Optimization of preparation of DHAQ-loaded PEG-PLGA-PEG nonaparticles using central composite design

J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2006 Jun;17(6):559-63. doi: 10.1007/s10856-006-8940-4.

Abstract

Mitoxantrone (DHAQ)-loaded poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) -poly (ethyleneglycol) (PELGE) nanoparticles (NP) were fabricated using an emulsification/solvent evaporation technique. A central composite design (CCD) was applied to evaluate the joint influence of three formulation variables: the amounts of polymer, concentration of the DHAQ, and the ratio of the organic phase (inner-phase) and the aqueous phase (outer-phase). In this study, we optimize the preparation technology on the basis of the single factor evaluation. The optimal conditions for the preparation of DHAQ-loaded nanoparticle were found to be: the concentration of PELGE was 9 mg/mL, the concentration of inner-phase of DHAQ was 27.5 mg/L, and the ratio of inner-phase/outer-phase was 8.5/1. The results showed that CCD is an ideal technique for formulation studies. The entrapment efficiency ratio (ER) was 90% and particle sizes are less than 500 nm. The nanoparticles, as examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), have a smooth and spherical surface. The DHAQ could be loaded into PELGE copolymers. In this study, the DHAQ nanoparticle-polymer delivery system was established by using PELGE polymers as carrier material.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemical synthesis*
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Drug Carriers / chemical synthesis
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods
  • Emulsions
  • Lactic Acid / chemical synthesis*
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry
  • Mitoxantrone / pharmacokinetics*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure
  • Nanotechnology
  • Particle Size
  • Polyglycolic Acid / chemical synthesis*
  • Polyglycolic Acid / chemistry
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis*
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Drug Carriers
  • Emulsions
  • Polymers
  • Water
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Polyglycolic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Mitoxantrone