Publications by authors named "Alaa E Yassin"
Purpose: Antimicrobial resistance is a major health hazard worldwide. Combining azithromycin (AZ) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) in one drug delivery system was proposed to boost their antibacterial activity and overcome resistance. This study aims to improve azithromycin and ciprofloxacin activity by co-encapsulating them inside chitosan-coated polymeric nanoparticles and evaluating their antibacterial activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCiprofloxacin (CIP), a widely used antibiotic, is a poor biopharmaceutical resulting in low bioavailability. We optimized a CIP polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticle (CIP-PLN) delivery system to enhance its biopharmaceutical attributes and the overall therapeutic performance. CIP-PLN formulations were prepared by a direct emulsification-solvent-evaporation method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The aim of this work is to optimize a polyethylene glycolated (PEGylated) polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticulate system for the delivery of anastrozole (ANS) to enhance its biopharmaceutical attributes and overall efficacy.
Methods: ANS loaded PEGylated polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticles (PLNPs) were prepared by a direct emulsification solvent evaporation method. The physical incorporation of PEG was optimized using variable ratios.
In the present study, docetaxel (DTX)-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) nanoparticles were successfully prepared and coated with chitosan (CS). The prepared nanoparticles (NPs) were evaluated for their particle size, zeta potential, particle morphology, drug entrapment efficiency (EE%), and in vitro drug release profile. The anticancer activity of DTX-loaded NPs was assessed in human HT29 colon cancer cell line utilizing MTT assay.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the current study, 5-FU-loaded nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), polycaprolactone (PCL), di-block poly lactide-co-caprolactone (PLCL) and tri-block poly L-lactide-co-caprolactone-co-glycolide (PLCLG). The influence of these polymers on the particle sizes, morphology, drug loading, and in vitro drug release was investigated. The anticancer activity was assessed utilizing MTT assay in three human cancer cell lines of different tissue origin; brain (Daoy), liver (HepG2), and colorectal (HT29) using suitable negative and positive controls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to optimize the formulation of erythropoietin (EPO) using amino acids instead of human serum albumin (HSA) and to evaluate its in vivo stability in order to avoid the risk of viral contamination and antigenicity. Different EPO formulations were developed in such a way as to allow studying the effects of amino acids and surfactants on the EPO stability profile. The main techniques applied for EPO analysis were ELISA, Bradford method, and SDS gel electrophoresis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe triple negative breast cancer (TNBCs) and non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) often acquire mutations that contribute to failure of drugs in clinic and poor prognosis, thus presenting an urgent need to develop new and improved therapeutic modalities. Here we report that CARP-1 functional mimetic (CFMs) compounds 4 and 5, and 4.6, a structurally related analog of CFM-4, are potent inhibitors of TNBC and NSCLC cells in vitro.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanostructure-based platforms-current prospective in ophthalmic drug delivery.
Indian J Ophthalmol
July 2014
The topically applied drugs as drops are washed off from the eye in very short period, resulting in low ocular bioavailability of drugs. Number of approaches have been attempted to increase the bioavailability and the duration of action of ocular drugs. This review provides an insight into various novel approaches; hydrophilic nanogels, solid lipid nanoparticles, and nanosponges applied very recently in the delivery of insoluble drugs, prolonging the ocular residence time, minimize pre-corneal drug loss and, therefore, bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of the drugs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN), novel drug delivery carriers, can be utilized in enhancing both intestinal permeability and dissolution of poorly absorbed drugs. The aim of this work was to enhance the intestinal permeability of sulpiride by loading into SLN.
Methods: A unique ultrasonic melt-emulsification method with minimum stress conditions was used for the preparation of SLN.
The aim of this study was to incorporate human recombinant erythropoietin (EPO) in biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles targeting a prolonged-release effect. EPO-loaded poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles were prepared using double emulsion method (w/o/w) with least process-related stress on the encapsulated drug. The nanoparticles have been fully characterized including in vitro release profile.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA reliable, sensitive, specific, and rapid ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric (UPLC-MS-MS) method was developed for the determination of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) in orally-administered colonic delivery system. The prepared system is a compression-coated tablet using granulated chitosan as the coat layer. L-Tyrosine (TYR) was used as an internal standard with no need for derivatization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe ultimate goal is to design a new chronotherapeutic system for theophylline (TPH) with high potential benefits in treating nocturnal asthma. TPH core tablets were prepared by wet granulation using a developed formula. Compression coating over core tablets containing 200 mg TPH was done using granulated chitosan with 10% PVP K30.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSolid lipid nanoparticle (SLNs) formulae were utilized for the release of 5-flurouracil (5-FU) inside the colonic medium for local treatment of colon cancer. SLNs were prepared by double emulsion-solvent evaporation technique (w/o/w) using triglyceride esters, Dynasan™ 114 or Dynasan™ 118 along with soyalecithin as the lipid parts. Different formulation parameters; including type of Dynasan, soyalicithin:Dynasan ratio, drug:total lipid ratio, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) concentration were studied with respect to particle size and drug entrapment efficiency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA simple isocratic stability-indicating high-performance liquid chromatographic method with UV detection using thymine as an internal standard is developed. The method is validated and the degradation products are determined. The method is applied for the assessment of the stability of 5-fluorouracil in rat caecal content as a simulated colon medium under anaerobic conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to formulate a new orally-administered colon delivery system of 5-flurouracil (5-FU) for the treatment of colon cancer. The system was designed to target 5-FU directly to the colon with high potential of much more effective and less toxic colon cancer treatment. The system was prepared by compression coating technique using granulated chitosan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe basic objectives of this study were to prepare and characterize solid dispersions of poorly soluble drug spironolactone (SP) using gelucire carriers by spray-drying technique. The properties of the microparticles produced were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy, saturation solubility, encapsulation efficiency, and dissolution studies. The absence of SP peaks in DSC profiles of microparticles suggests the transformation of crystalline SP into an amorphous form.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLipospheres of carbamazepine were prepared by melt dispersion technique using Precifac ATO 5 in the various drug-lipid ratios. The resulting free-flowing lipospheres were evaluated with respect to surface morphology, particle size distribution, encapsulation efficiency, and in vitro release behavior. The effect of druglipid ratio, the surfactant added, emulsion stabilizer, and stirring speed also were identified as the key variables affecting the formation of discrete spherical lipospheres and drug release rate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn a previous study, we developed a per-oral extended--release bioadhesive matrix tablet for verapamil HCl (VP). The system combined both strong bioadhesion and sustained release properties in vitro. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the in vivo performance of the prepared bioadhesive tablets (B).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of this study was to formulate a hydrogel-forming bioadhesive drug delivery system for oral administration of verapamil HCl (VP). This system is a non-distintegrating gastro-retentive tablet to allow continuous slow release of VP in the stomach medium where it is more soluble. Different formulate of VP tablets were prepared by compression using various proportions of hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) and carbopol 934p (CP).
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