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ArticleAAPS PharmSciTech2024

Nanofiber-based Delivery of Luliconazole: Fabrication, Characterization, and Therapeutic Performance Assessment.

Gauri Nimhan, Mahaveer Narwade, Rajesh Singh Jadon, Kavita Gajbhiye

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Article in AAPS PharmSciTech, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Gauri NimhanDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune, 411038, India.
Mahaveer NarwadeDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune, 411038, India.
Rajesh Singh JadonShanti College of Pharmacy, Nowgong, Chhatarpur, Madya Pradesh, India.
Kavita GajbhiyeDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune, 411038, India. kavitaraigajbhiye@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6719-1671

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Abstract

This study introduces and assesses the potential of a Luliconazole-loaded nanofiber (LUL-NF) patch, fabricated through electrospinning, for enhancing topical drug delivery. The primary objectives involve evaluating the nanofiber structure, characterizing physical properties, determining drug loading and release kinetics, assessing antifungal efficacy, and establishing the long-term stability of the NF patch. LUL-NF patches were fabricated via electrospinning and observed by SEM at approximately 200 nm dimensions. The comprehensive analysis included physical properties (thickness, folding endurance, swelling ratio, weight, moisture content, and drug loading) and UV analysis for drug quantification. In vitro studies explored sustained drug release kinetics, while microbiological assays evaluated antifungal efficacy against Candida albicans and Aspergillus Niger. Stability studies confirmed long-term viability. Comparative analysis with the pure drug, placebo NF patch, LUL-NF patch, and Lulifod gel was conducted using agar diffusion, revealing enhanced performance of the LUL-NF patch. SEM analysis revealed well-defined LUL-NF patches (0.80 mm thickness) with exceptional folding endurance (> 200 folds) and a favorable swelling ratio (12.66 ± 0.73%). The patches exhibited low moisture uptake (3.4 ± 0.09%) and a moisture content of 11.78 ± 0.54%. Drug loading in 1 cm

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Antifungal AgentsAspergillus nigerCandida albicansDrug Delivery SystemsDrug LiberationImidazolesNanofibersDelayed-Action PreparationsDrug CarriersDrug StabilityMicrobial Sensitivity TestsAntifungal AgentsDelayed-Action PreparationsDrug CarriersImidazolesluliconazoleantifungal drugelectrospinningluliconazolenanofiber patchtopical delivery

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