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Lipid-based nanoparticles as a promising treatment for the skin cancer
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The prevalence of skin disorders, especially cancer, is increasing worldwide. Several factors are involved in causing skin cancer, but ultraviolet (UV) light, including sunlight and tanning beds, are considered the leading cause. Different methods such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy,…
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Improved Transdermal Delivery of Novel Cannabinoid-Loaded Patches Using Eudragit Matrix
The main active cannabinoids in extracts of Cannabis sativa L., cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), are known for their pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, psychedelic, anti-cancer, and anti-spasmodic activities. This study aimed to develop…
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QbD Based Formulation Development and Optimisation of Ozenoxacin Topical Nano-Emulgel and Efficacy…
To formulate and optimize Ozenoxacin nano-emulsion using Quality by Design (QbD) concept by means of Box–Behnken Design (BBD) and converting it to a gel to form Ozenoxacin nano-emulgel followed by physico-chemical, in-vitro, ex-vivo and in-vivo evaluation. This study demonstrates the application of…
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Transdermal Delivery of Pramipexole Using Microneedle Technology for the Potential Treatment of…
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease primarily impacting neurons responsible for dopamine production within the brain. Pramipexole (PRA) is a dopamine agonist that is currently available in tablet form. However, individuals with PD commonly encounter difficulties with…
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Topical pickering emulsion versus classical excipients: A study of the residual film on the human…
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The interest in Pickering emulsions is based on the possibility of replacing classical emulsifiers with solid particles. These emulsions are very attractive in the pharmaceutical field for their stability virtues and as a vehicle to deliver active ingredients. The study aimed to analyze…
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Sustainable Alternatives to Petroleum-Derived Excipients in Pharmaceutical Oil-in-Water Creams
Recently, vast efforts towards sustainability have been made in the pharmaceutical industry. In conventional oil-in-water (O/W) cream formulations, various petroleum-based excipients, namely mineral oil and petrolatum, are commonly used. Natural or synthetic excipients, derived from vegetable…
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Improved pharmacokinetic and lymphatic uptake of Rose Bengal after transfersome intradermal…
The lymphatic system is active in several processes that regulate human diseases, among which cancer progression stands out. Thus, various drug delivery systems have been investigated to promote lymphatic drug targeting for cancer therapy; mainly, nanosized particles in the 10–150 nm range quickly…
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Parafilm® M and Strat-M® as skin simulants in in vitro permeation of dissolving microarray patches…
In vitro permeation studies play a crucial role in early formulation optimisation before extensive animal model investigations. Biological membranes are typically used in these studies to mimic human skin conditions accurately. However, when focusing on protein and peptide transdermal delivery,…
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High mobility group box 1 cytokine targeted topical delivery of resveratrol embedded nanoemulgel for…
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound showing anti-inflammatory activity by inhibition of high mobility group box 1 cytokine responsible for the activation of nuclear factor-κB pathway in atopic dermatitis. To evaluate the efficacy of resveratrol through topical route we have developed…
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Transdermal Administration of Nanobody Molecules using Hydrogel-Forming Microarray Patch Technology:…
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Nanobody molecules, derived from heavy-chain only antibodies in camelids, represent the next generation of biotherapeutics. In addition to low immunogenicity, high stability, and potency, their single-domain format facilitates the construction of multivalent molecules for therapeutic…
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