Lipid Nanoparticle Formulations for the Skin Delivery of Cannabidiol
<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The aims of this work were to formulate cannabidiol in different lipid carriers for skin delivery after topical application and to study their stability, interaction with the skin, and antibacterial activity. <b>Methods:</b> Solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with cannabidiol were prepared and characterized in terms of their physicochemical properties, colloidal stability, protection of the antioxidant capacity of cannabidiol, as well as their retention over time. Skin penetration was assessed using an in vitro model with human skin. The antibacterial activity was tested against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and compared to free cannabidiol. <b>Results:</b> Three nanoformulations exhibited the best size and reproducibility values and were selected for further studies. The formulations were stable, protected the active ingredient, succeeded in delivering it to deep skin layers, and demonstrated antibacterial activity. <b>Conclusions:</b> These cannabidiol nanoformulations show potential for use in skin diseases and conditions, as they protect the active ingredient, enhance its delivery to the skin, and exhibit antibacterial effects.
Authors
- Mariangela Scavone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8421-0210)
- Paulo C. Maffía (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7423-2646)
- María Natalia Calienni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8776-3307)
- Jorge Montanari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9177-0240)
- Merlina Corleto
- Diego Cristos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8763-9100)
- Ana Paula Sanguinetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9034-3949)
- Magalí Rocío Di Meglio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8181-1601)
- Pablo Raies
Institutions
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (AR)
- National Institute of Industrial Technology (AR)
- Comisión Interministerial de Ciencia y Tecnología (AR)
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas (AR)
- Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pharmaceutics
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16121490
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.25
Funders
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
- Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
- Agencia Nacional de Promoción de la Investigación, el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas