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ArticlePharmaceutics2024

Inhaled Ivermectin-Loaded Lipid Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles: Development and Characterization.

Seyedeh Negin Kassaee, Godwin A Ayoko, Derek Richard, Tony Wang, Nazrul Islam

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Article in Pharmaceutics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Seyedeh Negin KassaeePharmacy Discipline, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4000-3498
Godwin A AyokoSchool of Chemistry and Physics, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
Derek RichardCentre for Genomics and Personalised Health, School of Biomedical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
Tony WangCentral Analytical Research Facility, Institution for Future Environment, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-4278-0888
Nazrul IslamPharmacy Discipline, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6751-6915

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ivermectin (IVM), a drug originally used for treating parasitic infections, is being explored for its potential applications in cancer therapy. Despite the promising anti-cancer effects of IVM, its low water solubility limits its bioavailability and, consequently, its biological efficacy as an oral formulation. To overcome this challenge, our research focused on developing IVM-loaded lipid polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHNPs) designed for potential pulmonary administration. IVM-loaded LPHNPs were developed using the emulsion solvent evaporation method and characterized in terms of particle size, morphology, entrapment efficiency, and release pattern. Solid phase characterization was investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Using a Twin stage impinger (TSI) attached to a device, aerosolization properties of the developed LPHNPs were studied at a flow rate of 60 L/min, and IVM was determined by a validated HPLC method. IVM-loaded LPHNPs demonstrated spherical-shaped particles between 302 and 350 nm. Developed formulations showed an entrapment efficiency between 68 and 80% and a sustained 50 to 60% IVM release pattern within 96 h. Carr's index (CI), Hausner ratio (HR), and angle of repose (θ) indicated proper flowability of the fabricated LPHNPs. The in vitro aerosolization analysis revealed fine particle fractions (FPFs) ranging from 18.53% to 24.77%. This in vitro study demonstrates the potential of IVM-loaded LPHNPs as a delivery vehicle through the pulmonary route.

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dry powder inhalerIvermectinlipid polymer hybrid nanoparticleslung cancerpulmonary drug delivery

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PMID39204406
PMCPMC11359515

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