Understanding the Role of Excipients in Topical Semi-Solid Microstructure and Critical Performance Parameters
Topical semi-solids, like creams, lotions and ointments are comprised of a complex mixture of microstructures or colloidal phases, frequently referred to as the Q3. These microstructures may include micelles, lamellar phases, polymer matrices, liquid crystalline and crystalline states of wax excipients, as well as the solid states of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Different topical medicated semi-solid formulations, spanning a range of treatment indications, reveal a variety of different microstructures.
Drug Solutions Podcast: A Closer Look at mRNA in Oncology and Vaccines
April 30th 2024In this episode fo the Drug Solutions Podcast, etherna’s vice-president of Technology and Innovation, Stefaan De Koker, discusses the merits and challenges of using mRNA as the foundation for therapeutics in oncology as well as for vaccines.
Drug Solutions Podcast: Applying Appropriate Analytics to Drug Development
March 26th 2024In this episode of the Drug Solutions Podcast, Jan Bekker, Vice President of Business Development, Commercial and Technical Operations at BioCina, discusses the latest analytical tools and their applications in the drug development market.
