ABSTRACT
The efficacy of conventional ocular formulations is limited by poor corneal retention and permeation, resulting in low ocular bioavailability. Mucoadhesive chitosan (CS)/ tripolyphosphatesodium (TPP) and chitosan (CS)/ tripolyphosphatesodium (TPP)-alginate (ALG) nanoparticles were investigated for the prolonged topical ophthalmic delivery of ofloxacin. A modified ionotropic gelation method was used to produce ofloxacin-loaded nanoreservoir systems. The ofloxacin-loaded CS/TPP and CS/TPP-ALG nanoparticles were characterized for particle size, morphology, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, subsequent release and corneal penetration study. The designed nanoparticles have a particle size from 113.8 nm to 509 nm and zeta potential from 16.2 mV to 40.3 mV and encapsulation efficiency values ranging from 19.7% to 33.1%. Nanoparticles revealed a release during the first hours, followed by a more gradual drug release. The ofloxacin-loading CS/TPP or CS/TPP-ALG NPs developed are pronounced penetration enhancing effect as compared to OFX solution (5-6.5 times). Thus, these nanoparticles have a strong potential for ocular drug delivery.
Subject(s)
Ofloxacin/analysis , Chitosan/analysis , Nanoparticles/analysis , Administration, Ophthalmic , Ocular Physiological Phenomena , Eye Infections/classification , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , CorneaABSTRACT
La Patología Ocular incluye el estudio de los procesos o enfermedades que afectan el globo ocular (las estructuras que lo componen) y sus anexos. Esta especialidad ha avanzado en el tiempo en la misma proporción que lo han hecho la Patología General y la Oftalmología, de las cuales se nutren. El objetivo de la presente revisión es la actualización de términos y procedimientos de utilidad para los patólogos generales, que reciben muestras relacionadas con el campo de la Oftalmología. Los especialistas en Oftalmología y sus pacientes se beneficiarán de un óptimo estudio y, con el consiguiente reporte final se accederá a un tratamiento adecuado. Se revisan así mismo, los tópicos más resaltantes y comunes en la práctica diaria de la Patología Ocular.
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Biopsy/classification , Cornea/pathology , Ocular Physiological Phenomena , Eye Infections/classification , Eye Neoplasms/classification , Eye/anatomy & histology , Eye/pathology , Eyelids/pathology , Retina/anatomy & histology , Biopsy/methods , Optic Nerve/pathology , Eye Diseases/classificationABSTRACT
As perdas oculares são constrangedoras ao portador por comprometer a face que é parte do corpo humano que possue os órgãos essenciais para o relacionamento humano. Foram avaliados no presente estudo prontuários de 53 pacientes da clínica de prótese buco-maxilo-facial do Centro de Oncologia Bucal da UNESP de Araçatuba, que tiveram a região ocular comprometida, sendo classificadas em ordem de prevalência as causas das perdas oculares. O glaucoma foi responsável por 37 por cento das perdas oculares, seguido por traumas ou acidentes com 32 por cento. Muitas são as causas das perdas oculares, sendo o glaucoma o principal responsável. As próteses oculares foram criadas com o intuito de devolver a função e a estética comprometidas pela ausência de parte ou total do globo ocular