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  • Title: In vitro evaluation of the effects of various additives and polymers on nerve growth factor microspheres.
    Author: Sun H, Xu F, Guo D, Liu G.
    Journal: Drug Dev Ind Pharm; 2014 Apr; 40(4):452-7. PubMed ID: 23565585.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of various additives or polymers on the in vitro characteristics of nerve growth factor (NGF) microspheres. MATERIALS AND METHODS: NGF microspheres were fabricated using polyethylene glycol (PEG), ovalbumin (OVA), bovine serum albumin (BSA) or glucose as protein protectors, and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) or poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/PLGA blends as encapsulation materials. RESULTS: Encapsulation efficiencies of the NGF microspheres with various additives or polymers were not more than 30%. A comparative study revealed that OVA was somewhat superior over others, and was thus chosen as the protective additive in subsequent experiments. Polymer analysis showed that NGF release from 1:1 PLA (η = 0.8):PLGA (75/25, η = 0.45) microspheres lasted for 90 d with a burst release rate of 12.7%. About 40% of the original bioactivity was retained on the 28th day, while 10% was left on the 90th day. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The combination of OVA as an additive and the PLA/PLGA blend as the coating matrix is suitable for encapsulation of NGF in microspheres for extended release.
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