Raman scattering and phase transitions in (NH4)(3)TiF7
JOURNAL OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
Authors: Gerasimova, Y. V.; Oreshonkov, A. S.; Laptash, N. M.; Krylov, A. S.; Aliev, A. R.; Roginskii, E. M.
Abstract
Raman spectra of (NH4)(3)TiF7 within spectral range 10-3,400cm(-1) at temperatures 8-370K are recorded, which revealed 2 phase transitions at temperatures T-1=355K and T-2=283K. First principles calculations of lattice dynamics and assignment of the observed lines to specific vibrational types are performed. The first phase transition is classified as an order-disorder one. Manifestation of 97cm(-1) vibration (mixed translational [NH4+F7]) evidences the creation of the hydrogen bond between ammonium group and free fluorine atom, indicating to reconstructive type of phase transition an T-2=283K. The emergence of a large number of vibrational lines in Raman spectra at low temperatures proves symmetry lowering of NH4 tetrahedra with the simultaneous ordering of TiF6 octahedra.
Intranasal Surface-Modified Mosapride Citrate-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (MOS-SMNLCs) for Treatment of Reflux Diseases: In vitro Optimization, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetic Studies
AAPS PHARMSCITECH
Authors: Hammad, Reham Waheed; Sanad, Rania Abdel Baset; Abdelmalk, Nevine Shawky; Aziz, Randa Latif; Torad, Faisal A.
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an esophageal injury occurred when the stomach contents reflux abnormally into the esophagus. GERD complications include esophageal adenocarcinoma. Mosapride (MOS) is a safe prokinetic agent potentially used to treat GERD. Yet, its low solubility and bioavailability due to extensive first-pass metabolism limits its applications. This study aimed to formulate MOS nanostructured lipid carriers (MOS-NLCs) via the intranasal route to improve its bioavailability. Melt-emulsification low temperature-solidification technique using 2(3) full factorial design was adopted to formulate MOS-NLCs. Eight formulae were prepared and assessed in terms of entrapment efficiency (%EE), particle size, and in vitro release. Glycerol addition significantly reduced the particle sizes and improved %EE and %drug released. Surface modification using chitosan was applied. The optimized MOS surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers (MOS-SMNLCs-F7)(stearic acid, 4% glycerol, 0.5% LuterolF127, 0.5% chitosan) showed low particle size 413.8nm +/- 11.46nm and high %EE 90.19%+/- 0.06% and a threefold increase in permeation of MOS with respect to the drug suspension. MOS-SMNLCs (F7) was also evaluated for its bioavailability compared with drug suspension and commercial product. Statistical analysis revealed a significant increase in gastric emptying rate to be 21.54 +/- 1.88 contractions/min compared with10.02 +/- 0.62 contractions/min and 8.9 +/- 0.72 contractions/min for drug suspension and oral marketed product respectively. Pharmacokinetic studies showed 2.44-fold rise in bioavailability as compared to MOS suspension and 4.54-fold as compared to the oral marketed product. In vitro/in vivo studies proven to level A correlation between in vitro permeation through sheep nasal mucosa and in vivo absorption. Therefore, MOS-SMNLCs could be considered a step forward towards enhancing the clinical efficacy of Mosapride.