ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Self-assembly of the beta blocker, propranolol hydrochloride under physiological conditions

Abstract: Some drug molecules are surface active and, as such, self-assemble into micellar structures when present above a concentration known as their critical micelle concentration (cmc), although there is evidence of pre-micellar aggregation with some drugs. What is not currently understood is whether this ?surfactant-like? behaviour is important for the drug's therapeutic activity. As part of a larger study aimed at gaining insight into the structure-function relationship between a drug?s surface active nature and its therapeutic activity, we wish to perform contrast variation SANS experiments in order to understand how the conditions that the drug would encounter in the body might influence its aggregation behaviour. The results of this study will be combined with molecular dynamic studies.

Principal Investigator: Professor Jayne Lawrence
Local Contact: Dr Najet Mahmoudi
Experimenter: Miss Yixuan Yan
Experimenter: Dr Richard Campbell
Experimenter: Dr Dave Barlow

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2010651

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2010651

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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Professor Jayne Lawrence et al; (2020): Self-assembly of the beta blocker, propranolol hydrochloride under physiological conditions , STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2010651

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