Design of in-situ implant for the brain-targeted drug delivery using cross-linked gellan gum polymer through response surface methodology

Ann Pharm Fr. 2025 Jan;83(1):68-80. doi: 10.1016/j.pharma.2024.10.004. Epub 2024 Oct 16.

Abstract

The analysis aimed to prepare an in-situ implant (ISFI) formulation holding dimethyl fumarate as (a model drug) using cross-linked gellan gum by homogenization method. Cross-linking of gellan gum was done with L-cysteine to improve its gelation properties. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and (DSC) Differential scanning calorimetry were used to test the compatibility of the drug-polymer. The diverse formulations were prepared and tested using Design Expert® ver 8.0.1 software to optimize the experiment technique and employ the response surface. The tissue compatibility of the test verified the existence of non-irritants in the established formulation. All preparations contained the drug content from approximately 97.98 to 99.88%. Viscosities are ideal for injection in the optimized formulation (1,55 percent w/w in water). The optimized formula was monitored, and up to 156hours, it was found to be 95.7%. The result was that ISFI can effectively monitor and control the delivery of several powerful drug products.

Keywords: Administration de médicaments; Cross-linked gellan gum; Gomme gellane réticulée; ISFI; Implant in situ; In-vivo drug release studies; Méthodologie de surface de réponse; Optimisation de formulation; Tissue compatibility.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain* / drug effects
  • Calorimetry, Differential Scanning
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Cross-Linking Reagents* / chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Drug Implants
  • Fumarates / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Polysaccharides, Bacterial* / chemistry
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Viscosity

Substances

  • gellan gum
  • Polysaccharides, Bacterial
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Drug Implants
  • Polymers
  • Fumarates