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Nanosuspension-based Ocular Therapeutics for Infection Control: Integrating Mucin Interactions and Tear Film Dynamics.

Deepanjan Datta, Maria Nison, Viola Colaco, Vandana Krishna, Sony Priyanka Bandi, Namdev Dhas, Swati Biswas, Riya Singh, Vasudev R Pai

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Deepanjan Datta *Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka State, 576 104, India. deepanjan.datta@manipal.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8398-4276
Maria Nison *Department of Pharmacognosy, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-7847-2846
Viola ColacoDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka State, 576 104, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-5089-5975
Vandana KrishnaDepartment of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana State, 500 078, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-5086-9447
Sony Priyanka BandiFluoro-Agrochemicals, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, 500 007, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5252-336X
Namdev DhasDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka State, 576 104, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9852-2653
Swati BiswasDepartment of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana State, 500 078, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1575-4206
Riya SinghDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka State, 576 104, India.
Vasudev R PaiDepartment of Pharmacognosy, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5147-6389

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ocular infections can affect the ocular surface and adnexal structures, intraocular structures, or both. Infections of the ocular surface and adnexa often arise from the invasion of commensals when typical barriers are compromised, which includes infectious blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, and orbital infections, among others. Intraocular infections may develop due to localised trauma or as part of a systemic condition. A variety of viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminths can cause intraocular illness. Occasionally, ocular abnormalities are the only external clinical indications of systemic infectious diseases. Analyzing specimens from ocular tissues or fluids can aid in diagnosing ocular infectious diseases and may help identify systemic infections. The management of ocular illnesses generally involves the topical application of antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory agents, along with targeted therapy addressing the underlying etiologies. In some cases, systemic antibacterial agents or glucocorticoids may be necessary. Addressing an inflamed or infected eye in an emergency context poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the emergency physician, with aetiology and prognoses varying from benign, self-limiting conditions to organ-threatening diseases. To address these ocular infections, the market has evolved with various therapeutics-based eye drops that are instilled specifically into the lower precorneal pocket and are regarded as the most patient-compliant method of drug delivery. Nevertheless, the efficacy of this approach is significantly reduced by the blink reflex, resulting in the loss of most of the topical dose. In this regard, nanosuspensions, which disperse hydrophobic drugs in an aqueous medium stabilised by surfactants, offer a promising strategy for mitigating ocular infections. Overall, this review aims to thoroughly examine the applicability of nanosuspensions in ocular drug delivery to target and treat infections in the human eye.

Indexed as

Eye InfectionsMucinsNanoparticlesOphthalmic SolutionsTearsAdministration, OphthalmicAnimalsDrug Delivery SystemsHumansSuspensionsMucinsOphthalmic SolutionsSuspensionsenhanced solubilitymucin and tear dynamicsnanosuspensionocular infectionsocular therapeuticspromising outcomes

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