scholarly journals Synthesis, characterization and drug loading property of Monomethoxy-Poly(ethylene glycol)-Poly(ε-caprolactone)-Poly(D,L-lactide) (MPEG-PCLA) copolymers

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
BingYang Chu ◽  
Lan Zhang ◽  
Ying Qu ◽  
XiaoXin Chen ◽  
JinRong Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Poly Ethylene

scholarly journals Tailoring Atomoxetine Release Rate from DLP 3D-Printed Tablets Using Artificial Neural Networks: Influence of Tablet Thickness and Drug Loading

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Gordana Stanojević ◽  
Djordje Medarević ◽  
Ivana Adamov ◽  
Nikola Pešić ◽  
Jovana Kovačević ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Release Rate ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Prolonged Release ◽  
Cylindrical Shape ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Various three-dimensional printing (3DP) technologies have been investigated so far in relation to their potential to produce customizable medicines and medical devices. The aim of this study was to examine the possibility of tailoring drug release rates from immediate to prolonged release by varying the tablet thickness and the drug loading, as well as to develop artificial neural network (ANN) predictive models for atomoxetine (ATH) release rate from DLP 3D-printed tablets. Photoreactive mixtures were comprised of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and poly(ethylene glycol) 400 in a constant ratio of 3:1, water, photoinitiator and ATH as a model drug whose content was varied from 5% to 20% (w/w). Designed 3D models of cylindrical shape tablets were of constant diameter, but different thickness. A series of tablets with doses ranging from 2.06 mg to 37.48 mg, exhibiting immediate- and modified-release profiles were successfully fabricated, confirming the potential of this technology in manufacturing dosage forms on demand, with the possibility to adjust the dose and release behavior by varying drug loading and dimensions of tablets. DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), XRPD (X-ray powder diffraction) and microscopic analysis showed that ATH remained in a crystalline form in tablets, while FTIR spectroscopy confirmed that no interactions occurred between ATH and polymers.

scholarly journals Composite Nanogels Based on Zeolite-Poly(ethylene glycol) Diacrylate for Controlled Drug Delivery

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catalina Paula Spatarelu ◽  
Anita-Laura (Radu) Chiriac ◽  
Bogdan Cursaru ◽  
Tanta-Verona Iordache ◽  
Ana-Mihaela Gavrila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Controlled Drug Delivery ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Poly Ethylene

This study presents the design of novel composites nanogels, based on poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate and natural zeolite particles, that are able to act as materials with controlled drug delivery properties. Natural zeolite–nanogels composite, with varying zeolite contents, were obtained by an inverse mini-emulsion technique and loaded with 5-fluorouracil, a widely used chemotherapeutic drug. Herein, the possibility of adjusting final properties by means of modifying the preparation conditions was investigated. The prepared composite nanogels are characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). In light of this tunable drug-loading capability, swelling behaviour, and cytotoxicity, these composite nanogels could be highly attractive as drug reservoirs.

scholarly journals Polypeptides Micelles Composed of Methoxy-Poly(Ethylene Glycol)-Poly(l-Glutamic Acid)-Poly(l-Phenylalanine) Triblock Polymer for Sustained Drug Delivery

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingzheng Liu ◽  
Rongrong Fan ◽  
Boting Lu ◽  
Yuan Le
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Glutamic Acid ◽  
Drug Carrier ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Sustained Drug Release ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Triblock Polymers

Methoxy-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(l-glutamic acid)-poly(l-phenylalanine) triblock polymers with different architecture were synthesized as drug carrier to obtain sustained and controlled release by tuning the composition. These triblock polymers were prepared by ring opening polymerization and poly(ethylene glycol) was used as an initiator. Polymerization was confirmed by 1H NMR, FT-IR and gel penetration chromatography. The polymers can self-assemble to form micelles in aqueous medium and their critical micelle concentrations values were examined. The micelles were spherical shape with size of 50–100 nm and especially can arranged in a regular manner. Sorafenib was selected as the model drug and the drug loading performance was dependent on the composition of the block copolymer. In vitro drug release indicated that the polymers can realize controlled and sustained drug release. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity assay showed that the polymers were biocompatible and the drug-loaded micelles can increase toxicity towards tumor cells. Confocal fluorescence microscopy assays illustrated that the micelles can be uptaken quickly and release drug persistently to inhibit tumor cell growth.

scholarly journals Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Crosslinked Multi-Armed Poly(l-Lysine) with Encapsulating Capacity and Antimicrobial Activity for the Potential Treatment of Infection-Involved Multifactorial Diseases

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Chao Lu ◽  
Ting Wen ◽  
Maochao Zheng ◽  
Daojun Liu ◽  
Guilan Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Drug Carrier ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Comprehensive Treatment ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Multifactorial Diseases ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Multiple Drugs

With the development of modern medical technology, common diseases usually can be treated by traditional medicines and their formulation, while diseases with multiple etiologies still remain a great challenge in clinic. Nanoformulation was widely explored to address this problem. However, due to limited drug loading space of nanocarriers, co-delivery strategy usually fails to achieve sufficient loading of multiple drugs simultaneously. In this research, we explored the potential of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) crosslinked alternating copolymers MPLL-alt-PEG as both an anionic drug carrier and antimicrobial agent. The high cationic charge density of multi-armed poly(l-lysine) (MPLL) segments in MPLL-alt-PEG could endow the electrostatic encapsulation of anionic model drugs through the formation of polyion complex micelles with a MPLL/drug complex core and crosslinked PEG outer shell, enabling pH-sensitive drug release. Meanwhile, the MPLL-alt-PEG copolymer exhibits a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities against various clinically relevant microorganisms with low hemolytic activity. Studies on antibacterial mechanism revealed that MPLL-alt-PEG attacked bacteria through the membrane disruption mechanism which is similar to that of typical antimicrobial peptides. Taken together, the present study shed light on the possibility of endowing a polymeric carrier with therapeutic effect and thus offered a promising strategy for achieving a comprehensive treatment of bacterial infection-involved multifactorial diseases.

scholarly journals Development of UV-Reactive Electrospinning Method Based on Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate Crosslinking

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-192
Author(s):  
Jennifer Huling ◽  
Beate Lyko ◽  
Sabine Illner ◽  
Nicklas Fiedler ◽  
Niels Grabow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Solvent Evaporation ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
Poly Ethylene

AbstractElectrospinning is a popular method for creating nonwoven fiber materials for a wide variety of applications. In the field of biomaterials, electrospun materials are favoured because of a high surface-to-volume ratio which can be useful for drug loading and release, and because nanoscale fibers mimic native tissue structures, improving cell interactions. However limitations exist with regards to traditional solvent evaporation-based electrospinning techniques. A new area of research into reactive electrospinning is investigating methods of electrospinning that rely on in situ crosslinking rather than solvent evaporation to stabilize fibers. These techniques can potentially reduce the waste of excess solvents and make it easier to electrospin water soluble polymers. In this work, UV photocrosslinked PEGDA is evaluated as a material for reactive electrospinning. To facilitate the electrospinning process poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) is combined with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). PEGDA/PVA solutions can be successfully electrospun under constant UV light exposure to initiate the crosslinking of the PEGDA. Reactive electrospun fibers appear more stable immediately after spinning and after washing with water, indicating successful photo crosslinking.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Physicochemical Properties, Pharmacokinetics, and In Vitro Anticancer Effects of Docetaxel and Osthol Encapsulated in Methoxy Poly(ethylene glycol)-b-Poly(caprolactone) Polymeric Micelles

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
Min Jeong Jo ◽  
Yu Jin Lee ◽  
Chun-Woong Park ◽  
Youn Bok Chung ◽  
Jin-Seok Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Polymeric Micelles ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Studies ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Drug Release Profile ◽  
Anticancer Effects ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Caprolactone

Docetaxel (DTX), a taxane-based anticancer drug, and osthol (OTH), a coumarin-derivative compound, have shown anticancer effects against different types of cancers through various mechanisms. However, these drugs have low solubility in water and low oral bioavailability, and thus their clinical application is difficult. To overcome these problems, we encapsulated DTX and OTH in methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(caprolactone) (mPEG-b-PCL) and conducted studies in vitro and in vivo. We selected a 1:4 ratio as the optimal ratio of DTX and OTH, through combination index analysis in A549 cancer cells, and prepared micelles to evaluate the encapsulation efficiency, drug loading, particle size, and zeta potential. The in vitro drug-release profile showed that DTX/OTH-loaded mPEG-b-PCL micelles could slowly release DTX and OTH. In the clonogenic assay, DTX/OTH-loaded mPEG-b-PCL micelles showed 3.7 times higher inhibitory effect than the DTX/OTH solution. Pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated that micelles in combination with DTX and OTH exhibited increased area under curve and decreased clearance values, as compared with single micelles.

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