excipients

Abstract Sulpiride, (a model class IV drug) is a central dopamine antagonist, that is commonly used in the treatment of various psychiatric and gastrointestinal conditions. However, its poor aqueous solubility and low oral bioavailability (20-30%) limit its therapeutic efficacy. Electrospun…
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Abstract N-nitroso-bisoprolol (NBP) is a nitrosamine drug substance-related impurity (NDSRI) of bisoprolol, which is used to treat cardiac diseases since decades. To investigate the mutagenic potential of NBP, in vitro methods such as Enhanced Ames Test (EAT) and a mammalian cell gene mutation…
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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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Abstract Chitosan-coated nanostructured lipid carriers (CS-NLCs) were engineered to overcome the gastrointestinal instability and limited absorption of glycerol distearate (GDS)/medium-chain triglyceride (MCT)-based NLCs. Using a dropwise coating method, we systematically evaluated the impact of…
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It's all about the taste when David Tisi from Senopsys writes an article and we are happy to share his view on "Taste Masking of Orodispesible Films" with you in this article. Orodispersible films (ODFs) are strips of water-soluble polymer matrices which contain an active ingredient that dissolves…
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Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using ultrasound-assisted compression (USAC) for manufacturing implantable drug delivery systems (IDDS). USAC integrates the principles of traditional compression techniques with the application of ultrasound waves. The combined mechanical…
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Abstract The liquid-to-solid (L/S) ratio is a key process parameter in wet granulation processes, which ensures that the final granules meet the desired quality attributes. Mixer torque rheometer (MTR) is an established instrument to determine this parameter by measuring torque changes as a…
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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 Recent advancements in microneedle (MN) technology have increasingly focused on porous polymeric microneedles (PPMNs), which are, among various types of MN, emerging as a promising platform for diverse biomedical applications, including transdermal drug delivery, interstitial fluid (ISF)…
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Abstract The research study provides an insight into different manufacturers' microcrystalline celluloses (MCC) thorough characterization, comprising determination of morphology, PSD, percentage crystallinity, surface area, true density, crushing strength, and compaction behavior. Highlights…
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