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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
  • Infectious Disease Research

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  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health threat, necessitating novel drug delivery systems for resistant strains.
  • Biocompatible polymer nanoparticles, such as bovine serum albumin (BSA), show promise as carriers for anti-TB drugs.
  • Optimizing nanoparticle characteristics is crucial for effective drug transport and therapeutic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of reactant concentrations on the characteristics of bovine serum albumin-isoniazid (BSA-INH) nanoparticles.
  • To identify optimal concentrations of BSA, isoniazid, urea, and cysteine for nanoparticle formulation.
  • To enhance the potential of BSA-INH nanoparticles for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • BSA-INH nanoparticles were synthesized using ethanol desolvation.
  • Natural stabilizers, urea and cysteine, were employed post-desolvation.
  • The Taguchi method was applied to systematically analyze the effect of four component concentrations (BSA, isoniazid, urea, cysteine) on nanoparticle parameters.

Main Results:

  • Nanoparticle characteristics, including diameter, polydispersity, drug loading, and yield, were significantly influenced by the concentrations of BSA, isoniazid, urea, and cysteine.
  • The Taguchi analysis identified specific concentration ranges for each component that optimize BSA-INH nanoparticle properties.
  • This systematic approach provides a framework for reproducible and efficient nanoparticle production.

Conclusions:

  • The concentration of reacting components critically affects BSA-INH nanoparticle characteristics for TB treatment.
  • The Taguchi method is effective in optimizing nanoparticle formulation parameters.
  • This research contributes to the development of advanced drug delivery systems for combating drug-resistant tuberculosis.