In vitro release study on self-microemulsion of curcumin and piperine / 药学实践杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the release profile of curcumin and piperine from the compound self-microemulsion. Methods The release of curcumin and piperine in vitro was investigated by dynamic dialysis under the condition of phosphate buffer of pH 4.8 and 7.5 with 0.75% Tween-80. Results The cumulative release rates of curcumin in pH 4.8 and pH 7.5 were 94.85% and 84.38% in 108 h, respectively. The cumulative release rates of piperine were 92.85% and 90.05% in 36 h, separately. Conclusion Curcumin and piperine in self-microemulsion have sustained release properties and released more in the acidic environment similar to the environment in tumors.