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[Biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates as carriers for antitumor agents].

E I Shishatskaia, A V Zhemchugova, T G Volova

    Antibiotiki I Khimioterapiia = Antibiotics and Chemoterapy [Sic]
    |November 29, 2005
    PubMed
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    Biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates serve as effective matrices for the antitumor drug daunorubicin (rubomycin). These drug delivery systems offer prolonged release kinetics, ideal for sustained therapeutic action.

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    Laser processing of polymer constructs from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate).

    Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition·2015

    Area of Science:

    • Biomaterials science
    • Polymer chemistry
    • Pharmacology

    Context:

    • Developing novel drug delivery systems is crucial for improving therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance.
    • Biodegradable polymers offer a promising platform for controlled drug release applications.
    • Daunorubicin (rubomycin) is a potent anthracycline antibiotic used in cancer chemotherapy.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the potential of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates as matrices for daunorubicin (rubomycin) deposition.
    • To characterize the in vitro release kinetics of daunorubicin from polyhydroxyalkanoate matrices.
    • To evaluate the feasibility of creating prolonged-action drug formulations.

    Summary:

    • Tablets containing varying loads of daunorubicin (1-60% w/w) were prepared using cold compaction of polyhydroxyalkanoates.

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  • In vitro studies demonstrated that daunorubicin release occurred through dissolution and diffusion.
  • Release profiles varied from tens of hours to several months, depending on drug loading.
  • At loads below 20% w/w, release was prolonged and time-dependent.
  • At concentrations below 5%, drug release followed zero-order kinetics with minimal initial burst release.

    • Impact:

    • Polyhydroxyalkanoates are suitable matrices for daunorubicin encapsulation.
    • This research enables the development of advanced drug delivery systems for sustained daunorubicin therapy.
    • The findings contribute to the field of biodegradable drug delivery, offering potential for improved cancer treatment strategies.