Affiliation:
1. Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar 470003, India
Abstract
Abstract
Cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) are important hosts for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Lectin receptors, which act as molecular targets for sugar molecules, are found on the surface of these cells of the MPS. Stavudine-loaded mannosylated liposomal formulations were developed for targeting to HIV-infected cells. The mannose-binding protein concanavalin A was employed as model system for the determination of in-vitro ligand-binding capacity. Antiretroviral activity was determined using MT-2 cell line. Haematological changes, tissue distribution and pharmacokinetic studies of free, liposomal and mannosylated liposomal drug were performed following a bolus intravenous injection in Sprague-Dawley rats. The entrapment efficiency of mannosylated liposomes was found to be 47.H ± 1.57%. Protein-carbohydrate interaction has been utilized for the effective delivery of mannosylated formulations. Cellular drug uptake was maximal when mannosylated liposomes were used. MT2 cells treated continuously with uncoated liposomal formulation had p24 levels 8–12 times lower than the level of free drug solution. Further, the mannosylated liposomes have shown p24 levels that were 14–20 and 1.42.3 times lower than the level of free drug and uncoated liposomal formulation treatment, respectively. Similar results were observed when infected MT2 cells were treated overnight. Stavudine, either given plain or incorporated in liposomes, led to development of anaemia and leucocytopenia while mannosylated liposomes overcame these drawbacks. These systems maintained a significant level of stavudine in the liver, spleen and lungs up to 12 h and had greater systemic clearance as compared with free drug or the uncoated liposomal formulation. Mannosylated liposomes have shown potential for the site-specific and ligand-directed delivery systems with desired therapeutics and better pharmacological activity.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Pharmaceutical Science,Pharmacology
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