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MRI Studies of the Hydrodynamics in a USP 4 Dissolution Testing Cell.
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PMID:  20949631     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We present a detailed study of hydrodynamics inside the flow-through dissolution apparatus when operated according to USP recommendations. The pulsatile flow inside the flow-through cell was measured quantitatively using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at a spatial resolution of 234 × 234 μm(2) and slice thickness of 1 mm. We report the experimental protocols developed for in situ MRI studies and the effect that the operating conditions and tablet orientation have on the hydrodynamics inside commercial flow cells. It was found that the flow field inside the dissolution cells was, at most operating conditions, heterogeneous, rather than fully developed laminar flow, and characterised by re-circulation and backward flow. A model tablet was shown to be contacted by a wide distribution of local velocities as a function of position and orientation in the flow cell. The use of 1 mm beads acted as a distributor of the flow but did not suffice to ensure a fully developed laminar flow profile. These results emphasise the necessity to understand the influence of test conditions on dissolution behaviour in defining robust flow-through dissolution methods. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc. and the American Pharmacists Association J Pharm Sci 100:976-991, 2011.
Authors:
G Shiko; L F Gladden; A J Sederman; P C Connolly; J M Butler
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-10-14
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pharmaceutical sciences     Volume:  100     ISSN:  1520-6017     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pharm Sci     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-31     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985195R     Medline TA:  J Pharm Sci     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  976-91     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3RA, UK.
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