The Potential of Ursolic Acid Nanoformulations As Drug Delivery Systems in Alzheimer's Disease Therapy and Research

Aditi Kaushik, Richa Mor and Sushila Kaura
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Aditi Kaushik: Department of Biotechnology, NIILM University, Kaithal, India ,Neuroimaging and Neurospectroscopy (NINS) Laboratory, National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon, India
Richa Mor: Department of Biotechnology, NIILM University, Kaithal, India
Sushila Kaura: Department of Pharmacology, Atam Institute of Pharmacy, OSGU, Hisar, India

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, 2025, vol. 14, issue 4, 795-800

Abstract: Scientific studies have demonstrated that Nanoparticles have become a promising contributor towards Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research prospects offering significant advantages in imaging diagnostics as well as therapy. These particles offer better prospects in terms of solubility, permeability and bioavailability due to their nanoscale size which enables effective drug delivery to particular brain areas while reducing off-target side-effects. Ursolic acid (UA), a bioactive compound with promising therapeutic properties, faces challenges in clinical applications due to its poor solubility and low bioavailability. To address these limitations, UA was encapsulated using three different polymer-based nanoparticle formulations: Gum Acacia (UGNPs), Eudragit (UE-NPs), and Gum Ghatti (UAGG-NPs). This study compares the physicochemical properties, drug loading efficiency, release profiles, and antioxidant activities of these UA-loaded nanoparticles. All formulations demonstrated effective encapsulation and sustained drug release, with notable variations in stability, antioxidant activity, and enzyme inhibition. The findings suggest that polymer-based nanoparticles significantly enhance UA’s therapeutic potential, with each formulation exhibiting distinct advantages.

Date: 2025
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