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Afrasiabi S, Partoazar A. Targeting bacterial biofilm-related genes with nanoparticle-based strategies. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1387114. [PMID: 38841057 PMCID: PMC11150612 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1387114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Persistent infection caused by biofilm is an urgent in medicine that should be tackled by new alternative strategies. Low efficiency of classical treatments and antibiotic resistance are the main concerns of the persistent infection due to biofilm formation which increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. The gene expression patterns in biofilm cells differed from those in planktonic cells. One of the promising approaches against biofilms is nanoparticle (NP)-based therapy in which NPs with multiple mechanisms hinder the resistance of bacterial cells in planktonic or biofilm forms. For instance, NPs such as silver (Ag), zinc oxide (ZnO), titanium dioxide (TiO2), copper oxide (Cu), and iron oxide (Fe3O4) through the different strategies interfere with gene expression of bacteria associated with biofilm. The NPs can penetrate into the biofilm structure and affect the expression of efflux pump, quorum-sensing, and adhesion-related genes, which lead to inhibit the biofilm formation or development. Therefore, understanding and targeting of the genes and molecular basis of bacterial biofilm by NPs point to therapeutic targets that make possible control of biofilm infections. In parallel, the possible impact of NPs on the environment and their cytotoxicity should be avoided through controlled exposure and safety assessments. This study focuses on the biofilm-related genes that are potential targets for the inhibition of bacterial biofilms with highly effective NPs, especially metal or metal oxide NPs.
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- Shima Afrasiabi
- Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Qu L, Li X, Zhou J, Peng X, Zhou P, Zheng H, Jiang Z, Xie Q. A novel acid-responsive polymer coating with antibacterial and antifouling properties for the prevention of biofilm-associated infections. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 239:113939. [PMID: 38744077 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113939] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Chronic infections caused by the pathogenic biofilms on implantable medical devices pose an increasing challenge. To combat long-term biofilm-associated infections, we developed a novel dual-functional polymer coating with antibacterial and antifouling properties. The coating consists of N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) and 3-(acrylamido)phenylboronic acid (APBA) copolymer brushes, which bind to curcumin (Cur) as antibacterial molecules through acid-responsive boronate ester bonds. In this surface design, the hydrophilic poly (N-vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) component improved antifouling performance and effectively prevented bacterial adhesion and aggregation during the initial phases. The poly (3-(acrylamido) phenylboronic acid) (PAPBA, abbreviated PB) component provided binding sites for Cur by forming acid-responsive boronate ester bonds. When fewer bacteria overcame the anti-adhesion barrier and colonized, the surface responded to the decreased microenvironmental pH by breaking the boronate ester bonds and releasing curcumin. This responsive mechanism enabled Cur to interfere with biofilm formation and provide a multilayer anti-biofilm protection system. The coating showed excellent antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, preventing biofilm formation for up to 7 days. The coating also inhibited protein adsorption and platelet adhesion significantly. This coating also exhibited high biocompatibility with animal erythrocytes and pre-osteoblasts. This research offers a promising approach for developing novel smart anti-biofilm coating materials.
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- Limin Qu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Materials Surface/Interface Science and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Materials Surface/Interface Science and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Materials Surface/Interface Science and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Materials Surface/Interface Science and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Materials Surface/Interface Science and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamics and Safety Evaluation of New Drugs, Hunan Prima Drug Research Center Co., Ltd., Changsha 410329, China
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- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
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Chelimela N, Alavala RR, Satla SR. Curcumin - Bioavailability Enhancement by Prodrug Approach and Novel Formulations. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202302030. [PMID: 38401117 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202302030] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Curcumin is a diverse natural pharmacological agent involved in various signal transduction mechanisms. Therapeutically, this potent molecule faces different challenges and issues related to low bioavailability due to its poor aqueous solubility, less permeability, faster elimination and clearance. Experts in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceuticals are continuously sparing their efforts to overcome these pharmacokinetic challenges by using different structural modification strategies and developing novel drug delivery systems. In this mini-review article, we are focusing on development of curcumin derivatives by different possible routes like conjugation with biomolecules, natural polymers, synthetic polymers, natural products, metal conjugates and co- administration with natural metabolic inhibitors. In addition to that, it was also focused on the preparation of modified formulations such as micelles, microemulsions, liposomes, complexes with phospholipids, micro and nanoemulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles, nano lipid carriers, biopolymer nanoparticles and microgels to improve the pharmacokinetic properties of the curcumin without altering its pharmacodynamics activity. This review helps to understand the problems associated with curcumin and different strategies to improve its pharmacokinetic profile.
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- Narsaiah Chelimela
- Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, 500085, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy &, Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, 400056, India
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, 500085, India
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Ronaghi M, Hajibeygi R, Ghodsi R, Eidi A, Bakhtiari R. Preparation of UiO-66 loaded Letrozole nano-drug delivery system: enhanced anticancer and apoptosis activity. AMB Express 2024; 14:38. [PMID: 38622436 PMCID: PMC11018590 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-024-01689-1] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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The use of drug delivery systems in targeting and achieving the targeting of drugs in treating diseases, especially cancer, has attracted the attention of researchers. Letrozole is one of the drugs for the treatment of breast cancer. In this study, the organic-metallic pharmaceutical porous nanostructure based on zirconium UiO-66 loaded letrozole was synthesized. Its cytotoxicity and effect on apoptosis and migration against breast cancer cell line were investigated. In this experimental study, the UiO-66 nanoparticle-loaded letrozole was synthesized using zirconium chloride (ZrCl4), dimethylformamide (DMF), and HCl. Its characteristics were determined by scanning electron microscopy, and its average size was determined by the DLS method. Also, the rate of letrozole drug release from the nanoparticle was investigated in 24, 48, and 72 h. In addition, its cytotoxicity effects were investigated using the MTT colorimetric method at concentrations of 3.125-100 µg/ml against the breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) in the periods of 48 and 72 h. Also, the expression level of apoptotic genes Bax and Bcl2 was investigated by the Real-Time PCR method. Also, the amount of cell migration was done by the migration assay method. The results showed that UiO-66 bound to letrozole had a spherical morphology and an average size of 9.2 ± 160.1. Also, the letrozole drug was loaded by 62.21 ± 1.80% in UiO-66 nanoparticles and had a slower release pattern than free letrozole in the drug release test, so within 72 h, 99.99% of free letrozole was released in If in UiO-66 containing letrozole, 57.55% of the drug has been released. Also, the cytotoxicity results showed that UiO-66 bound to letrozole has more significant cytotoxic effects than free letrozole (p < 0.05). Also, the results of Bax and Bcl2 gene expression showed that the treatment of MCF-7 cells with UiO-66 nanoparticles attached to letrozole increased the expression of Bax and Bcl2 genes compared to the reference gene Beta-actin in MCF-7 cell line, respectively. (p < 0.05) increased by 3.71 ± 0.42 and (p < 0.01) decreased by 0.636 ± 0.034 (p < 0.05). Cell migration results showed that the concentration of 50 µg/ml of UiO-66 bound to letrozole decreased the migration of MCF-7 cells. Generally, the results of this study showed that UiO-66 loaded letrozole can be used as a suitable drug carrier for cellular purposes, as it has increased the effects of cytotoxicity and the rate of apoptosis in breast cancer cell line (MCF-7), so it can be used with more studies used nanocarriers as a drug delivery system.
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- Maryam Ronaghi
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Division of Microbiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Shariati A, Noei M, Askarinia M, Khoshbayan A, Farahani A, Chegini Z. Inhibitory effect of natural compounds on quorum sensing system in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a helpful promise for managing biofilm community. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1350391. [PMID: 38628638 PMCID: PMC11019022 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1350391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm is a community of bacteria that adhere to live or non-living surfaces and are encapsulated by an extracellular polymeric substance. Unlike individual planktonic cells, biofilms possess a notable inherent resistance to sanitizers and antibiotics. Overcoming this resistance is a substantial barrier in the medical and food industries. Hence, while antibiotics are ineffective in eradicating P. aeruginosa biofilm, scientists have explored alternate strategies, including the utilization of natural compounds as a novel treatment option. To this end, curcumin, carvacrol, thymol, eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, catechin, terpinene-4-ol, linalool, pinene, linoleic acid, saponin, and geraniol are the major natural compounds extensively utilized for the management of the P. aeruginosa biofilm community. Noteworthy, the exact interaction of natural compounds and the biofilm of this bacterium is not elucidated yet; however, the interference with the quorum sensing system and the inhibition of autoinducer production in P. aeruginosa are the main possible mechanisms. Noteworthy, the use of different drug platforms can overcome some drawbacks of natural compounds, such as insolubility in water, limited oral bioavailability, fast metabolism, and degradation. Additionally, drug platforms can deliver different antibiofilm agents simultaneously, which enhances the antibiofilm potential of natural compounds. This article explores many facets of utilizing natural compounds to inhibit and eradicate P. aeruginosa biofilms. It also examines the techniques and protocols employed to enhance the effectiveness of these compounds.
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- Aref Shariati
- Infectious Diseases Research Center (IDRC), Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Hashemi A, Rezaei N, Shirkavand F, Gholizadeh F, Baghbani-Arani F. Novel Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticle for Letrozole Delivery: A New Advancement in Breast Cancer Treatment. J Pharm Sci 2024:S0022-3549(24)00093-5. [PMID: 38492847 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.03.008] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Water-stable metal-organic frameworks based on UIO-66@NH2 were synthesized to transport Letrozole into breast cancer cells. The UIO-66@NH2 nanoparticles had a spherical shape and triangular base pyramid morphology, with a size range of 100-200 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the efficient adsorption of Letrozole on UIO-66@NH2. The drug release profile showed a gradual, pH-dependent release of Letrozole from the nanoparticles, with a significant increase in acidic environments, indicating the adaptable release potential of UIO-66@NH2@Let in the breast cancer microenvironment. The size and entrapment efficiency were more stable at 4 °C than at 25 °C. To evaluate the cytotoxic effects of UIO-66@NH2@Let, MTT assay, gene expression analysis, flow cytometry, reactive oxygen species generation, migration assay, and DAPI staining were performed. Moreover, according to IC50 results, the incorporation of Letrozole into UIO-66@NH2 significantly improved its anticancer activity. The results also showed that the developed formulations induced apoptosis through both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways and inhibited cancer progression. The efficacy of the formulations in inducing apoptosis was validated by DAPI staining microscopy and flow cytometry analysis. Therefore, the Letrozole-loaded UIO-66@NH2 MOFs developed in this study can be considered as a unique and sophisticated anticancer delivery nanosystem with promising in vitro anticancer properties.
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- Atieh Hashemi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box 14155-6153, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, P. O. Box 11155-4563, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, School of Biological Science, Varamin-Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, P. O. Box 33817-74895, Varamin, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, School of Biological Science, Varamin-Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, P. O. Box 33817-74895, Varamin, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, School of Biological Science, Varamin-Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, P. O. Box 33817-74895, Varamin, Iran.
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Gattu R, Ramesh SS, Ramesh S. Role of small molecules and nanoparticles in effective inhibition of microbial biofilms: A ray of hope in combating microbial resistance. Microb Pathog 2024; 188:106543. [PMID: 38219923 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106543] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Microbial biofilms pose a severe threat to global health, as they are associated with deadly chronic infections and antibiotic resistance. To date, very few drugs are in clinical practice that specifically target microbial biofilms. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of novel therapeutic options targeting biofilm-related infections. In this review, we discuss nearly seventy-five different molecular scaffolds published over the last decade (2010-2023) which have exhibited their biofilm inhibition potential. For convenience, we have classified these into five different sub-groups based on their origin and design (excluding peptides as they are placed in between small molecules and biologics), namely, heterocycles; inorganic small molecules & metal complexes; small molecules decorated nanoparticles; small molecules derived from natural products (both plant and marine sources); and small molecules designed by in-silico approach. These antibiofilm agents are capable of disrupting microbial biofilms and can offer a promising avenue for future developments in human medicine. A hitherto review of this kind will lay a platform for the researchers to find new molecular entities to curb the serious menace of antimicrobial resistance especially caused by biofilms.
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- Rohith Gattu
- Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science (A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore), Ooty Road, Mysuru, 570025, Karnataka, India
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- Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science (A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore), Ooty Road, Mysuru, 570025, Karnataka, India
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- Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science (A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore), Ooty Road, Mysuru, 570025, Karnataka, India.
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Roostaee M, Derakhshani A, Mirhosseini H, Banaee Mofakham E, Fathi-Karkan S, Mirinejad S, Sargazi S, Barani M. Composition, preparation methods, and applications of nanoniosomes as codelivery systems: a review of emerging therapies with emphasis on cancer. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2713-2746. [PMID: 38213285 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03495j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Nanoniosome-based drug codelivery systems have become popular therapeutic instruments, demonstrating tremendous promise in cancer therapy, infection treatment, and other therapeutic domains. An emerging form of vesicular nanocarriers, niosomes are self-assembling vesicles composed of nonionic surfactants, along with cholesterol or other amphiphilic molecules. This comprehensive review focuses on how nanosystems may aid in making anticancer and antibacterial pharmaceuticals more stable and soluble. As malleable nanodelivery instruments, the composition, types, preparation procedures, and variables affecting the structure and stability of niosomes are extensively investigated. In addition, the advantages of dual niosomes for combination therapy and the administration of multiple medications simultaneously are highlighted. Along with categorizing niosomal drug delivery systems, a comprehensive analysis of various preparation techniques, including thin-layer injection, ether injection, and microfluidization, is provided. Dual niosomes for cancer treatment are discussed in detail regarding the codelivery of two medications and the codelivery of a drug with organic, plant-based bioactive compounds or gene agents. In addition, niogelosomes and metallic niosomal carriers for targeted distribution are discussed. The review also investigates the simultaneous delivery of bioactive substances and gene agents, including siRNA, microRNA, shRNA, lncRNA, and DNA. Additional sections discuss the use of dual niosomes for cutaneous drug delivery and treating leishmanial infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The study concludes by delineating the challenges and potential routes for nanoniosome-based pharmaceutical codelivery systems, which will be useful for nanomedicine practitioners and researchers.
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- Maryam Roostaee
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Research, Materials & Energy Research Center, Karaj, Iran.
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 94531-55166, Iran.
- Department of Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd 9414974877, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Medical Mycology and Bacteriology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran.
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Feng P, He R, Gu Y, Yang F, Pan H, Shuai C. Construction of antibacterial bone implants and their application in bone regeneration. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:590-625. [PMID: 38018410 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01298k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Bacterial infection represents a prevalent challenge during the bone repair process, often resulting in implant failure. However, the extensive use of antibiotics has limited local antibacterial effects at the infection site and is prone to side effects. In order to address the issue of bacterial infection during the transplantation of bone implants, four types of bone scaffold implants with long-term antimicrobial functionality have been constructed, including direct contact antimicrobial scaffold, dissolution-penetration antimicrobial scaffold, photocatalytic antimicrobial scaffold, and multimodal synergistic antimicrobial scaffold. The direct contact antimicrobial scaffold involves the physical penetration or disruption of bacterial cell membranes by the scaffold surface or hindrance of bacterial adhesion through surface charge, microstructure, and other factors. The dissolution-penetration antimicrobial scaffold releases antimicrobial substances from the scaffold's interior through degradation and other means to achieve local antimicrobial effects. The photocatalytic antimicrobial scaffold utilizes the absorption of light to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) with enhanced chemical reactivity for antimicrobial activity. ROS can cause damage to bacterial cell membranes, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), proteins, and other components. The multimodal synergistic antimicrobial scaffold involves the combined use of multiple antimicrobial methods to achieve synergistic effects and effectively overcome the limitations of individual antimicrobial approaches. Additionally, the biocompatibility issues of the antimicrobial bone scaffold are also discussed, including in vitro cell adhesion, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation, as well as in vivo bone repair and vascularization. Finally, the challenges and prospects of antimicrobial bone implants are summarized. The development of antimicrobial bone implants can provide effective solutions to bacterial infection issues in bone defect repair in the foreseeable future.
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- Pei Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Section, Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
- Institute of Additive Manufacturing, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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Zhan Y, Hu H, Yu Y, Chen C, Zhang J, Jarnda KV, Ding P. Therapeutic strategies for drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024. [PMID: 38291785 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a widely prevalent opportunistic pathogen. Multiple resistant strains of PA have emerged from excessive or inappropriate use of antibiotics, making their eradication increasingly difficult. Therefore, the search for highly efficient and secure novel antimicrobial agents is crucial. According to reports, there is an increasing exploration of nanometals for antibacterial purposes. The antibacterial mechanisms involving the nanomaterials themselves, the release of ions, and the induced oxidative stress causing leakage and damage to biomolecules are widely accepted. Additionally, the study of the cytotoxicity of metal nanoparticles is crucial for their antibacterial applications. This article summarizes the types of metal nanomaterials and metal oxide nanomaterials that can be used against PA, their respective unique antibacterial mechanisms, cytotoxicity, and efforts made to improve antibacterial performance and reduce toxicity, including combination therapy with other materials and antibiotics, as well as green synthesis approaches.
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- Yujuan Zhan
- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Public Health, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Hao Z, Wang M, Cheng L, Si M, Feng Z, Feng Z. Synergistic antibacterial mechanism of silver-copper bimetallic nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 11:1337543. [PMID: 38260749 PMCID: PMC10800703 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1337543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The excessive use of antibiotics in clinical settings has resulted in the rapid expansion, evolution, and development of bacterial and microorganism resistance. It causes a significant challenge to the medical community. Therefore, it is important to develop new antibacterial materials that could replace traditional antibiotics. With the advancements in nanotechnology, it has become evident that metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles (MeO NPs) exhibit stronger antibacterial properties than their bulk and micron-sized counterparts. The antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) have been extensively studied, including the release of metal ions, oxidative stress responses, damages to cell integrity, and immunostimulatory effects. However, it is crucial to consider the potential cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of Ag NPs and Cu NPs. Numerous experimental studies have demonstrated that bimetallic nanoparticles (BNPs) composed of Ag NPs and Cu NPs exhibit strong antibacterial effects while maintaining low cytotoxicity. Bimetallic nanoparticles offer an effective means to mitigate the genotoxicity associated with individual nanoparticles while considerably enhancing their antibacterial efficacy. In this paper, we presented on various synthesis methods for Ag-Cu NPs, emphasizing their synergistic effects, processes of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, photocatalytic properties, antibacterial mechanisms, and the factors influencing their performance. These materials have the potential to enhance efficacy, reduce toxicity, and find broader applications in combating antibiotic resistance while promoting public health.
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- Zhaonan Hao
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Implantable Medical Polymer, Shenzhen Lando Biomaterials Co, Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation (SAARI), Taiyuan, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Shewaiter MA, Selim AA, Rashed HM, Moustafa YM, Gad S. Niosomal formulation of mefenamic acid for enhanced cancer targeting; preparation, characterization and biodistribution study using radiolabeling technique. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:18065-18080. [PMID: 37982828 PMCID: PMC10725351 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05482-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND This work aimed to prepare niosomal formulations of an anticancer agent [mefenamic acid (MEF)] to enhance its cancer targeting. 131I was utilized as a radiolabeling isotope to study the radio-kinetics of MEF niosomes. METHODS niosomal formulations were prepared by the ether injection method and assessed for entrapment efficiency (EE%), zeta potential (ZP), polydispersity index (PDI) and particle size (PS). MEF was labeled with 131I by direct electrophilic substitution reaction through optimization of radiolabeling-related parameters. In the radio-kinetic study, the optimal 131I-MEF niosomal formula was administered intravenously (I.V.) to solid tumor-bearing mice and compared to I.V. 131I-MEF solution as a control. RESULTS the average PS and ZP values of the optimal formulation were 247.23 ± 2.32 nm and - 28.3 ± 1.21, respectively. The highest 131I-MEF labeling yield was 98.7 ± 0.8%. The biodistribution study revealed that the highest tumor uptake of 131I-MEF niosomal formula and 131I-MEF solution at 60 min post-injection were 2.73 and 1.94% ID/g, respectively. CONCLUSION MEF-loaded niosomes could be a hopeful candidate in cancer treatment due to their potent tumor uptake. Such high targeting was attributed to passive targeting of the nanosized niosomes and confirmed by radiokinetic evaluation.
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- Mona A Shewaiter
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, Kantara, Egypt
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- Labeled Compounds Department, Hot Laboratories Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, Kantara, Egypt.
- Labeled Compounds Department, Hot Laboratories Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
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Khaleghian M, Sahrayi H, Hafezi Y, Mirshafeeyan M, Moghaddam ZS, Farasati Far B, Noorbazargan H, Mirzaie A, Ren Q. In silico design and mechanistic study of niosome-encapsulated curcumin against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1277533. [PMID: 38098658 PMCID: PMC10720333 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1277533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Curcumin, an important natural component of turmeric, has been known for a long time for its antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to investigate the anti-biofilm action of the niosome-encapsulated curcumin and explore the involved anti-biofilm mechanism. In silico investigations of ADME-Tox (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) were first performed to predict the suitability of curcumin for pharmaceutical application. Curcumin showed low toxicity but at the same time, low solubility and low stability, which, in turn, might reduce its antimicrobial activity. To overcome these intrinsic limitations, curcumin was encapsulated using a biocompatible niosome system, and an encapsulation efficiency of 97% was achieved. The synthesized curcumin-containing niosomes had a spherical morphology with an average diameter of 178 nm. The niosomal curcumin was capable of reducing multi-drug resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus biofilm 2-4-fold compared with the free curcumin. The encapsulated curcumin also demonstrated no significant cytotoxicity on the human foreskin fibroblasts. To understand the interaction between curcumin and S. aureus biofilm, several biofilm-related genes were analyzed for their expression. N-acetylglucosaminyl transferase (IcaD), a protein involved in the production of polysaccharide intercellular adhesion and known to play a function in biofilm development, was found to be downregulated by niosomal curcumin and showed high binding affinity (-8.3 kcal/mol) with curcumin based on molecular docking analysis. Our study suggests that the niosome-encapsulated curcumin is a promising approach for the treatment of MDR S. aureus biofilm and can be extended to biofilms caused by other pathogens.
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e Jadid-e Parand, Iran
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Ye M, Yang W, Zhang M, Huang H, Huang A, Qiu B. Biosynthesis, characterization, and antifungal activity of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles using Cnidium monnieri fruit extract. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1291030. [PMID: 38053552 PMCID: PMC10694205 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1291030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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The present study describes a novel method for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Cnidium monnieri (CM-AgNPs). Cnidium monnieri fruit is an excellent anti tinea drug that can be used externally to treat superficial fungal infections in the human body. The aqueous ethanolic extract of Cnidium monnieri fruit was prepared and employed in the synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles via biological reduction method. The synthesis conditions of CM-AgNPs was systematically optimized using Box-Behnken design. CM-AgNPs were well characterized by UV-spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and it was confirmed that the synthesized particles were AgNPs. The possible functional groups required for the reduction and stabilization of CM-AgNPs in the extract were identified through FTIR spectrum. The size of CM-AgNPs structure was confirmed to be approximately 44.6 nm in polydisperse spherical shape through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and laser dynamic light scattering (DLS). Further, the minimum inhibitory concentration 90% (MIC90) ratios values of Cm-AgNPs against Trichophyton rubrum (7 d), T. mentagrophytes (7 d) and Candida albicans (24 h) were 3.125, 3.125, and 0.78125 μg/mL, respectively, determined by the broth micro dilution method. Finally, the result was concluded that the synthesized AgNPs could be further evaluated in large scale as a potential human topical antifungal agent.
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- Mingqi Ye
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzong Teaching Hospital (900TH Hospital), Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzong Teaching Hospital (900TH Hospital), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, 900TH Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, 900TH Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzong Teaching Hospital (900TH Hospital), Fuzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, 900TH Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China
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Ebadati A, Oshaghi M, Saeedi S, Parsa P, Mahabadi VP, Karimi M, Hajiebrahimdehi AJ, Hamblin MR, Karimi M. Mechanism and antibacterial synergies of poly(Dabco-BBAC) nanoparticles against multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from human burns. Bioorg Chem 2023; 140:106718. [PMID: 37566942 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Multi-drug resistant bacteria are a major problem in the treatment of infectious diseases, such as pneumonia, meningitis, or even coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cationic nanopolymers are a new type of antimicrobial agent with high efficiency. We synthesized and characterized cationic polymer based on 1,4-diazabicyclo [2.2.2] octane (DABCO) and Bis (bromoacetyl)cystamine (BBAC), named poly (DABCO-BBAC) nanoparticles(NPs), and produced 150 nm diameter NPs. The antibacterial activity of poly (DABCO-BBAC) against eight multi drug resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from human burns, its possible synergistic effect with gentamicin, and the mechanism of action were examined. Poly(DABCO-BBAC) could effectively inhibit and kill bacterial strains at a very low concentration calculated by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay. Nevertheless, its synergism index with gentamicin showed an indifferent effect. Moreover, transmission electron microscopy and lipid peroxidation assays showed that poly (DABCO-BBAC) distorted and damaged the bacterial cell wall. These results suggest that the poly (DABCO-BBAC) could be an effective antibacterial agent for MDR clinical pathogens.
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- Arefeh Ebadati
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Neuroscience Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Karen Diagnostic Laboratory, Varamin, Iran; Sepid Diagnostic Laboratory, Varamin, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Research Center for Science and Technology in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Applied Biotechnology Research Centre, Tehran Medical Science, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Zheng Z, Yang X, Fang M, Tian J, Zhang S, Lu L, Zhou C, Xu C, Qi Y, Li L. Photothermal effective CeO 2NPs combined in thermosensitive hydrogels with enhanced antibacterial, antioxidant and vascularization performance to accelerate infected diabetic wound healing. Regen Biomater 2023; 10:rbad072. [PMID: 37719926 PMCID: PMC10503268 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Chronic diabetic wound healing remains a formidable challenge due to susceptibility to bacterial infection, excessive oxidative stress, and poor angiogenesis. To address these issues, a sodium alginate (SA) based photothermal hydrogel dressing with multifunction was fabricated to facilitate wound treatment. Ceria nanoparticles (CeO2NPs) was synthesized, and their antibacterial performance by near-infrared light triggered photothermal effects was first studied and verified in this work. In addition, to release CeO2NPs to achieve antioxidation and pro-vascularization, thermosensitive gelatin (Gel) was utilized to embed the nanoparticles in advance and then composited in SA hydrogel networks. SA network was finally strengthened by acid soaking to form partially crystalline regions to act as natural crosslinkers. Results showed that the Gel/SA/CeO2 hydrogel displayed temperature-responsive release of CeO2NPs, significant antibacterial and antioxidative activity, as well as the ability to remove without injury and promote infected diabetic wound healing with low cytotoxicity, according to antibacterial investigations, cell studies, and in vivo animal studies. This research offers not only a successful method for quickening the healing of diabetic wounds but also a fresh approach to the general use of CeO2NPs.
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- Zexiang Zheng
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511486, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511486, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511486, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511486, China
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- Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangdong 510632, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511486, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511486, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Faculty of Medical Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510317, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Faculty of Medical Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510317, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Engineering Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511486, China
- Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangdong 510632, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Faculty of Medical Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510317, China
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Mundekkad D, Cho WC. Applications of Curcumin and Its Nanoforms in the Treatment of Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2223. [PMID: 37765192 PMCID: PMC10536212 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092223] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Due to the diverse medicinal and pharmacokinetic properties of turmeric, it is well-known in the therapeutic, pharmaceutic, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and dietary industries. It gained importance due to its multitude of properties, such as wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, cytoprotective, anti-aging, anti-cancer, and immunomodulatory effects. Even though the natural healing effect of turmeric has been known to Indians as early as 2500 BCE, the global demand for turmeric has increased only recently. A major reason for the beneficiary activities of turmeric is the presence of the yellow-colored polyphenolic compound called curcumin. Many studies have been carried out on the various properties of curcumin and its derivatives. Despite its low bioavailability, curcumin has been effectively used for the treatment of many diseases, such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. The advent of nanobiotechnology has further opened wide opportunities to explore and expand the use of curcumin in the medical field. Nanoformulations using curcumin and its derivatives helped to design new treatment modalities, specifically in cancer, because of the better bioavailability and solubility of nanocurcumin when compared to natural curcumin. This review deals with the various applications of curcumin nanoparticles in cancer therapy and broadly tries to understand how it affect the immunological status of the cancer cell.
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- Deepa Mundekkad
- Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Arts and Science College, Thirumalayampalayam, Coimbatore 641105, India
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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Bashkeran T, Kamaruddin AH, Ngo TX, Suda K, Umakoshi H, Watanabe N, Nadzir MM. Niosomes in cancer treatment: A focus on curcumin encapsulation. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18710. [PMID: 37593605 PMCID: PMC10428065 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Curcumin is widely used as a therapeutic drug for cancer treatment. However, its limited absorption and rapid excretion are the major therapeutic limitations to its clinical use. Using niosomes as a curcumin delivery system is a cheap, easy, and less toxic strategy for enhancing the absorption of curcumin by cells and delaying its excretion. Thus, there is a vital need to explore curcumin niosomes to configure the curcumin to suitably serve and aid current pharmacokinetics in treatments for cancer. To date, no comprehensive review has focused on the cytotoxic effects of curcumin niosomes on malignant cells. Thus, this review provides a critical analysis of the curcumin niosomes in cancer treatment, formulations of curcumin niosomes, characterizations of curcumin niosomes, and factors influencing their performance. The findings from this review article can strongly accelerate the understanding of curcumin niosomes and pave a brighter direction towards advances in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical industries.
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- Thaaranni Bashkeran
- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Basic Research Division, Research Village Kyoto, 6-5-4 Kunimidai, Kizugawa, Kyoto, 619-0216, Japan
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- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Basic Research Division, Research Village Kyoto, 6-5-4 Kunimidai, Kizugawa, Kyoto, 619-0216, Japan
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Gao Y, Liu K, Zhang Y, Sun Z, Song B, Wang Y, Zhang B, Chen X, Hu D, Wen J, Wang H, Wang K, Wang L. Hyaluronic acid-modified curcumin-copper complex nano delivery system for rapid healing of bacterial prostatitis. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 310:120668. [PMID: 36925265 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Bacterial prostatitis is a bacterial infection of the prostate gland presenting with lower quadrant abdominal pain, urination disorders and poor fertility. In recent years, reports have emerged on the significantly reduced efficacy of fluoroquinolone drugs attributed to multiple drug-resistant bacteria, emphasizing the need for new drugs. In this study, we designed a targeting drug delivery system via curcumin copper complex grafted with hyaluronic acid. Subsequently, the prepared system was characterized using FT-IR, XRD, SEM, XPS and 1H NMR methods. In addition to the substantial improvement in the solubility of the carrier, its antibacterial performance and targeting ability were improved. Interestingly, the grafting of hyaluronic acid endowed the carrier with excellent CD44 receptor targeting function and good water solubility, and the complexation of copper ions greatly enhanced its antibacterial capability, especially the inhibitory effect on E. coli. The anti-prostatitis effect of the drug was evaluated comprehensively by establishing a bacterial prostatitis model infected by E. coli. Assessment of the anti-prostatitis effects in vivo indicated that the Cur-Cu@HA delivery system could effectively promote recovery from bacterial prostatitis by downregulating inflammation. In conclusion, our Cur-Cu@HA delivery system has great potential for treating bacterial prostatitis.
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- Yanyao Gao
- Department of Urology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Urology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Urology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Urology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Urology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Pharmaceutical Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Urology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China.
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- Department of Urology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China.
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Moghtaderi M, Bazzazan S, Sorourian G, Sorourian M, Akhavanzanjani Y, Noorbazargan H, Ren Q. Encapsulation of Thymol in Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMa)-Based Nanoniosome Enables Enhanced Antibiofilm Activity and Wound Healing. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1699. [PMID: 37376147 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Non-healing wounds impose huge cost on patients, healthcare, and society, which are further fortified by biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) problems. Here, Thymol, an herbal antimicrobial agent, is utilized to combat AMR. For efficient delivery of Thymol gelatin methacryloyl (GelMa), a hydrophilic polymeric hydrogel with excellent biocompatibility combined with niosome was used to encapsulate Thymol. After optimization of the niosomal Thymol (Nio-Thymol) in the company of GelMa (Nio-Thymol@GelMa) to achieve maximum entrapment efficiency, minimum size, and low polydispersity index, the Thymol release peaked at 60% and 42% from Nio-Thymol@GelMa in medium with pH values of 6.5 and 7.4 after 72 h, respectively. Furthermore, Nio-Thymol@GelMa demonstrated higher antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity than Nio-Thymol and free Thymol against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Interestingly, compared with other obtained formulations, Nio-Thymol@GelMa also led to greater enhancement of migration of human dermal fibroblasts in vitro, and higher upregulation of the expression of certain growth factors such as FGF-1, and matrix metalloproteinases such as MMP-2 and MMP-13. These results suggest that Nio-Thymol@GelMa can represent a potential drug preparation for Thymol to enhance the wound healing process and antibacterial efficacy.
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- Maryam Moghtaderi
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 1477893855, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Advance Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1517964311, Iran
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Ashkezari S, Abtahi MS, Sattari Z, Tavakkoli Yaraki M, Hosseini F, Inanloo Salehi R, Afzali E, Hajihosseini S, Mousavi-Niri N. Antibiotic and inorganic nanoparticles co-loaded into carboxymethyl chitosan-functionalized niosome: Synergistic enhanced antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Hussein MA, Kumar AM, Azeem MA, Sorour AA, Saravanan S. Ti-30Nb-3Ag alloy with improved corrosion resistance and antibacterial properties for orthopedic and dental applications produced by mechanical alloying. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 142:105851. [PMID: 37068434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105851] [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: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Titanium alloys have gained popularity as a bioimplant material due to their biocompatibility, low modulus of elasticity, and increased strength. However, other issues, such as corrosion resistance, and infections can reduce the implant's lifespan. This paper aims to fabricate a new Ti-30Nb-3Ag at% alloy with enhanced in vitro corrosion and antibacterial properties by mechanical alloying (MA) followed by powder consolidation. XRD, SEM/EDX, and Vickers microhardness analyses were used to examine the phases compositions, microstructure, and microhardness, respectively. The in vitro corrosion performance of Ti-30Nb-3Ag alloy was inspected in a simulated body medium and artificial saliva. The alloy's antibacterial properties were evaluated in the gram-positive and negative bacterial medium. The results showed that after MA for 60 h, nanocrystalline β-Ti (BCC) and α-Ti (HCP) solid solutions were formed with crystallite sizes of 7.44 and 3.47 nm, respectively. The sintered sample exhibited densifications of 97%, with a microstructure composed of β-Ti, α-Ti, and a minor quantity of ultrafine Ti2Ag phase. The microhardness result showed that Ti-30Nb-3Ag alloy possesses HV 491.5. Ti-30Nb-3Ag alloy has a potent antibacterial capability of 85.75% and 88.81% relative to Ti-6Al-4V alloy and CP-Ti, respectively. In vitro corrosion results revealed that the Ti-30Nb-3Ag alloy exhibited the widespread passive area in the investigated anodic regions and presented the highest impedance values in comparison with the commercial alloys, confirming its improved corrosion resistance performance in both studied mediums. Ti-30Nb-3Ag alloy possibly be a competitive bioimplant material for orthopedic and dental uses owing to its enhanced biocorrosion and antibacterial properties compared to commercial Ti-6Al-4V alloy and CP-Ti.
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- M A Hussein
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals(KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals(KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioengineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Jiang M, Li S, Ming P, Guo Y, Yuan L, Jiang X, Liu Y, Chen J, Xia D, He Y, Tao G. Rational design of porous structure-based sodium alginate/chitosan sponges loaded with green synthesized hybrid antibacterial agents for infected wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 237:123944. [PMID: 36898466 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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An ideal wound dressing should have excellent antimicrobial properties and provide a suitable microenvironment for regenerating damaged skin tissue. In this study, we utilized sericin to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles in situ and introduced curcumin to obtain Sericin-AgNPs/Curcumin (Se-Ag/Cur) antimicrobial agent. The hybrid antimicrobial agent was then encapsulated in a physically double cross-linking 3D structure network (Sodium alginate-Chitosan, SC) to obtain the SC/Se-Ag/Cur composite sponge. The 3D structural networks were constructed through electrostatic interactions between sodium alginate and chitosan and ionic interactions between sodium alginate and calcium ions. The prepared composite sponges have excellent hygroscopicity (contact angle 51.3° ± 5.6°), moisture retention ability, porosity (67.32 % ± 3.37 %), and mechanical properties (>0.7 MPa) and exhibit good antibacterial ability against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). In addition, in vivo experiments have shown that the composite sponge promotes epithelial regeneration and collagen deposition in wounds infected with S. aureus or P. aeruginosa. Tissue immunofluorescence staining analysis confirmed that the SC/Se-Ag/Cur complex sponge stimulated upregulated expression of CD31 to promote angiogenesis while downregulating TNF-α expression to reduce inflammation. These advantages make it an ideal candidate for infectious wound repair materials, providing an effective repair strategy for clinical skin trauma infections.
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- Min Jiang
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China.
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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Kumaar NR, Nair SC. Nanomaterials: an intra-periodontal pocket drug-delivery system for periodontitis. Ther Deliv 2023; 14:227-249. [PMID: 37291865 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0001] [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: 06/10/2023] Open
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Periodontitis is a microbiological condition that affects the tissues supporting the teeth. The fundamental to effective periodontal therapy is choosing the suitable antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent, together with the proper route of drug administration and delivery system. Intra-periodontal pocket approach with nano drug-delivery systems (NDDS) such as polymeric nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles, silica nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, liposomes, polymersomes, exosomes, nano micelles, niosome, solid lipid nanoparticles, nano lipid carriers, nanocomposites, nanogels, nanofibers, scaffolds, dendrimers, quantum dots, etc., will be appropriate route of drug administration and delivery system. This NDDS delivers the drugs at the site of infection to inhibit growth and promote tissue regeneration. The present review focused on providing comprehensive information on the NDDS for periodontitis, which enhanced therapeutic outcomes via intra-periodontal pocket delivery.
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- Nethish R Kumaar
- Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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Yu F, Wei Z, Chen J, Long Y, Qing Q, Li B, Zhang X, Chen H, Lan T, Zhu P, Shen P, Zeng W, Lin J, Qi Z, Hong X, Chen XD. Preparation of curcumin-loaded MPEG-PTMC nanoparticles: Physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and in vivo pharmacokinetic behavior. POWDER TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Khizar S, Alrushaid N, Alam Khan F, Zine N, Jaffrezic-Renault N, Errachid A, Elaissari A. Nanocarriers based novel and effective drug delivery system. Int J Pharm 2023; 632:122570. [PMID: 36587775 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Nanotechnology has ultimately come into the domain of drug delivery. Nanosystems for delivery of drugs are promptly emerging science utilizing different nanoparticles as carriers. Biocompatible and stable nanocarriers are novel diagnosis tools or therapy agents for explicitly targeting locates with controllable way. Nanocarriers propose numerous advantages to treat diseases via site-specific as well as targeted delivery of particular therapeutics. In recent times, there are number of outstanding nanocarriers use to deliver bio-, chemo-, or immuno- therapeutic agents to obtain effectual therapeutic reactions and to minimalize unwanted adverse-effects. Nanoparticles possess remarkable potential for active drug delivery. Moreover, conjugation of drugs with nanocarriers protects drugs from metabolic or chemical modifications, through their way to targeted cells and hence increased their bioavailability. In this review, various systems integrated with different types of nanocarriers (inorganic. organic, quantum dots, and carbon nanotubes) having different compositions, physical and chemical properties have been discussed for drug delivery applications.
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- Sumera Khizar
- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, F-69100 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, F-69100 Lyon, France; Department of Stem Cell Biology, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Post Box No. 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Post Box No. 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, F-69100 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, F-69100 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, F-69100 Lyon, France.
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Haddadian A, Robattorki FF, Dibah H, Soheili A, Ghanbarzadeh E, Sartipnia N, Hajrasouliha S, Pasban K, Andalibi R, Ch MH, Azari A, Chitgarzadeh A, Kashtali AB, Mastali F, Noorbazargan H, Mirzaie A. Niosomes-loaded selenium nanoparticles as a new approach for enhanced antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and anticancer activities. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21938. [PMID: 36536030 PMCID: PMC9763330 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26400-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Targeted drug delivery and increasing the biological activity of drugs is one of the recent challenges of pharmaceutical researchers. Niosomes are one of the new targeted drug delivery systems that enhances the biological properties of drugs. In this study, for the first time, the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), and its loading into niosome was carried out to increase the anti-bacterial and anti-cancer activity of SeNPs. Different formulations of noisome-loaded SeNPs were prepared, and the physical and chemical characteristics of the prepared niosomes were investigated. The antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects of synthesized niosomes loaded SeNPs and free SeNPs against standard pathogenic bacterial strains were studied, and also its anticancer activity was investigated against breast cancer cell lines. The expression level of apoptotic genes in breast cancer cell lines treated with niosome-loaded SeNPs and free SeNPs was measured. Also, to evaluate the biocompatibility of the synthesized niosomes, their cytotoxicity effects against the human foreskin fibroblasts normal cell line (HFF) were studied using the MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay. The results illustrated that the optimal formulation had an average size of 177.9 nm, a spherical shape, and an encapsulation efficiency of 37.58%. Also, the results revealed that the release rate of SeNPs from niosome-loaded SeNPs and free SeNPs was 61.26% and 100%, respectively, in 72 h. Also, our findings demonstrated that the niosome-loaded SeNPs have significant antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and anticancer effects compared to the free SeNPs. In addition, niosome-loaded SeNPs can upregulate the expression level of Bax, cas3, and cas9 apoptosis genes while the expression of the Bcl2 gene is down-regulated in all studied cell lines, significantly. Also, the results of the MTT test indicated that the free niosome has no significant cytotoxic effects against the HFF cell line which represents the biocompatibility of the synthesized niosomes. In general, based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that niosomes-loaded SeNPs have significant anti-microbial, anti-biofilm, and anti-cancer effects, which can be used as a suitable drug delivery system.
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- Abbas Haddadian
- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, East Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.412266.50000 0001 1781 3962Biomedical Engineering Group, Chemical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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- grid.412112.50000 0001 2012 5829Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- grid.411874.f0000 0004 0571 1549Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Islamshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Islamshahr, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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- grid.449262.fDepartment of Biology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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- grid.411874.f0000 0004 0571 1549Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Department of Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.460834.d0000 0004 0417 6855Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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Ahmadi S, Seraj M, Chiani M, Hosseini S, Bazzazan S, Akbarzadeh I, Saffar S, Mostafavi E. In vitro Development of Controlled-Release Nanoniosomes for Improved Delivery and Anticancer Activity of Letrozole for Breast Cancer Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:6233-6255. [PMID: 36531115 PMCID: PMC9753765 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s384085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is among the most prevalent mortal cancers in women worldwide. In the present study, an optimum formulation of letrozole, letrozole-loaded niosome, and empty niosome was developed, and the anticancer effect was assessed in in vitro MCF-7, MCF10A and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines. MATERIALS AND METHODS Various niosomal formulations of letrozole were fabricated through thin-film hydration method and characterized in terms of size, polydispersity index (PDI), morphology, entrapment efficiency (EE%), release kinetics, and stability. Optimized niosomal formulation of letrozole was achieved by response surface methodology (RSM). Antiproliferative activity and the mechanism were assessed by MTT assay, quantitative real-time PCR, and flow cytometry. Furthermore, cellular uptake of optimum formulation was evaluated by confocal electron microscopy. RESULTS The formulated letrozole had a spherical shape and showed a slow-release profile of the drug after 72 h. The size, PDI, and eEE% of nanoparticles showed higher stability at 4°C compared with 25°C. The drug release from niosomes was in accordance with Korsmeyer-Peppa's kinetic model. Confocal microscopy revealed the localization of drug-loaded niosomes in the cancer cells. MTT assay revealed that all samples exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells. The IC50 of mixed formulation of letrozole with letrozole-loaded niosome (L + L3) is the lowest value among all prepared formulations. L+L3 influenced the gene expression in the tested breast cancer cell lines by down-regulating the expression of Bcl 2 gene while up-regulating the expression of p53 and Bax genes. The flow cytometry results revealed that L + L3 enhanced the apoptosis rate in both MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines compared with the letrozole (L), letrozole-loaded niosome (L3), and control sample. CONCLUSION Results indicated that niosomes could be a promising drug carrier for the delivery of letrozole to breast cancer cells.
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- Saeedeh Ahmadi
- Department of Nano Biotechnology, New Technology Research Group, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Integrative Research Laboratory, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nano Biotechnology, New Technology Research Group, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Sh Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Core Facility Lab, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nano Biotechnology, New Technology Research Group, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Core Facility Lab, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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Garg D, Matai I, Agrawal S, Sachdev A. Hybrid gum tragacanth/sodium alginate hydrogel reinforced with silver nanotriangles for bacterial biofilm inhibition. BIOFOULING 2022; 38:965-983. [PMID: 36519335 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2022.2156286] [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: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Biomaterial associated bacterial infections are indomitable to treatment due to the rise in antibiotic resistant strains, thereby triggering the need for new antibacterial agents. Herein, composite bactericidal hydrogels were formulated by incorporating silver nanotriangles (AgNTs) inside a hybrid polymer network of Gum Tragacanth/Sodium Alginate (GT/SA) hydrogels. Physico-chemical examination revealed robust mechanical strength, appreciable porosity and desirable in vitro enzymatic biodegradation of composite hydrogels. The antibacterial activity of AgNT-hydrogel was tested against planktonic and biofilm-forming Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. For all the strains, AgNT-hydrogel showed a dose-dependent decrease in bacterial growth. The addition of AgNT-hydrogels (40-80 mg ml-1) caused 87% inhibition of planktonic biomass and up to 74% reduction in biofilm formation. Overall, this study proposes a promising approach for designing antibacterial composite hydrogels to mitigate various forms of bacterial infection.
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- Deepa Garg
- Materials Science & Sensor Application Division, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Amity University Punjab, Mohali, India
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- Materials Science & Sensor Application Division, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, India
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- Materials Science & Sensor Application Division, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Shewaiter MA, Selim AA, Moustafa YM, Gad S, Rashed HM. Radioiodinated acemetacin loaded niosomes as a dual anticancer therapy. Int J Pharm 2022; 628:122345. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Xie Y, Gong X, Jin Z, Xu W, Zhao K. Curcumin encapsulation in self-assembled nanoparticles based on amphiphilic palmitic acid-grafted-quaternized chitosan with enhanced cytotoxic, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:2855-2867. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Niosomes: a novel targeted drug delivery system for cancer. MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (NORTHWOOD, LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 39:240. [PMID: 36175809 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-022-01836-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Recently, nanotechnology is involved in various fields of science, of which medicine is one of the most obvious. The use of nanoparticles in the process of treating and diagnosing diseases has created a novel way of therapeutic strategies with effective mechanisms of action. Also, due to the remarkable progress of personalized medicine, the effort is to reduce the side effects of treatment paths as much as possible and to provide targeted treatments. Therefore, the targeted delivery of drugs is important in different diseases, especially in patients who receive combined drugs, because the delivery of different drug structures requires different systems so that there is no change in the drug and its effectiveness. Niosomes are polymeric nanoparticles that show favorable characteristics in drug delivery. In addition to biocompatibility and high absorption, these nanoparticles also provide the possibility of reducing the drug dosage and targeting the release of drugs, as well as the delivery of both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs by Niosome vesicles. Since various factors such as components, preparation, and optimization methods are effective in the size and formation of niosomal structures, in this review, the characteristics related to niosome vesicles were first examined and then the in silico tools for designing, prediction, and optimization were explained. Finally, anticancer drugs delivered by niosomes were compared and discussed to be a suitable model for designing therapeutic strategies. In this research, it has been tried to examine all the aspects required for drug delivery engineering using niosomes and finally, by presenting clinical examples of the use of these nanocarriers in cancer, its clinical characteristics were also expressed.
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Liu Y, Xu Z, Qiao M, Cai H, Zhu Z. Metal-based nano-delivery platform for treating bone disease and regeneration. Front Chem 2022; 10:955993. [PMID: 36017162 PMCID: PMC9395639 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.955993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Owing to their excellent characteristics, such as large specific surface area, favorable biosafety, and versatile application, nanomaterials have attracted significant attention in biomedical applications. Among them, metal-based nanomaterials containing various metal elements exhibit significant bone tissue regeneration potential, unique antibacterial properties, and advanced drug delivery functions, thus becoming crucial development platforms for bone tissue engineering and drug therapy for orthopedic diseases. Herein, metal-based drug-loaded nanomaterial platforms are classified and introduced, and the achievable drug-loading methods are comprehensively generalized. Furthermore, their applications in bone tissue engineering, osteoarthritis, orthopedic implant infection, bone tumor, and joint lubrication are reviewed in detail. Finally, the merits and demerits of the current metal-based drug-loaded nanomaterial platforms are critically discussed, and the challenges faced to realize their future applications are summarized.
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- *Correspondence: He Cai, ; Zhou Zhu,
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- *Correspondence: He Cai, ; Zhou Zhu,
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Wang X, Yang J, Li H, Shi S, Peng X. Mechanistic study and synergistic effect on inhibition of α-amylase by structurally similar flavonoids. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bashash M, Varidi M, Varshosaz J. Composite Hydrogel-Embedded Sucrose Stearate Niosomes: Unique Curcumin Delivery System. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02857-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Yasamineh S, Yasamineh P, Ghafouri Kalajahi H, Gholizadeh O, Yekanipour Z, Afkhami H, Eslami M, Hossein Kheirkhah A, Taghizadeh M, Yazdani Y, Dadashpour M. A state-of-the-art review on the recent advances of niosomes as a targeted drug delivery system. Int J Pharm 2022; 624:121878. [PMID: 35636629 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The buildup of nonionic surfactants in the aqueous environment produces niosomes. The usage of niosomes is becoming increasingly frequent due to their sustainability, low cost of components and assembly, large-scale manufacture, and, finally, easy maintenance of the niosomes to the other. Because of their nonionic characteristics, niosomes play a critical role in medication delivery systems. Controlled release and targeted distribution of niosomes to treat cancer, infectious illnesses, and other disorders are one of their most important properties. Niosomes can also be injected by ocular and transdermal routes, which are less common than oral and parenteral administration. Using niosomes to manufacture biotechnology goods and novel vaccines is one of the most exciting research fields today. The molecular structure of niosomes, the physicochemical characteristics of nonionic surfactants in their formulation, the influence of external stimuli on niosomes, the many methods of niosomes administration, and their diverse therapeutic qualities are all explored in this study.
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- Saman Yasamineh
- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bacteriology and Virology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedical, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran; Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Cheng J, Tu W, Ang EH, Aizudin M, Yang F, Zhou X, Yu D, Li F, Guo Z, Song Y. Achieving reinforced broad-spectrum and sustained antimicrobial efficacy by nickel-doping AlOOH nanoflower accommodated with uniform silver nanospecies. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Niosomes as cutting edge nanocarrier for controlled and targeted delivery of essential oils and biomolecules. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Shao Z, Chen Y, Jiang J, Xiao Y, Kang G, Wang X, Li W, Zheng G. Multistage-Split Ultrafine Fluffy Nanofibrous Membrane for High-Efficiency Antibacterial Air Filtration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:18989-19001. [PMID: 35436100 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Antibacterial air filtration membranes are essential for personal protection during the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, high-efficiency filtration with low pressure drop and effective antibiosis is difficult to achieve. To solve this problem, an innovative electrospinning system with low binding energy and high conductivity was built to enhance the jet splitting, and a fluffy nanofibrous membrane containing numerous ultrafine nanofibers and large quantities of antibacterial agents was achieved, which was fabricated by electrospinning polyamide 6 (PA6), poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP), chitosan (CS), and curcumin (Cur). The filtration efficiency for 0.3 μm NaCl particles was 99.83%, the pressure drop was 54 Pa, and the quality factor (QF) was up to 0.118 Pa-1. CS and Cur synergistically enhanced the antibacterial performance; the bacteriostatic rates against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were 99.5 and 98.9%, respectively. This work will largely promote the application of natural antibacterial agents in the development of high-efficiency, low-resistance air filters for personal protection by manufacturing ultrafine nanofibers with enhanced antibiosis.
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- Zungui Shao
- Department of Instrumental and Electrical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Department of Instrumental and Electrical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Department of Instrumental and Electrical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Department of Instrumental and Electrical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China
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- School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China
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- Department of Instrumental and Electrical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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Joaquim AR, Boff RT, Adam FC, Lima-Morales D, Cesare MA, Kaminski TF, Teixeira ML, Fuentefria AM, Andrade SF, Martins AF. Antibacterial and synergistic activity of a new 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Future Microbiol 2022; 17:425-436. [PMID: 35289685 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Aim: To evaluate the antibacterial and synergistic effect of a new 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative (PH176) against MRSA. Materials & methods: PH176 activity was determined by broth microdilution against 38 Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates. The antibacterial and synergistic effects with oxacillin and nitroxoline were evaluated by time-kill assays to five MRSA isolates. Toxicity was evaluated by in vitro and ex vivo models. Results: The MIC50 and MIC90 of PH176 were 16 and 32 μg/ml, respectively. The PH176 and nitroxoline led to a reduction in colony count for four isolates and the combination of PH176 and oxacillin acted synergically for three isolates. Furthermore, PH176 was determined to be noncytotoxic/nonirritant. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that PH176 has revealed promising results to be a potential candidate to treat MRSA infections.
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- Angélica R Joaquim
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Microbiologia Agrícola e do Ambiente, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90050-170, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Microbiologia Agrícola e do Ambiente, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90050-170, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Resistência Bacteriana, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90035-903, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90610-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia, Instituto Federal Catarinense, Campus Concórdia, Concórdia, 89703-720, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90610-000, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-graduação em Microbiologia Agrícola e do Ambiente, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90050-170, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90610-000, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-graduação em Microbiologia Agrícola e do Ambiente, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90050-170, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90610-000, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-graduação em Microbiologia Agrícola e do Ambiente, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90050-170, Brazil.,Laboratório de Pesquisa em Resistência Bacteriana, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90035-903, Brazil
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Nanosized paclitaxel-loaded niosomes: formulation, in vitro cytotoxicity, and apoptosis gene expression in breast cancer cell lines. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:3597-3608. [PMID: 35235156 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07199-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND In this study, the optimized niosomal formulation containing paclitaxel using non-ionic surfactants and cholesterol was designed and its cytotoxic effects against different breast cancer cell lines and apoptosis gene expression analysis were also investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS Due to enhancing equation variables, the Box-Behnken method has been applied. Lipid/drug molar ratio, the amounts of Span 60, and cholesterol were selected as the target for optimization. The particle size of niosome loaded paclitaxel and entrapment efficiency proportion have been considered in the role of dependent variables. Then the cytotoxic activity of the optimized formulation was evaluated using an MTT assay against different breast cancer cell lines including MCF-7, T-47D, SkBr3, and MDA-MB-231. The expression level of Bax and Bcl-2 apoptosis genes was determined by Real-Time PCR. In this study, the optimized niosomal formulation revealed that the synthesized niosomes had a spherical appearance and had an average size of 192.73 ± 5.50 nm so that the percentage of drug loading was 94.71 ± 1.56%. Moreover, this formulation showed a controlled and slowed release of paclitaxel at different pH (7.4, 6.5, and 5.4). The cytotoxicity results demonstrated that cell viability in all concentrations of niosome loaded paclitaxel had profound cytotoxic effects on all studied breast cancer cell lines compared to the free paclitaxel (p < 0.05). In addition, the expression of apoptosis genes was much higher than that of free paclitaxel indicating the susceptibility of cells to apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS As a result, niosomal formulations containing paclitaxel can be used as a new drug delivery system to increase cytotoxicity and treatment of breast cancer in the upcoming future.
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The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11030459. [PMID: 35326110 PMCID: PMC8944601 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11030459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The rapid spread of antibiotic resistance and lack of effective drugs for treating infections caused by multi-drug resistant bacteria in animal and human medicine have forced us to find new antibacterial strategies. Natural products have served as powerful therapeutics against bacterial infection and are still an important source for the discovery of novel antibacterial drugs. Curcumin, an important constituent of turmeric, is considered safe for oral consumption to treat bacterial infections. Many studies showed that curcumin exhibited antibacterial activities against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The antibacterial action of curcumin involves the disruption of the bacterial membrane, inhibition of the production of bacterial virulence factors and biofilm formation, and the induction of oxidative stress. These characteristics also contribute to explain how curcumin acts a broad-spectrum antibacterial adjuvant, which was evidenced by the markedly additive or synergistical effects with various types of conventional antibiotics or non-antibiotic compounds. In this review, we summarize the antibacterial properties, underlying molecular mechanism of curcumin, and discuss its combination use, nano-formulations, safety, and current challenges towards development as an antibacterial agent. We hope that this review provides valuable insight, stimulates broader discussions, and spurs further developments around this promising natural product.
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Pharmaceutical Development and Design of Thermosensitive Liposomes Based on the QbD Approach. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27051536. [PMID: 35268637 PMCID: PMC8911568 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051536] [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: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to produce thermosensitive liposomes (TSL) by applying the quality by design (QbD) concept. In this paper, our research group collected and studied the parameters that significantly impact the quality of the liposomal product. Thermosensitive liposomes are vesicles used as drug delivery systems that release the active pharmaceutical ingredient in a targeted way at ~40–42 °C, i.e., in local hyperthermia. This study aimed to manufacture thermosensitive liposomes with a diameter of approximately 100 nm. The first TSLs were made from DPPC (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine) and DSPC (1,2-dioctadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) phospholipids. Studies showed that the application of different types and ratios of lipids influences the thermal properties of liposomes. In this research, we made thermosensitive liposomes using a PEGylated lipid besides the previously mentioned phospholipids with the thin-film hydration method.
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Green synthesis of chitosan-stabilized silver-colloidal nanoparticles immobilized on white-silica-gel beads and the antibacterial activities in a simulated-air-filter. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Mehrarya M, Gharehchelou B, Haghighi Poodeh S, Jamshidifar E, Karimifard S, Farasati Far B, Akbarzadeh I, Seifalian A. Niosomal formulation for Antibacterial applications. J Drug Target 2022; 30:476-493. [DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2032094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Mehrnoush Mehrarya
- Protein Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran; (M.M.), (B.G.), (S.H.P.)
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- Protein Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran; (M.M.), (B.G.), (S.H.P.)
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- Protein Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran; (M.M.), (B.G.), (S.H.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; (E.J.)
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; (S.K.), (I.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran; (B.F.F.)
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; (S.K.), (I.A.)
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- Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine Commercialisation Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd.) London BioScience Innovation Centre, London, UK; (A.S.)
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Akbarzadeh I, Farid M, Javidfar M, Zabet N, Shokoohian B, Arki MK, Shpichka A, Noorbazargan H, Aghdaei HA, Hossein-khannazer N, Timashev P, Makvandi P, Vosough M. The Optimized Formulation of Tamoxifen-Loaded Niosomes Efficiently Induced Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest in Breast Cancer Cells. AAPS PharmSciTech 2022; 23:57. [PMID: 35048234 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-022-02212-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The aim, as proof of concept, was to optimize niosomal formulations of tamoxifen in terms of size, morphology, encapsulation efficiency, and release kinetics for further treatment of the breast cancer (BC). Different assays were carried out to evaluate the pro-apoptotic and cytotoxicity impact of tamoxifen-loaded niosomes in two BC cells, MDA-MB-231 and SKBR3. In this study, tamoxifen was loaded in niosomes after optimization in the formulation. The formulation of niosomes supported maximized drug entrapment and minimized their size. The novel formulation showed improvement in storage stability, and after 60 days only, small changes in size, polydispersity index, and drug entrapment were observed. Besides, a pH-dependent release pattern of formulated niosomes displayed slow release at physiological pH (7.4) and a considerable increase of release at acidic pH (5.4), making them a promising candidate for drug delivery in the BC treatment. The cytotoxicity study exhibited high biocompatibility with MCF10A healthy cells, while remarkable inhibitory effects were observed after treatment of cancerous lines, MDA-MB-231, and SKBR3 cells. The IC50 values for the tamoxifen-loaded niosomes were significantly less than other groups. Moreover, treatment with drug-loaded niosomes significantly changed the gene expression pattern of BC cells. Statistically significant down-regulation of cyclin D, cyclin E, VEGFR-1, MMP-2, and MMP-9 genes and up-regulation of caspase-3 and caspase-9 were observed. These results were in correlation with cell cycle arrest, lessoned migration capacity, and increased caspase activity and apoptosis induction in cancerous cells. Optimization in the formulation of tamoxifen-loaded niosomes can make them a novel candidate for drug delivery in BC treatment.
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Shadvar P, Mirzaie A, Yazdani S. Fabrication and optimization of amoxicillin-loaded niosomes: An appropriate strategy to increase antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effects against multidrug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2022; 47:1568-1577. [PMID: 35007176 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2022.2027958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In this study, different formulations of amoxicillin-loaded niosomes were fabricated using the thin-film hydration method and their physicochemical properties were determined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The optimum prepared niosomes had a spherical morphology with an average size of 170.6 ± 6.8 nm and encapsulation efficiency of 65.78 ± 1.45%. The drug release study showed that the release rate of amoxicillin from niosome containing amoxicillin was slow and 47 ± 1% of the drug was released within 8 hours, while 97 ± 0.5% of the free drug was released. In addition, amoxicillin-loaded niosome increased the antimicrobial activity by 2-4 folds against multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus strains using broth microdilution assay. Moreover, at ½ minimum inhibitory concentrations, amoxicillin-loaded niosome significantly enhanced the anti-biofilm activity compared to free amoxicillin. Amoxicillin-loaded niosome had negligible cytotoxicity against HEK-293 normal cell line compared to free amoxicillin. The free niosomes exhibited no toxicity against HEK-293 cells and presented a biocompatible nanoscale delivery system. Based on the results, it can be concluded that amoxicillin-loaded niosome can be used as a promising candidate for enhancing antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effects against MDR strains of S. aureus.
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- Pardis Shadvar
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Tehran, Iran
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Gharaghie TP, Beiranvand S, Riahi A, Badmasti F, Shirin NJ, Mirzaie A, Elahianfar Y, Ghahari S, Ghahari S, Pasban K, Hajrasoliha S. Fabrication and characterization of thymol-loaded chitosan nanogels: improved antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities with negligible cytotoxicity. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202100426. [PMID: 34989129 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Thymol is a monoterpene phenolic derivative extracted from the Thymus vulgaris which has antimicrobial effects. In the present study, thymol-loaded chitosan nanogels were prepared and their physicochemical properties were characterized. The encapsulation efficiency of thymol into chitosan and its stability were determined. The in-vitro antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities of thymol-loaded chitosan nanogel (Ty-CsNG), free thymol (Ty), and free chitosan nanogel (CsNG) were evaluated against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus , Acinetobacter baumanii , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains using the broth microdilution and crystal violet assay, respectively. After treatment of MDR strains with sub-minimum inhibitory concentration (Sub-MIC) of Ty-CsNG, free Ty and CsNG, biofilm gene expression analysis was studied. Moreover, cytotoxicity of Ty-CsNG, free Ty, and CsNG against HEK-293 normal cell line was determined using MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) method. The average size of Ty-CsNG was 82.71±9.6 nm, encapsulation efficiency was 76.54 ± 0.62% with stability up to 60 days at 4 o C. Antibacterial activity test revealed that Ty-CsNG reduced the MIC by 4-6 times in comparison to free thymol. In addition, the expression of biofilm-related genes including ompA , and pgaB were significantly down-regulated after treatment of strains with Ty-CsNG ( p <0.05). In addition, free CsNG displayed negligible cytotoxicity against HEK-293 normal cell line and presented a biocompatible nanoscale delivery system. Based on the results, it can be concluded that Ty-CsNG can be considered a promising candidate for enhancing antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities.
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- Tohid Piri Gharaghie
- Islamic Azad University Shahrekord Branch, Biology, Vakil, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Islamic Azad University Shahrekord Branch, Biology, Entezam, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Shahrekord University, Biology, Heravi, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Pasteur Institute of Iran, Microbiology, 12 Farvardin, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Islamic Azad University Damghan Branch, Biology, Entezam, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Islamic Azad University Parand Branch, Biology, Heravi, 009821, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Iran University of Medical Sciences, Biology, Milad, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Agriculture, Yaghin, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Biology, Alikhani, Ahvaz, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Islamic Azad University Zanjan, Genetic, 92, Zanjan, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Islamic Azad University Tehran Medical Sciences, Biology, 26, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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Sahrayi H, Hosseini E, Karimifard S, Khayam N, Meybodi SM, Amiri S, Bourbour M, Farasati Far B, Akbarzadeh I, Bhia M, Hoskins C, Chaiyasut C. Co-Delivery of Letrozole and Cyclophosphamide via Folic Acid-Decorated Nanoniosomes for Breast Cancer Therapy: Synergic Effect, Augmentation of Cytotoxicity, and Apoptosis Gene Expression. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 15:6. [PMID: 35056063 PMCID: PMC8780158 DOI: 10.3390/ph15010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent causes of cancer mortality in women. In order to increase patient prognosis and survival rates, new technologies are urgently required to deliver therapeutics in a more effective and efficient manner. Niosome nanoparticles have been recently employed as therapeutic platforms capable of loading and carrying drugs within their core for both mono and combination therapy. Here, niosome-based nanoscale carriers were investigated as a targeted delivery system for breast cancer therapy. The platform developed consists of niosomes loaded with letrozole and cyclophosphamide (NLC) and surface-functionalized with a folic-acid-targeting moiety (NLCPFA). Drug release from the formulated particles exhibited pH-sensitive properties in which the niosome showed low and high release in physiological and cancerous conditions, respectively. The results revealed a synergic effect in cytotoxicity by co-loading letrozole and cyclophosphamide with an efficacy increment in NLCPFA use in comparison with NLC. The NLCPFA resulted in the greatest drug internalization compared to the non-targeted formulation and the free drug. Additionally, downregulation of cyclin-D, cyclin-E, MMP-2, and MMP-9 and upregulating the expression of caspase-3 and caspase-9 genes were observed more prominently in the nanoformulation (particularly for NLCPFA) compared to the free drug. This exciting data indicated that niosome-based nanocarriers containing letrozole and cyclophosphamide with controlled release could be a promising platform for drug delivery with potential in breast cancer therapy.
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- Hamidreza Sahrayi
- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 1458889694, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 1458889694, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 1458889694, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 1458889694, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alzahra University, Tehran 1993893973, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 1458889694, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1996835113, Iran
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Technology Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD, UK
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Limongi T, Susa F, Marini M, Allione M, Torre B, Pisano R, di Fabrizio E. Lipid-Based Nanovesicular Drug Delivery Systems. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:3391. [PMID: 34947740 PMCID: PMC8707227 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
In designing a new drug, considering the preferred route of administration, various requirements must be fulfilled. Active molecules pharmacokinetics should be reliable with a valuable drug profile as well as well-tolerated. Over the past 20 years, nanotechnologies have provided alternative and complementary solutions to those of an exclusively pharmaceutical chemical nature since scientists and clinicians invested in the optimization of materials and methods capable of regulating effective drug delivery at the nanometer scale. Among the many drug delivery carriers, lipid nano vesicular ones successfully support clinical candidates approaching such problems as insolubility, biodegradation, and difficulty in overcoming the skin and biological barriers such as the blood-brain one. In this review, the authors discussed the structure, the biochemical composition, and the drug delivery applications of lipid nanovesicular carriers, namely, niosomes, proniosomes, ethosomes, transferosomes, pharmacosomes, ufasomes, phytosomes, catanionic vesicles, and extracellular vesicles.
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