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Mizolastine-loaded spanlastics for treatment of atopic dermatitis: immunomodulatory approach for management of inflammation

Research Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most widespread chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by impaired skin barrier, higher immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated sensitisation, and pronounced inflammatory and immune activity. In this study, mizolastine-loaded spanlastics (MZSPs) with edge activators (Brij 35, Tween 80, and Cremophor RH40) were formulated using ethanol injection method. Spanlastics were assessed for their average particle size, surface charge, encapsulation efficacy, morphology, in vitro drug release, and ex vivo skin permeation. MZSPs showed average particle size ranging from 186.2 ± 13.0 nm to 380.7 ± 25.9 nm and high MZ encapsulation efficiency percentage of (95.8 ± 0.68%–98.1 ± 0.86%). The prepared MZSPs were incorporated into 2.5% HPMC hydrogel base to facilitate its topical delivery. The in vitro release experiments showed a sustained release profile of MZ from …

Research Authors
Marwa G Elnaggar, Aml I Mekkawy, Amira F Taha, Fatma M Abdel-Maksoud, Mohamed G Elnaggar, Hesham M Tawfeek, Hassan Tamam
Research Date
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Research Journal
Journal of Drug Targeting
Research Year
2025