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ArticlePolymers2023

Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Based Membranes for Methotrexate Drug Delivery.

Ionela-Amalia Bradu, Titus Vlase, Mădălin Bunoiu, Mădălina Grădinaru, Alexandru Pahomi, Dorothea Bajas, Mihaela Maria Budiul, Gabriela Vlase

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Article in Polymers, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ionela-Amalia BraduResearch Centre for Thermal Analysis in Environmental Problems, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi Street 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania.
Titus VlaseResearch Centre for Thermal Analysis in Environmental Problems, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi Street 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7480-7486
Mădălin BunoiuICAM-Advanced Environmental Research Institute, West University of Timisoara, Oituz Street 4, 300233 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1149-2066
Mădălina GrădinaruICAM-Advanced Environmental Research Institute, West University of Timisoara, Oituz Street 4, 300233 Timisoara, Romania.
Alexandru PahomiResearch Centre for Thermal Analysis in Environmental Problems, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi Street 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0324-1163
Dorothea BajasResearch Centre for Thermal Analysis in Environmental Problems, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi Street 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania.
Mihaela Maria BudiulResearch Centre for Thermal Analysis in Environmental Problems, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi Street 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania.
Gabriela VlaseResearch Centre for Thermal Analysis in Environmental Problems, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi Street 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania.
West University of Timişoara · RO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Methotrexate or amethopterin or 4-amino-N10-methyl pteroylglutamic acid is used for treating autoimmune diseases, as well as certain malignancies. Drug delivery systems, which are based on biopolymers, can be developed to improve the therapeutic and pharmacological properties of topically administered drugs. Biopolymers improve the therapeutic effect of drugs, mainly by improving their biodistribution and modulating drug release. This study presents the synthesis of membranes based on anionic polysaccharides and cationic polysaccharides for transdermal delivery of the active ingredient methotrexate, as well as a compatibility study between methotrexate and each of the components used in the prepared membranes. The obtained membranes based on different marine polysaccharides, namely κ-carrageenan and chitosan, for the release of the active ingredient methotrexate were characterized using techniques such as TG, FTIR, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR microscopy, water absorption capacity, water vapor permeability, and biodegradation rate. Following the studies, the membranes suitable for the transdermal release of the active substance were validated.

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drug deliverymembranesmethotrexatepolymerssynthesis

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PMID37960005
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