Advances in polydopamine-based drug delivery systems for tumor targeting / 药学学报

Polydopamine (PDA) is a novel type of polymer synthesized inspired by adhesion proteins in mussels. It has been widely used in tumor-targeting drug delivery systems due to its natural advantages such as good biocompatibility, excellent photothermal conversion performance, adhesion, high chemical reactivity and multiple drug release response mechanisms. This review summarizes the applications of PDA-based tumor-targeting drug delivery in recent years, hoping to provide references for designing a more reasonable and effective PDA-based multifunctional collaborative tumor therapy platform.

Characterization and principal component analysis of functionality-related characteristics of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose type 2208 / 药学学报

Under the guidance of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 edition), the functionality-related characteristics of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) type 2208 from imported A manufacturer, domestic S manufacturer, domestic T manufacturer and different batches of the same manufacturer were characterized. The principal component analysis was used to comprehensively evaluate the functionality-related characteristics. The results were as follows: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose had no significant difference in viscosity and molecular weight distribution between different manufacturers, and there were significant differences in the cumulative particle size distribution of the sample reaches 50% (d50) and 90% (d90), bulk density, tap density and Carr's index. The HPMC from A manufacturer have the biggest inter-batch difference of particle size and their inter-batch difference of polydispersion coefficientis smaller than S manufacturer. Domestic manufactures have the largest inter-batch difference in other functionality-related characteristics. The three principal components were extracted by principal component analysis, and the variance contribution rate reached 89.44%, indicating that the extracted principal components can explain all the data well. By constructing a comprehensive evaluation model, the comprehensive score ranking of all HPMC samples is obtained: S manufacturer > A manufacturer > T manufacturer.

Formulation optimization of ginkgo flavonoids matrix tablets by orthogonal design / 中国中药杂志

Sustained-release tablet has become one of the hottest research spots in the area of sustained release preparations with its unique advantages. At present, a series of shortcomings were exited in the ordinary ginkgo preparations, which were used for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In order to avoid these shortcomings, ginkgo flavonoids matrix tablets were prepared in this paper. Furthermore, the amount and varieties of matrix material, adhesives and fillers were investigated. Meanwhile, the formulation was optimized by using the method of orthogonal design, and Zero-order, First-order, Higuchi, Ritger-peppas equation were used for the model fitting and mechanism discussing of drug release.

Anti-tumor activity of folate receptor targeting docetaxel-loaded membrane-modified liposomes / 药学学报

The anti-tumor activity of folate receptor targeting docetaxel-loaded membrane-modified liposomes (FA-PDCT-L) was investigated in vitro and in vivo. FA-PDCT-L was prepared by organic solvent injection method. Transmission electron microscope, dynamic light scattering and electrophoretic light scattering were employed to study the physicochemical parameters of FA-PDCT-L. The inhibitory effects of docetaxel injection (DCT-I), non-modified DCT liposomes (DCT-L) and FA-PDCT-L on the growth of MCF-7 and A-549 cells at different incubation times were detected by CCK-8 assay; and the hemolytic test was employed in vitro. Tumor mice were randomized into 4 groups: DCT-I, DCT-L, FA-PDCT-L and control group (normal saline), and given drugs at 10 mg x kg(-1) x d(-1) through tail vein. The tumor volume, mice weight, inhibition rate of tumor and life span were measured at the end of experiments. The IC50 of the FA-PDCT-L for MCF-7 and A549 cell lines were significantly lower than that of DCT-I and DCT-L, without hemolysis reaction observed. Compared with control group, the weights of tumor in DCT-I, DCT-L and FA-PDCT-L were decreased, especially for FA-PDCT-L, with inhibitory rates at 79.03 % (P < 0.05). The life span and median survival time of FA-PDCT-L treated mice were significantly higher than that of DCT-I and DCT-L. In conclusion, FA-PDCT-L shows a good anti-tumor activity, indicating that it is potential carriers for DCT in the treatment of tumor.

Preparation of valsartan nanosuspensions and its in vitro dissolution / 药学学报

To increase the dissolution rate and extent of valsartan, valsartan nanosuspensions have been prepared. Controlled precipitation assisted with sonication is utilized to prepare valsartan nanosuspensions, the concentration of the drug, stabilizer and costablizer had a great effect on the stability of the preparation according to the pre-experiment. So the method of central composite design-response surface is used to optimize the prescription based on the above three factors and the particle size as the response value. The software Origin 8.0 is used to draw the view of the three-dimensional effects and 2D contour map, to get the optimal prescription area. Valsartan nanosuspensions were prepared. The mean diameter and zeta potential are about 216.6 nm and -57.7 mV, respectively. Compared with the microsuspensions and commercial preparation, the dissolution of valsartan nanosuspensions was faster and the bioavailability can be enhanced to some extent.

Intestinal absorption kinetics of flurbiprofen in rats / 药学学报

To study the in situ intestinal absorption kinetics of flrubiprofen in rats, the absorption of flurbiprofen in small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) and colon of rats was investigated using in situ single-pass perfusion method and the drug content was measured by HPLC. The effects of drug concentration on the intestinal absorption were investigated. The K(a) and P(app) values of flurbiprofen in the small intestine and colon had no significant difference (P > 0.05). Drug concentration (4.0, 10.0 and 16.0 mg x L(-1)) had no significant influence on the K(a) values (P > 0.05). However, when concentration was 4.0 mg x L(-1) and 10.0 mg x L(-1), significant effect on the P(app) values (P < 0.05) was found, but significant effect on the P(app) values was not shown between 10.0 mg x L(-1) and 16.0 mg x L(-1) (P > 0.05). The K(a) and P(app) values of flurbiprofen on the perfusion flow rate had significant difference (P < 0.05). Flurbiprofen could be absorbed at all segments of the intestine in rats and had no special absorption window. The absorption of flurbiprofen complies with the facilitated diffusion in the general intestinal segments, and accompany with the cytopsistransport mechanism probably. The perfusion flow rate had significant effect on the K(a) and P(app).

Preparation and in vitro properties of folate receptor targeting docetaxel-loaded amphiphilic copolymer-modified liposomes / 药学学报

A novel amphiphilic copolymer, folate-poly (PEG-cyanoacrylate-co-cholesteryl cyanoacrylate) (FA-PEG-PCHL) was synthesized as liposomal modifying material with folate receptor targeting and long circulating property. FA-PEG-PCHL-modified docetaxel-loaded liposomes (FA-PDCT-L) were prepared by organic solvent injection method, and the system was optimized using central composite design-response surface methodology. The structure of the FA-PEG-PCHL copolymer was confirmed by FT-IR and 1H NMR. Ultrafiltration technique, transmission electron microscope, dynamic light scattering and electrophoretic light scattering, and fluorescence polarization method were used to study the physicochemical parameters of FA-PDCT-L. FA-PDCT-L showed spherical or ellipsoid shape. The mean particle sizes were in the range of 111.6-126.9 nm, zeta potentials were from -6.54 mV to -14.13 mV and the drug encapsulation efficiency achieved 97.8%. The observed values agreed well with model predicted values. The membrane fluidity increased with the increment of the molecular weight of PEG and the decrement of the amount of FA-PEG-PCHL. The in vitro release test showed that the drug could be sustained-released from liposomes without a burst release and with stability for 6 months. After 24 h only 31.1%, 27.2% and 19.5% of encapsulated docetaxel were released for FA-PDCT10000-L, FA-PDCT4000-L and FA-PDCT2000-L, respectively. This work is useful for further research on the application of the synthesized copolymer-modified long circulating liposomes for cancer therapy.

Comparison of the characteristics of several polymer materials used in hydrophilic matrix tablets / 药学学报

Pure and drug hydrophilic matrix tablets were prepared by direct compression method with theophylline as a model drug. The characteristics of four hydrophilic matrix polymers, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), polyethylene oxide (PEO), sodium alginate (NaAlg) and xanthan gum (XG), were compared by investigating the water absorption, swelling, erosion and gel layer strength. The sequence of water absorption rate was XG > NaAlg (H) > PEO > NaAlg (L) > HPMC; The sequence of swelling index was XG > PEO > HPMC > NaAlg; The sequence of erosion rate was NaAlg (L) > NaAlg (H) > PEO80 > PEO200 > PEO300 > XG approximately PEO400 approximately K4M > K15M > PEO600 approximately K100M; The sequence of the gel layer strength was PEO > HPMC > XG > NaAlg. For the PEO and HPMC matrix tablets, with the polymer molecular weight increased, the drug release mechanism was gradually transferred from mainly depending on the erosion to the diffusion; for SAL matrix tablets, the drug release mainly depends on erosion mechanism; and for XG matrix tablets, the drug release mainly depends on non-Fick diffusion mechanism. Comparison of the performance difference between the polymer materials will contribute to rational design and prediction of drug release behaviors from matrix tables and ultimately to achieve clinical needs.

Design push-pull osmotic pump tablets of famotidine based on an expert system for the formulation design of osmotic pump of poor water-soluble drug / 药学学报

The purpose of this study is to design push-pull osmotic pump (PPOP) tablets of famotidine using the expert system for the formulation design of osmotic pump of poor water-soluble drug which had been established by the authors. Firstly, the parameters which were requisite of the system input were obtained from literatures and experimental tests. Then the parameters were input into the system, and the program was run. The system displayed the designed formulations sequential. Finally, famotidine PPOP was prepared according to the designed formulations and the in vitro dissolution was carried out. It was found out that the target formulation of famotidine PPOP which could release for 24 hours was obtained in a very short period. Meanwhile, the practicability of the established expert system was proved.

Optimization of a floating osmotic pump system of dipyridamole using central composite design-response surface methodology / 药学学报

A new type of floating osmotic pump of dipyridamole was designed in this paper. Apparatus three (Chinese Pharmacopeia 2005, appendix XD) was employed for in vitro dissolution test in order to evaluate the release and floating behavior in a same experiment. The system was optimized using central composite design-response surface methodology; where similarity factor (f2) between the dissolution profile of prepared formulation and the target dissolution profile was taken as dependent factor, usage amount of polyoxyethylene (X1, mg), NaCl (X2, mg) and pore former (PEG4000, X3, %) were taken as independent factors. The optimization model was f2 = -29.3 + 2.35X3 - 0.123X1(2) - 0.046X2(2) + 0.145X1X2 (R = 0.996). It was found that the dissolution profile could match the target dissolution profile under the condition of weight gain 8%-9%, X1 (20-34), X2 (30-57), X3 = 50. It is also found that the minimum usage percentage of pore former is 35.1%. The prediction results of the optimization model were good in the experiments.

Preparation of PEG-modified nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with hydroxycamptothecin and tissue distribution in mice / 药学学报

Hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) loaded PEG modified nanostructured lipid carriers (HCPT-PEG-NLC) and nanostructured lipid carriers (HCPT-NLC) were prepared by melt emulsification and homogenization method. The morphology, particle size and encapsulation efficiency of them were investigated. HCPT concentrations in plasma, heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney and ovary were determined after iv of HCPT injection, HCPT-PEG-NLC and HCPT-NLC in mice. The targeting indexes of HCPT-PEG-NLC and HCPT-NLC were calculated. The transmission electron microscope imaging showed that HCPT-PEG-NLC and HCPT-NLC exhibited a spherical shape. The particle sizes of them were (88.6 +/- 22.5) and (127.2 +/- 43.4) nm. The encapsulation efficiency were (90.51 +/- 3.29)% and (84.37 +/- 2.81)%, respectively. After iv injection into the tail vein of mice, HCPT plasma concentrations of HCPT-PEG-NLC and HCPT-NLC were higher than that of HCPT injection at each sampling time. They also showed longer elimination time in every tissue. HCPT-NLC accumulated in endothelial system (RES), Re and Ce of it in liver and spleen were significantly higher than HCPT-PEG-NLC. HPCT-PEG-NLC prolonged circulation time and increased bioavailability of HCPT. MRT and AUC0-24 h of it were 19.80 and 17.02 times higher than those of HCPT injection. It also significantly reduced phagocytosis of RES, and showed lung targeting effect (Re and Ce were 14.51 and 41.35). To summarize, HCPT-PEG-NLC could prolong the circulation time of HCPT in vivo, and had the lung targeting effect. It was a promising carrier to increase therapeutic effect of HCPT in treating lung cancer.

Design and in vitro evaluation of self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems for piroxicam / 药学学报

Self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS) were developed to overcome the problems of delivery and administration of piroxicam, a drug with low bioavailability and gastrointestinal irritation, The in vitro properties of it were assessed. The solubility of piroxicam in several oils and surfactants was determined, and the compatibility of various oils and surfactants was investigated. Ternary phase diagrams were constructed to optimal area of microemulsion, and the influence of different oily phases, surfactants and co-surfactants was studied. The droplet size and dissolution of optimal formulation were determined to prove that the dosage form is a useful delivery system for piroxicam. In the optimized piroxicam SMEDDS, cinnamic alcohol was selected that gave the maximal solubility to piroxicam. Labrafil M 1944CS, Cremophor EL and Transcotol P were used as oils, surfactant and co-surfactant, respectively. Droplet size and distribution of three piroxicam SMEDDS formulations were (32.2 +/- 5.0), (40.1 +/- 6.4), (81.9 +/- 12.2) nm individually. And the releasing of piroxicam was rapid and complete. The optimized SMEDDS for piroxicam was obtained.

Optimization of a novel mucoadhesive drug deliver system with ion-exchange resin core loaded with berberine hydrochloride using central composite design methodology / 药学学报

A novel mucoadhesive microcapsule with drug-resin complex core loaded with berberine hydrochloride (BH) was developed and optimized. Drug-ion exchange resin (IER) complex was prepared by static method which stirring IER in drug solution at certain conditions. The influences of different IERs, different temperature, pH values and concentrations of drug solution on the drug loading were investigated. IER complex was coated by emulsion-solvent evaporation method. The coating fluid formulation was optimized using central composite design-response surface methodology, where the ratio between Carbopol 934 and IER (X1), the ratio between Eudragit and IER (X2) and the ratio between Eudragit RL and RS (X3) were taken as independent variables. Time of cumulative release 85% (Y1) and percentage of gastric retention (Y2) were taken as response variables. Drug loading achieved a high level and more drug available in the condition of IER (IRP 88), 37 degrees C, pH 5 and 1.0 mg x mL(-1) drug solution. When X1 = 0.75, X2 = 0.9, X3 = 0.6, the time of cumulative release reached 85% at 300 min, the highest percentage of gastric retention in the range of this experiment were procured.

Study on in vitro release empirical method and the release mechanism of budesonide colonic localization tablet / 药学学报

The three-step dissolution experiment was established to investigate the in vitro release of budesonide colon-specific tablet and to elucidate the drug release mechanism by fitting to different mathematical models. The physiological parameters of stomach, small intestine and colon such as pH value, intestinal flora, specific organic enzyme, vermiculation and conveying time were mimicked to plot the in vitro dissolution, separately. Sample were taken at predetermined time intervals in 24 h and the accumulated drug releases were determined by using HPLC method. Drug release curves of the localization tablets were fitted to various mathematical models. It shows that no drug release was found in 2 h. About 5% release was determined after 6 h while 77.5% accumulated release was reached within 24 h. Drug release from the in house formulation fitted well into first-order model. The three-step dissolution method could be used to evaluate the colon-specific characteristics of budesonide colonic localization tablet. The drug release behavior of the localization tablet conforms to the drug release mechanisms of controlled porosity osmotic pump where osmotic pressure is the main driving force for controlled delivery of drugs.

Effects of in vitro conditions on release behavior of different types of sustained and controlled release formulations of breviscapin / 药学学报

Insoluble breviscapin was chosen as the model drug. Bi-layer osmotic pump technology and gel matrix technology were used to prepare the breviscapin sustained and controlled release preparations. Dissimilarity factors (f1) and similarity factors (f2) were applied as similar judgment index to compare the effects of in vitro conditions on the release behavior of different types of breviscapin sustained and controlled release preparations. The tolerance of in vitro release conditions of bi-layer osmotic pump technology and gel matrix technology were studied. The results showed that in vitro release conditions have a greater impact on the gel matrix sustained release formulations, while have almost no effects on the osmotic pump controlled release formulations. Therefore, osmotic pump controlled release technology is less affected by the drug release environment. And it has a very good application prospect.

Preparation of budesonide-poly (ethylene oxide) solid dispersions using supercritical carbon dioxide and in vitro evaluation / 药学学报

An application of supercritical fluids technology for processing of budesonide-poly (ethylene oxide) solid dispersions was presented. The correlations of the operation parameters in the preparation process were studied. Solid dispersions of budesonide in poly (ethylene oxide) were prepared using a static method for supercritical carbon dioxide and characterized by powder X-ray diffractometry, differential scanning calorimetry, intrinsic dissolution, and in vitro dissolution. It was found that the optimum condition of solid dispersions formation was as follows: temperature, 40 degrees C ; pressure, 20 MPa; the ratio of budesonide and poly (ethylene oxide) , 1: 10. Drug existed in amorphous state in hydrophilic poly (ethylene oxide) carriers and intrinsic solubility and dissolution rates were significantly enhanced. The mechanism of the enhanced dissolution may be attributed to the amorphous character of the budesonide, improvement of the wettability of the hydrophobic budesonide, together with the formation of hydrogen bond of budesonide and hydrophilic poly (ethylene oxide). The supercritical fluids process can be used as an alternative method for preparation of solid dispersions.

Optimization and evaluation of a new antischistosomal drug QH917 self-microemulsifying drug delivery system / 药学学报

To screen a new poorly water-soluble antischistosomal drug QH917 self-microemulsifying drug delivery system which has steady release in vitro and absorption in situ separately. The formulation was optimized using central composite design-response surface methodology. Independent variables were oil content (%) and the weight ratio of surfactant and cosurfactant (Km), while response variables were self-microemulsifying time (t), mean particle size (PS) and polydispersity index (PI). The effects of ionic strength, food, pH, rotation speed and medium volume on drug release of the optimized formulation were evaluated under conditions simulating in vivo physiological situations. The absorption of the optimized formulation was studied using in situ intestinal permeability technique of rats. The optimized formulation was as follows: the content of media chain triglyceride (MCT) was 30%-34% (w/w); and the weight ratio of surfactant polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Cremophor RH40) and co-surfactant ethanol was 4.8-5.2. Release of QH917 from the optimized formulation was nearly unaffected by ionic strength, food, pH, rotation speed and medium volume. There was no marked difference of the absorption rate between rats with and without ligated bile duct in rat intestinal permeability technique. Inter-individual variability in absorption of the optimized formulation was negligible. Central composite design-response surface methodology is an efficient approach for optimizing formulations of self-microemulsifying drug delivery system; drug release in vitro and absorption behavior in situ of the optimized formulation is steady.

Study on ingredients of essential oils of Curcuma wenyujin extracted by supercritical-CO2 fluid extraction and steam distillation / 中国中药杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the ingredients of essential oils of Curcuma wenyujin extracted by supercritical-CO2 fluid extraction and by steam distillation.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>GC-MS was applied in this experiment.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>The ingredients and physical and chemical properties of essential oils of C. wenyujin extracted by supercritical-CO2 fluid extraction and by steam distillation are similar.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Supercritical-CO2 fluid extraction is better than steam distillation in extraction time, power consumption, recovery and purity.</p>

The erosion behaviour of matrix tablets using polyethylene oxide matrices as hydrophilic polymer / 药学学报

<p><b>AIM</b>To study the erosion behaviour during dissolution of matrices using different molecular weight polyethylene oxide (PEO) as hydrophilic polymer.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>PEO hydrophilic matrix tablets with no added drug and excipients were prepared by direct compression method. The erosion rates of matrices comprised of pure or blending PEO polymers were evaluated in distilled water at (37 +/- 0.5) degrees C with rotating rate of 50 r x min(-1). The relationship between PEO molecular weight and erosion rate of matrices was investigated by experimental and mathematical model methods.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The gravimetric erosion experimental results indicated that the power-law relationship which relates the polymer erosion rate and weight average molecular weight: k infinity (M(w)) -1.30 4 was proved to have great potential utility in predicting the degree of polymer erosion of matrices comprised of either intermediate molecular weight (97. 98 x 10(4) - 553. 36 x 10(4)) or blends of lower and higher molecular weight polymers. Based on the semiempirical equation for mass transfer rate: Jp = (fp < Dp > (2/3) v (-1/6) omega (1/2)) C(p,dis), a theoretical mathematic model was developed for describing the relationship between PEO erosion rate and PEO weight average molecular weight: Jp infinity M(-1.241), where the exponent of -1. 241 was very close to the exponent of - 1. 130 4 obtained from practical determination.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>PEO was proved to be a good candidate of hydrophilic polymer and appeared to have great potential for controlled release applications. The mathematic model presented together with the utilization of the erosion behaviour discussed in our study could provide a guide line to predict the degree of polymer erosion for other intermediate polymer grades and / or mixture of the polymers utilized in this study, which could play an active role in designing PEO hydrophilic sustained delivery systems.</p>

Effect of surface modification on surface energy of lactose and performance of dry powder inhalations / 药学学报

<p><b>AIM</b>To investigate the effects of surface modification of lactose carrier on performance of dry powder inhalations (DPIs).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Modified lactose surface was prepared using a "particle smoothing" process to obtain smooth carrier surface and low surface energy with the presence of magnesium stearate, colloidal silica dioxide and talc. Inverse gas chromatography (IGC) was used to assess the surface energy of treated lactose, and the in vitro deposition of carrier-based IFNa-2b DPIs was evaluated with twin stage impinger.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The flowing property of lactose was greatly improved and the surface energy decreased by the "particle smoothing" process. Decreasing surface energy resulted in greater aspiration fraction of IFNa-2b.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>IGC is a potentially useful tool for rapid formulation design and screening.</p>