Drug Delivery Exam
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What is the primary consideration for designing a fast acting anti-inflammatory system?

  • Optimizing the Log P values of the dexamethasone prodrugs
  • Accumulating the nanoparticles in inflamed tissues (correct)
  • Minimizing the molecular weight of the polymer constituent
  • Maximizing the circulation time of the nanoparticles in the bloodstream
  • How would increasing the molecular weight of the polymer affect the polymer chain packing dynamics?

  • It would increase the polymer chain packing density, leading to slower drug release (correct)
  • It would have no effect on the polymer chain packing dynamics
  • It would decrease the polymer chain packing density
  • It would increase the polymer degradation rate
  • What is the primary advantage of using dexamethasone prodrugs in the design of the drug delivery systems?

  • They can be chemically functionalized to improve performance (correct)
  • They have improved bioavailability compared to dexamethasone
  • They have a longer circulation time in the bloodstream
  • They have a faster release rate compared to dexamethasone
  • What is the main challenge associated with designing a slow acting anti-inflammatory system?

    <p>Optimizing the polymer degradation rate to achieve slow release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Log P values in the design of the drug delivery systems?

    <p>They determine the lipophilicity of the dexamethasone prodrugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of the polymeric nanoparticles that can be used in the design of the drug delivery systems?

    <p>50-500 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of doxorubicin in cancer treatment?

    <p>Intercalating with DNA to prevent cell replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of designing a slow acting and long circulating system for intravenous injection of doxorubicin?

    <p>To prolong the therapeutic effect of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of liposome sizes that can be used for doxorubicin delivery?

    <p>50-300 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of dexamethasone in treating inflammation?

    <p>Binding to glucocorticoid receptors to suppress the inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using liposomes as a nanocarrier system for doxorubicin delivery?

    <p>Targeted delivery of the drug to the tumor site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of chemically functionalizing the liposome system?

    <p>To enhance the targeting of the liposome system to specific cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge associated with the design of a fast acting system for intratumoral injection of doxorubicin?

    <p>Achieving rapid release of the drug from the liposome system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glucocorticoid receptors in the mechanism of action of dexamethasone?

    <p>They are involved in the suppression of the inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Drug Delivery Systems

    • Doxorubicin is an intercalating agent used as a chemotherapeutic, available in non-salt or hydrochloride salt form.
    • Log D profile of doxorubicin is important for designing drug delivery systems.

    Liposome-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Doxorubicin

    • Fast-acting system for intratumoral injection:
      • Liposomes with 50-300 nm size range
      • Fundamental science: liposome stability mechanisms, physicochemical properties, and biological interactions
      • System design: rapid release, intratumoral injection
    • Slow-acting system for intravenous injection:
      • Liposomes with 50-300 nm size range
      • Fundamental science: liposome stability mechanisms, physicochemical properties, and biological interactions
      • System design: slow release, long circulation, intravenous injection

    Dexamethasone and Prodrugs

    • Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that binds to glucocorticoid receptors, suppressing inflammatory responses.
    • Log P values at physiological pH for dexamethasone and prodrugs (dexamethasone 21-hemisuccinate and dexamethasone 21-palmitate) are important for designing drug delivery systems.

    Polymeric Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Dexamethasone

    • Fast-acting system for inflamed tissues:
      • Polymeric nanoparticles with 50-500 nm size range
      • Fundamental science: molecular weight of polymer, chain packing dynamics, and degradation
      • System design: rapid release, accumulation in inflamed tissues
    • Slow-acting system for prolonged circulation:
      • Polymeric nanoparticles with 50-500 nm size range
      • Fundamental science: molecular weight of polymer, chain packing dynamics, and degradation
      • System design: slow release, long duration, circulating in the bloodstream

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    This is a 2-hour written exam for the Drug Delivery course at the Technical University of Denmark. It consists of 2 questions, each worth 50 points. Students can use all aids allowed.

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