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Generation of Alginate Microspheres for Biomedical Applications
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Alginate-based drug oral targeting using bio-micro/nano encapsulation technologies.
Susbin Raj Wagle1, Bozica Kovacevic1, Daniel Walker1
1Biotechnology and Drug Development Research Laboratory, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University , Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery
|June 30, 2020
Summary
Improving oral drug delivery for lipophilic medications is crucial. New encapsulation technologies, like ionic vibrational jet flow, enhance drug absorption and effectiveness by overcoming bioavailability challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Oral drug administration is prevalent but faces challenges with lipophilic drugs.
- Poor dissolution and low bioavailability limit the efficacy of oral lipophilic medications.
- Developing advanced formulations is essential to protect drugs and enhance absorption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore strategies for improving oral lipophilic drug delivery.
- To address the limitations of current oral bioavailability methods.
- To highlight novel encapsulation technologies for enhanced drug permeation.
Main Methods:
- Review of obstacles in oral lipophilic drug bioavailability.
- Discussion of techniques to overcome these challenges, focusing on safety and efficacy.
- Exploration of ionic vibrational jet flow encapsulation technology.
Main Results:
- Ionic vibrational jet flow encapsulation shows significant potential for lipophilic drug delivery.
- Drug-bile acid conjugates combined with microencapsulation offer a promising strategy.
- Careful selection of bile acids, polymers, and encapsulation techniques is critical for success.
Conclusions:
- Advanced encapsulation methods are key to improving oral lipophilic drug delivery.
- Ionic vibrational jet flow technology presents a novel approach for enhanced bioavailability.
- Optimized formulation strategies are necessary for effective lipophilic drug administration.
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