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Zhang Z, Jiang H, Chen G, Miao W, Lin Q, Sang S, McClements DJ, Jiao A, Jin Z, Wang J, Qiu C. Fabrication and characterization of polydopamine-mediated zein-based nanoparticle for delivery of bioactive molecules. Food Chem 2024; 451:139477. [PMID: 38678664 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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In this study, a combination of whey protein (hydrophilic coating) and polydopamine (crosslinking agent) was used to improve the stability and functionality of quercetin-loaded zein nanoparticles. There are two key benefits of the core-shell nanoparticles formed. First, the ability of the polydopamine to bind to both zein and whey protein facilitates the formation of a stable core-shell structure, thereby protecting quercetin from any pro-oxidants in the aqueous surroundings. Second, neutral and hydrophilic whey proteins were used for the surface coating of the nanoparticles to further enhance the sustained and slow release of quercetin, facilitating its sustained release into the body at a slow and steady rate. The results of this study will promote the innovative development of precise nutritional delivery systems for zein and provide a theoretical basis for the design and development of dietary supplements based on hydrophobic food nutrient molecules.
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- Zhiheng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Zhejiang-Malaysia Joint Research Laboratory for Agricultural Product Processing and Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), 11 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100048, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Wang L, Wang P, Li Y, Liu S, Wu L, Zhang W, Chen C. A Novel Strategy to Enhance the pH Stability of Zein Particles through Octenyl Succinic Anhydride-Modified Starch: The Role of Preparation pH. Foods 2024; 13:303. [PMID: 38254604 PMCID: PMC10815246 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Ensuring the stability of zein nanoparticles at different pH levels is crucial for their application as nanocarriers. In this study, octenyl succinic anhydride-modified starch (OSA-modified starch) was employed to enhance the stability of zein nanoparticles against different pH levels by forming complex nanoparticles with OSA-modified starch. The effect of preparation pH on the stability of the zein/OSA-modified starch nanoparticles was investigated. Sedimentation occurred in zein nanoparticles as the pH reached the isoelectric point. However, the stability of zein nanoparticles at various pH levels significantly improved after adding OSA-modified starch to form zein/OSA-modified starch nanoparticles regardless of whether they were prepared under acidic or alkaline pH conditions. Notably, the stability of zein/OSA-modified starch nanoparticles prepared at an acidic pH was higher than that of those prepared at an alkaline pH, thereby highlighting the critical role of the preparation pH for zein/OSA-modified starch in maintaining the stability of zein. The stable zein/OSA-modified starch nanoparticles developed in this study exhibit significant potential for use in delivery systems across various pH environments.
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- Linlin Wang
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Co-Constructed by Ministry of Education and Beijing Government, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (P.W.); (S.L.); (W.Z.)
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- Jilin COFCO Biochemistry Co., Ltd., Changchun 130033, China; (Y.L.); (L.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Co-Constructed by Ministry of Education and Beijing Government, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (P.W.); (S.L.); (W.Z.)
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- Jilin COFCO Biochemistry Co., Ltd., Changchun 130033, China; (Y.L.); (L.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Co-Constructed by Ministry of Education and Beijing Government, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (P.W.); (S.L.); (W.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China;
- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Co-Constructed by Ministry of Education and Beijing Government, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (P.W.); (S.L.); (W.Z.)
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Ambrosio N, Gagliardi A, Voci S, Salvatici MC, Fresta M, Cosco D. Strategies of stabilization of zein nanoparticles containing doxorubicin hydrochloride. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125222. [PMID: 37285879 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125222] [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: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Hybrid nanoparticles made up of zein and various stabilizers were developed and characterized. In detail, a zein concentration of 2 mg/ml was blended with various amounts of different phospholipids or PEG-derivatives in order to obtain formulations with suitable physico-chemical properties for drug delivery purposes. Doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) was used as a model of a hydrophilic compound and its entrapment efficiency, release profile and cytotoxic activity were investigated. Photon correlation spectroscopy showed that the best formulations were obtained using DMPG, DOTAP and DSPE-mPEG2000 as stabilizers of zein nanoparticles, which were characterized by an average diameter of ~100 nm, a narrow size distribution and a significant time- and temperature-dependent stability. The interaction between protein and stabilizers was confirmed through FT-IR analysis, while TEM analysis showed the presence of a shell-like structure around the zein core. The release profiles of the drug from the zein/DSPE-mPEG2000 nanosystems, evaluated at two pHs (5.5 and 7.4), showed a prolonged and constant leakage of the drug. The encapsulation of DOX within zein/DSPE-mPEG2000 nanosystems did not compromise its biological efficacy, demonstrating the potential application of these hybrid nanoparticles as drug carriers.
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- Nicola Ambrosio
- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds (ICCOM)-Electron Microscopy Centre (Ce.M.E.), National Research Council (CNR), via Madonna del Piano n. 10, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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A tumor-targeted delivery of oral isoliquiritigenin through encapsulated zein phosphatidylcholine hybrid nanoparticles prevents triple-negative breast cancer. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Lu J, Long X, Wu A, Wang X, Liang Y, Dai X, Cao Y, Li X. Delivery of silybin using a zein-pullulan nanocomplex: Fabrication, characterization, in vitro release properties and antioxidant capacity. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Wu Z, Li J, Zhang X, Li Y, Wei D, Tang L, Deng S, Liu G. Rational Fabrication of Folate-Conjugated Zein/Soy Lecithin/Carboxymethyl Chitosan Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Delivery of Docetaxel. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:13371-13381. [PMID: 35474787 PMCID: PMC9025993 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The objective of this work is to design and fabricate a natural zein-based nanocomposite with core-shell structure for the delivery of anticancer drugs. As for the design, folate-conjugated zein (Fa-zein) was synthesized as the inner hydrophobic core; soy lecithin (SL) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) were selected as coating components to form an outer shell. As for fabrication, a novel and appropriate atomizing/antisolvent precipitation process was established. The results indicated that Fa-zein/SL/CMC core-shell nanoparticles (FZLC NPs) were successfully produced at a suitable mass ratio of Fa-zein/SL/CMC (100:30:10) and the freeze-dried FZLC powder showed a perfect redispersibility and stability in water. After that, docetaxel (DTX) as a model drug was encapsulated into FZLC NPs at different mass ratios of DTX to FZLC (MR). When MR = 1:15, DTX/FZLC NPs were obtained with high encapsulation efficiency (79.22 ± 0.37%), small particle size (206.9 ± 48.73 nm), and high zeta potential (-41.8 ± 3.97 mV). DTX was dispersed in the inner core of the FZLC matrix in an amorphous state. The results proved that DTX/FZLC NPs could increase the DTX dissolution, sustain the DTX release, and enhance the DTX cytotoxicity significantly. The present study provides insight into the formation of zein-based complex nanocarriers for the delivery of anticancer drugs.
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- Zhenyao Wu
- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362000, China
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- Beihai
Food & Drug Inspection and Testing Institute, Beihai 536000, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China
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Mazloum-Ravasan S, Mohammadi M, Hiagh EM, Ebrahimi A, Hong JH, Hamishehkar H, Kim KH. Nano-liposomal zein hydrolysate for improved apoptotic activity and therapeutic index in lung cancer treatment. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:1049-1059. [PMID: 35363101 PMCID: PMC8979517 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2057618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world with a high mortality rate. Zein is a protein compound whose protein isolate is not useful and whose protein hydrolysis produces biological activity. By encapsulating this bioactive compound inside the nanoparticles (NPs), it causes itself to reach the tumor site and destroy it rapidly. In this study, the effects of zein hydrolysate (ZH) and nano-liposomal ZH (N-ZH) were investigated on the human A549 cell line. Western blotting and cell cycle analyses showed that ZH and N-ZH caused cytotoxicity. They induced apoptosis via cell cycle arrest at the G0 phase, as well as significant increases in pro-apoptotic genes, such as Bax, caspase-3, -8, -9, and p53, accompanied with significant decreases in the anti-apoptotic marker Bcl-2. Based on the results, the cytotoxic and anticancer effects of N-ZH were higher than those of free ZH. In conclusion, liposomes improved the performance of ZH and dramatically reduced the IC50 value of ZH. These findings provided the experimental evidence that N-ZH with favorable anticancer activity can be used as a therapeutic agent and strategy for lung cancer treatment in future clinical trials.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.,Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Pediatrics III, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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Han X, Zhu P, Zhang G. Novel β-cyclodextrin based copolymers: fabrication, characterization and in vitro release behavior. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:77-92. [PMID: 34602005 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.1980358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
A novel cyclodextrin-contained copolymer poly(AAc-co-SA-AC-co-allyl-β-CD) was synthesized based on the method of redox radical polymerization. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectra were used to study the structure of the obtained copolymer. The molecular weight of the copolymer was studied by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) were fabricated by a solvent evaporation method. The morphology and particle size distribution of the cargo-free NPs were investigated with transmission electron microscope (TEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), and laser particle analyzer, respectively. Curcumin (Cur) was selected as a model drug and encapsulated into the above NPs. The distribution of Cur in the drug-loaded NPs was analyzed by the method of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Moreover, the release profiles of Cur from Cur-loaded NPs were studied in pH 6.8 and 7.4 buffers. The results of FTIR and 1H NMR spectra confirmed the successful synthesis of poly(AAc-co-SA-AC-co-allyl-β-CD). GPC curve proved that the molecular weight of the copolymer was more than 60 kDa. TEM and AFM images illustrated that the cargo-free NPs were in spherical shape with a diameter about 40 nm. XRD patterns and DSC curves indicated that most of Cur distributed in the Cur-loaded NPs with amorphous state. Importantly, the medicated NPs showed sustained release characteristics toward Cur.
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- Xiao Han
- College of Equipment Management and Supportability, Engineering University of People's Armed Police, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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Ren G, Shi J, Huang S, Liu C, Ni F, He Y, Luo X, Li T, Song Y, Huang M, Xie H. The fabrication of novel zein and resveratrol covalent conjugates: Enhanced thermal stability, emulsifying and antioxidant properties. Food Chem 2021; 374:131612. [PMID: 34823943 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Novel zein and resveratrol conjugates were fabricated by alkaline and free radical grafting reactions. The grafting efficiency and total phenolic content of alkaline treated conjugates were slightly higher than those of free radical grafting. Compared to native and alkaline treated zein, the sulfhydryl contents of conjugates were obviously decreased, confirming that nucleophilic addition of resveratrol to sulfhydryl group of zein formed stable CS covalent bonds. The conformation changes of zein modified by resveratrol were revealed by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy. Moreover, covalent modification changed isoelectric point of zein from 6.5 to 5.4 (alkaline) or 5.6 (free radical grafting), and broadening the pH application range of zein. It was worth mentioning that the conjugates showed much higher thermal stability, antioxidant activity, and emulsify activity than those of native zein. This study provides an effective way for the design of novel delivery systems to encapsulate bioactive substances.
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- Gerui Ren
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China.
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Xu Q, Qiu R, Bai Z, Ma J, Fan Q, Li Y, Taha S, Ramzan Z, Li J. Zein‐based microcapsule for vanillin sustained release. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Qunna Xu
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
- Key Laboratory of Leather Cleaner Production China National Light Industry Xi'an China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
- Key Laboratory of Leather Cleaner Production China National Light Industry Xi'an China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
- Key Laboratory of Leather Cleaner Production China National Light Industry Xi'an China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
- Key Laboratory of Leather Cleaner Production China National Light Industry Xi'an China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
- Key Laboratory of Leather Cleaner Production China National Light Industry Xi'an China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Yantai University Yantai China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
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- College of Electronic Information and Artificial Intelligence Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an China
- Key Laboratory of Leather Cleaner Production China National Light Industry Xi'an China
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Gagliardi A, Voci S, Giuliano E, Salvatici MC, Celano M, Fresta M, Cosco D. Phospholipid/zein hybrid nanoparticles as promising carriers for the protection and delivery of all-trans retinoic acid. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 128:112331. [PMID: 34474882 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A totally biodegradable mixed system made up of phospholipids and zein was developed in order to effectively improve the photostability of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) preserving its pharmacological properties. Photon correlation spectroscopy showed that the formulation obtained using phospholipon 85G and zein at a ratio of 7:3 w/w was characterized by an average diameter of less than 200 nm, a narrow size distribution and a significant time- and temperature-dependent stability. The use of specific cryoprotectants such as mannose and glucose favoured the long-term storage of the nanocarriers after the freeze-drying procedure. The nanoparticles increased the stability of the ATRA against photochemical degradation with respect to the free drug and its antitumor effect was preserved as a consequence of the cell uptake of the colloidal systems. The results demonstrate the potential of the proposed hybrid nanosystems to provide a high level of stabilization for sensitive and labile antitumor compounds.
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- Agnese Gagliardi
- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds (ICCOM)-Electron Microscopy Centre (Ce.M.E.), National Research Council (CNR), via Madonna del Piano n. 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario "S Venuta", I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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Enhanced Stability of Indocyanine Green by Encapsulation in Zein-Phosphatidylcholine Hybrid Nanoparticles for Use in the Phototherapy of Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13030305. [PMID: 33652884 PMCID: PMC7996753 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13030305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Indocyanine green (ICG) is a clinically approved near-infrared dye that has shown promise as a photosensitizer for the phototherapy of cancer. However, its chemical instability in an aqueous solution has limited its clinical application. Encapsulating ICG in liposomes, phosphatidylcholine nanoparticles (PC-NP), has shown partial effectiveness in stabilizing it. Prompted by our recent finding that the zein-phosphatidylcholine hybrid nanoparticles (Z/PC-NP) provide an advanced drug carrier compared to PC-NP, we herein investigated the potential of Z/PC-NP as an improved ICG formulation. Dynamic light scattering analysis, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy studies showed that ICG was encapsulated in Z/PC-NP without hampering the high colloidal stability of the Z/PC-NP. During storage, the Z/PC-NP almost completely inhibited the ICG aggregation, whereas the PC-NP did so partially. The Z/PC-NP also more effectively blocked the ICG degradation compared to the PC-NP. The phototoxicity of ICG encapsulated in Z/PC-NP on cancer cells was twofold higher than that in the PC-NP. The ICG encapsulated in Z/PC-NP, but not in PC-NP, maintained its photocytotoxicity after four-day storage. These findings highlight the promising potential of Z/PC-NP as an ICG formulation that provides a higher stabilization effect than PC-NP.
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Drug-zein@lipid hybrid nanoparticles: Electrospraying preparation and drug extended release application. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 201:111629. [PMID: 33639514 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The reasonable selection and elaborate conversion of raw materials into desired functional products represent a main topic in modern material engineering. In this study, zein (a plant protein) and lipids (extracted from egg yolk) are converted into a new type of drug-polymer@lipid hybrid nanoparticles (HNPs) via modified coaxial electrospraying. Tamoxifen citrate (TC) is used as a model anticancer drug to prepare TC-zein monolithic nanocomposites (MNCs) via traditional blended electrospraying; these MNCs are then used for comparison. Modified coaxial electrospraying is a continuous and robust process for the preparation of solid particles because of the action of unsolidifiable shell lipid solutions. HNPs have a round morphology with clear core-shell nanostructures, whereas MNCs have an indented flat morphology. Although both hold the drug in an amorphous state because of the fine compatibility of TC and zein, HNPs demonstrate a better sustained release of TC compared with MNCs in terms of retarding initial burst release (6.7 %±2.9 % vs. 37.2 %±4.3 %) and prolonged linear release period (20.47 h vs. 4.97 h for releasing 90 % of the loaded drug). Mechanisms by which the shell's lipid layer adjusts the release behavior of TC molecules are proposed. The present protocol based on coaxial electrospraying shows a new strategy of combining edible protein and lipids to fabricate advanced functional nanomaterials.
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Kuznetsova DA, Gabdrakhmanov DR, Gaynanova GA, Vasileva LA, Kuznetsov DM, Lukashenko SS, Voloshina AD, Sapunova AS, Nizameev IR, Sibgatullina GV, Samigullin DV, Kadirov MK, Petrov KA, Zakharova LY. Novel biocompatible liposomal formulations for encapsulation of hydrophilic drugs – Chloramphenicol and cisplatin. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mirgorodskaya AB, Kuznetsova DA, Kushnazarova RA, Gabdrakhmanov DR, Zhukova NA, Lukashenko SS, Sapunova AS, Voloshina AD, Sinyashin OG, Mamedov VA, Zakharova LY. Soft nanocarriers for new poorly soluble conjugate of pteridine and benzimidazole: Synthesis and cytotoxic activity against tumor cells. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Huang S, He J, Han L, Lin H, Liu G, Zhang W. Zein-Polyglycerol Conjugates with Enhanced Water Solubility and Stabilization of High Oil Loading Emulsion. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:11810-11816. [PMID: 32991806 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To increase the water solubility of zein as a stabilizing agent for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, three zein-polyglycerol (Zein-PG) conjugates, Zein-PG-2, Zein-PG-6, and Zein-PG-10, were prepared by dehydration between zein and polyglycerol aldehydes obtained by NaIO4 oxidation of polyglycerol-2, -6, and -10 and characterized by free amine content, grafting degree, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and fluorescence spectra. All conjugates dispersed in water as nanoparticles were verified by transmission electron microscopy. Conjugation with PG changed the isoelectric point of zein from 6.2 to 6.8 and to 4.0. Zein-PG-6 and Zein-PG-10 showed strong stabilization on the O/W emulsions with 18-fold loading of soybean oil on the basis of conjugate mass, displaying high oil loading capacity. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) confirmed the O/W structure of emulsions and that the absorption of Zein-PG-10 on the oil droplet surface offered the driving force to be stable. The present Zein-PG conjugates thus produced an enticing resource for use as nanocarriers or bioemulsifiers in food or pharmaceutical industries.
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- Shuangshuang Huang
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science & Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science & Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science & Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science & Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science & Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science & Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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Li Z, Shi M, Li N, Xu R. Application of Functional Biocompatible Nanomaterials to Improve Curcumin Bioavailability. Front Chem 2020; 8:589957. [PMID: 33134284 PMCID: PMC7573119 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.589957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Curcumin is a lipophilic natural product extracted from turmeric and commonly used as a dietary spice. Being multi-functional, curcumin has been proposed in the prevention and treatment of a broad spectrum of diseases. However, due to unsatisfactory aqueous solubility and hence low bioavailability, clinical application of curcumin has been greatly restrained. To break these limitations, biocompatible nanoformulation, such as liposomes, nanoparticles, micelles, nanoemulsions and conjugates has been employed as alternatives to improve in vivo delivery of curcumin. In this scenario, in order to enhance bioavailability of curcumin, the choice of effective molecules as facilitators is of prominence. In this review, we focus on functional biocompatible materials, including polymers, protein molecules, polysaccharide, surface stabilizers and phospholipid complexes, and decipher their potential applications as how they assist to promote medicinal performance of curcumin.
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- Ziyun Li
- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Chen S, Li Q, Li H, Yang L, Yi JZ, Xie M, Zhang LM. Long-circulating zein-polysulfobetaine conjugate-based nanocarriers for enhancing the stability and pharmacokinetics of curcumin. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110636. [PMID: 32228909 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Though curcumin has potential treatment value for most chronic diseases, it exerts little potency in the clinic because of its low aqueous solubility, high chemical instability and poor pharmacokinetics. To enhance its potency, we developed a zein-based micelle as a nanocarrier to encapsulate curcumin. Herein, superhydrophilic zwitterionic polymers, poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) (PSBMA), were conjugated to zein to obtain an amphiphilic zein-PSBMA conjugate. These conjugates could self-assemble into micelles composed of antifouling PSBMA shells and zein cores. The results from the cytokine secretion assay showed that the micelles induced a low level of macrophage activation. Moreover, the results from the in vivo fluorescence imaging experiment confirmed their long-circulating property, exceeding 72 h in mice. In comparison with native curcumin, micelle-encapsulated curcumin had a 230-fold increase in stability in vitro, and its half-life was 22-fold longer, according to a pharmacokinetic study on mice. Overall, this work presents a zein-PSBMA micelle with a long circulation time as a useful nanocarrier for effective curcumin delivery.
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- Shanshan Chen
- DSAPM Lab and PCFM Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhuhai City People's Hospital, Jinan University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhuhai City People's Hospital, Jinan University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- DSAPM Lab and PCFM Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- DSAPM Lab and PCFM Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhuhai City People's Hospital, Jinan University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- DSAPM Lab and PCFM Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Niaz T, Shabbir S, Noor T, Imran M. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm potential of bacteriocin loaded nano-vesicles functionalized with rhamnolipids against foodborne pathogens. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Soe ZC, Ou W, Gautam M, Poudel K, Kim BK, Pham LM, Phung CD, Jeong JH, Jin SG, Choi HG, Ku SK, Yong CS, Kim JO. Development of Folate-Functionalized PEGylated Zein Nanoparticles for Ligand-Directed Delivery of Paclitaxel. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E562. [PMID: 31671569 PMCID: PMC6920870 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11110562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigated the active targeted delivery of a hydrophobic drug, paclitaxel (PTX), via receptor-mediated endocytosis by folate receptors expressed on cancer cells using a protein-based nanoparticle system. PTX was loaded on zein nanoparticles and conjugated with folate (PTX/Zein-FA) to estimate its chemotherapeutic efficacy in folate receptor-expressing KB cancer cells. PTX/Zein-FA nanoparticles were successfully developed, with a nanoparticle size of ~180 nm and narrow polydispersity index (~0.22). Accelerated release of PTX in an acidic environment was observed for PTX/Zein-FA. An in vitro cellular study of PTX/Zein-FAs in KB cells suggested that PTX/Zein-FA improved the cytotoxic activity of PTX on folate receptors overexpressed in cancer cells by inducing proapoptotic proteins and inhibiting anti-apoptotic proteins. In addition, PTX/Zein-FA exhibited anti-migratory properties and could alter the cell cycle profile of KB cells. A549 cells, which are folate receptor-negative cancer cells, showed no significant enhancement in the in vitro cellular activities of PTX/Zein-FA. We describe the antitumor efficacy of PTX/Zein-FA in KB tumor-bearing mice with minimum toxicity in healthy organs, and the results were confirmed in comparison with free drug and non-targeted nanoparticles.
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- Zar Chi Soe
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University of Pharmacy (Mandalay), Mandalay-Lashio Rd, Mandalay 05011, Myanmar.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnamgu, Cheonan 31116, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan 426-791, Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Korean Medicine, Haany University, Gyeongsan 712-715, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1, Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea.
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Tran PH, Duan W, Lee BJ, Tran TT. The use of zein in the controlled release of poorly water-soluble drugs. Int J Pharm 2019; 566:557-564. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Kuznetsova DA, Gabdrakhmanov DR, Lukashenko SS, Ahtamyanova LR, Nizameev IR, Kadirov MK, Zakharova LY. Novel hybrid liposomal formulations based on imidazolium-containing amphiphiles for drug encapsulation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 178:352-357. [PMID: 30901595 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Novel liposomes based on 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DPPC) and imidazolium-containing amphiphiles with various length of hydrophobic tail at various molar ratio of components have been fabricated. Obtained formulations were characterized using dynamic and electrophoretic light scattering as well as transmission electron microscopy techniques. It has been established, that DPPC liposomes modification by these cationic amphiphiles resulted in zeta potential increase from +3 mV to +45-70 mV and improve its stability for a long time (more than 6 months, whereas unmodified liposomes have been destructed after 2 weeks of storage). Hydrodynamic diameter of prepared hybrid liposomes was in the range of 70-100 nm depending on its composition. Fabricated hybrid carriers have been used for drug (metronidazole) encapsulation. It has been shown, that superior encapsulation characteristics (encapsulation efficiency was 75%) exhibited hybrid liposomes composed from octadecyl derivative. Increase of the time of total release of encapsulated drug from hybrid liposomes in comparison with unencapsulated drug by 1.7 times has been demonstrated.
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- Darya A Kuznetsova
- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan, Russian Federation.
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan, Russian Federation
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Jiang H, Li ZP, Tian GX, Pan RY, Xu CM, Zhang B, Wu JL. Liver-targeted liposomes for codelivery of curcumin and combretastatin A4 phosphate: preparation, characterization, and antitumor effects. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:1789-1804. [PMID: 30880980 PMCID: PMC6413741 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s188971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Recent efforts have been focused on combining two or more therapeutic approaches with different mechanisms to enhance antitumor therapy. Moreover, nanosize drug-delivery systems for codelivering two drugs with proapoptotic and antiangiogenic activities have exhibited great potential in efficient treatment of cancers. Methods Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA)–modified liposomes (GA LPs) for liver-targeted codelivery of curcumin (Cur) and combretastatin A4 phosphate (CA4P) were prepared and characterized. In vitro cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, cell migration, in vivo biodistribution, antitumor activity, and histopathological studies were performed. Results Compared with unmodified LPs (Cur-CA4P LPs), Cur-CA4P/GA LPs were taken up effectively by human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (BEL-7402) and showed higher cytotoxicity than free drugs. In vivo real-time near-infrared fluorescence–imaging results indicated that GA-targeted LPs increased accumulation in the tumor region. Moreover, Cur-CA4P/GA LPs showed stronger inhibition of tumor proliferation than Cur, Cur + CA4P, and Cur-CA4P LPs in vivo antitumor studies, which was also verified by H&E staining. Conclusion GA-modified LPs can serve as a promising nanocarrier for liver-targeted co-delivery of antitumor drugs against hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Hong Jiang
- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China,
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China,
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China,
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China,
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China,
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China,
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China,
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Wang C, Liu X, Chen S, Hu F, Sun J, Yuan H. Facile preparation of phospholipid–amorphous calcium carbonate hybrid nanoparticles: toward controllable burst drug release and enhanced tumor penetration. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:13080-13083. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cc07694d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A hybrid system able to specifically realize water-responsive burst drug release and potentiate drug penetration into deep tumor tissues has been developed.
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- Cheng Wang
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou
- China
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