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Solid-state modification strategies for alpha-mangostin solubility enhancement: a review on recent progress

Ahmad Izuren Shah, Nurin Syamimi and Bakhtiar, M. Taher and Abd Rahim, Syarifah and Adam, Fatmawati and Danial, Wan Hazman and Abu Bakar, Mohd Rushdi (2025) Solid-state modification strategies for alpha-mangostin solubility enhancement: a review on recent progress. Journal of Pharmacy, 5 (1). pp. 170-185. E-ISSN 2773-5664

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Abstract

Introduction: Enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of active pharmaceutical ingredients requires addressing the persistent challenge of improving their solubility. Alpha-mangostin (AM), a promising natural compound with various pharmacological properties, faces significant limitations due to its low aqueous solubility. This review focuses on evaluating solid-state modification (SSM) techniques developed to enhance AM solubility. It aims to identify the most effective SSM approaches, analyze their advantages, and provide insights for future research directions in addressing solubility challenges for poorly water-soluble compounds. Methods: This review article is based on a comprehensive analysis of the literature from databases like Scopus, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Springer, and PubChem, covering studies published in the past 15 years. Keywords such as "solubility," "alpha-mangostin," and "solubility improvement" were utilized, with a focus on scientific articles and reviews. Results: Several strategies, such as nanoparticle technology, particle size reduction, amorphous formation, and solid dispersion, have been used to enhance AM solubility. Solid dispersion with polyvinylpyrrolidone achieved the highest solubility (2743 μg/mL), while the AM-chitosan-oleic acid complex using nanotechnology improved AM solubility to 160 μg/mL, an 800-fold increase from 0.2 μg/mL. Conclusion: The reviewed methods have significantly enhanced the aqueous solubility of AM, with solid dispersion and nanotechnology showing the most promising results. These findings highlight the potential of solubility enhancement strategies to optimize AM’s pharmaceutical applications and provide a framework for improving the bioavailability of other poorly water-soluble compounds. Future research should explore alternative methods, such as co-crystallization and advanced nanotechnologies, to further enhance solubility and formulation efficiency.

Item Type: Article (Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Nanoparticle, Solid dispersion, Size reduction, Complex formation, Xanthone
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica > RS192 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Technology
T Technology > TP Chemical technology
T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
Kulliyyah of Science
Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Chemistry
Depositing User: Dr Mohd Rushdi Abu Bakar
Date Deposited: 06 Feb 2025 08:30
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2025 08:37
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119269

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