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ArticleCurrent drug delivery2025

Preparation and Evaluation of Tetrandrine Nanocrystals to Improve Bioavailability.

Fei Xue, Lan Yang, Shuai Ma, Jin Hua Chang, Pei Liu, Xi Gang Liu, Ru Xing Wang

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Fei XueInstitute of Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Medical University, Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Hebei Province, 067000, P.R. China.
Lan YangInstitute of Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Medical University, Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Hebei Province, 067000, P.R. China.
Shuai MaInstitute of Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Medical University, Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Hebei Province, 067000, P.R. China.
Jin Hua ChangInstitute of Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Medical University, Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Hebei Province, 067000, P.R. China.
Pei LiuInstitute of Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Medical University, Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Hebei Province, 067000, P.R. China.
Xi Gang LiuInstitute of Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Medical University, Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Hebei Province, 067000, P.R. China.
Ru Xing WangInstitute of Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Medical University, Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Chinese Materia Medica, Chengde Hebei Province, 067000, P.R. China.

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Hebei Natural Science Foundation H2022406073Natural Science Research Project of Chengde Medical College, China 201705Science and Technology Research Project of Colleges and Universities of Hebei Province ZD2021004
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION/

backgroundTetrandrine (TET) has multiple pharmacological activities, but its water solubility is poor, which is the main reason for its low bioavailability.

objectivesThe purpose of this study was to prepare TET nanocrystals (TET-NCs) using a grinding method to enhance the dissolution rate and ultimately improve the bioavailability of TET.

methodsTET-NCs were synthesized via media milling, employing Poloxam 407 (P407) as surface stabilizer and mannitol as a cryoprotectant during freeze-drying. The crystal structure, particle diameter, and zeta potential were characterized using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The in vitro release behavior and pharmacokinetics of TET-NCs were assessed. The cytotoxicity of TET and TET-NCS on RAW264.7 cells was determined by the CCK-8 method.

resultsThe particle size of TET-NCs was 360.0±7.03 nm, PDI was 0.26±0.03, and zeta potential was 6.64±0.22 mV. The cumulative dissolution within 60 minutes was 96.40±2.31%. The pharmacokinetic study showed that AUC0-72 h and Cmax of TET-NCs were significantly enhanced by 3.07 and 2.57 times, respectively, compared with TET (p<0.01). TET-NCs significantly increased the cell inhibition on RAW264.7 cells compared to the TET (P<0.01).

conclusionThe preparation of TET-NCs enhanced dissolution rate and bioavailability significantly, and it also improved the inhibition effect of RAW264.7 cells.

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BenzylisoquinolinesNanoparticlesAnimalsBiological AvailabilityCell SurvivalDrug LiberationMaleMiceParticle SizeRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRAW 264.7 CellsSolubilityBenzylisoquinolinestetrandrinebioavailabilitynanocrystalspharmacokineticspreparationsolubility and stabilizer.Tetrandrine

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