Aerosolized hyaluronic acid decorated, ferulic acid loaded chitosan nanoparticle: A promising asthma control strategy

Yamini Dhayanandamoorthy, M. Gover Antoniraj, Chaya A.Babu Kandregula, Ruckmani Kandasamy

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Abstract

Vibrating mesh nebulizers are recognized as the most efficient actuation technique over conventional inhalers for drug deposition. This study explored hyaluronic acid (HA) decorated, ferulic acid (FA) loaded chitosan (CS) nanoparticle (FACHA) aerosolized using vibrating mesh nebulizer as strategic combination of drug, nanocarrier and delivery device for effective asthma control. FACHA exhibited spherical morphology with suitable size (164.2 ± 9.7 nm), zeta potential (24.0 ± 0.5 mV), entrapment efficiency (EE%) (65.0 ± 1.5), loading capacity (LC%) (18.5 ± 0.4) and mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of 1.81 ± 0.15 µm, ascertaining efficient drug deposition. In vivo inhalation toxicity assessment confirmed safety, while, FACHA prophylaxis mitigated inflammation, airway hypersensitivity and remodelling in ovalbumin (OVA) induced mice models. The results thus accentuated the role of pro-pulmonary surface chemistry conferred by HA functionalization that improved 1) thermal stability (thermogravimetric analysis - TGA) and 2) therapeutic efficacy of FA, by facilitating better interaction and transportation across mucus barrier, which otherwise suffers poor bioavailability and rapid metabolism.

Original languageEnglish
Article number119958
JournalInternational Journal of Pharmaceutics
Volume591
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aerosol
  • Asthma control therapy
  • Chitosan
  • Chitosan nanoparticles
  • Ferulic acid
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Hyaluronic acid functionalization
  • Inhalation toxicity
  • Methacholine
  • Ovalbumin
  • Pulmonary drug delivery
  • Sodium tripolyphosphate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmaceutical Science

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