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International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation

Volume 15, Issue 1

Jan-Mar 2025 · pp. 1–312 · 27 articles

Volume
15
Issue
1
Published
Jan-Mar 2025
Pages
1–312
Articles
27
Sections
2
ISSN
Print - 2230-973X, Online -2230-9713
Journal
IJPI

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Dendritic Cells: Crucial Regulators of Immune Responses on Cancer Cells

    Tanu Raj Dulal, Deepak Kumar Jha, Saroj Kumar Sah, Mehdi Fathima

    pp. 1–9 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251571 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Dendritic Cells (DCs) play a pivotal role in the immune system, acting as sentinels that capture, process and present antigens to T cells, thus initiating and regulating immune responses. Activation of DCs stands at the …

  2. Review

    Exploring Herbal Antihistaminics-Natural Allergy Fighters for Comprehensive Health Care

    Puja Ganeshrao Maldhure, Anita Wanjari, Kirti Naharwal

    pp. 10–18 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251739 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Histamine is found in a variety of bodily fluids, platelets, leucocytes, basophils and mast cells in the human body. Mast cells and circulating basophiles store the majority of histamine. Moreover, histamine functions as…

  3. Review

    Unlocking the Potential of Purine Analogues: A Review on Novel Anticancer Strategies

    Deepika Dyapenahalli Umesh, Purushotham Karadigere Nagaraj, Likhith Kumar Karadigere, Madhu Bommenahalli Krishnegowda, Thoppalada Yunus Pasha

    pp. 19–29 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20250020 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Cancer is one of the world’s most prevalent causes of death; there is a constant need to find novel treatment medications with increased efficacy and reduced adverse effects. Cancer is a complex group of diseases charact…

  4. Review

    Three-Dimensional Printing of Colon-Targeting Drug Delivery Systems (CTDDS)

    Fahad Raad Salim Altalib, Omar A Hamid

    pp. 30–48 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20250057 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    In recent decades targeted drug delivery has obtained a significant interest for its ability to enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce side effects of the drugs. Among them, colon-targeting drug delivery systems have be…

  5. Review

    Nanocochleates: Versatile Nanostructures for Enhanced Drug Delivery and Therapeutics

    Kaviya Suresh, Devasena Srinivasan, Venkatesan Palanivel, Anbarasan Balu

    pp. 49–56 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20250082 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Nanocochleates, lipid-based nanostructures inspired by the cochlea’s spiral structure, have developed as talented candidates for advanced drug delivery systems and therapeutic applications. Their special design, which co…

  6. Review

    Crispr Revolution: Cutting-Edge Biosensors and Nanomedicine for Precision Health

    Mahalakshmi Devaraji, Lokeshvar Ravikumar

    pp. 57–66 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251769 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    In recent years, biomedical research has resulted in innovative methods for precisely altering genomes, advancing personalized diagnostics and therapeutics through genetic engineering. The Clustered Regularly Interspaced…

  7. Review

    Advances in Co-Processed Excipients: Multifunctional Platforms for Diverse Pharmaceutical Formulations

    Hellen Yayra Dzoagbe, Anup Sanjay Shende, Mujibhullah Sheikh, Mrunal Deshmukh

    pp. 67–77 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251862 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    As it adds so many advantages to the finished formulations, excipient utilised in pharmaceutical dosage forms is a special and important ingredient that is just as important as the API. Improving API absorption and bioav…

  8. Review

    Health Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy: Exploring Success Stories from South Asian Countries

    MFF Rukshana, Mudiyanselage Imalka Upamali Kumari Tennakoon

    pp. 78–85 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251792 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Health entrepreneurship has emerged as a dynamic force shaping the landscape of healthcare delivery, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical sector. This mini-review aims to investigate and present success stories …

  9. Review

    Tumor Microenvironment-Different Cells and Functions in the Metastasis and Progression of Cancer

    Maryam Musleh Althobiti

    pp. 86–102 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20250002 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Major molecular, physical as well as cellular changes inside their host tissues are enthused by the tumor cells. The evolving TME is an active and multifaceted system. The structure of the TME differs amongst the categor…

Original Article

  1. Article

    Improving Transdermal Donepezil Delivery: A Comprehensive Design Expert Screening Method for a Dependable supply in Alzheimer’s Disease Management

    Bariki Rajasekhar, Haranath Chinthaginjala

    pp. 103–112 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251733 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    INTRODUCTION The benefit of systemic Donepezil absorption by transdermal patches is that they avoid hepatic first-pass metabolism. They make it possible for drugs to be gradually and carefully released into the bloodstre…

  2. Article

    Synthesis Characterisation in silico Studies and Anti-bacterial Evaluation of Acetaminophen Chalcone Derivatives

    Ramakrishna Chintakunta, Lalitha Suresh, Rutushree Amar, Nisarga Mahadevaiah, Lisha Mallesh, S Jeevan Prasad

    pp. 113–121 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251753 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Design synthesis of Acetaminophen-chalcone conjugates and finding the in silico studies and characterisation of compounds. Determination of biological activity mainly emphasise on Antibacterial activity. Chalc…

  3. Article

    Elevating Therapeutic Potential: Levofloxacin-Loaded Ocular Films for Conjunctivitis Management

    Repollu Maddileti, Haranath Chinthaginjala

    pp. 122–130 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251755 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background The study aimed to develop ocular films containing levofloxacin to treat conjunctivitis. These films were meticulously prepared using a combination of Gelatin, Aloe barbadensis leaves mucilage, and HPMC K4M, b…

  4. Article

    Clinical Pharmacist-Initiated Interventions for Medication-Related Problems in the Medical Intensive Care Unit of a Teaching University Hospital in South India: A Prospective Observational Study

    Neelima Ganzi, Savitha Rajapur Sanathan, Subhash Chandra Ballekere Jayaram, Easwaran Vigneshwaran

    pp. 131–137 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251760 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) admitted patients have complex drug regimens, serious underlying diseases which increase the risks of Medication-Related Problems (MRP). The study aims to identify, character…

  5. Article

    QBD-Based Optimization and Formulation of Doxorubicin Bcl-2 SIRNA-Loaded Sphingosomes

    Prashant Nayak, Rompicherla Narayana Charyulu, Alandur Veena Shetty

    pp. 138–158 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251766 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background By increasing drug stability and water solubility, cycle duration, rate of absorption into target cells or tissues, and reducing enzymatic degradation, Nano Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS) improve the safety and …

  6. Article

    Analytical Method Development and Validation of Efavirenz by Using RP- HPLC

    Ishu Tyagi, Kandasamy Nagarajan, Snigdha Bhardwaj

    pp. 159–169 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251789 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Efavirenz is a widely used antiretroviral medication for managing HIV infection, known for its role as a Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI). By targeting and inhibiting the reverse transcri…

  7. Article

    Recent Advance Docking Sites of Novel Phenothiazine’s Derivative on G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) against Depression with Monoamine Oxidase (PDB ID: 2BXR)

    Sanket Keshav Tambe, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Shubham Balasaheb Mhaske, Pruthviraj Vijay Kute, Pratik Vijay Malvade, Jyoti Ramkisan Bhagat, Poonam Prakash Waykar, Vinod Rajendra Tawate, Tejaswini Bharat More, Neha Shyam Bora, Vaijanti Ashok Medge, Akanksha Kailas Nirmal

    pp. 170–181 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251795 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background GPCRs are among the most effective therapeutic target families. They have undergone a transition from ligand screening at random to knowledge-driven drug design. We are seeing first-hand the enormous strides l…

  8. Article

    Synthesis, Characterization and Attenuation of Strychnine-Induced Epilepsy on 3-(3-Aminophenyl)- 1-[3-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-Oxopropanoyl]-5,5-Diphenylimidazolidine-2,4-Dione Derivatives on Experimental Rats

    Mayur Sitaram Gaikwad, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Mahesh Hari Kolhe, Pruthviraj Vijay Kute, Pratik Vijay Malvade, Jyoti Ramkisan Bhagat, Poonam Prakash Waykar, Vinod Rajendra Tawate, Tejaswini Bharat More, Neha Shyam Bora, Vaijanti Ashok Medge, Akanksha Kailas Nirmal

    pp. 182–190 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251804 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background It was a heterocyclic hydrocarbon whose molecular structure has some fundamental structural features. In this study, we synthesise eleven different imidazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives that have convulsive prop…

  9. Article

    Synthesis and Characterization of Halo-Indole Derivatives Reveal Improved Therapeutic Agents for Treatment of Inflammations

    Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Harshada Sudhakar Aher, Sanket Keshav Tambe, Mahesh Hari Kolhe, Neha Shyam Bora, Vaijanti Ashok Medge, Pruthviraj Vijay Kute, Pratik Vijay Malvade, Jyoti Ramkisan Bhagat, Poonam Prakash Waykar, Vinod Rajendra Tawate, Tejaswini Bharat More, Akanksha Kailas Nirmal

    pp. 191–198 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251822 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Five-membered heterocycle with one neighbouring nitrogen atoms is present in the indole nucleus. Heterocyclic substances feature two adjacent benzene and pyrrole ring atoms. Indoles are heterocyclic compounds …

  10. Article

    Investigation of Black and Brown Rice as Inhibitors of Tyrosinase and Xanthine Oxidase Enzymes: An in vitro and in silico Investigation

    Taranga Jyoti Baruah, Sanathoi Tongbram, Pratyashi Bora, Shivani Priya, Langlen Meinam, Sanjenbam Kabita

    pp. 199–208 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251798 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Xanthine oxidase and tyrosinase are enzymes involved in various functions in the body. Tyrosinase and xanthine oxidase have high activity levels in various diseases like gout hyperpigmentation and neurodegrada…

  11. Article

    Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sectors Regulatory-Based Operation Management for Parenteral Preparations

    Palanisamy Pethappachetty, Kavya Thirupathi, Phagalavan Moorthy, Mohan Kumar, Manivasakam Prakash, Anandharaj Govindharaj

    pp. 209–218 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251622 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Aim/Background This research explores the pharmaceutical industry’s operations management, focusing on regulatory-based operation management for parenteral preparations. Materials and Methods The study utilizes a compreh…

  12. Article

    Revolutionizing Herbal Medicine: The Role of E-health Informatics and Network Pharmacology in Personalized Herbal Therapies

    Bachunaga Kishore Babu

    pp. 219–227 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251754 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Aim The purpose of this study is to investigate how network pharmacology and e-health informatics affect the effectiveness and personalization of herbal treatments, while also discussing related issues and potential futu…

  13. Article

    Determination of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Potentials of Selected Therapeutic Plants Aqueous Extract and their Formulation for Wound Healing

    Satish Dubey, Jagriti Chandrakar, Shilpa Vinodia, Ashwini Kumar Dixit

    pp. 228–236 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251847 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Since ancient times, medicinal plants with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities have been utilized for relieving a variety of health problems. Individual herbs, however, are inadequate to provide the ne…

  14. Article

    Anti-Inflammatory Activity Potential of Arglabin in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages

    Faiz Abdulaziz Alfaiz

    pp. 237–247 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20250059 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Uncontrolled inflammation, however, adds to the pathophysiology of many chronic diseases even though it is a vital defense mechanism in health. Despite being necessary for reducing inflammation, anti-inflammat…

  15. Article

    Drugs Recommended by Pharmacy Professionals in “Real Life” Pharmaceutical Practice

    Maria Sergeevna Soboleva

    pp. 255–264 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20250065 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Introduction Most studies of pharmaceutical consultation are aimed at assessing the satisfaction of visitors with the service provided, while its information part is not paid enough attention. Purpose The analysis of dru…

  16. Article

    Formulation and Optimization of Fast Dissolving Buccal Films of Hydralazine HCl Using Design Expert Software

    S P Hiremath, Amruth M Sansthanmath, K P Manjunath, Sumitradevi Choudhary, Prajwal Sunil Kole, Gouri Santosh Koshti, Anisha Anandu Shetiya, M Mahesh

    pp. 265–276 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251728 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Aim and Objectives This study aimed to design and optimize Fast-Dissolving Buccal Films (FDBF) containing Hydralazine HCl, with the goal of developing an effective treatment for hypertension. Materials and Methods Solven…

  17. Article

    Development and Characterization of Telmisartan-Loaded Nanosuspension for Enhanced Drug Delivery

    Sanjeev Kumar, Tanveer Naved, Sanjar Alam, Reeta Chauhan

    pp. 295–302 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20251391 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background In this exploration, the aim was to devise and delineate a nanoscale suspension of telmisartan directed at enhancing drug delivery efficiency. Materials and Methods The process entailed formulating telmisartan…

  18. Article

    In vitro Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Acetone and Methanolic Extracts of Asparagus racemosus in Human Cervical Cancer Cell Lines (HeLa Cells)

    Gopal Viraj Koundinya Vutukuru, Gnaneshwar Reddy Kontham, Kalyani Chepuri, Pranitha Chittepu, Harikrishna Kathuroju, Geethikalal Vadakavila, Uma Addepally, Sesha Srinivas Vutukuru

    pp. 303–312 · DOI: 10.5530/jphi.20250108 · Published Jan-Mar 2025

    Background Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women across the globe. Typically, it is treated by Cisplatin in combination with radiation therapy, which has side effects. We evaluated the phytochemica…