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    Polymorphic characterization and implications on biopharmaceutics properties of potential anti-inflammatory drug candidate eremantholide C from Lychnophora trichocarpha (Brazilian Arnica).
    (2019) Caldeira, Tamires Guedes; Guimarães, Dênia Antunes Saúde; Lacerda, Dâmaris Laignier Rodrigues de; Mussel, Wagner da Nova; Yoshida, Maria Irene; Souza, Jacqueline de
    Objectives: To perform the polymorphic and physicochemical characterization of the potential anti-inflammatory drug, eremantholide C (EREC), as well as to evaluate the influence of these characteristics on its biopharmaceutics classification. Methods Eremantholide C was obtained from chloroformic extract of Lychnophora trichocarpha and crystallized in two distinct solvents: chloroform (EREC 1) and ethyl acetate (EREC 2). To evaluate the polymorphism, EREC samples were submitted to melting point, purity, infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray powder diffraction, optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy analysis. In addition, EREC samples crystallized after intrinsic dissolution study were submitted to DSC and X-ray powder diffraction analysis. Key findings EREC 1 showed fusion at 234.7–241.6 °C, while EREC 2 showed fusion at 238.6–243.7 °C. No polymorphic transitions were observed during the intrinsic dissolution experiment. A single sharp endothermic peak was obtained for the EREC samples. X-ray diffraction showed no crystallographic differences between the EREC samples. EREC 1 and EREC 2 showed birefringence under polarized light and indefinite morphology; however, the shape of the crystals was common to the two samples. Conclusions: Eremantholide C does not present classical or morphological polymorphism; therefore, there is no influence of crystalline transitions in the solubility and consequently in its biopharmaceutics classification and oral absorption process.
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    In silico and in vitro prediction of gastrointestinal absorption from potential drug eremantholide C.
    (2018) Caldeira, Tamires Guedes; Guimarães, Dênia Antunes Saúde; Dezani, André Bersani; Serra, Cristina Helena dos Reis; Souza, Jacqueline de
    Objectives Analysis of the biopharmaceutical properties of eremantholide C, sesquiterpene lactone with proven pharmacological activity and low toxicity, is required to evaluate its potential to become a drug. Methods Preliminary analysis of the physicochemical characteristics of eremantholide C was performed in silico. Equilibrium solubility was evaluated using the shake‐flask method, at 37.0 °C, 100 rpm during 72 h in biorelevant media. The permeability was analysed using parallel artificial membrane permeability assay, at 37.0 °C, 50 rpm for 5 h. The donor compartment was composed of an eremantholide C solution in intestinal fluid simulated without enzymes, while the acceptor compartment consisted of phosphate buffer. Key findings Physicochemical characteristics predicted in silico indicated that eremantholide C has a low solubility and high permeability. In‐vitro data of eremantholide C showed low solubility, with values for the dose/solubility ratio (ml): 9448.82, 10 389.61 e 15 000.00 for buffers acetate (pH 4.5), intestinal fluid simulated without enzymes (pH 6.8) and phosphate (pH 7.4), respectively. Also, it showed high permeability, with effective permeability of 30.4 × 10−6 cm/s, a higher result compared with propranolol hydrochloride (9.23 × 10−6 cm/s). Conclusions The high permeability combined with its solubility, pharmacological activity and low toxicity demonstrate the importance of eremantholide C as a potential drug candidate.