Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Science and Clinical Pharmacy 2021 (ICCSCP 2021)

Membrane of Usnic Acid in Solid Dispersion and Effectiveness in Burn Healing

Authors
Lili Fitriani1, *, Bella Fista1, Friardi Ismed2, Erizal Zaini1
1Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163
2Laboratory of Biota Sumatera and Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163
*Corresponding author. Email: lilifitriani@phar.unand.ac.id
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Lili Fitriani
Available Online 17 November 2021.
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.211105.047How to use a DOI?
Keywords
usnic acid; solid dispersion; membrane; burn healing
Abstract

Usnic acid, a yellow crystalline of secondary metabolite of Usnea sp., has been known for its tremendous pharmacological activities including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of this study was to prepare membrane containing usnic acid and evaluate its effectiveness for burns healing. Prior to the preparation of membrane, usnic acid was modified into solid dispersion (SD) system by freeze drying method using PVP K-30 (ratio usnic acid- PVP: 1:2 w/w). Then, usnic acid in solid dispersion with equivalent concentration of usnic acid at 0.5% (F1), 1% (F2), and 2% (F3) were formulated into membrane using poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA), glycerin and distilled water. The membranes were evaluated for the physical and mechanical properties including: appearance, thickness, tensile strength, percent of elongation, and Young’s modulus. The effectiveness of burn healing activity was done on male white rabbits by creating superficial burns and evaluated the diameter of wound for 21 days. The appearance of each membrane was transparent but the color was different due to the concentration of usnic acid. The thickness of each membrane was less than 0.1 mm. F2 had the highest tensile strength, percent of elongation, and Young’s modulus. Meanwhile, F3 showed a better result in burn healing compared to F2 and F1. The higher concentration of usnic acid solid dispersion in membrane increased effectiveness of burn healing significantly (p<0.05).

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Science and Clinical Pharmacy 2021 (ICCSCP 2021)
Series
Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
17 November 2021
ISBN
10.2991/ahsr.k.211105.047
ISSN
2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.211105.047How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press International B.V.
Open Access
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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AU  - Bella Fista
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