PHARMACEUTICAL HOT MELT EXTRUSION A COST EFFECTIVE METHOD TO INCREASE SOLUBILITY

The science of medicine has allowed us to make incredible advances in diagnosing and treating diseases. But the complexity of human biology is staggering. Every person is unique and in many ways, so are diseases. Yet the digital revolution in healthcare provides new ways to both collect high-quality data from each patient and connect it to data from large pools of other patients for analysis. This enables us to arrive at a deeper understanding of how to treat an individual. Only then can we see what distinguishes each of us as individuals, and translate that into personalized and thus improved care for every person. Real-world evidence, molecular information generated from next-generation sequencing, data from wearable devices and mobile apps and novel clinical trials are transforming the future of care.

Therapeutic approaches for Parkinson’s disease are either focused on disease modification (a-synuclein or MPTP models) or symptom management (haloperidol or 6-OHDA models). Therapeutic approaches for Parkinson’s disease are either focused on disease modification (a-synuclein or MPTP models) or symptom management (haloperidol or 6-OHDA models). Our scientists have validated available PD models for changes in fine motor skills, L-dopa-induced dyskinesias, drug-induced jaw movements, and non-motor endpoints such as cognition, constipation, and EDS. Additionally, we have also tested dopamine and other neurotransmitter levels in brain compartments of rodent and large animal models via microdialysis sampling.

Microbial risk in pharmaceutical process is not limited to living microorganisms and intact microbial cells. Subcellular components from microorganisms remaining from the production process can be source of pyrogens, compromising product quality and patient safety as these substances are not eliminated by classical filtration or sterilization steps.

Enabling formulations becomes more and more necessary to obtain adequate exposure of APIs during (pre)-clinical research. Currently, most registered formulations to improve bioavailability are based on lipidic systems, which make use of intrinsic digestion processes within the GI tract, facilitating the absorption of APIs. Aside from a general absorption mechanism, lipidic systems can also promote lymphatic transport of poorly soluble drugs, such as hormones. In addition, many different indications, such as HIV therapy, oncology, immunosuppressant and even arising therapies related to medicinal cannabis (e.g. CBD) can benefit from lipid formulations. These formulations create multiple possibilities for oral administration because they can be manufactured as solutions, suspensions, emulsions, and self-(micro)emulsifying systems.