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    Microemulsions as Lipid Nanosystems Loaded into Thermoresponsive In Situ Microgels for Local Ocular Delivery of Prednisolone

    Year: 2022

    Journal: Pharmaceutics, Volume 14, SEP

    Authors: Hamed, Rania; Abu Kwiak, Amani D.; Al-Adhami, Yasmeen; Hammad, Alaa M.; Obaidat, Rana; Abusara, Osama H.; Abu Huwaij, Rana

    Organizations: Deanship of Research at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan [32/11/2020-2021]; Deanship of Research at Jordan University of Science and Technology [404/2017]

    Keywords: Pluronic (R) F127; kolliphor (R) P188 (F68); prednisolone; in situ thermoresponsive microgel; rheological properties; mucoadhesion; local ocular delivery; microemulsion; eye irritation; mixed polymeric micelles

    This study aimed to develop and evaluate thermoresponsive in situ microgels for the local ocular delivery of prednisolone (PRD) (PRD microgels) to improve drug bioavailability and prolong ocular drug residence time. Lipid nanosystems of PRD microemulsions (PRD-MEs) were prepared and evaluated at a drug concentration of 0.25-0.75%. PRD microgels were prepared by incorporating PRD-MEs into 10 and 12% Pluronic((R)) F127 (F127) or combinations of 12% F127 and 1-10% Kolliphor((R))P188 (F68). PRD microgels were characterized for physicochemical, rheological, and mucoadhesive properties, eye irritation, and stability. Results showed that PRD-MEs were clear, miscible, thermodynamically stable, and spherical with droplet size (16.4 +/- 2.2 nm), polydispersity index (0.24 +/- 0.01), and zeta potential (-21.03 +/- 1.24 mV). The PRD microgels were clear with pH (5.37-5.81), surface tension (30.96-38.90 mN/m), size, and zeta potential of mixed polymeric micelles (20.1-23.9 nm and -1.34 to -10.25 mV, respectively), phase transition temperature (25.3-36 degrees C), and gelation time (1.44-2.47 min). The FTIR spectra revealed chemical compatibility between PRD and microgel components. PRD microgels showed pseudoplastic flow, viscoelastic and mucoadhesive properties, absence of eye irritation, and drug content (99.3 to 106.3%) with a sustained drug release for 16-24 h. Microgels were physicochemically and rheologically stable for three to six months. Therefore, PRD microgels possess potential vehicles for local ocular delivery.
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