Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach Targeting

Multiple-unit-type oral floating hollow microspheres of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) were developed using modified solvent evaporation technique to prolong gastric residence time, to target stomach cancer, and to increase drug bioavailability. The prepared microspheres were characterized for micromeritic p...

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Main Authors: Peeyush Bhardwaj, Deepti Chaurasia, Ranjit Singh, Anoop Swarup
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/705259
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Anoop Swarup
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description Multiple-unit-type oral floating hollow microspheres of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) were developed using modified solvent evaporation technique to prolong gastric residence time, to target stomach cancer, and to increase drug bioavailability. The prepared microspheres were characterized for micromeritic properties, floating behavior, entrapment efficiency, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The in vitro drug release and floating behavior were studied in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) at pH 1.2. The yield of microspheres was obtained up to 84.46±6.47%. Microspheres showed passable flow properties. Based on optical microscopy, particle size was found to be ranging from 158.65±12.02 to 198.67±17.45 μm. SEM confirmed spherical size, perforated smooth surface, and a hollow cavity inside the microspheres. Different kinetic models for drug release were also applied on selected batches.
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spelling doaj-art-b440d358f8bd4bc482c43b0b32fd46e02025-08-20T02:23:13ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/705259705259Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach TargetingPeeyush Bhardwaj0Deepti Chaurasia1Ranjit Singh2Anoop Swarup3Institute of Pharmacy, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaNKBR College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaGovernment College of Pharmacy, Rohru, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaJagran Lakecity University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaMultiple-unit-type oral floating hollow microspheres of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) were developed using modified solvent evaporation technique to prolong gastric residence time, to target stomach cancer, and to increase drug bioavailability. The prepared microspheres were characterized for micromeritic properties, floating behavior, entrapment efficiency, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The in vitro drug release and floating behavior were studied in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) at pH 1.2. The yield of microspheres was obtained up to 84.46±6.47%. Microspheres showed passable flow properties. Based on optical microscopy, particle size was found to be ranging from 158.65±12.02 to 198.67±17.45 μm. SEM confirmed spherical size, perforated smooth surface, and a hollow cavity inside the microspheres. Different kinetic models for drug release were also applied on selected batches.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/705259
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Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach Targeting
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title Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach Targeting
title_full Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach Targeting
title_fullStr Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach Targeting
title_full_unstemmed Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach Targeting
title_short Development and Characterization of Novel Site Specific Hollow Floating Microspheres Bearing 5-Fu for Stomach Targeting
title_sort development and characterization of novel site specific hollow floating microspheres bearing 5 fu for stomach targeting
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/705259
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