Erythropoietin-Coated ZP-Microneedle Transdermal System: Preclinical Formulation, Stability, and Delivery
Erythropoietin-Coated ZP-Microneedle Transdermal System: Preclinical Formulation, Stability, and Delivery
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DOI:
10.1007/s11095-012-0674-z
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发表时间:
2012-06-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
Daddona, Peter E.
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作者:
Peters, Elaine E.;Ameri, Mahmoud;Daddona, Peter E.
To evaluate the feasibility of coating formulated recombinant human erythropoietin alfa (EPO) on a titanium microneedle transdermal delivery system, ZP-EPO, and assess preclinical patch delivery performance.Formulation rheology and surface activity were assessed by viscometry and contact angle measurement. EPO liquid formulation was coated onto titanium microneedles by dip-coating and drying. Stability of coated EPO was assessed by SEC-HPLC, CZE and potency assay. Preclinical delivery and pharmacokinetic studies were conducted in rats with EPO-coated microneedle patches and compared to subcutaneous EPO injection.Studies demonstrated successful EPO formulation development and coating on microneedle arrays. ZP-EPO patch was stable at 25A degrees C for at least 3 months with no significant change in % aggregates, isoforms, or potency. Preclinical studies in rats showed the ZP-EPO microneedle patches, coated with 750 IU to 22,000 IU, delivered with high efficiency (75-90%) with a linear dose response. PK profile was similar to subcutaneous injection of commercial EPO.Results suggest transdermal microneedle patch delivery of EPO is feasible and may offer an efficient, dose-adjustable, patient-friendly alternative to current intravenous or subcutaneous routes of administration.