Support vector regression to estimate the permeability enhancement of potential transdermal enhancers.

Journal: The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Searching for chemicals that will safely enhance transdermal drug delivery is a significant challenge. This study applies support vector regression (SVR) for the first time to estimating the optimal formulation design of transdermal hydrocortisone formulations.

Authors

  • Alpa Shah
    Department of Software Engineering and IT, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal, QC, Canada.
  • Yi Sun
    Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Program in Public Health, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
  • Rod G Adams
    School of Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
  • Neil Davey
    School of Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
  • Simon C Wilkinson
    School of Pharmacy, Keele University, Keele, UK.
  • Gary P Moss
    Medical Toxicology Centre, Wolfson Unit, Medical School, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.