Formulation of repurposed celecoxib-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers using Box-Behnken design, its characterization, and anticancer evaluation.

Objectives: The key objective of present research is to effectively treat lung cancer with repurposed celecoxib while overcoming challenges such as solubility, bioavailability, non-selectivity, and negative effects by delivering celecoxib through nanostructured lipid carriers via the parenteral route.

Methods: Celecoxib-laden nanostructured lipid carriers were manufactured by melt-emulsification ultrasonication approach and optimized through Box-Behnken design. The celecoxib nanostructured lipid carriers were examined for particle size, % entrapment efficiency, zeta potential, in vitro release, cytotoxicity, stability, etc.

Drug repurposing: An emerging strategy in alleviating skin cancer.

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. Several million people are estimated to have affected with this condition worldwide. Skin cancer generally includes melanoma and non-melanoma with the former being the most dangerous.