This study describes the preparation and evaluation of two formulations, a hydrogel and a nanostructured system, containing ketorolac tromethamine as an anti-inflammatory agent for the local therapy against the inflammatory process derived from the surgical excision of Condyloma acuminata. Both formulations were physicochemically characterized. In vitro release profiles show that the nanoparticles release 92% ± 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development and optimization of Ketorolac tromethamine-loaded polylactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles (KT-NPs) for the treatment of inflammatory processes of the eye. KT-NPs were developed by factorial design and characterized by assessing their physicochemical properties. Biopharmaceutical behavior studies, ocular tolerance, anti-inflammatory efficacy and bioavailability tests were performed on pigs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe main goal of this work is the study of the skin wound healing efficacy of an antioxidant cocktail consisting of vitamins A, D, E and the endogenous pineal hormone melatonin (MLT), with all of these loaded into a thermosensitive hydrogel delivery system. The resulting formulation was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The antioxidant efficacy and microbiological activity against Gram positive and Gram negative strains were also assayed.
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September 2020
Development of a melatonin nanogel intended for wound healing (WH) application. The main components of the nanogel were poloxamer 407, chitosan and hyaluronic acid. The nanogel was characterized by the assessment of physical interactions, swelling, wettability, rheological properties and internal structure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBurn wounds are highly debilitating injuries, with significant morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. In association with the damage of the skin integrity, the risk of infection is increased, posing an obstacle to healing and potentially leading to sepsis. Another limitation against healing is associated with antibiotic resistance mainly due to the use of systemic antibiotics for the treatment of localized infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRadiologic accidents or terrorist acts involving radioactive material, as well as radiation exposure in medical or industrial procedures are potential sources of risk for human health. All these risks share a common element, exposure to ionizing radiation. The extent of ionizing radiation injury will depend on a number of independent variables such as dose, type of radiation and tissue, etc.
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