Development of DH-I-180-3 loaded lipid nanoparticle for photodynamic therapy.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising noninvasive treatment modality for cancer. Photosensitizer and specific wave length of light are the key component of PDT. DH-I-180-3, a second generation photosensitizer, was incorporated into lipid nanoparticle for simultaneous fluorescent imaging and targeting therapy.

Development of drug-in-adhesive patch formulations for transdermal delivery of fluoxetine: In vitro and in vivo evaluations.

The aim of this study was to develop drug-in adhesive (DIA) patch formulations for the transdermal delivery of fluoxetine (FX). The DIA patch formulations containing FX were prepared and optimized with various pressure sensitive adhesives, drug contents and enhancers. Among the various formulations, DuroTak 87-502B-based patch formulation containing 20% (w/w) FX with no enhancer was selected for in vivo pharmacokinetic study based on in vitro permeation studies using hairless mouse, rat and human cadaver skins.