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García-Varela L, Codesido J, Perez-Pedrosa A, Muñoz-González M, Ramos-Docampo E, Rey-Bretal D, García-Otero X, Gómez-Lado N, Turrero A, Beiroa D, Rodríguez-Perez AI, Vidal A, Fernández-Ferreiro A, Pubul V, Aguiar P. Biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of [ 89Zr]-anti-VEGF mAbs using PET in glioblastoma rat models. Int J Pharm 2024; 652:123795. [PMID: 38224761 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123795] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Glioblastomas present intensive angiogenesis, thus anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) antibodies (mAbs) have been proposed as promising therapies. However, the results of clinical trials reported moderate toxicity and limited effectiveness. This study evaluates the in vivo pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of these mAbs in a growing model of glioblastoma in rats using Positron Emission Tomography (PET). MATERIAL &Methods: mAbs were radiolabeled with zirconium-89. Four days after the model induction, animals were injected with 2.33 ± 1.3 MBq of [89Zr]-DFO-bevacizumab (n = 8) or 2.35 ± 0.26 MBq of [89Zr]-DFO-aflibercept (n = 6). PETs were performed at 0H, 48H, 168H, 240H, and 336H post-injection. Tumor induction was confirmed using [18F]-Fluorodeoxyglucose-PET and immunohistochemistry. Radiotracer uptake was estimated in all pre-defined Volumes-of-Interest. RESULTS Anti-VEGF mAbs showed 100 % Radiochemical-Purity. [89Zr]-DFO-bevacizumab showed a significantly higher bioavailability in whole-blood. A significant increase in the tumor uptake was detectable at 168H PET with [89Zr]-DFO-bevacizumab meanwhile with [89Zr]-DFO-aflibercept it was only detectable at 336H. [89Zr]-DFO-bevacizumab tumor uptake was significantly higher than that of [89Zr]-DFO-aflibercept in all the scans. Tumor induction was confirmed in all animal models. CONCLUSION MAbs detect VEGF-expression in glioblastoma models. Tumors were earlier targeted by Bevacizumab. The lower blood availability of aflibercept resulted in a lower tumor uptake than bevacizumab in all the scans.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lara García-Varela
- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Dept & Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Cell Cycle and Oncology Group (CiCLOn), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Centro de Biomedicina Experimental (CEBEGA), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Cell and Molecular Neurobiology of Parkinson's disease, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Networking Research Center on Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED), Spain
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- Cell Cycle and Oncology Group (CiCLOn), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Dept & Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Pharmacokinetic Modelling Group, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University Hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Cobelo-Gómez S, Sánchez-Iglesias S, Rábano A, Senra A, Aguiar P, Gómez-Lado N, García-Varela L, Burgueño-García I, Lampón-Fernández L, Fernández-Pombo A, Díaz-López EJ, Prado-Moraña T, San Millán B, Araújo-Vilar D. A murine model of BSCL2-associated Celia's encephalopathy. Neurobiol Dis 2023; 187:106300. [PMID: 37717662 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2023.106300] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Celia's encephalopathy or progressive encephalopathy with/without lipodystrophy is a neurodegenerative disease with a fatal prognosis in childhood. It is generally caused by the c.985C > T variant in the BSCL2 gene, leading to the skipping of exon 7 and resulting in an aberrant seipin protein (Celia-seipin). To precisely define the temporal evolution and the mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration, lipodystrophy and fatty liver in Celia's encephalopathy, our group has generated the first global knock-in murine model for the aberrant human transcript of BSCL2 (Bscl2Celia/Celia) using a strategy based on the Cre/loxP recombination system. In order to carry out a characterization at the neurological, adipose tissue and hepatic level, behavioral studies, brain PET, metabolic, histological and molecular studies were performed. Around 12% of homozygous and 5.4% of heterozygous knock-in mice showed severe neurological symptoms early in life, and their life expectancy was dramatically reduced. Severe generalized lipodystrophy and mild hepatic steatosis were present in these affected animals, while serum triglycerides and glucose metabolism were normal, with no insulin resistance. Furthermore, the study revealed a reduction in brain glucose uptake, along with patchy loss of Purkinje cells and the presence of intranuclear inclusions in cerebellar cortex cells. Homozygous, non-severely-affected knock-in mice showed a decrease in locomotor activity and greater anxiety compared with their wild type littermates. Bscl2Celia/Celia is the first murine model of Celia's encephalopathy which partially recapitulates the phenotype and severe neurodegenerative picture suffered by these patients. This model will provide a helpful tool to investigate both the progressive encephalopathy with/without lipodystrophy and congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
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- Silvia Cobelo-Gómez
- UETeM-Molecular Pathology Group. Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, IDIS-CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- UETeM-Molecular Pathology Group. Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, IDIS-CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Alzheimer's Disease Research Unit, CIEN Foundation, Queen Sofia Foundation Alzheimer Center, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Medical Physics, University of Santiago de Compostela-IDIS, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, IDIS, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Medical Physics, University of Santiago de Compostela-IDIS, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, IDIS, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging and Medical Physics, University of Santiago de Compostela-IDIS, Spain; Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Group, IDIS, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Alzheimer's Disease Research Unit, CIEN Foundation, Queen Sofia Foundation Alzheimer Center, Madrid, Spain
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- UETeM-Molecular Pathology Group. Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, IDIS-CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- UETeM-Molecular Pathology Group. Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, IDIS-CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Division of Endocrinology and Nutrition, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- UETeM-Molecular Pathology Group. Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, IDIS-CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Division of Endocrinology and Nutrition, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- UETeM-Molecular Pathology Group. Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, IDIS-CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Division of Endocrinology and Nutrition, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Grupo de Enfermedades Raras y Medicina Pediátrica, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS), Vigo, Spain; Pathology Department, Alvaro Cunqueiro Hospital, Vigo, Spain
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- UETeM-Molecular Pathology Group. Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine, IDIS-CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Division of Endocrinology and Nutrition, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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García-Otero X, Mondelo-García C, Bandín-Vilar E, Gómez-Lado N, Silva-Rodríguez J, Rey-Bretal D, Victoria Otero-Espinar M, Adan A, González-Barcia M, Aguiar P, Otero-Espinar FJ, Fernández-Ferreiro A. PET study of intravitreal adalimumab pharmacokinetics in a uveitis rat model. Int J Pharm 2022; 627:122261. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122261] [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] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Díez-Villares S, Pellico J, Gómez-Lado N, Grijalvo S, Alijas S, Eritja R, Herranz F, Aguiar P, de la Fuente M. Biodistribution of 68/67Ga-Radiolabeled Sphingolipid Nanoemulsions by PET and SPECT Imaging. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:5923-5935. [PMID: 34475757 PMCID: PMC8405882 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s316767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Background and Purpose Non-invasive imaging methodologies, especially nuclear imaging techniques, have undergone an extraordinary development over the last years. Interest in the development of innovative tracers has prompted the emergence of new nanomaterials with a focus on nuclear imaging and therapeutical applications. Among others, organic nanoparticles are of the highest interest due to their translational potential related to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Our group has developed a promising new type of biocompatible nanomaterials, sphingomyelin nanoemulsions (SNs). The aim of this study is to explore the potential of SNs for nuclear imaging applications. Methods Ready-to-label SNs were prepared by a one-step method using lipid derivative chelators and characterized in terms of their physicochemical properties. Stability was assessed under storage and after incubation with human serum. Chelator-functionalized SNs were radiolabeled with 67Ga and 68Ga, and the radiochemical yield (RCY), radiochemical purity (RCP) and radiochemical stability (RCS) were determined. Finally, the biodistribution of 67/68Ga-SNs was evaluated in vivo and ex vivo. Results Here, we describe a simple and mild one-step method for fast and efficient radiolabeling of SNs with 68Ga and 67Ga radioisotopes. In vivo experiments showed that 67/68Ga-SNs can efficiently and indistinctly be followed up by PET and SPECT. Additionally, we proved that the biodistribution of the 67/68Ga-SNs can be conveniently modulated by modifying the surface properties of different hydrophilic polymers, and therefore the formulation can be further adapted to the specific requirements of different biomedical applications. Conclusion This work supports 67/68Ga-SNs as a novel probe for nuclear imaging with tunable biodistribution and with great potential for the future development of nanotheranostics.
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- Sandra Díez-Villares
- Nano-Oncology and Translational Therapeutics group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center on Oncology (CIBERONC), Madrid, 28029, Spain.,University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7EH, UK.,Biomedical Research Networking Center on Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain
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- Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Barcelona, E-08034, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Nano-Oncology and Translational Therapeutics group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain
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- Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Barcelona, E-08034, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Center on Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Madrid, 28029, Spain.,NanoMedMol Group, Instituto de Química Medica (IQM),Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, 28006, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain
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- Nano-Oncology and Translational Therapeutics group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center on Oncology (CIBERONC), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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Gómez-Lado N, López-Arias E, Iglesias-Rey R, Díaz-Platas L, Medín-Aguerre S, Fernández-Ferreiro A, Posado-Fernández A, García-Varela L, Rodríguez-Pérez M, Campos F, Del Pino P, Ruibal Á, Pardo-Montero J, Castillo J, Aguiar P, Sobrino T. [ 18F]-FMISO PET/MRI Imaging Shows Ischemic Tissue around Hematoma in Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Mol Pharm 2020; 17:4667-4675. [PMID: 33186043 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), being the most severe cerebrovascular disease, accounts for 10-15% of all strokes. Hematoma expansion is one of the most important factors associated with poor outcome in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Several studies have suggested that an "ischemic penumbra" might arise when the hematoma has a large expansion, but clinical studies are inconclusive. We performed a preclinical study to demonstrate the presence of hypoxic-ischemic tissue around the hematoma by means of longitudinal [18F]-fluoromisonidazole ([18F]-FMISO) PET/MRI studies over time in an experimental ICH model. Our results showed that all [18F]-FMISO PET/MRI images exhibited hypoxic-ischemic tissue around the hematoma area. A significant increase of [18F]-FMISO uptake was found at 18-24 h post-ICH when the maximum of hematoma volume is achieved and this increase disappeared before 42 h. These results demonstrate the presence of hypoxic tissue around the hematoma and open the possibility of new therapies aimed to reduce ischemic damage associated with ICH.
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- Noemí Gómez-Lado
- Molecular Imaging Research Group, Nuclear Medicine Department, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain.,Molecular Imaging and Medical Physics Group, Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine Department, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), University Clinical Hospital, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Galician PET Radiopharmacy Unit, GALARIA, University Clinical Hospital, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Galician PET Radiopharmacy Unit, GALARIA, University Clinical Hospital, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Pharmacology Group, Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Research Group, Nuclear Medicine Department, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CIQUS), Particle Physics Departament, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Research Group, Nuclear Medicine Department, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain.,Molecular Imaging and Medical Physics Group, Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine Department, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), University Clinical Hospital, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Group of Medical Physics and Biomathematics, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Research Group, Nuclear Medicine Department, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain.,Molecular Imaging and Medical Physics Group, Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine Department, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), University Clinical Hospital, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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Seoane-Viaño I, Gómez-Lado N, Lázare-Iglesias H, García-Otero X, Antúnez-López JR, Ruibal Á, Varela-Correa JJ, Aguiar P, Basit AW, Otero-Espinar FJ, González-Barcia M, Goyanes A, Luzardo-Álvarez A, Fernández-Ferreiro A. 3D Printed Tacrolimus Rectal Formulations Ameliorate Colitis in an Experimental Animal Model of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Biomedicines 2020; 8:E563. [PMID: 33276641 PMCID: PMC7761558 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8120563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to fabricate novel self-supporting tacrolimus suppositories using semisolid extrusion 3-dimensional printing (3DP) and to investigate their efficacy in an experimental model of inflammatory bowel disease. Blends of Gelucire 44/14 and coconut oil were employed as lipid excipients to obtain suppository formulations with self-emulsifying properties, which were then tested in a TNBS (2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid) induced rat colitis model. Disease activity was monitored using PET/CT medical imaging; maximum standardized uptake values (SUVmax), a measure of tissue radiotracer accumulation rate, together with body weight changes and histological assessments, were used as inflammatory indices to monitor treatment efficacy. Following tacrolimus treatment, a significant reduction in SUVmax was observed on days 7 and 10 in the rat colon sections compared to non-treated animals. Histological analysis using Nancy index confirmed disease remission. Moreover, statistical analysis showed a positive correlation (R2 = 71.48%) between SUVmax values and weight changes over time. Overall, this study demonstrates the effectiveness of 3D printed tacrolimus suppositories to ameliorate colitis and highlights the utility of non-invasive PET/CT imaging to evaluate new therapies in the preclinical area.
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- Iria Seoane-Viaño
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (I.S.-V.); (X.G.-O.); (F.J.O.-E.)
- Paraquasil Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (N.G.-L.); (Á.R.); (P.A.)
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- Pathology Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) (CHUS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (H.L.-I.); (J.R.A.-L.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (I.S.-V.); (X.G.-O.); (F.J.O.-E.)
- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (N.G.-L.); (Á.R.); (P.A.)
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- Pathology Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) (CHUS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (H.L.-I.); (J.R.A.-L.)
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (N.G.-L.); (Á.R.); (P.A.)
- Tejerina Foundation, José Abascal 40, 28003 Madrid, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Hospital Ourense (SERGAS), Calle Ramón Puga Noguerol 54, 32005 Ourense, Spain;
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (N.G.-L.); (Á.R.); (P.A.)
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- FabRx Ltd., 3 Romney Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 0RW, UK;
- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (I.S.-V.); (X.G.-O.); (F.J.O.-E.)
- Paraquasil Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) (CHUS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- FabRx Ltd., 3 Romney Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 0RW, UK;
- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (I.S.-V.); (X.G.-O.); (F.J.O.-E.)
- Paraquasil Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) (CHUS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Luaces-Rodríguez A, Del Amo EM, Mondelo-García C, Gómez-Lado N, Gonzalez F, Ruibal Á, González-Barcia M, Zarra-Ferro I, Otero-Espinar FJ, Fernández-Ferreiro A, Aguiar P. PET study of ocular and blood pharmacokinetics of intravitreal bevacizumab and aflibercept in rats. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2020; 154:330-337. [PMID: 32659326 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2020.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Intravitreal injections are the standard procedure in the treatment of retinal pathologies, such as the administration of the anti-VEGF antibodies in age-related macular degeneration. The aim of this study is to evaluate the intraocular and blood pharmacokinetics after an intravitreal injection of 89Zr-labelled bevacizumab and 89Zr-labelled aflibercept in Sprague-Dawley rats using Positron Emission Tomography. First, both antibodies were radiolabelled to zirconium-89 with a maximum specific activity of 15 Mbq/mg for bevacizumab and 10 Mbq/mg for aflibercept. Four µL containing 1-1.2 Mq of 89Zr-labelled compound were injected into the vitreous through a 35 G needle. A microPET acquisition was carried out immediately after the injection and at different time points through a 12-day study and blood samples were obtained through the tail vein. Radiolabelling was successfully performed with a radiochemical purity after ultrafiltration above 95% for both agents. Both antibodies ocular curves followed a two-compartment model in which an intraocular elimination half-life of 16.44 h was found for 89Zr-bevacizumab and 4.51 h for 89Zr-aflibercept, considering the alpha phase as the elimination phase. Regarding the beta phase, a half-life of 3.23 days for 89Zr-bevacizumab and 4.69 days for 89Zr-aflibercept were observed. With regards to blood concentration, 89Zr-bevacizumab showed a blood half-life of 7.08 days, whereas 89Zr-aflibercept's was 3.18 days, by a one-compartment model with first-order absorption kinetics. In conclusion, this study shows for the first time the ocular and blood pharmacokinetic analysis after intravitreal injection of aflibercept and bevacizumab in rats.
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- Andrea Luaces-Rodríguez
- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Molecular Imaging Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Leira Y, Iglesias-Rey R, Gómez-Lado N, Aguiar P, Sobrino T, D'Aiuto F, Castillo J, Blanco J, Campos F. Periodontitis and vascular inflammatory biomarkers: an experimental in vivo study in rats. Odontology 2020; 108:202-212. [PMID: 31583485 PMCID: PMC7066291 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-019-00461-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
The objective of this preclinical in vivo study was to determine changes in vascular inflammatory biomarkers in systemic circulation after injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) in rats. Experimental periodontitis was induced by injections of Pg-LPS. Gingival soft and hard tissues changes were analysed by means of magnetic resonance imaging and micro computed tomography. Serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, pentraxin (PTX) 3, and soluble fragment of tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis (sTWEAK) were determined at baseline and 24 h, 7, 14, and 21 days after periodontal induction. Significant periodontal inflammation and alveolar bone loss were evident at the end of periodontal induction. Experimental periodontitis posed an acute systemic inflammatory response with increased serum levels of IL-6 and PTX3 at 24 h post-induction, followed by a significant overexpression of sTWEAK at 7 days. This inflammatory state was maintained until the end of the experiment (21 days). As expected, IL-10 serum levels were significantly lower during the follow-up compared to baseline concentrations. In the present animal model, experimental periodontitis is associated with increased systemic inflammation. Further studies are needed to confirm whether PTX3 and sTWEAK could be useful biomarkers to investigate potential mechanisms underlying the relationship between periodontitis and atherosclerotic vascular diseases.
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- Yago Leira
- Periodontology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Medical-Surgical Dentistry (OMEQUI) Research Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
- Periodontology Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, University College London, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LD, UK.
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesa da Choupana s/n, 15706, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Clinical University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Clinical University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesa da Choupana s/n, 15706, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Periodontology Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, University College London, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LD, UK
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesa da Choupana s/n, 15706, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Periodontology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Medical-Surgical Dentistry (OMEQUI) Research Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesa da Choupana s/n, 15706, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Gómez-Lado N, Seoane-Viaño I, Matiz S, Madla CM, Yadav V, Aguiar P, Basit AW, Goyanes A. Gastrointestinal Tracking and Gastric Emptying of Coated Capsules in Rats with or without Sedation Using CT imaging. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12010081. [PMID: 31963818 PMCID: PMC7023106 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12010081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Following oral administration, gastric emptying is often a rate-limiting step in the absorption of drugs and is dependent on both physiological and pharmaceutical factors. To guide translation into humans, small animal imaging during pre-clinical studies has been increasingly used to localise the gastrointestinal transit of solid dosage forms. In contrast to humans, however, anaesthesia is usually required for effective imaging in animals which may have unintended effects on intestinal physiology. This study evaluated the effect of anaesthesia and capsule size on the gastric emptying rate of coated capsules in rats. Computed tomography (CT) imaging was used to track and locate the capsules through the gastrointestinal tract. Two commercial gelatine mini-capsules (size 9 and 9h) were filled with barium sulphate (contrast agent) and coated using Eudragit L. Under the effect of anaesthesia, none of the capsules emptied from the stomach. In non-anaesthetised rats, most of the size 9 capsules did not empty from the stomach, whereas the majority of the smaller size 9h capsules successfully emptied from the stomach and moved into the intestine. This study demonstrates that even with capsules designed to empty from the stomach in rats, the gastric emptying of such solid oral dosage forms is not guaranteed. In addition, the use of anaesthesia was found to abolish gastric emptying of both capsule sizes. The work herein further highlights the utility of CT imaging for the effective visualisation and location of solid dosage forms in the intestinal tract of rats without the use of anaesthesia.
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- Noemí Gómez-Lado
- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 A Coruña, Spain;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Intract Pharma, Royal College St, London NW1 0NH, UK; (S.M.); (V.Y.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK;
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- Intract Pharma, Royal College St, London NW1 0NH, UK; (S.M.); (V.Y.)
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 A Coruña, Spain;
- Correspondence: (P.A.); (A.W.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK;
- FabRx Ltd., 3 Romney Road, Ashford TN24 0RW, UK
- Correspondence: (P.A.); (A.W.B.); (A.G.)
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- FabRx Ltd., 3 Romney Road, Ashford TN24 0RW, UK
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I + D Farma Group (GI-1645), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (P.A.); (A.W.B.); (A.G.)
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Seoane-Viaño I, Gómez-Lado N, Lázare-Iglesias H, Rey-Bretal D, Lamela-Gómez I, Otero-Espinar FJ, Blanco-Méndez J, Antúnez-López JR, Pombo-Pasín M, Aguiar P, Ruibal Á, Luzardo-Álvarez A, Fernández-Ferreiro A. Evaluation of the therapeutic activity of melatonin and resveratrol in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A longitudinal PET/CT study in an animal model. Int J Pharm 2019; 572:118713. [PMID: 31593809 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, which two main types are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Although conventional therapeutic strategies have demonstrated to be effective in the IBD treatment, it is necessary to incorporate novel therapeutic agents that target other mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of the disease, such as oxidative stress. For this reason, the efficacy in vivo of two antioxidant compounds, melatonin and resveratrol, has been investigated in an animal model of TNBS (2, 4, 6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid) induced colitis. PET/CT (Positron emission tomography/Computer Tomography) scans were performed to assess disease activity and evaluate treatment response. SUVmax (Standardized Uptake Value) values, body weight changes and histological evaluation were used as inflammatory indices to measure the efficacy of both treatments. SUVmax values increased rapidly after induction of colitis, but after the beginning of the treatment (day 3) a statistically significant decrease was observed on days 7 and 10 in treated animals compared to the non-treated group. This remission of the disease was also confirmed by histological analysis of the colon tissue using the Nancy histological index (p value < 0.05 for differences between non-treated and both groups of treated animals). Moreover, statistical analysis showed a correlation (R2 = 65.52%) between SUVmax values and weight changes throughout the treatment. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of resveratrol, and melatonin in lower extent, as therapeutic agents in the IBD treatment.
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- Iria Seoane-Viaño
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain
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- Pathology Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) (CHUS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and 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, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain
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- Pathology Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) (CHUS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain; Molecular Imaging Group, Department of Psiquiatry, Radiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital (CHUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain; Molecular Imaging Group, Department of Psiquiatry, Radiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain; Tejerina Foundation, José Abascal 40, Madrid Zip Code: 28003, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15782, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS) (CHUS), Travesía da Choupana s/n, Santiago de Compostela Zip Code: 15706, Spain; Clinical Pharmacology 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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Moscoso A, Silva-Rodríguez J, Aldrey JM, Cortés J, Fernández-Ferreiro A, Gómez-Lado N, Ruibal Á, Aguiar P. Staging the cognitive continuum in prodromal Alzheimer's disease with episodic memory. Neurobiol Aging 2019; 84:1-8. [PMID: 31479859 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2019.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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It is unclear whether episodic memory is an appropriate descriptor of the cognitive continuum in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Here, we investigated the ability of episodic memory to track cognitive changes in patients with MCI with biomarker evidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD). We examined 387 MCI amyloid-positive subjects, cognitively staged as "early" or "late" on the basis of episodic memory impairment. Cross-sectional and longitudinal comparisons between these 2 groups were performed for each amyloid, tau, and neurodegeneration (AT(N)) profile. Cross-sectional analyses indicate that "early" MCI represents a transitional phase between normal cognition and "late" MCI in the AD biomarker pathway. After adjusting by confounders and levels of A, T, and (N), "late" MCI progressed significantly faster than "early" MCI only in profiles with both abnormal amyloid and tau markers (A+T+(N)- p < 0.05, A+T+(N)+ p < 0.001). Episodic memory staging is useful for describing symptoms in prodromal AD and complements the AT(N) profiles. Our findings might have implications for the Numeric Clinical staging scheme of the National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's Association research framework.
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- Alexis Moscoso
- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Neurology Department, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department and Pharmacology group, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Fundación Tejerina, Madrid, Spain
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- Nuclear Medicine Department and Molecular Imaging Group, University Hospital CHUS-IDIS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Leira Y, Iglesias-Rey R, Gómez-Lado N, Aguiar P, Campos F, D'Aiuto F, Castillo J, Blanco J, Sobrino T. Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide-induced periodontitis and serum amyloid-beta peptides. Arch Oral Biol 2019; 99:120-125. [PMID: 30665148 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [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: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this investigation was to determine the circulating levels of amyloid beta (Aβ) peptides using the Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) lipopolysaccharide (LPS) model to induce periodontitis. METHODS Experimental periodontitis was induced in 6 male Sprague-Dawley rats. Alveolar bone loss was measure by micro computed tomography. Serum concentrations of Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42 prior to periodontal induction, at 24 h, 7, 14, and 21 days the last injection of Pg-LPS. RESULTS The distance between the cemento-enamel junction and the bone crest (i.e., alveolar bone loss) was significantly higher at the end of periodontal induction compared to baseline (2.92 ± 0.29 mm vs. 3.8 ± 0.28 mm, P < 0.001). Periodontitis evoked a slight acute elevation of Aβ1-40 serum levels that were maintained during the whole experiment. Aβ1-42 peptide levels peak at the end of the study. A positive strong correlation was observed between alveolar bone loss and Aβ1-40 serum levels at 7 days (r = 0.695, P = 0.012) and as well as with serum Aβ1-42 concentrations at 21 days (r = 0.968, P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Periodontitis induced Pg-LPS produced increased serum levels of Aβ peptides. Further studies are needed to confirm our results and to investigate the mechanisms by which periodontitis could be associated with an overexpression of Aβ.
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- Yago Leira
- Periodontology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Medical-Surgical Dentistry (OMEQUI) Research Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Periodontology Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, University College London, London, UK.
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Clinical University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, Clinical University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Periodontology Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, University College London, London, UK
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Periodontology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Medical-Surgical Dentistry (OMEQUI) Research Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Clinical University Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Luaces-Rodríguez A, Touriño-Peralba R, Alonso-Rodríguez I, García-Otero X, González-Barcia M, Rodríguez-Ares MT, Martínez-Pérez L, Aguiar P, Gómez-Lado N, Silva-Rodríguez J, Herranz M, Ruibal-Morell Á, Lamas MJ, Otero-Espinar FJ, Fernández-Ferreiro A. Preclinical characterization and clinical evaluation of tacrolimus eye drops. Eur J Pharm Sci 2018; 120:152-161. [PMID: 29705214 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 11/07/2017] [Revised: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Severe allergic ocular diseases as atopic keratoconjunctivitis can induce corneal damage due to inflammatory substances released from giant papillae. Tacrolimus eye drops are one of the current therapeutic alternatives for its treatment. This work is aimed at developing and characterizing a 0.03% tacrolimus ophthalmic formulation, which was introduced in three types of vehicles (BBS, PVA and Hyaluronic Acid). For this, we have performed in vitro (stability studies) and in vivo assays (corneal permanence time measured directly by Positron Emission Tomography) of three potential formulations. Next, the best formulation was selected, and its toxicological profile and clinical effectiveness have been evaluated. The biopermanence studies (direct measurements and PET/CT) showed that the formulations with PVA and Hyaluronic Acid present more retention time on the ocular surface of rats than PBS. From the stability study, we have determined that tacrolimus with PVA in cold storage is the best option. Tacrolimus with PVA has shown lower cytotoxicity than cyclosporine at early times. On the other hand, the pilot study performed has shown significant improvements in patients, with no noticeable adverse reactions. Based on stability, biopermanence, safety and clinical effectiveness studies, we concluded that tacrolimus-PVA eye drops are a suitable candidate for its clinical application in inflammatory ophthalmology diseases.
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- Andrea Luaces-Rodríguez
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy Institute, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (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 (USC), 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 (USC), 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 (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (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 (USC), 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 (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), 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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