Development and evaluation of nanocomposite vaginal rings for photodynamic therapy against Candida albicans.

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is based on oxidative photochemical reactions and can be used against vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), caused by Candida albicans. This can be achieved by incorporating phthalocyanine (PC) into a polymer-matrix nanocomposite based on nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) ureasil-polyether (UPEO), which allows them to be molded into a vaginal ring. The aim was to evaluate the aPDT of PC-NLC-UPEO rings against C.

Model Analytical Development for Physical, Chemical, and Biological Characterization of Momordica charantia Vegetable Drug.

Momordica charantia is a species cultivated throughout the world and widely used in folk medicine, and its medicinal benefits are well documented, especially its pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial activities. Analytical methods have been used to aid in the characterization of compounds derived from plant drug extracts and their products. This paper developed a methodological model to evaluate the integrity of the vegetable drug M.

Action of silver nanoparticles towards biological systems: cytotoxicity evaluation using hen's egg test and inhibition of Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation.

This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity and bactericidal properties of four silver nanoparticle (AgNP) colloids and their ability to inhibit Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation on dental enamel. The cytotoxicity of AgNPs was evaluated based on signs of vascular change on the chorioallantoic membrane using the hen's egg test (HET-CAM). Bactericidal properties and inhibition of S.

Effect of corn steep liquor (CSL) and cassava wastewater (CW) on chitin and chitosan production by Cunninghamella elegans and their physicochemical characteristics and cytotoxicity.

Microbiological processes were used for chitin and chitosan production with Cunninghamella elegans UCP/WFCC 0542 grown in different concentrations of two agro-industrial wastes, corn steep liquor (CSL) and cassava wastewater (CW) established using a 2² full factorial design. The polysaccharides were extracted by alkali-acid treatment and characterized by infrared spectroscopy, viscosity, thermal analysis, elemental analysis, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The cytotoxicity of chitosan was evaluated for signs of vascular change on the chorioallantoic membrane of chicken eggs.

Anxiolytic-like activity and GC-MS analysis of (R)-(+)-limonene fragrance, a natural compound found in foods and plants.

The traditional use of essential oils in aromatherapy has offered numerous health benefits. However, few scientific studies have been conducted with these oils to confirm their therapeutic efficacy. (+)-Limonene is a chemical constituent of various bioactive essential oils.

Short-term stability studies of ampicillin and cephalexin in aqueous solution and human plasma: Application of least squares method in Arrhenius equation.

A limited number of studies with application of the Arrhenius equation have been reported to drugs and biopharmaceuticals in biological fluids at frozen temperatures. This paper describes stability studies of ampicillin and cephalexin in aqueous solution and human plasma applying the Arrhenius law for determination of adequate temperature and time of storage of these drugs using appropriate statistical analysis. Stability studies of the beta-lactams in human plasma were conducted at temperatures of 20°C, 2°C, -20°C and also during four cycles of freeze-thawing.

Correlation of thermal analysis and pyrolysis coupled to GC-MS in the characterization of tacrolimus.

In recent years, thermal analysis has assumed major role in the pharmaceutical industry because it can be used to evaluate the stability both in the control of raw materials and the finished product, having employment potential in the development and characterization of new products and assessment processes. Tacrolimus (TCR) is a macrolide lactone with potent immunosuppressive activity. The purpose of this study was to characterize tacrolimus raw material using Thermal analysis and Pyrolysis coupled to Gas chromatography-Mass spectrometry (Pyr-GC-MS).

A preformulation study of a new medicine for Chagas disease treatment: physicochemical characterization, thermal stability, and compatibility of benznidazole.

This work aimed the studies of physicochemical characterization, thermal stability, and compatibility of benznidazole (BNZ) drug by spectroscopy (NMR, IR), thermoanalytical (differential thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetry), and chromatographic (HPLC) techniques, beyond the analytical tools of Van't Hoff equation and Ozawa model. The compatibility study was conducted by binary mixtures (1:1, w/w) of the drug with microcrystalline cellulose 102 and 250, anhydrous lactose, and sodium starch glycolate. The physicochemical characterization confirmed data reported in scientific literature, guaranteeing authenticity of the analyzed raw material.

Validation of a method for determination of ampicillin in human plasma using LC-DAD.

We describe the validation data of a simple but selective chromatographic method for determination of ampicillin in human plasma using liquid chromatography-diode array detector. Blank plasma free of drugs was transferred to eppendorf's tubes and spiked with ampicillin stock solution to obtain quality control samples at 1.00, 2.

Validation of a capillary zone electrophoresis method for the comparative determination of etoricoxib in pharmaceutical formulations.

A CZE method was developed and validated for the analysis of etoricoxib in pharmaceutical dosage forms, using prilocaine as an internal standard. The CZE method was carried out on a fused-silica capillary (50 microm id, effective length 40 cm). The BGE consisted of 25 mM tris-phosphate solution at pH 2.

Development and validation of a method for the quantitative determination of aflatoxin contaminants in Maytenus ilicifolia by HPLC with fluorescence detection.

A method for the quantification of aflatoxins B1, G1, B2 and G2 in the medicinal herb Maytenus ilicifolia was developed and validated. The method used immunoaffinity columns for sample clean-up and HPLC with fluorescence detection without any derivatisation step. The method showed good inter-day accuracy (bias values in the range 4.

Simultaneous determination of ranitidine and metronidazole in human plasma using high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection.

The development and validation of a simple method for the simultaneous determination of ranitidine and metronidazole in human plasma is described. Plasma samples (250 microL) were deproteinized by precipitation with 60% perchloric acid, centrifuged and the supernatant directly injected into the HPLC. Separation was achieved in isocratic mode with a Shimpak C(18) column and a mobile phase consisting of 10mM potassium dihydrogen phosphate pH 3.