Microencapsulation of extract containing shikonin using gelatin-acacia coacervation method: a formaldehyde-free approach. 2007

Ya-I Huang, and Yu-Hsiu Cheng, and Chien-Chih Yu, and Tong-Rong Tsai, and Thau-Ming Cham
Graduate Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, ROC.

The application of microcapsule for pharmaceutical dosage form for various drugs has received considerable attention in recent years due to its multiple advantages. The most frequently used crosslinking agent formaldehyde in the gelatin-acacia microencapsulation process was altered by glycerol in this study. The effect of various parameters such as the concentration of surfactant, concentration of gelatin and continuous phase pH condition on the microcapsule particle size distribution was experimentally investigated. It was shown that the optimum concentration for surfactant/oil ratio is 1/10 and gelatin/oil ratio is 1/5 in the pH condition of approximately 4-6 for the coacervation process. Results obtained from microscopy observation revealed that one core microcapsule prepared by 6% glycerol was no different from formaldehyde. Hence, glycerol was demonstrated to be a good potential non-toxic crosslinking material for the applications of encapsulated extract containing shikonin.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009285 Naphthoquinones Naphthalene rings which contain two ketone moieties in any position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups. Naphthalenediones,Naphthazarins,Naphthoquinone
D002417 Cattle Domesticated bovine animals of the genus Bos, usually kept on a farm or ranch and used for the production of meat or dairy products or for heavy labor. Beef Cow,Bos grunniens,Bos indicus,Bos indicus Cattle,Bos taurus,Cow,Cow, Domestic,Dairy Cow,Holstein Cow,Indicine Cattle,Taurine Cattle,Taurus Cattle,Yak,Zebu,Beef Cows,Bos indicus Cattles,Cattle, Bos indicus,Cattle, Indicine,Cattle, Taurine,Cattle, Taurus,Cattles, Bos indicus,Cattles, Indicine,Cattles, Taurine,Cattles, Taurus,Cow, Beef,Cow, Dairy,Cow, Holstein,Cows,Dairy Cows,Domestic Cow,Domestic Cows,Indicine Cattles,Taurine Cattles,Taurus Cattles,Yaks,Zebus
D004339 Drug Compounding The preparation, mixing, and assembly of a drug. (From Remington, The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 19th ed, p1814). Drug Formulation,Drug Preparation,Drug Microencapsulation,Pharmaceutical Formulation,Compounding, Drug,Formulation, Drug,Formulation, Pharmaceutical,Microencapsulation, Drug,Preparation, Drug
D005557 Formaldehyde A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717) Formalin,Formol,Methanal,Oxomethane
D005780 Gelatin A product formed from skin, white connective tissue, or bone COLLAGEN. It is used as a protein food adjuvant, plasma substitute, hemostatic, suspending agent in pharmaceutical preparations, and in the manufacturing of capsules and suppositories. Gelafusal
D005990 Glycerol A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, or sweetening agent. 1,2,3-Propanetriol,Glycerin,1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane,Glycerine
D006170 Gum Arabic Powdered exudate from various Acacia species, especially A. senegal (Leguminosae). It forms mucilage or syrup in water. Gum arabic is used as a suspending agent, excipient, and emulsifier in foods and pharmaceuticals. Acacia Gum,Gum Acacia,Acacia, Gum,Arabic, Gum,Gum, Acacia
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D016503 Drug Delivery Systems Systems for the delivery of drugs to target sites of pharmacological actions. Technologies employed include those concerning drug preparation, route of administration, site targeting, metabolism, and toxicity. Drug Targeting,Delivery System, Drug,Delivery Systems, Drug,Drug Delivery System,Drug Targetings,System, Drug Delivery,Systems, Drug Delivery,Targeting, Drug,Targetings, Drug

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