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Main Authors: Givarian, Mahshid, Moztarzadeh, Fathollah, Ghaffari, Maryam, Bahmanpour, AmirHossein, Mollazadeh-Bajestani, Maryam, Mokhtari-Dizaji, Manijhe, Mehradnia, Fatemeh
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Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.14172
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author Givarian, Mahshid
Moztarzadeh, Fathollah
Ghaffari, Maryam
Bahmanpour, AmirHossein
Mollazadeh-Bajestani, Maryam
Mokhtari-Dizaji, Manijhe
Mehradnia, Fatemeh
author_facet Givarian, Mahshid
Moztarzadeh, Fathollah
Ghaffari, Maryam
Bahmanpour, AmirHossein
Mollazadeh-Bajestani, Maryam
Mokhtari-Dizaji, Manijhe
Mehradnia, Fatemeh
contents Background: The development of smart nanocarriers that enable controlled drug release in response to internal and external triggers is an emerging approach for targeted therapy. This study focused on designing pH-sensitive, ultrasound-responsive gelatin/perfluorohexane (PFH) nanodroplets loaded with berberine chloride as a model drug. Results:The nanodroplets were prepared using an emulsion technique and optimized by varying process parameters like homogenization rate, polymer concentration, surfactant, drug, and perfluorocarbon content. The optimal formulation yielded nanodroplets with a particle size of 281.7 nm, a drug encapsulation efficiency of 66.8+- 1.7%, and a passive drug release of 15.4+- 0.2% within 24 hours. Characterization confirmed successful encapsulation and pH-responsive behavior. Ultrasound stimulation significantly enhanced drug release, with 150 kHz being more effective than 1 MHz in triggering acoustic droplet vaporization while minimizing heat generation. After 10 minutes of radiation, the optimal formulation showed 89.4% cumulative drug release. The nanodroplets displayed stability over one month at 4°C. Conclusions: Overall, the dual-triggered nanodroplets demonstrate excellent potential for controlled delivery and targeted release of berberine chloride.
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spellingShingle Dual-trigger release of berberine chloride from the Gelatin/Perfluorohexane core-shell structure
Givarian, Mahshid
Moztarzadeh, Fathollah
Ghaffari, Maryam
Bahmanpour, AmirHossein
Mollazadeh-Bajestani, Maryam
Mokhtari-Dizaji, Manijhe
Mehradnia, Fatemeh
Quantitative Methods
Background: The development of smart nanocarriers that enable controlled drug release in response to internal and external triggers is an emerging approach for targeted therapy. This study focused on designing pH-sensitive, ultrasound-responsive gelatin/perfluorohexane (PFH) nanodroplets loaded with berberine chloride as a model drug. Results:The nanodroplets were prepared using an emulsion technique and optimized by varying process parameters like homogenization rate, polymer concentration, surfactant, drug, and perfluorocarbon content. The optimal formulation yielded nanodroplets with a particle size of 281.7 nm, a drug encapsulation efficiency of 66.8+- 1.7%, and a passive drug release of 15.4+- 0.2% within 24 hours. Characterization confirmed successful encapsulation and pH-responsive behavior. Ultrasound stimulation significantly enhanced drug release, with 150 kHz being more effective than 1 MHz in triggering acoustic droplet vaporization while minimizing heat generation. After 10 minutes of radiation, the optimal formulation showed 89.4% cumulative drug release. The nanodroplets displayed stability over one month at 4°C. Conclusions: Overall, the dual-triggered nanodroplets demonstrate excellent potential for controlled delivery and targeted release of berberine chloride.
title Dual-trigger release of berberine chloride from the Gelatin/Perfluorohexane core-shell structure
topic Quantitative Methods
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.14172