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Keloid is an outcome of abnormal cellular response in the wound healing process with excessive fibroblast and collagen deposition in the dermal layer of the skin. It is characterized by a scar showing fibrous outgrowth that grows beyond the original boundaries of the wound. Thus, it is cosmetically and functionally disturbing to the patient. Keloidal development depends on various patient and environmental factors, possibly initiating abnormal wound healing. Due to abnormal wound healing, various aberrant cellular responses are observed during keloid development, like delayed inflammatory response, increased growth factors, varied cytokine level, decreased apoptosis, increased angiogenesis, and imbalanced proteinases. Bacteria and the immune system also play a role in keloid development. Advancements like single-cell RNA sequencing and transcriptomics studies have led to a better understanding of pathogenesis. In line with the complex pathogenesis, the later part of the review covers a detailed analysis of various treatment options employed for keloid, which includes silicone-based topical therapy, drug-based therapy, invasive approach (surgery), and minimally invasive therapies (radiation, laser therapy, and cryotherapy). The advantages and limitations of individual and combination therapies are also discussed. Keloids tend to re-occur after treatment; hence, follow-up is very important, making keloid treatment a complex procedure. Novel therapeutics in keloid have advantages like better efficacy of drugs, less pain, self-administration, and fewer side effects. A few nanotherapeutics advancements, such as microneedles, nanoparticles, liposomes, and exosomes, are discussed in the review.

01 Jun 2025·Current Radiopharmaceuticals

Enhancing Ketoprofen Solubility: A Strategic Approach Using Solid Dispersion and Response Surface Methodology

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Author: Sahoo, Jagannath ; Sharma, Dinesh Kumar ; Tripathi, Devika

Background:In the pharmaceutical sciences, the solubility profile of therapeutic molecules is crucial for identifying and formulating drugs and evaluating their quality across the drug discovery pipeline based on factors like oral bioavailability, metabolic transformation, biodistribution kinetics, and potential toxicological implications. The investigation aims to enhance the solubility parameters of ketoprofen (BCS-II class), which exhibits low solubility and high permeability.Methods:In this method, hydrotrope blends of aromatic sodium benzoate and electrolyte sodium acetate were employed to enhance the solubility parameter of ketoprofen. Several batches of solid dispersion of ketoprofen were made using a solvent evaporation method, and the response surface method 3² factorial design was used to find the best one. The optimised formulation, KSD9, underwent in-vitro drug dissolution, DSC, pXRD, and SEM studies.Results:The optimized batch demonstrated substantial improvement in ketoprofen solubility, attributed to mixed hydrotropy. The results indicated that both solubility and %CDR improved when hydrotropes were employed, suggesting a direct proportionality between the rise in solubility and % CDR. Formulations KSD1-KSD9 exhibited solubility enhancements ranging from 2.23 to 5.77-fold, along with an elevation in % CDR from 72.28% to 94.76%. This implies that the % CDR was modulated by the hydrotropes, specifically influenced by the concentration levels of the independent variables. An increase in hydrotrope levels corresponded to an increase in % CDR. The positive coefficients in the quadratic equation for % CDR underscored the significant role of these independent variables in augmenting the in-vitro release of Ketoprofen. Similarly, during a comparative dissolution investigation, the optimized KSD9 formulation exhibited remarkable solubility and drug content compared to conventional Ketoprofen dispersible tablets.Conclusion:The synergistic effect of combining two hydrotropic agents significantly increased the solubility of ketoprofen by up to 58 times. The results indicated that the independent variables exerted a positive influence on solubility and % CDR. Furthermore, the responses were contingent on the specific hydrotropes selected, which functioned as the independent variables. Analyzing the r² and ANOVA results suggested that the dependent variables aligned well with the chosen model. Visual representations, such as the 3D response surface plot and contour plot, demonstrated the impact of each hydrotrope individually and when combined. Overall, employing hydrotropes led to improved solubility and % CDR, highlighting a direct proportionality between the rise in solubility and % CDR. Mixed hydrotropic lessens the toxicity associated with individual hydrotrope concentrations while also offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. This study paves the way for future research aiming to improve the solubility of low- solubility drugs, broadening their clinical applications.

01 Jun 2025·Experimental Eye Research

Bilosomes as a novel ocular drug delivery system: Assessing the material attributes, process parameters, and quality attributes

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Author: Nijhawan, Harsh P ; Yadav, Khushwant S ; Verma, Piyush ; Singhal, Devansh ; Soni, Govind ; Rajbhar, Nisha

Bilosomes are lipidic or surfactant-based nanovesicles with bile salts as key constituents and have emerged as promising carriers for diverse administration routes, including topical, oral, transdermal, and ophthalmic applications. In ocular drug delivery, bilosomes have provided some unique advantages over traditional nano-vesicular systems, which include improved permeation, prolonged retention, enhanced stability, and high deformability, resulting in better drug availability for therapeutic action. This review focuses on the quality attributes and process parameters that govern the design and functionality of bilosomes for ocular drug delivery. By addressing critical material attributes and certain formulation techniques, we provide insights into how these factors influence the stability, permeability, and therapeutic efficacy of bilosome-based systems. Advancements in bilosome formulations for treating ocular disorders, such as glaucoma, bacterial conjunctivitis, and keratitis, are highlighted. Additionally, the potential of surface-modified bilosomes with targeting moieties to enhance drug delivery characteristics is discussed. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of bilosome-based approaches, including decorated bilosomes, as a novel strategy for addressing challenges in ocular drug delivery.

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