Yan Liu

Publications (3)5.82 Total impact

• Article: Design, in vitro release characterization and pharmacokinetics of novel controlled release pellets containing levodropropizine.

  Qing-Ri Cao, Yong-Nan Piao, Jae-Seung Choi, Yan Liu, Mingshi Yang, Jing-Hao Cui
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  ABSTRACT: Abstract This study was performed to investigate the in vitro release characteristics of levodropropizine (LDP) from novel dual-coated sustained release (SR) pellets, and evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a novel controlled release (CR) preparation composed of the dual-coated SR pellets and immediate release (IR) LDP pellets. The dual-coated SR pellets composed of a drug-loaded nonpareil core, a sub-coating layer (HPMC 6cps) and an SR-coating layer (Aquacoat® ECD, Eudragit® RS 30D or Kollicoat® SR 30D) were prepared by a bottom-spray fluidized bed-coating method. The drug release from the dual-coated SR pellets coated with Aquacoat® ECD followed a zero-order profile in water, and the drug release was not affected by the coating level of the sub-coating layer and stable under the accelerated storage condition (40 °C, 75% RH) for 6 months. The CR preparation showed significantly decreased values of maximum drug concentration (Cmax) and elimination rate (K) than the reference product (LEVOTUS® SYR) but the similar bioavailability (F = 95.43%). The novel CR preparation presents promising delivery of LDP with an immediate and sustained release manner, with similar clinical effect as the commercial IR product.
  Pharmaceutical Development and Technology 03/2013; · 1.36 Impact Factor
• Article: A formulation approach for development of HPMC-based sustained release tablets for tolterodine tartrate with a low release variation.

  Qing-Ri Cao, Jae-Seung Choi, Yan Liu, Wei-Juan Xu, Mingshi Yang, Beom-Jin Lee, Jing-Hao Cui
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  ABSTRACT: Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC)-based sustained release (SR) tablets for tolterodine tartrate with a low drug release variation. Methods: The SR tablets were prepared by formulating a combination of different grades of HPMC as the gelling agents. The comparative dissolution study for the HPMC-based SR tablet as a test and Detrusitol(®) SR capsule as a reference was carried out, and the bioequivalence study of the two products was also conducted in human volunteers. Results: The amount of HPMC, the grade of HPMC and the combination ratio of different grades of HPMC had remarkable effects on drug release from the SR tablets. Both the test and reference products had no significant difference in terms of comparative dissolution patterns in four different media (f(2) > 50). Furthermore, the dissolution method and rotation speed showed no effects on the drug release from the two products. The 90% confidence intervals of the AUC(0-36) and C(max) ratios for the test and reference products were within the acceptable bioequivalence intervals of log0.8-log1.25. Conclusions: A HPMC-based SR tablet for tolterodine tartrate with a low release variation was successfully developed, which was bioequivalent to Detrusitol(®) SR capsule.
  Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy 10/2012; · 1.49 Impact Factor
• Article: Enhanced oral bioavailability of novel mucoadhesive pellets containing valsartan prepared by a dry powder-coating technique.

  Qing-Ri Cao, Yan Liu, Wei-Juan Xu, Beom-Jin Lee, Mingshi Yang, Jing-Hao Cui
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  ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to develop novel mucoadhesive pellets containing valsartan (VAL) with enhanced oral bioavailability. Two types of VAL loaded core pellets were prepared by an extrusion/spheronization method, and further dry-coated with a mixture of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) and carbomer (CB) at different ratios. The effects of the pellet core composition, HPMC:CB ratio and coating level on the drug release from the coated pellets were investigated. The physicochemical properties of the core and coated pellets were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). In addition, the in vitro and in vivo mucoadhesion properties as well as the bioavailability of the coated pellets in rats were evaluated by using VAL suspension and core pellets as control preparations. The results of the release study demonstrated that the two types of core pellets, especially the pellets formulated with a solubilizer and a pH modulator gave considerably faster drug release than the VAL powder. However, the core and coated pellets exhibited similar release profiles indicating that the dry powder-coating did not retard the drug release. Strong molecular interactions were observed between the drug and the carriers in FT-IR analysis. The coated pellets displayed distinct mucoadhesive property in vitro and delayed gastrointestinal (GI) transit in vivo. Furthermore, the coated pellets exhibit significantly higher AUC(0-12h) and C(max), as compared to the core pellets and drug suspension. It was concluded that the mucoadhesive pellets could render poorly water soluble drugs like VAL with a rapid drug release, delayed GI transit and enhanced oral bioavailability.
  International journal of pharmaceutics 06/2012; 434(1-2):325-33. · 2.96 Impact Factor