Polymers

Cystinosis is a severe inherited metabolic storage disease caused by the lysosomal accumulation of cystine. Lifelong therapy with the drug cysteamine bitartrate is necessary. Cysteamine cleaves intralysosomal cystine, and thereafter, it can exit from the organelle. The need for frequent dosing every…
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Pharma Solutions at IFF provides you access to one of the broadest microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) portfolios in the industry. Backed by decades of innovation, and expertise, Avicel® PH offers a long history of manufacturing the highest-quality pharmaceutical grade MCC. Our deep polymer…
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Transdermal drug delivery is an alternative route of administration that offers avoidance of the associated drawbacks of orally and parenterally administered hydrophobics. However, owing to the extremely specific set of physicochemical characteristics required for passive transdermal drug…
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Solubility of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in an oral formulation is critical for absorption from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the intended therapeutic effect. Ensuring that an API has the necessary solubility can be challenging for drug developers and formulators. If…
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Abstract: 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has gained considerable interest due to its versatility regarding design as well as in the large choice of materials. It is a powerful tool in the field of personalized pharmaceutical treatment, particularly crucial for pediatric and geriatric…
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Abstract Over the past few years, 3D printing technologies have gained interest in the development of medicinal products for personalized use at the point of care. The printing of drug products offers personalization and flexibility in dose, shape/design, and flavor, potentially enhancing…
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Introduction Gelatin has been used as shell polymer in the manufacture of soft gelatin capsules (softgels) for about the past century. Its rheological and thermal properties offer adequate balance for subsequent process steps including gel solution preparation/transportation, film casting, and…
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Abstract The absorption of drugs with narrow absorption windows in the upper small intestine can be improved with a mucoadhesive drug delivery system such as enteric films. To predict the mucoadhesive behaviour in vivo, suitable in vitro or ex vivo methods can be performed. In this study, the…
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Abstract Purpose The poor solubility and permeability of docetaxel have limited its oral delivery. The current study was aimed at formulating the ternary solid dispersion of docetaxel for treatment of breast cancer and evaluating its oral bioavailability. Methods The solid dispersions of…
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Upwards of 60% of Cancer Drugs Have Solubility Issues, Lubrizol and Welton Aim to Address This Challenge CLEVELAND, Ohio – June 21, 2023 – The Lubrizol Corporation announces the licensing of its novel excipient polymer technology, Apisolex™ excipient, to Welton Pharma (Welton). The license allows…
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