Nanosponges: A Novel Approach of Drug Delivery System: Research Article
Nanosponges: A Novel Approach of Drug Delivery System: Research Article
Nanosponges: A Novel Approach of Drug Delivery System: Research Article
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Correspondence
A. R. Thakre
Department of Pharmaceutics,
Priyadarshini J. L. College of
Pharmacy, Maharashtra, India.
Nanosponges: A Novel Email Id:
Approach of Drug Delivery
anupthakre13@gmail.com
Keywords
System Nanosponges, topical
application, polymers,
A. R. Thakre*, Y. N. Gholse, R. H. Kasliwal targeted drug delivery,
controlled drug delivery.
Department of Pharmaceutics, Priyadarshini J. L.
College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra, India Received
07 June 2016
Reviewed
10 June 2016
Accepted
12 June 2016
ABSTRACT
Targeted drug delivery to specific sites is the significant problem which is being faced by the
researchers. The development of new colloidal carrier called nanosponges has the potential to
solve these problems. Nanosponge is a novel and emerging technology which offers controlled
drug delivery for topical use. In this review article, application of nanosponges, its preparation
methods by Emulsion solvent diffusion method, and by using hyper crosslinked cyclodextrin and
evaluation have been discussed. Nanosponge play vital role in targeting drug delivery in a
controlled manner. Both lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs are incorporated in nanosponge. The
outer surface is typically porous, allowing controlled release of drug. They enhanced solubility,
bioavailability reduce side effects and modify drug release. Nanosponge drug delivery system
has emerged as one of the most promising fields in life science used in chemotherapy nowadays.
Targeting the delivery of drugs has long been a up in the body, the drug can be released on a
problem for medical researchers - how to get known schedule [2]. The nanosponges are
them to the right place in the body and how to encapsulating type of nanoparticles which
control the release of the drug to prevent encapsulates the drug molecules within its core.
overdoses. The developments of new and By the method of associating with drugs, the
complex molecules called nanosponges have the nanoparticles can be classified into
potential to solve these problems. Nanosponges encapsulating nanoparticles, complexing
are a new class of materials and made of nanoparticles and conjugating nanoparticles.
microscopic particles with few nanometers wide The first type is represented by nanosponges
cavities, in which a large variety of substances and nanocapsules. Nanosponges such as alginate
can be encapsulated. These particles are capable nanosponge, which are spongelike nanoparticles
of carrying both lipophilic and hydrophilic containing many holes that carry the drug
substances and of improving the solubility of molecules. Nanocapsules such as poly(isobutyl-
poorly water soluble molecules. [1] cyanoacrylate) (IBCA) are also encapsulating
Nanosponges are tiny mesh-like structures that nanoparticles. They can entrap drug molecules
may revolutionise the treatment of many in their aqueous core. The second category is
diseases and early trials suggest this technology Complexing nanoparticle, which attracts the
is up to five times more effective at delivering molecules by electrostatic charges.
drugs for breast cancer than conventional
The third type is Conjugating nanoparticle,
methods. [2] The nanosponge is about the size
which links to drugs through covalent bonds. [3]
of a virus with a backbone (a scaffold
These nanosponges represent a novel class of
structure) of naturally degradable polyester. The
nanoparticles usually obtained by natural
long length polyester strands are mixed in
derivatives. As compared to the other
solution with small molecules called cross-
nanoparticles, they are insoluble both in water
linkers that have an affinity for certain portions
and organic solvents, porous, non toxic and
of the polyester. They cross link segments of
stable at high temperatures up to 300C.
the polyester to form a spherical shape that has
many pockets (or cavities) where drugs can be They are able to capture, transport and
stored. The polyester is predictably selectively release a huge variety of substances
biodegradable, which means that when it breaks because of their 3D structure containing cavities
to solids. The chemical linkers enable the These formulations are stable at the
Polymers Hyper cross linked Polystyrenes, Cyclodextrines and its derivatives like
Methyl -Cyclodextrin,Alkyloxycarbonyl Cyclodextrins, 2-Hydroxy
Propyl -Cyclodextrins and Copolymers like Poly(valerolactone-
allylvalerolactone) & Poly(valerolactone-allylvalerolactoneoxepanedione)
and Ethyl Cellulose & PVA
Anticoagulant Warfarin
Antihistamines Terfenadine
Antioxidants Resveratrol
Lansoprazole, Omeprazole
Antiulcer drugs
Chlorthalidone, Spironolactone
Diuretics
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Mathematical
Model
PREPARATION OF NANOSPONGE
b. Nanosponge prepared from hyper
a. Emulsion solvent diffusion method
crosslinked cyclodextrin
Nanosponges prepared by using different
In the melt method, the crosslinker is
proportion of ethyl cellulose and
melted along with CDs. All ingredients are
polyvinyl alcohol. The dispersed phase
finely homogenized and placed in a 250
containing ethyl cellulose and drug was
ml flask heated at 100 C and the reaction
dissolved in 20ml dichloromethane and
is carried out for 5 hrs under magnetic
slowly added to a definite amount of
stirring. The reaction mixture is allowed
polyvinyl alcohol in 150ml of aqueous
to cool and the obtained product is
continuous phase. The reaction mixture
broken down followed by repeated
was stirred at 1000rpm for 2 hrs. The
washing with suitable solvents to remove
nanosponges formed were collected by
unreacted excipients and byproducts.
filtration and dried in oven at 400 c for 24
In the solvent method, the melting step is
hrs.The dried nanosponges were stored in
eliminated and the crosslinker is
vacuum desiccators to ensure the
solubilise in solvents like
removal of residual solvent.[15]
dimethylformamide or dimethylsulfoxide
(DMF/DMSO). The polymer is generally
mixed with a suitable solvent, particularly
topical agents of prolonged drug release system has pores,that increase the rate of
and retention of drug form on skin. Local solubilisation of poorly soluble drug by
anesthetics, antifungal and antibiotics are entrapping such drugs in pores. Due to
among the category of the drugs that can nano size surface area significantly
be easily formulated as topical increased and increase rate of
nanosponges. Rashes or more serious solubilisation1. BS class-2 drugs having
side effects can occur when active low solubility, and a dissolution rate
contrast, this technology allows an even when formulated with Nanosponge they