Polyvinyl alcohol composite nanofibres containing conjugated levofloxacin-chitosan for controlled drug release

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 440-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javid Jalvandi ◽  
Max White ◽  
Yuan Gao ◽  
Yen Bach Truong ◽  
Rajiv Padhye ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 216 ◽  
pp. 205-209
Author(s):  
Monica Cretan Stamate ◽  
Ciprian Stamate

The present paper aims to study the possibility to modify the properties of polyvinyl alcohol (pva) cryogels prepared in the presence of ketoprofen in order to replace the damaged articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is the most important part of articulation characterized by very low friction, high wear resistance, and poor regenerative qualities. Polyvinyl alcohol is a non-expensive polymer, versatile and adaptable to various needs, with exceptional properties such as water solubility, biocompatibility, non-toxicity and with capability to form hydrogels by chemical or physical methods. The aims of this paper are the synthesis, the physicochemical characterization and analysis of the tribological properties of pva cryogels for cartilage replacement and the introduction of new concept in medication by creating the cryogel like a controlled drug release system. The morphology of the cryogels, the interaction between the pva macromolecular chains and medicament has been studied by Scanning Electronic Microscopy. The gels swelling in physiologic ser have been monitored by gravimetric method in order to evidence the hydrophilic properties. The mechanical properties of the cryogels have been investigated by dynamic mechanical measurements. In conclusion, the biomaterial obtained provides good swelling properties, mechanical resistance and it is ideal for extended drug release implantable systems.


2015 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. E74-E80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jhimli P. Guin ◽  
C.V. Chaudhari ◽  
K.A. Dubey ◽  
Y.K. Bhardwaj ◽  
L. Varshney

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 587-591
Author(s):  
Natália Babincová ◽  
Oldřich Jirsák ◽  
Melánia Babincová ◽  
Peter Babinec ◽  
Mária Šimaljaková

AbstractAn efficient method for the large-scale fabrication of composite polyvinyl alcohol polymer nano fibers loaded with magnetic nanoparticles and methotrexate is reported in this study. We have demonstrated that nonwoven textile formed by needleless electro spinning is effective in immobilization and triggered the release of drugs, which is achieved by an alternating magnetic field induced heating of magnetic nanoparticles. This smart stimuli-responsive release ability, biocompatibility, and ultra-lightweight property render enormous potential for this electrospun nano fiber mat to be used as an anti-psoriatic drugs release platform, which may have far-reaching applications in dermatology.


2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (12) ◽  
pp. 2925-2918
Author(s):  
Gabriela Cioca ◽  
Maricel Agop ◽  
Marcel Popa ◽  
Simona Bungau ◽  
Irina Butuc

One of the main challenges in designing a release system is the possibility to control the release rate in order to maintain it at a constant value below a defined limit, to avoid exceeding the toxicity threshold. We propose a method of overcoming this difficulty by introducing the drug into liposomes, prior to its inclusion in the hydrogel. Furthermore, a natural cross linker (as is tannic acid) is used, instead of the toxic cross linkers commonly used, thus reducing the toxicity of the release system as a whole.


2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 432-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana M. Juarez ◽  
Jorgelina Cussa ◽  
Marcos B. Gomez Costa ◽  
Oscar A. Anunziata

Background: Controlled drug delivery systems can maintain the concentration of drugs in the exact sites of the body within the optimum range and below the toxicity threshold, improving therapeutic efficacy and reducing toxicity. Mesostructured Cellular Foam (MCF) material is a new promising host for drug delivery systems due to high biocompatibility, in vivo biodegradability and low toxicity. Methods: Ketorolac-Tromethamine/MCF composite was synthesized. The material synthesis and loading of ketorolac-tromethamine into MCF pores were successful as shown by XRD, FTIR, TGA, TEM and textural analyses. Results: We obtained promising results for controlled drug release using the novel MCF material. The application of these materials in KETO release is innovative, achieving an initial high release rate and then maintaining a constant rate at high times. This allows keeping drug concentration within the range of therapeutic efficacy, being highly applicable for the treatment of diseases that need a rapid response. The release of KETO/MCF was compared with other containers of KETO (KETO/SBA-15) and commercial tablets. Conclusion: The best model to fit experimental data was Ritger-Peppas equation. Other models used in this work could not properly explain the controlled drug release of this material. The predominant release of KETO from MCF was non-Fickian diffusion.


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