Nanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery

Lei Song, Zheng-liang Zhi, John C PickupDiabetes Research Group, King's College London School of Medicine, Guy's Hospital, London, United KingdomAbstract: Current oral insulin formulations reported in the literature are often associated with an unpredictable burst release of insulin...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:ac8e669dc4684f9a903a1023e15fd2632021-12-02T02:21:12ZNanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery1178-2013https://doaj.org/article/ac8e669dc4684f9a903a1023e15fd2632014-05-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/nanolayer-encapsulation-of-insulin--chitosan-complexes-improves-effici-a16632https://doaj.org/toc/1178-2013 Lei Song, Zheng-liang Zhi, John C PickupDiabetes Research Group, King's College London School of Medicine, Guy's Hospital, London, United KingdomAbstract: Current oral insulin formulations reported in the literature are often associated with an unpredictable burst release of insulin in the intestine, which may increase the risk for problematic hypoglycemia. The aim of the study was to develop a solution based on a nanolayer encapsulation of insulin-chitosan complexes to afford sustained release after oral administration. Chitosan/heparin multilayer coatings were deposited onto insulin-chitosan microparticulate cores in the presence of poly(ethylene) glycol (PEG) in the precipitating and coating solutions. The addition of PEG improved insulin loading and minimized an undesirable loss of the protein resulting from redissolution. Nanolayer encapsulation and the formation of complexes enabled a superior loading capacity of insulin (>90%), as well as enhanced stability and 74% decreased solubility at acid pH in vitro, compared with nonencapsulated insulin. The capsulated insulin administered by oral gavage lowered fasting blood glucose levels by up to 50% in a sustained and dose-dependent manner and reduced postprandial glycemia in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice without causing hypoglycemia. Nanolayer encapsulation reduced the possibility of rapid and erratic falls of blood glucose levels in animals. This technique represents a promising strategy to promote the intestinal absorption efficiency and release behavior of the hormone, potentially enabling an efficient and safe route for oral insulin delivery of insulin in diabetes management.Keywords: oral insulin, diabetes mellitus, insulin-chitosan complexes, multilayer nanoencapsulation, polyethylene glycol, chitosan, heparinSong LZhi ZLPickup JCDove Medical PressarticleMedicine (General)R5-920ENInternational Journal of Nanomedicine, Vol 2014, Iss Issue 1, Pp 2127-2136 (2014)
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Nanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery
description Lei Song, Zheng-liang Zhi, John C PickupDiabetes Research Group, King's College London School of Medicine, Guy's Hospital, London, United KingdomAbstract: Current oral insulin formulations reported in the literature are often associated with an unpredictable burst release of insulin in the intestine, which may increase the risk for problematic hypoglycemia. The aim of the study was to develop a solution based on a nanolayer encapsulation of insulin-chitosan complexes to afford sustained release after oral administration. Chitosan/heparin multilayer coatings were deposited onto insulin-chitosan microparticulate cores in the presence of poly(ethylene) glycol (PEG) in the precipitating and coating solutions. The addition of PEG improved insulin loading and minimized an undesirable loss of the protein resulting from redissolution. Nanolayer encapsulation and the formation of complexes enabled a superior loading capacity of insulin (>90%), as well as enhanced stability and 74% decreased solubility at acid pH in vitro, compared with nonencapsulated insulin. The capsulated insulin administered by oral gavage lowered fasting blood glucose levels by up to 50% in a sustained and dose-dependent manner and reduced postprandial glycemia in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice without causing hypoglycemia. Nanolayer encapsulation reduced the possibility of rapid and erratic falls of blood glucose levels in animals. This technique represents a promising strategy to promote the intestinal absorption efficiency and release behavior of the hormone, potentially enabling an efficient and safe route for oral insulin delivery of insulin in diabetes management.Keywords: oral insulin, diabetes mellitus, insulin-chitosan complexes, multilayer nanoencapsulation, polyethylene glycol, chitosan, heparin
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title Nanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery
title_short Nanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery
title_full Nanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery
title_fullStr Nanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery
title_full_unstemmed Nanolayer encapsulation of insulin- chitosan complexes improves efficiency of oral insulin delivery
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