Biodegradable scleral implants as new triamcinolone acetonide delivery systems
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serval:BIB_F3FD4370A8E5
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
Institution
Title
Biodegradable scleral implants as new triamcinolone acetonide delivery systems
Journal
International Journal of Pharmaceutics
ISSN
0378-5173
Publication state
Published
Issued date
09/2006
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
322
Number
1-2
Pages
6-12
Notes
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't --- Old month value: Sep 28
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't --- Old month value: Sep 28
Abstract
The goal of this study was to develop ocular scleral implants able to release triamcinolone acetonide (TA) overall several months. Scleral discs were manufactured by a compression-molding method using a new synthetic polymer, poly(methylidene malonate) (PMM2.1.2), as matrix. Implants with good mechanical properties adapted for in vivo implantation have been obtained when using high M(w) PMM2.1.2 (100,000 - 150,000 Da) associated with ethoxylated derivatives of stearic acid (Simulsol) or oligomers of methylidene malonate as plasticizer. After implantation in rabbit eyes, scleral implants showed a good ocular biocompatibility. Indeed, the clinical follow-up and ocular inflammation parameters, such as inflammatory cell number and protein content in aqueous humor, demonstrated that implants were well tolerated and did not provoke abnormal inflammation. Implants were able to release significant concentrations of TA in the vitreous and the sclera throughout 5 weeks.
Keywords
*Absorbable Implants
Animals
Anti-Inflammatory Agents/*administration &
dosage/chemistry/pharmacokinetics
Delayed-Action Preparations
Drug Carriers/chemistry
Malonates/chemistry
Materials Testing
Plasticizers/chemistry
Polyethylenes/chemistry
Proteins/analysis
Rabbits
*Sclera/metabolism
Triamcinolone Acetonide/*administration &
dosage/chemistry/pharmacokinetics
Vitreous Body/metabolism
Pubmed
Web of science
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