scholarly journals Development of Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanoparticles-PECNs Loaded with Ampicillin by Means of Polyelectrolyte Complexation and Ultra-High Pressure Homogenization (UHPH)

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolle Montero ◽  
Maria J. Alhajj ◽  
Mariana Sierra ◽  
Jose Oñate-Garzon ◽  
Cristhian J. Yarce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complex ◽  
Moderate Increase ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Ultra High Pressure ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexation ◽  
Polymeric Complexes

This study was focused on synthesizing, characterizing and evaluating the biological potential of Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanoparticles (PECNs) loaded with the antibiotic ampicillin. For this, the PECNs were produced initially by polyelectrolytic complexation (bottom-up method) and subsequently subjected to ultra-high pressure homogenization-UHPH (top-down method). The synthetic polymeric materials corresponding to the sodium salt of poly(maleic acid-alt-octadecene) (PAM-18Na) and the chloride salt of Eudragit E-100 (EuCl) were used, where the order of polyelectrolyte complexation, the polyelectrolyte ratio and the UHPH conditions on the PECNs features were evaluated. Likewise, PECNs were physicochemically characterized through particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, pH and encapsulation efficiency, whereas the antimicrobial effect was evaluated by means of the broth microdilution method employing ampicillin sensitive and resistant S. aureus strains. The results showed that the classical method of polyelectrolyte complexation (bottom-up) led to obtain polymeric complexes with large particle size and high polydispersity, where the 1:1 ratio between the titrant and receptor polyelectrolyte was the most critical condition. In contrast, the UHPH technique (top-down method) proved high performance to produce uniform polymeric complexes on the nanometric scale (particle size < 200 nm and PDI < 0.3). Finally, it was found there was a moderate increase in antimicrobial activity when ampicillin was loaded into the PECNs.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Ultra-High-Pressure Homogenization of Protein Encapsulants on the Survivability of Probiotic Cultures after Spray Drying

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Mis-Solval ◽  
Nan Jiang ◽  
Meilan Yuan ◽  
Kay Joo ◽  
George Cavender
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Spray Drying ◽  
Freeze Drying ◽  
Soy Protein Isolate ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Ultra High Pressure

Interest in probiotic foods and ingredients is increasing as consumers become more aware of their potential health benefits. The production of these products often involves the use of dry culture powders, and the techniques used to produce such powders often suffer from significant losses of viable cells during drying or require the use of expensive drying technologies with limited throughput (e.g., freeze drying). In this study, the authors examined whether culture survivability during spray drying could be increased via the treatment of two common protein encapsulants with ultra-high-pressure homogenization (UHPH). Lactobacillus plantarum NRRL B-1927 (also known as ATCC 10241), a probiotic strain, was suspended in either soy protein isolate (SPI) or whey protein isolate (WPI) which had been either treated with UHPH at 150 Mpa or left untreated as a control. The suspensions were then dried using either concurrent-flow spray drying (CCSD), mixed-flow spray drying (MFSD) or freeze drying (FD) and evaluated for cell survivability, particle size, moisture content and water activity. In all cases, UHPH resulted in equal or greater survivability among spray dried cultures, showed reductions in particle size measures and, except for one marginal case (CCFD SPI), significantly reduced the moisture content of the dried powders. The combination of these findings strongly suggests that UHPH could allow probiotic powder manufacturers to replace freeze drying with spray drying while maintaining or increasing product quality.

Impact of high-pressure homogenization on the microstructure and rheological properties of citrus fiber

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianbin Su ◽  
Xin-Di Zhu ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Dong Li ◽  
Li-Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Loss Modulus ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Carreau Model ◽  
Hydration Properties ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Water Holding

Abstract Citrus fiber dispersion with different concentrations (5–25 g/kg) was treated by high-pressure homogenization (90 and 160 MPa) for two cycles. The particle size distribution, hydration properties of powders, morphology and rheological measurements were carried out to study the microstructure and rheological properties changes by high-pressure homogenization (HPH). In conclusion, the HPH can reduce the particle size of fiber, improve the water holding capacity and water binding capacity. Furthermore, fiber shape can be modified from globular cluster to flake-like slices, and tiny pores can be formed on the surface of citrus fiber. The apparent viscosity, storage modulus and loss modulus were increased by HPH whereas the activation energy was reduced. The Hershcel–Bulkley model, Carreau model and Power Law mode were selected to evaluate the rheological properties.

Morphological, structural and physicochemical properties of rice starch nanoparticles prepared via ultra-high pressure homogenization

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengyi Sun ◽  
Yuqing Hu ◽  
Xietian Yu ◽  
Zhijie Zhu ◽  
Shuai Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Particle Diameter ◽  
Amorphous Region ◽  
Rice Starch ◽  
Crystalline Region ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Relative Crystallinity ◽  
Ultra High Pressure ◽  
Starch Nanoparticles

Abstract Native rice starches were treated with five periods of ultra-high pressure homogenization (UHPH) under each of 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160 MPa, respectively. The morphological, structural and physicochemical properties of starches treated with UHPH were examined. The mean particle diameter of starch nanoparticles ranged between 154.20 and 260.40 nm. SEM revealed that the granular amorphous region of starch granules was damaged under pressures between 60 and 80 MPa, and the crystalline region was further destroyed under pressures as high as 100–160 MPa. DSC demonstrated that the gelatinization temperatures and enthalpies of nanoparticles reduced. The relative crystallinity reduced from 22.90 to 13.61% as the pressure increased. FTIR showed that the absorbance ratio at 1047/1022 cm−1 decreased, and increased at 1022/995 cm−1. RVA results indicated that the viscosity of starch samples increased between 60 and 120 MPa, and the reverse effect was observed under 140 and 160 MPa.

White must preservation by ultra-high pressure homogenization without SO2

2022 ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Iris Loira ◽  
Carlos Escott ◽  
Juan Manuel Del Fresno ◽  
María Antonia Bañuelos ◽  
Carmen González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Ultra High Pressure

scholarly journals Combined effects of ultra-high pressure homogenization and short-wave ultraviolet radiation on the properties of cloudy apple juice

LWT ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 110286
Author(s):  
J.N. Sauceda-Gálvez ◽  
I. Codina-Torrella ◽  
M. Martinez-Garcia ◽  
M.M. Hernández-Herrero ◽  
R. Gervilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Apple Juice ◽  
Short Wave ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Ultra High Pressure

scholarly journals Effect of ultra-high pressure homogenization on viscosity and shear stress of fermented dairy beverage

LWT ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 495-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lourdes M.P. Masson ◽  
Amauri Rosenthal ◽  
Verônica M.A. Calado ◽  
Rosires Deliza ◽  
Luana Tashima
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Shear Stress ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Ultra High Pressure ◽  
Fermented Dairy

scholarly journals Double Optimization of Rivastigmine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLC) for Nose-to-Brain Delivery Using the Quality by Design (QbD) Approach: Formulation Variables and Instrumental Parameters

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Cunha ◽  
Cláudia Pina Costa ◽  
Joana A. Loureiro ◽  
Jorge Alves ◽  
Andreia F. Peixoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Quality By Design ◽  
Nanostructured Lipid Carriers ◽  
Brain Delivery ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Ultrasound Technique ◽  
Formulation Variables

Rivastigmine is a drug commonly used in the management of Alzheimer’s disease that shows bioavailability problems. To overcome this, the use of nanosystems, such as nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), administered through alternative routes seems promising. In this work, we performed a double optimization of a rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulation for direct drug delivery from the nose to the brain using the quality by design (QbD) approach, whereby the quality target product profile (QTPP) was the requisite for nose to brain delivery. The experiments started with the optimization of the formulation variables (or critical material attributes—CMAs) using a central composite design. The rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulations with the best critical quality attributes (CQAs) of particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential (ZP), and encapsulation efficiency (EE) were selected for the second optimization, which was related to the production methods (ultrasound technique and high-pressure homogenization). The most suitable instrumental parameters for the production of NLC were analyzed through a Box–Behnken design, with the same CQAs being evaluated for the first optimization. For the second part of the optimization studies, were selected two rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulations: one produced by ultrasound technique and the other by the high-pressure homogenization (HPH) method. Afterwards, the pH and osmolarity of these formulations were adjusted to the physiological nasal mucosa values and in vitro drug release studies were performed. The results of the first part of the optimization showed that the most adequate ratios of lipids and surfactants were 7.49:1.94 and 4.5:0.5 (%, w/w), respectively. From the second part of the optimization, the results for the particle size, PDI, ZP, and EE of the rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulations produced by ultrasound technique and HPH method were, respectively, 114.0 ± 1.9 nm and 109.0 ± 0.9 nm; 0.221 ± 0.003 and 0.196 ± 0.007; −30.6 ± 0.3 mV and −30.5 ± 0.3 mV; 97.0 ± 0.5% and 97.2 ± 0.3%. Herein, the HPH was selected as the most suitable production method, although the ultrasound technique has also shown effectiveness. In addition, no significant changes in CQAs were observed after 90 days of storage of the formulations at different temperatures. In vitro studies showed that the release of rivastigmine followed a non-Fickian mechanism, with an initial fast drug release followed by a prolonged release over 48 h. This study has optimized a rivastigmine-loaded NLC formulation produced by the HPH method for nose-to-brain delivery of rivastigmine. The next step is for in vitro and in vivo experiments to demonstrate preclinical efficacy and safety. QbD was demonstrated to be a useful approach for the optimization of NLC formulations for which specific physicochemical requisites can be identified.

scholarly journals Preparation of Nanoparticles Including Antisolvent Drugs by the Combination of Roll Milling and High-pressure Homogenization

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seitaro Kamiya ◽  
Maya Yamada ◽  
Miki Washino ◽  
Kenichiro Nakashima
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Organic Solvent ◽  
Organic Solvents ◽  
Peak Shift ◽  
Diffraction Peak ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wet Process

Description: Design methods of nanoparticle formulations are divided into break-down methods and build-up methods. The former is further divided into dry and wet processes. For drug nanoparticle preparations, the wet process is generally employed, and organic solvents are used in most formulations. Method: In this study, we investigate the preparation of nifedipine (IB) and griseofulvin (GF) nanoparticles without using organic solvent. Both IB and GF nanoparticles, with a mean particle size of approximately 50 nm, were prepared without organic solvent by employing a combination of roll milling and high-pressure homogenization. Result: The X-ray diffraction peak of the IB and GF samples prepared by roll milling was present at a position (2θ) identical to that of IB and GF crystals, indicating that no peak shift was induced by interaction with phospholipids. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that most IB and GF nanoparticles exist as crystals in phospholipids.

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