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ArticlePolymers2026

Highlighting the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Topical Gels Loaded with Meloxicam: The Role of Different Excipients and Absorption Promoters.

Ioana-Alexandra Plugariu, Luiza-Madalina Gradinaru, Irina Popescu, Maria Bercea

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Article in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ioana-Alexandra Plugariu"Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0009-0008-9142-4613
Luiza-Madalina Gradinaru"Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9106-8139
Irina Popescu"Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6449-8408
Maria Bercea"Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0962-0372

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Unitatea Executiva Pentru Finantarea Invatamantului Superior Si A Cercetarii Stiintifice Universitare PN-IV-P6-6.1-CoEx-2024-0196
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Abstract

Thermosensitive polyurethane (PU) hydrogels were prepared and loaded with meloxicam (MX), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The role of different excipients, i.e., eucalyptus essential oil as well as poly(vinylpyrrolidone), poly(ethylene glycol) and their mixture, was highlighted. The sol-gel transition induced by temperature increase was evidenced by rheological measurements in oscillatory shear conditions. The viscoelastic behavior was investigated at 37 °C in various shear conditions, evidencing the network strength and stability of formulations. The structural recovery was monitored after applying high strain values, and the self-healing ability was revealed. Depending on the excipient, the gel samples loaded with MX release between 60% and 90% of the active substance. It was shown that the Fickian and chain relaxation contributions compete during MX release from PU-based hydrogels. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated and discussed.

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anti-inflammatory activityessential oilexcipientsmeloxicampolyurethanethermosensitive gels

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PMID42737074
PMCPMC13568095

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