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The effect of spray-dried porcine plasma on growth performance in the early-weaned pig.

A total of 904 weanling pigs were used to investigate the effects of 1) spray-dried porcine plasma (SDPP), 2) blends of SDPP and spray-dried blood meal (SDBM), and 3) added dietary methionine in a SDPP-based diet on starter pig performance. In Exp. 1, 534 weanling pigs (initially 6.4 kg and 21 +/- 2 d of age) were used to determine the effects of either 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10% SDPP and lactose as a replacement for dried skim milk in the Phase I diet (d 0 to 14 postweaning). All pigs were fed the same diet from d 14 to 28 postweaning. Average daily gain from d 0 to 14 increased (linear, P < .01) with increasing SDPP. From d 14 to 28, ADG decreased (linear, P < .03) as level of SDPP fed during Phase I increased. However, for d 0 to 28, ADG was increased (linear, P < .01) with increasing SDPP in the Phase I diet. Feed intake increased with increasing SDPP from d 0 to 14 and d 0 to 28 (quadratic, P < .04 and P < .08, respectively); however, gain/feed (G/F) was not affected. In Exp 2, 298 weanling pigs (initially 5.5 kg and 19 +/- 2 d of age) were used to determine the effects of replacing SDPP with SDBM in the Phase I diet. Pigs were fed either a diet containing 10% SDPP or diets with SDBM replacing 25, 50, 75, or 100% of the lysine provided by the SDPP.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Animal Feed↗

Nutritional availability of spray dried lard water protein.

Four growth trials were conducted with rats and chicks to investigate the nutritional value of Spray Dried Lard Water (SDLW--a by-product from the rendering process of animal lard) as a source of protein in a semipurified diet. Weanling rats lost weight when fed a diet containing 10% of SDLW as sole source of protein. Responses of rats to amino acid(s) supplementation indicated tryptophan as the first-limiting amino acid, then threonine, methionine and lysine. One-week-old chicks fed diets containing SDLW to provide 20% crude protein responded to dietary amino acid supplementation. The results suggested that the limiting amino acid sequence of spray dried lard water for chicks was methionine, tryptophan, threonine and lysine, respectively. Results from this study also showed that biological availability of the amino acids in SDLW protein was rather low.

Amino Acids↗

Activity and survival of spray-dried Beijerinckia sp. microencapsulated in different carbohydrates.

This study examined the possibility of preserving Beijerinckia cultures by encapsulation using a spray drier, for use in biotechnological processes in the production of biopolymers. An adequate choice of the wall (coating) material is one of the factors that will determine the degree of cell survival and the maintenance of fermentative activity in the encapsulated inoculum. Malt dextrin, dehydrated glucose syrups, modified starch, and acacia (gum arabic) were used as wall materials. The results showed that spray-dried Beijerinckia encapsulated in malt dextrin, stored for 2 mo, and inoculated into sterile must after rehydration presented the greatest stability with respect to fermentative activity, although the glucose-encapsulated cells showed the highest percentage of viability during spray drying and during the storage period.

Beijerinckiaceae↗

Paracetamol release from spray-dried products prepared with acrylic resins.

Ethanolic solutions of various paracetamol (acetaminophen)/Eudragit E, S, and RS ratios were spray-dried to obtain solid particulates. The products were tableted and the dissolution test of the tablets in distilled water and test solution (pH 1.2 and 7.2) were evaluated. The quantities and types of polymer as well as the dissolution media influenced the drug release. Spray-drying technique provided by the different types of Eudragits was an effective method for prolonging the release rate of paracetamol.

Acetaminophen↗

Microencapsulation and oxidative stability of spray-dried fish oil emulsions.

Emulsions of menhaden oil and sodium caseinate (NaCas) incorporating carbohydrates of varying dextrose equivalence (DE) were spray-dried to yield encapsulated fish oil powders. The effects of carbohydrate DE (5.5-38), core/wall ratio and NaCas/carbohydrate ratio on microencapsulation efficiency (ME) and oxidative stability of spray-dried emulsions were examined. The effect of alpha-tocopherol or Trolox C addition on the oxidative stability of herring oil emulsions and powders was also determined. ME of fish oil powders was greater than 90% in most cases. Peroxide value (PV) of menhaden oil powders decreased on increasing the DE of carbohydrates. PV of menhaden oil powders increased as core/wall ratio increased from 0.33-1.0. NaCas/DE 28 ratio did not affect PV values of powders. The addition of alpha-tocopherol or Trolox C decreased PV throughout the storage period; this effect was most pronounced for alpha-tocopherol added to the oil at a concentration of 100 ppm. Addition of alpha-tocopherol delays the onset of oxidation in stored fish oil powders.

Antioxidants↗

Vaccine properties of antigens entrapped in microparticles produced by spray-drying technique and using various polyester polymers.

The present study investigated the suitability of various microparticles produced by spray-drying technique to entrap and preserve the physiochemical and biological properties of an antigen. These microparticles were constituted either by poly(lactide) polymers characterized by various molecular weight or poly(lactide-co-glycolide) polymers. The recombinant 28 kDa glutathione S-transferase of Schistosoma mansoni (rSm28GST) characterized by major epitopes involved in the active site of this enzyme was selected as model antigen. The microparticles were characterized by a mean size </=5 microm and an antigen loading of approximately 2% (w/w). The analysis by SDS-PAGE electrophoresis of the rSm28GST released from microparticles confirmed the conservation of its physicochemical characteristics. The conservation of the native structure of the entrapped antigen was confirmed by detecting its enzymatic activity after release from microparticles. A single intraperitoneal immunization of mice with rSm28GST entrapped in microparticles resulted in a specific antibody response, which remained high for at least 7 months. The analysis of the isotype profile indicated that immunized mice primarily produced anti-rSm28GST immunoglobulin (Ig) G1 with the coexistence of lower IgG2a and IgG2b levels. Finally, the recognition of the major epitopic regions and the neutralization of the enzymatic activity of the rSm28GST by the antisera confirmed the specificity of the response against the native structure of the antigen. These results confirmed the integrity of the entrapped antigen. Moreover, our results supported the hypothesis that the duration of antigen release is the limiting factor for the duration of antibody production. Indeed, the use of polymers characterized by different molecular weights allowed us to modify the duration of the immune response. Together, these results demonstrated that microencapsulation of an antigen by spray-drying preserved its crucial characteristics required to generate an effective humoral immune response after a single-dose administration.

Animals↗

Effect of spray drying and subsequent processing conditions on residual moisture content and physical/biochemical stability of protein inhalation powders.

PURPOSE: To understand the effect of spray drying and powder processing environments on the residual moisture content and aerosol performance of inhalation protein powders. Also, the long-term effect of storage conditions on the powder's physical and biochemical stability was presented. METHODS: Excipient-free as well as mannitol-formulated powders of a humanized monoclonal antibody (anti-IgE) and recombinant human deoxyribonuclease (rhDNase) were prepared using a Buchi 190 model spray dryer. Residual moisture content and moisture uptake behavior of the powder were measured using thermal gravimetric analysis and gravimetric moisture sorption isotherm, respectively. Protein aggregation, the primary degradation product observed upon storage, was determined by size-exclusion HPLC. Aerosol performance of the dry powders was evaluated after blending with lactose carriers using a multi-stage liquid impinger (MSLI). RESULTS: Spray-dried powders with a moisture level (approximately 3%) equivalent to the freeze-dried materials could only be achieved using high-temperature spray-drying conditions, which were not favorable to large-male manufacturing, or subsequent vacuum drying. These dry powders would equilibrate with the subsequent processing and storage environments regardless of the manufacturing condition. As long as the relative humidity of air during processing and storage was lower than 50%, powders maintained their aerosol performance (fine particle fraction). However, powders stored under drier conditions exhibited better long-term protein biochemical stability. CONCLUSIONS: Manufacturing, powder processing, and storage environments affected powder's residual moisture level in a reversible fashion. Therefore, the storage condition determined powder's overall stability, but residual moisture had a greater impact on protein chemical stability than on powder physical stability.

Administration, Inhalation↗

Effect of synthesis parameters of the sol-gel-processed spray-dried silica gel microparticles on the release rate of dexmedetomidine.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibilities to control the release rate of dexmedetomidine (DMED) from different spray-dried silica gel microparticle formulations. Microparticles were prepared by spray drying a silica sol polymer solution containing the drug. Drug release was investigated both in vitro and in vivo. The influence of sol-gel synthesis parameters, like pH and the water/alkoxide ratio (r) of the sol, on the release behaviour of the drug was studied. Silica gel microparticles had a smooth surface. Microparticles prepared from diluted sol, however, were more aggregated and clustered. The drug release conformed to zero order release from microparticles prepared near the isoelectric point of silica (pH 2.3 and pH 3) and to the square root of time kinetics from microparticles prepared at pH 1 and pH 5. The release also showed a dual-phasic profile with an initial burst and after that a slower release period. The dexmedetomidine release conformed to zero order kinetics from microparticles prepared at water/ alkoxide ratios between r = 6 and r = 35 (at pH 2.3). The release rate was the slowest from microparticles prepared with water/ alkoxide ratio 35. The bioavailability of dexmedetomidine in dogs showed that the release was sustained from silica gel microparticles as compared with a subcutaneously administered reference dose of 0.1 mg.

Analgesics, Non-Narcotic↗

Microencapsulation of rhizobacteria by spray-drying: formulation and survival studies.

This research deals with the microencapsulation of the bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens-putida, using the spray-drying technique. These bacteria act as a plant growth stimulator and the microparticles are subsequently included in the seed coating or pelleting material. The objective was to maintain living encapsulated bacteria for a minimum of 5-6 months. Three polymers were tested: a methacrylic copolymer from the Eudragit range, an ethylcellulose and a modified starch. A silica additive to the spraying food was also examined. The granulometric distribution and the morphology of the microparticles were studied and the residual moisture was measured after each bacteria survival control test. The best results were obtained with the methacrylic copolymer Eudragit, particularly for microparticles collected in the cone of the spray-drying chamber. The mean diameter of the microspheres was 44.6 microns, 85% of these particles having a size between 6.2 and 84.4 microns. The bacterial survival time of a particular strain incorporated in these microparticles, strain M3.1, was one year. A relationship was found between the bacterial survival and the microspheres' residual moisture, the best survival of the stored bacteria being observed when the residual moisture was around 25%.

Acrylic Resins↗

Influence of formulation variables on the morphology of biodegradable microparticles prepared by spray drying.

The preparation of microparticles of the biodegradable poly-DL-lactide (PLA) and polylactide-co-glycolide (PLGA) polymers using spray-drying technology was studied. Formulation parameters investigated include polymer type, polymer molecular weight, polymer concentration, and viscosity. Microparticles were characterized using electron microscopy, particle size analysis, and gel permeation chromatography. Kinematic viscosity was determined for each of the sprayed polymer solutions. Polymer molecular weight and polymer concentration were found to be important parameters when preparing PLA and PLGA microparticles using spray-drying technology.

Biocompatible Materials↗

Preparation of spray-dried wettable powder formulations of Bacillus thuringiensis-based biopesticides.

Bacillus thuringiensis is the most widely used biopesticide among many methods available to control insects. To make a saleable product, B. thuringiensis must be substantially concentrated by removal of water and formulated to improve longevity, efficacy, and ease of transport of the product. B. thuringiensis subsp. aizawai culture broth as an active ingredient was mixed with various adjuvants and then spray dried. The optimum conditions for spray drying were found to be an outlet temperature of 60-85 degrees C and an inlet temperature of 120-180 degrees C. Various adjuvants had different effects on physical and biological properties of the dried product. Gelatinized tapioca starch and milk powder improved suspensibility but adversely affected wettability of the dried formulated product. Vegetable oil and Tween 20 enhanced wettability but resulted in poor suspensibility. Silica fume was used to enhance flowability because it reduced clumping and caking of the powder resulting from the addition of vegetable oil. Formulation containing 10% wt:wt B. thuringiensis, 10% wt:wt gelatinized tapioca starch, 10% wt:wt sucrose, 38% wt:wt tapioca starch, 20% wt:wt milk powder, 10% wt:wt silica fume, 2% wt:wt polyvinyl alcohol, 5% vol:vol Tween 20, 1% vol:vol refined rice bran oil, and 1% vol:vol antifoam solution was found to be optimum in terms of the physical and biological properties of the dried product. This formulation had 55% suspensibility, 24 s for wetting time, and 5.69 x 10(4) CFU/ml of LC50 value against Spodoptera exigua larvae.

Agrochemicals↗

Evaluation of spray drying as a method for polylactide and polylactide-co-glycolide microsphere preparation.

Polylactide and polylactide-co-glycolide microspheres containing a lipophilic model drug (vitamin D3) were prepared by spray drying. The purpose of this work is to evaluate the efficacy of spray drying as a method for microsphere preparation. The study was carried out on five different polymers of lactide class: poly-L-lactide 57000 MW, poly-D,L-lactide 209,000 MW, 109,000 MW, 16,000 MW, and polylactide-co-glycolide 22,000 MW. The process conditions were experimentally assessed for each polymer used. The microspheres obtained were characterized for their shape, size and drug content, and the influence of the polymer on microsphere characteristics was evaluated. Results show that polymer type, polymer molecular weight and its concentration in the spraying solution greatly affect microsphere characteristics. In vitro dissolution tests performed with the rotating bottle method resulted in different release profiles depending on type of polymer and on microsphere morphology.

Biocompatible Materials↗

A cost analysis of encapsulated spray-dried milk fat.

Anhydrous butter oil or cream was encapsulated in all-purpose flour, modified cornstarch, or sucrose and then spray-dried. We estimated the processing cost for a plant designed to produce 57,000 kg/d (125,000 lbs/ d) of encapsulated milk fat powder. Powder with a 50% milk fat content could be produced for about $0.23/kg plus the cost of the butter oil or cream, the encapsulant selected, and the other ingredients. Spray-drying of milk fat improved ease of handling and reduced storage costs.

Animals↗

Statistical modeling of protein spray drying at the lab scale.

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of formulation and process variables on particle size and other characteristics of a spray-dried model protein, bovine serum albumin (BSA), using a partial factorial design for experiments. Formulation variables tested include concentration and zinc:protein complexation ratio. Process variables explored were inlet temperature, liquid feed rate, drying air flow rate, and atomizing nitrogen pressure on a lab-scale spray dryer. Statistical data analysis was used to determine F ratios for each of the inputs, which provided a means of ranking the importance of variables relative to one another for each powder characteristic of interest. It was found that protein concentration and atomizing nitrogen pressure had the greatest effects on the particle size of the protein powder. For determining product yield, results showed that protein concentration was the critical variable. Finally, the outlet temperature was mostly influenced by inlet temperature and liquid feed rate. Mathematical models based on these input-output relationships were constructed; these models provide insight into some of the controllable variables of the spray-drying process.

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical↗

Hygroscopic stability and dissolution properties of spray-dried solid dispersions of furosemide with Eudragit.

Spray-dried solid dispersions of furosemide-Eudragit RS100 and RL100 (ethyl methacrylate chlorotrimethylammoniumethyl methacrylate copolymer) were studied to determine their stability at 45 degrees C and 0, 44, and 75% relative humidity and their dissolution characteristics. The crystallization rates of the solid dispersions were measured by X-ray powder diffractometry and calculated on the basis of the Jander equation to estimate physicochemical stability in the presence of water vapor. The stability of the solid dispersion depended on the kind of acrylic resins and the drug content. The solid dispersion with a drug: Eudragit RL100 ratio of 1:3 was the most stable at 75% relative humidity. The dissolution profiles of the solid dispersions were measured in a pH 6.8 buffer at 37 degrees C. The equilibrium drug concentration of the solid dispersions were estimated from the dissolution profiles after 24 h. The equilibrium drug concentration decreased with an increasing Eudragit quaternary ammonium group: furosemide molar ratio. The equilibrium drug concentrations of the solid dispersions with > 0.3 mol of the quaternary ammonium group were approximately 0. Thus, the drug was completely adsorbed on Eudragit.

Acrylic Resins↗

Modulation of antioxidant enzyme activities, platelet aggregation and serum prostaglandins in rats fed spray-dried milk containing n-3 fatty acid.

Spray-dried milk enriched with n-3 fatty acids from linseed oil or fish oil were fed to rats to study its influence on liver lipid peroxides, hepatic antioxidant enzyme activities, serum prostaglandins and platelet aggregation. Significant level of alpha linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid were accumulated at the expense of arachidonic acid in the liver of rats fed n-3 fatty acid enriched formulation. The linseed oil and fish oil enriched formulation fed group had 44 and 112% higher level of lipid peroxides in liver homogenate compared to control rats fed groundnut oil enriched formulation. Catalase activity in liver homogenate was increased by 37 and 183% respectively in linseed oil and fish oil formulation fed rats. The glutathione peroxidase activity decreased to an extent of 25-36% and glutathione transferase activity increased to an extent of 34-39% in rats fed n-3 fatty acids enriched formulation. Feeding n-3 fatty acid enriched formulation significantly elevated the n-3 fatty acids in platelets and increased the lipid peroxide level to an extent of 4.2-4.5 fold compared to control. The serum thromboxane B2 level was decreased by 35 and 42% respectively in linseed oil and fish oil enriched formulation fed rats, whereas, 6-keto- prostaglandin F1alpha level was decreased by 17 and 23% respectively in linseed oil and fish oil enriched formulation fed rats. The extent and rate of platelet aggregation was decreased significantly in n-3 fatty acids enriched formulation fed rats. This indicated that n-3 fatty acids enriched formulation beneficially reduces platelet aggregation and also enhances the activities of hepatic antioxidant enzymes such as catalase and glutathione transferase.

Adenosine Diphosphate↗

Modulation of antioxidant enzyme activities, platelet aggregation and serum prostaglandins in rats fed spray-dried milk containing n-3 fatty acid.

Spray-dried milk enriched with n-3 fatty acids from linseed oil (LSO) or fish oil (FO) were fed to rats to study its influence on liver lipid peroxides, hepatic antioxidant enzyme activities, serum prostaglandins and platelet aggregation. Significant level of alpha linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid were accumulated at the expense of arachidonic acid in the liver of rats fed n-3 fatty acid enriched formulation. The linseed oil and fish oil enriched formulation fed group had 44 and 112% higher level of lipid peroxides in liver homogenate compared to control rats fed groundnut oil enriched formulation. Catalase activity in liver homogenate was increased by 37 and 183% respectively in linseed oil and fish oil formulation fed rats. The glutathione peroxidase activity decreased to an extent of 25-36% and glutathione transferase activity increased to an extent of 34-39% in rats fed n-3 fatty acids enriched formulation. Feeding n-3 fatty acid enriched formulation significantly elevated the n-3 fatty acids in platelets and increased the lipid peroxide level to an extent of 4.2 to 4.5-fold compared to control. The serum thromboxane B2 level was decreased by 35 and 42% respectively in linseed oil and fish oil enriched formulation fed rats, whereas 6-keto-prostaglandin F1alpha level was decreased by 17 and 23% respectively in linseed oil and fish oil enriched formulation fed rats. The extent and rate of platelet aggregation was decreased significantly in n-3 fatty acids enriched formulation fed rats. This indicated that n-3 fatty acids enriched formulation beneficially reduces platelet aggregation and also enhances the activities of hepatic antioxidant enzymes such as catalase and glutathione transferase.

Animals↗

Effect of oil loading on microspheres produced by spray drying.

Oil-loaded microspheres were produced by spray drying emulsions consisting of fish oil and modified starch suspensions with different oil loadings. The emulsion stability was assessed by oil droplet size analysis. Microspheres were characterized in terms of size, morphology, yield and microencapsulation efficiency. It was found that an increase in oil loading resulted in emulsions containing larger oil droplets. This corresponded with larger mean microsphere diameters and rounder microspheres. However, high oil loadings produced lower yields and affected microencapsulation efficiencies.

Desiccation↗