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de Carvalho Rocha Koga R, Custodio de Souza G, Tavares de Lima Teixeira AV, Ferreira AM, Sánchez-Ortiz BL, Silva Abreu L, Fechine Tavares J, Carvalho JCT. Hydroethanolic extracts from Bauhinia guianensis: a study on acute toxicity in Zebrafish embryos and adults. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2024; 62:577-591. [PMID: 39016037 PMCID: PMC11257010 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2374806] [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: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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CONTEXT The botanical species Bauhinia guianensis Aublet (Leguminosae-Cercidoideae) is traditionally used in the Amazon for medicinal purposes. OBJECTIVE The acute toxicity of the hydroethanolic extracts from B. guianensis leaves and stems (HELBg and HESBg) was evaluated in zebrafish (Danio rerio), with emphasis on the embryonic developmental stage and adult alterations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Extracts were analyzed on LC-DAD-MS/MS. Zebrafish eggs were inoculated individually with concentrations of HELBg and HESBg (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.5 µg/mL), observed for 96 h. Adult zebrafish were treated with a single oral dose (100, 200, 500, 1000, and 2000 mg/kg) of HELBg and HESBg, observed for 48 h. RESULTS HELBg and HESBg analysis detected 55 compounds. Both extracts exhibited toxicity, including embryo coagulation at higher doses of HELBg and absence of heartbeats in embryos at all doses of HESBg. Behavioral variations were observed; tissue alterations in adult zebrafish were found at the highest doses, primarily in the liver, intestine, and kidneys because of HELBg and HESBg effects. The LD50 of HESBg was 1717 mg/kg, while HELBg exceeded the limit dose of 2000 mg/kg. CONCLUSIONS The study on acute toxicity of B. guianensis extracts exhibits significant toxic potential, emphasizing effects on embryonic and adult zebrafish. The results suggest relative safety of the species preparations, encouraging further clinical trials on potential biological activities.
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- Rosemary de Carvalho Rocha Koga
- Program in Pharmaceutical Innovation, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
- Research Laboratory of Drugs, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Research Laboratory of Drugs, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Program in Pharmaceutical Innovation, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
- Research Laboratory of Drugs, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Research Laboratory of Drugs, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Research Laboratory of Drugs, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Multi-User Laboratory of Characterization and Analysis, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
- Departament of Organic Chemistry, Chemical Institute, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, Multi-User Laboratory of Characterization and Analysis, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Program in Pharmaceutical Innovation, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
- Research Laboratory of Drugs, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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Dakhlaoui S, Bourgou S, Zar Kalai F, Hammami M, Essafi M, Jallouli S, Msaada K. Essential oil and its nanoemulsion of Eucalyptus cladocalyx: chemical characterization, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:2899-2912. [PMID: 37972122 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2280119] [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: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Formulating a nanoemulsion (NE) of essential oil (EO) could enhance its efficiency while requiring lower concentrations. Eucalyptus cladocalyx F. Muell EO was rich in monoterpenes hydrocarbons. NE was prepared and the effect of surfactant (Tween 20, 40 and 80) and shearing time were investigated. The results showed that the best NE was formed using Tween 80 after 25 min of emulsification. Small droplet size (40 nm), low polydispersity index PDI (0.49), and stable zeta potential highlighted the excellent NE stability which was tested under storage conditions for 4 months. The results showed that the antioxidant and anticancer activities of NE were enhanced compared to free EO. Furthermore, NE and EO exhibited high anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting nitric oxide (NO), Interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factors alpha (TNF-α) production in liposaccharides (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells. In conclusion, a stable Eucalyptus cladocalyx-NE was produced, with improved biological activities.
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- Sarra Dakhlaoui
- College of Sciences of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (LAMP), Biotechnology Center in Borj Cedria Technopole, Hammam-Lif,Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (LAMP), Biotechnology Center in Borj Cedria Technopole, Hammam-Lif,Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (LAMP), Biotechnology Center in Borj Cedria Technopole, Hammam-Lif,Tunisia
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (LAMP), Biotechnology Center in Borj Cedria Technopole, Hammam-Lif,Tunisia
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- Laboratory Transmission, Control and Immunobiology of Infections (LTCII, LR11 IPT02), Pasteur Institute of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances (LSBA), Biotechnology Center of Borj-Cedria, Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (LAMP), Biotechnology Center in Borj Cedria Technopole, Hammam-Lif,Tunisia
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Boudechicha A, Aouf A, Ali H, Alsulami T, Badr AN, Ban Z, Farouk A. Effect of Microfluidization on the Volatiles and Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Cytotoxic Activities of Algerian Satureja hortensis L. Oil-Loaded Nanoemulsions: In Vitro and In Silico Study. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:27030-27046. [PMID: 38947844 PMCID: PMC11209936 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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This study aimed to increase the stability and solubility of the Algerian Satureja hortensis L. (ASHO) essential oil through nanoencapsulation. Nanoemulsions of ASHO (MF-ASHEO) were developed to evaluate their antioxidant and antimicrobial potential, stability, and cytotoxicity using microfluidization at 150 MPa for five cycles. MF-ASHO showed 8 compounds (99.56%) vs ASHEO's 26 compounds (95.46%). Carvacrol increased to 94.51%, replacing γ-terpinene, which decreased to 0.43%. The MF-ASHEO nanoemulsion had a mean particle size of 41.72 nm, a monomodal size distribution pattern, a mean ζ-potential of -39.4 mV, and a polydispersity index (PDI) mean value of 0.291. Micrographs showed spherical nanoparticles with varying diameters in nm. ASHEO was more toxic than MF-ASHEO against HepG2, Vero, and WI-38, according to the MTT and WST-1 assays. ASHEO demonstrated antiradical and antibacterial activity and inhibited biofilm formation. It also had an enhanced antifungal effect and reduced mycotoxin production. The MF-ASHEO sample showed no activity except in reducing mycotoxin production, where it performed better than ASHEO. In silico and ADME results confirmed the inhibitory action of carvacrol on the key enzymes of the aflatoxin biosynthetic mechanism and the target proteins associated with bactericidal/bacteriostatic effects. The microfluidization process dramatically affects not only the oil's volatile content but also its biological activity.
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- Amel Boudechicha
- Laboratory
of Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Ferhat Abbas Setif1, Setif 19000, Algeria
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- Laboratory
of Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Ferhat Abbas Setif1, Setif 19000, Algeria
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- Food
Technology Department, National Research
Center, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Food
Science & Nutrition Department, College of Food and Agricultural
Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Food
Toxicology and Contaminants Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Zhejiang
Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical and Biological Processing Technology
of Farm Products; School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
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- Flavor and
Aroma Chemistry Department, National Research
Center, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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Wang J, Zhao F, Huang J, Li Q, Yang Q, Ju J. Application of essential oils as slow-release antimicrobial agents in food preservation: Preparation strategies, release mechanisms and application cases. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024; 64:6272-6297. [PMID: 36651301 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2167066] [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: 01/19/2023]
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Food spoilage caused by foodborne microorganisms will not only cause significant economic losses, but also the toxins produced by some microorganisms will also pose a serious threat to human health. Essential oil (EOs) has significant antimicrobial activity, but its application in the field of food preservation is limited because of its volatile, insoluble in water and sensitive to light and heat. Therefore, in order to solve these problems effectively, this paper first analyzed the antibacterial effect of EOs as an antimicrobial agent on foodborne bacteria and its mechanism. Then, the application strategies of EOs as a sustained-release antimicrobial agent in food preservation were reviewed. On this basis, the release mechanism and application cases of EOs in different antibacterial composites were analyzed. The purpose of this paper is to provide technical support and solutions for the preparation of new antibacterial packaging materials based on plant active components to ensure food safety and reduce food waste.
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- Jindi Wang
- Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Processing (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Processing (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Processing (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Processing (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Processing (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Qingdao Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Processing (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Selvaraj U, Ganapathy S, Muthuvel A, Alex AM, Masood Khan J, Vijayalakshmi P. Evaluation of the toxicological properties of Himantura imbricata Venom using a zebrafish model (Danio rerio). Toxicon 2024; 243:107739. [PMID: 38704125 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107739] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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The stingrays of the genus Himantura imbricata are present in all of the world's oceans, but the toxicity of their venoms has not yet been thoroughly characterized. The zebrafish as a toxicology model can be used for general toxicity testing of drugs and the investigation of toxicological mechanisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of crude venom from the stingray H. imbricata on the zebrafish Danio rerio. Juvenile zebrafish were injected with different concentrations of venom from H. imbricata via subcutaneous injections. The venom's effects were established via histological examination and hemolytic activity in zebrafish. The histopathological analysis revealed significant tissue damage in the organs of the zebrafish injected with venom, including liver necrosis and kidney degeneration. A blood examination revealed echinocytes, hemolysis, and nuclear abnormalities. Bodyweight estimations and histopathological attributes of the gills, heart, muscle, liver, intestine, eye, and brain were determined. The histological staining studies of the gills, liver, and intestine were measurably higher in the venom groups compared with the other two groups. Aggregately, the result shows that zebrafish may act as a valuable biomarker for alterations impelled by H. imbricata venom. The work delivers a useful model with substantial pharmacological potential for new drugs and a better comprehension of research on stingray venom.
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- Uthra Selvaraj
- CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 620 002, India
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- P.G and Research Department of Biotechnology Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India.
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Duarte JL, Duchon S, Di Filippo LD, Chorilli M, Corbel V. Larvicidal properties of terpenoid-based nanoemulsions against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti L. and their potential toxicity against non-target organism. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0293124. [PMID: 38324615 PMCID: PMC10849395 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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The development of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes of public health importance has encouraged extensive research into innovative vector control methods. Terpenes are the largest among Plants Secondary Metabolites and have been increasingly studied for their potential as insecticidal control agents. Although promising, terpenes are insoluble in water, and they show low residual life which limits their application for vector control. In this study, we developed and evaluated the performances of terpenoid-based nanoemulsions (TNEs) containing myrcene and p-cymene against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti and investigated their potential toxicity against non-target organisms. Our results showed that myrcene and p-cymene showed moderate larvicidal activity against mosquito larvae compared to temephos an organophosphate widely used for mosquito control. However, we showed similar efficacy of TNEs against both susceptible and highly insecticide-resistant mosquitoes from French Guyana, hence suggesting an absence of cross-resistance with conventional insecticides. We also showed that TNEs remained effective for up to 45 days in laboratory conditions. The exposure of zebrafish to TNEs triggered behavioral changes in the fish at high doses but they did not alter the normal functioning of zebrafish organs, suggesting a good tolerability of non-target organisms to these molecules. Overall, this study provides new insights into the insecticidal properties and toxicity of terpenes and terpenoid-based formulations and confirms that TNE may offer interesting prospects for mosquito control as part of integrated vector management.
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- Jonatas Lobato Duarte
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institut de Recherche Pour le Développement (IRD), MIVEGEC, CNRS, IRD, Univ. Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institut de Recherche Pour le Développement (IRD), MIVEGEC, CNRS, IRD, Univ. Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Laboratório de Fisiologia e Controle de Artrópodes Vetores (Laficave), Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (IOC), Rio de Janeiro–RJ, Brazil
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Avola R, Furnari AG, Graziano ACE, Russo A, Cardile V. Management of the Brain: Essential Oils as Promising Neuroinflammation Modulator in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:178. [PMID: 38397776 PMCID: PMC10886016 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13020178] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Neuroinflammation, a pivotal factor in the pathogenesis of various brain disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases, has become a focal point for therapeutic exploration. This review highlights neuroinflammatory mechanisms that hallmark neurodegenerative diseases and the potential benefits of essential oils in counteracting neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, thereby offering a novel strategy for managing and mitigating the impact of various brain disorders. Essential oils, derived from aromatic plants, have emerged as versatile compounds with a myriad of health benefits. Essential oils exhibit robust antioxidant activity, serving as scavengers of free radicals and contributing to cellular defense against oxidative stress. Furthermore, essential oils showcase anti-inflammatory properties, modulating immune responses and mitigating inflammatory processes implicated in various chronic diseases. The intricate mechanisms by which essential oils and phytomolecules exert their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects were explored, shedding light on their multifaceted properties. Notably, we discussed their ability to modulate diverse pathways crucial in maintaining oxidative homeostasis and suppressing inflammatory responses, and their capacity to rescue cognitive deficits observed in preclinical models of neurotoxicity and neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Rosanna Avola
- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna “Kore”, 94100 Enna, Italy;
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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Sharma AD, Chhabra R, Jain P, Kaur I, Amrita, Bhawna. Nanoemulsions (O/W) prepared from essential oil extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia: synthesis, characterization, stability and evaluation of anticancerous, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:2438-2461. [PMID: 37640030 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2253584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Essential oil from Melaleuca alternifolia (also known as Tea tree essential oil, TTO) is used as traditional medicine and used as therapeutic in medicine, food and cosmetic sectors. However, this oil is highly unstable, volatile and prone to oxidation which limits its practical use. The objective of this study was synthesis of tea tree oil based O/W (oil/water) nanoemulsions (tea tree essential oil nanoemulsions, TNE) and evaluation of its biological potential. Physiological characterization was carried out using UV, fluorescent, and FT-IR techniques. Various biological activities such as anticancerous, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory were also estimated. Pharmacokinetics study on TNE was carried out. Encapsulation efficiency of nanoemulsions was found to be 83%. Nanoemulsions were spherical in shape with globule size 308 nm, zeta potential -9.42 and polydispersity index was 0.31. Nanoemulsions were stable even after 50 days of storage at different temperatures. Anti-oxidant potential of TNE was conducted by various assays and IC50 were: Nitric oxide radical scavenging activity:225.1, DPPH radical scavenging activity:30.66, Iron chelating assay:38.73, and Iron reducing assay:39.36. Notable anticancer activity was observed with the percent cell viability of HeLa cells after treatment with 1, 2 and 5 µl of TNE was 82%, 41% and 24%, respectively. Antidiabetic study revealed that TNE inhibited -amylase in a dose-dependent manner, with 88% inhibition at its higher volume of 250 µl. Drug kinetic study revealed that nanoemulsions exhibited first-order model. Based on this, the possible role of M. alternifolia oil-based nanoemulsions in cosmetic, food, and pharma sectors has been discussed.
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- Arun Dev Sharma
- Department of Biotechnology, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, India
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Zulfahmi I, El Rahimi SA, Suherman SD, Almunawarah A, Sardi A, Helmi K, Nafis B, Perdana AW, Adani KH, Admaja Nasution IA, Sumon KA, Rahman MM. Acute toxicity of palm oil mill effluent on zebrafish (Danio rerio Hamilton-Buchanan, 1822): Growth performance, behavioral responses and histopathological lesions. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 340:139788. [PMID: 37574082 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Evaluating the toxicity of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) is critical as part of the effort to develop waste management regulations for the palm oil industry. In this study, we investigated the acute toxicity of POME on growth performance, behavioral response, and histopathology of gill and liver tissues of zebrafish (Danio rerio). In total, 550 adult male zebrafish were used for the toxicity experiment including range finding test, acute toxicity test, growth performance and behaviour test. Static non-renewal acute toxicity bioassays were conducted by exposing fish to POME (1.584-9.968 mL/L) for 96 h. Growth performance, behavior response, and histopathological lesions in untreated and POME treated (96-h LC50: 5.156 mL/L) fish were measured at 24, 48, 72 and 96 h. Time-dependent significant decline in body length and body weight of POME-exposed zebrafish was observed. Furthermore, several behavioral changes were recorded, including hyperactivity, loss of balance, excessive mucus secretion, and depigmentation. Decreasing operculum movement and oxygen consumption rate as well as alterations in gill tissues (i.e. hyperplasia, hypertrophy, hemorrhage, and necrosis) of POME-exposed zebrafish were observed, suggesting a dysfunction in respiratory performance. On the other hand, liver tissue alterations (congestion, hemorrhage, hyperplasia, shrinkage of hepatocytes, hydrophilic degeneration, and necrosis) indicated a disruption in detoxification performance. We conclude that exposure to POME at acute concentration caused histopathological lesions both in gill and liver tissue along with changes in fish behaviors which disrupted respiratory and detoxification performance, resulting in mortality and reduced growth of zebrafish. These findings might provide valuable information for guiding POME management and regulation.
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- Ilham Zulfahmi
- Department of Fisheries Resources Utilization, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia.
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- Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Center for Aquatic Research and Conservation (CARC), Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Center for Aquatic Research and Conservation (CARC), Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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Ben Abada M, Soltani A, Tahri M, Haoual Hamdi S, Boushih E, Fourmentin S, Greige-Gerges H, Mediouni Ben Jemâa J. Encapsulation of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil and of its main components in cyclodextrin: application to the control of the date moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Pyralidae). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:2433-2442. [PMID: 36811278 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Synthetic insecticides are the most useful tools for preventing losses caused by insect pest's infestation during storage. However, the use of pesticides should be limited because of the development of insect resistance and their adverse effects on human health and environment. In the last decades, natural insecticidal products, principally essential oils (EOs) and their active components, exhibited potential alternatives for pest control. Nevertheless, due to their volatile nature, encapsulation could be considered as the most appropriate solution. Therefore, this work aims to investigate the fumigant ability of inclusion complexes of Rosmarinus officinalis EO and its major constituents (1,8-cineole, α-pinene and camphor) with 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) against Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Pyralidae) larvae. RESULTS The encapsulation within HP-β-CD reduced greatly the release rate of the encapsulated molecules. Therefore, free compounds were more toxic than those encapsulated. Moreover, results revealed that encapsulated volatiles exhibited interesting insecticidal toxicity towards E. ceratoniae larvae. In fact, after 30 days mortality rates were 53.85, 94.23, 3.85 and 42.31% for α-pinene, 1,8-cineole, camphor and EO, respectively, encapsulated within HP-β-CD. In addition, results showed also that 1,8-cineole free and encapsulated was more effective toward E. ceratoniae larvae than the other tested volatiles. Additionally, the HP-β-CD/volatiles complexes exhibited best persistence compared to the volatiles components. The half-life of the encapsulated α-pinene, 1,8-cineole, camphor and EO (7.83, 8.75, 6.87 and 11.20 days) was significantly longer than that of the free ones (3.46, 5.02, 3.38 and 5.58 days). CONCLUSION These results sustain the utility of R. officinalis EO and its main components encapsulated in CDs as treatment to stored-date commodities. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Maha Ben Abada
- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant (UCEIV, UR 4492), Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO), Dunkerque, France
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- Bioactive Molecules Research Group, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences-2, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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Holanda FH, Ribeiro AN, Sánchez-Ortiz BL, de Souza GC, Borges SF, Ferreira AM, Florentino AC, Yoshioka SA, Moraes LS, Carvalho JCT, Ferreira IM. Anti-inflammatory potential of baicalein combined with silk fibroin protein in a zebrafish model (Danio rerio). Biotechnol Lett 2023; 45:235-253. [PMID: 36550336 PMCID: PMC9778464 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-022-03334-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Baicalein (BA) is a flavonoid with wide-ranging pharmacological activity. However, its biological evaluation is hampered by its low solubility in aqueous medium, making forms of incorporation that improve its solubility necessary. In the present study, BA was combined with a solution of silk fibroin protein (SF), a biomaterial used too as a drug carrier, to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of this combination, in vivo, in an experimental model, zebrafish (Danio rerio). Baicalein-silk fibroin (BASF) improved the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate) free radical scavenging rate (95%) in comparison with BA in solution. The acute toxicity study and histopathological analysis in zebrafish showed that BASF has low cytotoxic potential, except for the maxim dose of 2000 mg/kg. The use of BA in combination with SF enhanced the anti-inflammatory effect of flavonoids by inducing inflammatory peritoneal edema through carrageenan and achieved 77.6% inhibition of abdominal edema at a dose of 75 mg/kg. The results showed that the BASF, significantly increases the bioavailability and therapeutic effect of flavonoids and several results observed in this study may help in the development of new drugs.
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- Fabrício H. Holanda
- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ictio e Genotoxidade, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Biochemistry and Biomaterials Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP Brazil
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- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP Brazil
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Farhadi F, Baradaran Rahimi V, Mohamadi N, Askari VR. Effects of rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, rosmanol, carnosol, and ursolic acid on the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases. Biofactors 2022. [PMID: 36564953 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This review aimed to identify preclinical and clinical studies examining the effects of rosmarinic acid (RA), carnosic acid (CaA), rosmanol (RO), carnosol (CA), and ursolic acid (UA) against allergic and immunologic disorders. Various online databases, including PubMed, Science Direct, EMBASE, Web of Sciences, Cochrane trials, and Scopus, were searched from inception until October 2022. Due to the suppression of the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway, the main factor in allergic asthma, RA may be a promising candidate for the treatment of asthma. The other ingredients comprising CA and UA reduce the expression of interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, and IL-13 and improve airway inflammation. Rosemary's anti-cancer effect is mediated by several mechanisms, including DNA fragmentation, apoptosis induction, inhibition of astrocyte-upregulated gene-1 expression, and obstruction of cell cycle progression in the G1 phase. The compounds, essentially found in Rosemary essential oil, prevent smooth muscle contraction through its calcium antagonistic effects, inhibiting acetylcholine (ACH), histamine, and norepinephrine stimulation. Additionally, CA exhibits a substantially greater interaction with the nicotinic ACH receptor than a family of medications that relax the smooth muscles, making it a potent antispasmodic treatment. The components have demonstrated therapeutic effects on the immune, allergy, and respiratory disorders.
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- Faegheh Farhadi
- Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Oriola AO, Oyedeji AO. Essential Oils and Their Compounds as Potential Anti-Influenza Agents. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227797. [PMID: 36431899 PMCID: PMC9693178 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Essential oils (EOs) are chemical substances, mostly produced by aromatic plants in response to stress, that have a history of medicinal use for many diseases. In the last few decades, EOs have continued to gain more attention because of their proven therapeutic applications against the flu and other infectious diseases. Influenza (flu) is an infectious zoonotic disease that affects the lungs and their associated organs. It is a public health problem with a huge health burden, causing a seasonal outbreak every year. Occasionally, it comes as a disease pandemic with unprecedentedly high hospitalization and mortality. Currently, influenza is managed by vaccination and antiviral drugs such as Amantadine, Rimantadine, Oseltamivir, Peramivir, Zanamivir, and Baloxavir. However, the adverse side effects of these drugs, the rapid and unlimited variabilities of influenza viruses, and the emerging resistance of new virus strains to the currently used vaccines and drugs have necessitated the need to obtain more effective anti-influenza agents. In this review, essential oils are discussed in terms of their chemistry, ethnomedicinal values against flu-related illnesses, biological potential as anti-influenza agents, and mechanisms of action. In addition, the structure-activity relationships of lead anti-influenza EO compounds are also examined. This is all to identify leading agents that can be optimized as drug candidates for the management of influenza. Eucalyptol, germacrone, caryophyllene derivatives, eugenol, terpin-4-ol, bisabolene derivatives, and camphecene are among the promising EO compounds identified, based on their reported anti-influenza activities and plausible molecular actions, while nanotechnology may be a new strategy to achieve the efficient delivery of these therapeutically active EOs to the active virus site.
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Meccatti VM, Figueiredo-Godoi LMA, Pereira TC, de Lima PMN, Abu Hasna A, Senna LB, Marcucci MC, Junqueira JC, de Oliveira LD. The biocompatibility and antifungal effect of Rosmarinus officinalis against Candida albicans in Galleria mellonella model. Sci Rep 2022; 12:15611. [PMID: 36114199 PMCID: PMC9481548 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19425-9] [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: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study was performed to evaluate the biocompatibility and antifungal effect of Rosmarinus officinalis against Candida albicans in Galleria mellonella model. Five different concentrations of R. officinalis glycolic extract (50; 25; 12.5 e 6.25 mg/mL) were used to evaluate its biocompatibility in G. mellonella model, in which the nystatin suspension (100; 50; 25; 12.5 e 6.25%) was used as a control group. The antifungal action of R. officinalis glycolic extract was evaluated on C. albicans for 72, 48 and 12 h at two different phases: (1) using the extract as therapeutic agent; and (2) using the extract as prophylactic agent. PBS was used as a negative control group. G. mellonella survival curves were plotted using the Kaplan–Meier method and statistical analysis was performed using the log-rank test (Mantel–Cox) and the significance level was set at (α ≤ 0.05). There was no significant difference among the groups in which all were biocompatible except of a significant death rate of 26.6% with nystatin 100%. In phase 1, it was found that after 7 days, there was no statistically significant difference among the prophylactic treatment groups. In phase 2, the groups of R. officinalis 6.25 mg/mL for 72 h and R. officinalis of 12.5 mg/mL for 24 h promoted the survival rate of the larvae in comparison with the control group with a significant difference (p = 0.017) and (p = 0.032) respectively. Therefore, R. officinalis extract is biocompatible in different concentrations and can be used as a prophylactic agent against fungal infection.
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Effect of Saffron Extract, Astaxanthin, and Carnosic Acid on the Levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and on Body Weight Changes in Arthritis Experiments. EUROPEAN PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/afpuc-2022-0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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AIM
The aim of this study was to explore the potential effect of natural compounds and their combination with methotrexate (M) on levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) as a key biochemical parameter in rat adjuvant arthritis. Further change of body weight was selected as one of clinical parameters monitored in this animal model.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Adjuvant arthritis (AA) was induced in Lewis rats. Methotrexate (M) was administrated twice a week in a dose of 0.3 mg/kg b.w. The saffron extract was administrated daily in two doses: 25 mg/kg b.w. (SF1) and 50 mg/kg b.w. (SF2). Both doses were administrated alone and in combination with M. Astaxanthin was administrated also daily in two doses: 1 mg/kg b.w. (AS1) and 5 mg/kg b.w. (AS2) only as monotherapy. Carnosic acid was administrated daily in one dose: 100 mg/kg (C) in monotherapy and in combination with M. All compounds and M were administrated orally. Plasma samples were collected on the 21st experimental day and used for ELISA determination. The 21st experimental day was used also for the analysis of body weight changes.
RESULTS
We observed a significant decrease of MMP-9 plasmatic levels in SF1 and SF2 monotherapy in AA animal groups. The decrease in levels of MMP-9 in combined therapy of SF1 and M had higher significance than the effect of M only in AA. The same decreasing effect on the levels of MMP-9 was observed in the combined therapy of C and M. Astaxanthin and saffron extract had a very similar effect on clinical parameters and the change in body weight: both have significantly increased body weight in monotherapy in both doses used. The combined therapy of M and saffron extract doses showed no significant difference from M itself. Carnosic acid did not affect the change of body weight, and the combination of C with M reached the same level as M alone.
CONCLUSION
Astaxanthin in monotherapy and saffron extract in monotherapy and in combined therapy with M have significantly decreased plasmatic levels of MMP-9 and increased body weight in animals suffering from AA. Lower doses were more efficient for both experiments: astaxanthin and saffron extract. Carnosic acid has no effect in monotherapy in both parameters, but a combination with M has a significant effect with respect to the improvement of cachexia as well as the inhibition of inflammation.
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Balde A, Kim SK, Abdul NR. Crab (Charybdis natator) exoskeleton derived chitosan nanoparticles for the in vivo delivery of poorly water-soluble drug: Ibuprofen. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 212:283-293. [PMID: 35609839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The study aims to extract and purify chitosan (CS) from the exoskeleton of crab (C. natator) and develop ibuprofen (IBU) encapsulated CS nanoparticles (IBU-CSNPs). Analysis of purified CS revealed characteristic functional and crystallinity peaks. Moreover, morphological analysis of prepared IBU-CSNPs showed uniform spherical shape with a size range of 40-100 nm whereas encapsulation efficiency (EE%) and loading capacity (LC%) were estimated to be 68.94 ± 1.61% and 28 ± 1.18% respectively. Further, in vitro release profile of IBU from IBU-CSNPs was observed to be in biphasic form with initial release up to 15 h followed by the sustained release in different test conditions. Further, the effects of purified CS on the viability of RAW264.7 cells exhibited no toxic effects in higher concentrations. Furthermore, fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) conjugated nanoparticles (FITC-IBU-CSNPs) were investigated on in vivo model of adult zebrafish for time-dependent circulation and accumulation of the drug through the nano-carrier system. It was observed that the drug diffusion from the nanoparticles was in a sustained manner throughout the gastrointestinal region which resulted in suppression of inflammation. Overall, this study provides an effective and facile process for preparing a crab CS-based nano-carrier system used for the delivery of IBU in vivo which may help in the curing of prolonged chronic inflammatory diseases. Moreover, it may also help to reduce adverse effects of these drugs in the gastrointestinal tract such as ulcers and bleeding.
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- Akshad Balde
- Biopharmaceuticals Lab, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203 Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, South Korea
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- Biopharmaceuticals Lab, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203 Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
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Characterization of Turpentine nanoemulsion and assessment of its antibiofilm potential against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Microb Pathog 2022; 166:105530. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Eugenia sulcata (Myrtaceae) Nanoemulsion Enhances the Inhibitory Activity of the Essential Oil on P2X7R and Inflammatory Response In Vivo. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14050911. [PMID: 35631497 PMCID: PMC9148016 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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P2X7R is a purinergic receptor with broad expression throughout the body, especially in immune system cells. P2X7R activation causes inflammatory mediators to release, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), the processing and release of which are critically dependent on this ion channel activation. P2X7R’s therapeutic potential augments the discovery of new antagonistic compounds. Thus, we investigated whether the Eugenia sulcata essential oil could block P2X7R activity. The essential oil (ESO) dose-dependently inhibited ATP-promoted PI uptake and IL-1β release with an IC50 of 113.3 ± 3.7 ng/mL and 274 ± 91 ng/mL, respectively, and the essential oil nanoemulsion (ESON) improved the ESO inhibitory effect with an IC50 of 81.4 ± 7.2 ng/mL and 62 ± 2 ng/mL, respectively. ESO and ESON reversed the carrageenan-activated peritonitis in mice, and ESON exhibited an efficacy higher than ESO. The majority substance from essential oil, β-caryophyllene, impaired the ATP-evoked PI uptake and IL-1β release with an IC50 value of 26 ± 0.007 ng/mL and 97 ± 0.012 ng/mL, respectively. Additionally, β-caryophyllene reduced carrageenan-induced peritonitis, and the molecular modeling and computational simulation predicted the intermolecular interactions in the P2X7R situs. In silico, results indicated β-caryophyllene as a potent allosteric P2X7R antagonist, although this substance may present toxic effects for humans. These data confirm the nanoemulsion of essential oil from E. sulcata as a promisor biotechnology strategy for impaired P2X7R functions and the inflammatory response.
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Kumar R, Mirza MA, Naseef PP, Kuruniyan MS, Zakir F, Aggarwal G. Exploring the Potential of Natural Product-Based Nanomedicine for Maintaining Oral Health. Molecules 2022; 27:1725. [PMID: 35268826 PMCID: PMC8911592 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Oral diseases pose a major threat to public health across the globe. Diseases such as dental caries, periodontitis, gingivitis, halitosis, and oral cancer affect people of all age groups. Moreover, unhealthy diet practices and the presence of comorbidities aggravate the problem even further. Traditional practices such as the use of miswak for oral hygiene and cloves for toothache have been used for a long time. The present review exhaustively explains the potential of natural products obtained from different sources for the prevention and treatment of dental diseases. Additionally, natural medicine has shown activity in preventing bacterial biofilm resistance and can be one of the major forerunners in the treatment of oral infections. However, in spite of the enormous potential, it is a less explored area due to many setbacks, such as unfavorable physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties. Nanotechnology has led to many advances in the dental industry, with various applications ranging from maintenance to restoration. However, can nanotechnology help in enhancing the safety and efficacy of natural products? The present review discusses these issues in detail.
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- Rajeev Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Sector-3, M.B. Road, PushpVihar, New Delhi 110017, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- Department of Dental Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Sector-3, M.B. Road, PushpVihar, New Delhi 110017, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Sector-3, M.B. Road, PushpVihar, New Delhi 110017, India;
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OUP accepted manuscript. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2022; 11:520-528. [DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfac032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Eissa MA, Hashim YZHY, Mohd Nasir MH, Nor YA, Salleh HM, Isa MLM, Abd-Azziz SSS, Abd Warif NM, Ramadan E, Badawi NM. Fabrication and characterization of Agarwood extract-loaded nanocapsules and evaluation of their toxicity and anti-inflammatory activity on RAW 264.7 cells and in zebrafish embryos. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:2618-2633. [PMID: 34894947 PMCID: PMC8676596 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.2012307] [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] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Aquilaria malaccensis has been traditionally used to treat several medical disorders including inflammation. However, the traditional claims of this plant as an anti-inflammatory agent has not been substantially evaluated using modern scientific techniques. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of Aquilaria malacensis leaf extract (ALEX-M) and potentiate its activity through nano-encapsulation. The extract-loaded nanocapsules were fabricated using water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) emulsion method and characterized via multiple techniques including DLS, TEM, FTIR, and TGA. The toxicity and the anti-inflammatory activity of ALEX-M and the extract-loaded nanocapsules (ALEX-M-PNCs) were evaluated in-vitro on RAW 264.7 macrophages and in-vivo on zebrafish embryos. The nanocapsules demonstrated spherical shape with mean particle diameter of 167.13 ± 1.24 nm, narrow size distribution (PDI = 0.29 ± 0.01), and high encapsulation efficiency (87.36 ± 1.81%). ALEX-M demonstrated high viability at high concentrations in RAW 264.7 cells and zebrafish embryos, however, ALEX-M-PNCs showed relatively higher cytotoxicity. Both free and nanoencapsulated extract expressed anti-inflammatory effects through significant reduction of the pro-inflammatory mediator nitric oxide (NO) production in LPS/IFNγ-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages and zebrafish embryos in a concentration-dependent manner. The findings highlight that ALEX-M can be recognized as a potential anti-inflammatory agent, and its anti-inflammatory activity can be potentiated by nano-encapsulation. Further studies are warranted toward investigation of the mechanistic and immunomodulatory roles of ALEX-M.
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- Manar A Eissa
- International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Center for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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- International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.,Central Research and Animal Facility (CREAM), Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Kulliyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University, Perak, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Center for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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- Center for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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Effects of Essential Oils and Selected Compounds from Lamiaceae Family as Adjutants on the Treatment of Subjects with Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Risk. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11209563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Essential oils from different plant species were found to contain different compounds exhibiting anti-inflammatory effects with the potential to be a valid alternative to conventional chemotherapy that is limited in long-term use due to its serious side effects. Generally, the first mechanism by which an organism counteracts injurious stimuli is inflammation, which is considered a part of the innate immune system. Periodontitis is an infectious and inflammatory disease caused by a dysbiosis in the subgingival microbiome that triggers an exacerbated immune response of the host. The immune–inflammatory component leads to the destruction of gingival and alveolar bone tissue. The main anti-inflammation strategies negatively modulate the inflammatory pathways and the involvement of inflammatory mediators by interfering with the gene’s expression or on the activity of some enzymes and so affecting the release of proinflammatory cytokines. These effects are a possible target from an effective and safe approach, suing plant-derived anti-inflammatory agents. The aim of the present review is to summarize the current evidence about the effects of essentials oils from derived from plants of the Lamiaceae family as complementary agents for the treatment of subjects with periodontitis and their possible effect on the cardiovascular risk of these patients.
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Quitian-Useche YF, Sánchez-Ortiz BL, Borges SF, Ramos B, de Souza GC, Batista MA, da Silva Hage Melim LI, Ferreira IM, Carvalho JCT, Borges RS. Fatty ethanolamide of Bertholletia excelsa triglycerides (Brazil nuts): anti-inflammatory action and acute toxicity evaluation in Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Inflammopharmacology 2021; 29:1519-1537. [PMID: 34498144 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-021-00867-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Fatty amides (N-alkylamides) are bioactive lipids that are widely distributed in microorganisms, animals, and plants. The low yield in the extraction process of spilantol, a fatty amide, which is mainly related to its diverse biological effects, compromises its application on a large scale. Thus, this study proposes an alternative method to synthesise fatty amides from Bertholletia excelsa (AGBe) oil, with a chemical structure similar to that of spilantol. Carrageenan-induced abdominal oedema in vivo models were used in zebrafish (Danio rerio). In in vivo studies, oral AGBe produced no signs of toxicity. In the histopathological study, AGBe did not cause significant changes in the main metabolising organs (liver, kidneys, and intestines). All doses of AGBe (100 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg, and 750 mg/kg) were effective in reducing oedema by 65%, 69%, and 95%, respectively, producing a dose-response effect compared to the control group, and spilantol-inhibited oedema by 48%. In the in silico study, with the use of molecular docking, it was observed that among the AGBe, the molecules 18:1, ω-7-ethanolamine, and 18:1, ω-9-ethanolamine stood out, with 21 interactions for COX-2 and 20 interactions for PLA2, respectively, surpassing the spilantol standard with 15 interactions for COX-2 and PLA2. The anti-inflammatory action hypothesis was confirmed in the in silico study, demonstrating the involvement of AGBe in the process of inhibiting the enzymes COX-2 and PLA2. Therefore, based on all the results obtained and the fact that until the dose of 1000 mg/kg was administered orally in zebrafish, it was not possible to determine the LD50; it can be said that AGBe is effective and safe for anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Yesica Fernanda Quitian-Useche
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil.,Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil.,Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise e Síntese Orgânica Aplicada, Departamento de Ciências Exatas, Curso de Química, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química Farmacêutica e Medicinal (PharMedChem), Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil.,Laboratório de Química Farmacêutica e Medicinal (PharMedChem), Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil.,Laboratório de Biocatálise e Síntese Orgânica Aplicada, Departamento de Ciências Exatas, Curso de Química, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil.,Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Curso de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil. .,Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rod. JK, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil.
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Tomazi R, Figueira ÂC, Ferreira AM, Ferreira DQ, de Souza GC, de Souza Pinheiro WB, Pinheiro Neto JR, da Silva GA, de Lima HB, da Silva Hage-Melim LI, Pereira ACM, Carvalho JCT, da Silva de Almeida SSM. Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Latex from Hancornia speciosa Gomes: A Study in Zebrafish and In Silico. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14090856. [PMID: 34577555 PMCID: PMC8472165 DOI: 10.3390/ph14090856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Hancornia speciosa Gomes is a tree native to Brazil and has therapeutic potential for several diseases. Ethnopharmacological surveys have reported that the plant is used as a hypoglycemic agent and to lose weight. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the aqueous extract from H. speciosa latex (LxHs) in a zebrafish model of diabetes. The extract was evaluated through high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HTPLC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). We then tested treatments with LxHs (500, 1000, and 1500 mg/kg) by assessing blood glucose levels in alloxan-induced diabetic animals, and metformin was used as a control. The toxicity was evaluated through histopathology of the pancreas and biochemical assessment of serum levels of AST, ALT, creatinine, and urea. The extract was also assessed for acute toxicity through several parameters in embryos and adult animals. Finally, we performed in silico analysis through the SEA server and docking using the software GOLD. The phytochemical study showed the compounds cornoside, dihydrocornoide, and 1-O-methyl-myoinositol (bornesitol). The treatment with all doses of LxHs significantly decreased alloxan-induced hyperglycemia without any significant histological or biochemical abnormalities. No significant frequency of teratogenesis was observed in the embryos exposed to the extract, and no significant behavioral changes or deaths were observed in adult animals. In silico, the results showed a potential interaction between inositol and enzymes involved in carbohydrates’ metabolism. Overall, the results show a hypoglycemic activity of the extract in vivo, with no apparent toxicity. The computational studies suggest this could be at least partially due to the presence of bornesitol, since inositols can interact with carbohydrates’ enzymes.
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- Rosana Tomazi
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia da Rede Bionorte (Ppg-Bionorte), Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Amapá (IFAP), Rodovia BR-210, km 03, S/n—Brasil Novo, Macapá 68909-398, AP, Brazil; (R.T.); (Â.C.F.)
- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (A.M.F.); (D.Q.F.); (G.C.d.S.); (A.C.M.P.)
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia e Fitoquímica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia da Rede Bionorte (Ppg-Bionorte), Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Amapá (IFAP), Rodovia BR-210, km 03, S/n—Brasil Novo, Macapá 68909-398, AP, Brazil; (R.T.); (Â.C.F.)
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (A.M.F.); (D.Q.F.); (G.C.d.S.); (A.C.M.P.)
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (A.M.F.); (D.Q.F.); (G.C.d.S.); (A.C.M.P.)
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (A.M.F.); (D.Q.F.); (G.C.d.S.); (A.C.M.P.)
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- Laboratório de Química Industrial, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Rua. Augusto Corrêa, Guamá, 01, Belém 66075-110, AP, Brazil; (W.B.d.S.P.); (J.R.P.N.); (G.A.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Química Industrial, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Rua. Augusto Corrêa, Guamá, 01, Belém 66075-110, AP, Brazil; (W.B.d.S.P.); (J.R.P.N.); (G.A.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Química Industrial, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Rua. Augusto Corrêa, Guamá, 01, Belém 66075-110, AP, Brazil; (W.B.d.S.P.); (J.R.P.N.); (G.A.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Química Medicinal, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (H.B.d.L.); (L.I.d.S.H.-M.)
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- Laboratório de Química Medicinal, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (H.B.d.L.); (L.I.d.S.H.-M.)
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (A.M.F.); (D.Q.F.); (G.C.d.S.); (A.C.M.P.)
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil; (A.M.F.); (D.Q.F.); (G.C.d.S.); (A.C.M.P.)
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia e Fitoquímica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil;
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de Abreu MS, Costa F, Giacomini ACVV, Demin KA, Petersen EV, Rosemberg DB, Kalueff AV. Exploring CNS effects of American traditional medicines using zebrafish models. Curr Neuropharmacol 2021; 20:550-559. [PMID: 34254921 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x19666210712153329] [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: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Although American traditional medicine (ATM) has been practiced for millennia, its complex multi-target mechanisms of therapeutic action remain poorly understood. Animal models are widely used to elucidate the therapeutic effects of various ATMs, including their modulation of brain and behavior. Complementing rodent models, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a promising novel organism in translational neuroscience and neuropharmacology research. Here, we emphasize the growing value of zebrafish for testing neurotropic effects of ATMs and outline future directions of research in this field. We also demonstrate the developing utility of zebrafish as complementary models for probing CNS mechanisms of ATM action and their potential to treat brain disorders.
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- Murilo S de Abreu
- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology and Neurobiology, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Toxicological Biochemistry, Natural and Exact Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology and Neurobiology, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology and Neurobiology, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- The International Zebrafish Neuroscience Research Consortium (ZNRC), Slidell, LA, United States
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Lobato Rodrigues AB, Martins RL, Rabelo ÉDM, Tomazi R, Santos LL, Brandão LB, Faustino CG, Ferreira Farias AL, dos Santos CBR, de Castro Cantuária P, Galardo AKR, de Almeida SSMDS. Development of nano-emulsions based on Ayapana triplinervis essential oil for the control of Aedes aegypti larvae. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254225. [PMID: 34242328 PMCID: PMC8270136 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ayapana triplinervis is a plant species used in traditional medicine and in mystical-religious rituals by traditional communities in the Amazon. The aim of this study are to develop a nano-emulsion containing essential oil from A. triplinervis morphotypes, to evaluate larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and acute oral toxicity in Swiss albino mice (Mus musculus). The essential oils were extracted by steam dragging, identified by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and nano-emulsions were prepared using the low energy method. Phytochemical analyses indicated the major compounds, expressed as area percentage, β-Caryophyllene (45.93%) and Thymohydroquinone Dimethyl Ether (32.93%) in morphotype A; and Thymohydroquinone Dimethyl Ether (84.53%) was found in morphotype B. Morphotype A essential oil nano-emulsion showed a particle size of 101.400 ± 0.971 nm (polydispersity index = 0.124 ± 0.009 and zeta potential = -19.300 ± 0.787 mV). Morphotype B essential oil nano-emulsion had a particle size of 104.567 ± 0.416 nm (polydispersity index = 0.168 ± 0.016 and zeta potential = -27.700 ± 1.307 mV). Histomorphological analyses showed the presence of inflammatory cells in the liver of animals treated with morphotype A essential oil nano-emulsion (MAEON) and morphotype B essential oil nano-emulsion (MBEON). Congestion and the presence of transudate with leukocyte infiltration in the lung of animals treated with MAEON were observed. The nano-emulsions containing essential oils of A. triplinervis morphotypes showed an effective nanobiotechnological product in the chemical control of A. aegypti larvae with minimal toxicological action for non-target mammals.
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Amapaense Herbarium, Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Entomology, Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Exact and Technological Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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Essential oils (EOs) are known as any aromatic oily organic substances which are naturally synthesized in plants. Exhibiting a broad range of biological activities, EOs have played a key role in numerous industries for ages, including pharmaceutical, textile, and food. However, the volatility and high sensitivity to environmental influences pose challenges to the application of EOs on industrial scale. Microencapsulation via the spray-drying method is one of the promising techniques to overcome these challenges, thanks to the presence of wall materials that properly protect the core EOs from oxidation and evaporation. By optimization of key factors related to the infeed emulsion properties and spray-drying process, the encapsulation efficiency and retention of encapsulated EOs could be significantly improved, thus allowing a wide range of EO applications. This review attempts to discuss on different determining factors of the spray-drying process to develop an effective encapsulation formula for EOs. Furthermore, recent applications of encapsulated EOs in the fields of foods, pharmaceuticals, and textile industries are also thoroughly addressed.
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Development of larvicide nanoemulsion from the essential oil of Aeollanthus suaveolens Mart. ex Spreng against Aedes aegypti, and its toxicity in non-target organism. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Cimino C, Maurel OM, Musumeci T, Bonaccorso A, Drago F, Souto EMB, Pignatello R, Carbone C. Essential Oils: Pharmaceutical Applications and Encapsulation Strategies into Lipid-Based Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13030327. [PMID: 33802570 PMCID: PMC8001530 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13030327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Essential oils are being studied for more than 60 years, but a growing interest has emerged in the recent decades due to a desire for a rediscovery of natural remedies. Essential oils are known for millennia and, already in prehistoric times, they were used for medicinal and ritual purposes due to their therapeutic properties. Using a variety of methods refined over the centuries, essential oils are extracted from plant raw materials: the choice of the extraction method is decisive, since it determines the type, quantity, and stereochemical structure of the essential oil molecules. To these components belong all properties that make essential oils so interesting for pharmaceutical uses; the most investigated ones are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound-healing, and anxiolytic activities. However, the main limitations to their use are their hydrophobicity, instability, high volatility, and risk of toxicity. A successful strategy to overcome these limitations is the encapsulation within delivery systems, which enable the increase of essential oils bioavailability and improve their chemical stability, while reducing their volatility and toxicity. Among all the suitable platforms, our review focused on the lipid-based ones, in particular micro- and nanoemulsions, liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, and nanostructured lipid carriers.
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- Cinzia Cimino
- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (T.M.); (A.B.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (O.M.M.); (F.D.)
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (T.M.); (A.B.); (R.P.)
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (T.M.); (A.B.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (O.M.M.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal;
- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (T.M.); (A.B.); (R.P.)
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (T.M.); (A.B.); (R.P.)
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Ozogul F, Elabed N, Ceylan Z, Ocak E, Ozogul Y. Nano-technological approaches for plant and marine-based polysaccharides for nano-encapsulations and their applications in food industry. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2021; 97:187-236. [PMID: 34311900 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2021.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Novel food preservation methods, along with preservatives have been employed to prevent food products from spoilage. There is an increasing demand to substitute synthetic preservatives with natural bioactive compounds since they are safe and environmentally friendly. Bioactive compounds with functional and therapeutic properties are found in foods and have also beneficial physiological and immunological health effects. However, there are some issues associated with bioactive compounds, such as low stability, solubility, and permeability. Encapsulation techniques, especially nano-encapsulation, are a promising technique to overcome these restrictions. A range of the plants' constituents can be converted into bio-nanomaterials. Major plant constituents are polysaccharides which have good biocompatibility properties and therapeutic activities, such as antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-tumor. Among plant and marine-based polysaccharides, cellulose, starch, alginates, chitosan, and carrageenans have been used as carrier materials to preserve core material. Moreover, many studies indicated that favorable sources such as plant and marine based polysaccharides are emerging. This chapter will cover plant and marine-based polysaccharides for nano-encapsulation and their application in the food industry.
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- Fatih Ozogul
- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey.
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- Laboratory of Protein Engineering and Bioactive Molecules (LIP-MB), National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Faculty of Tourism, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Carbone C, Caddeo C, Grimaudo MA, Manno DE, Serra A, Musumeci T. Ferulic Acid-NLC with Lavandula Essential Oil: A Possible Strategy for Wound-Healing? NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10050898. [PMID: 32397093 PMCID: PMC7279150 DOI: 10.3390/nano10050898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nowadays, an increasing interest in combinatorial drug delivery systems is emerging, highlighting the possibility of exploiting essential oils (EO) for topical applications. This work aimed at developing nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) for the combined delivery of ferulic acid and Lavandula EO, whose beneficial effects in wound-healing processes have been widely reported. Homogeneous (polydispersity index, PDI < 0.2) nanoparticles with a small size (<150 nm) and a high encapsulation efficiency (>85%) were obtained. The co-presence of ferulic acid and Lavandula EO, as compared to synthetic isopropyl myristate-based NLC, increased nanoparticles’ stability, due to higher ordering chains, as confirmed by morphological and physicochemical studies. An enhanced cytocompatibility was observed when combining ferulic acid and Lavandula EO, as confirmed by in vitro studies on fibroblasts. Furthermore, the combined delivery of ferulic acid and Lavandula EO significantly promoted cell migration with higher effectiveness in respect to the free drug solution and the carrier without the EO. Taken all together, our results suggest a potential combined effect of the antioxidant ferulic acid and Lavandula EO co-delivered in lipid nanoparticles in promoting cell proliferation and migration, representing a promising strategy in the treatment of wounds.
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- Claudia Carbone
- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-095-7384251
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- Department of Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, University of Cagliari, via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (D.E.M.); (A.S.)
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (D.E.M.); (A.S.)
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy;
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de Souza ML, Dos Santos WM, de Sousa ALMD, de Albuquerque Wanderley Sales V, Nóbrega FP, de Oliveira MVG, Rolim-Neto PJ. Lipid Nanoparticles as a Skin Wound Healing Drug Delivery System: Discoveries and Advances. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:4536-4550. [PMID: 32303163 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200417144530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic wounds are a remarkable cause of morbidity, requiring long-time treatments with a significant impact on the quality of life and high costs for public health. Although there are a variety of topical skin preparations commercially available, they have several limitations that frequently impair wound healing, such as drug instability, toxicity, limited time of action and ineffective skin permeation. In recent years, researchers have focused on the development of new effective treatments for wound healing and shown frequent interest in nanometric drug delivery systems to overcome such obstacles. In dermatology, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have received great attention from researchers due to their great functionalities, greater adhesion to the skin and film formation, enabling the hydration and maintenance of skin integrity, as well as present a more effective penetration through the skin barrier. This review provides an update on topical formulations based on Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) as wound healing treatments. Both SLNs and NLCs are able to increase solubility and stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients and increase skin penetration compared to the free drugs. Additionally, SLNs and NLCs can increase pharmacological activity, increase the release profile of the drugs, promote synergistic effects and improve the sensory properties of the final formulation. Topical dosage forms containing nanoparticles have been extensively evaluated for wound healing activity, mainly the dressings, films and scaffolds. Therefore, lipid nanoparticles have contributed in improving wound healing therapies when incorporated into other dosage forms with better efficacy and lesser adverse effects than conventional formulations.
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- Myla Lôbo de Souza
- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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de Sá Hyacienth BM, Tavares Picanço KR, Sánchez-Ortiz BL, Barros Silva L, Matias Pereira AC, Machado Góes LD, Sousa Borges R, Cardoso Ataíde R, dos Santos CBR, de Oliveira Carvalho H, Gonzalez Anduaga GM, Navarrete A, Tavares Carvalho JC. Hydroethanolic extract from Endopleura uchi (Huber) Cuatrecasas and its marker bergenin: Toxicological and pharmacokinetic studies in silico and in vivo on zebrafish. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:217-232. [PMID: 32042599 PMCID: PMC6997909 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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E. uchi stem bark hydroethanolic extract in zebrafish. Evaluating the in silico pharmacokinetic and toxicological parameters. Behavioral, biochemical and histopathological changes was dose dependent. In silico bergenin and its metabolites showed high intestinal absorption. Bergenin inhibited CYP2C9, CYP3A4 and CYP2C19.
Endopleura uchi, is used for the treatment of inflammatory disease and related to the female reproductive tract. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute toxicity of the Endopleura uchi stem bark hydroethanolic extract (EEu) in zebrafish, emphasizing the histopathological and biochemical parameters, as well as evaluating the in silico pharmacokinetic and toxicological parameters of the phytochemical/pharmacological marker, bergenin, as their metabolites. The animals were orally treated with EEu at a single dose of 75 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg, 1000 mg/kg and 3000 mg/kg. the oral LD50 of the EEu higher to the dose of 3000 mg/kg. Behavioral, biochemical and histopathological changes were dose dependent. In silico pharmacokinetic predictions for bergenin and its metabolites showed moderate absorption in high human intestinal absorption (HIA) and Caco-2 models, reduced plasma protein binding, by low brain tissue binding and no P-glycoprotein (P-Gp) inhibition. Their metabolism is defined by the CYP450 enzyme, in addition to bergenin inhibition of CYP2C9, CYP3A4 and CYP2C19. In the bergenin and its metabolites in silico toxicity test it have been shown to cause carcinogenicity and a greater involvement of the bergenin with the CYP enzymes in the I and II hepatic and renal metabolism’s phases was observed. It is possible to suggest that the histopathological damages are involved with the interaction of this major compound and its metabolites at the level of the cellular-biochemical mechanisms which involve the absorption, metabolization and excretion of these possible prodrug and drug.
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Key Words
- ALT, Alanine aminotransferase
- AST, Aspartate aminotransferase
- BBB, Brain-blood partition coefficient (C.brain/C.blood)
- Bergenin
- Biotrasformation
- EEu, Endopleura uchi stem bark hydroethanolic extract
- Endopleura uchi
- HAI, Index of Histopathological Changes
- HBA, Hydrogen bonding acceptors
- HBD, Hydrogen bonding donors
- HIA, Human intestinal absorption
- Hepatoxity
- IAN, Regional Herbarium of the Eastern Amazonian Embrapa
- MM, Molecular mass
- Nephrotoxity
- P-Gp, P-glycoprotein
- PPB, Plasma protein binding
- Toxicology
- hERG, ether-a-go-related human gene
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- Beatriz Martins de Sá Hyacienth
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Legal Amazon of the BIONORTE Network, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Laboratory of Natural Product Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, University City, Coyoacán, Zip Code 04510 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Federal University of Amapá, Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Federal University of Amapá, Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Natural Product Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, University City, Coyoacán, Zip Code 04510 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Natural Product Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, University City, Coyoacán, Zip Code 04510 Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Research, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Juscelino Kubitschek Street, Marco Zero Campus, Zip Code 68903-419, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Legal Amazon of the BIONORTE Network, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Corresponding author.
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Acute Toxicity of the Hydroethanolic Extract of the Flowers of Acmella oleracea L. in Zebrafish ( Danio rerio): Behavioral and Histopathological Studies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2019; 12:ph12040173. [PMID: 31783553 PMCID: PMC6958448 DOI: 10.3390/ph12040173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Hydroethanolic preparations of the botanical species Acmella oleracea L. are used in the north of Brazil for the treatment of various diseases. However, few studies have been conducted to evaluate the toxicity of this species. The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute toxicity of the hydroethanolic extract of A. oleracea L. (EHFAo) flowers in zebrafish by immersion and oral administration. The extract was analyzed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS). EHFAo was administered orally (44.457, 88.915, 199.94, 281.83, and 448.81 mg/kg) and by immersion (250, 300, 350, 400, and 450 µg/L). Behavioral and histopathological analysis of gills, liver, intestine, and kidney were performed. The presence of (2E,6Z,8E)-N-isobutyl-2,6,8-decatrienamide (spilanthol) in EHFAo was identified by ultra-high-re.solution liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI-MS). Treatment with EHFAo caused significant behavioral changes and death. The calculated median lethal dose (LD50) was 148.42 mg/kg, and the calculated median lethal concentration (LC50) was 320 μg/L. In the histopathological study, it was observed that upon oral treatment, the tissue alterations that compromised the normal functioning of the organism occurred with EHFAo doses of 88.915, 199.53, and 281.83 mg/kg, the intestine being the most affected. When the treatment was performed by immersion, the most toxic EHFAo concentrations according to the histopathological evaluation were 300, 350, and 400 μg/L, with the most affected organ being the gills. Finally, EHFAo in this study was shown to be more toxic to the liver, intestine, and kidneys when administered orally and to gills, liver, and kidneys when administered by immersion in water. Therefore, considering the results obtained and the chemical characteristics of the main phytochemical marker of EHFAo, spilanthol, it can be suggested that, depending on the dose, this compound can lead to histopathological damages in the organs highlighted in this study.
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Effects of the Essential Oil from Pistacia lentiscus Var. chia on the Lateral Line System and the Gene Expression Profile of Zebrafish ( Danio rerio). Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24213919. [PMID: 31671694 PMCID: PMC6864543 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24213919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Mastic essential oil exhibits anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties. With the growing interest of the use of mastic oil in the food and pharmaceutical industry, systematic in vivo studies are needed to address controlled usage and safety issues. In the present work we evaluated the safety of mastic oil using as a model the zebrafish lateral line system. In addition, we studied the gene expression profile of zebrafish fed with mastic oil-supplemented diet using microarray analysis. Our results showed that the hair cells of lateral line neuromasts are functional upon exposure of zebrafish larvae up to 20 ppm of mastic essential oil, while treatment with higher concentrations, 100 and 200 ppm, resulted in increased larvae mortality. Dietary supplementation of zebrafish with mastic essential oil led to differential expression of interferon response-related genes as well as the immune responsive gene 1 (irg1) that links cellular metabolism with immune defense. Notably, mucin 5.2, a constituent of the mucus hydrogel that protects the host against invading pathogens, was up-regulated. Our in vivo work provides information concerning the safety of mastic essential oil use and suggests dietary effects on gene expression related with the physical and immunochemical properties of the gastrointestinal system.
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de Souza GC, Viana MD, Goés LDM, Sanchez-Ortiz BL, Silva GAD, Pinheiro WBDS, Santos CBRD, Carvalho JCT. Reproductive toxicity of the hydroethanolic extract of the flowers ofAcmella oleraceaand spilanthol in zebrafish: In vivo and in silico evaluation. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 39:127-146. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327119878257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hydroethanolic preparations of Acmella oleracea is used in the north of Brazil as a female aphrodisiac. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the action of the hydroethanolic extract of Acmella oleracea (EHFAo) flowers (21.873 and 44.457 mg/kg) and spilanthol (3 mg/kg) administered orally on reproductive performance and effects on the embryonic development of zebrafish F1 generation. It was observed that in the groups in which males and females received EHFAo and spilanthol, the spawning was interrupted, whereas in the groups in which only the females were treated, spawning occurred during the 21 days. Thus, in the histopathological evaluation of the gonads, it was possible to observe that the percentage of mature cells in the spermatozoa and females was significantly reduced. Only the embryo groups in which parental generation was treated with EHFAo showed lethal and teratogenic effects. On the other hand, the parental groups treated with the spilanthol presented only the lethality. Spilanthol and some metabolites showed good oral availability and important toxicological properties. Thus, it is suggested that the treatment of parental generation of zebrafish with EHFAo and spilanthol caused severe changes in the gonads and on fertility. However, on the embryo, the most striking effects in the development were recorded in the groups in which the parental generation was treated with the EHFAo, while the spilanthol influenced the lethality of the embryos.
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- GC de Souza
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, Pará, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
- Laboratório de Modelagem e Química Computacional, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
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Baskaran XR, Vigila AVG, Rajan K, Zhang S, Liao W. Free Radical Scavenging and Some Pharmaceutical Utilities of Nanoparticles in the Recent Scenario. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:2677-2693. [PMID: 31333102 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190716110330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nanopharmaceuticals have rapidly emerged as a means to cure several diseases. There are numerous reports describing the development and application of nanopharmaceuticals. Here, we discussed nanoparticle synthesis and the mechanisms to scavenge free radicals. We also discuss their major properties and list several commercially available nanomedicines. RESULTS Reactive oxygen and hydrogen species are formed during normal metabolism, and excessive reactive species can damage proteins, lipids, and DNA and cause disease. Plant- and microbe-based nanoparticles, which can protect tissues from free radical damage, have recently gained research momentum because they are inexpensive and safe. CONCLUSION Synthetic and biocompatible nanoparticles exhibit antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, which can be used to treat several diseases. Further studies are needed to investigate their sizes, dose-dependent activities, and mechanisms of action.
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- Xavier-Ravi Baskaran
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510 275, China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518 004, China
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- Department of Zoology, St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India.,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli 627 012, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518 004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510 275, China
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Costa de Melo N, Sánchez-Ortiz BL, Dos Santos Sampaio TI, Matias Pereira AC, Pinheiro da Silva Neto FL, Ribeiro da Silva H, Alves Soares Cruz R, Keita H, Soares Pereira AM, Tavares Carvalho JC. Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Effects of the Hydroethanolic Extract from the Leaves of Aloysia polystachya (Griseb.) Moldenke: A Study on Zebrafish ( Danio rerio). Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2019; 12:ph12030106. [PMID: 31373315 PMCID: PMC6789669 DOI: 10.3390/ph12030106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Medicinal plants such as Aloysia polystachya are often used in the treatment of psychiatric diseases, including anxiety- and depression-related humor disturbances. In folk medicine, A. polystachya is used to treat digestive and respiratory tract disturbances, as a sedative and antidepressant agent, and as a tonic for the nerves. This study aimed to evaluate the antidepressant and anxiolytic effect from the hydroethanolic extract from the leaves of Aloysia polystachya (HELAp) in zebrafish. The extract was analyzed through ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy (UPLC-MS) and the main compound detected was acteoside. HELAp was administered orally (10 mg/kg) and through immersion (mg/L). The anxiolytic activity was evaluated through the scototaxis (light–dark) test using caffeine as an anxiogenic agent and buspirone as a positive control. The parameters assessed were: period spent in the white compartment (s), latency (s), alternations (n), erratic swims (n), period of freezing (s), thigmotaxis (s), and risk evaluation (n). The antidepressant effect was evaluated through the novel tank diving test using 1% ethanol, unpredictable chronic stress, and social isolation as depressors; fluoxetine was used as a positive control. The parameters assessed were: period spent at the top of the tank, latency, quadrants crossed, erratic swim, period of freezing, and distance of swam. The main chemical compound of HELAp was acteoside. The administration of the extract on zebrafish managed to revert the anxiogenic effect of caffeine without impairing their locomotion. Additionally, the treatment exerted antidepressant activity similarly to fluoxetine. Overall, the results suggest a significant anxiolytic and antidepressant activity to the extract, which is probably due to the presence of the major compound, acteoside.
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- Nayara Costa de Melo
- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, C.P. 04510, México
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil
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- Universidad de la Sierra Sur, Division de Pós-Grado, Instituto de Investigación Sobre la Salud Pública, Ciudad Universitaria, Oaxaca, C.P. 70800, México
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- Departamento de Biotecnologia em Plantas Medicinais, Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, CEP 14096-900, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil.
- Rede Bionorte, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, CEP 68.903-419, Brasil.
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Adu‐Frimpong M, Firempong CK, Omari‐Siaw E, Wang Q, Mukhtar YM, Deng W, Yu Q, Xu X, Yu J. Preparation, optimization, and pharmacokinetic study of nanoliposomes loaded with triacylglycerol‐bound punicic acid for increased antihepatotoxic activity. Drug Dev Res 2018; 80:230-245. [DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Michael Adu‐Frimpong
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
- Department of Biomedical and Basic SciencesCollege of Health and Well‐Being Kintampo Ghana
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, College of ScienceKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesKumasi Technical University Kumasi Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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