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Zhang H, Li Y, Fu Y, Jiao H, Wang X, Wang Q, Zhou M, Yong YC, Liu J. A structure-functionality insight into the bioactivity of microbial polysaccharides toward biomedical applications: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 335:122078. [PMID: 38616098 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
Microbial polysaccharides (MPs) are biopolymers secreted by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi during their metabolic processes. Compared to polysaccharides derived from plants and animals, MPs have advantages such as wide sources, high production efficiency, and less susceptibility to natural environmental influences. The most attractive feature of MPs lies in their diverse biological activities, such as antioxidative, anti-tumor, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory activities, which have demonstrated immense potential for applications in functional foods, cosmetics, and biomedicine. These bioactivities are precisely regulated by their sophisticated molecular structure. However, the mechanisms underlying this precise regulation are not yet fully understood and continue to evolve. This article presents a comprehensive review of the most representative species of MPs, including their fermentation and purification processes and their biomedical applications in recent years. In particular, this work presents an in-depth analysis into the structure-activity relationships of MPs across multiple molecular levels. Additionally, this review discusses the challenges and prospects of investigating the structure-activity relationships, providing valuable insights into the broad and high-value utilization of MPs.
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- Hongxing Zhang
- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, c/o School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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Gao X, Homayoonfal M. Exploring the anti-cancer potential of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) and their versatile role in enhancing drug delivery systems: a multifaceted approach to combat cancer. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:324. [PMID: 38104078 PMCID: PMC10724890 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-023-03146-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
Abstract
There has been a growing global interest in the potential health benefits of edible natural bioactive products in recent years. Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom, has gained attention for its decadent array of therapeutic and pharmaceutical compounds. Notably, G. lucidum exhibits significant anti-cancer effects against various cancer types. Polysaccharides, a prominent component in G. lucidum, are pivotal in conferring its diverse biological and medicinal properties. The primary focus of this study was to investigate the anti-cancer activities of G. lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs), with particular attention to their potential to mitigate chemotherapy-associated toxicity and enhance targeted drug delivery. Our findings reveal that GLPs exhibit anti-cancer effects through diverse mechanisms, including cytotoxicity, antioxidative properties, apoptosis induction, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and anti-proliferative effects. Furthermore, the potential of GLPs-based nanoparticles (NPs) as delivery vehicles for bioactive constituents was explored. These GLPs-based NPs are designed to target various cancer tissues, enhancing the biological activity of encapsulated compounds. As such, GLPs derived from G. lucidum represent a promising avenue for inhibiting cancer progression, minimizing chemotherapy-related side effects, and supporting their utilization in combination therapies as natural adjuncts.
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- Xiaoli Gao
- Department of Life Science, Lyuliang University, Lyuliang, 033001, Shanxi, China.
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. of Iran.
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Wu Z, Tang X, Liu S, Li S, Zhao X, Wang Y, Wang X, Li H. Mechanism underlying joint loading and controlled release of β-carotene and curcumin by octenylsuccinated Gastrodia elata starch aggregates. Food Res Int 2023; 172:113136. [PMID: 37689900 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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This study aimed to fabricate a novel codelivery system to simultaneously load β-carotene and curcumin in a controlled and synergistic manner. We hypothesized that the aggregates of octenylsuccinated Gastrodia elata starch (OSGES) could efficiently load and control the release of β-carotene and curcumin in combination. Mechanisms underlying the self-assembly of OSGES, coloading, and corelease of β-carotene and curcumin by relevant aggregates were studied. The OSGES could form aggregates with a size of 120.2 nm containing hydrophobic domains surrounded by hydrophilic domains. For coloading, the increased solubilities were attributed to favorable interactions between β-carotene and curcumin as well as interactions with octenyl and starch moieties via hydrophobic and hydrogen-bond interactions, respectively. The β-carotene and curcumin molecules occupied the interior and periphery of hydrophobic domains of OSGES aggregates, respectively, and they did not exist in isolation but interacted with each other. The β-carotene and curcumin combination-loaded OSGES aggregates with a size of 310.5 nm presented a more compact structure than β-carotene-only and curcumin-only loaded OSGES aggregates with sizes of 463.5 and 202.9 nm respectively, suggesting that a transition from a loose cluster to a compact cluster was accompanied by coloading. During in vitro digestion, the joint effect of β-carotene and curcumin prolonged their release and increased their bioaccessibility due to competition between favorable hydrophobic and hydrogen-bond interactions and the unfavorable structure erosion and relaxation of the loaded aggregates. Therefore, OSGES aggregates were designed for the codelivery of β-carotene and curcumin, indicating their potential to be applied in functional foods and dietary supplements.
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- Zhen Wu
- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400065, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine & Health Science, Chongqing 400065, PR China.
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400065, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine & Health Science, Chongqing 400065, PR China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400065, PR China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400065, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine & Health Science, Chongqing 400065, PR China
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- College of Light Industry and Materials, Chengdu Textile College, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400065, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine & Health Science, Chongqing 400065, PR China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400065, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine & Health Science, Chongqing 400065, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Market Supervision (Condiment Supervision Technology), Chongqing Institute for Food and Drug Control, Chongqing 401121, PR China.
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Hobzova R, Sirc J, Shrestha K, Mudrova B, Bosakova Z, Slouf M, Munzarova M, Hrabeta J, Feglarova T, Cocarta AI. Multilayered Polyurethane/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanofibrous Mats for Local Topotecan Delivery as a Potential Retinoblastoma Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051398. [PMID: 37242640 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Local chemotherapy using polymer drug delivery systems has the potential to treat some cancers, including intraocular retinoblastoma, which is difficult to treat with systemically delivered drugs. Well-designed carriers can provide the required drug concentration at the target site over a prolonged time, reduce the overall drug dose needed, and suppress severe side effects. Herein, nanofibrous carriers of the anticancer agent topotecan (TPT) with a multilayered structure composed of a TPT-loaded inner layer of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and outer covering layers of polyurethane (PUR) are proposed. Scanning electron microscopy showed homogeneous incorporation of TPT into the PVA nanofibers. HPLC-FLD proved the good loading efficiency of TPT (≥85%) with a content of the pharmacologically active lactone TPT of more than 97%. In vitro release experiments demonstrated that the PUR cover layers effectively reduced the initial burst release of hydrophilic TPT. In a 3-round experiment with human retinoblastoma cells (Y-79), TPT showed prolonged release from the sandwich-structured nanofibers compared with that from a PVA monolayer, with significantly enhanced cytotoxic effects as a result of an increase in the PUR layer thickness. The presented PUR-PVA/TPT-PUR nanofibers appear to be promising carriers of active TPT lactone that could be useful for local cancer therapy.
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- Radka Hobzova
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, 128 43 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, 128 43 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, 150 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, 150 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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Alvandi H, Hatamian-Zarmi A, Webster TJ. Bioactivity and applications of mushroom and polysaccharide-derived nanotherapeutics. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818627-5.00021-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Dat TD, Nguyen Phan Thi Cam C, Nguyen Minh A, Nguyen Duc V, Vuong Hoai T, Nguyen Huynh Bach Son L, Huynh Ngoc O, Hoang Minh N, Mai PT, Hieu NH. Application of ultrasound‐assisted enzymatic extraction to enhance triterpenoid content and the biological properties of Vietnamese
Ganoderma lucidum
extract. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Tran Do Dat
- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- VNU‐HCM, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Processing (Key CEPP Lab) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU‐HCM) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Yu DG, Wang M, Ge R. Strategies for sustained drug release from electrospun multi-layer nanostructures. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 14:e1772. [PMID: 34964277 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Among different kinds of modified release profiles, sustained drug release (SDR) has received the most attention due to its capability to provide a "safe, efficacious, and convenient" drug delivery effect. Electrospun nanofibers have shown their popularity in this interdisciplinary field, as demonstrated by the first reports about SDRs on drug delivery applications of blended nanofibers and core-shell nanofibers. Along with the evolution of electrospinning from a single-fluid blending process to coaxial, tri-axial, side-by-side, and other multi-fluid processes, more multi-chamber nanostructures can be created through a single-step straight forward manner. These multi-chamber nanostructures can act as a powerful platform to support a wide variety of new strategies for the development of novel SDR nanomaterials. Thus, this review describes a combination history of electrospinning and SDR and its further development trend. After a summary of the presently popular multi-chamber core-shell nanostructures, 15 strategies for furnishing SDR profiles are categorized and exemplified. The perspectives of electrospun multi-chamber nanostructures for further promoting SDR are narrated. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Deng-Guang Yu
- School of Materials & Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance Medical Device Materials, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials & Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Outpatient, Third Affiliated Hospital of Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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