MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631011027 A) filed by Kalinga Institute Of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, on Feb. 2, for 'herbal nanogel formulation for periodontal therapy.'
Inventor(s) include Acharya, Sheetal; and Mohapatra, Arpita.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A herbal nanogel formulation for periodontal therapy comprising aqueous extracts of Curcuma longa, Azadirachta indica, and Camellia sinensis encapsulated within biodegradable nanocarriers selected from chitosan nanoparticles or poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles, suspended in a mucoadhesive gel matrix comprising Carbopol or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The nanoparticles are prepared by ionic gelation with sodium tripolyphosphate and exhibit a size range of 50 to 150 nanometers with a zeta potential of 25 to 35 millivolts. The formulation is pH-adjusted to 6.5 to 7.0 using triethanolamine and includes natural stabilizers such as citric acid or propylene glycol. The nanogel provides sustained drug release extending up to 10 days, enhanced penetration into periodontal tissues, dual antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, and prolonged retention at the application site. A method of preparation is also disclosed."
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