Chen Chen, Xinlu Li, Weixia Zhu, Yu Chen, Jie Tang, Shun Yao
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Subsequently, [MQ][Art] was incorporated into Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) to further enhance stability and achieve a controlled release effect. Combined with computational studies on interactive energy between ZIF-8 and API-IL, comprehensive characterizations confirmed the successful incorporation of [MQ][Art] on ZIF-8. The preparation method of suppositories was then investigated; among the 9 tested suppository bases, poloxamer-based suppositories demonstrated uniform quality with suitable hardness and melting time while also exhibiting a controlled release effect on [MQ][Art]. After 10 h of cumulative release rate testing reached 90 %. Finally, the poloxamer-based suppository containing [MQ][Art]@ZIF-8 showed good quality uniformity with an average drug content of 11.4 mg per suppository and an average displacement value of 2.59. Besides that, the in vivo release process was detected to demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed system. 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The suppository containing a complex of active pharmaceutical ingredient-ionic liquid (API-IL) derived from mefloquine and artesunate with Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8
This study aimed to develop a new suppository containing the complex of active pharmaceutical ingredient-ionic liquid (API-IL) and metal organic framework. As two famous drugs with anti-virus activities for the combination therapy of COVID-19, mefloquine (MQ) hydrochloride and artesunate (Art) were combined and then transformed to API-ILs to enhance therapeutic effects. The synthesized [MQ][Art] was characterized using melting point tests, Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), and mass spectroscopy (MS). Furthermore, [MQ][Art] exhibited improved water solubility, stability and pH values, which promoted treatment effectiveness while minimizing intestinal irritation during administration. Subsequently, [MQ][Art] was incorporated into Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) to further enhance stability and achieve a controlled release effect. Combined with computational studies on interactive energy between ZIF-8 and API-IL, comprehensive characterizations confirmed the successful incorporation of [MQ][Art] on ZIF-8. The preparation method of suppositories was then investigated; among the 9 tested suppository bases, poloxamer-based suppositories demonstrated uniform quality with suitable hardness and melting time while also exhibiting a controlled release effect on [MQ][Art]. After 10 h of cumulative release rate testing reached 90 %. Finally, the poloxamer-based suppository containing [MQ][Art]@ZIF-8 showed good quality uniformity with an average drug content of 11.4 mg per suppository and an average displacement value of 2.59. Besides that, the in vivo release process was detected to demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed system. In conclusion, the combination of API-ILs with ZIF-8 in suppositories designed for COVID-19 treatment enhances therapy effectiveness by improving solubility and stability while also providing controlled release effects on MQ and Art.
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The Chemical Engineering Journal is an international research journal that invites contributions of original and novel fundamental research. It aims to provide an international platform for presenting original fundamental research, interpretative reviews, and discussions on new developments in chemical engineering. The journal welcomes papers that describe novel theory and its practical application, as well as those that demonstrate the transfer of techniques from other disciplines. It also welcomes reports on carefully conducted experimental work that is soundly interpreted. The main focus of the journal is on original and rigorous research results that have broad significance. The Catalysis section within the Chemical Engineering Journal focuses specifically on Experimental and Theoretical studies in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, molecular catalysis, and biocatalysis. These studies have industrial impact on various sectors such as chemicals, energy, materials, foods, healthcare, and environmental protection.