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- Title
Studies on Mefenamic Acid Microparticles: Formulation, In Vitro Release, and In Situ Studies in Rats.
- Authors
Sevgi, Ferhan; Yurdasiper, Aysu; Kaynarsoy, Buket; Turunç, Ezgi; Güneri, Tamer; Yalçın, Ayfer
- Abstract
In this study, we investigated the in vitro characteristics of mefenamic acid (MA) microparticles as well as their effects on DNA damage. MA-loaded chitosan and alginate beads were prepared by the ionotropic gelation process. Microsponges containing MA and Eudragit RS 100 were prepared by quasi-emulsion solvent diffusion method. The microparticles were characterized in terms of particle size, surface morphology, encapsulation efficiency, and in vitro release profiles. Most of the formulation variables manifested an influence on the physical characteristics of the microparticles at varying degrees. We also studied the effects of MA, MA-loaded microparticles, and three different polymers on rat brain cortex DNA damage. Our results showed that DNA damage was higher in MA-loaded Eudragit microsponges than MA-loaded biodegradable chitosan or alginate microparticles.
- Publication
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2009, Vol 10, Issue 1, p104
- ISSN
1530-9932
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1208/s12249-008-9183-0