scholarly journals The Evaluation of Proanthocyanidins/Chitosan/Lecithin Microspheres as Sustained Drug Delivery System

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Li Yu ◽  
Zhan-Qin Feng ◽  
Jing-Jing Zhang ◽  
Yong-Hong Wang ◽  
De-Jun Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Sustained Drug Delivery ◽  
Swelling Rate ◽  
Drying Technology ◽  
The Stability

Proanthocyanidin (PC) has attracted wide attention on cosmetics and pharmaceutical due to its antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiangiogenic, and anti-inflammatory activities. However, PC applications are limited because of its sensitivity to thermal treatment, light, and oxidation and the poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, a novel dosage form of PC needs to be designed to improve its stability and bioavailability for drug delivery. The objective of this study is to fabricate proanthocyanidins/chitosan/lecithin (PC/CTS/LEC) microspheres and investigate various characteristics. In the current study, PC/CTS/LEC microspheres were prepared by spray-drying technology. The yield (61.68%), encapsulation efficiency (68.19%), and drug loading capacity (17.05%) were found in the results. The scanning electron microscope demonstrated that the microspheres were spherical in shape with wrinkled surfaces. DSC study displayed that the microspheres stability was greatly improved when comparing with bare PC. The in vitro release study showed that the 76.92% of PC was released from microspheres within 48 h. The moisture contents of microspheres ranged from 8% to 13%. The swelling rate and tapped density of microspheres were elevated with increasing the concentration of chitosan in the formulations. The moisture uptake of microspheres was saturated at 40°C/RH75% within 12 h. Our results indicated that the stability of PC/CTS/LEC microspheres was enhanced, and it is a promising carrier for sustained drug delivery system.

scholarly journals Bleomycin Loaded Magnetite Nanoparticles Functionalized by Polyacrylic Acid as a New Antitumoral Drug Delivery System

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Xu ◽  
Yi Lin ◽  
Lin Zhuang ◽  
Jiong Lin ◽  
Jiahong Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Saturation Magnetization ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Magnetite Nanoparticles ◽  
Polyacrylic Acid ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Potential Candidate

Objective. To prepare, characterize, and analyze the release behavior of bleomycin-loaded magnetite nanoparticles (BLM-MNPs) coated with polyacrylic acid (PAA) as a new drug delivery system that can be specifically distributed in the tumor site.Methods. BLM-MNPs coated with PAA were prepared using a solvothermal approach. The particles were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The loading and release behaviors of BLM-MNPs were examined by a mathematical formula and in vitro release profile at pH 7.5.Results. The sphere Fe3O4nanoparticles with the size of approximately 30 nm exhibit a saturation magnetization of 87 emu/g. The noncoordinated carboxylate groups of PAA confer on the good dispersibility in the aqueous solution and lead to a good loading efficiency of BLM reaching 50% or higher. Approximately 98% of immobilized BLM could be released within 24 h, of which 22.4% was released in the first hour and then the remaining was released slowly and quantitatively in the next 23 hours.Conclusion. BLM-MNPs were prepared and characterized successfully. The particles show high saturation magnetization, high drug loading capacity, and favorable release property, which could contribute to the specific delivery and controllable release of BLM, and the BLM-MNPs could be a potential candidate for the development of treating solid tumors.

scholarly journals Modified Carboxyl-Terminated PAMAM Dendrimers as Great Cytocompatible Nano-Based Drug Delivery System

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minh Thanh Vu ◽  
Long Giang Bach ◽  
Duy Chinh Nguyen ◽  
Minh Nhat Ho ◽  
Ngoc Hoi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Malignant Cell ◽  
Pamam Dendrimers ◽  
Optimal Size

Polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers are extensively researched as potential drug delivery system thanks to their desirable features such as controlled and stable structures, and ease of functionalization onto their surface active groups. However, there have been concerns about the toxicity of full generation dendrimers and risks of premature clearance from circulation, along with other physical drawbacks presented in previous formulations, including large particle sizes and low drug loading efficiency. In our study, carboxyl-terminated PAMAM dendrimer G3.5 was grafted with poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether (mPEG) to be employed as a nano-based drug delivery system with great cytocompatibility for the delivery of carboplatin (CPT), a widely prescribed anticancer drug with strong side effects so that the drug will be effectively entrapped and not exhibit uncontrolled outflow from the open structure of unmodified PAMAM G3.5. The particles formed were spherical in shape and had the optimal size range (around 36 nm) that accommodates high drug entrapment efficiency. Surface charge was also determined to be almost neutral and the system was cytocompatible. In vitro release patterns over 24 h showed a prolonged CPT release compared to free drug, which correlated to the cytotoxicity assay on malignant cell lines showing the lack of anticancer effect of CPT/mPEG-G3.5 compared with CPT.

scholarly journals Nanogels Derived from Fish Gelatin: Application to Drug Delivery System

Marine Drugs ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Gyeong Kang ◽  
Min Young Lee ◽  
Jae Min Cha ◽  
Jung Ki Lee ◽  
Sang Cheon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Aqueous Phase ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Fish Gelatin ◽  
Dispersion Solution ◽  
Different Characteristics

The gelatin extracted from mammals of porcine and bovine has been prominently used in pharmaceutical, medical, and cosmetic products. However, there have been some concerns for their usage due to religious, social and cultural objections, and animal-to-human infectious disease. Recently, gelatin from marine by-products has received growing attention as an alternative to mammalian gelatin. In this study, we demonstrate the formation of nanogels (NGs) using fish gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and their application possibility to the drug delivery system. The fabrication of fish GelMA NGs is carried out by crosslinking through the photopolymerization of the methacryloyl substituent present in the nanoemulsion droplets, followed by purification and redispersion. There were different characteristics depending on the aqueous phase in the emulsion and the type of solvent used in redispersion. The PBS-NGs/D.W., which was prepared using PBS for the aqueous phase and D.W. for the final dispersion solution, had a desirable particle size (<200 nm), low PdI (0.16), and high drug loading efficiency (77%). Spherical NGs particles were observed without aggregation in TEM images. In vitro release tests of doxorubicin (DOX)-GelMA NGs showed the pH-dependent release behavior of DOX. Also, the MTT experiments demonstrated that DOX-GelMA NGs effectively inhibited cell growth, while only GelMA NGs exhibit higher percentages of cell viability. Therefore, the results suggest that fish GelMA NGs have a potential for nano-carrier as fine individual particles without the aggregation and cytotoxicity to deliver small-molecule drugs.

Montmorillonite-Alginate Nanocomposites as a Drug Delivery System: Intercalation and In Vitro Release of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B6

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavesh D. Kevadiya ◽  
Ghanshyam V. Joshi ◽  
Hasmukh A. Patel ◽  
Pravin G. Ingole ◽  
Haresh M. Mody ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Vitamin B6 ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Vitamin B1 ◽  
Vitro Release

scholarly journals Development and characterization of phytosterol nanoemulsions and self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Chuanxun ◽  
Zhang Xueru ◽  
Jin Risheng
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Analysis ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol 400 ◽  
Hydrogenated Castor Oil ◽  
Release Curve ◽  
Tween 60

AbstractThe aim of this study is to develop a self microemulsion drug delivery system for phytosterols to improve the solubility and bioavailability. The results showed that the formulation of phytosterol self-microemulsion is: lemon essential oil in oil phase, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil 40 and Tween 60 in emulsifier, polyethylene glycol 400 in co-emulsifier, Km = 7:3, Kp = 3:1, Ke = 50%. The drug loading of phytosterol self-microemulsion prepared by this method was 87.22 mg/g, encapsulation efficiency was 89.65%, particle size was 48.85nm, potential was −12.863mV. In vitro release experiment showed that the release of phytosterols in microemulsion was more than 90%, and the release curve was in accordance with the first-order kinetics equation. The pharmacokinetic analysis of PSSM synthesized by this method shows that PSSM can increase the bioavailability of PS more than three times, so it is necessary to do more in-depth research on the self-microemulsion delivery system of phytosterols.

scholarly journals Development of Piperine-Loaded Solid Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System: Optimization, In-Vitro, Ex-Vivo, and In-Vivo Evaluation

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2920
Author(s):  
Ameeduzzafar Zafar ◽  
Syed Sarim Imam ◽  
Nabil K. Alruwaili ◽  
Omar Awad Alsaidan ◽  
Mohammed H. Elkomy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Oral Delivery ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
System Optimization ◽  
Globule Size

Hypertension is a cardiovascular disease that needs long-term medication. Oral delivery is the most common route for the administration of drugs. The present research is to develop piperine self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (PE-SNEDDS) using glyceryl monolinoleate (GML), poloxamer 188, and transcutol HP as oil, surfactant, and co-surfactant, respectively. The formulation was optimized by three-factor, three-level Box-Behnken design. PE-SNEDDs were characterized for globule size, emulsification time, stability, in-vitro release, and ex-vivo intestinal permeation study. The optimized PE-SNEDDS (OF3) showed the globule size of 70.34 ± 3.27 nm, percentage transmittance of 99.02 ± 2.02%, and emulsification time of 53 ± 2 s Finally, the formulation OF3 was transformed into solid PE-SNEDDS (S-PE-SNEDDS) using avicel PH-101 as adsorbent. The reconstituted SOF3 showed a globule size of 73.56 ± 3.54 nm, PDI of 0.35 ± 0.03, and zeta potential of −28.12 ± 2.54 mV. SEM image exhibited the PE-SNEDDS completely adsorbed on avicel. Thermal analysis showed the drug was solubilized in oil, surfactant, and co-surfactant. S-PE-SNEDDS formulation showed a more significant (p < 0.05) release (97.87 ± 4.89% in 1 h) than pure PE (27.87 ± 2.65% in 1 h). It also exhibited better antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa and antioxidant activity as compared to PE dispersion. The in vivo activity in rats exhibited better (p < 0.05) antihypertensive activity as well as 4.92-fold higher relative bioavailability than pure PE dispersion. Finally, from the results it can be concluded that S-PE-SNEDDS might be a better approach for the oral delivery to improve the absorption and therapeutic activity.

A Smart Drug Delivery System Based on Thermo-Responsive Polymer Gated Au NRs@SiO2 Nano-Platform

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1029-1036
Author(s):  
Hongzhu Wang ◽  
Mengxun Chen ◽  
Liping Song ◽  
Youju Huang
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Photothermal Therapy ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Temperature Sensitive

A key challenge for nanoparticles-based drug delivery system is to achieve manageable drug release in tumour cell. In this study, a versatile system combining photothermal therapy and controllable drug release for tumour cells using temperature-sensitive block copolymer coupled Au NRs@SiO2 is reported. While the Au NRs serve as hyperthermal agent and the mesoporous silica was used to improve the drug loading and decrease biotoxicity. The block copolymer acted as “gatekeeper” to regulate the release of model drug (Doxorubicin hydrochloride, DOX). Through in vivo and in vitro experiments, we achieved the truly controllable drug release and photothermal therapy with the collaborative effect of the three constituents of the nanocomposites. The reported nanocomposites pave the way to high-performance controllable drug release and photothermal therapy system.

scholarly journals In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Antitumor Activity of Dual-Targeting Drug Delivery System Based on Modified Magnetic Carbon by Folate

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Jinglei Du ◽  
Qiang Li ◽  
Lin Chen ◽  
Shicai Wang ◽  
Li Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Hela Cells ◽  
Folate Receptor ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Magnetic Characteristics ◽  
Loading Capacity ◽  
Dual Targeting

A dual-targeting drug delivery system (DTDDS) with magnetic targeting and active targeting was obtained to improve the targeting and drug-loading capacity of magnetic drug nanocarriers. An ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer and flow cytometry were used to investigate the drug-loading and release capacity, cytotoxicity, and inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, separately. Results show that DTDDS has obvious magnetic characteristics, on which the modification amount of folic acid is 64.82 mg g-1. Doxorubicin was taken as a template drug to evaluate its drug-loading capacity, which was as high as 577.12 mg g-1. Good biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity of DTDDS were further confirmed. Moreover, DTDDS can target the folate receptor on the surface of HeLa cells and deliver doxorubicin into HeLa cells, thereby increasing the proliferation inhibition for cancer cells. Therefore, this new dual-targeting drug delivery system shows potential in significantly reducing the toxic side effects of chemotherapy and improving chemotherapy efficiency.

scholarly journals SELF-NANO EMULSIFYING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM OF EFAVIRENZ: FORMULATION, IN VITRO EVALUATION AND CHARACTERIZATION

2019 ◽  
pp. 217-226
Author(s):  
PAMU SANDHYA
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Dissolution Rate ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Visual Observation ◽  
Stability Study ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Tween 20

Objective: The main objective of this study was to preparation and evaluation of efavirenz (EFV) to enhance its solubility and dissolution rate by self-emulsifying drug delivery system. Methods: EFV self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) were formulated using different oils, surfactant, and co-surfactant. Peceol, Tween 20, and Capmul MCM were used as oil, surfactant, and co-surfactant, respectively, followed by the evaluation by the performance of different tests such as visual observation, solubility studies, thermodynamic stability study, transmittance studies, drug content, and in-vitro release study. Results: Fourier-transform infrared studies revealed negligible drug and polymer interaction. From the phase diagram, it was observed that self-emulsifying region was enhanced with increasing surfactant and co-surfactant concentrations with oil. F13 was selected as optimized formulation on the basis of physicochemical parameters, particle size, and in-vitro dissolution studies with the release of 98.39±5.10% drug in 1 hour. The optimized formulation size was found to be 156.7 nm as mean droplet size and Z-Average of 808.6 nm with -18.3 mV as zeta potential. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that SNEDDS was a promising strategy to enhance the dissolution rate of EFV by improving solubility.

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