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Buachi C, Thammachai C, Tighe BJ, Topham PD, Molloy R, Punyamoonwongsa P. Encapsulation of propolis extracts in aqueous formulations by using nanovesicles of lipid and poly(styrene- alt-maleic acid). ARTIFICIAL CELLS, NANOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 51:192-204. [PMID: 37052886 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2023.2198570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
Abstract
Bee propolis has been used in alternative medicine to treat various diseases. Due to its limited water solubility, it is often used in combination with alcohol solvents, causing skin irritation and immune response. To solve this, the new drug delivery system, based on the lipid nanodiscs of 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphochline (DMPC) and poly(styrene-alt-maleic acid) (PSMA), were created in an aqueous media. At the excess polymer concentrations, the PSMA/DMPC complexation produced the very fine nanoparticles (18 nm). With the increased molar ratio of styrene to maleic acid (St/MA) in the copolymer structure, the lipid nanodisc showed the improved encapsulation efficiency (EE%), comparing to their corresponding aqueous formulations. The maximum value had reached to around 20% when using the 2:1 PSMA precursor. Based on the cytotoxicity test, these nanoparticles were considered to be non-toxic over the low dose administration region (<78 µg/mL). Instead, they possessed the ability to promote the Vero cell growth. The new PSMA/DMPC nanovesicles could thus be used to improve aqueous solubility and therapeutic effects of poorly water-soluble drugs, thus extending their use in modern therapies.
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- Chatmani Buachi
- School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiangrai, Thailand
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- Aston Institute of Material Research, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Aston Institute of Material Research, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Polymer Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Shahab-Navaei F, Asoodeh A. Synthesis of optimized propolis solid lipid nanoparticles with desirable antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18290. [PMID: 37880491 PMCID: PMC10600131 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45768-y] [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: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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This study aimed to produce stable propolis nanoparticles with a size below 100 nm, suitable for various applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, medicine, cosmetics, food, and packaging. To achieve this, propolis solid lipid nanoparticles (PSLNs) were synthesized using the hot homogenization method, and the optimized nanoparticles were analyzed using Design Expert software. The properties of the synthesized PSLN were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, PSA, TEM, and zeta potential analysis. The results indicated that PSLNs with a size range of 57 ± 15 nm remained stable in an aqueous medium at pH 7.4. HPLC analysis showed that the active ingredient of phenols and flavonoids in the extract remained stable after the formation of PSLNs. Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the extract and nanoparticles were also evaluated. The results demonstrated that the biological properties of the extract were effectively preserved in PSLNs, Additionally, the PSLN synthesized exhibited remarkable anticancer properties against the A549 cell line and with IC50 of 0.01 mg/ml after 72 h-treatment. In conclusion, the optimized PSLNs can be utilized as antioxidant and antibacterial additives and have the potential to be used as a drug or drug carrier for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Fatemeh Shahab-Navaei
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
- Cellular and Molecular Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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Du P, Chen X, Chen Y, Li J, Lu Y, Li X, Hu K, Chen J, Lv G. In vivo and in vitro studies of a propolis-enriched silk fibroin-gelatin composite nanofiber wound dressing. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13506. [PMID: 36895376 PMCID: PMC9988512 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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In this study, electrospun nanofibers (NFs) used in trauma dressings were prepared using silk fibroin (SF) and gelatin (GT) as materials and highly volatile formic acid as the solvent, with three different concentrations of propolis extracts (EP), which were loaded through a simple process. The resulting samples were characterized by surface morphology, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), contact angle meter, water absorption, degradation rate, and mechanical property tests. The incorporation of propolis improved its antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus, compared to those of the silk gelatin nanofiber material (SF/GT) alone. In vitro biocompatibility assays showed that SF/GT-1%EP had good cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility. In addition, it can also significantly promote the migration of L929 cells. SF/GT-1%EP was applied to a mouse model of full thickness skin defects, and it was found to significantly promote wound healing. These results indicate that the SF/GT-EP nanofiber material has good biocompatibility, migrating-promoting capability, antibacterial properties, and healing-promoting ability, providing a new idea for the treatment of full thickness skin defects.
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- Pan Du
- Jiangnan University Wuxi School of Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Jiangnan University Wuxi School of Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Jiangnan University Wuxi School of Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Jiangnan University Wuxi School of Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Jiangnan University Wuxi School of Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- The Affifiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, 214000, China
- Corresponding author.
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Uchida DT, Bruschi ML. 3D Printing as a Technological Strategy for the Personalized Treatment of Wound Healing. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:41. [PMID: 36698047 PMCID: PMC9876655 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02503-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Wound healing is a dynamic process which involves stages of hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and remodeling. Any error in this process results in abnormal wound healing, generating financial burdens for health systems and even affecting the physical and mental health of the patient. Traditional dressings do not meet the complexities of ideal treatment in all types of wounds. For this reason, in the last decades, different materials for drug delivery and for the treatment of wounds have been proposed reaching novel level of standards, such as 3D printing techniques. The use of natural or synthetic polymers, and the correct design of these printed products loaded with cells and/or combined with active compounds, can generate an effective system for the treatment of wounds, improving the healing process and generating customized dressings according to the patient needs. This manuscript provides a comprehensive review of different types of 3D printing techniques, as well as its use in wound healing and its different stages, including the advantages and limitations of additive manufacturing and future perspectives.
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- Denise Tiemi Uchida
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo, n. 5790, K68, S05, 87020-900, Maringa, PR, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo, n. 5790, K68, S05, 87020-900, Maringa, PR, Brazil.
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Machado Velho JC, França TA, Malagutti-Ferreira MJ, Albuquerque ER, Lívero FADR, Soares MR, Soares AEE, Ribeiro-Paes JT. Use of propolis for skin wound healing: systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Dermatol Res 2022; 315:943-955. [PMID: 36418601 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-022-02455-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Propolis is a natural resin that is produced by bees. It has anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties, promotes reepithelization, and stimulates skin regeneration. Propolis has great potential for the development of new therapeutic approaches to treat skin ulcers. The present study performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies of the use of propolis for the regeneration of cutaneous wounds and its efficacy as a therapeutic agent. Data were collected from articles in the PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases that were published since 1900 by searching the terms "propolis" AND "wound healing." This search yielded 633 articles, of which 43 were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The results showed that interest in the therapeutic efficacy of propolis has increased over the years. The studies reported that the propolis was effective for the treatment of skin ulcers by promoting a higher percentage of healing than classically employed interventions. The mode of propolis application has also evolved. An increasing number of studies combined it with other substances and materials to achieve additive or synergistic effects on the skin regeneration process. Propolis appears to be an effective therapeutic alternative for the treatment of skin ulcers.
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Nanostructured Electrospun Polycaprolactone-Propolis Mats Composed of Different Morphologies for Potential Use in Wound Healing. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27165351. [PMID: 36014590 PMCID: PMC9413572 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate different types of morphologies obtained using the electrospinning process to produce a material that enables wound healing while performing a controlled release. Using benign solvents, the authors prepared and characterised electrospun polycaprolactone mats loaded with propolis, a popular extract in traditional medicine with potential for skin repair. Different morphologies were obtained from distinct storage periods of the solution before electrospinning to investigate the effect of PCL hydrolysis (average diameters of fibres and beads: 159.2-280.5 nm and 1.9-5.6 μm, respectively). Phytochemical and FTIR analyses of the extract confirmed propolis composition. GPC and viscosity analyses showed a decrease in polymer molecular weight over the storage period (about a 70% reduction over 14 days) and confirmed that it was responsible for the nanostructure diversity. Moreover, propolis acted as a lubricant agent, affecting the spun solutions' viscosity and the thermal properties and hydrophilicity of the mats. All samples were within the value range of the water vapour transpiration rate of the commercial products (1263.08 to 2179.84 g/m2·day). Even though the presence of beads did not affect the propolis release pattern, an in vitro wound-healing assay showed that propolis-loaded mats composed of beaded fibres increased the cell migration process. Thus, these films could present the potential for use in wound dressing applications.
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Zhu S, Zhao Z, Qin W, Liu T, Yang Y, Wang Z, Ma H, Wang X, Liu T, Qi D, Guo P, Pi J, Tian B, Zhang H, Li N. The Nanostructured lipid carrier gel of Oroxylin A reduced UV-induced skin oxidative stress damage. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 216:112578. [PMID: 35636325 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Oxidative stress damage caused by sun exposure damages the appearance and function of the skin, which is one of the essential inducements of skin aging and even leads to skin cancer. Oroxylin A (OA) is a flavonoid with excellent antioxidant activity and has protective effects against photoaging induced by UV irradiation. However, the strong barrier function of the skin stratum corneum prevents transdermal absorption of the drug, which limits the application of OA in dermal drug delivery. Studies have shown that nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) can promote not only transdermal absorption of drugs but also increase drug stability and control drug release efficiency, which has broad prospects for clinical applications. In this paper, NLC loaded with OA (OA-NLC) was prepared in order to improve the skin permeability and stability of OA. In vitro studies revealed that OA-NLC had better therapeutic effects than OA solution (OA-Sol) in the cellular model of UVB radiation. OA-Sol and OA-NLC were immobilized in a hydrogel matrix to facilitate application to the dorsal skin of mice. It was found that OA-NLC-gel showed significant antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activity compared to OA-Sol-gel, which was able to protect against skin damage in mice after UV radiation. These results suggest that OA-NLC can improve the deficiencies of OA in skin delivery and show better resistance to UV-induced oxidative damage. The application of OA-NLC to skin delivery systems has good prospects and deserves further development and investigation.
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- Shan Zhu
- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Yantai 264003, China
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
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- State Key laboratory of Component Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
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Barros ILE, Veiga FF, Jarros IC, Corrêa JL, Santos RSD, Bruschi ML, Negri M, Svidzinski TIE. Promising effect of propolis and a by-product on planktonic cells and biofilm formation by the main agents of human fungal infections. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2022; 94:e20210189. [PMID: 35830082 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202220210189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Few antifungals available today are effective in treating biofilms. Thus, it is urgent to discover new compounds, such as natural products, that provide improvements to existing treatments or the development of new antifungal therapies. This study aimed to perform a comparative analysis between the green propolis extract (PE) and its by-product, a waste of propolis extract (WPE) through a screening with Candida sp., Fusarium sp. and Trichophyton sp. The antifungal property of PE and WPE was assessed by the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) determination in planktonic cells. The influence of both extracts on the inhibition of biofilm formation in these fungi was also tested. The WPE MIC and MFC values (68.75 to 275.0 µg/mL) were three to twelve times lower than the values obtained for PE (214.06 to 1712.5 µg/mL). PE was more efficient than WPE in inhibiting the biofilm initial phase, especially in C. albicans. Meanwhile, WPE had dose-dependent behavior for the three fungi, being more effective on filamentous ones. Both PE and WPE showed excellent antifungal activity on planktonic cells and demonstrated great efficacy for inhibiting biofilm formation in the three fungi evaluated.
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- Isabella L E Barros
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil.,Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil.,Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil.,Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil.,Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Farmácia, Laboratório de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas de Liberação de Medicamentos, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Farmácia, Laboratório de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas de Liberação de Medicamentos, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil.,Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil.,Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Avenida Colombo, 5790, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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Mendez-Pfeiffer P, Juarez J, Hernandez J, Taboada P, Virués C, Alday E, Valencia D, Velazquez C. Polymeric nanoparticles for the delivery of Sonoran desert propolis: Synthesis, characterization and antiproliferative activity on cancer cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 215:112475. [PMID: 35390598 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Sonoran propolis (SP) exerts remarkable biological activities attributed to its polyphenolic composition, mostly described as poplar-type flavonoids. It is known that polyphenols present low bioavailability derived of their molecular weight, glycosylation level, metabolic conversion, as well as interaction with the intestinal microbiota, affording limitations for possible in vivo applications. The aim of this work was to synthesize Poly-(lactide-co-glycolide) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles for encapsulation of SP, as a matrix to increase solubility of their polyphenolic compounds and improve delivery, for the evaluation of its antiproliferative activity on cancer cells. The Sonoran propolis-loaded PLGA nanoparticles (SP-PLGA NPs) were synthesized (by nanoprecipitation), and their physicochemical parameters were determined (size, morphology, zeta potential, stability, and drug release). Additionally, the antiproliferative activity of SP-PLGA nanoparticles was evaluated in vitro against murine (M12.C3.F6) and human (HeLa) cancer cell lines, including a non-cancer human cell line (ARPE-19) as control. SP-PLGA NPs presented a mean size of 152.6 ± 7.1 nm with an average negative charge of - 21.2 ± 0.7 mV. The encapsulation yield of SP into PLGA system was approximately 68.2 ± 6.0% with an in vitro release of 45% of propolis content at 48 h. SP-PLGA NPs presented antiproliferative activity against both cancer cell lines tested, with lower IC50 values in M12.C3.F6 and HeLa cell lines (7.8 ± 0.4 and 3.8 ± 0.4 μg/mL, respectively) compared to SP (24.0 ± 4.3 and 7.4 ± 0.4 μg/mL, respectively). In contrast, the IC50 of SP-PLGA NPs and SP against ARPE-19 was higher than 50 µg/mL. Cancer cells treated with SP and SP-PLGA NPs presented morphological features characteristic of apoptosis (cellular shrinkage and membrane blebs), as well as elongated cells, effect previously reported for SP, meanwhile, no morphological changes were observed with ARPE-19 cells. The obtained delivery system demonstrates appropriate encapsulation characteristics and antiproliferative activity to be used in the field of nanomedicine, therefore SP could be potentially used in antitumoral in vivo assays upon its encapsulation into PLGA nanoparticles.
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- Pablo Mendez-Pfeiffer
- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales s/n, Hermosillo, Sonora C.P. 83000, Mexico
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- Departament of Physics, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora CP. 83000, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química Aplicada (IQA), Luis Castelazo Ayala s/n, Col. Industrial Animas, Xalapa, 91190 Veracruz, Mexico
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- Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada, Facultad de Física, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela CP. 15782, Spain
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- Instituto de Química Aplicada (IQA), Luis Castelazo Ayala s/n, Col. Industrial Animas, Xalapa, 91190 Veracruz, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales s/n, Hermosillo, Sonora C.P. 83000, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical Biological and Agropecuary Sciences, University of Sonora, Av. Universidad and Irigoyen, Caborca, Sonora C.P. 83600, Mexico.
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales s/n, Hermosillo, Sonora C.P. 83000, Mexico.
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Vecchi CF, Said dos Santos R, Bassi da Silva J, Bruschi ML. Design and characterization of polymeric microneedles containing extracts of Brazilian green propolis. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 13:503-516. [PMID: 35800135 PMCID: PMC9194495 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microneedles (MNs) are a means to break the protective skin barrier in a minimally invasive way. By creating temporary micropores, they make biologically active agents available in the skin layers. Propolis (PRP) is a gum resin with a complex chemical composition, produced by bees Apis mellifera L. and showing several therapeutic properties (i.e., antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, healing, and immunomodulatory properties). The administration of PRP extracts by conventional routes has some disadvantages, such as running off over the skin in liquid or emulsion form. When taken orally, the extracts have a strong and unpleasant taste. The aim of this work was to fabricate and characterize microneedles containing polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, poloxamer P407, and an ethanolic or glycolic extract of PRP. Also, the obtained structures were microscopically and mechanically characterized. The results of the mechanical analysis showed that formulations containing 3% of P407 presented the highest compression values in a hard surface, which was also confirmed by the height and base values of the morphological analysis and by the microscopy images. It was possible to design MNs and select the best formulations for future tests. MNs containing an ethanolic extract of PRP showed to be better structured than MNs containing a glycolic extract of PRP. The MNs obtained in these studies proved to be a promising platform for the topical application of PRP.
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- Camila Felix Vecchi
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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Borghi-Pangoni FB, Bassi da Silva J, Dos Santos RS, Trevisan AP, Hott FCDC, Gonçalves MC, Kobayashi RK, de Souza MVF, Consolaro MEL, Castro-Hoshino LVD, Baesso ML, Bruschi ML. Thermosensitive gel based on cellulose derivative for topical delivery of propolis in acne treatment. Pharm Dev Technol 2022; 27:490-501. [PMID: 35587564 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2022.2080221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Thermosensitive bioadhesive formulations can display increased retention time, skin permeation, and improve the topical therapy of many drugs. Acne is an inflammatory process triggered by several factors like the proliferation of the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. Aiming a new alternative treatment with a natural source, propolis displays great potential due to its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. This study describes the development of bioadhesive thermoresponsive platform with cellulose derivatives and poloxamer 407 for propolis skin delivery. Propolis ethanolic extract (PES) was added to the formulations with sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and poloxamer 407 (Polox). The formulations were characterized as rheology, bioadhesion and mechanical analysis. The selected formulations were investigated as in vitro propolis release, cytotoxicity, ex vivo skin permeation by Fourier Transform Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy, and the activity against P. acnes. Formulations showed suitable sol-gel transition temperature, shear-thinning behavior and texture profile. CMC presence decreased cohesiveness and adhesiveness of formulations. Polox/HPMC/PES system displayed less cytotoxicity, modified propolis release governed by anomalous transport, skin permeation and activity against P. acnes. These results indicate important advantages in the topical treatment of acne and suggest a potential formulation for clinical evaluation.
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- Fernanda Belincanta Borghi-Pangoni
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of basic and applied bacteriology NIP3, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of basic and applied bacteriology NIP3, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Clinical Cytology, building B09, Department of Clinical Analysis, Center of Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Clinical Cytology, building B09, Department of Clinical Analysis, Center of Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physics, Department of Physics, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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Javed S, Mangla B, Ahsan W. From propolis to nanopropolis: An exemplary journey and a paradigm shift of a resinous substance produced by bees. Phytother Res 2022; 36:2016-2041. [PMID: 35259776 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7435] [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: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Propolis, a natural resinous mixture produced by honey bees is poised with diverse biological activities. Owing to the presence of flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes, and sesquiterpenes, propolis has garnered versatile applications in pharmaceutical industry. The biopharmaceutical issues associated with propolis often beset its use as being too hydrophobic in nature; it is not absorbed in the body well. To combat the problem, various nanotechnological approaches for the development of novel drug delivery systems are generally applied to improve its bioavailability. This paradigm shift and transition of conventional propolis to nanopropolis are evident from the literature wherein a multitude of studies are available on nanopropolis with improved bioavailability profile. These approaches include preparation of gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, liposomes, liquid crystalline formulations, solid lipid nanoparticles, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, etc. Nanopropolis has further been explored to assess the potential benefits of propolis for the development of futuristic useful products such as sunscreens, creams, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and nutritional supplements with improved solubility, bioavailability, and penetration profiles. However, more high-quality clinical studies assessing the effects of propolis either alone or in combination with synthetic drugs as well as natural products are warranted and its safety needs to be firmly established.
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- Shamama Javed
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Mendez-Pfeiffer P, Juarez J, Hernandez J, Taboada P, Virués C, Valencia D, Velazquez C. Nanocarriers as drug delivery systems for propolis: A therapeutic approach. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Said dos Santos R, Bassi da Silva J, Rosseto HC, Vecchi CF, Campanholi KDSS, Caetano W, Bruschi ML. Emulgels Containing Propolis and Curcumin: The Effect of Type of Vegetable Oil, Poly(Acrylic Acid) and Bioactive Agent on Physicochemical Stability, Mechanical and Rheological Properties. Gels 2021; 7:gels7030120. [PMID: 34449614 PMCID: PMC8396026 DOI: 10.3390/gels7030120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Emulgels are obtained by the entrapment of an organic phase within a three-dimensional network built by hydrophilic molecules. Polymers based on cross-linked poly(acrylic acid) have been utilized as gel matrices, improving adhesiveness, rheological and mechanical performance. Propolis (PRP) produced by Apis mellifera L. bees displays a wide range of biological activities. Together with curcumin (CUR), they may show synergic anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial action on skin disorders. This work investigated the effect of vegetable oils (sweet almond, andiroba, and passion fruit) with regard to the physicochemical properties of emulgels composed of Carbopol 934P®, Carbopol 974P®, or polycarbophil aiming the CUR and PRP delivery. Physicochemical stability enabled the selection of systems containing passion fruit or andiroba oil. Mechanical and rheological characteristics provided rational comprehension of how vegetable oils and bioactive agents affect the structure of emulsion gels. All formulations exhibited high physiochemical stability and properties dependent on the polymer type, oil, and bioactive agent. Formulations displayed pseudoplastic, thixotropic and viscoelastic properties. Emulgels containing andiroba oil were the most stable systems. Carbopol 934P® or polycarbophil presence resulted in formulations with improved smoothness and mechanical properties. Systems containing andiroba oil and one of these two polymers are promising for further investigations as topical delivery systems of CUR and/or PRP on the skin and mucous membranes.
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- Rafaela Said dos Santos
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Research Nucleus in Photodynamic Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (K.d.S.S.C.); (W.C.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Research Nucleus in Photodynamic Systems, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (K.d.S.S.C.); (W.C.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (R.S.d.S.); (J.B.d.S.); (H.C.R.); (C.F.V.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-44-3011-4870
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Soleimanifard M, Feizy J, Maestrelli F. Nanoencapsulation of propolis extract by sodium caseinate-maltodextrin complexes. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Peršurić Ž, Pavelić SK. Bioactives from Bee Products and Accompanying Extracellular Vesicles as Novel Bioactive Components for Wound Healing. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123770. [PMID: 34205731 PMCID: PMC8233762 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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In recent years, interest has surged among researchers to determine compounds from bee products such as honey, royal jelly, propolis and bee pollen, which are beneficial to human health. Mass spectrometry techniques have shown that bee products contain a number of proven health-promoting compounds but also revealed rather high diversity in the chemical composition of bee products depending on several factors, such as for example botanical sources and geographical origin. In the present paper, we present recent scientific advances in the field of major bioactive compounds from bee products and corresponding regenerative properties. We also discuss extracellular vesicles from bee products as a potential novel bioactive nutraceutical component. Extracellular vesicles are cell-derived membranous structures that show promising potential in various therapeutic areas. It has been extensively reported that the use of vesicles, which are naturally formed in plant and animal cells, as delivery agents have many advantages. Whether the use of extracellular vesicles from bee products represents a new solution for wound healing remains still to be elucidated. However, promising results in specific applications of the bee products in wound healing and tissue regenerative properties of extracellular vesicles provide a good rationale to further explore this idea.
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- Željka Peršurić
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 19, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
- Faculty of Medicine, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Zagrebačka 30, HR-52100 Pula, Croatia
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- Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Viktora Cara Emina 5, HR-51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Dermal and Transdermal Applications. COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/colloids5010018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The stratum corneum, the most superficial layer of the skin, protects the body against environmental hazards and presents a highly selective barrier for the passage of drugs and cosmetic products deeper into the skin and across the skin. Nanomaterials can effectively increase the permeation of active molecules across the stratum corneum and enable their penetration into deeper skin layers, often by interacting with the skin and creating the distinct sites with elevated local concentration, acting as reservoirs. The flux of the molecules from these reservoirs can be either limited to the underlying skin layers (for topical drug and cosmeceutical delivery) or extended across all the sublayers of the epidermis to the blood vessels of the dermis (for transdermal delivery). The type of the nanocarrier and the physicochemical nature of the active substance are among the factors that determine the final skin permeation pattern and the stability of the penetrant in the cutaneous environment. The most widely employed types of nanomaterials for dermal and transdermal applications include solid lipid nanoparticles, nanovesicular carriers, microemulsions, nanoemulsions, and polymeric nanoparticles. The recent advances in the area of nanomaterial-assisted dermal and transdermal delivery are highlighted in this review.
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Mahant S, Rao R, Souto EB, Nanda S. Analytical tools and evaluation strategies for nanostructured lipid carrier-based topical delivery systems. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2021; 17:963-992. [PMID: 32441158 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2020.1772750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The inception of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) proved to be a revolutionary step toward the treatment of dermatological disorders. To uncover its true potential, it is imperative that the system be characterized and evaluated comprehensively. AREAS COVERED The present review has been written to furnish an in-depth account of analytical tools and evaluation procedures under one roof. Besides discussing the challenges of topical delivery and benefits of NLCs, the paper elaborates on their physicochemical characterization. Further, in vitro evaluation of NLCs for dermatological benefits, followed by their evaluation in a hydrogel/cream base is covered. Lastly, disease-specific evaluation of NLC-based formulations is presented. EXPERT OPINION The research endeavors for NLCs have largely focused on the fabrication of NLCs for different bioactives. However, scientific efforts should be aimed toward the lesser explored realm of NLCs, i.e. exploitation of analytical techniques, such as Parelectric spectroscopy, Electron Spin Resonance, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy. NLCs have been proven for their potential to foster the therapeutic modalities applicable to cutaneous disorders. More attention needs to be devoted to their evaluation for disease-specific parameters. The futuristic steps must involve clinical studies, to lay the path for their commercialization.
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- Sheefali Mahant
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University , Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology , Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, Coimbra, Portugal.,CEB-Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University , Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Rosseto HC, de Toledo LDAS, Said dos Santos R, de Francisco LMB, Vecchi CF, Esposito E, Cortesi R, Bruschi ML. Design of propolis-loaded film forming systems for topical administration: The effect of acrylic acid derivative polymers. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Gehrcke M, de Bastos Brum T, da Rosa LS, Ilha BD, Soares FZM, Cruz L. Incorporation of nanocapsules into gellan gum films: A strategy to improve the stability and prolong the cutaneous release of silibinin. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 119:111624. [PMID: 33321666 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study aimed to develop gellan gum films containing silibinin-loaded nanocapsules as a novel approach for cutaneous administration of this flavonoid. The nanocapsule suspensions were prepared and presented mean size around 140 nm with homogenous distribution, negative zeta potential and silibinin encapsulation efficiency close to 100%. Then, these suspensions were converted into gellan gum films by solvent casting method. The films were transparent, flexible and maintained the gellan gum hydrophilicity. Nanocapsules provided the silibinin homogenous distribution in the films and prolonged its release, as well as improved the gellan gum occlusion potential. Besides, the nanosuspensions conversion into films improved the silibinin stability. Additionally, the nano-based films presented a swelling index 1.5 times higher than films containing non-nanoencapsulated silibinin. Microscopic analysis evidenced the homogeneous surface of the nano-based films, while films containing non-nanoencapsulated silibinin presented small cracks. The in vitro skin permeation profile confirmed the silibinin gradual release from the nano-based films and its greater retention in the dermis when the skin is damaged. Finally, the formulations presented no irritant effect in the HET-CAM assay. Therefore, the conversion of silibinin-loaded nanocapsule suspensions into films might be considered a promising platform for skin delivery of this flavonoid.
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- Mailine Gehrcke
- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Iqubal MK, Saleem S, Iqubal A, Chaudhuri A, Pottoo FH, Ali J, Baboota S. Natural, Synthetic and their Combinatorial Nanocarriers Based Drug Delivery System in the Treatment Paradigm for Wound Healing Via Dermal Targeting. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:4551-4568. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200612164511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A wound refers to the epithelial loss, accompanied by loss of muscle fibers collagen, nerves and bone
instigated by surgery, trauma, frictions or by heat. Process of wound healing is a compounded activity of recovering
the functional integrity of the damaged tissues. This process is mediated by various cytokines and growth
factors usually liberated at the wound site. A plethora of herbal and synthetic drugs, as well as photodynamic
therapy, is available to facilitate the process of wound healing. Generally, the systems used for the management
of wounds tend to act through covering the ruptured site, reduce pain, inflammation, and prevent the invasion and
growth of microorganisms. The available systems are, though, enough to meet these requirements, but the involvement
of nanotechnology can ameliorate the performance of these protective coverings. In recent years,
nano-based formulations have gained immense popularity among researchers for the wound healing process due
to the enhanced benefits they offer over the conventional preparations. Hereupon, this review aims to cover the
entire roadmap of wound healing, beginning from the molecular factors involved in the process, the various synthetic
and herbal agents, and combination therapy available for the treatment and the current nano-based systems
available for delivery through the topical route for wound healing.
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- Mohammad Kashif Iqubal
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam- 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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Said dos Santos R, Vecchi CF, Rosseto HC, Bassi da Silva J, Dano MEL, de Castro-Hoshino LV, Baesso ML, Bruschi ML. Emulgels Containing Carbopol 934P and Different Vegetable Oils for Topical Propolis Delivery: Bioadhesion, Drug Release Profile, and Ex Vivo Skin Permeation Studies. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:209. [PMID: 32728887 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01748-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Topical administration can enable a more efficient therapy based on the improved bioavailability and patient compliance. Wounds and infections can lead to modifications of skin physiology and body protective function. Propolis (PRP) is utilized for skin protection and treatment. However, PRP extracts do not show suitable rheological characteristics and can cause irritation, pain, ulceration, and healing difficulties when they are administered on the harmed skin. Emulgels composed of Carbopol 934P (C934P) and different vegetable oils have been proposed for propolis extract release and may be a good strategy for topical delivery. The aim of this study was to investigate the bioadhesive properties, PRP release profile, skin permeation, and retention, by Franz's diffusion cell and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PS), of these emulgels. Formulations were composed of C934P and passion fruit oil (PF), sweet almond oil (SA), or andiroba oil (AO). PRP or by-product extracts were added to the systems, drug release profile was investigated, and porcine ear skin was utilized for analyses of bioadhesive properties, skin permeation, and retention. All formulations displayed similar bioadhesive force (0.05-0.07 N); PRP release was modified (prolonged), dependent on formulation composition, and mainly governed by diffusion. PS and analysis using diffusion cell showed that the systems could provide dermal permeation and retention, which was more effective for formulations containing AO. Considering the importance of propolis for many skin therapies, the emulgels containing AO for PRP delivery are worthy of biological studies and further clinical evaluation.
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Ceylan O, Karakus H, Cicek H. Design and in vitro antibiofilm activity of propolis diffusion-controlled biopolymers. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2020; 68:789-800. [PMID: 32701174 DOI: 10.1002/bab.1991] [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: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In this study, a novel pH-sensitive hydrogel beads that is based on gelatin/sodium alginate/chitosan (GEL/SA/CS) loaded with propolis ethanolic extracts (PE) were synthesized. The swelling behavior of GEL/SA/CS hydrogel beads was studied in different pH solutions and compared with unloaded CS (GEL/SA) hydrogel beads. The in vitro release studies have been revealed using four different pH (1.3, 5.0, 6.0, and 6.8), a saliva environment (pH 6.8), a simulated gastric fluid (SGF) (pH 1.3), and a simulated intestinal fluid (SIF) (pH 6.8) to simulate the physiological conditions in gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Propolis-loaded hydrogel beads were found to be stable at pH 1.3, 5.0, 6.0, simulated saliva, SGF, and SIF mediums, whereas the beads lose their stability at pH 6.8 buffer solution. Tested microorganisms displayed greater sensitivity to PE-loaded hydrogel beads compared with pure propolis. Contrary to antimicrobial activity results, antibiofilm activity results of PE-loaded GEL/SA and GEL/SA/CS hydrogel beads were found at low levels. According to the obtained results, the propolis-loaded GEL/SA/CS hydrogel beads synthesized within this study can be used in the treatment of GI tract diseases such as oral mucositis, gastric ulcer, ulcerative colitis, and GI cancer, as controlled releasing carriers of propolis.
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- Ozgur Ceylan
- Department of Food Processing, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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Corrêa JL, Veiga FF, Jarros IC, Costa MI, Castilho PF, de Oliveira KMP, Rosseto HC, Bruschi ML, Svidzinski TIE, Negri M. Propolis extract has bioactivity on the wall and cell membrane of Candida albicans. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 256:112791. [PMID: 32234352 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The use of natural products such as propolis extract (PE) is a promising alternative when topically administered to replace conventional antifungals, mostly due to its therapeutic applications, ease of access and low toxicity. However, despite being the subject of several mycology studies, they focus primarily on exploiting their antimicrobial activity, lacking information on the mechanisms of action of PE on Candida spp., characterizing its antifungal potential. AIM OF THE STUDY To elucidate the bioactivity of PE on the cellular structure of Candida albicans. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of seven C. albicans clinical isolates plus a reference strain of C. albicans ATCC 90028 were used in this study. The PE was characterized and its effect on C. albicans was determined by susceptibility and growth kinetics assays; interference on C. albicans germination and filamentation; evaluation of the integrity of the C. albicans cell wall and membrane, as well as its mutagenic potential. RESULTS The PE presented strong inhibitory activity, which showed its greatest antifungal activity at 12 h with dose and time dependent fungistatic characteristics, effectively inhibiting and interfering on C. albicans filamentation. In addition, PE caused membrane and cell wall damage with intracellular content extravasation. Moreover, PE was not mutagenic. CONCLUSIONS The bioactivity of PE is mainly related to the loss of integrity membrane as well as the integrity of the cell wall and consequent increase in permeability, without mutagenic effects.
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- Jakeline L Corrêa
- Medical Mycology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Medical Mycology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Medical Mycology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Medical Mycology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Applied Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Health Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Street João Rosa Góes, 1761, Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Applied Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Street João Rosa Góes, 1761, Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Medical Mycology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Medical Mycology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil.
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Afra B, Mohammadi M, Soleimani M, Mahjub R. Preparation, statistical optimization, in vitro characterization, and in vivo pharmacological evaluation of solid lipid nanoparticles encapsulating propolis flavonoids: a novel treatment for skin edema. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2020; 46:1163-1176. [PMID: 32503368 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2020.1779286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Propolis is a natural resinous product and exerts anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study is formulation and characterization of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) encapsulating propolis flavonoids (PFs), intended for topical treatment of skin edema. The nanoparticles were prepared and statistically optimized using Box-Behnken response surface methodology. The in vitro release profile of the optimized nanoparticles was investigated. Cytotoxicity of nanoparticles on HSF-PI 18 cell line was determined. Permeation and penetration of nanoparticles across the incised skin were measured. Finally, the nanoparticles were incorporated into a pharmaceutical hydrogel formulation and the in vivo efficacy in reduction of skin edema was determined. The size, PdI, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency (EE%) and loading efficiency (LE %) of the optimized nanoparticles were 111.3 ± 19.35 nm, 0.34 ± 0.005, -24.17 ± 3.3 mV, 73.5 ± 0.86%, and 3.2 ± 0.27%, respectively. Data obtained through in vitro release study suggested a burst release followed by a prolonged release behavior up to 24 h post incubation time interval. The prepared SLNs exhibited no cytotoxicity on HSF-PI 18 cell line. Ex vivo permeation and penetration study of nanoparticles across the incised skin showed approximately a 2.5-fold and a 3-fold increase in cumulative amount of transport and cumulative amount of skin penetration, respectively. Finally, in vivo studies in rat models, showed a threefold reduction in volume of the edema in animals treated with SLNs. The obtained data revealed that the prepared SNs entrapping PFs, exert high skin targeting effects, prolonged anti-inflammatory properties and therefore high efficiency in treatment of skin edema.
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- Bahareh Afra
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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The effect of carbomer 934P and different vegetable oils on physical stability, mechanical and rheological properties of emulsion-based systems containing propolis. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.112969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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de Souza ML, Dos Santos WM, de Sousa ALMD, de Albuquerque Wanderley Sales V, Nóbrega FP, de Oliveira MVG, Rolim-Neto PJ. Lipid Nanoparticles as a Skin Wound Healing Drug Delivery System: Discoveries and Advances. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:4536-4550. [PMID: 32303163 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200417144530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic wounds are a remarkable cause of morbidity, requiring long-time treatments with a significant impact on the quality of life and high costs for public health. Although there are a variety of topical skin preparations commercially available, they have several limitations that frequently impair wound healing, such as drug instability, toxicity, limited time of action and ineffective skin permeation. In recent years, researchers have focused on the development of new effective treatments for wound healing and shown frequent interest in nanometric drug delivery systems to overcome such obstacles. In dermatology, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have received great attention from researchers due to their great functionalities, greater adhesion to the skin and film formation, enabling the hydration and maintenance of skin integrity, as well as present a more effective penetration through the skin barrier. This review provides an update on topical formulations based on Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) as wound healing treatments. Both SLNs and NLCs are able to increase solubility and stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients and increase skin penetration compared to the free drugs. Additionally, SLNs and NLCs can increase pharmacological activity, increase the release profile of the drugs, promote synergistic effects and improve the sensory properties of the final formulation. Topical dosage forms containing nanoparticles have been extensively evaluated for wound healing activity, mainly the dressings, films and scaffolds. Therefore, lipid nanoparticles have contributed in improving wound healing therapies when incorporated into other dosage forms with better efficacy and lesser adverse effects than conventional formulations.
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- Myla Lôbo de Souza
- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Drug Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Propolis Affects Pseudomonas aeruginosa Growth, Biofilm Formation, eDNA Release and Phenazine Production: Potential Involvement of Polyphenols. Microorganisms 2020; 8:microorganisms8020243. [PMID: 32059431 PMCID: PMC7074903 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8020243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for a wide range of clinical conditions, from mild infections to life-threatening nosocomial biofilm-associated diseases, which are particularly severe in susceptible individuals. The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the effects of an Albanian propolis on several virulence-related factors of P. aeruginosa, such as growth ability, biofilm formation, extracellular DNA (eDNA) release and phenazine production. To this end, propolis was processed using three different solvents and the extracted polyphenolic compounds were identified by means of high performance liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS) analysis. As assessed by a bioluminescence-based assay, among the three propolis extracts, the ethanol (EtOH) extract was the most effective in inhibiting both microbial growth and biofilm formation, followed by propylene glycol (PG) and polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) propolis extracts. Furthermore, Pseudomonas exposure to propolis EtOH extract caused a decrease in eDNA release and phenazine production. Finally, caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) and quercetin decreased upon propolis EtOH extract exposure to bacteria. Overall, our data add new insights on the anti-microbial properties of a natural compound, such as propolis against P. aeruginosa. The potential implications of these findings will be discussed.
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Bhattacharya D, Ghosh B, Mukhopadhyay M. Development of nanotechnology for advancement and application in wound healing: a review. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:778-785. [PMID: 31625517 PMCID: PMC8676206 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Wound healing is a series of different dynamic and complex phenomena. Many studies have been carried out based on the type and severity of wounds. However, to recover wounds faster there are no suitable drugs available, which are highly stable, less expensive as well as has no side effects. Nanomaterials have been proven to be the most promising agent for faster wound healing among all the other wound healing materials. This review briefly discusses the recent developments of wound healing by nanotechnology, their applicability and advantages. Nanomaterials have unique physicochemical, optical, and biological properties. Some of them can be directly applied for wound healing or some of them can be incorporated into scaffolds to create hydrogel matrix or nanocomposites, which promote wound healing through their antimicrobial, as well as selective anti- and pro-inflammatory, and proangiogenic properties. Owing to their high surface area to volume ratio, nanomaterials have not only been used for drug delivery vectors but also can affect wound healing by influencing collagen deposition and realignment and provide approaches for skin tissue regeneration.
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- Debalina Bhattacharya
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700019, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, JIS University, 81 Nilgunj Road, Kolkata 700109, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, JIS University, 81 Nilgunj Road, Kolkata 700109, West Bengal, India
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de Francisco LMB, Pinto D, Rosseto HC, de Toledo LDAS, Dos Santos RS, Costa PJCD, Oliveira MBPP, Sarmento B, Rodrigues F, Bruschi ML. Design and characterization of an organogel system containing ascorbic acid microparticles produced with propolis by-product. Pharm Dev Technol 2019; 25:54-67. [PMID: 31535923 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2019.1669643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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This study aimed to prepare and characterize organogels containing microparticles of ascorbic acid (AA) obtained from propolis by-product. The formulations F1 (5% of microparticles) and F2 (10% of microparticles) were evaluated regarding rheological and textural properties, antioxidant and radical scavenging activity, in vitro release and cellular studies. The organogels showed plastic flow behavior and rheopexy. The textural parameters were within acceptable values for semisolid formulations. The antioxidant capacity of organogels F1 and F2 by the DPPH assay demonstrated IC50 ranging from 1523.59 to 1166.97 μg/mL, respectively. For the FRAP assay, the values found were 842.88 and 956.14 μmol of FSE/g formulation, respectively. Good scavenging activity against nitrogen species was observed. The concentration of 63 μg/mL did not present toxicity on HaCaT and HFF-1 cells. In vitro release profile of AA from organogels showed a slow pattern of drug release, mainly for F2. Therefore, the proposed organogel containing AA microparticles with propolis by-product matrix represents a promising platform for topical drug delivery with antioxidant effect.
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- Lizziane Maria Belloto de Francisco
- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, REQUIMTE/LAQV, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- REQUIMTE/UCIBIO, MedTech-Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, REQUIMTE/LAQV, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,iNEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde & Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, Gandra, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, REQUIMTE/LAQV, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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Khodabakhshi D, Eskandarinia A, Kefayat A, Rafienia M, Navid S, Karbasi S, Moshtaghian J. In vitro and in vivo performance of a propolis-coated polyurethane wound dressing with high porosity and antibacterial efficacy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 178:177-184. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cornstarch-based wound dressing incorporated with hyaluronic acid and propolis: In vitro and in vivo studies. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 216:25-35. [PMID: 31047065 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.03.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The unique physicochemical and functional characteristics of starch-based biomaterials and wound dressings have been proposed for several biomedical applications. Film dressings of cornstarch/hyaluronic acid/ ethanolic extract of propolis (CS/HA/EEP) were prepared by solvent-casting and characterized by attenuated total reflectance/Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, light transmission, opacity measurements, EEP release, equilibrium swelling, and in vitro and in vivo evaluations. The CS/HA/0.5%EEP film dressing exhibited higher antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (2.08 ± 0.14 mm), Escherichia coli (2.64 ± 0.18 mm), and Staphylococcus epidermidis (1.02 ± 0.15 mm) in comparison with the CS, CS/HA, and CS/HA/0.25%EEP films. Also, it showed no cytotoxicity for the L929 fibroblast cells. This wound dressing could effectively accelerate the wound healing process at Wistar rats' skin excisions. These results indicate that enrichment of cornstarch wound dressings with HA and EEP can significantly enhance their potential efficacy as wound dressing material.
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Jansen-Alves C, Maia DS, Krumreich FD, Crizel-Cardoso MM, Fioravante JB, da Silva WP, Borges CD, Zambiazi RC. Propolis microparticles produced with pea protein: Characterization and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Food Hydrocoll 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Several pathologies are characterized by chronic wounds and often resistant to many of the common therapies, leading to chronic infections that can become even life-threatening for patients. For this reason, the identification of new products able to ameliorate the healing process is still an on-going research. Natural compounds have been used to improve skin conditions due to their dermo-cosmetic and therapeutic activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cell-migratory properties. Among these compounds, it has been recently demonstrated that Verbascoside, a phenyl propanoid glycoside widely used in the cosmetic field, can improve keratinocytes proliferation. Because of its high hydrophilic character, Verbascoside has a limited range of possible topical applications and the synthesis of ES2, a semi-synthetic derivative of Verbascoside was performed to bypass some of the drawback aspects of this molecule. In the present study, the wound healing properties of Verbascoside and ES2 were compared in both keratinocytes “in vitro” wound scratch and in wounded SKH1 mice. The results showed that both compounds were not cytotoxic and ES2 showed an efficient ability to promote the proliferation of human keratinocytes compared to Verbascoside. The findings were also confirmed in vivo but only at early time points (2/3 days). Taken together, these data suggest that the Verbascoside-derivative ES2 could be considered a novel and promising candidate for the topical treatment of wounds.
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de Alcântara Sica de Toledo L, Rosseto HC, dos Santos RS, Spizzo F, Del Bianco L, Montanha MC, Esposito E, Kimura E, Bonfim-Mendonça PDS, Svidzinski TIE, Cortesi R, Bruschi ML. Thermal Magnetic Field Activated Propolis Release From Liquid Crystalline System Based on Magnetic Nanoparticles. AAPS PharmSciTech 2018; 19:3258-3271. [PMID: 30209790 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-018-1163-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Intra-periodontal pocket drug delivery systems, such as liquid crystalline systems, are widely utilized improving the drug release control and the therapy. Propolis is used in the treatment of periodontal diseases, reducing the inflammatory and infectious conditions. Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) can improve the treatment when an alternating external magnetic field (AEMF) is applied, increasing the local temperature. The aim of this study was to develop a liquid crystalline system containing MNPs for intra-periodontal pocket propolis release. MNPs were prepared using iron salts and the morphological, size, thermal, x-ray diffraction, magnetometry, and Mössbauer spectroscopy analyses were performed. Cytotoxicity studies using Artemia salina and fibroblasts were also accomplished. The systems were prepared using polyoxyethylene (10) oleyl ether, isopropyl myristate, purified water, and characterized by polarized optical microscopy, rheometry, and in vitro drug release profile using a periodontal pocket simulator apparatus. The antifungal activity of the systems was investigated against Candida spp. using an AEMF. MNPs displayed nanometric size, were monodisperse, and they displayed very low cytotoxicity. Microscopically homogeneous formulations were obtained displaying important physicochemical and biological properties. The system displayed prolonged release of propolis and important in vitro fungicide activity, which was increased when the AEMF was applied, indicating a potentially alternative therapy for the treatment of the periodontal disease.
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Microencapsulation of Propolis in Protein Matrix Using Spray Drying for Application in Food Systems. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-018-2115-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Kubiliene L, Jekabsone A, Zilius M, Trumbeckaite S, Simanaviciute D, Gerbutaviciene R, Majiene D. Comparison of aqueous, polyethylene glycol-aqueous and ethanolic propolis extracts: antioxidant and mitochondria modulating properties. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 18:165. [PMID: 29792194 PMCID: PMC5966891 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2234-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Propolis is multicomponent substance collected by honeybees from various plants. It is known for numerous biological effects and is commonly used as ethanolic extract because most of active substances of propolis are ethanol-soluble. However, water-based propolis extracts could be applied more safely, as this solvent is more biocompatible. On the other hand, water extracts has significantly smaller range and quantity of active compounds. The extraction power of water could be enhanced by adding co-solvent which increases both solubility and penetration of propolis compounds. However, variation of solvents results in different composition of active substances that might have distinct effects. The majority of biological effects of propolis are attributed to the antioxidant properties of its active compounds. Antioxidant effect might be a result of either direct scavenging of ROS or modulation of ROS producing organelle activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate and compare chemical composition, antioxidant properties and effects on mitochondrial respiration of aqueous (AqEP), polyethylene glycol-aqueous (Pg-AqEP) and ethanolic (EEP) propolis extracts. METHODS Chemical composition of propolis extracts was determined using HPLC and Folin-Ciocalteu method. Ability to neutralize H2O2 and intracellular ROS concentration in C6 glioma cells were determined fluorometrically by using 10-acetyl-3,7-dihydroxyphenoxazine and 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate, respectively. Mitochondrial superoxide generation was assessed under fluorescent microscope by using MitoSOX Red. Oxygen uptake rates of mitochondria were recorded by high-resolution respirometer Oxygraph-2 k. RESULTS Our data revealed that phenolic acids and aldehydes make up 40-42% of all extracted and identified compounds in AqEP and Pg-AqEP and only 16% in EEP. All preparations revealed similar antioxidant activity in cell culture medium but Pg-AqEP and EEP demonstrated better mitochondrial superoxide and total intracellular ROS decreasing properties. At higher concentrations, AqEP and EEP inhibited mitochondrial respiration, but Pg-AqEP had concentration-dependent mitochondria-uncoupling effect. CONCLUSIONS Aqueous and non-aqueous propolis extracts differ by composition, but all of them possess antioxidant properties and neutralize H2O2 in solution at similar efficiency. However, both Pg-AqEP and EEP were more effective in decreasing intracellular and intramitochondrial ROS compared to AqEP. At higher concentrations, these preparations affect mitochondrial functions and change energy production in C6 cells.
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- Loreta Kubiliene
- Department of Drug technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian university of Health Sciences, Sukileliu st. 13, LT-50166 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu str. 4, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Lithuanian university of Health Sciences, Sukileliu st. 13, LT-50166 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu str. 4, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Lithuanian university of Health Sciences, Sukileliu st. 13, LT-50166 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Clinical Department, Lithuanian university of Health Sciences, Eiveniu st. 2, LT-50166 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Drug technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian university of Health Sciences, Sukileliu st. 13, LT-50166 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Drug technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian university of Health Sciences, Sukileliu st. 13, LT-50166 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu str. 4, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Veiga FF, Gadelha MC, da Silva MRT, Costa MI, Kischkel B, de Castro-Hoshino LV, Sato F, Baesso ML, Voidaleski MF, Vasconcellos-Pontello V, Vicente VA, Bruschi ML, Negri M, Svidzinski TIE. Propolis Extract for Onychomycosis Topical Treatment: From Bench to Clinic. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:779. [PMID: 29922236 PMCID: PMC5996904 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.00779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of nails, commonly caused by dermatophyte fungi, primarily species of Trichophyton. Because of the limited drug arsenal available to treat general fungal infections and the frequent failure of onychomycosis treatment, the search for new therapeutic sources is essential, and topical treatment with natural products for onychomycosis has been encouraged. Propolis, an adhesive resinous compound produced by honeybees (Apis mellifera), has shown multiple biological properties including significant antifungal and anti-biofilm activities in vitro. In spite of promising in vitro results, in vivo results have not been reported so far. This study assessed an ethanol propolis extract (PE) as a topical therapeutic option for onychomycosis, including its characterization in vitro and its applicability as a treatment for onychomycosis (from bench to clinic). The in vitro evaluation included analysis of the cytotoxicity and the antifungal activity against the planktonic cells and biofilm formed by Trichophyton spp. We also evaluated the capacity of PE to penetrate human nails. Patients with onychomycosis received topical PE treatments, with a 6-month follow-up period. The results of the in vitro assays showed that PE was non-toxic to the cell lines tested, and efficient against both the planktonic cells and the biofilm formed by Trichophyton spp. The results also showed that PE is able to penetrate the human nail. The results for PE applied topically to treat onychomycosis were promising, with complete mycological and clinical cure of onychomycosis in 56.25% of the patients. PE is an inexpensive commercially available option, easy to obtain and monitor. Our results indicated that PE is a promising natural compound for onychomycosis treatment, due to its ability to penetrate the nail without cytotoxicity, and its good antifungal performance against species such as Trichophyton spp. that are resistant to conventional antifungals, both in vitro and in patients.
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- Flavia F. Veiga
- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Física, Departamento de Física, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Física, Departamento de Física, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Microbiology, Parasitology and Pathology Post-Graduation Program, Department of Pathology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Microbiology, Parasitology and Pathology Post-Graduation Program, Department of Pathology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micologia Médica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Biomedicina, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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de Francisco LMB, Pinto D, Rosseto HC, de Toledo LDAS, dos Santos RS, Costa P, Rodrigues F, Oliveira MBPP, Sarmento B, Bruschi ML. Development of a microparticulate system containing Brazilian propolis by-product and gelatine for ascorbic acid delivery: evaluation of intestinal cell viability and radical scavenging activity. Food Funct 2018; 9:4194-4206. [DOI: 10.1039/c8fo00863a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
The use of propolis by-product (PBP) microparticles (MP) as delivery systems can be a promising tool to surpass drawbacks related to low stability of ascorbic acid (AA).
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- Lizziane Maria Belloto de Francisco
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems
- Department of Pharmacy
- State University of Maringá
- 87020-900 Maringá
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- University of Porto
- 4050-313 Porto
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems
- Department of Pharmacy
- State University of Maringá
- 87020-900 Maringá
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems
- Department of Pharmacy
- State University of Maringá
- 87020-900 Maringá
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems
- Department of Pharmacy
- State University of Maringá
- 87020-900 Maringá
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology
- Department of Medicinal Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- University of Porto
- 4050-313 Porto
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- University of Porto
- 4050-313 Porto
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- i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde
- University of Porto
- 4200-135 Porto
- Portugal
- iNEB – Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems
- Department of Pharmacy
- State University of Maringá
- 87020-900 Maringá
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Villa Nova M, Ratti BA, Herculano LS, Bittencourt PRS, Novello CR, Bazotte RB, Lautenschlager SDOS, Bruschi ML. Design of composite microparticle systems based on pectin and waste material of propolis for modified l-alanyl-l-glutamine release and with immunostimulant activity. Pharm Dev Technol 2017; 24:12-23. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2017.1410556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Mônica Villa Nova
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, Department of Basic Sciences of Health, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Technology, Medianeira, Parana, Brazil
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- Academic Department of Chemistry and Biology, Federal University of Technology, Francisco Beltrão, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, Department of Basic Sciences of Health, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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de Francisco L, Pinto D, Rosseto H, Toledo L, Santos R, Tobaldini-Valério F, Svidzinski T, Bruschi M, Sarmento B, Oliveira MBPP, Rodrigues F. Evaluation of radical scavenging activity, intestinal cell viability and antifungal activity of Brazilian propolis by-product. Food Res Int 2017; 105:537-547. [PMID: 29433245 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Revised: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
Abstract
Propolis is a natural adhesive resinous compound produced by honeybees to protect hives from bacteria and fungi, being extremely expensive for food industry. During propolis production, a resinous by-product is formed. This resinous waste is currently undervalued and underexploited. Accordingly, in this study the proximate physical and chemical quality, as well as the antioxidant activity, radical scavenging activity and cell viability of this by-product were evaluated and compared with propolis in order to boost new applications in food and pharmaceutical industries. The results revealed that the by-product meets the physical and chemical quality standards expected and showed that the propolis waste contains similar amounts of total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) to propolis. Also, a good scavenging activity against reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS and RNS, respectively) determined by the assays of superoxide anion radical (O2-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), hypochlorous acid (HOCl), nitric oxide (NO) and peroxyl radical (ROO) were determined. Linear positive correlations were established between the TPC of both samples and the antioxidant activity evaluated by three different methods (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays). The extracts were also screened for cell viability assays in two different intestinal cell lines (HT29-MTX and Caco-2), showing a viability concentration-dependent. Similarly, the Artemia salina assay, used to assess toxicity, demonstrated the concentration influence on results. Finally, the antifungal activity against ATCC species of Candida was demonstrated. These results suggest that propolis by-product can be used as a new rich source of bioactive compounds for different areas, such as food or pharmaceutical.
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- Lizziane de Francisco
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n. °280, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis & Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis & Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringá, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; iNEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde & Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, Gandra, Portugal.
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n. °280, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n. °280, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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