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Merzougui C, Miao F, Liao Z, Wang L, Wei Y, Huang D. Electrospun nanofibers with antibacterial properties for wound dressings. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:2165-2183. [PMID: 36001387 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2099662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The antibacterial nanofibers have been proposed as an interesting material for wound healing management, since the majority of traditional wound dressings exhibit issues and complications such as infection, pain, discomfort, and poor adhesive proprieties. It allows the organism's passage through the dressing and delay the wound healing progression. Electrospun nanofibers have been intensively investigated for wound dressings in tissue engineering applications due to their distinctive features and structural similarities to the extracellular matrix including the various available methods to load the antibacterial compounds onto the nanofiber webs. To construct an effective electrospun wound dressing, various efforts have been made to design different strategies to develop advanced polymers, such as employing synthetic and/or natural materials, modifying fiber orientation, and incorporating chemicals and metallic nanoparticles (NPs) as intriguing materials for antibacterial bandages. Thus, this review summarizes the relevant recent studies on the production of electrospun antibacterial nanofibers from a wide variety of polymers used in biomedical applications for wound dressings.
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- Chaima Merzougui
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Materials Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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Sayyar Z, Jafarizadeh-Malmiri H, Beheshtizadeh N. A study on the anticancer and antimicrobial activity of Curcumin nanodispersion and synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Su Y, Sun M, Zhao M, Xu B, Li J, Zheng T. Enhancement of the physicochemical and
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release properties of lutein by gelatin/octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA)‐modified starch composite as vehicles. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ya Su
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University Nanjing Jiangsu 210046 China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University Nanjing Jiangsu 210046 China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University Nanjing Jiangsu 210046 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212013 China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University Nanjing Jiangsu 210046 China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University Nanjing Jiangsu 210046 China
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Grilc NK, Sova M, Kristl J. Drug Delivery Strategies for Curcumin and Other Natural Nrf2 Modulators of Oxidative Stress-Related Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:2137. [PMID: 34959418 PMCID: PMC8708625 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is associated with a wide range of diseases characterised by oxidant-mediated disturbances of various signalling pathways and cellular damage. The only effective strategy for the prevention of cellular damage is to limit the production of oxidants and support their efficient removal. The implication of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway in the cellular redox status has spurred new interest in the use of its natural modulators (e.g., curcumin, resveratrol). Unfortunately, most natural Nrf2 modulators are poorly soluble and show extensive pre-systemic metabolism, low oral bioavailability, and rapid elimination, which necessitates formulation strategies to circumvent these limitations. This paper provides a brief introduction on the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in Nrf2 modulation and an overview of commonly studied formulations for the improvement of oral bioavailability and in vivo pharmacokinetics of Nrf2 modulators. Some formulations that have also been studied in vivo are discussed, including solid dispersions, self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems, and nanotechnology approaches, such as polymeric and solid lipid nanoparticles, nanocrystals, and micelles. Lastly, brief considerations of nano drug delivery systems for the delivery of Nrf2 modulators to the brain, are provided. The literature reviewed shows that the formulations discussed can provide various improvements to the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of natural Nrf2 modulators. This has been demonstrated in animal models and clinical studies, thereby increasing the potential for the translation of natural Nrf2 modulators into clinical practice.
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- Nina Katarina Grilc
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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Molecular Interactions of Pea Globulin, Albumin and Glutelin With Curcumin: Formation and Gastric Release Mechanisms of Curcumin-loaded Bio-nanocomplexes. FOOD BIOPHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-021-09697-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Okagu OD, Jin J, Udenigwe CC. Impact of succinylation on pea protein-curcumin interaction, polyelectrolyte complexation with chitosan, and gastrointestinal release of curcumin in loaded-biopolymer nano-complexes. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.115248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Kannamangalam Vijayan U, Shah NN, Muley AB, Singhal RS. Complexation of curcumin using proteins to enhance aqueous solubility and bioaccessibility: Pea protein vis-à-vis whey protein. J FOOD ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bonaccorso A, Pellitteri R, Ruozi B, Puglia C, Santonocito D, Pignatello R, Musumeci T. Curcumin Loaded Polymeric vs. Lipid Nanoparticles: Antioxidant Effect on Normal and Hypoxic Olfactory Ensheathing Cells. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11010159. [PMID: 33435146 PMCID: PMC7827715 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background: Curcumin (Cur) shows anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on central nervous system diseases. The aim of this study was to develop Cur-loaded polymeric and lipid nanoparticles for intranasal delivery to enhance its stability and increase antioxidant effect on olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs). Methods: The nanosuspensions were subjected to physico-chemical and technological evaluation through photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and UV-spectrophotometry. The cytotoxicity studies of nanosuspensions were carried out on OECs. A viability test was performed after 24 h of exposure of OECs to unloaded and curcumin-loaded nanosuspensions. The potential protective effect of Cur was assessed on hypoxic OECs cells. Uptake studies were performed on the same cell cultures. Thermal analysis was performed to evaluate potential interaction of Cur with a 1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DMPC) biomembrane model. Results: PCS analysis indicated that lipid and polymeric nanosuspensions showed a mean size of 127.10 and 338.20 nm, respectively, high homogeneity and negative zeta potential. Incorporation of Cur into both nanocarriers increased drug stability up to 135 days in cryoprotected freeze-dried nanosuspensions. Cell viability was improved when hypoxic OECs were treated with Cur-loaded polymeric and lipid nanosuspensions compared with the control. Conclusions: Both nanocarriers could improve the stability of Cur as demonstrated by technological studies. Biological studies revealed that both nanocarriers could be used to deliver Cur by intranasal administration for brain targeting.
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- Angela Bonaccorso
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.B.); (C.P.); (D.S.); (R.P.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation, National Research Council, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy
- Correspondence: (R.P.); (T.M.); Tel.: +39-095-7338131 (R.P.); +39-095-7384021 (T.M.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.B.); (C.P.); (D.S.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.B.); (C.P.); (D.S.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.B.); (C.P.); (D.S.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania, V.le Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.B.); (C.P.); (D.S.); (R.P.)
- Correspondence: (R.P.); (T.M.); Tel.: +39-095-7338131 (R.P.); +39-095-7384021 (T.M.)
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Polymer-Based Materials Loaded with Curcumin for Wound Healing Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12102286. [PMID: 33036130 PMCID: PMC7600558 DOI: 10.3390/polym12102286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Some of the currently used wound dressings have interesting features such as excellent porosity, good water-absorbing capacity, moderate water vapor transmission rate, high drug loading efficiency, and good capability to provide a moist environment, but they are limited in terms of antimicrobial properties. Their inability to protect the wound from microbial invasion results in wound exposure to microbial infections, resulting in a delayed wound healing process. Furthermore, some wound dressings are loaded with synthetic antibiotics that can cause adverse side effects on the patients. Natural-based compounds exhibit unique features such as good biocompatibility, reduced toxicity, etc. Curcumin, one such natural-based compound, has demonstrated several biological activities such as anticancer, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Its good antibacterial and antioxidant activity make it beneficial for the treatment of wounds. Several researchers have developed different types of polymer-based wound dressings which were loaded with curcumin. These wound dressings displayed excellent features such as good biocompatibility, induction of skin regeneration, accelerated wound healing processes and excellent antioxidant and antibacterial activity. This review will be focused on the in vitro and in vivo therapeutic outcomes of wound dressings loaded with curcumin.
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Ferro DM, Müller CMO, Ferreira SRS. Photostability and characterization of spray-dried maltodextrin powders loaded with Sida rhombifolia extract. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nanoceria-curcumin conjugate: Synthesis and selective cytotoxicity against cancer cells under oxidative stress conditions. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2020; 209:111921. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Curcio C, Greco AS, Rizzo S, Saitta L, Musumeci T, Ruozi B, Pignatello R. Development, Optimization and Characterization of Eudraguard ®-based Microparticles for Colon Delivery. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:ph13060131. [PMID: 32599861 PMCID: PMC7344638 DOI: 10.3390/ph13060131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Development of pH-dependent systems for colon delivery of natural active ingredients is an attractive area of research in the field of nutraceutical products. This study was focused on Eudraguard® resins, that are methacrylate copolymers approved as “food grade” by European Commission and useful for the production of food supplements. In particular, Eudraguard® Biotic (EUG-B), characterized by a pH-dependent solubility and Eudraguard® Control (EUG-C), whose chemical properties support a prolonged release of the encapsulated compounds, were tested. To obtain EUG microparticles, different preparation techniques were tested, in order to optimize the preparation method and observe the effect upon drug encapsulation and specific colonic release. Unloaded microparticles were initially produced to evaluate the influence of polymer characteristics on the formulation process; subsequently microparticles loaded with quercetin (QUE) as a low solubility model drug were prepared. The characterization of microparticles in the solid-state (FT-IR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffractometry) indicated that QUE was uniformly dispersed in a non-crystalline state in the polymeric network, without strong signs of chemical interactions. Finally, to assess the ability of EUG-C and EUG-B to control the drug release in the gastric environment, and to allow an increased release at a colonic level, suitable in vitro release tests were carried out by simulating the pH variations along the gastro-intestinal tract. Among the evaluated preparation methods, those in which an aqueous phase was not present, and in particular the emulsion-solvent evaporation method produced the best microparticle systems. The in vitro tests showed a limited drug release at a gastric level and a good specific colon release.
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- Claudia Curcio
- Department of Drug Sciences, Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.S.G.); (S.R.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.S.G.); (S.R.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.S.G.); (S.R.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICAR), University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.S.G.); (S.R.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41100 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.S.G.); (S.R.); (T.M.)
- Correspondence:
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Okagu OD, Verma O, McClements DJ, Udenigwe CC. Utilization of insect proteins to formulate nutraceutical delivery systems: Encapsulation and release of curcumin using mealworm protein-chitosan nano-complexes. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 151:333-343. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Wang K, Xu J, Liu Y, Cui Z, He Z, Zheng Z, Huang X, Zhang Y. Self-assembled Angelica sinensis polysaccharide nanoparticles with an instinctive liver-targeting ability as a drug carrier for acute alcoholic liver damage protection. Int J Pharm 2020; 577:118996. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Detection and Quantification of eDNA-Associated Bacterial Membrane Vesicles by Flow Cytometry. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20215307. [PMID: 31731390 PMCID: PMC6862651 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20215307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Bacteria generate membrane vesicles, which are structures known as extracellular vesicles (EVs), reported to be involved in different pathogenic mechanisms, as it has been demonstrated that EVs participate in biofilm formation, cell-to-cell communication, bacteria–host interactions, and nutrients supply. EVs deliver nucleic acids, proteins, and polysaccharides. It has been reported that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri), of both planktonic and biofilm phenotypes, produce EVs carrying extracellular DNA (eDNA). Here, we used polychromatic flow cytometry (PFC) to identify, enumerate, and characterize EVs as well as the eDNA-delivering EV compartment in the biofilm and planktonic phenotypes of H.pylori ATCC 43629 and L. reuteri DSM 17938. Biofilm formation was demonstrated and analyzed by fluorescence microscopy, using a classical live/dead staining protocol. The enumeration of EVs and the detection of eDNA-associated EVs were performed by PFC, analyzing both whole samples (cells plus vesicles) and EVs isolated by ultracentrifugation confirm EVs isolated by ultracentrifugation. PFC analysis was performed relying on a known-size beaded system and a mix of three different fluorescent tracers. In detail, the whole EV compartment was stained by a lipophilic cationic dye (LCD), which was combined to PKH26 and PicoGreen that selectively stain lipids and DNA, respectively. Fluorescence microscopy results displayed that both H. pylori and L. reuteri produced well-structured biofilms. PFC data highlighted that, in both detected bacterial species, biofilms produced higher EVs counts when paralleled to the related planktonic phenotypes. Furthermore, the staining with PicoGreen showed that most of the generated vesicles were associated with eDNA. These data suggest that the use of PFC, set according to the parameters here described, allows for the study of the production of eDNA-associated EVs in different microbial species in the same or several phases of growth, thus opening new perspectives in the study of microbial derived EVs in clinical samples.
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Pignatello R, Pecora TMG, Cutuli GG, Catalfo A, De Guidi G, Ruozi B, Tosi G, Cianciolo S, Musumeci T. Antioxidant activity and photostability assessment of trans-resveratrol acrylate microspheres. Pharm Dev Technol 2018; 24:222-234. [PMID: 29565215 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2018.1455697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Trans-resveratrol (RSV) was microencapsulated in Eudragit® RS100 and RL100 resin blends. Lyophilized microspheres were characterized in the solid state for their micromeritic properties and drug loading. FT-IR, PXRD, and DSC analyzes suggested that RSV formed an intimate microcrystalline dispersion within the polymer network, also confirmed by SEM analysis. This produced a reduced degradation of RSV after storage at 40 °C, compared to the neat drug, and a protection of the drug from UV light-induced trans-cis isomerization (60% intact drug was found after 60 s irradiation at 350 nm, compared to 37% for the pure drug). Solubility and in vitro dissolution studies indicated that microencapsulation did not improve the dissolution pattern of RSV in simulated gastric and intestinal aqueous fluids. Evaluation of the in vitro antioxidant activity showed that, compared to the neat drug in aqueous solution, RSV loaded in the microspheres retained for a longer time, up to 22 days of incubation, the initial ORAC capacity. The present study thus demonstrated that Eudragit® Retard resins can be used to easily produce micro-sized solid dispersions with RSV, for potential oral administration, contributing to ameliorate the physico-chemical stability and antioxidant activity of this compound.
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- Rosario Pignatello
- a Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- b Department of Health Sciences , University "Magna Graecia" , Catanzaro , Italy
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- a Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- c Department of Chemical Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- c Department of Chemical Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy.,d Centro di ricerca per l'analisi, il monitoraggio e le metodologie di minimizzazione del rischio ambientale (CRAM3RA) , Università di Catania , Catania, Italy
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- e Nanotech Lab of TeFarTI group, Department of Life Sciences , University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Modena , Italy
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- e Nanotech Lab of TeFarTI group, Department of Life Sciences , University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Modena , Italy
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- a Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- a Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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Wang F, Yang Y, Ju X, Udenigwe CC, He R. Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanoparticles from Chitosan and Acylated Rapeseed Cruciferin Protein for Curcumin Delivery. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2018; 66:2685-2693. [PMID: 29451796 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b05083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Curcumin is a polyphenol that exhibits several biological activities, but its low aqueous solubility results in low bioavailability. To improve curcumin bioavailability, this study has focused on developing a polyelectrolyte complexation method to form layer-by-layer assembled nanoparticles, for curcumin delivery, with positively charged chitosan (CS) and negatively charged acylated cruciferin (ACRU), a rapeseed globulin. Nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared from ACRU and CS (2:1) at pH 5.7. Three samples with weight of 5%, 10%, and 15% of curcumin, respectively, in ACRU/CS carrier were prepared. To verify the stability of the NPs, encapsulation efficiency and size of the 5% Cur-ACRU/CS NPs were determined at intervals of 5 days in a one month period. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetry confirmed the electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bond formation between the carrier and core. The result showed that hollow ACRU/CS nanocapsules (ACRU/CS NPs) and curcumin-loaded ACRU/CS nanoparticles (Cur-ACRU/CS NPs) were homogenized spherical with average sizes of 200-450 nm and zeta potential of +15 mV. Encapsulation and loading efficiencies were 72% and 5.4%, respectively. In vitro release study using simulated gastro (SGF) and intestinal fluids (SIF) showed controlled release of curcumin in 6 h of exposure. Additionally, the Cur-ACRU/CS NPs are nontoxic to cultured Caco-2 cells, and the permeability assay indicated that Cur-ACRU/CS NPs had improved permeability efficiency of free curcumin through the Caco-2 cell monolayer. The findings suggest that ACRU/CS NPs can be used for encapsulation and delivery of curcumin in functional foods.
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- Fengzhang Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing , Nanjing University of Finance and Economics , Nanjing 210023 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing , Nanjing University of Finance and Economics , Nanjing 210023 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing , Nanjing University of Finance and Economics , Nanjing 210023 , China
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Ottawa , 451 Smyth Road , Ottawa , Ontario K1H 8M5 , Canada
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing , Nanjing University of Finance and Economics , Nanjing 210023 , China
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Elzhry Elyafi AK, Standen G, Meikle ST, Lewis AL, Salvage JP. Development of MPC-DPA polymeric nanoparticle systems for inhalation drug delivery applications. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Paolino D, Vero A, Cosco D, Pecora TMG, Cianciolo S, Fresta M, Pignatello R. Improvement of Oral Bioavailability of Curcumin upon Microencapsulation with Methacrylic Copolymers. Front Pharmacol 2016; 7:485. [PMID: 28066239 PMCID: PMC5174134 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Curcumin (diferuloymethane; CUR) is a yellow pigment used in traditional medicine throughout history for its anti-inflammatory activity. In the last years, the scientific research has demonstrated that CUR effects are related to the modulation of crucial molecular targets, related to several pathologies including cancer, arthritis, diabetes, Crohn’s disease. In this paper, two formulations of microencapsulated CUR obtained by coevaporation with polymethacrylate polymers (Eudragit® Retard) were investigated in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo, and results were compared by laser confocal microscopy analysis. The permeation of microencapsulated CUR through CaCo-2 monolayers was evaluated in vitro. The mucoadhesion and bioadhesion of the CUR-loaded microparticles were evaluated in vitro, using E12 and CaCo-2 human intestinal cells, and ex vivo, by means of excised rat intestinal mucosa. After oral administration to rats, microencapsulated CUR showed a sevenfold increase of bioavailability in respect to the neat drug, with a concomitant reduction of the Tmax and a five-fold plasma concentration peak increase.
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Affiliation(s)
- Donatella Paolino
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Catanzaro "Magna Græcia"Catanzaro, Italy; Interregional Research Center for Food Safety and Health, University of Catanzaro "Magna Græcia"Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Græcia" Catanzaro, Italy
| | - Donato Cosco
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Græcia" Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Græcia" Catanzaro, Italy
| | - Simona Cianciolo
- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania Catania, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Græcia" Catanzaro, Italy
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Catania Catania, Italy
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