Montmorillonite/chitosan nanoparticles as a novel controlled-release topical ophthalmic delivery system for the treatment of glaucoma

J Li, S Tian, Q Tao, Y Zhao, R Gui, F Yang… - International journal …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background To date, the rapid clearance from ocular surface has been a huge obstacle for
using eye drops to treat glaucoma, since it has led to the short preocular residence time and …

[HTML][HTML] Natural bioadhesive biodegradable nanoparticle-based topical ophthalmic formulations for management of glaucoma

MM Ibrahim, AEH Abd-Elgawad… - … vision science & …, 2015 - tvst.arvojournals.org
Purpose:: We prepared and characterized topical ophthalmic formulations containing
brimonidine-loaded bioadhesive cationic chitosan or anionic alginate nanoparticles (NPs) …

Development of timolol-loaded galactosylated chitosan nanoparticles and evaluation of their potential for ocular drug delivery

R Zhao, J Li, J Wang, Z Yin, Y Zhu, W Liu - AAPS PharmSciTech, 2017 - Springer
This study was conducted to develop timolol maleate (TM)-loaded galactosylated chitosan
(GC) nanoparticles (NPs)(TM-GC-NPs) followed by optimization via a four-level and three …

Preparation and characterization of novel drug-inserted-montmorillonite chitosan carriers for ocular drug delivery

D Hou, R Gui, S Hu, Y Huang… - Advances in …, 2015 - geographical.go2journals.com
The objective of the study was to investigate the potential of montmorillonite as a sustained
carrier in the preparation of drug-loaded nanoparticles for prolonged ocular application …

Nanogel-based natural polymers as smart carriers for the controlled delivery of Timolol Maleate through the cornea for glaucoma

R Ilka, M Mohseni, M Kianirad, M Naseripour… - International journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Despite frequent scientific efforts, efficient ocular drug delivery is a major challenge for
pharmaceutical scientists. Poor bioavailability of ophthalmic solutions can be overcome by …

Development of mucoadhesive Timolol loaded chitosan-nanocomposite to treat glaucoma

BN Kumara, R Shambhu, YB Shim, J Nirmal… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Timolol Maleate is an aqueous soluble β-blocker antiglaucoma drug used to suppress
intraocular pressure. Several commercially available ocular formulations are not effective in …

Functional intercalated nanocomposites with chitosan-glutathione-glycylsarcosine and layered double hydroxides for topical ocular drug delivery

T Xu, X Xu, Y Gu, L Fang, F Cao - International journal of …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background To enhance ocular bioavailability, the traditional strategies have focused on
prolonging precorneal retention and improving corneal permeability by nano-carriers with …

Betaxolol hydrochloride loaded chitosan nanoparticles for ocular delivery and their anti-glaucoma efficacy

K Jain, R Suresh Kumar, S Sood… - Current drug …, 2013 - ingentaconnect.com
Many effective anti-glaucoma drugs available for the treatment of ocular hypertension and
open angle glaucoma are associated with rapid and extensive precorneal loss caused by …

Methazolamide-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles modified with low-molecular weight chitosan for the treatment of glaucoma: vitro and vivo study

F Wang, L Chen, D Zhang, S Jiang, K Shi… - Journal of drug …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
The aims of this study were to design and characterize methazolamide (MTZ)-loaded solid
lipid nanoparticles (SLN) with and without modification of low molecular weight chitosan …

Chitosan nanoparticles amplify the ocular hypotensive effect of cateolol in rabbits

J Ali, A Bhatnagar, N Kumar, A Ali - International journal of biological …, 2014 - Elsevier
Purpose To assess the potential of chitosan (CS) nanoparticles for ocular drug delivery by
investigating their intraocular retention by γ-scintigraphy and intraocular pressure reduction …