Nanotechnology for excipients (or “nanotech”) is the use of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale for industrial purposes. The National Nanotechnology Initiative defined nanotechnology as the manipulation of matter with at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometers.
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Nanotechnology
Dual encapsulation and sequential release of cisplatin and vitamin E from soy polysaccharides and…
Chemically cross-linked hydrogel nanoparticles (HGNPs) offer enhanced properties over their physical counterparts, particularly in drug delivery and cell encapsulation. This study applied pH-thermal dual responsive bio-adhesive HGNPs for dual complexation and enhanced the controlled release and…
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An emerging terpolymeric nanoparticle pore former as an internal recrystallization inhibitor of…
Solid oral controlled release formulations feature numerous clinical advantages for drug candidates with adequate solubility and dissolution rate. However, most new chemical entities exhibit poor water solubility, and hence are exempt from such benefits. Although combining drug amorphization with…
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Inulin-Lipid Core–Shell Microcapsules Target the Gut Microbiota and Mimic the Pharmaceutical Food…
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The oral delivery of most atypical antipsychotics is severely challenged by their low oral bioavailability and significant food effects that necessitate patient compliance. Lipid formulations are an attractive delivery system for overcoming the dosing challenges of antipsychotics, but…
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Chitosan Nanoparticles for Intranasal Drug Delivery
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This manuscript explores the use of nanostructured chitosan for intranasal drug delivery, targeting improved therapeutic outcomes in neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric care, pain management, vaccination, and diabetes treatment. Chitosan nanoparticles are shown to enhance brain…
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Development and characterization of lipid nanocapsules loaded with iron oxide nanoparticles for…
Brain drug delivery is severely hindered by the presence of the blood–brain barrier (BBB). Its functionality relies on the interactions of the brain endothelial cells with additional cellular constituents, including pericytes, astrocytes, neurons, or microglia. To boost brain drug delivery,…
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Calcipotriol Nanosuspension-Loaded Trilayer Dissolving Microneedle Patches for the Treatment of…
Psoriasis, affecting 2–3% of the global population, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition without a definitive cure. Current treatments focus on managing symptoms. Recognizing the need for innovative drug delivery methods to enhance patient adherence, this study explores a new approach using…
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Novel nano-in-micro fabrication technique of diclofenac nanoparticles loaded microneedle patches for…
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Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is commonly prescribed for managing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-surgical pain. However, oral administration of diclofenac often leads to adverse effects. This study introduces an innovative nano-in-micro approach to…
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Hollow microneedles for ocular drug delivery
Microneedles (MNs) are micron-sized needles, typically <2 mm in length, arranged either as an array or as single needle. These MNs offer a minimally invasive approach to ocular drug delivery due to their micron size (reducing tissue damage compared to that of hypodermic needles) and overcoming…
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Precision Engineering of Lipid-Based Nanosystems via Impingement Jet Mixing
Presented at the 14th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical (PBP) Technology, 18 - 21 March 2024, Vienna, Austria:
Introduction
Flash nanoprecipitation and emulsification by solvent diffusion, also known as the ‘emulsification by the ouzo effect’, are multi-component…
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Nanosuspensions in ophthalmology: Overcoming challenges and enhancing drug delivery for eye diseases
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in using nanosuspensions for controlled drug delivery in ophthalmology. It highlights the significance of ophthalmic drug delivery due to the prevalence of eye diseases and delves into various aspects of this field. The…
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