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Development and statistical optimization of alginate-Neusilin US2 micro-composite beads to elicit…
The Alginate-Neusilin US2 micro-composite (MC) beads were fabricated and optimized for oral delivery of hesperidin (HES). A 32 full factorial design encompassing independent variables (factors) such as the concentration of sodium alginate (X1), and Neusilin US2 (X2) and dependant variables…
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mRNA vaccines — a new era in vaccinology
mRNA vaccines represent a promising alternative to conventional vaccine approaches because of their high potency, capacity for rapid development and potential for low-cost manufacture and safe administration. However, their application has until recently been restricted by the instability and…
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Mucoadhesive nanostructured lipid carriers as a cannabidiol nasal delivery system for the treatment…
The therapeutic potential of cannabidiol (CBD) has been explored to treat several pathologies, including those in which pain is prevalent. However, the oral bioavailability of CBD is low owing to its high lipophilicity and extensive first-pass metabolism. Considering the ability of the nasal route…
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High-Payload chitosan microparticles for the colonic delivery of quercetin: Development and in-vivo…
Quercetin, a natural flavonoid has high potential for management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). However, its onset of action is delayed when administered systemically and high doses are needed for IBD treatment. The present study aimed to develop chitosan microparticles for colonic delivery…
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Recent advances in combination of microneedles and nanomedicines for lymphatic targeted drug…
Numerous diseases have been reported to affect the lymphatic system. As such, several strategies have been developed to deliver chemotherapeutics to this specific network of tissues and associated organs. Nanotechnology has been exploited as one of the main approaches to improve the lymphatic uptake…
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Influence of Plasticizers on the pH-Dependent Drug Release and Cellular Interactions of…
Vaginal films featuring the pH-dependent release of tenofovir (TFV) were developed for the prevention of sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV). Films based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and zein were prepared incorporating different plasticizers and evaluated for in vitro …
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Biopolymer Coatings for Biomedical Applications
Biopolymer coatings exhibit outstanding potential in various biomedical applications, due to their flexible functionalization. In this review, we have discussed the latest developments in biopolymer coatings on various substrates and nanoparticles for improved tissue engineering and drug delivery…
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Intranasal Nanoemulsions for Direct Nose-to-Brain Delivery of Actives for CNS Disorders
The treatment of various central nervous system (CNS) diseases has been challenging, despite the rapid development of several novel treatment approaches. The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is one of the major issues in the treatment of CNS diseases, having major role in the protection of the brain but…
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Development of orally disintegrating tablets containing solid dispersion of a poorly soluble drug…
Diacerein (DCN), a potent anti-inflammatory API used to treat osteoarthritis yet, it suffers from poor water solubility which affects its oral absorption. Unabsorbed colonic DCN is converted into rhein, which is responsible for laxation as a main side effect of DCN treatment. Therefore, in this…
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Exploring precipitation inhibitors to improve in vivo absorption of cinnarizine from supersaturated…
Supersaturated lipid-based drug delivery systems are increasingly being explored as a bio-enabling formulation approach, particularly in preclinical evaluation of poorly-water soluble drugs. While increasing the drug load through thermally-induced supersaturation resulted in enhanced in vivo…
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