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Formulation and Particle Size Reduction Improve Bioavailability of Poorly Water-Soluble Compounds with Antimalarial Activity
Joint Authors
Kozar, Michael P.
Reyes, Sean
Melendez, Victor
Wang, Hongxing
Li, Qigui
Hickman, Mark
Zhang, Jing
Xie, Lisa
Source
Malaria Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Decoquinate (DQ) is highly effective at killing malaria parasites in vitro; however, it is extremely insoluble in water.
In this study, solid dispersion method was used for DQ formulation which created a suitable physical form of DQ in aqueous phase for particle manipulation.
Among many polymers and surfactants tested, polyvinylpyrrolidone 10, a polymer, and L-α-phosphatidylcholine or polysorbate, two surfactants, were chosen as DQ formulation components.
The formulation particles were reduced to a mean size between 200 to 400 nm, which was stable in aqueous medium for at least three weeks.
Pharmacokinetic (PK) studies showed that compared to DQ microparticle suspension, a nanoparticle formulation orally dosed to mice showed a 14.47-fold increase in area under the curve (AUC) of DQ plasma concentration and a 4.53-fold increase in AUC of DQ liver distribution.
WR 299666, a poorly water-soluble compound with antimalarial activity, was also tested and successfully made into nanoparticle formulation without undergoing solid dispersion procedure.
We concluded that nanoparticles generated by using appropriate formulation components and sufficient particle size reduction significantly increased the bioavailability of DQ and could potentially turn this antimalarial agent to a therapeutic drug.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Hongxing& Li, Qigui& Reyes, Sean& Zhang, Jing& Xie, Lisa& Melendez, Victor…[et al.]. 2013. Formulation and Particle Size Reduction Improve Bioavailability of Poorly Water-Soluble Compounds with Antimalarial Activity. Malaria Research and Treatment،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497319
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Hongxing…[et al.]. Formulation and Particle Size Reduction Improve Bioavailability of Poorly Water-Soluble Compounds with Antimalarial Activity. Malaria Research and Treatment No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497319
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Hongxing& Li, Qigui& Reyes, Sean& Zhang, Jing& Xie, Lisa& Melendez, Victor…[et al.]. Formulation and Particle Size Reduction Improve Bioavailability of Poorly Water-Soluble Compounds with Antimalarial Activity. Malaria Research and Treatment. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497319
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497319