Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Seth P. Forster, Erin Dippold, Tiffany Chiang
Summary: This article discusses the advantages of pharmaceutical continuous melt granulation by twin-screw extrusion, different process options and excipients, binder selection methods, and the mechanism of granulation and its impact on granule properties. It also reviews the pharmaceutical applications of melt granulation, ranging from immediate release of soluble and insoluble APIs, taste-masking, to sustained release formulations, showcasing the versatility of twin-screw melt granulation in pharmaceutical industry.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
S. Van de Steene, J. Van Renterghem, V. Vanhoorne, C. Vervaet, A. Kumar, T. De Beer
Summary: The aim of this study is to increase the understanding of the granulation mechanism in twin-screw melt granulation by investigating the influence of different screw configurations on granule formation and temperature. It is found that the direction of the kneading zone and the set barrel temperature are the most influential factors on the granule temperature, and granule formation mainly occurs in the zones with more kneading action.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
S. Van de Steene, J. Van Renterghem, V. Vanhoorne, C. Vervaet, A. Kumar, T. De Beer
Summary: This study evaluates the influence of process parameters for TSMG, mainly focusing on the effect of screw configuration combined with screw speed, throughput, and barrel temperature, to elucidate the melt granulation mechanisms. The results indicate that the screw configuration is the most influential factor, and different mechanisms are observed for different configurations and formulations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
S. Van de Steene, J. Van Renterghem, V. Vanhoorne, C. Vervaet, A. Kumar, T. De Beer
Summary: In the pharmaceutical industry, the use of innovative continuous manufacturing technologies such as twin-screw melt granulation (TSMG) is increasing for challenging formulations. This study provides a better understanding of the granule formation during the TSMG process. The influence of screw configuration, process parameters, and formulation on granule properties and residence time distribution was investigated. It was found that different zones in the TSMG process have different effects on granulation, leading to variations in granule size, strength, porosity, and residence time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Tongzhou Liu, Nada Kittikunakorn, Yi Zhang, Feng Zhang
Summary: Twin screw melt granulation is a new alternative method for granulation that offers several advantages over traditional methods, such as producing granules with more consistent and uniform quality and the flexibility to use thermoplastic binders with high melt viscosity.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Leyla Rezaei, Saikishore Meruva, Maureen D. Donovan
Summary: The study evaluates different manufacturing processes for developing abuse-deterrent oral drug products and their retention of abuse-deterrent features. Direct compression showed non-uniform drug distribution, wet granulation improved drug distribution after grinding, and hot melt extrusion exhibited excellent drug content uniformity and strength. The retention of abuse-deterrent properties is influenced by product design, formulation components, and manufacturing processes.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Siddhant Palekar, Pavan Kumar Nukala, Ketan Patel
Summary: COVID19 has caused a significant socioeconomic burden worldwide, and the opioid crisis has been further intensified in the past few years. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working tirelessly to prevent the misuse and abuse of prescription opioids, with one strategy being the development of abuse deterrent formulations (ADF). This study aimed to develop a novel 3D printed drug releasing capsule shell filled with an aversion liquid (3D-RECAL). The results showed that the capsule shell allowed for immediate release of the drug and had a deterrent effect against abuse.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Arun Butreddy, Dinesh Nyavanandi, Sagar Narala, Fischer Austin, Suresh Bandari
Summary: The misuse, abuse, and illicit use of prescription opioid analgesics is a global public health concern. Development of Abuse Deterrent Formulations (ADFs) using techniques like Hot-Melt Extrusion (HME) may help combat opioid abuse while ensuring safe and effective pain management.
CURRENT DRUG DELIVERY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ivana Cotabarren, Thamer A. Omar, Fernando J. Muzzio
Summary: The study demonstrates the successful use of twin-screw binder-free melt granulation (BFMG) to produce granules containing 100% API, and establishes the design space for the end-product using a design of experiments (DoE) response surface methodology. The effects of process variables on granule properties and tablet attributes were thoroughly studied, with barrel temperature identified as the most significant variable for both drugs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Adwait Pradhan, Mark Costello, Fengyuan Yang, Vivian Bi, Thomas Durig, Feng Zhang
Summary: This study explores the use of twin-screw melt granulation to co-process excipients and improve the tabletability of mannitol. The results showed that the binder level has a significant impact on the granule tabletability and fines produced during granulation. Twin-screw melt granulation successfully co-processed mannitol and hydroxypropylcellulose, leading to a significant improvement in the tabletability of mannitol.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Uttom Nandi, Vivek Trivedi, Steven A. Ross, Dennis Douroumis
Summary: Twin-screw granulation (TSG) is a pharmaceutical process that has gained increased interest from the pharmaceutical industry for its potential for the development of oral dosage forms. The technology offers benefits of both batch and continuous manufacturing for pharmaceutical products, accompanied by excellent process control and high product quality which can be achieved through the implementation of Quality by Design (QbD) approaches and the integration of Process Analytical Tools (PAT).
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rajat Radhakrishna Rao, Abhijeet Pandey, Aswathi R. Hegde, Vijay Induvadan Kulkarni, Chetan Chincholi, Vinay Rao, Indu Bhushan, Srinivas Mutalik
Summary: The article explores the transformation towards systematic processing using continuous manufacturing (CM) and automated model-based control, as well as various granulation techniques using twin screw extrusion technology. The future of granulation lies in coupling continuous TSE with computational mathematical studies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samarth D. Thakore, Katangur Vishruth Reddy, Ajay K. Dantuluri, Deepika Patel, Akshant Kumawat, Vaibhav Sihorkar, Chinmay Ghoroi, Arvind K. Bansal
Summary: This study investigates the impact of polymer concentration and processing parameters on flow properties and compaction characteristics of a model drug in twin-screw melt granulation. The results show that adjusting the polymer concentration and processing parameters can lead to pharmaceutical tablets with good flowability and optimum tensile strength.
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Guangming Yan, Zhi Cao, Declan Devine, Manfred Penning, Noel M. Gately
Summary: The study explored various types of shellac and found no chemical difference between them, but identified variations in extrudable temperature ranges and rheological properties. Due to its shear-thinning behaviors, shellac can be extruded at lower temperatures, providing necessary data for processing conditions in hot melt extrusion applications for shellac materials.
Article
Polymer Science
Tsukasa Kida, Masatoshi Ohara, Keigo Inamori, Shogo Nagasawa, Shin-ichi Kihara, Kentaro Taki
Summary: A sensing technology was developed to measure the plastication process of pellets in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder using acoustic emission simulation. This study provides an effective solution for product homogeneity and stability in the plastic industry.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sakshi Khairnar, Divya D. Jain, Srushti M. Tambe, Yashashri R. Chavan, Purnima D. Amin
Summary: Drug delivery via the pulmonary route offers many benefits and is suitable for various patients. Recent advances in research and technology have opened up new possibilities and opportunities for inhaled drug delivery.
THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Y. R. Chavan, S. M. Tambe, S. V. Khairnar, P. D. Amin
Summary: The limitations of non-biodegradable polymers have led to the development of biodegradable polymers in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is a successful biodegradable polymer with favorable properties such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, controllable drug release profile, and surface modification capabilities.
ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANCAISES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Divya D. Jain, Srushti M. Tambe, Purnima D. Amin
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop sustained-release mini-matrices of tramadol hydrochloride using hot-melt extrusion (HME) process. By using the Design of Experiment (DoE) method, a feasible formulation window with the desired quality target product profile was successfully developed by determining the ratios of hydrophobic and hydrophilic components, as well as the processing temperature. FTIR chemical imaging, SEM analysis, and FTIR results confirmed the homogeneous drug distribution and drug-matrix interaction. Hydroalcoholic dissolution studies demonstrated safe and sustained-release of tramadol. The developed mini-matrices followed the Peppas-Sahlin model, indicating a combination of Fickian diffusion and swelling mechanisms.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Juber Pendhari, Hemali Savla, Durga Bethala, Shashikant Vaidya, Ujwala Shinde, Mala Menon
Summary: In recent years, mitochondria have been recognized as an important target for cancer treatment. Studies have shown that delivering metformin hydrochloride (MET) through mitochondria-targeted liposomes can enhance its anticancer activity. This study successfully developed mitochondria-targeted liposomes of MET and demonstrated their potential for improving cancer therapy.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Srutee Rout, Srushti Tambe, Ram Kumar Deshmukh, Suraj Mali, Jorddy Cruz, Prem Prakash Srivastav, Purnima D. Amin, Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira
Summary: This review discusses the application of essential oils (EOs) in food preservation and shelf-life augmentation. EOs have antimicrobial properties and can protect the quality of food matrices. Encapsulation and nano-encapsulation techniques can overcome the limitations of EOs in water solubility, volatility, and stability. Smart packaging systems are also proposed to extend the shelf life of food products.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Srushti Tambe, Divya Jain, Sai Kishore Meruva, Gopinath Rongala, Abhishek Juluri, Girish Nihalani, Hemanth Kumar Mamidi, Pavan Kumar Nukala, Pradeep Kumar Bolla
Summary: Amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) are widely studied techniques for enhancing solubility. The formulation development of ASDs has progressed significantly since the 1960s, with advancements in preparation methods and characterization techniques. Multiple carriers and plasticizers are now used to improve the stability and performance of ASDs. Modern techniques such as nano-tomography and transmission electron microscopy aid in understanding the microstructure of ASDs.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sabya Sachi Das, Srushti Tambe, Priya Ranjan Prasad Verma, Purnima Amin, Neeru Singh, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Piyush Kumar Gupta
Summary: Flavonoids, a major group of polyphenolic compounds, have shown significant potential in inhibiting tumor proliferation, cell cycle, angiogenesis, migration, and invasion in lung cancer. However, their clinical application is limited due to poor solubility, low permeability, and quick blood clearance. Nanoengineered systems such as liposomes, nanoparticles, micelles, dendrimers, and nanotubes can greatly enhance the targeted action of flavonoids with improved efficacy and pharmacokinetic properties, making them suitable for treating lung cancer. This review highlights the therapeutic potential of flavonoids and the cutting-edge progress in nanoengineered systems incorporating flavonoids for lung cancer treatment.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sabya Sachi Das, Srushti Tambe, Priya Ranjan Prasad Verma, Purnima Amin, Neeru Singh, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Piyush Kumar Gupta
Summary: Lung cancer is a major cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and non-small-cell lung cancer is the most common type. Nanotechnology-based drug-delivery systems show great potential in lung cancer therapy due to their unique characteristics. However, traditional chemotherapeutics have toxicity issues, so polyphenols from diet could be used as a replacement. Targeted nanotherapeutics based on polyphenols have shown interactions with protein targets and cellular signaling pathways, affecting key cellular processes. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms and targeted therapeutic potentials of nanoengineered dietary polyphenols in lung cancer management.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Medicinal
Srushti Tambe, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Purnima Amin, Sabya Sachi Das
FUTURE MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Kiran Shahane, Madhuri Kshirsagar, Srushti Tambe, Divya Jain, Srutee Rout, Maria Karolina Martins Ferreira, Suraj Mali, Purnima Amin, Prem Prakash Srivastav, Jorddy Cruz, Rafael Rodrigues Lima
Summary: Calendula officinalis Linn. is a popular medicinal plant with multifaceted biological effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antidiabetes, and wound healing activities. Recent research has explored its therapeutic applications, molecular mechanisms, and clinical studies, providing possibilities for validating traditional claims and advancing its safe and effective use.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Srushti M. Tambe, Divya D. Jain, Chetan Hasmukh Mehta, T. Ashwini, Usha Yogendra Nayak, Purnima D. Amin
Summary: In this study, a novel ophthalmic solution called MeltDrops was successfully developed using hot-melt extrusion technology. MeltDrops showed improved retention time and bioavailability compared to marketed eyedrops. It also exhibited better physical and chemical uniformity and sustained drug release for over 12 hours in vitro. In vivo studies in rabbits confirmed the superior effectiveness and safety of MeltDrops.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xueliang Xiu, Shichao Ma, Zhiyong Li, Zhipeng Li, Xuemei Li, Yangtao Ruan, Dezhao Li, Jianwei Wang, Fengsen Ma
Summary: Liposomes are promising delivery vehicles for drugs and vaccines. The use of microfluidic chips for liposome preparation is an effective method. However, traditional liposome preparation technologies hinder their industrial production and clinical application. This study presents a novel three-dimensional integrated microfluidic device for continuous liposome preparation and purification, which shows potential for industrial production of nano-pharmaceutical applications.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)