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The Influence of Various Freezing–thawing Methods of Skin on Drug Permeation and Skin Barrier Function
The selection of skin is crucial for the in vitro permeation test (IVPT). The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of different freezing–thawing processes on the barrier function of skin and the...
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Biomimetic Antidote Nanoparticles: a Novel Strategy for Chronic Heavy Metal Poisoning
Chronic lead poisoning has become a major factor in global public health. Chelation therapy is usually used to manage lead poisoning. Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) is a widely used heavy metal chelation agent...
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Enhanced Nuclear Accumulation of Doxorubicin Delivered by pH-Triggered Polydopamine-Shelled Mesoporous Silica for Chemo-Photothermal Therapy
Adequate delivery of therapeutic agents to their intended molecular targets is crucial in tumor therapy. Versatile drug carriers need to overcome the challenges coming from the systemic circulation, membrane b...
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Design of a Long-Acting Rivastigmine Transdermal Delivery System: Based on Computational Simulation
The purpose of our study was using a computational simulation to develop a long-acting patch of rivastigmine (RVS). A range of patch formulations were screened including pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), phar...
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Preparation of a Sustained-Release Nebulized Aerosol of R-terbutaline Hydrochloride Liposome and Evaluation of Its Anti-asthmatic Effects via Pulmonary Delivery in Guinea Pigs
An aerosolized liposome formulation for the pulmonary delivery of an anti-asthmatic medication was developed. Asthma treatment usually requires frequent administration of medication for a sustained bronchodila...
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Development of a Prolonged-Release Pramipexole Transdermal Patch: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation
The current study aimed to develop a prolonged-release pramipexole (PPX) transdermal patch for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Permeation parameters of PPX were investigated using human cadaver skin. Pra...
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Antitumor Activity of DMAKO-05, a Novel Shikonin Derivative, and Its Metabolism in Rat Liver Microsome
The antitumor activity of shikonin derivatives is largely dependent on the generation of superoxide radicals and the alkylation activity of their naphthoquinone moiety. However, our recent study showed that 1,...