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Boxiang Q, Liping S, Tong Q. Cuscuta chinensis Lam. Flavonoids (CCLF) alleviate the symptoms of sepsis-associated encephalopathy via PI3K/Nrf2 pathway. Behav Brain Res 2024; 465:114887. [PMID: 38499156 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.114887] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) frequently encounters patients who are in intensive care units and ∼70% of patients with severe systemic infection. However, due to the unclear pathological mechanisms of SAE, the desease-modifying drug is still lack. Here, we aimed to explore whether the flavonoid components extracted from CCL (CCLF) seeds possess protective effects on SAE animals, and systematically evaluate the transcriptomic alteration (in the hippocampus) after CCLF treatment on SAE animals employing RNA sequencing. We observed that CCLF improved the brain's learning and memory abilities and the structural integrity of BBB using cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced SAE animal models, evaluated by behavioral test and tissue examination of animals respectively. RNA sequencing results showed that CCLF treatment reverses SAE-induced transcriptomic alteration in the hippocampus. Moreover, CCLF also dramatically relieved inflammatory (such as TNF-α, IL-2, and IL-6) and oxidative (MDA and SOD activity) stresses, and inhibited SAE-induced neuron apoptosis in brain tissues. More importantly, CCLF restored the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and then induced the Nrf2 nuclear translocation to drive HO-1 expression both in vitro and in vivo. LY294002, an inhibitor of PI3K, obviously blocked CCLF's functions on anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammation, and anti-oxidation in vivo, demonstrating that CCLF achieves its bioactivities in a PI3K/AKT signaling dependent manner. Altogether, CCLF exhibits remarkable neuro-protective function and may be a promising candidate for further clinical trials for SAE treatment.
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- Qi Boxiang
- Medicine Intensive Care Unit, Nantong University Affiliated Maternal and Child Health Hospital/ Nantong Children Hospital, Jiangsu, 226000, PR China.
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- Medicine Intensive Care Unit, Xuzhou Children Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, PR China
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- Medicine Intensive Care Unit, Xuzhou Children Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, PR China
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Petrovic SM, Barbinta-Patrascu ME. Organic and Biogenic Nanocarriers as Bio-Friendly Systems for Bioactive Compounds' Delivery: State-of-the Art and Challenges. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7550. [PMID: 38138692 PMCID: PMC10744464 DOI: 10.3390/ma16247550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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"Green" strategies to build up novel organic nanocarriers with bioperformance are modern trends in nanotechnology. In this way, the valorization of bio-wastes and the use of living systems to develop multifunctional organic and biogenic nanocarriers (OBNs) have revolutionized the nanotechnological and biomedical fields. This paper is a comprehensive review related to OBNs for bioactives' delivery, providing an overview of the reports on the past two decades. In the first part, several classes of bioactive compounds and their therapeutic role are briefly presented. A broad section is dedicated to the main categories of organic and biogenic nanocarriers. The major challenges regarding the eco-design and the fate of OBNs are suggested to overcome some toxicity-related drawbacks. Future directions and opportunities, and finding "green" solutions for solving the problems related to nanocarriers, are outlined in the final of this paper. We believe that through this review, we will capture the attention of the readers and will open new perspectives for new solutions/ideas for the discovery of more efficient and "green" ways in developing novel bioperformant nanocarriers for transporting bioactive agents.
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- Sanja M. Petrovic
- Department of Chemical Technologies, Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 124, 1600 Leskovac, Serbia;
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Măgurele, Romania
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Nsairat H, Lafi Z, Al-Sulaibi M, Gharaibeh L, Alshaer W. Impact of nanotechnology on the oral delivery of phyto-bioactive compounds. Food Chem 2023; 424:136438. [PMID: 37244187 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Nanotechnology is an advanced field that has remarkable nutraceutical and food applications. Phyto-bioactive compounds (PBCs) play critical roles in promoting health and disease treatment. However, PBCs generally encounter several limitations that delay their widespread application. For example, most PBCs have low aqueous solubility, poor biostability, poor bioavailability, and a lack of target specificity. Moreover, the high concentrations of effective PBC doses also limit their application. As a result, encapsulating PBCs into an appropriate nanocarrier may increase their solubility and biostability and protect them from premature degradation. Moreover, nanoencapsulation could improve absorption and prolong circulation with a high opportunity for targeted delivery that may decrease unwanted toxicity. This review addresses the main parameters, variables, and barriers that control and affect oral PBC delivery. Moreover, this review discusses the potential role of biocompatible and biodegradable nanocarriers in improving the water solubility, chemical stability, bioavailability, and specificity/selectivity of PBCs.
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- Hamdi Nsairat
- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan.
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan.
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Zhao Q, Liu Y, Wang X, Zhu Y, Jiao Y, Bao Y, Shi W. Cuscuta chinensis flavonoids reducing oxidative stress of the improve sperm damage in bisphenol A exposed mice offspring. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 255:114831. [PMID: 36966614 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114831] [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: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common environmental endocrine disruptor, and overexposure is a threat to male reproduction. Although studies have confirmed that BPA exposure causes a decrease in sperm quality in offspring, the dosage used, and the underlying mechanism is not clear. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether Cuscuta chinensis flavonoids (CCFs) can antagonize or alleviate BPA-induced reproductive injury by analyzing the processes associated with BPA's impairment of sperm quality. BPA and 40 mg/kg bw/day of CCFs were administered to the dams at gestation day (GD) 0.5-17.5. Testicles and serum of male mice are collected on postnatal day 56 (PND56), and spermatozoa are collected to detect relevant indicators. Our results showed that compared with the BPA group, CCFs could significantly increase the serum contents of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and testosterone (T) in males at PND 56, as well as the transcription levels of estrogen receptor alpha (ERα), steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) and Cytochrome P450 family 11, subfamily A, and member 1 (CYP11A1). CCFs also significantly inhibit the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), reduce oxidative stress, increase mitochondrial membrane potential, and reduce sperm apoptosis. It also has a certain regulatory effect on sperm telomere length and mitochondrial DNA copy number. These results suggest that CCFs can increase reproductive hormone and receptor levels in adult males by regulating the expression of oxidative stress correlated factors, and ultimately mitigate the negative effects of BPA on sperm quality in male mice.
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- Qianhui Zhao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; Hebei Veterinary Biotenology Innovation Center, Baoding 071001, China; Ruipu (Baoding) Biological Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Baoding 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; Hebei Veterinary Biotenology Innovation Center, Baoding 071001, China.
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Kumar M, Kumar D, Kumar S, Kumar A, Mandal UK. A Recent Review on Bio-availability Enhancement of Poorly Water-soluble Drugs by using Bioenhancer and Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery System. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:3212-3224. [PMID: 36281868 DOI: 10.2174/1381612829666221021152354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intravenous route of drug administration has maximum bioavailability, which shows 100% of the drug reaches blood circulation, whereas the oral administration of drugs, are readily undergoing pre-systemic metabolism, which means the poor bioavailability of the drug and limited amount of drug reaches the target site. INTRODUCTION Bioenhancers are substances having medicinal entities which enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of the active constituents of drugs. The enhanced bioavailability of drugs may lead to dose reduction, which may further reduce the cost and undesired side effects associated with the drugs. METHODS The solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded with ketoprofen made from carnauba wax and beeswax. It was discovered that when the drug-loaded SLNs were mixed with egg-lecithin and Tween-80, as well as when the total surfactant concentration was increased, the average particle size of the drug-loaded SLNs decreased. RESULTS The drug-loaded nanoparticles, when given in combination with bio-enhancers such as piperine and quercetin, enhanced the drug's effectiveness. The Area Under Curve (AUC) was increased when the drug was coupled with bio-enhancers. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that piperine and quercetin when used with drug-loaded nanoparticles improve their therapeutic effectiveness. CONCLUSION Bioenhancers are crucial to amplifying the bioavailability of many synthetic drugs. These attributes are useful to reduce the dose of drugs and increase the therapeutic efficacy of drugs with poor bioavailability.
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- Mohit Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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Quirós-Fallas MI, Wilhelm-Romero K, Quesada-Mora S, Azofeifa-Cordero G, Vargas-Huertas LF, Alvarado-Corella D, Mora-Román JJ, Vega-Baudrit JR, Navarro-Hoyos M, Araya-Sibaja AM. Curcumin Hybrid Lipid Polymeric Nanoparticles: Antioxidant Activity, Immune Cellular Response, and Cytotoxicity Evaluation. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10102431. [PMID: 36289694 PMCID: PMC9599193 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102431] [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: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Poor solubility and short biological half-life present a challenge that needs to be overcome in order to improve the recognized bioactivities of curcumin (CUR), the main phenolic compounds derived from the roots of Curcuma longa. However, drug delivery systems have proven to be an excellent strategy to improve and obtain greater bioavailability. Our previous studies on curcuminoid hybrid nanoparticles have shown promising results by significantly increasing the solubility of desmethoxycurcumin (DMC) and bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDM). In this contribution, we performed a detailed characterization of a CUR as well as in vitro and in vivo studies. The developed method produced CUR loaded nanoparticles with an average size of 49.46 ± 0.80. Moreover, the FT-IR analysis confirmed the encapsulation, and TEM images showed their spherical shape. The NP achieved an encapsulation efficiency greater than 99%. Further, the release studies found that the NPs obtained a significantly higher release than the pure compounds in water. In vivo delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) studies showed promising results by enhancing the immune activity response of CUR in NP compared to bulk CUR. Furthermore, we report a significant increase in antioxidant activity for CUR-NP in aqueous solution compared to free CUR. Finally, an important in vitro cytotoxic effect on gastric AGS and colon SW620 adenocarcinoma cell lines was found for CUR-NP while empty carrier nanoparticles are observed to exhibit low cytotoxicity, indicating the potential of these CUR-PLU NPs for further studies to assess their phytotherapeutic applications.
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- María Isabel Quirós-Fallas
- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, Pavas, San José 1174-1200, Costa Rica
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- Departmento de Bioquímica, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
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- Departmento de Bioquímica, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, Pavas, San José 1174-1200, Costa Rica
- Laboratorio de Investigación y Tecnología de Polímeros POLIUNA, Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Heredia 86-3000, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, Pavas, San José 1174-1200, Costa Rica
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +506-2519-5700 (ext. 6016)
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Xu SY, Zhang Y, Han T, Li XR, Lihong-Li, Zuo L. UPLC-Q/TOF-MS based plasma metabolomics study of hepatoprotective effect of Cuscutae semen on CCl4-induced liver injury model of rats. Biomed Chromatogr 2022; 36:e5489. [PMID: 36002930 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5489] [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: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic disorders is a serious health problem threaten human. Cuscutae semen (CS) is a broadly used Chinese medicine as a tonic to nourish the liver and kidney. OBJECTIVE Our research aimed to assess the hepatoprotective effect of CS on CCl4 -induced liver injury rats via plasma metabolomics. METHODS The liver injury rats were induced by 40% CCl4 in olive oil twice a week for 21 days. The CS group received CS 2g/kg every day for 21 days. The liver tissues were used for histological studies. The serum was used for biochemical parameters analysis. Plasma metabolomic analysis were performed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q/TOF-MS). RESULTS Administration of CS could relieve hepatocyte necrosis, decrease levels of serum biochemical parameters in comparison with CCl4 group. The principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least-squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) analyses on plasma metabolomes showed an obvious separation among the control, model and CS groups. The heatmap showed that CS-administered mice had the similar metabolite profiles as the control group. Seven influential pathways in plasma of hepatoprotective impacted by CS were identified. CONCLUSION This study verified the hepatoprotective effect of CS, and the related metabolic pathways were discussed.
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- Shu-Ya Xu
- School of animal medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China.,School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of animal medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of animal medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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Elkhoury K, Chen M, Koçak P, Enciso-Martínez E, Bassous NJ, Lee MC, Byambaa B, Rezaei Z, Li Y, Urbina M, Gurian M, Sobahi N, Hussain MA, Sanchez-Gonzalez L, Leijten J, Hassan S, Arab-Tehrany E, Ward JE, Shin SR. Hybrid extracellular vesicles-liposome incorporated advanced bioink to deliver microRNA. Biofabrication 2022; 14:10.1088/1758-5090/ac8621. [PMID: 35917808 PMCID: PMC9594995 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac8621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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In additive manufacturing, bioink formulations govern strategies to engineer 3D living tissues that mimic the complex architectures and functions of native tissues for successful tissue regeneration. Conventional 3D-printed tissues are limited in their ability to alter the fate of laden cells. Specifically, the efficient delivery of gene expression regulators (i.e. microRNAs (miRNAs)) to cells in bioprinted tissues has remained largely elusive. In this study, we explored the inclusion of extracellular vesicles (EVs), naturally occurring nanovesicles (NVs), into bioinks to resolve this challenge. EVs show excellent biocompatibility, rapid endocytosis, and low immunogenicity, which lead to the efficient delivery of miRNAs without measurable cytotoxicity. EVs were fused with liposomes to prolong and control their release by altering their physical interaction with the bioink. Hybrid EVs-liposome (hEL) NVs were embedded in gelatin-based hydrogels to create bioinks that could efficiently encapsulate and deliver miRNAs at the target site in a controlled and sustained manner. The regulation of cells' gene expression in a 3D bioprinted matrix was achieved using the hELs-laden bioink as a precursor for excellent shape fidelity and high cell viability constructs. Novel regulatory factors-loaded bioinks will expedite the translation of new bioprinting applications in the tissue engineering field.
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- Kamil Elkhoury
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
- LIBio, Université de Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, China
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, İstinye University, 34396 Sariyer/Istanbul, Trukey
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, University of Twente, Enschede, Overijssel 7522 NB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21569, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21569, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, University of Twente, Enschede, Overijssel 7522 NB, The Netherlands
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
- Department of Biology, Khalifa University, 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE Division of Genetics
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- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
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Manocha S, Dhiman S, Grewal AS, Guarve K. Nanotechnology: An approach to overcome bioavailability challenges of nutraceuticals. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Araya-Sibaja AM, Wilhelm-Romero K, Quirós-Fallas MI, Vargas Huertas LF, Vega-Baudrit JR, Navarro-Hoyos M. Bovine Serum Albumin-Based Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activity Enhancement of Three Main Curcuminoids from Curcuma longa. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27092758. [PMID: 35566108 PMCID: PMC9106055 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) lipid hybrid nanoparticles are part of the new solutions to overcome low bioavailability of poor solubility drugs such as curcuminoids, which possess multiple biological advantages; however, they are counterbalanced by its short biological half-life. In this line, we prepared the three main curcuminoids: curcumin (CUR), desmethoxycurcumin (DMC), and bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDM)-loaded BSA nanoparticles. The three formulations were characterized by the average size, size distribution, crystallinity, weight loss, drug release, kinetic mechanism, and antioxidant activity. The developed method produced CUR-, DMC-, and BDM-loaded BSA nanoparticles with a size average of 15.83 ± 0.18, 17.29 ± 3.34, and 15.14 ± 0.14 nm for CUR, DMC, and BDM loaded BSA, respectively. FT-IR analysis confirmed the encapsulation, and TEM images showed their spherical shape. The three formulations achieved encapsulation efficiency upper to 96% and an exhibited significantly increased release from the nanoparticle compared to free compounds in water. The antioxidant activity was enhanced as well, in agreement with the improvement in water release, obtaining IC50 values of 9.28, 11.70, and 15.19 µg/mL for CUR, DMC, and BDM loaded BSA nanoparticles, respectively, while free curcuminoids exhibited considerably lower antioxidant values in aqueous solution. Hence, this study shows promises for such hybrid systems, which have been ignored so far, regarding proper encapsulation, protection, and delivery of curcuminoids for the development of functional foods and pharmaceuticals.
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- Andrea Mariela Araya-Sibaja
- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, Pavas, San José 1174-1200, Costa Rica; (K.W.-R.); (J.R.V.-B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +506-2519-5700 (ext. 6016)
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, Pavas, San José 1174-1200, Costa Rica; (K.W.-R.); (J.R.V.-B.)
- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica; (M.I.Q.-F.); (L.F.V.H.); (M.N.-H.)
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- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica; (M.I.Q.-F.); (L.F.V.H.); (M.N.-H.)
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- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica; (M.I.Q.-F.); (L.F.V.H.); (M.N.-H.)
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología LANOTEC-CeNAT-CONARE, Pavas, San José 1174-1200, Costa Rica; (K.W.-R.); (J.R.V.-B.)
- Laboratorio de Investigación y Tecnología de Polímeros POLIUNA, Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Heredia 86-3000, Costa Rica
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- Laboratorio BIODESS, Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José 2060, Costa Rica; (M.I.Q.-F.); (L.F.V.H.); (M.N.-H.)
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Teja PK, Mithiya J, Kate AS, Bairwa K, Chauthe SK. Herbal nanomedicines: Recent advancements, challenges, opportunities and regulatory overview. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 96:153890. [PMID: 35026510 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Herbal Nano Medicines (HNMs) are nano-sized medicine containing herbal drugs as extracts, enriched fractions or biomarker constituents. HNMs have certain advantages because of their increased bioavailability and reduced toxicities. There are very few literature reports that address the common challenges of herbal nanoformulations, such as selecting the type/class of nanoformulation for an extract or a phytochemical, selection and optimisation of preparation method and physicochemical parameters. Although researchers have shown more interest in this field in the last decade, there is still an urgent need for systematic analysis of HNMs. PURPOSE This review aims to provide the recent advancement in various herbal nanomedicines like polymeric herbal nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, phytosomes, nano-micelles, self-nano emulsifying drug delivery system, nanofibers, liposomes, dendrimers, ethosomes, nanoemulsion, nanosuspension, and carbon nanotube; their evaluation parameters, challenges, and opportunities. Additionally, regulatory aspects and future perspectives of herbal nanomedicines are also being covered to some extent. METHODS The scientific data provided in this review article are retrieved by a thorough analysis of numerous research and review articles, textbooks, and patents searched using the electronic search tools like Sci-Finder, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Elsevier, Google Scholar, ACS, Medline Plus and Web of Science. RESULTS In this review, the authors suggested the suitability of nanoformulation for a particular type of extracts or enriched fraction of phytoconstituents based on their solubility and permeability profile (similar to the BCS class of drugs). This review focuses on different strategies for optimising preparation methods for various HNMs to ensure reproducibility in context with all the physicochemical parameters like particle size, surface area, zeta potential, polydispersity index, entrapment efficiency, drug loading, and drug release, along with the consistent therapeutic index. CONCLUSION A combination of herbal medicine with nanotechnology can be an essential tool for the advancement of herbal medicine research with enhanced bioavailability and fewer toxicities. Despite the challenges related to traditional medicine's safe and effective use, there is huge scope for nanotechnology-based herbal medicines. Overall, it is well stabilized that herbal nanomedicines are safer, have higher bioavailability, and have enhanced therapeutic value than conventional herbal and synthetic drugs.
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- Parusu Kavya Teja
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India..
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India..
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Hu QM, Yang Z, Zhang YY, Bao GH. Efficient development of antibacterial (−) -epigallocatechin gallate-PBCA nanoparticles using ethyl acetate as oil phase through interfacial polymerization. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Handa M, Beg S, Shukla R, Barkat MA, Choudhry H, Singh KK. Recent advances in lipid-engineered multifunctional nanophytomedicines for cancer targeting. J Control Release 2021; 340:48-59. [PMID: 34695523 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cancer is a leading cause of death in many countries around the world. However, the efficacy of current treatments available for variety of cancers is considered to be suboptimal due to the pathophysiological challenges associated with the disease which limits the efficacy of the anticancer drugs. Moreover, the vulnerability towards off-target effects and high toxicity also limits the use of drugs for the treatment of cancers. Besides, the biopharmaceutical challenges like poor water solubility and permeability of the drugs, along with the absence of active targeting capability further decreases the utility of drugs in cancer therapy. As a result of these deficiencies, the current therapeutic strategies face noncompliance to patients for providing meaningful benefits after administration. With the advancements in nanotechnology, there has been a paradigm shift in the modalities for cancer treatment with the help of phytomedicine-based nanosized drug delivery systems coupled with variegated surface-engineering strategies for targeted drug delivery. Among these delivery systems, lipid-based nanoparticles are considered as one of the highly biocompatible, efficient and effective systems extensively explored for anticancer drug delivery. These include diverse range of systems including liposomes, nanoemulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipidic carriers and supramolecular carriers, which alters pharmacokinetic and biodistribution of the drugs for active targeting to the desired site of action by overcoming the biopharmaceutical challenges associated with anticancer drug delivery. The present review endeavours to provide a comprehensive account on the recent advances in the application of lipid-based nanostructured systems for improving the pharmacotherapeutic performance of phytomedicines for cancer targeting application.
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- Mayank Handa
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, U.P., India
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK; Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, U.P., India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Al Jamiah, Hafr Al Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Metabolism & Epigenetic Unit, Faculty of Science, King Fahd Center for Medical Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK.
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Tavares AG, Andrade J, Silva RRA, Marques CS, Silva JORD, Vanetti MCD, Melo NRD, Soares NDFF. Carvacrol-loaded liposome suspension: optimization, characterization and incorporation into poly(vinyl alcohol) films. Food Funct 2021; 12:6549-6557. [PMID: 34096962 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00479d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to encapsulate carvacrol into liposomes in order to promote its application in active food packaging. Response surface methodology was used to evaluate the effect of the concentration of the liposomal components on its characteristics. The optimum formulation for the preparation of liposomes with the highest encapsulation efficiency (59.0 ± 1.99%) was found to be 3000 μg mL-1 of cholesterol and 4000 μg mL-1 of carvacrol. Carvacrol reduced the polydispersity index and increased the zeta potential and the thermal stability of liposomes. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that the interaction of carvacrol with liposomes occurred probably through hydrogen-bonding. The incorporation into liposomes maintained the antibacterial effect of carvacrol, but when in the film, carvacrol liposomes were not effective against the microorganisms tested. Liposomes may offer a viable option for stabilizing carvacrol, however, more studies are necessary to enable its application in food packaging.
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- Adassa Gama Tavares
- Department of Food Technology, Federal University of Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, 36570-900, Viçosa, MG, Brazil.
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Tran Q, Le Thi T, Nguyen T, Tran T, Le Q, Luu T, Dinh V. Facile synthesis of novel nanocurcuminoids–sacha inchi oil using the phase inversion temperature method: Characterization and antioxidant activity. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Quang‐Hieu Tran
- Chemistry Division Basic Sciences Department Saigon Technology University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Department of Chemistry Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lincoln University Lincoln New Zealand
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology Tien Giang University My Tho Vietnam
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- Future Materials & Devices Laboratory Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences Duy Tan University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences Duy Tan University Da Nang Vietnam
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- Future Materials & Devices Laboratory Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences Duy Tan University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences Duy Tan University Da Nang Vietnam
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Mishra SB, Kumari N. Engineering of Crystalline Nano-Suspension of Lycopene for Potential Management of Oxidative Stress–Linked Diabetes in Experimental Animals. BIONANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-021-00843-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Elkhoury K, Sanchez-Gonzalez L, Lavrador P, Almeida R, Gaspar V, Kahn C, Cleymand F, Arab-Tehrany E, Mano JF. Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA) Nanocomposite Hydrogels Embedding Bioactive Naringin Liposomes. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12122944. [PMID: 33317207 PMCID: PMC7764353 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The development of nanocomposite hydrogels that take advantage of hierarchic building blocks is gaining increased attention due to their added functionality and numerous biomedical applications. Gathering on the unique properties of these platforms, herein we report the synthesis of bioactive nanocomposite hydrogels comprising naringin-loaded salmon-derived lecithin nanosized liposomal building blocks and gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) macro-sized hydrogels for their embedding. This platform takes advantage of liposomes’ significant drug loading capacity and their role in hydrogel network reinforcement, as well as of the injectability and light-mediated crosslinking of bioderived gelatin-based biomaterials. First, the physicochemical properties, as well as the encapsulation efficiency, release profile, and cytotoxicity of naringin-loaded nanoliposomes (LipoN) were characterized. Then, the effect of embedding LipoN in the GelMA matrix were characterized by studying the release behavior, swelling ratio, and hydrophilic character, as well as the rheological and mechanical properties of GelMA and GelMA-LipoN functionalized hydrogels. Finally, the dispersion of nanoliposomes encapsulating a model fluorescent probe in the GelMA matrix was visualized. The formulation of naringin-loaded liposomes via an optimized procedure yielded nanosized (114 nm) negatively charged particles with a high encapsulation efficiency (~99%). Naringin-loaded nanoliposomes administration to human adipose-derived stem cells confirmed their suitable cytocompatibility. Moreover, in addition to significantly extending the release of naringin from the hydrogel, the nanoliposomes inclusion in the GelMA matrix significantly increased its elastic and compressive moduli and decreased its swelling ratio, while showing an excellent dispersion in the hydrogel network. Overall, salmon-derived nanoliposomes enabled the inclusion and controlled release of pro-osteogenic bioactive molecules, as well as improved the hydrogel matrix properties, which suggests that these soft nanoparticles can play an important role in bioengineering bioactive nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering in the foreseeable future.
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- Kamil Elkhoury
- LIBio, Université de Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (C.K.)
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.L.); (R.A.); (V.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.L.); (R.A.); (V.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.L.); (R.A.); (V.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.L.); (R.A.); (V.G.)
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- LIBio, Université de Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (C.K.)
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- Institut Jean Lamour, CNRS-Université de Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France;
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- LIBio, Université de Lorraine, F-54000 Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (C.K.)
- Correspondence: (E.A.-T.); (J.F.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.L.); (R.A.); (V.G.)
- Correspondence: (E.A.-T.); (J.F.M.)
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Park I, Yang S, Choi G, Moon BC, Song JH. An Integrated Approach for Efficient and Accurate Medicinal Cuscutae Semen Identification. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 9:E1410. [PMID: 33105814 PMCID: PMC7690581 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To guarantee the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines, accurate identification and quality evaluation are crucial. The ripe dried seeds of Cuscuta australis R.Br. and C. chinensis Lam. are known as Cuscutae Semen (CS) and are widely consumed in Northeast Asia; however, the seeds of other species can be misidentified as CS owing to morphological similarities, leading to misuse. In this report, we propose a multilateral strategy combining microscopic techniques with statistical analysis and DNA barcoding using a genus-specific primer to facilitate the identification and authentication of CS. Morphology-based identification using microscopy revealed that the useful diagnostic characteristics included general shape, embryo exudation, hairiness, and testa ornamentation, which were used to develop an effective identification key. In addition, we conducted DNA barcoding-based identification to ensure accurate authentication. A novel DNA barcode primer was produced from the chloroplast rbcL gene by comparative analysis using Cuscuta chloroplast genome sequences, which allowed four Cuscuta species and adulterants to be discriminated completely. Therefore, this investigation overcame the limitations of universal DNA barcodes for Cuscuta species with high variability. We believe that this integrated approach will enable CS to be differentiated from other species, thereby improving its quality control and product safety in medicinal markets.
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea; (I.P.); (S.Y.); (G.C.)
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea; (I.P.); (S.Y.); (G.C.)
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Bianchi A, Velot É, Kempf H, Elkhoury K, Sanchez-Gonzalez L, Linder M, Kahn C, Arab-Tehrany E. Nanoliposomes from Agro-Resources as Promising Delivery Systems for Chondrocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3436. [PMID: 32414043 PMCID: PMC7279141 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21103436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Investigations in cartilage biology have been hampered by the limited capacity of chondrocytes, especially in rats and humans, to be efficiently transfected. Liposomes are a promising delivery system due to their lipid bilayer structure similar to a biological membrane. Here we used natural rapeseed lecithin, which contains a high level of mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, to evaluate the cytocompatibility of these phospholipids as future potential carriers of biomolecules in joint regenerative medicine. Results show that appropriate concentrations of nanoliposome rapeseed lecithin under 500 µg/mL were safe for chondrocytes and did not induce any alterations of their phenotype. Altogether, these results sustain that they could represent a novel natural carrier to deliver active substances into cartilage cells.
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- Arnaud Bianchi
- Faculté de Médecine, Biopôle de l’Université de Lorraine, Campus Brabois-Santé, Laboratoire UMR 7365 CNRS-Université de Lorraine, Ingénierie Moléculaire et Physiopathologie Articulaire (IMoPA), Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (É.V.); (H.K.)
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- Faculté de Médecine, Biopôle de l’Université de Lorraine, Campus Brabois-Santé, Laboratoire UMR 7365 CNRS-Université de Lorraine, Ingénierie Moléculaire et Physiopathologie Articulaire (IMoPA), Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (É.V.); (H.K.)
- Campus Brabois-Santé, Laboratoire de Travaux Pratiques de Physiologie, Faculté de pharmacie, Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France
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- Faculté de Médecine, Biopôle de l’Université de Lorraine, Campus Brabois-Santé, Laboratoire UMR 7365 CNRS-Université de Lorraine, Ingénierie Moléculaire et Physiopathologie Articulaire (IMoPA), Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (É.V.); (H.K.)
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- Laboratoire d’ingénierie des Biomolécules, Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (M.L.); (C.K.)
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- Laboratoire d’ingénierie des Biomolécules, Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (M.L.); (C.K.)
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- Laboratoire d’ingénierie des Biomolécules, Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (M.L.); (C.K.)
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- Laboratoire d’ingénierie des Biomolécules, Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (M.L.); (C.K.)
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- Laboratoire d’ingénierie des Biomolécules, Université de Lorraine, F-54505 Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France; (K.E.); (L.S.-G.); (M.L.); (C.K.)
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Chang L, Xu D, Zhu J, Ge G, Kong X, Zhou Y. Herbal Therapy for the Treatment of Acetaminophen-Associated Liver Injury: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:313. [PMID: 32218738 PMCID: PMC7078345 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is the leading cause of drug-induced liver injury worldwide, and mitochondrial oxidative stress is considered the major event responsible for APAP-associated liver injury (ALI). Despite the identification of N-acetyl cysteine, a reactive oxygen species scavenger that is regarded as an effective clinical treatment, therapeutic effectiveness remains limited due to rapid disease progression and diagnosis at a late phase, which leads to the need to explore various therapeutic approaches. Since the early 1990s, a number of natural products and herbs have been found to have hepatoprotective effects against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity in terms of acute liver failure prevention and therapeutic amelioration of ALI. In this review, we summarize the hepatoprotective effects and mechanisms of medicinal plants, including herbs and fruit extracts, along with future perspectives that may provide guidance to improve the current status of herbal therapy against ALI.
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- Ling Chang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Liver Diseases, Institute of Clinical Immunology, ShuGuang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Lu M, Zhang T, Jiang Z, Guo Y, Qiu F, Liu R, Zhang L, Chang M, Liu R, Jin Q, Wang X. Physical properties and cellular antioxidant activity of vegetable oil emulsions with different chain lengths and saturation of triglycerides. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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COMPARATIVE PHARMACOKINETIC AND BIOAVAILABILITY STUDIES OF MONOTROPEIN, KAEMPFEROL-3-O-GLUCOSIDE, AND QUERCETIN-4’-O-GLUCOSIDE AFTER ORAL AND INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF MOTILIPERM IN RATS. JOURNAL OF MEN'S HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.15586/jomh.v16isp1.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Noureen S, Noreen S, Ghumman SA, Batool F, Bukhari SNA. The genus Cuscuta (Convolvolaceac): An updated review on indigenous uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019; 22:1225-1252. [PMID: 32128087 PMCID: PMC7038433 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2019.35296.8407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, is a genus of family convolvolaceace. Approximately 170 species of Cuscuta are extensively distributed in temperate and subtropical areas of the world. Species of this genus are widely used as essential constituents in functional foods and traditional medicinal systems. Various parts of many members of Cuscuta have been found efficacious against a variety of diseases. Phytochemical investigations have confirmed presence of biologically active moieties such as flavonoids, alkaloids, lignans, saponines, phenolics, tannins, and fatty acids. Pharmacological studies and traditional uses of these plants have proved that they are effective antibacterial, antioxidant, antiostioporotic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antipyretic, antihypertensive, analgesic, anti hair fall, and antisteriogenic agents.
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- Shazia Noureen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Aljouf, Sakaka2014, Saudi Arabia
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Ali A, Ahmad U, Akhtar J, Badruddeen, Khan MM. Engineered nano scale formulation strategies to augment efficiency of nutraceuticals. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Wei Y, Li S, Han C, Bao Y, Shi W. Cuscuta chinensis flavonoids alleviate bisphenol A-induced apoptosis of testicular cells in male mice offspring. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13427. [PMID: 31583719 DOI: 10.1111/and.13427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widespread environmental endocrine disruptor that has multiple effects on reproductive organ development. To investigate the effect of Cuscuta chinensis flavonoids (CCFs) on testicular apoptosis induced by BPA in male mice offspring, pregnant mice were administered intragastrically with BPA and CCF at gestation day (GD) 0.5-17.5. The testes of male offspring (F1 males) were collected at post-natal day (PND) 21 and PND 56 for the detection of related indicators. The results showed that compared with the BPA group, the testicular index in CCF groups was significantly increased at PND 21 (p < .01). For the mice of different concentrations of CCF groups, the expression levels of bax, caspase-9 and caspase-7 proteins were significantly decreased at PND 21 and PND 56, while the expression level of bcl-2 protein was significantly increased, and testicular apoptotic cells were also decreased significantly (p < .01 or p < .05). Forty mg/kg CCF has no significant difference compared with the control group. The results indicated that CCF could protect the testis development of F1 male mice by alleviating the apoptosis of testicular cells induced by BPA.
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- Yuanyuan Wei
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding, China.,Hebei Provincial Engineering Center for Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, Baoding, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding, China.,Hebei Provincial Engineering Center for Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, Baoding, China
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Mohammadi S, Nezami A, Esmaeili Z, Rouini MR, Ardakani YH, Lavasani H, Hassanzadeh G, Ghazi-Khansari M. Pharmacokinetic changes of tramadol in rats with hepatotoxicity induced by ethanol and acetaminophen in perfused rat liver model. Alcohol 2019; 77:49-57. [PMID: 30248395 DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2018.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Tramadol is an opioid agonist with activation monoaminergic properties. It can be administered orally, rectally, intravenously, or intramuscularly as a centrally acting analgesic. Liver injury can lead to changes in the metabolism of tramadol. In this study, the rate of tramadol metabolism in rats with damaged liver induced by ethanol and acetaminophen was assessed in a recirculation perfusion system. Acetaminophen is a mild analgesic and antipyretic agent, which can cause centrilobular hepatic necrosis in toxic doses, whereas alcohol causes death due to liver diseases. Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), such as alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic fibrosis, is the most common liver disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the alteration in tramadol metabolism in different hepatotoxicity conditions in animal models. Male rats were randomly assigned to three groups. The control group received normal saline, group 2 received acetaminophen at the dose of 250 mg/kg/day, and group 3 received ethanol at the beginning dose of 3 g/kg/day, which was slowly increased to 6 g/kg/day. Tramadol was added to the perfusion solution at the concentration of 500 ng/mL. Samples were collected during 180 min, and analyte concentrations were determined by the High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method. The concentration of tramadol and its three main metabolites, O-desmethyltramadol (M1), N-desmethyltramadol (M2), and N,O-didesmethyltramadol (M5), were determined in perfusate samples. Ethanol and acetaminophen significantly affected the pattern of weight gain and liver weights before perfusion and caused a significant increase in enzyme activities. Moreover, histopathologic examination revealed that ethanol and acetaminophen caused liver damage. An increase in the elimination half-life and reduced clearance rate of tramadol were seen in the acetaminophen and ethanol groups, in comparison to the control group. Additionally, significant reductions in the Area Under the Curve (AUC) of metabolites of tramadol (M1, M2, and M5) were observed in the acetaminophen and ethanol groups in the perfused rat liver model. Liver damage caused by ethanol and acetaminophen during 45 days in animals leads to a significant reduction in the level of tramadol metabolites. Therefore, in patients with liver damage caused by ethanol and acetaminophen, caution needs to be considered when prescribing tramadol.
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Moghaddasi F, Housaindokht MR, Darroudi M, Bozorgmehr MR, Sadeghi A. Synthesis of nano curcumin using black pepper oil by O/W Nanoemulsion Technique and investigation of their biological activities. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2018.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Koca-Caliskan U, Yilmaz I, Taslidere A, Yalcin FN, Aka C, Sekeroglu N. Cuscuta arvensis Beyr "Dodder": In Vivo Hepatoprotective Effects Against Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. J Med Food 2018; 21:625-631. [PMID: 29719159 PMCID: PMC5998826 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.0139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Cuscuta arvensis Beyr. is a parasitic plant, and commonly known as "dodder" in Europe, in the United States, and "tu si zi shu" in China. It is one of the preferred spices used in sweet and savory dishes. Also, it is used as a folk medicine for the treatment particularly of liver problems, knee pains, and physiological hepatitis, which occur notably in newborns and their mothers in the southeastern part of Turkey. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effects and antioxidant activities of aqueous and methanolic extracts of C. arvensis Beyr. on acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats. The results were supported by subsequent histopathological studies. The hepatoprotective activity of both the aqueous and methanolic extracts at an oral dose of 125 and 250 mg/kg was investigated by observing the reduction levels or the activity of alkaline phosphatase, alkaline transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, blood urine nitrogen, and total bilirubin content. In vivo antioxidant activity was determined by analyzing the serum superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde, glutathione, and catalase levels. Chromatographic methods were used to isolate biologically active compounds from the extract, and spectroscopic methods were used for structure elucidation. Both the methanolic and aqueous extracts exerted noticable hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects supporting the folkloric usage of dodder. One of the bioactive compounds was kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside, isolated and identified from the methanolic extract.
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- Ufuk Koca-Caliskan
- 1 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University , Etiler-Ankara, Turkey
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- 2 Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Inonu University , Malatya, Turkey
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- 3 Department of Histology-Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University , Malatya, Turkey
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- 4 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University , Altindag-Ankara, Turkey
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- 1 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University , Etiler-Ankara, Turkey
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- 5 Department of Biology, Faculty of Art and Science, Kilis 7 Aralik University , Kilis, Turkey
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Marslin G, Prakash J, Qi S, Franklin G. Oral Delivery of Curcumin Polymeric Nanoparticles Ameliorates CCl₄-Induced Subacute Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:polym10050541. [PMID: 30966575 PMCID: PMC6415407 DOI: 10.3390/polym10050541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Revised: 04/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Curcumin is the major bioactive compound of Curcuma longa, an important medicinal plant used in traditional herbal formulations since ancient times. In the present study, we report that curcumin nanoparticles (ηCur) protects Wistar rats against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced subacute hepatotoxicity. Nanoparticles of sizes less than 220 nm with spherical shape were prepared using PLGA and PVA respectively as polymer and stabilizer. Test animals were injected via intraperitoneal route with 1 mL/kg CCl4 (8% in olive oil) twice a week over a period of 8 weeks to induce hepatotoxicity. On the days following the CCl4 injection, test animals were orally administered with either curcumin or its equivalent dose of ηCur. Behavioural observation, biochemical analysis of serum and histopathological examination of liver of the experimental animals indicated that ηCur offer significantly higher hepatoprotection compared to curcumin.
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- Gregory Marslin
- Ratnam Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Nellore 524 346, India.
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences, Tiruninravur 602 024, India.
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Vels University, Chennai 600 117, India.
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- Dapartment of Pharmacology, Vitamin D research institute, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China.
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- Department of Integrative Plant Biology, Institute of Plant Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 34 Strzeszynska Street, PL-60-479 Poznan, Poland.
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Sultana B, Yaqoob S, Zafar Z, Bhatti HN. Escalation of liver malfunctioning: A step toward Herbal Awareness. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 216:104-119. [PMID: 29309862 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Revised: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE About 2-5% of the world's population is suffering from liver toxicity including Pakistan with the second highest rate of hepatitis prevalence. Liver is a vital body organ which not only performs metabolic activities but also aids in detoxification, storage and digestion of food. Now a day's malnutrition, alcohol consumption and drug addiction are major causes of liver diseases throughout the world. In fact, there is no possible outcome to compensate liver malfunction for long term, and transplantation of liver is the only option left after the irretrievable injury of hepatic function. Subsequently, natural based therapeutic approaches are in the process of scrupulous testing as strong hepatoprotective mediator. In this regard plants are well thought hepatoprotective agents having multiple active components. In this review, based on species' pharmacology and safety we have compiled some plants which show strong hepatoprotective activity, main phytoconstituents with biological activities and few commercially used herbal formulations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ethnopharmacological information was gathered by an extensive literature survey like WHO monographs on selected herbal medicinal plants (Vol 1-Vol 4); Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy, Mills S and Bone K, Churchill Livingstone, London, UK; Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Wichtl M Medpharm Press, Stuttgart 3rd edn; Pharmacology and Applications of Chinese Materia Medica Vols 1 and 2, Chang H-M and But P P-H World Scientific, Singapore; British Herbal Compendium Vol. 2, Bradley P British Herbal Medicine Association, Bournemouth, UK; ESCOP Monographs 2nd edn. Thieme, Stuttgart, Germany; as well as by using electronic databases such as Pubchem, Chemspider, http://www.herbal-ahp.org; http://www.ahpa.org; http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2003/9241546271.pdf; http://www.escop.com, Pubmed, HubMed and Scopus. RESULTS Data for more about 29 plants have been accomplished for their bioactive constituent(s), biological activities and medicinal uses. Some of the plants have been identified as strong hepato-modulator. Such knowledge about traditional medicinal plants can be globally applied for safe and evidence based use in pharmacological applications. CONCLUSION With the rise in liver risks a meek struggle has been made to draw attention toward herbal therapy. Hepatoprotective constituents of said plants are expressed with chemical structures. However, for certain plants active constituents are not still isolated/purified but overall plant extract was found effective in providing protection against hepatic injury. As a future perspective, there is need to purify plant active constituents for ethnomedical rationale.
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- Bushra Sultana
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Ojo OA, Oyinloye BE, Ojo AB, Ajiboye BO, Olayide II, Idowu O, Olasehinde O, Fadugba A, Adewunmi F. Green‐route mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from
Syzygium cumini
(L.) Skeels polyphenolic‐rich leaf extracts and investigation of their antimicrobial activity. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018. [DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Oluwafemi A. Ojo
- Department of BiochemistryAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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- Department of Medical BiochemistryAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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- Department of BiochemistryAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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- Department of BiochemistryAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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- Department of ChemistryAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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- Department of Medical BiochemistryAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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- Department of MicrobiologyAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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- Department of ChemistryAfe Babalola UniversityAdo‐EkitiEkiti StateNigeria
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Benvegnú DM, Roversi K, Barcelos RCS, Trevizol F, Pase CS, Segat HJ, Dias VT, Savian AL, Piccoli BL, Piccolo J, Dutra-Filho CS, Emanuelli T, de Bona da Silva C, Beck RCR, Burger ME. Effects of Fish and Grape Seed Oils as Core of Haloperidol-Loaded Nanocapsules on Oral Dyskinesia in Rats. Neurochem Res 2017; 43:477-487. [DOI: 10.1007/s11064-017-2444-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Ali M, Khan T, Fatima K, Ali QUA, Ovais M, Khalil AT, Ullah I, Raza A, Shinwari ZK, Idrees M. Selected hepatoprotective herbal medicines: Evidence from ethnomedicinal applications, animal models, and possible mechanism of actions. Phytother Res 2017; 32:199-215. [PMID: 29047177 PMCID: PMC7167792 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Insight into the hepatoprotective effects of medicinally important plants is important, both for physicians and researchers. Main reasons for the use of herbal medicine include their lesser cost compared with conventional drugs, lesser undesirable drug reactions and thus high safety, and reduced side effects. The present review focuses on the composition, pharmacology, and results of experimental trials of selected medicinal plants: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn., Glycyrrhiza glabra, Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn., Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge., Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge, Capparis spinosa (L.), Cichorium intybus (L.), Solanum nigrum (L.), Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn., Ginkgo biloba (L.), Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz, Vitex trifolia (L.), Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill., Cuscuta chinensis (Lam.), Lycium barbarum, Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, and Litsea coreana (H. Lev.). The probable modes of action of these plants include immunomodulation, stimulation of hepatic DNA synthesis, simulation of superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase to inhibit oxidation in hepatocytes, reduction of intracellular reactive oxygen species by enhancing levels of antioxidants, suppression of ethanol-induced lipid accumulation, inhibition of nucleic acid polymerases to downregulate viral mRNA transcription and translation, free radical scavenging and reduction of hepatic fibrosis by decreasing the levels of transforming growth factor beta-1, and collagen synthesis in hepatic cells. However, further research is needed to identify, characterize, and standardize the active ingredients, useful compounds, and their preparations for the treatment of liver diseases.
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- Muhammad Ali
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.,Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand Chakdara Dir (L)-18000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Laser and Optronics, Nilore, 45650, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 21120, Pakistan.,Center for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore, 53700, Pakistan
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Li TP, Wong WP, Chen LC, Su CY, Chen LG, Liu DZ, Ho HO, Sheu MT. Physical and Pharmacokinetic Characterizations of trans-Resveratrol (t-Rev) Encapsulated with Self-Assembling Lecithin-based Mixed Polymeric Micelles (saLMPMs). Sci Rep 2017; 7:10674. [PMID: 28878397 PMCID: PMC5587738 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-11320-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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This study involved physical and pharmacokinetic characterizations of trans-resveratrol (t-Rev)-loaded saLMPMs which attempted to improve t-Rev’s pharmacokinetic profiles and bioavailability resolving hurdles limiting its potential health benefits. The optimal formulation consisted of t-Rev, lecithin, and Pluronic® P123 at 5:2:20 (t-Rev-loaded PP123 saLMPMs) provided mean particle size <200 nm, encapsulation efficiency >90%, and drug loading >15%. Compared to t-Rev solubilized with HP-β-CD, t-Rev-loaded PP123 saLMPMs enhanced t-Rev’s stability in PBS at RT, 4 °C, and 37 °C and in FBS at 37 °C, and retarded the in vitro release. Intravenous administration of t-Rev-loaded PP123 saLMPMs was able to enhance 40% absolute bioavailability and a greater portion of t-Rev was found to preferably distribute into peripheral compartment potentially establishing a therapeutic level at the targeted site. With oral administration, t-Rev-loaded LMPMs increases 2.17-fold absolute bioavailability and furnished a 3-h period of time in which the plasma concentration maintained above the desirable concentration for chemoprevention and accomplished a higher value of the dose-normalized area under the curve for potentially establishing an effective level at the target site. Therefore, intravenous and oral pharmacokinetic characteristics of t-Rev encapsulated with PP123 saLMPMs indicate that t-Rev can be translated into a clinically useful therapeutic agent.
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- Tzu-Pin Li
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biopharmaceutics, National Chiayi University, Chiayi, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. .,Clinical Research Center and Traditional Herbal Medicine Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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Namdari M, Eatemadi A, Soleimaninejad M, Hammed AT. A brief review on the application of nanoparticle enclosed herbal medicine for the treatment of infective endocarditis. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 87:321-331. [PMID: 28064105 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Revised: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Herbal medicines have been routinely employed all over the world dated back from the ancient time and have been identified by patients and physicians for their excellent therapeutic value as they have lower adverse effects when compared with the modern medicines. Phytotherapeutics requires a scientific technique to deliver the active herbal extract in a controlled manner to avoid repeated administration and increase patient compliance. This can be reached by fabricating a novel drug delivery systems (NDDS) for herbal components. NDDSs does not only decrease the repeated dose to overcome ineffectiveness, but also help to increase potency by decreasing toxicity and elevating drug bioavailability. Nano-sized DDS of herbal drugs have a potential application for improving the activity and countering the problems related to herbal medicines. Hence, application of nanocarriers as an NDDS in the traditional herbal medicine system is important to treat more chronic diseases like infectious endocarditis.
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- Mehrdad Namdari
- Department of Cardiology, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran; Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Razi Herbal Medicine Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Science, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran; Student of Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Margret A. Stratagems of Nanotechnology Augmenting the Bioavailability and Therapeutic Efficacy of Traditional Medicine to Formulate Smart Herbal Drugs Combating. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1762-7.ch052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Mental illness is one of the most fundamental emotional states of conscious being which becomes unbalanced and leads to neurological disorders. It is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease and there is a strong desire to devise a remedy. Ayurveda represents a traditional medicine system of India that endorses antiquity than western medicine and relies on formulations rather than their active components. It has categorised a group of herbal medicines to improve mental abilities. Conversely, the mechanistic details of the therapy are not available in ayurvedic literature and there is a need to fortify this system with modern scientific analysis. The design of nanosystems encompasses promising characteristics in the field of drug delivery with a limited dosage thereby decreasing adverse effects. This chapter confers stratagems of devising polymeric nano herbal formulations as smart nano brain drugs to espouse mental health.
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Chen LC, Chen YC, Su CY, Wong WP, Sheu MT, Ho HO. Development and Characterization of Lecithin-based Self-assembling Mixed Polymeric Micellar (saMPMs) Drug Delivery Systems for Curcumin. Sci Rep 2016; 6:37122. [PMID: 27848996 PMCID: PMC5111064 DOI: 10.1038/srep37122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Self-assembling mixed polymeric micelles (saMPMs) were developed for overcoming major obstacles of poor bioavailability (BA) associated with curcumin delivery. Lecithin added was functioned to enlarge the hydrophobic core of MPMs providing greater solubilization capacity. Amphiphilic polymers (sodium deoxycholate [NaDOC], TPGS, CREMOPHOR, or a PLURONIC series) were examined for potentially self-assembling to form MPMs (saMPMs) with the addition of lecithin. Particle size, size distribution, encapsulation efficacy (E.E.), and drug loading (D.L.) of the mixed micelles were optimally studied for their influences on the physical stability and release of encapsulated drugs. Overall, curcumin:lecithin:NaDOC and curcumin:lecithin:PLURONIC P123 in ratios of 2:1:5 and 5:2:20, respectively, were optimally obtained with a particle size of < 200 nm, an E.E. of >80%, and a D.L. of >10%. The formulated system efficiently stabilized curcumin in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) at room temperature or 4 °C and in fetal bovine serum or PBS at 37 °C and delayed the in vitro curcumin release. In vivo results further demonstrated that the slow release of curcumin from micelles and prolonged duration increased the curcumin BA followed oral and intravenous administrations in rats. Thus, lecithin-based saMPMs represent an effective curcumin delivery system, and enhancing BA of curcumin can enable its wide applications for treating human disorders.
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- Ling-Chun Chen
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Clinical Research Center and Traditional Herbal Medicine Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yang B, Yang Q, Yang X, Yan HB, Lu QP. Hyperoside protects human primary melanocytes against H2O2-induced oxidative damage. Mol Med Rep 2016; 13:4613-9. [PMID: 27082158 PMCID: PMC4878558 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Cuscutae semen has been shown to have beneficial effects in the treatment of vitiligo, recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, whereas the effects of its constituent compounds remains to be elucidated. Using a tetrazolium bromide assay, the present study found that hyperoside (0.5–200 µg/ml) significantly increased the viability of human melanocytes in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The present study used a cell model of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative damage to examine the effect of hyperoside on human primary melanocytes. The results demonstrated that hyperoside pretreatment for 2 h decreased cell apoptosis from 54.03±9.11 to 17.46±3.10% in the H2O2-injured melanocytes. The levels of oxidative stress in the mitochondrial membrane potential of the melanocytes increased following hyperoside pretreatment. The mRNA and protein levels of B-cell lymphoma-2/Bcl-2-associated X protein and caspase 3 were regulated by hyperoside, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase/AKT and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling were also mediated by hyperoside. In conclusion, the results of the present study demonstrated that hyperoside protected the human primary melanocytes against oxidative damage.
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- Bin Yang
- Department of Dermatology, Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, P.R. China
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Redox Nanoparticle Therapeutics for Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2016; 2016:4984597. [PMID: 27073589 PMCID: PMC4814705 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4984597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2015] [Revised: 01/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of an antioxidative nanoparticle (RNP(N)) recently developed against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. The effects of oral administration of RNP(N) to APAP-treated mice were assessed for various biochemical liver function parameters: alanine transaminase (ALT) activity, aspartate transaminase (AST) activity, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, prothrombin time, and serum albumin (ALB) level. The treatment effects were assessed in terms of free radical parameters: malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulation, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity, % inhibition of superoxide anion (O2 (-∙)), and histopathological examination. The N-acetylcysteine (NAC)-treated group exhibited an enhanced prothrombin time relative to the control group, while RNP(N) did not prolong prothrombin time. The RNP(N)-treated animals exhibited lower levels of ALT, AST, and ALP, while increased ALB levels were measured in these animals compared to those in the other groups. The RNP(N)-treated animals furthermore exhibited improved MDA levels, GPx activity, and % inhibition of O2 (-∙), which relate to oxidative damage. Histological staining of liver tissues from RNP(N)-treated animals did not reveal any microscopic changes relative to the other groups. The findings of this study suggest that RNP(N) possesses effective hepatoprotective properties and does not exhibit the notable adverse effects associated with NAC treatment.
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Hu SCS, Lee IT, Yen MH, Lin CC, Lee CW, Yen FL. Anti-melanoma activity of Bupleurum chinense, Bupleurum kaoi and nanoparticle formulation of their major bioactive compound saikosaponin-d. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 179:432-442. [PMID: 26748071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.12.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Revised: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/29/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Bupleurum chinense is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb which has been used to treat various inflammatory and infectious diseases, while Bupleurum kaoi is an endemic plant in Taiwan. We determined whether B. chinense and B. kaoi and their biologically active saikosaponin compounds possess anti-melanoma activity. In addition, we developed a novel saikosaponin-d nanoparticle system to improve its solubility, and evaluated its antiproliferative effects and molecular mechanisms in melanoma cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ethanolic extracts from B. chinense and B. kaoi were prepared, and their saikosaponin contents were determined by high performance liquid chromatography analysis. Saikosaponin-d nanoparticles were synthesized, and their physicochemical properties were evaluated by particle size analyzer, transmission electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffractometry, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Human A375.S2 melanoma cells were cultured, and cell viability determined by the MTT assay. Apoptosis was evaluated by determination of mitochondrial membrane potential, and signal transduction pathways investigated by Western blotting. RESULTS Ethanolic extracts from B. kaoi showed more potent antiproliferative effect on human A375.S2 melanoma cells compared to B. chinense. The saikosaponin-a, -c and -d contents were higher in B. kaoi compared to B. chinense. Saikosaponin-d was the most potent compound in terms of anti-melanoma activity, and saikosaponin-d nanoparticles exhibited increased water solubility due to lowered particle size, amorphous transformation and intermolecular hydrogen bond formation with the excipient. Furthermore, saikosaponin-d nanoparticles showed enhanced antiproliferative activity against melanoma cells, and induced apoptosis through the mitochondrial pathway. The anti-melanoma activity was mediated by phosphorylation of JNK and p38, phosphorylation of p53, increased level of cytochrome c, and activation of caspase 9. CONCLUSIONS B. kaoi contains higher saikosaponin content and shows greater anti-melanoma activity than B. chinense. Saikosaponin-d nanoparticles have improved solubility, and may have potential use in the future as a form of treatment for melanoma.
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- Stephen Chu-Sung Hu
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Institute of Technology and Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center, Chiayi, Taiwan; Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Zhou W, Cai B, Shan J, Wang S, Di L. Discovery and Current Status of Evaluation System of Bioavailability and Related Pharmaceutical Technologies for Traditional Chinese Medicines--Flos Lonicerae Japonicae--Fructus Forsythiae Herb Couples as an Example. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:28812-40. [PMID: 26690115 PMCID: PMC4691079 DOI: 10.3390/ijms161226132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Revised: 11/21/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have attracted extensive interest throughout the world due to their long history of health protection and disease control, and the internalization of TCM preparations or patented drugs has been considered a wind vane in the process of TCM modernization. However, multi-target effects, caused by multiple components in TCMs, hinder not only the construction of the quality evaluation system (bioavailability), but also the application of pharmaceutical technologies, which results in the poor efficacy in clinical practice. This review describes the methods in the literature as well as in our thoughts about how to identify the marker components, establish the evaluation system of bioavailability, and improve the bioavailability in TCM preparations. We expect that the current study will be positive and informative.
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- Wei Zhou
- College of pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Nanjing Engineering Research Center for Industrialization of Chinese Medicine Pellets, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Nanjing Haichang Chinese Medicine Group Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Nanjing Engineering Research Center for Industrialization of Chinese Medicine Pellets, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Zorzi GK, Carvalho ELS, von Poser GL, Teixeira HF. On the use of nanotechnology-based strategies for association of complex matrices from plant extracts. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2015.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cuscuta chinensis Ameliorates Immunosuppression and Urotoxic Effect of Cyclophosphamide by Regulating Cytokines - GM-CSF and TNF-Alpha. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2015; 176:742-57. [DOI: 10.1007/s12010-015-1608-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Sugita P, Ambarsari L, Lidiniyah. Optimization of Ketoprofen-loaded Chitosan Nanoparticle Ultrasonication Process. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2015.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Donnapee S, Li J, Yang X, Ge AH, Donkor PO, Gao XM, Chang YX. Cuscuta chinensis Lam.: A systematic review on ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of an important traditional herbal medicine. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2014; 157:292-308. [PMID: 25281912 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.09.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2014] [Revised: 09/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cuscuta chinensis Lam. has found its use as a traditional medicine in China, Korea, Pakistan, Vietnam, India and Thailand. It is commonly used as an anti-aging agent, anti-inflammatory agent, pain reliever and aphrodisiac. To provide an overview of the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and clinical applications of Cuscuta chinensis, as well as being an evidence base for further research works of the plant. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present review covers the literature available from 1985 to 2014. The information was collected from journals, books, theses and electronic search (Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, ESBCO, Springerlink and CNKI). Literature abstracts and full-text articles were analyzed and included in the review. RESULTS Many phytochemicals have been isolated, identified and published to date, including: at least 18 flavonoids; 13 phenolic acids; 2 steroids; 1 hydroquinone; 10 volatile oils; 22 lignans; 9 polysaccharides; 2 resin glycosides; 16 fatty acids. These phytochemicals and plant extracts exhibit a range of pharmacological activities that include hepatoprotective, renoprotective, antiosteoporotic, antioxidant, anti-aging, antimutagenic, antidepressant, improve sexual function, abortifacient effects, etc. CONCLUSION This present review offers primary information for further studies of Cuscuta chinensis. The in vitro studies and in vivo models have provided a bioscientific explanation for its various ethnopharmacological uses and pharmacological activities (most notably antioxidant effects) especially in the prevention of hepatic disease and renal failure. It is necessary and important to do more pharmacokinetic and toxicological research works on human subjects in order to inform the possible active compounds in the body and validate its safety in clinical uses.
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- Sineeporn Donnapee
- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China.
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Pádua BDC, Rossoni Júnior JV, de Brito Magalhães CL, Chaves MM, Silva ME, Pedrosa ML, de Souza GHB, Brandão GC, Rodrigues IV, Lima WG, Costa DC. Protective effect of Baccharis trimera extract on acute hepatic injury in a model of inflammation induced by acetaminophen. Mediators Inflamm 2014; 2014:196598. [PMID: 25435714 PMCID: PMC4244687 DOI: 10.1155/2014/196598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2014] [Revised: 09/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acetaminophen (APAP) is a commonly used analgesic and antipyretic. When administered in high doses, APAP is a clinical problem in the US and Europe, often resulting in severe liver injury and potentially acute liver failure. Studies have demonstrated that antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents effectively protect against the acute hepatotoxicity induced by APAP overdose. METHODS The present study attempted to investigate the protective effect of B. trimera against APAP-induced hepatic damage in rats. The liver-function markers ALT and AST, biomarkers of oxidative stress, antioxidant parameters, and histopathological changes were examined. RESULTS The pretreatment with B. trimera attenuated serum activities of ALT and AST that were enhanced by administration of APAP. Furthermore, pretreatment with the extract decreases the activity of the enzyme SOD and increases the activity of catalase and the concentration of total glutathione. Histopathological analysis confirmed the alleviation of liver damage and reduced lesions caused by APAP. CONCLUSIONS The hepatoprotective action of B. trimera extract may rely on its effect on reducing the oxidative stress caused by APAP-induced hepatic damage in a rat model. General Significance. These results make the extract of B. trimera a potential candidate drug capable of protecting the liver against damage caused by APAP overdose.
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- Bruno da Cruz Pádua
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais (CEFET/MG), 35.790-970 Curvelo, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas (DECBI), Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Cx. Postal 486, 30.161-970 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Departamento de Alimentos, Escola de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas (DECBI), Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CIPHARMA), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CIPHARMA), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos, Departamento de Física e Química, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirao Preto, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), 14040-903 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas (DECBI), Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas (DECBI), Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), 35.400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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Gunasekaran T, Haile T, Nigusse T, Dhanaraju MD. Nanotechnology: an effective tool for enhancing bioavailability and bioactivity of phytomedicine. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4:S1-7. [PMID: 25183064 DOI: 10.12980/apjtb.4.2014c980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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To achieve the desired therapeutic objective, the drug product must deliver the active drug at an optimal rate and amount. By proper biopharmaceutic design, the rate and extent of drug absorption (also called as bioavailability) or the systemic delivery of drugs to the body can be varied from rapid and complete absorption to slow and sustained absorption depending upon the desired therapeutic objective. Phytomedicine have served as the foundation for a larger fraction of the current pharmacopeia. But the delivery of phytomedicine is always problematic due to poor aqueous solubility, poor permeation, low systemic availability, instability and extensive first pass metabolism. Current review will discuss in detail about how nanotechnology can enhance the bioavilability and bioactivity of the phytomedicine.
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- Thirumurugan Gunasekaran
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
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Neuroprotective effects of cuscutae semen in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:150153. [PMID: 25140184 PMCID: PMC4129928 DOI: 10.1155/2014/150153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Revised: 06/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that is characterized by the progressive degeneration of the dopaminergic (DA) pathway. 1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) causes damage to the DA neurons, and 1-4-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP(+)) causes cell death in differentiated PC12 cells that is similar to the degeneration that occurs in PD. Moreover, MPTP treatment increases the activity of the brain's immune cells, reactive oxygen species- (ROS-) generating processes, and glutathione peroxidase. We recently reported that Cuscutae Semen (CS), a widely used traditional herbal medicine, increases cell viability in a yeast model of PD. In the present study, we examined the inhibitory effect of CS on the neurotoxicity of MPTP in mice and on the MPP+-induced cell death in differentiated PC12 cells. The MPTP-induced loss of nigral DA neurons was partly inhibited by CS-mediated decreases in ROS generation. The activation of microglia was slightly inhibited by CS, although this effect did not reach statistical significance. Furthermore, CS may reduce the MPP+ toxicity in PC12 cells by suppressing glutathione peroxidase activation. These results suggest that CS may be beneficial for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as PD.
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Bell IR. Nonlinear effects of nanoparticles: biological variability from hormetic doses, small particle sizes, and dynamic adaptive interactions. Dose Response 2014; 12:202-32. [PMID: 24910581 PMCID: PMC4036395 DOI: 10.2203/dose-response.13-025.bell] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Researchers are increasingly focused on the nanoscale level of organization where biological processes take place in living systems. Nanoparticles (NPs, e.g., 1-100 nm diameter) are small forms of natural or manufactured source material whose properties differ markedly from those of the respective bulk forms of the "same" material. Certain NPs have diagnostic and therapeutic uses; some NPs exhibit low-dose toxicity; other NPs show ability to stimulate low-dose adaptive responses (hormesis). Beyond dose, size, shape, and surface charge variations of NPs evoke nonlinear responses in complex adaptive systems. NPs acquire unique size-dependent biological, chemical, thermal, optical, electromagnetic, and atom-like quantum properties. Nanoparticles exhibit high surface adsorptive capacity for other substances, enhanced bioavailability, and ability to cross otherwise impermeable cell membranes including the blood-brain barrier. With super-potent effects, nano-forms can evoke cellular stress responses or therapeutic effects not only at lower doses than their bulk forms, but also for longer periods of time. Interactions of initial effects and compensatory systemic responses can alter the impact of NPs over time. Taken together, the data suggest the need to downshift the dose-response curve of NPs from that for bulk forms in order to identify the necessarily decreased no-observed-adverse-effect-level and hormetic dose range for nanoparticles.
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