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Inulin-D-α-tocopherol Succinate (INVITE) Nanomicelles as a Platform for Effective Intravenous Administration of Curcumin

Inulin-D-α-tocopherol Succinate (INVITE) Nanomicelles as a Platform for Effective Intravenous Administration of Curcumin

Giuseppe Tripodo, Gianfranco Pasut, Adriana Trapani, Anna Mero, Francesco Massimo Lasorsa, Theodora Chlapanidas, Giuseppe Trapani, Delia Mandracchia

Biomacromolecules. 2015 Feb 9;16(2):550-7.

PMID: 25543760

Abstract:

The aim of this work was to evaluate the potential of INVITE-based nanomicelles, an amphiphilic polymer constituted by inulin (INU) and vitamin E (VITE), as a platform for improving the biopharmaceutical properties of hydrophobic drugs. For this purpose, curcumin was selected as a model and curcumin-INVITE nanomicelles were prepared. This drug delivery system was characterized both in vitro for what concerns the physicochemical properties, blood compatibility, and cellular uptake, and in vivo for the evaluation of the pharmacokinetic profile. It was found that these nanomicelles released curcumin in a controlled manner, and they were able to penetrate cellular membrane. Moreover, they showed an improved pharmacokinetic profile after intravenous administration. In conclusion, INVITE micelles might constitute promising nanocarriers for improving the biopharmaceutical performance of hydrophobic drugs.

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Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP4345033-B	D-α-Tocopherol succinate		4345-03-3	Price

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