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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Nanoparticles containing curcuminoids (Curcuma longa): development of topical delivery formulation

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Author(s):
Zamarioli, Cristina M. [1] ; Martinsh, Rodrigo M. [2] ; Carvalho, Emilia C. [1] ; Freitas, Luis A. P. [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Enfermagem Ribeirao Preto, BR-14049 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Ciencias Farmaceut Ribeirao Preto, Nucl Pesquisas Prod Nat & Sintet, BR-14049 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY; v. 25, n. 1, p. 53-60, JAN-FEB 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 13
Abstract

Solid lipid nanoparticles incorporating Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae, curcuminoids were produced by the hot melt emulsion method. A Box–Behnken factorial design was adopted to study the nanoparticles production at different levels of factors such as the percentage of curcuminoids, time of homogenization and surfactant ratio. The optimized nanoparticles were incorporated into hydrogels for stability, drug release and skin permeation tests. The average nanoparticle sizes were 210.4 nm; the zeta potential of −30.40 ± 4.16; the polydispersivity was 0.222 ± 0.125. The average encapsulation efficiency of curcumin and curcuminoids was 52.92 ± 5.41% and 48.39 ± 6.62%, respectively. Solid lipid nanocapsules were obtained with curcumin load varying from 14.2 to 33.6% and total curcuminoids load as high as 47.7%. The topical formulation containing SLN-Curcuminoids showed good spreadability and stability when subjected to mechanical stress test remained with characteristic color, showed no phase separation and no significant change in pH. As a result of slow release, the nanoparticles were able to avoid permeation or penetration in the pig ear epidermis/dermis during 18 h. The topical formulation is stable and can be used in further in vivo studies for the treatment of inflammatory reactions, in special for radiodermitis. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/20872-7 - Development and application of the spray freeze drying technique for phytopharmaceutical products
Grantee:Luis Alexandre Pedro de Freitas
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants