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ArticleTherapeutic delivery2025

Cabozantinib-phospholipid complex for enhanced solubility, bioavailability, and reduced toxicity in liver cancer.

Jayesh Patil, Sankha Bhattacharya, Suprit D Saoji, Payal Dande

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Jayesh PatilDepartment of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, Shirpur, India.ORCID 0009-0009-3688-3427
Sankha BhattacharyaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, Shirpur, India.ORCID 0000-0002-0771-9582
Suprit D SaojiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Nagpur, Mahatma Jyotiba Fuley Shaikshanik Parisar, University Campus, Nagpur, India.ORCID 0000-0003-1747-7844
Payal DandeDepartment of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, Shirpur, India.ORCID 0000-0003-3384-7454

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Abstract

aimsTo enhance the therapeutic potential of Cabozantinib (CBZ), a tyrosine kinase inhibitor with limited water solubility, low bioavailability, and high toxicity, by developing a Cabozantinib-Phospholipid Complex (CBZ-PLS). MATERIALS &

methodsCBZ-PLS was formulated using solvent evaporation with a Box-Behnken design and characterized using various techniques to confirm molecular interactions. Solubility, in vitro release, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity were evaluated. Cytotoxic effects on HepG2 cell lines were also assessed.

resultsCBZ-PLS exhibited a 126-fold increase in solubility and enhanced CBZ release in vitro. Pharmacokinetic studies on Wistar rats demonstrated a 1.58-fold increase in bioavailability, while acute toxicity studies confirmed biocompatibility. CBZ-PLS showed superior cytotoxicity, apoptosis induction, migration inhibition, increased ROS generation, and greater DNA fragmentation in HepG2 cells. The complex also maintained stability over 6 months.

conclusionsCBZ-PLS significantly improves the solubility, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficacy of CBZ against liver cancer, presenting a promising approach for more effective liver cancer treatment.

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AnilidesBiological AvailabilityLiver NeoplasmsPhospholipidsPyridinesRats, WistarSolubilityAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsApoptosisDrug LiberationHep G2 CellsHumansMaleProtein Kinase InhibitorsRatsAnilidesAntineoplastic AgentscabozantinibPhospholipidsProtein Kinase InhibitorsPyridinesbioavailabilityCabozantinibliver cancerphospholipid complexsolubility

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