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Glossary Hydrophobicity

property of repelling water

Hydrophobicity refers to the property of a molecule or surface that repels water. In simpler terms, it means that the substance does not mix with or absorb water, much like how oil behaves when it is in contact with water. This characteristic is crucial in various biological processes, such as the formation of cell membranes, where hydrophobic lipid tails face inward, away from water, creating a barrier that protects the cell.

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research Recent studies on the delivery of hydrophilic drugs in nanoparticulate systems

47 citations , September 2015 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology”

This article reviews various strategies, primarily developed by the Turin University Pharmaceutical Technology group, for increasing entrapment efficiency of hydrophilic molecules in nanoparticulate systems and reports no clinical results.

research Distribution and Localization of Hydrophobic and Ionic Chemical Groups at the Surface of Bleached Human Hair Fibers

36 citations , October 2014 in “Langmuir”

This study concluded that bleach treatment partly transforms the hydrophobic top layer of human hair cuticles into a hydrophilic surface with clustered cysteic acid, visualized at the nano-scale using dynamic Chemical Force Microscopy.

research Emulgel: A Novel Approach For Hydrophobic Drugs

13 citations , April 2019 in “American Journal of PharmTech Research”

In this study, researchers highlighted that emulgels, a combination of emulsions and gels, offer a novel topical delivery method for hydrophobic drugs, possessing attributes such as easy spreadability and bio-friendliness, making them suitable for conditions like acne, fungal infections, and psoriasis.

research Core-shell nanocarriers based on PEGylated hydrophobic hyperbranched polyesters

7 citations , May 2016 in “European Polymer Journal”

This study found that biodegradable hyperbranched polyesters improved the solubility and loading capacity of hydrophobic drugs, with complete pyrene release achieved in 16 days under enzymatic conditions.

Changes in Hydrophobic Proteins in Response to Biotin Administration in Serum of Infant Patients with Alopecia as Assessed by the Protein Micro-Sequencing Method

research Changes in the Hydrophobic Proteins in Response to Biotin Administration in Serum of Infant Patients with Alopecia as Assessed by the Protein Micro-Sequencing Method

4 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology”

In this study, the researchers observed that biotin administration in biotin-deficient children with alopecia eliminated certain membrane proteins from their blood, suggesting that biotin might regulate these proteins' expression.

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community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

community Why is dutasteride's volume of distribution so much bigger than finasteride? Is it more lipophilic and crosses barriers better?

23 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.

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