Cocrystal engineering of pharmaceutical solids: Therapeutic potential and challenges

SN Wong, YCS Chen, B Xuan, CC Sun, SF Chow - CrystEngComm, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Cocrystals are an emerging class of crystalline materials composed of two or more different
molecules in the same crystal lattice that are physically connected by non-ionic and non …

Inhalation delivery of repurposed drugs for lung cancer: approaches, benefits and challenges

P Kumbhar, A Manjappa, R Shah, NK Jha… - Journal of Controlled …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lung cancer (LC) is one of the leading causes of mortality accounting for almost 25% of
cancer deaths throughout the world. The shortfall of affordable and effective first-line …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the therapeutic potential of mitochondrial uncouplers in cancer

R Shrestha, E Johnson, FL Byrne - Molecular metabolism, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Mitochondrial uncouplers are well-known for their ability to treat a myriad of
metabolic diseases, including obesity and fatty liver diseases. However, for many years now …

Cocrystallization of 5-fluorouracil with gallic acid: A novel 5-fluorouracil cocrystal displaying synergistic anti-tumor activity both in oral and intraperitoneal injection …

H Hao, Y Zhang, X Hu, W Guo, C Yang… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Gallic acid (GA) is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound exhibiting anti-tumor
activity. To clarify the capability of GA in optimizing the in vitro/in vivo properties of the first …

Niclosamide inhalation powder made by thin-film freezing: Multi-dose tolerability and exposure in rats and pharmacokinetics in hamsters

MO Jara, ZN Warnken, S Sahakijpijarn, C Moon… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this work, we have developed and tested a dry powder form of niclosamide made by thin-
film freezing (TFF) and administered it by inhalation to rats and hamsters to gather data …

[HTML][HTML] Solid-state and particle size control of pharmaceutical cocrystals using atomization-based techniques

A O'Sullivan, B Long, V Verma, KM Ryan… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Poor bioavailability and aqueous solubility represent a major constraint during the
development of new API molecules and can influence the impact of new medicines or halt …

Co-crystal nanoarchitectonics as an emerging strategy in attenuating cancer: Fundamentals and applications

P Kumbhar, K Kolekar, C Khot, S Dabhole… - Journal of Controlled …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cancer ranks as the second foremost cause of death in various corners of the globe. The
clinical uses of assorted anticancer therapeutics have been limited owing to the poor …

Amorphous solid dispersions and the contribution of nanoparticles to in vitro dissolution and in vivo testing: Niclosamide as a case study

MO Jara, ZN Warnken, RO Williams III - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
We developed an amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) of the poorly water-soluble molecule
niclosamide that achieved a more than two-fold increase in bioavailability. Notably, this …

Clofazimine nanoclusters show high efficacy in experimental TB with amelioration in paradoxical lung inflammation

K Jadhav, A Jhilta, R Singh, E Ray, N Sharma… - Biomaterials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The rise of tuberculosis (TB) superbugs has impeded efforts to control this infectious ailment,
and new treatment options are few. Paradoxical Inflammation (PI) is another major problem …

Nanocarrier mediated autophagy: an emerging trend for cancer therapy

A Singh, M Handa, M Ruwali, SJS Flora, R Shukla… - Process …, 2021 - Elsevier
Autophagy is defined as a process in which cell undergo sequential sequestration of
degraded protein and damaged organelles for maintenance of cellular hemostasis …