Effect of nano-metal oxides (TiO, MgO, CaO, and ZnO) on antibacterial property of (PEO/PEC-co-AAm) hydrogel synthesized by gamma irradiation.

The global threat of infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance calls for the development of potent antimicrobial agents integrated with hydrogel for effective control and treatment. Hydrogel is advanced biomaterials compounds. Hydrogel is an advanced biomaterial compound that offers tunable physical and chemical properties, which can be tailored to specific biomedical applications.

Pulmonary Delivery of Isoniazid in Nanogel-Loaded Chitosan Hybrid Microparticles for Inhalation.

Purpose: Inhalable pulmonary delivery of isoniazid (INH) may improve the efficacy and reduce drug resistance.

Method: INH-loaded chitosan microparticles (Cs-Mps-1-3) were prepared as an inhalable carrier for the previously prepared INH-loaded polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyitaconic acid nanoparticles (NPs) using spray-drying technique. Here, Cs-Mps-1-3 are composed of Cs: INH-loaded NPs: Free INH at w/w ratios (1:1:0), (1: 0:1), and (1:1:1), respectively.

Design of Isoniazid Smart Nanogel by Gamma Radiation-Induced Template Polymerization for Biomedical Application.

Purpose: Preparation of Isoniazid (INH) loaded nanogel particles using gamma radiation as safe, simple, cheap and reproducible technique for promoting mycobacterial killing in a lower-dose system aiming in developing of drug resistance.

Methods: Polymeric pH-sensitive nanogels were prepared by gamma radiation-induced polymerization of Acrylic acid (AAc) or Itaconic acid (IA), in aqueous solution of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), as template polymer. The prepared nanogels were utilized for encapsulation of INH.