2025 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2025 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.21(MON) - 04.22(TUE)
D+77

Abstracts

P9-5

Fibroblast membrane-fused liposomal Roxithromycin delivered via porous PLGA particles for pulmonary fibrosis inhalation therapy

  • Yunkyu Yang1, Han Jun Lim1, DoWook Ahn1, Yu Seok Youn*1
  • 1School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by irreversible lung scarring with limited therapeutic options. Roxithromycin (RXM), exhibiting anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory properties, selectively eliminates senescent fibroblasts and inhibits senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). This study aimed to develop an effective inhalable drug delivery system for IPF by encapsulating RXM-loaded fibroblast membrane-fused liposomes into porous poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microparticles. RXM-loaded liposomes fused with NIH/3T3 fibroblast membranes were prepared using thin-film hydration and extrusion methods, demonstrating selective fibroblast targeting verified by confocal microscopy. The fusion liposomes showed optimal size (~120 nm) and stability with minimal cytotoxicity. Porous PLGA microparticles, fabricated by a double emulsion solvent evaporation method followed by NaOH etching, exhibited enhanced porosity and suitable aerodynamic properties (MMAD ~ 3.4 µm) for inhalation delivery, as confirmed by SEM and aerodynamic analysis. The final formulation enabled effective encapsulation of fibroblast-targeting liposomes, providing sustained drug release upon microparticle degradation. These results suggest that inhalable porous PLGA microparticles loaded with RXM-fused liposomes represent a promising approach for targeted, sustained therapy in IPF treatment.


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2025 Spring Convention

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Conference infomation

Conference Schedule
Apr. 21(Mon) ~ 22(Tue), 2025
Conference Venue
Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center (EXCO) 10 Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Location
Early Registration Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Apr. 14(Mon), 2025
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Apr. 3(Thu), 2025
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