Stimuli-responsive layer-by-layer (LbL) capsules are appealing drug carriers for oral drug delivery owing to their abilities to utilize environmental differences to trigger changes in particles properties. LbL capsules typically have micrometer diameter ranging between 1-5 µm. The opportunity to use LbL for the modification of particles in the nanorange may provide enhanced benefits and properties for drug delivery. In this work, we used multiple polyelectrolytes to prepare novel stimuli-responsive multi-layered nanocapsules with submicron diameters. A systematic study was conducted to investigate the influence of various experimental parameters on the formation of calcium carbonate nanoparticles (CaCO<sub>3</sub>) as nanocores. The resultant nanocores were then used for the assembly of LbL nanocapsules and the variables that influenced the diameter of capsules were investigated. Finally, novel stimuli-responsive multi-layered nanocapsules made of four polyelectrolytes including Eudragit L100, chitosan, sodium alginate, and poly-L-arginine were prepared and characterized. The stimuli-responsive multi-layered nanocapsules loaded with a model drug, curcumin were assess for drug release under pH conditions that mimic gastrointestinal tract. These data demonstrate the potential for nanocapsules to be designed to protect the drug in the stomach and release it lower in the gastrointestinal tract.

Controlled synthesis of calcium carbonate nanoparticles and stimuli-responsive multilayered nanocapsules for oral drug delivery

2019 Fall National Meeting

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