[HTML][HTML] Development of an inhalable antiviral powder formulation against respiratory syncytial virus

R Heida, R Akkerman, PHJ Silva, AJ Lakerveld… - Journal of Controlled …, 2023 - Elsevier
R Heida, R Akkerman, PHJ Silva, AJ Lakerveld, D Ortiz, C Bigogno, M Gasbarri
Journal of Controlled Release, 2023Elsevier
Respiratory viruses including the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) aggravate the global
burden of virus-inflicted morbidity and mortality. Entry inhibitors are a promising class of
antiviral drugs for combating these viruses, as they can prevent infection at the site of viral
entry, ie, the respiratory tract. Here we used a broad-spectrum entry inhibitor, composed of a
β-cyclodextrin backbone, functionalized with 11-mercapto-1-undecanesulfonate (CD-MUS)
that is capable of neutralizing a variety of viruses that employ heparan sulfate proteoglycans …
Abstract
Respiratory viruses including the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) aggravate the global burden of virus-inflicted morbidity and mortality. Entry inhibitors are a promising class of antiviral drugs for combating these viruses, as they can prevent infection at the site of viral entry, i.e., the respiratory tract. Here we used a broad-spectrum entry inhibitor, composed of a β-cyclodextrin backbone, functionalized with 11-mercapto-1-undecanesulfonate (CD-MUS) that is capable of neutralizing a variety of viruses that employ heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPG) to infect host cells. CD-MUS inactivates viral particles irreversibly by binding to viral attachment proteins through a multivalent binding mechanism. In the present study, we show that CD-MUS is well tolerated when administered to the respiratory tract of mice. Based on this, we developed an inhalable spray-dried powder formulation that fits the size requirements for lung deposition and disperses well upon use with the Cyclops dry powder inhaler (DPI). Using an in vitro dose-response assay, we show that the compound retained its activity against RSV after the spray drying process. Our study sets the stage for further in vivo studies, exploring the efficacy of pulmonary administered CD-MUS in animal models of RSV infection.
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