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Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2013
Liposomes as a drug delivery system provides a leading approach for the systemic (intravenous) ad... more Liposomes as a drug delivery system provides a leading approach for the systemic (intravenous) administration of drugs. Several approaches to kill tumor cells specifically have been developed, but still there is dearth in their selectivity. Among all other nano-carrier systems, liposomal formulations of cytotoxic drugs have received an appreciable recommendation in the form of clinical approvals. Liposomal delivery provides the benefits of reduced toxicity and enhanced efficacy for the treatment of cancer. However, delivery of liposomes to desired cell type with its further trafficking to desired intracellular organelle is a challenging, yet a promising approach for safer cancer therapeutics. Several anatomical-physiological barriers starting from systemic to cellular to intracellular levels are required to be overcome to achieve efficient cancer therapy. This review discusses the barriers associated with the delivery of liposomes from the extracellular to intracellular compartments of a solid tumor and further summarizes the development of liposomal carrier system to overcome these barriers.
Journal of Nanopharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, 2014
Journal of Microencapsulation, 2015
Abstract Organic solvents are the innate part of pharmaceutical industry, playing vital role in t... more Abstract Organic solvents are the innate part of pharmaceutical industry, playing vital role in the bulk drug substance as well as finished product manufacturing. Even though they are used for various crucial purposes, they still lack therapeutic beneficial effect and can be toxic if present in unacceptable limits in final product. Hence, their concentration must be regulated in the final pharmaceutical formulation. With the major development in the market of polymeric microparticles in past few decades, drug product manufacturers are paying more attention towards the development of new techniques for reducing residual solvent content of microparticles. This article sheds light on the importance of removal of organic volatile impurities from the formulation and its regulatory aspects. It also highlights how residual solvent affects various physicochemical characteristics of polymeric microparticles and suggests certain solutions as per the current state of art for limiting organic solvent content in the final product.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2013
Liposomes as a drug delivery system provides a leading approach for the systemic (intravenous) ad... more Liposomes as a drug delivery system provides a leading approach for the systemic (intravenous) administration of drugs. Several approaches to kill tumor cells specifically have been developed, but still there is dearth in their selectivity. Among all other nano-carrier systems, liposomal formulations of cytotoxic drugs have received an appreciable recommendation in the form of clinical approvals. Liposomal delivery provides the benefits of reduced toxicity and enhanced efficacy for the treatment of cancer. However, delivery of liposomes to desired cell type with its further trafficking to desired intracellular organelle is a challenging, yet a promising approach for safer cancer therapeutics. Several anatomical-physiological barriers starting from systemic to cellular to intracellular levels are required to be overcome to achieve efficient cancer therapy. This review discusses the barriers associated with the delivery of liposomes from the extracellular to intracellular compartments of a solid tumor and further summarizes the development of liposomal carrier system to overcome these barriers.
Journal of Nanopharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, 2014
Journal of Microencapsulation, 2015
Abstract Organic solvents are the innate part of pharmaceutical industry, playing vital role in t... more Abstract Organic solvents are the innate part of pharmaceutical industry, playing vital role in the bulk drug substance as well as finished product manufacturing. Even though they are used for various crucial purposes, they still lack therapeutic beneficial effect and can be toxic if present in unacceptable limits in final product. Hence, their concentration must be regulated in the final pharmaceutical formulation. With the major development in the market of polymeric microparticles in past few decades, drug product manufacturers are paying more attention towards the development of new techniques for reducing residual solvent content of microparticles. This article sheds light on the importance of removal of organic volatile impurities from the formulation and its regulatory aspects. It also highlights how residual solvent affects various physicochemical characteristics of polymeric microparticles and suggests certain solutions as per the current state of art for limiting organic solvent content in the final product.