Investigations of pectin nanostructures for enhanced percutaneous delivery of fusidic acid. Issue 32 (18th June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bostanudin, Mohammad F.; Arafat, Mosab; Tan, Suk Fei; Sarker, Md Zaidul I.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied polymer science. Volume 139:Issue 32(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-06-18
• Subjects: biomaterials -- drug delivery systems -- nanoparticles -- percutaneous delivery -- polysaccharides; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1002/app.52760
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8995

Abstract

Abstract: The study aims to formulate and characterize nanoformulations produced from amphipathically‐modified pectin containing fusidic acid, making clear the importance of nanocarrier amphipathicity in boosting drug permeation through the skin. For this purpose, the amphipathically‐modified pectin (GBE‐PEC) fabrication was achieved following glycidol butyl ether modification via the nucleophilic substitution SN 2 reaction, which was then characterized using thermal analysis, spectroscopic, and chromatographic tools. The materials were subsequently converted into spherical nanostructures (NSs) (size 250–290 nm; zeta potential −25 to −34 mV) via a nanoprecipitation in situ cross‐linking approach, demonstrating low viscosity and good colloidal stability under pH 4 conditions. The encapsulated fusidic acid (loading degree 14.9%) was released from GBE‐PEC NSs in a more controlled fashion, with release profiles best characterized by the Higuchi model. Interactions with HaCaT cells in vitro demonstrated no apparent cytotoxicity at application relevant conditions, with efficient cellular absorption as evidenced by flow cytometry analysis. Using Franz diffusion cells, GBE‐PEC NSs had a 2‐fold greater penetration rate through the Strat‐M® membrane than the native pectin NSs. Overall, the study has introduced new insights into the design, fabrication, characterization, and tremendous potential of NSs formulated from GBE‐PEC for percutaneous delivery of poorly penetrating actives, which merit further analysis. Abstract : Amphiphatically‐modified GBE‐PEC nanostructures have been successfully produced. According to the results, the nanostructures are non‐toxic and have the ability to enhance drug penetration across a skin model.