scholarly journals An Electrochemical Strategy for the Simultaneous Detection of Doxorubicin and Simvastatin for Their Potential Use in the Treatment of Cancer

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Iulia Rus ◽  
Mihaela Tertiș ◽  
Cristina Barbălată ◽  
Alina Porfire ◽  
Ioan Tomuță ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to develop a disposable, simple, fast, and sensitive sensor for the simultaneous electrochemical detection of doxorubicin (DOX) and simvastatin (SMV), which could be used in preclinical studies for the development of new pharmaceutical formulations for drug delivery. Firstly, the electrochemical behavior of each molecule was analyzed regarding the influence of electrode material, electrolyte solution, and scan rate. After this, the proper electrode material, electrolyte solution, and scan rate for both active substances were chosen, and a linear sweep voltammetry procedure was optimized for simultaneous detection. Two chronoamperometry procedures were tested, one for the detection of DOX in the presence of SMV, and the other one for the detection of DOX and SMV together. Finally, calibration curves for DOX and SMV in the presence of each other were obtained using both electrochemical methods and the results were compared. The use of amperometry allowed for a better limit of detection (DOX: 0.1 μg/mL; SMV: 0.7 μg/mL) than the one obtained in voltammetry (1.5 μg/mL for both drugs). The limits of quantification using amperometry were 0.5 μg/mL for DOX (dynamic range: 0.5–65 μg/mL) and 2 μg/mL for SMV (dynamic range: 2–65 μg/mL), while using voltammetry 1 μg/mL was obtained for DOX (dynamic range: 1–100 μg/mL) and 5 μg/mL for SMV (dynamic range: 5–100 μg/mL). This detection strategy represents a promising tool for the analysis of new pharmaceutical formulations for targeted drug delivery containing both drugs, whose association was proven to bring benefits in the treatment of cancer.

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 458-469
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal

A simple, fast, selective of a new flow injection analysis method coupled with potentiometric detection was used to determine vitamin B1 in pharmaceutical formulations via the prepared new selective membranes. Two electrodes were constructed for the determination of vitamin B1 based on the ion-pair vitamin B1-phosphotungestic acid (B1-PTA) in a poly (vinyl chloride) supported with a plasticized di-butyl phthalate (DBPH) and di-butyl phosphate (DBP). Applications of these ion selective electrodes for the determination of vitamin B1 in the pharmaceutical preparations for batch and flow injection systems were described. The ion selective membrane exhibited a near-Nernstian slope values 56.88 and 58.53 mV / decade, with the linear dynamic range of vitamin B1 was 5 x 10-5- 1 x 10-2 and 1 x 10-4-1 x 10-2 mol.L-1, in batch and FIA, respectively. The limit of detection was 3.5 x 10-5 and 9.5 x 10-5 mol.L-1, with the percentage linearity 98.85 and 95.22 in batch and FIA, respectively. The suggested ion selective electrode has been utilized perfection in the determination of vitamin B1 in pharmaceutical formulations using batch and flow injection system, respectively.


Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (24) ◽  
pp. 5483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Cao ◽  
Xueting Zhu ◽  
Shudong He ◽  
Xuan Xu ◽  
Yongkang Ye

A selective and sensitive electrochemical sensor was developed for simultaneous detection of phytohormones indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and salicylic acid (SA). The sensing interface was fabricated on a porous, three-dimensional networked graphene hydrogel (GH) modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE). The electrocatalytic behavior of IAA and SA on the surface of the modified electrode (GH/GCE) was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry. Results show that the oxidation reactions of IAA and SA occur at different potentials, which enable their simultaneous detection at the sensing interface. Under optimal conditions, the GH/GCE exhibited good selectivity and stability and its response, unaffected by various interferents, was linear in the range of 4 to 200 μM of IAA and SA. The limit of detection (S/N = 3) achieved were 1.42 μM for IAA and 2.80 μM for SA. The sensor performance was validated by measuring for IAA and SA in real vegetable samples with satisfactory results.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-327
Author(s):  
Mahzad Firouzi ◽  
Masoud Giahi ◽  
Mostafa Najafi ◽  
Seyed Saied Homami ◽  
Seyed Husain Hashemi Mousavi

Herein, an electrochemical sensor has been proposed for the determination of losartan (LOS) in pharmaceutical formulations. A room temperature ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BMIM.PF6) was applied to fabricate a modified carbon ceramic electrode (IL-CCE). The electrochemical studies were performed by the cyclic and linear sweep voltammetry (CV and LSV), chronoamperometry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. The anodic peak currents were increased with the LOS concentration and indicated a linear dynamic range from 20 to 200 μM and a detection limit of 11.7 μM (S/N = 3) under the optimized conditions. Satisfactory results were obtained by analysis of LOS in pharmaceutical tablets.


2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 1568-1573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Guang He Wu ◽  
Wei Sheng ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Meng Yuan ◽  
...  

An immunochemistry-based assay for non-instrumental simultaneous detection of fumonisins in food was developed. The method was based upon the direct competitive immuno-reaction and the horse radish peroxidase enzymatic reaction. The assay was developed to show a visual detection result, according to a yes/no response to the LOD of fumonisins. The limit of detection (LOD) was 40 μg L-1. The assay could be accomplished within 15 min in all and 4 min for chromogenic substrate application. The fumonisin contaminations in different kinds of food were analyzed by the proposed method and the results were confirmed by ELISA. Avoiding time-consuming reaction steps and complicated pre-treatment procedures, this assay was demonstrated as a promising tool for on-site sample detections.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Bahramipur ◽  
Fahimeh Jalali

Chlorpromazine was used as a homogeneous electrocatalyst in the oxidation of captopril. The anodic peak current of chlorpromazine was increased substantially in the presence of low concentrations of captopril (pH 4). Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry were used to study the kinetics of the catalytic electron transfer reaction. The values of electron transfer coefficient () and catalytic rate constant () were estimated to be 0.34 and , respectively. Linear sweep voltammetry was used for the determination of captopril in the presence of chlorpromazine. A linear calibration curve was obtained in the concentration range of captopril of 10.0–300.0 μM, with a limit of detection of 3.65 μM. The relative standard deviation (RSD%) for 5 replicate measurements of captopril (100 μM) was 1.96%. The method was applied to the determination of captopril in pharmaceutical formulations and blood serum samples with satisfactory results.


Author(s):  
Fatemeh Irannezhad ◽  
Jamileh Seyed-Yazdi ◽  
Seyedeh Hoda Hekmatara

A sensitive electrochemical sensor was developed using reduced graphene oxide RGO-Cu2O/Fe2O3 nanocomposite for 6-mercaptopurine detection based on a facile fabrication method. The surface morphology and structural composition of this nanocomposite was evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The screen-printed graphite electrode (SPGE) modified with RGO-Cu2O/Fe2O3 nanocomposite (RGO-Cu2O/Fe2O3/SPGE) indicated excellent electrochemical properties to detect 6-mercaptopurine. The linear dynamic range was estimated between 0.05 and 400.0 μM for 6-mercaptopurine detection, with a limit of detection of 0.03 μM. Also, RGO-Cu2O/Fe2O3/SPGE sensor showed good activity for simultaneous detection of 6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine. In the coexistence system of 6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine, two clear and well-isolated voltammetric peaks were obtained by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). Additionally, the proposed sensor was examined for applicability by determining 6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine in real samples, and the recovery in the range of 97.5-103.0 % was obtained.


2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akrahm M. Saleh Habil ◽  
Hairul Aini Hamzah ◽  
Muhammad Imad Al-Deen Mustafa ◽  
Norlelawati A. Talib ◽  
Siti Nurul Fazlin Abdul Rahman

Introduction: Rapid quantification of hepatitis C virus is helpful in determining and monitoring of the disease progression and nature of the virus replication. The aim of the present study was to establish a fast, specific and sensitive tool for HCVRNA quantification. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 serum samples, comprising of 40 HCV-positive and 10 HCV-negative, were included in our study. RNA was extracted, reverse transcribed, and then subjected to real-time PCR amplification. Real-time PCR using EvaGreen dye and primers targeting a 5’UTR was carried out. Reference samples with known viral load were treated similarly to the unknown samples and used to create the standard curves. Results: Our method showed a high level of analytical specificity and accuracy, with a low limit of detection (~2 IU/ml). It yielded repeatable results with less than 4% of intra- assay variation. The assay covered a broad dynamic range of quantification, ranging from 0.34 to 6 log IU/ml. The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were all 100%, indicating neither false positive nor false negative results were obtained. Conclusion: The developed real time PCR using EvaGreen dye has demonstrated a highly analytical and diagnostic performance for HCV quantification, suggesting its potential in clinical diagnosis and management.


2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 919-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raluca Ianchis ◽  
Claudia Mihaela Ninciuleanu ◽  
Ioana Catalina Gifu ◽  
Elvira Alexandrescu ◽  
Cristina Lavinia Nistor ◽  
...  

The present review aims to summarize the research efforts undertaken in the last few years in the development and testing of hydrogel-clay nanocomposites proposed as carriers for controlled release of diverse drugs. Their advantages, disadvantages and different compositions of polymers/biopolymers with diverse types of clays, as well as their interactions are discussed. Illustrative examples of studies regarding hydrogel-clay nanocomposites are detailed in order to underline the progressive researches on hydrogel-clay-drug pharmaceutical formulations able to respond to a series of demands for the most diverse applications. Brief descriptions of the different techniques used for the characterization of the obtained complex hybrid materials such as: swelling, TGA, DSC, FTIR, XRD, mechanical, SEM, TEM and biology tests, are also included. Enlightened by the presented data, we can suppose that hydrogel-clay nanocomposites will still be a challenging subject of global assiduous researches. We can dare to dream to an efficient drug delivery platform for the treatment of multiple affection concomitantly, these being undoubtedly like ”a tree of life” bearing different kinds of fruits and leaves proper for human healing.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 885-901
Author(s):  
Shubham Thakur ◽  
Amrinder Singh ◽  
Ritika Sharma ◽  
Rohan Aurora ◽  
Subheet Kumar Jain

Background: Surfactants are an important category of additives that are used widely in most of the formulations as solubilizers, stabilizers, and emulsifiers. Current drug delivery systems comprise of numerous synthetic surfactants (such as Cremophor EL, polysorbate 80, Transcutol-P), which are associated with several side effects though used in many formulations. Therefore, to attenuate the problems associated with conventional surfactants, a new generation of surface-active agents is obtained from the metabolites of fungi, yeast, and bacteria, which are termed as biosurfactants. Objectives: In this article, we critically analyze the different types of biosurfactants, their origin along with their chemical and physical properties, advantages, drawbacks, regulatory status, and detailed pharmaceutical applications. Methods: 243 papers were reviewed and included in this review. Results: Briefly, Biosurfactants are classified as glycolipids, rhamnolipids, sophorolipids, trehalolipids, surfactin, lipopeptides & lipoproteins, lichenysin, fatty acids, phospholipids, and polymeric biosurfactants. These are amphiphilic biomolecules with lipophilic and hydrophilic ends and are used as drug delivery vehicles (foaming, solubilizer, detergent, and emulsifier) in the pharmaceutical industry. Despite additives, they have some biological activity as well (anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-microbial, P-gp inhibition, etc.). These biomolecules possess better safety profiles and are biocompatible, biodegradable, and specific at different temperatures. Conclusion: Biosurfactants exhibit good biomedicine and additive properties that can be used in developing novel drug delivery systems. However, more research should be driven due to the lack of comprehensive toxicity testing and high production cost which limits their use.


2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somana Siva Prasad ◽  
G. V. Krishna Mohan ◽  
A. Naga Babu

In this study, a novel, simple and precise RP-HPLC method has been developed for the quantitative analysis of Lenalidomide (LLM) in pharmaceutical formulations using analytical quality by design approach. An X-bridge-C18 column (150 mm × 4.6 mm × 3.5 µ) with mobile phases containing a Potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate anhydrous buffer and methanol in the ratio of (90:10 v/v) and (35:65 v/v) are used for the estimation of LLM and its degradation products. The flow rate of 0.8 mL/min is maintained and all degradation studies are performed at 210 nm using photodiode array (PDA) detector. Method Validation is carried out according to International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines and the parameters namely; precision, accuracy, specificity, stability, robustness, linearity, limit of quantitation (LOQ) and limit of detection (LOD) are evaluated. The present developed RP-HPLC method shows the purity angle of peaks is less than their threshold angle, signifying that it to be suitable for stability studies. Hence, the developed method can be used for the successful separation of LLM and its impurities in the pharmaceutical dosage formulations.


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