Alginate excipients are versatile biopolymers derived from various natural sources, primarily seaweed, and have gained significant prominence in the pharmaceutical industry due to their diverse applications. The pharmaceutical industry relies on alginates for their exceptional properties, which include gelling ability, controlled drug release, and biocompatibility.
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Advanced optical assessment and modeling of extrusion bioprinting
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In the context of tissue engineering, biofabrication techniques are employed to process cells in hydrogel-based matrices, known as bioinks, into complex 3D structures. The aim is the production of functional tissue models or even entire organs. The regenerative production of biological…
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Formulation and Evaluation of Polysaccharide Microparticles for the Controlled Release of…
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Propranolol hydrochloride, a non-cardio-selective beta blocker, is used to treat several conditions in children, including hypertension, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, hemangiomas, etc. Commercial liquid formulations are available in Europe and the US, but they have disadvantages, such as…
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Formulation and evaluation of floating tablet of esomeprazole by using natural gums
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Objective: The main objective of the study was to develop and evaluate the gastroretentive floating tablet of esomeprazole magnesium trihydride, which is intended to increase patient compliance, deliver the medication in a controlled manner with less drug administration frequency,…
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Towards the Development of a Cream with Antiviral Properties Targeting Both the Influenza A Virus…
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Objective: Many severe acute respiratory infections are caused by viral pathogens, and viruses are responsible for a large number of deaths worldwide. Among the most common respiratory viruses are the influenza A virus (IAV) and, more recently, the SARS-CoV-2 that emerged in 2019 and…
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Therapeutic Potential of Nanocarrier Mediated Delivery of Peptides for Wound Healing: Current…
Wound healing presents a complex physiological process that involves a sequence of events orchestrated by various cellular and molecular mechanisms. In recent years, there has been growing interest in leveraging nanomaterials and peptides to enhance wound healing outcomes. Nanocarriers offer unique…
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Nano-encapsulation of probiotics: Need and critical considerations to design new non-dairy probiotic…
People worldwide need to improve their health or intention to control diseases more naturally through ingredients incorporated into foods and beverages, called functional foods. Functional foods include probiotic organisms and bioactive compounds incorporated into dairy and fermentable foods, whose…
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In Situ Gelling Nasal Drug Delivery System
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In the nasal cavity, nasal mucosa had a high blood perfusion rate, due to this the absorption of the drug is high as compared to other routes, as well as has increased good bioavailability of drugs at the systemic circulation. To improve the nasal retention time of in-situ gel with nasal…
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A comprehensive assessment of machine learning algorithms for enhanced characterization and…
Orodispersible films (ODFs) have emerged as innovative pharmaceutical dosage forms, offering patient-specific treatment through adjustable dosing and the combination of diverse active ingredients. This expanding field generates vast datasets, requiring advanced analytical techniques for deeper…
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A vascularized in vivo melanoma model suitable for metastasis research of different tumor stages…
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Although 2D cancer models have been the standard for drug development, they don't resemble in vivo properties adequately. 3D models can potentially overcome this. Bioprinting is a promising technique for more refined models to investigate central processes in tumor development such as…
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Enzyme-Linked Lipid Nanocarriers for Coping Pseudomonal Pulmonary Infection
Would Nanocarriers Complement Biofilm Disruption or Pave Its Road?
Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with pulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections persistent to antibiotics.
Methods: To eradicate pseudomonal biofilms, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded with…
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