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Optimized solubility and bioavailability of genistein based on cocrystal engineering
Zhipeng Wang1, Qi Li1, Qi An1
1Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China.
Natural Products and Bioprospecting
|September 13, 2023
Summary
Genistein cocrystal with piperazine enhances solubility and bioavailability, overcoming formulation challenges. This cocrystal engineering approach offers a green method for improving natural product drug delivery.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Materials Science
- Drug Delivery
Background:
- Genistein exhibits promising health benefits for various diseases but suffers from poor solubility and bioavailability.
- These limitations hinder its clinical application and market development, necessitating formulation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the solubility and bioavailability of genistein.
- To prepare and characterize a genistein-piperazine cocrystal using cocrystal engineering principles.
Main Methods:
- Cocrystal preparation via solvent-assisted grinding.
- Characterization using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
- Evaluation of stability, dissolution, and bioavailability.
Main Results:
- Successful preparation and confirmation of the genistein-piperazine cocrystal.
- Demonstrated improvement in genistein's solubility and bioavailability.
- Systematic investigation covering preparation, characterization, and property evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Cocrystal engineering provides an effective, green strategy for optimizing pharmaceutical properties of natural products.
- The genistein-piperazine cocrystal shows potential for improved drug formulation and delivery.
- This study offers a comprehensive approach to developing natural product-based therapeutics.
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