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ArticleACS omega2020

Pyramid-Shaped PEG-PCL-PEG Polymeric-Based Model Systems for Site-Specific Drug Delivery of Vancomycin with Enhance Antibacterial Efficacy.

Sima Singh, Majed M Alrobaian, Nagashekhara Molugulu, Nikhil Agrawal, Arshid Numan, Prashant Kesharwani

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Article in ACS omega, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 28 papers.

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6 authors at 5 institutions in 5 countries.

Sima SinghDiscipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa.
Majed M AlrobaianDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21974, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Nagashekhara MoluguluSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nikhil AgrawalDiscipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa.
Arshid NumanState Key Laboratory of ASIC and System, SIST, Fudan University, 200433 Shanghai, China.
Prashant KesharwaniDepartment of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, 110062 New Delhi, India.
University of KwaZulu-Natal · ZAFudan University · CNJamia Hamdard · INMonash University Malaysia · MYTaif University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Antibacterial resistance remains a major global problem due to frequent prescriptions, leading to significant toxicities. To overcome the limitations of antibiotic therapy, it is highly desirable to provide site-specific delivery of drugs with controlled release. Inspired by the biocompatible, biodegradable, and site-specific mimicking behavior of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(caprolactone) (PCL), we developed vancomycin-PEG-PCL-PEG conjugates to maximize the pharmacological effects and minimize the side effects. Drug-loaded vancomycin-PEG-PCL-PEG conjugates are influenced by size, shape, surface area, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro drug release, hemolysis assay, cytotoxicity, and antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant

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PMID32548372
PMCPMC7271022
OpenAlexW3026826564

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