Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir

Background and Objective: Ocular herpes is a recurrent viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus-1. Herpes simplex virus type one HSV-1 is one of the most common ocular viruses causing subsequent inflammatory responses and corneal blindness worldwide. This study aimed to synthesize a series...

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Main Authors: Dana Ameen, Sazan Jameel
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Language:English
Published: Hawler Medical University 2019-08-01
Series:Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://zjms.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/zjms/article/view/679/589
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description Background and Objective: Ocular herpes is a recurrent viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus-1. Herpes simplex virus type one HSV-1 is one of the most common ocular viruses causing subsequent inflammatory responses and corneal blindness worldwide. This study aimed to synthesize a series of novel mutual ester prodrug models to treat viral infection and subsequent inflammation at corneal tissue. Various formulation strategies have been utilized to improve bioavailability by increasing ocular contact time and improving drug permeation. Chemical approaches, such as prodrug, directed to enhance the ocular bioavailability by improving physicochemical properties of the drug molecule, with the goal of improving drug permeation across cornea. Methods: Steglich esterification method was to design and synthesis a library of novel mutual prodrugs to increase the bioavailability of acyclovir, owing to enhance the lipophilicity compared with acyclovir. In this study a number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been conjugated to acyclovir to improve corneal permeation through enhancing lipophilicity and reduce subsequent inflammation. Results: The synthesized compounds were characterized through FTIR, 1H-,13C –NMR and Mass spectral data. The partition coefficient (logP) of prodrugs were calculated and showed an increment in lipophilicity and permeability in comparison with acyclovir. Conclusion: The strategy applied to design the novel compound hypothesized to be a novel mutual prodrug, and it may provide a higher absorption than hydrophilic parent (acyclovir) drug with concurrent anti-inflammatory activity.
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spelling doaj.art-32990c5ac21e4490acff24bebc48b4332022-12-22T01:11:23ZengHawler Medical UniversityZanco Journal of Medical Sciences1995-55881995-55962019-08-0123222623210.15218/zjms.2019.028Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovirDana Ameen0Sazan Jameel1Hawler Medical UniversityHawler Medical UniversityBackground and Objective: Ocular herpes is a recurrent viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus-1. Herpes simplex virus type one HSV-1 is one of the most common ocular viruses causing subsequent inflammatory responses and corneal blindness worldwide. This study aimed to synthesize a series of novel mutual ester prodrug models to treat viral infection and subsequent inflammation at corneal tissue. Various formulation strategies have been utilized to improve bioavailability by increasing ocular contact time and improving drug permeation. Chemical approaches, such as prodrug, directed to enhance the ocular bioavailability by improving physicochemical properties of the drug molecule, with the goal of improving drug permeation across cornea. Methods: Steglich esterification method was to design and synthesis a library of novel mutual prodrugs to increase the bioavailability of acyclovir, owing to enhance the lipophilicity compared with acyclovir. In this study a number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been conjugated to acyclovir to improve corneal permeation through enhancing lipophilicity and reduce subsequent inflammation. Results: The synthesized compounds were characterized through FTIR, 1H-,13C –NMR and Mass spectral data. The partition coefficient (logP) of prodrugs were calculated and showed an increment in lipophilicity and permeability in comparison with acyclovir. Conclusion: The strategy applied to design the novel compound hypothesized to be a novel mutual prodrug, and it may provide a higher absorption than hydrophilic parent (acyclovir) drug with concurrent anti-inflammatory activity.https://zjms.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/zjms/article/view/679/589ProdrugNovel strategyAcyclovirHerpes simplexOcular deliveryNSAIDs
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Sazan Jameel
Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir
Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences
Prodrug
Novel strategy
Acyclovir
Herpes simplex
Ocular delivery
NSAIDs
title Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir
title_full Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir
title_fullStr Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir
title_short Synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir
title_sort synthesis and characterisation of novel mutual ester prodrug models of acyclovir
topic Prodrug
Novel strategy
Acyclovir
Herpes simplex
Ocular delivery
NSAIDs
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