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Xue F, Li X, Qin L, Liu X, Li C, Adhikari B. Anti-aging properties of phytoconstituents and phyto-nanoemulsions and their application in managing aging-related diseases. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 176:113886. [PMID: 34314783 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Aging is spontaneous and inevitable process in all living beings. It is a complex natural phenomenon that manifests as a gradual decline of physiological functions and homeostasis. Aging inevitably leads to age-associated injuries, diseases, and eventually death. The research on aging-associated diseases aimed at delaying, preventing or even reversing the aging process are of great significance for healthy aging and also for scientific progress. Numerous plant-derived compounds have anti-aging effects, but their therapeutic potential is limited due to their short shelf-life and low bioavailability. As the novel delivery system, nanoemulsion can effectively improve this defect. Nanoemulsions enhance the delivery of drugs to the target site, maintain the plasma concentration for a longer period, and minimize adverse reaction and side effects. This review describes the importance of nanoemulsions for the delivery of phyto-derived compounds and highlights the importance of nanoemulsions in the treatment of aging-related diseases. It also covers the methods of preparation, fate and safety of nanoemulsions, which will provide valuable information for the development of new strategies in treatment of aging-related diseases.
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Amar Feldbaum R, Yaakov N, Ananth Mani K, Yossef E, Metbeev S, Zelinger E, Belausov E, Koltai H, Ment D, Mechrez G. Single cell encapsulation in a Pickering emulsion stabilized by TiO 2 nanoparticles provides protection against UV radiation for a biopesticide. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 206:111958. [PMID: 34237526 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A new formulation for biological pest control with significant UV protection capability has been developed in this research. The formulation is based on individual encapsulation of fungal conidia in an oil/water Pickering emulsion. The droplets size of the emulsions was tuned to meet the demands of single conidia encapsulation in the oil droplets. The emulsions are stabilized by amine-functionalized TiO2 (titania) nanoparticles (NPs). The droplet size, stability, and structure of the emulsions were investigated at different TiO2 contents and oil/water phase ratios. Most of the emulsions remained stable for 6 months. The structural properties of the Pickering emulsions were characterized by confocal microscopy and high-resolution cryogenic scanning electron microscopy (cryo-HRSEM). The presence of the TiO2 particles at the interface was confirmed by both confocal microscopy and cryo-HRSEM. Metarhizium brunneum-7 (Mb7) conidia were added to the emulsions. The successful encapsulation of individual conidia in the oil droplets was confirmed by confocal microscopy. The individual encapsulation of the conidia in the emulsions was significantly improved by dispersing the conidia in a 0.02 % Triton X-100 solution prior to emulsification. In addition, the bioassay results have shown, that exposure of the encapsulated conidia to natural UV light did not change their germination rates, however, the unprotected conidia demonstrated a dramatic decrease in their germination rates. These results confirm the UV protection capability of the studied emulsions.
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- Reut Amar Feldbaum
- Department of Food Sciences, Institute of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel; The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002, Israel
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- Department of Food Sciences, Institute of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel
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- Department of Food Sciences, Institute of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel; Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, POB 12, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Research, Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Research, Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel
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- The Interdepartmental Equipment Unit, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, POB 12, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- Department of Ornamental Plants and Agricultural Biotechnology, Institute of Plant Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel
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- Department of Ornamental Plants and Agricultural Biotechnology, Institute of Plant Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Research, Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel
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- Department of Food Sciences, Institute of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, 68 HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Letzion, 7505101, Israel.
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Feng J, Rodríguez‐Abreu C, Esquena J, Solans C. A Concise Review on Nano‐emulsion Formation by the Phase Inversion Composition (PIC) Method. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Jin Feng
- Inner Mongolia Vocational College of Chemical Engineering Hohhot China
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- Institut de Química Avançada de Catalunya, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IQAC‐CSIC) and CIBER en BioingenieríaBiomateriales y Nanomedicina, (CIBER‐BBN) Jordi‐Girona 18‐26 08034 Barcelona Spain
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- Institut de Química Avançada de Catalunya, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IQAC‐CSIC) and CIBER en BioingenieríaBiomateriales y Nanomedicina, (CIBER‐BBN) Jordi‐Girona 18‐26 08034 Barcelona Spain
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- Institut de Química Avançada de Catalunya, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IQAC‐CSIC) and CIBER en BioingenieríaBiomateriales y Nanomedicina, (CIBER‐BBN) Jordi‐Girona 18‐26 08034 Barcelona Spain
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