Preparation and anti-bacterial properties of a temperature-sensitive gel containing silver nanoparticles

Pharmazie. 2011 Apr;66(4):272-7.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to prepare a temperature-sensitive gel containing silver nanoparticles and to investigate its anti-bacterial properties in vitro. The aqueous gel was prepared using Pluronic F127 (18-22%) and Pluronic F68 (3-9%) in a cold method to obtain a proper gelation temperature at 37 degrees C. Viscoelastic properties of the system were measured by rheological measurements and the physicochemical properties were evaluated by MJ-22 Dial-reflex metaloscope and Zetasizer Nano ZS90. The in vitro antimicrobial activity was evaluated by a disk diffusion test, minimum inhibitory concentration, and minimum bactericidal concentration. A temperature-sensitive gel containing silver nanoparticles with 20 wt% F127 and 6 wt% F68 had suitable fluidity at 25 degrees C and was semi-solid at 37 degrees C. Silver nanoparticle size averaged 78.0 nm. The gel optimized formulation achieved a suitable viscosity. The MIC and MBC of the gel ranged from 1.0 to 2.0 mg/L against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The activity of the gel against these three species was significantly enhanced (p<0.05) compared to 400 mg/L Asimi standard. This optimized silver nanoparticle dosage form demonstrated a high potential for further development for the clinical treatment of bacterial vaginosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects
  • Bacteria / growth & development
  • Disk Diffusion Antimicrobial Tests
  • Drug Compounding
  • Gels
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Nanoparticles
  • Poloxamer
  • Rheology
  • Silver / administration & dosage*
  • Silver / chemistry
  • Silver / pharmacology*
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Temperature
  • Viscosity

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Gels
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Poloxamer
  • Silver