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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2023

Formulation and Evaluation of PLGA Nanoparticulate-Based Microneedle System for Potential Treatment of Neurological Diseases.

Baohua Li, Geng Lu, Wenbin Liu, Liqi Liao, Junfeng Ban, Zhufen Lu

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Baohua Li *Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Geng LuGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Wenbin Liu *Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Liqi LiaoThe Innovation Team for Integrating Pharmacy with Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Junfeng BanGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-7334-9375
Zhufen LuGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Guangdong Pharmaceutical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The tight structure of the blood-brain barrier severely limits the level of drug therapy for central nervous system disorders. In this study, a novel composite delivery system combining nanocarrier and microneedle technology was prepared to explore the possibility of transdermal delivery of drugs to work in the brain. Methods: Nanoparticle solutions containing paroxetine and rhodamine-B were prepared using PLGA as a carrier by the emulsification-solvent volatilization method. Then, they were mixed with hyaluronic acid and the PLGA nanoparticulate-based microneedle system (Rh-NPs-DMNs) was prepared by a multi-step decompression-free diffusion method. The particle size, zeta potential, and micromorphology of the nano solution were measured; the appearance, mechanical strength, dissolution properties, and puncture effect of the Rh-NPs-DMNs were evaluated; also, it was evaluated for in vivo live imaging properties and in vitro skin layer transport and distribution properties. Results: The mean particle size of Rh-NPs was 96.25 ± 2.26 nm; zeta potential of 15.89 ± 1.97 mV; PDI of 0.120 ± 0.079. Rh-NPs-DMNs had a high needle content of 96.11 ± 1.27% and a tip height of 651.23 ± 1.28 μm, with excellent mechanical properties (fracture force of 299.78 ± 1.74 N). H&E skin tissue staining showed that Rh-NPs-DMNs produced micron-sized mechanical pores approximately 550 μm deep immediately after drug administration, allowing for efficient circulation of the drug; and the results of in vivo imaging showed that Rh-B NPs DMNs had a faster transport rate than Rh-B DMNs, with strong fluorescent signals in both brain ( Conclusion: Nanoparticles can prolong blood circulation time and intracerebral retention time and have certain brain-targeting properties due to their excellent physical properties. The use of microneedle technology combined with nanocarriers provides new ideas for delivery systems for the treatment of central neurological diseases.

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NanoparticlesSkinAdministration, CutaneousBrainDrug CarriersParticle SizePharmaceutical PreparationsSkin AbsorptionDrug CarriersPharmaceutical Preparationscentral nervous systemPLGA nanoparticlesskin transfersoluble microneedle

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PMID37457799
PMCPMC10348379
OpenAlexW4383818778

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