Paola Alexandra Diaz Dellavalle

Dr. Paola Alexandra Diaz Dellavalle


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 July 2024 in Polymers
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PMPablo Miranda
Pablo Miranda
ACAnalia Castro
Analia Castro
PDPaola Alexandra Diaz Dellavalle
Paola Alexandra Diaz Dellavalle
LMLucia Minini
Lucia Minini
FFFlorencia Ferraro
Florencia Ferraro
HPHelena Pardo
Helena Pardo
We present the development and characterization of a nasal drug delivery system comprised of a thermosensitive mucoadhesive hydrogel based on a mixture of the polymers Poloxamer 407, Poloxamer 188 and Hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose, and the psychedelic drug 5-methoxy-N,-N-dimethyltryptamine. The development relied on a 3 × 3 Box-Behnken experimental design, focusing on optimizing gelification temperature, viscosity and mucoadhesion. The primary objective of this work was to tailor the formulation for efficient nasal drug delivery. This would increase contact time between the hydrogel and the mucosa while preserving normal ciliary functioning. Following optimization, the final formulation underwent characterization through an examination of the in vitro drug release profile via dialysis under sink conditions. Additionally, homogeneity of its composition was assessed using Raman Confocal Spectroscopy. The results demonstrate complete mixing of drug and polymers within the hydrogel matrix. Furthermore, the formulation exhibits sustained release profile, with 73.76% of the drug being delivered after 5 h in vitro. This will enable future studies to assess the possibility of using this formulation to treat certain mental disorders. We have successfully developed a promising thermosensitive and mucoadhesive hydrogel with a gelling temperature of around 32 °C, a viscosity close to 100 mPas and a mucoadhesion of nearly 4.20 N·m.