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Evaluation of antinociceptive activity of nanoliposome-encapsulated and free-form diclofenac in rats and mice


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Goh, Jun Zheng and Tang, Sook Nai and Chiong, Hoe Siong and Yong, Yoke Keong and Ahmad, Zuraini and Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim (2015) Evaluation of antinociceptive activity of nanoliposome-encapsulated and free-form diclofenac in rats and mice. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 10. pp. 297-303. ISSN 1178-2013

Abstract

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and antipyretic activities. Liposomes have been shown to improve the therapeutic efficacy of encapsulated drugs. The present study was conducted to compare the antinociceptive properties between liposome-encapsulated and free-form diclofenac in vivo via different nociceptive assay models. Liposome-encapsulated diclofenac was prepared using the commercialized proliposome method. Antinociceptive effects of liposome-encapsulated and free-form diclofenac were evaluated using formalin test, acetic acid-induced abdominal writhing test, Randall–Selitto paw pressure test, and plantar test. The results of the writhing test showed a significant reduction of abdominal constriction in all treatment groups in a dose-dependent manner. The 20 mg/kg liposome-encapsulated diclofenac demonstrated the highest antinociceptive effect at 78.97% compared with 55.89% in the free-form group at equivalent dosage. Both liposome-encapsulated and free-form diclofenac produced significant results in the late phase of formalin assay at a dose of 20 mg/kg, with antinociception percentages of 78.84% and 60.71%, respectively. Significant results of antinociception were also observed in both hyperalgesia assays. For Randall–Sellito assay, the highest antinociception effect of 71.38% was achieved with 20 mg/kg liposome-encapsulated diclofenac, while the lowest antinociceptive effect of 17.32% was recorded with 0 mg/kg liposome formulation, whereas in the plantar test, the highest antinociceptive effect was achieved at 56.7% with 20 mg/kg liposome-encapsulated diclofenac, and the lowest effect was shown with 0 mg/kg liposome formulation of 8.89%. The present study suggests that liposome-encapsulated diclofenac exhibits higher antinociceptive efficacy in a dose-dependent manner in comparison with free-form diclofenac.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Halal Products Research Institute
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S75545
Publisher: Dove Medical Press
Keywords: Antinociceptive; Diclofenac; Efficacy; Liposome; Nanoencapsulation
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 18 Dec 2015 02:50
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2015 02:50
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37519
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