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Bracco C, Gallarate M, Badinella Martini M, Magnino C, D'Agnano S, Canta R, Racca G, Melchio R, Serraino C, Polla Mattiot V, Gollè G, Fenoglio L. Epidemiology, therapy and outcome of hepatocellular carcinoma between 2010 and 2019 in Piedmont, Italy. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:761-772. [PMID: 38577451 PMCID: PMC10989369 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i3.761] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. It is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and therefore its prognosis remains poor with a low 5-year survival rate. HCC patients have increasingly complex and constantly changing characteristics, thus up-to-date and comprehensive data are fundamental. AIM To analyze the epidemiology and main clinical characteristics of HCC patients in a referral center hospital in the northwest of Italy between 2010 and 2019. METHODS In this retrospective study, we analyzed the clinical data of all consecutive patients with a new diagnosis of HCC recorded at "Santa Croce e Carle" Hospital in Cuneo (Italy) between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019. To highlight possible changes in HCC patterns over the 10-year period, we split the population into two 5-year groups, according to the diagnosis period (2010-2014 and 2015-2019). RESULTS Of the 328 HCC patients who were included (M/F 255/73; mean age 68.9 ± 11.3 years), 154 in the first period, and 174 in the second. Hepatitis C virus infection was the most common HCC risk factor (41%, 135 patients). The alcoholic etiology rate was 18%, the hepatitis B virus infection etiology was 5%, and the non-viral/non-alcoholic etiology rate was 22%. The Child-Pugh score distribution of the patients was: class A 75%, class B 21% and class C 4%. The average Mayo end-stage liver disease score was 10.6 ± 3.7. A total of 55 patients (17%) were affected by portal vein thrombosis and 158 (48%) by portal hypertension. The average nodule size of the HCC was 4.6 ± 3.1 cm. A total of 204 patients (63%) had more than one nodule < 3, and 92% (305 patients) had a non-metastatic stage of the disease. The Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging distribution of all patients was: 4% very early, 32% early, 23% intermediate, 34% advanced, and 7% terminal. Average survival rate was 1.6 ± 0.3 years. Only 20% of the patients underwent treatment. Age, presence of ascites, BCLC stage and therapy were predictors of a better prognosis (P < 0.01). A comparison of the two 5-year groups revealed a statistically significant difference only in global etiology (P < 0.05) and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION In this study analyzing patients with a new diagnosis of HCC between 2010-2019, hepatitis C virus infection was the most common etiology. Most patients presented with an advanced stage disease and a poor prognosis. When comparing the two 5-year groups, we observed a statistically significant difference only in global etiology (P < 0.05) and AFP levels (P < 0.01).
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, "City of Health and Science" University Hospital, Torino 10100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle General Hospital, Cuneo 12100, Italy
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Biasibetti E, Valazza A, Battaglia L, Gallarate M, Peira E, Chirio D, Muntoni E, Panciani P, Riganti C, Annovazzi L, Caldera V, Schiffer D, Lanotte M, Capucchio M. Experimental glioblastoma in the fisher rat model: Treatment with a biocompatible system as carrier of methotrexate. J Comp Pathol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2014.10.219] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Cirillo S, Giacomotti MM, Leggieri A, Bordino F, Chirio D, Gallarate M. TCH-009 Development of a Stable Nystatin Oral Suspension to Overcome Shortages of the Commercial Medicine. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000276.200] [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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Mittone E, Antonuccio G, Infante L, Recalenda V, Riella F, Gallarate M. Calcium carbonate capsules production with an automatic encapsulator in the galenic laboratory of the hospital pharmacy of ASL CN2. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2012-000074.182] [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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Battaglia L, D’Addino I, Peira E, Trotta M, Gallarate M. Solid lipid nanoparticles prepared by coacervation method as vehicles for ocular cyclosporine. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(12)50016-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Battaglia L, Gallarate M. New formulative strategies for lipid nano and microparticles preparation. Recent Pat Drug Deliv Formul 2011; 5:176-177. [PMID: 21834775 DOI: 10.2174/187221111797200560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2011] [Accepted: 02/21/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Trotta M, Carlotti ME, Gallarate M, Zara GP, Muntoni E, Battaglia L. Insulin-Loaded SLN Prepared with the Emulsion Dilution Technique: In Vivo Tracking of Nanoparticles after Oral Administration to Rats. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2010.488497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Carlotti ME, Sapino S, Gallarate M, Trotta M, Cavalli R, Ugazio E. O/W Emulsions with Liquid Crystals as Vehicles of β-Escin. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2008. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690802313543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Carlotti ME, Sapino S, Gallarate M, Trotta M, Cavalli R, Ugazio E, Peira E. Release of Mandelic Acid from O/W Emulsions with Lamellar Phases. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2008. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690802313592] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Carlotti ME, Sapino S, Gallarate M, Peira E, Ugazio E. O/W Microemulsions with Vanillin as Vehicles for Antiacne Actives: Preparation, Characterization, and Stability. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2008. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690701809922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Carlotti ME, Sapino S, Ugazio E, Peira E, Gallarate M. O/W Moisturizing Emulsions with Saccharose Palmitate and Saccharose Stearate. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2008. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690701716135] [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: 10/22/2022]
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Peira E, Trotta M, Carlotti M, Gallarate M, Chirio D. Elastic positively-charged liposomes for topical administration of acyclovir. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(07)50049-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Sapino S, Carlotti ME, Peira E, Gallarate M. Hemp-seed and olive oils: their stability against oxidation and use in O/W emulsions. J Cosmet Sci 2005; 56:227-51. [PMID: 16130045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2005] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Hemp-seed oil has several positive effects on the skin: thanks to its unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content it alleviates skin problems such as dryness and those related to the aging process. We present a comparative study of hemp-seed and olive oils, determining some physicochemical indices and evaluating their stability against oxidation. The peroxide value of hemp-seed oil was below 20, the threshold limit for edible oils. Hemp-seed oil was less stable against peroxidation than olive oil, but MDA and MONO assays showed its stability to be above expectations. The chlorophyll contained in extra virgin olive oil had a higher photostability than that contained in hemp-seed oil, possibly due to the larger amount of antioxidant in the olive oil. A certain amount of Vitamin E was found in hemp-seed oil. Since quality analyses indicated that hemp-seed oil is relatively stable, emulsions were prepared with the two oils, and their stability and rheological characteristics were tested. Some of the resulting gel-emulsions were suitable for spraying on the skin.
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- S Sapino
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Torino, via Pietro Giuria No. 9, 10125 Turin, Italy
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Carlotti ME, Gallarate M, Sapino S, Ugazio E, Morel S. W/O/W Multiple Emulsions for Dermatological and Cosmetic Use, Obtained with Ethylene Oxide Free Emulsifiers. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2005. [DOI: 10.1081/dis-200045584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Carlotti ME, Rossatto V, Gallarate M, Trotta M, Debernardi F. Vitamin A palmitate photostability and stability over time. J Cosmet Sci 2004; 55:233-52. [PMID: 15264052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2004] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Vitamin A palmitate photostability in relation to UVA and UVB was tested in hydroxy ethyl cellulose hydrogels at pH 4.0, 5.6, 7.0, and 8.0, alone and with the addition of sunscreens (3,4-methylbenzilidencamphor or butyl methoxy dibenzoylmethane) or an antioxidant (butylated hydroxy toluene). The photostability of vitamin A palmitate was also tested in encapsulated systems (Tagravit A1 microcapsules, Lipotec liposomes, phosphatidylcholine liposomes, and Lipotec nanocapsules) dispersed in gels at pH 5.6 and 7.0. The stability of retinyl palmitate over time in hydroxy ethyl cellulose hydrogels at pH 5.6 and 7.0 (stored one month at 25 degrees C or 40 degrees C), alone or with butylated hydroxy toluene, was also tested. The stability of retinyl palmitate over time in encapsulated systems, dispersed in gels at pH 5.6 and 7.0, was also studied. O/W emulsions were also prepared to compare the stability of vitamin A palmitate introduced in a lipophilic/hydrophilic medium (O/W emulsions) and a hydrophilic medium (hydrogels). HPLC analysis showed that encapsulated systems such as Lipotec nanocapsules, Tagravit A1 microcapsules, phosphatidylcholine liposomes, and Lipotec liposomes protect the vitamin A ester over time from hydrolysis and from oxidation to retinaldeide and retinoic acid, and that Lipotec nanocapsules and phosphatidylcholine liposomes also improve the vitamin's photostability. A change in pH (from 5.6 to 7.0) of the gels did not influence the vitamin ester's stability. pH levels of 4.0 and 8.0 determined a decrease in the stability of retinyl palmitate in the gels. A high concentration of sunscreens improved the photostability of retinyl palmitate in the gels at pH 5.6 and 7.0. Butylated hydroxy toluene protected retinyl palmitate from degradation induced by light at all the pH levels studied and by heat at pH 5.6 and 7.0, as can be seen from the study of the photostability of vitamin A palmitate under UVB and UVA and of stability over time. Rheological studies showed a slight decrease in the viscosity of the gels after UVB-UVA irradiation and a higher decrease in the viscosity of the gels and the emulsions after storage at 25 degrees C and 40 degrees C. This decrease can be attributed to a partial degradation of hydroxy ethyl cellulose and of emulsifier, as can be seen from the decrease in shear stress versus shear rate values under these conditions of storage, denoting a depolymerization of the rheological modifier.
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- M E Carlotti
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Universita degli Studi di Torino, 10125 Turin, Italy
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Gallarate M, Carlotti ME, Trotta M, Grande AE, Talarico C. Photostability of naturally occurring whitening agents in cosmetic microemulsions. J Cosmet Sci 2004; 55:139-48. [PMID: 15131725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2003] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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An o/w microemulsion formulated using lecithin and an alkyl glucoside as mild, non-irritant surfactants was proposed as a cosmetic vehicle for arbutin and kojic acid, naturally occurring whitening agents. After assessing the physicochemical stability of the microemulsion in the presence and absence of whitening agents, several perfumed compositions, developed using fragrant molecules of natural or synthetic origin, were introduced, and the olfactory impact of the perfumed microemulsion was evaluated. The photostability to UVB irradiation of both whitening agents was determined in aqueous solutions and in microemulsions, and also in the presence of the perfumed compositions. The stability of arbutin and kojic acid was higher in microemulsions than in aqueous solutions, and only in some cases did the presence of odorous molecules appear to influence it: linalool exerted some protective effect towards kojic acid photodegradation.
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- M Gallarate
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria, 9 10125 Turin, Italy
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Carlotti M, Battaglia L, Ugazio E, Gallarate M, Debernardi F. Study on the release properties and stability of o/w emulsions containing salicylic acid and zinc oxide. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(04)50023-0] [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: 10/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using liposomes for skin delivery of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate (KG), an anti-inflammatory agent employed in treating acute and chronic dermatitis, and of formulating such liposomes in an oil-in-water emulsion (O/W). KG had emulsifying properties and the possibility of producing elastic liposomes was verified. Liposomes containing soya lecithin (PC) or hydrogenated soya lecithin (HPC) mixed with KG in w/w ratios of 2:1, 4:1 or 8:1 were prepared by the solvent evaporation method and then passed through a high pressure homogeniser. Liposome size and entrapment efficiency were determined and the interaction between KG and HPC was investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Transepidermal permeation through intact pig skin and skin deposition of KG from liposomes and O/W emulsion containing liposomes were assessed and compared with values for aqueous control solutions. No marked differences were observed between PC and HPC liposomes. Liposome sizes ranged from 90 to 120 nm. Entrapment efficiency depended on the lipid:KG ratio; the maximum efficiency was obtained at 4:1 w/w. KG interacted with liposomes disrupting and fluidising the lipid bilayer, forming elastic liposomes able to penetrate through membrane pores of diameter much smaller than their own diameter. The liposome structure was maintained when dispersed in an O/W emulsion. The skin fluxes were less than the HPLC detection limit for all systems, while skin deposition increased 4.5-fold compared with aqueous solutions when KG was formulated in liposomes.
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- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Universita di Tornio, via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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Vitamin A and vitamin A palmitate photostability were tested in different media. Ethanol and octyl octanoate solutions of these two vitamins, as such and with the addition of sunscreens (3,4 methylbenzilidencanfora, butyl methoxy dibenzoylmethane and octyl methoxycinnamate) or beta-carotene and butylated hydroxy toluene, were analysed spectrophotometrically after UVB or UVA irradiation. An O/W fluid emulsion with 0.5% w/w of retinyl palmitate, with and without butylated hydroxy toluene, was prepared. The oil containing the vitamin was extracted with HCl and aluminium sulfate and analysed spectrophotometrically after UVB or UVA irradiation. The fluid emulsion containing retinyl palmitate with and without butylated hydroxy toluene was stored at different temperatures and analysed every week spectrophotometrically for a month. Of the sunscreens tested butyl methoxy dibenzoylmethane showed the strongest protective action towards vitamin A and vitamin A palmitate, whereas beta-carotene did not protect either vitamin. Butylated hydroxy toluene inhibited the photodegradation of both vitamins dissolved in octyl octanoate, suggesting that oxygen may be involved in their degradation. O/W emulsion promoted slightly the degradation of vitamin A ester. Butylated hydroxy toluene protected retinyl palmitate from degradation induced by light and heat.
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- M E Carlotti
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Torino, via Pietro Giuria no. 9, 10125, Turin, Italy.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of partially water-miscible solvents, such as benzyl alcohol, butyl lactate and triacetin, to prepare drug nanosuspensions by a solvent quenching technique. Mitotane, which possesses very poor water solubility and low bioavailability, was used as model drug. Preparation was by emulsifying an organic solution of the drug in an aqueous solution of a stabilising agent followed by rapid displacement of the solvent from the internal into the external phase, provoking solid particle formation. To verify the influence of emulsion droplet size on the drug particle size, 0.1 or 0.2% of different emulsifiers (Tween 80, caprylyl-capryl glucoside or lecithin) and different homogenisation conditions (Ultra Turrax or a high pressure homogenizer at 200 or 1000 bar for three cycles) were used. In general, emulsion droplet size decreased with high pressure homogenization and on increasing the number of cycles. The size of drug particles, obtained after adding water at a constant rate, was dependent on the droplet size in the emulsion. Drug particles of approximately 80 nm were obtained using butyl lactate, supporting the hypothesis that drug particle formation by the emulsification diffusion process involves generating regions of local supersaturation. Because of the increase in available surface area, the dissolution rate of diaultrafiltrated suspensions increased greatly compared to commercial product.
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- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Torino, Turin, Italy [corrected].
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Gallarate M, Carlotti ME, Trotta M, Aimaretti M. Formulation and Characterization of W/O/W Multiple Emulsions of Calcium Thioglycolate. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2001. [DOI: 10.1081/dis-100102676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Bianco Prevot A, Pramauro E, Gallarate M, Carlotti M, Orio G. Determination of micelle/water partition coefficients of cosmetic preservatives. Anal Chim Acta 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0003-2670(00)00755-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Carlotti ME, Gallarate M, Trotta M, Canova V. ON THE USE OF SACCHAROSE ESTERS IN THE PREPARATION OF O/W EMULSIONS WITH LIQUID CRYSTALS. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2000. [DOI: 10.1080/01932690008913244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Trotta M, Carlotti M, Gallarate M. EVALUATION OF MODEL FOR STRATUM CORNEUM LIPID BARRIER AGAINST STEROID DIFFUSION. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 1999. [DOI: 10.1080/01932699908943893] [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: 10/23/2022]
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A series of modified phospholipids (m-PC) possessing different acyl chains in position 2, from butanoyl to hexadecanoyl, were prepared by partial synthesis from soybean lysolecithin. They were used with soybean lecithin to construct phase diagrams containing ethanol as cosolvent, water and medium chain triglycerides (MCT) or isopropyl myristate (IPM) as oils. The weight ratios lecithin:m-PC and surfactants:ethanol were kept constant at 1:1. The results indicate that the m-PCs have a strong effect on the microemulsion (L) and liquid crystalline (LC) domains in the water-rich/oil-poor part of the phase diagrams, although all diagrams correspond to a single lecithin:m-PC ratio. On decreasing the acyl chain length, and thus increasing the hydrophilicity of the surfactant, there was a corresponding increase in the L area, which moved towards the aqueous corner of the phase diagrams. The LC phase was detected only in the presence of the hexadecanoyl derivative for the systems containing MCT, and it was not detected only in the presence of the butanoyl derivative for the systems containing IPM. The use of a second hydrophilic surfactant to adjust the packing properties of the lecithin-alcohol systems, and/or to increase the fluidity of the surfactant film, increased the region of existence of the isotropic systems. This may be of importance in the formulation of drug delivery systems, especially those which are diluted by biological fluids upon administration.
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- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin, Italy
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Several O/W microemulsions, O/W and W/O emulsions and a W/O/W multiple emulsion were prepared using non-ionic, non-ethoxylated, skin compatible emulsifiers. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) was added to the emulsified systems and its stability against oxidation was studied at 45.0 degrees C in aerobic conditions and compared with that in aqueous solutions at different pH values. All emulsified systems provided protection to ascorbic acid, as its degradation rate, which increased with increasing pH, was slower in emulsified systems than in aqueous solutions. The highest protection of ascorbic acid was when it was dissolved in the inner aqueous phase of the W/O/W multiple emulsion, both at 45 and at 20 degrees C for long storage. A pseudo first-order mechanism was hypothesised for ascorbic acid degradation in the experimental conditions for as long as abundant dissolved oxygen was present.
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- M Gallarate
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin, Italy
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Carlotti ME, Gallarate M, Gasco MR, Trotta M. Inhibition of lipoperoxidation of linoleic acid by five antioxidants of different lipophilicity. Pharmazie 1994; 49:49-52. [PMID: 8140131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The efficacy of oxidation inhibition of five natural and synthetic antioxidants (BHT, BHA, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), quercetin and rutin) was studied in O/W emulsions. Linoleic acid was used as a reference molecule; the reaction was initiated by an azo-compound. The kAH characterizing the reaction of the antioxidant with the peroxyl radical decreases in the following order: kAH(BHA) > kAH(BHT) > kAH(NDGA) > kAH(quercetin) > kAH(rutin).
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- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Torino, Italy
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Gallarate M, Gasco M, Trotta M, Chetoni P, Saettone M. Preparation and evaluation in vitro of solutions and o/w microemulsions containing levobunolol as ion-pair. Int J Pharm 1993. [DOI: 10.1016/0378-5173(93)90094-v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Microcalorimetric studies on alkylphosphate-butanol and alkylphosphate-butanol-lecithin systems were carried out as a first step to study the role of butanol (used as cosurfactant) in the formation of microemulsions. The enthalpy of solubilization; delta H, of the same amount of butanol (1.806 mol kg-1) in aqueous sodium monoalkyl-phosphates, with a hydrocarbon chain varying from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, was investigated as a function of alkylphosphate concentration. Measurements were performed in the presence and in the absence of lecithin. The enthalpy values measured upon addition of butanol to the mixtures were negative in all cases. Below the critical micelle concentration (CMC) of the alkylphosphates, the heats of butanol dissolution were found to decrease upon increasing the concentration of the alkylphosphate. This behaviour was related to the dissolution of butanol in water and to the formation of mixed butanol-alkylphosphate and butanol-alkylphosphate-lecithin micelles. Above the CMC essentially constant delta H values were found. The delta H measured may be the sum of simultaneous effects--heat of alcohol dissolution and the simple alkylphosphate micelle dissociation or alkylphosphate-lecithin mixed aggregate dissociation and the heat of mixed micelle formation. The delta H at the plateaus were linearly related to the corresponding CMC values of the alkylphosphates.
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- M Trotta
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università di Torino, Italy
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Gasco MR, Gallarate M, Trotta M, Bauchiero L, Gremmo E, Chiappero O. Microemulsions as topical delivery vehicles: ocular administration of timolol. J Pharm Biomed Anal 1989; 7:433-9. [PMID: 2490750 DOI: 10.1016/0731-7085(89)80030-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 01/01/2023]
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The topical administration of timolol as an ion-pair with octanoate was achieved by use of an oil-in-water microemulsion containing lecithin as a surfactant. The microemulsion, a solution of the ion-pair and a solution of timolol alone were instilled in the conjunctival sac of rabbits. A rapid method for the separation and determination of timolol in aqueous humour by HPTLC was used. The bioavailability of timolol from the microemulsion and the ion-pair solution was higher than that obtained from timolol alone. The areas under the curve for timolol in aqueous humour after administration of the microemulsion and the ion-pair solution were 3.5 and 4.2 times higher, respectively, than that observed after the administration of timolol alone.
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- M R Gasco
- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università di Torino, Turin, Italy
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Gasco MR, Gallarate M, Pattarino F. On the release of prednisone from oil in water microemulsions. Farmaco Prat 1988; 43:325-30. [PMID: 3234536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Gasco MR, Trotta M, Gallarate M. Influence of chlorpromazine on the accumulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine by interaction with ATP. J Pharm Sci 1985; 74:1188-91. [PMID: 4087179 DOI: 10.1002/jps.2600741111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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5-Hydroxytryptamine accumulates at pH 6.0 when ATP is present on one side of an artificial lipoidal barrier. In the presence of chlorpromazine, the diffusion of ATP through the barrier and a decrease in the accumulation of serotonin can be noted. The diffusion rate constants of ATP and serotonin are related to the concentration of chlorpromazine.
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