ArticleHeliyon2023
Investigation of the treatment potential of Raloxifene-loaded polymeric nanoparticles in osteoporosis: In-vitro and in-vivo analyses.
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- A hypoxia-responsive calixarene supramolecular system enables redox-regulated matrix remodeling for postmenopausal osteoporosis.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Platelet-derived biomaterials in osteoporosis: mechanisms, evidence and translational prospects.Journal of biological engineering · 2026Review
- Combined Nanoparticle-Based Delivery of Estrogens and Raloxifen in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Nanotechnology-Driven Therapeutic Potential of Raloxifene in Osteoporosis and Cancer: A Recent Review.Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
- Development and evaluation of the rivaroxaban loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for improved oral bioavailability and safety.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Clinical effectiveness of ethinylestradiol-cyproterone acetate and raloxifene combination therapy in polycystic ovary syndrome-associated infertility.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
- Exploring the Potentials of Hyaluronic Acid-coated Polymeric Nanoparticles in Enhanced Cancer Treatment by Precision Drug Delivery, Tackling Drug Resistance, and Reshaping the Tumour Micro Environment.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
- The Emerging Roles of Nano Drug Delivery Systems in Treatment of Osteoporosis-Current Knowledge, Challenges and Future Perspectives.International journal of nanomedicine · 2025Review
- The Role of Nanomedicine in Benign Gynecologic Disorders.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Osteoporosis (OP), is a systemic bone disorder associated with low bone mass and bone tissue corrosion. Worsening of the disease condition leads to bone delicacy and fracture. Various drugs are available for the treatment of OP, however they have limitations including poor solubility, bioavailability and toxicity. Herein, Raloxifene-loaded polymeric nanoparticles (RLX-PNPs) were developed and investigated for the treatment of OP with possible solutions to the above mentioned problems. RLX-PNPs were prepared by modified ionic gelation method followed by determining their particle properties. FTIR, DSC and PXRD analysis of the RLX-PNPs were performed to check chemical interaction, thermal behavior and crystallinity, respectively. In-vitro release profile of RLX-PNPs was checked in lab setting, whereas its pharmacokinetics was investigated in Sprague-Dawley rats, in-vivo. Finally, the treatment potential of RLX-PNPs was analyzed in OP induced animal model. The optimized PNPs formulation indicated 134.5 nm particle size, +24.4 mV charge and 91.73% % EE. TEM analysis showed spherical and uniform sized particles with no interactions observed in FTIR analysis. In-vitro release of RLX from RLX-PNPs showed more sustained release behavior as compared to RLX-suspension. Moreover, pharmacokinetic investigations showed a significantly enhanced bioavailability of the RLX-PNPs as well as reduced serum levels of alkaline phosphatase and calcium in OP induced rats when compared with RLX-Suspension after oral administration. Findings of this study suggested that the developed RLX-PNPs have the potential to treat OP due to sustained release and improved bioavailability of the incorporated drug.
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