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Cyclodextrins in drug delivery: An updated review

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Challa, Rajeswari, Ahuja, Alka, Ali, Javed, Khar, R. K.·2005·AAPS PharmSciTech

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The purpose of this review is to discuss and summarize some of the interesting findings and applications of cyclodextrins (CDs) and their derivatives in different areas of drug delivery, particularly in protein and peptide drug delivery and gene delivery. The article highlights important CD applications in the design of various novel delivery systems like liposomes, microspheres, microcapsules, and nanoparticles. In addition to their well-known effects on drug solubility and dissolution, bioavailability, safety, and stability, their use as excipients in drug formulation are also discussed in this article. The article also focuses on various factors influencing inclusion complex formation because an understanding of the same is necessary for proper handling of these versatile materials. Some important considerations in selecting CDs in drug formulation such as their commercial availability, regulatory status, and patent status are also summarized. CDs, because of their continuing ability to find several novel applications in drug delivery, are expected to solve many problems associated with the delivery of different novel drugs through different delivery routes.

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Authors
Challa, R., Ahuja, A., Ali, J., & Khar, R. K.
Affiliations
Jamia Hamdard (IN)
Corresponding author
Ahuja, Alka
Venue
AAPS PharmSciTech
Published
2005-06
Volume
6
Issue
2
Pages
E329-E357
ISSN
1530-9932 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2073394985
Cited by
1,215
References
227
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • AAPS PharmSciTech (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmaceutical Science › Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmaceutical Science › Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
Keywords
cyclodextrins, cyclodextrin derivatives, drug delivery, protein drug delivery, peptide delivery, gene delivery, liposomes, microspheres, microcapsules, nanoparticles, drug solubility, bioavailability, drug stability, pharmaceutical excipients, inclusion complexation, drug formulation
MeSH terms
Animals, Cyclodextrins, Humans, Permeability, Skin, Drug Delivery Systems

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