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10.46243/jst.2025.v10.i6.pp48-67 · Methods for the Development of Cationic Nanocapsules for the Topical Administration of Tretinoin: A Box-Behnken Approach, In Vitro Assessment, and Ex Vivo Epidermal Deposition Research

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DR RAVURI SRINATH, DR K CHANDRASEKHAR, DR N PADMAJA, Dr. J. GOPALA KRISHNA, & PNAVYAKRISHNA (2025). Methods for the Development of Cationic Nanocapsules for the Topical Administration of Tretinoin: A Box-Behnken Approach, In Vitro Assessment, and Ex Vivo Epidermal Deposition Research. *Journal of Science & Technology*, *10*(06), 48–66. https://doi.org/10.46243/jst.2025.v10.i6.pp48-67

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@article{drravurisrinath2025methods,
  author    = {DR RAVURI SRINATH and DR K CHANDRASEKHAR and DR N PADMAJA and Dr. J. GOPALA KRISHNA and PNAVYAKRISHNA},
  title     = {{Methods for the Development of Cationic Nanocapsules for the Topical Administration of Tretinoin: A Box-Behnken Approach, In Vitro Assessment, and Ex Vivo Epidermal Deposition Research}},
  journal   = {Journal of Science \& Technology},
  year      = {2025},
  month     = {jun},
  volume    = {10},
  number    = {06},
  pages     = {48--66},
  publisher = {Longman Publishers},
  issn      = {2456-5660},
  doi       = {10.46243/jst.2025.v10.i6.pp48-67},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.46243/jst.2025.v10.i6.pp48-67},
  language  = {en},
  abstract  = {An exciting new direction in topical administration is the use of cationic nanocapsules. To improve the photostability, user compliance, and pharmacodynamic effectiveness of tretinoin (TTN), we built on a new formulation that relies on cationic nanocapsules. The nanoprecipitation process was used to create TTN nanocapsules in order to accomplish this. A Box-Behnken design was used with the help of Design-Expert software to statistically optimize the formulation variables. The cationic acrylic polymer weight (X1), oil volume (X2), and total transdermal N-terminal thickness (X3) were the three independent variables that were examined. As for the dependent variables, we chose particle size and encapsulation efficiency percentage (EE\%). With an ideal particle size of 116.3 nm and a high EE\% of 83.2\%, the ideal formulation displayed spherical shape under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). When compared to its methanolic solution, photostability was enhanced by TTN-loaded nanocapsules. Results from the in vitro release investigation demonstrated that, in contrast to the free drug, tretinoin was released in a sustained way. The ex vivo skin penetration investigation showed that compared to drug solution, a gel containing TTN-loaded nanocapsules caused more drug to be deposited into the epidermal area rather than the deep skin. The skin irritation test revealed that the nanoencapsulation of the drug decreased its irritancy compared to the free drug. Based on these findings, cationic nanocapsules for tretinoin topical distribution seem to be a viable option}
}

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AB  - An exciting new direction in topical administration is the use of cationic nanocapsules. To improve the photostability, user compliance, and pharmacodynamic effectiveness of tretinoin (TTN), we built on a new formulation that relies on cationic nanocapsules. The nanoprecipitation process was used to create TTN nanocapsules in order to accomplish this. A Box-Behnken design was used with the help of Design-Expert software to statistically optimize the formulation variables. The cationic acrylic polymer weight (X1), oil volume (X2), and total transdermal N-terminal thickness (X3) were the three independent variables that were examined. As for the dependent variables, we chose particle size and encapsulation efficiency percentage (EE%). With an ideal particle size of 116.3 nm and a high EE% of 83.2%, the ideal formulation displayed spherical shape under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). When compared to its methanolic solution, photostability was enhanced by TTN-loaded nanocapsules. Results from the in vitro release investigation demonstrated that, in contrast to the free drug, tretinoin was released in a sustained way. The ex vivo skin penetration investigation showed that compared to drug solution, a gel containing TTN-loaded nanocapsules caused more drug to be deposited into the epidermal area rather than the deep skin. The skin irritation test revealed that the nanoencapsulation of the drug decreased its irritancy compared to the free drug. Based on these findings, cationic nanocapsules for tretinoin topical distribution seem to be a viable option
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