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PHARMACEUTICS
卷 13, 期 2, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13020151
关键词
ketoconazole; trans-ethosomes; optimization; in situ gel; antifungal; ocular permeation
资金
- Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
Optimized trans-ethosomal vesicles loaded with ketoconazole were developed in this study to enhance ocular permeation, antifungal activity, and eliminate quickly. The optimized vesicles showed improved characteristics and significantly enhanced antifungal activity of ketoconazole. The in situ gel formulation loaded with these trans-ethosomes vesicles represents a promising ocular delivery system for deep fungal eye infections treatment.
Ketoconazole (KET), a synthetic imidazole broad-spectrum antifungal agent, is characterized by its poor aqueous solubility and high molecular weight, which might hamper its corneal permeation. The aim was to develop an ophthalmic formulation loaded with optimized trans-ethosomal vesicles to enhance KET ocular permeation, antifungal activity, rapid drug drainage, and short elimination half-life. Four formulation factors affecting the vesicles' size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, and flexibility of the trans-ethosomes formulations were optimized. The optimum formulation was characterized, and their morphological and antifungal activity were studied. Different ophthalmic formulations loaded with the optimized vesicles were prepared and characterized. The ocular irritation and in vivo corneal permeation were investigated. Results revealed that the drug-to-phospholipid-molar ratio, the percentage of edge activator, the percentage of ethanol, and the percentage of stearyl amine significantly affect the characteristics of the vesicles. The optimized vesicles were spherical and showed an average size of 151.34 +/- 8.73 nm, a zeta potential value of +34.82 +/- 2.64 mV, an entrapment efficiency of 94.97 +/- 5.41%, and flexibility of 95.44 +/- 4.33%. The antifungal activity of KET was significantly improved following treatment with the optimized vesicles. The developed in situ gel formulations were found to be nonirritating to the cornea. The trans-ethosomes vesicles were able to penetrate deeper into the posterior eye segment without any toxic effects. Accordingly, the in situ developed gel formulation loaded with KET trans-ethosomes vesicles represents a promising ocular delivery system for the treatment of deep fungal eye infections.
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