Solubility Enhancement

Abstract The underlying mechanisms governing amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) stability are complex and influenced by multiple factors, making it a difficult problem to address comprehensively. The current study investigates how various factors affect the long-term physical stability of ASDs,…
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Abstract Purpose Azelaic acid (AZE) is a widely used agent in acne treatment, but its poor water solubility limits its therapeutic potential. In this study, the effectiveness of azelaic acid (AZE)—a compound with limited therapeutic efficacy due to its poor water solubility—was investigated in…
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Abstract Aim: In addition to numerous benefits provided by nanosuspensions (NSs) (e.g., enhanced saturation solubility, increased area for interaction with fluids), they suffer from major stability, handling and compliance issues. To overcome these challenges, we evaluated the feasibility of hot…
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Abstract Poor aqueous solubility and slow dissolution rate of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are often encountered challenges during oral drug development, leading to variable and insufficient bioavailability. To overcome these challenges, a so-called “enabling” formulation strategy is…
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Press Release June 9, 2025 CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lubrizol announces that an Apisolex™ polymer excipient-enabled drug formulation is in Phase 1 clinical trials. Introduced to the market in 2022, Apisolex polymer excipient is a polyamino acid-based polymer that enhances the solubility of BCS Class II and…
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Abstract Aim Quercetin is a natural dietary compound known for its potential to prevent chronic diseases. However, the translation of this success to humans is hindered due to quercetin’s poor oral bioavailability, attributed to its extremely low water solubility and permeability. These…
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Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a sublingual tablet of lercanidipine hydrochloride for the direct compression method of treating hypertension by using a solid dispersion technique. The dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker lercanidipine Hydrochloride is used to…
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Abstract This research study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel freeze-dried nanocrystals formulation of sotorasib (AMG-510) using Quality by Design (QbD) approach to enhance solubility, dissolution, and oral bioavailability. A QbD framework use for identification, optimization and validation of…
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Abstract Inflammatory skin diseases are chronic conditions that significantly affect patients’ skin health and quality of life. Traditional treatments, including systemic immunosuppressants and topical therapies, often face limitations such as low efficacy, inadequate skin penetration, and severe…
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Abstract Nanotechnology has revolutionised pharmaceutical sciences, with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) extensively studied as drug carriers. However, their clinical translation is hindered by challenges such as toxicity, tumour accumulation, and uncontrolled endocytosis. Mesoporous silica…
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