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ArticleDrug delivery and translational research2026

Impact of high cyclodextrins concentrations on ocular safety and surface permanence.

Victoria Díaz-Tomé, Xurxo García-Otero, Carlos Bendicho-Lavilla, Vicente Domínguez-Arca, Selene Cuello-Rodríguez, Pablo Aguiar, Anxo Fernández-Ferreiro, Francisco J Otero-Espinar

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Victoria Díaz-Tomé *Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain.
Xurxo García-Otero *Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain.
Carlos Bendicho-LavillaDepartment of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain.
Vicente Domínguez-ArcaBiosystems and Bioprocess Engineering Group, Institute for Marine Research (IIM-CSIC), Vigo, 36208, Spain.
Selene Cuello-RodríguezDepartment of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain.
Pablo AguiarMolecular Imaging Biomarkers and Theragnosis Lab, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Anxo Fernández-FerreiroFarmaCHUSLab Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain.
Francisco J Otero-EspinarDepartment of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain. francisco.otero@usc.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9030-2253

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Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain PID2022-142350OB-C21Xunta de Galicia ED431C 2025/08Xunta de Galicia ED481B-2023-063Xunta de Galicia ED481B-2023-092Xunta de Galicia IN606B-2023/006
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Abstract

Cyclodextrins (CDs) have been widely explored in ophthalmic formulations to enhance the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. While their ocular safety has been demonstrated in several studies, limited research has addressed the effects of CD concentration on both mucoadhesion and ocular tolerance. This study aimed to evaluate corneal alterations caused by high concentrations of various CDs at the original pH of the solutions and after adjustment to pH 7.4. Corneal toxicity was assessed using the Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability (BCOP) test and the Hen's Egg Test Chorioallantoic Membrane (HET-CAM) assay exhibiting ocular safety, except αCD at both pH conditions and RMβCD solution at original acidic pH. Additionally, the mucoadhesive properties of CDs at the corneal level were analysed in vivo via Positron Emission Tomography (PET) displayed significant mucoadhesive properties, prolonging retention time on the ocular surface. Further insights into CD-mucin interactions were obtained through Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC) revealing different interaction mechanisms between CDs and mucin. These findings highlight the potential of CDs in ophthalmic drug delivery, offering a promising strategy for improving ocular drug bioavailability in the eye of ophthalmic formulations, provided their concentration and physicochemical properties are optimized.

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CyclodextrinsIn vivo permanenceMucoadhesionOcular safetyOcular toxicityPET imaging

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