Hyaluronic-Acid-Functionalized Tofacitinib Loaded Transethosomes for Targeted Drug Delivery in Rheumatoid Arthritis
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025
The
Janus
kinase
inhibitor
tofacitinib
(TOF)
is
an
FDA-approved
drug
for
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
treatment,
but
its
long-term
oral
use
leads
to
significant
systemic
side
effects.
present
research
aimed
conquer
these
challenges
by
formulating
hyaluronic-acid-coated
transethosomes
(HA-TOF-TE),
a
novel
system
targeted,
topical
delivery
of
TOF
reduce
toxicity
and
improve
therapeutic
efficacy.
Transethosomes
were
synthesized
via
the
cold
sonication
technique
with
HA
functionalization
enabling
CD44
receptor-mediated
targeting
inflamed
synovial
tissue.
Optimized
TOF-TE
HA-TOF-TE
formulations
showed
particle
sizes
199.08
±
4.2
151.5
5.4
nm,
zeta
potentials
-27.1
0.75
-34.10
0.89
mV,
entrapment
efficiencies
81.16
0.84%
79.19
2.65%,
respectively.
gels
assessed
through
in
vitro
release,
ex
vivo
permeability,
effectiveness
experiments
using
Freund's
complete
adjuvant
(CFA)
model.
Ex
studies
2.02-fold
1.61-fold
increments
flux
HA-TOF-TE,
respectively,
superior
skin
retention
HA-TOF-TE.
In
efficacy
confirmed
HA-TOF-TE's
(P
<
0.001)
anti-inflammatory
effect
on
arthritic
rat
paws,
outperforming
FD
gels.
Cytokine
analysis
notable
reductions
serum
IL-1,
IL-6,
PGE-2
levels
after
closely
approximating
control
values.
Additionally,
mRNA
demonstrated
marked
decreases
CD44,
collagen
II
expression,
indicating
potential
as
effective,
targeted
RA
addressing
conventional
therapy
minimizing
Язык: Английский
Novel Small-Molecule Treatment and Emerging Biological Therapy for Psoriasis
Biomedicines,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 781 - 781
Опубликована: Март 23, 2025
Psoriasis
is
an
immune-related
disorder
that
marked
by
abnormal
thickening
of
the
skin,
rapid
multiplication
keratinocytes,
and
complex
interactions
between
immune
cells
affected
areas.
Although
psoriasis
cannot
currently
be
cured,
drugs
can
alleviate
symptoms
regulating
homeostasis
preventing
comorbidities.
There
are
many
types
to
treat
psoriasis:
small-molecule
drugs,
including
corticosteroids;
retinoids;
vitamin
D
analogs;
immunosuppressants,
such
as
glucocorticoid
ointment,
tretinoin
cream,
methotrexate
tablets,
etc.
Macromolecular
biological
Certolizumab,
Secukinumab,
Guselkumab,
etc.,
include
monoclonal
antibodies
target
various
inflammatory
signaling
pathways.
Compared
with
traditional
therapies
offer
better
targeting
lower
systemic
side
effects,
but
their
high
costs
invasive
administration
modes
constrict
widespread
use.
Spesolimab
latest
agent
used
interleukin-36
receptor
(IL-36R)
approved
for
market
use,
which
significantly
reduces
risk
general
pustular
(GPP)
flare
84%.
Additionally,
there
several
agents
interleukin-23/T
helper
17
cell
pathway
have
already
entered
Phase
II
III
clinical
trials.
At
present,
first-line
therapeutic
strategy
mild
topical
administration.
Systemic
therapy
phototherapy
preferred
treating
moderate
severe
types.
However,
current
completely
meet
needs.
More
advanced
drug
delivery
systems
optimized
effects
bioavailability
required.
Nanocarriers
emerging
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
cell-based
therapies.
In
this
review,
we
analyze
status
therapeutics
discuss
novel
diverse
well
We
also
summarize
effectiveness
different
strategies.
Язык: Английский
Enhanced Tacrolimus Efficacy in Psoriasis with Innovative Transethosomes: A Promising Preclinical Study on Wistar Rats.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 21
Опубликована: Март 27, 2025
This
study
focuses
on
the
formulation
and
evaluation
of
Tacrolimus-loaded
transethosomes,
which
are
then
incorporated
into
a
gel
for
topical
application.
The
goal
is
to
achieve
deeper
transdermal
penetration,
enhancing
treatment
regimen.
Transethosomes
were
formulated
using
cold
method
optimized
32
factorial
design
(DESIGN
EXPERT®
Software)
different
concentrations
lipid
ethanol.
They
characterized
vesicle
size,
entrapment
efficiency,
zeta
potential,
polydispersity
index.
batch
was
carbopol
940
base.
In
vitro
ex
vivo
permeation
studies
carried
out
determine
diffusion
release
pattern.
Skin
irritancy
in
imiquimoid-induced
anti-psoriatic
activity
Wistar
rats.
F1
batch,
by
low
concentration
ethanol
lipids,
demonstrated
size
168
nm,
an
efficiency
85%,
potential
-36mV,
index
0.12.
indicated
85.32%
drug
76.34%
after
24
hours.
adhered
zero-order
kinetics,
with
Korsmeyer-Peppas
model
suggesting
non-Fickian
mechanism.
transethosomal
imiquimod-induced
psoriasis-like
rat
significant
therapeutic
effects
within
seven
days.
Histopathological
analysis
showed
reduced
hyperkeratosis,
epidermal
hyperplasia,
inflammation,
fewer
inflammatory
cells
dermis.
Stability
tests
confirmed
formulation's
integrity
at
4
°C
25
over
90
study's
outcome
revealed
that
tacrolimus-loaded
transethosomes
could
effectively
manage
psoriasis.
Язык: Английский