Pharmaceutical evaluation of gas-filled microparticles as gene delivery system.

abstract：:The pentahydrate (alpha form) of cefazolin sodium (CEZ) exhibited sharp X-ray diffraction peaks, while the dehydrated alpha form showed weak but distinct diffraction peaks. As expected the amorphous form exhibited a diffuse and halo diffraction pattern. The X-ray procedure to estimate the degree of crystallinity of CE...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Kamat MS,Osawa T,DeAngelis RJ,Koyama Y,DeLuca PP

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Interferon beta is commonly used as therapeutic in the first line of therapy for multiple sclerosis. However, depending on the product, it induces an antibody response in up to 60% of patients. This study evaluated the impact of therapy related factors like dose, route of administration and administration frequ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Kijanka G,Jiskoot W,Schellekens H,Brinks V

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric brain tumors are most common cancers in childhood and among the leading causes of death in children. Chemotherapy has been used as adjuvant (i.e. after) or neoadjuvant (i.e. before) therapy to surgery and radiotherapy for the management of pediatric brain tumors for more than four decades and gained more att...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Wu L,Li X,Janagam DR,Lowe TL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Nasal delivery is a favorable route for vaccination against most respiratory infections, as antigen deposited in the nasal turbinate and Waldeyer's ring areas induce mucosal and systemic immune responses. However, little is known about the nasal distribution of the vaccines, specifically for infants. METHODS:A...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Wilkins JV Jr,Golshahi L,Rahman N,Li L

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of polymer blending on entrapment and release of ganciclovir (GCV) from poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microspheres using a set of empirical equations. METHODS:Two grades of PLGA, PLGA 7525 [D,L-lactide:glycolide(75:25), MW 90,000-126,000 Da] and Resomer...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Duvvuri S,Gaurav Janoria K,Mitra AK

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the delivery of itraconazole (ITZ) particles to a murine lung model by nebulization. METHODS:Three ITZ formulations were prepared and characterized in the dry state using contact angle, dissolution, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and Brunaue...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： McConville JT,Overhoff KA,Sinswat P,Vaughn JM,Frei BL,Burgess DS,Talbert RL,Peters JI,Johnston KP,Williams RO 3rd

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore whether miR-19 is involved in the regulation of multidrug resistance (MDR), one of the main causes of breast cancer mortality, and modulates sensitivity of tumor cells to chemotherapeutic agents. METHODS:We analyzed miRNA expression levels in three MDR cell lines in comparison with their parent cell...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Liang Z,Li Y,Huang K,Wagar N,Shim H

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Present study assessed the influence of gallate esterification on the anti-cancer activity of procyanidin B2 (B2) in androgen-dependent human prostate carcinoma LNCaP cells employing B2-3,3'-di-O-gallate (B2-G(2)), two mono-gallate esters B2-3-O-gallate (B2-3G) and B2-3'-O-gallate (B2-3'G) and the parent compou...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Chou SC,Kaur M,Thompson JA,Agarwal R,Agarwal C

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An on-line simultaneous assay for the enantiomers of verapamil (VA) and its three metabolites in plasma was developed with column-switching HPLC. This system consists of an ovomucoid protein chiral stationary phase coupled to an achiral reversed-phase column via a dilution tube and a trapping column. The reversed-phas...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Oda Y,Asakawa N,Kajima T,Yoshida Y,Sato T

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To group microcrystalline celluloses (MCCs) using a combination of artificial neural network (ANN) and data clustering. METHODS:Radial basis function (RBF) network was used to model the torque measurements of the various MCCs. Output from the RBF network was used to group the MCCs using a data clustering techn...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Soh JL,Chen F,Liew CV,Shi D,Heng PW

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to determine the potential effect of probenecid on the pharmacokinetics of zalcitabine in HIV-positive patients. METHODS:Twelve patients received single oral 1.5 mg doses of zalcitabine alone and during probenecid treatment (500 mg at 8 and 2 hours before and 4 hours after zalcita...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Massarella JW,Nazareno LA,Passe S,Min B

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemoembolization using microspheres of 100- to 200-microns is a useful way to treat primary and secondary hepatic tumors. In a search for a better embolic material, we described in detail the preparation and characterization of a poly(benzyl l-glutamate) (PBLG) microspheres containing cisplatin (CDDP). We determined ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Li C,Yang DJ,Nikiforow S,Tansey W,Kuang LR,Wright KC,Wallace S

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RNA interference (RNAi) strategies include double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA), short hairpin RNA (shRNA), and microRNA (miRNA). As this is a highly specific technique, efforts have been made to utilize RNAi towards potential knock down of disease-causing genes in a targeted fashion. RNAi has th...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Singh S,Narang AS,Mahato RI

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Proteasome inhibition induces endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and compensatory autophagy to relieve ER stress. Disturbance of intracellular calcium homeostasis can lead to ER stress and alter the autophagy process. It has been suggested that inhibition of the proteasome disrupts intracellular calcium homeosta...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Williams JA,Hou Y,Ni HM,Ding WX

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is used parenterally and intranasally in the control of several diseases. Oral administration of DDAVP, while most desirable, is not practical presently due to low bioavailability. The objective of the present study was to explore the feasibility for employing oil-in-water MucoAdhes...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Ilan E,Amselem S,Weisspapir M,Schwarz J,Yogev A,Zawoznik E,Friedman D

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A plasmid-based gene expression system was complexed with protective, interactive, and non-condensing (PINC) polymer system and administered with Medi-Jector, a needle-free injection device (NFID), to achieve high and sustained levels of antigen-specific antibodies in blood circulation. METHODS:Human growth ho...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Anwer K,Earle KA,Shi M,Wang J,Mumper RJ,Proctor B,Jansa K,Ledebur HC,Davis S,Eaglstein W,Rolland AP

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Models to predict membrane-water partition coefficients (Kp) as a function of drug structure, membrane composition, and solution properties would be useful. This study explores the partitioning of dexamethasone (Dex) and its ionizable 21-phosphate (Dex-P) in liposomes varying in acyl chain length, physical stat...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Modi S,Anderson BD

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Grapefruit juice (GJ) is known to increase the oral bioavailability of many CYP3A-substrates by inhibiting intestinal phase-I metabolism. However, the magnitude of AUC increase is often insignificant and highly variable. Since we earlier suggested that CYP3A and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) form a concerted barrier to...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Soldner A,Christians U,Susanto M,Wacher VJ,Silverman JA,Benet LZ

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Induction of cell-mediated immune (CMI) responses is crucial for vaccine-mediated protection against difficult vaccine targets, e.g., Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). Adjuvants are included in subunit vaccines to potentiate immune responses, but many marketed adjuvants stimulate predominantly humoral immune response...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Schmidt ST,Neustrup MA,Harloff-Helleberg S,Korsholm KS,Rades T,Andersen P,Christensen D,Foged C

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Multidrug and toxin extrusion proteins (MATEs) are multispecific organic cation transporters mediating the efflux of various cationic drugs into the urine. The present study aimed at identifying endogenous compounds in human plasma and urine specimens as biomarkers to evaluate drug interactions involving MATEs ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Kato K,Mori H,Kito T,Yokochi M,Ito S,Inoue K,Yonezawa A,Katsura T,Kumagai Y,Yuasa H,Moriyama Y,Inui K,Kusuhara H,Sugiyama Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To gain information on the chemical stability pattern and the kinetics of the degradation of recombinant hirudin variant HV1 (rHir), a thrombin-specific inhibitor protein of 65 amino acids, in aqueous solution as a function of pH. METHODS:Stability of rHir was monitored at 50 degrees C in the framework of a cl...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Gietz U,Alder R,Langguth P,Arvinte T,Merkle HP

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to evaluate organogel nanoparticles as a lipophilic vehicle to increase the oral bioavailability of poorly soluble compounds. Efavirenz (EFV), a Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) Class II, was used as drug model. METHODS:Organogel nanoparticles loaded with EFV were formulat...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Martin B,Garrait G,Beyssac E,Goudouneche D,Perez E,Franceschi S

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the present study is to explore whether a poly-L-arginine (poly-L-Arg)-induced increase in tight junctions (TJ) permeability of fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled dextran (MW 4.4 kDa, FD-4) is associated with the Ca2+-dependent signaling and occurs following the phosphorylation/dephosphorylation ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Ohtake K,Maeno T,Ueda H,Ogihara M,Natsume H,Morimoto Y

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of γ-cyclodextrin and its four derivatives on the solubility of progesterone in phosphate buffer pH 7.4 was investigated. γ-Cyclodextrin forms a complex precipitating from solution at low cyclodextrin concentrations. No precipitation of complexes was observed with the γ-cyclodextrin derivatives. This change...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Müller BW,Brauns U

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pancreatic cancer remains the fourth most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Therefore, novel strategies for the prevention and/or treatment are urgently needed. Genistein has been found to be responsible for lowering the rate of pancreatic cancer. However, the molecular mechanisms by wh...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Wang Z,Ahmad A,Banerjee S,Azmi A,Kong D,Li Y,Sarkar FH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our previous studies showed that the mRNA level of human organic anion transporter (hOAT) 3 in the kidney was correlated with the rate of elimination of an anionic antibiotic cefazolin. However, the correlation coefficient was not so high. In the present study, therefore, we enrolled more patients to examine wh...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Sakurai Y,Motohashi H,Ogasawara K,Terada T,Masuda S,Katsura T,Mori N,Matsuura M,Doi T,Fukatsu A,Inui K

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:VLPs displaying tumor targeting single-chain variable fragments (VLP-rscFvs) which targets tumor-associated glycoprotein-72 (TAG-72) marker protein have a potential for immunotherapy against colon carcinoma tumors. In this study, scFvs anchored on VLPs using glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) were prepared to t...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Deo VK,Yui M,Alam J,Yamazaki M,Kato T,Park EY

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The preparation of drug/cyclodextrin complexes is a suitable method to improve the dissolution of poor soluble drugs. The efficacy of the Controlled Particle Deposition (CPD) as a new developed method to prepare these complexes in a single stage process using supercritical carbon dioxide is therefore compared w...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Hussein K,Türk M,Wahl MA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transdermal drug delivery of ionized drugs can be enhanced by iontophoresis. Drug in the ionic form, contained in some reservoir, can be "phoresed" through the skin with a small current across two electrodes, one above the reservoir and one at a distal skin location. Positive ions can be introduced from the positive p...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Tyle P

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:For the assessment of bioequivalence it is assumed that drug clearance in each subject on each of the study days is the same and any observed differences in AUC and/or Cmax between a brand and generic formulation are due to differences in bioavailability. We hypothesized that this assumption was invalid for hig...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical research

authors： Tsang YC,Pop R,Gordon P,Hems J,Spino M

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00