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Abbaspour M, Faeznia F, Zanjanian P, Ruzbehi M, Shourgashti K, Ziaee A, Sardou HS, Nokhodchi A. Preparation and Evaluation of Berberine-Excipient Complexes in Enhancing the Dissolution Rate of Berberine Incorporated into Pellet Formulations. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:154. [PMID: 38961012 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02863-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Berberine is used in the treatment of metabolic syndrome and its low solubility and very poor oral bioavailability of berberine was one of the primary hurdles for its market approval. This study aimed to improve the solubility and bioavailability of berberine by preparing pellet formulations containing drug-excipient complex (obtained by solid dispersion). Berberine-excipient solid dispersion complexes were obtained with different ratios by the solvent evaporation method. The maximum saturation solubility test was performed as a key factor for choosing the optimal complex for the drug-excipient. The properties of these complexes were investigated by FTIR, DSC, XRD and dissolution tests. The obtained pellets were evaluated and compared in terms of pelletization efficiency, particle size, mechanical strength, sphericity and drug release profile in simulated media of gastric and intestine. Solid-state analysis showed complex formation between the drug and excipients used in solid dispersion. The optimal berberine-phospholipid complex showed a 2-fold increase and the optimal berberine-gelucire and berberine-citric acid complexes showed more than a 3-fold increase in the solubility of berberine compared to pure berberine powder. The evaluation of pellets from each of the optimal complexes showed that the rate and amount of drug released from all pellet formulations in the simulated gastric medium were significantly lower than in the intestine medium. The results of this study showed that the use of berberine-citric acid or berberine-gelucire complex could be considered a promising technique to increase the saturation solubility and improve the release characteristics of berberine from the pellet formulation.
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- Mohammadreza Abbaspour
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
- Lupin Research Inc, Coral Springs, Florida, USA.
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Niu W, Feng Y, Peng M, Cai J. A narrative review on the mechanism of natural flavonoids in improving glucolipid metabolism disorders. Phytother Res 2024. [PMID: 38924256 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8276] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Glucolipid metabolism disorder (GLMD) is a complex chronic disease characterized by glucose and lipid metabolism disorders with a complex and diverse etiology and rapidly increasing incidence. Many studies have identified the role of flavonoids in ameliorating GLMD, with mechanisms related to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, nuclear factor kappa-B, AMP-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2, glucose transporter type 4, and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B pathway. However, a comprehensive summary of the flavonoid effects on GLMD is lacking. This study reviewed the roles and mechanisms of natural flavonoids with different structures in the treatment of GLMD reported globally in the past 5 years and provides a reference for developing flavonoids as drugs for treating GLMD.
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- Wenjing Niu
- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Centre of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial TCM Key Laboratory for Metabolic Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Centre of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial TCM Key Laboratory for Metabolic Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Centre of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial TCM Key Laboratory for Metabolic Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Centre of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial TCM Key Laboratory for Metabolic Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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Yang D, Zhao M, Huang Y, Chen L, Fang J, Liu J, Wang M, Zhao C. β-Cyclodextrin metal-organic framework as a green carrier to improve the dissolution, bioavailability, and liver protective effect of luteolin. Int J Pharm X 2024; 7:100250. [PMID: 38711828 PMCID: PMC11070924 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2024.100250] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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The incidence of acetaminophen-induced liver injury has increased, but effective prevention methods are limited. Although luteolin has hepatoprotective activity, its low solubility and bioavailability limit its applications. Cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOFs) possess 3D-network structures and large inner cavities, which make them excellent carriers of poorly soluble drugs. In this study, we used CD-MOFs as carriers to improve the dissolution of luteolin and assessed their antioxidant activity, bioavailability, and hepatoprotective effects. Luteolin was loaded into β-CD-MOF, γ-CD-MOF, β-CD, and γ-CD, and characterized by powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Our results showed that luteolin-β-CD-MOF was the most stable. The main driving forces were hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces, as determined by molecular simulation. The loading capacity of luteolin-β-CD-MOF was 14.67 wt%. Compared to raw luteolin, luteolin-β-CD-MOF exhibited a 4.50-fold increase in dissolution and increased antioxidant activity in vitro. Luteolin-β-CD-MOF increased the bioavailability of luteolin by approximately 4.04- and 11.07-fold in healthy rats and liver injured rats induced by acetaminophen in vivo, respectively. As determined by biochemical analysis, luteolin-β-CD-MOF exhibited a better hepatoprotective effect than raw luteolin in rats with acetaminophen-induced liver injury. This study provides a new approach for preventing acetaminophen-mediated liver damage.
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- Dan Yang
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
- Pharmaceutical Department, Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital, Wenyi Road 33, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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Siaghi M, Karimizade A, Mellati A, Saeedi M, Talebpour Amiri F, Kalhori S, Shahani S. Luteolin-incorporated fish collagen hydrogel scaffold: An effective drug delivery strategy for wound healing. Int J Pharm 2024; 657:124138. [PMID: 38642619 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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In clinical practice, wound care has always been challenging. Hydrogels play a key role in facilitating active wound recovery by absorbing exudates, maintaining moisture, and alleviating pain through cooling. In this study, type I collagen was isolated from the skin of crucian carp (Carassius carassius) and verified by amino acid analysis, FTIR, and SDS-PAGE. By adopting a new approach, luteolin was added to collagen hydrogels in situ after being dissolved in an alkaline solution. XRD and SEM confirmed the luteolin was incorporated and entirely distributed throughout the hydrogel. The plastic compression improved the young's modulus of hydrogel to 15.24 ± 0.59 kPa, which is adequate for wound protection. The drug loading efficiency was 98 ± 1.47 % in the selected formulation. The luteolin-incorporated hydrogel enabled regulated drug release. We assessed the cytotoxicity using MTT and live-dead assays, as well as examined the hemocompatibility to determine the biocompatibility of the hydrogel. In vivo experiments showed that the hydrogel with luteolin had the highest wound closure rate (94.01 ± 2.1 %) and improved wound healing with granular tissue formation, collagen deposition, and re-epithelialization. These findings indicate that this efficient drug delivery technology can accelerate the process of wound healing.
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- Masoud Siaghi
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Medicinal Plants Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Iacob R, Palimariciuc M, Florea T, Pricope CV, Uritu CM, Tamba BI, Ionescu TM, Stolniceanu CR, Jalloul W, Dobrin RP, Hritcu L, Cioanca O, Hancianu M, Naum AG, Stefanescu C. Evaluation of the Therapeutical Effect of Matricaria Chamomilla Extract vs. Galantamine on Animal Model Memory and Behavior Using 18F-FDG PET/MRI. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:4506-4518. [PMID: 38785541 PMCID: PMC11119716 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46050273] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The memory-enhancing activity of Matricaria chamomilla hydroalcoholic extract (MCE) is already being investigated by behavioral and biochemical assays in scopolamine-induced amnesia rat models, while the effects of scopolamine (Sco) on cerebral glucose metabolism are examined as well. Nevertheless, the study of the metabolic profile determined by an enriched MCE has not been performed before. The present experiments compared metabolic quantification in characteristic cerebral regions and behavioral characteristics for normal, only diseased, diseased, and MCE- vs. Galantamine (Gal)-treated Wistar rats. A memory deficit was induced by four weeks of daily intraperitoneal Sco injection. Starting on the eighth day, the treatment was intraperitoneally administered 30 min after Sco injection for a period of three weeks. The memory assessment comprised three maze tests. Glucose metabolism was quantified after the 18F-FDG PET examination. The right amygdala, piriform, and entorhinal cortex showed the highest differential radiopharmaceutical uptake of the 50 regions analyzed. Rats treated with MCE show metabolic similarity with normal rats, while the Gal-treated group shows features closer to the diseased group. Behavioral assessments evidenced a less anxious status and a better locomotor activity manifested by the MCE-treated group compared to the Gal-treated group. These findings prove evident metabolic ameliorative qualities of MCE over Gal classic treatment, suggesting that the extract could be a potent neuropharmacological agent against amnesia.
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- Roxana Iacob
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biophysics and Medical Physics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Psychiatry, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Psychiatry, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Advanced Center for Research and Development in Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Advanced Center for Research and Development in Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Advanced Center for Research and Development in Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biophysics and Medical Physics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biophysics and Medical Physics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biophysics and Medical Physics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Psychiatry, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biophysics and Medical Physics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biophysics and Medical Physics, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Tripathi D, B H MP, Sahoo J, Kumari J. Navigating the Solution to Drug Formulation Problems at Research and Development Stages by Amorphous Solid Dispersion Technology. RECENT ADVANCES IN DRUG DELIVERY AND FORMULATION 2024; 18:79-99. [PMID: 38062659 DOI: 10.2174/0126673878271641231201065151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/30/2024]
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Amorphous Solid Dispersions (ASDs) have indeed revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drug solubility enhancement. The amorphous state of a drug, which is a highenergy metastable state, can lead to an increase in the apparent solubility of the drug. This is due to the absence of a long-range molecular order, which results in higher molecular mobility and free volume, and consequently, higher solubility. The success of ASD preparation depends on the selection of appropriate excipients, particularly polymers that play a crucial role in drug solubility and physical stability. However, ASDs face challenges due to their thermodynamic instability or tendency to recrystallize. Measuring the crystallinity of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and drug solubility is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of drug-polymer miscibility and molecular interactions. Therefore, it is important to monitor drug solids closely during preparation, storage, and application. Techniques such as solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR), attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, and dielectric spectroscopy have been successful in understanding the mechanism of drug crystallization. In addition, the continuous downstream processing of drug-loaded ASDs has introduced new automated methods for consistent ASD production. Advanced techniques such as hot melt extrusion, KinetiSol, electro spraying, and electrospinning have gained popularity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of Amorphous Solid Dispersions (ASDs) for oral drug delivery. It highlights the critical challenges faced during formulation, the impact of manufacturing variables, theoretical aspects of drug-polymer interaction, and factors related to drug-polymer miscibility. ASDs have been recognized as a promising strategy to improve the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. However, the successful development of an ASD-based drug product is not straightforward due to the complexity of the ASD systems. The formulation and process parameters can significantly influence the performance of the final product. Understanding the interactions between the drug and polymer in ASDs is crucial for predicting their stability and performance.
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- Devika Tripathi
- Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Food Protection and Infestation Control, CSIR-CFTRI, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, NIMMS, Mumbai, India
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- Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur, India
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Gao P, Zhang W, Lin Y, Lu R, Lou Z, Lu G, Pan R, Chen Y. Luteolin suppresses oral carcinoma 3 (OC3) cell growth and migration via modulating polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) expression and cellular energy metabolism. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2023; 24:1151-1158. [PMID: 38057271 PMCID: PMC10710912 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2300200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a prevalent malignant tumor affecting the head and neck region (Leemans et al., 2018). It is often diagnosed at a later stage, leading to a poor prognosis (Muzaffar et al., 2021; Li et al., 2023). Despite advances in OSCC treatment, the overall 5-year survival rate of OSCC patients remains alarmingly low, falling below 50% (Jehn et al., 2019; Johnson et al., 2020). According to statistics, only 50% of patients with oral cancer can be treated with surgery. Once discovered, it is more frequently at an advanced stage. In addition, owing to the aggressively invasive and metastatic characteristics of OSCC, most patients die within one year of diagnosis. Hence, the pursuit of novel therapeutic drugs and treatments to improve the response of oral cancer to medication, along with a deeper understanding of their effects, remains crucial objectives in oral cancer research (Johnson et al., 2020; Bhat et al., 2021; Chen et al., 2023; Ruffin et al., 2023).
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- Pengfei Gao
- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
- School of Stomatology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell-Based Drug and Applied Technology Development in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 311122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell-Based Drug and Applied Technology Development in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 311122, China.
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China. ,
- School of Stomatology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China. ,
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Wang C, Liu X, Zhao R, Yang M, Liu W, Dai Q, Bao X, Chen Y, Ma J. The Amorphous Solid Dispersion of Chrysin in Plasdone ® S630 Demonstrates Improved Oral Bioavailability and Antihyperlipidemic Performance in Rats. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2378. [PMID: 37896138 PMCID: PMC10610386 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102378] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Chrysin is a flavonoid with various biological activities. However, its low water solubility and strong metabolism render its oral bioavailability rather poor. This study aimed to develop a stable solid dispersion formulation of chrysin to improve the dissolution of chrysin, so as to increase its oral bioavailability and improve its antihyperlipidemic activities. A solid dispersion of chrysin was prepared using a solvent evaporation method, with Plasdone® S630 as the hydrophilic carrier. The formulations were characterized via X-ray diffraction, in vitro dissolution studies, and stability studies. An in-situ perfusion model was used to evaluate the absorption rates. Plasma pharmacokinetics and antihyperlipidemic performance after the oral administration of the chrysin formulations were investigated in rats. It was found that the solid dispersion of chrysin prepared using the drug-polymer mass ratio of 1:6 can form the optimized formulation. X-ray diffraction results showed that the chrysin was in an amorphous state in this optimized formulation. The cumulative release percentage of the optimized solid dispersion of chrysin at pH 1.2 and pH 6.8 was elevated to above 90% within 24 h, indicating that the formulation could enhance the dissolution rates of chrysin. Stability studies showed that the optimized formulation presented acceptable long-term storage stability, but it was susceptible to high temperature and humidity. The solid dispersion of chrysin showed higher absorption rates in the in-situ perfusion model. Pharmacokinetic studies revealed that Cmax and AUC after the intragastric administration of solid dispersion of chrysin were appreciably higher than those resulting from chrysin suspension. The oral bioavailability of the solid dispersion of chrysin was 41 times higher than that of chrysin suspension. Pharmacological studies suggested that the solid dispersion of chrysin was more powerful than chrysin raw material in improving biochemical indicators in the hyperlipidemic model in rats. This study reveals the potential use of a novel oral formulation of chrysin to reduce the currently required high dose.
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- Chenhui Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211198, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- Shenzhen Wanhe Pharmaceutical Company & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microecological Preparations, 7 Huitong Road, Shenzhen 518107, China
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Preparation and Evaluation of Amorphous Solid Dispersions for Enhancing Luteolin's Solubility in Simulated Saliva. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 15:polym15010169. [PMID: 36616519 PMCID: PMC9824002 DOI: 10.3390/polym15010169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Luteolin (LUT), a bioactive flavonoid, possesses various pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-allergic, cardio-protective, and anti-cancer activity. Among them, LUT's administration for the treatment of periodontal disease is very promising. However, its low water solubility magnifies the challenge of formulating LUT into an effective dosage form. In this vein, the aim of the present study examines the preparation of amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) for the solubility improvement of LUT in saliva. At first, the physicochemical properties of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) were studied before the selection of the most suitable ASD matrix/carrier. For this reason, six commonly used polymeric ASD matrix/carriers (namely, povidone, PVP; copovidone, coPVP; hydroxypropyl cellulose, HPC-SL; hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate, HPMC-AS; Eudragit® RS, Eud-RS; and Soluplus®, SOL) were screened via the film casting method, as to whether they could suspend the drug's recrystallization. The most promising matrix/carriers were then evaluated, based on their ability to inhibit LUT's precipitation after its solubilization, via the solvent shift method. Based on both screening methods, it was determined that PVP was the most promising matrix/carrier for the preparation of LUT's ASDs. Hence, in a further step, after the successful testing of components' miscibility, LUT-PVP ASDs were prepared via the solvent evaporation method. These systems (examined via powder X-ray diffractometry, pXRD) showed full API amorphization immediately after preparation and excellent physical stability (since they were stable after 3 months of storage). The study of LUT-PVP ASD's ATR-FTIR (Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared) spectra demonstrated strong H-bonds between the molecules of the drug and the matrix/carrier, while molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were able to shed light on these drug-matrix/carrier interactions, at a molecular level. Finally, in vitro dissolution studies in simulated saliva proved that the prepared ASDs were able to significantly enhance LUT's dissolution profile. Hence, according to findings of the present work, the preparation of LUT-ASDs utilizing PVP as the polymeric matrix/carrier is regarded as a highly promising technique for the improvement of API's solubility in the oral cavity.
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Lu L, Wen Z, Lin J, Zhang K, Gao D, Wang D. Molecularly imprinted polymers based on magnetic metal-organic frameworks for surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry analysis and simultaneous luteolin enrichment. J Chromatogr A 2022; 1678:463377. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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