Preformulation studies for the development of a microemulsion formulation from Ambrosia peruviana All, with anti-inflammatory effect

Abstract Natural products are considered an important source of the therapeutic arsenal currently available. Among these alternatives are the seeds of Ambrosia peruviana (altamisa), whose extract has shown an anti-inflammatory effect. The main objective of this work was to perform a preformulation study of Ambrosia peruviana seeds ethanolic extract, where the main factors that affect the physical, chemical, and pharmacological stability of the extract were evaluated, as well as a compatibility study by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis against different excipients. A dry extract was obtained by rotary evaporation of the seeds macerated with 96% ethanol. The anti-inflammatory activity was determined by measuring its effect on NO production in RAW 264.7 macrophages, stimulated with LPS. The results showed that the dry extract maintained its stability over time when stored at a temperature of 4 and 25ºC, demonstrating its biological activity, the content of phenolic compounds, and its physicochemical parameters remain practically invariable. However, when exposed to high temperatures (60 ºC) it was affected. The thermal analysis revelated that the behavior of most of the selected excipients and the dry extract was maintained, which indicates that it did not present incompatibilities, therefore they can be candidates for formulating a microemulsion.

Desenvolvimento tecnológico de soluções extrativas de Mikania glomerata Sprengel (Asteraceae), guaco / Technological development of extracts from Mikania glomerata Sprengel (Asteraceae), guaco

A influência de fatores tecnológicos, como método de extração, relação droga:solvente e natureza do líquido extrator sobre o teor de resíduo seco, pH, densidade e teor de cumarina foi avaliada em soluções extrativas de Mikania glomerata Sprengel. Entre as proporções droga:solvente testadas, aquela de 1,5:10 foi selecionada, com base nos rendimentos bruto de extração (resísuo seco) e de cumarina. Na comparação entre métodos de extração, percolação e refluxo, mistura hidroetanólica 50 por cento (v/v) ou etanol 96 por cento (v/v) foram utilizados como líquidos extratores. As quatro soluções extrativas obtidas foram designadas soluções extrativas hidroetanólicas preparadas por percolação (SEHEP) ou por refluxo (SEHER) e soluções extrativas etanólicas preparadas por percolação (SEEP) ou por refluxo (SEER)...