Slow-release formulation of a new biological pesticide, pyoluteorin, with mesoporous silica

J Agric Food Chem. 2011 Jan 12;59(1):307-11. doi: 10.1021/jf103640t. Epub 2010 Dec 8.

Abstract

A slow-release formula of potential biological pesticide Pyoluteorin (Plt) was prepared by using nanophase material of silicon dioxide loading drugs. The final experimental formula was m(Plt:Brij56:TMOS:HCl(aq)) = 0.04:1.4:2:1, synthesized by a highly ordered monolith (HOM) method. This formula can continuously release 85.13 ± 2.03 % of Plt within 28 days. A characterization study showed the formula formed a well-ordered mesoporous structure, with a surface area of 822 m(2) g(-1), with a measured mesoporous volume of 0.41 cm(3) g(-1) and a narrow distribution for the pore size centered at 2.4 nm. A bioactivity experiment showed it authentically prolonged the antifungal effects. This study is the first to report mesoporous formulations for biological pesticides and indicates a potentially interesting drug carrier. The association of a nanostructured silica to the molecular state of the drug holds great interests for field applications as it overcomes the rapid loss of biological function during drug utilities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Availability
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical*
  • Delayed-Action Preparations / pharmacokinetics*
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • Pesticides / pharmacokinetics*
  • Phenols / pharmacokinetics*
  • Porosity
  • Pyrroles / pharmacokinetics*
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Drug Carriers
  • Pesticides
  • Phenols
  • Pyrroles
  • pyoluteorin
  • Silicon Dioxide