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In situ composite ion-triggered gellan gum gel incorporating amino methacrylate copolymer microparticles: a therapeutic modality for buccal applicability

In situ composite ion-triggered gellan gum gel incorporating amino methacrylate copolymer microparticles: a therapeutic modality for buccal applicability

Enas Elmowafy, Marco Cespi, Giulia Bonacucina, Mahmoud E Soliman

Pharm Dev Technol. 2019 Dec;24(10):1258-1271.

PMID: 31437077

Abstract:

The aim of the current investigation is to delineate the buccal applicability of an in situ composite gel containing aceclofenac (AC) amino methacrylate copolymer microparticles (MPs), surmounting limitations of oral existing conventional therapy. AC Eudragit RL100 MPs were fabricated and statistically optimized using 2241 factorial design. Better buccal applicability and enhanced localization were achieved by combining the optimum MPs with in situ ion-activated gellan gum gel. The crosslinking and gelation of in situ gel were investigated by morphological and solid state characterizations. Suitability for buccal delivery and in vivo therapeutic efficacy in inflammation model of rats were also assessed. Results showed that the best performing formula displayed particle size (PS) of 51.00 µm and high entrapment efficiency (EE%) of 94.73%. MPs were successfully entrapped inside the gel network of the composite system. Gelation tendency, pH, shear-thinning properties and mucoadhesivity of the prepared in situ composite gel guaranteed its buccal suitability. Sustained AC release features and promising in vitro anti-arthritic response were also demonstrated. Moreover, consistent and prolonged in vivo anti-inflammatory effect was achieved, relative to standard AC. Taken together; this study proves the potential of in situ composite gel as an appropriate therapeutic proposal for AC buccal delivery.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP24938167	Amino methacrylate copolymer		24938-16-7	Price

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