ABSTRACT
Objective: To optimize the formulation of syringopicrosides poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid, PLGA) nanoparticles (Syr-NPs). Methods: Syr-NPs were prepared by nanoprecipitation method. The encapsulation efficiency (EE), drug loading (DL), average particle size and general evaluation "normalized value" were used as evaluation indexes. The central composite design was used to inspect the effects of the concentration of PLGA (A), the concentration of syringopicrosides (B), the ratio of aqueous phase to organic phase (C) on three evaluation indexes mentioned above and the "normalized value" ofgeneral evaluation. Prediction and analysis for selecting the best prescription condition were carried out by using the central composite design-response surface method. Results: The concentration of PLGA, the concentration of syringopicrosides and the ratio of aqueous phase to organic phase according to the optimized prescription were 9.63 mg/mL, 12.88 mg/mL and 1:9.46, respectively; And the EE, drug loading and average particle diameter of Syr-NPs prepared according to the optimized prescription were (27.86 ± 0.87)%, (7.02 ± 0.15)%, and (110.0 ± 1.20) nm, respectively. Conclusion: This method is stable and feasible and can be used to optimize the formulation and preparation process of syringopicrosides wrapped inside with PLGA nanoparticles.