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Advancements in Colon-Targeted Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Review on Recent Techniques with Emphasis on Hot-Melt Extrusion and 3D Printing Technologies.

Nouf D Alshammari, Rasha Elkanayati, Sateesh Kumar Vemula, Esraa Al Shawakri, Prateek Uttreja, Mashan Almutairi, Michael A Repka

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Review in AAPS PharmSciTech, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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17citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

17 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Nouf D AlshammariDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, 38677, USA.
Rasha ElkanayatiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, 38677, USA.
Sateesh Kumar VemulaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, 38677, USA. svemula@olemiss.edu.
Esraa Al ShawakriDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, 38677, USA.
Prateek UttrejaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, 38677, USA.
Mashan AlmutairiDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, 81442, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Michael A RepkaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, 38677, USA. marepka@olemiss.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-0848-8379

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review investigates the progression and effectiveness of colon-targeted drug delivery systems, offering a comprehensive understanding of the colon's anatomy and physiological environment. Recognizing the distinctive features of the colon is crucial for successfully formulating oral dosage forms that precisely target specific areas in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) while minimizing side effects through mitigating off-target sites. This understanding forms the basis for designing effective targeted drug delivery systems. The article extensively examines diverse approaches to formulating drugs for colonic targeting, highlighting key polymers and excipients in their production. Special emphasis is given to innovative approaches such as hot-melt extrusion (HME) and three-dimensional printing (3D-P), renowned for their accuracy in drug release kinetics and intricate dosage form geometry. However, challenges arise regarding material standardization and the complex network of regulatory clearances required to confirm safety and effectiveness. The review provides insights into each application's advantages and potential challenges. Furthermore, it sheds light on the local diseases that necessitate colon targeting and the available marketed products, providing an overview of the current state of colon-targeted drug delivery systems. Additionally, the review emphasizes the importance of testing drugs in a controlled in vitro environment during the development phase. It also discusses the future directions for successful development in this field. By integrating knowledge across anatomy, formulation techniques, and assessment methodologies, this review is a valuable resource for researchers navigating the dynamic field of colonic drug delivery.

Indexed as

ColonDrug Delivery SystemsPrinting, Three-DimensionalAdministration, OralAnimalsDrug CompoundingDrug LiberationExcipientsHot Melt Extrusion TechnologyHumansPolymersTechnology, PharmaceuticalExcipientsPolymerscolon drug delivery systemfused deposition modeling 3D printinggastrointestinal tracthot-melt extrusioninflammatory bowel disease

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