Gelatin is a versatile and widely used ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry, where it serves various critical functions in the formulation and production of pharmaceutical products. This article explores the sources, manufacturing process, and applications of pharmaceutical gelatin, shedding light on its significance in pharmaceuticals.
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Unlocking the Potential of Softgel Capsules: Types and Formulations
Softgel capsules are a popular choice for delivering a wide range of compounds, from pharmaceuticals to nutritional supplements. Their versatility and efficacy hinge on the type of fill material used. Let's explore the three primary types of fills for softgel capsules: Single Oil or Oil Mixtures,…
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Unveiling the Mystery of Soft Gelatin Capsules
Soft Gelatin Capsules (SGCs), commonly known as softgels, have transformed drug delivery since their invention. Despite their 19th-century origins, their widespread adoption only began in the 20th century, thanks to technological advancements by Robert Pauli Scherer. This innovation revolutionized…
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Nanoliposomes Permeability in a Microfluidic Drug Delivery Platform across a 3D Hydrogel
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Nanoliposomes are nano-sized vesicles that can be used as drug delivery carriers with the ability to encapsulate both hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds. Moreover, their lipid compositions facilitate their internalization by cells. However, the interaction between nanoliposomes and the…
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Therapeutic Potential of Nanocarrier Mediated Delivery of Peptides for Wound Healing: Current…
Wound healing presents a complex physiological process that involves a sequence of events orchestrated by various cellular and molecular mechanisms. In recent years, there has been growing interest in leveraging nanomaterials and peptides to enhance wound healing outcomes. Nanocarriers offer unique…
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A vascularized in vivo melanoma model suitable for metastasis research of different tumor stages…
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Although 2D cancer models have been the standard for drug development, they don't resemble in vivo properties adequately. 3D models can potentially overcome this. Bioprinting is a promising technique for more refined models to investigate central processes in tumor development such as…
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Modification of microenvironmental pH of nanoparticles for enhanced solubility and oral…
This study aimed to develop a novel pH-modified nanoparticle with improved solubility and oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble celecoxib by modifying the microenvironmental pH. After assessing the impact of hydrophilic polymers, surfactants and alkaline pH modifiers on the drug solubility,…
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Paediatric clinical study of 3D printed personalised medicines for rare metabolic disorders
Rare diseases are infrequent, but together they affect up to 6–10 % of the world’s population, mainly children. Patients require precise doses and strict adherence to avoid metabolic or cardiac failure in some cases, which cannot be addressed in a reliable way using pharmaceutical compounding. 3D…
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Exploring Immersion Coating as a Cost-Effective Method for Small-Scale Production of Enteric-Coated…
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The coating process for solid dosage forms is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry but presents challenges for small-scale production, needed in personalized medicine and clinical or galenic settings. This study aimed to evaluate immersion coating, a cost-effective small-scale…
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Transdermal Administration of Nanobody Molecules using Hydrogel-Forming Microarray Patch Technology:…
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Nanobody molecules, derived from heavy-chain only antibodies in camelids, represent the next generation of biotherapeutics. In addition to low immunogenicity, high stability, and potency, their single-domain format facilitates the construction of multivalent molecules for therapeutic…
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Polymeric Nanohydrogel in Topical Drug Delivery System
Nanohydrogels (NH) are biodegradable polymers that have been extensively studied and utilized for various biomedical applications. Drugs in a topical medication are absorbed via the skin and carried to the intended location, where they are metabolized and eliminated from the body. With a focus on…
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