Preparation and in vivo evaluation of nanoliposomes containing vancomycin after intravitreal injection in albino rabbits

Document Type : Short Communication

Authors

1 Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Retina Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3 Nanotechnology Research Center, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4 Department of Pharmaceutical Control, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Objective(s): The in vivo efficacy of nanoliposomal formulation of vancomycin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) assessed.
Materials and Methods: Nanoliposomal formulations were prepared and characterized. The in vivo study was carried out on rabbits which received liquid culture medium containing MRSA under anesthesia. After 48 hr, the eyes treated with the liposomal and free form of vancomycin. The rabbits were euthanized at predesignate intervals at 12, 24, 48, 96, 144 hr intervals injection. The antibacterial activity of different vancomycin formulations was assayed by the time killing method.
Results: The zeta potential, mean sizes and encapsulation efficacy of liposomal vancomycin were 29.7 mV, 381.93±30.13 nm and 47%, respectively. The results of time–killing studies indicated that the liposomal formula was more effective than the free form of vancomycin.
Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that liposomal vancomycin formulation is a powerful nano-antibacterial agent to combat infectious endophthalmitis.

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Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Volume 23, Issue 4
April 2020
Pages 551-555

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