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Open AccessPharmacokinetic Modeling of the Effect of Tariquidar on Ondansetron Disposition into the Central Nervous System
Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists are promising agents for treatment of neuropathic pain. However, insufficient drug exposure at the central nervous system (CNS) might result in lack of efficacy. The goal of...
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Pharmaceutical and Immunological Evaluation of Cholera Toxin A1 Subunit as an Adjuvant of Hepatitis B Vaccine Microneedles
For successful delivery of a solid vaccine formulation into the skin using microneedles, the solubility of an adjuvant should be considered because the decrease in the dissolution rate by the addition of adjuv...
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Multiphysics Simulation of Local Transport and Absorption Coupled with Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Systemic Exposure of Subcutaneously Injected Drug Solution
Subcutaneous (SC) injectables have become more acceptable and feasible for administration of biologics and small molecules. However, efficient development of these products is limited to costly and time-consum...
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The Impact of Post-Processing Temperature on PLGA Microparticle Properties
Biodegradable poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microparticles loaded with either risperidone or naltrexone were prepared from an emulsification homogenization process. The objective of this study was to deter...
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Improved Aerosolization Stability of Inhalable Tobramycin Powder Formulation by Co-Spray Drying with Colistin
Tobramycin shows synergistic antibacterial activity with colistin and can reduce the toxic effects of colistin. The purpose of this study is to prepare pulmonary powder formulations containing both colistin an...
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The Relationship between the Drug Delivery Properties of a Formulation of Teriparatide Microneedles and the Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Teriparatide Administration in Rats
Teriparatide is an effective drug for the treatment of osteoporosis. This study examines the relationship between the drug delivery properties of the solid formulation with teriparatide and the pharmacokinetic...
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Epicutaneous Allergen Administration with Microneedles as a Novel Method of Immunotherapy for House Dust Mite (HDM) Allergic Rhinitis
Epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT) is being studied as a method for treating allergic rhinitis because of skin immunology, user convenience and enhanced patient compliance. However, the use of EPIT is limited b...
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Engineering Quick- and Long-acting Naloxone Delivery Systems for Treating Opioid Overdose
Opioids have been the main factor for drug overdose deaths in the United States. Current naloxone delivery systems are effective in mitigating the opioid effects only for hours. Naloxone-loaded poly(lactide-co...
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BSA/Silver Nanoparticle-Loaded Hydrogel Film for Local Photothermal Treatment of Skin Cancer
To develop a hydrogel film containing bovine serum albumin (BSA)-coated silver nanoparticles (BSA/AgNP) and evaluate its applicability for topical photothermal treatment (PTT) of skin cancer.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine “Pill”, an Ancient Dosage Form with Surprising Modern Pharmaceutical Characteristics
Currently, the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for healthy living in daily practice is widely accepted across the world. However, not much attention has been paid to the particular characteristics of...
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Azelaic Acid Promotes Caenorhabditis elegans Longevity at Low Temperature Via an Increase in Fatty Acid Desaturation
Azelaic acid (AzA) is a dicarboxylic acid naturally occurring in various grains having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation properties. Recently, AzA is shown to reduce ...
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Surface Composition and Aerosolization Stability of an Inhalable Combinational Powder Formulation Spray Dried Using a Three-Fluid Nozzle
This study aims to understand the impact of spray drying nozzles on particle surface composition and aerosol stability.
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Pharmacokinetic Modeling of the Impact of P-glycoprotein on Ondansetron Disposition in the Central Nervous System
Modulation of 5-HT3 receptor in the central nervous system (CNS) is a promising approach for treatment of neuropathic pain. The goal was to evaluate the role of P-glycoprotein (Pgp) in limiting exposure of dif...
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Microneedle Array Patch (MAP) Consisting of Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles for Processability and Sustained Release
Crosslinked hyaluronic acid (X-linked HA) is not suitable for making microneedles because of the low fluidity of X-linked HA hydrogel. Microneedles were fabricated using X-linked HA nanoparticles (X-linked HA-...
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Population Pharmacokinetics of Sulindac and Genetic Polymorphisms of FMO3 and AOX1 in Women with Preterm Labor
This prospective study aimed to evaluate the effects of genetic polymorphisms in sulindac-related metabolizing enzyme genes including FMO3 and AOX1 on the population pharmacokinetics of sulindac in 58 pregnant...
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Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modeling and Simulation Analysis of CTB-001, a Recently Developed Generic of Bivalirudin
CTB-001, a recently developed generic version of bivalirudin, an FDA-approved anticoagulant used for prophylaxis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, has shown good efficacy and safety in clinical trials....
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Understanding the Impacts of Surface Compositions on the In-Vitro Dissolution and Aerosolization of Co-Spray-Dried Composite Powder Formulations for Inhalation
Dissolution behavior of dry powder inhaler (DPI) antibiotic formulations in the airways may affect their efficacy especially for poorly-soluble antibiotics such as azithromycin. The main objective of this stud...
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Correction to: Effects of Moisture-Induced Crystallization on the Aerosol Performance of Spray Dried Amorphous Ciprofloxacin Powder Formulations
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Effects of Moisture-Induced Crystallization on the Aerosol Performance of Spray Dried Amorphous Ciprofloxacin Powder Formulations
This study aims to investigate the influence of different storage humidity conditions on crystallization and aerosol performance of inhalable spray dried amorphous powder formulations (Ciprofloxacin hydrochlor...
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Administration of a Sol-Gel Formulation of Phenylephrine Using Low-Temperature Hollow Microneedle for Treatment of Intermittent Fecal Incontinence
A low temperature hollow microneedle system was devised to deliver sol-gel transition formulation near the surface of the skin for extended release and local delivery of drug by a non-invasive method. This new...