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Pramana A, Firmanda A, Arnata IW, Sartika D, Sari EO. Reduction of biofilm and pathogenic microorganisms using curcumin-mediated photodynamic inactivation to prolong food shelf-life. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 425:110866. [PMID: 39146626 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Pathogenic microbial contamination (bacteria and fungi) in food products during production poses a significant global health risk, leading to food waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and aesthetic and financial losses. Bacteria and fungi, by forming solid biofilms, enhance their resistance to antimicrobial agents, thereby increasing the potential for cross-contamination of food products. Curcumin molecule-mediated photodynamic inactivation (Cur-m-PDI) technology has shown promising results in sterilizing microbial contaminants and their biofilms, significantly contributing to food preservation without compromising quality. Photosensitizers (curcumin) absorb light, leading to a chemical reaction with oxygen and producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) that effectively reduce bacteria, fungi, and biofilms. The mechanism of microorganism inhibition is caused by exposure to ROS generated via the type 1 pathway involving electron transfer (such as O2•-, H2O2, -OH•, and other radicals), the type 2 pathway involving energy transfer (such as 1O2), secondary ROS, and weakening of antioxidant enzymes. The effectiveness of the inactivation of microorganisms is influenced by the concentration of curcumin, light (source type and energy density), oxygen availability, and duration of exposure. This article reviews the mechanism of reducing microbial food contamination and inhibiting their biofilms through Cur-m-PDI. It also highlights future directions, challenges, and considerations related to the effects of ROS in oxidizing food, the toxicity of PDI to living cells and tissues, conditions/types of food products, and the stability and degradation of curcumin.
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- Angga Pramana
- Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru 28292, Indonesia.
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- Department of Agroindustrial Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Agroindustrial Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Udayana University, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan
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Zheng X, Zhang J, Zhang L, Huangfu X, Li Y, Chen J. Controlled preparation of curcumin nanocrystals by detachable stainless steel microfluidic chip. Int J Pharm 2024; 663:124574. [PMID: 39134290 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/18/2024]
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Microfluidic technology has not been extensively utilized in nanocrystals manufacture, although it has been used in the production of liposomes and LNPs. This is mainly due to concerns including blockage of narrow pipes and corrosion of organic solvents on chips. In this study, a detachable stainless steel microfluidic chip with split-and-recombine (SAR) structure was engraved and used to prepare curcumin nanocrystal suspensions by a microfluidic-antisolvent precipitation method. A simulation study of the mixing activities of three chip structures was conducted by COMSOL Multiphysics software. Then the curcumin nanocrystals preparation was optimized by Box-Behnken design to screen different stabilizers and solvents. Two curcumin nanocrystals formulations with an average particle size of 59.29 nm and 168.40 nm were obtained with PDIs of 0.131 and 0.058, respectively. Compared to curcumin powder, the formulation showed an increase in dissolution rate in 0.1 M HCL while pharmacokinetic study indicated that Cmax was increased by 4.47 and 3.14 times and AUC0-∞ were 4.26 and 3.14 times greater. No clogging or deformation of the chip was observed after long usage. The results demonstrate that the stainless steel microfluidic chips with SAR structure have excellent robustness and controllability. It has the potential to be applied in GMP manufacturing of nanocrystals.
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- Xiaojing Zheng
- College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Instrumental Analysis Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No.800, Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Formulation Development, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No.800, Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Esmaealzadeh N, Miri MS, Mavaddat H, Peyrovinasab A, Ghasemi Zargar S, Sirous Kabiri S, Razavi SM, Abdolghaffari AH. The regulating effect of curcumin on NF-κB pathway in neurodegenerative diseases: a review of the underlying mechanisms. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:2125-2151. [PMID: 38769198 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01492-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Neurodegenerative diseases are part of the central nervous system (CNS) disorders that indicate their presence with neuronal loss, neuroinflammation, and increased oxidative stress. Several pathophysiological factors and biomarkers are involved in this inflammatory process causing these neurological disorders. The nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) is an inflammation element, which induced transcription and appears to be one of the important players in physiological procedures, especially nervous disorders. NF-κB can impact upon series of intracellular actions and induce or inhibit many inflammation-related pathways. Multiple reports have focused on the modification of NF-κB activity, controlling its expression, translocation, and signaling pathway in neurodegenerative disorders and injuries like Alzheimer's disease (AD), spinal cord injuries (SCI), and Parkinson's disease (PD). Curcumin has been noted to be a popular anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory substance and is the foremost natural compound produced by turmeric. According to various studies, when playing an anti-inflammatory role, it interacts with several modulating proteins of long-standing disease signaling pathways and has an unprovocative consequence on pro-inflammatory cytokines. This review article determined to figure out curcumin's role in limiting the promotion of neurodegenerative disease via influencing the NF-κB signaling route. Preclinical studies were gathered from plenty of scientific platforms including PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Google Scholar to evaluate this hypothesis. Extracted findings from the literature review explained the repressing impact of Curcumin on the NF-κB signaling pathway and, occasionally down-regulating the cytokine expression. Yet, there is an essential need for further analysis and specific clinical experiments to fully understand this subject.
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- Niusha Esmaealzadeh
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Traditional Persian Medicine and Complementary Medicine (PerCoMed) Student Association, Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, No. 99, Yakhchal, Gholhak, Shariati St., P. O. Box: 19419-33111, Tehran, Iran
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- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, No. 99, Yakhchal, Gholhak, Shariati St., P. O. Box: 19419-33111, Tehran, Iran
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- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, No. 99, Yakhchal, Gholhak, Shariati St., P. O. Box: 19419-33111, Tehran, Iran
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- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, No. 99, Yakhchal, Gholhak, Shariati St., P. O. Box: 19419-33111, Tehran, Iran
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- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, No. 99, Yakhchal, Gholhak, Shariati St., P. O. Box: 19419-33111, Tehran, Iran
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- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, No. 99, Yakhchal, Gholhak, Shariati St., P. O. Box: 19419-33111, Tehran, Iran.
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- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, No. 99, Yakhchal, Gholhak, Shariati St., P. O. Box: 19419-33111, Tehran, Iran.
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Fuster MG, Wang J, Fandiño O, Víllora G, Paredes AJ. Folic Acid-Decorated Nanocrystals as Highly Loaded Trojan Horses to Target Cancer Cells. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:2781-2794. [PMID: 38676649 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c01186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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The nanocrystal (NC) technology has become one of the most commonly used strategies for the formulation of poorly soluble actives. Given their large specific surface, NCs are mainly used to enhance the oral absorption of poorly soluble actives. Differently from conventional nanoparticles, which require the use of carrier materials and have limited drug loadings, NCs' drug loading approaches 100% since they are formed of the pure drug and surrounded by a thin layer of a stabilizer. In this work, we report the covalent decoration of curcumin NCs with folic acid (FA) using EDC/NHS chemistry and explore the novel systems as highly loaded "Trojan horses" to target cancer cells. The decorated NCs demonstrated a remarkable improvement in curcumin uptake, exhibiting enhanced growth inhibition in cancer cells (HeLa and MCF7) while sparing healthy cells (J774A.1). Cellular uptake studies revealed significantly heightened entry of FA-decorated NCs into cancer cells compared to unmodified NCs while also showing reduced uptake by macrophages, indicating a potential for prolonged circulation in vivo. These findings underline the potential of NC highly loaded nanovectors for drug delivery and, in particular, for cancer therapies, effectively targeting folate receptor-overexpressing cells while evading interception by macrophages, thus preserving their viability and offering a promising avenue for precise and effective treatments.
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- Marta G Fuster
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Murcia (UMU), Campus de Espinardo, Murcia 30100, Spain
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, U.K
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, U.K
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Murcia (UMU), Campus de Espinardo, Murcia 30100, Spain
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, U.K
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Ding Y, Zhao T, Fang J, Song J, Dong H, Liu J, Li S, Zhao M. Recent developments in the use of nanocrystals to improve bioavailability of APIs. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1958. [PMID: 38629192 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Nanocrystals refer to materials with at least one dimension smaller than 100 nm, composing of atoms arranged in single crystals or polycrystals. Nanocrystals have significant research value as they offer unique advantages over conventional pharmaceutical formulations, such as high bioavailability, enhanced targeting selectivity and controlled release ability and are therefore suitable for the delivery of a wide range of drugs such as insoluble drugs, antitumor drugs and genetic drugs with broad application prospects. In recent years, research on nanocrystals has been progressively refined and new products have been launched or entered the clinical phase of studies. However, issues such as safety and stability still stand that need to be addressed for further development of nanocrystal formulations, and significant gaps do exist in research in various fields in this pharmaceutical arena. This paper presents a systematic overview of the advanced development of nanocrystals, ranging from the preparation approaches of nanocrystals with which the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs is improved, critical properties of nanocrystals and associated characterization techniques, the recent development of nanocrystals with different administration routes, the advantages and associated limitations of nanocrystal formulations, the mechanisms of physical instability, and the enhanced dissolution performance, to the future perspectives, with a final view to shed more light on the future development of nanocrystals as a means of optimizing the bioavailability of drug candidates. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology.
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- Yidan Ding
- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- China Medical University-Queen's University Belfast Joint College (CQC), China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Simões A, Castro RAE, Veiga F, Vitorino C. A quality by design framework for developing nanocrystal bioenabling formulations. Int J Pharm 2023; 646:123393. [PMID: 37717717 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The present study aims to outline a rational framework for the design and development of a 1.0% (w/v) hydrocortisone nanocrystal-based formulation, resorting to a simple, efficient, and scalable nanonization methodology, based on the high-pressure homogenization (HPH) technique. Accordingly, the innovative product was comprehensively optimized following a Quality by Design (QbD) approach. The thorough selection of formulation composition was driven by a dual purpose: improving skin permeation and stability. In the early stage of development, a Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) diagram was employed to identify the most impactful variables for the critical quality attributes (CQAs). In this sense, a rotatable, three-factor and five-level circumscribed central composite design (CCCD) was applied to investigate how squalene concentration (x1), soluplus concentration (x2) and HPH-time (x3) influence physicochemical properties, performance and physical stability of the formulation. A robust Design Space (DS) was defined, establishing the optimal settings for the critical variables, whose combination meets the requirements set in the quality target product profile (QTPP). Morphological analysis revealed the cuboidal shape of hydrocortisone nanocrystals. In what concerns colloidal properties, the most promising formulation disclosed a small particle size (Dx(50) = 311.8 ± 1.5 nm), along with narrow size distribution (span value = 1.91 ± 0.17). Zeta potential results (-2.19 ± 0.15 mV--12.1 ± 0.4 mV) suggested a steric hindrance stabilization. FTIR spectra showed no chemical interactions between drug and formulation components. XRD diffractograms confirmed loss of crystallinity during the downsizing process. In vitro studies revealed an improvement on drug release rate (316 ± 21-516 ± 35 μg/cm2/√t), compared to the coarse suspension and commercial products, and a straight dependence on the stabilizer concentration and HPH time. The permeation flux across the skin (0.16 ± 0.02-1.2 ± 0.5 μg/cm2/h) appeared to be dependent on the drug physicochemical properties, in particular saturation solubility. Further characterization of the experimental formulations pointed out the role of the stabilizing component to prevent against physical instability phenomena. This organic solvent-free, and therefore "green" nanocrystal production technology offers great potential for pharmaceutical R&D and drug delivery by enabling the development of new forms of conventional drugs with optimal physicochemical properties and performance.
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- Ana Simões
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry of the Network of Chemistry and Technology (LAQV/REQUIMTE), Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Coimbra Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences - IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry of the Network of Chemistry and Technology (LAQV/REQUIMTE), Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; Coimbra Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences - IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Verana G, Tijani AO, Puri A. Nanosuspension-based microneedle skin patch of baclofen for sustained management of multiple sclerosis-related spasticity. Int J Pharm 2023; 644:123352. [PMID: 37647979 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Baclofen (BAC) is the first-line recommendation to treat spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis whose treatment goals include improving mobility or easing pain. The short half-life of BAC calls for multiple daily dosing which may be eliminated by the development of a transdermal system. This study aimed to assess the effect of transdermal microneedle patches on improving the skin permeation of BAC. Nanosuspension-loaded microneedle patch containing BAC was fabricated and characterized. In vitro permeation of BAC across intact and microneedle-treated dermatomed porcine ear skin was evaluated. In vitro passive permeation of BAC solution after 72 h was observed to be 92.56 ± 11.24 µg/cm2. A near 9-fold enhancement was observed when employing the strategy of microneedle-mediated delivery of the solution. To increase drug loading, two strategies, nanosizing and microneedle-mediated delivery, were combined and permeation of BAC after 72 h resulted to be 1951.95 ± 82.01 µg/cm2 (p < 0.05). Microneedle-mediated transdermal delivery of BAC holds potential for sustained management of multiple sclerosis-related spasticity. Nanosizing of BAC particles facilitated higher drug loading in MN patches and an eventual increase in cumulative drug permeation from the patches.
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- Gabrielle Verana
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States.
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Nordin AH, Ahmad Z, Husna SMN, Ilyas RA, Azemi AK, Ismail N, Nordin ML, Ngadi N, Siti NH, Nabgan W, Norfarhana AS, Azami MSM. The State of the Art of Natural Polymer Functionalized Fe 3O 4 Magnetic Nanoparticle Composites for Drug Delivery Applications: A Review. Gels 2023; 9:121. [PMID: 36826291 PMCID: PMC9957034 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Natural polymers have received a great deal of interest for their potential use in the encapsulation and transportation of pharmaceuticals and other bioactive compounds for disease treatment. In this perspective, the drug delivery systems (DDS) constructed by representative natural polymers from animals (gelatin and hyaluronic acid), plants (pectin and starch), and microbes (Xanthan gum and Dextran) are provided. In order to enhance the efficiency of polymers in DDS by delivering the medicine to the right location, reducing the medication's adverse effects on neighboring organs or tissues, and controlling the medication's release to stop the cycle of over- and under-dosing, the incorporation of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles with the polymers has engaged the most consideration due to their rare characteristics, such as easy separation, superparamagnetism, and high surface area. This review is designed to report the recent progress of natural polymeric Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles in drug delivery applications, based on different polymers' origins.
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- Abu Hassan Nordin
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.H.N.); (N.N.); (A.S.N.)
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia; (Z.A.); (S.M.N.H.); (M.S.M.A.)
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia; (Z.A.); (S.M.N.H.); (M.S.M.A.)
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia; (Z.A.); (S.M.N.H.); (M.S.M.A.)
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.H.N.); (N.N.); (A.S.N.)
- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia;
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu 16100, Kelantan, Malaysia;
- Centre for Nanotechnology in Veterinary Medicine (NanoVet), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu 16100, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.H.N.); (N.N.); (A.S.N.)
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- Pharmacology Unit, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu 20400, Terengganu, Malaysia;
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- Departament d’Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain;
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (A.H.N.); (N.N.); (A.S.N.)
- Department of Petrochemical Engineering, Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail, Pagoh Education Hub, Pagoh Muar 84600, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia; (Z.A.); (S.M.N.H.); (M.S.M.A.)
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Damayanti IP, Susilaningsih N, Nugroho T, Suhartono S, Suryono S, Susanto H, Suwondo A, Mahati E. The Effect of Curcumin Nanoparticles on Paracetamol-induced Liver Injury in Male Wistar Rats. Pharm Nanotechnol 2023; 11:493-503. [PMID: 37264664 DOI: 10.2174/2211738511666230601105536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Curcumin is a naturally occurring compound that has antioxidant properties, acts as a hepatoprotective, and lowers lipid peroxidation. However, curcumin's low solubility and bioavailability are its primary drawbacks and prevent its use as a therapeutic agent. In this study, curcumin nanoparticles will be created using the ultrasonic-assisted extraction method, and their effectiveness against paracetamol-induced changes in ALT, AST, SOD, MDA, and TNF-α will be compared to that of pure curcumin. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the hepatoprotective effect of curcumin nanoparticles in paracetamol- induced rats as a model for liver injury. METHODS Thirty-six male Wistar rats, aged 6 to 8 weeks, with a minimum weight of 120 grams, were used in an experimental laboratory investigation with a post-test-only group design. Rats in each group received 100 mg/kgBW pure curcumin, 100 mg/kgBW curcumin nanoparticles, and 50 mg/kgBW curcumin nanoparticles for 7 days before paracetamol induction. On day 8, 300 mg/kgBW of paracetamol was intraperitoneally injected to cause liver damage. One of the groups received NAC as an antidote 10 hours after paracetamol induction. Detection of ALT and AST using a Chemistry Analyzer. ELISA approach for the detection of SOD, MDA, and TNF-α. The Roenigk score was calculated by two examiners after the liver histopathology preparations were stained using the Hematoxylin-Eosin method. Post hoc analyses were performed after the One Way Annova and Kruskal Wallis tests to examine the data. RESULTS According to PSA results, the smallest formula that formed curcumin nanoparticles (10.2 nm) was 8 g of curcumin formula mixed with a mixture of Tween 20 4.5 ml, Kolliphor EL 1.5 ml, Propylene Glycol 1.5 ml, and Capryol 90 1 ml for 21 minutes using an ultrasonic process. MDA and TNF-α levels, as well as the liver's histological Roenigk score, were significantly lower in the 100 mg/kgBB pure curcumin group (C100) when compared to the model group (model). The levels of AST, MDA, TNF-α, and the liver histopathology score were significantly lower in the 100 mg/kgBB (NC100) and 50 mg/kgBB (NC50) curcumin nanoparticle groups compared to the model group (model) and pure curcumin group (C100) (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION Curcumin nanoparticles showed better hepatoprotective ability than pure curcumin.
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- Irma Putri Damayanti
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia
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Yang QQ, Cai WQ, Wang ZX, Li Y, Zhang Y, Lin X, Su BL, Corke H, Zhang BB. Structural characteristics, binding behaviors, and stability of ternary nanocomplexes of lecithin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and curcumin. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The theranostic potentialities of bioavailable nanocurcumin in oral cancer management. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:309. [PMID: 36424593 PMCID: PMC9685877 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03770-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer, one of the most common cancers, has unimproved 5-years survival rate in the last 30 years and the chemo/radiotherapy-associated morbidity. Therefore, intervention strategies that evade harmful side effects of the conventional treatment modalities are of need. Herbal therapy as a complementary preventive/therapeutic modality has gained attention. Curcumin is one of the herbal compounds possessing unique anticancer activity and luminescent optical properties. However, its low water solubility limits its efficacy. In contrast, curcumin at the nanoscale shows altered physical properties with enhancing bioavailability. METHODS The current study evaluated the impact of nanocurcumin as an anti-oral cancer herbal remedy, comparing its efficacy against the native curcumin complement and conventional chemotherapeutic. An optimized polymeric-stabilized nanocurcumin was synthesized using the solvent-antisolvent precipitation technique. After assuring the solubility and biocompatibility of nanocurcumin, we determined its cytotoxic dose in treating the squamous cell carcinoma cell line. We then evaluated the anti-tumorigenic activity of the nano-herb in inhibiting wound closure and the cytological alterations of the treated cancer cells. Furthermore, the cellular uptake of the nanocurcumin was assessed depending on its autofluorescence. RESULTS The hydrophilic optimized nanocurcumin has a potent cancerous cytotoxicity at a lower dose (60.8 µg/mL) than the native curcumin particles (212.4 µg/mL) that precipitated on high doses hindering their cellular uptake. Moreover, the nanocurcumin showed differential targeting of the cancer cells over the normal fibroblasts with a selectivity index of 4.5. With the confocal microscopy, the luminescent nanoparticles showed gradual nuclear and cytoplasmic uptake with apparent apoptotic cell death, over the fluorescent doxorubicin with its necrotic effect. Furthermore, the nanocurcumin superiorly inhibited the migration of cancer cells by -25%. CONCLUSIONS The bioavailable nanocurcumin has better apoptotic cytotoxicity. Moreover, its superior luminescence promotes the theranostic potentialities of the nano-herb combating oral cancer.
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Nose-to-brain delivery of rotigotine redispersible nanosuspension: In vitro and in vivo characterization. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Wande DP, Qiu Y, Chen S, Yao L, Xu Y, Yao J, Xiong H. Modified chitosan nanogel-polymersomes for oral co-delivery of oxaliplatin and rapamycin for synergistic chemotherapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Zong R, Ruan H, Zhu W, Zhang P, Feng Z, Liu C, Fan S, Liang H, Li J. Curcumin nanocrystals with tunable surface zeta potential: Preparation, characterization and antibacterial study. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Hales D, Muntean DM, Neag MA, Kiss B, Ștefan MG, Tefas LR, Tomuță I, Sesărman A, Rațiu IA, Porfire A. Curcumin-Loaded Microspheres Are Effective in Preventing Oxidative Stress and Intestinal Inflammatory Abnormalities in Experimental Ulcerative Colitis in Rats. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27175680. [PMID: 36080447 PMCID: PMC9457911 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Curcumin’s role in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) has been proven by numerous studies, but its preventive administration, with the aim of reducing the remission episodes that are characteristic of this disease, must be further investigated. This study investigates the effects of a novel curcumin-loaded polymeric microparticulate oral-drug-delivery system for colon targeting (Col-CUR-MPs) in an experimental model of UC. Male Wistar rats (n = 40) were divided into five groups (n = 8), which were treated daily by oral gavage for seven days with a 2% aqueous solution of carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt (CMCNa) (healthy and disease control), free curcumin powder (reference), Col-CUR-MPs (test) and prednisolone (reference) prior to UC induction by the intrarectal administration of acetic acid (AA), followed by animal sacrification and blood and colonic samples’ collection on the eighth day. Col-CUR-MPs exhibited an important preventive effect in the severity degree of oxidative stress that resulted following AA intrarectal administration, which was proved by the highest catalase (CAT) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) levels and the lowest nitrites/nitrates (NOx), total oxidative status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) levels. Biochemical parameter analysis was supported by histopathological assessment, confirming the significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of this novel colon-specific delivery system in AA-induced rat models of UC. Thus, this study offers encouraging perspectives regarding the preventive administration of curcumin in the form of a drug delivery system for colon targeting.
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- Dana Hales
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 41 Victor Babeș Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 41 Victor Babeș Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-755-682158
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 41 Victor Babeș Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 41 Victor Babeș Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Centre for Systems Biology, Biodiversity and Bioresources (3B), Faculty of Biology and Geology, Babes-Bolyai University, 5-7 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Molecular Biology Center, Institute for Interdisciplinary Research in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 42 Treboniu Laurian Street, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Haţieganu”, 41 Victor Babeș Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Zeng Y, Lv Y, Hu M, Guo F, Zhang C. Curcumin-loaded hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex with enhanced dissolution and oral bioavailability for epilepsy treatment. Xenobiotica 2022; 52:718-728. [PMID: 36227237 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2022.2136044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Curcumin, the main bioactive component of turmeric, has a wild range of beneficial effects on central nervous diseases, including anti-Alzheimer's disease, antioxidant stress, and anti-inflammation. Currently, it has been demonstrated the anti-epileptic potential. However, curcumin has poor water solubility, high sensitivity to light and heat, and low absorption, which results in low bioavailability and greatly limits the clinical application of curcumin, as well as the elusive effects in anti-epileptic treatment.This study aimed to develop a curcumin hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex (CUR-HP-β-CD) to improve its bioavailability and facilitate its potential development as an anti-epileptic drug. The CUR-HP-β-CD was generated by the solvent evaporation method, which has efficient entrapment, high solubility, and facilitated bioavailability and brain distribution.The solubility of the CUR-HP-β-CD was 63.5, 60.1, and 52.9 times that of the unformulated curcumin in H2O, HCl (pH 1.2), and PBS (pH 6.8), respectively. The bioavailability of CUR-HP-β-CD is improved 2.8 times and 38.7 folds higher brain concentrations. Moreover, the therapeutic anti-epileptic effects of CUR-HP-β-CD were much more effective in pentylenetetrazol (PTZ)-induced zebrafish and mouse models.This study showed a simple and reproducible strategy to effectively improve the bioavailability and therapeutic effects of curcumin, which could be potentially used in epilepsy treatment.
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- Yao Zeng
- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Fabrication and Characterization of Tedizolid Phosphate Nanocrystals for Topical Ocular Application: Improved Solubilization and In Vitro Drug Release. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071328. [PMID: 35890223 PMCID: PMC9320520 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Positively charged NCs of TZP (0.1%, w/v) for ocular use were prepared by the antisolvent precipitation method. TZP is a novel 5-Hydroxymethyl-Oxazolidinone class of antibiotic and is effective against many drug-resistant bacterial infections. Even the phosphate salt of this drug is poorly soluble, therefore the NCs were prepared for its better solubility and ocular availability. P188 was found better stabilizer than PVA for TZP-NCs. Characterization of the NCs including the particle-size, PDI, and ZP by Zeta-sizer, while morphology by SEM indicated that the preparation technique was successful to get the optimal sized (151.6 nm) TZP-NCs with good crystalline morphology. Mannitol (1%, w/v) prevented the crystal growth and provided good stabilization to NC1 during freeze-drying. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the nano-crystallization did not alter the basic molecular structure of TZP. DSC and XRD studies indicated the reduced crystallinity of TZP-NC1, which potentiated its solubility. An increased solubility of TZP-NC1 (25.9 µgmL−1) as compared to pure TZP (18.4 µgmL−1) in STF with SLS. Addition of stearylamine (0.2%, w/v) and BKC (0.01%, w/v) have provided cationic (+29.4 mV) TZP-NCs. Redispersion of freeze-dried NCs in dextrose (5%, w/v) resulted in a clear transparent aqueous suspension of NC1 with osmolarity (298 mOsm·L−1) and viscosity (21.1 cps at 35 °C). Mannitol (cryoprotectant) during freeze-drying could also provide isotonicity to the nano-suspension at redispersion in dextrose solution. In vitro release in STF with SLS has shown relatively higher (78.8%) release of TZP from NC1 as compared to the conventional TZP-AqS (43.4%) at 12 h. TZP-NC1 was physically and chemically stable at three temperatures for 180 days. The above findings suggested that TZP-NC1 would be a promising alternative for ocular delivery of TZP with relatively improved performance.
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Lu L, Xu Q, Wang J, Wu S, Luo Z, Lu W. Drug Nanocrystals for Active Tumor-Targeted Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040797. [PMID: 35456631 PMCID: PMC9026472 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Drug nanocrystals, which are comprised of active pharmaceutical ingredients and only a small amount of essential stabilizers, have the ability to improve the solubility, dissolution and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs; in turn, drug nanocrystal technology can be utilized to develop novel formulations of chemotherapeutic drugs. Compared with passive targeting strategy, active tumor-targeted drug delivery, typically enabled by specific targeting ligands or molecules modified onto the surface of nanomedicines, circumvents the weak and heterogeneous enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect in human tumors and overcomes the disadvantages of nonspecific drug distribution, high administration dosage and undesired side effects, thereby contributing to improving the efficacy and safety of conventional nanomedicines for chemotherapy. Continuous efforts have been made in the development of active tumor-targeted drug nanocrystals delivery systems in recent years, most of which are encouraging and also enlightening for further investigation and clinical translation.
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- Linwei Lu
- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery (Fudan University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (J.W.); (S.W.); (Z.L.)
- Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery (Fudan University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (J.W.); (S.W.); (Z.L.)
- Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery (Fudan University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (J.W.); (S.W.); (Z.L.)
- Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery (Fudan University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (J.W.); (S.W.); (Z.L.)
- Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery (Fudan University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (J.W.); (S.W.); (Z.L.)
- Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery (Fudan University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201203, China; (Q.X.); (J.W.); (S.W.); (Z.L.)
- Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
- Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular Non-Coding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
- Correspondence:
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Spatial-thermodynamic understanding of stabilization mechanism using computational approaches and molecular-level elucidation of the mechanism of crystal transformation in polymorphic irbesartan nanosuspensions. Int J Pharm 2022; 612:121350. [PMID: 34896564 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Irbesartan polymorphisms possess low solubility properties, nanosuspensions represent a method for improving the dissolution. Stabilizers are significant constituents of nanosuspensions. Herein we presented computational research on screening stabilizers and exploring stabilization mechanisms. The crystal transformation mechanism was also investigated. Soluplus-P407 and TPGS-HPMCE5 were screened by spatial conformation and thermodynamic energy analyses. The prepared nanosuspensions improved the dissolution properties of bulk drugs at pH 1.2, 4.5, 6.8. The nanosuspensions stabilization mechanism was analyzed by Molecular docking, Molecular dynamics simulations, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. It might be relate to the decreased enthalpy and Gibbs free energy which were determined by the synergy of external and internal energy factors. The X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy showed the crystal structures. The irbesartan B form was transformed in a Soluplus-P407-B/TPGS-HPMCE5-B physical mixture, but not in an SDS (-OH free)-B physical mixture. The intra-proton transfer induced by -OH on the stabilizer might be the transformation mechanism.
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Zafar F, Jahan N, Ali S, Jamil S, Hussain R, Aslam S. Enhancing pharmaceutical potential and oral bioavailability of Allium cepa nanosuspension in male albino rats using response surface methodology. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/2221-1691.331792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Curcumin Nanoparticles Enhance Antioxidant Efficacy of Diclofenac Sodium in Experimental Acute Inflammation. Biomedicines 2021; 10:biomedicines10010061. [PMID: 35052741 PMCID: PMC8773028 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10010061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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We investigated the in vivo effect of curcumin nanoparticles (nC) in addition to diclofenac sodium on local edema and oxidative stress parameters in carrageenan-induced paw edema on rats. Seven groups were investigated: control group (C), the acute inflammation (AI) group, an AI group treated with Diclofenac (AID, 5 mg/kg b.w. Diclofenac sodium), two AI groups treated with cC (conventional Curcumin)—AIC200 and AIcC200D (D = Diclofenac, 200 represent the concentration of active substance expressed in mg/kg b.w.), and two AI groups with nC (Curcumin nanoparticles)—AIC200 and AIcC200D. Serum and tissue oxidative stress was assessed by measuring five parameters. Curcumin nanoparticles alone and in combination with D better reduced the paw edema than D alone (p < 0.027). The rats treated with D and nC (AIcC200D) had the highest inhibition percentage on edema, reaching the maximum level of inhibition (81%) after 24 h. Conventional curcumin and nC presented antioxidant effects in acute inflammation, with significantly better results obtained for nC. The pro-oxidant markers were reduced up to 0.3 by the cC and up to 0.4 times by the nC and both solutions increased the antioxidant markers up to 0.3 times. The nC enhanced the antioxidative efficacy of D, as this combination reduced the pro-oxidant markers up to 1.3 times. Curcumin nanoparticles could represent a therapeutic option in association with classical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication in acute inflammation, as they might offer a reduction of drug dose and possible limitation of their associated side effects.
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Grilc NK, Sova M, Kristl J. Drug Delivery Strategies for Curcumin and Other Natural Nrf2 Modulators of Oxidative Stress-Related Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:2137. [PMID: 34959418 PMCID: PMC8708625 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is associated with a wide range of diseases characterised by oxidant-mediated disturbances of various signalling pathways and cellular damage. The only effective strategy for the prevention of cellular damage is to limit the production of oxidants and support their efficient removal. The implication of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway in the cellular redox status has spurred new interest in the use of its natural modulators (e.g., curcumin, resveratrol). Unfortunately, most natural Nrf2 modulators are poorly soluble and show extensive pre-systemic metabolism, low oral bioavailability, and rapid elimination, which necessitates formulation strategies to circumvent these limitations. This paper provides a brief introduction on the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in Nrf2 modulation and an overview of commonly studied formulations for the improvement of oral bioavailability and in vivo pharmacokinetics of Nrf2 modulators. Some formulations that have also been studied in vivo are discussed, including solid dispersions, self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems, and nanotechnology approaches, such as polymeric and solid lipid nanoparticles, nanocrystals, and micelles. Lastly, brief considerations of nano drug delivery systems for the delivery of Nrf2 modulators to the brain, are provided. The literature reviewed shows that the formulations discussed can provide various improvements to the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of natural Nrf2 modulators. This has been demonstrated in animal models and clinical studies, thereby increasing the potential for the translation of natural Nrf2 modulators into clinical practice.
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- Nina Katarina Grilc
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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Rod-shaped nintedanib nanocrystals improved oral bioavailability through multiple intestinal absorption pathways. Eur J Pharm Sci 2021; 168:106047. [PMID: 34687899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2021.106047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nintedanib (BIBF) is a biopharmaceutical classification system II (BCS II) drug that has a good therapeutic effect for the treatment of nonsmall cell lung cancer; however, it shows poor oral bioavailability due to low dissolution and intestinal absorption. This study aims to fabricate rod-shaped nanocrystals to enhance oral bioavailability by improving the dissolution and absorption of BIBF in the intestine. By prescription screening, BIBF nanocrystals (BIBF-NCs) with a particle size of 325.30 ± 1.03 nm and zeta potential of 32.70 ± 1.24 mV were fabricated by an antisolvent precipitation-ultrasound approach with a stabilizer of sodium carboxyl methyl cellulose (CMC-Na). BIBF-NCs exhibited a rod-shaped morphology by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results of powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed that the crystal form of BIBF in BIBF-NCs was altered. The BIBF-NCs remarkably improved the saturation solubility and dissolution of BIBF compared with BIBF powder. According to the results of in situ single-pass intestinal perfusion (SPIP), BIBF-NCs showed improved absorption and membrane permeability, with Ka and Papp values in the jejunum of 0.21 ± 0.01 min-1 and (4.34 ± 0.11) × 10-4 cm/min, respectively. Further, the Ka and Papp values of BIBF-NCs were all reduced significantly after the addition of inhibitors colchicine, chlorpromazine and indomethacin, which demonstrated that BIBF-NCs could be absorbed by endocytosis mediated by caveolae and clathrin and micropinocytosis in the intestine. The cell evaluation results showed that BIBF-NCs could be taken up by macrophages and transported from Caco-2 monolayers. The in vivo pharmacokinetic results showed that the bioavailability of the BIBF-NCs was 2.51-fold higher than that of the BIBF solution (BIBF-Sol) after oral administration with a longer Tmax (4.50 ± 1.00 h vs. 2.60 ± 1.92 h). In summary, rod-shaped BIBF-NCs could significantly improve oral bioavailability through multiple intestinal absorption pathways.
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Mutagenicity of silver nanoparticles synthesized with curcumin (Cur-AgNPs). JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2021.101321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Proença-Assunção JDC, Farias-de-França AP, Tribuiani N, Cogo JC, Collaço RDC, Randazzo-Moura P, Consonni SR, Chaud MV, Dos Santos CA, Oshima-Franco Y. The Influence of Silver Nanoparticles Against Toxic Effects of Philodryas olfersii Venom. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:3555-3564. [PMID: 34079248 PMCID: PMC8164871 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s293366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Purpose A silver nanoparticle obtained by reducing salts with solid dispersion of curcumin (130 nm, 0.081 mg mL−1) was used to counteract against the toxic – edematogenic, myotoxic, and neurotoxic – effects of Philodryas olfersii venom. Methods The edematogenic effect was evaluated by plasma extravasation in rat dorsal skin after injection of 50 µg per site of venom alone or preincubated with 1, 10, and 100 µL of AgNPs; the myotoxicity was evaluated by measuring the creatine kinase released into the organ-bath before the treatment and at the end of each experiment; and neurotoxicity was evaluated in chick biventer cervicis using the conventional myographic technique, face to the exogenous acetylcholine (ACh) and potassium chloride (KCl) added into the bath before the treatment and after each experiment. Preliminarily, a concentration-response curve of AgNPs was carried out to select the concentration to be used for neutralizing assays, which consists of neutralizing the venom-induced neuromuscular paralysis and edema by preincubating AgNPs with venom for 30 min. Results The P. olfersii venom-induced edema (n=6) and a complete neuromuscular blockade (n=4) that includes the total and unrecovered block of ACh and KCl contractures. AgNPs produced a concentration-dependent decrease the venom-induced edema (n=6) from 223.3% to 134.4% and to 100.5% after 10 and 100 µL AgNPs-preincubation, respectively. The preincubation of venom with AgNPs (1 µL; n=6) was able to maintain 46.5 ± 10.9% of neuromuscular response under indirect stimuli, 39.2 ± 9.7% of extrinsic nicotinic receptors functioning in absence of electrical stimulus and 28.3 ± 8.1% of responsiveness to potassium on the sarcolemmal membrane. The CK release was not affected by any experimental protocol which was like control. Conclusion AgNPs interact with constituents of P. olfersii venom responsible for the edema-forming activity and neuromuscular blockade, but not on the sarcolemma membrane-acting constituents. The protective effect of the studied AgNPs on avian preparation points out to molecular targets as intrinsic and extrinsic nicotinic receptors.
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sorocaba (Uniso), Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Programs, Technological and Scientific Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São Paulo (PUCSP), Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, State University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sorocaba (Uniso), Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sorocaba (Uniso), Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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Wang Y, Xuan J, Zhao G, Wang D, Ying N, Zhuang J. Improving stability and oral bioavailability of hydroxycamptothecin via nanocrystals in microparticles (NCs/MPs) technology. Int J Pharm 2021; 604:120729. [PMID: 34029666 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study developed a nanocrystals-in-microparticles (NCs/MPs) technology for improving dissolution and oral absorption of poorly soluble drugs. Hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) was selected as a model drug and prepared to be nanocrystals (HCPT-NCs) by acid-alkali based precipitation. The HCPT-NCs were rod like shape with the length of 250 nm and the width of 50 nm. Then, the chitosan and sodium alginate were selected as microparticles matrix to encapsulate the HCPT-NCs. The HCPT-NCs were entrapped in microparticles with a D50 value of 15 µm. The drug loading capacity of microparticles achieved more than 40% (w/w) by NCs/MPs technology. The powder X-ray diffraction showed the crystal structure of HCPT in microparticles was same as nanocrystals, indicating that the preparation of microparticles could not destroy the nanocrystals. The in vitro release demonstrated that microparticles could protect the NCs in gastric fluid and release NCs in intestinal fluid. Furthermore, the oral bioavailability of HCPT in NCs/MPs was improved by 18-fold compared to bulk HCPT and 2.1-fold compared to HCPT-NCs as tested by a rat model. Therefore, NCs/MPs technology is a promising and high effective approach to improve the oral bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs.
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- Yuting Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China.
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Quality by design prospects of pharmaceuticals application of double emulsion method for PLGA loaded nanoparticles. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04609-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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QbD approach empowers the pharma researchers to minimize the number of experimental trials and time. It helps identify the significant, influential factors such as critical material attributes, critical formulation variables, and critical process parameters, which may significantly impact the quality of the products. Poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, has gained an immense potential and wide range of applications as a carrier for manufacturing of polymeric nanoparticle drug delivery systems as per US-FDA and European Medicine Agency for drug delivery. The double emulsion method for preparing PLGA nanoparticles to encapsulate hydrophilic drugs has attracted interest in manufacturing processes. The double emulsion is a two-step process consisting of two different emulsification, making the process more complicated. The stability of nanoparticles obtained by a double emulsion method remains questionable due to the many formulations and process attributes. Currently, PLGA based nanoparticles prepared by a double emulsion technique are an alternative pharmaceutical manufacturing operation for getting the quality product by employing the Quality by Design approach. This present review has discussed the QbD elements to elucidate the effect of material attributes, formulation, and process variables on the critical quality attributes of the drug product, such as particle size distribution, encapsulation efficiency, etc. The components of a double emulsion, characteristics of drugs, polymers, and stabilizers used have been discussed in detail in this review.
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Yusuf H, Rahmawati RA, Syamsur Rijal MA, Isadiartuti D. Curcumin micelles entrapped in eudragit S-100 matrix: a synergistic strategy for enhanced oral delivery. Future Sci OA 2021; 7:FSO677. [PMID: 33815823 PMCID: PMC8015669 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2020-0131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background: Therapeutic activities of curcumin (CUR) via oral administration are hampered by the lack of bioavailability due to its poor water solubility and rapid degradation in GI tract. Materials & methods: This preliminary study developed CUR micelle-eudragit S100 (EUD) dry powder (CM-EDP) spray-dried formulations. Poloxamer 407 was used as a micelle-forming agent and EUD as an entrapping matrix for protection over hydrolysis and enzymes in the GI tract. Results: The morphology of CM-EDP showed agglomeration with cratering on the surface of particles. Differential thermal analysis and x-ray diffractometry data exhibited evidence that CUR was converted into amorphous solid. An increased concentration of micelle-forming and dispersion matrix polymers resulted in a high fraction of drug being converted into the amorphous state. A significant increase in dissolution by 7–10 times was achieved compared with that of raw CUR. Conclusion: The present study disclosed the CM-EDP potency for future development of CUR oral formulation. Curcumin (CUR) is a natural compound that shows several pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory and potential actions against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. However, several drawbacks need to be addressed its application as a therapeutic agent via oral administration. These drawbacks include its poor water solubility and rapid degradation in the GI tract. The present study developed CUR micelle-eudragit S100 (EUD) dry powder formulation involving poloxamer 407 as solubilizing agent and EUD as entrapping matrix for protection in acidic environments and the enzymes in the GI tract. The final product is in the form of dry powder, which showed potency in enhancing CUR absorption following oral administration.
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- Helmy Yusuf
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl Mulyorejo Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl Mulyorejo Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl Mulyorejo Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Jl Mulyorejo Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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Kim SH, Lee ES, Lee KT, Hong ST. Stability properties and antioxidant activity of curcumin nanosuspensions in emulsion systems. CYTA - JOURNAL OF FOOD 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2020.1852315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Sun-Hyung Kim
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Araya-Sibaja AM, Wilhelm K, González-Aguilar GA, Vega-Baudrit JR, Salazar-López NJ, Domínguez-Avila JA, Navarro-Hoyos M. Curcumin Loaded and Co-loaded Nanosystems: A Review from a Biological Activity Enhancement Perspective. Pharm Nanotechnol 2020; 9:85-100. [PMID: 33371864 DOI: 10.2174/2211738508666201228150659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Curcumin is a natural phenolic compound exhibiting multiple bioactivities that have been evaluated in vitro, in vivo as well as through clinical studies in humans. Some of them include antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and central nervous system protective effects. Further, curcumin is generally recognized as a safe substance because of its low toxicity. However, its molecular structure is susceptible to changes in pH, oxidation, photodegradation, low aqueous solubility, and biotransformation compromising its bioavailability; these drawbacks are successfully addressed through nanotechnology. OBJECTIVE The present review systematizes findings on the enhancement of curcumin's beneficial effects when it is loaded and co-loaded into different types of nanosystems covering liposomes, polymeric and solid-lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carrier, lipid-polymeric hybrids, self- -assembled and protein-based core-shell systems in relation to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and central nervous system protective bioactivities. CONCLUSION Curcumin is a versatile molecule capable of exerting antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, and central nervous system protective effects in an enhanced manner using the possibilities offered by the nanotechnology-based approach. Its enhanced bioactivities are associated with increments in solubility, stability, bioavailability, as well as in improved intracellular uptake and cell internalization. These advantages, in addition to curcumin's low toxicity, indicate the potential of curcumin to be loaded and co-loaded into nanosystems capable of providing a controlled release and targeted administration.
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- Andrea M Araya-Sibaja
- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, 1174-1200, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, 1174-1200, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio de Antioxidantes y Alimentos Funcionales, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD), A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo, Sonora 83304, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, 1174-1200, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio de Antioxidantes y Alimentos Funcionales, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD), A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo, Sonora 83304, Mexico
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- Cátedras CONACYT-Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C. Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo, Sonora 83304, Mexico
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- BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, 2060, San José, Costa Rica
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Curcumin Metabolite Tetrahydrocurcumin in the Treatment of Eye Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 22:ijms22010212. [PMID: 33379248 PMCID: PMC7795090 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Curcumin is one of the most valuable natural products due to its pharmacological activities. However, the low bioavailability of curcumin has long been a problem for its medicinal use. Large studies have been conducted to improve the use of curcumin; among these studies, curcumin metabolites have become a relatively new research focus over the past few years. Additionally, accumulating evidence suggests that curcumin or curcuminoid metabolites have similar or better biological activity than the precursor of curcumin. Recent studies focus on the protective role of plasma tetrahydrocurcumin (THC), a main metabolite of curcumin, against tumors and chronic inflammatory diseases. Nevertheless, studies of THC in eye diseases have not yet been conducted. Since ophthalmic conditions play a crucial role in worldwide public health, the prevention and treatment of ophthalmic diseases are of great concern. Therefore, the present study investigated the antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, and neuroprotective effects of THC on four major ocular diseases: age-related cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy (DR). While this study aimed to show curcumin as a promising potential solution for eye conditions and discusses the involved mechanistic pathways, further work is required for the clinical application of curcumin.
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Shalbafan M, Esmaeilzadeh F, Vakili-Nezhaad GR. Enhanced oil recovery by wettability alteration using iron oxide nanoparticles covered with PVP or SDS. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Santos PDDF, Coqueiro A, Brum EDS, Oliveira SM, Leimann FV, Ineu RP, Bona E, Gonçalves OH. Endogenous antioxidant properties of curcuminoids from Curcuma longa L. obtained by a single-step extraction/nanoencapsulation approach. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13531. [PMID: 33084103 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Curcuminoids found in turmeric have attracted attention due to their remarkable biological activity. Nanoencapsulation may improve their technological properties, but extraction and encapsulation procedures could be time-consuming and expensive when carried out separately. This work aimed to combine extraction and nanoencapsulation steps to obtain curcuminoids-polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) nanoparticles directly from plant rhizomes. This single-step procedure was evaluated by a Rotatable Central Composite Design (RCCD) and optimized using desirability functions, resulting in the optimal conditions of temperature (29.9°C), ethanol (99%), and PVP (15.38 mg). Nanoencapsulation allowed curcuminoids to exert scavenging activity against superoxide anions donors and hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous medium, despite their poor water solubility. Curcuminoids-PVP nanoparticles could be used to formulate nutraceutical foods as an adjuvant to the endogenous antioxidant defense systems protecting against cellular damage. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Simultaneous extraction and nanoencapsulation of curcuminoids from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) was studied in this work. The combination of two processes in one single step reduces production time and costs, enhancing the feasibility of curcuminoids microparticles application into foodstuff. Moreover, since most foodstuff presents water in their composition, increase of curcuminoids water dispersibility could facilitate their incorporation into food matrices and improve the use of their health benefits, as results from this research demonstrated that encapsulated curcuminoids were able to scavenge reactive oxygen species in aqueous medium, even though they are lipophilic compounds.
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR), Campo Mourão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurotoxicity and Psychopharmacology, Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Center of Natural and Exact Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurotoxicity and Psychopharmacology, Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Center of Natural and Exact Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR), Campo Mourão, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR), Campo Mourão, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR), Campo Mourão, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR), Campo Mourão, Brazil
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Pelikh O, Eckert RW, Pinnapireddy SR, Keck CM. Hair follicle targeting with curcumin nanocrystals: Influence of the formulation properties on the penetration efficacy. J Control Release 2020; 329:598-613. [PMID: 33011240 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.09.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nanocrystals are a universal formulation approach for improved drug delivery of poorly water-soluble drug substances. Besides oral application, also topical application of the nanocrystals is feasible, because the increased kinetic solubility of the nanocrystals results in an increased concentration gradient, thus fostering passive, dermal penetration. Nanocrystals are also promising for targeting drug substances into the hair follicle. After penetration into the hair follicle, the nanocrystals could form a depot from which the active is released into the hair follicle. Thus, leading to a long-lasting and very efficient dermal drug delivery. The efficacy of nanocrystals to penetrate the hair follicles and the influence of the vehicle in which the nanocrystals are suspended was not yet investigated. Therefore, in this study curcumin nanocrystals with a size of about 300 nm were produced and incorporated into gels with different properties. The efficacy to penetrate the hair follicles, as well as the passive, dermal penetration, was assessed on the ex-vivo pig ear model. Nanocrystals were efficiently taken up by the hair follicles and reached the lower part of the infundibulum. This region is optimal for efficient drug delivery because the barrier of the lower infundibulum is not fully developed and thus more permeable, which results in a less hindered passive diffusion of drug substances. The penetration efficacy of the nanocrystals into the hair follicles was not affected by the different types of vehicles, which represented either oleogels or hydrogels that varied in viscosity as well as in the type and the concentration of the gelling agent. All gels possessed a shear-thinning flow behavior and it is hypothesized that all gels fluidized during the skin massage, whereby leading to similarly low viscosities than the aqueous nanosuspension and thus to similar penetration results. The passive, dermal penetration of curcumin was different for the different gels and the main driving parameter leading to good passive diffusion was caused by good skin hydrating properties of the vehicle. The best passive penetration was achieved from hydrogels that contained a humectant. However, the addition of the humectant reduced the efficacy of the nanocrystals to penetrate the hair follicle. Data so far, therefore, suggest that hair follicle targeting with nanocrystals that are suspended in water or simple, shear-thinning gels is highly effective. However, the addition of other excipients, e.g. humectants, to these vehicles might cause changes in the penetration profiles. More research in this regard is needed to understand these observations in more detail.
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- Olga Pelikh
- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 35037 Marburg, Germany; CSL Behring GmbH, Emil-von-Behring-Straße 76, 35041 Marburg, Germany
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- Philipps-Universität Marburg, Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 35037 Marburg, Germany.
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Abraham AM, Alnemari RM, Jacob C, Keck CM. PlantCrystals-Nanosized Plant Material for Improved Bioefficacy of Medical Plants. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13194368. [PMID: 33008071 PMCID: PMC7578979 DOI: 10.3390/ma13194368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PlantCrystals are obtained by milling plant material to sizes < 10 µm. Due to the disruption of the plant cells, active compounds are easily released, rendering the PlantCrystal technology an effective and low-cost process for the production of environmentally friendly plant extracts. The extracts can be used to produce phytomedicines, nutritional supplements or cosmetic products. Previous studies could already demonstrate the use of PlantCrystals to improve the antimicrobial or antifungal activity of different plants. This study investigated whether PlantCrystal technology is suitable to produce plant derived formulations with high antioxidant capacity. The study also aimed to identify the most suitable production methods for this. Methods: Various plant materials and parts of plants, i.e., seeds, leaves and flowers, and different methods were employed for the production. PlantCrystals were characterized regarding size, physical stability and antioxidant capacity (AOC). Results: PlantCrystals with particles < 1 µm were produced from the different plant materials. Both production methods, i.e., high-pressure homogenization, bead milling or the combination of both were suitable to obtain PlantCrystals. Nano milling of the plant material greatly affected their AOC and resulted in formulations with distinctly higher AOC when compared to classical extracts. Conclusions: Rendering plant material into small sized particles is highly effective to obtain plant extracts with high biological efficacy.
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- Abraham M. Abraham
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (A.M.A.); (R.M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (A.M.A.); (R.M.A.)
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Universität des Saarlandes, Campus, Geb. B2.1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (A.M.A.); (R.M.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)-6421-282-5881
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Araya-Sibaja AM, Fandaruff C, Wilhelm K, Vega-Baudrit JR, Guillén-Girón T, Navarro-Hoyos M. Crystal Engineering to Design of Solids: From Single to Multicomponent Organic Materials. MINI-REV ORG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1570193x16666190430153231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Primarily composed of organic molecules, pharmaceutical materials, including drugs and
excipients, frequently exhibit physicochemical properties that can affect the formulation, manufacturing
and packing processes as well as product performance and safety. In recent years, researchers
have intensively developed Crystal Engineering (CE) in an effort to reinvent bioactive molecules
with well-known, approved pharmacological effects. In general, CE aims to improve the physicochemical
properties without affecting their intrinsic characteristics or compromising their stability.
CE involves the molecular recognition of non-covalent interactions, in which organic materials are
responsible for the regular arrangement of molecules into crystal lattices. Modern CE, encompasses
all manipulations that result in the alteration of crystal packing as well as methods that disrupt crystal
lattices or reduce the size of crystals, or a combination of them. Nowadays, cocrystallisation has been
the most explored strategy to improve solubility, dissolution rate and bioavailability of Active Pharmaceutical
Ingredients (API). However, its combinatorial nature involving two or more small organic
molecules, and the use of diverse crystallisation processes increase the possible outcomes. As a result,
numerous organic materials can be obtained as well as several physicochemical and mechanical
properties can be improved. Therefore, this review will focus on novel organic solids obtained when
CE is applied including crystalline and amorphous, single and multicomponent as well as nanosized
ones, that have contributed to improving not only solubility, dissolution rate, bioavailability permeability
but also, chemical and physical stability and mechanical properties.
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- Escuela de Quimica, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose 11501-2060, Costa Rica
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- Escuela de Ciencia e Ingenieria de los Materiales, Tecnologico de Costa Rica, Cartago 159-7050, Costa Rica
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Bonaccorso A, Gigliobianco MR, Pellitteri R, Santonocito D, Carbone C, Di Martino P, Puglisi G, Musumeci T. Optimization of Curcumin Nanocrystals as Promising Strategy for Nose-to-Brain Delivery Application. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E476. [PMID: 32456163 PMCID: PMC7284456 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12050476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Intranasal (IN) drug delivery is recognized to be an innovative strategy to deliver drugs to the Central Nervous System. One of the main limitations of IN dosing is the low volume of drug that can be administered. Accordingly, two requirements are necessary: the drug should be active at a low dosage, and the drug solubility in water must be high enough to accommodate the required dose. Drug nanocrystals may overcome these limitations; thus, curcumin was selected as a model drug to prepare nanocrystals for potential IN administration. With this aim, we designed curcumin nanocrystals (NCs) by using Box Behnken design. A total of 51 formulations were prepared by the sonoprecipitation method. Once we assessed the influence of the independent variables on nanocrystals' mean diameter, the formulation was optimized based on the desirability function. The optimized formulation was characterized from a physico-chemical point of view to evaluate the mean size, zeta potential, polidispersity index, pH, osmolarity, morphology, thermotropic behavior and the degree of crystallinity. Finally, the cellular uptake of curcumin and curcumin NCs was evaluated on Olfactory Ensheathing Cells (OECs). Our results showed that the OECs efficiently took up the NCs compared to the free curcumin, showing that NCs can ameliorate drug permeability.
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- Angela Bonaccorso
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation, National Research Council, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via. S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino (MC), Italy; (M.R.G.); (P.D.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania; V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (D.S.); (C.C.); (G.P.); (T.M.)
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Chen Y, Lu Y, Lee RJ, Xiang G. Nano Encapsulated Curcumin: And Its Potential for Biomedical Applications. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:3099-3120. [PMID: 32431504 PMCID: PMC7200256 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s210320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Curcumin, a yellow-colored polyphenol extracted from the rhizome of turmeric root, is commonly used as a spice and nutritional supplement. It exhibits many pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-Alzheimer, and anti-fungal. However, the therapeutic application of curcumin is limited by its extremely low solubility in aqueous buffer, instability in body fluids, and rapid metabolism. Nano delivery system has shown excellent potential to improve the solubility, biocompatibility and therapeutic effect of curcumin. In this review, we focus on the recent development of nano encapsulated curcumin and its potential for biomedical applications.
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- Yan Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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He Y, Ye Z, Liu X, Wei Z, Qiu F, Li HF, Zheng Y, Ouyang D. Can machine learning predict drug nanocrystals? J Control Release 2020; 322:274-285. [PMID: 32234511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nanocrystals have exhibited great advantage for enhancing the dissolution rate of water insoluble drugs due to the reduced size to nanoscale. However, current pharmaceutical approaches for nanocrystals formulation development highly depend on the expert experience and trial-and-error attempts which remain time and resource consuming. In this research, we utilized machine learning techniques to predict the particle size and polydispersity index (PDI) of nanocrystals. Firstly, 910 nanocrystal size data and 341 PDI data by three preparation methods (ball wet milling (BWM) method, high-pressure homogenization (HPH) method and antisolvent precipitation (ASP) method) were collected for the construction of the prediction models. The results demonstrated that light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM) exhibited well performance for the nanocrystals size and PDI prediction with BWM and HPH methods, but relatively poor predictions for ASP method. The possible reasons for the poor prediction refer to low quality of data because of the poor reproducibility and instability of nanocrystals by ASP method, which also confirm that current commercialized products were mainly manufactured by BWM and HPH approaches. Notably, the contribution of the influence factors was ranked by the LightGBM, which demonstrated that milling time, cycle index and concentration of stabilizer are crucial factors for nanocrystals prepared by BWM, HPH and ASP, respectively. Furthermore, the model generalizations and prediction accuracies of LightGBM were confirmed experimentally by the newly prepared nanocrystals. In conclusion, the machine learning techniques can be successfully utilized for the predictions of nanocrystals prepared by BWM and HPH methods. Our research also reveals a new way for nanotechnology manufacture.
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- Yuan He
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau, Macau, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), University of Macau, Macau, China.
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Witika BA, Smith VJ, Walker RB. A Comparative Study of the Effect of Different Stabilizers on the Critical Quality Attributes of Self-Assembling Nano Co-Crystals. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12020182. [PMID: 32102162 PMCID: PMC7076485 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12020182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Lamivudine (3TC) and zidovudine (AZT) are antiviral agents used orally to manage HIV/AIDS infection. A pseudo one-solvent bottom-up approach was used to develop and produce nano co-crystals of 3TC and AZT. Equimolar amounts of 3TC dissolved in de-ionized water and AZT in methanol were rapidly injected into a pre-cooled vessel and sonicated at 4 °C. The resultant suspensions were characterized using a Zetasizer. The particle size, polydispersity index and Zeta potential were elucidated. Further characterization was undertaken using powder X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy scanning electron microscopy. Different surfactants were assessed for their ability to stabilize the nano co-crystals and for their ability to produce nano co-crystals with specific and desirable critical quality attributes (CQA) including particle size (PS) < 1000 nm, polydispersity index (PDI) < 0.500 and Zeta potential (ZP) < -30 mV. All surfactants produced co-crystals in the nanometer range. The PDI and PS are concentration-dependent for all nano co-crystals manufactured while only ZP was within specification when sodium dodecyl sulfate was used in the process.
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- Bwalya A. Witika
- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Rhodes University, Makhanda, 6140 South Africa;
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa;
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Eudragit S100 Entrapped Liposome for Curcumin Delivery: Anti-Oxidative Effect in Caco-2 Cells. COATINGS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings10020114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Curcumin is a natural polyphenol with strong antioxidant activity. However, this molecule shows a very poor bioavailability, instability, and rapid metabolism in vivo. In this work curcumin was loaded in Eudragit-coated liposomes to create a gastroresistant carrier, able to protect its load from degradation and free it at the site of absorption in the colon region. Small unilamellar vesicles were prepared and coated with Eudragit by a pH-driven method. The physico-chemical properties of the prepared systems were assessed by light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. The uptake of vesicles by Caco-2 cells and the anti-oxidant activity in cells were evaluated. The produced vesicles showed dimensions of about forty nanometers that after covering with Eudragit resulted to have micrometric dimensions at acid pH. The experiments showed that at pH > 7.0 the polymeric coating dissolves, releasing the nanometric liposomes and allowing them to enter Caco-2 cells. Delivered curcumin loaded vesicles were then able to decrease significantly ROS levels as induced by H2O2 in Caco-2 cells. The proposed work showed the possibility of realizing effective gastroresistant curcumin liposome formulations for the delivery of antioxidant molecules to Caco-2 cells, potentially applicable to the treatment of pathological conditions related to intestinal oxidative stress.
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Jain H, Chella N. Solubility Enhancement Techniques for Natural Product Delivery. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-41838-0_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Bilia AR, Piazzini V, Risaliti L, Vanti G, Casamonti M, Wang M, Bergonzi MC. Nanocarriers: A Successful Tool to Increase Solubility, Stability and Optimise Bioefficacy of Natural Constituents. Curr Med Chem 2019; 26:4631-4656. [PMID: 30381065 DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666181101110050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Natural products are fascinating molecules in drug discovery for their exciting structure variability and also for their interaction with various targets. Drugs multi-targeting effect represents a more realistic approach to develop successful medications for many diseases. However, besides a large number of successful in vitro and in vivo studies, most of the clinical trials fail. This is generally related to the scarce water solubility, low lipophilicity and inappropriate molecular size of natural compounds, which undergo structural instability in biological milieu, rapid clearance and high metabolic rate. Additionally, some molecules are destroyed in gastric juice or suffer to a massive pre-systemic metabolism in the liver, when administered orally, limiting their clinical use. A reduced bioavailability can also be linked to drug distribution/accumulation in non-targeted tissues and organs that increase the side effects lowering the therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance. Nanomedicine represents a favourable tool to increase bioavailability and activities of natural products. Generally, nanovectors provide a large surface area and can overcome anatomic barriers. Each nanovector has its own advantages, disadvantages, and characteristics. In this review, different nanocarriers made of compounds which are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for the delivery of natural products, marketed as food supplements and medicines are reported.
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- Anna Rita Bilia
- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via Ugo Schiff 6, 50121, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via Ugo Schiff 6, 50121, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via Ugo Schiff 6, 50121, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via Ugo Schiff 6, 50121, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via Ugo Schiff 6, 50121, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via Ugo Schiff 6, 50121, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy.,Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yuquan Road 88, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via Ugo Schiff 6, 50121, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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Sharma M, Mehta I. Surface stabilized atorvastatin nanocrystals with improved bioavailability, safety and antihyperlipidemic potential. Sci Rep 2019; 9:16105. [PMID: 31695118 PMCID: PMC6834591 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-52645-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Atorvastatin, a favored option for hyperlipidemia exhibits the problem of poor gastric solubility and low absolute bioavailability (12%) along with higher pre-systemic clearance (>80%). Therefore, to circumvent these limitations, atorvastatin nanocrystals were prepared using poloxamer-188 as stabilizer via high pressure homogenization technique followed by lyophilization. Various variables like drug to poloxamer-188 ratio, homogenization cycle, homogenization pressure, type and concentration of cryoprotectant were optimized to achieve uniform nanosized crystals with good dispersibility. Solid state characterization by ATR-FTIR and DSC revealed no incompatible physicochemical interaction between drug and excipients in formulation while DSC and PXRD collectively corroborated the reduced crystallinity of drug in nanocrystals. Size analysis and SEM confirmed nanometric size range of nanocrystals (225.43 ± 24.36 nm). Substantial improvement in gastric solubility (~40 folds) and dissolution rate of drug in nanocrystals was observed. Pharmacokinetic study in wistar rats revealed significant improvement in oral bioavailability (~2.66 folds) with atorvastatin nanocrystals compared to pure drug. Furthermore, reduction in serum total lipid cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride content justified the effectiveness of formulation at 50% less dose of atorvastatin along with improved plasma safety profile in comparison of pure drug. In conclusion, atorvastatin nanocrystals are safe and efficacious drug delivery system confirming potent competence in treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions with ease of scalability for commercialization.
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- Manu Sharma
- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, 304022, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, 304022, Rajasthan, India
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Ali A, Ahmad U, Akhtar J, Badruddeen, Khan MM. Engineered nano scale formulation strategies to augment efficiency of nutraceuticals. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Bhat A, Mahalakshmi AM, Ray B, Tuladhar S, Hediyal TA, Manthiannem E, Padamati J, Chandra R, Chidambaram SB, Sakharkar MK. Benefits of curcumin in brain disorders. Biofactors 2019; 45:666-689. [PMID: 31185140 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Curcumin is widely consumed in Asia either as turmeric directly or as one of the culinary ingredients in food recipes. The benefits of curcumin in different organ systems have been reported extensively in several neurological diseases and cancer. Curcumin has got its global recognition because of its strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antimicrobial activities. Additionally, it is used in diabetes and arthritis as well as in hepatic, renal, and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, there is growing attention on usage of curcumin to prevent or delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. This review summarizes available data from several recent studies on curcumin in various neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Prions disease, stroke, Down's syndrome, autism, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, anxiety, depression, and aging. Recent advancements toward increasing the therapeutic efficacy of curcuma/curcumin formulation and the novel delivery strategies employed to overcome its minimal bioavailability and toxicity studies have also been discussed. This review also summarizes the ongoing clinical trials on curcumin for different neurodegenerative diseases and patent details of curcuma/curcumin in India.
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- Abid Bhat
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
- Central Animal Facility, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
- Central Animal Facility, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
- Central Animal Facility, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
- Central Animal Facility, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- Drug Discovery & Development Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
- Central Animal Facility, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, India
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Dibaei M, Rouini MR, Sheikholeslami B, Gholami M, Dinarvand R. The effect of surface treatment on the brain delivery of curcumin nanosuspension: in vitro and in vivo studies. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:5477-5490. [PMID: 31409999 PMCID: PMC6649305 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s199624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Curcumin, a bioactive component with multiple characteristics, has been shown to have many therapeutic effects. However, there are several limitations regarding the use of curcumin such as instability, low solubility, poor bioavailability, and rapid elimination. Different approaches have been used to solve these problems. Materials and methods: In this study, surface-modified nanosuspension (NS) is investigated as a novel brain delivery system. Two different methods were used for the preparation of nanosuspensions with two different stabilizers. The surface of the nanosuspensions was coated with D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1,000 succinate (TPGS) and Tween 80 using physical adsorption. Curcumin NSs were prepared using two different top-down techniques by high-pressure homogenizer and probe sonicator. A validated sensitive and selective high-performance liquid chromatography method using fluorescence detection was used for the determination and quantification of curcumin. Pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of curcumin NSs and solutions after intravenous administration in rats were studied. Results: Higher levels of curcumin in the brain were detected when Tween 80-coated NS was used compared with the curcumin solution and TPGS coated NS (TPGS-NS) (P-value<0.05). Absorption of ApoE and/or B by Tween 80-coated nanoparticles (NPs) from the blood were caused transferring of these NPs into the brain using receptor-mediated endocytosis. Distribution of TPGS-NS in the brain compared with the curcumin solution was higher (P-value<0.05). Higher levels of curcumin concentration in the liver, spleen, and lung were also observed with TPGS-NS. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the surface-coating of NSs by Tween 80 may be used to improve the biodistribution of curcumin in the brain.
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- Maryam Dibaei
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetic Division, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetic Division, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetic Division, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Praditya D, Kirchhoff L, Brüning J, Rachmawati H, Steinmann J, Steinmann E. Anti-infective Properties of the Golden Spice Curcumin. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:912. [PMID: 31130924 PMCID: PMC6509173 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The search for novel anti-infectives is one of the most important challenges in natural product research, as diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi are influencing the human society all over the world. Natural compounds are a continuing source of novel anti-infectives. Accordingly, curcumin, has been used for centuries in Asian traditional medicine to treat various disorders. Numerous studies have shown that curcumin possesses a wide spectrum of biological and pharmacological properties, acting, for example, as anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and anti-neoplastic, while no toxicity is associated with the compound. Recently, curcumin’s antiviral and antibacterial activity was investigated, and it was shown to act against various important human pathogens like the influenza virus, hepatitis C virus, HIV and strains of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas. Despite the potency, curcumin has not yet been approved as a therapeutic antiviral agent. This review summarizes the current knowledge and future perspectives of the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal effects of curcumin.
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- Dimas Praditya
- Department of Molecular and Medical Virology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.,Institute of Experimental Virology, Twincore - Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research, A Joint Venture Between the Medical School Hannover and The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Hanover, Germany.,Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Science, Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Medical Virology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.,Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.,Institute of Clinical Hygiene, Medical Microbiology and Infectiology, Klinikum Nürnberg, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Medical Virology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Rani S, Mishra S, Sharma M, Nandy A, Mozumdar S. Solubility and stability enhancement of curcumin in Soluplus® polymeric micelles: a spectroscopic study. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2019.1592687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Swati Rani
- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Soisuwan S, Teeranachaideekul V, Wongrakpanich A, Langguth P, Junyaprasert VB. Impact of uncharged and charged stabilizers on in vitro drug performances of clarithromycin nanocrystals. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 137:68-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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