Engineered Dual-Component Lipid-Polymer Nanoparticles for Modified Olanzapine Release, Shelf-Life Assessment, and Elevated Bioavailability in Schizophrenia Therapy
摘要
Olanzapine (OLZ), a potent antipsychotic for schizophrenia treatment, faces challenges due to low aqueous solubility and bioavailability, necessitating advanced drug targeting systems.
MethodsLipid Polymer Hybrid Nanocarriers (LPHNPs) augment OLZ release, combining the sustained-release capability of a polymeric nucleus with the biocompatibility of a lipid periphery to mitigate hepatic first-pass metabolism and improve bioavailability.
ResultsUsing Central Composite Design (CCD) optimized, yielding nanoparticles with mean particle size 192.4 ± 2.55 nm, polydispersity index (PDI) 0.226 ± 0.09, zeta potential -31.2 ± 2.05 mV, and exceptional entrapment efficiency (96.40 ± 2.65%). Characterization via XRD, FTIR, DSC, confirmed OLZ’s amorphous dispersion within the lipid-polymer matrix, while TEM revealed spherical, homogeneous nanoparticles. In vitro dissolution revealed pH-invariant prolonged drug liberation (88.61% over 24 h), fitting the first-order kinetics model. Accelerated stability studies (3 months, 25 °C/60% RH) showed minimal size distribution changes (203.9 nm), PDI (0.326), and drug content (97.86%), underscoring robustness.
ConclusionThis work pioneers OLZ-LPHNPs as a stable, scalable nanocarrier system, offering enhanced therapeutic efficacy and reduced dosing frequency. The integration of CCD-based optimization and dual lipid-polymer architecture presents a promising strategy for hydrophobic drug delivery.