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Ojha M, Manocha N, Madaan A, Gupta N, Khurana S, Chaudhary A, Kumar V, Karthikeyan G, Toor D. Anti-psoriatic potential of medicinal plants, Alstonia scholaris, Wrightia tinctoria, and Solanum xanthocarpum, using human HaCaT keratinocytes by multi-parametric analysis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 334:118596. [PMID: 39032661 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Psoriasis, a widespread skin condition impacting over 100 million individuals globally, is characterised by uncontrolled hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, abnormal apoptosis, and excessive secretion of inflammatory cytokines and angiogenic factors. Traditional use of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br., Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.Br. and Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & Wendl. in Ayurveda and Siddha medicinal systems have shown promising anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. However, underlying mechanisms of their phytoactivity in addressing psoriasis-like skin inflammation on human keratinocytes remain largely unexplored. AIM OF THE STUDY The study was aimed to investigate anti-psoriatic potential of ethyl acetate and ethanolic extracts of A. scholaris, W. tinctoria and S. xanthocarpum in human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT). MATERIAL AND METHODS Ethyl acetate and ethanolic extracts of A. scholaris (ASEA and ASE), W. tinctoria (WTEA and WTE) and S. xanthocarpum (SXEA and SXE) were first subjected to phytochemical screening through high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using their marker compound loganin, kaempferol and chlorogenic acid, respectively. The proliferation inhibition efficiency of these extracts was measured using MTT assay on HaCaT cell line. Subsequently, the apoptotic effect of these extracts on HaCaT cell line was determined by JC-1 and Annexin V assays. Furthermore, IL-8 and RANTES levels were measured in TNF-alpha-induced HaCaT cell line post-treatment with these extracts to determine their anti-inflammatory properties. RESULTS ASEA, ASE, WTEA, WTE, SXEA and SXE significantly inhibited proliferation of keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) and resulted in the induction of apoptotic markers (mitochondrial membrane potential and phosphatidyl serine externalization). Additionally, pro-inflammatory markers (IL-8 and RANTES levels) were downregulated in HaCaT cells. The anti-proliferative effects were particularly distinct at higher concentrations (200 μg/mL), with inhibition rates reaching over 85% for W. tinctoria and S. xanthocarpum extracts. In apoptotic assays, notable increases in late apoptotic or necrotic cell populations and significant losses in mitochondrial membrane potential were observed. All extracts markedly reduced the secretion of inflammatory mediators IL-8 and RANTES. CONCLUSION All three plants exerted an anti-psoriatic effect at the cellular level via multiple parameters (anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory effect). This study provides insight into the mechanism of action of ASEA, ASE, WTEA, WTE, SXEA and SXE and highlights their promising potential for development as herbal therapeutic agents for psoriasis. It emphasizes the need for further pharmacological evaluation and toxicological studies of these extracts.
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- Madhavi Ojha
- Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sec-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sec-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Dabur Research Foundation, 22, Site IV, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Dabur Research Foundation, 22, Site IV, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Dabur Research Foundation, 22, Site IV, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Dabur Research Foundation, 22, Site IV, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Technology and Bio-refining, Cranfield University, United Kingdom
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- Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sec-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sec-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Ebrahimi A, Mehrabi M, Miraghaee SS, Mohammadi P, Fatehi Kafash F, Delfani M, Khodarahmi R. Flavonoid compounds and their synergistic effects: Promising approaches for the prevention and treatment of psoriasis with emphasis on keratinocytes - A systematic and mechanistic review. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 138:112561. [PMID: 38941673 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112561] [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: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin disorder, causes rapid and excessive skin cell growth due to immune system dysfunction. Numerous studies have shown that flavonoids have anti-psoriatic effects by modulating various molecular mechanisms involved in inflammation, cytokine production, keratinocyte proliferation, and more. This study reviewed experimental data reported in scientific literature and used network analysis to identify the potential biological roles of flavonoids' targets in treating psoriasis. 947 records from Web of Sciences, ScienceDirect database, Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane library were reviewed without limitations until June 26, 2023. 66 articles were included in the systematic review. The ten genes with the highest scores, including interleukin (IL)-10, IL-12A, IL-1β, IL-6, Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Janus kinase 2 (JAK 2), Jun N-terminal kinase (JUN), Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Src (SRC), Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA), and Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), were identified as the hub genes. KEGG pathway analysis identified connections related to inflammation and autoimmune responses, which are key characteristics of psoriasis. IL-6, STAT3, and JUN's presence in both hub and enrichment genes suggests their important role in flavonoid's effect on psoriasis. This comprehensive study highlights how flavonoids can target biological processes in psoriasis, especially when combined for enhanced effectiveness.
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- Ali Ebrahimi
- Department of Dermatology, Hajdaie Dermatology Clinic, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Telange DR, Mahajan NM, Mandale T, More S, Warokar A. Pongamia pinnata seed extract-mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticle loaded nanogel for estimation of their antipsoriatic properties. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1409-1431. [PMID: 38995363 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03058-5] [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: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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This research describes the eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles employing Pongamia pinnata seed extracts loaded with nanogel formulations (AgNPs CUD NG) to improve the retention, accumulation, and the penetration of AgNPs into the epidermal layer of psoriasis. AgNPs were synthesized using the Box-Behnken design. Optimized AgNPs and AgNPs CUD NG were physico-chemically evaluated using UV-vis spectroscopy, SEM, FT-IR, PXRD, viscosity, spreadability, and retention studies. It was also functionally assessed using an imiquimod-induced rat model. The entrapment efficiency of AgNPs revealed ~ 79.35%. Physico-chemical parameters announced the formation of AgNPs via surface plasmon resonance and interaction between O-H, C = O, and amide I carbonyl group of protein extract and AgNO3. Optimized AgNPs showed spherical NPs ~ 116 nm with better physical stability and suitability for transdermal applications. AgNPs CUD NG revealed non-Newtonian, higher spreadability, and better extrudability, indicating its suitability for a transdermal route. AgNPs CUD NG enhanced the retention of AgNPs on the psoriatic skin compared to normal skin. Optimized formulations exhibit no irritation by the end of 72 h, indicating formulation safety. AgNPs CUD NG at a dose of 1 FTU showed significant recovery from psoriasis with a PASI score of ~ 0.8 compared to NG base and marketed formulations. Results indicated that seed extract-assisted AgNPs in association with CUD-based NG formulations could be a promising nanocarrier for psoriasis and other skin disorders.
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- Darshan R Telange
- Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, 442004, Maharashtra, India.
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- Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440037, Maharashtra, India.
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- Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440037, Maharashtra, India
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- Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440037, Maharashtra, India
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- Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440037, Maharashtra, India
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Hasan K, Sabiha S, Islam N, Pinto JF, Silva O. Ethnomedicinal Usage, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Potential of Solanum surattense Burm. f. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:948. [PMID: 39065797 PMCID: PMC11280019 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Solanum surattense Burm. f. is a significant member of the Solanaceae family, and the Solanum genus is renowned for its traditional medicinal uses and bioactive potential. This systematic review adheres to PRISMA methodology, analyzing scientific publications between 1753 and 2023 from B-on, Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science, aiming to provide comprehensive and updated information on the distribution, ethnomedicinal uses, chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities of S. surattense, highlighting its potential as a source of herbal drugs. Ethnomedicinally, this species is important to treat skin diseases, piles complications, and toothache. The fruit was found to be the most used part of this plant (25%), together with the whole plant (22%) used to treat different ailments, and its decoction was found to be the most preferable mode of herbal drug preparation. A total of 338 metabolites of various chemical classes were isolated from S. surattense, including 137 (40.53%) terpenoids, 56 (16.56%) phenol derivatives, and 52 (15.38%) lipids. Mixtures of different parts of this plant in water-ethanol have shown in vitro and/or in vivo antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-tumoral, hepatoprotective, and larvicidal activities. Among the metabolites, 51 were identified and biologically tested, presenting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumoral as the most reported activities. Clinical trials in humans made with the whole plant extract showed its efficacy as an anti-asthmatic agent. Mostly steroidal alkaloids and triterpenoids, such as solamargine, solanidine, solasodine, solasonine, tomatidine, xanthosaponin A-B, dioscin, lupeol, and stigmasterol are biologically the most active metabolites with high potency that reflects the new and high potential of this species as a novel source of herbal medicines. More experimental studies and a deeper understanding of this plant must be conducted to ensure its use as a source of raw materials for pharmaceutical use.
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- Kamrul Hasan
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (K.H.); (S.S.); (J.F.P.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (K.H.); (S.S.); (J.F.P.)
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh;
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (K.H.); (S.S.); (J.F.P.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (K.H.); (S.S.); (J.F.P.)
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Jan S, Iram S, Bashir O, Shah SN, Kamal MA, Rahman S, Kim J, Jan AT. Unleashed Treasures of Solanaceae: Mechanistic Insights into Phytochemicals with Therapeutic Potential for Combatting Human Diseases. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:724. [PMID: 38475570 DOI: 10.3390/plants13050724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Plants that possess a diverse range of bioactive compounds are essential for maintaining human health and survival. The diversity of bioactive compounds with distinct therapeutic potential contributes to their role in health systems, in addition to their function as a source of nutrients. Studies on the genetic makeup and composition of bioactive compounds have revealed them to be rich in steroidal alkaloids, saponins, terpenes, flavonoids, and phenolics. The Solanaceae family, having a rich abundance of bioactive compounds with varying degrees of pharmacological activities, holds significant promise in the management of different diseases. Investigation into Solanum species has revealed them to exhibit a wide range of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, nephroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcerogenic effects. Phytochemical analysis of isolated compounds such as diosgenin, solamargine, solanine, apigenin, and lupeol has shown them to be cytotoxic in different cancer cell lines, including liver cancer (HepG2, Hep3B, SMMC-772), lung cancer (A549, H441, H520), human breast cancer (HBL-100), and prostate cancer (PC3). Since analysis of their phytochemical constituents has shown them to have a notable effect on several signaling pathways, a great deal of attention has been paid to identifying the biological targets and cellular mechanisms involved therein. Considering the promising aspects of bioactive constituents of different Solanum members, the main emphasis was on finding and reporting notable cultivars, their phytochemical contents, and their pharmacological properties. This review offers mechanistic insights into the bioactive ingredients intended to treat different ailments with the least harmful effects for potential applications in the advancement of medical research.
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- Saima Jan
- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of School Education, Srinagar 190001, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Munshi Singh College, BR Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur 845401, Bihar, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Liu Y, Yang R, Zou HD, Xu ZP, Pan J, Wu JT, Guan W, Hao ZC, Algradi AM, Kuang HX, Yang BY. Phenolic components from the fruits of Solanum xanthocarpum with anti-inflammatory activity. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:1007-1015. [PMID: 37165597 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2211217] [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: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Two new compounds (1 and 2), along with thirty-one known compounds (3-33) were isolated from the fruits of Solanum xanthocarpum. The structure of isolates was elucidated by analysis of spectroscopic data and the physicochemical methods. Meanwhile, the anti-inflammatory activity of isolates was determined using LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. The results of anti-inflammatory assays indicated that most isolated compounds (3, 4, 6, 8-14, 17-20, and 30) possessed significant nitric oxide (NO) production inhibition in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cells with IC50 values ranging from 14.33 to 48.55 μM.
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- Yan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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Sahu N, Alam P, Ali A, Kumar N, Tyagi R, Madan S, Walia R, Saxena S. Optimization, In Vitro and Ex Vivo Assessment of Nanotransferosome Gels Infused with a Methanolic Extract of Solanum xanthocarpum for the Topical Treatment of Psoriasis. Gels 2024; 10:119. [PMID: 38391449 PMCID: PMC10888226 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The goal of this investigation is to improve the topical delivery of medicine by preparing and maximizing the potential of a nanotransferosome gel infused with Solanum xanthocarpum methanolic extract (SXE) to provide localized and regulated distribution. Thin-film hydration was used to create SXE-infused nanotransferosomes (SXE-NTFs), and a Box-Behnken design was used to improve them. Phospholipon 90G (X1), cholesterol (X2) and sodium cholate (X3) were chosen as the independent variables, and their effects on vesicle size (Y1), polydispersity index (PDI) (Y2) and the percentage of entrapment efficiency (EE) (Y3) were observed both individually and in combination. For the SXE-NTFs, the vesicle size was 146.3 nm, the PDI was 0.2594, the EE was 82.24 ± 2.64%, the drug-loading capacity was 8.367 ± 0.07% and the drug release rate was 78.86 ± 5.24%. Comparing the antioxidant activity to conventional ascorbic acid, it was determined to be 83.51 ± 3.27%. Ex vivo permeation tests revealed that the SXE-NTF gel (82.86 ± 2.38%) considerably outperformed the SXE gel (35.28 ± 1.62%) in terms of permeation. In addition, it seemed from the confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) picture of the Wistar rat's skin that the rhodamine-B-loaded SXE-NTF gel had a higher penetration capability than the control. Dermatokinetic studies showed that the SXE-NTF gel had a better retention capability than the SXE gel. According to the experimental results, the SXE-NTF gel is a promising and successful topical delivery formulation.
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- Nilanchala Sahu
- Department of Pharmacy, Sharda School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201310, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, M. B. Road, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, M. B. Road, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201303, India
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Xie M, Zhang M, Qiao Y, Yang Y, Xie F, Chen L, Liu N, Gu J. Molecular mechanism of PSORI-CM01 for psoriasis by regulating the inflammatory cytokines network. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116935. [PMID: 37479070 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease, there is no radical cure. Traditional Chinese medicine has accumulated a lot of clinical experience in the treatment of psoriasis and developed a variety of treatment methods, among which Yinxieling optimization formula (PSORI-CM01) have a definite clinical effect in the treatment of psoriasis, but their mechanism of action is still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To investigate the molecular mechanism of the PSORI-CM01 in the treatment of psoriasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Firstly, potential active compounds and key signaling pathways of PSORI-CM01 were explored by the systems pharmacology method. Then MTT assay was used to screen the potentially active compounds of PSORI-CM01, and explore the combined effects of potentially active compounds. The regulation of potentially active compounds on inflammatory factors were evaluated by a Human Th17 Magnetic Bead Panel. The regulation of PSORI-CM01 on key targets in the key signaling pathways were explored by qRT-PCR method. Finally, the molecular mechanism of PSORI-CM01 in the treatment of psoriasis was explained by the systems pharmacology method. RESULTS The potentially active compounds of PSORI-CM01 included gallic acid, liquiritigenin, rosmarinic acid, syringic acid, isoliquiritin apioside, caffeic acid, naringenin, cryptochlorogenic acid, (+)-taxifolin, p-coumaric acid, chlorogenic acid, fraxin, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, lithospermic acid, isoliquiritigenin, salviandic acid B, octahydrocurcumin, catechin, syringaldehyde, methyl rosmarinate, paeonol, protocatechuic acid, astilbin, isoastilbin, isofraxidin and zederone. Both antagonistic and synergistic effects were determined in the combinations of active compounds. Most of the active compounds up-regulated IL-2, IL-6, IL-9 and TNF-α, and down-regulated IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-9, IL-10, IL-13, IL-15, IL-17F, IL-21, IL-22 and IL-27. The PI3K-Akt signaling pathway would be the key signaling pathway of PSORI-CM01. The qRT-PCR results showed that its compounds can effectively regulate the expression of key targets in this pathway. CONCLUSIONS The molecular mechanism of PSORI-CM01 for treating psoriasis would be mediated by regulating the network of inflammatory factors through the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway.
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- Mingxiang Xie
- Research Center of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Central Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510910, China.
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Inflammatory and Immunology Diseases, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
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- Research Center of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Research Center of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Research Center of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Research Center of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Research Center of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Research Center of Integrative Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Vyas PJ, Wagh SS, Kalaskar MG, Patil KR, Sharma AK, Kazmi I, Al-Abbasi FA, Alzarea SI, Afzal O, Altamimi ASA, Gupta G, Patil CR. Volatile Oil Containing Plants as Phytopharmaceuticals to Treat Psoriasis: A Review. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2024; 25:313-339. [PMID: 37287299 DOI: 10.2174/1389201024666230607140404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an autoimmune response that accelerates the life cycle of skin cells, resulting in the characteristic symptoms of scaling, inflammation, and itching. METHODS Palliative treatment options for psoriasis often prioritize the use of volatile oils. These oils contain monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and phenylpropanoids that are intricately linked to the molecular cascades involved in the pathogenesis and symptoms of psoriasis. To evaluate the antipsoriatic efficacy of volatile oils and their components, we conducted a systematic review of scientific studies. Our literature search encompassed various online databases, including PubMed, BIREME, SCIELO, Open Grey, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. The selected studies included experimental in vitro/in vivo assessments as well as clinical studies that examined the potential of volatile oils and their extracts as antipsoriatic agents. We excluded conference proceedings, case reports, editorials, and abstracts. Ultimately, we identified and evaluated a total of 12 studies for inclusion in our analysis. RESULTS The data collected, compiled, and analyzed strongly support the interaction between volatile oils and their constituents with the key molecular pathways involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and the development of its symptoms. Volatile oils play a significant role in the palliative treatment of psoriasis, while their chemical constituents have the potential to reduce the symptoms and recurrence of this condition. CONCLUSION The current review highlights that the constituents found in volatile oils offer distinct chemical frameworks that can be regarded as promising starting points for the exploration and development of innovative antipsoriatic agents.
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- Priyanka J Vyas
- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, District-Dhule, 425405, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, District-Dhule, 425405, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, District-Dhule, 425405, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, District-Dhule, 425405, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Mahal Road, Jagatputa, Jaipur, India
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India
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Rohilla P, Chhikara A, Dahiya P. Biogenic synthesis of AuNPs using Solanum virginianum L. and their antibacterial, antioxidant and catalytic applications. Indian J Microbiol 2023; 63:562-574. [PMID: 38031596 PMCID: PMC10682358 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-023-01114-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles is gaining popularity worldwide because of being ecofriendly as well as economical, with minimal production of hazardous by-products. The present study was targeted to determine the antibacterial, free radical scavenging and catalytic activity of gold nanoparticles synthesized from Solanum virginianum L. (Sv-AuNPs). After addition of auric chloride, the color of aqueous plant extract changed from light yellow to purple-red, indicating the formation of nanoparticles. A strong peak at 536 nm affirmed synthesis of Sv-AuNPs, and negative zeta potential (- 30.7) indicated their being wrapped in anions. They exhibited face-centered cubic and crystalline nature as revealed by X-ray diffraction. Elemental composition of Sv-AuNPs was ascertained by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and a sharp peak at 2.2 keV confirmed the presence of gold. The shape of Sv-AuNPs synthesized was spherical with size ranging from 29.1 ± 1 nm to 51.2 ± 0.7 nm. Antibacterial potential was evaluated against E. coli, C. violaceum, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis, M. smegmatis, and S. aureus and was found to be greater than aqueous plant extract. Sv-AuNPs exhibited antioxidant potential comparable to ascorbic acid, demonstrating their vital role in the prevention of reactive oxygen species related diseases. Apart from their pharmaceutical potential, these nanoparticles also exhibited promising catalytic efficacy. They degraded harmful dyes i.e. 4-nitro phenol (4-NP) and congo red (CR) at a very low concentration of 50 µg/ml. This is the first report on the antibacterial, antioxidant, and catalytic properties of Sv-AuNPs and we hope it will lead the way for nanoparticles multifunctionality. Graphical abstract
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- Preety Rohilla
- Department of Botany, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001 India
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- Department of Botany, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001 India
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- Department of Botany, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001 India
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Sahu N, Madan S, Walia R, Tyagi R, Fantoukh OI, Hawwal MF, Akhtar A, Almarabi I, Alam P, Saxena S. Multi-target mechanism of Solanum xanthocarpum for treatment of psoriasis based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101788. [PMID: 37811124 PMCID: PMC10551897 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Solanum xanthocarpum (SX) has been used to treat a variety of diseases, including skin disorders like psoriasis (PSO). SX possesses many pharmacological activities of anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immunosuppressive, and healing qualities. However, the multi-target mechanism of SX on PSO still needs clarity. Materials and methods: The Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals and Therapeutics (IMPPAT) database and the Swiss Target Prediction online tool were used to find the active phytochemical components and their associated target proteins. OMIM and GeneCards databases were used to extract PSO-related targets. A Venn diagram analysis determined the common targets of SX against PSO. Subsequently, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and core PPI target analysis were carried out using the STRING network and Cytoscape software. Also, utilising the online Metascape and bioinformatics platform tool, a pathway enrichment analysis of common targets using the Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Genes and Genome (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) databases was conducted to verify the role of targets in biological processes, cellular components and molecular functions with respect to KEGG pathways. Lastly, molecular docking simulations were performed to validate the strong affinity between components of SX and key target receptors. Results: According to the IMPPAT Database information, 8 active SX against PSO components were active. According to the PPI network and core targets study, the main targets against PSO were EGFR, SRC, STAT3, ERBB2, PTK2, SYK, EP300, CBL, TP53, and AR. Moreover, molecular docking simulations verified the binding interaction of phytochemical SX components with their PSO targets. Last but not least, enrichment analysis showed that SX is involved in several biological processes, including peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation, peptidyl-tyrosine modification, and peptidyl-serine modification. The relevant KEGG signalling pathways are the PI3K-AKT signalling pathway, the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance pathway, and the MAPK signalling pathway. Conclusion: The network pharmacology technique, which is based on data interpretation and molecular docking simulation techniques, has proven the multi-target function of SX phytoconstituents.
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- Nilanchala Sahu
- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 2457, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 2457, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 2457, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Pharmacognosy, Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 2457, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303, India
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Hazari SA, Sheikh A, Abourehab MAS, Tulbah AS, Kesharwani P. Self-assembled Gallic acid loaded lecithin-chitosan hybrid nanostructured gel as a potential tool against imiquimod-induced psoriasis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 234:116562. [PMID: 37419194 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Increased thickness of the skin and hyperproliferation of keratinocyte cell is the main obstacle in the treatment of psoriasis. Gallic Acid (GA) has shown efficacious results against the hyperproliferation of keratinocytes while lipid-polymer loaded hybrid nanoparticles (LPHNs) have an edge over lipidic and polymeric nanoparticles considering drug loading, controlled release, stability, and retention. The LPHNs were optimized using Box-Behnken method and was further characterized by FTIR, DSC and Zetasizer. The optimized preparation demonstrated a size of 170.5 ± 0.087 nm and a PDI of 0.19 ± 0.0015, respectively. The confocal study has suggested that the hybrid nanosystem enhanced the drug penetration into the deeper layer with a higher drug release of 79 ± 0.001% as compared to the gallic acid-loaded gel. In addition, the formulation significantly reduced PASI score and splenomegaly without causing any serious irritation. The morphological study of the spleen suggested that the prepared formulation has well controlled the disease compared to the marketed formulation while maintaining a normal level of immune cells after treatment. Hence GALPHN could be accepted as one of the excellent vehicles for the topical conveyance of GA (gallic acid) due to enhanced penetration, and good retention, along with fewer side effects and higher efficacy of the GALPHN gel against imiquimod (IMQ) induced psoriasis.
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- Sahim Aziz Hazari
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, 61519, Egypt; Pharmaceutics Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutics Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India; Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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Nakhate VP, Akojwar NS, Sinha SK, Lomte AD, Dhobi M, Itankar PR, Prasad SK. Wound healing potential of Acacia catechu in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice using in vivo and in silico approach. J Tradit Complement Med 2023; 13:489-499. [PMID: 37693096 PMCID: PMC10492149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Background and aim Acacia catechu Wild. (Fabaceae) barks are traditionally used in the treatment of diabetes and wounds. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the wound healing potential of the alcoholic extract of A. catechu (EAC) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Experimental procedures EAC was first subjected to phytochemical estimations and standardization using (-) epicatechin as marker with the help of HPLC. Diabetes was induced in mice using streptozotocin and the wound healing potential of EAC was evaluated using excision and incision wound models on topical and oral treatment. Various biochemical parameters, in vivo antioxidants, cytokine profiling, VEGF, and histopathological examination were also performed. Further, molecular docking studies were performed using ligand (-) epicatechin on human inducible nitric oxide synthase. Results and conclusion Phytochemically, EAC showed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and saponins, while the content of (-) epicatechin was reported to be 7.81% w/w. The maximum healing of wounds (91.84 ± 1.10%) was observed in mice treated with a combination of both topical (10% gel) and oral (extract at 200 mg/kg) followed by topically and orally treated groups respectively after 14 days of treatment. These groups also showed significant restoration of altered biochemical parameters, antioxidant enzymes and cytokines. The molecular docking studies confirmed the role of (-) epicatechin in stabilizing the human inducible nitric oxide synthase with inhibitor showing binding energy of -8.31 kcal/mol. The present study confirmed the role of (-) epicatechin as a major marker in diabetic wound healing potential of A. catechu.
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- Vinayak P. Nakhate
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Bai D, Cheng X, Li Q, Zhang B, Zhang Y, Lu F, Sun T, Hao J. Eupatilin inhibits keratinocyte proliferation and ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice via the p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2022; 45:133-139. [PMID: 36305632 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2022.2121928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is currently incurable and causes long-term distress to patients. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop safe and effective psoriatic drugs. Eupatilin is a natural flavone, that has a variety of pharmacological effects. However, the anti-psoriatic effect of eupatilin and its underlying mechanism remain unclear. METHODS HaCaT cells were treated with 20 μg/mL LPS for 24 h to establish the proliferation model of HaCaT cells. Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of p-p38 MAPK, p38 MAPK, p-NF-κB p65 and NF-κB p65 in HaCaT cells. Imiquimod (IMQ) was used to induce psoriasis-like mouse model. Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) score was used to evaluate the degree of skin injury, H&E staining was used to observe the pathological damage of skin tissues, and the expression levels of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-23 and IL-17 in the serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS Eupatilin could inhibit the hyperproliferation of LPS-stimulated HaCaT cells through p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway in vitro. In psoriatic mice, eupatilin could significantly reduce skin erythema, scales and thickening scores, ameliorate skin histopathological lesions, and decrease the levels of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-23 and IL-17 in the serum. CONCLUSION Eupatilin had a good anti-proliferative effect in LPS-stimulated HaCaT cells, and significantly alleviated IMQ-induced psoriasis-like lesions in mice. Eupatilin was a promising drug for the treatment of psoriasis.
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- Donghui Bai
- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, PR China
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, PR China
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Nguyen LTH. Signaling pathways and targets of natural products in psoriasis treatment. EXPLORATION OF MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.37349/emed.2022.00098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Aim: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder, which has adverse effects on patients’ quality of life. Natural products exhibit significant therapeutic capacities with small side effects and might be preferable alternative treatments for patients with psoriasis. This study summarizes the signaling pathways with the potential targets of natural products and their efficacy for psoriasis treatment.
Methods: The literature for this article was acquired from PubMed and Web of Science, from January 2010 to December 2020. The keywords for searching included “psoriasis” and “natural product”, “herbal medicine”, “herbal therapy”, “medicinal plant”, “medicinal herb” or “pharmaceutical plant”.
Results: Herbal extracts, natural compounds, and herbal prescriptions could regulate the signaling pathways to alleviate psoriasis symptoms, such as T helper 17 (Th17) differentiation, Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), mitogen‑activated protein kinase (MAPK), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and other signaling pathways, which are involved in the inflammatory response and keratinocyte hyperproliferation. The anti-psoriatic effect of natural products in clinical trials was summarized.
Conclusions: Natural products exerted the anti-psoriatic effect by targeting multiple signaling pathways, providing evidence for the investigation of novel drugs. Further experimental research should be performed to screen and characterize the therapeutic targets of natural products for application in psoriasis treatment.
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- Ly Thi Huong Nguyen
- Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea
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Xu ZP, Liu Y, Wang SY, Li ZW, Lu DX, Jiang P, Pan J, Guan W, Kuang HX, Yang BY. Phenolic compounds of Solanum xanthocarpum play an important role in anti-inflammatory effects. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Xu ZP, Liu Y, Wang SY, Li ZW, Li XM, Lu DX, Pan J, Kuang HX, Yang BY. Eight undescribed steroidal saponins including an unprecedented 16, 26-epoxy-furostanol saponin from Solanum xanthocarpum and their cytotoxic activities. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2022; 199:113171. [PMID: 35398090 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Eight undescribed steroidal saponins named solasaponins A-H were isolated from the fruits of Solanum xanthocarpum, including an unusual 16,26-epoxy-furostanol saponin, two furostanol saponins, three isospirostanol saponins, two pseudo-spirostanol saponins. The structures of all compounds were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic data analyses (1D, 2D NMR, and HRESIMS) combined with physico-chemical analysis methods (acid hydrolysis, optical rotation, and IR). The cytotoxicities of all compounds in vitro against two human cancer cell lines (A-549 and HepG2) were evaluated by CCK-8 assay.
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- Zhen-Peng Xu
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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Liu Z, Peng Y, Ma P, Fan L, Zhao L, Wang M, Li X. An integrated strategy for anti-inflammatory quality markers screening of traditional Chinese herbal medicine Mume Fructus based on phytochemical analysis and anti-colitis activity. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 99:154002. [PMID: 35231824 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mume Fructus (MF) is used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) to treat chronic cough, prolonged diarrhea, and other inflammation-related diseases. It is processed from Prunus mume fruit (PM) by drying at low temperature according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The standard quality control method includes measurement of citric acid content, which is not sufficient to determine its clinical efficacy. In addition, the quality markers, that would ensure consistent drug composition and stability during extraction and processing of the drug, are currently not available. PURPOSE This study sought to determine and analyze the bioactive compounds in MF and to establish the quality maker evaluation system, which would enable accurate assessment of different processing and extraction approaches for MF preparation. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS First, a UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS method was established to identify the chemical constituents of PM and MF. Second, the 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS)-treated rats were used to assess anti-inflammatory activity of water and ethanol extracts of PM and MF. Third, correlation analysis and multivariate statistical analysis was used to seek the candidate quality markers of MF. Fourth, molecular docking was used to predict the potential mechanism of identified compounds for the anti-inflammatory activity. Finally, a UPLC method was established to quantify the selected quality markers in MF products, that were prepared by different drying processes. RESULTS 99 components (28 newly reported) were identified from PM and MF. During the drying process several changes in the composition were observed; caffeoylquinic acids were degraded to p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, protocatechuic acid, or p-hydroxybenzoic acid; multi-acetyl p-coumaroyl sucroses were degraded to mumeose R and p-coumaroyl-3-O-sucrose. On the other hand, contents of mumefural and amygdalin increased after drying process. In colitis rats, MF reduced more NO levels to greater extent in comparison to PM, which could be attributed to the presence of caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, protocatechuic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, mumefural, p-coumaroyl-3-O-sucrose, mumeose R, and amygdalin in MF. Moreover, water extracts were better than ethanol extracts in alleviating the IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-17 levels, possibly on account of citric acid and caffeoylquinic acids. The predicted mechanism of action could be through inhibition of the production of NLRP3, TLR4, and NF-κB proteins. Finally, 7 compounds (citric acid, 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 4-O-caffeoylquinic acid, caffeic acid, protocatechuic acid, and p-coumaric acid) were selected as quality markers of MF that could be used for the process quality control. CONCLUSION This study revealed the material basis of PM and MF for anti-colitis activity and discovered the quality markers of MF which could reflect the anti-inflammatory activity and the processing process of MF.
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- Zhihua Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China.
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Xu ZP, Liu Y, Wang SY, Li XM, Lu DX, Li ZW, Pan J, Kuang HX, Yang BY. Cholesaponins A-F, six new rare cholestane saponins including two unprecedented 14-methyl C28 cholestane saponins from Solanum xanthocarpum. Tetrahedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2022.132674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Xu ZP, Liu Y, Li XM, Wang SY, Jiang P, Pan J, Jiang YK, Kuang HX, Yang BY. Xanthosaponins A and B, two unusual steroidal saponins with an unprecedented 16,17- seco-cholestane skeleton from Solanum xanthocarpum and their cytotoxic activities. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj05286a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xanthosaponin A, a 16,17-seco-steroidal saponin, exhibited significant cytotoxic activity.
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- Zhen-Peng Xu
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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Bioactive lipids from the fruits of Solanum xanthocarpum and their anti-inflammatory activities. Fitoterapia 2022; 157:105134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Jin X, Xu H, Huang C, Ma H, Xiong X, Cheng L, Wang F, Feng Y, Zhang G. A Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Danshen Baibixiao Ameliorates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Inflammation in Mice. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:749626. [PMID: 34925011 PMCID: PMC8678074 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.749626] [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: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Danshen Baibixiao (DB) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula, which has been used to treat psoriasis for decades. Although DB shows good efficacy in clinical practice, the pharmacological effects and underlying mechanisms of DB remain elusive. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-psoriatic effects of DB and explore its underlying mechanisms in an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mouse model. Materials and methods: DB was orally administered on IMQ-induced psoriatic mice. Psoriasis area severity index (PASI) was used to evaluate the severity of the inflammation in skin, and histological changes were evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) staining. Levels of inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-17A, IL-23, IL-6, IL-1β and IL-22 in serum were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). mRNA expressions of IL-17A, IL-23, IL-6 and IL-22 were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Expression levels of proteins related to NF-κB, STAT3 and MAPKs signaling pathways were measured by western blotting (WB). Results: DB significantly ameliorated the psoriatic symptoms in IMQ-induced mice. The serum levels of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-17A, IL-23, IL-6, IL-1β and IL-22) were decreased, and mRNA expressions of IL-17A, IL-23, IL-6 and IL-22 in skin tissues were down-regulated. Moreover, WB analysis indicated that DB inhibited the activation of NF-κB, STAT3 and MAPKs signaling pathways. Conclusion: This study confirms the anti-psoriatic activity of DB in IMQ-induced psoriasis-like mice. The possible mechanism may relate to the activities of regulating the IL-23/TH-17 axis and suppressing the activation of NF-κB, STAT3 and MAPKs signaling pathways.
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- Xiaoqi Jin
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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Li Y, Zong J, Ye W, Fu Y, Gu X, Pan W, Yang L, Zhang T, Zhou M. Pithecellobium clypearia: Amelioration Effect on Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis in Mice Based on a Tissue Metabonomic Analysis. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:748772. [PMID: 34603060 PMCID: PMC8484644 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.748772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pithecellobium clypearia Benth. (accepted name: Archidendron clypearia (Jack) I.C.Nielsen; Mimosaceae), a popular traditional Chinese medicine, has a significant anti-inflammatory effect. The crude water extract of the aerial part of P. clypearia has been clinically applied to treat upper respiratory tract infections, acute gastroenteritis, laryngitis, and pharyngitis. However, the therapeutic mechanism of ethanol fraction of water extract (ESW) of P. clypearia to treat psoriasis should be complemented. The aim of our research was to clarify the protective effects of ESW from P. clypearia against psoriasis-like skin inflammation induced by imiquimod (IMQ) in mice with efficacy indexes and target tissue (spleen and serum) metabolomics. The ingredient of ESW was analyzed by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography combined with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method. The imiquimod-induced psoriatic mouse model was employed to investigate the effect of ESW against psoriasis, where the treatment method was implemented for 6 days both topically (Gel at 5%) and orally (at 2.4 g/kg p.o.). Traditional pharmacodynamic indicators (phenotypic characteristics, psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score, H&E staining, immunohistochemical staining, the thickness of epidermis, body weight change, and spleen index) were conducted to appraise the efficacy of ESW. Furthermore, a gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) coupled with multivariate analysis was integrated and applied to obtain serum and spleen metabolic profiles for clarifying metabolic regulatory mechanisms of ESW. The current study illustrated that ESW is composed mainly of gallic acid, ethyl gallate, quercitin, 7-O-galloyltricetiflavan, quercetin, and myricetin by UHPLC-MS/MS analysis. ESW could distinctly improve IMQ-induced psoriasis in mouse through reducing PASI score, alleviating tissue damage, restoring spleen index, and inhibiting proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression in psoriasis-like skin tissue. From the metabolomics study, 23 markers with significant changes are involved in eight main pathways in spleen and serum samples, including linoleic acid metabolism and glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism. The current study showed that ESW had obvious antipsoriasis effects on IMQ-induced psoriasis in mice, which might be attributed to regulating the dysfunction of differential biomarkers and related pathways. In summary, ESW of P. clypearia showed a favourable therapeutic effect on IMQ-induced psoriasis, and metabolomics provided insights into the mechanisms of ESW to the treatment of psoriasis.
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- Ying Li
- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Wuhan Institute for Drug and Medical Device Control, Hubei, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Short Overview of Some Assays for the Measurement of Antioxidant Activity of Natural Products and Their Relevance in Dermatology. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175301. [PMID: 34500732 PMCID: PMC8433703 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Impaired systemic redox homeostasis is implicated in the onset and development of various diseases, including skin diseases. Therefore, continuous search for natural products with antioxidant bioactivities applicable in biomedicine is attractive topic of general interest. Research efforts aiming to validate antioxidant potentials of natural products has led to the development of several assays based on various test principles. Hence, understanding the advantages and limitations of various assays is important for selection of assays useful to study antioxidant and related bioactivities of natural products of biomedical interest. This review paper gives a short overview on some chemical and cellular bioassays used to estimate the antioxidant activity of chosen natural products together with a brief overview on the use of natural products with antioxidant activities as adjuvant medicinal remedies in dermatology.
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Shivnath N, Siddiqui S, Rawat V, Khan MS, Arshad M. Solanum xanthocarpum fruit extract promotes chondrocyte proliferation in vitro and protects cartilage damage in collagenase induced osteoarthritic rats (article reference number: JEP 114028). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 274:114028. [PMID: 33775807 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease, is characterized by cartilage erosion and matrix degradation. Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & Wendl. fruits (SXF) and leaves have long been used as folk remedy in the treatment of pain in rheumatism. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was aimed to investigate the phytochemical components and protective benefits of SXF on in vitro chondrocytes proliferation, and in vivo suppression of collagenase-induced OA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Phytochemical components in ethanolic SXF extract were evaluated using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Effect of SXF on in vitro cell proliferation of primary chondrocytes was determined by cell proliferation assay and cell cycle analysis by flow cytometry. OA was induced in the right knees of rats through intra-articular injection of collagenase type-II. To evaluate in vivo preventive function of SXF, body weight, blood ALP, histopathological changes in the knee joint, proteoglycan, and collagen content were determined. The mRNA expression of COL-2, MMP-3 and COX-2 genes through qRT-PCR was studied. Antioxidant activities, total phenolics and flavonoid contents of SXF were also examined. RESULTS GC-MS analysis revealed that SXF constitutes 28 phytochemicals including flavonoids (3-methoxy apigenin, quercetin, luteolin), tannin (quinic acid), terpenes (oleanolic acid, lupeol, psi.psi carotene), phytosterols (campesterol, stigmasterol, β-sitosterol), and ascorbic acid. In vitro studies demonstrated that SXF enhanced the cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner and has no cytotoxic effect on primary chondrocytes. In vivo study suggests that SXF protects the cartilage destruction induced by collagenase. The histological study revealed that SXF restored the synthesis of collagen and proteoglycan, vital factors for cartilage restoration, and reduced the arthritic score. An up-regulation in COL-2 expression and suppression of MMP-3 and COX-2 were detected by qRT-PCR analysis. Thus, in vivo study suggests the protective effects of SXF on cartilage destruction induced by collagenase. CONCLUSIONS Our results imply that SXF benefits and ameliorates OA by enhancing the chondrocytes proliferation and preventing the articular cartilage damage through the restoration of their structural molecules, arthritic score reduction, suppression of MMP-3 and COX-2 expression level and up regulation of COL-2 genes expression. These results suggest that SXF could be a promising alternative treatment candidate for osteoarthritis.
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- Neelam Shivnath
- Molecular Endocrinology Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India; Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India; Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Salwa F, Badanthadka M, D’Souza L. Differential Psoriatic Effect of Imiquimod on Balb/c and Swiss Mice. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES NU 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Introduction The influence of animal strain on psoriasis model development by imiquimod (IMQ) has been studied in Balb/c and Swiss mice.
Materials and Methods Female mice of either strain were challenged with 5% IMQ (62.5 mg on back skin, 10 mg on right ear). They were observed for the severity of the disease using Psoriasis area severity index (PASI), splenomegaly, and histopathological alterations. To validate the model, well-established antipsoriatic drug clobetasol (0.05%, 120 mg on the back skin, 10 mg on the right ear) was used. Additionally, to study the strain-dependent response to IMQ associated with oxidative stress, various antioxidant factors like superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CT), and glutathione (GSH) were measured. Antioxidant natural product curcumin (1%, 150 mg on back skin, 12.5 mg on right ear) was used to evaluate the alleviation of oxidative stress on distinct mice strain.
Results PASI score, body weight, and histopathology indicated the development of disease in both the strains, severity, and stability of which was dependent on the particular strain. Splenomegaly suggested the systemic effect, which was comparable in both the stains. IMQ and its involvement in redox status were confirmed by an alteration in the activity of SOD, CT, and levels of GSH.
Conclusion This study demonstrated that, in the IMQ-induced psoriasis model, the genetic background has some impact on the disease severity, stability, and redox imbalance.
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- Fathima Salwa
- Department of Pharmacology, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nitte University Centre for Animal Research and Experimentation, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Nitte (deemed to be) University, Paneer, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacovigilance, Norwich Clinical Services, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Improved imiquimod-induced psoriasis like dermatitis using microneedles in mice. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 164:20-27. [PMID: 33895291 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, in which the key features are epidermis hyperplasia, hyper-keratinization, leading to low drug absorption. As an approach of transdermal drug delivery, the microneedle (MN) has received increasing attentions for its painless penetration and efficient administration. In this study, we fabricated polylactic acid polymer MNs with hot-press method and established a psoriasis-like skin inflammation model in ear and dorsal skin of mice by topical application of imiquimod (IMQ). The dynamometer and insertion test of MNs into parafilm and skin of mice were done, revealing that the MNs have sufficient mechanical properties to insert parafilm and skin of mice. The two methods (apply calcipotriol (CAL) directly and pre-treat with MNs before applying CAL) were used to treat psoriasis and observe the skin inflammation, including skin and epidermal thickening, spleen weight gain, inflammatory cell infiltration, and expression of inflammatory cytokines of TNF-α. Both methods have a therapeutic effect and the effect of the MN pretreatment group is better. In addition, there are statistical differences between the two groups (P < 0.05). These features indicated that the MNs may be promising in future clinical applications in improving the imiquimod-induced psoriasis like dermatitis.
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Parmar KM, Jagtap CS, Katare NT, Dhobi M, Prasad SK. Development of a psoriatic-like skin inflammation rat model using imiquimod as an inducing agent. Indian J Pharmacol 2021; 53:125-131. [PMID: 34100396 PMCID: PMC8265412 DOI: 10.4103/ijp.ijp_506_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE: The present investigation was undertaken to develop a psoriatic-like skin inflammation rat model using imiquimod (IMQ) as an inducing agent. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The hairs of the back dorsal portion of the Wistar rats were removed and 80, 100, and 120 mg of IMQ cream (5% w/w) for 10 consecutive days was applied to different groups of rats. Further, psoriasis area severity index was used for calculating the psoriatic score, which included scoring of erythema, scaling, and thickening. Various biochemical parameters, pro-inflammatory cytokines, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and histopathological examination were also performed. RESULTS: The results demonstrated signs of erythema, scaling, and thickening on group applied with 120 mg and 100 mg of IMQ along with ear thickening. Biochemical evaluation revealed a significant increase in the granulation tissue weight followed by significant decrease in the levels of collagen and hexosamine. The antioxidant parameters superoxide dismutase and catalase were found to decline, while nitric oxide and lipid peroxidation were significantly elevated in skin lesions, also supported by increased pro-inflammatory cytokines expression, i.e., interleukin (IL)-1 β, IL-6, IL-17, tumor necrosis factor-α, and VEGF. Histopathological studies revealed a disturbed natural structure along with increased epidermal proliferation, abnormal differentiation with increased number of keratinocytes in the psoriatic skin tissue. CONCLUSION: From the overall study, we have successfully developed a psoriatic-like skin inflammation rat model for the first time on Wistar strain using IMQ as an inducing agent.
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- Komal M Parmar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India; Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, United States
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Pinto NDCC, Maciel MDSF, Rezende NDS, Duque APDN, Mendes RDF, da Silva JB, Evangelista MDR, Monteiro LC, da Silva JM, da Costa JDC, Scio E. Preclinical studies indicate that INFLATIV, an herbal medicine cream containing Pereskia aculeata, presents potential to be marketed as a topical anti-inflammatory agent and as adjuvant in psoriasis therapy. J Pharm Pharmacol 2020; 72:1933-1945. [PMID: 32846458 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13357] [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] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A previous study reported that the hexane fraction (HF) obtained from Pereskia aculeata leaves showed promising topical anti-inflammatory activity. Intending its future use in clinical practice, a herbal medicine cream named INFLATIV was developed. Its anti-inflammatory and antipsoriatic potential were investigated. INFLATIV was subjected to preliminary accelerated stability tests and to a degradation profile assessment. METHODS INFLATIV was prepared at 6% and 12%. The anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by croton oil single and multiple application challenge in mice. Mouse tail test was used for antipsoriatic potential investigation. Cutaneous atrophy test was performed. Preliminary accelerated stability tests were performed together with a degradation profile by GC-MS analysis. KEY FINDINGS The anti-inflammatory activity shown by INFLATIV was comparable to dexamethasone. However, the skin atrophy caused by that drug was not observed. INFLATIV modified skin parakeratotic differentiation into orthokeratosis, which revealed its antipsoriatic potential. The ingredients used were suitable to carry the bioactives as they were well permeated by the skin. The preliminary accelerated stability tests indicated that INFLATIV 6% is more stable than 12%. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrated the relevant therapeutic and marketing potentials of INFLATIV, which is likely to be further evaluated in clinical trials for drug registration process with regulatory agencies.
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- Nícolas de Castro Campos Pinto
- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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Effect of ethanolic extract of Solanum virginianum Linn. on neuropathic pain using chronic constriction injury rat model and molecular docking studies. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2020; 393:1715-1728. [PMID: 32388600 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01872-8] [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] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The present research work was designed to examine the neuroprotective effect of ethanolic extract of Solanum virginianum Linn. (SV) in chronic construction injury (CCI) of sciatic nerve-induced neuropathic pain in rats. The extract was initially standardized by high-performance thin-layer chromatography using solasodine as a biomarker and was then subjected to assess the degree of mechanical allodynia, thermal allodynia, mechanical hyperalgesia, thermal hyperalgesia and biochemical evaluations. Administration of SV (100 and 200 mg/kg; p.o.) and pregabalin (10 mg/kg; p.o.) as a reference standard significantly debilitated hyperalgesia and allodynia and notably restored the altered antioxidant level and pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-1β and TNF-α) expression in a dose-dependent manner. Further, to appraise the mechanistic approach of solasodine, docking simulation studies were done on the 3D structure of the voltage-gated N-type calcium channel (Cav 2.2), R-type calcium channel (Cav 2.3) and sodium channel (Nav 1.7), and the results revealed that solasodine properly positioned into Phe 19, Leu 32, Met 51 and Met 71 (FLMM pocket) of Cav 2.2 and Cav 2.3 and being a competitor of Ca2+/N-lobe it may inactivate these calcium channels but did not bind into the desired binding pocket of Nav 1.7. Thus, the study confirmed the role of solasodine as a major biomarker for the observed neuroprotective nature of Solanum virginianum.
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Chiang CC, Cheng WJ, Lin CY, Lai KH, Ju SC, Lee C, Yang SH, Hwang TL. Kan-Lu-Hsiao-Tu-Tan, a traditional Chinese medicine formula, inhibits human neutrophil activation and ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 246:112246. [PMID: 31539577 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Kan-Lu-Hsiao-Tu-Tan (KLHTT) is a popular traditional Chinese medicine for treating various inflammatory diseases. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of the present study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of KLHTT on human neutrophils and its therapeutic potential in treating imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Spectrophotometry, flow cytometry, and microscopy with immunohistochemical staining were used to evaluate superoxide anion generation, elastase release, CD11b expression, adhesion, and neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation in activated human neutrophils. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species in cell-free systems were measured using a multi-well fluorometer or a spectrophotometer. A psoriasis-like skin inflammation was induced in mice using the IMQ cream. RESULTS KLHTT suppressed superoxide anion generation, ROS production, CD11b expression, and adhesion in activated human neutrophils. In contrast, KLHTT failed to alter elastase release in activated human neutrophils. Additionally, KLHTT had an ROS-scavenging effect in the AAPH assay, but it did not scavenge superoxide anions directly in the xanthine/xanthine oxidase assay. Protein kinase C (PKC)-induced NET formation most commonly occurs through ROS-dependent mechanisms. KLHTT significantly inhibited phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate, a PKC activator, inducing NET formation. Furthermore, topical KLHTT treatment reduced the area affected by psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score and ameliorated neutrophil infiltration in IMQ-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice. CONCLUSIONS Our data show that KLHTT has anti-neutrophilic inflammatory effects in inhibiting ROS generation and cell adhesion. KLHTT also mitigated NET formation, mainly via an ROS-dependent pathway. In addition, KLHTT reduced neutrophil infiltration and improved the severity of IMQ-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice. Therefore, KLHTT may prove to be a safe and effective psoriasis therapy in the future.
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- Chih-Chao Chiang
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; Supervisory Board, Taoyuan Chinese Medicine Association, Taoyuan, 338, Taiwan; Puxin Fengze Chinese Medicine Clinic, Taoyuan, 326, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, and Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, and Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; Chinese Herbal Medicine Research Team, Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 243, Taiwan.
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Ali A, Ali S, Aqil M, Imam SS, Ahad A, Qadir A. Thymoquinone loaded dermal lipid nano particles: Box Behnken design optimization to preclinical psoriasis assessment. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Kaunda JS, Zhang YJ. The Genus Solanum: An Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical and Biological Properties Review. NATURAL PRODUCTS AND BIOPROSPECTING 2019; 9:77-137. [PMID: 30868423 PMCID: PMC6426945 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-019-0201-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Over the past 30 years, the genus Solanum has received considerable attention in chemical and biological studies. Solanum is the largest genus in the family Solanaceae, comprising of about 2000 species distributed in the subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, Australia, and parts of Asia, e.g., China, India and Japan. Many of them are economically significant species. Previous phytochemical investigations on Solanum species led to the identification of steroidal saponins, steroidal alkaloids, terpenes, flavonoids, lignans, sterols, phenolic comopunds, coumarins, amongst other compounds. Many species belonging to this genus present huge range of pharmacological activities such as cytotoxicity to different tumors as breast cancer (4T1 and EMT), colorectal cancer (HCT116, HT29, and SW480), and prostate cancer (DU145) cell lines. The biological activities have been attributed to a number of steroidal saponins, steroidal alkaloids and phenols. This review features 65 phytochemically studied species of Solanum between 1990 and 2018, fetched from SciFinder, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Wikipedia and Baidu, using "Solanum" and the species' names as search terms ("all fields").
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- Joseph Sakah Kaunda
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650204, People's Republic of China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650204, People's Republic of China.
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China.
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Parmar KM, Shende PR, Katare N, Dhobi M, Prasad SK. Wound healing potential of Solanum xanthocarpum in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 70:1389-1400. [PMID: 29984407 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of the present study was to evaluate wound healing potential of Solanum xanthocarpum extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. METHODS Alcoholic extract of the aerial parts (ESX) was subjected to phytochemical estimations and its standardization with chlorogenic acid using HPLC. ESX was then evaluated for wound healing potential in, streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats using excision and incision wound models on topical and oral treatment Various biochemical evaluations, such as collagen, hexosamine, hyaluronic acid, protein, DNA along with antioxidant parameters, proinflammatory cytokines, VEGF and histopathological examination were also evaluated. KEY FINDINGS Extract of S. xanthocarpum depicted the presence of mainly alkaloids, polyphenols, steroids, while content of chlorogenic acid was found to be 8.44% w/w. The maximum effective nature of ESX in healing was observed at 10% gel (topical) and 200 mg/kg (orally) in diabetic rats, where highest healing power was observed when treated both orally and topically. Biochemical evaluations showed significant increase in the levels of collagen, hexosamine, hyaluronic acid, protein, DNA followed by significant decline in the levels of blood glucose, lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide and expression of proinflammatory cytokines, supported by histopathology. CONCLUSIONS The potential healing effect in diabetic rats may be attributed to the presence of chlorogenic acid in combination with other phytoconstituents.
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- Komal M Parmar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Singh D, Fisher J, Shagalov D, Varma A, Siegel DM. Dangerous plants in dermatology: Legal and controlled. Clin Dermatol 2018; 36:399-419. [PMID: 29908582 DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The plant and mushroom kingdoms have species used for intoxication, inebriation, or recreation. Some of these species are toxic. Given that many of these plants or substances are illegal and have histories of abuse, much of the research regarding therapeutic application is based on basic science, animal studies, and traditional use. This review examines Cannabis, Euphorbia, Ricinus, Podophyllum, Veratrum, mushrooms, and nightshades, along with resveratrol and cocaine as they relate to dermatology.
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- Deeptej Singh
- Department of Dermatology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM.
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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Pleguezuelos-Villa M, Mir-Palomo S, Díez-Sales O, Buso MAOV, Sauri AR, Nácher A. A novel ultradeformable liposomes of Naringin for anti-inflammatory therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 162:265-270. [PMID: 29216513 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.11.068] [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: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Ultradeformable liposomes were formulated using naringin (NA), a flavanone glycoside, at different concentrations (3, 6 and 9mg/mL). Nanovesicles were small size (∼100nm), regardless of the NA concentration used, and monodisperse (PI<0.30). All formulations showed a high entrapment efficiency (∼88%) and a highly negative zeta potential (around -30mV). The selected formulations were highly biocompatible as confirmed by in vitro studies using 3T3 fibroblasts. In vitro assay showed that the amounts (%) of NA accumulated in the epidermis (∼10%) could explain the anti-inflammatory properties of ultradeformable liposomes. In vivo studies confirmed the higher effectiveness of ultradeformable liposomes respect to betamethasone cream and NA dispersion in reducing skin inflammation in mice. Overall, it can conclude that NA ultradeformable liposomes can be considered as a promising formulation for the treatment of skin inflammatory diseases.
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- María Pleguezuelos-Villa
- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia,Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia,Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia,Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain; Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, University of Valencia, Av. Blasco Ibañez 17, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia,Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain; Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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