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Objective:To prepare polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and hydroxyapatite (HA) composite embolization microspheres and investigate their physicochemical properties.Methods:PVA/HA composite embolization microspheres were prepared by reverse suspension polymerization, using PVA and HA as dispersed phases, liquid paraffin containing sorbitan fatty acid ester as the continuous phase, and glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking agent. The morphology, particle size distribution, and microscopic morphology of PVA/HA composite embolization microspheres were observed by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The chemical structure of PVA/HA composite embolization microspheres and the elasticity, drug loading, and drug release properties of PVA/HA composite bolus microspheres were characterized by Fourier infrared spectroscopy.Results:The PVA/HA composite embolization microspheres were internal, porous round spheres with a particle size distribution of 50-300 μm. The elastic properties of PVA/HA composite embolization microspheres were(13.6±0.145) kPa, which was 2.28 times that of PVA microspheres, and the drug loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency were (76.80±1.22) mg/g and (38.4±12.7)%, respectively. The maximum cumulative release rate of the microspheres within 7 days was (7.37±0.101)%, and the maximum cumulative release was (256.2±9.8) μg.Conclusions:PVA/HA composite embolization microspheres have good mechanical properties and drug-loading and drug-releasing properties, which provide an important reference for their use as medical devices.
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Objective: To optimize the formulation of Jieyu Anshen Gel Plaster (JAGP) and evaluate its quality. Methods: With the bonding strength and sensory evaluation scores as indicators, the formulation of JAGP was optimized by using orthogonal experiment design method. Then the content of methyl eugenol, elemicin, β-asarone and α-asarone in JAGP were determined by GC-MS and the in vitro transdermal properties were studied by modified Franz diffusion cells. Results: The optimized blank matrix formulation was as following: NP700 of 3%, glycerol of 36%, PVP K30 of 4% and aluminium glycinate of 0.08%. The containing ointment of prepared gel plaster was 217.4 mg/cm2 and the effective component of the total index in gel paste was 5.77 mg/paste. Then the accumulated transdermal permeation of methyl eugenol, elemicin, β-asarone and α-asarone was (81.798 6 ± 14.872 6), (72.110 2 ± 17.776 1), (146.390 6 ± 33.794 1), (5.522 6 ± 1.279 6) μg/cm2, respectively within 24 h, which were all consistent with the zero-order equation. Conclusion: The preparation of JAGP with good stability and drug-releasing properties conformed to the relevant quality requirement, And this study provides certain basis for the development of production.
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Controlled-drug-releasing materials show promising applications in medicinal bandages. In addition, one could incorporate drugs to make such bandages more versatile. During this context, silica microparticles were synthesized, during presence of different drugs namely sodium diclofenac, linoleic acid and recienoleic acid. The morphological characterization shows formation of monodispersed, silica microparticles. FT-IR spectroscopy provided the interaction of the drug molecule at its hydroxide (OH) site with oxygen ions on the silica surface. UV–vis spectroscopy showed persistence of the different drugs signature, especially its R group, confirming its antimicrobial activity even after conjugation. Using zone-of-inhibition studies, the antimicrobial studies were done on two microorganisms, namely, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. However, the encapsulator module showed controlled release of all drugs for the duration of 48 h. This work demonstrated an effective protocol to prepare antimicrobial patches for controlled drug delivery.
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Objective To investigate the clinical effects of partially scar excision, surgical em-bedding and drug releasing in the treatment of small hyperplastic scars. Methods There were 106 pa-tients with small hyperp[astic scars treated by partial excision, released drug injection and adjacent normal skin embedment since May 1995. Results The treatment results were satisfactory. The inci-sions were smooth and uniform after the operations in 106 patients with hyperlastic scars, and there was no consequent scar proliferation according to 1 - 2 years following-up. Conclusions This method is simple and easy to operate. There is reliable blood supply in the embedded skin and no recurrence after the treatment. It is a relatively ideal approach to treat small hyperplastic scars.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the drug-releasing characteristics of acyclovir eye gel in vitro.METHODS:The buffer phosphate was taken as the releasing mediator,the content of the aciclovir in the releasing mediator was determined by HPLC,the drug releasing charactersitic of aciclovir eye gel was studied by bag filter method.RESULTS:The releasing curve of the aciclovir eye gel in vitro was in line with the first-order drug releasing equation.CONCLUSION:The aciclovir eye gel is characterized by slow-release to some degree.
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C.Conclusion: The drug releasing rate of Icariin Ointment made of emulsion ointment base is the fastest.