In Vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment of Imiquimod Loaded Liposomal Gel Formulation Using Basal Cell Carcinoma Cell Line: Part-II

  • *Mr. Tanmay N. Patel1, Dr. Madhabhai M. Patel2 1 Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University 2 Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Pharmacy, Gujarat Technological University

Abstract

This study was undertaken to address the efficacy of newly formed Imiquimod loaded liposomal gel formulation. The study evaluated the acute toxic effect of liposomal gel formulation intended to be used in skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma, superficial squamous cell carcinoma, some superficial malignant melanomas and actinic keratosis. Cytotoxicity study of Imiquimod loaded liposomal gel formulation was carried out against A375 cell line (basal cell carcinoma cell line) and Vero (african green monkey kidney cell line/normal cell line) by MTT Assay method. Investigation was carried out on A375 cell line to elucidate the mechanism of its cytotoxicity. The prepared gel formulation was noted to induce elevated levels of destruction of cancerous cell. Also the cell cultures were characterized for microbial contamination, cross contamination, % cell viability, population doubling time and pH.

 

KEYWORDS: Imiquimod, liposomal gel formulation, MTT Assay method, Cell line.

 

Published
2013-04-29
How to Cite
Dr. Madhabhai M. Patel2 *Mr. T. N. P. (2013). In Vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment of Imiquimod Loaded Liposomal Gel Formulation Using Basal Cell Carcinoma Cell Line: Part-II. Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(2). Retrieved from http://www.jbpr.in/index.php/jbpr/article/view/419
Issue
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013)
Section
Research Articles

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