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Soy matrix drug delivery systems obtained by melt-processing techniques.

Cláudia M Vaz1, Patrick F N M van Doeveren, Rui L Reis

  • 1Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal. c.m.vaz@tue.nl

Biomacromolecules
|November 11, 2003
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New soy protein drug delivery systems were developed using extrusion and injection molding. These novel protein-based carriers show promise for controlled theophylline release, with release mechanisms dependent on pH and formulation.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Soy protein is a sustainable and biocompatible material with potential for drug delivery applications.
  • Developing novel drug delivery systems is crucial for improving therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize soy protein-based matrix systems for drug delivery using melt-processing techniques.
  • To investigate the drug release mechanisms of theophylline (TH) from these soy matrix systems under different pH conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Soy protein matrices were prepared using extrusion and injection molding at varying pH values (4 and 7).
  • Matrices were further modified through cross-linking with glyoxal and reinforcement with hydroxylapatite.

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  • Drug release studies were conducted using theophylline in isotonic saline solutions buffered at pH 5.0 and pH 7.4.

    • Main Results:

    • Drug release at pH 5.0 was diffusion-controlled (Fick's second law) and less sensitive to formulation changes due to low matrix solubility.
    • At pH 7.4, drug release was faster and influenced by swelling, diffusion, and polymer dissolution due to higher matrix solubility.
    • Increased cross-linking or decreased net charge reduced release rates at pH 7.4, while hydroxylapatite incorporation increased them.

    Conclusions:

    • Melt-processed soy protein systems offer tunable drug release profiles dependent on pH and formulation.
    • These protein-based drug delivery systems are promising for pharmaceutical applications, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional materials.