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Li W, Xiong X, Gong Y, Li Z. Preparation and In vitro Evaluation of Folated Pluronic F87/TPGS Co-modified Liposomes for Targeted Delivery of Curcumin. Curr Drug Deliv 2024; 21:592-602. [PMID: 37340749 DOI: 10.2174/1567201820666230619112502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Using targeted liposomes to encapsulate and deliver drugs has become a hotspot in biomedical research. Folated Pluronic F87/D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) co-modified liposomes (FA-F87/TPGS-Lps) were fabricated for curcumin delivery, and intracellular targeting of liposomal curcumin was investigated. METHODS FA-F87 was synthesized and its structural characterization was conducted through dehydration condensation. Then, cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps were prepared via thin film dispersion method combined with DHPM technique, and their physicochemical properties and cytotoxicity were determined. Finally, the intracellular distribution of cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps was investigated using MCF-7 cells. RESULTS Incorporation of TPGS in liposomes reduced their particle size, but increased the negative charge of the liposomes as well as their storage stability, and the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin was improved. While, modification of liposomes with FA increased their particle size, and had no impact on the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin in liposomes. Among all the liposomes (cur-F87-Lps, cur-FA-F87-Lps, cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps and cur-F87/TPGS-Lps), cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps showed highest cytotoxicity to MCF-7 cells. Moreover, cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps was found to deliver curcumin into the cytoplasm of MCF-7 cells. CONCLUSION Folate-Pluronic F87/TPGS co-modified liposomes provide a novel strategy for drug loading and targeted delivery.
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- Wenjuan Li
- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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Cui Q, Wang C, Zhou L, Wei Y, Liu Z, Wu X. Simple and novel icariin-loaded pro-glycymicelles as a functional food: physicochemical characteristics, in vitro biological activities, and in vivo experimental hyperlipidemia prevention evaluations. Food Funct 2023; 14:9907-9919. [PMID: 37853783 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo02838k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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A novel functional food for hyperlipidemia named icariin (ICA) pro-glycymicelles (ICA-PGs) using glycyrrhizin as a phytonanomaterial was easily prepared with improved storage, pH, and salt stabilities. ICA-PGs can easily dissolve in water to self-assemble into a clear glycymicelle solution with high ICA encapsulation efficiency. The ICA in ICA-PGs exhibits significantly increased aqueous solubility, faster in vitro release, and higher bioaccessibility than bare ICA. The ICA-PGs exhibited improved in vitro activities including antioxidant, anti-α-glucosidase, anti-lipase, and anti-cholesterol esterase activities. The ICA-PG also demonstrated improved antioxidant activity in cells. In vivo evaluation confirmed that the ICA-PG demonstrated a significant protective effect against experimental hyperlipidemia in mice, exhibiting decreasing levels of triglycerides (TGs), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) in the serum, and restoring the hepatic morphology to the normal state. These results indicated that the ICA-PG could improve in vitro/in vivo profiles of ICA, providing a new concept and a promising functional food for hyperlipidemia.
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- Qingchen Cui
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
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- Department of clinical laboratory, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, China
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- Department of clinical laboratory, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
- Viwit Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Zaozhuang, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
- Affiliated Qingdao Third People's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
- Viwit Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Zaozhuang, Shandong, China
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Preparation of myricetin nanoliposomes using film-ultrasonic dispersion method and characterization. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-022-02648-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Yang M, Wang J, Wang Q. Hederagenin Exerts Potential Antilipemic Effect via p38MAPK Pathway in Oleic Acid-induced HepG2 cells and in Hyperlipidemic Rats. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2022; 94:e20201909. [PMID: 36102390 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202220201909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Hederagenin, a natural compound distributed in many medicinal plants, has a variety of pharmacological properties including anti-bacteria, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and anti- apoptosis.. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of hederagenin on decreasing blood lipid and anti-oxidative stress in oleic acid-induced HepG2 cells and hyperlipidemic rats, and explore underlying mechanisms. In vitro, TG was used as the index to verify the lipid-lowering effect of hederagenin in oleic acid-induced HepG2 cells. In vivo, TC, TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C were used as direct indicators to study the antilipemic effect of hederagenin in hyperlipidemic rats. MDA, SOD, and GSH-PX were measured to analyze the anti-oxidative effect of hederagenin. The signaling pathways of anti-oxidation were evaluated using Western blot. Our results showed that hederagenin (250μmol/L) increased significantly TG clearance rate. In addition, treatment with hederagenin, XZK and simvastatin reduced effectively TC, TG, LDL-C and MDA content, and increased HDL-C, SOD and GSH-PX in HFD rats. Moreover, the phosphorylation level of p38 MAPK was inhibited after administration of hederagenin, XZK and simvastatin. Our results revealed that hederagenin possessed beneficial potentials for hypolipidemic effects, especially in TG clearance. The mechanism might be associated with inhibition of lipid absorption, reduction of lipid oxidation, and down-regulation of p38MAPK phosphorylation.
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- Meng Yang
- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jiang Su Food & pharmaceutical science college, China, 4, Meicheng Road, Huaian 223003, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jiang Su Food & pharmaceutical science college, China, 4, Meicheng Road, Huaian 223003, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jiang Su Food & pharmaceutical science college, China, 4, Meicheng Road, Huaian 223003, PR China
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Trandafir LM, Dodi G, Frasinariu O, Luca AC, Butnariu LI, Tarca E, Moisa SM. Tackling Dyslipidemia in Obesity from a Nanotechnology Perspective. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14183774. [PMID: 36145147 PMCID: PMC9504099 DOI: 10.3390/nu14183774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Obesity and dyslipidemia are the main features of metabolic syndrome, expressed mainly by adipose tissue dysfunction and connected by similar pathways and pharmacotherapy. Conventional drugs used in these two associated disorders are limited due to poor drug efficiency, non-specificity, and toxic side effects. Therefore, novel solutions for tackling obesity-associated diseases and providing insights into the development of innovative or improved therapies are necessary. Targeted nanotherapy is a revolutionary technology, offering a promising solution for combatting the disadvantages of currently available therapies for treating obesity and dyslipidemia due to its superior features, which include specific cell targeting, the protection of drugs against physiological degradation, and sustained drug release. This review presents a brief assessment of obesity and dyslipidemia, their impacts on human health, current treatment, and limitations, and the role and potential use of nanotechnology coupled with targeted drug delivery and nutraceuticals as emerging therapies. To the best of our knowledge, this paper presents, for the first time in the literature, a comparison between obesity and dyslipidemia nano-formulations based on drugs and/or natural extracts applied in experimental studies.
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- Laura M. Trandafir
- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700454 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (G.D.); (E.T.)
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- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (G.D.); (E.T.)
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- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Liao M, Sun C, Li R, Li W, Ge Z, Adu-Frimpong M, Xu X, Yu J. Amelioration action of gastrodigenin rhamno-pyranoside from Moringa seeds on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Food Chem 2022; 379:132087. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Miao Z, Gu M, Yan J, Lu L, Xu Y, Ning L, Xu Y. Dual-targeted colon-based integrated micelle drug delivery system for treatment of ulcerative colitis. J Drug Target 2022; 30:657-672. [PMID: 35285362 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2052887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Zhiwei Miao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang 215600, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Changshu Hospital affiliated to Nanjing university of Chinese medicine, Changshu 215000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Metabolic Diseases in Chinese Medicine, First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of gynaecology, Changshu Hospital affiliated to Nanjing university of Chinese medicine, Changshu 215000, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang 215600, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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Lin Z, Huang S, LingHu X, Wang Y, Wang B, Zhong S, Xie S, Xu X, Yu A, Nagai A, Kobayashi Y, Wa Q, Huang S. Perillaldehyde inhibits bone metastasis and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) signaling-induced osteoclastogenesis in prostate cancer cell lines. Bioengineered 2021; 13:2710-2719. [PMID: 34738877 PMCID: PMC8973720 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2001237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Perillaldehyde (PAH), one of the active ingredients of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plant Perilla frutescens, is widely used and exerts crucial anti-cancer activities. The aim of current study is to illustrate the potential mechanisms of PAH-mediated regulation of bone metastasis and osteoclastogenesis in prostate cancer (PCa) cell lines. Effects of PAH on proliferation, invasion and migration of PC-3 cells were assessed with the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and Transwell assays, respectively. Effects of PAH on stem cell characteristics of PC-3 cells were evaluated by cell-matrix adhesion assay, colony formation assay, spheroid formation assay, as well as western blot . The anti-metastasis and anti-osteoclastogenesis activity of PAH in RAW264.7 cells was examined by osteoclast differentiation assay and western blot. The protein levels of CD133 and CD44 in PC-3 cells and the activity of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway in RAW264.7 cells were measured by western blot. PAH suppressed proliferation, invasion and migration of PC-3 cells, prevented stem cell characteristics including cell-matrix adhesion, colony formation, spheroid formation as well as CD133 and CD44 expression. PAH inhibited bone metastasis and osteoclastogenesis via repressing the activation of NF-κB pathway as well as (RANKL) – and cancer cell-induced osteoclastogenesis in PCa cells. These findings suggested the potential therapeutic effects of PAH on the metastasis of patients with PCa.
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- Zhuoyuan Lin
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 510260, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, 563003, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, 563003, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 510260, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 510260, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 510260, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 510260, Guangzhou, China
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- Graduated school of Medicine, Shimane University, 693-8501, Izumo, Japan
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- Graduated school of Medicine, Shimane University, 693-8501, Izumo, Japan
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- Graduated school of Medicine, Shimane University, 693-8501, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, 563003, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 510260, Guangzhou, China
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Wang Y, Chen L, Adu‐Frimpong M, Wei C, Weng W, Wang Q, Xu X, Yu J. Preparation, In Vivo and In Vitro Evaluation, and Pharmacodynamic Study of DMY‐Loaded Self‐Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.202000369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Yaping Wang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Science Navrongo, Upper East Region 31011 Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Centre for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 P. R. China
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Chu L, Li C, Li Y, Yu Q, Yu H, Li C, Meng W, Zhu J, Wang Q, Wang C, Cui S. Perillaldehyde Inhibition of cGAS Reduces dsDNA-Induced Interferon Response. Front Immunol 2021; 12:655637. [PMID: 33968056 PMCID: PMC8100446 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.655637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS), serving as a primary sensor of intracellular DNA, is essential to initiate anti-microbial innate immunity. Inappropriate activation of cGAS by self-DNA promotes severe autoinflammatory diseases such as Aicardi-Goutières syndrome (AGS); thus, inhibition of cGAS may provide therapeutic benefit in anti-autoimmunity. Here we report that perillaldehyde (PAH), a natural monoterpenoid compound derived from Perilla frutescens, suppresses cytosolic-DNA-induced innate immune responses by inhibiting cGAS activity. Mice treated with PAH are more susceptible to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection. Moreover, administration with PAH markedly ameliorates self-DNA-induced autoinflammatory responses in a mouse model of AGS. Collectively, our study reveals that PAH can effectively inhibit cGAS-STING signaling and could be developed toward the treatment of cGAS-mediated autoimmune diseases.
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- Lei Chu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Experimental Animal Center, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Weng W, Wang Q, Wei C, Adu-Frimpong M, Toreniyazov E, Ji H, Yu J, Xu X. Mixed micelles for enhanced oral bioavailability and hypolipidemic effect of liquiritin: preparation, in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2021; 47:308-318. [PMID: 33494627 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2021.1879839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Liquiritin, as one of the main flavonoids in Glycyrrhiza, exhibits extensive pharmacological effects, such as the anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and so on. Herein, the aqueous solubility and oral bioavailability of liquiritin was purposely enhanced via the preparation of the mixed micelles. METHODS The liquiritin-loaded micelles (LLM) were fabricated via thin-film dispersion method. The optimal LLM formulation was evaluated through physical properties including particle size (PS), encapsulation efficiency (EE) and drug loading (DL). In vitro accumulate release as well as in vivo pharmacokinetics were also evaluated. Moreover, the hypolipidemic activity of LLM was observed in the hyperlipidemia mice model. RESULTS The LLM exhibited a homogenous spherical shape with small mean PS, good stability and high encapsulation efficiency. The accumulate release rates in vitro of the LLM were obviously higher than free liquiritin. The oral bioavailability of the formulation was heightened by 3.98 times in comparison with the free liquiritin. More importantly, LLM increased the hypolipidemic and effect of alleviating lipid metabolism disorder in hepatocytes of liquiritin in hyperlipidemia mice model. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, the improved solubility of liquiritin in water coupled with its enhanced oral bioavailability and concomitant hypolipidemic activity could be attributed to the incorporation of the drug into the mixed micelles.
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- Wen Weng
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Ashkent State Agricultural University (Nukus branch), Nukus, The Republic of Uzbekistan.,Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Tian Sheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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A Salem S, S M Diab M, H Shehata S, N Soliman T. Nanochitosan Effect on Biomolecular, Hypolipidemic in Rats and Incorporation in Functional Yogurt. Pak J Biol Sci 2021; 24:548-561. [PMID: 34486330 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2021.548.561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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<b>Background and Objective:</b> Chitosan has many functional properties and biological activities. This work aimed to prepare and characterize Chitosan Nanoparticles (CN). Then, evaluate the hypolipidemic and antioxidant effect of CN in rats. Incorporate CN in camel yogurt and evaluation of yogurt properties. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Chitosan Nanoparticles (CN) were prepared and analyzed for the size, zeta potential and poly Polydispersity Index (PDI). Total 24 rats were divided into 4 groups, the negative control group was fed on the basal diet and the positive control group was fed on a High-Fat Diet (HFD), the group I and II were fed on the HFD+(CC) or (CN). The feeding period was 6 weeks. Prepared and Characterization stirred camel yogurt fortified by CN. <b>Results:</b> CN the size was 27.20 nm, ζ-potential+38.78. After the feeding period for CN and CC groups were a decrease in body weight, serum lipid profile and liver function in both tested groups and an increase in HDL-cholesterol and an increase in antioxidants in the CN group more than that in the CC group was observed. mRNA expression with qPCR for hepatic PPARγ, HL, GSS and CYP2E1 genes was performed to investigate the alterations in their levels after CN treatment on the liver of rats fed with HFD. <b>Conclusion:</b> CN possesses the ability to improve the impairment of lipid metabolism as strongly associated with gene expressions related to lipogenesis and oxidative stress. Also, the addition of 2% CN to camel yogurt gave sensory acceptable and microbiological quality.
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Gu M, Lu L, Wei Q, Miao Z, Zhang H, Gao L, Li L. Improved oral bioavailability and anti-chronic renal failure activity of chrysophanol via mixed polymeric micelles. J Microencapsul 2020; 38:47-60. [PMID: 33175576 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2020.1849440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS This study was designed to prepare chrysophanol-loaded micelles (CLM) to improve the oral bioavailability, targetability and anti-chronic renal failure (CRF) activity of chrysophanol (CH). METHODS The preparation of CLM was achieved via thin-film dispersion technique. The in vitro release of CLM compared with free CH was measured in phosphate buffer solution (PBS) containing 0.5%w/v sodium dodecyl sulphate (pH 6.8) while the pharmacokinetic and anti-CRF activity study was also conducted in rats. Moreover, the tissue distribution of CLM was investigated in the mice. RESULTS The CLM had particle size (PS) of 29.64 ± 0.71 nm, and encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 90.48 ± 1.22%w/w. The cumulative release rate of CH from the micellar system was significantly higher than that of the free CH (86%m/m vs. 15%m/m, p < 0.01). In vivo pharmacokinetic studies showed that the bioavailability of CLM after oral administration was substantially improved (about 3.4 times) compared with free drugs (p < 0.01). Also, it was observed that CLM accumulated well in the liver and brain. Moreover, in vitro renal podocytes study showed that CLM had better protection against renal podocyte damage than the free CH. In addition, CLM significantly (p < 0.01) reduced levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), kidney injury molecule-1 (Kim-1), and serum creatinine (SCr), which obviously improved kidney damage in rats with CRF. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, these findings suggest that mixed micelles may be used as a promising drug delivery system for oral bioavailability improvement and concomitantly enhance the anti-CRF activity of CH, as well as provide a basis for the clinical application of CH.
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- Mingjia Gu
- Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, China
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- Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, China
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- Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, China
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- Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, China
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- Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, China
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- Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, China
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- Wuxi Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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Improved oral bioavailability and target delivery of 6-shogaol via vitamin E TPGS-modified liposomes: Preparation, in-vitro and in-vivo characterizations. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ma P, Sun C, Li W, Deng W, Adu‐Frimpong M, Yu J, Xu X. Extraction and structural analysis of Angelica sinensis polysaccharide with low molecular weight and its lipid-lowering effect on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Food Sci Nutr 2020; 8:3212-3224. [PMID: 32724586 PMCID: PMC7382173 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the prevalent and typical chronic liver diseases. In this study, we extracted a novel Angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP) with low molecular weight (MW) of 3.2 kDa through optimized "one-step" purification process. The major monosaccharide components of ASP were mannose, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, galactose, arabinose, and xylose with weight ratio of 0.23:0.17:14.41:0.39:1.68:0.87, respectively. Herein, "small" ASP could serve as an effective therapeutic option for NAFLD both in free fatty acid-induced L02 models and in high-fat diet-induced mice models. Results revealed that low MW ASP dose-dependently decreased TG, TC in vitro and TG, TC, ALT, HDL-C, and LDL-C in vivo. Oil Red O-positive area and Nile red fluorescence intensity decreased in ASP treatment groups both in vitro and in vivo which suggested ASP could reduce lipid accumulation and fatty regeneration. Hematoxylin-eosin staining results shown a decrease in hepatocytes ballooning indicating that ASP could ameliorate liver lipid degeneration. Briefly, a novel polysaccharide with low MW was successfully obtained which can prospectively act as NAFLD therapy.
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- Ping Ma
- Key Lab for Drug Delivery and Tissue RegenerationJiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food ResourcesSchool of PharmacyJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Key Lab for Drug Delivery and Tissue RegenerationJiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food ResourcesSchool of PharmacyJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Key Lab for Drug Delivery and Tissue RegenerationJiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food ResourcesSchool of PharmacyJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Key Lab for Drug Delivery and Tissue RegenerationJiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food ResourcesSchool of PharmacyJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Key Lab for Drug Delivery and Tissue RegenerationJiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food ResourcesSchool of PharmacyJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Key Lab for Drug Delivery and Tissue RegenerationJiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food ResourcesSchool of PharmacyJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Key Lab for Drug Delivery and Tissue RegenerationJiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food ResourcesSchool of PharmacyJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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Lin Y, Yu R, Yin G, Chen Z, Lin H. Syringic acid delivered via mPEG-PLGA-PLL nanoparticles enhances peripheral nerve regeneration effect. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:1487-1499. [PMID: 32552485 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aim: To deliver syringic acid (SA) with a nanocarrier and enhance its function. Materials & methods: mPEG-PLGA-PLL (PEAL) nanoparticles were used to deliver SA. The characterization, storage stability, drug release, blood-compatibility and biocompatibility of SA-PEAL were detected by in vitro and in vivo assays. Cellular phenotypic experiments and rat sciatic nerve injury models were used to evaluate the function of SA-PEALs. Results: SA-PEAL had good storage stability, blood-compatibility and biocompatibility and could slowly release SA. SA-PEAL significantly enhanced the proliferation and migration ability of Schwann cells and function recovery of injured sciatic nerves. Conclusion: Our study provides an effective nano-delivery system for enhancing the neural repair function of SA and promoting further applications of SA.
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- Yaofa Lin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200336, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China
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Jain H, Chella N. Solubility Enhancement Techniques for Natural Product Delivery. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-41838-0_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Zhen L, Wei Q, Wang Q, Zhang H, Adu-Frimpong M, Kesse Firempong C, Xu X, Yu J. Preparation and in vitro/in vivo evaluation of 6-Gingerol TPGS/PEG-PCL polymeric micelles. Pharm Dev Technol 2019; 25:1-8. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2018.1558239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Lijun Zhen
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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Deng W, Yang X, Zhu Y, Yu J, Xu X. Structural characterization and hypolipidemic activities of purified stigma maydis polysaccharides. Food Sci Nutr 2019; 7:2674-2683. [PMID: 31428354 PMCID: PMC6694425 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate structural features and antihyperlipidemic effects of the stigma maydis polysaccharide, termed SMP-1. This polysaccharide was composed of D-mannose, L-rhamnose, D-glucose, D-galactose, L-arabinose, D-xylose, and D-galacturonic acid, with a molar ratio of 1.00:0.21:1.41:1.44:0.70:0.44:0.56. The SMP-1 was mainly bonded by (1 → 6) and (1 → 3) linkages, with various monosaccharides being evenly distributed in the main and side chains. Moreover, SMP-1 had neither triple-helical structure nor molecular aggregation. Importantly, the SMP-1 could effectively bind the bile acids in vitro and significantly lower the total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and moderately increase the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level in poloxamer 407-induced hyperlipidemic mice. Moreover, pretreatment with SMP-1 (≥300 mg/kg) could remarkably reduce fat accumulation and restore hepatocyte morphology in the liver of hyperlipidemic mice. Altogether, these findings indicated that SMP-1 could be developed as a safe and effective food supplement for preventing and treating hyperlipidemic disorders.
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- Wenwen Deng
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, and Center for Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, and Center for Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, and Center for Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, and Center for Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, and Center for Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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Wei C, Wang Q, Weng W, Wei Q, Xie Y, Adu-Frimpong M, Toreniyazov E, Ji H, Xu X, Yu J. The characterisation, pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution studies of TPGS modified myricetrin mixed micelles in rats. J Microencapsul 2019; 36:278-290. [DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2019.1622606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Chunmei Wei
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
- Department of Plant Protection Breeding and Seed Science, Tashkent State Agricultural University (Nukus branch), Nukus, The Republic of Uzbekistan
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- Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
- Jiangsu Tian Sheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Medicinal Function Development of New Food Resources, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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Yang Q, Wang Q, Feng Y, Wei Q, Sun C, Firempong CK, Adu-Frimpong M, Li R, Bao R, Toreniyazov E, Ji H, Yu J, Xu X. Anti-hyperuricemic property of 6-shogaol via self-micro emulsifying drug delivery system in model rats: formulation design, in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2019; 45:1265-1276. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2019.1594885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Qiuxuan Yang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, College of Science, KwameNkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Ashkent State Agricultural University (Nukus branch), Avdanberdi str., Nukus, Karakalpakstan
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- Jiangsu Tian Sheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Ru Y, Chen X, Wang J, Guo L, Lin Z, Peng X, Qiu B. Polysaccharides from Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels et Gilg: Extraction optimization, structural characterizations, antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activities in hyperlipidemic mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 125:1033-1041. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Liu Y, Sun C, Li W, Adu-Frimpong M, Wang Q, Yu J, Xu X. Preparation and Characterization of Syringic Acid-Loaded TPGS Liposome with Enhanced Oral Bioavailability and In Vivo Antioxidant Efficiency. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:98. [PMID: 30719694 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-019-1290-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In this study, syringic acid-loaded TPGS liposome (SA-TPGS-Ls) was successfully prepared to improve oral bioavailability of syringic acid (SA). SA is a natural and notable antioxidant activity compound with its limited bioavailability ascribable to its poor aqueous solubility and fast elimination. Recently, TPGS has become a perfect molecular biomaterial in developing several carrier systems with sustained, controlled, and targeted the drug delivery. SA-TPGS-Ls was prepared via thin-film dispersion method and characterized in terms of particle size, stability, morphology, and encapsulation efficiency (EE). The results showed that SA-TPGS-Ls had regular spherical-shaped nanoparticles with EE of 96.48 ± 0.76%. The pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated a delayed MRT and prolonged t1/2, while relative oral bioavailability increased by 2.8 times. Tissue distribution showed that SA-TPGS-Ls maintained liver drug concentration while delayed elimination was also observed in the kidney. In CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity study, the activities of hepatic T-AOC, GSH-Px, CAT, GSH, and SOD were greatly elevated, while serum biological markers ALT, AST, and AKP were reduced after treatment of mice with SA-TPGS-Ls. Histopathological studies confirmed that SA-TPGS-Ls could remarkably improve the status of hepatic tissues. Collectively, SA-TPGS-Ls significantly improved the drug encapsulation efficiency, stability coupled with bioavailability of SA, hence increasing in vivo antioxidant activity of the drug.
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Mukhtar YM, Adu-Frimpong M, Xu X, Yu J. Biochemical significance of limonene and its metabolites: future prospects for designing and developing highly potent anticancer drugs. Biosci Rep 2018; 38:BSR20181253. [PMID: 30287506 PMCID: PMC6239267 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20181253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Monocyclic monoterpenes have been recognized as useful pharmacological ingredients due to their ability to treat numerous diseases. Limonene and perillyl alcohol as well as their metabolites (especially perillic acid and its methyl ester) possess bioactivities such as antitumor, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial agents. These therapeutic properties have been well documented. Based on the aforementioned biological properties of limonene and its metabolites, their structural modification and development into effective drugs could be rewarding. However, utilization of these monocyclic monoterpenes as scaffolds for the design and developments of more effective chemoprotective agents has not received the needed attention by medicinal scientists. Recently, some derivatives of limonene metabolites have been synthesized. Nonetheless, there have been no thorough studies on their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties as well as their inhibition against isoprenylation enzymes. In this review, recent research progress in the biochemical significance of limonene and its metabolites was summarized with emphasis on their antitumor effects. Future prospects of these bioactive monoterpenes for drug design and development are also highlighted.
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- Yusif M Mukhtar
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of pharmacy, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of pharmacy, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
- Department of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, College of Health and Well-Being, P. O. Box 9, Kintampo, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of pharmacy, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of pharmacy, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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Adu‐Frimpong M, Firempong CK, Omari‐Siaw E, Wang Q, Mukhtar YM, Deng W, Yu Q, Xu X, Yu J. Preparation, optimization, and pharmacokinetic study of nanoliposomes loaded with triacylglycerol‐bound punicic acid for increased antihepatotoxic activity. Drug Dev Res 2018; 80:230-245. [DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Michael Adu‐Frimpong
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
- Department of Biomedical and Basic SciencesCollege of Health and Well‐Being Kintampo Ghana
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, College of ScienceKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesKumasi Technical University Kumasi Ghana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue Engineering, School of PharmacyJiangsu University Zhenjiang P.R. China
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Adu‐Frimpong M, Omari‐Siaw E, Mukhtar YM, Xu X, Yu J. Formulation of Pomegranate Seed Oil: A Promising Approach of Improving Stability and Health‐Promoting Properties. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201800177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Michael Adu‐Frimpong
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu University301 Xuefu Road, 212001ZhenjiangChina
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- Dr. E. Omari‐SiawDepartment of Pharmaceutical SciencesKumasi Technical UniversityKumasiGhana
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu University301 Xuefu Road, 212001ZhenjiangChina
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu University301 Xuefu Road, 212001ZhenjiangChina
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Tissue EngineeringJiangsu University301 Xuefu Road, 212001ZhenjiangChina
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Jin X, Wang Q, Yang X, Guo M, Li W, Shi J, Adu-Frimpong M, Xu X, Deng W, Yu J. Chemical characterisation and hypolipidaemic effects of two purified Pleurotus eryngii
polysaccharides. Int J Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Xing Jin
- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics; School of Pharmacy; Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering; Jiangsu University; Zhenjiang 212013 China
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Rawal T, Mishra N, Jha A, Bhatt A, Tyagi RK, Panchal S, Butani S. Chitosan Nanoparticles of Gamma-Oryzanol: Formulation, Optimization, and In vivo Evaluation of Anti-hyperlipidemic Activity. AAPS PharmSciTech 2018; 19:1894-1907. [PMID: 29663289 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-018-1001-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The elevated blood levels of cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins result in hyperlipidemia. The available expensive prophylactic treatments are kindred with severe side effects. Therefore, we fabricated the polymeric nanoparticles of gamma-oryzanol to achieving the improved efficacy of drug. The nanoparticles were prepared by ionic gelation method and optimized using 23 full factorial design taking drug/polymer ratio (X1), polymer/cross linking agent ratio (X2), and stirring speed (X3) as independent variables. The average particle size, percentage entrapment efficiency, and in vitro drug release at 2, 12, and 24 h were selected as response parameters. The factorial batches were statistically analyzed and optimized. The optimized nanoparticles were characterized with respect to particle size (141 nm) and zeta potential (+ 6.45 mV). Results obtained with the prepared and characterized formulation showed 83% mucoadhesion towards the intestinal mucosa. The in vitro findings were complemented well by in vivo anti-hyperlipidemic activity of developed formulation carried out in Swiss albino mouse model. The in vivo studies showed improved atherogenic index, malondialdehyde, and superoxide dismutase levels in poloxamer-407-induced hyperlipidemic animals when treated with oryzanol and gamma-oryzanol nanoformulation. Based on our findings, we believe that chitosan-mediated delivery of gamma-oryzanol nanoparticles might prove better in terms of anti-hyperlipidemic therapeutics.
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- Tejal Rawal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India
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- Institute of Science, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Guajrat, 382481, India
- Department of Periodontics, College of Dental Medicine, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia, 30912, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India.
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Lee U, Kwon MH, Kang HE. Pharmacokinetic alterations in poloxamer 407-induced hyperlipidemic rats. Xenobiotica 2018; 49:611-625. [PMID: 29658375 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2018.1466212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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1. Plasma lipid profile abnormalities in hyperlipidemia can potentially alter the pharmacokinetics of a drug in a complex manner. To evaluate these pharmacokinetic alterations in hyperlipidemia and to determine the underlying mechanism(s), poloxamer 407-induced hyperlipidemic rats (HL rats), a well-established animal model of hyperlipidemia have been used. 2. In this review, we summarize findings on the pathophysiological and gene expression changes in drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters in HL rats. We discuss pharmacokinetic changes in drugs metabolized primarily via hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYPs) in terms of alterations in hepatic intrinsic clearance (CL'int), free fraction in plasma (fu) and hepatic blood flow rate (QH), depending on the hepatic excretion ratio, as well as drugs eliminated primarily by mechanisms other than hepatic CYPs. 3. For lipoprotein-bound drugs, increased binding to lipoproteins resulted in lower fu values and volumes of distribution, with some exceptions. Generally, slower non-renal clearance (or total body clearance) of drugs that are substrates of hepatic CYP3A and CYP2C is well explained by the following factors: alterations in CL'int (due to down-regulation of hepatic CYPs), decreased fu and/or possible decreased QH. 4. These consistent findings across studies in HL rats suggest more studies are needed at the clinical level for optimal pharmacotherapies for hyperlipidemia.
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- Unji Lee
- a Department of Pharmacy , Ewha Womans University Medical Center , Seoul , South Korea
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- b College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , The Catholic University of Korea , Bucheon , South Korea
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- b College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , The Catholic University of Korea , Bucheon , South Korea
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Perillaldehyde Inhibits AHR Signaling and Activates NRF2 Antioxidant Pathway in Human Keratinocytes. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:9524657. [PMID: 29643980 PMCID: PMC5832143 DOI: 10.1155/2018/9524657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The skin covers the outer surface of the body, so the epidermal keratinocytes within it are susceptible to reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by environmental pollutants such as benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), a potent activator of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR). Antioxidant activity is generally mediated by the nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor-2 (NRF2) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO1) axis in human keratinocytes. Perillaldehyde is the main component of Perilla frutescens, which is a medicinal antioxidant herb traditionally consumed in East Asia. However, the effect of perillaldehyde on the AHR/ROS and/or NRF2/HO1 pathways remains unknown. In human keratinocytes, we found that perillaldehyde (1) inhibited BaP-induced AHR activation and ROS production, (2) inhibited BaP/AHR-mediated release of the CCL2 chemokine, and (3) activated the NRF2/HO1 antioxidant pathway. Perillaldehyde is thus potentially useful for managing inflammatory skin diseases or disorders related to oxidative stress.
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Ren Z, Li J, Xu N, Zhang J, Song X, Wang X, Gao Z, Jing H, Li S, Zhang C, Liu M, Zhao H, Jia L. Anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects of alkali-extractable mycelia polysaccharides by Pleurotus eryngii var. tuolensis. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 175:282-292. [PMID: 28917868 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In this study, we noted that the Al-MPS from Pleurotus eryngii var. tuolensis provoked pharmacological effects on blood lipid profiles and oxidative stress. Animal studies demonstrated that Al-MPS showed potential effects on relieving hyperlipidemia and preventing oxidative stress, reflecting by decreasing the levels of serum enzyme activities (ALP, ALT and AST), restoring the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GSH-Px, CAT and T-AOC), down-regulating the MDA and LPO contents, as well as remitting the hepatic and cardiac tissues injury, respectively. The serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, VLDL-C, and HDL-C on mice treated with Al-MPS (500mg/kg bw) reached 2.48±0.08, 1.24±0.03, 0.84±0.02, 0.34±0.02, and 1.80±0.03mmol/L, which were lower/higher against the hyperlipidemia mice. The results clearly indicated that the Al-MPS could be used as a beneficial health food and potentially natural candidate medicine in preventing the high-fat emulsion-induced hyperlipidemia.
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- Zhenzhen Ren
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture/Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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Hu H, Zhu Q, Su J, Wu Y, Zhu Y, Wang Y, Fang H, Pang M, Li B, Chen S, Lv G. Effects of an Enriched Extract of Paeoniflorin, a Monoterpene Glycoside used in Chinese Herbal Medicine, on Cholesterol Metabolism in a Hyperlipidemic Rat Model. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:3412-3427. [PMID: 28706181 PMCID: PMC5524283 DOI: 10.12659/msm.905544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Paeoniflorin is a monoterpene glycoside extracted from the roots of Paeonia lactiflora and is used in Chinese herbal medicine to treat hyperlipidemia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an enriched extract of paeoniflorin on cholesterol levels, hemodynamics, and oxidative stress in a hyperlipidemic rat model. MATERIAL AND METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed high-cholesterol diets and treated with three different doses of paeoniflorin for 12 weeks. The effects of paeoniflorin treatment were assessed on cholesterol levels, cholesterol metabolism, red blood cell vascular flow using hemorheology, antioxidant enzymes, and expression of the rate-limiting enzyme in the mevalonate pathway, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutharyl-coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoAR). Rat liver histology and immunohistochemical analysis were performed to evaluate the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), cytochrome P450 7A1 (CYP7A1), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR)-α. Protein expression HMG-CoAR, low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), PPAR-α and CYP7A1 was measured by Western blotting. Antioxidant activity in rat liver was determined by measuring superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA). RESULTS Serum and hepatic cholesterol, hepatic steatosis and the products of cholesterol metabolism were reduced by paeoniflorin treatment, which also reduced the activity of HMG-CoAR and upregulated the expression of LDLR, PPAR-α, and CYP7A1 expression, increased SOD, decreased MDA, and upregulated Nrf2 expression. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study in a rat model of hyperlipidemia have shown that paeoniflorin regulates hepatic cholesterol synthesis and metabolism and may also protect the liver from oxidative stress.
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- Huiming Hu
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
- Department of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Traditonal Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Traditonal Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The PLA 117 Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The PLA 117 Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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