Development of Propolis-Polymeric Films Containing Naproxen-Loaded Microspheres for Topical Application


KONDOLOT SOLAK E., SAĞDIÇOĞLU CELEP A. G., DEMİRKAYA A., KAYA S.

6th International Congress on Innovative Scientific Approaches, Türkiye, 19 - 20 Aralık 2021, ss.461

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.461
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In recent years, the number of scientific studies, which is accelerated with the developing technology, especially in the fields of biology, chemistry, and pharmacy has increased considerably. The current trend in drug release is developing rapidly and the controlled release systems approach, which releases the drug at a pre-planned speed and time, stands out. Controlled drug release system is a very important technique that reduces the fluctuations in drug concentration in blood, preserves the bioactivity of the drug and increases its effectiveness, and reduces drug resistance and side effects. As a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and potent analgesic, Naproxen, has a variety of gastrointestinal side effects, including peptic ulcer and gastritis, in oral administration. In the first step of our current study, it has been aimed to reduce the possible side effects of naproxen by creating controlled release from microparticular systems. For this purpose, encapsulation of naproxen with different ratios of biocompatible and natural polymers (2% w/v) sodium alginate and (3% w/v) pectin was carried out by emulsion technique. In the second step of our study, the formed microspheres were embedded in gelatin films which were added propolis, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, antioxidant, local anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory. The release studies from the formed microsphere embedded films and the water holding capacity of the films and microspheres were investigated. The antioxidant activities of the films were evaluated by their capacity to scavenge the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil (DPPH) radical. Characterization studies were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fouirer transform ınfrared spectrophotometer (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyzes. With the films obtained in this study, it was aimed to create an innovative transdermal controlled drug release system that shows topical performance on the skin and improves therapeutic properties by prolonging drug release.