Publications by authors named "Doaa H Hassan"

This study was designed to formulate a polymeric mixed micelle (PMM) formulation to sustainably release fexofenadine (FEX) to treat allergic conjunctivitis effectively. A 3 factorial design was employed where the studied factors were PL90G amount (X) and Pluronic (F127 and P123) mixture ratio (X), and the dependent variables were entrapment efficacy (EE, Y, %), particle size (PS, Y, nm), zeta potential (ZP, Y, mV), and the percent of drug released after 6 h (Q6h, Y, %). The optimized formula was blended with a hydrogel base to develop an FEX-PMM hydrogel, where the safety and efficiency of this hydrogel were evaluated using in vivo studies.

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The majority of conventional osteoarthritis (OA) treatments are based on molecular adjustment of certain signaling pathways associated with osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenesis, however there is a significant need to search for more effective and safe treatments. This study centers around formulating Aceclofenac (ACF) with high bioavailability in combination with Citronellol oil and collagen. The optimal concentrations of Citronellol oil/D-Limonene oil, Tween 80, and Transcutol HP were determined using a pseudoternary phase diagram.

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Aceclofenac (ACF) is a widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known for its effectiveness in treating pain and inflammation. Recent studies have demonstrated that ACF possesses antiproliferative properties, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in various cancer cell lines. Citronellol, a monoterpenoid alcohol found in essential oils, exhibits antioxidant properties and activities such as inhibiting cell growth and acetylcholinesterase inhibition.

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Vancomycin is the front-line defense and drug of choice for the most serious and life-threatening methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. However, poor vancomycin therapeutic practice limits its use, and there is a consequent rise of the threat of vancomycin resistance by complete loss of its antibacterial activity. Nanovesicles as a drug-delivery platform, with their featured capabilities of targeted delivery and cell penetration, are a promising strategy to resolve the shortcomings of vancomycin therapy.

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Enalapril (EN) is an antihypertensive drug that is sparingly soluble in water with limited oral bioavailability. Successfully prepared self-nanoemulsifying systems (SNES) loaded with EN were developed. The solubility of EN in different oils, surfactants, and cosurfactants was tested.

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Excisional wounds are considered one of the most common physical injuries. This study aims to test the effect of a nanophytosomal formulation loaded with a dried hydroalcoholic extract of on promoting excisional wound healing. The nanophytosomal formulation (SPNP) containing 100 mg PC and 50 mg CH exhibited optimum physicochemical characteristics regarding particle size (598.

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Migraine is a severe neurovascular disease manifested mainly as unilateral throbbing headaches. Triptans are agonists for serotonin receptors. Zolmitriptan (ZMP) is a biopharmaceutics classification system (BCS) class III medication with an absolute oral bioavailability of less than 40%.

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Aim: Norfloxacin (NFX) has low ocular bioavailability. The current work aimed to develop NFX-loaded nanoparticle (NP)-laden hydrogels to improve the ocular potential of NFX, minimize the need for frequent instillations and lower undesirable side effects.

Methods: NFX-loaded NPs were developed via the double-emulsion/solvent evaporation technique, according to 2.

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Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride [Chx.HCl] has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, sustained action and low toxicity so it has been recommended as a potential root canal irrigant. The aim of this study was to improve the penetration ability, cleansing and antibacterial effect of Chx.

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This study evaluated the efficacy of cationic nanoparticle (leciplex) to deliver carvedilol to ocular surface for glaucoma treatment as recent studies pointed out the effect of topical carvedilol on intraocular pressure, therefore carvedilol loaded leciplex formulae were prepared using soy phosphatidyl choline (SPC) and cationic surfactant (CTAB/DDAB) and characterized for morphology, entrapment efficiency, particle size, zeta potential and ex-vivo corneal permeation. Then the selected formula was evaluated via in-vivo studies in comparison with carvedilol solution. Leciplex nanoparticles appeared spherical in shape with entrapment efficiency exceeded 95% in all formulae.

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SBA-15 is used to enhance the bioavailability of poorly soluble ketoprofen (KP) through stabilization of its amorphous state. Additionally, the current work provides a complete in vitro and in vivo study on preformulated KP-SBA-15 sample and formulated KP-SBA-15 in hard gelatin capsule. Loading of KP was done by a novel method called immersion-rotavapor method.

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