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Pharmaceutics, Volume 17, Issue 2

February 2025 - 138 articles

Cover Story: Snake venom, while highly toxic, offers valuable biomedical applications. Advances in medical nanobiotechnology have enhanced the therapeutic potential of animal toxins, enabling the development of novel treatments. Nanoscale encapsulation reduces venom toxicity, enhancing its antitumoral, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory properties. The encapsulation of venom-derived macromolecules with nanotechnology improves antivenom efficacy and safety, expanding applications beyond envenomation. Nanotechnology represents a promising frontier for advancing therapeutic strategies and mitigating the adverse effects of snakebites. This synergy paves the way for innovative therapeutic strategies. Therefore, this review explores how nanoparticles enhance the medicinal potential of snake venom in diverse human therapies. View this paper
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Articles (138)

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,232 Views
22 Pages

Navigating the Clinical Landscape of Liposomal Therapeutics in Cancer Treatment

  • Andreja Kozak,
  • Ernestina Lavrih,
  • Georgy Mikhaylov,
  • Boris Turk and
  • Olga Vasiljeva

Liposome-based targeted drug delivery systems represent a significant advancement in pharmaceutical science, offering distinct advantages that enhance the efficacy and safety of various therapies. These versatile carriers can encapsulate both hydroph...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
967 Views
22 Pages

Pharmacokinetics of Levofloxacin Entrapped in Non-Ionic Surfactant Vesicles (Niosomes) in Sprague Dawley Rats

  • Amusa S. Adebayo,
  • Satish Jankie,
  • Jenelle Johnson,
  • Lexley Pinto Pereira,
  • Kafilat Agbaje and
  • Simeon K. Adesina

Background/Objectives: Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to levofloxacin and other fluoroquinolones. Previously, drug loading in colloidal carriers has shown enhanced penetration into and retention in bacterial cells. However, the mechanis...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,401 Views
20 Pages

Evaluating the Impact of Minimized GnRH and PGF Analogues-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles on Ovarian Activity and Fertility of Heat-Stressed Dairy Cows

  • Mohammed E. A. Omar,
  • Eman M. Hassanein,
  • Ahmed M. Shehabeldin,
  • Ottó Szenci and
  • Abdelghany A. El-Shereif

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of gonadotropin-releasing hormone-loaded chitosan–TPP nanoparticles (GnRH-CNPs) and prostaglandin F2α-loaded chitosan–TPP nanoparticles (PGF2α-CNPs) within the Ovsynch...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,211 Views
13 Pages

A Sequential Ultrafiltration Method to Enhance the Accuracy and Throughput in Plasma Protein Binding Tests

  • Sang Ho Jeon,
  • Min Chang Kim,
  • Haejun Lee,
  • Ju-Hee Oh,
  • Hyun Seo Kim,
  • Heawon Lee,
  • Taehoon Park and
  • Young-Joo Lee

Objectives: Ultrafiltration (UF) is widely accepted as a method for assessing the plasma protein binding (PPB) of drugs. However, it is vulnerable to non-specific binding (NSB) to the device, which can result in inaccuracies. This study presents a st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,294 Views
25 Pages

Development of an Innovative Dual Construct for Targeted Drug Delivery in the Oral Cavity

  • Elena Mazzinelli,
  • Ilaria Favuzzi,
  • Marianna Messina,
  • Giorgia Fratocchi,
  • Federica Vincenzoni,
  • Eleonora Santo Stefano,
  • Francesco Cecconi,
  • Carlo Lajolo,
  • Alessia Basco and
  • Raffaella Castagnola
  • + 6 authors

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the oral mucosa, classified among potentially malignant oral disorders (OPMDs). It is characterized by keratinocyte apoptosis and persistent inflammation. Standard treatments inv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
1,098 Views
17 Pages

Inhibitory Effect of Nano-Formulated Extract of Passiflora incarnata on Dalton’s Lymphoma Ascites-Bearing Swiss albino Mice

  • Balasubramanian Deepika,
  • Gopalarethinam Janani,
  • Devadass Jessy Mercy,
  • Saranya Udayakumar,
  • Agnishwar Girigoswami and
  • Koyeli Girigoswami

Background/Objectives: This study explored the antitumor effect of Passiflora incarnata leaves’ nanoformulation (N-EEP) in fibroblasts, A375 cell lines, and in vivo using Dalton’s lymphoma ascites (DLA)-bearing mice. Methods: N-EEP treatm...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,303 Views
26 Pages

Exploring Manipulated Prescribed Medicines for Novel Leads in 3D Printed Personalized Dosage Forms

  • Wouter Pannekoek,
  • Eveline E. M. van Kampen,
  • Frank van Tienen,
  • P. Hugo M. van der Kuy and
  • Elisabeth J. Ruijgrok

Background: On-demand personalized drug production is currently not addressed with large-scale drug manufacturing. In our study, we focused primarily on identifying possible active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for 3D Printing (3DP) in the curren...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,309 Views
15 Pages

Development and Transportation Pathway Evaluation of Liposomes with Bile Acids for Enhancing the Blood-Brain Barrier Penetration of Methotrexate

  • Natthan Charernsriwilaiwat,
  • Rattanan Thaitrong,
  • Samarwadee Plianwong,
  • Praneet Opanasopit,
  • Pucharee Songprakhon and
  • Thirapit Subongkot

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to create bile acid-containing liposomes to improve methotrexate blood-brain barrier penetration and to assess the liposome transportation mechanism across the blood–brain barrier. Methods: T...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,066 Views
21 Pages

X-Ray Irradiation Induces Oxidative Stress and Upregulates Intestinal Nrf2-Mrp2 Pathway, Leading to Decreased Intestinal Absorption of Valsartan

  • Yunhua Teng,
  • Jiaojiao Ma,
  • Junxia Zhang,
  • Bohan Liang,
  • Aijie Zhang,
  • Yanjie Li,
  • Shiqi Dong and
  • Huirong Fan

Background: It has been documented that radiation can influence the pharmacokinetics of chemotherapy drugs, yet the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In clinical practice, a considerable number of cancer patients undergo radiotherapy, a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,671 Views
19 Pages

Synthesis and Characterization of Memantine-Loaded Niosomes for Enhanced Alzheimer’s Disease Targeting

  • Hasan Turkez,
  • Sena Oner,
  • Ozge Caglar Yıldırım,
  • Mehmet Enes Arslan,
  • Marilisa Pia Dimmito,
  • Çigdem Yuce Kahraman,
  • Lisa Marinelli,
  • Erdal Sonmez,
  • Özlem Kiki and
  • Abdulgani Tatar
  • + 3 authors

Background/Objectives: Over the past 25 years, numerous biological molecules, like recombinant lysosomal enzymes, neurotrophins, receptors, and therapeutic antibodies, have been tested in clinical trials for neurological diseases. However, achieving...

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