Polyethylene Glycol

Abstract With a far longer stability than traditional emulsions, Pickering emulsion gels (PKEGs)—stabilized by solid particles—have proven highly efficient in a range of applications during recent years. Particles based on proteins or polysaccharides with distinctive amphiphilic structure are…
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Abstract Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are widely employed for delivering nucleic acids, such as mRNA, in both vaccines and therapeutic applications. These LNPs generally include an ionisable lipid (typically ∼ 50 %) to facilitate nucleic acid encapsulation and a PEG-lipid (typically ∼ 1.5 %) to…
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Abstract Aim The present work was aimed to formulate and optimize fast dissolving thin strips of Desvenlafaxine Hydrochloride using QbD. Materials and Methods The solvent casting method was used to formulate fast dissolving thin strips. The drug (Desvenlafaxine HCl), polymer (pullulan), super…
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Abstract Vaccines rely on a global cold chain to maintain vaccine potency throughout the product life cycle. Existing vaccine thermostabilization methods like lyophilization and spray-drying impart significant stress on the vaccine, reducing its potency. Therefore, dissolvable oral thin films…
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Abstract Exenatide, a first-in-class GLP-1 receptor agonist, is used to control glycaemic levels in type 2 diabetes. There are two approved injectable formulations: one solution for immediate action and one dispersion for prolonged action. Oral exenatide has low bioavailability due to poor…
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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 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 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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