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Kowalczyk A, Twarowski B, Fecka I, Tuberoso CIG, Jerković I. Thymol as a Component of Chitosan Systems-Several New Applications in Medicine: A Comprehensive Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:362. [PMID: 38337895 PMCID: PMC10856996 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Thymol, a plant-derived monoterpene phenol known for its broad biological activity, has often been incorporated into chitosan-based biomaterials to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a systematic literature review from 2018 to 2023, focusing on the biomedical implications of thymol-loaded chitosan systems. A review of databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted using specific keywords and search criteria. Of the 90 articles, 12 were selected for the review. Thymol-loaded chitosan-based nanogels (TLCBS) showed improved antimicrobial properties, especially against multidrug-resistant bacterial antagonists. Innovations such as bipolymer nanocarriers and thymol impregnated with photosensitive chitosan micelles offer advanced bactericidal strategies and show potential for bone tissue regeneration and wound healing. The incorporation of thymol also improved drug delivery efficiency and biomechanical strength, especially when combined with poly(dimethylsiloxane) in chitosan-gelatin films. Thymol-chitosan combinations have also shown promising applications in oral delivery and periodontal treatment. This review highlights the synergy between thymol and chitosan in these products, which greatly enhances their therapeutic efficacy and highlights the novel use of essential oil components. It also highlights the novelty of the studies conducted, as well as their limitations and possible directions for the development of integrated substances of plant and animal origin in modern and advanced medical applications.
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- Adam Kowalczyk
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (B.T.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (B.T.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (B.T.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
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Halder J, Saha I, Rajwar TK, Kar B, Ghosh G, Rath G. Implementation of Quality by Design Approaches for Development and Validation of Reverse-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Assay Method for Determination of Glycyrrhizin in Nanoformulation. Assay Drug Dev Technol 2024; 22:28-39. [PMID: 38150225 DOI: 10.1089/adt.2023.087] [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: 12/28/2023] Open
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Glycyrrhizin (GL) is the principal constituent of Glycyrrhiza glabra, having antiallergic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial action. The reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) analytical method was used to quantitatively estimate GL in a nanoformulation and validated as per International Conference on Harmonization Q2 (R1) standards. A stationary phase of the C18-HL reversed-phase column and a mobile phase of acetonitrile and water were used for effective elution. The chromatographic conditions of RP-HPLC were optimized utilizing a quality-by-design approach to accomplish the required chromatographic separation of GL from its nanoformulation with minimal experimental runs. Optimized RP-HPLC conditions for the assay method consist of acetonitrile (41%) and water, pH 1.8, balanced with phosphoric acid (0.1%) as a mobile phase with a flow rate of 1 mL/min. The retention time was found at 7.25 min, and method validation confirmed its sensitivity, preciseness, accuracy, and robustness.
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- Jitu Halder
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Zhao S, Zhao Y, Yang X, Zhao T. Recent research advances on oral colon-specific delivery system of nature bioactive components: A review. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113403. [PMID: 37803751 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113403] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Oral colon-specific delivery system (OCDS) is a targeted approach that aims to directly deliver bioactive compounds directly to the colon following oral administration, thereby enhancing the colonic release of bioactive substances and minimizing adverse reactions. The effectiveness of bioactive substances in the colon hinges on the degree of release, which are affected by various factors including pH, mucosal barrier, delivery time and so on. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the key factors affecting oral colon-specific release of bioactive components firstly. Considering the oral safety, this review then mainly focuses on the types of carriers with edible OCDS and preparation strategies for OCDS. Finally, several preparation strategies for loading typical natural bioactive ingredients into oral safe OCDS are reviewed, along with future development prospects.
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- Shuang Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resource and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resource and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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Halder J, Mahanty R, Rajwar TK, Rai VK, Kar B, Ghosh G, Rath G. Nanofibers of Glycyrrhizin/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex: Enhanced Solubility Profile and Anti-inflammatory Effect of Glycyrrhizin. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:196. [PMID: 37783948 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02662-0] [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: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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Despite having a wide range of therapeutic advantages, glycyrrhizin (GL) has few commercial applications due to its poor aqueous solubility. In this study, we combined the benefits of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HP-βCD) supramolecular inclusion complexes and electrospun nanofibers to improve the solubility and therapeutic potential of GL. A molecular inclusion complex containing GL and HP-βCD was prepared by lyophilization at a 1:2 molar ratio. GL and hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes were also incorporated into hyaluronic acid (HA) nanofibers. Prepared NF was analyzed for physical, chemical, thermal, and pharmaceutical properties. Additionally, a rat model of carrageenan-induced hind paw edema and macrophage cell lines was used to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of GL-HP-βCD NF. The DSC and XRD analyses clearly showed the amorphous state of GL in nanofibers. In comparison to pure GL, GL-HP-βCD NF displayed improved release (46.6 ± 2.16% in 5 min) and dissolution profiles (water dissolvability ≤ 6 s). Phase solubility results showed a four-fold increase in GL solubility in GL-HP-βCD NF. In vitro experiments on cell lines showed that inflammatory markers like IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 were significantly lower in GL-HP-βCD NF compared to pure GL (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05). According to in vivo results, the prepared nanofiber exhibits a better anti-inflammatory effect than pure GL (63.4% inhibition vs 53.7% inhibition). The findings presented here suggested that GL-HP-βCD NF could serve as a useful strategy for improving the therapeutic effects of GL.
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- Jitu Halder
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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Zhang Y, Sheng Z, Xiao J, Li Y, Huang J, Jia J, Zeng X, Li L. Advances in the roles of glycyrrhizic acid in cancer therapy. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1265172. [PMID: 37649893 PMCID: PMC10463042 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1265172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Since the first 70 years of reporting cancer chemotherapy, malignant tumors have been the second most common cause of death in children and adults. Currently, the commonly used anti-cancer methods include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy. Although these treatment methods could alleviate cancer, they lead to different forms of side effects and have no particularly significant effect on prolonging the patients' life span. Glycyrrhizic acid (GL), a native Chinese herbal extract, has a wide range of pharmacological effects, such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune regulation. In this review, the anti-cancer effects and mechanisms of GL are summarized in various cancers. The inhibition of GL on chemotherapy-induced side effects, including hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, genotoxicity, neurotoxicity and pulmonary toxicity, is highlighted. Therefore, GL may be a promising and ideal drug for cancer therapy.
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- Yuqian Zhang
- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
- Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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- Research Center of Neuroscience, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
- Department of Physiology, Jiaxing University Medical College, Jiaxing, China
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Khoshdouni Farahani Z, Mousavi M, Seyedain Ardebili M, Bakhoda H. Production and characterization of Ziziphus jujuba extract-loaded composite whey protein and pea protein beads based on sodium alginate-IFPG (insoluble fraction of Persian gum). JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:3674-3684. [PMID: 36799350 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND This research was aimed at the fabrication of jujube extract (JE)-loaded beads by extrusion, using whey protein isolate (WPI), chickpea protein concentrate (PPC) and a combination of two types of hydrocolloid insoluble fraction of Persian gum (IFPG) and sodium alginate (Al). RESULTS JE-loaded beads with the highest encapsulation efficiency (10.87%) and polyphenol content (120.8 mg L-1 gallic acid) were obtained using Al-IFPG/PPC at 4 °C. The Al-IFPG, Al-IFPG/WPI and Al-IFPG/PPC beads revealed 5.66, 6.85 and 5.76 mm bead size, respectively, and almost all of them demonstrated a homogeneous and spherical structure. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy data proved that the stable structure of the Al-IFPG beads was due to hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions. The thermostability of beads loaded with JE based on Al-IFPG/WPI was significantly enhanced compared to pure Al-IFPG. Texture evaluation of JE-loaded beads based on Al-IFPG incorporation with WPI revealed an increment in the hardness of beads. CONCLUSION This study confirmed the potential of Al-IFPG complex beads for the effective delivery of jujube extract via incorporation into pea and whey proteins and for the expansion of its use in products. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Zahra Khoshdouni Farahani
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Industry, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science, Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Industry, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Agricultural Mechanization, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Industry, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Li C, Han P, Mao H, Lv C, Huang K, Jin M. Glycyrrhizic Acid-Based Carbonized Dots Boost Antiviral Activity against Influenza A Virus via Multisite Inhibition Mechanisms. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:10441-10451. [PMID: 36789721 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Influenza A virus (IVA) has been continuously causing pandemics in several animal hosts and has become a worldwide public health threat. Currently, antiviral drugs have become associated with a lot of side effects and limited activity against emerging drug-resistant influenza viruses. Therefore, the development of novel antiviral drugs is of great importance. In this study, we synthesized a kind of carbon dots (CDs) with high dispersibility from glycyrrhizic acid (GA) using a simple dry heating method. Compared with glycyrrhizic acid alone, GA-CDs exhibit superior solubility and significantly improve the antiviral property against IVA. Investigation of the mechanism revealed that GA-CDs act against IVA mainly by inhibiting viral internalization, replication of the viral genome, neuraminidase activity, and host inflammatory responses. More importantly, in a mouse model, GA-CDs can significantly alleviate the clinical symptoms and decrease mortality and lung viral titers. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrate that GA-CDs possess extraordinary therapeutic effects; therefore, we propose that GA-CDs may be a promising alternative therapy for IVA infection.
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- Chengfei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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Tuteja M, Nagpal K. Recent Advances and Prospects for Plant Gum-Based Drug Delivery Systems: A Comprehensive Review. Crit Rev Ther Drug Carrier Syst 2023; 40:83-124. [PMID: 36734914 DOI: 10.1615/critrevtherdrugcarriersyst.2022042252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This work is an effort to first introduce plant-based gums and discussing their drug delivery applications. The composition of these plant gums and their major characteristics, which make them suitable as pharmaceutical excipients are also described in detail. The various modifications methods such as physical and chemical modifications of gums and polysaccharides have been discussed along with their applications in different fields. Consequently, plant-based gums modification such as etherification and grafting is attracting much scientific attention to satisfy industrial demand. The evaluation tests to characterize gum-based drug delivery systems have been summarized. The release behavior of drug from plant-gum-based drug delivery is being discussed. Thus, this review is an attempt to critically summarize different aspect of plant-gum-based polysaccharides to be utilized in drug delivery systems having potential industrial applications.
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- Minkal Tuteja
- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Farrukhnagar, Gurugram, Haryana, 122506, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, UP-201303, India
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Özcan F, Özcan N, Özkan K, Sağdıç O. Optimisation of liquorice extract microencapsulation and bioaccessibility of its bioactives. ACTA ALIMENTARIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1556/066.2022.00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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AbstractIn this work, functional liquorice powder beverage (FLPB) with standardised glycyrrhizin (GL), glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), carbenoxolone (CBX), and liquiritin (LQ) contents, was produced by encapsulating Glycyrrhiza glabra extract with maltodextrin (MD) by spray drying. Encapsulation parameters of the FLPB were optimised as MD:GL 3.4:1, inlet temperature: 149 °C, and air flow: 8.9 L min−1. GL, GA, LQ, CBX, and yield in powdered beverage produced using these optimised parameters were 6.8 g L−1, 81.1 mg L−1, 24.7 mg L−1, 0.79 g L−1, and 30.95%, respectively. Moreover, the effect of the encapsulation on the bioaccessibility of GL, GA, CBX, and LQ bioactives in G. glabra was evaluated. According to the obtained results, FLPB exhibited a higher bioaccessibility index for GL, GA, CBX, and LQ compared to the aqueous extract.
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- F.Ş. Özcan
- TÜBITAK Marmara Research Centre, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- TÜBITAK Marmara Research Centre, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Recent Progress on Modified Gum Katira Polysaccharides and Their Various Potential Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173648. [PMID: 36080723 PMCID: PMC9460252 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173648] [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: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Gum katira polysaccharide is biocompatible and non-toxic, and has antioxidant, anti-microbial, and immunomodulatory properties. It is a natural polysaccharide and exudate derived from the stem bark of Cochlospermum reliogosum Linn. Additionally, it has many traditional medicinal uses as a sedative and for the treatment of jaundice, gonorrhea, syphilis, and stomach ailments. This article provides an overview of gum katira, including its extraction, separation, purification, and physiochemical properties and details of its characterization and pharmacognostic features. This paper takes an in-depth look at the synthetic methods used to modify gum katira, such as carboxymethylation and grafting triggered by free radicals. Furthermore, this review provides an overview of its industrial and phytopharmacological applications for drug delivery and heavy metal and dye removal, its biological activities, its use in food, and the potential use of gum katira derivatives and their industrial applications. We believe researchers will find this paper useful for developing techniques to modify gum katira polysaccharides to meet future demands.
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Al Zarzour RH, Kamarulzaman EE, Saqallah FG, Zakaria F, Asif M, Abdul Razak KN. Medicinal plants' proposed nanocomposites for the management of endocrine disorders. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10665. [PMID: 36185142 PMCID: PMC9520215 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Extensive attention has been focused on herbal medicine for the treatment of different endocrine disorders. In fact, compelling scientific evidence indicates that natural compounds might act as endocrine modulators by mimicking, stimulating, or inhibiting the actions of different hormones, such as thyroid, sex, steroidal, and glucose regulating hormones. These potentials might be effectively employed for therapeutic purposes related to the endocrine system as novel complementary choices. Nevertheless, despite the remarkable therapeutic effects, inadequate targeting efficiency and low aqueous solubility of the bioactive components are still essential challenges in their clinical accreditation. On the other hand, nanotechnology has pushed the wheels of combining inorganic nanoparticles with biological structures of medicinal bioactive compounds as one of the utmost exciting fields of research. Nanoparticle conjugations create an inclusive array of applications that provide greater compliance, higher bioavailability, and lower dosage. This can safeguard the global availability of these wealthy natural sources, regardless of their biological occurrence. This review inspects future challenges of medicinal plants in various endocrine disorders for safe and alternative treatments with examples of their nanoparticle formulations.
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- Raghdaa Hamdan Al Zarzour
- Discipline of Physiology & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Arab International University, Daraa Highway, Ghabagheb Syria
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100 Punjab, Pakistan
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- Discipline of Physiology & Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia
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Puluhulawa LE, Joni IM, Elamin KM, Mohammed AFA, Muchtaridi M, Wathoni N. Chitosan-Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles for Active Targeting in Cancer Therapy. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163410. [PMID: 36015667 PMCID: PMC9416118 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cancer is the most common cause of death worldwide; therefore, there is a need to discover novel treatment modalities to combat it. One of the cancer treatments is nanoparticle technology. Currently, nanoparticles have been modified to have desirable pharmacological effects by using chemical ligands that bind with their specific receptors on the surface of malignant cells. Chemical grafting of chitosan nanoparticles with hyaluronic acid as a targeted ligand can become an attractive alternative for active targeting. Hence, these nanoparticles can control drug release with pH- responsive stimuli, and high selectivity of hyaluronic acid to CD44 receptors makes these nanoparticles accumulate more inside cells that overexpress these receptors (cancer cells). In this context, we discuss the benefits and recent findings of developing and utilizing chitosan–hyaluronic acid nanoparticles against distinct forms of cancer malignancy. From here we know that chitosan–hyaluronic acid nanoparticles (CHA-Np) can produce a nanoparticle system with good characteristics, effectiveness, and a good active targeting on various types of cancer cells. Therefore, this system is a good candidate for targeted drug delivery for cancer therapy, anticipating that CHA-Np could be further developed for various cancer therapy applications.
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- Lisa Efriani Puluhulawa
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
- Functional Nano Powder University Center of Excellence (FiNder U CoE), Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
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- Departement of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +62-22-824-888888
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Zhu D, Zhang Q, Chen Y, Xie M, Li J, Yao S, Li M, Lou Z, Cai Y, Sun X. Mechanochemical preparation of triptolide-loaded self-micelle solid dispersion with enhanced oral bioavailability and improved anti-tumor activity. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:1398-1408. [PMID: 35532137 PMCID: PMC9090408 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2069879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Triptolide (TP), a compound isolated from a Chinese medicinal herb, possesses potent anti-tumor, immunosuppressive, and anti-inflammatory properties, but was clinically limited due to its poor solubility, bioavailability, and toxicity. Considering the environment-friendly, low-cost mechanochemical techniques and potential dissolution enhancement ability of Na2GA, an amorphous solid dispersion (Na2GA&TP-BM) consisting of TP and Na2GA were well-prepared to address these issues. The performance of Na2GA&TP-BM was improved through ball milling, such as from crystalline state to an amorphous solid dispersion, suitable nano micelle size and surface potential, and increased solubility. This change had a significant improvement of pharmacokinetic behavior in mice and could be able to extend the blood circulation time of the antitumor drug. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor study showed that Na2GA&TP-BM displayed more potent cytotoxicity to tumor cells. The work illustrated an environment-friendly and safe preparation of the TP formulation, which was promising to enhance the oral bioavailability and antitumor ability of TP, might be considered for efficient anticancer therapy.
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- Dabu Zhu
- First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Shi F, Chen L, Wang Y, Liu J, Adu-Frimpong M, Ji H, Toreniyazov E, Wang Q, Yu J, Xu X. Enhancement of oral bioavailability and anti-hyperuricemic activity of aloe emodin via novel Soluplus®-glycyrrhizic acid mixed micelle system. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2022; 12:603-614. [PMID: 33860450 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-00969-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The objective of this study was to fabricate a novel drug delivery system using Soluplus® (polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate-polyethylene glycol graft copolymer) and glycyrrhizic acid to improve solubility, bioavailability, and anti-hyperuricemic activity of aloe emodin (AE). The AE-loaded mixed micelles (AE-M) were prepared by thin-film hydration method. The optimal AE-M contained small-sized (30.13 ± 1.34 nm) particles with high encapsulation efficiency (m/m, %) of 90.3 ± 1.08%. The release rate of AE increased in the micellar formulation than that of free AE in the four media (DDW, pH 7.0; phosphate buffer solution, pH 7.4; phosphate buffer solution, pH 6.8; and hydrochloric acid aqueous solution, pH 1.2). In comparison to free AE, the pharmacokinetic study of AE-M showed that its relative oral bioavailability increased by 3.09 times, indicating that mixed micelles may promote gastrointestinal absorption. More importantly, AE-M effectively reduced uric acid level by inhibiting xanthine oxidase (XOD) activity in model rats. The degree of ankle swelling, serum levels of interleukin (IL)-1, and IL-6-related inflammatory factors levels all decreased in the gouty arthritis model established via monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. Taken together, the AE-M demonstrated the potential to improve the bioavailability, anti-hyperuricemic activity, and anti-inflammation of AE.
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- Feng Shi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Jiangsu Tian Sheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Ashkent State Agricultural University (Nukus Branch), Avdanberdi str, Nukus, Uzbekistan, 742009
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China.
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Bisht D, Rashid M, Arya RKK, Kumar D, Chaudhary SK, Rana VS, Sethiya NK. Revisiting liquorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) as anti-inflammatory, antivirals and immunomodulators: Potential pharmacological applications with mechanistic insight. PHYTOMEDICINE PLUS : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 2:100206. [PMID: 35403088 PMCID: PMC8683220 DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2021.100206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (G. glabra) commonly known as liquorice is one of the highly exploited and utilized medicinal plant of the world. Since ancient times liquorice is considered as an auspicious and valuable traditional medicine across the world for treatment of various ailments. METHOD Several electronic online scientific databases such as Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Scifinder, Google Scholar, online books and reports were assessed for collecting information. All the collected information was classified into different sections to meet the objective of the paper. RESULTS The electronic database search yielded 3908 articles from different countries. Out of them one ninety-eight articles published between 1956 and 2021 were included, corresponding to all detailed review on G. glabra and research on anti-inflammatories, antivirals and immunomodulatory through pre-clinical and clinical models. From all selective area of studies on G. glabra and its bioactive components it was established (including molecular mechanisms) as a suitable remedy as per the current requirement of pandemic situation arise through respiratory tract infection. CONCLUSION Different relevant studies have been thoroughly reviewed to gain an insight on utility of liquorice and its bioactive constituents for anti-inflammatories, antivirals and immunomodulatory effects with special emphasized for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection with possible mechanism of action at molecular level. Proposed directions for future research are also outlined to encourage researchers to find out various mechanistic targets and useful value added products of liquorice in future investigations.
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- Dheeraj Bisht
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sir J. C. Bose Technical Campus Bhimtal, Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Colleges, Al-Qassim, 31717, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sir J. C. Bose Technical Campus Bhimtal, Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173 229, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248009, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248009, India
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Huang Y, Nan L, Xiao C, Dong J, Li K, Cheng J, Ji Q, Wei Q, Bao G, Liu Y. Outer Membrane Vesicles Coating Nano-Glycyrrhizic Acid Confers Protection Against Borderella bronchiseptica Through Th1/Th2/Th17 Responses. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:647-663. [PMID: 35177904 PMCID: PMC8846627 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s350846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are spherical nano-sized proteolipids secreted by numerous pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria. Due to the immunostimulatory properties and protective efficacy, OMVs have received increasing attention as a candidate for the vaccine to prevent and treat bacterial infections. However, the immune response remains elusive due to the low structural stability and poor size homogeneity of the vesicles. In this study, OMVs were used to coat self-assembled glycyrrhizic acid nanoparticles (GANs) and obtain a stable OMV vaccine. The immunoprotective effects and anti-infection efficacy were evaluated in vivo and in vitro. Methods The OMVs were prepared by ultrafiltration method and fused with GAN through mechanical extrusion. The characteristics, including morphology, hydrodynamic size, zeta potential, and stability were evaluated. The in vitro immunological function of GAN-OMV on the macrophages and in vivo immune efficacy and anti-infection effect were examined and compared. Results The results showed that the GAN-OMV were homogenous with a size of 130 nm and a stable core-shell structure. Micropinocytosis-dependent and clathrin-mediated endocytotic pathways effectively internalized the GAN-OMV into the macrophages and promoted cell proliferation, cytokine secretion, and M1 polarization. Furthermore, subcutaneous GAN-OMV vaccination contributed to significantly higher Borderella bronchiseptica (Bb)-specific antibody production and lymphocyte proliferation. The splenic lymphocytes of mice immunized with GAN-OMVs displayed a higher ratio of CD4+/CD8+ T cells and CD19+ B cells and produced significantly higher levels of Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokines. GAN-OMV also effectively prevented Bb reinfection. Conclusion In this study, GAN-OMV was developed successfully to stimulate Th1/Th2/Th17 immune responses against Bb and provide a promising strategy for novel vaccine development against the microbial pathogen.
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- Yee Huang
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Guolian Bao; Yan Liu, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China, Email ;
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, 310021, People’s Republic of China
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Bakshi J, Lathar P, Mehra M, Grewal S, Dhingra D, Kumari S. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory response of berberine-loaded gum nanocomplexes in carrageenan-induced acute paw edema in rats. Pharmacol Rep 2022; 74:392-405. [PMID: 34984656 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-021-00350-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Berberine is a natural plant alkaloid and has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory activity. However, berberine's poor bioavailability and low solubility have limited its clinical applicability. Nanoencapsulation of berberine using a suitable carrier can be a promising strategy to improve its efficacy. Therefore, this study aimed to produce berberine-loaded gum nanocomplexes to evaluate their therapeutic effects in a carrageenan-induced rat model. METHODS Berberine-loaded gum nanocomplexes were prepared by the ionic complexation between the negative charges of the gums (tragacanth and acacia gum) using a cross-linker for loading cationic berberine and their anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated against carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats. ELISA and qRT-PCR were employed to measure the concentration and mRNA expression level of inflammatory mediators in plasma and paw tissue, respectively. RESULTS Berberine nanocomplexes were characterized for particle size (219.5 nm), zeta potential by the dynamic light scattering (DLS), and for entrapment efficiency (93.2%) Infrared spectroscopy affirmed the loading of berberine in gum nanocomplexes. Transmission electron microscopy of formulation showed the spherical shape of nanocomplexes and small particle size (100-150 nm). Pretreatment of rats with berberine nanocomplexes significantly reduced the paw edema in inflamed rat paws, decreased the production of nitrite and TNF-α in plasma and repressed the mRNA expression levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in paw tissue in comparison to berberine per se treated rats. CONCLUSION The obtained berberine-loaded gum nanocomplexes produced a better anti-inflammatory effect as compared to berberine alone and hence can be used as an efficient candidate in the treatment of inflammation. The schematic representation of the preparation of the preparation of berberine-loaded tragacanth/acacia gum nanocomplexes and the evaluation in vivo for anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Jyoti Bakshi
- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India.
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Zhang J, Hu K, Di L, Wang P, Liu Z, Zhang J, Yue P, Song W, Zhang J, Chen T, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Wang X, Zhan C, Cheng YC, Li X, Li Q, Fan JY, Shen Y, Han JY, Qiao H. Traditional herbal medicine and nanomedicine: Converging disciplines to improve therapeutic efficacy and human health. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 178:113964. [PMID: 34499982 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Traditional herbal medicine (THM), an ancient science, is a gift from nature. For thousands of years, it has helped humans fight diseases and protect life, health, and reproduction. Nanomedicine, a newer discipline has evolved from exploitation of the unique nanoscale morphology and is widely used in diagnosis, imaging, drug delivery, and other biomedical fields. Although THM and nanomedicine differ greatly in time span and discipline dimensions, they are closely related and are even evolving toward integration and convergence. This review begins with the history and latest research progress of THM and nanomedicine, expounding their respective developmental trajectory. It then discusses the overlapping connectivity and relevance of the two fields, including nanoaggregates generated in herbal medicine decoctions, the application of nanotechnology in the delivery and treatment of natural active ingredients, and the influence of physiological regulatory capability of THM on the in vivo fate of nanoparticles. Finally, future development trends, challenges, and research directions are discussed.
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Glycyrrhizic Acid and Its Hydrolyzed Metabolite 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid as Specific Ligands for Targeting Nanosystems in the Treatment of Liver Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111792. [PMID: 34834206 PMCID: PMC8621092 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Glycyrrhizic acid and its hydrolyzed metabolite 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid, obtained from the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, have numerous pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcerative, antiallergic, immunomodulatory, antiviral, antitumor, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant effects, and others. In addition to the pharmacological activities, in the 1980s, an interaction and uptake of these molecules by the liver was verified, which was later confirmed by other studies through the discovery of specific receptors in the hepatocytes. The presence of these specific receptors in the liver led to vectorization and delivery of drugs, by the introduction of glycyrrhizic acid or glycyrrhetinic acid on the surface of nanosystems, for the treatment of liver diseases. This review describes experimental evidence of vectorization by conjugating glycyrrhizic acid or glycyrrhetinic acid to nanosystems and delivery of antitumor drugs for the treatment of liver cancer and also describes the techniques used to perform this conjugation. We have shown that due to the existence of specific receptors for these molecules, in addition to the targeting of nanosystems to hepatocytes, nanosystems having glycyrrhizic acid or glycyrrhetinic acid on their surface had the same therapeutic effect in a significantly lower dose compared to the free drug and unconjugated nanosystems, with consequent reduction of side effects and toxicity.
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Chamkhi I, Benali T, Aanniz T, El Menyiy N, Guaouguaou FE, El Omari N, El-Shazly M, Zengin G, Bouyahya A. Plant-microbial interaction: The mechanism and the application of microbial elicitor induced secondary metabolites biosynthesis in medicinal plants. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 167:269-295. [PMID: 34391201 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Plants and microbes interact with each other via different chemical signaling pathways. At the risophere level, the microbes can secrete molecules, called elicitors, which act on their receptors located in plant cells. The so-called elicitor molecules as well as their actions differ according to the mcirobes and induce different bilogical responses in plants such as the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Microbial compounds induced phenotype changes in plants are known as elicitors and signaling pathways which integrate elicitor's signals in plants are called elicitation. In this review, the impact of microbial elicitors on the synthesis and the secretion of secondary metabolites in plants was highlighted. Moreover, biological properties of these bioactive compounds were also highlighted and discussed. Indeed, several bacteria, fungi, and viruses release elicitors which bind to plant cell receptors and mediate signaling pathways involved in secondary metabolites synthesis. Different phytochemical classes such as terpenoids, phenolic acids and flavonoids were synthesized and/or increased in medicinal plants via the action of microbial elicitors. Moreover, these compounds compounds exhibit numerous biological activities and can therefore be explored in drugs discovery.
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- Imane Chamkhi
- Centre GEOPAC, Laboratoire de Geobiodiversite et Patrimoine Naturel, Université Mohammed V de, Institut Scientifique Rabat, Maroc; University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Agrobiosciences Program, Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir, Morocco.
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- Environment and Health Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Safi, Morocco
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- Medical Biotechnology Laboratory (MedBiotech), Rabat Medical & Pharmacy School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 6203 Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University in Rabat, LPCMIO, Materials Science Center (MSC), Ecole Normale Supérieure, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Histology, Embryology, and Cytogenetic, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt; Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, 11835, Egypt
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, and Genomic Center of Human Pathologies, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
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Xu Z, Zheng S, Gao X, Hong Y, Cai Y, Zhang Q, Xiang J, Xie D, Song F, Zhang H, Wang H, Sun X. Mechanochemical preparation of chrysomycin A self-micelle solid dispersion with improved solubility and enhanced oral bioavailability. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:164. [PMID: 34059070 PMCID: PMC8166083 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00911-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chrysomycin A (CA) has been reported as numerous excellent biological activities, such as antineoplastic and antibacterial. Though, poor solubility of CA limited its application in medical field. Due to good amphiphilicity and potential anticancer effect of disodium glycyrrhizin (Na2GA) as an excipient, an amorphous solid dispersion (Na2GA/CA-BM) consisting of CA and Na2GA was prepared in the present study by mechanochemical technology (roll mill ML-007, zirconium balls, 30 rpm, 2.5 h) to improve the solubility and oral bioavailability of CA. Then, Na2GA/CA-BM was self-assembled to micelles in water. The interaction of CA and Na2GA in solid state were investigated by X-ray diffraction studies, polarized light microscopy, and scanning electron microscope. Meanwhile, the properties of the sample solution were analyzed by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron. Furthermore, the oral bioavailability and antitumor ability of Na2GA/CA-BM in vivo were tested, providing a theoretical basis for future application of CA on cancer therapy. RESULTS CA encapsulated by Na2GA was self-assembled to nano-micelles in water. The average diameter of nano-micelle was 131.6 nm, and zeta potential was - 11.7 mV. Three physicochemical detections showed that CA was transformed from crystal into amorphous form after treated with ball milling and the solubility increased by 50 times. Na2GA/CA-BM showed a significant increase of the bioavailability about two time that of free CA. Compared with free CA, the in-vivo antitumor studies also exhibited that Na2GA/CA-BM had an excellent inhibition of tumor growth. CONCLUSIONS Na2GA/CA-BM nanoparticles (131.6 nm, - 11.7 mV) prepared by simple and low-cost mechanochemical technology can improve oral bioavailability and antitumor efficacy of CA in vivo, suggesting a potential formulation for efficient anticancer treatment.
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- Zhuomin Xu
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals and College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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Zhao Z, Xiao Y, Xu L, Liu Y, Jiang G, Wang W, Li B, Zhu T, Tan Q, Tang L, Zhou H, Huang X, Shan H. Glycyrrhizic Acid Nanoparticles as Antiviral and Anti-inflammatory Agents for COVID-19 Treatment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:20995-21006. [PMID: 33930273 PMCID: PMC8117399 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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COVID-19 has been diffusely pandemic around the world, characterized by massive morbidity and mortality. One of the remarkable threats associated with mortality may be the uncontrolled inflammatory processes, which were induced by SARS-CoV-2 in infected patients. As there are no specific drugs, exploiting safe and effective treatment strategies is an instant requirement to dwindle viral damage and relieve extreme inflammation simultaneously. Here, highly biocompatible glycyrrhizic acid (GA) nanoparticles (GANPs) were synthesized based on GA. In vitro investigations revealed that GANPs inhibit the proliferation of the murine coronavirus MHV-A59 and reduce proinflammatory cytokine production caused by MHV-A59 or the N protein of SARS-CoV-2. In an MHV-A59-induced surrogate mouse model of COVID-19, GANPs specifically target areas with severe inflammation, such as the lungs, which appeared to improve the accumulation of GANPs and enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. Further, GANPs also exert antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects, relieving organ damage and conferring a significant survival advantage to infected mice. Such a novel therapeutic agent can be readily manufactured into feasible treatment for COVID-19.
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- Zhaoyan Zhao
- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
- Southern
Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Department
of Clinical Laboratory, The Sixth Affiliated
Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan
People’s Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, China
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- Department
of Pathology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital
of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Department
of Clinical Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Department
of Clinical Laboratory, The Sixth Affiliated
Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan
People’s Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
- Southern
Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Center
for Infection and Immunity, The Fifth Affiliated
Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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Utilization of chickpea protein isolate and Persian gum for microencapsulation of licorice root extract towards its incorporation into functional foods. Food Chem 2021; 362:130040. [PMID: 34087712 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This study aimed at the fabrication of licorice extract (LE)-loaded microparticles by complex coacervation, using chickpea protein isolate (CPI) and soluble fraction of Persian gum (SFPG). The LE-loaded microparticles with the highest encapsulation efficiency (97.87%) and loading capacity (11.35%) were obtained at pH 3 and CPI: SFPG ratio, core: coating ratio, and polymer concentration of 2, 1.5, and 2, respectively. The LE-loaded microparticles (2-15 μm) possessed heterogeneous microstructure, and the Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy data confirmed the pronounced effect of electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding. The thermostability, amorphous structure, and color of the LE-loaded microparticles were significantly enhanced, compared to free LE. The sensory evaluation of the model beverages containing LE-loaded microparticles revealed that the microencapsulation was able to mask the bitter aftertaste and color of the extract. Thus, the results of this research confirm the potential of CPI-SFPG complex coacervates for the efficient delivery of glycyrrhizin via incorporation into functional food products.
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Maghamian N, Goli M, Najarian A. Ultrasound-assisted preparation of double nano-emulsions loaded with glycyrrhizic acid in the internal aqueous phase and skim milk as the external aqueous phase. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.110850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Optimization and Pharmacokinetic Study of Boswellic Acid–Loaded Chitosan-Guggul Gum Nanoparticles Using Box-Behnken Experimental Design. J Pharm Innov 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12247-020-09527-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Zheng Y, Liu S, Fan C, Zeng H, Huang H, Tian C, Lu Z, Cao H, Liu J, Yu L. Holistic quality evaluation of Qingwen Baidu Decoction and its anti-inflammatory effects. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 263:113145. [PMID: 32730890 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Qingwen Baidu Decoction (QBD), a famous traditional Chinese medicine prescription with heat-clearing and detoxifying efficacies, is widely used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, due to lack of holistic quality evaluation research, the further study on the detailed molecular mechanisms of action are still insufficient. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to evaluate the overall quality of QBD and to explore the anti-inflammatory effects and associated intracellular signaling pathways. MATERIALS AND METHODS a comprehensive method of chemical fingerprint analysis and simultaneous multi-component quantification was firstly developed by high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector (HPLC-DAD). Similarity analysis, principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis with heatmap were also applied to screen out the markers components in QBD samples. Moreover, its anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms were further investigated by survival analysis, hematoxylin-eosin staining (H&E), neutrophil observation, quantitative real-time PCR analysis (qRT-PCR), Western blotting and confocal microscopy. RESULTS Twenty-one characteristic peaks from 11 herbs were chemically identified in the chromatographic fingerprint. Fifteen quantitative markers from 11 herbs, such as baicalin, wogonoside, geniposidic acid, oxypaeoniflora and so on, were screened out with the aid of chemometrics to further quantitatively assess the quality of QBD. The results of survival analysis, H&E and neutrophil observation in zebrafish inflammatory models consistently showed that QBD exerts potent anti-inflammatory effects in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, QBD inhibited the activation of NF-κB and STAT3 signal pathways in LPS-induced zebrafish and RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. CONCLUSION Collectively, our investigations firstly described the chemical profile of QBD and its possible mechanism of anti-inflammation, which provides a preferred strategy for monitoring the overall quality of QBD and supports its clinical application in treating inflammation-related diseases.
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- Yuanru Zheng
- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of TCM and New Drugs Research, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China.
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- Traditional Chinese Pharmacological Laboratory, Third Level Research Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China.
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- Karine Cappuccio de Castro
- Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rodovia José Aurélio Vilela, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rodovia José Aurélio Vilela, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rodovia José Aurélio Vilela, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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O-Carboxymethylated chitosan; A promising tool with in-vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in albino rats. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 156:531-536. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Quality Control of Xiebai San Standard Decoction Assisted by Network Pharmacology Strategy. Chromatographia 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10337-020-03897-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Shen C, Zhu J, Song J, Wang J, Shen B, Yuan H, Li X. Formulation of pluronic F127/TPGS mixed micelles to improve the oral absorption of glycyrrhizic acid. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2020; 46:1100-1107. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2020.1775634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Chengying Shen
- Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Air Force Medical Center, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Air Force Medical Center, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Air Force Medical Center, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Air Force Medical Center, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Qiu C, McClements DJ, Jin Z, Wang C, Qin Y, Xu X, Wang J. Development of nanoscale bioactive delivery systems using sonication: Glycyrrhizic acid-loaded cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 553:549-556. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.06.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 06/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wang R, Yang W, Fan Y, Dehaen W, Li Y, Li H, Wang W, Zheng Q, Huai Q. Design and synthesis of the novel oleanolic acid-cinnamic acid ester derivatives and glycyrrhetinic acid-cinnamic acid ester derivatives with cytotoxic properties. Bioorg Chem 2019; 88:102951. [PMID: 31054427 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.102951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Oleanolic acid (OA) and glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) are natural products with anticancer effects. Cinnamic acid (CA) and its derivatives also exhibited certain anticancer activity. In order to improve the anticancer activity of OA and GA, we designed and synthesized a series of novel OA-CA ester derivatives and GA-CA ester derivatives by using molecular hybridization approach. The 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was used to assess their in vitro cytotoxicity on three cell lines (HeLa (cervical cancer), MCF-7 (breast cancer) and L-O2 (a normal hepatic cell)). Among the evaluated compounds, 3o presented the strongest selective cytotoxicity on HeLa cells (IC50 = 1.35 μM) and showed no inhibitory activity against MCF-7 cells (IC50 > 100 μM) and L-O2 cells (IC50 > 100 μM), and 3e presented the strongest selective inhibition of the MCF-7 cells (IC50 = 1.79 μM). What's more, compound 2d also showed very strong selective inhibitory activity against HeLa cells (IC50 = 1.55 μM). The further research using Hoechst 33342, AO/EB dual-staining, flow cytometric analysis and DCFH-DA fluorescent dye staining assay presented that 2d and 3o could induce HeLa cells apoptosis and autophagy.
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- Rui Wang
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China; Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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- Zhong Yuan Academy of Biological Medicine, Liaocheng People's Hospital/Affiliated Liaocheng Hospital, Taishan Medical University, Liaocheng, China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, Weihai 264209, China.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China.
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Kolesnichenko PD, Peresypkina AA, Poromov AA, Kareva EN, Demidenko AN. Study to Investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of Codelac® Broncho with Thymus Serpyllum (elixir) in comparison with reference drug Fenspiride (syrup) using accute Carrageenan-induced Paw Inflammation Model. RESEARCH RESULTS IN PHARMACOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.3897/rrpharmacology.5.33233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Evaluation of anti-inflammatory action of Codelac® Broncho with Thymus Serpyllum (elixir) in comparison with Fenspiride was carried out on the model of acute carrageenan inflammation of the paws in rats.
Materials and methods: Edema was caused by subplantar injection of 0.1 ml of 1% λ- carrageenan gel into the hind paw. The severity of edema was assessed by using 37140 plethysmometer (UGO BASILE, Italy). The measurements were performed before edema induction and 1, 2, 4, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours afterwards. Anti-inflammatory activity of the drugs was also evaluated based on the analysis of rats’ blood, C-reactive protein concentration and histological examination results.
Results and discussion: A decrease in the paw volume increment was revealed in the group with the studied drug in comparison with the group with the carrageenan edema model (control) 4, 12, 24 hours after injection of carrageenan (p<0.05). As a result of plethysmometry, a more pronounced anti-inflammatory effect of the studied drug than that of Fenspiride was revealed. There was a significant decrease in the levels of leukocytes (p<0.05), lymphocytes (p<0.05), monocytes (p<0.05) and neutrophils (p<0.05) in the group with the studied drug compared to those the the control 48 hours after the initiation of edema, while in the group with Fenspiride, there was only a decrease in the levels of leukocytes (p<0.05) and lymphocytes (p<0.05). There were no differences in the concentration of C-reactive protein between the groups.
Conclusion: The obtained data indicate a more pronounced anti-inflammatory activity of Codelac® Broncho with Thymus Serpyllum in comparison with Fenspiride, on the model of acute carrageenan inflammation of the paw in rats.
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Oh HA, Lee H, Kang KW, Im JH, Kim D, Yang HO, Jung BH. Identification of interactions between multiple components in Socheongryong-tang using a plant profiling approach. Biomed Chromatogr 2019; 33:e4500. [PMID: 30697775 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.4500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Traditional herbal medicine consists of multiple components. There are interactions among the components, which affect both potency and toxicity. The preparation of herbal medicines can be a cause of interactions between multicomponents in herbs. To demonstrate the differences in multiherb interactions based on the preparation methods, the changes in the active components in the different preparations of Socheongryong-tang (SCRT) were evaluated using metabolomics profiling. We performed multicomponent profiling of the decoction of SCRT (SCRTD) and individual herb mixture (SCRTM) using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS). Active compounds from SCRTD and SCRTM were identified using multivariate analysis, and the activities between the two groups were compared. We also evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of SCRT through investigating the protein expression of iNOS and COX-2 in lipopolysaccharide-induced macrophage RAW 264.7 cells in both groups. From the multivariate analysis, 53 active compounds that have different intensities between SCRTD and SCRTM were identified. The intensities of those components, such as ephedrines, glycyrrhizic acid, 6-gingerol and (2E,4E,8Z,10E)-N-isobutyl-2,4,8,10-dodecatetraenamide, which is newly identified in Asiasarum heterotropoides, were mostly higher in SCRTD than in SCRTM, which was related to the anti-inflammatory effect. From the iNOS inhibition test, it was found that SCRTD had a stronger anti-inflammatory effect than SCRTM. It was demonstrated that multicomponent interactions can be changed by the preparation method, and finally the anti-inflammatory effect in SCRT can be affected.
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- Hyun-A Oh
- Molecular Recognition Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Predictive Toxicology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Recognition Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- KIST Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Republic of Korea.,Division of Bio-Medical Science and Technology, KIST School, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Recognition Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Division of Bio-Medical Science and Technology, KIST School, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Safdar R, Omar AA, Arunagiri A, Regupathi I, Thanabalan M. Potential of Chitosan and its derivatives for controlled drug release applications – A review. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In vitro antioxidant activity and solar protection factor of blackberry and raspberry extracts in topical formulation. J Cosmet Dermatol 2018; 18:539-544. [DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Sheorain J, Mehra M, Thakur R, Grewal S, Kumari S. In vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of thymol loaded bipolymeric (tragacanth gum/chitosan) nanocarrier. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 125:1069-1074. [PMID: 30552929 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Thymol is a natural bioactive agent which possesses various medicinal properties like antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer etc. and has been widely used in traditional medicine and food industries. It is eco-friendly, cheap, nontoxic and has been granted generally recognized as safe (GRAS) notation by USFDA. Its use is somewhat muted due to drawbacks like lesser bioavailability, comparatively poor solubility and low susceptibility to oxidation. In the present work, nanoformulation of thymol was prepared by ionic complexation of tragacanth gum and chitosan. Chitosan of different concentrations was used to obtain desired particle size and encapsulation efficiency. It was noted that a ratio of 1:2 (tragacanth gum:chitosan) yielded a minimum particle size along with higher encapsulation efficiency. Morphology of these optimized nanoparticles was found to be spherical using TEM. These particles were found in the size range of 150-200 nm. Further comparative study of the prepared nanoformulation and thymol for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficacy was done using DPPH method and HRBC (Human red blood cell) stabilization method. The results suggested an increase in both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of thymol nanoformulation. This study will open up new avenues for application in the field of food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Jyoti Sheorain
- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India.
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Iitsuka H, Koizumi K, Inujima A, Suzaki M, Mizuno Y, Takeshita Y, Eto T, Otsuka Y, Shimada R, Liu M, Ikeda K, Nakano M, Suzuki R, Maruyama K, Zhou Y, Sakurai H, Shibahara N. Discovery of a sugar-based nanoparticle universally existing in boiling herbal water extracts and their immunostimulant effect. Biochem Biophys Rep 2018; 16:62-68. [PMID: 30338298 PMCID: PMC6186954 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2018.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Herbal medicine is mainly prepared from boiling herbal water extracts. Many epoch-making immunosuppressant drugs, such as glycyrrhizic acid (old example) and FTY720 (current example), were developed from herbal secondary metabolites in the boiling water extract by partition with organic solvents. However, few immunostimulants have been discovered by this method. Instead of the usual method, we aimed to find a novel immunostimulant component by two unique methods in the research of herbal medicine: ultracentrifugation and electron microscopy. The immunostimulant was not a secondary metabolite, as expected, but the structure was a nanoparticle formed by a polysaccharide. In addition, we clarified the immune effect of the nanoparticle. Intake of the nanoparticle by phagocytosis resulted in immunostimulant effects by increasing the genes and proteins of inflammatory cytokines in macrophage cells. The immunostimulant effects were inhibited by a phagocytosis inhibitor, cytochalasin D. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to describe the discovery of a nanoparticle in boiling herbal water extracts and its immunostimulant properties. This study will provide additional understanding of the efficacy of herbal medicine, in that the immunostimulant nanoparticle universally exists in boiling herbal water extracts. Thus, traditional herbal medicine may be an oldest known nanomedicine. Furthermore, this study suggests that the immunostimulant nanoparticle simply can be obtained from herbal medicine only by ultracentrifugation. We hope that this simple strategy will substantially contribute to drug development, including vaccine adjuvant, in the future. Nanoparticles are universally present in boiling herbal water extracts. Nanoparticles are obtained from these extracts by ultracentrifugation. Nanoparticles are mainly composed of polysaccharides. Nanoparticles have an immunostimulatory effect on macrophage cells. This effect is exhibited by the phagocytosis of exogenous nanoparticles.
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- Hirofumi Iitsuka
- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery System, Faculty of Pharma-Science, Teikyo University, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery System, Faculty of Pharma-Science, Teikyo University, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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Minkal, Ahuja M, Bhatt D. Polyelectrolyte complex of carboxymethyl gum katira-chitosan: Preparation and characterization. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 106:1184-1191. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.08.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 08/09/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Pant A, Negi JS. Novel controlled ionic gelation strategy for chitosan nanoparticles preparation using TPP-β-CD inclusion complex. Eur J Pharm Sci 2018; 112:180-185. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Revised: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Metabolomics analysis of Danggui Sini decoction on treatment of collagen-induced arthritis in rats. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2017; 1061-1062:282-291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2017.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 07/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Rani R, Dahiya S, Dhingra D, Dilbaghi N, Kim KH, Kumar S. Evaluation of anti-diabetic activity of glycyrrhizin-loaded nanoparticles in nicotinamide-streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 106:220-230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.05.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 04/23/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Bioactive Potential of 3D-Printed Oleo-Gum-Resin Disks: B. papyrifera, C. myrrha, and S. benzoin Loading Nanooxides-TiO 2, P25, Cu 2O, and MoO 3. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2017; 2017:6398167. [PMID: 28811751 PMCID: PMC5547715 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6398167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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This experimental study investigates the bioactive potential of filaments produced via hot melt extrusion (HME) and intended for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing purposes. The oleo-gum-resins from benzoin, myrrha, and olibanum in pure state and also charged with 10% of metal oxide nanoparticles, TiO2, P25, Cu2O, and MoO3, were characterized by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDXMA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Disks were 3D-printed into model geometries (10 × 5 mm) and the disk-diffusion methodology was used for the evaluation of antimicrobial and antifungal activity of materials in study against the clinical isolates: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. Due to their intrinsic properties, disks containing resins in pure state mostly prevent surface-associated growth; meanwhile, disks loaded with 10% oxides prevent planktonic growth of microorganisms in the susceptibility assay. The microscopy analysis showed that part of nanoparticles was encapsulated by the biopolymeric matrix of resins, in most cases remaining disorderly dispersed over the surface of resins. Thermal analysis shows that plant resins have peculiar characteristics, with a thermal behavior similar to commercial available semicrystalline polymers, although their structure consists of a mix of organic compounds.
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Dahiya S, Rani R, Kumar S, Dhingra D, Dilbaghi N. Chitosan-Gellan Gum Bipolymeric Nanohydrogels—a Potential Nanocarrier for the Delivery of Epigallocatechin Gallate. BIONANOSCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-017-0416-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Sildenafil citrate-Glycyrrhizin/Eudragit binary spray dried microparticles: A sexual behavior studies on male rats. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2016.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wang C, Duan X, Sun X, Liu Z, Sun P, Yang X, Sun H, Liu K, Meng Q. Protective effects of glycyrrhizic acid from edible botanical glycyrrhiza glabra against non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in mice. Food Funct 2016; 7:3716-23. [DOI: 10.1039/c6fo00773b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Glycyrrhizic acid protects against non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in mice.
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Affiliation(s)
- Changyuan Wang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
| | - Zhihao Liu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
| | - Pengyuan Sun
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
| | - Huijun Sun
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
| | - Kexin Liu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
| | - Qiang Meng
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Pharmacy
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian
- China
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