Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac Sodium

The purpose of our study was the obtaining, characterization and biocompatibility estimation of novel carrier systems for diclofenac. Diclofenac is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with frequent gastrointestinal side effects, impairing the quality of the patient’s life. Original diclofen...

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Main Authors: Ana-Maria Raluca Pauna, Liliana Mititelu Tartau, Maria Bogdan, Andreea-Daniela Meca, Gratiela Eliza Popa, Ana Maria Pelin, Cristian Ilie Drochioi, Daniela Angelica Pricop, Liliana Lacramioara Pavel
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author Ana-Maria Raluca Pauna
Liliana Mititelu Tartau
Maria Bogdan
Andreea-Daniela Meca
Gratiela Eliza Popa
Ana Maria Pelin
Cristian Ilie Drochioi
Daniela Angelica Pricop
Liliana Lacramioara Pavel
author_facet Ana-Maria Raluca Pauna
Liliana Mititelu Tartau
Maria Bogdan
Andreea-Daniela Meca
Gratiela Eliza Popa
Ana Maria Pelin
Cristian Ilie Drochioi
Daniela Angelica Pricop
Liliana Lacramioara Pavel
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description The purpose of our study was the obtaining, characterization and biocompatibility estimation of novel carrier systems for diclofenac. Diclofenac is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with frequent gastrointestinal side effects, impairing the quality of the patient’s life. Original diclofenac-loaded micro-vesicles coated with chitosan were prepared and physico-chemical analyzed. We investigated their in vitro hemocompatibility and in vivo biocompatibility in rats. The animals were treated orally as follows: group 1 (Control): distilled water 0.3 mL/100 g body weight; Group 2 (CHIT): 0.3 mL/100 g body weight 0.5% chitosan solution; Group 3 (DCF): 15 mg/kg body weight diclofenac; Group 4 (DCF-ves): lipid vesicles loaded with diclofenac 15 mg/kg body weight. Blood samples were collected for assessing: red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit and leukocyte formula. A series of specific parameters of the liver and kidney function, some markers of immune defense, as well as the activity of some enzymes involved in oxidative processes, were also investigated. At the end of the experiment, the animals were sacrificed and fragments of liver, kidney and stomach were collected for histopathological examination. No blood hemolysis was evidenced by the in vitro test with the administration of diclofenac vesicles. The animals treated with diclofenac lipid vesicles stabilized with chitosan did not display any notable differences in their hematological and biochemical profile compared to control animals. These data correlated with the histological results, which showed the absence of architectural changes in the examined tissues. Biological in vitro and in vivo evaluation revealed that the microvesicles containing diclofenac are biocompatible, with potential to be used as delivery systems to modify the drug release, thus making them an attractive candidate for biomedical applications.
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spelling doaj.art-46ffafd64a804d28bd9885e3d5a7fc9e2023-11-16T19:18:27ZengMDPI AGBiomedicines2227-90592023-02-0111245310.3390/biomedicines11020453Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac SodiumAna-Maria Raluca Pauna0Liliana Mititelu Tartau1Maria Bogdan2Andreea-Daniela Meca3Gratiela Eliza Popa4Ana Maria Pelin5Cristian Ilie Drochioi6Daniela Angelica Pricop7Liliana Lacramioara Pavel8Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University, 800010 Galați, RomaniaSurgical Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Physics, “Al. I. Cuza” University, 700506 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Morphological and Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University, 800010 Galați, RomaniaThe purpose of our study was the obtaining, characterization and biocompatibility estimation of novel carrier systems for diclofenac. Diclofenac is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with frequent gastrointestinal side effects, impairing the quality of the patient’s life. Original diclofenac-loaded micro-vesicles coated with chitosan were prepared and physico-chemical analyzed. We investigated their in vitro hemocompatibility and in vivo biocompatibility in rats. The animals were treated orally as follows: group 1 (Control): distilled water 0.3 mL/100 g body weight; Group 2 (CHIT): 0.3 mL/100 g body weight 0.5% chitosan solution; Group 3 (DCF): 15 mg/kg body weight diclofenac; Group 4 (DCF-ves): lipid vesicles loaded with diclofenac 15 mg/kg body weight. Blood samples were collected for assessing: red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit and leukocyte formula. A series of specific parameters of the liver and kidney function, some markers of immune defense, as well as the activity of some enzymes involved in oxidative processes, were also investigated. At the end of the experiment, the animals were sacrificed and fragments of liver, kidney and stomach were collected for histopathological examination. No blood hemolysis was evidenced by the in vitro test with the administration of diclofenac vesicles. The animals treated with diclofenac lipid vesicles stabilized with chitosan did not display any notable differences in their hematological and biochemical profile compared to control animals. These data correlated with the histological results, which showed the absence of architectural changes in the examined tissues. Biological in vitro and in vivo evaluation revealed that the microvesicles containing diclofenac are biocompatible, with potential to be used as delivery systems to modify the drug release, thus making them an attractive candidate for biomedical applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/2/453chitosandiclofenaclipid vesiclesratscharacterizationbiocompatibility
spellingShingle Ana-Maria Raluca Pauna
Liliana Mititelu Tartau
Maria Bogdan
Andreea-Daniela Meca
Gratiela Eliza Popa
Ana Maria Pelin
Cristian Ilie Drochioi
Daniela Angelica Pricop
Liliana Lacramioara Pavel
Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac Sodium
Biomedicines
chitosan
diclofenac
lipid vesicles
rats
characterization
biocompatibility
title Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac Sodium
title_full Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac Sodium
title_fullStr Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac Sodium
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac Sodium
title_short Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Novel Chitosan Lipid Micro-Systems for Modified Release of Diclofenac Sodium
title_sort synthesis characterization and biocompatibility evaluation of novel chitosan lipid micro systems for modified release of diclofenac sodium
topic chitosan
diclofenac
lipid vesicles
rats
characterization
biocompatibility
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/2/453
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