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Regueiro U, López-López M, Varela-Fernández R, Otero-Espinar FJ, Lema I. Biomedical Applications of Lactoferrin on the Ocular Surface. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030865. [PMID: 36986726 PMCID: PMC10052036 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Lactoferrin (LF) is a first-line defense protein with a pleiotropic functional pattern that includes anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumoral properties. Remarkably, this iron-binding glycoprotein promotes iron retention, restricting free radical production and avoiding oxidative damage and inflammation. On the ocular surface, LF is released from corneal epithelial cells and lacrimal glands, representing a significant percentage of the total tear fluid proteins. Due to its multifunctionality, the availability of LF may be limited in several ocular disorders. Consequently, to reinforce the action of this highly beneficial glycoprotein on the ocular surface, LF has been proposed for the treatment of different conditions such as dry eye, keratoconus, conjunctivitis, and viral or bacterial ocular infections, among others. In this review, we outline the structure and the biological functions of LF, its relevant role at the ocular surface, its implication in LF-related ocular surface disorders, and its potential for biomedical applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Uxía Regueiro
- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Institute of Materials (iMATUS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.J.O.-E.); (I.L.)
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- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Galician Institute of Ophthalmology (INGO), Conxo Provincial Hospital, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.J.O.-E.); (I.L.)
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Varela-Fernández R, García-Otero X, Díaz-Tomé V, Regueiro U, López-López M, González-Barcia M, Isabel Lema M, Otero-Espinar FJ. Mucoadhesive PLGA Nanospheres and Nanocapsules for Lactoferrin Controlled Ocular Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040799. [PMID: 35456633 PMCID: PMC9029159 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: the present work describes the preparation, characterization and optimization of eight types of PLGA-based nanosystems (nanospheres and nanocapsules) as innovative mucoadhesive drug delivery systems of lactoferrin, in order to achieve a preclinical consistent base as an alternative pharmacological treatment to different ocular syndromes and diseases. Methods: All different nanoparticles were prepared via two modified nanoprecipitation techniques, using a three-component mixture of drug/polymer/surfactant (Lf/PLGA/Poloxamer), as a way to overcome the inherent limitations of conventional PLGA NPs. These modified polymeric nanocarriers, intended for topical ophthalmic administration, were subjected to in vitro characterization, surface modification and in vitro and in vivo assessments. Results: An appropriate size range, uniform size distribution and negative ζ potential values were obtained for all types of formulations. Lactoferrin could be effectively included into all types of nanoparticles with appropriate encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity values. A greater, extended, and controlled delivery of Lf from the polymeric matrix was observed through the in vitro release studies. No instability or cytotoxicity was proved for all the formulations by means of organotypic models. Additionally, mucoadhesive in vitro and in vivo experiments show a significant increase in the residence time of the nanoparticles in the eye surface. Conclusions: all types of prepared PLGA nanoparticles might be a potential alternative for the topical ophthalmic administration of lactoferrin.
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- Rubén Varela-Fernández
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (R.V.-F.); (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.)
- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (U.R.); (M.L.-L.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (R.V.-F.); (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.)
- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (R.V.-F.); (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.)
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- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (U.R.); (M.L.-L.)
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- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (U.R.); (M.L.-L.)
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Ophthalmology Area, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.I.L.); (F.J.O.-E.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (R.V.-F.); (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.)
- Institute of Materials Imatus, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Paraquasil Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.I.L.); (F.J.O.-E.)
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Varela-Fernández R, Bendicho-Lavilla C, Martin-Pastor M, Herrero Vanrell R, Lema-Gesto MI, González-Barcia M, Otero-Espinar FJ. Design, optimization, and in vitro characterization of idebenone-loaded PLGA microspheres for LHON treatment. Int J Pharm 2022; 616:121504. [PMID: 35121045 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Biodegradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres (PLGA MSs) are attractive delivery systems for site-specific maintained release of therapeutic active substances into the intravitreal chamber. The design, development, and characterization of idebenone-loaded PLGA microspheres by means of an oil-in-water emulsion/solvent evaporation method enabled the obtention of appropriate production yield, encapsulation efficiency and loading values. MSs revealed spherical shape, with a size range of 10-25 μm and a smooth and non-porous surface. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra demonstrated no chemical interactions between idebenone and polymers. Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), X-ray diffractometry, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry (TGA) analyses indicated that microencapsulation led to drug amorphization. In vitro release profiles were fitted to a biexponential kinetic profile. Idebenone-loaded PLGA MSs showed no cytotoxic effects in an organotypic tissue model. Results suggest that PLGA MSs could be an alternative intraocular system for long-term idebenone administration, showing potential therapeutic advantages as a new therapeutic approach to the Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) treatment by intravitreal administration.
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- Rubén Varela-Fernández
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain; Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain; Institute of Materials iMATUS, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela, Zip Code: 15782, Spain; Paraquasil Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Zip Code: 15706, Spain.
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- Magnetic Resonance Unit, Infrastructure Supporting Network of Research and Technological Development, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain.
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- Innoftal Research Group (UCM 920415), Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University, Madrid Zip Code: 28040, Spain.
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- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain.
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Zip Code: 15706, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain; Institute of Materials iMATUS, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela, Zip Code: 15782, Spain; Paraquasil Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Zip Code: 15706, Spain.
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Varela-Fernández R, García-Otero X, Díaz-Tomé V, Regueiro U, López-López M, González-Barcia M, Isabel Lema M, Javier Otero-Espinar F. Lactoferrin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) as a new formulation for optimized ocular drug delivery. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 172:144-156. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Varela-Fernández R, Lema-Gesto MI, González-Barcia M, Otero-Espinar FJ. Design, development, and characterization of an idebenone-loaded poly-ε-caprolactone intravitreal implant as a new therapeutic approach for LHON treatment. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 168:195-207. [PMID: 34500025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a hereditary mitochondrial neurodegenerative disease of unclear etiology and lack of available therapeutic alternatives. The main goal of the current pilot study was based on the evaluation of the feasibility and characteristics of prolonged and controlled idebenone release from a PCL intravitreal implant. The design, development, and characterization of idebenone-loaded PCL implants prepared by an homogenization/extrusion/solvent evaporation method allowed the obtention of high PY, EE and LC values. In vitro characterization was completed by the assessment of mechanical and instrumental properties. The in vitro release of idebenone from the PCL implants was assessed and the implant erosion was monitored by the mass loss and surface morphology changes. DSC was used to estimate stability and interaction among implant's components. The present work demonstrated the controlled and prolonged idebenone delivery from the PCL implants in an in vitro model. A consistent preclinical base was established, supporting the idea of idebenone-loaded PCL implants as a new strategy of long-term sustained intraocular delivery for the LHON treatment.
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- Rubén Varela-Fernández
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain.
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain.
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Martínez-Casal X, Rodriguez-Sánchez JL, Otero-Espinar FJ. Budget impact analysis of two pharmaceutical management models in relation to the administration of intravenous anti-infective therapy in a Spanish nursing home. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2021; 28:212-216. [PMID: 34162672 DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2019-001989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To perform a cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis from the perspective of the Spanish public healthcare system (SHS) to compare the number of overnight hospital stays avoided under a community and a hospital pharmacy model due to the administration of intravenous anti-infective therapy (IVAT) at a nursing home with 145 beds. METHODS Analytical, observational, retrospective cohort study of a nursing home in Galicia (north-west Spain) that switched from a community to a hospital pharmaceutical management model. We compared the number of IVAT administrations, the number of hospital transfers and stays avoided, and mean annual costs avoided by the SHS before and after the switch. Costs were calculated using official SHS rates. RESULTS The switch from the community to the hospital pharmacy model resulted in 2.8 more IVAT administrations (95% CI, 2.71 to 2.88) and 20.79 fewer overnight hospital stays (95% CI, 20.07 to 21.51) per 100 nursing home beds a month (p<0.001). The net monthly avoided cost for the SHS was 9971.52 €2019. The budget impact analysis showed that implementation of this model throughout Galicia and Spain would respectively avoid costs of 13.78 and 221.21 million €2019 a year. CONCLUSIONS Hospital pharmacy models can contribute to a better optimisation of public healthcare resources and help improve the sustainability of the SHS.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Blanco-Dorado S, Belles Medall MD, Pascual-Marmaneu O, Campos-Toimil M, Otero-Espinar FJ, Rodríguez-Riego R, Rodríguez-Jato T, Zarra-Ferro I, Lamas MJ, Fernández-Ferreiro A. Therapeutic drug monitoring of voriconazole: validation of a high performance liquid chromatography method and comparison with an ARK immunoassay. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2021. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2019-002155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Varela-Fernández R, García-Otero X, Díaz-Tomé V, Regueiro U, López-López M, González-Barcia M, Lema MI, Otero-Espinar FJ. Design, Optimization, and Characterization of Lactoferrin-Loaded Chitosan/TPP and Chitosan/Sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin Nanoparticles as a Pharmacological Alternative for Keratoconus Treatment. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:3559-3575. [PMID: 33428398 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c18926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This research study describes the design, optimization, and characterization of two different types of chitosan-based nanoparticles as novel drug delivery systems of a protein drug, lactoferrin. A preclinical consistent base was obtained for both nanosystems, being considered as the first pharmacological treatment for keratoconus as an alternative to current invasive clinical methods. Both types of nanoparticles were obtained via the ionotropic gelation technique. The size and morphology of the nanoparticles were studied as a function of the preparation conditions. A mean size of 180.73 ± 40.67 nm, a size distribution [polydispersity index (PDI)] of 0.170 ± 0.067, and positive ζ-potential values, ranging from 17.13 to 19.89 mV, were achieved. Lactoferrin was successfully incorporated into both types of nanocarriers. In vitro release profiles showed a lactoferrin enhanced, prolonged, and controlled delivery from the polymeric matrix. These formulations also demonstrated no stability or cytotoxicity problems, as well as appropriate mucoadhesive properties, with a high permanence time in the ocular surface. Thus, both types of nanoparticles may be considered as nanocarriers for the controlled release of lactoferrin as novel topical ophthalmic drug delivery systems.
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- Rubén Varela-Fernández
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties. Ophthalmology Area, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
- Paraquasil Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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Fernández-Ferreiro A, Luaces-Rodríguez A, Díaz-Tomé V, Gil-Martínez M, Rodríguez Ares MT, Touriño Peralba R, Blanco-Méndez J, González-Barcia M, Otero-Espinar FJ, Lamas MJ. [Cysteamine ophthalmic hydrogel for the treatment of ocular cystinosis]. Farm Hosp 2017; 41:678-687. [PMID: 29112493 DOI: 10.7399/fh.10834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Ocular cystinosis is a rare disease characterised by the deposit of cystine crystals on the corneal surface, which hinder patients' eyesight. Oral cysteamine is given as cysteamine; however, it does not reach the cornea due to the lack of corneal vascularization making necessary its administration by the topical ocular route. The aim of the present study is to determine the stability of an ophthalmic hydrogel of cysteamine, which can be potentially prepared at hospital pharmacy departments, under different preservation conditions during a follow-up of 30 days. Different physical and chemical parameters were evaluated: osmolality, pH and cysteamine concentration, which has been measured by a method of ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometer (UPLC-MS/MS). Descriptive assays were also performed, such as transparency measurement and microbiological assays in order to verify its sterility. The obtained results allow us to conclude that the cysteamine hydrogel is stable during 30 days, being recommendable its preservation in refrigerated conditions.
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- Anxo Fernández-Ferreiro
- Servicio de Farmacia, Xerencia Xestión Integrada Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) Grupo Farmacología Clínica, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria, Santiago de Compostela (IDIS-ISCIII) Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC).
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- Grupo Farmacología Clínica, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria, Santiago de Compostela (IDIS-ISCIII) Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC).
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC).
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- Servicio de Oftalmología, Xerencia Xestión Integrada Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS).
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC).
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- Servicio de Farmacia, Xerencia Xestión Integrada Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) Grupo Farmacología Clínica, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria, Santiago de Compostela (IDIS-ISCIII) Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC).
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- Grupo Farmacología Clínica, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria, Santiago de Compostela (IDIS-ISCIII) Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC).
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García-Millán E, Quintáns-Carballo M, Otero-Espinar FJ. Solid-state characterization of triamcinolone acetonide nanosuspensiones by X-ray spectroscopy, ATR Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry analysis. Data Brief 2017; 15:133-137. [PMID: 29854893 PMCID: PMC5972813 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2017.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The data presented in this article describe the physical state of the triamcinolone acetonide (TA) in nanosuspension stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and poloxamer 407 (PL). The data were assessed by X-ray spectroscopy, ATR Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy measurements (FTIR), and Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis. PVA, PL and polymeric mixture (PVA and PL) were compared with nanosuspension and the interactions between drug triamcinolone acetonide and polymers were studied. The data are related and are complementary to the research article entitle “Improved release of triamcinolone acetonide from medicated soft contact lenses loaded with drug nanosuspensions” (García-Millán et al., 2017) [1].
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- Eva García-Millán
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Instituto de Farmacia Industrial, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Luaces-Rodríguez A, Díaz-Tomé V, González-Barcia M, Silva-Rodríguez J, Herranz M, Gil-Martínez M, Rodríguez-Ares MT, García-Mazás C, Blanco-Mendez J, Lamas MJ, Otero-Espinar FJ, Fernández-Ferreiro A. Cysteamine polysaccharide hydrogels: Study of extended ocular delivery and biopermanence time by PET imaging. Int J Pharm 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.06.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fernández-Ferreiro A, Luaces-Rodríguez A, Aguiar P, Pardo-Montero J, González-Barcia M, García-Varela L, Herranz M, Silva-Rodríguez J, Gil-Martínez M, Bermúdez MA, Vieites-Prado A, Blanco-Méndez J, Lamas MJ, Gómez-Ulla F, Ruibal Á, Otero-Espinar FJ, González F. Preclinical PET Study of Intravitreal Injections. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2017; 58:2843-2851. [PMID: 28570736 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.17-21812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose This work aimed at describing the time course of vitreous clearance through the use of positron emission tomography (PET) as a noninvasive tool for pharmacokinetic studies of intravitreal injection. Methods The pharmacokinetic profile of intravitreal injections of molecules labeled with 18Fluorine (18F) was evaluated in adult Sprague Dawley rats by using a dedicated small-animal PET/computed tomography scanner. Different conditions were studied: three molecules radiolabeled with 18F (18F-FDG, 18F-NaF, and 18F-Choline), three volumes of intravitreal injections (7, 4, and 2 μL), and absence or presence of eye inflammation (uveitis). Results Our results showed that there are significant pharmacokinetic differences among the radiolabeled molecules studied but not among the injected volumes. The presence or absence of uveitis was an important factor in vitreous clearance, since the elimination of the drug was clearly increased when this condition is present. Conclusions Intravitreal pharmacokinetic studies based on the use of dedicated PET imaging can be of potential interest as noninvasive tools in ophthalmic drug development in small animals.
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- Anxo Fernández-Ferreiro
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2Pharmacy Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 3Molecular Imaging Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 4Clinical Pharmacology Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 5Molecular Imaging Group, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 6Medical Physics Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 4Clinical Pharmacology Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 7Galician PET Radiopharmacy Unit, Galaria, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Animal Biology, Vegetal Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Biology, University of A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 4Clinical Pharmacology Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 11Department of Surgery, University of Santiago de Compostela (CIMUS), Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 5Molecular Imaging Group, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain 12Nuclear Medicine Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (SERGAS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain 11Department of Surgery, University of Santiago de Compostela (CIMUS), Spain
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Fernández-Ferreiro A, Silva-Rodríguez J, Otero-Espinar FJ, González-Barcia M, Lamas MJ, Ruibal A, Luaces-Rodriguez A, Vieites-Prado A, Sobrino T, Herranz M, García-Varela L, Blanco-Mendez J, Gil-Martínez M, Pardo M, Moscoso A, Medín-Aguerre S, Pardo-Montero J, Aguiar P. Positron Emission Tomography for the Development and Characterization of Corneal Permanence of Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Formulations. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2017; 58:772-780. [PMID: 28146242 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.16-20766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose This work is aimed at describing the utility of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) as a noninvasive tool for pharmacokinetic studies of biopermanence of topical ocular formulations. Methods The corneal biopermanence of a topical ophthalmic formulation containing gellan gum and kappa carragenan (0.82% wt/vol) labeled with 18Fluorine (18F) radiotracers (18F-FDG and 18F-NaF) was evaluated by using a dedicated small-animal PET/CT, and compared with the biopermanence of an aqueous solution labeled with the same compounds. Regions of interest (ROIs) were manually drawn on the reconstructed PET images for quantifying the radioactivity concentration in the eye. The biopermanence of the formulations was determined by measuring the radioactivity concentration at different times after topical application. Additionally, cellular and ex vivo safety assays were performed to assess the safety of the performed procedures. Results Differences were observed in the ocular pharmacokinetics of the two formulations. After 1.5 hours of contact, 90% of the hydrogel remained in the ocular surface, while only 69% of the control solution remained. Furthermore, it was observed that flickering had a very important role in the approach of the trial. The application of 18F-FDG in the eye was neither irritating nor cytotoxic for human corneal epithelial cells. Conclusions The use of small-animal PET and 18F radiotracers in ocular pharmacokinetics of ophthalmic formulations is feasible and could be a safe method for future ocular pharmacokinetic studies in humans.
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- Anxo Fernández-Ferreiro
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2Pharmacy Department, Xerencia de Xestión Integrada de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Travesía Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain 3Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 4Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Xerencia de Xestión Integrada de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Travesía Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain 4Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Xerencia de Xestión Integrada de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Travesía Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain 4Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 5Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 5Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, Xerencia de Xestión Integrada de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Travesía Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Obesidomic Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Galician PET Radiopharmacy Unit, Galaria, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Travesía Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 10Medical Physics Department, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Travesía Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Radiology Deptartment, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), R/ San Francisco s/n, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 5Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Fernández-Ferreiro A, Silva-Rodríguez J, Otero-Espinar FJ, González-Barcia M, Lamas MJ, Ruibal A, Luaces-Rodríguez A, Vieites-Prado A, Lema I, Herranz M, Gómez-Lado N, Blanco-Mendez J, Gil-Martínez M, Pardo M, Moscoso A, Cortes J, Sánchez-Martínez M, Pardo-Montero J, Aguiar P. In vivo eye surface residence determination by high-resolution scintigraphy of a novel ion-sensitive hydrogel based on gellan gum and kappa-carrageenan. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2017; 114:317-323. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2017.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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García-Millán E, Quintáns-Carballo M, Otero-Espinar FJ. Improved release of triamcinolone acetonide from medicated soft contact lenses loaded with drug nanosuspensions. Int J Pharm 2017; 525:226-236. [PMID: 28412447 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.03.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2017] [Revised: 03/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Drug nanosuspensions (NSs) show a significant potential to improve loading and release properties of the poorly water soluble drug triamcinolone acetonide (TA) from poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA) soft contact lenses. In this work, TA NSs were developed by a controlled precipitation method using a fractional factorial Plackett-Burmann design. Poloxamer 407 (PL) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as stabilizing agents were selected. NSs were characterized in terms of their drug content, particle size and morphology. Results indicate that all studied factors, except homogenization speed and sonication, have significant influence on the drug incorporation yield into NSs. Drug nanoparticles showed an interesting size that may be suitable for their incorporation into topical ocular drug delivery systems, as hydrogels. pHEMA hydrogels and daily-wear Hilafilcon B commercial contact lenses (SCLs) were employed to study TA loading capacity and drug release properties using NSs as loading system. Hydrogels have been synthesised by copolymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) with methacrylic acid (MA) in accordance with a previous work (García-Millán et al., 2015). Both synthesised hydrogels and SCLs were characterized in terms of their mechanical and physical properties and TA loading and release properties. Selected TA NS was further characterized by studying its physical-chemical stability during the loading process. Results show that the use of TA NSs as loading medium significantly increases drug loading capacity and release of soft contact lenses in comparison with drug saturated solution. Synthesised pHEMA hydrogels and SCLs lenses have good properties as ophthalmic drug delivery systems, but SCLs load higher quantities of drug and release TA in shorter time periods than synthesised pHEMA hydrogel.
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- Eva García-Millán
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Instituto de Farmacia Industrial, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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de Ocenda VR, Almeida-Prieto S, Luzardo-Álvarez A, Barja JL, Otero-Espinar FJ, Blanco-Méndez J. Pharmacokinetic model of florfenicol in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus): establishment of optimal dosage and administration in medicated feed. J Fish Dis 2017; 40:411-424. [PMID: 27502011 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2016] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The pharmacokinetics of florfenicol (FF) in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) was studied after single intravenous (10 mg kg-1 ) and oral (100 mg kg-1 ) administration. The plasma concentration-time data of florfenicol were described by an open one-compartment model. The elimination half-life (t1/2 ) was estimated to be 21.0 h, and the total body clearance, Cl, was determined as 0.028 L kg h-1 . The apparent volume distribution (Vd ) was calculated to be 0.86 L kg-1 and the mean residence time (MRTiv ) was 30.2 h. Following oral administration, the maximum plasma concentration (Cmax ) of 55.4 μg mL-1 was reached at 12 h (Tmax ). The absorption constant (ka ) was 0.158 h-1 . The bioavailability was estimated to be 57.1%. The low bioavailability observed at higher doses was explained by the saturation of the mechanisms of absorption. The drug absorption process was limited by its inherent low solubility, which limited the amount of available FF absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Based on the pharmacokinetic data, an optimal dosing schedule for FF administration is hereby provided. Based on the minimum inhibitory concentration found for susceptible strains of Aeromonas salmonicida, oral FF administration of first, an initial dose of 30 mg FF kg-1 , followed by 6 maintenance doses at 18 mg kg-1 /daily could be effective against furunculosis in turbot.
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- V-R de Ocenda
- Centro Tecnológico Gallego de Acuicultura (CETGA), CP: 15960, Riveira (A Coruña), Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Fernández-Ferreiro A, González-Barcia M, Gil-Martinez M, Garcia-Campos J, Vazquez-Pazos P, Otero-Espinar FJ, Mendez JB, Lamas M. PP-004 Pharmaceutical compounding of 4% lidocaine eye drops as an anaesthesic therapeutic alternative for paediatric patients undergoing examinations or minor ophthalmic surgeries. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2016-000875.443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Fernández-Ferreiro A, González Barcia M, Gil-Martínez M, Vieites-Prado A, Lema I, Argibay B, Blanco Méndez J, Lamas MJ, Otero-Espinar FJ. In vitro and in vivo ocular safety and eye surface permanence determination by direct and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of ion-sensitive hydrogels based on gellan gum and kappa-carrageenan. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2015; 94:342-51. [PMID: 26079831 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2015] [Revised: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Gellan gum, kappa-carrageenan and alginates are natural polysaccharides able to interact with different cations that can be used to elaborate ion-activated in situ gelling systems for different uses. The interaction between fluid solutions of these polysaccharides and cations presents into the tear made these biopolymers very interesting to elaborate ophthalmic drug delivery systems. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of mixtures of these polymers to obtain ion-activated ophthalmic in situ gelling systems with optimal properties for ocular use. To achieve this purpose different proportion of the biopolymers were analyzed using a mixture experimental design evaluating their transparency, mechanical properties and bioadhesion in the absence and presence of simulated tear fluid. Tear induces a rapid sol-to-gel phase transition in the mixtures forming a consistent hydrogel. The solution composed by 80% of gellan gum and 20% kappa-carrageenan showed the best mechanical and mucoadhesive properties. This mixture was evaluated for rheological behavior, microstructure, cytotoxicity, acute corneal irritancy, ex-vivo and in vivo ocular toxicity and in vivo corneal contact time using Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) techniques. Result indicates that the system is safe at ophthalmic level and produces an extensive ocular permanence higher than 6h.
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- Anxo Fernández-Ferreiro
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Pharmacy Department, Xerencia de Xestión Integrada de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Travesía Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Xerencia de Xestión Integrada de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Travesía Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Instituto Oftalmológico Gómez-Ulla, Rúa de Maruxa Mallo, 3, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain; Surgery Department (Ophthalmology), Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Xerencia de Xestión Integrada de Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Travesía Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain.
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García-Millán E, Koprivnik S, Otero-Espinar FJ. Drug loading optimization and extended drug delivery of corticoids from pHEMA based soft contact lenses hydrogels via chemical and microstructural modifications. Int J Pharm 2015; 487:260-9. [PMID: 25891253 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.04.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Revised: 04/11/2015] [Accepted: 04/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This paper proposes an approach to improve drug loading capacity and release properties of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (p(HEMA)) soft contact lenses based on the optimization of the hydrogel composition and microstructural modifications using water during the polymerization process. P(HEMA) based soft contact lenses were prepared by thermal or photopolymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) solutions containing ethylene glycol di-methacrylate as crosslinker and different proportions of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) or methacrylic acid (MA) as co-monomers. Transmittance, water uptake, swelling, microstructure, drug absorption isotherms and in vitro release were characterized using triamcinolone acetonide (TA) as model drug. Best drug loading ratios were obtained with lenses containing the highest amount (200 mM) of MA. Incorporation of 40% V/V of water during the polymerization increases the hydrogel porosity giving a better drug loading capacity. In vitro TA release kinetics shows that MA hydrogels released the drug significantly faster than NVP-hydrogels. Drug release was found to be diffusion controlled and kinetics was shown to be reproducible after consecutive drug loading/release processes. Results of p(HEMA) based soft contact lenses copolymerized with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) and different co-monomers could be a good alternative to optimize the loading and ocular drug delivery of this corticosteroid drug.
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- Eva García-Millán
- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Instituto de Farmacia Industrial, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Sousa FFO, Luzardo-Álvarez A, Blanco-Méndez J, Otero-Espinar FJ, Martín-Pastor M, Sández Macho I. Use of 1H NMR STD, waterLOGSY, and Langmuir monolayer techniques for characterization of drug-zein protein complexes. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2013; 85:790-8. [PMID: 23891773 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2013.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2013] [Revised: 07/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zein is a protein based natural biopolymer containing a large amount of nonpolar amino acids, which has shown the ability to form aggregates and entrap solutes, such as drugs and amino acids to form stable protein-drug complexes. In this work, π-A isotherm, NMR, and Dynamic light scattering were used to detect the formation of protein aggregates and the affinity between zein and two different drugs: tetracycline and indomethacin. An effective interaction of zein and the two drugs was evidenced by means of liquid NMR reinforced by means of changes in the surface pressure by π-A isotherm. The effective interactions zein/drugs under air/water interface were evidenced as a change in the surface pressure of the π-A isotherm of zein in the presence of drug solutions. The presence of tetracycline in the subphase decreased the area occupied by the monolayer at the expanded region until pressures of 12 mN/m were the areas became similar, but indomethacin produces an increment of the area in both expanded and collapsed region. The feasible methodology employed, focused in the functionality of the protein-drug interaction, can be very promising in the drug delivery field.
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- F F O Sousa
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Department of Biological and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University Federal of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.
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Mucoadhesive chitosan (CS) and/or hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose (HPMC) tablets for gastric drug delivery of acyclovir (ACV) have been developed in order to improve the ACV oral bioavailability. Swelling, bioadhesive and dissolution studies were carried out in two acidic media (pH 1.5 and 4) in order to determine the tablets behaviour in both fed and fasted states. All the designed tablets showed good mucoadhesive properties on gastric mucosa due to the presence of CS and/or HPMC. In vitro dissolution of ACV from tablets was influenced by the swelling behaviour of each polymer. All data release of the studied tablets fitted to Hopfenberg model, which describes drug release from tablets displaying heterogeneous erosion. HPMC and CS/HPMC tablets revealed a sustained release for 24 h, but a complete dissolution of the tablets was not produced at this time. On the contrary, tablets which contained only CS as polymer were able to release the total amount of ACV for 4 h, due to the CS imbibition and erosion processes in pH 1.5 medium. These results allowed us to conclude that CS is the excipient to be chosen to obtain gastroretentive formulations, due to its demonstrated gastric compatibility.
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- Roberto Ruiz-Caro
- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040-Madrid, Spain
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Otero-Espinar FJ, Luzardo-Alvarez A, Blanco-Méndez J. Cyclodextrins: more than pharmaceutical excipients. Mini Rev Med Chem 2010; 10:715-25. [PMID: 20482501 DOI: 10.2174/138955710791572479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2010] [Accepted: 05/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cyclodextrins are pharmaceutical excipients used to enhance the solubility, stability, safety and bioavailability of drugs. Recent findings have shown them to display adjuvant activity in vaccine therapy and prophylactic and therapeutic activity in the treatment of several host-pathogen infections. This article focuses on their activity and mechanism of action.
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- F J Otero-Espinar
- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Campus Universitario sur s/n. 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Castro-Hermida JA, Gómez-Couso H, Ares-Mazás ME, Gonzalez-Bedia MM, Castañeda-Cancio N, Otero-Espinar FJ, Blanco-Mendez J. Anticryptosporidial Activity of Furan Derivative G1 and Its Inclusion Complex with Beta-Cyclodextrin. J Pharm Sci 2004; 93:197-206. [PMID: 14648649 DOI: 10.1002/jps.10528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The capacity of beta-cyclodextrin (betaCD) to form a complex with a new furanic derivative, G1, was investigated. Interactions of the drug and betaCD in solution and in the solid state were studied using phase solubility techniques, thermal methods, X-ray, and IR spectroscopy. Preparation of a kneaded mix of G1/betaCD increased both the aqueous solubility and the dissolution rate of the furan derivative. The anticryptosporidial efficacies of the drug and of the inclusion complex were evaluated using a suckling murine model. Oral administration of G1 considerably decreased the intensity of the infection, but betaCD showed similar anticryptosporidial activity to that of the betaCD-G1 complex and higher activity than G1 alone.
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- J A Castro-Hermida
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Ganza-González A, Anguiano-Igea S, Otero-Espinar FJ, Blanco Méndez J. Chitosan and chondroitin microspheres for oral-administration controlled release of metoclopramide. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 1999; 48:149-55. [PMID: 10469933 DOI: 10.1016/s0939-6411(99)00040-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This study investigated the usefulness of chitosan and chondroitin sulphate microspheres for controlled release of metoclopramide hydrochloride in oral administration. Microspheres were prepared by spray drying of aqueous polymer dispersions containing the drug and different amounts of formaldehyde as cross-linker. Drug release kinetics were investigated in vitro in media of different pH. Chondroitin sulphate microspheres scarcely retarded drug release, regardless of cross-linker concentration and medium pH, and were thus not further characterized. Chitosan microspheres prepared with more than 15% formaldehyde (w/w with respect to polymer) showed good control release (more than 8 h), and release rates were little affected by medium pH. Release from chitosan microspheres prepared with 20% formaldehyde was independent of pH, suggesting that this may be the most appropriate formulation. The size distribution of the chitosan microparticles was clearly bimodal, with the smaller-diameter subpopulation corresponding to microsphere fragments and other particles. Electron microscopy showed the chitosan microspheres to be almost-spherical, though with shallow invaginations. The kinetics of drug release from chitosan microspheres were best fitted by models originally developed for systems in which release rate is largely governed by rate of diffusion through the matrix.
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- A Ganza-González
- Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Villar-López ME, Nieto-Reyes L, Anguiano-Igea S, Otero-Espinar FJ, Blanco-Méndez J. Formulation of triamcinolone acetonide pellets suitable for coating and colon targeting. Int J Pharm 1999; 179:229-35. [PMID: 10053215 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-5173(98)00369-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Spherical pellets containing 5% of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) were formed by extrusion/spheronization following formulation with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and/or a hydrophilic excipient (lactose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose or beta-cyclodextrin, beta-CD). Their suitability for coating, with a view to colonic drug delivery, was assessed in terms of their size, sphericity and dissolution test response. Best results were afforded by 5:90:5 MCC-beta-CD-TA pellets obtained by complexation of TA with beta-CD prior to addition of MCC, extrusion and spheronization.
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- M E Villar-López
- Departamento Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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The aim of this work was to study the cross-linkage of xerogels made of Carbopol of different molecular weight (polymers deriving from polyacrylic acid), and the influence exerted by different percentages of beta-cyclodextrin upon the cross-linkage percentage. Xerogels were obtained by high-pressure compression and cross-linking was studied by measuring the weight loss of different formulations over a temperature range of 70 to 190 degrees C. Kinetics of anhydride formation were found to follow a second-order mechanism with an activation energy of approximately 25 kcal mol-1.
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- H Blanco-Fuente
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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