{"title":"Recent updates of carotenoid encapsulation by spray-drying technique.","authors":"Patrícia Griep, Luana Gayeski, Rosicler Colet, Jamile Zeni, Eunice Valduga","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2430643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2024.2430643","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carotenoids are compounds sensitive to environmental factors such as light, heat, and oxygen, which can result in the loss of their properties due to isomerisation and oxidation. To overcome this problem, spray drying encapsulation has been widely used as a method to protect and stabilise carotenoids in different wall materials. This article summarises the findings and research on spray drying encapsulation of carotenoids over the past 15 years, with an emphasis on the importance of controlling the operational conditions of the drying process and the association of different wall materials (proteins and polysaccharides), promising to increase encapsulation efficiency and stabilise carotenoids, with perspectives and trends in applications. The use of spray drying for carotenoid microencapsulation can open up new opportunities for controlled delivery of beneficial compounds. Based on the study, it is expected to provide information for researchers, professionals, and companies interested in the development of functional food products.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142695357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physicochemical stability and controlled release of vitamin D<sub>3</sub>-loaded emulsions stabilised by whey protein isolate-basil seed gum conjugates.","authors":"Farzaneh Kouravand, Fakhri Shahidi, Milad Fathi, Arash Koocheki, Sahar Roshanak","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2418615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2024.2418615","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The present study was conducted to produce a new carrier containing whey protein isolate-basil seed gum (WPI-BSG) conjugate to achieve superior physicochemical stability of emulsions containing vitamin D<sub>3</sub> (Vit-D<sub>3</sub>).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Zeta-potential and particle size analysis, spectrophotometric method, encapsulation efficiency, loading capacity and dialysis bag method were used to examined physicochemical stability and Vit-D<sub>3</sub> release from the emulsions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The conjugate-stabilised emulsion showed maximum encapsulation efficiency (87.05 ± 3.37% (w/w)) and loading capacity (5.43 ± 0.08% (w/w)) at the Vit-D3 concentration of 200 and 300 mg/kg. This emulsion also demonstrated good physical stability after 30 days of storage with the zeta potential and mean droplet size of -79.60 ± 0.62 mV and 1346.82 ± 5.95 nm, respectively. Additionally, the conjugate-stabilised emulsion had a maximum Vit-D<sub>3</sub> retention (chemical stability) of 72.79 ± 3.58% after a 15-day storage period.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings suggest that the conjugate-stabilised emulsion has a good stabilising capacity as a carrier for hydrophobic compounds such as Vit-D<sub>3</sub>.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142675964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shubham B Ahir, Bhaskar Vallamkonda, Ranadheer Reddy Challa, Nishant Chopade, Prashant K Deshmukh, Mahesh P More
{"title":"Spray-dried chitosan oligosaccharide microparticles with polyvinyl alcohol-based dispersions for improved gefitinib solubility.","authors":"Shubham B Ahir, Bhaskar Vallamkonda, Ranadheer Reddy Challa, Nishant Chopade, Prashant K Deshmukh, Mahesh P More","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2428359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2024.2428359","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of research is to enhance the solubility of crystalline gefitinib (GF), a poorly water-soluble drug, by developing drug delivery systems using chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) particle engineering. Fabrication utilizes ionic gelation followed by spray drying. The preliminary evaluations such as Uv-Vis, FTIR, DSC followed by advanced techniques like SEM and invitro drug release characteristics was performed along with solubility study. The spray-dried particles measured a mean diameter of 3.18 ± 0.5 microns, %EE as well as load w/w improved from 63.25 ± 2.1% and 37.98 ± 1.5% w/w (COS nanoparticles) to 78.15 ± 2.6% and 45.34 ± 1.6% w/w (engineered microparticles), respectively. The zeta potential and in vitro studies demonstrated 41 ± 3.5 mV and 92 ± 2.1% (w/w) release suggest long-term stability and prolonged release. This novel engineering approach effectively enhances GF solubility and surface characteristics, offering promising potential for improving delivery characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142675971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development, QbD-based optimisation, <i>in-vivo</i> pharmacokinetics, and <i>ex-vivo</i> evaluation of Eudragit<sup>®</sup> RS 100 loaded flurbiprofen nanoparticles for oral drug delivery.","authors":"Shilpa Mandpe, Eknath Kole, Vishal Parate, Aniruddha Chatterjee, Arun Mujumdar, Jitendra Naik","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2427294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2024.2427294","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to develop and evaluate flurbiprofen-loaded polymeric nanoparticles to achieve sustained drug release, enhancing therapeutic efficacy and minimising dosing frequency for improved patient outcomes. Flurbiprofen-loaded polymeric nanoparticles were prepared using a tubular microreactor and spray drying, optimised via Box-Behnken Design. Characterisation included particle size, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro and in vivo drug release, and techniques like FTIR, DSC, XRD, and SEM. Statistical analysis ensured robust formulation optimisation and evaluation of performance. The optimised batch of flurbiprofen-loaded polymeric nanoparticles was characterised for mean diameter, PDI, zeta potential, drug release, and EE% were found to be 306.1 ± 6.00 nm, 0.184 ± 0.02 Mw, -23.6 ± 1.51 mV, 85.46 ± 0.53% and 92.31 ± 0.84 (% w/w) respectively. Pharmacokinetic analysis further confirmed the sustained release, extending up to 12 hours and enhancing permeation compared to the pure flurbiprofen. Sustained release of flurbiprofen-loaded polymeric nanoparticles significantly enhances therapeutic effectiveness for inflammatory conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Paliperidone-loaded nose to brain targeted NLCS: optimisation, evaluation, histopathology and pharmacokinetic estimation for schizophernia.","authors":"Manish Ashok Khedkar, Vipin Sharma, Meraj Anjum, Sanjay Singh, Kamal Shah, Perwez Alam, Hitesh Kumar Dewangan","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2426545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2024.2426545","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Study was to develop a nanostructured-lipid-careers (NLCs) of paliperidone (PLP) for nose-to-brain targeting. NLCs was prepared by sonication, high-shear homogenisation method, and characterised their mean diameter, PDI, zeta-potential, morphology (by SEM, TEM and AFM), entrapment efficiency, drug loading, <i>in vitro</i> release, interaction study (by FTIR), and stability. Further, <i>ex vivo</i> permeation and ciliotoxicity performed in sheep nasal mucosa, and <i>in vivo</i> biodistribution/pharmacokinetic was performed in rats for schizophernia. Developed NLCs showed spherical and clearly 3-dimentinal structure with 129 ± 2.7 nm mean diameter, 0.304 ± 0.003 PDI, -7.61 ± 0.56 mV zeta-potential, 58.16 ± 0.17% entrapment efficiency, 65.8 ± 2% drug loading and 74.32 ± 0.003% release in 12 h, followed by Higuchi model. <i>Ex vivo</i> study showed NLCs have three times higher permeation, compare to pure drug (around 71.50.32% in 6 h) and 3.98 g/cm<sup>2</sup>/h steady sate flux. The blood/brain ratio given by intranasally have higher compare to IV route, and 94.53 ± 21.45% drug targeting efficiency in brain. In conclusion, NLCs have easily crossed BBB, higher drug delivery and effective for schizophrenia in given by intranasal.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yashvi Naik, Hem N Naik, Jay Rai, Rushabh Shah, Smita Jauhari, Anand J Patel
{"title":"Synthesis of cefixime loaded PCL/HPMC blend nanoparticles: a controlled release study and <i>in vitro</i> anti-bacterial evaluation.","authors":"Yashvi Naik, Hem N Naik, Jay Rai, Rushabh Shah, Smita Jauhari, Anand J Patel","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2427292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2024.2427292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To enhance cefixime's effectiveness and address drug delivery challenges like concentration at the site, dose, and time, present study investigated the impact of polymer blends on cefixime's <i>in vitro</i> release profile.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cefixime-loaded nanoparticles were prepared via a modified solvent evaporation method, forming a W/O/W double emulsion. Characterisation included FT-IR, zeta potential, TGA, TEM, and XRD, with in vitro studies and kinetic models used to analyse the release mechanism.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The PH-4 nanoparticle formulation (80:20 PCL/HPMC, 0.5% PVA) achieved an 81% loading rate, no adverse effects, and a controlled release of 84.66%±2.53 over 30 days. It showed stable physicochemical properties, with <i>in vitro</i> antibacterial tests revealing inhibition zones of 27.4 ± 2.12 mm for <i>E. coli</i> and 17.2 ± 2.23 mm for <i>S. aureus</i> at 12 hours.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the findings, developed nanoparticulate system containing PCL/HPMC demonstrates its efficacy and safety as a controlled drug delivery method for antibiotics like cefixime.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142622161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dermal drug delivery <i>via</i> bilosomes: a synergistic integration for better therapeutic outcomes.","authors":"Kartik Aralelimath, Jagannath Sahoo, Sarika Wairkar","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2423618","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2423618","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The dermal route is commonly used to deliver the drugs at the targeted site and achieve maximum therapeutic efficacy. The stratum corneum, the uppermost layer of the skin, presents a significant diffusional barrier for most drugs. Various nanoformulations face challenges such as limited drug absorption and inadequate retention at the targeted site, frequently hindering therapeutic efficacy. Researchers are increasingly exploring innovative strategies that leverage nanotechnology and specialized carriers to address these challenges and enhance the outcomes of dermal medications. A novel drug delivery system, bilosomes, has been designed as a potential vesicular carrier system for the dermal route. Bilosomes are colloidal, lipid-based vesicles stabilized with bile salts, offering greater stability during storage and transportation. The lipid bilayer of bilosomes imparts ultra-flexibility, facilitating penetration through the stratum corneum. This review explores the use of bilosomes in dermal formulations for treating diverse diseases, their developmental techniques, and characterization, and it sheds light on their advantages over traditional lipid nanocarriers.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comparative analysis of PLA and PCL microparticles for hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.","authors":"Subrat Kumar Panigrahi, Sougat Das, Saptarshi Majumdar","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2423631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2024.2423631","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to investigate Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Polycaprolactone (PCL) polymers for microencapsulation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic anti-glaucoma drugs using an emulsion-based solvent evaporation technique. Microparticle size was analysed using optical microscopy, while drug-polymer interactions through Dynamic-Light-Scattering (DLS) and Fourier-Transform-Infra-red/Attenuated-Total-Reflection spectroscopy (FTIR/ATR). <i>In vitro</i>, drug release studies were performed to investigate drug encapsulation and release profiles. Spherical microparticles, with particle size 94 ± 6.9 μm for PCL-based and 100 ± 3.74 μm for PLA-based formulation, were obtained. Drug release studies showed 100% release over about 32 days, with encapsulation efficiency (%EE) and drug loading (%w/w) reaching up to 95 and 2.84% for PLA-based and 97 and 2.91% for PCL-based microparticles, respectively. DLS studies reveal an increase in hydrodynamic radius (<i>R<sub>H</sub></i>), which correlates to enhanced drug encapsulation. So, the nature of the drug and polymer significantly impacts drug encapsulation and release, with drug-polymer interactions playing a crucial role alongside experimental parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142583151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nano-emulsion based on <i>Santolina chamaecyparissus</i> essential oil potentiates the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of Doxorubicin: an <i>in vitro</i> study.","authors":"Sahar M AlMotwaa, Waad A Al-Otaibi","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2386287","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2386287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study was aimed at investigating the cytotoxic effect of a novel combination of doxorubicin (DOX) and nano-formulation of <i>Santolina chamaecyparissus</i> L. essential oil (SCEO-NANO) on hepatic (HepG2) and colon (HT29) cancer cell lines.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A nano-emulsion was prepared by high-pressure homogenisation, then analysed by zetasizer and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. HepG2 and HT29 cells were used in <i>in vitro</i> tests for apoptosis detection.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Formulated droplet size increased in DOX@SCEO-NANO/DOX to 11.54 ± 0.02 with uniform distribution (PDI = 0.13 ± 0.01), when compared with SCEO-NANO (size: 8.91 ± 0.02 nm; PDI = 0.1 ± 0.02). In both cells, DOX@SCEO-NANO/DOX led to a considerable reduction in colony formation. Compared to DOX, apoprotein proteins were overexpressed in HepG2 cells, showing increases of 8.66-fold for caspase-3 and 4.24-fold for the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. In HT29 cells, ROS-dependent necrosis and apoptosis were seen. Comparing DOX@SCEO-NANO/DOX versus DOX, greater levels of caspase-3 and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The DOX@SCEO-NANO/DOX formulation showed potential for targeted eradication of colon adenocarcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"503-518"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141875115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hany G Attia, Maha E Elmataeeshy, Mohamed Aleraky, Samar R Saleh, Doaa A Ghareeb, Maha A El Demellawy, Hanan M El-Nahas, Tarek M Ibrahim
{"title":"The assessment of pharmacokinetics and neuroprotective effect of berberine hydrochloride-embedded albumin nanoparticles via various administration routes: comparative <i>in-vivo</i> studies in rats.","authors":"Hany G Attia, Maha E Elmataeeshy, Mohamed Aleraky, Samar R Saleh, Doaa A Ghareeb, Maha A El Demellawy, Hanan M El-Nahas, Tarek M Ibrahim","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2395976","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02652048.2024.2395976","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study aimed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and neuroprotective effect of well-characterised berberine-bovine serum albumin (BBR-BSA) nanoparticles. BBR-BSA nanoparticles were generated by desolvation method. Entrapment efficiency, loading capacity, particle size, polydispersity index, surface morphology, thermal stability, and <i>in-vitro</i> release were estimated. <i>In-vitro</i> pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution were conducted. Their neuroprotection was evaluated against lipopolysaccharides-induced neurodegeneration. BBR-BSA nanoparticles showed satisfactory particle size (202.60 ± 1.20 nm) and entrapment efficiency (57.00 ± 1.56%). Results confirmed the formation of spheroid-thermal stable nanoparticles with a sustained drug release over 48 h. Sublingual and intranasal routes had higher pharmacokinetic plasma profiles than other routes, with C<sub>max</sub> values at 0.75 h (444 ± 77.79 and 259 ± 42.41 ng/mL, respectively). BBR and its metabolite distribution in the liver and kidney were higher than in plasma. Intranasal and sublingual treatment improves antioxidants, proinflammatory, amyloidogenic biomarkers, and brain architecture, protecting the brain. In conclusion, neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration may be prevented by intranasal and sublingual BBR-BSA nanoparticles.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":" ","pages":"576-600"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}