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Nanostructured lipid carriers enhances the safety profile of tretinoin: in vitro and healthy human volunteers' studies

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Author(s):
Lima, Flavia A. [1] ; Vilela, Raquel V. R. [2, 3, 4] ; Orefice, Rodrigo L. [5] ; Silva, Izabela R. [1] ; Reis, Eduardo C. O. [1] ; Carvalho, Larissa A. C. [6] ; Maria-Engler, Silvya S. [6] ; Ferreira, Lucas A. M. [1] ; Goulart, Gisele A. C. [1]
Total Authors: 9
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Dept Pharmaceut, Fac Pharm, BR-31270901 Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
[2] Michigan State Univ, Dept Microbiol & Mol Genet, E Lansing, MI 48824 - USA
[3] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Fac Pharm, Dept Clin & Toxicol Anal, BR-31270901 Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
[4] Michigan State Univ, Biomed Lab Diagnost, E Lansing, MI 48824 - USA
[5] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Sch Engn, Dept Met & Mat Engn, BR-31270901 Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil
[6] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Clin & Toxicol Anal, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Nanomedicine; v. 16, n. 16, p. 1391-1409, APR 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Aim: To enhance the tretinoin (TRE) safety profile through the encapsulation in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC). Materials \& methods: NLC-TRE was developed using a 2(3) experimental factorial design, characterized (HPLC, dynamic light scattering, differential scanning calorimetry, x-ray diffraction analysis, transmission electron microscopy, cryo-transmission electron microscopy) and evaluated by in vitro studies and in healthy volunteers. Results: The NLC-TRE presented spherical structures, average particle size of 130 nm, zeta potential of 24 mV and encapsulation efficiency of 98%. The NLC-TRE protected TRE against oxidation (p < 0.0001) and promoted epidermal targeting (p < 0.0001) compared with the marketed product, both 0.05% TRE. The in vitro assay on reconstructed human epidermis and the measurement of transepidermal water loss in healthy volunteers demonstrated an enhanced safety profile in comparison to the marketed product (p < 0.0002). Conclusion: The NLC-TRE enhances the epidermal targeting and safety profile of TRE, representing a potential safer alternative for the topical treatment of skin disorders using TRE. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/04926-6 - Melanoma and chemoresistance: in vitro and in silico models to exploit therapeutic targets
Grantee:Silvya Stuchi Maria-Engler
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/14936-1 - Mitochondrial metabolism dictates the heterogeneity and resistance of melanoma
Grantee:Larissa Anastacio da Costa Carvalho
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctorate