Tetronic micellization, gelation and drug solubilization: Influence of pH and ionic strength. 2007

Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, and Jaime Gonzalez-Lopez, and Marta Fernandez-Tarrio, and Isabel Sandez-Macho, and Angel Concheiro
Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

The aim of this work was to gain an insight into the self-associative processes and drug solubilization ability of a Tetronic variety, T904 (4 x 15 EO units; 4 x 17 PO units; HLB 15), in aqueous media covering the physiological range of pH and ionic strength, applying isoperibol microcalorimetry, transmission electronic microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), oscillatory rheometry, and drug diffusion experiments. T904 shows two pK(a) (pK(a1)=4.0 and pK(a2)=7.9) and, at pH<5.8, the diprotonated form predominates over the non-protonated one. Deprotonization of the central diamine group is a required condition for micellization, which is an endothermic entropy-driven process owing to hydrophobic interactions between the PPO chains. As the pH of the solutions decreases, the coulombic repulsions among the positively charged amine groups make the aggregation more difficult, raising the critical micellar concentration (CMC) and decreasing the size of the micelles. The changes in the conformation and hydrophilicity of the Tetronic were reflected in its gelation temperature (around 30 degrees C at neutral-alkaline pH; no gelation at pH<2) and solubilization capacity for griseofulvin (2-fold greater at neutral-alkaline pH than at pH<2) and rate of diffusion (slower at pH 7.4). Such alterations in self-assembly are relevant when using Tetronic in the design of drug delivery systems.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008027 Light That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the visible, ultraviolet, and infrared range. Light, Visible,Photoradiation,Radiation, Visible,Visible Radiation,Photoradiations,Radiations, Visible,Visible Light,Visible Radiations
D008823 Micelles Particles consisting of aggregates of molecules held loosely together by secondary bonds. The surface of micelles are usually comprised of amphiphatic compounds that are oriented in a way that minimizes the energy of interaction between the micelle and its environment. Liquids that contain large numbers of suspended micelles are referred to as EMULSIONS. Micelle
D008956 Models, Chemical Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of chemical processes or phenomena; includes the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Chemical Models,Chemical Model,Model, Chemical
D008968 Molecular Conformation The characteristic three-dimensional shape of a molecule. Molecular Configuration,3D Molecular Structure,Configuration, Molecular,Molecular Structure, Three Dimensional,Three Dimensional Molecular Structure,3D Molecular Structures,Configurations, Molecular,Conformation, Molecular,Conformations, Molecular,Molecular Configurations,Molecular Conformations,Molecular Structure, 3D,Molecular Structures, 3D,Structure, 3D Molecular,Structures, 3D Molecular
D009991 Oscillometry The measurement of frequency or oscillation changes. Oscillometries
D009994 Osmolar Concentration The concentration of osmotically active particles in solution expressed in terms of osmoles of solute per liter of solution. Osmolality is expressed in terms of osmoles of solute per kilogram of solvent. Ionic Strength,Osmolality,Osmolarity,Concentration, Osmolar,Concentrations, Osmolar,Ionic Strengths,Osmolalities,Osmolar Concentrations,Osmolarities,Strength, Ionic,Strengths, Ionic
D010316 Particle Size Relating to the size of solids. Particle Sizes,Size, Particle,Sizes, Particle
D002151 Calorimetry The measurement of the quantity of heat involved in various processes, such as chemical reactions, changes of state, and formations of solutions, or in the determination of the heat capacities of substances. The fundamental unit of measurement is the joule or the calorie (4.184 joules). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
D002626 Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry dealing with the composition and preparation of agents having PHARMACOLOGIC ACTIONS or diagnostic use. Medicinal Chemistry,Chemistry, Pharmaceutic,Pharmaceutic Chemistry,Pharmaceutical Chemistry,Chemistry, Medicinal
D004058 Diffusion The tendency of a gas or solute to pass from a point of higher pressure or concentration to a point of lower pressure or concentration and to distribute itself throughout the available space. Diffusion, especially FACILITATED DIFFUSION, is a major mechanism of BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT. Diffusions

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