Magnetophoresis for enhancing transdermal drug delivery: Mechanistic studies and patch design.
Summary of "Magnetophoresis for enhancing transdermal drug delivery: Mechanistic studies and patch design."
Magnetophoresis is a method of enhancement of drug permeation across biological barriers by the application of magnetic field. The present study investigated the mechanistic aspects of magnetophoretic transdermal drug delivery and also assessed the feasibility of designing a magnetophoretic transdermal patch system for the delivery of lidocaine. In Vitro drug permeation studies were carried out across the porcine epidermis at different magnetic field strengths. The magnetophoretic drug permeation "flux enhancement factor" was found to increase with the applied magnetic field strength. The mechanistic studies revealed that the magnetic field applied in this study did not modulate permeability of the stratum corneum barrier. The predominant mechanism responsible for magnetically mediated drug permeation enhancement was found to be "magnetokinesis". The octanol/water partition coefficient of drugs was also found to increase when exposed to the magnetic field. A reservoir type transdermal patch system with a magnetic backing was designed for in vivo studies. The dermal bioavailability (AUC(0-6h)) from the magnetophoretic patch system in vivo, in rats was significantly higher than the similarly designed non-magnetic control patch.
Affiliation
Department of Pharmaceutics, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society
ISSN: 1873-4995
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Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20728484
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2010.08.015
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Transdermal Patch
A medicated adhesive patch placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication into the bloodstream.
Drug Carriers
Forms to which substances are incorporated to improve the delivery and the effectiveness of drugs. Drug carriers are used in drug-delivery systems such as the controlled-release technology to prolong in vivo drug actions, decrease drug metabolism, and reduce drug toxicity. Carriers are also used in designs to increase the effectiveness of drug delivery to the target sites of pharmacological actions. Liposomes, albumin microspheres, soluble synthetic polymers, DNA complexes, protein-drug conjugates, and carrier erythrocytes among others have been employed as biodegradable drug carriers.
Drug Synergism
The action of a drug in promoting or enhancing the effectiveness of another drug.
Drug Delivery Systems
Systems for the delivery of drugs to target sites of pharmacological actions. Technologies employed include those concerning drug preparation, route of administration, site targeting, metabolism, and toxicity.
Drug Utilization
The utilization of drugs as reported in individual hospital studies, FDA studies, marketing, or consumption, etc. This includes drug stockpiling, and patient drug profiles.
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