Crystal form refers to the structural form and arrangement of crystals. In drug research and formulation development, the crystal form has an important impact on the stability, bioavailability, solubility, and formulation performance of the active ingredient of the drug. CD Formulation can provide you with professional transdermal formulation crystal structure analysis.
Crystal structure analysis of transdermal patches can provide information about the drug's crystal morphology, crystal structure, lattice constants, etc., and help us understand the release performance and dissolution kinetics of the drug in the patch. The crystal structure of the drug in the patch may change due to environmental factors, such as humidity, temperature, light, etc. Through crystal structure analysis, the stability of drug crystals in patches can be evaluated and the formula and preparation process of patches can be optimized.
Drugs of different crystal forms have different molecular structures, and their solubility, stability, affinity and other biological activities will also be different. By studying the differences between different crystal forms, we can optimize the structure and performance of drugs for you, thereby improving their bioavailability and efficacy.
Some drugs may have large toxicity differences between different crystal forms. By deeply studying the toxicity differences of different crystal forms, we can optimize the structure and performance of drugs for you, reduce their toxicity and side effects, and improve the safety of medication.
Our steps for transdermal formulation crystal structure analysis are as follows:
Fig.1 Flow chart of transdermal formulation crystal structure analysis (CD Formulation)
We usually use the following experimental techniques to analyze the crystal structure of the patch:
Technology | Description |
X-ray diffraction (XRD) | By measuring the diffraction angle and intensity of X-rays by a sample, the unit cell parameters, crystal system, space group and other information of the crystal can be determined. |
Single crystal X-ray diffraction | The precise position, bond length, bond angle, etc. of each atom in the crystal can be determined. |
Raman spectroscopy | High-resolution point scanning can accurately locate the location of active ingredients and quickly and accurately identify crystal forms. |
Technology: Methods to transdermal formulation crystal structure analysis
Journal: International Journal of Drug Delivery
IF: 1.529
Published: 2012
Results: The present study is about development and validation of a quantitative X-ray diffraction method for the determination of the extent of crystallization of the drug in transdermal formulation of Granisetron. Specimens of different physically spiked concentrations were carefully prepared accurately by weighing and distributing crystalline active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) onto placebo liner patches, pasted on Silicon low background sample holder (diameter of 24.5 mm, made up of Si crystal). All the specimens thus prepared were scanned using optimized instrumental parameters while enabling specimen rotation during the diffraction analysis to ensure homogeneous exposure to the incident X-rays.
Fig.2 An illustration demonstrating crystallization in transdermal patches (Dr. Pavan Kommavarapu, et al., 2012)
Through crystal structure analysis, the stability of drug crystals in patches can be evaluated and the formula and preparation process of patches can be optimized. If you have any needs, please feel free to contact us and our colleagues will reply to you within three working days.
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