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ArticleHeliyon2020

Microemulsion-based approach for oral delivery of insulin: formulation design and characterization.

Mumuni A Momoh, Kenechukwu C Franklin, Chinazom P Agbo, Calister E Ugwu, Musiliu O Adedokun, Ofomata C Anthony, Omeje E Chidozie, Augustine N Okorie

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Article in Heliyon, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mumuni A MomohDrug Delivery Research Unit, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Kenechukwu C FranklinDrug Delivery Research Unit, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Chinazom P AgboDrug Delivery Research Unit, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Calister E UgwuDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Musiliu O AdedokunDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria.
Ofomata C AnthonyNational Centre for Energy Research and Development, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.
Omeje E ChidozieDrug Delivery Research Unit, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Augustine N OkorieDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology University of University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
University of Nigeria · NGUniversity of Uyo · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oral delivery of insulin provides a good alternative because it is non-invasive and patient-friendly. However, multiple challenges affected this route. To overcome barriers for oral delivery of insulin, we aimed to develop a novel insulin-loaded microemulsion system based on snail mucin for oral administration. The strategy in the novel system of using mucin loading insulin into the inner core of prepared water in oil microemulsion to provide sustained released, increased in vivo stability and enhanced drug absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. We report how microemulsion composed of varying ratios of snail mucin and Tween® 80 (1:9-9:1) using oil/water emulsion preparation method influenced insulin performance after oral administration. The results obtained include an encapsulation efficiency of above 70 %; in vitro release was sustained over 10 h and

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Biological sciencesBiotechnologyDiabetesMaterials applicationMaterials characterizationMicroemulsionsMucinOral-insulinPharmaceutical chemistryPharmacologyTween® 80

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PMID32258491
PMCPMC7113630
OpenAlexW3013391949

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