Advanced search
Start date
Betweenand
Related content
(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Insulin-loaded polymeric mucoadhesive nanoparticles: development, characterization and cytotoxicity evaluation

Full text
Author(s):
Honorato Gatti, Tiago Henrique [1] ; Eloy, Josimar Oliveira [1] ; Barboza Ferreira, Leonardo Miziara [1] ; da Silva, Isabel Cristine [2] ; Pavan, Fernando Rogerio [2] ; Daflon Gremiao, Maria Palmira [1] ; Chorilli, Marlus [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP Sao Paulo State Univ, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Drugs & Med, Campus Araraquara, Araraquara, SP - Brazil
[2] UNESP Sao Paulo State Univ, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Biol Sci, Campus Araraquara, Araraquara, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences; v. 54, n. 1 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Abstract Mucoadhesive nanoparticles are particularly interesting for delivery through nasal or pulmonary routes, as an approach to overcome the mucociliary clearance. Moreover, these nanoparticles are attractive for peptide and protein delivery, particularly for insulin to treat diabetes, as an alternative to conventional parenteral administration. Thus, chitosan, a cationic mucoadhesive polysaccharide found in shells of crustaceans, and the negatively-charged dextran sulfate are able to form nanoparticles through ionic condensation, representing a potential insulin carrier. Herein, chitosan/dextran sulfate nanoparticles at various ratios were prepared for insulin loading. Formulations were characterized for particle size, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and in vitro drug release. Moreover, the interaction with mucin and the cytotoxicity against a lung cell line were studied, which altogether have not been addressed before. Results evidenced that a proper selection of polyelectrolytes is necessary for smaller particle size formation and also the composition and zeta potential impact encapsulation efficiency, which is benefited by the positive charge of chitosan. Insulin remained stable after encapsulation as evidenced by calorimetric assays, and was released in a sustained manner in the first 10 h. Positively-charged nanoparticles based on chitosan/dextran-sulfate at the ratio of 6:4 successfully interacted with mucin, which is a prerequisite for delivery to mucus-containing tissues. Finally, insulin-loaded nanoparticles displayed no cytotoxicity effect against lung cells at tested concentrations, suggesting the potential for further in vivo studies. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/24180-0 - Liquid crystalline systems as potential strategy ofr incorporation of trans-resveratrol: development, physicochemical characterization and in vitro and in vivo biological assays
Grantee:Marlus Chorilli
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants