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Nanorobotics: Pioneering Drug Delivery and Development in Pharmaceuticals

Nanorobotics, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of nanotechnology and robotics, holds immense promise in revolutionizing pharmaceutical drug delivery and development. This comprehensive review article explores the various facets of nanorobotics and its pivotal role in the advancement of medicine. The article begins with an introduction to nanorobotics, providing a definition and historical background to contextualize its significance. Subsequently, it delves into nanorobotics' role in drug delivery, highlighting the challenges faced in conventional methods and the advantages of employing nanorobot-based systems. The review further explores nanorobotics in drug development, emphasizing its contribution to accelerating drug discovery and enabling personalized medicine. It discusses the different types of nanorobots utilized in pharmaceutical applications, including molecular, cellular, and hybrid systems. Additionally, the article covers the fabrication and propulsion techniques of nanorobots, along with navigation and control strategies. Furthermore, it delves into the interaction of nanorobots with biological systems and their potential applications in site-specific drug delivery and disease treatment. Ethical and regulatory considerations pertinent to nanorobotics in pharmaceuticals are also addressed. Finally, the review offers insights into future perspectives and challenges in the field, envisioning advanced drug delivery systems, targeted therapies, nanorobot swarms, and biohybrids. By comprehensively examining the subject, this review article presents a holistic understanding of nanorobotics potential in reshaping pharmaceutical practices for precision medicine and improved patient outcomes.

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A Review on Formulation Aspects of Niosomal Gel of Ellagic Acid using Natural Penetration Enhancers

Ellagic acid, a polyphenolic compound present in fruits and berries, with wide spectrum of therapeutic and prophylactic activities. It has wide spectrum of therapeutic, prophylactic and nutritional activities. It is traditionally being used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes for treating hyperpigmentation, skin cancer and many other skin ailments. Unfortunately Ellagic acid suffers from disadvantages of poor solubility, stability, bioavailability, first pass effect and inter subject variability in gut metabolism. This put serious limit over its use as a therapeutic agent. Recently a focus is being made on improving EA delivery to the site of action using various novel drug delivery systems. Presenting EA topically in vesicular drug delivery as niosomes using natural penetration enhancer as almond oil or olive oil can improve its water solubility and transdermal penetration. It was also learned during literature survey that niosomes act as a good delivery system for hydrophobic drug and serve to increase their dermal penetration. Niosomal gel increases formulation stability and offer to increase drug penetration further and achieve controlled release drug delivery. Literature survey revealed that essential oils as olive, almond or mustard oil act as good natural penetration enhancer for drug in trasndermal gel formulation.

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Formulation and Evaluation of Extended Release Oral Suspension of Metformin Hydrochloride

The research scheme of formulation and evaluation of extended-release oral suspension of metformin hydrochloride with the objective to develop a stable, redispersible oral liquid suspension based on extended-release pellets to facilitate swallowing in patients with diabetes. Pellets were prepared by using Bed Coating During Sliding method with the Metformin hydrochloride used as antidiabetic drug and various polymers. Extended release was affected by the ethylcellulose coating of drug formulation used as coating agent, MCC, Lactose, PVP K-30 Prepared metformin hydrochloride pellets putted in to prepared sugar free syrup vehicle using polymers like Xanthan Gum as a suspending agent for uniform drug distribution, Sorbitol solution, Aspartame are artificial sweeteners, Sodium Citrate, Potassium sorbate, Methyl paraben. The formulation was optimized based on Design expert software and Central Composite Design was used for study. Drug and polymers were studied for compatibility and interaction study, carried out by FTIR and DSC and found to be compatible to each other. The Redispersibility, Sedimentation volume, Sedimentation rate, Rheological Study, Viscosity, Specific gravity, Particle Size, dissolution study and %Drug content of formulated batches was evaluated. All the results were within the acceptable pharmacopeial limits and were evaluated statistically by using one way ANOVA test for quadratic model. From the result, MET6 batch was observed optimized formulation because up to 8 hrs 85.25% drug was released. kinetic studies of the drug release for optimized formulation follows zero order kinetics.

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Development and Characterization Silver Nitrate Nanoparticles Gel containing Benzoyl peroxide for the Treatment of Acne

Acne is a type of skin infection. It usually happens during puberty, when the sebaceous (oil) glands begin to function. Androgens are produced by the male and female adrenal glands and stimulate the glands. Acne vulgaris is a type of acne that means "common acne." It is a skin infection caused by sebaceous gland changes. The red colour is caused by skin inflammation caused by infection in the skin. Acne is a general skin condition that is associated with pimples and is common among teenagers. An anti-acne gel of Benzoyl peroxide containing silver nanoparticle was prepared using carbopol as a polymer and water as a solvent, and then incorporated into a topical gel using a magnetic stirrer. The product was checked for its physicochemical properties. The prepared gel’s pH, spread ability, drug content, viscosity, drug release, and antibacterial activity were statistically optimized and evaluated. The antibacterial and anti-acne activities of the various formulations were checked and compared with commercially available formulations using a modified agar well diffusion method for Staphylococcus aureus cultures. Prepared topical gel of Benzoyl peroxide was shown the pH range 5 to 6, viscosity 434±36.56 to 651±41.43 cp, spread ability range 15.29 to 24. 51g.cm/sec, zone of inhibition ranges 12.23 to 21.65mm, drug content ranges 91.26±0.74 to 98.74±0.63%, the drug release of gel formulation was after 12 hour was 80.74 to 71.52. The preparation of silver nanoparticles and incorporation into the Benzoyl peroxide-containing gel were done successfully. Various evaluations, i.e., the physiochemical analysis, spread ability, viscosity, drug content, drug release, and antibacterial study were done. This study demonstrates that the gel has a good texture, is easily spreadable, has high bioavailability, and is effective in treating acne.

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