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Yan L, Wang R, Wang H, Sheng K, Liu C, Qu H, Ma A, Zheng L. Formulation and characterization of chitosan hydrochloride and carboxymethyl chitosan encapsulated quercetin nanoparticles for controlled applications in foods system and simulated gastrointestinal condition. Food Hydrocoll 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Rafiee Z, Nejatian M, Daeihamed M, Jafari SM. Application of different nanocarriers for encapsulation of curcumin. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 59:3468-3497. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1495174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Zahra Rafiee
- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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Nanoparticles and their antimicrobial properties against pathogens including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Microb Pathog 2018; 123:505-526. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Revised: 07/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Alalaiwe A, Carpinone P, Alshahrani S, Alsulays B, Ansari M, Anwer M, Alshehri S, Alshetaili A. Influence of chitosan coating on the oral bioavailability of gold nanoparticles in rats. Saudi Pharm J 2018; 27:171-175. [PMID: 30766426 PMCID: PMC6362168 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Gold nanoparticles are one of the most extensively investigated metallic nanoparticles for several applications. It is less toxic than other metallic nanolattices. The exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity of gold make it possible to be administered as non-invasive radiofrequency irradiation therapy that produces sufficient heat to kill tumor cells. Nanoparticles are generally administered intravenously instead of orally due to negligible oral absorption and cellular uptake. This study evaluated the oral bioavailability of gold nanoparticles coated with chitosan (C-AuNPs), a natural mucoadhesive polymer. We employed traditional method of evaluating bioavailability that involve estimation of maximum concentrations and area under the curve of 3 nm chitosan coated gold nanoparticles (C-AuNPs) in the rat plasma following intravenous and oral administrations (0.8 mg and 8 mg/kg body weight respectively). The oral bioavailability of C-AuNPs was found to be 2.46% (approximately 25 folds higher than polyethylene glycol (PEG) coated gold nanoparticles, reported earlier). These findings suggest that chitosan coating could be better than PEG coating for the enhancement of oral bioavailability of nanoparticles.
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Key Words
- AUCINF, area under curve extrapolated till infinite time
- AUCcall, area under curve calculated till last quantifiable time point
- AUCiv, Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve of intravenous administration
- AUCpo, Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve of oral administration
- Area under curve
- Bioavailability
- C-AuNPs, gold nanoparticles coated with chitosan
- CL, clearance
- Chitosan
- Chitosan coated gold nano-particles (C-AuNP)
- Cmax, maximum concentration of gold nanoparticles in blood
- F_AUCINF, bioavailability calculated from Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Profile from Time 0 to Infinity
- Gold nanoparticles (AuNP)
- Rat plasma
- T ½, biological half-life (time required to eliminate half amount of drug from body)
- Vd, volume of distribution
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- Ahmed Alalaiwe
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author.
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- Particle Engineering Research Center, University of Florida, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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Akbar MU, Zia KM, Nazir A, Iqbal J, Ejaz SA, Akash MSH. Pluronic-Based Mixed Polymeric Micelles Enhance the Therapeutic Potential of Curcumin. AAPS PharmSciTech 2018; 19:2719-2739. [PMID: 29978290 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-018-1098-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Curcumin is a naturally occurring constituent of turmeric that is a good substitute for synthetic medicines for the treatment of different diseases, due to its comparatively safer profile. However, there are certain shortcomings that limit its use as an ideal therapeutic agent. In order to overcome these drawbacks, we prepared novel curcumin-loaded mixed polymeric micelles using different biocompatible polymers by the thin-film hydration method. We investigated the critical micelle concentration and temperature, drug loading and encapsulation efficiency, and minimum inhibitory concentration by spectrophotometry. Surface morphology, stability, particle size, drug-polymer interaction, and physical state of the prepared formulations were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, zeta potential, particle size analyzer, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction, respectively. The drug loading and entrapment efficiency were significantly increased (P < 0.01) when curcumin was encapsulated with pluronic-based mixed polymeric micelles as compared to that of pluronic-based micelles alone. In vitro studies exhibited that pluronic-based mixed polymeric micelles significantly increased anticancer (P < 0.01), antimicrobial (P < 0.001), antioxidant (P < 0.001), and α-amylase inhibitory (P < 0.001) activities when compared to pure curcumin and/or pluronic-based micelles alone. These findings suggest that the formation of mixed polymeric micelles increases the stability and solubility of curcumin.
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Chuang EY, Lin KJ, Huang TY, Chen HL, Miao YB, Lin PY, Chen CT, Juang JH, Sung HW. An Intestinal "Transformers"-like Nanocarrier System for Enhancing the Oral Bioavailability of Poorly Water-Soluble Drugs. ACS NANO 2018; 12:6389-6397. [PMID: 29856923 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b00470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Increasing the intestinal dissolution of orally administered poorly water-soluble drugs that have poor oral bioavailability to a therapeutically effective level has long been an elusive goal. In this work, an approach that can greatly enhance the oral bioavailability of a poorly water-soluble drug such as curcumin (CUR) is developed, using a "Transformers"-like nanocarrier system (TLNS) that can self-emulsify the drug molecules in the intestinal lumen to form nanoemulsions. Owing to its known anti-inflammation activity, the use of CUR in treating pancreatitis is evaluated herein. Structural changes of the TLNS in the intestinal environment to form the CUR-laden nanoemulsions are confirmed in vitro. The therapeutic efficacy of this TLNS is evaluated in rats with experimentally induced acute pancreatitis (AP). Notably, the CUR-laden nanoemulsions that are obtained using the proposed TLNS can passively target intestinal M cells, in which they are transcytosed and then transported into the pancreatic tissues via the intestinal lymphatic system. The pancreases in rats that are treated with the TLNS yield approximately 12 times stronger CUR signals than their counterparts receiving free CUR, potentially improving the recovery of AP. These findings demonstrate that the proposed TLNS can markedly increase the intestinal drug dissolution, making oral delivery a favorable noninvasive means of administering poorly water-soluble drugs.
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- Er-Yuan Chuang
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering , Taipei Medical University , Taipei 11049 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Center , Chang Gung Memorial Hospital , Taoyuan 333 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters , National Tsing Hua University , Hsinchu 30013 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters , National Tsing Hua University , Hsinchu 30013 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters , National Tsing Hua University , Hsinchu 30013 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters , National Tsing Hua University , Hsinchu 30013 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Research , National Health Research Institutes , Zhunan , Miaoli 35053 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism , Chang Gung University and Memorial Hospital , Taoyuan 333 , Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters , National Tsing Hua University , Hsinchu 30013 , Taiwan (ROC)
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Akolade JO, Oloyede HOB, Salawu MO, Amuzat AO, Ganiyu AI, Onyenekwe PC. Influence of formulation parameters on encapsulation and release characteristics of curcumin loaded in chitosan-based drug delivery carriers. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Liu Z, Hu Y, Li X, Mei Z, Wu S, He Y, Jiang X, Sun J, Xiao J, Deng L, Bai W. Nanoencapsulation of Cyanidin-3- O-glucoside Enhances Protection Against UVB-Induced Epidermal Damage through Regulation of p53-Mediated Apoptosis in Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2018; 66:5359-5367. [PMID: 29732888 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Excess ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes numerous forms of skin damage. The aim of the present study was to assess and compare the photoprotective effects of cyanidin-3- O-glucoside (C3G) alone and encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles (Nano-C3G) in a UVB-induced acute photodamage mouse model. Nano-C3G was developed from chitosan and sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP) by ionic gelation. The particle size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, drug loading, and in vitro release in 6 days were determined. Kunming (KM) mice were treated with Nano-C3G (125, 250, 500 μM) or C3G (500 μM) after part of the dorsal skin area was dehaired and then exposed to 2 J/cm2 of UVB. The nanocapsules were successfully produced and had a uniform and complete spherical shape without agglomeration. The size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, and drug loading of Nano-C3G was 288 nm, +30 mV, 44.90%, and 4.30%, respectively. C3G in the nanocapsules was released quite rapidly, and the release rate slowed down at higher pH. The animal experiment demonstrated that Nano-C3G could effectively reduce the UVB-induced lipid peroxidation, malondialdehyde, and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine contents; downregulate p53, Bcl-2-associated X (Bax), and caspase-3 and -9 expression; and balance the B-cell lymphoma-2/leukemia-2 ratio. Moreover, Nano-C3G (125, 250, 500 μM) improved the visual appearance, skin moisture, histologic appearance, and apoptotic index (based on TUNEL staining) under UVB exposure. In conclusion, these results suggest that Nano-C3G can reduce UVB-induced epidermal damage through the p53-mediated apoptosis signaling pathway. Moreover, Nano-C3G was more efficient than C3G at the same concentration (500 μM).
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- Zhaohan Liu
- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Guangdong Engineering Technology Center of Food Safety Molecular Rapid Detection , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry , Guangdong University of Technology , Guangzhou , China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Guangdong Engineering Technology Center of Food Safety Molecular Rapid Detection , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry , Guangdong University of Technology , Guangzhou , China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine , University of Macau , Taipa , Macau , China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Guangdong Engineering Technology Center of Food Safety Molecular Rapid Detection , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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Martí Coma-Cros E, Biosca A, Lantero E, Manca ML, Caddeo C, Gutiérrez L, Ramírez M, Borgheti-Cardoso LN, Manconi M, Fernàndez-Busquets X. Antimalarial Activity of Orally Administered Curcumin Incorporated in Eudragit ®-Containing Liposomes. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E1361. [PMID: 29734652 PMCID: PMC5983818 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19051361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Curcumin is an antimalarial compound easy to obtain and inexpensive, having shown little toxicity across a diverse population. However, the clinical use of this interesting polyphenol has been hampered by its poor oral absorption, extremely low aqueous solubility and rapid metabolism. In this study, we have used the anionic copolymer Eudragit® S100 to assemble liposomes incorporating curcumin and containing either hyaluronan (Eudragit-hyaluronan liposomes) or the water-soluble dextrin Nutriose® FM06 (Eudragit-nutriosomes). Upon oral administration of the rehydrated freeze-dried nanosystems administered at 25/75 mg curcumin·kg−1·day−1, only Eudragit-nutriosomes improved the in vivo antimalarial activity of curcumin in a dose-dependent manner, by enhancing the survival of all Plasmodium yoelii-infected mice up to 11/11 days, as compared to 6/7 days upon administration of an equal dose of the free compound. On the other hand, animals treated with curcumin incorporated in Eudragit-hyaluronan liposomes did not live longer than the controls, a result consistent with the lower stability of this formulation after reconstitution. Polymer-lipid nanovesicles hold promise for their development into systems for the oral delivery of curcumin-based antimalarial therapies.
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- Elisabet Martí Coma-Cros
- Nanomalaria Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona), Rosselló 149-153, ES-08036 Barcelona, Spain.
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Nanomalaria Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona), Rosselló 149-153, ES-08036 Barcelona, Spain.
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Nanomalaria Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona), Rosselló 149-153, ES-08036 Barcelona, Spain.
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Sezione di Scienze del Farmaco, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy.
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- Department of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Sezione di Scienze del Farmaco, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy.
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- Nanomalaria Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona), Rosselló 149-153, ES-08036 Barcelona, Spain.
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Nanomalaria Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona), Rosselló 149-153, ES-08036 Barcelona, Spain.
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Nanomalaria Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona), Rosselló 149-153, ES-08036 Barcelona, Spain.
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Sezione di Scienze del Farmaco, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy.
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- Nanomalaria Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona), Rosselló 149-153, ES-08036 Barcelona, Spain.
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, ES-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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Sandhya M, V. A, Maneesha K. S, Raja B, R. J, S. S. Amphotericin B loaded sulfonated chitosan nanoparticles for targeting macrophages to treat intracellular Candida glabrata infections. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 110:133-139. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Montalbán MG, Coburn JM, Lozano-Pérez AA, Cenis JL, Víllora G, Kaplan DL. Production of Curcumin-Loaded Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E126. [PMID: 29495296 PMCID: PMC5853757 DOI: 10.3390/nano8020126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Curcumin, extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, has been widely used in medicine for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial effects. However, its bioavailability during treatments is poor because of its low solubility in water, slow dissolution rate and rapid intestinal metabolism. For these reasons, improving the therapeutic efficiency of curcumin using nanocarriers (e.g., biopolymer nanoparticles) has been a research focus, to foster delivery of the curcumin inside cells due to their small size and large surface area. Silk fibroin from the Bombyx mori silkworm is a biopolymer characterized by its biocompatibility, biodegradability, amphiphilic chemistry, and excellent mechanical properties in various material formats. These features make silk fibroin nanoparticles useful vehicles for delivering therapeutic drugs, such as curcumin. Curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles were synthesized using two procedures (physical adsorption and coprecipitation) more scalable than methods previously described using ionic liquids. The results showed that nanoparticle formulations were 155 to 170 nm in diameter with a zeta potential of approximately -45 mV. The curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles obtained by both processing methods were cytotoxic to carcinogenic cells, while not decreasing viability of healthy cells. In the case of tumor cells, curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles presented higher efficacy in cytotoxicity against neuroblastoma cells than hepatocarcinoma cells. In conclusion, curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles constitute a biodegradable and biocompatible delivery system with the potential to treat tumors by local, long-term sustained drug delivery.
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- Mercedes G. Montalbán
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Regional Campus of International Excellence “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Spain;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (J.M.C.); (D.L.K.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA), La Alberca, 30150 Murcia, Spain; (A.A.L.-P.); (J.L.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA), La Alberca, 30150 Murcia, Spain; (A.A.L.-P.); (J.L.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Regional Campus of International Excellence “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Spain;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (J.M.C.); (D.L.K.)
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Kheirandish S, Ghaedi M, Dashtian K, Pourebrahim F, Jannesar R, Pezeshkpour V. In vitro curcumin delivery and antibacterial activity of RuS
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nanoparticles loaded chitosan biopolymer. Appl Organomet Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.4035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Department of ChemistryYasouj University Yasouj 75918‐74831 Iran
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- Department of ChemistryYasouj University Yasouj 75918‐74831 Iran
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- Department of PathologyYasuj University of Medical Sciences Yasuj Iran
- Dena Pathobiology Laboratory Yasouj IR Iran
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- Department of PathologyYasuj University of Medical Sciences Yasuj Iran
- Dena Pathobiology Laboratory Yasouj IR Iran
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Catalán-Latorre A, Pleguezuelos-Villa M, Castangia I, Manca ML, Caddeo C, Nácher A, Díez-Sales O, Peris JE, Pons R, Escribano-Ferrer E, Fadda AM, Manconi M. Nutriosomes: prebiotic delivery systems combining phospholipids, a soluble dextrin and curcumin to counteract intestinal oxidative stress and inflammation. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:1957-1969. [PMID: 29319093 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr05929a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Nutriosomes, new phospholipid nanovesicles specifically designed for intestinal protection were developed by simultaneously loading a water-soluble dextrin (Nutriose® FM06) and a natural antioxidant (curcumin). Nutriosomes were easily fabricated in a one-step, organic solvent-free procedure. The stability and delivery performances of the vesicles were improved by adding hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. All the vesicles were small in size (mean diameter ∼168 nm), negatively charged (zeta potential ∼-38 mV, irrespective of their composition), and self-assembled predominantly in unilamellar vesicles stabilized by the presence of Nutriose®, which was located in both the inter-lamellar and inter-vesicle media, as confirmed by cryo-TEM and SAXS investigation. The dextrin acted also as a cryo-protector, avoiding vesicle collapse during the lyophilization process, and as a protector against high ionic strength and pH changes encountered in the gastrointestinal environment. Thanks to the antioxidant properties of curcumin, nutriosomes provided an optimal protective effect against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in Caco-2 cells. Moreover, these innovative vesicles showed promising efficacy in vivo, as they improved the bioavailability and the biodistribution of both curcumin and dextrin upon oral administration, which acted synergically in reducing colonic damage chemically induced in rats.
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- Ana Catalán-Latorre
- Dept. of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
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Raj PM, Raj R, Kaul A, Mishra AK, Ram A. Biodistribution and targeting potential assessment of mucoadhesive chitosan nanoparticles designed for ulcerative colitis via scintigraphy. RSC Adv 2018; 8:20809-20821. [PMID: 35542340 PMCID: PMC9080856 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra01898g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In the present investigation we have prepared and characterized curcumin (CN)-containing chitosan nanoparticles (CS-NPs) coated with Eudragit FS 30D for colon-specific drug delivery for treatment of ulcerative colitis. Methods: CS-NPs were prepared by ionic gelation using tripolyphosphate. To specify pH sensitive delivery, CS–CN-NPs were coated with Eudragit FS 30D by using a solvent evaporation method. Different process parameters were evaluated, and the optimized formulation was characterized by particle size, size distribution, zeta potential and encapsulation efficiency before lyophilization. The lyophilized product was further subjected to Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and particle morphology and in vitro drug release in different media were studied. Results: the kinetics of in vitro drug release from the CS–CN-NPs revealed sustained release behaviour of the developed carriers. In vivo biodistribution study by gamma-scintigraphy showed good accumulation of the developed nanocarriers in the colonic region. Conclusion: sustained and pH stimulated delivery of CN to the colon was successfully attained via coating of CS-NPs with Eudragit FS 30D to circumvent poor absorption and availability of CN. In the present investigation we have prepared and characterized curcumin (CN)-containing chitosan nanoparticles (CS-NPs) coated with Eudragit FS 30D for colon-specific drug delivery for treatment of ulcerative colitis.![]()
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- Pooja Mongia Raj
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
- Bilaspur
- India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
- Bilaspur
- India
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- Division of Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Sciences
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS)
- New Delhi 110054
- India
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- Division of Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Sciences
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS)
- New Delhi 110054
- India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
- Bilaspur
- India
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Ahmadi F, Ghasemi-Kasman M, Ghasemi S, Gholamitabar Tabari M, Pourbagher R, Kazemi S, Alinejad-Mir A. Induction of apoptosis in HeLa cancer cells by an ultrasonic-mediated synthesis of curcumin-loaded chitosan-alginate-STPP nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:8545-8556. [PMID: 29238191 PMCID: PMC5716671 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s146516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Natural herbal compounds have been widely introduced as an alternative therapeutic approach in cancer therapy. Despite potent anticancer activity of curcumin, its clinical application has been limited because of low water solubility and resulting poor bioavailability. In this study, we designed a novel ultrasonic-assisted method for the synthesis of curcumin-loaded chitosan–alginate–sodium tripolyphosphate nanoparticles (CS-ALG-STPP NPs). Furthermore, antitumor effect of curcumin-loaded NPs was evaluated in vitro. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used to characterize the properties of NPs. Antitumor activity of curcumin-loaded NPs was assessed by using MTT and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). FE-SEM and AFM data revealed the spherical morphology, and the average size of NPs was <50 nm. In vitro cytotoxicity assay suggested that curcumin-loaded CS-ALG-STPP NPs displayed significant antitumor activity compared with the free curcumin. Gene expression level analyses showed that curcumin NPs significantly increased the apoptotic gene expression. Collectively, our results suggest that curcumin-loaded NPs significantly suppressed proliferation and promoted the induction of apoptosis in human cervical epithelioid carcinoma cancer cells, which might be regarded as an effective alternative strategy for cancer therapy.
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- Fatemeh Ahmadi
- Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center.,Neuroscience Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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Yadav P, Bandyopadhyay A, Chakraborty A, Sarkar K. Enhancement of anticancer activity and drug delivery of chitosan-curcumin nanoparticle via molecular docking and simulation analysis. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 182:188-198. [PMID: 29279114 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.10.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Computational analyses followed by traditional wet-bench experiments have become a method of choice due to successful results. To enhance the solubility and bioavailability of curcumin within chitosan nanoparticle, we have exploited computational methodologies i.e. docking, BBD-RSM and MD simulation for the polymer selection, NPs' formulation, optimization and their stability confirmation in an aqueous medium, respectively. Formulated CSCur NPs were assessed for in-vitro release, which exhibited a sustained release pattern and four-fold higher cytotoxic activity in a nanoparticulated system. Enhanced uptake, apoptotic effect of CSCur NPs were established by morphological changes in cells as observed by fluorescence microscopy and FE-SEM. DNA damage, cell-cycle blockage and elevated ROS levels further confirm the anticancer activity of the CSCur NPs following apoptotic pathways. In-vivo study on Danio rerio, for uptake and toxicity reveal the particle's biocompatibility and nontoxicity. Therefore, CSCur NPs could be the potential formulation for a safe chemotherapeutic drug for cancer.
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- Priya Yadav
- Department of Microbiology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, 741235, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, Mohanpur, 741246, West Bengal, India
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- Radiation Biology, UGC-DAE CSR (Kolkata Centre), Kolkata, 700098, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, 741235, Nadia, West Bengal, India.
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Shahriari MH, Atai M, Zandi M, Shokrollahi P, Solhi L. Preparation and characterization of eugenol-loaded oligochitosan nanoparticles through sol–gel and emulsion/sol–gel methods. Polym Bull (Berl) 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-017-2196-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Yu H, Nguyen MH, Hadinoto K. Effects of chitosan molecular weight on the physical and dissolution characteristics of amorphous curcumin–chitosan nanoparticle complex. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2017; 44:82-88. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2017.1373802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Hong Yu
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Radiation Technology Center, Nuclear Research Institute, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Akolade JO, Oloyede HOB, Onyenekwe PC. Encapsulation in chitosan-based polyelectrolyte complexes enhances antidiabetic activity of curcumin. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Shailender J, Ravi PR, Saha P, Dalvi A, Myneni S. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate loaded PLGA nanoparticles for enhanced oral absorption: Effect of experimental variables and in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo evaluation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 158:610-619. [PMID: 28755558 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In this study, PLGA based nanoparticles of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) were designed for enhancing its oral absorption. To develop PLGA based TDF nanoparticles with the goal of minimum particle size and maximum entrapment efficiency statistical optimization techniques (factorial design and response surface methodology) were employed. The optimized nanoparticles were characterized for size, shape, charge and physical state. Further, the stability, cytotoxicity and metabolic protective effect of the nanoparticles were evaluated. Single dose pharmacokinetic study in rats was conducted to evaluate the oral absorption of the designed nanoparticles. Ex vivo everted gut sac studies were performed to evaluate the role of active uptake mechanisms in the absorption of the designed nanoparticles. The results showed that the statistical models employed could determine the interaction effects of the critical factors which were used in the optimization of the nanoparticles. The optimized nanoparticles with a particle size of 218±3.85nm and an entrapment efficiency of 57.3±1.6%. The nanoparticles were able to increase the AUC of tenofovir by 5.8 fold. It was observed that active uptake mechanisms predominantly via clathrin-mediated uptake played a key role in increasing the oral absorption of TDF.
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- Joseph Shailender
- Department of Pharmacy, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawaharnagar, Ranga Reddy (Dist.), Telangana 500078, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawaharnagar, Ranga Reddy (Dist.), Telangana 500078, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawaharnagar, Ranga Reddy (Dist.), Telangana 500078, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawaharnagar, Ranga Reddy (Dist.), Telangana 500078, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawaharnagar, Ranga Reddy (Dist.), Telangana 500078, India.
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Afridi S, Hoessli DC, Hameed MW. Mechanistic understanding and significance of small peptides interaction with MHC class II molecules for therapeutic applications. Immunol Rev 2017; 272:151-68. [PMID: 27319349 DOI: 10.1111/imr.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules are expressed by antigen-presenting cells and stimulate CD4(+) T cells, which initiate humoral immune responses. Over the past decade, interest has developed to therapeutically impact the peptides to be exposed to CD4(+) T cells. Structurally diverse small molecules have been discovered that act on the endogenous peptide exchanger HLA-DM by different mechanisms. Exogenously delivered peptides are highly susceptible to proteolytic cleavage in vivo; however, it is only when successfully incorporated into stable MHC II-peptide complexes that these peptides can induce an immune response. Many of the small molecules so far discovered have highlighted the molecular interactions mediating the formation of MHC II-peptide complexes. As potential drugs, these small molecules open new therapeutic approaches to modulate MHC II antigen presentation pathways and influence the quality and specificity of immune responses. This review briefly introduces how CD4(+) T cells recognize antigen when displayed by MHC class II molecules, as well as MHC class II-peptide-loading pathways, structural basis of peptide binding and stabilization of the peptide-MHC complexes. We discuss the concept of MHC-loading enhancers, how they could modulate immune responses and how these molecules have been identified. Finally, we suggest mechanisms whereby MHC-loading enhancers could act upon MHC class II molecules.
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- Saifullah Afridi
- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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Tousif S, Singh DK, Mukherjee S, Ahmad S, Arya R, Nanda R, Ranganathan A, Bhattacharyya M, Van Kaer L, Kar SK, Das G. Nanoparticle-Formulated Curcumin Prevents Posttherapeutic Disease Reactivation and Reinfection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis following Isoniazid Therapy. Front Immunol 2017; 8:739. [PMID: 28713372 PMCID: PMC5491555 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Curcumin, the bioactive component of turmeric also known as “Indian Yellow Gold,” exhibits therapeutic efficacy against several chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases. Even though considered as a wonder drug pertaining to a myriad of reported benefits, the translational potential of curcumin is limited by its low systemic bioavailability due to its poor intestinal absorption, rapid metabolism, and rapid systemic elimination. Therefore, the translational potential of this compound is specifically challenged by bioavailability issues, and several laboratories are making efforts to improve its bioavailability. We developed a simple one-step process to generate curcumin nanoparticles of ~200 nm in size, which yielded a fivefold enhanced bioavailability in mice over regular curcumin. Curcumin nanoparticles drastically reduced hepatotoxicity induced by antitubercular antibiotics during treatment in mice. Most interestingly, co-treatment of nanoparticle-formulated curcumin along with antitubercular antibiotics dramatically reduced the risk for disease reactivation and reinfection, which is the major shortfall of current antibiotic treatment adopted by Directly Observed Treatment Short-course. Furthermore, nanoparticle-formulated curcumin significantly reduced the time needed for antibiotic therapy to obtain sterile immunity, thereby reducing the possibility of generating drug-resistant variants of the organisms. Therefore, adjunct therapy of nano-formulated curcumin with enhanced bioavailability may be beneficial to treatment of tuberculosis and possibly other diseases.
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- Sultan Tousif
- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.,Department of Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.,International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India
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- School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, United States
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- School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Ramaswamy S, Dwarampudi LP, Kadiyala M, Kuppuswamy G, Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Reddy K, Kumar CKA, Paranjothy M. Formulation and characterization of chitosan encapsulated phytoconstituents of curcumin and rutin nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 104:1807-1812. [PMID: 28668610 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.06.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Revised: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Curcumin and Rutin are natural polyphenolic molecules exhibits several pharmacological actives like antibacterial, anticancer, antioxidant, chemo-preventive and anti-inflammatory properties. However till date, no studies have been reported on their combination efficacy, especially in treating multi-drug resistance of cancers because of their poor solubility and bioavailability. Hence in the present study, an attempt has been made to load both these drugs into a single nanoparticlulate system to enhance their bioavailability and efficacy. This novel formulation was prepared by solvent evaporation technique and was evaluated for particle size and shape using Zeta Sizer, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infra Red (FT-IR) Spectroscopy. The optimized formulation was further subjected to in vitro and in vivo evaluations. The prepared nanoparticles were in the size range of 25-100nm and the release profile was found to be Non -Fickian transport. In-vivo pharmacokinetic studies were carried in rabbits and the pharmacokinetic profile was studied. The results indicate that oral bioavailability of Curcumin and Rutin has been increased to 3.06 and 4.24 folds respectively when compared to their pure drugs. This data suggest that the present novel nanoparticles loaded with these combinational drugs may have better therapeutic potential in treating drug resistant cancers.
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- Shanmugam Ramaswamy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Sree Vidyaniketan College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Sree Vidyaniketan College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
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Manconi M, Manca ML, Valenti D, Escribano E, Hillaireau H, Fadda AM, Fattal E. Chitosan and hyaluronan coated liposomes for pulmonary administration of curcumin. Int J Pharm 2017; 525:203-210. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Maghsoudi A, Yazdian F, Shahmoradi S, Ghaderi L, Hemati M, Amoabediny G. Curcumin-loaded polysaccharide nanoparticles: Optimization and anticariogenic activity against Streptococcus mutans. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 75:1259-1267. [PMID: 28415415 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 02/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Curcumin was loaded into different polysaccharide nanoparticles chitosan, alginate and starch, using the desolvation method. Curcumin-loaded nanoparticles exhibited enhanced solubility in aqueous solutions comparing with free curcumin. Effects of formulation parameters such as curcumin concentration and different volumes of ethanolic solution were affected the particle size and loading efficiency. Under optimum conditions, curcumin-loaded chitosan, starch and alginate nanoparticles with mean particles sizes of 66.3, 61.1 and 78.8nm, and maximum loading efficiencies of 11.9%, 14.3% and 13.35% were achieved, respectively. Additionally, the minimum inhibitory concentration for chitosan, starch and alginate nanoparticles against the microorganism, Streptococcus mutans, were 0.114, 0.204 and 0.204mg/mL, respectively. Curcumin was observed to release from nanoparticles under physiological pH over a period of 96h. The effect of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles on S. mutans biofilms was assessed on dental models. According to the results, curcumin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles hold promises for being used in dental decay fighting products.
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- Amir Maghsoudi
- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, PO Box 14965-161, Iran.
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Entrepreneurship Center, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Zainuddin N, Ahmad I, Kargarzadeh H, Ramli S. Hydrophobic kenaf nanocrystalline cellulose for the binding of curcumin. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 163:261-269. [PMID: 28267505 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Revised: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 01/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) extracted from lignocellulosic materials has been actively investigated as a drug delivery excipients due to its large surface area, high aspect ratio, and biodegradability. In this study, the hydrophobically modified NCC was used as a drug delivery excipient of hydrophobic drug curcumin. The modification of NCC with a cationic surfactant, cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was used to modulate the loading of hydrophobic drugs that would not normally bind to NCC. The FTIR, Elemental analysis, XRD, TGA, and TEM were used to confirm the modification of NCC with CTAB. The effect of concentration of CTAB on the binding efficiency of hydrophobic drug curcumin was investigated. The amounts of curcumin bound onto the CTAB-NCC nanoparticles were analyzed by UV-vis Spectrophotometric. The result showed that the modified CTAB-NCC bound a significant amount of curcumin, in a range from 80% to 96% curcumin added. Nevertheless, at higher concentration of CTAB resulted in lower binding efficiency.
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- Norhidayu Zainuddin
- School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Polymer Research Centre, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Polymer Research Centre, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Preparation of curcumin-loaded PCL-PEG-PCL triblock copolymeric nanoparticles by a microchannel technology. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 99:328-336. [PMID: 28062259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) have potential therapeutic applications; however, preparing NPs of a specific diameter and uniform size distribution is a challenge. In this work, we fabricated a microchannel system for the preparation of curcumin (Cur)-loaded NPs by the interfacial precipitation method, which rapidly and consistently generated stable NPs with a relatively smaller diameter, narrow size distribution, and higher drug-loading capacity and entrapment efficiency. Poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly (ε-caprolactone) triblock copolymers(PCEC) used as the carrier material was synthesized and characterized. Cur-loaded PCEC NPs had an average size of 167.2nm with a zeta potential of -29.23mV, and showed a loading capacity and drug entrapment efficiency of 15.28%±0.23% and 96.11%±0.13%, respectively. Meanwhile, the NPs demonstrated good biocompatibility and bioavailability, efficient cellular uptake, and long circulation time and a possible liver targeting effect in vivo. These results indicate that the Cur-loaded PCEC NPs can be used as drug carriers in controlled delivery systems and other biomedical applications.
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Phytosomal curcumin: A review of pharmacokinetic, experimental and clinical studies. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 85:102-112. [PMID: 27930973 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.11.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 326] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Curcumin, a hydrophobic polyphenol, is the principal constituent extracted from dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. (turmeric). Curcumin is known as a strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that has different pharmacological effects. In addition, several studies have demonstrated that curcumin is safe even at dosages as high as 8g per day; however, instability at physiological pH, low solubility in water and rapid metabolism results in a low oral bioavailability of curcumin. The phytosomal formulation of curcumin (a complex of curcumin with phosphatidylcholine) has been shown to improve curcumin bioavailability. Existence of phospholipids in phytosomes leads to specific physicochemical properties such as amphiphilic nature that allows dispersion in both hydrophilic and lipophilic media. The efficacy and safety of curcumin phytosomes have been shown against several human diseases including cancer, osteoarthritis, diabetic microangiopathy and retinopathy, and inflammatory diseases. This review focuses on the pharmacokinetics as well as pharmacological and clinical effects of phytosomal curcumin.
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Nehra S, Bhardwaj V, Kar S, Saraswat D. Chronic Hypobaric Hypoxia Induces Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Apoptosis in Rats: Therapeutic Potential of Nanocurcumin in Improving Adaptation. High Alt Med Biol 2016; 17:342-352. [DOI: 10.1089/ham.2016.0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Sarita Nehra
- Experimental Biology Division, Department of Experimental Biology, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, Defence Research and Development Organization, New Delhi, India
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- Experimental Biology Division, Department of Experimental Biology, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, Defence Research and Development Organization, New Delhi, India
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- Experimental Biology Division, Department of Experimental Biology, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, Defence Research and Development Organization, New Delhi, India
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Khan MA, Zafaryab M, Mehdi SH, Ahmad I, Rizvi MMA. Characterization and anti-proliferative activity of curcumin loaded chitosan nanoparticles in cervical cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 93:242-253. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.08.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Enhancement of bioactivity and bioavailability of curcumin with chitosan based materials. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-016-0243-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ali T, Kim MJ, Rehman SU, Ahmad A, Kim MO. Anthocyanin-Loaded PEG-Gold Nanoparticles Enhanced the Neuroprotection of Anthocyanins in an Aβ 1-42 Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease. Mol Neurobiol 2016; 54:6490-6506. [PMID: 27730512 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-016-0136-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Nanomedicine is an emerging research area. In this study, we investigated the neuroprotective efficacy of anthocyanin-loaded polyethylene glycol-gold nanoparticles (PEG-AuNPs) for enhancing the neuroprotective efficacy of anthocyanins in an amyloid beta (Aβ)1-42 mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. We observed that both anthocyanin-loaded PEG-AuNPs and anthocyanins treatment (12 μg/g/day for 14 days) ameliorated memory impairments in the Aβ1-42-injected mice. However, the anthocyanin-loaded PEG-AuNPs were more effective than free anthocyanins. Anthocyanin-loaded PEG-AuNPs protected pre- and post-synaptic proteins from Aβ1-42-induced synaptic dysfunction. Interestingly, the anthocyanin-loaded PEG-AuNPs also regulated the p-PI3K/p-Akt/p-GSK3β pathway and, as a result, prevented the hyperphosphorylation of tau protein at serines 413 and 404 in the Aβ1-42-injected mice. Western blot results of cytochrome c, Bax/Bcl2, caspases and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 expression levels, and immunohistochemical Nissl and Fluoro-Jade B staining also indicated that the anthocyanin-loaded PEG-AuNPs inhibited apoptosis and neurodegeneration in the Aβ1-42-injected mice. Our results suggest that the conjugation of dietary polyphenolic compounds with gold nanoparticles, such as anthocyanin-loaded PEG-AuNPs, is a novel approach that may represent an important and promising nanomedicine strategy to prevent age-associated neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Tahir Ali
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21), College of Natural Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 660-701, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21), College of Natural Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 660-701, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21), College of Natural Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 660-701, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21), College of Natural Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 660-701, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21), College of Natural Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 660-701, Republic of Korea.
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Bugnicourt L, Ladavière C. Interests of chitosan nanoparticles ionically cross-linked with tripolyphosphate for biomedical applications. Prog Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2016.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Nehra S, Bhardwaj V, Bansal A, Saraswat D. Nanocurcumin accords protection against acute hypobaric hypoxia induced lung injury in rats. J Physiol Biochem 2016; 72:763-779. [PMID: 27534650 DOI: 10.1007/s13105-016-0515-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Decline in oxygen availability experienced under hypobaric hypoxia (HH) mediates imbalance in lung fluid clearance and is a causative agent of acute lung injury. Here, we investigate the pathological events behind acute HH mediated lung injury and assess the therapeutic efficacy of nanocurcumin in its amelioration. We assess the protective efficacy of nanotized curcumin (nanocurcumin) in ameliorating HH induced lung injury and compare to curcumin. Rats exposed to acute HH (6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h) were subjected to histopathology, blood-gas analysis and clinical biochemistry, cytokine response and redox damage. HH induced lung injury was analysed using markers of lung injury due to pulmonary vasoconstriction (ET-1/2/3 and endothelin receptors A and B) and trans-vascular fluid balance mediator (Na+/K+ ATPase). The protective efficacy of nanocurcumin was analysed by examination of Akt/Erk signalling cascade by western blot. HH induced lung injury was associated with discrete changes in blood analytes, differential circulatory cytokine response and severe pulmonary redox damages. Up-regulation of ET-1/2/3 and its receptors along with down-regulation of Na+/K+ ATPase confirmed defective pulmonary fluid clearance which promoted edema formation. Nanocurcumin treatment prevented lung edema formation and restored expression levels of ET-1/2/3 and its receptors while restoring the blood analytes, circulatory cytokines and pulmonary redox status better than curcumin. Modulation in Akt/Erk signalling pathway in rat lungs under HH confirmed the protective efficacy of nanocurcumin.
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- Sarita Nehra
- Experimental Biology Division, Department of Experimental Biology, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, Defence Research and Development Organization, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, New Delhi-54, India
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- Experimental Biology Division, Department of Experimental Biology, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, Defence Research and Development Organization, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, New Delhi-54, India
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- Experimental Biology Division, Department of Experimental Biology, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, Defence Research and Development Organization, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, New Delhi-54, India
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- Experimental Biology Division, Department of Experimental Biology, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, Defence Research and Development Organization, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, New Delhi-54, India.
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Jacob PS. Editorial: Natural Products in Oral Health. Open Dent J 2016; 10:158-9. [PMID: 27385999 PMCID: PMC4911711 DOI: 10.2174/1874210601610010158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Alam S, Panda JJ, Mukherjee TK, Chauhan VS. Short peptide based nanotubes capable of effective curcumin delivery for treating drug resistant malaria. J Nanobiotechnology 2016; 14:26. [PMID: 27044333 PMCID: PMC4820878 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-016-0179-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Curcumin (Ccm) has shown immense potential as an antimalarial agent; however its low solubility and less bioavailability attenuate the in vivo efficacy of this potent compound. In order to increase Ccm’s bioavailability, a number of organic/inorganic polymer based nanoparticles have been investigated. However, most of the present day nano based delivery systems pose a conundrum with respect to their complex synthesis procedures, poor in vivo stability and toxicity issues. Peptides due to their high biocompatibility could act as excellent materials for the synthesis of nanoparticulate drug delivery systems. Here, we have investigated dehydrophenylalanine (ΔPhe) di-peptide based self-assembled nanoparticles for the efficient delivery of Ccm as an antimalarial agent. The self-assembly and curcumin loading capacity of different ΔPhe dipeptides, phenylalanine–α,β-dehydrophenylalanine (FΔF), arginine-α,β-dehydrophenylalanine (RΔF), valine-α,β-dehydrophenylalanine (VΔF) and methonine-α,β-dehydrophenylalanine (MΔF) were investigated for achieving enhanced and effective delivery of the compound for potential anti-malarial therapy. Results FΔF, RΔF, VΔF and MΔF peptides formed different types of nanoparticles like nanotubes and nanovesicles under similar assembling conditions. Out of these, F∆F nanotubes showed maximum curcumin loading capacity of almost 68 % W/W. Ccm loaded F∆F nanotubes (Ccm-F∆F) showed comparatively higher (IC50, 3.0 µM) inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum (Indo strain) as compared to free Ccm (IC50, 13 µM). Ccm-F∆F nano formulation further demonstrated higher inhibition of parasite growth in malaria infected mice as compared to free Ccm. The dipeptide nanoparticles were highly biocompatible and didn’t show any toxic effect on mammalian cell lines and normal blood cells. Conclusion This work provides a proof of principle of using highly biocompatible short peptide based nanoparticles for entrapment and in vivo delivery of Ccm leading to an enhancement in its efficacy as an antimalarial agent.
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- Shadab Alam
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, Punjab, 160062, India
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, 110067, India.
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Factorial design formulation optimization and in vitro characterization of curcumin-loaded PLGA nanoparticles for colon delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2016.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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From tablets to pharmaceutical nanotechnologies: Innovation in drug delivery strategies for the administration of antimalarial drugs. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2015.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Magalhães GA, Moura Neto E, Sombra VG, Richter AR, Abreu CMWS, Feitosa JPA, Paula HCB, Goycoolea FM, de Paula RCM. Chitosan/Sterculia striata polysaccharides nanocomplex as a potential chloroquine drug release device. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 88:244-53. [PMID: 27041650 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.03.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nanoparticles are produced by means of polyelectrolyte complexation (PEC) of oppositely charged polycationic chitosan (CH) with polyanionic polysaccharide extracted from Sterculia striata exudates (rhamnogalacturonoglycan (RG)-type polysaccharide). The nanoparticles formed with low-molar-mass CH are larger than those formed with high-molar-mass CH. This behavior is in contrast with that previously observed for other systems and may be attributed to different mechanisms related to the association of CH with RG of higher persistence length chain than that of CH. Nanoparticles harnessed with a charge ratio (n(+)/n(-)) of <1 are smaller than particles with an excess of polycations. Particles with hydrodynamic sizes smaller than 100nm are achieved using a polyelectrolyte concentration of 10(-4)gmL(-1) and charge ratio (n(+)/n(-)) of <1. The CH/RG nanoparticles are associated with chloroquine (CQ) with an efficiency of 28% and release it for up to ∼60% within ∼10h, whereas in the latter, only ∼40% of the CQ was released after 24h. The main factor that influenced drug release rate is the nanoparticle charge ratio.
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- Guilherme A Magalhães
- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021, CEP 60455-760
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021, CEP 60455-760
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021, CEP 60455-760
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021, CEP 60455-760
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021, CEP 60455-760
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021, CEP 60455-760
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- Departamento de Química Analitica e Fisico-Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021,CEP 60455-760
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, CP 6021, CEP 60455-760.
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Focus on Extracellular Vesicles: Development of Extracellular Vesicle-Based Therapeutic Systems. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:172. [PMID: 26861303 PMCID: PMC4783906 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17020172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Many types of cells release phospholipid membrane vesicles thought to play key roles in cell-cell communication, antigen presentation, and the spread of infectious agents. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) carry various proteins, messenger RNAs (mRNAs), and microRNAs (miRNAs), like a “message in a bottle” to cells in remote locations. The encapsulated molecules are protected from multiple types of degradative enzymes in body fluids, making EVs ideal for delivering drugs. This review presents an overview of the potential roles of EVs as natural drugs and novel drug-delivery systems.
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Mehanny M, Hathout RM, Geneidi AS, Mansour S. Exploring the use of nanocarrier systems to deliver the magical molecule; Curcumin and its derivatives. J Control Release 2016; 225:1-30. [PMID: 26778694 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2015] [Revised: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Curcumin and its derivatives; curcuminoids have been proven as potential remedies in different diseases. However, their delivery carries several challenges owing to their poor aqueous solubility, photodegradation, chemical instability, poor bioavailability and rapid metabolism. This review explores and criticizes the numerous attempts that were adopted through the years to entrap/encapsulate this valuable drug in nanocarriers aiming to reach its most appropriate and successful delivery system.
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- Mina Mehanny
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Egypt.
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Liu M, Chang Y, Yang J, You Y, He R, Chen T, Zhou C. Functionalized halloysite nanotube by chitosan grafting for drug delivery of curcumin to achieve enhanced anticancer efficacy. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:2253-2263. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb02725j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A new HNTs-based drug delivery system to improve the bioavailability of curcumin for cancer therapy is proposed.
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- Mingxian Liu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou 510632
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou 510632
- China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou 510632
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou 510632
- China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou 510632
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou 510632
- China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Jinan University
- Guangzhou 510632
- China
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Anand N, Kanwar RK, Sehgal R, Kanwar JR. Antiparasitic and immunomodulatory potential of oral nanocapsules encapsulated lactoferrin protein against Plasmodium berghei. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2015; 11:47-62. [PMID: 26654428 DOI: 10.2217/nnm.15.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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AIM To analyze the effect of native buffalo lactoferrin (buLf) protein along with its nanoformulation using alginate-enclosed, chitosan-conjugated, calcium phosphate buffalo Lf nanocapsules (AEC-CCo-CP-buLf NCs) against rodent parasite Plasmodium berghei. MATERIALS & METHODS BALB/c mice were infected with malaria parasite and efficacy of the proteins (buLf and NCs) was evaluated by measuring parasitemia, initialization, role of miRNA in absorption of NCs, parasite load by histopathology and quantitative determination, cytokine levels, bioavailability and immunohistochemistry to localize Lf protein. RESULTS NCs significantly reduced the parasite load in mice compared with buLf and untreated group. NCs were found to be modulating the disease profile of mice as shown by immunohistochemistry, free radical ion production and higher survival tendency. CONCLUSION Our study confirms that NCs internalized and changed the expression of miRNAs that further enhanced their uptake in various organs leading to inhibitory effect against the parasite as well as maintenance of the Fe metabolism.
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- Namrata Anand
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Madhya Marg, Sector-12, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research (NLIMBR), School of Medicine (SoM), Centre for Molecular and Medical Research (C-MMR), Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3217, Australia
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- Department of Medical Parasitology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Madhya Marg, Sector-12, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research (NLIMBR), School of Medicine (SoM), Centre for Molecular and Medical Research (C-MMR), Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3217, Australia
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Ray A, Rana S, Banerjee D, Mitra A, Datta R, Naskar S, Sarkar S. Improved bioavailability of targeted Curcumin delivery efficiently regressed cardiac hypertrophy by modulating apoptotic load within cardiac microenvironment. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2015; 290:54-65. [PMID: 26612707 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2015.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Revised: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Cardiomyocyte apoptosis acts as a prime modulator of cardiac hypertrophy leading to heart failure, a major cause of human mortality worldwide. Recent therapeutic interventions have focussed on translational applications of diverse pharmaceutical regimes among which, Curcumin (from Curcuma longa) is known to have an anti-hypertrophic potential but with limited pharmacological efficacies due to low aqueous solubility and poor bioavailability. In this study, Curcumin encapsulated by carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) nanoparticle conjugated to a myocyte specific homing peptide was successfully delivered in bioactive form to pathological myocardium for effective regression of cardiac hypertrophy in a rat (Rattus norvegicus) model. Targeted nanotization showed higher cardiac bioavailability of Curcumin at a low dose of 5 mg/kg body weight compared to free Curcumin at 35 mg/kg body weight. Moreover, Curcumin/CMC-peptide treatment during hypertrophy significantly improved cardiac function by downregulating expression of hypertrophy marker genes (ANF, β-MHC), apoptotic mediators (Bax, Cytochrome-c) and activity of apoptotic markers (Caspase 3 and PARP); whereas free Curcumin in much higher dose showed minimal improvement during compromised cardiac function. Targeted Curcumin treatment significantly lowered p53 expression and activation in diseased myocardium via inhibited interaction of p53 with p300-HAT. Thus attenuated acetylation of p53 facilitated p53 ubiquitination and reduced the apoptotic load in hypertrophied cardiomyocytes; thereby limiting cardiomyocytes' need to enter the regeneration cycle during hypertrophy. This study elucidates for the first time an efficient targeted delivery regimen for Curcumin and also attributes towards probable mechanistic insight into its therapeutic potential as a cardio-protective agent for regression of cardiac hypertrophy.
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- Aramita Ray
- Genetics and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India.
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- Genetics and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India.
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- Genetics and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India.
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- Genetics and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India.
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- Genetics and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India.
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- Genetics and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India.
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- Genetics and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India.
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Eissa MM, El-Moslemany RM, Ramadan AA, Amer EI, El-Azzouni MZ, El-Khordagui LK. Miltefosine Lipid Nanocapsules for Single Dose Oral Treatment of Schistosomiasis Mansoni: A Preclinical Study. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0141788. [PMID: 26574746 PMCID: PMC4648507 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0141788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Miltefosine (MFS) is an alkylphosphocholine used for the local treatment of cutaneous metastases of breast cancer and oral therapy of visceral leishmaniasis. Recently, the drug was reported in in vitro and preclinical studies to exert significant activity against different developmental stages of schistosomiasis mansoni, a widespread chronic neglected tropical disease (NTD). This justified MFS repurposing as a potential antischistosomal drug. However, five consecutive daily 20 mg/kg doses were needed for the treatment of schistosomiasis mansoni in mice. The present study aims at enhancing MFS efficacy to allow for a single 20mg/kg oral dose therapy using a nanotechnological approach based on lipid nanocapsules (LNCs) as oral nanovectors. MFS was incorporated in LNCs both as membrane-active structural alkylphospholipid component and active antischistosomal agent. MFS-LNC formulations showed high entrapment efficiency (EE%), good colloidal properties, sustained release pattern and physical stability. Further, LNCs generally decreased MFS-induced erythrocyte hemolytic activity used as surrogate indicator of membrane activity. While MFS-free LNCs exerted no antischistosomal effect, statistically significant enhancement was observed with all MFS-LNC formulations. A maximum effect was achieved with MFS-LNCs incorporating CTAB as positive charge imparting agent or oleic acid as membrane permeabilizer. Reduction of worm load, ameliorated liver pathology and extensive damage of the worm tegument provided evidence for formulation-related efficacy enhancement. Non-compartmental analysis of pharmacokinetic data obtained in rats indicated independence of antischistosomal activity on systemic drug exposure, suggesting possible gut uptake of the stable LNCs and targeting of the fluke tegument which was verified by SEM. The study findings put forward MFS-LNCs as unique oral nanovectors combining the bioactivity of MFS and biopharmaceutical advantages of LNCs, allowing targeting via the oral route. From a clinical point of view, data suggest MFS-LNCs as a potential single dose oral nanomedicine for enhanced therapy of schistosomiasis mansoni and possibly other diseases.
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- Maha M. Eissa
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Cost-effective alternative to nano-encapsulation: Amorphous curcumin–chitosan nanoparticle complex exhibiting high payload and supersaturation generation. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2015; 96:1-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Nanocurcumin Prevents Hypoxia Induced Stress in Primary Human Ventricular Cardiomyocytes by Maintaining Mitochondrial Homeostasis. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0139121. [PMID: 26406246 PMCID: PMC4583454 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Hypoxia induced oxidative stress incurs pathophysiological changes in hypertrophied cardiomyocytes by promoting translocation of p53 to mitochondria. Here, we investigate the cardio-protective efficacy of nanocurcumin in protecting primary human ventricular cardiomyocytes (HVCM) from hypoxia induced damages. Hypoxia induced hypertrophy was confirmed by FITC-phenylalanine uptake assay, atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) levels and cell size measurements. Hypoxia induced translocation of p53 was investigated by using mitochondrial membrane permeability transition pore blocker cyclosporin A (blocks entry of p53 to mitochondria) and confirmed by western blot and immunofluorescence. Mitochondrial damage in hypertrophied HVCM cells was evaluated by analysing bio-energetic, anti-oxidant and metabolic function and substrate switching form lipids to glucose. Nanocurcumin prevented translocation of p53 to mitochondria by stabilizing mitochondrial membrane potential and de-stressed hypertrophied HVCM cells by significant restoration in lactate, acetyl-coenzyme A, pyruvate and glucose content along with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPKα) activity. Significant restoration in glucose and modulation of GLUT-1 and GLUT-4 levels confirmed that nanocurcumin mediated prevention of substrate switching. Nanocurcumin prevented of mitochondrial stress as confirmed by c-fos/c-jun/p53 signalling. The data indicates decrease in p-300 histone acetyl transferase (HAT) mediated histone acetylation and GATA-4 activation as pharmacological targets of nanocurcumin in preventing hypoxia induced hypertrophy. The study provides an insight into propitious therapeutic effects of nanocurcumin in cardio-protection and usability in clinical applications.
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Bahrami S, Esmaeilzadeh S, Zarei M, Ahmadi F. Potential application of nanochitosan film as a therapeutic agent against cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by L. major. Parasitol Res 2015; 114:4617-24. [DOI: 10.1007/s00436-015-4707-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Yallapu MM, Nagesh PKB, Jaggi M, Chauhan SC. Therapeutic Applications of Curcumin Nanoformulations. AAPS JOURNAL 2015; 17:1341-56. [PMID: 26335307 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-015-9811-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 199] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a bioactive and major phenolic component of turmeric derived from the rhizomes of curcuma longa linn. For centuries, curcumin has exhibited excellent therapeutic benefits in various diseases. Owing to its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin plays a significant beneficial and pleiotropic regulatory role in various pathological conditions including cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, inflammatory disorders, neurological disorders, and so on. Despite such phenomenal advances in medicinal applications, the clinical implication of native curcumin is hindered due to low solubility, physico-chemical instability, poor bioavailability, rapid metabolism, and poor pharmacokinetics. However, these issues can be overcome by utilizing an efficient delivery system. Active scientific research was initiated in 2005 to improve curcumin's pharmacokinetics, systemic bioavailability, and biological activity by encapsulating or by loading curcumin into nanoform(s) (nanoformulations). A significant number of nanoformulations exist that can be translated toward medicinal use upon successful completion of pre-clinical and human clinical trials. Considering this perspective, current review provides an overview of an efficient curcumin nanoformulation for a targeted therapeutic option for various human diseases. In this review article, we discuss the clinical evidence, current status, and future opportunities of curcumin nanoformulation(s) in the field of medicine. In addition, this review presents a concise summary of the actions required to develop curcumin nanoformulations as pharmaceutical or nutraceutical candidates.
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- Murali M Yallapu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center for Cancer Research, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, USA.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center for Cancer Research, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center for Cancer Research, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center for Cancer Research, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, USA.
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Kundu CN, Das S, Nayak A, Satapathy SR, Das D, Siddharth S. Anti-malarials are anti-cancers and vice versa - one arrow two sparrows. Acta Trop 2015; 149:113-27. [PMID: 25963804 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Revised: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Repurposing is the novel means of drug discovery in modern science due to its affordability, safety and availability. Here, we systematically discussed the efficacy and mode of action of multiple bioactive, synthetic compounds and their potential derivatives which are used to treat/prevent malaria and cancer. We have also discussed the detailed molecular pathway involved in anti-cancer potentiality of an anti-malarial drug and vice versa. Although the causative agents, pathophysiology and manifestation of both the diseases are different but special emphasis has been given on similar pathways governing disease manifestation and the drugs which act through deregulating those pathways. Finally, a future direction has been speculated to combat these two diseases by a single agent developed using nanotechnology. Extended combination and new formulation of existing drugs for one disease may lead to the discovery of drug for other diseases like an arrow for two sparrows.
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- Chanakya Nath Kundu
- School of Biotechnology, Department of Cancer Biology, KIIT University, Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India.
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- School of Biotechnology, Department of Cancer Biology, KIIT University, Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Department of Cancer Biology, KIIT University, Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Department of Cancer Biology, KIIT University, Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Department of Cancer Biology, KIIT University, Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Department of Cancer Biology, KIIT University, Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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