Spray drying is a widely employed method for generating dry powder formulations for inhalation. Yet, it presents substantial challenges when applied to therapeutic proteins due to stability issues. The formation of protein aggregates during the atomization and the heating steps can diminish protein activity and raise immunogenicity concerns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a significant cause of primary care consultations. Differentiating between viral and bacterial infections is critical for effective treatment and to minimize unnecessary antibiotic use. This study investigates the impact of combining lung ultrasound (LUS) with capillary blood C-reactive protein (CRP) rapid testing on clinical decision-making for patients with LRTIs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The objective of the present case study was to increase the exposure of the poorly soluble crystalline compound A.
Methods: Mice received 10 mg/kg of crystalline compound A formulated in eight different cosolvent, oil, and cyclodextrin mixtures.
Key Findings: In all cases, AUC0-24h and maximum blood/plasma concentration (Cmax) were in the range of 6-16 µM × h and <1.