween®80 (X2)] and dependent variables [particle size (Y1) and % entrapment efficiency (Y2)] was studied. Optimized 5-FU-NLCs were surface treated to obtain Eudragit S100-coated 5-FU-NLCs (EU-5-FU-NLCs). The evaluation parameters for 5-FU-NLCs and EU-5-FU-NLCs included surface morphology, particle size, PDI, and zeta potential. In vitro release from EU-5-FU-NLCs revealed a selective and controlled 5-FU release in the colonic region for 24 h. In vitro cytotoxicity (MTT assay) was performed against Caco-2 cancer cells, wherein EU-5-FU-NLCs exhibited a 2-fold greater cytotoxic potential in comparison to a 5-FU solution (5-FU-DS). Oral administration of EU-5-FU-NLCs in Albino Wistar rats depicted a higher Cmax (2.54 folds) and AUC (11 folds) as well as prolonged Tmax (16 folds) and MRT (4.32 folds) compared to 5-FU-DS confirming higher bioavailability along with the spatial and temporal release in the colonic region. Thus, a multifaceted strategy involving abridgement of nanotechnology along with surface engineering is introduced for effective chemotherapy of colon cancer via oral administration of 5-FU with uncompromised safety and higher efficacy.Graphical abstract.
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Salem HF, Kharshoum RM, Awad SM, Ahmed Mostafa M, Abou-Taleb HA. Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:4251-4276. [PMID: 34211271 PMCID: PMC8239256 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s301597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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AIM Retinyl palmitate (RP), the most stable vitamin A derivative, is used to treat photoaging and other skin disorders. The need to minimize the adverse effects of topical drug administration has led to an enhanced interest in loading RP on ethosomes for topical drug delivery. The aim of the current study was to prepare and compare the performance of RP decorated ethosomal hydrogel with tretinoin cream in the treatment of acne vulgaris as an approach to improve drug efficacy and decrease its side effects. METHODS RP-loaded ethosomes were prepared using the injection sonication technique. A Box-Behnken design using Design Expert® software was used for the optimization of formulation variables. Particle size, zeta potential (ZP), entrapment efficiency percent (EE%), % drug release, and permeation over 24 h of different formulations were determined. The optimal formulation was incorporated into a hydrogel. Finally, the efficacy and tolerability of the optimized RP ethosomal hydrogel were clinically evaluated for acne treatment using a split-face comparative clinical study. RESULTS The optimized ethosomal RP showed particle size of 195.8±5.45 nm, ZP of -62.1±2.85 mV, EE% of 92.63±4.33%, drug release % of 96.63±6.81%, and drug permeation % of 85.98 ±4.79%. Both the optimized RP ethosomal hydrogel and tretinoin effectively reduced all types of acne lesions (inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions). However, RP resulted in significantly lower non-inflammatory and total acne lesion count than the marketed tretinoin formulation. Besides, RP-loaded ethosomes showed significantly improved tolerability compared to marketed tretinoin with no or minimal skin irritation symptoms. CONCLUSION RP ethosomal hydrogel is considerably effective in controlling acne vulgaris with excellent skin tolerability. Therefore, it represents an interesting alternative to conventional marketed tretinoin formulation for topical acne treatment.
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- Heba F Salem
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University (NUB), Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University (NUB), Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Nirwan N, Nikita, Sultana Y, Vohora D. Liposomes as multifaceted delivery system in the treatment of osteoporosis. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2021; 18:761-775. [PMID: 33406945 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2021.1867534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Introduction: Treatment of osteoporosis with the available drug formulations is still challenging due to multiple associated limitations such as chronic treatment, off-target side effects, poor bone targeting, and low bioavailability. Adopting advanced bone-targeted drug delivery strategies like liposomes is one of the safe and effective approaches for osteoporosis treatment.Areas covered: This review summarizes the applications of liposomes in gene delivery, bone regeneration, bone-targeted delivery, and as a carrier for drug encapsulation in the treatment of osteoporosis. Details of all the supportive studies are discussed here and the bone-specific roles of the strategies like new generation liposomes in osteoporosis are elaborated. The future scope of performing in-depth research on the bone-targeted liposomes is discussed.Expert opinion: Liposomes-based bone-targeted delivery of therapeutics seems to be a promising approach for the effective treatment of osteoporosis. But till date, the tremendous in vitro and in vivo research on liposomes has failed to attain significant progress in their clinical translation. From bench to bedside success of the research an interdisciplinary collaboration between the preclinical and clinical experts engaged at different stages of liposomes development is required.
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- Nikita Nirwan
- Neurobehavioral Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Neurobehavioral Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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Progress in novel ultradeformable vesicular drug carrier in the topical and transdermal treatment of psoriasis. Ther Deliv 2020; 11:807-819. [PMID: 33267650 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2020-0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that is described by infected skin patches. Ultradeformable vesicles have been a novel carrier for the treatment of psoriasis in topical and transdermal therapy. The systemic route may induce adverse effects and the drug concentration may not be localized when applied topically to the psoriasis skin due to their physicochemical properties. These limitations can be overcome by a vesicular delivery system such as transferosomes. Research on transferosomes is ongoing. Transferosomes are flexible deformable vesicular structures, which consist of a bilayer softening agent such as an edge activator, which allows it to penetrate deeper dermal layers. This review outlines the use of transferosomes in the treatment of deeply rooted dermal disorders like psoriasis.
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Tailoring of berberine loaded transniosomes for the management of skin cancer in mice. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A novel nanogel loaded with chitosan decorated bilosomes for transdermal delivery of terbutaline sulfate: artificial neural network optimization, in vitro characterization and in vivo evaluation. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2020; 10:471-485. [PMID: 31677149 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-019-00688-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The objective of the present work was to formulate, optimize, and evaluate transdermal terbutaline sulfate (TBN)-loaded bilosomes (BLS) in gel, compared to conventional oral TBN solution and transdermal gel loaded with free TBN, aiming at evading the hepatic first-pass metabolism. A face-centered central composite design was adopted to observe the effects of different formulation variables on TBN-BLS, and artificial neural network (ANN) modeling was employed to optimize TBN-BLS. TBN-BLS were prepared by a thin film hydration method integrating soybean phosphatidylcholine and cholesterol as a lipid phase and sodium deoxycholate (SDC) as a surfactant with or without the coating of chitosan (CTS). After being subjected to physicochemical characterization, TBN-BLS were enrolled in a histopathological study and pharmacokinetic investigation in a rat model. The optimized TBN chitosan-coated bilosomes (TBN-CTS-BLS) were spherical vesicles (245.13 ± 10.23 nm) with adequate entrapment efficiency (65.25 ± 5.51%) and good permeation characteristics (340.11 ± 22.34 μg/cm2). The TBN-CTS-BLS gel formulation was well-tolerated with no inflammatory signs manifested upon histopathological evaluation. The pharmacokinetic study revealed that the optimized TBN-CTS-BLS formulation successively enhanced the bioavailability of TBN by about 2.33-fold and increased t1/2 to about 6.21 ± 0.24 h as compared to the oral solution. These findings support the prospect use of BLS as active and safe transdermal carrier for TBN in the treatment of asthma. Graphical Abstract.
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Abdelalim LR, Elnaggar YSR, Abdallah OY. Oleosomes Encapsulating Sildenafil Citrate as Potential Topical Nanotherapy for Palmar Plantar Erythrodysesthesia with High Ex vivo Permeation and Deposition. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:310. [PMID: 33164131 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01862-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE) is a commonly reported skin toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents that significantly affects patients' quality of life. PPE is described as inflammation, swelling, and even cracks and ulcers in the skin of palms and soles of the feet. Conventional treatment includes topical creams, analgesics, or corticosteroids. However, serious cases are not responding to these medications. PPE has been reported to cause drug cessation or dose reduction if not properly treated. Sildenafil citrate (SC) has a well-documented activity in wound healing through improving blood supply to the affected area. However, SC has poor physicochemical properties limiting its transdermal permeation and deposition. This research endeavored to elaborate novel vesicular system with natural components, phospholipids and oleic acid, loaded with sildenafil citrate for topical management of PPE. Sildenafil-loaded oleosomes were prepared using modified ethanol injection method. Optimized oleosomes had nanometric particle size (157.6 nm), negative zeta potential (- 85.2 mv), and high entrapment efficiency (95.56%). Ex vivo studies on human skin revealed that oleosomes displayed 2.3-folds higher permeation and 4.5-folds more deposition through the human skin compared to drug suspension. Results endorsed SC oleosomes as suitable topical treatment of PPE providing ameliorated sildenafil permeability in addition to acting as a reservoir for gradual release of the drug. Graphical abstract.
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