Petrochemicals

Abstract Protein and peptide drugs (PPDs) are highly effective therapies for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders . However, delivering these drugs orally presents significant challenges. PPDs face substantial barriers to attaining oral bioavailability,…
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Abstract Solid eutectic mixtures of self-dispersible polyethylene glycol-40-stearate with fenofibrate or ibuprofen—prepared by casting or by twin-screw extrusion—were compared in terms of processability and dissolution rate at, below, and above the eutectic concentration. Furthermore, the effects…
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Abstract Introduction Fast-disintegrating electrospun fibers are emerging as innovative systems for oral drug delivery. These fibers possess a high surface area, porosity, and customizable hydrophilicity, which facilitates quick drug release by disintegrating rapidly in biological fluids or upon…
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Abstract We study the response of two twin-screw granulators of different barrel diameter to the variation of three process parameters (liquid-to-solid ratio, screw speed and throughput), while maintaining the same shear rate field along the screws. Various responses, including size distribution,…
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Abstract Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) implants have become a cornerstone in drug delivery and regenerative medicine due to their biocompatibility, tunable degradation, and capacity for sustained, localized therapeutic release. Recent innovations in polymer design, fabrication methods, and…
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Abstract Orodispersible films (ODFs), easy to administer, flexible in dosage, and free of choking and aspiration risks, have drawn widespread attention as pediatric formulations. However, it is a great challenge to endow ODFs with sustained release due to their fast disintegration. Herein, we…
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Abstract Aim Proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) exhibit a unique and promising pharmacology. However, this comes with molecular properties exceeding the ‘drug-like’ rule of five chemical space, which often limits gastrointestinal absorption. This in vivo study aimed to investigate the…
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Abstract Polymer nanocomposites have prolific applications in the environmental and health domain. Healthcare workers have constantly faced a challenge in constructing an effective sustained-release system for drugs, especially in areas where it is difficult to follow traditional treatment…
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Abstract Polaprezinc (PLZ) has drawn attention to its potential to prevent oral mucositis caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. PLZ-containing lozenges have been developed in previous reports; however, for patients with mucositis, taking them may be challenging because of pain. Therefore, this…
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Abstract 3D printing (3DP) plays a crucial role in accelerating formulation processes and significantly reduces the time needed to transition from concept to prototype. This technology is particularly valuable as it allows researchers to quickly adjust the structure and composition of dosage forms…
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