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Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
The success of the treatment of lung diseases with minimized side effects depends on the optimum design of microparticulate systems for pulmonary delivery that provide local delivery of drugs. This study aims to develop and evaluate optimized drug delivery systems against cystic fibrosis for pulmonary delivery.
Methods
Lysozyme, an antimicrobial peptide, was used as an alternative drug to conventional antibiotics. Since lysozyme is a water-soluble drug, lysozyme-loaded microparticles were prepared using the water-in-oil-in-water (w1/o/w2) double emulsion solvent evaporation method. Polycaprolactone (PCL) was chosen as a polymer due to its biocompatible and biodegradable properties. Designed microparticles were optimized utilizing 24 full factorial experimental design based on desired response factors including particle size and encapsulation efficiency (%EE).
Results and conclusion
Optimized formulation was found to display particle size of 8.75 ± 0.04 µm and %EE of 65.15 ± 0.00%. Results of SEM analysis have shown the spherical structure of microparticles with a smooth surface. Optimized microparticles were found to exhibit sustained release for up to 35 days after initial burst release. Mean median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) and fine particle fraction (FPF) values were found to be 5.44 ± 0.19 μm and 50.99 ± 2.89%, respectively. These results demonstrated that optimized PCL microparticles can be used for pulmonary delivery of lysozyme.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation (JPI), is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high quality papers emphasizing innovative research and applied technologies within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. JPI''s goal is to be the premier communication vehicle for the critical body of knowledge that is needed for scientific evolution and technical innovation, from R&D to market. Topics will fall under the following categories:
Materials science,
Product design,
Process design, optimization, automation and control,
Facilities; Information management,
Regulatory policy and strategy,
Supply chain developments ,
Education and professional development,
Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation publishes four issues a year.