Synthetic zeolites were studied in order to investigate their ability to encapsulate and to release drugs. In particular, a zeolite X and a zeolitic product obtained from a cocrystallization of zeolite X and zeolite A were examined. These materials were characterized by chemical analyses (ICP-AES), X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption isotherm, scanning electron microscopy, laser diffraction, and infrared spectroscopy. Since ketoprofen was chosen as a model drug for the formulation of controlled-release dosage forms, it was encapsulated into these two types of synthetic zeolites by a soaking procedure. Drug-loaded matrices were then characterized for entrapped drug amount and thermogravimetric behavior. In both types of activated zeolites, the total amount of ketoprofen (800 mg) was encapsulated in 2 g of matrix. By using HPLC measurements, ketoprofen release studies were done at different pH conditions so as to mimick gastrointestinal fluids. The absence of release in acid conditions and a double phased release, at two different pH values (5 and 6.8), suggest that after activation these materials offer good potential for a modified release delivery system of ketoprofen.
Synthetic Zeolites as a New Tool for Drug Delivery / Rimoli, MARIA GRAZIA; R., Rabaioli; Melisi, Daniela; Curcio, Annalisa; A., Mondello; R., Mirabelli; ABIGNENTE DI FRASSELLO, Enrico. - In: JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH. PART A. - ISSN 1549-3296. - STAMPA. - 87A:1(2008), pp. 156-164. [10.1002/jbm.a.31763]
Synthetic Zeolites as a New Tool for Drug Delivery
RIMOLI, MARIA GRAZIA;MELISI, DANIELA;CURCIO, ANNALISA;ABIGNENTE DI FRASSELLO, ENRICO
2008
Abstract
Synthetic zeolites were studied in order to investigate their ability to encapsulate and to release drugs. In particular, a zeolite X and a zeolitic product obtained from a cocrystallization of zeolite X and zeolite A were examined. These materials were characterized by chemical analyses (ICP-AES), X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption isotherm, scanning electron microscopy, laser diffraction, and infrared spectroscopy. Since ketoprofen was chosen as a model drug for the formulation of controlled-release dosage forms, it was encapsulated into these two types of synthetic zeolites by a soaking procedure. Drug-loaded matrices were then characterized for entrapped drug amount and thermogravimetric behavior. In both types of activated zeolites, the total amount of ketoprofen (800 mg) was encapsulated in 2 g of matrix. By using HPLC measurements, ketoprofen release studies were done at different pH conditions so as to mimick gastrointestinal fluids. The absence of release in acid conditions and a double phased release, at two different pH values (5 and 6.8), suggest that after activation these materials offer good potential for a modified release delivery system of ketoprofen.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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