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Prodrug Approach to Improve Oral and Brain Absorption of HIV Protease Inhibitor, Lopinavir
(2014)
The main objective of this project is to develop prodrug strategies to circumvent efflux
pumps such as P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and multidrug resistance associated proteins (MRPs),
thereby enhancing oral and brain absorption ...
Development of Pentablock Copolymer Based Formulations for the Sustained Delivery of Protein Therapeutics in the Treatment of Posterior Segment Ocular Diseases
(2013)
We have successfully synthesized pentablock (PB) copolymers comprised of various FDA approved polymer blocks such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid (PLA) and polyglycolic acid (PGA). PB ...
Ritonavir - A Novel Multidrug Resistance Modulator in Cancer Chemotherapy and Ocular Neovascular Diseases
(2014-08-28)
Multidrug resistance (MDR), a clinical outcome characterized by subtherapeutic
intracellular drug concentration, is one of the predominant factors limiting effective cancer
chemotherapy. Several possible mechanisms and ...
Improved delivery of molecularly targeted agents upon modulation of multidrug resistance efflux proteins at mouse blood brain barrier
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)
Recurrent brain tumors are one of the most lethal forms of solid tumors with poor
prognosis. Molecularly targeted therapy, inhibiting the tyrosine kinase domain of
epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), platelet derived ...
Novel drug interaction for improving intracellular accumulation and efficacy of chemotherapeutics in retinoblastoma and mitochondrial localization of transporters in corneal epithelial cells
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2013-03-15)
Chemoreduction is the key treatment for retinoblastoma management. However, anticancer agents suffer from poor cell permeability and chemoresistance due to major interaction with multidrug resistant (MDR) efflux proteins ...
Novel Approaches for Targeted Delivery of Cancer Therapeutics to Nuclei of Malignant Cells
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
The primary goal of this project is to increase specific uptake of anti-cancer therapeutics by
nuclei of cancer cells. A lot of research has been done to target therapeutics specifically across
plasma membrane of ...
Sustained release nanoparticles containing acyclovir prodrugs for ocular herpes simplex keratitis and characterization of folate transport proteins in a corneal epithelial cell line
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2011-12-21)
Ocular herpes is a persistent viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus-1. It is one of
the most common infectious diseases causing corneal blindness in the United States. In this
study, polymeric nanoparticles ...
Novel Transporter Targeted Lipid Ester Prodrugs of Cidofovir and Sustained Release Formulations for Cytomegalovirus Infection
(2013)
Cidofovir (CDF) has shown potential in vitro and in vivo antiviral activity against cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. However, low CDF permeability due to its hydrophilic nature limits its effectiveness. Furthermore, ...
Novel targeted lipid prodrugs to improve cellular absorption of acyclovir and topical delivery to the eye via nanomicellar approach
(2013)
Biotinylated lipid prodrugs of acyclovir (ACV) were designed to target the
sodium dependent multivitamin transporter (SMVT) on the intestine and cornea to
facilitate ACV cellular transport. All the prodrugs were screened ...
Topical Nanoparticulate Formulation of Drugs for Ocular Keratitis
(2015-08-11)
The primary objective of this project is to develop drug-loaded polymeric nanoparticles
suspended in a biocompatible gel for topical delivery of therapeutic agents commonly
employed in the treatment of ocular viral/bacterial ...
Long Term Ocular Drug Delivery with Novel Pentablock Copolymers; Part I: Composite Nanoformulation of Macromolecules For Back of the Eye Diseases, Part II: Dexamethasone Nanoparticle to Develop an In Vitro Model for Glaucoma
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2017)
Pentablock (PB) copolymers have been successfully synthesized for long term delivery in
the treatment of posterior segment ocular diseases. PB copolymers are comprised of FDA
approved biodegradable polymer such as ...
Role of Membrane Transporters in Drug Delivery, Drug Disposition And Drug-Drug Interactions
(2014-08-28)
Tissues such as liver, kidney, brain and intestine expresses membrane transporters which play a vital role in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Understanding of functionality and molecular expression ...