肺靶向利福平聚乳酸微球的研究

在单因素考察的基础上进行正交试验设计,筛选出肺靶向利福平聚乳酸微球的最佳制备工艺条件;利用桨板法研究了微球的体外释药规律;考察了微球在不同温度下的稳定性;用新西兰兔为实验对象,研究了利福平聚乳酸微球的体内药动学及组织药物分布。结果制得的微球形态圆整,粒径在5～15μm范围内的占总体积的86.54%,微球平均粒径为9.00±4.08μm;包封率为31.9%;载药量为16.0%;体外释药方程为Q=20.77+10.12T_1/2(γ=0.9892);微球在冰箱4℃和室温(20～25℃)条件下性质稳定;体内实验表明微球具有长效和肺靶向双重作用。     

肝靶向米托蒽醌白蛋白微球的研究

用乳化—热固化法制备了米托蒽醌白蛋白微球,并对其形态、大小及其分布、微粉学性质、载药性能、体外释药、稳定性和体内分布进行了研究。结果表明,该载药微球的平均算术径为0.99μm,平均表面径为1.24μm,平均容积径为1.44μm;表观载药量为2.558%±0.101%;有效载药量为1.503%±0.127%;包封率为92.82%±4.60%;体外释药符合双相动力学规律,释药方程为1-Q=0.6428e^-0.2132t+0.3988e^-000150t(γ₁=-0.9951,γ₂=-0.9982);T_1/2α=3.250h,T_1/2β=461.7h;室温放置3个月,微球形态、药物含量等均无明显变化。HPLC测定表明,小鼠尾iv该微球20min内即有77.6%±1.38%的药物浓集于肝脏,具有明显的肝靶向性。提示米托蒽醌白蛋白微球有可能提高米托蒽醌的抗肝癌效果和降低其全身毒副作用。     

关节腔内注射用氟比洛芬明胶微球

目的:制备关节腔注射用氟比洛芬明胶微球。方法:按均匀设计法筛选乳化冻凝法制备氟比洛芬明胶微球(FP GMS)的最佳制备工艺。结果:微球粒径范围为2.5～12.3μm,平均粒径为7.53μm,氟比洛芬含量为5.02%(w/w)。其体外释药符合Higuchi方程,稳定性实验表明,FP-GMS的稳定性良好,兔关节腔内注射后,与溶液剂对照组相比氟比洛芬体内平均驻留时间(MRT)显著延长(P<0.01),峰时比对照组延长2.03倍,峰浓度比对照组减小5.57倍。体内外相关性研究表明,FP-GMS体外累积溶出百分率与兔体内药物吸收分数呈显著相关(P<0.01)。结论:本法制备的氟比洛芬明胶微球粒径分布集中,粒径大小符合设计要求,体内外释药结果表明氟比洛芬明胶微球具有明显的缓释作用。     

肝动脉栓塞米托蒽醌乙基纤维素微球的研究

利用正交实验设计法,优选适用于肝动脉栓塞的米托蒽醌乙基纤维素微球制备条件和工艺;采用动态透析法研究了该微球的体外释药规律;根据混悬液的稳定性理论,优选并制备了适于临床肝动脉介导栓塞使用的米托蒽醌乙基纤维素微球混悬注射液。结果表明∶在优化工艺条件下制得的米托蒽醌乙基纤维素微球外形圆整,球径在40～200μm范围内的占总数的91.9%,平均球径为110.24±38.19μm;包封率为55.6%;载药量为12.5%;体外释药符合单指数模型,释药方程为lg(Y_∞-Y)=-0.116t-1.198×10^-3(γ=0.9992,t₅₀=2.6h);其混悬液适于临床应用。用狗进行的实验表明肝血药浓度高,平均驻留时间比注射剂长2.45倍。     

新型可降解聚酯材料地西泮缓释微球的研制

目的　优化制备工艺,用新型的生物可降解材料聚羟基丁酸酯—羟基戊酸酯共聚物（PHBV）与D,L-聚乳酸（PLA）共混物为基材制备以地西泮（diazepam,DZP）为模型药物的缓释微球（MS）。方法　用正交设计优化微球制备工艺,用扫描电镜（SEM）观察微球表面形态。对微球粒径及其分布、体外释药、稳定性及在动物体内药动学进行了测定。结果　微球平均粒径为(20.45±4.50) μm,粒径在15.5～35.2 μm占总数88%以上。载药量为(16.95±0.80)%,包封率为(69.68±1.13)%;体外释药方程为Q=2.7027t+13.50(γ=0.9827),动物体内实验表明,微球的血药浓度-时间曲线下面积AUC是溶液对照组的2.35倍,平均驻留时间MRT是对照组的3.62倍。微球在冰箱4℃与室温（20～25℃）条件下性质稳定。结论　微球制备工艺稳定,与DZP针剂相比,具有明显缓释作用。     

肺靶向卡铂明胶微球的研究

目的:为提高卡铂的疗效,降低毒副作用,制备了该药的明胶微球。方法:用乳化法制备卡铂明胶微球,紫外分光光度法测定药物的含量,二阶导数法测定体外释药情况;用静脉注射肿瘤细胞建立了肺肿瘤模型,计算瘤结节数来考察疗效。结果:卡铂明胶微球平均粒径为13-20 μm ,粒径范围5-0～28-6 μm 的微球数占总数的91-8% 。微球平均载药量为23-76%(n=3) 。冰箱、室温和37℃,RH75% 考察3个月,几乎无变化,体外释药符合一级动力学规律,释药T_1/2 比原药延长约10倍。药效学实验表明,卡铂明胶微球对小鼠肺部S180肿瘤生长有明显的抑制作用,抑瘤作用较原药卡铂大大提高。结论:卡铂明胶微球在体内有良好的肺靶向性,对提高药物的疗效,降低药物毒副作用等方面有重大意义。     

左炔诺孕酮-聚3-羟基丁酸酯缓释微球的研究

目的：优化制备工艺,用可生物降解的成球材料制备缓释并有优良抗生育效果的左炔诺孕酮-聚3-羟基丁酸酯微球。方法：以均匀设计优化微球的液中干燥法制备工艺,用DTA确证含药微球的形成,对微球的外观、粒径、载药量、体外释药、稳定性及小鼠体内抗生育等进行了研究。结果：微球平均粒径为64 μm,(28.7～85.8) μm的微球占总数90％以上,微球中氯仿残留量低于0.001％,体外释药符合Higuchi方程,释药T_1/2比原药延长约1.8倍,4,25及40℃(RH 75%)放置3个月稳定。对小鼠具有抗生育效果。结论：微球的制备工艺满意,与原药相比,微球对小鼠有明显的缓释、延长抗生育时间和降低毒性的作用。     

莪术油明胶微球用于肝动脉栓塞

目的　制备符合肝动脉栓塞要求的莪术油明胶微球(ZT-GMS)。方法　用正交设计优化了微球的制备工艺,对微球的制备工艺、粉体学性质、体外释药、初步稳定性和初步药效进行了研究。结果　球径在40～160 μm的微球占97.16%,平均产率为89.73%,平均含药量为2.13%,平均包封率为19.36%(均以莪术醇计)。体外释药12 h达80%,符合一级动力学模型,释药机理为溶蚀加扩散。稳定性考察实验结果表明其稳定性较好。肝动脉栓塞荷瘤大鼠实验结果表明大鼠平均生存率显著延长(P<0.01),肿瘤体积显著减小(P<0.01)。结论　微球的制备工艺及粒径分布较好,体外释药有明显的缓释作用,有一定疗效。     

肝动脉栓塞用顺铂白蛋白微球的研究

按正交设计筛选乳化热固化法制备顺铂白蛋白微球的最佳工艺,并对影响微球粒径大小和体外释药速率的诸多因素进行了研究。该微球粒径范围为50.8～256μm。平均粒径为148.46μm,药物含量为51.16%(W/W)。兔肝动脉栓塞后,与对照组相比铂的分布半衰期延长336%,消除半衰期延长123%,体内最高血浓仅为对照组的30%。肝组织顺铂量显著增加(P<0.01),肾组织药物量明显降低(P<0.05),体内外相关性研究表明顺铂白蛋白微球体外累积溶出百分率与兔体内药物吸收分数呈显著相关(P<0.01)。     

肺靶向卡铂囊泡的研究

目的制备卡铂非离子型表面活性剂囊泡,以提高卡铂对肺癌的疗效并降低其毒副作用。方法用薄膜分散法制备卡铂囊泡,紫外分光光度法测定药物的含量,二阶导数法测定体外释药。小鼠体内分布试验,用iv.S-180肿瘤细胞建立了肺肿瘤模型,计算瘤结节数。结果卡铂囊泡平均粒径为3.72μm,最小粒径为2.0μm,最大粒径为10.0μm,跨距为0.66。卡铂囊泡包封率为29.2%。体外释药符合双指数方程的规律,释药T_1/2比原药延长9.14倍。体内分布研究表明,卡铂囊泡与原药相比,有明显的肺靶向性。卡铂泡囊对小鼠肺脏S-180肿瘤生长较原药的抑瘤作用有明显提高。结论卡铂囊泡在体内有良好的肺靶向性。     

Sophoridine-loaded PLGA microspheres for lung targeting: preparation,in vitro,and in vivo evaluation

Lung-targeting sophoridine-loaded poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microspheres were constructed by a simple oil-in-oil emulsion-solvent evaporation method. The obtained microspheres were systematically studied on their morphology, size distribution, drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro release profile, and biodistribution in rats. The drug-loaded microparticles showed as tiny spheres under SEM and had an average size of 17?μm with 90% of the microspheres ranging from 12 to 24?μm. The drug loading and encapsulation efficiency were 65% and 6.5%, respectively. The in vitro drug release behavior of microspheres exhibited an initial burst of 16.6% at 4?h and a sustained-release period of 14 days. Drug concentration in lung tissue of rats was 220.10?μg/g for microspheres and 6.77?μg/g for solution after intraveneous injection for 30?min, respectively. And the microsphere formulation showed a significantly higher drug level in lung tissue than in other major organs and blood samples for 12 days. These results demonstrated that the obtained PLGA microspheres could potentially improve the treatment efficacy of sophoridine against lung cancer.     

Preparation and testing of cefquinome-loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid microspheres for lung targeting

The aim of this study was to prepare cefquinome-loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) microspheres and to evaluate their in vitro and in vivo characteristics. Microspheres were prepared using a spry drier and were characterized in terms of morphology, size, drug-loading coefficient, encapsulation ratio and in vitro release. The prepared microspheres were spherical with smooth surfaces and uniform size (12.4?±?1.2?μm). The encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of cefquinome was 91.6?±?2.6 and 18.3?±?1.3%, respectively. In vitro release of cefquinome from the microspheres was sustained for 36?h. In vivo studies identified the lung as the target tissue and the region of maximum cefquinome release. A partial lung inflammation was observed but disappeared spontaneously as the microspheres were removed through in vivo decay. The sustained cefquinome release from the microspheres revealed its applicability as a drug delivery system that minimized exposure to healthy tissues while increasing the accumulation of therapeutic drug at the target site. These results indicated that the spray-drying method of loading cefquinome into PLGA microspheres is a straightforward method for lung targeting in animals.     

Controlled release of nifedipine from gelatin microspheres and microcapsules: in vitro kinetics and pharmacokinetics in man

Abstract

Nifedipine was embedded in a gelatin matrix to develop a prolonged release dosage form. The effects of polymer/drug ratio, size of the beads, cross-linking with formaldehyde and ethylcellulose coating of the gelatin microspheres on the in vitro release rate of the drug were investigated. The data were analysed according to different laws that can govern the release mechanism: first-order, Higuchi square root of time, spherical matrix and zero-order. The in vitro release kinetics of nifedipine from gelatin microspheres were mainly first-order; from formaldehyde hardened gelatin microspheres, complied with the diffusion model for a spherical matrix, and from ethylcellulose-coated gelatin microspheres, obeyed zero-order kinetics. These findings suggest the possibility of modifying the formulation in order to obtain the desired controlled release of the drug for a convenient oral sustained delivery system. The pharmacokinetic parameters of nifedipine, after adminstration of a single oral dose of nifedipine-loaded hardened gelatin microspheres to volunteers, suggest that the preparation can be considered as a sustained release delivery system for nifedipine.     

植入瘤体内的氟尿嘧啶微球

目的为提高抗癌疗效,制备可植入瘤体内的氟尿嘧啶微球。方法以聚乳酸为载体材料,O/W型乳化挥发法制备氟尿嘧啶微球;考察了微球性质、体外释药及植入实体瘤Lewis肺癌的抑瘤效果。结果微球载药量为(10.30±0.20)%,包封率为(68.3±1.5)%;外观圆整光滑,为物理包载;突释很少,体外释药T_1/2较原药延长约168倍,属扩散-溶蚀机制;抑瘤率可达60.6%,降低了毒副作用。结论O/W型乳化挥发法制备的氟尿嘧啶聚乳酸缓释微球,植入瘤体内杀灭肿瘤细胞将可能成为肿瘤化疗的有效方法。     

A Comparison of Two Methods for the Preparation Cefquinome-Loaded Gelatin Microspheres for Lung Targeting

Purpose

The aim of this study was to prepare CEQ-loaded gelatin microspheres and compare two preparation methods, evaluate targeting to the lungs.

Methods

Gelatin microspheres containing CEQ were prepared by an emulsion cross-linking method (ECLM) and a spray-drying method (SDM) and were characterized in terms of morphology, size, drug-loading coefficient, encapsulation ratio and in vitro release.

Results

The microspheres prepared by ECLM gave a drug loading (DL) of 19.4?±?2.4% and an entrapment efficiency (EE) of 80.8?±?3.2%. The microspheres prepared by SDM resulted in a DL value of 20.8?±?2.7% and an EE of 95.3?±?3.8%. The average particle size of microspheres was 7-30 μm by both methods and both preparations sustained CEQ release for 36 h in the target tissue (lungs). The in vitro release profile of the microspheres matched the Korsmeyer-Peppas release pattern. In vivo studies identified the lung as the target tissue and the region of maximum CEQ release. Histopathological examination showed a partial lung inflammation that disappeared spontaneously as the microspheres were biodegraded. In general, the formulations were safe.

Conclusion

The well-sustained CEQ release from the microspheres revealed its suitability as a drug delivery vehicle that minimized injury to healthy tissues while achieving the accumulation of therapeutic drug for lung targeting. The intravenous administration of CEQ gelatin microspheres prepared by SDM is of potential value in treating lung diseases in animals.

     

Development of gelatin microspheres loaded with diclofenac sodium for intra-articular administration

We have previously reported on the targeting of diclofenac sodium in joint inflammation using gelatin magnetic microspheres. To overcome complications in the administration of magnetic microspheres and achieve higher targeting efficiency, the present work focuses on the formulation of gelatin microspheres for intra-articular administration. Drug-loaded microspheres were prepared by the emulsification/cross-linking method, characterized by drug loading, size distribution, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), gas chromatography, and in vitro release studies. The targeting efficiency of microspheres was studied in vivo in rabbits. The microspheres showed drug loading of 9.8, 18.3, and 26.7% w/w with an average size range of 37–46 µm, depending upon the drug–polymer ratio. They were spherical in nature and free from surface drug as evidenced by the SEM photographs. FT-IR, DSC, and XRD revealed the absence of drug–polymer interaction and amorphous nature of entrapped drug. Gas chromatography confirms the absences of residual glutaraldehyde. The formulated microspheres could prolong the drug release up to 30 days in vitro. About 81.2 and 43.7% of administered drug in the microspheres were recovered from the target joint after 1 and 7 days of postintra-articular injection, respectively, revealing good targeting efficiency.     

肺靶向米托蒽醌明胶微球的研究

采用二步法制备米托蒽醌明胶微球,球径范围为5.1～25.0μm的占总数87.36%,体外释药与原药相比t1/2延长4倍,DTA曲线上的特征吸热峰为133℃,经37℃,RH75%考察3月,几乎无变化。经小鼠体内分布试验表明具有明显的肺靶向性,靶向效率增加3～35倍,肺中药代动力学行为可用一室开放模型描述,平均滞留时间延长10h。     

Targeted delivery of diclofenac sodium via gelatin magnetic microspheres formulated for intra-arterial administration

In the present work, we have attempted to deliver diclofenac sodium to a target site by intra-arterial injection of gelatin magnetic microspheres and subsequent localization using an external magnet. Drug-loaded magnetic microspheres were prepared by emulsification/cross-linking method, characterized by drug loading, magnetite content, size distribution, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), absence of glutaraldehyde by gas chromatography, and in vitro release studies. The targeting efficiency and the therapeutic efficacy of microspheres were studied in vivo in rabbits. The microspheres showed drug loading of 9.1, 18.7, 24.9% w/w, magnetite content of 27.8–28.9% w/w with an average size range of 25–30.6 μm, depending upon the drug–polymer ratio. They were spherical in nature as evidenced by optical microscopy and SEM. FT-IR, DSC, and XRD studies revealed the absence of drug–polymer interaction. Gas chromatography confirmed the absence of residual glutaraldehyde. The microspheres were able to prolong the drug release over 24–30 days and the application of sonication during in vitro release study has slightly increased the release rate. After intra-arterial administration of microspheres, 77.7% of injected dose was recovered at the target site which revealed good targeting efficiency. The microspheres effectively reduced joint swelling, but lesser extent than the oral diclofenac sodium in high dose, in antigen induced arthritic rabbits without producing gastric ulceration which was observed in rabbits treated with oral diclofenac sodium.     

Reverse Engineering the 1-Month Lupron Depot®

The 1-month Lupron Depot® (LD) encapsulating water-soluble leuprolide in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres is a benchmark product upon which modern long-acting release products are often compared. Despite expiration of patent coverage, no generic product for the LD has been approved in the USA, likely due to the complexity of components and manufacturing processes involved in the product. Here, we describe the reverse engineering of the LD composition and important product attributes. Specific attributes analyzed for microspheres were as follows: leuprolide content by three methods; gelatin content, type, and molecular weight distribution; PLGA content, lactic acid/glycolic acid ratio, and molecular weight distribution; mannitol content; in vitro drug release; residual solvent and moisture content; particle size distribution and morphology; and glass transition temperature. For the diluent, composition, viscosity, and specific gravity were analyzed. Analyzed contents of the formulation and the determined PLGA characteristics matched well with the official numbers stated in the package insert and those found in literature, respectively. The gelatin was identified as type B consistent with ~?300 bloom. The 11-μm volume-median microspheres in the LD slowly released the drug in vitro in a zero-order manner after ~?23% initial burst release. Very low content of residual moisture (<?0.5%) and methylene chloride (<?1 ppm) in the product indicates in-water drying is capable of removing solvents to extremely low levels during manufacturing. The rigorous approach of reverse engineering described here may be useful for development of generic leuprolide-PLGA microspheres as well as other new and generic PLGA microsphere formulations.