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Betaine- and L-Carnitine-Based Ionic Liquids as Solubilising and Stabilising Agents for the Formulation of Antimicrobial Eye Drops Containing Diacerein.
Grassiri, Brunella; Mezzetta, Andrea; Maisetta, Giuseppantionio; Migone, Chiara; Fabiano, Angela; Esin, Semih; Guazzelli, Lorenzo; Zambito, Ylenia; Batoni, Giovanna; Piras, Anna Maria.
  • Grassiri B; Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Mezzetta A; Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Maisetta G; Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Migone C; Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Fabiano A; Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Esin S; Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Guazzelli L; Centre for Instrument Sharing of University of Pisa (CISUP), 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Zambito Y; Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Batoni G; Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Piras AM; Research Centre for Nutraceutical and Healthy Foods "NUTRAFOOD", University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
Int J Mol Sci ; 24(3)2023 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2261202
ABSTRACT
The therapeutic efficacy of topically administered drugs, however powerful, is largely affected by their bioavailability and, thus, ultimately, on their aqueous solubility and stability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of ionic liquids (ILs) as functional excipients to solubilise, stabilise, and prolong the ocular residence time of diacerein (DIA) in eye drop formulations. DIA is a poorly soluble and unstable anthraquinone prodrug, rapidly hydrolysed to rhein (Rhe), for the treatment of osteoarthritis. DIA has recently been evaluated as an antimicrobial agent for bacterial keratitis. Two ILs based on natural zwitterionic compounds were investigated L-carnitine C6 alkyl ester bromide (Carn6), and betaine C6 alkyl ester bromide (Bet6). The stabilising, solubilising, and mucoadhesive properties of ILs were investigated, as well as their cytotoxicity to the murine fibroblast BALB/3T3 clone A31 cell line. Two IL-DIA-based eye drop formulations were prepared, and their efficacy against both Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was determined. Finally, the eye drops were administered in vivo on New Zealand albino rabbits, testing their tolerability as well as their elimination and degradation kinetics. Both Bet6 and Carn6 have good potential as functional excipients, showing solubilising, stabilising, mucoadhesive, and antimicrobial properties; their in vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo ocular tolerability pave the way for their future use in ophthalmic applications.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ionic Liquids / Anti-Infective Agents Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijms24032714

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ionic Liquids / Anti-Infective Agents Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijms24032714