Development of a single dose tetanus toxoid formulation based on polymeric microspheres: a comparative study of poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) versus chitosan microspheres (original) (raw)

2005, International journal of pharmaceutics

Stable polymeric microspheres capable of controlled release of tetanus toxoid (TT) for periods ranging from days to over months were developed. TT was stabilized, encapsulated in microspheres prepared from poly(D,L)-lactide-co-glycolide (PLGA) and chitosan by using protein stabilizer (trehalose) and its immune response was compared. The influence of co-encapsulated protein stabilizer on tetanus toxoid's stability and release from the microspheres was studied. The protein stabilizer (trehalose) prevented structural losses and aggregation of microencapsulated TT. To neutralize the acids liberated by the biodegradable lactic/glycolic acid-based polymer, we also co-incorporated into the polymer an antacid, (Mg(OH)2), which neutralized the acidity during degradation of the polymer and also prevented TT structural losses and aggregation. The in vitro release experiments with PLGA and chitosan microspheres were performed and the release of TT was increased up to 80-90%. The antigen int...

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