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Cyclodextrin
Fabrication of β-cyclodextrin and 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of Palbociclib:…
Palbociclib (PAL) is an anti-cancer molecule that is highly selective for CDK4/6 inhibition and approved for the management of advanced breast cancer. Due to its down-and-out aqueous solubility and poor oral bioavailability, therapeutic applications have been compromised in the pharmaceutical field.…
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Customizable orodispersible films: Inkjet printing and data matrix encoding for personalized…
Abstract
The aim of this study was to exploit the versatility of inkjet printing to develop flexible doses of drug-loaded orodispersible films that encoded information in a data matrix pattern, and to introduce a specialised data matrix-generator software specifically focused on the healthcare…
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Polymeric Nanohydrogel in Topical Drug Delivery System
Nanohydrogels (NH) are biodegradable polymers that have been extensively studied and utilized for various biomedical applications. Drugs in a topical medication are absorbed via the skin and carried to the intended location, where they are metabolized and eliminated from the body. With a focus on…
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Troubleshooting and FAQs for KLEPTOSE® β-cyclodextrins and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrins
See some Frequently Asked Questions and the corresponding answers for Cyclodextrins and KLEPTOSE®:
What are ß-Cyclodextrins (ß-CDs)?
β-Cyclodextrins (β-CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides with a bucket-like structure having a hydrophobic internal cavity and a hydrophilic exterior. This unique…
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Enhancement of inhaled micronized powder flow properties for accurate capsules filling
Introduction
Dry powder inhalers (DPI) are gaining popularity in the field of pulmonary treatments due to their numerous advantages. Compared to pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDI), soft-mist inhalers (SMI), and nebulizers, which utilize liquid formulations, DPIs employ solid-state…
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Chitosan and Anionic Solubility Enhancer Sulfobutylether-β-Cyclodextrin-Based Nanoparticles as…
Abstract
Cataract surgery interventions are constantly increasing, particularly among adult and elderly patients. This type of surgery can lead to inflammatory states of the ocular anterior segment (AS), usually healed via postoperative treatment with dexamethasone (DEX)-containing eye drops. The…
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Hot-Melt Extrusion: from Theory to Application in Pharmaceutical Formulation – Where Are We…
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Hot-melt extrusion (HME) is a globally recognized, robust, effective technology that enhances the bioavailability of poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients and offers an efficient continuous manufacturing process. The twin-screw extruder (TSE) offers an extremely resourceful…
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KLEPTOSE® BioPharma Hydroxypropyl Beta-Cyclodextrin as a Potential Functional Alternative to…
Roquette presented a new case study lately. See the use of KLEPTOSE® BioPharma Hydroxypropyl Beta-Cyclodextrin as a potential functional alternative to surfactants in the following:
CHALLENGE
Therapeutic proteins are inherently unstable and are sensitive to temperature change, shearing, shaking,…
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Enhancing solubility and stability of piperine using β-cyclodextrin derivatives: computational and…
Piperine (PP), a natural alkaloid found in black pepper, possesses significant bioactivities. However, its use in pharmaceutical applications is hindered by low water solubility and susceptibility to UV light degradation. To overcome these challenges, we investigated the potential of β-cyclodextrin…
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Nose-to Brain Delivery of Resveratrol, a Non-Invasive Method for the Treatment of Cerebral Ischemia
Abstract
Cerebral ischemia represents a particular condition among neurological diseases due to its high frequency, high associated mortality, and the permanent disability in patients that survive it. Numerous studies in animal models have demonstrated the protective properties of resveratrol…
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