Hydrotropic Polymers: Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers Containing Picolylnicotinamide Moieties
摘要:
Our previous studies on low molecular weight hydrotropes showed that nicotinamide derivatives increased the aqueous solubility of paclitaxel by several orders of magnitude. We were interested in knowing whether the polymeric forms of those low molecular weight hydrotropes could maintain hydrotropic properties. N-Picolylnicotinamide (PNA) was one of the best hydrotropes identified for paclitaxel, and polymers based on PNA were synthesized and tested for their hydrotropic properties. The pendent hydrotropic PNA moieties were attached to the polymer backbone through either an oligo(ethylene glycol) or a phenyl group as a spacer. The PNA moiety was bound to the polymer backbone either at the 2-position or at the 6-position of the pyridine ring of nicotinamide to result in poly(2-(4-vinylbenzyloxy)-N-picolylnicotinamide) (P(2-VBOPNA)) or poly(6-(4-vinylbenzyloxy)-N-picolylnicotinamide) (P(6-VBOPNA)), respectively. The ability of PNA-containing polymers to increase the aqueous solubility of paclitaxel was examined by measuring the concentration of dissolved paclitaxel in various polymer concentrations. The PNA-containing polymers increased the water solubility of paclitaxel by more than 3 orders of magnitude, and the hydrotropic property of the polymers was pronounced even at low polymer concentrations. P(2-VBOPNA) showed a higher hydrotropic property than P(6-VBOPNA). At the polymer concentration of 40 mg/mL, the water solubility of paclitaxel was enhanced up to 700-fold, depending on the type of polymer used. On the other hand, PNA displayed an efficient solubilizing ability at above 100 mg/mL. Fluorescence study indicated that the hydrotropic polymers formed noncovalent molecular assemblies through the self-association of pendent hydrotropic PNA moieties at much lower concentration range ((2.1-4.6) x 10(-2) mg/mL) than PNA (22 mg/mL). This observation supports the high solubilization abilities of hydrotropic polymers for paclitaxel. These results suggest a hydrotropic property of the PNA-based polymers operates under the same mechanism as PNA itself. The cross-linked networks of PNA-based hydrotropic polymers (i.e., hydrotropic hydrogels) were as effective as water-soluble polymers in solubilizing paclitaxel. This study shows that hydrotropic polymers and hydrogels that are prepared based on low molecular weight hydrotropic agent are as effective as the low molecular weight counterpart.
Hydrotropic Polymers: Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers Containing Picolylnicotinamide Moieties
摘要:
Our previous studies on low molecular weight hydrotropes showed that nicotinamide derivatives increased the aqueous solubility of paclitaxel by several orders of magnitude. We were interested in knowing whether the polymeric forms of those low molecular weight hydrotropes could maintain hydrotropic properties. N-Picolylnicotinamide (PNA) was one of the best hydrotropes identified for paclitaxel, and polymers based on PNA were synthesized and tested for their hydrotropic properties. The pendent hydrotropic PNA moieties were attached to the polymer backbone through either an oligo(ethylene glycol) or a phenyl group as a spacer. The PNA moiety was bound to the polymer backbone either at the 2-position or at the 6-position of the pyridine ring of nicotinamide to result in poly(2-(4-vinylbenzyloxy)-N-picolylnicotinamide) (P(2-VBOPNA)) or poly(6-(4-vinylbenzyloxy)-N-picolylnicotinamide) (P(6-VBOPNA)), respectively. The ability of PNA-containing polymers to increase the aqueous solubility of paclitaxel was examined by measuring the concentration of dissolved paclitaxel in various polymer concentrations. The PNA-containing polymers increased the water solubility of paclitaxel by more than 3 orders of magnitude, and the hydrotropic property of the polymers was pronounced even at low polymer concentrations. P(2-VBOPNA) showed a higher hydrotropic property than P(6-VBOPNA). At the polymer concentration of 40 mg/mL, the water solubility of paclitaxel was enhanced up to 700-fold, depending on the type of polymer used. On the other hand, PNA displayed an efficient solubilizing ability at above 100 mg/mL. Fluorescence study indicated that the hydrotropic polymers formed noncovalent molecular assemblies through the self-association of pendent hydrotropic PNA moieties at much lower concentration range ((2.1-4.6) x 10(-2) mg/mL) than PNA (22 mg/mL). This observation supports the high solubilization abilities of hydrotropic polymers for paclitaxel. These results suggest a hydrotropic property of the PNA-based polymers operates under the same mechanism as PNA itself. The cross-linked networks of PNA-based hydrotropic polymers (i.e., hydrotropic hydrogels) were as effective as water-soluble polymers in solubilizing paclitaxel. This study shows that hydrotropic polymers and hydrogels that are prepared based on low molecular weight hydrotropic agent are as effective as the low molecular weight counterpart.
[EN] PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS OF HYDROTROPIC AGENTS, POLYMERS THEREOF, AND HYDROGELS THEREOF<br/>[FR] APPLICATIONS PHARMACEUTIQUES D'AGENTS HYDROTROPES, POLYMERES ET HYDROGELS DE CES DERNIERS
申请人:PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
公开号:WO2002030466A2
公开(公告)日:2002-04-18
The present invention is directed to compounds effective for increasing the water solubility of poorly soluble drugs. Hydrotropic agents are identified, such as for increasing the solubility of paclitaxel. Polymerizable monomers of the hydrotropic agents are prepared and hydrotropic polymers formed from such monomers are generated. Both the monomers and resulting polymers increase the solubility of poorly soluble drugs. In some cases, the hydrotropic polymers are more effective at increasing solubility at low concentrations relative to a corresponding amount of the hydrotropic agent precursor. Additionally, the hydrotropic polymers (hytrops) can be crosslinked to yield hydrotropic hydrogels (hytrogels) capable of solubilizing a drug. The hytrogels can further be employed to generate micro-and nano-particle suspensions of a poorly soluble drug. The water solubility of paclitaxel can be increased by four orders of magnitude using compounds of the invention. Large molecular weight compounds, such as the hytrops and hytrogels, are expected to have low levels of absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby making them particularly preferred for oral delivery of poorly soluble drugs.
Hydrotropic Polymers: Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers Containing Picolylnicotinamide Moieties
作者:Sang Cheon Lee、Ghanashyam Acharya、Jaehwi Lee、Kinam Park
DOI:10.1021/ma021629k
日期:2003.4.1
Our previous studies on low molecular weight hydrotropes showed that nicotinamide derivatives increased the aqueous solubility of paclitaxel by several orders of magnitude. We were interested in knowing whether the polymeric forms of those low molecular weight hydrotropes could maintain hydrotropic properties. N-Picolylnicotinamide (PNA) was one of the best hydrotropes identified for paclitaxel, and polymers based on PNA were synthesized and tested for their hydrotropic properties. The pendent hydrotropic PNA moieties were attached to the polymer backbone through either an oligo(ethylene glycol) or a phenyl group as a spacer. The PNA moiety was bound to the polymer backbone either at the 2-position or at the 6-position of the pyridine ring of nicotinamide to result in poly(2-(4-vinylbenzyloxy)-N-picolylnicotinamide) (P(2-VBOPNA)) or poly(6-(4-vinylbenzyloxy)-N-picolylnicotinamide) (P(6-VBOPNA)), respectively. The ability of PNA-containing polymers to increase the aqueous solubility of paclitaxel was examined by measuring the concentration of dissolved paclitaxel in various polymer concentrations. The PNA-containing polymers increased the water solubility of paclitaxel by more than 3 orders of magnitude, and the hydrotropic property of the polymers was pronounced even at low polymer concentrations. P(2-VBOPNA) showed a higher hydrotropic property than P(6-VBOPNA). At the polymer concentration of 40 mg/mL, the water solubility of paclitaxel was enhanced up to 700-fold, depending on the type of polymer used. On the other hand, PNA displayed an efficient solubilizing ability at above 100 mg/mL. Fluorescence study indicated that the hydrotropic polymers formed noncovalent molecular assemblies through the self-association of pendent hydrotropic PNA moieties at much lower concentration range ((2.1-4.6) x 10(-2) mg/mL) than PNA (22 mg/mL). This observation supports the high solubilization abilities of hydrotropic polymers for paclitaxel. These results suggest a hydrotropic property of the PNA-based polymers operates under the same mechanism as PNA itself. The cross-linked networks of PNA-based hydrotropic polymers (i.e., hydrotropic hydrogels) were as effective as water-soluble polymers in solubilizing paclitaxel. This study shows that hydrotropic polymers and hydrogels that are prepared based on low molecular weight hydrotropic agent are as effective as the low molecular weight counterpart.