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ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025

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Nikoletta Zoupanou, Paraskevi Papakyriakopoulou, Nikitas Georgiou, Antigoni Cheilari, Uroš Javornik, Peter Podbevsek, Demeter Tzeli, Georgia Valsami, Thomas Mavromoustakos

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Article in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Nikoletta ZoupanouDepartment of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.
Paraskevi PapakyriakopoulouDepartment of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-0566-0713
Nikitas GeorgiouDepartment of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.
Antigoni CheilariDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-6180-821X
Uroš JavornikSlovenian NMR Centre, National Institute of Chemistry of Ljubljana, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Peter PodbevsekSlovenian NMR Centre, National Institute of Chemistry of Ljubljana, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Demeter TzeliDepartment of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-0899-7282
Georgia ValsamiDepartment of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-2395-6844
Thomas MavromoustakosDepartment of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-5309-992X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Donepezil (DH), a selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, is widely used to manage symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease by enhancing cholinergic neurotransmission and preventing acetylcholine breakdown. Despite the effectiveness of oral formulations, extensive hepatic metabolism and low systemic bioavailability have driven the search for alternative delivery systems. This study focuses on nasal delivery as a non-parenteral substitute, utilizing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) for its mucoadhesive properties and methyl-β-cyclodextrin (Me-β-CD) for its ability to enhance permeability and form inclusion complexes with drugs. Prior studies demonstrated the potential of HPMC-based nasal films for nose-to-brain delivery of donepezil and highlighted Me-β-CD's role in improving drug solubility. Building on this, transparent gel formulations containing DH, HPMC, and 2,6 Me-β-CD were developed to investigate molecular interactions within two- and three-component systems. This study utilized a combination of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and density functional theory (DFT) to provide detailed insights into the interactions between DH, 2,6-Me-β-CD, and HPMC. The findings provide critical insights into drug-excipient interactions, aiding the optimization of stability, solubility, and controlled release. This advances the rational design of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems for enhanced therapeutic efficacy.

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beta-CyclodextrinsDonepezilHypromellose DerivativesCholinesterase InhibitorsMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopySolubilitybeta-CyclodextrinsCholinesterase InhibitorsDonepezilHypromellose Derivativesmethyl-beta-cyclodextrincyclodextrinDFTdonepezilNMR

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PMID40076392
PMCPMC11902010

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