Transfer of a rational formulation and process development approach for 2D inks for pharmaceutical 2D and 3D printing.

The field of pharmaceutical 3D printing is growing over the past year, with Spitam® as the first 3D printed dosage form on the market. Showing the suitability of a binder jetting process for dosage forms. Although the development of inks for pharmaceutical field is more trail and error based, focusing on the -number as key parameter to judge the printability of an ink.

Precise Dosing of Pramipexole for Low-Dosed Filament Production by Hot Melt Extrusion Applying Various Feeding Methods.

The aim of this research was the production of low-dosed filaments via hot-melt extrusion (HME) with the model drug pramipexole for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and one of the polymers polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or basic butylated methacrylate copolymer (bPMMA) were fed by various dosing techniques with the aim of achieving the smallest deviation (RSD) from the target concentration of 0.1% () pramipexole.

Quality of FDM 3D Printed Medicines for Pediatrics: Considerations for Formulation Development, Filament Extrusion, Printing Process and Printer Design.

3d printing is capable of providing dose individualization for pediatric medicines and translating the precision medicine approach into practical application. In pediatrics, dose individualization and preparation of small dosage forms is a requirement for successful therapy, which is frequently not possible due to the lack of suitable dosage forms. For precision medicine, individual characteristics of patients are considered for the selection of the best possible API in the most suitable dose with the most effective release profile to improve therapeutic outcome.

Targeting the Central Nervous System (CNS): A Review of Rabies Virus-Targeting Strategies.

The transport of drugs across the blood-brain barrier is challenging. The use of peptide sequences derived from viruses with a central nervous system (CNS) tropism is one elegant option. A prominent example is the rabies virus glycopeptide-29 (RVG-29), which is said to enable a targeted brain delivery.

Determination of the activity of maleimide-functionalized phospholipids during preparation of liposomes.

Numerous examples exist in the literature for the use of maleimide-thiol-reactions in the area of functionalized nanoparticles. Although the hydrolysis tendency of maleimides is well-known, qualitative and quantitative information on the stability and reactivity of maleimide groups during preparation and in final formulations are missing. This is surprising, since hydrolysis of maleimides prevents nanoparticle functionalization and results in an increase of negative surface charge due to the hydrolysis product maleic acid.

HPLC analysis as a tool for assessing targeted liposome composition.

Functionalized phospholipids are indispensable materials for the design of targeted liposomes. Control over the quality and quantity of phospholipids is thereby key in the successful development and manufacture of such formulations. This was also the case for a complex liposomal preparation composed of 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DOPC), Cholesterol (CHO), 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[amino(polyethylene glycol)-2000] (DSPE-PEG2000).

Premature drug release of polymeric micelles and its effects on tumor targeting.

Based on the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, nanoparticles are believed to accumulate in tumors. In this conjunction, the stability of drug encapsulation is assumed to be sufficient. For clarification purposes, PEGylated poly-(D,L-lactic acid) (PEG-PDLLA) micelles which incorporated the hydrophobic model drug dechloro-4-iodo-fenofibrate (IFF) were investigated.

Development of a new method to assess nanocrystal dissolution based on light scattering.

Purpose: Nanocrystals exhibit enhanced dissolution rates and can effectively increase the bioavailability of poorly water soluble drug substances. However, methods for in vitro characterization of dissolution are unavailable. The objective of this study was to develop an in situ noninvasive analytical method to measure dissolution of crystalline nanosuspensions based on light scattering.

Radioiodinated dechloro-4-iodofenofibrate: a hydrophobic model drug for molecular imaging studies.

Radiolabeling is a valuable option for tracking drug molecules in biodistribution experiments. In the development of innovative drug delivery systems the influence of the pharmaceutical formulation on the drugs' pharmacokinetics has to be investigated. The hypolipidemic agent fenofibrate is an ideal model drug for testing the performance of drug delivery systems designed for poorly soluble compounds.

Controlled delivery of nanosuspensions from osmotic pumps: zero order and non-zero order kinetics.

Nanosuspensions have gained great interest in the last decade as a formulation tool for poorly soluble drugs. By decreasing particle sizes nanosuspensions enhance dissolution rate and bioavailability of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. Micro-osmotic pumps are widely used in experimental pharmacology and offer a tool of interest for the sustained release of nanosuspensions via the intraperitoneal or subcutaneous application site.