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ArticleGels (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Thermosensitive In Situ Gelling Poloxamers/Hyaluronic Acid Gels for Hydrocortisone Ocular Delivery.

Fabrizio Villapiano, Teresa Silvestri, Camilla Lo Gatto, Danilo Aleo, Virginia Campani, Sossio Fabio Graziano, Concetta Giancola, Federica D'Aria, Giuseppe De Rosa, Marco Biondi and 1 more

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Article in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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11 authors.

Fabrizio VillapianoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Teresa SilvestriDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9716-894X
Camilla Lo GattoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Danilo AleoMedivis Srl, Carnazza St. 34/C, 95030 Tremestieri Etneo, Catania, Italy.
Virginia CampaniDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9339-922X
Sossio Fabio GrazianoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9512-6217
Concetta GiancolaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0360-6062
Federica D'AriaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5589-2841
Giuseppe De RosaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1210-1269
Marco BiondiDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, D. Montesano St. 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7299-9958
Laura MayolInterdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB), Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8869-6465

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study endeavored to overcome the physiological barriers hindering optimal bioavailability in ophthalmic therapeutics by devising drug delivery platforms that allow therapeutically effective drug concentrations in ocular tissues for prolonged times. Thermosensitive drug delivery platforms were formulated by blending poloxamers (F68 and F127) with low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA) in various concentrations and loaded with hydrocortisone (HC). Among the formulations examined, only three were deemed suitable based on their desirable gelling properties at a temperature close to the eye's surface conditions while also ensuring minimal gelation time for swift ocular application. Rheological analyses unveiled the ability of the formulations to develop gels at suitable temperatures, elucidating the gel-like characteristics around the physiological temperature essential for sustained drug release. The differential scanning calorimetry findings elucidated intricate hydrogel-water interactions, indicating that HA affects the water-polymer interactions within the gel by increasing the platform hydrophilicity. Also, in vitro drug release studies demonstrated significant hydrocortisone release within 8 h, governed by an anomalous transport mechanism, prompting further investigation for optimized release kinetics. The produced platforms offer promising prospects for efficacious ocular drug delivery, addressing pivotal challenges in ocular therapeutics and heralding future advancements in the domain.

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DSChyaluronic acidhydrocortisone release kineticshydrogelsin situ forming drug reservoirophthalmic drug deliverythermosensitive systems

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PMID38534611
PMCPMC10970564

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