Nimesulide/cyclodextrin/PEG 6000 ternary complexes: physico-chemical characterization, dissolution studies and bioavailability in rats

Purpose Ternary solid dispersions were prepared in order to estimate the effect of a double hydrophilization by cyclodextrins and PEG 6000 on nimesulide apparent characteristics. Ternary solid dispersions of nimesulide, cyclodextrins and PEG 6000 were characterized using DSC, FT-IR, dissolution studies and evaluating the bioavailability in rats. Methods Ternary solid dispersions were prepared either using native powders or using a preformed inclusion complex of nimesulide and cyclodextrin. Inclusion complexes and pure drug were used as references. Circulating nimesulide was measured out in rat plasma after orally administration of our different products (ternary solid dispersions, inclusion complexes and pure drug). Results An improvement of the nimesulide dissolution rate was obtained with inclusion complexes and ternary solid dispersion. In rat plasma, inclusion complexes and ternary solid dispersion improved T _max. Conclusions A second hydrophilization of inclusion complexes by PEG 6000 does not allow to achieve better results concerning nimesulide concentration in rat plasma or in dissolution studies than with inclusion complexes alone.     

Ion exchange textiles from the finishing of PET fabrics with cyclodextrins and citric acid for the sorption of metallic cations in water

We describe a chemical method based on the use of cyclodextrins (CDs) and citric acid (CTR) as finishing chemicals for the modification of polyester fibers (PET). It was observed that the reaction between these reactants yielded a cross-linked polymer, by formation of ester functions between the polyol (CD) and the polycarboxylic acid (CTR). This polymer (called polyCTR-CD) permanently coated the PET fibers. The chemical structure of polyCTR-CD consisted of CD moieties and unreacted carboxylate groups. Theses groups resulted from the partial reaction of CTR and yielded ion exchange property to the fibers. The purpose of this paper was to set up the finishing parameters in order to obtain the best possible ion exchange capacity (IEC) of the fabrics. Firstly, we observed that the IEC did not perfectly evolve with the grafting rate (expressed in %-wt) of the fibers; As a matter of fact, we observed that a maximal IEC of 0.4–0.5 mmol/g of fabric was obtained for a compromise between the amount of polyCTR-CD fixed onto the fibers, and its cross-linking rate. In fact, the lesser the cross-linking rate, the more unreacted carboxylic groups remained on the fibers. Second, it was observed that CDs could not be replaced by starch in this process, because the later resulted to inferior IEC values than textiles grafted with CDs and CTR. Finally, the ion exchange finished fabrics were applied in the decontamination of water solutions containing Pb²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Cd²⁺. It was observed that 0.3 mmol of each cation were adsorbed per gram of fabrics.     

Novel method for preparation of cyclodextrin polymers: physico-chemical characterization and cytotoxicity

The objective of this work was to optimize the synthesis procedure of soluble cyclodextrin polymers developed by Weltrowski et al. The use of the parameters indicated by the latter in our laboratory led to a lower result, which did not exceed 15 % (w/w). The new method resulted simultaneously in two fractions, a water soluble one and an insoluble one with a yield of 40 and 85 % (w/w), respectively. Only soluble cyclodextrin polymers were characterized along with the cytotoxicity study. The optimized soluble polymers were characterized by Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer, Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Powder X-Ray Diffraction Analysis and Size Exclusion Chromatography. In vitro cytotoxicity against peritoneal macrophage cells of female CD1 mice showed that soluble poly-α-CD and poly-γ-CD were less cytotoxic than soluble poly-β-CD at small dose and the opposite was true at higher dose. In conclusion, temperature and time could be used to optimize the yield of polymer cyclodextrins, which will have a broad use in the drug delivery system.     

Lattice self-assembly of cyclodextrin complexes and beyond

While lipids form soft, fluidic membranes (soft assembly), proteins can readily assemble into rigid, crystalline structures such as viral capsids and bacterial compartments (lattice assembly). The key difference has to do with the driving forces, where the former is driven by the weak, directionless hydrophobic effect and the latter, by a combination of relatively strong, directional intermolecular interactions. In synthetic systems, the lipid assembly has been massively replicated but the protein assembly has been rarely rivaled. Herein, we briefly review these two kinds of assemblies with special emphasis on a recently reported lattice self-assembly system of cyclodextrin complexes. The complexes arrange themselves into an in-plane, rhombic lattice that develops into lamellar, tubular, and polygonal structures depending on concentration. We will then cover the formation mechanisms, driving forces, and an application of the tubes in particle encapsulation. We hope that this short review would draw people's attention to this emerging field of lattice self-assembly.     

Design on head-to-tail directly linked homogeneous and heterogeneous cyclodextrin dimers and their evaluation of hydrophobic cavity

Covalent directly head-to-tail linked homogeneous and heterogeneous cyclodextrin (CD) dimers were synthesized, and that the reaction of 6-tosylated α-, β-, or γ-CD with a β-CD mono-oxyanion linked the second CD to the secondary hydroxyl side of β-CD was demonstrated. Moreover, deprotonation of α- and γ-CD using NaOH gave corresponding mono-oxyanions, which reacted with the 6-tosylated CDs to produce the CD dimers. The binding of the dimers to sodium 6-(4-tert-butylaniline)-2-naphthalenesulfonate (BNS) was investigated. The binding constant of the ⁶β–²β-CD dimer with BNS was estimated as 3.2 × 10⁶ M⁻¹, about 10² times larger than that of β-CD monomer.     

Preparation and evaluation of liposomes encapsulating synthetic MMP inhibitor (Ro 28-2653)—cyclodextrin complexes

In this study, preparation and evaluation of liposomes, intended for intravenous administration, encapsulating synthetic MMP inhibitor (Ro 28-2653) – cyclodextrin complexes were realized. An increase in Ro solubility, via formation of binary (Ro/HPβCD) or ternary (Ro/HPβCD/L-lysine) complexes, permitted a similar increase in encapsulation efficiency of liposomes (Table 1). Moreover, Ro release kinetics depend on the encapsulation efficiency.     

Complexation of morin with three kinds of cyclodextrin. A thermodynamic and reactivity study

Properties of inclusion complexes between morin (M) and beta-cyclodextrin (betaCD), 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HPbetaCD) and Heptakis (2,6-O-di methyl) beta-cyclodextrin (DMbetaCD) such as aqueous solubility and the association constants of this complex have been determined. The water solubility of morin was increased by inclusion with cyclodextrins. The phase-solubility diagrams drawn from UV spectral measurements are of the A(L)-type. Also ORAC(FL) studies were done. An increase in the antioxidant reactivity is observed when morin form inclusion complex with the three cyclodextrin studied. Finally, thermodynamics studies of cyclodextrin complexes indicated that for DMbetaCD the inclusion is primarily enthalpy-driven process meanwhile betaCD and HPbetaCD are entropy-driven processes. This is corroborated by the different inclusion geometries obtained by 2D-NMR.     

The separation of enantiomers on modified cyclodextrin columns: Measurements and molecular modeling

The enantiomers of 2-chloropropionic acid methyl ester, cis-pinane, 2-bromoethylbenzene, 2-bromobutane, 2-hydroxybutane trifluoroacetyl ester, and styrene oxide have been resolved on an octakis-(3-O-butyryl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclo-dextrin capillary column, and the separation of the styrene oxide enantiomers has also been studied on columns coated with octakis-(3-O-trifluoroacetyl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-cyclodextrin, octakis-(2,3,6-tri-O-pentyl)-γ-cyclodextrin, heptakis-(3-O-trifluoroacetyl-2,6-di-O-pentyl)-β -cyclodextrin, and heptakis-(2,3,6-tri-O-methyl)-β-cyclodextrin. Thermodynamic parameters (ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS) were determined from variable temperature measurements. The inclusion complexes containing styrene oxide were also studied by molecular modeling techniques. It has been found that a combined molecular mechanics–molecular dynamics approach may be a valuable tool for rationalizing the qualitative trends observed in the experimental separation factors. For the inclusion complexes considered here it is shown that the orientation of the guest relative to the cyclodextrin host is determined by the size and polarity of the cyclodextrin.     

Mechanical behavior of films of miscible polyamide 6/polyamide 6I‐6T blends

The deformation behavior of miscible PA6/aPA blends films under uniaxial and biaxial tensile drawing has been investigated in relation to blend composition. Whatever be the composition, the initial crystalline structure is ill‐ordered and no evidence of spherulitic morphology was shown. At temperatures beyond the activation of the viscoelastic α relaxation, a ductility improvement upon addition of aPA has been revealed in both uniaxial and biaxial stretching. The decrease in the yield stress with increasing aPA content mainly originates from the reduction in crystal fraction. Regarding the observed evolution in ultimate drawability and strain hardening upon addition of aPA, the latter component of the blend is considered to act as a diluent of the macromolecular network, and the experimental data are fairly well accounted for according to Graessley's theory. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 44: 1690–1701, 2006     

Preparation of graphene oxide modified glass fibers and their application in flame retardant polyamide 6

In order to improve the flame retardancy of glass fibers (GFs) reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) composites and eliminate the “wicking effect,” the preparation and application of graphene oxide (GO) modified GFs were investigated in this work. Flame retardant PA6 was prepared by blending graphene oxide modified GFs reinforced PA6 and aluminum diethyl phosphonate. For the GFs reinforced PA6, the limiting oxygen index of the composite increased from 20.6% to 22.3%, and peak heat release rate decreased by 37.2% in cone calorimeter test via introducing graphene oxide onto the surface of GFs. Comparing PA6/GF30/ADP15 and PA6/GF‐GO30/ADP15, LOI of the later increased to 31.2%, the vertical burning test (UL‐94) reached V‐0, and the peak heat release rate decreased by 18.0%. The interface compatibility was greatly improved after the introduction of GO. The sheet structure of the GO on the GFs surface could block the combustible gas spillage and the flow of melt along the GFs, thus significantly attenuating the “wicking effect” and improving the flame retardancy of composites.     

Synergistic effect of resorcarene and cyclodextrin mixed stationary phase in gas chromatography

Summary A new resorcarene derivatives, ethylhexylresorcarene, was synthesized and used as stationary phase in opentubular (capillary) columns. It was combined with heptakis(2,6-di-O-pentyl-3-O-trifluoroacetyl)-β-CD and coated on fused-silica capillary tubes. By studying the chromatographic properties of the mixed stationary phase and its selectivity for different isomers, as well as comparing with the resorcarene and the CD used as individual stationary phases, a synergistic effect was observed on the mixed stationary phase.     

Synthesis of novel cyclodextrin derivatives by aromatic spacer insertion and their inclusion ability

Novel cyclic host molecules were synthesized by the insertion of three types of aromatic spacers into the skeleton of permethylated α-cyclodextrin. These host molecules formed a 1:1 complex with sodium 3- and 4-nitrobenzenesulfonates (3- and 4-NBS), and sodium 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonate (DNBS) in D₂O/CD₃OD (4:1) solution. The type of spacer inserted remarkably affected the inclusion ability of the hosts toward DNBS. The p-xylylene-inserted CDs showed greater inclusion ability toward DNBS than permethylated α- and β-CDs.     

Cellulose functionalization via high-energy irradiation-initiated grafting of glycidyl methacrylate and cyclodextrin immobilization

Cotton-cellulose was functionalized using gamma-irradiation-induced grafting of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) to obtain a hydrophobic cellulose derivative with epoxy groups suitable for further chemical modification. Two grafting techniques were applied. In pre-irradiation grafting (PIG) cellulose was irradiated in air and then immersed in a GMA monomer solution, whereas in simultaneous grafting (SG) cellulose was irradiated in an inert atmosphere in the presence of the monomer. PIG led to a more homogeneous fiber surface, while SG resulted in higher grafting yield but showed clear indications of some GMA-homopolymerization. Effects of the reaction parameters (grafting method, absorbed dose, monomer concentration, solvent composition) were evaluated by SEM, gravimetry (grafting yield) and FTIR spectroscopy. Water uptake of the cellulose decreased while adsorption of a pesticide molecule increased upon grafting. The adsorption was further enhanced by β-cyclodextrin immobilization during SG. This method can be applied to produce adsorbents from cellulose based agricultural wastes.     

Preparation and properties of insoluble films of cyclodextrin condensation polymers

The preparation and properties of smooth and stable films of cyclodextrin polymers are described. The commercially available water soluble prepolymers of-, -, and-cyclodextrin of low molecular masses were crosslinked with glutaric dialdehyde. Side-chain unreacted aldehyde groups were reduced with sodium borohydride. For the-cyclodextrin polymer, optimum film performance was found for a 1:10 mass ratio of glutaric dialdehyde to prepolymer, which corresponds to a molar ratio of glutaric dialdehyde to cyclodextrin units of about 1.75: 1. Such films, of thickness 2.4 µm, were prepared on metallic or glassy-carbon substrates for characterization by scanning-electron microscopy, and for studies with the electrochemical quartz-crystal microbalance.     

Tannery trimming waste based biodegradable bioplastic: Facile synthesis and characterization of properties

In the present research, the untanned proteinaceous trimming waste from tanneries was used to prepare highly flexible and transparent bioplastic films. Composite bioplastic films were fabricated by blending trimming hydrolysate powder and polyvinyl alcohol using the solution casting method. In addition, a non-toxic and relatively inexpensive bio-crosslinker – citric acid was used as a plasticizer/crosslinking agent. The effects of citric acid concentration on the mechanical properties, thermal stability, transparency and anti-microbial properties of the bioplastic films were investigated. Crosslinking interactions by the citric acid on the constituents of the bioplastic were confirmed using FTIR/ATR. Also, the surface microstructure of the films was studied using SEM. The resultant bioplastic films were smooth, uniform and defect-free. Citric acid used in the bioplastic blend formulation clearly acted as a plasticizer at higher concentrations. The trimming waste-based bioplastic with the citric acid concentration of 40% exhibited an outstanding tensile strength above 20 MPa and extremely high elongation at break value greater than 343%. The bioplastic degraded to an extent of 62% within 70 days under the soil burial test. The transparency of the bioplastics was comparable with the LDPE and PP-like conventional plastics. The anti-microbial properties of the films are the positive aspects brought about by the presence of citric acid interactions. Consequently, trimming based bioplastics may become a future friendly alternative to fossil derived plastics having applicability in packaging, wound healing and other biocompatible applications.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of a perfluoroalkyl-containing quaternary ammonium salt

A novel perfluoroalkyl-containing quaternary ammonium salt 5 was designed and synthesized. Consequently, the antimicrobial activities of compound 5 were measured with Escherichia coli 8099 as a Gram-negative strain and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 as a Gram-positive strain. Both the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC, the lowest concentration of compound 5 that inhibits microbial growth) values of quaternary ammonium salt 5 against Escherichia coli 8099 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 were 7.8 μg/ml.     

Evaluation of solid and submerged fermentations for the production of cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase by Paenibacillus campinasensis H69-3 and characterization of crude enzyme

Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase) is an enzyme that produces cyclodextrins from starch by an intramolecular transglycosylation reaction. Cyclodextrins have been shown to have a number of applications in the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. In the current study, the production of CGTase by Paenibacillus campinasensis strain H69-3 was examined in submerged and solid-state fermentations. P. campinasensis strain H69-3 was isolated from the soil, which grows at 45°C, and is a Gramvariable bacterium. Different substrate sources such as wheat bran, soybean bran, soybean extract, cassava solid residue, cassava starch, corn starch, and other combinations were used in the enzyme production. CGTase activity was highest in submerged fermentations with the greatest production observed at 48–72 h. The physical and chemical properties of CGTase were determined from the crude enzyme produced from submerged fermentations. The optimum temperature was found to be 70–75°C, and the activity was stable at 55°C for 1 h. The enzyme displayed two optimum pH values, 5.5 and 9.0 and was found to be stable between a pH of 4.5 and 11.0.     

Capillary gas chromatography separation of pyrethroic acid methyl esters using four acylated cyclodextrin derivatives as chiral stationary phases

Summary Four cyclodextrin derivatives (CDs) were synthesized by substituting 3-OH of 2,6-di-O-pentyl-β-cyclodextrin with four different chain lengths of acyl groups (butyryl, valeryl, heptanoyl, octanoyl). The chromatographic properties of the four CD derivatives as stationary phases of capillary gas chromatography (CGC) were investigated. These CDs exhibit a wide range of application. Not only five pairs of enantiomers of pyrethroic acid methyl esters were separated on the four CDs, but also some other racemic compounds. Among the four CDs, 2,6-di-O-pentyl-3-O-butyryl-β-CD possesses better enantiomer separation abilities to the studied enantiomers of pyrethroic acid methyl esters than the other studied CDs. The extension of chain length of the acyl groups in 3-position of CDs cannot improve the enantiomer separation abilities of the CD derivatives.     

Methods for determination of all binding parameters in systems with simultaneous borate and cyclodextrin complexation

Two novel methods for determination of binding constants in the systems with borate and cyclodextrin complexation were developed. The methods enable to determine all binding parameters in these systems and even the binding constants of interaction of a neutral analyte with a neutral cyclodextrin. The first method is based on nonlinear fitting of experimental data and further evaluation of fitting parameters. The second method requires a multiple regression. The methods provide identical results with low experimental error. Only one set of measurements is required for both methods. Thus the binding parameters can be mutually compared. The binding parameters for neutral analytes ((R,R)-(+)-hydrobenzoin and (S,S)-(-)-hydrobenzoin) and neutral cyclodextrin (heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl)-β-cyclodextrin) were evaluated and the effect of individual types of interaction was revealed. The interaction of the analytes with cyclodextrin governs the chiral recognition, while the complexation of analyte with borate is responsible for electromigration. Very low values of the binding constants of mixed analyte-cyclodextrin-borate complexes indicate that this type of complexation has negligible effect on enantioseparation.