{"title":"The preparation and characterisation of tasteless core-shell clarithromycin microcapsules.","authors":"Yu Fu, Yunjing Zhu, Xue Liang, Yihan Kong, Xiaolin Wang, Anan Zhang, Zhiqing Zhao, Jingxin Gou, Yanjiao Wang, Tian Yin, Yu Zhang, Haibing He, Xing Tang","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2146221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2146221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to fabricate core-shell clarithromycin (CAM) microcapsules to cover up the bitter taste of CAM by spray drying with aqueous polymer dispersion. Water dispersion of Eudragit EPO and Surelease<sup>®</sup> were innovatively used to encapsulate CAM into microcapsules via a one-step spray-drying method. The inlet air temperature, airflow rate, CAM-polymer ratio, and particle size of CAM were optimised based on drug content and T<sub>6%</sub> (the time taken for the drug to release equal to 6% <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>). The powder properties were assessed by measuring particle size and microstructure using SEM, FT-IR, and PXRD. Furthermore, selected batch was assessed for their drug content, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro release, bitterness, and stability studies. EPO-Surelease<sup>®</sup> (1: 4) microcapsules had an average diameter (D50) of 37.69 ± 3.61 μm with a span of 2.395. The drug contents and encapsulation efficiency of EPO-Surelease<sup>®</sup>(1:4) were 10.89% and 63.7%, respectively. EPO-Surelease<sup>®</sup> (1:4) microcapsules prepared by spray drying with aqueous polymer dispersion can effectively mask the bitter taste of CAM.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 7-8","pages":"654-667"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10873180","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":"Organogel mediated co-delivery of nisin and 5-fluorouracil: a synergistic approach against skin cancer.","authors":"Jasleen Kaur, Kaisar Raza, Simran Preet","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2149871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2149871","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The present study aimed to develop topical combinatorial therapy of nisin and 5-fluorouracil in a single nanosized formulation against skin cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Nisin and 5-fluorouracil were encapsulated in an organogel system (NF-OG) and investigated for morphology, physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity, encapsulation and release. NF-OG was evaluated against DMBA/TPA murine skin cancer in terms of tumour statistics, histoarchitecture, TUNEL and M1/M2 macrophages.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The optimised NF-OG formulation exhibited particle size of 185.1 ± 11.24 nm, zeta potential of -7.93 ± 0.60 mV, offered substantial drug loading and temporal release. NF-OG therapy led to improved cytotoxicity of nisin and 5-FU against B16-F10 cells, significant decrease in tumour volume (84.983 mm<sup>3</sup>) in treated group as compared to untreated group (490.482 mm<sup>3</sup>) accompanied by restoration of histoarchitecture and repolarization of macrophages.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study yielded a promising delivery system exhibiting potent anticancer activity and forms the bases for further applications in clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 7-8","pages":"609-625"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9087183","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}
Rodrigo Molina Martins, Silvia de, Siqueira Martins, Gustavo Luis Ferreira Barbosa, Maria José Vieira Fonseca, Patrick J Rochette, Véronique J Moulin, Luis Alexandre Pedro de Freitas
{"title":"Photoprotective effect of solid lipid nanoparticles of rutin against UVB radiation damage on skin biopsies and tissue-engineered skin.","authors":"Rodrigo Molina Martins, Silvia de, Siqueira Martins, Gustavo Luis Ferreira Barbosa, Maria José Vieira Fonseca, Patrick J Rochette, Véronique J Moulin, Luis Alexandre Pedro de Freitas","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2156631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2156631","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) containing rutin were prepared to enhance their photochemopreventive effect on the skin. SLNs were produced by the hot melt microemulsion technique. Two 3D skin models: <i>ex vivo</i> skin explants and 3D tissue engineering skin were used to evaluate the photochemopreventive effect of topical formulations containing rutin SLNs, against ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, inducing sunburn cells, caspase-3, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers, lipid peroxidation, and metalloproteinase formation. The rutin SLNs presented average size of 74.22 ± 2.77 nm, polydispersion index of 0.16 ± 0.04, encapsulation efficiency of 98.90 ± 0.25%, and zeta potential of -53.0 ± 1.61 mV. The rutin SLNs were able to efficiently protect against UVB induced in the analysed parameters in both skin models. Furthermore, the rutin SLNs inhibited lipid peroxidation and metalloproteinase formation. These results support the use of rutin SLNs as skin photochemopreventive agents for topical application to the skin.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 7-8","pages":"668-679"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9087186","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":"Microencapsulation of <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i> LN66 and its survival potential under different packaging conditions.","authors":"Min Zhang, Cheng Yin, Jing Qian","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2145382","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2145382","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microcapsules of <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i> LN66 were prepared to improve the cell viability in simulated gastrointestinal and different packaging conditions. Microcapsules containing <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i> LN66 were produced by complex coacervation followed by freeze drying and characterised by water activity, moisture content, size, encapsulation efficiency, SEM, FTIR, XRD, as well as the resistance of probiotics to the simulated gastrointestinal tract and storage under different packaging conditions. The microcapsules presented the particle size of 196.57 ± 1.46 μm and the encapsulation efficiency of 75.26 ± 1.95% (w/w). After simulated gastrointestinal conditions, viability of encapsulated cells was 71.33 ± 0.99% (w/w) and 70.39 ± 0.86% (w/w), separately, while that of free cells was only 45.45 ± 0.5% (w/w) and 8.59 ± 0.67% (w/w). Compared with aluminium foil, the viable cells in glass bottles at 4 °C and 25 °C was increased 1.1-fold and 1.4-fold, respectively. Complex coacervation could be considered an appropriate alternative to increase the viability of probiotics.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 7-8","pages":"601-608"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10576571","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}
Humaira Iqbal, Nazish Jahan, Khalil Ur-Rehman, Saba Jamil
{"title":"Formulation and characterisation of <i>Azadirachta indica</i> nanobiopesticides for ecofriendly control of wheat pest <i>Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i>.","authors":"Humaira Iqbal, Nazish Jahan, Khalil Ur-Rehman, Saba Jamil","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2149870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2149870","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to formulate the green, sustainable, and ecofriendly nanobiopesticides of <i>Azadirachta indica</i> with enhanced pest control efficacy. Nanoprecipitation method was used for the development of nanobiopesticides. Optimisation was done by response surface methodology. Nanoformulations were characterised by zetasizer, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Pesticidal potential of nanosuspensions was evaluated by insecticide impregnated filter paper method. Optimised nanobiopesticide showed an average particle size of 275.8 ± 0.95 nm, polydispersity index (PDI) 0.351 ± 0.002, and zeta potential of -33 ± 0.90 mV. Nanobiopesticides exhibited significantly higher mortality rates of 86.81 ± 3.04 and 84.97 ± 2.83% against <i>Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Ryzopertha dominica</i>, respectively, as compared to their crude extract. Minor change in particle size from 275.8 ± 0.95 to 298.8 ± 1.00 nm and PDI from 0.351 ± 0.002 to 0.445 ± 0.02 were observed after 3 months of storage at 4 °C. Pesticidal efficacy of <i>A. indica</i> was significantly enhanced by the formulation of its nanobiopesticides.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 7-8","pages":"638-653"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10872752","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}
Kingsley C Eze, Calister E Ugwu, Fimber S Odo, George C Njoku
{"title":"Development and formulation of antidiabetic property of <i>Anarcadium occidantale</i>-based solid lipid microparticles.","authors":"Kingsley C Eze, Calister E Ugwu, Fimber S Odo, George C Njoku","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2149967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2149967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Anacardium occidentale</i> (AO) possesses potent anti-diabetic properties, owing to its high phytochemicals content. This study attempted to maximise the efficacy of AO by encapsulating it in a solid lipid microparticle (SLMs) formulation. <i>L</i>ea<i>ves of AO</i> were extracted with water and formulated <i>into SLMs</i> u<i>sing a lipid matrix composed of P90H</i> and Dika fat. Characterisation <i>of the SLMs include</i> morphology, particle size, pH, encapsulation efficiency percentage, <i>in vitro</i> re<i>lease and anti-diabetic properties</i>. SLMs were spherical with sizes ranging from 16.7 ± 0.8 µm to 40.12 ± 2.34 µm and had a fairly stable pH over time. Highest drug entrapment was 87%<sub>.</sub> Batch A<sub>2</sub> exhibited an even release of 89%, sustained over time, and a mean percentage reduction in glucose of 25.9% at 12 h after oral administration to study animals. <i>Anacardium occidentale</i>-loaded SLMs exhibited a good hypoglycaemic effect and can be used in the management of diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 7-8","pages":"626-637"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10872751","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":"Improving intestinal absorption and antibacterial effect of florfenicol via nanocrystallisation technology.","authors":"Yanling Liu, Yuqi Fang, Yuan Chen, Weibin Chen, Ziyu Cheng, Jun Yi, Xiaofang Li, Chongkai Gao, Fang Wu, Bohong Guo","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2145381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2145381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To study the effects of nanocrystallisation technology on the intestinal absorption properties and antibacterial activity of florfenicol (FF). The florfenicol nanocrystals (FF-NC) were prepared by wet grinding and spray drying. Additionally, changes in particle size, charge, morphology, and dissolution of FF-NC in the long-term stability were monitored by laser particle sizer, TEM, SEM, paddle method, and the structure of FF-NC powder was characterised by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) test. The antibacterial activity, intestinal absorption and intestinal histocompatibility of FF-NC were investigated by the stiletto, mini broth dilution susceptibility test, <i>in situ</i> single-pass intestinal perfusion (SPIP) and haematoxylin-eosin (H-E) staining. After 12 months of storage, the particle size and zeta potential of FF-NC were 280.43 ± 8.21 nm and -19.64 ± 3.45 mV, and the electron microscopy results showed that FF-NC were nearly circular with no adhesion between particles. In addition, the drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, and dissolution of FF-NC did not change significantly during storage. The inhibition zone of FF-NC against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> was 21.37 ± 1.70 mm and 25.17 ± 2.47 mm, respectively. Compared with the FF, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of FF-NC are reduced, and the absorption rate constant (<i>K</i><sub>a</sub>) and efficient permeability coefficient (<i>P</i><sub>eff</sub>) of FF-NC in the three intestinal segments were increased by 1.28, 0.25, and 9.10 times and 0.59, 0.17, and 6.0 times, respectively. The results of tissue sections showed that FF-NC had little damage to the small intestinal. Nanocrystallisation technology is an effective method to increase the intestinal absorption and antibacterial activity of FF.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 7-8","pages":"589-600"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10522293","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}
Christian Neumann, Sophia Rosencrantz, Andreas Schmohl, Latnikova Alexandra
{"title":"Fluorescent melamine-formaldehyde/polyamine coatings for microcapsules enabling their tracking in composites.","authors":"Christian Neumann, Sophia Rosencrantz, Andreas Schmohl, Latnikova Alexandra","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2137593","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2137593","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed the development of fluorescent melamine-formaldehyde (MF)/polyamine coatings for labelling of prefabricated microcapsules and their tracking in composites. The composition of the fluorescent MF coatings was studied by FTIR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and elemental analysis. The characteristics of the coatings and its deposition on different surfaces were investigated using optical and fluorescence microscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy. MF prepolymers were polymerised with tri- and polyamines yielding in fluorescent coatings without addition of fluorescent dyes. Both, MF/poly(ethylene imine) and MF/poly(vinyl amine) (PVAm) coated glass beads showed maximum fluorescence at an excitation wavelength of <i>λ</i><sub>max</sub> = 360 nm with the emission maxima at <i>λ</i><sub>max</sub> = 490 nm and <i>λ</i><sub>max</sub> = 410 nm, correspondingly. The MF/PVAm polymer was coated on diuron-poly(methyl methacrylate) microcapsules and tracked in highly filled composites (water-based plaster/paint) to show its applicability. MF/polyamine coatings were identified as promising materials for the fluorescent labelling of prefabricated microcapsules.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 6","pages":"575-588"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10807882","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, evaluation, pharmacokinetic and biodistribution estimation of resveratrol-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for prostate cancer targeting.","authors":"Alok Nath Sharma, Prabhat Kumar Upadhyay, Hitesh Kumar Dewangan","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2135785","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2135785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong>The study was to extend systemic circulation and biological half-life (t<sub>1/2</sub>) of trans-resveratrol (RSV) using solid lipid nanoparticles (RSV-SLN) to improve its anti-cancer potential.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>RSV-SLN was prepared by solvent emulsification evaporation technique and proceeded for evaluation like particle size, PDI, zeta potential, <i>in vitro</i> release, <i>in vitro</i> cytotoxicity, cellular internalisation, haemolysis and erythrocyte membrane integrity, platelet aggregation and pharmacokinetic studies in rats. Moreover, cancer cells accumulation of RSV-SLN also needs to be evaluated for proving their targeting ability.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Prepared SLN showed 126.85 ± 12.09 nm particle size, -24.23 ± 3.27 mV Zeta potential and 74.67 ± 4.76%. release at 48 h and haemocompatible. The cellular internalisation image showed the SLN reach in a cytoplasm and nucleus of PC3 prostate cells. RSV-SLN exhibited high t<sub>1/2</sub> (8.22 ± 1.36 h) and 7.19 ± 0.69 h MRT (Mean residence time) and lower clearance i.e. 286.42 ± 13.64 mL/min/kg. The bio-distribution of RSV-SLN was found to be extremely high in prostate cells and accumulate 7.56 times greater than that of RSV solution.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The developed RSV-SLN can be applied as potential carrier for delivery of drug of chemotherapeutics at an extend systemic circulation and targeting efficiency at tumour site.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 6","pages":"563-574"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10442401","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":"Improvement of ascorbic acid delivery into human skin via hyaluronic acid-coated niosomes.","authors":"Motahareh Shabani Dargah, Afra Hadjizadeh","doi":"10.1080/02652048.2022.2135783","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2022.2135783","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hyaluronic acid (HA) as a covering agent was incorporated into the ascorbic acid (AA)-niosomes to improve the performance of AA delivery systems into the skin. The preparation method: Thin film hydration. Characterisation tests: Field emission scanning electron microscopy, fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, UV-Visible, zeta potential, Franz diffusion cell, and flowcytometry. The niosomes with 10% w/w HA possessed the largest mean particle diameter of 341.0 ± 48.09 nm with PDI value of 0.29 ± 0.05, and the lowest zeta potential of -38.70 ± 0.27 mv. The drug encapsulation efficiency of this sample was 56.55 ± 0.99%, and in-vitro drug release test showed AA released in two slow and fast phases. Moreover, the highest amount of drug penetration and accumulation was related to this sample, recorded 116.55 ± 7.54 and 134.8 ± 10.04 µg/cm<sup>2</sup>, respectively. Niosomes coated with 10% w/w HA showed the greatest potential for improving the antioxidant activity of AA penetration into the skin.</p>","PeriodicalId":16391,"journal":{"name":"Journal of microencapsulation","volume":"39 6","pages":"552-562"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10807883","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}