Abstract
Nano-Drug Delivery Systems have emerged as an effective means of targeting therapeutic agents such as drugs, peptides and proteins to various target sites. The unique advantages and potential targeting capability of this approach have claimed it as the drug delivery system of the future. Various analytical methodologies have been used for the evaluation of this delivery system both in vitro and in vivo. This review will attempt to describe the various in vitro methods used for this purpose, their importance and limitations. The in vitro methods include particle sizing, zeta potential, microscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, in vitro release characteristics, determination of drug loading, encapsulation efficiency and loading efficiency. In vitro cell culture has also been utilized in cellular uptake, transmission electron microscopy, MTT assays, flow cytometry, and cellular transport studies. In summary, this in-depth review will provide the basic understanding, as well as the pros and cons of commonly used analytical methods currently utilized to evaluate this emerging drug delivery system.
Keywords: Nanoparticulate drug delivery systems, In vitro characterization, Size and surface charge, In vitro release, Cellular uptake, Cytotoxicity assay
Current Pharmaceutical Analysis
Title: Current Analytical Methods Used in the In Vitro Evaluation of Nano-Drug Delivery Systems
Volume: 5 Issue: 4
Author(s): Ankita A. Nagvekar, William J. Trickler and Alekha K. Dash
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Keywords: Nanoparticulate drug delivery systems, In vitro characterization, Size and surface charge, In vitro release, Cellular uptake, Cytotoxicity assay
Abstract: Nano-Drug Delivery Systems have emerged as an effective means of targeting therapeutic agents such as drugs, peptides and proteins to various target sites. The unique advantages and potential targeting capability of this approach have claimed it as the drug delivery system of the future. Various analytical methodologies have been used for the evaluation of this delivery system both in vitro and in vivo. This review will attempt to describe the various in vitro methods used for this purpose, their importance and limitations. The in vitro methods include particle sizing, zeta potential, microscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, in vitro release characteristics, determination of drug loading, encapsulation efficiency and loading efficiency. In vitro cell culture has also been utilized in cellular uptake, transmission electron microscopy, MTT assays, flow cytometry, and cellular transport studies. In summary, this in-depth review will provide the basic understanding, as well as the pros and cons of commonly used analytical methods currently utilized to evaluate this emerging drug delivery system.
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Nagvekar A. Ankita, Trickler J. William and Dash K. Alekha, Current Analytical Methods Used in the In Vitro Evaluation of Nano-Drug Delivery Systems, Current Pharmaceutical Analysis 2009; 5 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157341209789649122
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157341209789649122 |
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