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Current Drug Delivery

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ISSN (Print): 1567-2018
ISSN (Online): 1875-5704

Research Article

Dual-purpose Injectable Doxorubicin Conjugated Alginate Gel Containing Polycaprolactone Microparticles for Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Therapy

Author(s): Vaishali Pawar, Vivek Borse, Riya Thakkar and Rohit Srivastava*

Volume 15, Issue 5, 2018

Page: [716 - 726] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/1567201814666171013151750

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Abstract

Background: In situ gel formulations have been widely reported as a carrier for sustained release delivery systems due to certain advantages such as targeted drug delivery, minimal invasiveness and potent therapeutic activity.

Objective: Herein, in situ gel system for sustained release of doxorubicin and ibuprofen for anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity is reported.

Method: Doxorubicin-conjugated alginate (dox-alg) gel was prepared using EDC-NHS chemistry and loaded with ibuprofen encapsulated polycaprolactone (PCL) microparticles (dox-alg composite). PCL microparticles were prepared by a solvent evaporation method (size 50 - 100µm). The gel was characterized using SEM, FTIR, XRD and TGA analysis.

Results: Dox-alg composite gel showed good syringeability and gel formation properties. Burst release was observed for both drugs within 24 h followed by sustained release till day 21. Doxorubicin released from composite showed considerable cytotoxic effect. Cell uptake was confirmed by confocal microscopy using MDA-MB-231 cells. Anti-inflammatory activity of ibuprofen released from composite gel was compared with the free drug. An injection of dox-alg composite gel in the tissue would fill the void created after tumor removal surgery, prevent the resuscitation of remnant cancerous cells and reduce inflammation.

Conclusion: Thus, the dox-alg composite gel could be a potential agent for the dual anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory therapy.

Keywords: Alginate, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, doxorubicin, ibuprofen, in situ gel, polycaprolactone microparticles.

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