Nanotechnology for excipients (or “nanotech”) is the use of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale for industrial purposes. The National Nanotechnology Initiative defined nanotechnology as the manipulation of matter with at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometers.
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Nanotechnology
Block copolymer micelles as ocular drug delivery systems
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Block copolymer micelles, formed by the self-assembly of amphiphilic polymers, address formulation challenges, such as poor drug solubility and permeability. These micelles offer advantages including a smaller size, easier preparation, sterilization, and superior solubilization, compared…
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Preparation of nanoparticle and nanoemulsion formulations containing repaglinide and determination…
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Repaglinide (RPG) belongs to the class of drugs known as meglitinides and is used for improving and maintaining glycemic control in the treatment of patients with Type 2 diabetes. RPG is a Class II drug (BCS) because of its high permeability and low water solubility. It also undergoes…
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3D printed scaffolds as delivery devices for nanocrystals: A proof of concept loading Atorvastatin…
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Increasing the solubility of drugs is a recurrent objective of pharmaceutical research, and one of the most widespread strategies today is the formulation of nanocrystals (NCs). Beyond the many advantages of formulating NCs, their incorporation into solid dosage forms remains a challenge…
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Microfluidic preparation and optimization of Kollicoat ® IR-b-PCL polymersome for co-delivery of…
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This work aimed to develop amphiphilic nanocarriers such as polymersome based diblock copolymer of Kollicoat ® IR −block-poly(ε-caprolactone) (Kollicoat ® IR-b-PCL) for potential co-delivery of Nisin (Ni) and Curcumin (CUR) for treatment of breast cancer. To generate multi-layered…
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Dual encapsulation and sequential release of cisplatin and vitamin E from soy polysaccharides and…
Chemically cross-linked hydrogel nanoparticles (HGNPs) offer enhanced properties over their physical counterparts, particularly in drug delivery and cell encapsulation. This study applied pH-thermal dual responsive bio-adhesive HGNPs for dual complexation and enhanced the controlled release and…
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An emerging terpolymeric nanoparticle pore former as an internal recrystallization inhibitor of…
Solid oral controlled release formulations feature numerous clinical advantages for drug candidates with adequate solubility and dissolution rate. However, most new chemical entities exhibit poor water solubility, and hence are exempt from such benefits. Although combining drug amorphization with…
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Inulin-Lipid Core–Shell Microcapsules Target the Gut Microbiota and Mimic the Pharmaceutical Food…
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The oral delivery of most atypical antipsychotics is severely challenged by their low oral bioavailability and significant food effects that necessitate patient compliance. Lipid formulations are an attractive delivery system for overcoming the dosing challenges of antipsychotics, but…
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Chitosan Nanoparticles for Intranasal Drug Delivery
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This manuscript explores the use of nanostructured chitosan for intranasal drug delivery, targeting improved therapeutic outcomes in neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric care, pain management, vaccination, and diabetes treatment. Chitosan nanoparticles are shown to enhance brain…
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Development and characterization of lipid nanocapsules loaded with iron oxide nanoparticles for…
Brain drug delivery is severely hindered by the presence of the blood–brain barrier (BBB). Its functionality relies on the interactions of the brain endothelial cells with additional cellular constituents, including pericytes, astrocytes, neurons, or microglia. To boost brain drug delivery,…
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Calcipotriol Nanosuspension-Loaded Trilayer Dissolving Microneedle Patches for the Treatment of…
Psoriasis, affecting 2–3% of the global population, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition without a definitive cure. Current treatments focus on managing symptoms. Recognizing the need for innovative drug delivery methods to enhance patient adherence, this study explores a new approach using…
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