Preparation, characterization and in vivo distribution of solid lipid nanoparticles loaded with cisplatin

An emulsification dispersion-ultrasonication method was employed to prepare solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) loaded with cisplatin. The conventional antitumor drug cisplatin (CDDP) was incorporated into SLN to obtain a targeted and less toxic drug delivery system. The CDDP-SLNs were spherical and uniform in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) photography. The mean particle size and zeta potential were 121 +/- 15 nm, and -46.4 +/- 10.3 mV, respectively. Also, a novel cation exchange resin method was adopted to investigate the encapsulation efficiency (EE%) of the SLN. This method is based on the principle of cation exchange between drugs and resins, and the EE% of the optimal formulation was 82.3%. The in vitro release profile revealed that CDDP was released from SLN efficiently and completely in normal saline (NS) compared with other release media. A pre-column derivatization HPLC method was established for in vivo assay of cisplatin. A tissue distribution study was conducted in male rats after iv administration of 8 mg mL(-1) CDDP-SLN and cisplatin NS, and it was found that CDDP-SLN has a targeted effect to the liver as well as a low concentration in the kidney in rats. These results indicated that emulsification dispersion-ultrasonication is a simple, easy, available and effective method for preparing CDDP-SLN, and the cation exchange resin method is a feasible and suitable method to evaluate the EE% of CDDP-SLN. CDDP-SLN prepared by this method was proved to be a targeted and less toxic drug delivery system.     

Preparation, characterization and in vivo distribution of solid lipid nanoparticles loaded with syringopicroside

A solvent emulsification evaporation method was employed to prepare solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) loaded with syringopicroside. The conventional broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral drug syringopicroside was incorporated into SLN to improve drug targeting. The SYR-SLNs were spherical and uniform in transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The mean particle size and potential were 180.31 +/- 10 nm, and -41.9 +/- 10.3 mV, respectively. Also, a sephadex column chromatography was adopted to investigate the encapsulation efficiency (EE %) of the SLN. This method is based on the principle of molecular sieve effect, and the EE% of the optimal formulation was 42.35 %. Drug-loading capacity was 5.33 %. The in vitro release profile revealed that syringopicroside was released from SLN efficiently and completely in normal saline (NS) compared with other release media. A HPLC method was established for in vivo assay of syringopicroside. A tissue distribution study was conducted in rats after iv administration of 15 mg/kg SYR-SLN and syringopicroside NS, and it was found that SYR-SLN has improved delivery to the liver compared with any other organizations. These results indicated that solvent emulsification evaporation is a simple, easy, available and effective method for preparing SYR-SLN.     

注射用葫芦素B固体脂质纳米粒的制备

目的为提高葫芦素B的疗效,降低毒性及不良反应,,制备了葫芦素B固体脂质纳米粒。方法采用高压匀质法制备葫芦素B固体脂质纳米粒。以单因素轮换法考察影响制备葫芦素B固体脂质纳米粒的处方和工艺因素,通过正交设计优化处方。结果制备的纳米粒为类球形纳米粒子,包封率质量分数为90.67%,平均粒径为135 nm。结论高压匀质法可用于制备葫芦素B固体脂质纳米粒。     

Formulation and characterization of curcuminoids loaded solid lipid nanoparticles

Curcuminoids loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have been successfully developed using a microemulsion technique at approximately 75 degrees C. It was found that variation in the amount of ingredients had profound effects on the curcuminoid loading capacity, the mean particle size, and size distribution. At optimized process conditions, lyophilized curcuminoids loaded SLNs showed spherical particles with a mean particle size of approximately 450nm and a polydispersity index of 0.4. Up to 70% (w/w) curcuminoids incorporation efficacy was achieved. In vitro release studies showed a prolonged release of the curcuminoids from the solid lipid nanoparticles up to 12h following the Higuchi's square root model. After 6-month storage at room temperature in the absence of sunlight, the physical and chemical stabilities of the lyophilized curcuminoids loaded SLNs could be maintained, i.e. the mean particle size and the amount of curcuminoids showed no significant changes (P>0.05) compared to the freshly prepared SLNs. In addition, the chemical stability of curcuminoids incorporated into SLNs was further investigated by dispersing them into a model cream base. The results revealed that after storage in the absence of sunlight for 6 months, the percentages of the remaining curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin and demethoxycurcumin were 91, 96 and 88, respectively.     

Preparation and characterization of nocodazole-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles

Abstract

Nocodazole (NCD) has more carcinogenic effect than similar drugs. Moreover, it has low drug release time and high particle size. Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) have been evaluated for decrease in particle size and therefore increase in drug release time, for such drugs. In this study, NCD has been successfully incorporated into SLNs systems and remained stable for a period of 90 days. NCD structure related to the chemical nature of solid lipid is a key factor to decide whether anticarcinogenic agent will be incorporated in the long term and for a controlled optimization of active ingredient incorporation and loading, intensive characterization of the physical state of the lipid particles were highly essential. Thus, NMR, FT-IR, DSC (for thermal behavior) analyses were performed and the results did not indicate any problem on stability. Moreover, SLNs were decreased size of NCD in addition to increase in time of the drug release. After SLN preparation, particle size, polydispersity index, electrical conductivity and zeta potential were measured and drug release from NCD-loaded SLNs were performed. These values seem to be of the desired range.     

Preparation and characterization of nitrendipine solid lipid nanoparticles

Nitrendipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, has very poor oral bioavailability (10-20%) due to first pass effect. Solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) delivery systems of nitrendipine have been developed using various triglycerides (trimyristin, tripalmitin and tristearin), soy phosphatidylcholine 95%, poloxamer 188 and charge modifiers stearylamine and dicetyl phosphate. SLNs were prepared by hot homogenization of melted lipids and aqueous phase followed by ultrasonication at temperatures above the melting point of lipids. Optimization studies of process and formulation variables were carried out. Particle size and zeta potential were measured by photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) using Malvern zetasizer. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) studies were performed to characterize state of drug and lipid modification. In vitro release studies were performed in phosphate buffer pH 6.8 using modified Franz diffusion cell. Stable nitrendipine SLNs of mean size range 79 to 213 nm and zeta potential -38.2 to +34.6 mV were developed. About 99% nitrendipine was entrapped in SLNs and were stable on storage at 4 and 25 degrees C. DSC and PXRD analyses revealed that nitrendipine is dispersed in SLNs in an amorphous state. The release pattern of drug is analyzed and found to follow Weibull distribution rather than first order and Higuchi equation.     

姜黄素固体脂质纳米粒的制备及表征

目的：制备姜黄素（Cur）固体脂质纳米粒（SLN）。方法：用薄膜超声法制备Cur-SLN,以mcur：m单硬脂酸甘油酯、m单硬脂酸甘油酯：m卵磷脂、聚山梨酯-80质量浓度、超声时间为考察因素,以包封率为指标,用正交试验优选处方,并考察其粒径分布、Zeta电位。结果：当mcur：m单硬脂酸甘油酯=1：3、m单硬脂酸甘油酯：m卵磷脂=1：2.5、聚山梨酯-80质量浓度2.5%、超声时间12min时,所制得的Cur-SLN平均粒径为（145.6±5）nm,Zeta电位为（-31.9±1.5）mV,包封率为（97.42±0.39）%,载药量为（7.92±0.05）%。结论：采用薄膜-超声法制备Cur-SLN可行,为开发姜黄素新型给药系统提供试验依据。     

Preparation and characterization of solid lipid nanoparticles loaded with total flavones of Hippophae rhamnoides (TFH)

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) containing total flavones of Hippophae rhamnoides (TFH) were prepared by high-pressure homogenization (HPH), by both hot HPH and cold HPH. The influence of process parameters (lipid matrix, lipid concentration, carbohydrate type and its concentration) on the SLN size distribution, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, crystal form, and in vitro release profile was investigated. The highest entrapment efficiency for TFH, at around 93%, was found for SLNs composed of TFH/Compritol 888 ATO in a 1:30 molar ratio and made by cold HPH. The advantages of TFH SLNs are the improved oral bioavailability of TFH and the prolonged mean retention time and drug release time.     

左旋多巴固体脂质纳米粒的制备及包封率测定

目的:用微乳法制备左旋多巴固体脂质纳米粒(LDP-SLN),并建立包封率的测定方法。方法:通过绘制三元相图,采用微乳法制备LDP-SLN,用TEM和激光粒度仪进行了颗粒形貌和粒径分布的研究,用葡聚糖凝胶层析法分离测定包封率。对其粒径、形态、包封率等理化性质进行研究,并考察其稳定性。结果:实验制得LDP-SLN为稳定的略泛蓝色乳光的纳米混悬液,在透射电镜下显示为较为均匀的球体,激光粒度测定平均粒径为108nm,多分散系数1.153;4℃放置2个月,粒径、包封率无显著变化。包封率测定的线性范围为2～100mg·mL-1,线性良好(r=0.9999),精密度符合要求,LDP-SLN上柱洗脱后分离度和回收率均符合要求。结论:该研究中制备了物理性质较为稳定的LDP-SLN,建立了合适的包封率测定方法,并考查初步稳定性较好。     

Preparation and characterization of solid lipid nanoparticles containing silibinin

The study describes the development of stealth solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) as colloidal carriers for silibinin, a drug with very low solubility. Stealth SLNs were constituted mainly of bioacceptable and biodegradable lipids, such as stearic acid and surfactant Brij 78 (polyoxyethylene 20 stearyl ether) and can incorporate amounts of silibinin up to 7.55%. Stealth-loaded SLNs were in the nanometer size range. Thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimetry) showed that silibinin was dispersed in the stealth SLNs at an amorphous state. Release of silibinin from stealth SLNs was very slow. Stealth SLNs were stable without precipitation of silibinin on storage conditions and can be proposed for their parenteral administration.     

Preparation and characterization of ibuprofen solid lipid nanoparticles with enhanced solubility

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded with ibuprofen (IBU) were prepared by solvent-free high-pressure homogenization (HPH). The produced SLNs consisted of stearic acid, triluarin or tripalmitin as lipid matrixes and various stabilizers. The produced empty and IBU-loaded SLNs were characterized for particle size stability over 8 months. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were implemented to characterize the IBU state of freeze-dried SLNs. IBU was found to be in both amorphous and crystalline form within the lipid matrix. The lyophilized powders showed increased dissolution rates for IBU depending on the lipid nature. SLNs were incubated in Caco-2 cells for 24?h showing negligible cell cytotoxicity up to 15?mg/mL.     

Preparation and characterization of solid lipid nanoparticles containing cloricromene

This article describes the development of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) as colloidal carriers for cloricromene. Nanoparticles were prepared by the microemulsion or precipitation technique. In vitro drug release profile from SLN was studied under various experimental conditions mimicking some body fluids. The drug release rate of drug at pH 7.4 and human plasma is high. In plasma, after 15 min, about 70% of drug was released. The cloricromene that was not released within 4 hr was found in the SLN. This result suggests that this colloidal system could be useful for targeted drug delivery to the central nervous system after intravenous administration.     

Preparation and characterization of solid lipid nanoparticles containing peptide

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) are an alternative colloidal carrier system for controlled drug delivery. However, only a few have been studied regarding the incorporation of peptides into SLN, due to the hydrophilic peptide not easy to enter the lipophilic matrix of SLN. In the present report, peptide-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles were prepared by a novel solvent diffusion method in an aqueous system. The model peptide gonadorelin was incorporated to study the entrapment efficiency, size, zeta potential (charge) and drug delivery characterization. Gonadorelin and monostearin were dissolved in acetone and ethanol at 50 degrees C in water bath, the resultant organic solution was poured into an aqueous containing 1% polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) under mechanical agitation. The peptide-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles were quickly produced and separated by centrifugation. The average volume diameter of gonadorelin-loaded SLN is 421.7 nm and the zeta potential of SLN is -21.1 mV dispersed in distilled water. Up to 69.4% of gonadorelin can be incorporated. In vitro release of gonadorelin from SLN is slow. In the test solution of a 0.1N hydrochloric acid for 2h and then transferred in a pH 6.8 phosphate buffer (simulative gastrointestinal fluid), the drug-release behavior from SLN suspension exhibited a biphasic pattern. After burst drug-release at the first 6h at a percentage of 24.4% of loaded gonadorelin, a distinctly prolonged release over a monitored period of 12 days was observed and nearly 3.81% of drug was released in each day. In the test solution of a pH 6.8 phosphate buffer (simulative intestinal fluid), the drug-release rate from SLN was similar to that in the simulative gastrointestinal fluid. Further, a novel preparation method in the present research for peptide-loaded SLN was established. These results also demonstrate the principle suitability of SLN as a prolonged release formulation for hydrophilic peptide drugs.     

雷公藤内酯醇固体脂质纳米粒的制备及理化性质

目的：以聚乙二醇单硬脂酸酯表面修饰材料结合到固体脂质纳米粒（solid lipid nanoparticles,SLN）,以雷公藤内酯醇（triptolide,TPL）为模型药,制备一种具有良好亲水亲脂性的雷公藤内酯醇固体脂质纳米粒。方法：采用熔融-乳化法制备固体脂质纳米粒。通过单因素考察、中心复合设计（central composite design,CCD）,考察脂质材料、聚山梨醇酯-80和PEG-stearate（PEG-SA）三个因素对TPL-SLN粒径、包封率和载药量的影响。通过透射电镜、热分析和X-射线衍射考察TPL-SLN的理化性质,并考察其固体脂质纳米粒的稳定性以及体外释放情况。用MTT法测定其对人正常肝L02细胞和肝癌细胞HepG2的增殖抑制作用并计算其IC₅₀。结果：最优的处方：脂质材料为7.5%,聚山梨醇酯80（Tween 80）为2%和PEG-SA为2%,其粒径（193.43±6.07）nm,包封率（87.63±0.09）%,载药量（0.33±0.01）%。透射电镜观察所制备的纳米粒的形态近似于球形,DSC分析和X-射线衍射证实TPL以非晶型的形式存在于固体脂质纳米粒中。稳定性考察发现纳米粒粒径在一个月的贮存期基本没有变化（P>0.05）,体外释放表明TPL-SLN具有体外缓释特性。TPL-SLN对肿瘤细胞的抑制作用强于正常肝细胞。结论：雷公藤内酯醇聚乙二醇修饰固体脂质纳米粒有望开发为临床口服用药新剂型。     

Preparation and characterization of ibuprofen solid lipid nanoparticles with enhanced solubility

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded with ibuprofen (IBU) were prepared by solvent-free high-pressure homogenization (HPH). The produced SLNs consisted of stearic acid, triluarin or tripalmitin as lipid matrixes and various stabilizers. The produced empty and IBU-loaded SLNs were characterized for particle size stability over 8 months. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were implemented to characterize the IBU state of freeze-dried SLNs. IBU was found to be in both amorphous and crystalline form within the lipid matrix. The lyophilized powders showed increased dissolution rates for IBU depending on the lipid nature. SLNs were incubated in Caco-2 cells for 24?h showing negligible cell cytotoxicity up to 15?mg/mL.     

Formulation and in vitro characterization of domperidone loaded solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers

Background and the purpose of the study

Domperidone (DOM) is a dopamine- receptor (D₂) antagonist, widely used in the treatment of motion-sickness. The pharmacokinetic parameters of DOM make it a suitable candidate for development of Solid Lipid Nanoparticle (SLN) and Nanostructured Lipide Carrier (NLC). The purpose of the present investigation was to prepare and evaluate DOM loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (DOM-SLN) and DOM loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (DOM-NLC).

Methods

DOM loaded SLN and NLC were prepared by hot homogenization followed by ultrasonication technique, using trimyristin as solid lipid, cetyl recinoleate as liquid lipid and a mixture of soy phosphatidylcholine (99%) and tween 80 as surfactant. SLN and NLC were characterized for particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential and entrapment efficiency. The effects of composition of lipid materials and surfactant mixture on the particle size, PDI, zeta potential, drug entrapment efficiency, and in vitro drug release behavior were investigated. DSC analysis was performed to characterize the state of drug and lipid modification. Shape and surface morphology were determined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). SLN and NLC formulations were subjected to stability study over a period of 40 days.

Results

The mean particle size, PDI, zeta potential and entrapment efficiency of optimized SLN (SLN1) and NLC were found to be 30.45 nm, 0.156, 12.40 mV, 87.84% and 32.23 nm, 0.160, 10.47 mV, 90.49% respectively. DSC studies revealed that DOM was in an amorphous state and triglycerides were in the β prime form in SLN and NLC. Shape and surface morphology was determined by TEM revealed fairly spherical shape of nanoparticles. In vitro release studies demonstrated that both the SLN and NLC formulations possessed a controlled release over a period of 24 hrs. SLN and NLC formulations were subjected to stability over a period of 40 days. There was no significant (P<0.05) change in particle size, zeta potential, PDI and entrapment efficiency indicating the developed SLN and NLC were fairly stable.

Conclusion

Fairly spherical shaped, stable and controlled release DOM-SLN and DOM-NLC could be prepared by hot homogenization followed by ultrasonication technique.     

Preparation,characterization, and evaluation of gatifloxacin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles as colloidal ocular drug delivery system

This article describes the preparation and characterization of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) prepared with stearic acid (SLN-A) and a mixture of stearic acid and Compritol (SLN-B) as lipid matrix and poloxamer-188 as surfactant, using sodium taurocholate and ethanol as co-surfactant mixture, with a view to applying the SLN in topical ocular drug delivery. The SLNs were prepared by o/w microemulsion technique and characterized by time-resolved particle size analysis, polydispersity index, zeta(ζ )-potential, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), IR-spectroscopy, and wide-angle X-ray diffractometry (WAXD). The results obtained in these studies were compared with SLN prepared with stearic acid alone. IR, WAXD, and DSC studies revealed low-crystalline SLN and were having positive ζ -potentials after three-months of storage. Results indicated mixed lipid-matrix produced SLN with low-crystallinity and smaller particle sizes and higher drug entrapment compared with SLN prepared with stearic acid alone, therefore SLN-B would be suitable for the preparation of nanosuspension. Nanosuspensions were subjected to rheological and physicochemical evaluation, in vitro drug release and ex vivo corneal permeation studies and their effect were evaluated on corneal hydration-level. SLN composed of stearic acid and compritol would prove to be a good ocular drug delivery system considering the smaller particle size, particle size stability, and physiologically tolerable components.     

Emodin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles: preparation, characterization and antitumor activity studies

The objective of the present study was to prepare and characterize emodin (EMO)-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (E-SLNs) and evaluate their antitumor activity in vitro. EMO and pharmaceutical lipid material were used to prepare E-SLNs by high pressure homogenization (HPH). Poloxamer 188 and Tween 80 were used as surfactants. The physicochemical properties of the E-SLNs were investigated by particle size analysis, zeta potential measurement, drug entrapment efficiency (EE), stability and in vitro drug release behavior. The E-SLNs showed stable particle size at 28.6 ± 3.1 nm, ideal drug EE and relative long-term physical stability after being stored for 4 months. The drug release of E-SLNs could last 72 h and exhibited a sustained profile, which made it a promising vehicle for oral drug delivery. MTT assay showed that E-SLNs could significantly enhance the in vitro cytotoxicity against human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells compared to the EMO solution, while free EMO, blank SLNs (B-SLNs) and E-SLNs all showed no significant toxicity to human mammary epithelial line MCF-10A cells. Flow cytometric analysis demonstrated that E-SLNs also showed more significant cell cycle arrest effect in MCF-7 cells compared to bulk EMO solution. Hoechst 33342 staining and Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining further confirmed that E-SLNs induced higher apoptotic rates in MCF-7 cells, indicating that cell cycle arrest and apoptosis maybe the underlying mechanism of the enhanced cytotoxicity. Taken together, it seems that HPH was a simple, available and effective method for preparing high quality E-SLNs to enhance its aqueous solubility. Moreover, these results suggest that the delivery of EMO as lipid nanoparticles maybe a promising approach for cancer therapy.     

Preparation and characterization of n-dodecyl-ferulate-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN)

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) containing a novel potential sunscreen n-dodecyl-ferulate (ester of ferulic acid) were developed. The preparation and stability parameters of n-dodecyl-ferulate-loaded SLN have been investigated concerning particle size, surface electrical charge (zeta potential) and matrix crystallinity. The chemical stability of n-dodecyl-ferulate at high temperatures was also assessed by thermal gravimetry analysis. For the selection of the appropriated lipid matrix, chemically different lipids were melted with 4% (m/m) of active and lipid nanoparticles were prepared by the so-called high pressure homogenization technique. n-Dodecyl-ferulate-loaded SLN prepared with cetyl palmitate showed the lowest mean particle size and polydispersity index, as well as the highest physical stability during storage time of 21 days at 4, 20 and 40 degrees C. These colloidal dispersions containing the sunscreen also exhibited the common melting behaviour of aqueous SLN dispersions.     

布地奈德固体脂质纳米粒肺部给药系统的制备和评价(英文)

为改善布地奈德的溶解度和吸收,制备并评价了布地奈德固体脂质纳米粒(BUD-SLNs)。通过计算部分溶解度参数选择了单硬脂酸甘油酯作为脂材。经处方优化采用乳化-超声分散的方法制备的BUD-SLNs,包封率为(97.77±2.60)%;平均粒径是147.3nm,粒径分布均匀(PDI=0.228)。透射电镜下可见圆整颗粒。差热分析和X射线衍射实验的结果表明BUD以分子形式分散在SLNs中,体外释放结果表明BUD-SLNs符合双相动力学方程,属于均相骨架结构。研究结果为BUD-SLNs在肺部给药奠定了基础。