Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jyi Jun Liw, Xin-Yi Teoh, Angela Xing Yee Teoh, Siok-Yee Chan
Summary: The choice of carrier and drug ratio is crucial for solid dispersion types. Amorphous solid dispersion is considered the most desirable type due to its amorphicity benefits in increasing the solubility of poorly soluble drugs. However, partially crystalline solid dispersion systems may perform better due to solution mediated recrystallisation. This study investigates the use of crystalline carrier polyethylene glycol (PEG) for enhancing the dissolution of Flurbiprofen (FBP), a poorly soluble drug.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yong-Chul Pyo, Thu Nhan Nguyen, Ye-Seul Lee, Yeong-Eun Choi, Jeong-Sook Park
Summary: This study aimed to improve the solubility and bioavailability of esomeprazole magnesium by preparing solid dispersions using a supercritical anti-solvent process. The results showed that the solid dispersion prepared using this process exhibited higher dissolution rate and better pharmacokinetic profile compared to other formulations.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Monia Akter Nupur, Mst Mahfuza Rahman, Khurshida Akter, Khadiza Binte Hanif, Jinat Fatema Sharna, Md Shahin Sarker, Mir Imam Ibne Wahed
Summary: This study aimed to improve the dissolution rate and bioavailability of naproxen by using solid dispersion (SD) technique. The prepared SDNs, especially SDN-2 and SDN-5, showed significantly faster dissolution rate and enhanced analgesic activity compared to pure naproxen. Using sodium starch glycolate and/or polyethylene glycol 8000 as carriers in SD formulation improved the solubility of naproxen and transformed it into an amorphous form, leading to better dissolution and analgesic effects.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Monika Bhalodiya, Jayant Chavda, Dhaval Mori, Nilesh Patel, Ravi Manek, Kiran Dudhat
Summary: The study aimed to prepare an amorphous solid dispersion of methanolic extract of Boerhaavia diffusa root powder to improve its dissolution properties. The results showed significant improvement in the release of phytoconstituents from all prepared batches, and the stability studies indicated that the formulations were able to maintain the phytoconstituents in amorphous/molecularly dispersed form within the polymer matrix for 6 months.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roufaida Merir, Milad Baitiche, Zineb Elbahri, Riadh Bourzami, Ferhat Djerboua, Mokhtar Boutahala
Summary: Microspheres containing Mesalazine (5-ASA) were prepared using the emulsion solvent evaporation technique for colon targeting drug. The formulation included 5-ASA as the active agent, sodium Alginate (SA) and Ethylcellulose (EC) as encapsulating agents, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as emulsifier. Various processing parameters were considered, and the resulting microspheres were characterized using different techniques. In vitro release of 5-ASA was tested in biologically simulated fluids, and the release kinetics were mathematically analyzed. DOE study and DFT analysis were performed to evaluate the effects of variables and optimize molecular chemical interactions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mustapha El Hariri El Nokab, Mohamed H. Habib, Yasser A. Alassmy, Marwan M. Abduljawad, Khalid M. Alshamrani, Khaled O. Sebakhy
Summary: Solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) is a powerful tool for studying the chemical structure and dynamics of various materials. It is particularly advanced in the structural analysis of cellulose-based materials. However, its capabilities are often underestimated due to the lack of pulse sequences and time-consuming experiments.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yotsanan Weerapol, Sukannika Tubtimsri, Pilaipan Chairuk, Chaweewan Jansakul, Pornsak Sriamornsak
Summary: The study explored the effects of surfactants in the solid dispersion system on dissolution and bioavailability of methoxyflavones in Kaempferia parviflora. The use of polysorbate 20 at 6% w/w concentration showed the highest dissolution profiles, leading to significantly improved bioavailability compared to KPD alone. This suggests that solid dispersion-based KPD/PVA-co-PEG and the surfactant-in-solid-dispersion system PS20-6 could be effective in enhancing dissolution profiles and oral absorption of methoxyflavones.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Randa Mohammed Zaki, Munerah Alfadhel, Vidya DevanathaDesikan Seshadri, Faisal Albagami, Majed Alrobaian, Salha M. Tawati, Musarrat Husain Warsi, Alanood S. Almurshedi
Summary: The present study aimed to develop a fast dissolving oral film of Rosuvastatin calcium to improve its bioavailability compared to solid oral dosage forms. The drug was formulated as a solid dispersion with hydrophilic polymers and tested for drug content, solubility, and drug-polymer interaction. The best formulation was prepared as an orodispersible film using the solvent casting method and evaluated for various parameters. Pharmacokinetic study on rabbits showed improved oral bioavailability compared to the marketed oral formulation. The study supports the development of an effective oral film of Rosuvastatin with enhanced bioavailability.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Songchen Xie, Chunguang Hou, Zhiguang Pang, Ziyu Yu, Jaka Sunarso, Ngie Hing Wong, Yuelian Peng
Summary: This study demonstrates that negative pressure mode can enhance the operational stability in membrane distillation, especially for low surface tension organic solvents. However, it is less effective for surfactant solutions. The study also reveals the different mechanisms of membrane wetting and fouling for ethanol and Tween20 solutions, and shows that maintaining a large contact angle can prevent membrane wetting in ethanol solutions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mustapha El Hariri El Nokab, Khaled Sebakhy
Summary: Solid-state NMR is a versatile technique for studying the chemical structure and dynamics of various compounds in thin films, but it still lags behind other spectroscopic techniques due to certain limitations and challenges.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sana Inam, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Haroon Khalid Syed, Nayyer Islam
Summary: Solid dispersions (SD) is a promising technology for improving dissolution and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. In this study, SD of rosuvastatin calcium was prepared using solvent evaporation method and variable ratios of Soluplus. The results showed that SD significantly increased solubility and drug release.
LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yupaporn Niyom, Daniel Crespy, Adrian E. Flood
Summary: Encapsulation of poorly soluble drugs in polymer nanoparticles using the miniemulsion-solvent evaporation technique is a common strategy to increase drug bioavailability. The importance of drug solubility and miscibility in the polymer phase for selecting the optimal polymer matrix is investigated, with calculations of interaction parameters and solubility parameter differences used to determine feasibility of drug encapsulation.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Esneyder Ruiz, Victor H. Orozco, Lina M. Hoyos, Luis F. Giraldo
Summary: This study optimized the preparation conditions of polymeric nanoparticles with polylactic acid using sonication, with main parameters including power, sonication time, and cycles. The research achieved desirable particle size and polydispersity index through the Box-Behnken method.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Esneyder Ruiz, Victor H. Orozco, Lina M. Hoyos, Luis F. Giraldo
Summary: The design and controlled release of polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) for drug delivery have been a focus of research in recent decades. Biocompatible and degradable polyesters are advantageous materials used in this field. The external parameters such as power, time, and cycles in sonication have a significant influence on the size, dispersity, and potential of the nanoparticles. By optimizing these parameters, nanoparticles with moderate size, low dispersity, and homogenous size distribution can be obtained.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yuling Qin, Chuyao Xiao, Xiaoyue Li, Jiangeng Huang, Luqin Si, Minghui Sun
Summary: In this study, the solubilization and inhibitory effects on nintedanib in the presence of enteric polymers were investigated. The results showed that Eudragit L100 polymer provided the best solubilization and inhibitory effects on nintedanib, and when formulated into amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs), its relative bioavailability increased significantly.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Christophe Tratrat, Nuhad A. Alomair, Hafedh Kochkar, Rasha Jubran al Malih, Michelyne Haroun, Samar Abubshait, Muhammad Younas, Gilles Berhault, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Sreeharsha Nagaraja, Promise M. Emeka, Heba S. Elsewedy, Anroop B. Nair, Madiha Kamoun
Summary: The development of photocatalysts for selective esterification of aldehydes under visible light in the solar refinery is highly promising. This study focuses on the photo-assisted oxidation of benzaldehyde derivatives onto Sr-loaded TiO2 nanotubes, facilitating the conversion of aromatic aldehydes to esters under visible light. The addition of strontium induces the formation of oxygen vacancies and Ti3+ entities on the surface of the samples.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ibrahim Alissa, Anroop B. Nair, Bandar Aldhubiab, Hiral Shah, Jigar Shah, Vivek Mewada, Rashed M. Almuqbil, Shery Jacob
Summary: The objective of this study was to formulate an adhesive-type transdermal patch of treprostinil and evaluate its performance both in vitro and in vivo. The optimized patch showed higher drug content, suitable surface morphology, and an absence of drug crystallization. It had adequate adhesion, caused no skin irritation, and displayed a steady drug release via Fickian diffusion. Transdermal therapy resulted in higher treprostinil absorption and relative bioavailability compared to oral administration. Overall, the developed adhesive patch could effectively deliver treprostinil through the skin and may be a promising treatment option for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anroop B. Nair, Bandar Aldhubiab, Jigar Shah, Shery Jacob, Mahesh Attimarad, Nagaraja Sreeharsha, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Alex Joseph, Mohamed A. Morsy
Summary: This research aims to design and develop a transungual system for effective delivery of efinaconazole. Seven drug-loaded hydrogel formulations were prepared to evaluate the influence of solvent, cosolvent, and voltage on transungual delivery. Optimized transungual delivery exhibited significantly enhanced penetration and drug loading of efinaconazole.
Review
Plant Sciences
Pottathil Shinu, Girdhari Lal Gupta, Manu Sharma, Shahzad Khan, Manoj Goyal, Anroop B. B. Nair, Manish Kumar, Wafaa E. E. Soliman, Aminur Rahman, Mahesh Attimarad, Katharigatta N. N. Venugopala, Abdullah Abdulhamid Ahmed Altaweel
Summary: Licorice, known as Glycyrrhiza glabra L., is a medicinal plant with the active component 18 beta GA, which has various pharmacological activities. This review examines the research on 18 beta GA in recent decades, demonstrating its therapeutic potential and possibilities for future drug development.
Review
Plant Sciences
Anroop B. Nair, Pooja Dalal, Varsha Kadian, Sunil Kumar, Minakshi Garg, Rekha Rao, Rashed M. Almuqbil, Ahmed S. Alnaim, Bandar Aldhubiab, Fatemah Alqattan
Summary: Natural plants and their products, especially sesame oil, have been found to have numerous health benefits. Sesamol, a major constituent of sesame oil, has been shown to prevent various diseases. However, its clinical utility is limited due to solubility, stability, bioavailability, and clearance issues. Novel carrier systems have been developed to address these challenges and improve the therapeutic potential of sesamol.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mohamed A. A. Morsy, Seham A. A. Abdel-Gaber, Sahar A. A. Mokhemer, Mahmoud Kandeel, Wael F. F. Sedik, Anroop B. B. Nair, Katharigatta N. N. Venugopala, Hany Ezzat Khalil, Bandar E. E. Al-Dhubiab, Mervat Z. Z. Mohamed
Summary: The current study aimed to investigate the cardioprotective potential of pregnenolone against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. The results showed that pregnenolone could alleviate the side effects of doxorubicin on the heart, including histopathological changes and elevated levels of creatine kinase-MB and lactate dehydrogenase. Moreover, pregnenolone exhibited antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects, contributing to its cardioprotection in doxorubicin-treated rats.
Article
Polymer Science
Anroop B. Nair, Sunita Chaudhary, Shery Jacob, Dhwani Patel, Pottathil Shinu, Hiral Shah, Ankit Chaudhary, Bandar Aldhubiab, Rashed M. Almuqbil, Ahmed S. Alnaim, Fatemah Alqattan, Jigar Shah
Summary: This study aimed to develop a Dolutegravir-loaded nanoemulsion-based in situ gel for intranasal delivery and evaluate its potential for brain targeting. The results showed that the gel exhibited ideal pharmaceutical characteristics and increased the concentration of Dolutegravir in the brain when delivered intranasally. It also showed no dose toxicity or cellular damage to the nasal mucosa. Therefore, this intranasal delivery strategy could be a feasible and practical approach for the management of neuroAIDS.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Fahad Mohammed AlMulhim, Anroop B. Nair, Bandar Aldhubiab, Hiral Shah, Jigar Shah, Vivek Mewada, Nagaraja Sreeharsha, Shery Jacob
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of developing a buccal film impregnated with paliperidone-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) and demonstrates its potential as an alternative therapy for the treatment of schizophrenia, with improved bioavailability. The optimized NLC dispersions showed desired characteristics and the developed film exhibited excellent properties. The pharmacokinetics profile in rabbits supports the efficacy of the buccal therapy, showing higher AUC(0-12) and relative bioavailability compared to the control.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tasnia Habib, Aminur Rahman, Anroop B. Nair, S. M. Shahinul Islam
Summary: This study aimed to detect the adhesion strength of S. mutans bacterial biofilm and evaluate the inhibitory activity of different compound extracts of C. dactylon. Three specific compounds were discovered and one of them exhibited higher antibiofilm activities. The findings suggest that C. dactylon extracts can be used to prevent tooth decay.
Article
Polymer Science
Hawra Mohammed Alhelal, Sidharth Mehta, Varsha Kadian, Vandita Kakkar, Himanshi Tanwar, Rekha Rao, Bandar Aldhubiab, Nagaraja Sreeharsha, Pottathil Shinu, Anroop B. Nair
Summary: This study developed LEF-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and hydrogels for topical delivery, overcoming the poor stability and skin irritation of LEF. The photostability of LEF-SLNs was observed to be higher than that of the pure drug solution. LEF-SLNs also showed good potential in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. Overall, LEF-SLN hydrogel enhances the photostability of the entrapped drug, reduces skin irritation, and improves topical delivery characteristics.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ashok Kumar, Aman Shukla, Pottathil Shinu, Bijo Mathew, Shashank Kailkhura, Pranjal Pratap Singh, Anroop B. Nair
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), influenced by gut flora, is a major global health issue. Rationalization of antimicrobial doses in clinical studies is crucial in preventing AMR. This review examines the impact of rationalization tactics on AMR and gut microbiota in clinical studies. Data from studies on antibiotic use, AMR, and gastrointestinal microbiota were analyzed. Maintaining healthy gut flora through limited antibiotic use or targeted treatments can effectively reduce AMR rates, but the effectiveness of these strategies varies depending on the intervention, population, and duration of therapy. Rationalization of antibiotic prescriptions in clinical research is a potential method to reduce AMR by preserving gut flora. Rationalization techniques can lower AMR rates and promote the development of a healthy intestinal flora. This review highlights the importance of various antibiotic rationalization techniques and the maintenance of healthy microbial flora in minimizing AMR-related health issues.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
M. A. Morsy, S. Gupta, C. P. Dora, V. Jhawat, M. Dhanawat, D. Mehta, K. Gupta, A. B. Nair, M. El-daly
Summary: The discovery and utilization of therapeutically active ingredients from venomous animals have led to the development of novel therapeutics for diseases such as hypertension, chronic pain, and diabetes. Venom-derived proteins and peptides, which gained more attention due to advancements in biotechnology and drug delivery, are the main active constituents of most venoms. Currently, many venom-derived peptides are undergoing clinical trials or in pre-clinical drug development phases.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
M. A. Morsy, M. El-Hussieny, N. M. Zenhom, A. B. Nair, K. N. Venugopala, M. M. M. Refaie
Summary: This study evaluated the potential therapeutic effect of fenofibrate in experimental polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and found that fenofibrate administration in rats ameliorated changes induced by letrozole, partly attributed to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties and activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR alpha).
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)