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The aim of the current study was to achieve a dry powder formulation of vancomycin by spray drying whilst evaluating the effect of pH and excipient type and percentage used in formulation on particle characteristics and aerosolization performance. A D-optimal design was applied to optimize the formulation comprising vancomycin and two main excipient groups; a carbohydrate bulking agent (lactose, mannitol or trehalose) and a second excipient (hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin or L-leucine) at pH 4 and 7. The physicochemical properties of particles (size, morphology, crystallinity state, residual moisture content), stability, and aerosolization characteristics were investigated. Using the combination of two excipients increased the fine particle fraction of powder emitted from an Aerolizer® device at a flow rate of 60 L/min. Hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin showed more potential than L-leucine in aerosolization capabilities. Stability studies over 3 months of storage in 40 °C and 75% relative humidity suggested a good physical stability of the optimized formulation containing 17.39% hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin along with 29.61% trehalose relative to the amount of drug at pH 4. Use of two excipients including trehalose and hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin with a total weight ratio of 47% relative to the amount of drug is appropriate for the preparation of vancomycin dry powder formulation for inhalation.Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most invasive foodborne pathogens and is responsible for numerous outbreaks worldwide. Most of the methods to detect this bacterium in food require selective enrichment using traditional bacterial culture techniques that can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. Moreover, molecular methods are expensive and need specific technical knowledge. In contrast, immunological approaches are faster, simpler, and user-friendly alternatives and have been developed for the detection of L. monocytogenes in food, environmental, and clinical samples. These techniques are dependent on the constitutive expression of L. monocytogenes antigens and the specificity of the antibodies used. Here, updated knowledge on pathogenesis and the key immunogenic virulence determinants of L. monocytogenes that are used for the generation of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies for the serological assay development are summarised. In addition, immunological approaches based on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunofluorescence, lateral flow immunochromatographic assays, and immunosensors with relevant improvements are highlighted. Though the sensitivity and specificity of the assays were improved significantly, methods still face many challenges that require further validation before use.
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is an autoimmune disorder that causes vasculitis in small blood vessels throughout the body. Low-density granulocytes (LDGs) in autoimmune diseases, such as SLE and AAV, might play a critical role in the pathogenesis of these diseases. Here, we aimed to determine the characteristics of LDGs in patients with AAV. We assessed the number of whole white blood cells, neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) productivity, proportion of cell surface markers (e.g., CD10), responses to immunosuppressants, and proteomics of LDGs in patients with AAV.
We found more LDGs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of patients with AAV than PBMCs of healthy controls (HCs) and confirmed that these LDGs in AAV produced more NETs than normal density granulocytes (NDGs) in HCs. We identified CD10-positive LDGs with mature neutrophil features and CD10-negative LDGs with immature granulocyte properties; the proportion of the two LDG types decreased and increased, respectively, in the patients during treatment. Proteomic analysis revealed that the two LDG groups shared protein expression that differed from those of NDGs.
We identified distinct CD10-positive and CD10-negative LDGs in patients with AAV. The roles of these LDGs in AAV pathology will require further investigation.
We identified distinct CD10-positive and CD10-negative LDGs in patients with AAV. The roles of these LDGs in AAV pathology will require further investigation.
Current study aimed to improve the solubility and release profile of the celecoxib for cancer application. However, the low water solubility of celecoxib limited its application for cancer chemotherapy. Hence, new drug delivery-based approaches are compulsory for the efficient delivery of hydrophobic celecoxib for chemotherapy.
The celecoxib-loaded nanocrystals were prepared by anti-solvent precipitation-ultrasonication technique, and the formulation was optimised through various process parameters.
The optimised formulation had an average particle diameter of 171.09 ± 6.23 nm, with a PDI of 0.123 ± 0.009 and high ZP -27.3 ± 0.2 mV. The optimised formulation was stable, had higher entrapment efficiency 97.26 ± 1.12%. The conformational changes in the denatured protein solution were detected through fluorescence spectroscopy. The transmission electron microscopy investigation showed rod-shaped nanocrystals morphology, and no chemical interactions were observed in optimised formulation through FTIR. The DSC and PXRD analysis exhibited an amorphous state of the freeze-dried formulation drug. Also, optimised nanocrystals enhance drug solubility around 26.01-fold, 15.51-fold and 19.08-fold in purified water, pH 6.8 and pH 7.4, and accomplish sustained drug delivery, respectively.
It can be concluded that biopolymer-coated celecoxib nanocrystals might be potential drug delivery of hydrophobic molecules for cancer therapy.
It can be concluded that biopolymer-coated celecoxib nanocrystals might be potential drug delivery of hydrophobic molecules for cancer therapy.
Aberrant citrullination and excessive peptidylarginine deiminase (PAD) activity are detected in numerous challenging autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes. Because excessive PAD activity is a common denominator in these diseases, PADs are interesting potential therapeutic targets for future therapies.
This review summarizes the advances made in the design of PAD inhibitors, their utilization and therapeutic potential in preclinical mouse models of autoimmunity. Relevant literature encompasses studies from 1994 to 2021 that are available on PubMed.gov.
Pan-PAD inhibition is a promising therapeutic strategy for autoimmune diseases. AS-703026 Drugs achieving pan-PAD inhibition were capable of ameliorating, reversing, and preventing clinical symptoms in preclinical mouse models. However, the implications for PADs in key biological processes potentially present a high risk for clinical complications and could hamper the translation of PAD inhibitors to the clinic.