scholarly journals Encapsulation of L-ascorbic acid via polycaprolactone-polyethylene glycol-casein bioblends

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Erhan Ozsagiroglu ◽  
Yuksel Avcibasi Guvenilir
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Encapsulation Efficiency ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Fickian Diffusion ◽  
Polymer Mixture ◽  
Release Ratio

Abstract The aim of this study was to encapsulate, L-ascorbic acid, in biopolymers in order to obtain (i) enhancing its encapsulation efficiency (ii) increasing drug release ratio using different pH mediums. Microparticles based on polycaprolactone, polyethylene glycol and casein are prepared by spray drying technique. Microparticles are in vitro characterized in terms of yield of production, particle size, morphology, encapsulation efficiency, and drug release. In this manner, the importance of the study is producing of a stable and effective drug encapsulation system by PCL-PEG-CS polymer mixture by spray dryer. We achieved minimum 27.540±0.656 μm particle size with 0.512 m2/g surface area, 84.05% maximum drug loading, and 68.92% drug release ratio at pH 9.6. Release profiles are fitted to previously developed kinetic models to differentiate possible release mechanisms. The Korsmeyer–Peppas model is the best described each release scenario, and the drug release is governed by non-Fickian diffusion at pH 9.6. Our study proposed as an alternative or adjuvants for controlling release of L-ascorbic acid.

Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical Delivery of Acitretin for the Treatment of Psoriasis by Design of Experiment

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 4474-4491
Author(s):  
Rajkumar Aland ◽  
Ganesan M ◽  
P. Rajeswara Rao ◽  
Bhikshapathi D. V. R. N.
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Lipid Nanoparticles ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Solid Lipid

The main objective for this investigation is to develop and optimize the solid lipid nanoparticles formulation of acitretin for the effective drug delivery. Acitretin loaded SLNs were prepared by hot homogenization followed by the ultrasonication using Taguchi’s orthogonal array with eight parameters that could affect the particle size and entrapment efficiency. Based on the results from the analyses of the responses obtained from Taguchi design, three different independent variables including surfactant concentration (%), lipid to drug ratio (w/w) and sonication time (s) were selected for further investigation using central composite design. The  lipid Dynasan-116, surfactant poloxomer-188 and co surfactant egg lecithin resulted in better percent drug loading and evaluated for particle size, zeta potential, drug entrapment efficiency, in vitro drug release and stability. All parameters were found to be in an acceptable range. TEM analysis has demonstrated the presence of individual nanoparticles in spherical shape and the results were compatible with particle size measurements.  In vitro drug release of optimized SLN formulation (F2) was found to be 95.63 ± 1.52%, whereas pure drug release was 30.12 after 60 min and the major mechanism of drug release follows first order kinetics release data for optimized formulation (F2) with non-Fickian (anomalous) with a strong correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.94572) of Korsemeyer-Peppas model. The total drug content of acitretin gel formulation was found to 99.86 ± 0.012% and the diameter of gel formulation was 6.9 ± 0.021 cm and that of marketed gel was found to be 5.7 ± 0.06 cm, indicating better spreadability of SLN based gel formulation. The viscosity of gel formulation at 5 rpm was found to be 6.1 x 103 ± 0.4 x 103 cp. The release rate (flux) of acitretin across the membrane and excised skin differs significantly, which indicates about the barrier properties of skin. The flux value for SLN based gel formulation (182.754 ± 3.126 μg cm−2 h−1) was found to be higher than that for marketed gel (122.345 ± 4.786 μg cm−2 h−1). The higher flux and Kp values of SLN based gel suggest that it might be able to enter the skin easily as compared with marketed gel with an advantage of low interfacial tension of the emulsifier film that ensures an excellent contact to the skin. This topically oriented SLN based gel formulation could be useful in providing site-specific dermal treatment of psoriasis

scholarly journals FORMULATION, OPTIMIZATION AND IN VITRO EVALUATION OF 5-FLUOROURACIL LOADED LIQUORICE CRUDE PROTEIN NANOPARTICLES FOR SUSTAINED DRUG DELIVERY USING BOX-BEHNKEN DESIGN

2021 ◽  
pp. 216-226
Author(s):  
GEETHA V. S. ◽  
MALARKODI VELRAJ
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Sustained Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Loading Efficiency

Objective: To formulate, optimize and evaluate 5-fluorouracil loaded liquorice crude protein nanoparticles for sustained drug delivery using Box-Behnken design. Methods: 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) loaded liquorice crude protein (LCP) nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation method using ethanol-water (1:2 ratio), Tween-80 (2%v/v) as stabilizing agent and gluteraldehyde (8% v/v) as cross linking agent. The optimization of prepared nanoparticles was carried out using Box-Behnken design with 3 factors 2 levels and 3 responses. The independent variables were A)5-FU concentration B)LCP concentration and C) sonication time while the responses were R1) Drug entrapment efficiency R2) Drug loading efficiency and R3) Particle size. The correlation between factors and responses were studied through response surface plots and mathematical equations. The nanoparticles were evaluated for FTIR, physicochemical properties like particle size and zeta potential by Photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) and surface morphology by TEM. The entrapment efficiency, drug loading efficiency and in vitro drug release studies in PBS pH 7.4 (24 h) were carried out. The observed values were found to be in close agreement with the predicted value obtained from the optimization process. Results: 5-fluorouracil loaded LCP nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation method, the optimization was carried out by Box-Behnken design and the final formulation was evaluated for particle size (301.1 nm), zeta-potential (-25.8mV), PDI(0.226), with entrapment efficiency (64.07%), drug loading efficiency (28.54%), in vitro drug release (65.2% in 24 h) respectively. The formulated nanoparticles show Higuchi model drug release kinetics with sustained drug delivery for 24 h in pH7.4 buffer. Conclusion: The results were proved to be the most valuable for the sustained delivery of 5-Fluorouracil using liquorice crude protein as carrier. 5-FU–LCP nanoparticles were prepared using Tween-80 as stabilizing agent and gluteraldehyde as cross-linking agent to possess ideal sustained drug release characteristics.

scholarly journals Sodium Alginate Nanoparticles of Isoniazid: Preparation and Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumit Kumar ◽  
Dinesh Chandra Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Encapsulation Efficiency ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Ionotropic Gelation ◽  
Preparation And Evaluation

Fabrication and evaluation of the Isoniazid loaded sodium alginate nanoparticles (NPs) was main objective of current investigation. These NPs were engineered using ionotropic gelation technique. The NPs fabricated, were evaluated for average particle size, encapsulation efficiency, drug loading, and FTIR spectroscopy along with in vitro drug release. The particle size, drug loading and encapsulation efficiency of fabricated nanoparticles were ranging from 230.7 to 532.1 nm, 5.88% to 11.37% and 30.29% to 59.70% respectively. Amongst all batches studied formulation F-8 showed the best sustained release of drug at the end of 24 hours.

scholarly journals BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER: A NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL CARRIER FOR SUSTAINED RELEASE OF METRONIDAZOLE

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Gayathri Hariharan ◽  
Priyanka Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
Biodegradable Polymer ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Loading Capacity ◽  
Flow Properties ◽  
Chitosan Microspheres

Objective: To optimize and evaluate the formulation of metronidazole (MT)-loaded chitosan microspheres and to investigate the efficiency of biodegradable polymer in developing sustained release formulation of MT to prolong the action of drug.Methods: MT microspheres were prepared using emulsion cross-linking method. Polymer-drug compatibility study was done using Fourier transform infrared. Physical characteristics were evaluated by particle size,SEM, flow properties etc. In vitro studies for evaluating drug release for MT-loaded chitosan microspheres were done by dissolution study.Results: Particle size of the formulated microspheres was found to be within the range of 110-130 μm. Flow properties of F1-F7 such as angle of repose, bulk density, and tapped density were found to be within limits. Drug entrapment efficiency was found to be better for all the formulations within the range of 74.82-84.32% w/w. Drug loading capacity was found to be in the range of 56-83.2% w/v. In vitro drug release was found to be in the range of 81.32-96.23% w/v.Conclusion: In spite of all the above results, we conclude that F5 formulation was optimized depending on the data obtained from the drug loading capacity and percentage drug release studies. F5 formulation is formulated with drug-polymer ratio 1:2 with 1% of di octyl sodium sulfo succinate and 8 ml of glutaraldehyde as a cross-linking agent.

scholarly journals PREPARATION, PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION, AND PHARMACOKINETIC STUDY OF DOCETAXEL NANOCRYSTALS

2019 ◽  
pp. 238-244
Author(s):  
ARVIND GANNIMITTA ◽  
PRATHIMA SRINIVAS ◽  
VENKATESHWAR REDDY A ◽  
PEDIREDDI SOBHITA RANI
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Fickian Diffusion ◽  
Sustained Drug Release ◽  
Egg Lecithin

Objective: The main objective of this study was to prepare and evaluate the nanocrystal formulation of docetaxel. Methods: Docetaxel nanocrystals were formulated to improve the water solubility. Docetaxel nanocrystals were prepared by nanoprecipitation method using Tween 80, egg lecithin, and povidone C-12 as stabilizers and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) as polymer in acceptable limits. A total of 16 formulations were prepared by changing stabilizer and polymer ratios. The prepared nanocrystals were characterized by particle size, zeta potential, crystalline structure, surface morphology, assay, saturation solubility, and in vitro drug release. Results: Based on particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential data, four formulations were optimized. The formulation containing Tween 80 as stabilizer has shown lowest particle size and better drug release than the formulations containing egg lecithin and povidone C-12 as stabilizers. The formulation containing Tween 80 and PLGA has shown still lower sized particles than the Tween 80 alone and exhibited prolonged sustained drug release. The release kinetics of formulations containing Tween 80 and PLGA followed zero-order release kinetics and formulations containing egg lecithin and povidone C-12 followed Higuchi diffusion (non-Fickian). Conclusion: From the study, we concluded that as the type and concentration of stabilizer changed the size and shape of the crystals were also changed and the formulations showed sustained drug release with non-Fickian diffusion.

scholarly journals Silk fibroin/polyethylene glycol nanofibrous membranes loaded with curcumin

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1587-1594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Liu ◽  
Shufa Zhou ◽  
Zeyu Zhao ◽  
Ting Wu ◽  
Rong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Control Drug ◽  
Nanofiber Membranes ◽  
Utilization Ratio ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Control Drug Release

In order to improve the stability, utilization ratio and anti-tumor effect of curcumin drug, a set of curcumin-loaded nanofiber membranes with drug releasing property were fabricated using silk fibroin and polyethylene glycol. Various curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanofiber membranes with different components and drug loading percentages were prepared using electrospinning technology. The morphology structure, mechanical properties, secondary structure, drug release property in vitro, and their interaction effects of the curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanofiber membranes were examined. The result of in-vitro drug release experiment showed that the curcumin can be released stably up to 350 hours, the drug releasing speed increased with the decrease of the diameter of the fibers. The stability and utilization ratio of curcumin was improved after loading with curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanofiber membranes. In conclusion, it can be used as a control drug release system alternately in the future.

scholarly journals Formulation of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles of Cilnidipine for the Treatment of Hypertension

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparna Bhalerao ◽  
Pankaj Prakash Chaudhari
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles ◽  
Encapsulation Efficiency ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Lipid Nanoparticles ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Solid Lipid Nanoparticle ◽  
Solid Lipid ◽  
Lipid Nanoparticle

Cilinidipine is a fourth generation N and L-type calcium channel antagonists used alone or in combination with another drug to treat hypertension. Cilnidipine is poorly water -soluble, BCS class II drug with 6 to 30 percent oral bioavailability due to first pass metabolism. So to protect the drug from degradation and improve its dissolution, solid lipid nanoparticles were prepared. Glyceryl monostearate was selected as lipid while span 20: tween 20 were selected as surfactant blends. The formulations were evaluated for various parameters, as percent transmittance, drug content, percent encapsulation efficiency; percent drug loading, In vitro drug release and particle size. Optimized formulation was lyophilized using lactose as a cryo-protectant. The lyophilized formulation was evaluated for micromeritic properties, particle size and in vitro dissolution. It was further evaluated for DSC, XRD, and SEM. Percent encapsulation efficiency and percent drug loading of optimized formulation (F3) were 78.66percent and 9.44percent respectively. The particle size of F3 formulation without drug was 204 nm and with the drug was 214 nm. The particle size of the reconstituted SLN was 219 nm. In DSC study, no obvious peaks for cilnidipine were found in the SLN of cilnidipine indicated that the cilnidipine must be present in a molecularly dissolved state in SLN. In X-ray diffractometry absence of peaks representing crystals of cilnidipine in SLN indicated that the drug was in an amorphous or disordered crystalline phase in the lipid matrix. Thus, solid lipid nanoparticle formulation is a promising way to enhance the dissolution rate of cilnidipine. Keywords: Cilnidipine, Solid Lipid Nanoparticle, Hypertension

scholarly journals Encapsulation of metronidazole in polycaprolactone microspheres

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 190-194
Author(s):  
Rima Kassab ◽  
Dima Moussa ◽  
Cherine Saliba ◽  
Paolo Yammine
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Solvent Evaporation ◽  
Compatibility Study ◽  
Drug Encapsulation ◽  
Evaporation Technique ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Study

Non-aqueous oil-in-oil solvent evaporation technique is used for the preparation of polycaprolactone microspheres loaded with the antibiotic metronidazole by introducing different masses for the drug. The prepared microspheres are characterized by calculating drug encapsulation and drug loading percentages, measuring the corresponding particle size, performing FT-IR polymer-drug compatibility study and in vitro drug release. Moderate drug encapsulation values with a maximum of 34% are observed due to the low molecular weight of the drug. Microspheres had a particle size ranging between 130 and 280 µm with a spherical profile and porous structure. FT-IR study showed no interactions between the drug and the polymer. Drug release studies showed fast release rates for all the formulations with the slowest release for the highest drug loading. Keywords: polycaprolactone, metronidazole, targeted drug delivery, solvent evaporation.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF CURCUMIN LOADED LIPOSOME AND ITS BIO-ENHANCEMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4-A) ◽  
pp. 425-437
Author(s):  
Khushboo Verma ◽  
Jhakeshwar Prasad ◽  
Suman Saha ◽  
Surabhi Sahu
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Encapsulation Efficiency ◽  
Mean Particle Size ◽  
Liposome Formulation

The aim of this work was to develop and evaluate curcumin loaded liposome and its bio- enhancement. Curcumin was selected as a natural drug for liposome formulation. Curcumin show variety of biological activity but it also shows poor bioavailability due to low aqueous solubility (1 µg/ml), poor absorption and rapid metabolism so that piperine was selected as bio enhancer to improve curcumin bioavailability. Soy lecithin and cholesterol were used to prepared curcumin and curcumin-piperine loaded liposome at different ratio by thin film hydration method because of easy to perform, and high encapsulation rates of lipid. The all liposome formulations (F1-F5) were evaluated by mean particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency and drug release. Bioavailability was also determined on rat. Blood samples were collected at specific intervals, and plasma was separated by ultracentrifugation. Plasma was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography at 425 nm taking acetonitrile: water (75:25 v/v) acidified with 2% acetic acid as a mobile phase at a flow rate of 0.5 ml/min using C18 column. The mean particle size was found in the range between 800-1100 that indicate liposome are large unilamellar vesical types. By zeta potential study its conform that the all formulation was stable. The encapsulation efficiency of all liposome formulation are varied between 59-67%. In vitro drug release was analyse in 7.4 pH phosphate buffer, the maximum %CDR observed at the 12 hrs., and formulation are follow sustained release thus they reduce metabolism, good absorption rate which improve bioavailability of drug. From in-vivo study, it is clear that curcumin-piperine liposomal formulation, increases Cmax, area under the curve, and mean residence time significantly as compared to pure curcumin and pure curcumin liposome. Keywords: liposome; Curcumin; Piperine, Thin film hydration method; Bioavailability

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Lyophilized Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Cross-Linked with Benzaldehyde for Controlled Drug Release

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad Damiri ◽  
Yahya Bachra ◽  
Chaimaa Bounacir ◽  
Asmae Laaraibi ◽  
Mohammed Berrada
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Controlled Drug Release ◽  
Tween 20 ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Synthetic Process ◽  
Chitosan Salt

In this study, chitosan-based hydrogels were produced by incorporating three drugs with a different solubility into a polymer matrix. The lyophilized chitosan salt was prepared using an innovative and less-expensive synthetic process by the freeze-drying technique. Firstly, the three drugs (caffeine, ascorbic acid, and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)) were selected as model drugs to test the in vitro release behavior of the hydrogel. The drugs were solubilized in chitosan salt, lyophilized, and cross-linked with benzaldehyde involving the formation of a Schiff base with (–C=N-) linkage to produce a physical hydrogel. Subsequently, the physicochemical properties of N-benzyl chitosan and lyophilized chitosan salt were evaluated by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The intrinsic viscosity of the conventional chitosan was determined by the Mark–Houwink–Sakurada equation. Moreover, the kinetics of hydrogel swelling and drug release were studied by the UV-visible method at physiological conditions (pH = 7.4 at 37°C). The results show that lyophilized N-benzyl chitosan had a maximum swelling ratio of 720 ± 2% by immersion in phosphate-buffered saline solutions (PBS) (pH = 7.4 at 37°C). In vitro drug releases were evaluated in PBS, and the obtained results show that the maximum drug release after 24 h was 42% for caffeine, 99% for 5-FU, and 94% for ascorbic acid. Then, to optimize the cumulative release of caffeine, Tween 20 was added and 98% as a release percentage was obtained. The drug-loading results were investigated with the Korsmeyer–Peppas kinetic model and applied to determine the drug release mechanism.

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