scholarly journals Design and characterization of 3D printed, neomycin-eluting poly-L-lactide mats for wound-healing applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahima Singh ◽  
Sriramakamal Jonnalagadda
Keyword(s):  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
3D Printer ◽  
Topical Antibiotic ◽  
Young’S Moduli ◽  
Base Polymer ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
3D Printed

AbstractThis study evaluates the suitability of 3D printed biodegradable mats to load and deliver the topical antibiotic, neomycin, for up to 3 weeks in vitro. A 3D printer equipped with a hot melt extruder was used to print bandage-like wound coverings with porous sizes appropriate for cellular attachment and viability. The semicrystalline polyester, poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) was used as the base polymer, coated (post-printing) with polyethylene glycols (PEGs) of MWs 400 Da, 6 kDa, or 20 kDa to enable manipulation of physicochemical and biological properties to suit intended applications. The mats were further loaded with a topical antibiotic (neomycin sulfate), and cumulative drug-release monitored for 3 weeks in vitro. Microscopic imaging as well as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) studies showed pore dimensions of 100 × 400 µm. These pore dimensions were achieved without compromising mechanical strength; because of the “tough” individual fibers constituting the mat (Young’s Moduli of 50 ± 20 MPa and Elastic Elongation of 10 ± 5%). The in vitro dissolution study showed first-order release kinetics for neomycin during the first 20 h, followed by diffusion-controlled (Fickian) release for the remaining duration of the study. The release of neomycin suggested that the ability to load neomycin on to PLLA mats increases threefold, as the MW of the applied PEG coating is lowered from 20 kDa to 400 Da. Overall, this study demonstrates a successful approach to using a 3D printer to prepare porous degradable mats for antibiotic delivery with potential applications to dermal regeneration and tissue engineering.

Gastroretentive System of Fluvastatin Sodium by Using Natural Mucilage and Synthetic Polymer

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Umamaheswara G. ◽  
Anudeep D.
Keyword(s):  
Half Life ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Diffusion Path ◽  
Synthetic Polymer ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Direct Compression ◽  
Drug Content ◽  
Biological Half Life

Fluvastatin sodium is a novel compound used as cholesterol lowering agent which acts through the inhibition of 3- hydroxyl-3- methyl glutaryl- coenzyme A (HMG-Co A) reductase. It has short biological half life (1-3h) in humans required a dosing frequency of 20 to 40mg twice a day. Due to its short variable biological half life it has been developed to a sustained gastroretentive system with a natural and synthetic polymer and to study how far the natural mucilage improves the sustained activity. Floating tablets were prepared by direct compression method using in combination of natural mucilage and synthetic polymer. Prior to the preparation of tablets the physical mixtures were subjected to FT IR studies and pre compression parameters. After preparation of tablets they were subjected to various tests like swollen index, drug content, In vitro dissolution and release kinetics with pcp disso software etc. The tablets prepared by direct compression shown good in thickness, hardness and uniformity in drug content, the prepared tablets floated more than 12h except FS1 and FS2 shows 9 and 11h. Swollen index studies shows with increase in concentration of polymer the swelling increases the diffusion path length by which the drug molecule may have to travel and cause lag time. In vitro results shows that on increasing the amount of hibiscus polymer the sustain activity is increased because of its integrity and forms a thick swollen mass and reduces the erosion property of the HypromelloseK100M, kinetic studies shows that FS 1, FS2, FS3 followed the Korsmeyer peppas model and the rest FS 4, FS 5, FS6 follows the zero order respectively. Based on n value indicating that the drug release followed super case II transport mechanism due to the erosion of the polymer.

scholarly journals In vitro Release Kinetics Study of Ambroxol Hydrochloride Pellets Developed by Extrusion Spheronization Technique Followed by Acrylic Polymer Coating

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishtiaq Ahmed ◽  
Monzurul Amin Roni ◽  
Golam Kibria ◽  
Muhammad Rashedul Islam ◽  
Reza-ul Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Acrylic Polymer ◽  
Eudragit Rs ◽  
Methacrylate Copolymer ◽  
Ambroxol Hydrochloride ◽  
Eudragit Rl ◽  
Extrusion Spheronization

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion Type A (Eudragit RL 30 D) and Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion Type B (Eudragit RS 30 D) combination in different weight ratios on the release kinetics of Ambroxol Hydrochloride from coated pellets. Microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, maize starch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and the drug was incorporated in the nuclei prepared by Extrusion-Spheronization technique which was coated with Eudragit RL 30D and Eudragit RS 30D in 1:1,1:1.5,1:2,1:2.5 and 1:3 ratios. The in vitro dissolution studies were carried out in 0.1N HCl for 1 hour followed by phosphate buffer (pH 6.8) for 11 h with USP dissolution apparatus Type-II. Drug release decreased with increasing amount of Eudragit RS 30 D in all cases. The drug release followed first order and Higuchi release kinetics. The Korsmeyer plot revealed n=0.50-0.61 or non-Fickian transport mechanism for drug release. From one way ANOVA it was found that the ratio of binary polymer mixer had significant (p < 0.05) effect on drug release. Key words: Aqueous coating, Eudragit, release kinetics, pellet, extrusion-spheronization  DOI = 10.3329/dujps.v7i1.1222 Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 7(1): 75-81, 2008 (June)

scholarly journals Suture Fiber Reinforcement of a 3D Printed Gelatin Scaffold for Its Potential Application in Soft Tissue Engineering

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (21) ◽  
pp. 11600
Author(s):  
Dong Jin Choi ◽  
Kyoung Choi ◽  
Sang Jun Park ◽  
Young-Jin Kim ◽  
Seok Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
3D Structure ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Dermal Fibroblasts ◽  
3D Scaffolds ◽  
3D Printed

Gelatin has excellent biological properties, but its poor physical properties are a major obstacle to its use as a biomaterial ink. These disadvantages not only worsen the printability of gelatin biomaterial ink, but also reduce the dimensional stability of its 3D scaffolds and limit its application in the tissue engineering field. Herein, biodegradable suture fibers were added into a gelatin biomaterial ink to improve the printability, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability of the 3D printed scaffolds. The suture fiber reinforced gelatin 3D scaffolds were fabricated using the thermo-responsive properties of gelatin under optimized 3D printing conditions (−10 °C cryogenic plate, 40–80 kPa pneumatic pressure, and 9 mm/s printing speed), and were crosslinked using EDC/NHS to maintain their 3D structures. Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that the morphologies of the 3D printed scaffolds maintained their 3D structure after crosslinking. The addition of 0.5% (w/v) of suture fibers increased the printing accuracy of the 3D printed scaffolds to 97%. The suture fibers also increased the mechanical strength of the 3D printed scaffolds by up to 6-fold, and the degradation rate could be controlled by the suture fiber content. In in vitro cell studies, DNA assay results showed that human dermal fibroblasts’ proliferation rate of a 3D printed scaffold containing 0.5% suture fiber was 10% higher than that of a 3D printed scaffold without suture fibers after 14 days of culture. Interestingly, the supplement of suture fibers into gelatin biomaterial ink was able to minimize the cell-mediated contraction of the cell cultured 3D scaffolds over the cell culture period. These results show that advanced biomaterial inks can be developed by supplementing biodegradable fibers to improve the poor physical properties of natural polymer-based biomaterial inks.

scholarly journals In Vitro Release Kinetics Study of Different Brands of Esomeprazole Sustained Release Tablets Available in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abul Kalam Lutful Kabir ◽  
Tasbira Jesmeen ◽  
Md Mesbah Uddin Talukder ◽  
Abu Taher Md Rajib ◽  
DM Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Matrix Tablets ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
National Brand ◽  
First Order ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Esomeprazole Magnesium

Commercially available four national and four international brands of esomeprazole magnesium sustained release matrix tablets were studied in simulated gastric medium (pH 1.2) for 2 hours and simulated intestinal medium (pH 6.8) for 8 hours time period using USP reference dissolution apparatus. All the national and international brands complied with the USP in-vitro dissolution specifications for drug release in simulated gastric medium. However, one of the national brands (Code: MP-1) and one of the international brands (MP-7) failed to fulfill the official requirement of 80% drug release within 8th hour in simulated intestinal medium. Drug release of that national and international brand were 70.49% and 67.05% respectively within the specified time period, however one national brand (Code: MP-4) released 103.46 % drug within 8th hour in intestinal medium. Drug release profiles were analyzed for zero order, first order and Higuchi equation to reveal the release kinetics perspective of esomeprazole magnesium sustained release matrix tablets. It was found that zero order release kinetics was the predominant release mechanism than first order and Higuchi release kinetics for those brands (Code: MP-2, MP-3, MP-4, MP-5, MP-6 and MP-8) which complied with the USP in vitro dissolution specification for drug releases. On the other hand, first order release kinetics was predominant for one national and also one international non compliant brands (Code: MP-1 and MP-6). Key Words: In vitro dissolution; Sustained release; Market preparations; Kinetic analysis; Esomeprazole; National brand; International brand. DOI: 10.3329/sjps.v2i1.5812Stamford Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol.2(1) 2009: 27-31

scholarly journals Graphene Family Nanomaterials: Properties and Potential Applications in Dentistry

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziyu Ge ◽  
Luming Yang ◽  
Fang Xiao ◽  
Yani Wu ◽  
Tingting Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Clinical Reality ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Potential Applications

Graphene family nanomaterials, with superior mechanical, chemical, and biological properties, have grabbed appreciable attention on the path of researches seeking new materials for future biomedical applications. Although potential applications of graphene had been highly reviewed in other fields of medicine, especially for their antibacterial properties and tissue regenerative capacities, in vivo and in vitro studies related to dentistry are very limited. Therefore, based on current knowledge and latest progress, this article aimed to present the recent achievements and provide a comprehensive literature review on potential applications of graphene that could be translated into clinical reality in dentistry.

Statistical assessment of in vitro drug release kinetics and quality evaluation of desloratadine orally disintegrating generic tablets available in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 174113432094775
Author(s):  
Madhabi Lata Shuma ◽  
Shimul Halder
Keyword(s):  
Release Kinetics ◽  
The United States ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Dissolution Behavior ◽  
Dissolution Profile ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Orally Disintegrating Tablets

The objective of the present study was to compare the in vitro equivalence of different orally disintegrating tablets (ODT) of Desloratadine (DES) available in Bangladesh pharmaceutical market with the reference brand. The in vitro dissolution study was carried out using the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) paddle method and a comparative study were also carried out with the reference brand. Other pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial quality assessment parameters including hardness, friability, water absorption ratio, and disintegration time etc. were also evaluated. From the results of the dissolution profile of the commercially available products, it found majority of the products didn’t exhibited compendial requirements in dissolution behavior to the reference brand with model-independent approach ( f2 > 50, f1 < 15) and showed statistically significant differences. Additionally, the data of different physical quality parameters revealed that all commercial products complied with the official specifications. From these findings, it could be suggested that the DES-ODT formulations’ available in the Bangladesh market could be prescribed; however additional experiments might require to clarify the interchangeability among the products.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF TOPICAL HERBAL GEL CONTAINING INCLUSION COMPLEX OF CURCUMIN

2019 ◽  
pp. 196-201
Author(s):  
VANDANA D ◽  
SHWETA PAWAR
Keyword(s):  
Inclusion Complex ◽  
Protein Denaturation ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Topical Gel ◽  
In Vitro Diffusion ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Objective: The current work was aimed to prepare a topical gel containing curcumin (CUR) for the treatment of microbial infections on skin. Methods: CUR was complexed with the β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) using kneading method in 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 molar ratios and characterized. The inclusion complex with high aqueous solubility was loaded in the topical gel containing (2% CUR) which was prepared using carbopol, sodium CMC, and guar gum and evaluated for viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, pH, drug content, and in vitro diffusion studies. The in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of the gel was performed by albumin protein denaturation technique, the statistical analysis was done using ANOVA followed Dunnett’s t-test. The antimicrobial activity of CUR was evaluated using standard strains of Candida albicans and Escherichia coli by agar well diffusion method. Results: The complexation of CUR had an increased solubility up to 103.09 times for 1:3 molar ratio with in vitro dissolution 90.64% for 60 min. The optimized formulation F9 had viscosity of 6500.3 cps and 97.5% in vitro drug diffusion for 8 h which follows zero-order release kinetics. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity studied showed that the CUR gel has a good potency for renaturation and was as effective as standard diclofenac with 76.9% inhibition (p=0.0507). CUR showed approx. 3 mm diameter of zone of inhibition against C. albicans and E. coli. Conclusion: A stable topical gel of CUR using β-CD and carbopol was successfully prepared which showed better in vitro diffusion with promising anti-inflammatory and antifungal action.

scholarly journals Formulation and evaluation of gas powered systems of cefdinir tablets for controlled release

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 182-187
Author(s):  
Manoj R. Chincholikar ◽  
Jagdish Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Ethyl Cellulose ◽  
Guar Gum ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Magnesium Stearate ◽  
Stability Study ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution

The  present  work  is  aimed  to  formulate  Cefdinir  floating  tablets  using different  hydrophilic  and  hydrophobic  polymers  like  HPMC,  Ethyl  cellulose, Xanthum gum, guar gum and gas generating agent Sodium bicarbonate. The develop gastro retentive dosage form thatcould  retain  the  agent  namely  Cefdinir  in  the  stomach  for  longer periods of time delivering the drug to the site of action, i.e., stomach. HPMC  is  used  as  a  swelling  agent,  Guar  gum  and  Xanthum  gum  is used as binding agent. Ethyl cellulose is used as matrix form agent.  PVP is used as a suspending agent. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a gas forming agent. MCC is used as a disintergrant and diluent. Magnesium stearate is used as a lubricant. The  prepared  Cefdinir  tablets  will  be  evaluated  for  drug  content,  entrapment efficiency, post compression studies, In-vitro buoyancy studies, swelling index studies, in-vitro dissolution studies, release kinetics, stability studies.All these parameters were found to be within the pharmacopoeial limits. Formulation F5 was selected for drug release and stability study on the basis of appropriate results of post compression study.In vitro dissolution study was carried out and showed controlled release pattern. Keywords: Gas Powered Systems, Cefdinir, Controlled release, Floating drug delivery.

scholarly journals Multi-layer Scaffolds of Poly(caprolactone), Poly(glycerol sebacate) and Bioactive Glasses Manufactured by Combined 3D Printing and Electrospinning

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adja B. R. Touré ◽  
Elisa Mele ◽  
Jamieson K. Christie
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Bioactive Glasses ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Excellent Adhesion ◽  
Poly Caprolactone ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been combined with electrospinning to manufacture multi-layered polymer/glass scaffolds that possess multi-scale porosity, are mechanically robust, release bioactive compounds, degrade at a controlled rate and are biocompatible. Fibrous mats of poly (caprolactone) (PCL) and poly (glycerol sebacate) (PGS) have been directly electrospun on one side of 3D-printed grids of PCL-PGS blends containing bioactive glasses (BGs). The excellent adhesion between layers has resulted in composite scaffolds with a Young’s modulus of 240–310 MPa, higher than that of 3D-printed grids (125–280 MPa, without the electrospun layer). The scaffolds degraded in vitro by releasing PGS and BGs, reaching a weight loss of ~14% after 56 days of incubation. Although the hydrolysis of PGS resulted in the acidification of the buffer medium (to a pH of 5.3–5.4), the release of alkaline ions from the BGs balanced that out and brought the pH back to 6.0. Cytotoxicity tests performed on fibroblasts showed that the PCL-PGS-BGs constructs were biocompatible, with cell viability of above 125% at day 2. This study demonstrates the fabrication of systems with engineered properties by the synergy of diverse technologies and materials (organic and inorganic) for potential applications in tendon and ligament tissue engineering.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FLOATING MATRIX TABLETS OF LEVOFLOXACIN HEMIHYDRATE USING HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE K4M TO TREAT HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Srinivasa Rao Baratam ◽  
Vijayaratna J
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Matrix Tablets ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Sustained Drug Delivery

Objective: The aim of the study was to develop a floating drug delivery system of levofloxacin (LVF) hemihydrate for sustained drug delivery to improve the extended retention in the stomach, oral bioavailability, and local site-specific action in the stomach. Methods: Preparation of LVF tablets using melt granulation method using hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) K4M with sodium bicarbonate as gas generating agent. From LFTA1 to LFTA5, formulations were developed and evaluated for floating properties for swelling characteristics and in vitro drug release studies. In vitro dissolution was carried out using USP II paddle method using 0.1N HCI pH buffer at 50 rpm and samples were measured at 294 nm using ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Results: Obtained Fourier-transform infrared charts indicated that there is no positive evidence for the interaction between LVF and ingredients of the optimized formula. In vitro drug release was performed and drug release kinetics were evaluated using the linear regression method and were found to be followed the zero-order release by diffusion controlled release. Optimized formula was found to be LFTA4 with 20% of a polymer with 99.03% of drug release with 12 h of floating time and 32 s floating lag time. Conclusion: Matrix tablets (LFTA4) formulated employing 20% HPMC K4M are best suited to be used for gastroretentive dosage form of LVF.

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