Pharma Excipients
Proteins
Functional Materials from Lipids and Proteins
See the new book, edited by Nandika Bandara and Aman Ullah. This book provides an international viewpoint on recent developments in the utilisation of lipids and proteins together.
Description: In recent years, the use of renewable raw materials and natural biopolymers has increased significantly…
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Impact of Excipients Blending on Sugar-Stabilized Therapeutic Proteins
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Sugars have long been used as stabilizing excipients for protein-based therapeutics during the development and production process. Incorporating stabilizing agents, such as sucrose and trehalose into dry formulations is a common strategy approved by the US FDA. However, single-sugar…
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Systemic delivery of proteins using novel peptides via the sublingual route
Therapeutic proteins often require needle-based injections, which compromise medication adherence especially for those with chronic diseases. Sublingual administration provides a simple and non-invasive alternative. Herein, two novel peptides (lipid-conjugated protamine and a protamine dimer) were…
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Nanocarriers for Controlled Release and Target Delivery of Bioactive Compounds
See the new book, edited by Shaba Noore , Shivani Pathania , Pablo Fuciños , Colm P. O'Donnell , Brijesh K. Tiwari.
Description: This brief provides a comprehensive overview of nanocarriers used for nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds. It includes the basis of encapsulation mechanism,…
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The dawning era of oral thin films for nutraceutical delivery: From laboratory to clinic
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Oral thin films (OTFs) are innovative dosage forms that have gained tremendous attention for the delivery of nutraceuticals. They are ultra-thin, flexible sheets that can be easily placed on the tongue, sublingual or buccal mucosa (inner lining of the cheek). These thin films possess…
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Investigation on the Combined Effect of Hydroxypropyl Beta-Cyclodextrin (HPβCD) and Polysorbate in…
Monoclonal antibodies require careful formulation due to their inherent stability limitations. Polysorbates are commonly used to stabilize mAbs, but they are prone to degradation, which results in unwanted impurities. KLEPTOSE® HPβCD (hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin) has functioned as a stable…
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Preparation of antibody-loaded protein microbeads for pulmonary delivery via Shirasu porous glass…
Reversible protein precipitates (protein microbeads) have been developed using Shirasu porous glass (SPG) membrane emulsification. Microbeads have a mean size of a few micrometers (2–5 μm), and their formation is reversible upon rehydration. Their feasibility was examined as dry powders for…
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Parafilm® M and Strat-M® as skin simulants in in vitro permeation of dissolving microarray patches…
In vitro permeation studies play a crucial role in early formulation optimisation before extensive animal model investigations. Biological membranes are typically used in these studies to mimic human skin conditions accurately. However, when focusing on protein and peptide transdermal delivery,…
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Overcoming the Low-Stability Bottleneck in the Clinical Translation of Liposomal Pressurized…
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Currently, several types of inhalable liposomes have been developed. Among them, liposomal pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) have gained much attention due to their cost-effectiveness, patient compliance, and accurate dosages. However, the clinical application of liposomal pMDIs…
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Effects of excipients on the interactions of self-emulsifying drug delivery systems with human blood…
Due to its versatility in formulation and manufacturing, self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) can be used to design parenteral formulations. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the effects of excipients on the behavior of SEDDS formulations upon parenteral administration, particularly…
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