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Li Q, Li R, Yong F, Zhao Q, Chen J, Lin X, Li Z, Wang Z, Xu B, Zhong S. Modulation the Synergistic Effect of Chitosan-Sodium Alginate Nanoparticles with Ca 2+: Enhancing the Stability of Pickering Emulsion on D-Limonene. Foods 2024; 13:622. [PMID: 38397600 PMCID: PMC10888333 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040622] [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: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Pickering emulsions (PEs) have been regarded as an effective approach to sustaining and preserving the bioactivities of essential oils. The aim of this research is to prepare a PE stabilized by chitosan/alginate nanoparticles (CS-SA NPs) for the encapsulation and stabilization of D-limonene. In this work, the influence of calcium ions (Ca2+) on the morphology and interaction of nanoparticles was studied, and then the preparation technology of CS-SA/Ca2+ NPs was optimized. The results showed that the presence of Ca2+ reduced the size of the nanoparticles and made them assume a spherical structure. In addition, under the conditions of 0.2 mg/mL CaCl2, 0.6 mg/mL SA, and 0.4 mg/mL CS, the CS-SA/Ca2+ NPs had the smallest size (274 ± 2.51 nm) and high stability (-49 ± 0.69 mV). Secondly, the PE was prepared by emulsifying D-limonene with CS-SA/Ca2+ NPs, and the NP concentrations and homogenization speeds were optimized. The results showed that the small droplet size PE could be prepared with 2 mg/mL NP and a homogenization speed of 20,000 r/min, and it had excellent antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Most importantly, the emulsion showed higher activity, higher resistance to ultraviolet (UV) and a higher temperature than free D-limonene. This research provides a feasible solution for the encapsulation, protection and delivery of essential oils.
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- Qian Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Food Science and Technology Programme, Department of Life Sciences, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Q.L.); (R.L.); (F.Y.); (Q.Z.); (J.C.); (X.L.); (Z.L.); (Z.W.)
- Shenzhen Research Institute, Guangdong Ocean University, Shenzhen 518108, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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Wang L, Fu R, Meng Y, Liang J, Xue W, Hu H, Meng J, Zhang M. pH Sensitive Quercetin Nanoparticles Ameliorate DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice by Colon-Specific Delivery. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2300051. [PMID: 38010348 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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SCOPE Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a classic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that represents a serious threat to human health. As a natural flavonoid with multiple biological activities, quercetin (QCT) suffers from low bioavailability through limitations in chemical stability. Here, the study investigates the regulatory effects of quercetin nanoparticles (QCT NPs) on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) induced colitis mice. METHODS AND RESULTS Chitosan is modified to obtain N-succinyl chitosan (NSC) with superior water solubility. Nanoparticles composed of sodium alginate (SA) and NSC can encapsulate QCT after cross-linking, forming QCT NPs. In vitro drug release assays demonstrate the pH sensitivity of QCT NPs. Compared with free quercetin, QCT NPs have better therapeutic efficacy in modulating gut microbiota and its metabolites short chain fatty acid (SCFAs) to relieve DSS-induced colitis in mice, thereby alleviating colon inflammatory infiltration, increasing goblet cells density and mucus protein, ameliorating TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and Myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels, and recovering intestinal barrier integrity. CONCLUSION pH sensitive QCT nanoparticles can reduce inflammatory reaction, improve gut microbiota, and repair intestinal barrier by targeting colon, thus improving DSS induced colitis in mice, providing reference for the treatment of colitis.
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- Lechen Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250031, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
- Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
- Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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Bjørklund G, Cruz-Martins N, Goh BH, Mykhailenko O, Lysiuk R, Shanaida M, Lenchyk L, Upyr T, Rusu ME, Pryshlyak A, Shanaida V, Chirumbolo S. Medicinal Plant-derived Phytochemicals in Detoxification. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:988-1015. [PMID: 37559241 DOI: 10.2174/1381612829666230809094242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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The average worldwide human life expectancy is 70 years, with a significantly higher value in Western societies. Many modern diseases are not associated with premature mortality but with a decreased quality of life in aged patients and an excessive accumulation of various toxic compounds in the human body during life. Today, scientists are especially interested in finding compounds that can help increase a healthy lifespan by detoxifying the body. Phytotherapy with specific approaches is used in alternative medicine to remove toxins from the body. Worldwide, research is conducted to identify medicinal plant-derived molecules that, with few or no side effects, may protect the liver and other organs. This review provides updated information about the detoxification process, the traditional and modern use of the most effective medicinal plants, their active metabolites as detoxifying agents, and the mechanisms and pathways involved in the detoxification process. Among medicinal plants with substantial detoxifying properties, a major part belongs to the Asteraceae family (Silybum marianum, Cynara scolymus, Arctium lappa, Helichrysum species, Inula helenium, and Taraxacum officinale). The most widely used hepatoprotective phytocomponent is silymarin, a standardized extract from the Silybum marianum seeds containing a mixture of flavonolignans. Many polysaccharides, polyphenols, and terpenoids have a detoxifying effect. Overall, scientific data on medicinal plants used in phytotherapeutic practice worldwide provides an understanding and awareness of their efficacy in detoxification.
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- Geir Bjørklund
- Department of Research, Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Toften 24, Mo i Rana 8610, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies (CESPU), Rua Central de Gandra, 1317, 4585-116 Gandra PRD, Portugal
- TOXRUN-Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Victoria, Malaysia
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore, Pakistan
- Center of Health Outcomes Research and Therapeutic Safety (Cohorts), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National University of Pharmacy of Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Bromatology and Medicinal Chemistry Group, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Department of Pharmacognosy and Botany, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medical Botany, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- CONEM Ukraine Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry Research Group, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technologies and Quality of Medicines, Institute for Advanced Training of Pharmacy Specialists, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- CONEM Ukraine Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry Research Group, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Human Anatomy, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Design of Machine Tools, Instruments and Machines Department, Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- CONEM Scientific Secretary, Verona, Italy
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Azeem M, Hanif M, Mahmood K, Siddique F, Hashem HE, Aziz M, Ameer N, Abid U, Latif H, Ramzan N, Rawat R. Design, synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, in-vitro antibacterial evaluation and in-silico analysis of polycaprolactone containing chitosan-quercetin microspheres. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:7084-7103. [PMID: 36069131 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2119602] [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: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Aim of present study was to synthesize a novel chitosan-quercetin (CTS-QT) complex by making a carbodiimide linkage using maleic anhydride as cross-linker and to investigate its enhanced antibacterial and antioxidant activities as compare to pure CTS and QT. Equimolar concentration of QT and maleic anhydride were used to react with 100 mg CTS to form CTS-QT complex. For this purpose, three bacterial strains namely E. Coli, S. Aureus and P. Aeruginosa were used for in-vitro antibacterial analysis (ZOI, MIC, MBC, checker board and time kill assay). Later molecular docking studies were performed on protein structure of E. Coli to assess binding affinity of pure QT and CTS-QT complex. MD simulations with accelerated settings were used to explore the protein-ligand complex's binding interactions and stability. Antioxidant profile was determined by performing DPPH• radical scavenging assay, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and total reducing power (TRP) assays. Delivery mechanism to CTS-QT complex was improved by synthesizing polycaprolactone containing microspheres (CTS-QT-PCL-Levo-Ms) using Levofloxacin as model drug to enhance their antibacterial profile. Resulted microspheres were evaluated by particle size, charge, surface morphology, in-vitro drug release and hemolytic profile and are all were found within limits. Antibacterial assay revealed that CTS-QT-PCL-Levo-Ms showed more than two folds increased bactericidal activity against E. Coli and P. Aeruginosa, while 1.5 folds against S. Aureus. Green colored formation of phosphate molybdate complexes with highest 85 ± 1.32% TAC confirmed its antioxidant properties. Furthermore, molecular docking and dynamics studies revealed that CTS-QT was embedded nicely within the active pocket of UPPS with binding energy greater than QT with RSMD value of below 1.5. Conclusively, use of maleic acid, in-vitro and in-silico antimicrobial studies confirm the emergence of CTS-QT complex containing microspheres as novel treatment strategy for all types of bacterial infections.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Muhammad Azeem
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
- Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hamdard University Islamabad, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Women, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVN University, Haryana, India
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Oluwadamilola Miriam K, Rosemary IA, Adebimpe IW, Olusola AM, Prasopchai P, Olanrewaju SB, Adediran OA. Formulation and evaluation of paclitaxel-loaded boronated chitosan/alginate nanoparticles as a mucoadhesive system for localized cervical cancer drug delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023; 87:104810. [PMID: 37601485 PMCID: PMC10434836 DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104810] [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] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge, and there is a need for innovative drug delivery systems to improve the efficacy of anticancer drugs. In this study, we developed and evaluated boronated chitosan/alginate nanoparticles (BCHIALG NPs) as a localized mucoadhesive drug delivery system for cervical cancer. Boronated chitosan (BCHI) was synthesized by incorporating 4-carboxyphenylboronic acid onto chitosan (CHI), and boronated chitosan/alginate nanoparticles (BCHIALG NPs) with varying polymer ratios were prepared using an ionic gelation method. The physical properties, drug loading capacity/encapsulation efficiency, mucoadhesive properties, and in vitro drug release profile of the nanoparticles were evaluated. The BCHIALG NPs exhibited a size of less than 390 nm and demonstrated high drug encapsulation efficiency (98.1 - 99.8%) and loading capacity (326.9 - 332.7 μg/mg). Remarkably, the BCHIALG NPs containing 0.03% boronated chitosan and 0.07% alginate showed superior mucoadhesive capability compared to CHIALG NPs, providing sustained drug release and they showed the most promising results as a transmucosal drug delivery system for hydrophobic drugs like paclitaxel (PTX). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report investigating BCHIALG NPs for cervical drug delivery. The new mucoadhesive paclitaxel formulation could offer an innovative strategy for improving cervical cancer treatment.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Nsairat H, Lafi Z, Al-Sulaibi M, Gharaibeh L, Alshaer W. Impact of nanotechnology on the oral delivery of phyto-bioactive compounds. Food Chem 2023; 424:136438. [PMID: 37244187 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Nanotechnology is an advanced field that has remarkable nutraceutical and food applications. Phyto-bioactive compounds (PBCs) play critical roles in promoting health and disease treatment. However, PBCs generally encounter several limitations that delay their widespread application. For example, most PBCs have low aqueous solubility, poor biostability, poor bioavailability, and a lack of target specificity. Moreover, the high concentrations of effective PBC doses also limit their application. As a result, encapsulating PBCs into an appropriate nanocarrier may increase their solubility and biostability and protect them from premature degradation. Moreover, nanoencapsulation could improve absorption and prolong circulation with a high opportunity for targeted delivery that may decrease unwanted toxicity. This review addresses the main parameters, variables, and barriers that control and affect oral PBC delivery. Moreover, this review discusses the potential role of biocompatible and biodegradable nanocarriers in improving the water solubility, chemical stability, bioavailability, and specificity/selectivity of PBCs.
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- Hamdi Nsairat
- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan.
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan.
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Shukla P, Sahu NK, Kumar R, Dhalla DK, Rakshit S, Bhadauria M, Agrawal ND, Shrivastava S, Shukla S, Nirala SK. Quercetin ameliorates acute acrylamide induced spleen injury. Biotech Histochem 2023; 98:221-229. [PMID: 36755386 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2023.2172610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Acrylamide is used for industrial and laboratory purposes; it also is produced during cooking of carbohydrate-rich food at high temperature. We investigated the therapeutic potential of quercetin for treatment of acute acrylamide induced injury to the spleen. We used female albino rats treated with acrylamide for 10 days followed by oral administration of quercetin in three doses for 5 days. We observed significantly reduced total body weight, spleen weight, red blood cells, total proteins, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, glucose-6-phophate dehydrogenase, reduced glutathione, concentration of serum IgG and IgM after acrylamide induced toxicity compared to controls. We also found that white blood cells, triglycerides, cholesterol and lipid oxidation were increased significantly after acrylamide induced toxicity in rats compared to controls. Histoarchitecture of spleen was affected adversely by acrylamide toxicity. Administration of quercetin ameliorated adverse effects of acrylamide in a dose-dependent manner. Quercetin appears to ameliorate acrylamide induced injury to the spleen by increasing endogenous antioxidants and improving histoarchitecture and immune function.
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- Piyush Shukla
- Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Rural Technology and Social Development, Guru Ghasidas University, Koni-Bilaspur, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Rural Technology and Social Development, Guru Ghasidas University, Koni-Bilaspur, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Rural Technology and Social Development, Guru Ghasidas University, Koni-Bilaspur, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Rural Technology and Social Development, Guru Ghasidas University, Koni-Bilaspur, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas University, Koni-Bilaspur, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas University, Koni-Bilaspur, India
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- School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Rural Technology and Social Development, Guru Ghasidas University, Koni-Bilaspur, India
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An insight into anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory effects of quercetin: a review. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023; 80:241-262. [PMID: 35125574 PMCID: PMC8800825 DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04091-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Flavonoids are present naturally in many fruits and vegetables including onions, apples, tea, cabbage, cauliflower, berries and nuts which provide us with quercetin, a powerful natural antioxidant and cytotoxic compound. Due to antioxidant property, many nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals products contain quercetin as a major ingredient nowadays. Current review enlightened sources and quercetin's role as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anticancerous and anti-inflammatory agent in medical field during last 5 to 6 years. Literature search was systematically done using scientific for the published articles of quercetin. A total of 345 articles were reviewed, and it was observed that more than 40% of articles were about quercetin's use as an antioxidant agent, more than 25% of studies were about its use as an anticancer agent, and articles on antimicrobial activity were more than 15%. 10% of the articles showed anti-inflamamatory effects of quercetin. Literature search also revealed that quercetin alone and its complexes with chitosan, metal ions and polymers possessed good antidiabetic properties. Thus, the review focuses on new therapeutic interventions and drug delivery system of quercetin in medical field for the benefit of mankind.
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Chitosan-Polyphenol Conjugates for Human Health. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12111768. [DOI: 10.3390/life12111768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Human health deteriorates due to the generation and accumulation of free radicals that induce oxidative stress, damaging proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids; this has become the leading cause of many deadly diseases such as cardiovascular, cancer, neurodegenerative, diabetes, and inflammation. Naturally occurring polyphenols have tremendous therapeutic potential, but their short biological half-life and rapid metabolism limit their use. Recent advancements in polymer science have provided numerous varieties of natural and synthetic polymers. Chitosan is widely used due to its biomimetic properties which include biodegradability, biocompatibility, inherent antimicrobial activity, and antioxidant properties. However, due to low solubility in water and the non-availability of the H-atom donor, the practical use of chitosan as an antioxidant is limited. Therefore, chitosan has been conjugated with polyphenols to overcome the limitations of both chitosan and polyphenol, along with increasing the potential synergistic effects of their combination for therapeutic applications. Though many methods have been evolved to conjugate chitosan with polyphenol through activated ester-modification, enzyme-mediated, and free radical induced are the most widely used strategies. The therapeutic efficiency of chitosan-polyphenol conjugates has been investigated for various disease treatments caused by ROS that have shown favorable outcomes and tremendous results. Hence, the present review focuses on the recent advancement of different strategies of chitosan-polyphenol conjugate formation with their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, the therapeutic applicability of the combinatorial efficiency of chitosan-based conjugates formed using Gallic Acid, Curcumin, Catechin, and Quercetin in human health has been described in detail.
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Terzić M, Majkić T, Zengin G, Beara I, Cespedes-Acuña CL, Čavić D, Radojković M. Could elderberry fruits processed by modern and conventional drying and extraction technology be considered a valuable source of health-promoting compounds? Food Chem 2022; 405:134766. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Morin-VitaminE-β-CyclodextrinInclusionComplexLoadedChitosanNanoparticles (M-Vit.E-CD-CSNPs) Ameliorate Arsenic-Induced Hepatotoxicityina Murine Model. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185819. [PMID: 36144555 PMCID: PMC9504860 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The special features of cyclodextrins (CDs), hydrophilic outer surfaces and hydrophobic inner surfaces, allow for development of inclusion complexes. The two bioactive strong antioxidant hepatoprotective compounds, Morin and vitamin E, are water insoluble. The present study aimed to prepare Morin-vitamin E-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex loaded chitosan nanoparticles (M-Vit.E-CD-CS NPs) and to examine their hepatoprotective efficacy against arsenic-induced toxicity in a murine model. The NPs were characterized by FTIR, DLS, NMR, DSC, XRD, AFM, and a TEM study. The NPs were spherical in shape, 178 ± 1.5 nm in size with a polydispersity index (PDI) value of 0.18 and a zeta potential value of −22.4 ± 0.31 mV, with >50% encapsulation and drug loading efficacy. Mice were exposed to arsenic via drinking water, followed by treatment without or with the NPs on every alternate day up to 30 days by oral gavaging. Administration of NPs inhibited the arsenic-induced elevation of liver function markers, inflammatory and proapoptotic factors, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, alteration in the level of blood parameters and antioxidant factors, and liver damage, which was measured by different biochemical assays, ELISA, Western blot, and histological study. Organ distribution of nanoparticles was measured by HPLC. M-Vit.E-CD-CS NPs showing potent hepatoprotective activity may be therapeutically beneficial.
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Mondal S, Das S, Mahapatra PK, Saha KD. Morin encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles (MCNPs) ameliorate arsenic induced liver damage through improvement of the antioxidant system and prevention of apoptosis and inflammation in mice. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:2857-2872. [PMID: 36132010 PMCID: PMC9419452 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00167e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Chronic exposure to arsenic over a period of time induces toxicity, primarily in the liver but gradually in all systems of the body. Morin hydrate (MH; 2',3,4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone), a potent flavonoid abundantly present in plants of the Moraceae family, is thought to be a major bioactive compound that may be used to prevent a wide range of disease pathologies including hepatotoxicity. Therapeutic applications of morin (MOR) are however seriously constrained because of its insolubility, poor bioavailability, high metabolism and rapid elimination from the human body. Nanoformulation of MOR is a possible solution to these problems. In the present study we investigated the effectiveness of morin encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles (MCNPs) against arsenic induced liver damage in mice. MNCPs with an average diameter of 124.5 nm, a zeta potential of +16.2 mV and an encapsulation efficiency of 78% were prepared. Co-treatment of MOR and MCNPs by oral gavage on alternate days reduced the serum levels of AST, ALT, and ALP that were elevated in arsenic treated mice. The efficiency of MCNPs was found to be nearly 4 times higher than that of free MOR. Haematological and serum biochemical parameters including lipid profiles altered by arsenic were normalized following MCNP treatment. Arsenic deposition was lowered in the presence of MCNPs. Administration of MCNPs markedly inhibited ROS generation and elevated MDA levels in arsenic exposed mice. The level of hepatic antioxidant factors such as nuclear Nrf2 (Nrf2), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), GSH peroxidase (GPx), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), and NADPH quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1) were markedly enhanced in the arsenic + MCNP group. Treatment by MCNPs prevented the arsenic induced damage of tissue histology. Also, MCNPs suppressed the arsenic induced pro- and anti-apoptotic parameters and attenuated the level of inflammatory mediators. Our data suggest that MCNPs are good hepatoprotective agents compared to free morin against arsenic induced toxicity and the protective effect results from its strong antioxidant, antiapoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Sanchaita Mondal
- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University 188, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University 188, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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Magnetite Nanoparticles Functionalized with Therapeutic Agents for Enhanced ENT Antimicrobial Properties. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11050623. [PMID: 35625267 PMCID: PMC9137518 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11050623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In the context of inefficient antibiotics, antibacterial alternatives are urgently needed to stop the increasing resistance rates in pathogens. This study reports the fabrication and characterization of four promising magnetite-based antibiotic delivery systems for ENT (ear, nose and throat) applications. Magnetite nanoparticles were functionalized with streptomycin and neomycin and some were entrapped in polymeric spheres. The obtained nanomaterials are stable, with spherical morphology, their size ranging from ~2.8 to ~4.7 nm for antibiotic-coated magnetite nanoparticles, and from submicron sizes up to several microns for polymer-coated magnetite–antibiotic composites. Cell viability and antimicrobial tests demonstrated their biocompatibility on human diploid cells and their antibacterial effect against Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) opportunistic bacteria. The presence of the polymeric coat proved an enhancement in biocompatibility and a slight reduction in the antimicrobial efficiency of the spheres. Our results support the idea that functional NPs and polymeric microsystems containing functional NPs could be tailored to achieve more biocompatibility or more antimicrobial effect, depending on the bioactive compounds they incorporate and their intended application.
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Semis HS, Gur C, Ileriturk M, Kandemir FM, Kaynar O. Evaluation of Therapeutic Effects of Quercetin Against Achilles Tendinopathy in Rats via Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Apoptosis, Autophagy, and Metalloproteinases. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:486-498. [PMID: 34908488 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211059821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Achilles tendinopathy, seen in athletes and manual labor workers, is an inflammatory condition characterized by chronic tendon pain. Owing to the toxicity that develops in various organs attributed to the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, there is a need for new therapeutic agents. PURPOSE In the present study, the effects of quercetin (Que), the one that attracted the most attention of researchers studying this group of flavonoids, were investigated against collagenase-induced tendinopathy. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS A total of 35 Sprague-Dawley rats were used in the study. Tendinopathy was created by injecting a single dose of collagenase (10 μL; 10 mg/mL) into the tendons of rats. Thirty minutes after the injection, Que was administered at doses of 25 or 50 mg/kg. Que administration was carried out for 7 days. Animals underwent a motility test at the end of the study. In addition, markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and autophagy, as well as the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs 2, 3, 9, and 13), ICAM-1, and STAT3, were measured in tendon tissues with biochemical, molecular, and Western blot techniques. RESULTS The results showed that oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and autophagy were triggered by the injection of collagenase. In addition, MMPs, ICAM-1, and STAT3 were activated to participate in the development of tendinopathy. Que was found to reduce ICAM-1 levels in tendon tissue. Moreover, Que showed antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and antiautophagic effects on tendons against tendinopathy. More important, Que suppressed the expression of MMPs in the tendon tissues. CONCLUSION Que has protective properties against collagenase-induced tendon damage in rats. CLINICAL RELEVANCE We believe that with further study, Que may be shown to be an alternative treatment option for athletes or others who experience tendon injuries.
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- Halil Sezgin Semis
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Private Buhara Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Niculescu AG, Grumezescu AM. Applications of Chitosan-Alginate-Based Nanoparticles-An Up-to-Date Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:186. [PMID: 35055206 PMCID: PMC8778629 DOI: 10.3390/nano12020186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Chitosan and alginate are two of the most studied natural polymers that have attracted interest for multiple uses in their nano form. The biomedical field is one of the domains benefiting the most from the development of nanotechnology, as increasing research interest has been oriented to developing chitosan-alginate biocompatible delivery vehicles, antimicrobial agents, and vaccine adjuvants. Moreover, these nanomaterials of natural origin have also become appealing for environmental protection (e.g., water treatment, environmental-friendly fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides) and the food industry. In this respect, the present paper aims to discuss some of the newest applications of chitosan-alginate-based nanomaterials and serve as an inception point for further research in the field.
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- Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov No. 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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Recent Advancement in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Improved Oral Bioavailability and Bioactivity of Phytochemicals: Challenges and Perspectives. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13224036. [PMID: 34833334 PMCID: PMC8617804 DOI: 10.3390/polym13224036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The excellent therapeutic potential of a variety of phytochemicals in different diseases has been proven by extensive studies throughout history. However, most phytochemicals are characterized by a high molecular weight, poor aqueous solubility, limited gastrointestinal permeability, extensive pre-systemic metabolism, and poor stability in the harsh gastrointestinal milieu. Therefore, loading of these phytochemicals in biodegradable and biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs) might be an effective approach to improve their bioactivity. Different nanocarrier systems have been developed in recent decades to deliver phytochemicals. Among them, NPs based on chitosan (CS) (CS-NPs), a mucoadhesive, non-toxic, and biodegradable polysaccharide, are considered the best nanoplatform for the oral delivery of phytochemicals. This review highlights the oral delivery of natural products, i.e., phytochemicals, encapsulated in NPs prepared from a natural polymer, i.e., CS, for improved bioavailability and bioactivity. The unique properties of CS for oral delivery such as its mucoadhesiveness, non-toxicity, excellent stability in the harsh environment of the GIT, good solubility in slightly acidic and alkaline conditions, and ability to enhance intestinal permeability are discussed first, and then the outcomes of various phytochemical-loaded CS-NPs after oral administration are discussed in detail. Furthermore, different challenges associated with the oral delivery of phytochemicals with CS-NPs and future directions are also discussed.
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Selenium/Chitosan-Folic Acid Metal Complex Ameliorates Hepatic Damage and Oxidative Injury in Male Rats Exposed to Sodium Fluoride. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11111354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Continuous exposure to sodium fluoride (NaF) imbalances the oxidative status in the body. The current study investigated the effect of the selenium/chitosan-folic (Se/chitosan-folic acid) novel metal complex on oxidative injury and tissue damage in the hepatic tissues of male rats exposed to (NaF). Male rats received NaF (10.3 mg/kg) and Se/chitosan-folic acid (0.5 mg/Kg) orally for successive 30 days. Male rats exposed to NaF showed multi-histopathological alterations in the hepatic tissues including degenerative changes. NaF exposure elevated hepatic oxidative stress markers, lipid peroxidation, and lowered the antioxidant defense enzymes. Se/chitosan-folic acid novel complex supplementation significantly prevented hepatic injury, suppressed reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and lipid peroxidation, and enhanced the antioxidant defense enzymes. In addition, Se/chitosan-folic acid supplementation improved the hepatic tissues of NaF-exposed male rats. In conclusion, the Se/chitosan-folic acid novel metal complex protects against NaF-induced oxidative injury and tissue injury in the hepatic tissues of male rats. The Se/chitosan-folic acid novel metal complex upregulated the hepatic tissues and enhanced the antioxidant defense enzymes in male rats.
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Souza KS, Moreira LS, Silva BT, Oliveira BPM, Carvalho AS, Silva PS, Verri WA, Sá-Nakanishi AB, Bracht L, Zanoni JN, Gonçalves OH, Bracht A, Comar JF. Low dose of quercetin-loaded pectin/casein microparticles reduces the oxidative stress in arthritic rats. Life Sci 2021; 284:119910. [PMID: 34453939 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIMS Quercetin has been investigated as an agent to treat rheumatoid arthritis. At high doses it improves inflammation and the antioxidant status of arthritic rats, but it also exerts mitochondriotoxic and pro-oxidant activities. Beneficial effects of quercetin have not been found at low doses because of its chemical instability and low bioavailability. In the hope of overcoming these problems this study investigated the effects of long-term administration of quercetin-loaded pectin/casein microparticles on the oxidative status of liver and brain of rats with adjuvant-induced arthritis. MAIN METHODS Particle morphology was viewed with transmission electron microscopy and the encapsulation efficiency was measured indirectly by X-ray diffraction. Quercetin microcapsules (10 mg/Kg) were orally administered to rats during 60 days. Inflammation indicators and oxidative stress markers were measured in addition to the respiratory activity and ROS production in isolated mitochondria. KEY FINDINGS Quercetin was efficiently encapsulated inside the polymeric matrix, forming a solid amorphous solution. The administration of quercetin microparticles to arthritic rats almost normalized protein carbonylation, lipid peroxidation, the levels of reactive oxygen species as well as the reduced glutathione content in both liver and brain. The paw edema in arthritic rats was not responsive, but the plasmatic activity of ALT and the mitochondrial respiration were not affected by quercetin, indicating absence of mitochondriotoxic or hepatotoxic actions. SIGNIFICANCE Quercetin-loaded pectin/casein microcapsules orally administered at a low dose improve oxidative stress of arthritic rats without a strong anti-inflammatory activity. This supports the long-term use of quercetin as an antioxidant agent to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Kaiany S Souza
- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, University of Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology - Federal University of Technology - Paraná, Campo Mourão, PR, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology - Federal University of Technology - Paraná, Campo Mourão, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Experimental Pathology, State University of Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program of Food Technology - Federal University of Technology - Paraná, Campo Mourão, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringa, PR, Brazil.
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Zhang Z, Qiu C, Li X, McClements DJ, Jiao A, Wang J, Jin Z. Advances in research on interactions between polyphenols and biology-based nano-delivery systems and their applications in improving the bioavailability of polyphenols. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Roles of Suaeda vermiculata Aqueous-Ethanolic Extract, Its Subsequent Fractions, and the Isolated Compounds in Hepatoprotection against Paracetamol-Induced Toxicity as Compared to Silymarin. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:6174897. [PMID: 34567411 PMCID: PMC8463249 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6174897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Suaeda vermiculata, a halophyte consumed by livestock, is also used by Bedouins to manage liver disorders. The aqueous-ethanolic extract of S. vermiculata, its subsequent fractions, and pure compounds, i.e., pheophytin-A (1), isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside (2), and quercetin (3), were evaluated for their hepatoprotective efficacy. The male mice were daily fed with either silymarin, plant aq.-ethanolic extract, fractions, pure isolated compounds, or carboxyl methylcellulose (CMC) for 7 days (n = 6/group, p.o.). On the day 7th of the administrations, all, except the intact animal groups, were induced with hepatotoxicity using paracetamol (PCM, 300 mg/kg). The anesthetized animals were euthanized after 24 h; blood and liver tissues were collected and analysed. The serum aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) levels decreased significantly for all the S. vermiculata aq.-ethanolic extract, fraction, and compound-treated groups when equated with the PCM group (p < 0.0001). The antioxidant, superoxide dismutase (SOD), increased significantly (p < 0.05) for the silymarin-, n-hexane-, and quercetin-fed groups. Similarly, the catalase (CAT) enzyme level significantly increased for all the groups, except for the compound 2-treated group as compared to the CMC group. Also, the glutathione reductase (GR) levels were significantly increased for the n-butanol treated group than for the PCM group. The oxidative stress biomarkers, lipid peroxide (LP) and nitric oxide (NO), the inflammatory markers, IL-6 and TNF-α, and the kidney's functional biomarker parameters remained unchanged and did not differ significantly for the treated groups in comparison to the PCM-induced toxicity bearing animals. All the treated groups demonstrated significant decreases in cholesterol levels as compared to the PCM group, indicating hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects. The quercetin-treated group demonstrated significant improvement in triglyceride level. The S. vermiculata aq.-ethanolic extract, fractions, and the isolated compounds demonstrated their hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects, confirming the claimed traditional use of the herb as a liver protectant.
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Lipatova I, Yusova A, Makarova L. Fabrication and characterization of starch films containing chitosan nanoparticles using in situ precipitation and mechanoactivation techniques. J FOOD ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2021.110593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Kresnamurti A, Rakhma DN, Damayanti A, Santoso SD, Restryarto E, Hadinata W, Hamid IS. AST/ALT levels, MDA, and liver histopathology of Echinometra mathaei ethanol extract on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2021; 32:511-516. [PMID: 34214304 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2020-0420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Echinometra mathaei was known to have potential antioxidant activities because it contains of polyhydroxy-naphthoquinone (echinochrome and spinochromes). The antioxidant properties contributed to the hepatoprotective effect by binding to free radicals compound that causes oxidative stress and necrosis in the hepatocytes. The research aimed to determine the hepatorepair effects of the E. mathaei ethanol extract on high-dose paracetamol-induced hepatic damage in Wistar rats. METHODS This research used a true experimental method. Thirty white male rats were divided into sixth groups, i.e., normal control group, group II-VI was induced paracetamol 2,000 mg/kg BW for three days. After paracetamol-induced, group III-VI was treated with curcumin 800 mg/kg BW, E. mathaei extract 400, 800, and 1,200 mg/kg BW for seven days. The hepatorepair parameter was obtained from AST/ALT, MDA tissue levels, and the number of hepatocyte necrosis cells. The data results were analyzed using the ANOVA test, followed by the LSD test to determine the difference between each treatment. RESULTS The results showed that E. mathaei significantly (p<0.05) decreased the AST levels, MDA levels and the number of hepatocyte necrosis cells at a dose of 800 mg/kg BW per orally treatment. CONCLUSIONS The E. mathaei ethanol extract repaired the hepatic damage induced by paracetamol.
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- Angelica Kresnamurti
- Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hang Tuah University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Ghosh T, Singh R, Nesamma AA, Jutur PP. Marine Polysaccharides: Properties and Applications. POLYSACCHARIDES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119711414.ch3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Al-Najjar MAA, Athamneh T, AbuTayeh R, Basheti I, Leopold C, Gurikov P, Smirnova I. Evaluation of the orally administered calcium alginate aerogel on the changes of gut microbiota and hepatic and renal function of Wistar rats. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247633. [PMID: 33909615 PMCID: PMC8081240 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The present study evaluates the effect of calcium alginate aerogel as a potential drug carrier, on the liver and kidney functions, and on the gut microbiota of Wistar rats. The studied alginate aerogel was prepared in the form of nanoparticles using the jet cutting technique, and they were characterized in terms of specific surface areas, outer morphology and particle size distribution. For the in vivo study, calcium alginate aerogel was administered orally, and liver and kidney functions were tested for one week and for four weeks in two distinct studies. During the short-term in vivo study, feces samples were collected for bacterial DNA extraction followed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing analyses to detect changes in gut microbiota. Results showed that the prepared alginate aerogel has an average BET-specific surface area of around 540 m2/g, with a pore volume of 7.4 cc/g, and pore width of 30–50 nm. The in vivo study revealed that the levels of the studied kidney and liver enzymes didn’t exceed the highest level of the normal range. The study of gut microbiota showed different patterns; certain groups of bacteria, such as Clostridia and Bacteriodia, increased during the aerogels regime and continued to increase after the aerogel was stopped. While other groups such as Erysipelotrichia, and Candidatus saccharibacteria increased during aerogels treatment, and then decreased again after one month. Members of the Bacilli class showed a unique trend, that is, after being the most abundant group (63%) at time 0, their relative abundance decreased dramatically until it reached < 5%; which was the case even after stopping the aerogel treatment.
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- Mohammad A. A. Al-Najjar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
- * E-mail: (MAAA); (TA)
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- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- * E-mail: (MAAA); (TA)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for Development and Modelling of Novel Nanoporous Materials, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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Gherasim O, Grumezescu AM, Ficai A, Grumezescu V, Holban AM, Gălățeanu B, Hudiță A. Composite P(3HB-3HV)-CS Spheres for Enhanced Antibiotic Efficiency. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:989. [PMID: 33807077 PMCID: PMC8004896 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Natural-derived biopolymers are suitable candidates for developing specific and selective performance-enhanced antimicrobial formulations. Composite polymeric particles based on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and chitosan, P(3HB-3HV)-CS, are herein proposed as biocompatible and biodegradable delivery systems for bioproduced antibiotics: bacitracin (Bac), neomycin (Neo) and kanamycin (Kan). The stimuli-responsive spheres proved efficient platforms for boosting the antibiotic efficiency and antibacterial susceptibility, as evidenced against Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains. Absent or reduced proinflammatory effects were evidenced on macrophages in the case of Bac-/Neo- and Kan-loaded spheres, respectively. Moreover, these systems showed superior ability to sustain and promote the proliferation of dermal fibroblasts, as well as to preserve their ultrastructure (membrane and cytoskeleton integrity) and to exhibit anti-oxidant activity. The antibiotic-loaded P(3HB-3HV)-CS spheres proved efficient alternatives for antibacterial strategies.
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- Oana Gherasim
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (A.F.)
- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, RO-77125 Magurele, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (A.F.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (A.F.)
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, RO-77125 Magurele, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology & Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 77206 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (B.G.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (B.G.); (A.H.)
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Novel Hydrogel Scaffolds Based on Alginate, Gelatin, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, and Hydroxyapatite. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13060932. [PMID: 33803545 PMCID: PMC8002880 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Hydrogel scaffolding biomaterials are one of the most attractive polymeric biomaterials for regenerative engineering and can be engineered into tissue mimetic scaffolds to support cell growth due to their similarity to the native extracellular matrix. The novel, versatile hydrogel scaffolds based on alginate, gelatin, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and inorganic agent hydroxyapatite were prepared by modified cryogelation. The chemical composition, morphology, porosity, mechanical properties, effects on cell viability, in vitro degradation, in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility were tested to correlate the material’s composition with the corresponding properties. Scaffolds showed an interconnected porous microstructure, satisfactory mechanical strength, favorable hydrophilicity, degradation, and suitable in vitro and in vivo biocompatible behavior. Materials showed good biocompatibility with healthy human fibroblast in cell culture, as well as in vivo with zebrafish assay, suggesting newly synthesized hydrogel scaffolds as a potential new generation of hydrogel scaffolding biomaterials with tunable properties for versatile biomedical applications and tissue regeneration.
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Nisar MF, Yousaf M, Saleem M, Khalid H, Niaz K, Yaqub M, Waqas MY, Ahmed A, Abaid-Ullah M, Chen J, Chen C, Rengasamy KRR, Wan C(C. Development of Iron Sequester Antioxidant Quercetin@ZnO Nanoparticles with Photoprotective Effects on UVA-Irradiated HaCaT Cells. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:6072631. [PMID: 34484566 PMCID: PMC8413031 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6072631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Solar ultraviolet radiation A (UVA, 320-400 nm) is a significant risk factor leading to various human skin conditions such as premature aging or photoaging. This condition is enhanced by UVA-mediated iron release from cellular iron proteins affecting huge populations across the globe. PURPOSE Quercetin-loaded zinc oxide nanoparticles (quercetin@ZnO NPs) were prepared to examine its cellular iron sequestration ability to prevent the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory responses in HaCaT cells. METHODS Quercetin@ZnO NPs were synthesized through a homogenous precipitation method, and the functional groups were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, whereas scanning electron microscopy (SEM) described the morphologies of NPs. MTT and qRT-PCR assays were used to examine cell viability and the expression levels of various inflammatory cytokines. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) was employed to evaluate the redox potential of quercetin-Fe3+/quercetin-Fe2+ complexes. RESULTS The material characterization results supported the loading of quercetin molecules on ZnO NPs. The CV and redox potential assays gave Fe-binding capability of quercetin at 0.15 mM and 0.3 mM of Fe(NO3)3. Cytotoxicity assays using quercetin@ZnO NPs with human HaCaT cells showed no cytotoxic effects and help regain cell viability loss following UVA (150 kJ/m2). CONCLUSION Quercetin@ZnO NPs showed that efficient quercetin release action is UV-controlled, and the released quercetin molecules have excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and iron sequestration potential. Quercetin@ZnO NPs have superior biocompatibility to provide UVA protection and medication at once for antiphotoaging therapeutics.
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- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar
- 1Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Post-Harvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, Collaborative Innovation Center of Post-Harvest Key Technology and Quality Safety of Fruits and Vegetables in Jiangxi Province, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- 2Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Punjab 63100, Pakistan
- 3Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 Jiangxi, China
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- 4Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
- 5Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
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- 5Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
- 6Institute of Advance Study, Shenzhen University, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- 4Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- 7Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Punjab 63100, Pakistan
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- 4Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- 2Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Punjab 63100, Pakistan
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- 4Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- 8Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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- 1Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Post-Harvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, Collaborative Innovation Center of Post-Harvest Key Technology and Quality Safety of Fruits and Vegetables in Jiangxi Province, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- 1Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Post-Harvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, Collaborative Innovation Center of Post-Harvest Key Technology and Quality Safety of Fruits and Vegetables in Jiangxi Province, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- 10Green Biotechnologies Research Centre of Excellence, University of Limpopo, Private Bag X1106, Polokwane Sovenga 0727, South Africa
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- 1Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Post-Harvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, Collaborative Innovation Center of Post-Harvest Key Technology and Quality Safety of Fruits and Vegetables in Jiangxi Province, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Gadhave D, Rasal N, Sonawane R, Sekar M, Kokare C. Nose-to-brain delivery of teriflunomide-loaded lipid-based carbopol-gellan gum nanogel for glioma: Pharmacological and in vitro cytotoxicity studies. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 167:906-920. [PMID: 33186648 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The research work was intended to formulate teriflunomide (TFM) loaded nano lipid-based (TNLC) carbopol-gellan gum in situ gel (TNLCGHG) and to investigate its therapeutic efficacy against glioma, a brain and spine tumor. Nanoformulation was developed using gellan gum and carbopol 974P as gelling and mucoadhesive agents, respectively, Glyceryl di-behenate and Glyceryl mono-linoleate blend as lipids, and Gelucire 44/14: water blend as surfactant system. Globule size, PDI, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, mucoadhesive strength, and nasal permeation were found to be 117.80 nm, 0.56, -21.86 mV, 81.16%, 4.80 g, and 904 μg/cm2, respectively. Anticancer efficacy of TFM-loaded nano lipid-based carbopol-gellan gum in situ gel (TNLCGHG) was determined in human U-87MG glioma cell line. IC50 was found 7.0 μg/mL for TNLCGHG, 4.8 μg/mL for pure TFM, and 78.5 μg/mL for TNLC, which approve the superiority of surfactant along with gellan gum as permeation enhancer. Brain Cmax for technetium (99mTC) labeled intranasal (i.n.) 99mTC-TNLCGHG was found 2-folds higher than 99mTC-TNLC (i.n.) and 99mTC-TNLC intravenous (i.v.) because the TNLCGHG formulation contains surfactant with natural gelling polymers, which promisingly improved drug permeability. Finally, this research revealed encouraging outcomes and successfully developed intranasal TNLCGHG nanoformulation as a novel tool for safe delivery of TFM in glioma patients.
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- Dnyandev Gadhave
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad Technical Education Society's, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Narhe, Pune 411 041, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Baburaoji Gholap College (affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Sangvi, Pune 411027, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad Technical Education Society's, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Narhe, Pune 411 041, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh-30450, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sinhgad Technical Education Society's, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Narhe, Pune 411 041, India
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Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Quercetin-Loaded Alginate Nanoparticles for Enhanced In Vitro Anticancer Effect Against Human Leukemic Cancer U937 Cells. J CLUST SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-020-01913-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Costa RODA, Matias LLR, Passos TS, de Queiroz JLC, de Carvalho FMC, Maciel BLL, Uchôa AF, Amado IR, Gonçalves C, Pastrana L, Morais AHA. Safety and potential functionality of nanoparticles loaded with a trypsin inhibitor isolated from tamarind seeds. FUTURE FOODS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2020.100001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Al-Baqami NM, Hamza RZ. Synergistic antioxidant capacities of vanillin and chitosan nanoparticles against reactive oxygen species, hepatotoxicity, and genotoxicity induced by aging in male Wistar rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 40:183-202. [PMID: 32857622 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120943267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the synergistic effects of both vanillin (V) and chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) in alleviating hepatotoxicity, oxidative injury, and genotoxicity induced by d-galactose (DG) and resulted from aging in male albino rats. Male Wistar rats were divided into seven groups (10 rats/group) as follows: control group, (DG) group (100 mg/kg), (V) group (100 mg/kg), CNPs either (low dose (LD) or CNPs (high dose (HD) (140 mg/kg) and (280 mg/kg), and CNPs (LD and HD) dose with V- and DG plus V-treated groups. The CNPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential, and size distribution of nanoparticles. After 60 consecutive days of exposure, some biochemical parameters were measured as hepatic aminotransferases enzymes, lipid profile, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-6 (IL-6), markers of inflammation, tissue damage lactate dehydrogenase, C-reactive protein (CRP), mitochondrial potential activities, myeloperoxidase, xanthine oxidase, CRP, succinate dehydrogenase, mitochondria membrane potential, malondialdehyde levels and antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione S-transferase), and adenosine triphosphate content with histological, alkaline comet assay, and TEM examination of the hepatic tissues. CNPs showed that size distribution (polydispersity index) 0.350 nm and the zeta potential measurement of CNPs were found to be -14.9 mV which revealed the high stability of CNPs. DG induced biochemical and cellular alterations in the hepatic tissues. CNPs and V synergistically afforded protection against hepatic injury and oxidative stress resulting from aging that was induced by DG. Consequently, CNPs were an effective agent in the drug delivery in the hepatic diseases medications and act as a carrier for V and thus make synergistic effect between CNPs and V that achieved the high antioxidant capacities. CNPs and V improved the hepatic enzymes, which act as anti-inflammatory and antigenotoxicity, and improved the antioxidant capacities in the hepatic tissues.
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- N M Al-Baqami
- Department of Biological Sciences "Zoology", 37848King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, 68799Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Kumar H, Bhardwaj K, Nepovimova E, Kuča K, Singh Dhanjal D, Bhardwaj S, Bhatia SK, Verma R, Kumar D. Antioxidant Functionalized Nanoparticles: A Combat against Oxidative Stress. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1334. [PMID: 32650608 PMCID: PMC7408424 DOI: 10.3390/nano10071334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Numerous abiotic stresses trigger the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are highly toxic and reactive. These ROS are known to cause damage to carbohydrates, DNA, lipids and proteins, and build the oxidative stress and results in the induction of various diseases. To resolve this issue, antioxidants molecules have gained significant attention to scavenge these free radicals and ROS. However, poor absorption ability, difficulty in crossing the cell membranes and degradation of these antioxidants during delivery are the few challenges associated with both natural and synthetic antioxidants that limit their bioavailability. Moreover, the use of nanoparticles as an antioxidant is overlooked, and is limited to a few nanomaterials. To address these issues, antioxidant functionalized nanoparticles derived from various biological origin have emerged as an important alternative, because of properties like biocompatibility, high stability and targeted delivery. Algae, bacteria, fungi, lichens and plants are known as the producers of diverse secondary metabolites and phenolic compounds with extraordinary antioxidant properties. Hence, these compounds could be used in amalgamation with biogenic derived nanoparticles (NPs) for better antioxidant potential. This review intends to increase our knowledge about the antioxidant functionalized nanoparticles and the mechanism by which antioxidants empower nanoparticles to combat oxidative stress.
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- Harsh Kumar
- School of Bioengineering & Food Technology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India;
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India; (K.B.); (R.V.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic;
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- School of Biotechnology and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India; (D.S.D.); (S.B.)
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- School of Biotechnology and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India; (D.S.D.); (S.B.)
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- Biotransformation and Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Microbial Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea;
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India; (K.B.); (R.V.)
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- School of Bioengineering & Food Technology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India;
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Gonçalves OH, Moreira TFM, de Oliveira A, Bracht L, Ineu RP, Leimann FV. Antioxidant Activity of Encapsulated Extracts and Bioactives from Natural Sources. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:3847-3861. [PMID: 32634076 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200707131500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The low water solubility and low bioavailability of natural bioactive substances such as polyphenols and flavonoids, either in pure form or extracts, are a major concern in the pharmaceutical field and even on the food development sector. Although encapsulation has demonstrated success in addressing these drawbacks, it is important to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the encapsulated compounds. This article reviews the encapsulation of bioactive compounds from natural sources focusing their antioxidant activity after encapsulation. Attention is given to the methods and wall materials used, and the antioxidant activity methodologies (classical in vitro techniques such as DPPH, ORAC, FRAP and others, as well as in vivo/ex vivo tests to evaluate endogenous antioxidant enzymes or oxidative stress) applied to assess the antioxidant capacity are also comprehensively summarized.
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- Odinei H Gonçalves
- Post-graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Campus Campo Mourão (UTFPR-CM), via Rosalina Maria Dos Santos, 1233, CEP 87301-899, Campo Mourao, Parana, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Campus Campo Mourão (UTFPR-CM), via Rosalina Maria Dos Santos, 1233, CEP 87301-899, Campo Mourao, Parana, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Campus Campo Mourão (UTFPR-CM), via Rosalina Maria Dos Santos, 1233, CEP 87301-899, Campo Mourao, Parana, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquimica, Universidade Estadual de Maringa, Av. Colombo, 5790, CEP 87020-270, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Campus Campo Mourão (UTFPR-CM), via Rosalina Maria Dos Santos, 1233, CEP 87301-899, Campo Mourao, Parana, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Food Technology (PPGTA), Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Campus Campo Mourão (UTFPR-CM), via Rosalina Maria Dos Santos, 1233, CEP 87301-899, Campo Mourao, Parana, Brazil
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İlk S, Ramanauskaitė A, Koç Bilican B, Mulerčikas P, Çam D, Onses MS, Torun I, Kazlauskaitė S, Baublys V, Aydın Ö, Zang LS, Kaya M. Usage of natural chitosan membrane obtained from insect corneal lenses as a drug carrier and its potential for point of care tests. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 112:110897. [PMID: 32409054 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Chitosan is an indispensable biopolymer for use as a drug carrier thanks to its non-toxic, biodegradable, biocompatible, antimicrobial, and anti-oxidative nature. In previous studies, chitosan was first dissolved into weak acids and formed into gel, then used for carrying pharmaceutically active compounds such as nanoparticles, capsules, composites, and films. Using the produced chitosan gel after dissolving it in weak acids has advantages, such as ease of processing for loading the required amount of active substance and making the desired shape and size. However, dissolved chitosan loses some of its natural properties such as fibrous structure, crystallinity, and thermal stability. In this study, for the first time, three-dimensional chitosan lenses obtained from an insect's (Tabanus bovinus) compound eyes, with the original shape intact, were tested as a drug carrier. A model drug, quercetin, was loaded into chitosan membrane, and its release profile was examined. Also, a point-of-care test was conducted for both chitin and chitosan membranes. Chitin and chitosan membranes obtained from insect corneal lenses were characterized by using FTIR, TGA, elemental analysis, and surface wettability analysis as well as stereo, binocular, and scanning electron microscopies. It was observed that chitosan membrane could be used as a drug carrier material. Both chitin and chitosan membranes will be improved for lateral flow assay, and these membranes can be tested for other bioengineering applications in further studies.
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- Sedef İlk
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, 51240 Niğde, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Aksaray University, 68100 Aksaray, Turkey
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- Vytautas Magnus University, K. Donelaičio str. 58, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Biology, Çankırı Karatekin University, 18100 Çankırı, Turkey
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- ERNAM - Erciyes University Nanotechnology Application and Research Center, 38039 Kayseri, Turkey; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Turkey
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- ERNAM - Erciyes University Nanotechnology Application and Research Center, 38039 Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- ERNAM - Erciyes University Nanotechnology Application and Research Center, 38039 Kayseri, Turkey; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Turkey
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- Jilin Engineering Research Center of Resource Insects Industrialization, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Aksaray University, 68100 Aksaray, Turkey.
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Anthraquinones Extract from Morinda angustifolia Roxb. Root Alleviates Hepatic Injury Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride through Inhibition of Hepatic Oxidative Stress. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:9861571. [PMID: 32328146 PMCID: PMC7149410 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9861571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In Southwestern China, the root of Morinda angustifolia Roxb. has been employed as a folk medicine for treating various types of hepatitis and jaundice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of anthraquinones extract from M. angustifolia root (AEMA) in carbon tetrachloride- (CCl4-) induced liver injury in mice and identify the main bioactive components. Results indicated that AEMA pretreatment could significantly, in a dose-dependent manner, attenuate the increased levels of ALT and AST in mice serum induced by CCl4. At doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg, AEMA exhibited significant suppression of the elevated hepatic levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as marked upregulatory effects on the activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in mice exposed to CCl4. However, AEMA treatment had no effect on the antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT) or the nonenzymatic antioxidant glutathione (GSH). Furthermore, two anthraquinone constituents were isolated from AEMA and identified as soranjidiol and rubiadin-3-methyl ether. Soranjidiol exhibited similar protective effects to those of AEMA on liver damage induced by CCl4. Overall, our research clearly demonstrated the hepatoprotective effects of the AEMA, and anthraquinones, particularly soranjidiol, should be considered as the main hepatoprotective principles of M. angustifolia. In addition, the underlying mechanism may be, at least in part, related to its antioxidant properties.
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Liu X, Zhang Y, Liu L, Pan Y, Hu Y, Yang P, Liao M. Protective and therapeutic effects of nanoliposomal quercetin on acute liver injury in rats. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2020; 21:11. [PMID: 32059743 PMCID: PMC7023747 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-020-0388-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Quercetin, a pigment (flavonoid) found in many plants and foods, has good effects on protecting liver function but poor solubility and bioavailability in vivo. A drug delivery system can improve the accumulation and bioavailability of quercetin in liver. In this study, we used liposomal nanoparticles to entrap quercetin and evaluated its protective and therapeutic effects on drug-induced liver injury in rats. METHODS The nanoliposomal quercetin was prepared by a thin film evaporation-high pressure homogenization method and characterized by morphology, particle size and drug content. Acute liver injury was induced in rats by composite factors, including carbon tetrachloride injection, high-fat corn powder intake and ethanol drinking. After pure quercetin or nanoliposomal quercetin treatment, liver function was evaluated by detecting serum levels of glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT), glutamic-oxal acetic transaminase (GOT) and direct bilirubin (DBIL). Histology of injured liver tissues was evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin staining. RESULTS On histology, liposomal nanoparticles loading quercetin were evenly distributed spherical particles. The nanoliposomal quercetin showed high bioactivity and bioavailability in rat liver and markedly attenuated the liver index and pathologic changes in injured liver tissue. With nanoliposomal quercetin treatment, the serum levels of GPT, GOT and DBIL were significantly better than treated with pure quercetin. Using liposomal nanoparticles to entrap quercetin might be an effective strategy to reduce hepatic injury and protect hepatocytes against damage. CONCLUSION Liposomal nanoparticles may improve the solubility and bioavailability of quercetin in liver. Furthermore, nanoliposomal quercetin could effectively protect rats against acute liver injury and may be a new hepatoprotective and therapeutic agent for patients with liver diseases.
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- Xiangyan Liu
- Department of Breast Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nanobiological Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Hepatobiliary and Enteric Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nanobiological Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nanobiological Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Experimental Medical Research, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nanobiological Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China.
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El-Missiry MA, Othman AI, Amer MA, Sedki M, Ali SM, El-Sherbiny IM. Nanoformulated ellagic acid ameliorates pentylenetetrazol-induced experimental epileptic seizures by modulating oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokines and apoptosis in the brains of male mice. Metab Brain Dis 2020; 35:385-399. [PMID: 31728888 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-019-00502-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The present study evaluated the neuroprotective and antiepileptic efficacy of ellagic acid (EA) encapsulated in calcium-alginate nanoparticles (Ca2+-ALG NPs) in pentylenetetrazol (PTZ)-induced seizures in male mice. EA was encapsulated in ALG NPs using a nanospray drying method followed by ionotropic crosslinking with Ca2+. Characterization of the developed Ca2+-crosslinked EA-ALG NPs showed spherical, high stability NPs; successful loading of EA within crosslinked ALG NPs; and sustained release of EA. Male Swiss albino mice were divided into ten groups as follows; Group I- (control), Group II (50 mg EA /kg) - (EA), Group III polyethylene glycol (PEG), Group IV EA NPs (50 mg/kg) - (EA NP), Group (50 mg/kg alginate) V void V NPs - (void NPs), Group VI: (37.5 PTZ mg/kg) -(PTZ), Group VII: PTZ and EA - (PTZ-EA). Group VIII: animals received PTZ and PEG concurrently (PTZ-PEG). Group IX; animals received PTZ and void NPs concurrently - (PTZ-void). Group X: animals received PTZ and EA NPs concurrently (PTZ-EA NPs). PTZ was used to induce experimental epilepsy. Ca2+-ALG NPs prevented seizures throughout the experimental period and had a more prominent effect than free EA did. Ca2+-ALG NPs prevented increased glutamate, decreased GABA concentrations and ameliorated increased amyloid-β and homocysteine levels in the serum and brain. Ca2+-EA-ALG NPs were superior to free EA in improving increased IL-6 and TNF-α. Ca2+-ALG NPs ameliorated PTZ-induced oxidative stress, as evidenced by decreased 4HNE levels and enhanced GSH, GR and GPx levels in the brain. These changes were accompanied by amelioration of apoptosis and its regulating proteins, including Cytochrome C, P53, Bax, Bcl2 and caspase-3 and caspase-9, and protected against DNA damage. Histological examination of the hippocampus confirmed that the neuroprotective effect of Ca2+-EA-ALG NPs was superior and more effective than that of free EA.
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Nanomaterials Laboratory, Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October City, Giza, 12578, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Nanomaterials Laboratory, Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October City, Giza, 12578, Egypt.
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Naqvi S, Sharma H, Flora SJS. Lactobionic Acid Conjugated Quercetin Loaded Organically Modified Silica Nanoparticles Mitigates Cyclophosphamide Induced Hepatocytotoxicity. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:8943-8959. [PMID: 31819411 PMCID: PMC6874166 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s218577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The study was designed to investigate the therapeutic potential of lactobionic acid (LA) conjugated quercetin (Q) loaded organically modified silica nanoparticles (LA-Q-ORMOSIL) with bulk quercetin to mitigate cyclophosphamide (CP) induced liver injury. METHODOLOGY Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, Zeta sizer, FTIR and EDX. Further, encapsulation efficiency and in vitro release kinetic study was done. Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles surface were modified with lactobionic acid, a ligand for the asialoglycoprotein receptor on the hepatocyte surface. The hepatoprotective effects of Q-ORMOSIL and LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles were evaluated in vivo. Cyclophosphamide (20 mg/kg/day, i.p) was co-administered for seven days with bulk quercetin (50mg/kg/day) and quercetin nanoparticles (50µg/kg/day). After seven days, the number of biomarkers for liver function test and oxidative stress were determined in liver homogenate. Histopathological changes were also analyzed in control and treated liver tissues. RESULTS Physiochemical characterization of LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles depicts that the particles formed were of approx. 80 nm, spherical, monodispersed in nature and showed sustain drug release in in vitro study. Our results further suggested that Q-ORMOSIL and LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles significantly decreased tissue TBARS, ROS levels and ALT, AST, and ALP activities compared to CP induced group. On the other hand, tissue antioxidant levels (GSH, GST, and catalase) showed a significant increase in LA-Q-ORMOSIL treated group compared to the CP treated group confirming its high therapeutic efficacy during liver injury. CONCLUSION Targeted nanoquercetin demonstrated a significant hepatoprotective effect compared to bulk quercetin against CP-induced hepatotoxicity and it considerably reduced bulk quercetin dose level to many folds. Bulk quercetin has low bioavailability and thus, from obtained data we suggest that LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles provide high therapeutic value in protecting experimental animals against CP-induced liver injury. We also propose multifunctional dye-doped LA-modified ORMOSIL nanoparticles for future studies in facilitating nanoparticles uptake to hepatocytes for liver diagnosis and treatment.
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- Saba Naqvi
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli), Lucknow226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli), Lucknow226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli), Lucknow226002, India
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Khursheed R, Singh SK, Wadhwa S, Gulati M, Awasthi A. Enhancing the potential preclinical and clinical benefits of quercetin through novel drug delivery systems. Drug Discov Today 2019; 25:209-222. [PMID: 31707120 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2019.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Quercetin is reported to have numerous pharmacological actions, including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. The main mechanism responsible for its pharmacological activities is its ability to quench reactive oxygen species (ROS) and, hence, decrease the oxidative stress responsible for the development of various diseases. Despite its proven therapeutic potential, the clinical use of quercetin remains limited because of its low aqueous solubility, bioavailability, and substantial first-pass metabolism. To overcome this, several novel formulations have been reported. In this review, we focus on the applications of quercetin extract as well as its novel formulations for treating different disorders. We also examine its proposed mechanism of action of quercetin.
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- Rubiya Khursheed
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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Saccol RDSP, da Silveira KL, Manzoni AG, Abdalla FH, de Oliveira JS, Dornelles GL, Barbisan F, Passos DF, Casali EA, de Andrade CM, da Cruz IBM, Leal DBR. Antioxidant, hepatoprotective, genoprotective, and cytoprotective effects of quercetin in a murine model of arthritis. J Cell Biochem 2019; 121:2792-2801. [PMID: 31691375 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a highly debilitating inflammatory autoimmune disease which is characterized by joint destruction. The present study sought to investigate the effect of quercetin in rats with complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis. Animals were divided into control/saline, control/quercetin (5 mg/kg, 25 mg/kg, and 50 mg/kg) arthritis/saline, and arthritis/quercetin (5 mg/kg, 25 mg/kg, and 50 mg/kg); the treatments were administered for 45 days. Biochemical, oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and cytotoxicity parameters were evaluated. All doses of quercetin reduced the levels of aspartate aminotransferase, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances, and reactive oxygen species; however, only treatment with 25 or 50 mg/kg increased catalase activity. Total thiol and reduced glutathione levels were not significantly affected by the induction nor by the treatments. Genotoxicity assessed by DNA damage, and cytotoxicity through picogreen assay, decreased after treatments with quercetin. Our results present evidence of the antioxidant, cytoprotective, genoprotective and hepatoprotective, and effects of quercetin, demonstrating its potential as a candidate for coadjuvant therapy.
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- Renata da Silva Pereira Saccol
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Laboratório de Imunobiologia Experimental e Aplicada, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Laboratório de Imunobiologia Experimental e Aplicada, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Imunobiologia Experimental e Aplicada, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica Toxicológica, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Imunobiologia Experimental e Aplicada, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica Toxicológica, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Departamento de Pequenos Animais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Laboratório de Biogenômica, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Imunobiologia Experimental e Aplicada, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica Toxicológica, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Morfológicas, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica Toxicológica, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Departamento de Pequenos Animais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Laboratório de Biogenômica, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Laboratório de Imunobiologia Experimental e Aplicada, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica Toxicológica, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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Gadhave DG, Kokare CR. Nanostructured lipid carriers engineered for intranasal delivery of teriflunomide in multiple sclerosis: optimization and in vivo studies. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2019; 45:839-851. [PMID: 30702966 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2019.1576724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most severe autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system (CNS). OBJECTIVE The present research work was aimed to formulate and investigate teriflunomide (TFM)-loaded intranasal (i.n.) nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS The TFM-loaded NLC (TFM-NLC) nanoparticles were prepared by melt emulsification ultrasonication method using biodegradable and biocompatible polymers. The Box-Behnken statistical design was applied to optimize the formulation. The optimized NLC formulation was subjected to evaluate for particle size, entrapment efficiency (%), in vitro and ex vivo permeation. The safety and efficacy of optimized formulations were demonstrated using pharmacodynamic, subacute toxicity and hepatotoxicity data. RESULTS Experimental data demonstrated that optimized NLC formulation (F17) showed significant size (99.82 ± 1.36 nm), zeta potential (-22.29 ± 1.8 mV) and % entrapment efficiency (83.39 ± 1.24%). Alternatively, ex vivo permeation of TFM mucoadhesive NLC (TFM-MNLC) and TFM-NLC was observed 830 ± 7.6 and 651 ± 9.8 µg/cm2, respectively. Whereas, TFM-MNLC shows around 2.0-folds more Jss than the TFM-NLC. Finally, TFM-MNLC (i.n.) formulation produced the rapid remyelination in cuprizone-treated animals and decreases the number of entries in open compartment of EPM when compared with negative control and TFM-NLC (oral) animals. Simultaneously, the nanoformulation did not reflect any gross changes in hepatic biomarkers and subacute toxicity when compared with control. CONCLUSIONS Hence it can be inferred that the nose-to-brain delivery of TFM-MNLC can be considered as effective and safe delivery for brain disorders.
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- Dnyandev G Gadhave
- a Department of Pharmaceutics , STES's Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University) , Narhe, Pune , India
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics , STES's Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University) , Narhe, Pune , India
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Gadhave DG, Tagalpallewar AA, Kokare CR. Agranulocytosis-Protective Olanzapine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Engineered for CNS Delivery: Optimization and Hematological Toxicity Studies. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:22. [PMID: 30604305 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-018-1213-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Potential risk of agranulocytosis is one of the drug-induced adverse effects of the second-generation antipsychotic agents. The present investigation aimed to formulate and investigate olanzapine (OLZ)-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (OLZ-NLCs) via intranasal (i.n.) route. The NLC was prepared by melt emulsification method and optimized by Box-Behnken design. Mucoadhesive NLC was prepared by using 0.4% Carbopol 974P (OLZ-MNLC (C)) and the combination of 17% poloxamer 407 and 0.3% of HPMC K4M (OLZ-MNLC (P+H)). The particle size, zeta potential, and entrapment efficiency were found to be 88.95 nm ± 1.7 nm, - 22.62 mV ± 1.9 mV, and 88.94% ± 3.9%, respectively. Ex vivo permeation of OLZ-NLC, OLZ-MNLC (P+H), and OLZ-MNLC (C) was found to be 545.12 μg/cm2 ± 12.8 μg/cm2, 940.02 μg/cm2 ± 15.5 μg/cm2, and 820.10 μg/cm2 ± 11.3 μg/cm2, respectively, whereas the OLZ-MNLC (P+H) formulation showed rapid drug permeation than the OLZ-NLC and OLZ-MNLC (C) formulations. The OLZ-MNLC (P+H) formulation was shown to have 13.57- and 27.64-fold more Jss than the OLZ-MNLC (C) and OLZ-NLC formulations. The OLZ nanoformulations showed sustained release of up to 8 h. Finally, the brain Cmax of technetium-99m (99mTc)-OLZ-MNLC (i.n.) and 99mTc-OLZ-NLC (i.v.) was found to be 936 ng and 235 ng, respectively, whereas the Cmax of i.n. administration was increased 3.98-fold more than the Cmax of i.v. administration. The in vivo hematological study of OLZ-MNLC (P+H) confirmed that the i.n. formulation did not reflect any variation in leukocyte, RBC and platelet counts. Hence, it can be concluded that the nose-to-brain delivery of OLZ-MNLC (P+H) can be considered as an effective and safe delivery for CNS disorders.
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Severino P, da Silva CF, Andrade LN, de Lima Oliveira D, Campos J, Souto EB. Alginate Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery and Targeting. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:1312-1334. [PMID: 31465282 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190425163424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Nanotechnology refers to the control, manipulation, study and manufacture of structures and devices at the nanometer size range. The small size, customized surface, improved solubility and multi-functionality of nanoparticles will continue to create new biomedical applications, as nanoparticles allow to dominate stability, solubility and bioavailability, as well controlled release of drugs. The type of a nanoparticle, and its related chemical, physical and morphological properties influence its interaction with living cells, as well as determine the route of clearance and possible toxic effects. This field requires cross-disciplinary research and gives opportunities to design and develop multifunctional devices, which allow the diagnosis and treatment of devastating diseases. Over the past few decades, biodegradable polymers have been studied for the fabrication of drug delivery systems. There was extensive development of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery and tissue engineering, in view of their applications in controlling the release of drugs, stabilizing labile molecules from degradation and site-specific drug targeting. The primary aim is to reduce dosing frequency and prolong the therapeutic outcomes. For this purpose, inert excipients should be selected, being biopolymers, e.g. sodium alginate, commonly used in controlled drug delivery. Nanoparticles composed of alginate (known as anionic polysaccharide widely distributed in the cell walls of brown algae which, when in contact with water, forms a viscous gum) have emerged as one of the most extensively characterized biomaterials used for drug delivery and targeting a set of administration routes. Their advantages include not only the versatile physicochemical properties, which allow chemical modifications for site-specific targeting but also their biocompatibility and biodegradation profiles, as well as mucoadhesiveness. Furthermore, mechanical strength, gelation, and cell affinity can be modulated by combining alginate nanoparticles with other polymers, surface tailoring using specific targeting moieties and by chemical or physical cross-linking. However, for every physicochemical modification in the macromolecule/ nanoparticles, a new toxicological profile may be obtained. In this paper, the different aspects related to the use of alginate nanoparticles for drug delivery and targeting have been revised, as well as how their toxicological profile will determine the therapeutic outcome of the drug delivery system.
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- Patricia Severino
- Universidade Tiradentes (Unit), Av. Murilo Dantas, 300, Farolandia, Aracaju-SE, CEP 49.032-490, Brazil
- Instituto de Tecnologia e Pesquisa, Laboratório de Nanotecnologia e Nanomedicina (LNMed) Av. Murilo Dantas, 300, Aracaju - SE, CEP 49.032-490, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Quimicas e Farmaceuticas, Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Rua Sao Nicolau, 210, Diadema - SP, CEP 09.913-030, Brazil
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- Universidade Tiradentes (Unit), Av. Murilo Dantas, 300, Farolandia, Aracaju-SE, CEP 49.032-490, Brazil
- Instituto de Tecnologia e Pesquisa, Laboratório de Nanotecnologia e Nanomedicina (LNMed) Av. Murilo Dantas, 300, Aracaju - SE, CEP 49.032-490, Brazil
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- Universidade Tiradentes (Unit), Av. Murilo Dantas, 300, Farolandia, Aracaju-SE, CEP 49.032-490, Brazil
- Instituto de Tecnologia e Pesquisa, Laboratório de Nanotecnologia e Nanomedicina (LNMed) Av. Murilo Dantas, 300, Aracaju - SE, CEP 49.032-490, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra (FFUC), Polo das Ciencias da Saude, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra (FFUC), Polo das Ciencias da Saude, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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Saber FR, Abdelbary GA, Salama MM, Saleh DO, Fathy MM, Soliman FM. UPLC/QTOF/MS profiling of two Psidium species and the in-vivo hepatoprotective activity of their nano-formulated liposomes. Food Res Int 2018; 105:1029-1038. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Wu L, Wang C, Li J, Li S, Feng J, Liu T, Xu S, Wang W, Lu X, Chen K, Xia Y, Fan X, Guo C. Hepatoprotective effect of quercetin via TRAF6/JNK pathway in acute hepatitis. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 96:1137-1146. [PMID: 29174851 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.11.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 11/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Quercetin, as a member of the flavonoids family, has many beneficial properties. The aim of our study was to evaluate the protective effect of quercetin in ConA-induced hepatitis in mice, and to clarify its mechanism of action. Hepatitis was induced by using ConA (25 mg/kg), and quercetin was administered intragastrically at the dose of 100 mg/kg or 200 mg/kg for 5 days before ConA injection. The serum levels of liver enzymes, inflammatory cytokines and other marker proteins were determined at 2 h, 8 h and 24 h after ConA injection. Following ConA injection, serum levels of liver enzymes and inflammatory cytokines were significantly increased. Quercetin ameliorated liver damage and histopathological changes, and suppressed the release of inflammatory cytokines. The expression of Bax, Bcl-2, Beclin-1, LC3, P62 and caspase 9 were markedly affected by quercetin pretreatment. The expression of TRAF6 and p-JNK were decreased in the quercetin groups. Quercetin attenuated apoptosis and autophagy in ConA-induced autoimmune hepatitis by inhibiting TRAF6/JNK pathway.
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- Liwei Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Putuo District People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200060, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Jinshan, Shanghai 201508, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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Qu Y, Wang Z, Zhou H, Kang M, Dong R, Zhao J. Oligosaccharide nanomedicine of alginate sodium improves therapeutic results of posterior lumbar interbody fusion with cages for degenerative lumbar disease in osteoporosis patients by downregulating serum miR-155. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:8459-8469. [PMID: 29200854 PMCID: PMC5703176 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s143824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Degenerative lumbar disease (DLD) is a significant issue for public health. Posterior lumbar intervertebral fusion with cages (PLIFC) has high-level fusion rate and realignment on DLD. However, there are some complications following the surgery. Alginate oligosaccharides (AOS) have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and may be suitable for infection therapy. MiR-155 is a biomarker associated with inflammatory and oxidative stress. AOS may promote PLIFC therapy by regulating miR-155. Pluronic nanoparticles and oligosaccharide nanomedicine of alginate sodium (ONAS) were prepared with ampicillin at size <200 nm. Ninety-six DLD osteoporosis patients received PLIFC and were evenly assigned into ONAS group (OG, oral administration of 100 mg ONAS daily) and control group (PG, 100 mg pluronic nanoparticles). Serum miR-155 level was measured by real-time quantitative PCR. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), aspartate aminotransaminase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) were measured. Weighted mean difference (WMD), relative risk (RR), complications, surgery infection rate, fusion rate, and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores were used to evaluate therapeutic efficacy. After 1-month therapy, infection rates and side effects were lower in OG than those in PG (RR =0.64, 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.48, 0.84], P=0.001). The fusion rates were higher in OG than in PG (WMD =21.96, 95% CI [−0.24, 37.62], P=0.021). The JOA scores were higher in OG than in PG (RR =0.52, 95% CI [0.33, 0.84], P=0.007), and no significant difference was found for the visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index. Serum levels of miR-155, ALT, AST, and IL-1β were lower while SOD, GSH, and IL-1ra were higher in OG than in PG. MiR-155 mimic increased the levels of ALT, AST, and IL-1β and reduced the levels of SOD, GSH, and IL-1ra. In contrast, miR-155 inhibitor had reverse results. Therefore, ONAS has better improvement in complications and therapeutic effects on DLD by regulating serum miR-155.
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- Yang Qu
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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Guesmi F, Prasad S, Tyagi AK, Landoulsi A. Antinflammatory and anticancer effects of terpenes from oily fractions of Teucruim alopecurus, blocker of IκBα kinase, through downregulation of NF-κB activation, potentiation of apoptosis and suppression of NF-κB-regulated gene expression. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:1876-1885. [PMID: 28968948 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Teucrium alopecurus is an endemic plant limited to southern Tunisia. In the present study, the chemical composition, anticancer and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) inhibitory effects of Teucrium alopecurus leaf essential oil was investigated. The analysis of Teucrium alopecurus (TA-1) with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) showed that α-Bisabolol, (+)-epi-Bicyclosesquiphellandrene and α-Cadinol, were found in relatively high amounts (16.16%, 15.40% and 8.52%, respectively). Cell viability was determined by 3-(4-5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl) 2-5-diphenyl-tetrazolium (MTT) assay. Cell cycle and apoptosis assay were determined by flow cytometry. TA-1 functions as an anticancer agent by triggering apoptosis potentiated by chemotherapeutic agents and TNF in human myeloid leukemia cells (KBM5) through a mechanism involving poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage and initiator and effector caspases activation. Moreover, electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) revealed that TA-1 downregulated nuclear localization of NF-κB and its phosphorylation induced by TNF-α and this, allows the suppression of the degradation and phosphorylation of IκB and the inhibition of the phosphorylation of p65 phosphorylation and the p50-p65 heterodimer nuclear translocation, causing attenuation of NF-κB-regulated antiapoptotic (Survivin, Bcl-2, c-IAP1/2, Bcl-xL, Mcl-1, and cFLIP), invasion (ICAM1), metasatsis (MMP-9), and angiogenesis (VEGF) gene expression in KBM5; and finally reporter gene expression. Furthermore, treatment with essential oil and TNF-α suppressed the NF-κB DNA binding activity. Finally, the activation of nuclear factor-κB induced by different plasmids (TNFR1, TRADD, TRAF2, NIK, TAK1/TAB1, and IKKβ) was inhibited following treatment with TA-1. Overall, TA-1 inhibits NF-κB activation and further growth and proliferation of cancer cells.
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- Fatma Guesmi
- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Tunisia.
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Tunisia
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