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Poly (Ethylene Glycol)-Block-Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Nanomicelles for the Solubilization and Enhancement of Antifungal Activity of Sertaconazole

ملخص البحث
Sertaconazole nitrate is a broad spectrum imidazole antifungal agent with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its lipophilic nature and very poor aqueous solubility limit its use in the clinic. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(ε-caprolactone) (PEG-b-PCL) polymeric nanomicelles for the solubilization and enhancement of sertaconazole antifungal activity. Sertaconazolewas incorporated into PEG-b- PCL polymeric nanomicelles by a co-solvent evaporation method and micelle size, drug loading capacity and drug release properties were determined. The antifungal properties of nanomicelle-loaded drug were evaluated in Fusariummiscanthi, Microsporumcanis, and Trichophytonmentagrophytes isolated, respectively from fungal keratitis, ringworm, and tineacorporis. PEG-b-PCL formed nanomicelles in aqueous solution with a diameter ranging from 40-80 nm, depending on the polymer composition and level of drug loading. Drug loading properties of the nanomicelles were dependent on the PCL block molecular weight and drug/polymer weight feed ratio. Drug encapsulation efficiency of up to 85% was achieved and this resulted in more than 80-fold enhancement in sertaconazole aqueous solubility at polymer concentration of 0.2%. Drug release studies showed an initial burst release followed by sustained drug release for 72 hours. In vitro antimycotic studies showed that nanomicelle-incorporated sertaconazole inhibited fungal growth in a concentration dependent manner. Further, it was more effective than the free drug in inhibiting the growth of Fusariummiscanthi and Microsporumcanis. These results confirm the utility of PEG-b-PCL nanomicelles in enhancing the aqueous solubility and antifungal activity of sertaconazole or other similar antifungal drugs.
مؤلف البحث
Ghareb M. Soliman, Mohamed A. Attia, Ramadan A. Mohamed
قسم البحث
مجلة البحث
Curr. Drug Deliv., DOI: 10.2174/1567201811666140605151923
مؤلف البحث
تصنيف البحث
1
عدد البحث
Vol. 11, No. 6
سنة البحث
2014