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Wu H, Jiang X, Dong Z, Fan Q, Huang J, Liu H, Chen L, Li Z, Ming L. New insights into the influence of encapsulation materials on the feasibility of ultrasonic-assisted encapsulation of Mosla chinensis essential oil. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 103:106787. [PMID: 38310739 PMCID: PMC10862064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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The study aimed to estimate the feasibility of α-cyclodextrin (α-CD), β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), and γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) to encapsulate Mosla chinensis essential oil (EO) by ultrasonic-assisted method. The physical properties variations, stabilization mechanisms, and formation processes of the inclusion complexes (ICs) were investigated using experimental methods, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Scanning electron microscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry showed that the ICs were successfully prepared, which differentially improved the thermal stability and retained the chemical composition of EO. The dissolution profile showed that the Peppas model can be used to describe the diffuse release mechanism of EO. Finally, molecular docking and MD simulation theoretically confirmed the interaction and conformational changes of carvacrol (the main active component of Mosla chinensis EO) inside the cavity of CDs. The results indicate that hydrogen bonding was the primary driving force for the carvacrol spontaneous access to the cavity. Further, a binding dynamic balance occurs between carvacrol and β-CD, whereas a bind and away dynamic balance occurs in the IC between carvacrol and α-CD, γ-CD. The comprehensive results show that the medium cavity size of β-CD is a suitable host molecule for Mosla chinensis EO of encapsulation, release, and stabilization. A combination of experimental and theoretical calculations is useful for the pinpoint targeted design and optimization of CD molecular encapsulation of small entity molecules. β-CD was rationally screened as a better candidate for stabilizing EO, which provides an option for a meaningful path to realistic EO applications.
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- Hailian Wu
- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China; Department of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China.
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang, 330004, China.
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Aminzare M, Soltan Ahmadi S, Azar HH, Nikfarjam N, Roohinejad S, Greiner R, Tahergorabi R. Characteristics, antimicrobial capacity, and antioxidant potential of electrospun zein/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers containing thymoquinone and electrosprayed resveratrol nanoparticles. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:1023-1034. [PMID: 38370090 PMCID: PMC10867463 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The aim of the present study was to fabricate, characterize, and evaluate the in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of zein/polyvinyl alcohol (ZN/PVA) nanofibers containing 2% and 4% of thymoquinone (TQ), either alone or in combination with electrosprayed ZN nanoparticles containing 1% and 2% of resveratrol (RS). According to scanning electron microscopy analysis, the diameter of nanofibers and nanoparticles increased with increasing TQ and RS concentrations, respectively. The molecular interaction between ZN or PVA polymers and TQ or RS was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the thermal stability of nanofibers did not change with the addition of TQ and RS. Moreover, incorporation of TQ in nanofibers along with RS nanoparticles increased their antibacterial and free radical scavenging activities based on broth dilution and DPPH methods, respectively (p ≤ .05). Escherichia coli O157:H7 (as a Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria) was more resistant to all treatments than Staphylococcus aureus (as a Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria). In addition, the combined use of TQ in nanofibers and RS nanoparticles had antagonistic antibacterial and synergistic antioxidant effects. The best results were obtained with ZN/PVA nanofiber containing 4% TQ and electrosprayed with 2% RS nanoparticles (p ≤ .05). According to the results of the present study, biodegradable ZN/PVA nanofiber containing TQ and electrosprayed with RS nanoparticles can be used as a novel active packaging material in the food industry.
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- Majid Aminzare
- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public HealthZanjan University of Medical SciencesZanjanIran
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- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public HealthZanjan University of Medical SciencesZanjanIran
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- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public HealthZanjan University of Medical SciencesZanjanIran
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute for Advanced Studies in Basic SciencesZanjanIran
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- Division of Food and Nutrition, Burn and Wound Healing Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Food Technology and Bioprocess Engineering, Max Rubner‐InstitutFederal Research Institute of Nutrition and FoodKarlsruheGermany
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences ProgramNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityGreensboroNorth CarolinaUSA
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Alshwyeh HA, Al-Sheikh WMS, Rasedee A, Alnasser SM, Al-Qubaisi MS, Ibrahim WN. Mangifera indica L. kernel ethanol extract inhibits cell viability and proliferation with induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in lung cancer cells. Mol Cell Oncol 2024; 11:2299046. [PMID: 38196561 PMCID: PMC10773660 DOI: 10.1080/23723556.2023.2299046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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In this study, we investigated the effects of an ethanolic extract of Mangifera indica L. kernel on the viability and proliferation of human lung cancer cells. We utilized MTT and BrdU cell proliferation assays, morphological assessments, cell cycle analyses, and apoptosis assays to investigate the extract's effects on lung cancer (A549 and NCI-H292) and normal lung (MRC-5) cells. The extract demonstrated a toxicity toward cancer cells compared to normal cells with dose-dependent anti-proliferative effect on lung cancer cells. The extract also caused differential effects on the cell cycle, inducing G0/G1 arrest and increasing the Sub-G1 population in both lung cancer and normal lung cells. Notably, the extract induced loss of membrane integrity, shrinkage, membrane blebbing, and apoptosis in lung cancer cells, while normal cells exhibited only early apoptosis. Furthermore, the extract exhibited higher toxicity towards NCI-H292 cells, followed by A549 and normal MRC-5 cells in decreasing order of potency. Our results suggest that the ethanolic extract of M. indica L. kernel has significant potential as a novel therapeutic agent for treating lung cancer cells, given its ability to induce apoptosis in cancer cell lines while causing minimal harm to normal cells.
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- Hussah Abdullah Alshwyeh
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Basic & Applied Scientific Research Center, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences, QU health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Kmail A, Said O, Saad B. How Thymoquinone from Nigella sativa Accelerates Wound Healing through Multiple Mechanisms and Targets. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:9039-9059. [PMID: 37998744 PMCID: PMC10670084 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45110567] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Wound healing is a multifaceted process necessitating the collaboration of numerous elements to mend damaged tissue. Plant and animal-derived natural compounds have been utilized for wound treatment over the centuries, with many scientific investigations examining these compounds. Those with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties are particularly noteworthy, as they target various wound-healing stages to expedite recovery. Thymoquinone, derived from Nigella sativa (N. sativa)-a medicinal herb with a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Unani, Ayurveda, Chinese, and Greco-Arabic and Islamic medicine-has demonstrated a range of therapeutic properties. Thymoquinone exhibits antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic activities, positioning it as a potential remedy for skin pathologies. This review examines recent research on how thymoquinone accelerates wound healing and the mechanisms behind its effectiveness. We carried out a comprehensive review of literature and electronic databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and MedlinePlus. Our aim was to gather relevant papers published between 2015 and August 2023. The main criteria for inclusion were that the articles had to be peer reviewed, original, written in English, and discuss the wound-healing parameters of thymoquinone in wound repair. Our review focused on the effects of thymoquinone on the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in wound healing. We also examined the role of cytokines, signal transduction cascades, and clinical trials. We found sufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of thymoquinone in promoting wound healing. However, there is no consensus on the most effective concentrations of these substances. It is therefore essential to determine the optimal treatment doses and the best route of administration. Further research is also needed to investigate potential side effects and the performance of thymoquinone in clinical trials.
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- Abdalsalam Kmail
- Faculty of Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin P.O. Box 240, Palestine
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- Beleaf Pharma, Kfar Kana 16930, Israel;
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- Qasemi Research Center, Al-Qasemi Academic College, Baqa Algharbiya 30100, Israel
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Arab American University, Jenin P.O. Box 240, Palestine
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Algaissi A, Tabassum H, Khan E, Dwivedi S, Lohani M, Khamjan NA, Farasani A, Ahmad IZ. HDAC inhibition by Nigella sativa L. sprouts extract in hepatocellular carcinoma: an approach to study anti-cancer potential. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-19. [PMID: 37948309 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2279283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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A wide variety of natural products have been widely used in chemoprevention therapy because they have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity. In the present study, we shed light on the 5th day germinated sprouts of N. sativa seeds and evaluated them against HDAC inhibition and antioxidant activity. The extract from the seed and sprout was extracted and characterised by LC-MS/MS, FTIR, and NMR to reveal its chemical composition, especially thymol (THY) and thymoquinone (TQ). Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a global health concern as it is a major lifestyle disease. Hence, incorporating herbal-based therapeutic compounds into everyday routines has become an attractive alternative for preventing hepatic diseases. Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition (HDACi) is emerging as a promising therapeutic strategy for managing various carcinomas including HCC. Therefore, the 5th day of N. sativa can be used as a potential anticancer agent by inhibiting HDAC activity, as it is reported to have an important role in the management of oxidative stress. The bioactive compound of N. sativa, i.e. thymoquinone, also showed a good binding affinity with the HDAC protein (3MAX) with a stable interaction in an in silico study as compared to the standard drug (Trichostatin A) and thymol.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Abdullah Algaissi
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Dr. D.Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Natural Products Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Natural Products Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Medical Research Centre, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Natural Products Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Christaki S, Spanidi E, Panagiotidou E, Athanasopoulou S, Kyriakoudi A, Mourtzinos I, Gardikis K. Cyclodextrins for the Delivery of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Medicinal, Food and Cosmetics Applications. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1274. [PMID: 37765082 PMCID: PMC10535610 DOI: 10.3390/ph16091274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Cyclodextrins have gained significant and established attention as versatile carriers for the delivery of bioactive compounds derived from natural sources in various applications, including medicine, food and cosmetics. Their toroidal structure and hydrophobic cavity render them ideal candidates for encapsulating and solubilizing hydrophobic and poorly soluble compounds. Most medicinal, food and cosmetic ingredients share the challenges of hydrophobicity and degradation that can be effectively addressed by various cyclodextrin types. Though not new or novel-their first applications appeared in the market in the 1970s-their versatility has inspired numerous developments, either on the academic or industrial level. This review article provides an overview of the ever-growing applications of cyclodextrins in the delivery of bioactive compounds from natural sources and their potential application benefits.
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- Stamatia Christaki
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.C.); (A.K.); (I.M.)
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- APIVITA SA, Industrial Park, Markopoulo, 19003 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (E.P.); (S.A.)
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- APIVITA SA, Industrial Park, Markopoulo, 19003 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (E.P.); (S.A.)
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- APIVITA SA, Industrial Park, Markopoulo, 19003 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (E.P.); (S.A.)
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.C.); (A.K.); (I.M.)
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.C.); (A.K.); (I.M.)
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- APIVITA SA, Industrial Park, Markopoulo, 19003 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (E.P.); (S.A.)
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Munnangi SR, Youssef AAA, Narala N, Lakkala P, Vemula SK, Alluri R, Zhang F, Repka MA. Continuous Manufacturing of Solvent-Free Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes for Enhanced Drug Solubility via Hot-Melt Extrusion: A Quality by Design Approach. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2203. [PMID: 37765172 PMCID: PMC10536280 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Conventional cyclodextrin complexation enhances the solubility of poorly soluble drugs but is solvent-intensive and environmentally unfavorable. This study evaluated solvent-free hot-melt extrusion (HME) for forming cyclodextrin inclusion complexes to improve the solubility and dissolution of ibuprofen (IBU). Molecular docking confirmed IBU's hosting in Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβ-CD), while phase solubility revealed its complex stoichiometry and stability. In addition, an 11 mm twin-screw co-rotating extruder with PVP VA-64 as an auxiliary substance aided the complex formation and extrusion. Using QbD and the Box-Behnken design, we studied variables (barrel temperature, screw speed, and polymer concentration) and their impact on solubility and dissolution. The high polymer concentration and high screw speeds positively affected the dependent variables. However, higher temperatures had a negative effect. The lowest barrel temperature set near the Tg of the polymer, when combined with high polymer concentrations, resulted in high torques in HME and halted the extrusion process. Therefore, the temperature and polymer concentration should be selected to provide sufficient melt viscosities to aid the complex formation and extrusion process. Studies such as DSC and XRD revealed the amorphous conversion of IBU, while the inclusion complex formation was demonstrated by ATR and NMR studies. The dissolution of ternary inclusion complexes (TIC) produced from HME was found to be ≥85% released within 30 min. This finding implied the high solubility of IBU, according to the US FDA 2018 guidance for highly soluble compounds containing immediate-release solid oral dosage forms. Overall, the studies revealed the effect of various process parameters on the formation of CD inclusion complexes via HME.
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- Siva Ram Munnangi
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA; (S.R.M.); (A.A.A.Y.); (N.N.); (P.L.); (S.K.V.); (R.A.)
- Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA; (S.R.M.); (A.A.A.Y.); (N.N.); (P.L.); (S.K.V.); (R.A.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA; (S.R.M.); (A.A.A.Y.); (N.N.); (P.L.); (S.K.V.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA; (S.R.M.); (A.A.A.Y.); (N.N.); (P.L.); (S.K.V.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA; (S.R.M.); (A.A.A.Y.); (N.N.); (P.L.); (S.K.V.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA; (S.R.M.); (A.A.A.Y.); (N.N.); (P.L.); (S.K.V.); (R.A.)
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- College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA; (S.R.M.); (A.A.A.Y.); (N.N.); (P.L.); (S.K.V.); (R.A.)
- Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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Shoaib A, Javed S, Wahab S, Azmi L, Tabish M, Sultan MH, Abdelsalam K, Alqahtani SS, Ahmad MF. Cellular, Molecular, Pharmacological, and Nano-Formulation Aspects of Thymoquinone-A Potent Natural Antiviral Agent. Molecules 2023; 28:5435. [PMID: 37513307 PMCID: PMC10383476 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The goal of an antiviral agent research is to find an antiviral drug that reduces viral growth without harming healthy cells. Transformations of the virus, new viral strain developments, the resistance of viral pathogens, and side effects are the current challenges in terms of discovering antiviral drugs. The time has come and it is now essential to discover a natural antiviral agent that has the potential to destroy viruses without causing resistance or other unintended side effects. The pharmacological potency of thymoquinone (TQ) against different communicable and non-communicable diseases has been proven by various studies, and TQ is considered to be a safe antiviral substitute. Adjunctive immunomodulatory effects in addition to the antiviral potency of TQ makes it a major compound against viral infection through modulating the production of nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species, decreasing the cytokine storm, and inhibiting endothelial dysfunction. Nevertheless, TQ's low oral bioavailability, short half-life, poor water solubility, and conventional formulation are barriers to achieving its optimal pharmacologic benefits. Nano-formulation proposes numerous ways to overcome these obstacles through a small particle size, a big surface area, and a variety of surface modifications. Nano-based pharmaceutical innovations to combat viral infections using TQ are a promising approach to treating surmounting viral infections.
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- Ambreen Shoaib
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit (PPRU), College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Shaqra 11961, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit (PPRU), College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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Fabrication and Characterization of β-Cyclodextrin/ Mosla Chinensis Essential Oil Inclusion Complexes: Experimental Design and Molecular Modeling. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010037. [PMID: 36615232 PMCID: PMC9822264 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Essential oils (EOs) are primarily isolated from medicinal plants and possess various biological properties. However, their low water solubility and volatility substantially limit their application potential. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to improve the solubility and stability of the Mosla Chinensis (M. Chinensis) EO by forming an inclusion complex (IC) with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). Furthermore, the IC formation process was investigated using experimental techniques and molecular modeling. The major components of M. Chinensis 'Jiangxiangru' EOs were carvacrol, thymol, o-cymene, and terpinene, and its IC with β-CD were prepared using the ultrasonication method. Multivariable optimization was studied using a Plackett-Burman design (step 1, identifying key parameters) followed by a central composite design for optimization of the parameters (step 2, optimizing the key parameters). SEM, FT-IR, TGA, and dissolution experiments were performed to analyze the physicochemical properties of the ICs. In addition, the interaction between EO and β-CD was further investigated using phase solubility, molecular docking, and molecular simulation studies. The results showed that the optimal encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity of EO in the ICs were 86.17% and 8.92%, respectively. Results of physicochemical properties were different after being encapsulated, indicating that the ICs had been successfully fabricated. Additionally, molecular docking and dynamics simulation showed that β-CD could encapsulate the EO component (carvacrol) via noncovalent interactions. In conclusion, a comprehensive methodology was developed for determining key parameters under multivariate conditions by utilizing two-step optimization experiments to obtain ICs of EO with β-CD. Furthermore, molecular modeling was used to study the mechanisms involved in molecular inclusion complexation.
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Swingler S, Gupta A, Gibson H, Kowalczuk M, Adamus G, Heaselgrave W, Radecka I. Thymoquinone: Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin Loaded Bacterial Cellulose for the Management of Wounds. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122816. [PMID: 36559309 PMCID: PMC9781873 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The need for more advantageous and pharmaceutically active wound dressings is a pressing matter in the area of wound management. In this study, we explore the possibility of incorporating thymoquinone within bacterial cellulose, utilising cyclodextrins as a novel method of solubilising hydrophobic compounds. The thymoquinone was not soluble in water, so was incorporated within hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin before use. Thymoquinone: hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex produced was found to be soluble in water up to 7% (w/v) and was stable with no crystal formation for at least 7 days with the ability to be loaded within the bacterial cellulose matrix. The inclusion complex was found to be thermally stable up to 280 °C which is far greater than the production temperature of 80 °C and was stable in phosphate-buffered saline and extraction solvents in permeation and dose experiments. The adhesion properties of the Thymoquinone: hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin loaded bacterial cellulose dressings were tested and found to be 2.09 N. Permeation studies on skin mimicking membrane Strat-M showed a total permeated amount (0-24 h) of 538.8 µg cm-2 and average flux after a 2 h lag of 22.4 µg h-1 cm-2. To the best of our knowledge, the methods outlined in this study are the first instance of loading bacterial cellulose with thymoquinone inclusion complex with the aim of producing a pharmaceutically active wound dressing.
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- Sam Swingler
- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science, School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
- Correspondence: (S.S.); (I.R.)
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- School of Allied Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall WS1 3BD, UK
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- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science, School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, M. Curie-Sklodowskiej 34, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, M. Curie-Sklodowskiej 34, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
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- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science, School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
- Correspondence: (S.S.); (I.R.)
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Ternary Inclusion Complex of Sinapic Acid with Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin and Hydrophilic Polymer Prepared by Microwave Technology. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10122637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sinapic acid (SA) is a poorly water-soluble substance which could result in poor bioavailability. The aim of this study was to determine the “hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD)” solubilization of SA in the presence of the auxiliary substance hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and to evaluate the ternary inclusion complex prepared by microwave technology. Phase-solubility profiles showed that HPβCD exhibited the greatest solubilizing effect on SA in the presence of HPMC. The enhanced rate of SA dissolution was exhibited by a ternary complex. Outcomes of analyses such as “DSC, FTIR, NMR, and SEM” confirmed the embedding of SA into the cavity of the HPβCD and the formation of a ternary inclusion complex. The outcomes of antioxidant activity (ABTS and nitric oxide scavenging activity) demonstrated that SA ternary inclusion complex (TIC) presented strong antioxidant activity, which might be a result of the enhanced solubility of SA in the TIC prepared by microwave technology. Hence, SA-TIC formulation could be a better dosage form which may protect the body from free radical damage and oxidative stress. Microwave technology greatly boosted the interaction of SA with HPβCD and HPMC, and such findings are expected to contribute to raising the solubility of SA, thereby improving the bioavailability of SA.
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Development and Evaluation of Amlodipine-Polymer Nanocomposites Using Response Surface Methodology. INT J POLYM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/3427400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction. Polymer nanoparticles are a key tool to deliver drugs to specific sites and to increase drug bioavailability. Aim. This research aims to use poly amide-disulfide nanoparticles as drug delivery systems. Method. Amlodipine (Amlop) was used as a model, forming Amlop-polymer nanocomposites. In this work, we investigated the effect of independent variables (polymer, Fe3+, Al3+, and pH) on the dependent variables (loading efficiency (%LE), zeta potential, and particle size). Nanocomposites were prepared by an inotropic method. Nanocomposites were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and a release study. Results. From the XRD data, the Amlop-polymer nanocomposite shows semi crystallinity. In addition, the disappearance of drug peaks indicates that the drug was incorporated between the polymer molecules and was amorphous in behavior. The FTIR for the nanocomposite shows the functional group of the drug, which indicates the incorporation of Amlop into the nanocomposite. From FE-SEM, the results showed that our nanocomposites have an average particle size of approximately 130 nm. The release of amlodipine from the Amlop-polymer nanocomposite was found to be controlled, with approximately 85% within approximately 24 hours. Conclusion. The amide-disulfide polymer nanoparticles are promising carriers for different types of drugs.
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Wangsawangrung N, Choipang C, Chaiarwut S, Ekabutr P, Suwantong O, Chuysinuan P, Techasakul S, Supaphol P. Quercetin/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex-Loaded Hydrogels for Accelerated Wound Healing. Gels 2022; 8:gels8090573. [PMID: 36135285 PMCID: PMC9498314 DOI: 10.3390/gels8090573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study concentrated on developing quercetin/cyclodextrin inclusion complex-loaded polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel for enhanced stability and solubility. Quercetin was encapsulated in hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) by the solvent evaporation method. The prepared quercetin/HP-β-CD inclusion complex showed 90.50 ± 1.84% encapsulation efficiency (%EE) and 4.67 ± 0.13% loading capacity (%LC), and its successful encapsulation was confirmed by FT-IR and XRD. The quercetin/HP-β-CD inclusion complex was well dispersed in viscous solutions of PVA in various amounts (0.5, 1.0, 1.5. 2.5, and 5.0% w/v ratio), and the drug-loaded polymer solution was physically crosslinked by multiple freeze–thaw cycles to form the hydrogel. The cumulative amount of quercetin released from the prepared hydrogels increased with increasing concentrations of the inclusion complex. The introduction of the inclusion complex into the PVA hydrogels had no influence on their swelling ratio, but gelation and compressive strength reduced with increasing inclusion complex concentration. The potential cytotoxicity of quercetin/HP-β-CD inclusion complex hydrogels was evaluated by MTT assay and expressed as % cell viability. The results show biocompatibility toward NCTC 929 clone cells. The inhibitory efficacy was evaluated with 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay, and the results show a higher level of antioxidant activity for quercetin/HP-β-CD inclusion complex hydrogels compared with free quercetin. The findings of our study indicate that the developed quercetin/HP-β-CD inclusion complex hydrogels possess the required properties and can be proposed as a quercetin delivery system for wound-healing applications.
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- The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Unit on Herbal Extracts-Infused Advanced Wound Dressing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Unit on Herbal Extracts-Infused Advanced Wound Dressing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
- Center of Chemical Innovation for Sustainability (CIS), Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
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- The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Research Unit on Herbal Extracts-Infused Advanced Wound Dressing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-2-2184-117
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Butnariu M, Quispe C, Herrera-Bravo J, Helon P, Kukula-Koch W, López V, Les F, Vergara CV, Alarcón-Zapata P, Alarcón-Zapata B, Martorell M, Pentea M, Dragunescu AA, Samfira I, Yessimsiitova Z, Daştan SD, Castillo CMS, Roberts TH, Sharifi-Rad J, Koch W, Cho WC. The effects of thymoquinone on pancreatic cancer: Evidence from preclinical studies. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113364. [PMID: 35810693 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Thymoquinone (TQ) is a secondary metabolite found in abundance in very few plant species including Nigella sativa L., Monarda fistulosa L., Thymus vulgaris L. and Satureja montana L. Preclinical pharmacological studies have shown that TQ has many biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments have shown that TQ acts as an antitumor agent by altering cell cycle progression, inhibiting cell proliferation, stimulating apoptosis, inhibiting angiogenesis, reducing metastasis and affecting autophagy. In this comprehensive study, the evidence on the pharmacological potential of TQ on pancreatic cancer is reviewed. The positive results of preclinical studies support the view that TQ can be considered as an additional therapeutic agent against pancreatic cancer. The possibilities of success for this compound in human medicine should be further explored through clinical trials.
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- Monica Butnariu
- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara, Romania.
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Avda. Arturo Prat 2120, Iquique 1110939, Chile.
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Santo Tomas, Chile; Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile.
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- Branch in Sandomierz, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Schinzla 13a Str., 27-600, Sandomierz, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodźki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad San Jorge, 50830 Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain; Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza), 50059 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad San Jorge, 50830 Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain; Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza), 50059 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Centro de Investigación de Estudios Avanzados del Maule, Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Postgrado, Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile.
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- Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepción, Concepción, VIII - Bio Bio Region, Chile; Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad San Sebastián, Lientur 1457, Concepción 4080871, Chile.
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- Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepción, Concepción, VIII - Bio Bio Region, Chile.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Centre for Healthy Living, University of Concepción, 4070386 Concepción, Chile; Universidad de Concepción, Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, UDT, Concepción 4070386, Chile.
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara, Romania.
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara, Romania.
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara, Romania.
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- Department of Biodiversity and Bioresource, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 050040, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, 58140 Sivas, Turkey; Beekeeping Development Application and Research Center, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, 58140 Sivas, Turkey.
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- Plant Breeding Institute, Sydney Institute of Agriculture, University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia.
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Azuay, 14-008 Cuenca, Ecuador.
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Türkoğlu GC, Sarıışık AM, Erkan G, Erden E, Pazarlıoğlu N. Development of antibacterial textiles by cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of volatile thyme active agents. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.3709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Gizem Ceylan Türkoğlu
- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Textile Engineering Dokuz Eylul University İzmir Türkiye
- Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Dokuz Eylül University İzmir Türkiye
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Textile Engineering Dokuz Eylul University İzmir Türkiye
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Textile Engineering Dokuz Eylul University İzmir Türkiye
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry Ege University İzmir Türkiye
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry Celal Bayar University Manisa Türkiye
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Peimanfard S, Zarrabi A, Trotta F, Matencio A, Cecone C, Caldera F. Developing Novel Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges as Carriers for Anticancer Hydrophobic Agents: Overcoming Limitations of Host–Guest Complexes in a Comparative Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14051059. [PMID: 35631645 PMCID: PMC9147629 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14051059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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This study aimed to design and fabricate novel hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based hypercrosslinked polymers, called nanosponges, as carriers for anticancer hydrophobic agents and compare them with host–guest complexes of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, a remarkable solubilizer, to investigate their application in improving the pharmaceutical properties of the flavonoid naringenin, a model hydrophobic nutraceutical with versatile anticancer effects. For this purpose, three new nanosponges, crosslinked with pyromellitic dianhydride, citric acid, and carbonyldiimidazole, were fabricated. The carbonate nanosponge synthesized by carbonyldiimidazole presented the highest naringenin loading capacity (≈19.42%) and exerted significantly higher antiproliferative effects against MCF-7 cancer cells compared to free naringenin. Additionally, this carbonate nanosponge formed a stable nanosuspension, providing several advantages over the naringenin/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin host–guest complex, including an increase of about 3.62-fold in the loading capacity percentage, sustained released pattern (versus the burst pattern of host–guest complex), and up to an 8.3-fold increase in antiproliferative effects against MCF-7 cancer cells. Both naringenin-loaded carriers were less toxic to L929 murine fibroblast normal cells than MCF-7 cancer cells. These findings suggest that hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based carbonate nanosponges could be a good candidate as a drug delivery system with potential applications in cancer treatment.
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- Shohreh Peimanfard
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran;
- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.C.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran;
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34396, Turkey
- Correspondence: or (A.Z.); (F.T.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.C.); (F.C.)
- Correspondence: or (A.Z.); (F.T.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.C.); (F.C.)
- Correspondence: or (A.Z.); (F.T.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.C.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.C.); (F.C.)
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Suvarna V, Bore B, Bhawar C, Mallya R. Complexation of phytochemicals with cyclodextrins and their derivatives- an update. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 149:112862. [PMID: 35339826 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Bioactive phytochemicals from natural source have gained tremendous interest over several decades due to their wide and diverse therapeutic activities playing key role as functional food supplements, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Nevertheless, their application as therapeutically active moieties and formulation into novel drug delivery systems are hindered due to major drawbacks such as poor solubility, bioavailability and dissolution rate and instability contributing to reduction in bioactivity. These drawbacks can be effectively overcome by their complexation with different cyclodextrins. Present article discusses complexation of phytochemicals varying from flavonoids, phenolics, triterpenes, and tropolone with different natural and synthetic cyclodextrins. Moreover, the article summarizes complexation methods, complexation efficiency, stability, stability constants and enhancement in rate and extent of dissolution, bioavailability, solubility, in vivo and in vitro activities of reported complexed phytochemicals. Additionally, the article presents update of published patent details comprising of complexed phytochemicals of therapeutic significance. Thus, phytochemical cyclodextrin complexes have tremendous potential for transformation into drug delivery systems as substantiated by significant outcome of research findings.
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- Vasanti Suvarna
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Quality Assurance, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai 400056, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Quality Assurance, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai 400056, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Quality Assurance, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai 400056, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Quality Assurance, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai 400056, Maharashtra, India
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Al-Qubaisi MS, Al-Abboodi AS, Alhassan FH, Hussein-Al-Ali S, Flaifel MH, Eid EE, Alshwyeh HA, Hussein MZ, Alnasser SM, Saeed MI, Rasedee A, Ibrahim WN. Preparation, characterization, in vitro drug release and anti-inflammatory of thymoquinone-loaded chitosan nanocomposite. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:347-358. [PMID: 35527823 PMCID: PMC9068746 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this study, we formulated Thymoquinone-loaded nanocomposites (TQ-NCs) using high-pressure homogenizer without sodium tripolyphosphate. The TQ-NCs were characterized and their anti-inflammatory determined by the response of the LPS-stimulated macrophage RAW 264.7 cells in the production of nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and interleukin-1β. The physicochemical properties of TQ-NC were determined using different machines. TQ was fully incorporated in the highly thermal stable nanoparticles. The nanoparticles showed rapid release of TQ in the acidic medium of the gastric juice. In medium of pH 6.8, TQ-NC exhibited sustained release of TQ over a period of 100 h. The results suggest that TQ-NC nanoparticles have potential application as parenterally administered therapeutic compound. TQ-NC effectively reduce production of inflammatory cytokines by the LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, indicating that they have anti-inflammatory properties. In conclusion, TQ-NC nanoparticles have the characteristics of efficient carrier for TQ and an effective anti-inflammatory therapeutic compound.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Technology, College of Science and Arts, Alkamel University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
- Basic & Applied Scientific Research Center, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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- Basic & Applied Scientific Research Center, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, National Ribat University, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
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- Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Quercetin, Rutin And Quercetin-Rutin Incorporated Hydroxypropyl β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes. Eur J Pharm Sci 2022; 172:106153. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2022.106153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Molecular modeling study of structures, Hirschfield surface, NBO, AIM, RDG, IGM and 1HNMR of thymoquinone/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex from QM calculations. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Alrawashdeh L, Assaf KI, Alshaer W, Odeh F, Bani-Atta SA. Preparation, characterization, and biological activity study of thymoquinone-cucurbit[7]uril inclusion complex. RSC Adv 2022; 12:1982-1988. [PMID: 35425234 PMCID: PMC8979228 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08460g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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In this study, the formation of a host–guest inclusion complex between cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) and thymoquinone (TQ) was investigated in aqueous solution. The formation of a stable inclusion complex, CB[7]–TQ, was confirmed by using different techniques, such as 1H NMR and UV-visible spectroscopy. The aqueous solubility of TQ was clearly enhanced upon the addition of CB[7], which provided an initial indication for supramolecular complexation. The complexation stoichiometry and the binding constant of the inclusion complex were determined through a combination of two sets of titration methods, including UV-visible and fluorescence displacement titrations. Both methods suggested the formation of a 1 : 1 stoichiometry between CB[7] and TQ with moderate binding affinity of 3 × 103 M−1. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were also performed to verify the structure of the resulted host–guest complex and to support the complexation stoichiometry. The theoretical calculations were in agreement with experimental results obtained by 1H NMR spectroscopy. Most importantly, the cytotoxic effect of the CB[7]–TQ complex was investigated against cancer and normal cell lines. The results showed that the anticancer activity of TQ against MDA-MB-231 cells was enhanced by the complexation with CB[7], while no significant effect was observed in MCF-7 cells. The results also confirmed the low toxicity of the CB[7] host molecule that supports the use of CB[7] as a drug carrier. The host–guest inclusion complexation of thymoquinone by cucurbit[7]uril in aqueous solution is established, which results in an enhanced biological activity.![]()
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- Lubna Alrawashdeh
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Hashemite University P.O. Box 330127 Zarqa 13133 Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, Al-Balqa Applied University Al-Salt 19117 Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan Amman 11942 Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Jordan Amman 11942 Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk 71491 Saudi Arabia
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Yang J, Ma Y, Luo Q, Liang Z, Lu P, Song F, Zhang Z, Zhou T, Zhang J. Improving the solubility of vorinostat using cyclodextrin inclusion complexes: The physicochemical characteristics, corneal permeability and ocular pharmacokinetics of the drug after topical application. Eur J Pharm Sci 2022; 168:106078. [PMID: 34838620 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2021.106078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Vorinostat (suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, SAHA), an FDA-approved drug for cutaneous T cell lymphoma, has antiangiogenic and anti-inflammatory activity and thus has therapeutic potential for inflammatory corneal neovascularization (CNV). However, its practical administration is limited due to its poor aqueous solubility and permeability. This study aimed to enhance the corneal permeability of SAHA by promoting its inclusion into a complex with hydroxypropyl-β-CD (HPβCD) for topical application. In phase-solubility studies, the solubility of SAHA with HPβCD and sulfobutyl ether-β-CD (SEβCD) was assessed at different temperatures, and complexation efficiencies (K) were calculated. The inclusion complexes (ICs) were prepared and characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared spectrometry (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) after freeze-drying. The phase-solubility study showed that the complexation efficiencies of SAHA were higher in HPβCD solutions (297.35 M-1, 115.28 M-1 and 122.75 M-1) than in SEβCD solutions (169.75 M-1, 91.33 M-1 and 96.49 M-1) at 4 °C, 25 °C and 37 °C. HPβCD was selected for SAHA-IC preparation, and characterization revealed IC formation. SAHA existed in an amorphous state in the ICs. The ex vivo corneal permeability of SAHA was also evaluated and found to be greater when formulated as an HPβCD solution than as a suspension. Irritation assays in rabbit eyes showed that the SAHA-IC solution was not irritating after topical application. The ocular pharmacokinetics of SAHA in New Zealand White rabbits were assessed following topical administration (0.2%), and a 0.2% SAHA suspension was used as the control. Compared to its formulation as a suspension, the formulation of SAHA as an HPβCD solution increased its corneal bioavailability by more than 3-fold and its conjunctival bioavailability by more than 2-fold. Thus, IC formation was effective at improving the ocular bioavailability of SAHA. This study provides an important alternative approach for developing liquid pharmaceutical formulations of SAHA for topical ocular applications.
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- Jingjing Yang
- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou 450003, China.
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Phua CYH, Teoh ZL, Goh BH, Yap WH, Tang YQ. Triangulating the pharmacological properties of thymoquinone in regulating reactive oxygen species, inflammation, and cancer: Therapeutic applications and mechanistic pathways. Life Sci 2021; 287:120120. [PMID: 34762903 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Cancer is a heterogeneous disease with high morbidity and mortality rate involving changes in redox balance and deregulation of redox signalling. For decades, studies have involved developing an effective cancer treatment to combat treatment resistance. As natural products such as thymoquinone have numerous health benefits, studies are also focusing on using them as a viable method for cancer treatment, as they have minimal toxic effects compared with standard cancer treatments. Thymoquinone studies have shown numerous mechanisms of action, such as regulation of reactive species interfering with DNA structure, modulating various potential targets and their signalling pathways as well as immunomodulatory effects in vitro and in vivo. Thymoquinone's anti-cancer effect is mainly due to the induction of apoptotic mechanisms, such as activation of caspases, downregulation of precancerous genes, inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), anti-tumour cell proliferation, ROS regulation, hypoxia and anti-metastasis. Insight into thymoquinone's potential as an alternative treatment for chemoprevention and inflammation can be accomplished via compiling these studies, to provide a better understanding on how and why it works, as well as its interactions with common chemotherapeutic treatments.
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- Caroline Yuin Hueii Phua
- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia; Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology (CDDMP), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia.
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia; Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology (CDDMP), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia.
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In silico and in vitro study of epiisopiloturine/ hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes obtained by different methods. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Atay E, Altan A. Nanoencapsulation of black seed oil by coaxial electrospraying: characterisation, oxidative stability and
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gastrointestinal digestion. Int J Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Elif Atay
- Department of Food Engineering Mersin University Mersin 33343 Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering Mersin University Mersin 33343 Turkey
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Inclusion complexation of the anticancer drug pomalidomide with cyclodextrins: fast dissolution and improved solubility. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07581. [PMID: 34355087 PMCID: PMC8321930 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Pomalidomide (POM), a potent anticancer thalidomide analogue was characterized in terms of cyclodextrin complexation to improve its aqueous solubility and maintain its anti-angiogenic activity. The most promising cyclodextrin derivatives were selected by phase-solubility studies. From the investigated nine cyclodextrins - differing in cavity size, nature of substituents, degree of substitution and charge - the highest solubility increase was observed with sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin (SBE-β-CD). The inclusion complexation between POM and SBE-β-CD was further characterized with a wide variety of state-of-the-art analytical techniques, such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), infrared spectroscopy (IR), circular dichroism spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy as well as X-ray powder diffraction method (XRD). Job plot titration by NMR and the AL-type phase-solubility diagram indicated 1:1 stoichiometry in a liquid state. Complementary analytical methods were employed for the determination of the stability constant of the complex; the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches are also discussed. Inclusion complex formation was also assessed by molecular modelling study. Solid state complexation in a 1:1 M ratio was carried out by lyophilization and investigated by IR and XRD. The complex exhibited fast-dissolution with immediate release of POM, when compared to the pure drug at acidic and neutral pH. Kinetic analysis of POM release from lyophilized complex shows that Korsmeyer-Peppas and Weibull model described the best the dissolution kinetics. The cytotoxicity of the complex was tested against the LP-1 human myeloma cell line which revealed that supramolecular interactions did not significantly affect the anti-cancer activity of the drug. Overall, our results suggest that the inclusion complexation of POM with SBE-β-CD could be a promising approach for developing more effective POM formulations with increased solubility.
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Algahtani MS, Ahmad MZ, Shaikh IA, Abdel-Wahab BA, Nourein IH, Ahmad J. Thymoquinone Loaded Topical Nanoemulgel for Wound Healing: Formulation Design and In-Vivo Evaluation. Molecules 2021; 26:3863. [PMID: 34202733 PMCID: PMC8270244 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26133863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Thymoquinone is a natural bioactive with significant therapeutic activity against multiple ailments including wound healing. The poor aqueous solubility and low skin permeability limit its therapeutic efficacy. The present investigation aimed to improve the biopharmaceutical attributes of thymoquinone to enhance its topical efficacy in wound healing. A nanoemulsion-based hydrogel system was designed and characterized as a nanotechnology-mediated drug delivery approach to improve the therapeutic efficacy of thymoquinone, utilizing a high-energy emulsification technique. The black seed oil, as a natural home of thymoquinone, was utilized to improve the drug loading capacity of the developed nanoemulsion system and reduced the oil droplet size to <100 nm through ultrasonication. The influence of formulation composition, and the ultrasonication process conditions, were investigated on the mean globule size and polydispersity index of the generated nanoemulsion. Irrespective of surfactant/co-surfactant ratio and % concentration of surfactant/co-surfactant mixture, the ultrasonication time had a significant (p < 0.05) influence on the mean droplet size and polydispersity index of the generated nanoemulsion. The developed nanoemulgel system of thymoquinone demonstrated the pseudoplastic behavior with thixotropic properties, and this behavior is desirable for topical application. The nanoemulgel system of thymoquinone exhibited significant enhancement (p < 0.05) in skin penetrability and deposition characteristics after topical administration compared to the conventional hydrogel system. The developed nanoemulgel system of thymoquinone exhibited quicker and early healing in wounded Wistar rats compared to the conventional hydrogel of thymoquinone, while showing comparable healing efficacy with respect to marketed silver sulfadiazine (1%) cream. Furthermore, histopathology analysis of animals treated with a developed formulation system demonstrated the formation of the thick epidermal layer, papillary dermis along with the presence of extensive and organized collagen fibers in newly healed tissues. The outcome of this investigation signifies that topical delivery of thymoquinone through nanoemulgel system is a promising candidate which accelerates the process of wound healing in preclinical study.
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- Mohammed S. Algahtani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia; (M.S.A.); (M.Z.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia; (M.S.A.); (M.Z.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia; (I.A.S.); (B.A.A.-W.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia; (I.A.S.); (B.A.A.-W.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory (Histopathology and Cytology), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia; (M.S.A.); (M.Z.A.)
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Al-Fahdawi MQ, Al-Doghachi FAJ, Abdullah QK, Hammad RT, Rasedee A, Ibrahim WN, Alshwyeh HA, Alosaimi AA, Aldosary SK, Eid EEM, Rosli R, Taufiq-Yap YH, Al-Haj NA, Al-Qubaisi MS. Oxidative stress cytotoxicity induced by platinum-doped magnesia nanoparticles in cancer cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 138:111483. [PMID: 33744756 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to prepare, characterize, and determine the in vitro anticancer effects of platinum-doped magnesia (Pt/MgO) nanoparticles. The chemical compositions, functional groups, and size of nanoparticles were determined using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Pt/MgO nanoparticles were cuboid and in the nanosize range of 30-50 nm. The cytotoxicity of Pt/MgO nanoparticles was determined via the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay on the human lung and colonic cancer cells (A549 and HT29 respectively) and normal human lung and colonic fibroblasts cells (MRC-5 and CCD-18Co repectively). The Pt/MgO nanoparticles were relatively innocuous to normal cells. Pt/MgO nanoparticles downregulated Bcl-2 and upregulated Bax and p53 tumor suppressor proteins in the cancer cells. Pt/MgO nanoparticles also induced production of reactive oxygen species, decreased cellular glutathione level, and increased lipid peroxidation. Thus, the anticancer effects of Pt/MgO nanoparticles were attributed to the induction of oxidative stress and apoptosis. The study showed the potential of Pt/MgO nanoparticles as an anti-cancer compound.
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- DCH/Pediatric Department, Ramadi Teaching Hospital for Gynecology and Childhood, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science; University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
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- Department of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences, QU health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit, QU health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam 31441-1982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam 31441-1982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam 31441-1982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
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- Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Catalysis Science and Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Science; Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Yemen
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Al-Abboodi AS, Al-Sheikh WM, Eid EEM, Azam F, Al-Qubaisi MS. Inclusion complex of clausenidin with hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin: Improved physicochemical properties and anti-colon cancer activity. Saudi Pharm J 2021; 29:223-235. [PMID: 33981171 PMCID: PMC8085604 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The long-term objective of the present study was to prepare, physicochemically characterize and determine the anticancer of clausenidin/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (Clu/HPβCD) inclusion complex. We used differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffractometer, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometer and 13C and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance followed by in vitro anticancer assays. The orientation and intermolecular interactions of Clausenidin within cyclodextrin cavity were also ascertained by molecular docking simulation accomplished by AutoDock Vina. The guest molecule was welcomed by the hydrophobic cavity of the host molecule and sustained by hydrogen bond between host/guest molecules. The constant drug release with time, and increased solubility were found after successful complexation with HPβCD as confirmed by physicochemical characterizations. Clausenidin had greater cytotoxic effect on colon cancer HT29 cells when incorporated into HPβCD cavity than dissolved in DMSO. Also, from a comparison of cell viability between normal and cancer cells, a reduced side effect was observed. The Clu/HPβCD inclusion complex triggered reactive oxygen species-mediated cytotoxicity in HT29 cells. The inclusion complex-treated HT29 cells showed cell cycle arrest and death by apoptosis associated with caspases activation. The presence of HPβCD seems to aid the anticancer activity of clausenidin.
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- Depratemnt of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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- Depratemnt of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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Saadat S, Aslani MR, Ghorani V, Keyhanmanesh R, Boskabady MH. The effects of Nigella sativa on respiratory, allergic and immunologic disorders, evidence from experimental and clinical studies, a comprehensive and updated review. Phytother Res 2021; 35:2968-2996. [PMID: 33455047 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Nigella sativa (N. sativa) seed had been used traditionally due to several pharmacological effects. The updated experimental and clinical effects of N. sativa and its constituents on respiratory, allergic and immunologic disorders are provided in this comprehensive review article. Various databases including PubMed, Science Direct and Scopus were used. The preventive effects of N. sativa on pulmonary diseases were mainly due to its constituents such as thymoquinone, thymol, carvacrol and alpha-hederin. Extracts and constituents of N. sativa showed the relaxant effect, with possible mechanisms indicating its bronchodilatory effect in obstructive pulmonary diseases. In experimental animal models of different respiratory diseases, the preventive effect of various extracts and constituents of N. sativa was demonstrated by mechanisms such as antioxidant, immunomodulatory and antiinflammatory effects. Bronchodilatory and preventive effects of the plant and its components on asthma, COPD and lung disorders due to exposure to noxious agents as well as on allergic and immunologic disorders were also shown in the clinical studies. Various extracts and constituents of N. sativa showed pharmacological and therapeutic effects on respiratory, allergic and immunologic disorders indicating possible remedy effect of that the plant and its effective substances in treating respiratory, allergic and immunologic diseases.
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- Saeideh Saadat
- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Lung Inflammatory Diseases Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Clinical Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Qiao X, Yang L, Hu X, Cao Y, Li Z, Xu J, Xue C. Characterization and evaluation of inclusion complexes between astaxanthin esters with different molecular structures and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Preparation and characterization of spiro-acridine derivative and 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.128945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zhang J, Li N, Zhang D, Dong M, Wang C, Chen Y. Construction of cinnamic acids derived β-cyclodextrins and their emodin-based inclusions with enhanced water solubility, excellent antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Kumar SR, Thangam R, Vivek R, Srinivasan S, Ponpandian N. Synergetic effects of thymoquinone-loaded porous PVPylated Fe 3O 4 nanostructures for efficient pH-dependent drug release and anticancer potential against triple-negative cancer cells. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:3209-3221. [PMID: 36134298 PMCID: PMC9416817 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00242a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Porous iron oxide nanostructures have attracted increasing attention due to their potential biomedical applications as nanocarriers for cancer and many other therapies as well as minimal toxicity. Herbal anti-cancer agent thymoquinone loaded on Fe3O4 nanoparticles is envisaged to offer solution towards cancer treatment. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of thymoquinone-loaded PVPylated Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (TQ-PVP-Fe3O4 NPs) against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. The porous PVPylated Fe3O4 NPs were prepared by a simple solvothermal process, whereas the thymoquinone drug was loaded via the nanoprecipitation method. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic analysis confirmed the molecular drug loading, and surface morphological observation further confirmed this. The quantity of thymoquinone adsorbed onto the porous PVPylated Fe3O4 NPs was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The positive surface charge of TQ-PVP-Fe3O4 NPs facilitates the interaction of the NPs with cancer (MDA-MB-231) cells to enhance the biological functions. In addition, the anticancer potential of NPs involving cytotoxicity, apoptosis induction, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and changes in the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨ m) of TNBC cells was evaluated. TQ-PVP-Fe3O4 NP-treated cells effectively increased the ROS levels leading to cellular apoptosis. The study shows that the synthesized TQ-PVP-Fe3O4 NPs display pH-dependent drug release in the cellular environment to induce apoptosis-related cell death in TNBC cells. Hence, the prepared TQ-PVP-Fe3O4 NPs may be a suitable drug formulation for anticancer therapy.
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- Selvaraj Rajesh Kumar
- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University Coimbatore 641046 India +91-422-2422-397 +91-422-2428-421
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- Department of Virology, King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research Chennai 600032 India
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- Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University Coimbatore 641046 India
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University Coimbatore 641046 India +91-422-2422-397 +91-422-2428-421
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Sharma S, Banjare MK, Singh N, Korábečný J, Fišar Z, Kuča K, Ghosh KK. Exploring spectroscopic insights into molecular recognition of potential anti-Alzheimer's drugs within the hydrophobic pockets of β-cycloamylose. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Li Z, Wen W, Chen X, Zhu L, Cheng G, Liao Z, Huang H, Ming L. Release Characteristics of an Essential Oil Component Encapsulated with Cyclodextrin Shell Matrices. Curr Drug Deliv 2020; 18:487-499. [PMID: 32735520 DOI: 10.2174/1567201817666200731164902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Essential oils are poor aqueous solubility and high volatility compounds. The encapsulation of essential oils with Cyclodextrins (CDs) can protect them from adverse environmental conditions and improve their stability. Therefore, increasing the functional capabilities of essential oils when they were used as additives in pharmaceutical and food systems. Additionally, the release of active compounds is an important issue. However, there were few studies about the effect of different CDs on the release of drugs after encapsulation. Therefore, the information on the study of release models is considerably limited. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to (i) characterize the physico-chemical properties and release behavior of myrcene encapsulated in the four different shell matrices of α-CD, β-CD, γ-CD and 2-hydroxypropyl-β- cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD), which were selected from the perspective of stability, and (ii) determine the release mechanism of myrcene in Inclusion Complexes (ICs). METHODS ICs of myrcene and four CDs were prepared by freeze-drying. The physico-chemical properties of ICs were fully characterized by laser diffraction particle size analyzer, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC). The release behaviors of ICs at 50, 60, 70 and 80 °C were determined and described by zeroorder or first-order kinetics with the Henderson-Pabis, Peppas, Avrami and Page mathematical models. Moreover, the possible binding modes of ICs were identified with molecular modelling technique. RESULTS Firstly, the structure of Particle Size Distribution (PSD), FT-IR, DSC and SEM showed that (i) CDs could effectively encapsulate the myrcene molecules, and (ii) the release kinetics were well simulated by Avrami and Page models. Secondly, the release rates of the ICs experienced an unsteady state in the early stage, and gradually became almost constants period after 20 hours. Except that the release of myrcene in γ-CD/myrcene belonged to the first-order kinetic, the release models of the remaining three ICs belonged to diffusion mode. Thirdly, the calculated binding energies of the optimized structures for α-CD/myrcene, β-CD/myrcene, γ-CD/myrcene, and HP-β-CD/myrcene ICs were -4.28, -3.82, -4.04, and -3.72 kcal/mol, respectively. Finally, the encapsulation of myrcene with α-CD and β-CD was preferable according to the stability and release characteristics. CONCLUSION The encapsulation of myrcene was profoundly affected by the type of CDs, and the stability could be improved by complexation with suitable CDs. The binding behavior between guest and CD molecules, and the release profile of the guest molecules could be effectively explained by the kinetics parameters and molecular modelling. This study can provide an effective basis and guide for screening suitable shell matrices.
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- Zhe Li
- Research Center for Differentiation and Development of TCM Basic Theory, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang 330004, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Hakka Medical Resources Branch, College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Jiangxi Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preparation of Modern TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preparation of Modern TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang 330004, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Hakka Medical Resources Branch, College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Jiangxi Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preparation of Modern TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang 330004, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Hakka Medical Resources Branch, College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Jiangxi Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Research Center for Differentiation and Development of TCM Basic Theory, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi Nanchang 330004, China
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Pterostilbene complexed with cyclodextrin exerts antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Sci Rep 2020; 10:9072. [PMID: 32494020 PMCID: PMC7271226 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-66031-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Resveratrol (RES) is a natural polyphenol with potential as an adjunctive therapeutic modality for periodontitis. However, its inferior pharmacokinetics and toxicity concerns about its commonly used solvent dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) hinder translation to clinical applicability. Our study aimed to investigate the comparative antimicrobial properties of RES and its analogues (pterostilbene [PTS], oxyresveratrol [OXY] and piceatannol [PIC]), utilizing 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) as a solubiliser, which has a well-documented safety profile and FDA approval. These properties were investigated against Fusobacterium nucleatum, a key periodontal pathogen. PTS demonstrated the most potent antibacterial effects in HPβCD, with MIC > 60-fold lower than that of RES, OXY and PIC. In addition, PTS inhibited F. nucleatum biofilm formation. PTS exerted antimicrobial effects by eliciting leakage of cellular contents, leading to loss of bacterial cell viability. PTS also conferred immunomodulatory effects on F. nucleatum-challenged macrophages via upregulation of antioxidant pathways and inhibition of NF-κB activation. Given the superior antimicrobial potency of PTS against F. nucleatum compared to RES and other analogues, and coupled with its immunomodulatory properties, PTS complexed with HPβCD holds promise as a candidate nutraceutical for the adjunctive treatment of periodontitis.
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Ma R, Chen JT, Ji XY, Xu XL, Mu Q. Hydroxypropyl- β-Cyclodextrin Complexes of Styryllactones Enhance the Anti-Tumor Effect in SW1116 Cell Line. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:484. [PMID: 32390840 PMCID: PMC7188779 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Styryllactones, a class of compounds obtained from the genus Goniothalamus (Annonaceae), have demonstrated in vitro antitumor activity. However, the aqueous solubility of these compounds is poor. In this study, we identified the absolute configurations of the previously isolated compounds, which were first isolated in our laboratory, by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis using Cu Kα radiation. Subsequently, the antitumor activities of the compounds were evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide staining in four tumor cell lines. The induced apoptosis activity of leiocarpin E-7'-Monoacetate was studied by an annexin V fluorescein isothiocyanate/propidium iodide double-staining experiment, and the caspase activity was tested in the SW1116 cell line. The results demonstrated that the antitumor activities of cheliensisin A and goniodiol-7-monoacetate were limited by their poor water solubility. To address this issue, hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) complexes of the compounds were synthesized by the saturated aqueous method. The complexes were then analyzed using a differential scanning calorimeter. The IC50 of cheliensisin A was reduced by 45% and 58% against SW1116 and SMMC-7721 cell lines, respectively. Similarly, the IC50 of goniodiol-7-monoacetate was reduced by 55% and 34% against the two tumor cell lines, respectively. To further evaluate whether the styryllactones and complexes possessed selectivity against cancer cell lines and normal cell lines, toxicity against human normal cell line (HEK293T) was evaluated. The results demonstrated that the HP-β-CD complexes displayed more cytotoxicity than the respective pristine compounds against the HEK293T cell line. However, there existed a therapeutic window when the complexes were applied against cancer cell lines. In summary, the synthesis of several styryllactone compounds complexed with HP-β-CD was reported for the first time. These complexes could significantly enhance the cytotoxic effects of styryllactone compounds.
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- Ru Ma
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
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- Cancer Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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İnce İ, Müftüler ZB, Medine Eİ, Güldü ÖK, Takan G, Ergönül A, Parlak Y, Yıldırım Y, Çakar B, Bilgin ES, Aras Ö, Göker E, Ünak P. Thymoquinone Glucuronide Conjugated Magnetic Nanoparticle for Bimodal Imaging and Treatment of Cancer as a Novel Theranostic Platform. Curr Radiopharm 2020; 14:23-36. [PMID: 32282311 DOI: 10.2174/2211556009666200413085800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Revised: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Theranostic oncology combines therapy and diagnosis and is a new field of medicine that specifically targets the disease by using targeted molecules to destroy the cancerous cells without damaging the surrounding healthy tissues. OBJECTIVE We aimed to develop a tool that exploits enzymatic TQ release from glucuronide (G) for the imaging and treatment of lung cancer. We added magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) to enable magnetic hyperthermia and MRI, as well as 131I to enable SPECT imaging and radionuclide therapy. METHODS A glucuronide derivative of thymoquinone (TQG) was enzymatically synthesized and conjugated with the synthesized MNP and then radioiodinated with 131I. New Zealand white rabbits were used in SPECT and MRI studies, while tumor modeling studies were performed on 6-7- week-old nude mice utilized with bioluminescence imaging. RESULTS Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra confirmed the expected structures of TQG. The dimensions of nanoparticles were below 10 nm and they had rather polyhedral shapes. Nanoparticles were radioiodinated with 131I with over 95% yield. In imaging studies, in xenograft models, tumor volume was significantly reduced in TQGMNP-treated mice but not in non-treated mice. Among mice treated intravenously with TQGMNP, xenograft tumor models disappeared after 10 and 15 days, respectively. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that TQGMNP in solid, semi-solid and liquid formulations can be developed using different radiolabeling nuclides for applications in multimodality imaging (SPECT and MRI). By altering the characteristics of radionuclides, TQGMNP may ultimately be used not only for diagnosis but also for the treatment of various cancers as an in vitro diagnostic kit for the diagnosis of beta glucuronidase-rich cancers.
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- İskender İnce
- Ege University, Department of Nuclear Application, Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Department of Nuclear Application, Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Department of Nuclear Application, Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Department of Nuclear Application, Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Department of Nuclear Application, Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Surgery, Izmir, Turkey
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- Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Nuclear Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Ege University, Center for Drug R&D and Pharmacokinetic Applications (ARGEFAR), Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Izmir, Turkey
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- Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Nuclear Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiology, New York, United States
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Department of Nuclear Application, Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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Al-Fahdawi MQ, Rasedee A, Al-Doghachi FA, Rosli R, Taufiq-Yap YH, Al-Qubaisi MS. Anticancer palladium-doped magnesia nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro study. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:547-561. [PMID: 32063101 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2019-0178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To prepare, physicochemically characterize and determine the anticancer effects of palladium-doped magnesia (Pd/MgO) nanoparticles. Materials & methods: Pd/MgO nanoparticles were prepared by the co-precipitation method from the aqueous solution of Mg(NO3)2.6H2O using K2CO3 and the impregnation of MgO into palladium acetylacetonate. Results: Pd/MgO nanoparticles were between 47 and 70 nm in size, cuboid in shape, and tended to form aggregates. Nanoparticles were more antiproliferative toward cancer than the normal cells. In cancer cells, Pd/MgO nanoparticles induced apoptosis by increasing caspase activities and stimulating cytochrome C release. The anticancer effects of Pd/MgO nanoparticles were accentuated by the upregulation of Bax and p53 and downregulation of Bcl-2 protein expressions. Conclusion: Pd/MgO nanoparticles have potential to be developed as an anticancer compound.
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- Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, UPM, Malaysia.,Department of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, UPM, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, UPM, Malaysia
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- Catalysis Science & Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, UPM, Malaysia.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science; Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, UPM, Malaysia
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