A new drug delivery system—Ciprofloxacine/tricalcium phosphate delivery capsule (CTDC) and itsIn Vitro drug release pattern

Wu, Haitao; Zheng, O; Du, Juan; Yu, Yaya; Liu, C

doi:10.1007/bf02888293

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“…Various studies have demonstrated that nitrogenous bisphosphonates such as zolendronate can inhibit abrasion-induced osteolysis and lead to increased peri-implant bone density [7,8]. Alendronate belongs to the group of bisphosphonates and is already being applied in medical therapy and prophylactically for osteoporosis [9]. Bone structure is made denser by the consistent delivery of alendronate, making the bone less fracture prone [10,11].…”

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Alendronate Release from UHMWPE-Based Biomaterials in Relation to Particle Size of the GUR Powder for Manufacturing

et al. 2019

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Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is widely used in endoprosthetics and has been the subject of countless studies. This project investigates the dependence of alendronate (AL) release on the molecular weight of the UHMWPE used (GUR1020 and GUR1050). A 0.5 wt% AL was added to the UHMWPE during the production of the moldings. In addition to the 14-day release tests, biocompatibility tests such as live dead assay, cell proliferation assay (WST) and Lactate dehydrogenase test (LDH) with MG-63 cells as well as a tensile test according to DIN EN ISO 527 were carried out. The released AL concentration was determined by HPLC. A continuous release of the AL was observed over the entire period of 2 weeks. In addition, a correlation between molar mass and AL release was demonstrated. The GUR1020 showed a release four times higher than the GUR1050. Both materials have no negative influence on the proliferation of MG-63 cells. This was also confirmed in the live/dead assay by the increase in cell count. No cytotoxicity was detected in the LDH test. The addition of 0.5 wt% AL increased the elongation at break for GUR1020 by 23% and for GUR1050 by 49%. It was demonstrated that the choice of UHMWPE has an influence on the release of AL. The particle size in particular has a strong influence on the release behavior.

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