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Goonoo N, Gimié F, Ait-Arsa I, Ziman M, Adeyemi SA, Ubanako P, Ngema LM, Choonara YE, Bhaw-Luximon A. Electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds as a platform to reduce melanoma tumour growth, recurrence, and promote post-resection wound repair. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 161:213870. [PMID: 38701686 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Wound healing following skin tumour surgery still remains a major challenge. To address this issue, polysaccharide-loaded nanofibrous mats have been engineered as skin patches on the wound site to improve wound healing while simultaneously eliminating residual cancer cells which may cause cancer relapse. The marine derived polysaccharides kappa-carrageenan (KCG) and fucoidan (FUC) were blended with polydioxanone (PDX) nanofibers due to their inherent anti-cancer activity conferred by the sulphate groups as well as their immunomodulatory properties which can reduce inflammation resulting in accelerated wound healing. KCG and FUC were released sustainably from the blend nanofibers via the Korsmeyer-Peppas kinetics. MTT assays, live/dead staining and SEM images demonstrated the toxicity of KCG and FUC towards skin cancer MP 41 cells. In addition, MP 41 cells showed reduced metastatic potential when grown on KCG or FUC containing mats. Both KCG and FUC were non- cytotoxic to healthy L 929 fibroblast cells. In vivo studies on healthy Wistar rats confirmed the non-toxicity of the nanofibrous patches as well as their improved and scarless wound healing potential. In vivo studies on tumour xenograft model further showed a reduction of 7.15 % in tumour volume in only 4 days following application of the transdermal patch.
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- Nowsheen Goonoo
- Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology Unit, Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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- Animalerie, Plateforme de recherche CYROI, 2 rue Maxime Rivière, 97490 Sainte Clotilde, Ile De La Réunion, France
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- Animalerie, Plateforme de recherche CYROI, 2 rue Maxime Rivière, 97490 Sainte Clotilde, Ile De La Réunion, France
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
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- WITS Advanced Drug Delivery Platform, University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- WITS Advanced Drug Delivery Platform, University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- WITS Advanced Drug Delivery Platform, University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- WITS Advanced Drug Delivery Platform, University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology Unit, Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius.
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Aye KC, Rojanarata T, Ngawhirunpat T, Opanasopit P, Pornpitchanarong C, Patrojanasophon P. Development and characterization of curcumin nanosuspension-embedded genipin-crosslinked chitosan/polyvinylpyrrolidone hydrogel patch for effective wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:133519. [PMID: 38960235 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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This study investigated the development of a genipin-crosslinked chitosan (CS)-based polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) hydrogel containing curcumin nanosuspensions (Cur-NSs) for promoting wound healing in an excisional wound model. Cur-NSs were first prepared, and a simplex centroid mixture design was employed to optimize the hydrogel for high water absorption, degree of crosslinking, and sufficient toughness. The in vivo wound healing effect was investigated on Wistar rats. The optimized hydrogel consisted of CS:PVP at a 70:30 ratio, crosslinked with a 2 % w/w genipin solution. It exhibited high swelling capability (486 %) while maintaining solidity, robustness, and durability. Incorporation of 5 % w/w Cur-NSs resulted in a more compact structure, although with reduction in swelling properties. The release kinetics of Cur from the hydrogel followed the Korsmeyer-Peppas Fickian diffusion model. In vitro biocompatibility studies demonstrated that the hydrogel was non-toxic to skin fibroblast cells. The in vivo experiment revealed a desirable wound healing rate with over 80 % recovery at day 7. Cur-NSs likely aided wound healing by reducing inflammatory response and stimulating fibroblast proliferation. Additionally, the CS-based hydrogel provided a moist wound environment with hydration and gas transfer, further accelerating wound closure. These findings suggest that the Cur-NS-embedded hydrogel shows promise as a desirable wound dressing material.
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- Khin Cho Aye
- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand.
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Wang Y, Tian G, Huang J, Wu W, Cui Z, Li H, Zhang L, Qi H. Mussel-inspired protein-based nanoparticles for curcumin encapsulation and promoting antitumor efficiency. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132965. [PMID: 38851615 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132965] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Curcumin demonstrated therapeutic potential for cancer. However, its medical application is limited due to low solubility, poor stability and low absorption rate. Here, we used the mussel-inspired functional protein (MPKE) to fabricate the curcumin-carrying nanoparticle (Cur-MPKE) for encapsulating and delivering curcumin. The protein MPKE is composed of the mussel module and zwitterionic peptide. The Dopa group bonding characteristic of the mussel module was leveraged for the self-assembly of nanoparticles, while the superhydrophilic property of the zwitterionic peptide was utilized to enhance the stability of nanoparticles. As expected, MPKE and Cur are tightly bound through hydrogen bonds and dynamic imide bonds to form nanoparticles. Cur-MPKE showed improved solubility and stability in aqueous solutions as well as excellent biocompatibility. Besides, Cur-MPKE also exhibited pH-triggered release and enhanced uptake of curcumin by tumor cells, promoting the antioxidant activity and antitumor effect of curcumin. Moreover, systemic experiments of Cur-MPKE to rats demonstrated that Cur-MPKE significantly inhibited tumor tissue growth and proliferation without causing obvious systemic toxicity. This work provides a new strategy for fabricating the delivery system of curcumin with improved stability, sustainability and bioavailability.
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- Yuefeng Wang
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Druggability Evaluation and Systematic Translational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, Tianjin 300301, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Druggability Evaluation and Systematic Translational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, Tianjin 300301, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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Ni S, Zhang K, Zhao X, Wu S, Yan M, Sun D, Zhu L, Wu W. Phenylboronic acid functionalized dextran loading curcumin as nano-therapeutics for promoting the bacteria-infected diabetic wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:133062. [PMID: 38862051 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133062] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Chronic bacterial infections, excessive inflammation, and oxidative stress significantly hinder diabetic wound healing by prolonging the inflammatory phase and complicating the healing process. In this study, phenylboronic acid functionalized dextran (PODP) was developed to encapsulate curcumin, referred to as PODP@Cur. Experimental results indicate that PODP significantly improves the water solubility of curcumin and exhibits synergistic biological activity both in vitro and in vivo. PODP@Cur is capable of accelerating drug release under the pathological microenvironment with ROS accumulation. Furthermore, phenylboronic acid (PBA) has demonstrated potential for targeted bacterial drug delivery, enhancing antibacterial efficacy and trapping free LPS/PGN from dead bacteria to reduce undesirable inflammation. In a diabetic mouse model, PODP@Cur exhibits an excellent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities to ultimately promote the efficient and safe wound healing. Due to the specific interaction between PBA and LPS, PODP@Cur could enhance antibacterial activity against bacteria, reduce toxic side effects on normal cells, and alleviate the LPS-mediated pro-inflammatory pathological microenvironment. Therefore, PODP@Cur is capable of being exploited as an efficient and safe candidate for promoting the bacteria-infected diabetic wound healing.
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- Sheng Ni
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; Jin Feng Laboratory, Chongqing 401329, China.
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Sahebi K, Shahsavani F, Mehravar F, Hatam G, Alimi R, Radfar A, Bahreini MS, Pouryousef A, Teimouri A. In vitro and in vivo anti-parasitic activity of curcumin nanoemulsion on Leishmania major (MRHO/IR/75/ER). BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:238. [PMID: 38890586 PMCID: PMC11184741 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04522-1] [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: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to assess the anti-leishmanial effects of curcumin nanoemulsion (CUR-NE) against Leishmania major (MRHO/IR/75/ER) in both in vitro and in vivo experiments. CUR-NE was successfully prepared via the spontaneous emulsification method. The in vitro effect of various concentrations of CUR-NE against L. major promastigotes was assessed using the flow cytometry method. In vivo experiments were carried out in BALB/c mice inoculated subcutaneously with 2 × 106 L. major promastigotes. Mice were treated with topical CUR-NE (2.5 mg/ml), intra-lesion injection of CUR-NE (2.5 mg/ml), topical CUR suspension (CUR-S, 2.5 mg/ml), topical NE without CUR (NE-no CUR), amphotericin B as the positive control group, and infected untreated mice as the negative control group. In vitro exposure of promastigotes to CUR-NE showed a dose-dependent anti-leishmanial effect, with a 67.52 ± 0.35% mortality rate at a concentration of 1250 µg/ml and an IC50 of 643.56 µg/ml. In vivo experiments showed that topical CUR-NE and CUR-S significantly decreased the mean lesion size in mice after four weeks from 4.73 ± 1.28 to 2.78 ± 1.28 mm and 4.45 ± 0.88 to 3.23 ± 0.59 mm, respectively (p = 0.001). Furthermore, CUR-NE significantly decreased the parasite load in treated mice compared with the negative control group (p = 0.001). Results from the current study demonstrated the promising activity of CUR-NE against L. major in both in vitro and in vivo experiments. Moreover, CUR-NE was more efficient than CUR-S in healing and reducing parasite burden in mouse models. Future studies should aim to identify molecular mechanisms as well as the pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic aspects of CUR-NE.
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- Keivan Sahebi
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Sleiman L, Lazăr (Popa) AD, Albu-Kaya M, Marin MM, Kaya DA, Vasile OR, Dinescu S. Development and Investigation of an Innovative 3D Biohybrid Based on Collagen and Silk Sericin Enriched with Flavonoids for Potential Wound Healing Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1627. [PMID: 38931977 PMCID: PMC11207284 DOI: 10.3390/polym16121627] [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: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Skin tissue injuries necessitate particular care due to associated complex healing mechanisms. Current investigations in the domain of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are focused on obtaining novel scaffolds adapted as potential delivery systems to restore lost tissue functions and properties. In this study, we describe the fabrication and evaluation of a novel 3D scaffold structure based on collagen and silk sericin (CollSS) enriched with microcapsules containing natural compounds, curcumin (C), and/or quercetin (Q). These 3D composites were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, water uptake, in vitro collagenase degradation, and SEM microscopy. Furthermore, they were biologically evaluated in terms of biocompatibility, cell adhesion, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. All tested materials indicated an overall suitable biocompatibility, with the best results obtained for the one containing both flavonoids. This study suggests the cumulative beneficial effect of C and Q, encapsulated in the same composite, as a potential non-invasive therapeutic strategy for skin tissue regeneration in patients suffering from chronic wounds.
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- Lea Sleiman
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (L.S.); (A.-D.L.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (L.S.); (A.-D.L.)
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- The National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather (INCDTP)-Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, 93 Ion Minulescu Str., 031215 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 01106 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya-Hatay 31034, Turkey;
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- Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu Street, 01106 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (L.S.); (A.-D.L.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 050663 Bucharest, Romania
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Sharma G, George Joy J, Sharma AR, Kim JC. Accelerated full-thickness skin wound tissue regeneration by self-crosslinked chitosan hydrogel films reinforced by oxidized CNC-AgNPs stabilized Pickering emulsion for quercetin delivery. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:323. [PMID: 38849931 PMCID: PMC11162036 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02596-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The non-toxic self-crosslinked hydrogel films designed from biocompatible materials allow for controlled drug release and have gathered remarkable attention from healthcare professionals as wound dressing materials. Thus, in the current study the chitosan (CS) film is infused with oil-in-water Pickering emulsion (PE) loaded with bioactive compound quercetin (Qu) and stabilized by dialdehyde cellulose nanocrystal-silver nanoparticles (DCNC-AgNPs). The DCNC-AgNPs play a dual role in stabilizing PE and are involved in the self-crosslinking with CS films. Also, this film could combine the advantage of the controlled release and synergistic wound-healing effect of Qu and AgNPs. RESULTS The DCNC-AgNPs were synthesized using sodium periodate oxidation of CNC. The DCNC-AgNPs were used to stabilize oil-in-water PE loaded with Qu in its oil phase by high speed homogenization. Stable PEs were prepared by 20% v/v oil: water ratio with maximum encapsulation of Qu in the oil phase. The Qu-loaded PE was then added to CS solution (50% v/v) to prepare self-crosslinked films (CS-PE-Qu). After grafting CS films with PE, the surface and cross-sectional SEM images show an inter-penetrated network within the matrix between DCNC and CS due to the formation of a Schiff base bond between the reactive aldehyde groups of DCNC-AgNPs and amino groups of CS. Further, the addition of glycerol influenced the extensibility, swelling ratio, and drug release of the films. The fabricated CS-PE-Qu films were analyzed for their wound healing and tissue regeneration potential using cell scratch assay and full-thickness excisional skin wound model in mice. The as-fabricated CS-PE-Qu films showed great biocompatibility, increased HaCat cell migration, and promoted collagen synthesis in HDFa cells. In addition, the CS-PE-Qu films exhibited non-hemolysis and improved wound closure rate in mice compared to CS, CS-Qu, and CS-blank PE. The H&E staining of the wounded skin tissue indicated the wounded tissue regeneration in CS-PE-Qu films treated mice. CONCLUSION Results obtained here confirm the wound healing benefits of CS-PE-Qu films and project them as promising biocompatible material and well suited for full-thickness wound healing in clinical applications.
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- Garima Sharma
- Department of Biomedical Science & Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Institute for Skeletal Aging & Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University-Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon-si, 24252, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Wu Y, Zhang J, Lin A, Zhang T, Liu Y, Zhang C, Yin Y, Guo R, Gao J, Li Y, Chu Y. Immunomodulatory poly(L-lactic acid) nanofibrous membranes promote diabetic wound healing by inhibiting inflammation, oxidation and bacterial infection. BURNS & TRAUMA 2024; 12:tkae009. [PMID: 38841099 PMCID: PMC11151119 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkae009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Background Given the significant impact on human health, it is imperative to develop novel treatment approaches for diabetic wounds, which are prevalent and serious complications of diabetes. The diabetic wound microenvironment has a high level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and an imbalance between proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cells/factors, which hamper the healing of chronic wounds. This study aimed to develop poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) nanofibrous membranes incorporating curcumin and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), defined as PLLA/C/Ag, for diabetic wound healing. Methods PLLA/C/Ag were fabricated via an air-jet spinning approach. The membranes underwent preparation and characterization through various techniques including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, measurement of water contact angle, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, assessment of in vitro release of curcumin and Ag+, testing of mechanical strength, flexibility, water absorption and biodegradability. In addition, the antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of the membranes were evaluated in vitro, and the ability of the membranes to heal wounds was tested in vivo using diabetic mice. Results Loose hydrophilic nanofibrous membranes with uniform fibre sizes were prepared through air-jet spinning. The membranes enabled the efficient and sustained release of curcumin. More importantly, antibacterial AgNPs were successfully reduced in situ from AgNO3. The incorporation of AgNPs endowed the membrane with superior antibacterial activity, and the bioactivities of curcumin and the AgNPs gave the membrane efficient ROS scavenging and immunomodulatory effects, which protected cells from oxidative damage and reduced inflammation. Further results from animal studies indicated that the PLLA/C/Ag membranes had the most efficient wound healing properties, which were achieved by stimulating angiogenesis and collagen deposition and inhibiting inflammation. Conclusions In this research, we successfully fabricated PLLA/C/Ag membranes that possess properties of antioxidants, antibacterial agents and anti-inflammatory agents, which can aid in the process of wound healing. Modulating wound inflammation, these new PLLA/C/Ag membranes serve as a novel dressing to enhance the healing of diabetic wounds.
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- Yan Wu
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Tissue Damage and Repair, Mudanjiang Medical University, 3 Tongxiang Street, Aimin District, Mudanjiang 157011, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Tissue Damage and Repair, Mudanjiang Medical University, 3 Tongxiang Street, Aimin District, Mudanjiang 157011, China
- Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Medical & Health Group Quzhou Hospital, 62 Wenchang Road, Kecheng District, Quzhou 324004, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Lingyun Street, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Scientific Research Sharing Platform, Mudanjiang Medical University, 3 Tongxiang Street, Aimin District, Mudanjiang 157011, China
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- Scientific Research Sharing Platform, Mudanjiang Medical University, 3 Tongxiang Street, Aimin District, Mudanjiang 157011, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Tissue Damage and Repair, Mudanjiang Medical University, 3 Tongxiang Street, Aimin District, Mudanjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Physiology, Mudanjiang Medical University, 3 Tongxiang Street, Aimin District, Mudanjiang 157011, China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Lingyun Street, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Tissue Damage and Repair, Mudanjiang Medical University, 3 Tongxiang Street, Aimin District, Mudanjiang 157011, China
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Doostan M, Maleki H, Khoshnevisan K, Baharifar H, Doostan M, Bahrami S. Accelerating healing of infected wounds with G. glabra extract and curcumin Co-loaded electrospun nanofibrous dressing. J Biomater Appl 2024:8853282241252729. [PMID: 38838691 DOI: 10.1177/08853282241252729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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This study aimed to construct a nanofibrous wound dressing composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS) containing curcumin and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract to inhibit infection and accelerate wound healing. Loading 10 wt% of G. glabra extract-curcumin (50:50) by electrospinng technique resulted in the formation of nanofibers (NFs) with diameter distribution 303 ± 38 and had a uniform and defect-free morphology. FTIR analysis confirmed the loading of the components without adverse interactions. Also, the results showed extremely high porosity, extraordinary liquid absorption capacity, and complete wettability. In addition, G. glabra extract-curcumin showed significant antioxidant activity and their release profile from NFs was continuous and sustained. Also, the prepared NF could inhibit the growth of both Gram-positive Saureus and Gram-negative E. coli strains. Wound healing evaluation in the infected animal model showed that the NFs caused full wound closure and accelerated skin regeneration. The studies on inhibiting the bacteria growth at the wound site also revealed complete inhibitory effects. Moreover, histopathology studies confirmed the complete regeneration of skin layers, formation of collagen fibers, and angiogenesis. Finally, PVA/CS NFs containing G. glabra extract-curcumin as a multifunctional bioactive wound dressing presented a promising approach for promoting the healing of infected wounds.
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- Maryam Doostan
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Liang Y, Ren T, Li R, Yu Z, Wang Y, Zhang X, Qin Z, Li J, Hu J, Luo C. Natural Products with Potential Effects on Hemorrhoids: A Review. Molecules 2024; 29:2673. [PMID: 38893547 PMCID: PMC11173953 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Hemorrhoid disease is a common anorectal disorder affecting populations worldwide, with high prevalence, treatment difficulties, and considerable treatment costs. Compared to other treatment options, medical therapy for hemorrhoids offers minimal harm, more dignity to patients, and is more economical. Unfortunately, there are few chemical hemorrhoid medications available clinically, which makes the search for efficacious, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly new medication classes a focal point of research. In this context, searching for available natural products to improve hemorrhoids exhibits tremendous potential. These products are derived from nature, predominantly from plants, with a minor portion coming from animals, fungi, and algae. They have excellent coagulation pathway regulation, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and tissue regeneration activities. Therefore, we take the view that they are a class of potential hemorrhoid drugs, prevention products, and medication add-on ingredients. This article first reviews the factors contributing to the development of hemorrhoids, types, primary symptoms, and the mechanisms of natural products for hemorrhoids. Building on this foundation, we screened natural products with potential hemorrhoid improvement activity, including polyphenols and flavonoids, terpenes, polysaccharides, and other types.
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- Yicheng Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- School of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637002, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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Hameed H, Hussain J, Cláudia Paiva-Santos A, Zaman M, Hamza A, Sajjad I, Asad F. Comprehensive insights on treatment modalities with conventional and herbal drugs for the treatment of duodenal ulcers. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03178-5. [PMID: 38837070 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03178-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Areas of the body accessible to gastric secretions, such as the stomach and duodenum, are most commonly damaged by circumscribed lesions of the upper gastrointestinal tract mucosa. Peptic ulcer disease is the term for this illness (PUD). About 80% of peptic ulcers are duodenal ulcers, with stomach ulcers accounting for the remaining 20%. Duodenal ulcers are linked to the two primary results about Helicobacter pylori infection and COX inhibitor users. Additional causes might include drinking, smoking, stress, and coffee consumption. The indications and symptoms of a duodenal ulcer depend on the patient's age and the lesion's location. For duodenal ulcers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the usual course of treatment. This comprehensive study included an in-depth literature search in the literature and methods section using electronic databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The search method included publications published from the inception of the relevant database to the present. Inclusion criteria included studies investigating different treatment options for duodenal ulcer disease, including traditional pharmacotherapy and naturopathic treatments. Data mining includes information on treatment techniques, treatment outcomes, and possible synergies between conventional and herbal treatments. In addition, this review critically examines the available information on the effectiveness, safety, and possible side effects of different treatments. The inclusion of conventional and herbal treatments is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the many treatment options available for duodenal ulcer disease. A more comprehensive and personalized treatment plan can be achieved by incorporating dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and, if necessary, herbal therapies to complement other treatments normally.
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- Huma Hameed
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3000-548, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3000-548, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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Sanpinit S, Chokpaisarn J, Na-Phatthalung P, Sotthibandhu DS, Yincharoen K, Wetchakul P, Limsuwan S, Chusri S. Effectiveness of Ya-Samarn-Phlae in diabetic wound healing: Evidence from in vitro studies and a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 326:117929. [PMID: 38373661 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117929] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ya-Samarn-Phlae (YaSP) has traditionally been widely used in southern Thailand for treating chronic and infected wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers. However, there are only a limited number of clinical studies supporting the use of this polyherbal formulation. Therefore, the present work aims to provide clinical evidence to support the application of YaSP, prepared according to a standardized traditional procedure (T-YaSP). Additionally, its potential chemical markers and wound healing-related biological activities were examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS The in vitro wound healing-related biological activities of YaSP ethanol extract and T-YaSP, including antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis, inhibition and eradication of staphylococcal biofilm, anti-inflammatory effects, and enhancement of human dermal fibroblast migration in scratch wounds, were examined using well-established protocols. The chemical profiles of the ethanol extract of YaSP and T-YaSP were compared, and with promising chemical markers, arecoline, alpha-mangostin, and curcumin were selected and quantified using the HPLC method. A prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, parallel-group study was conducted over 12 weeks to evaluate the efficacy of the YaSP solution as an adjunct therapy, combined with standard wound care, for diabetic ulcers compared to standard treatment. RESULTS The YaSP extract reduces NO production and can scavenge NO radicals in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Additionally, in a scratch assay, this extract and one of its herbal components, Curcuma longa, enhance the migration of human dermal fibroblasts. T-YaSP, containing 2.412 ± 0.002 mg/g of arecoline, 2.399 ± 0.005 mg/g of curcumin, and 0.017 ± 0.000 mg/g of α-mangostin, has shown the ability to inhibit the development and eradicate the mature biofilm of S. epidermidis. The use of T-YaSP as an adjunct therapy led to a significantly higher proportion of patients achieving healing within six weeks compared to the standard treatment group (36%/9 patients vs. 4%/1 patient; p = 0.013). After 12 weeks, 19 out of 25 patients in the T-YaSP group experienced complete healing, whereas only four patients in the standard treatment group achieved complete wound healing (76% in the T-YaSP group vs. 16% in the control group; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The results presented here represent the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of the traditional polyherbal solution, T-YaSP, which exhibits a wide range of wound healing-related activities. Utilizing T-YaSP as an adjunctive treatment resulted in a significant improvement in the number of type 2 diabetic patients achieving complete healing. However, to explore and utilize YaSP further, conducting a double-blind, randomized controlled trial with a larger population is necessary.
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- Sineenart Sanpinit
- School of Medicine, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Institute of Translational Medicine, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RMUTSV), Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80110, Thailand
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- School of Medicine, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- School of Health Science and Biomedical Technology Research Group for Vulnerable Populations, MaeFah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
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Rastegar-Pouyani N, Dongsar TS, Ataei M, Hassani S, Gumpricht E, Kesharwani P, Sahebkar A. An overview of the efficacy of inhaled curcumin: a new mode of administration for an old molecule. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2024. [PMID: 38771504 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2024.2358880] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Curcumin is a polyphenol with a variety of pharmacological actions. Despite its therapeutic effects and well-known safety profile, the utility of curcumin has been limited due to its deprived physical, chemical, and pharmacokinetic profile resulting from limited solubility, durability, prompt deterioration and pitiable systemic availability. Employment of an amalgamated framework integrating the potential advantages of a nanoscaffold alongside the beneficial traits of inhalational drug delivery system beautifully bringing down the restricting attributes of intended curative interventions and further assures its clinical success. AREAS COVERED Current review discussed different application of inhalable nanocurcumin in different medical conditions. Lung diseases have been the prime field in which inhalable nanocurcumin had resulted in significant beneficial effects. Apart from this several lung protective potentials of the inhaled nanocurcumin have been discussed against severe pulmonary disorders such as pulmonary fibrosis, radiation pneumonitis and IUGR induced bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Also, application of the disclosed intervention in the clinical management of COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease has been discussed. EXPERT OPINION In this portion, the potential of inhalable nanocurcumin in addressing various medical conditions along with ongoing advancements in nanoencapsulation techniques and the existing challenges in transitioning from pre-clinical models to clinical practice has been summarized.
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- Nima Rastegar-Pouyani
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Toxicology and Diseases Specialty Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Toxicology and Diseases Specialty Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Isagenix International, LLC, Gilbert, Arizona, AZ, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Zhang D, Gu J, Xu Y, Yu X, Jin H. Exploring the mechanism of Huanglian ointment in alleviating wound healing after anal fistula surgery through metabolomics and proteomics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29809. [PMID: 38699024 PMCID: PMC11064137 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29809] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Anal fistula is a common anal and intestinal disease. The wound of anal fistula surgery is open and polluting, which is the most difficult to heal among all surgical incisions. To investigate the mechanism of Huanglian ointment (HLO) on wound healing after anal fistula incision. The S. aureus infected wound in SD rats were used to imitate poor healing wound after anal fistula surgery. SD rats with wound sites (n = 24) were randomly divided into four groups (Control group, Model group, Potassium permanganate (PP) treatment group, and HLO treatment group). The wound healing rate was evaluated, HE staining was used to evaluate the pathological changes of each group, ELISA was used to detect the secretion of inflammatory factors in each group, and the mechanism was explored through metabolomics and proteomics in plasma rat. Compared to other groups, the rate of wound healing in the HLO group was higher on days 7 and 14. Histological analysis showed that collagen and fibroblast in HLO rats were significantly increased, inflammatory cells were reduced, and vascular endothelial permeability was increased. ELISA results showed that the secretion of inflammatory factors in HLO rats was significantly lower. Significant proteins and metabolites were identified in the wound tissues of the infected rats and HLO-treated rats, which were mainly attributed to Cdc42, Ctnnb1, Actr2, Actr3, Arpc1b, Itgam, Itgb2, Cttn, Linoleic acid metabolism, d-Glutamine and d-glutamate metabolism, Phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, Phenylalanine metabolism, alpha-Linolenic acid metabolism, and Ascorbate and aldarate metabolism. In conclusion, this study showed that HLO can promote S. aureus infected wound healing, and the data provide a theoretical basis for the treatment of wounds after anal fistula surgery with HLO.
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- Dongliang Zhang
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhenjiang Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Zhenjiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhenjiang, 212001, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210011, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210011, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhenjiang Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Zhenjiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhenjiang, 212001, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210011, China
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Soltaninejad M, Amleshi RS, Shabani M, Ilaghi M. Unraveling the protective effects of curcumin against drugs of abuse. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30468. [PMID: 38726155 PMCID: PMC11079105 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30468] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Curcumin, a natural compound derived from the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), has garnered significant attention for its diverse neuroprotective properties. Curcumin has been widely recognized for its remarkable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic effects, which have shown great potential in the treatment of various disorders, encompassing psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. In this review, we delve into the protective effects of curcumin against drugs of abuse, including morphine, methamphetamine, cocaine, nicotine, and alcohol, with a particular focus on the underlying mechanisms from a neuroscience perspective. Overall, curcumin demonstrates promising effects against the neurotoxicity induced by abused drugs through a wide range of mechanisms. These include the modulation of inflammatory cytokines, maintenance of ion homeostasis, epigenetic regulation, enhancement of antioxidant capacity, as well as the activation of the cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling pathways. These findings suggest that curcumin emerges as a promising therapeutic agent in combatting the detrimental effects induced by drugs of abuse, and further research is warranted to fully comprehend the molecular pathways and optimize its utilization for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse-related neurotoxicity.
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- Masoud Soltaninejad
- Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Ayed A. The role of natural products versus miRNA in renal cell carcinoma: implications for disease mechanisms and diagnostic markers. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03121-8. [PMID: 38691151 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03121-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Natural products are chemical compounds produced by living organisms. They are isolated and purified to determine their function and can potentially be used as therapeutic agents. The ability of some bioactive natural products to modify the course of cancer is fascinating and promising. In the past 50 years, there have been advancements in cancer therapy that have increased survival rates for localized tumors. However, there has been little progress in treating advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which is resistant to radiation and chemotherapy. Oncogenes and tumor suppressors are two roles played by microRNAs (miRNAs). They are involved in important pathogenetic mechanisms like hypoxia and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT); they control apoptosis, cell growth, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and proliferation through target proteins involved in various signaling pathways. Depending on their expression pattern, miRNAs may identify certain subtypes of RCC or distinguish tumor tissue from healthy renal tissue. As diagnostic biomarkers of RCC, circulating miRNAs show promise. There is a correlation between the expression patterns of several miRNAs and the prognosis and diagnosis of patients with RCC. Potentially high-risk primary tumors may be identified by comparing original tumor tissue with metastases. Variations in miRNA expression between treatment-sensitive and therapy-resistant patients' tissues and serum allow for the estimation of responsiveness to target therapy. Our knowledge of miRNAs' function in RCC etiology has a tremendous uptick. Finding and validating their gene targets could have an immediate effect on creating anticancer treatments based on miRNAs. Several miRNAs have the potential to be used as biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the current knowledge regarding natural compounds and their modes of action in combating cancer. Also, this study aims to give information about the diagnostic and prognostic value of miRNAs as cancer biomarkers and their involvement in the pathogenesis of RCC.
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- Abdullah Ayed
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, P.O Box 551, 61922, Bisha, Saudi Arabia.
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Cao M, Duan Z, Wang X, Gong P, Zhang L, Ruan B. Curcumin Promotes Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Healing by Inhibiting miR-152-3p and Activating the FBN1/TGF-β Pathway. Mol Biotechnol 2024; 66:1266-1278. [PMID: 38206528 PMCID: PMC11087368 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-01027-z] [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: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanism of curcumin in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) wound healing. A DFU rat model was established, and fibroblasts were cultured in a high-glucose (HG) environment to create a cell model. Various techniques, including Western blot, RT‒qPCR, flow cytometry, Transwell, cell scratch test and H&E staining, were employed to measure the levels of relevant genes and proteins, as well as to assess cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and pathological changes. The results showed that miR-152-3p was overexpressed in DFU patients, while FBN1 was underexpressed. Curcumin was found to inhibit fibroblast apoptosis, promote proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis in DFU rats, and accelerate wound healing in DFU rats. In addition, overexpression of miR-152-3p weakened the therapeutic effect of curcumin, while overexpression of FBN1 reversed the effects of the miR-152-3p mimic. Further investigations into the underlying mechanisms revealed that curcumin expedited wound healing in DFU rats by restoring the FBN1/TGF-β pathway through the inhibition of miR-152-3p. In conclusion, curcumin can suppress the activity of miR-152-3p, which, in turn, leads to the rejuvenation of the FBN1/TGF-β pathway and accelerates DFU wound healing.
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- Mei Cao
- Endocrinology Department, The Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650011, Yunnan, China
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- Endocrinology Department, The Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650011, Yunnan, China
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- Endocrinology Department, Clinical Medical College of Dali University, Dali, 671000, Yunnan, China
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- Endocrinology Department, Clinical Medical College of Dali University, Dali, 671000, Yunnan, China
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- Endocrinology Department, Clinical Medical College of Dali University, Dali, 671000, Yunnan, China
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- Occupational Diseases Department, The Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 292 Beijing Road, Guandu District, Kunming, 650011, Yunnan, China.
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dos Santos M, de Campos ECR, Gonçalves R, Koga AY, Kono PA, Salina MVJ, Dalazoana E, Toledo ADO, Lipinski LC. Effects of curcumin supplementation on abdominal surgical wound healing. Acta Cir Bras 2024; 39:e392124. [PMID: 38629652 PMCID: PMC11020632 DOI: 10.1590/acb392124] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of curcumin supplementation on abdominal surgical wound healing in rats using clinical, histological, and hematological parameters. METHODS Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups: the curcumin group, and the control group. The curcumin group received, in addition to water and standard feed, curcumin via gavage at the dose of 200 mg/kg for seven days preceding and seven days following surgery. The control group received only water and standard feed. Both groups underwent median laparotomy and left colotomy. On the eighth postoperative day, the groups were euthanized, and the left colon was resected for histological analysis. RESULTS In the preoperative evaluation, there was a significant decrease in the mean C-reactive protein levels in the curcumin group (0.06) compared to the control group (0.112) (p = 0.0001). In the postoperative wound healing assessment, a significant decrease was observed in inflammatory infiltrate (p = 0.0006) and blood vessel count (p = 0.0002) in the curcumin group compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS Curcumin supplementation was able to significantly reduce inflammatory parameters in both pre-and post-operative phases of abdominal surgical wounds in rats.
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – Departamento de Medicina – Ponta Grossa (PR), Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – Departamento de Farmácia – Ponta Grossa (PR), Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – Departamento de Medicina – Ponta Grossa (PR), Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – Departamento de Medicina – Ponta Grossa (PR), Brazil
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Zhou G, Xu R, Groth T, Wang Y, Yuan X, Ye H, Dou X. The Combination of Bioactive Herbal Compounds with Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2024. [PMID: 38481114 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2024.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Regenerative medicine aims to restore the function of diseased or damaged tissues and organs by cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering, along with the adjunctive application of bioactive molecules. Traditional bioactive molecules, such as growth factors and cytokines, have shown great potential in the regulation of cellular and tissue behavior, but have the disadvantages of limited source, high cost, short half-life, and side effects. In recent years, herbal compounds extracted from natural plants/herbs have gained increasing attention. This is not only because herbal compounds are easily obtained, inexpensive, mostly safe, and reliable, but also owing to their excellent effects, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidative, proangiogenic behavior and ability to promote stem cell differentiation. Such effects also play important roles in the processes related to tissue regeneration. Furthermore, the moieties of the herbal compounds can form physical or chemical bonds with the scaffolds, which contributes to improved mechanical strength and stability of the scaffolds. Thus, the incorporation of herbal compounds as bioactive molecules in biomaterials is a promising direction for future regenerative medicine applications. Herein, an overview on the use of bioactive herbal compounds combined with different biomaterial scaffolds for regenerative medicine application is presented. We first introduce the classification, structures, and properties of different herbal bioactive components and then provide a comprehensive survey on the use of bioactive herbal compounds to engineer scaffolds for tissue repair/regeneration of skin, cartilage, bone, neural, and heart tissues. Finally, we highlight the challenges and prospects for the future development of herbal scaffolds toward clinical translation. Overall, it is believed that the combination of bioactive herbal compounds with biomaterials could be a promising perspective for the next generation of regenerative medicine.
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- Guoying Zhou
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research, University of Oxford, Suzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Pereira QC, Fortunato IM, Oliveira FDS, Alvarez MC, dos Santos TW, Ribeiro ML. Polyphenolic Compounds: Orchestrating Intestinal Microbiota Harmony during Aging. Nutrients 2024; 16:1066. [PMID: 38613099 PMCID: PMC11013902 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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In the aging process, physiological decline occurs, posing a substantial threat to the physical and mental well-being of the elderly and contributing to the onset of age-related diseases. While traditional perspectives considered the maintenance of life as influenced by a myriad of factors, including environmental, genetic, epigenetic, and lifestyle elements such as exercise and diet, the pivotal role of symbiotic microorganisms had been understated. Presently, it is acknowledged that the intestinal microbiota plays a profound role in overall health by signaling to both the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as other distant organs. Disruption in this bidirectional communication between bacteria and the host results in dysbiosis, fostering the development of various diseases, including neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. This review aims to delve into the intricate biological mechanisms underpinning dysbiosis associated with aging and the clinical ramifications of such dysregulation. Furthermore, we aspire to explore bioactive compounds endowed with functional properties capable of modulating and restoring balance in this aging-related dysbiotic process through epigenetics alterations.
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- Quélita Cristina Pereira
- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Molecular Biology, Sao Francisco University, Av. Sao Francisco de Assis, 218, Braganca Paulista 12916-900, SP, Brazil; (Q.C.P.); (I.M.F.); (F.d.S.O.); (M.C.A.); (T.W.d.S.)
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Molecular Biology, Sao Francisco University, Av. Sao Francisco de Assis, 218, Braganca Paulista 12916-900, SP, Brazil; (Q.C.P.); (I.M.F.); (F.d.S.O.); (M.C.A.); (T.W.d.S.)
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Molecular Biology, Sao Francisco University, Av. Sao Francisco de Assis, 218, Braganca Paulista 12916-900, SP, Brazil; (Q.C.P.); (I.M.F.); (F.d.S.O.); (M.C.A.); (T.W.d.S.)
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Molecular Biology, Sao Francisco University, Av. Sao Francisco de Assis, 218, Braganca Paulista 12916-900, SP, Brazil; (Q.C.P.); (I.M.F.); (F.d.S.O.); (M.C.A.); (T.W.d.S.)
- Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Center, University of Campinas/Hemocentro, UNICAMP, Rua Carlos Chagas 480, Campinas 13083-878, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Molecular Biology, Sao Francisco University, Av. Sao Francisco de Assis, 218, Braganca Paulista 12916-900, SP, Brazil; (Q.C.P.); (I.M.F.); (F.d.S.O.); (M.C.A.); (T.W.d.S.)
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Molecular Biology, Sao Francisco University, Av. Sao Francisco de Assis, 218, Braganca Paulista 12916-900, SP, Brazil; (Q.C.P.); (I.M.F.); (F.d.S.O.); (M.C.A.); (T.W.d.S.)
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Zamani S, Salehi M, Ehterami A, Fauzi MB, Abbaszadeh-Goudarzi G. Assessing the efficacy of curcumin-loaded alginate hydrogel on skin wound healing: A gene expression analysis. J Biomater Appl 2024; 38:957-974. [PMID: 38453252 DOI: 10.1177/08853282241238581] [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] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Skin tissue engineering has gained significant attention as a promising alternative to traditional treatments for skin injuries. In this study, we developed 3D hydrogel-based scaffolds, Alginate, incorporating different concentrations of Curcumin and evaluated their properties, including morphology, swelling behavior, weight loss, as well as hemo- and cytocompatibility. Furthermore, we investigated the therapeutic potential of Alginate hydrogel containing different amounts of Curcumin using an in vitro wound healing model. The prepared hydrogels exhibited remarkable characteristics, SEM showed that the pore size of hydrogels was 134.64 μm with interconnected pores, making it conducive for cellular infiltration and nutrient exchange. Moreover, hydrogels demonstrated excellent biodegradability, losing 63.5% of its weight over 14 days. In addition, the prepared hydrogels had a stable release of curcumin for 3 days. The results also show the hemocompatibility of prepared hydrogels and a low amount of blood clotting. To assess the efficacy of the developed hydrogels, 3T3 fibroblast growth was examined during various incubation times. The results indicated that the inclusion of Curcumin at a concentration of 0.1 mg/mL positively influenced cellular behavior. The animal study showed that Alginate hydrogel containing 0.1 mg/mL curcumin had high wound closure(more than 80%) after 14 days. In addition, it showed up-regulation of essential wound healing genes, including TGFβ1 and VEGF, promoting tissue repair and angiogenesis. Furthermore, the treated group exhibited down-regulation of MMP9 gene expression, indicating a reduction in matrix degradation and inflammation. The observed cellular responses and gene expression changes substantiate the therapeutic efficacy of prepared hydrogels. Consequently, our study showed the healing effect of alginate-based hydrogel containing Curcumin on skin injuries.
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- Sepehr Zamani
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
- Sexual Health and Fertility Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
- Health Technology Incubator Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IREM), University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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Singh H, Dhanka M, Yadav I, Gautam S, Bashir SM, Mishra NC, Arora T, Hassan S. Technological Interventions Enhancing Curcumin Bioavailability in Wound-Healing Therapeutics. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2024; 30:230-253. [PMID: 37897069 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2023.0085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Wound healing has been a challenge in the medical field. Tremendous research has been carried out to expedite wound healing by fabricating various formulations, some of which are now commercially available. However, owing to their natural source, people have been attracted to advanced formulations with herbal components. Among various herbs, curcumin has been the center of attraction from ancient times for its healing properties due to its multiple therapeutic effects, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, neuroprotective, and radioprotective properties. However, curcumin has a low water solubility and rapidly degrades into inactive metabolites, which limits its therapeutic efficacy. Henceforth, a carrier system is needed to carry curcumin, guard it against degradation, and keep its bioavailability and effectiveness. Different formulations with curcumin have been synthesized, and exist in the form of various synthetic and natural materials, including nanoparticles, hydrogels, scaffolds, films, fibers, and nanoemulgels, improving its bioavailability dramatically. This review discusses the advances in different types of curcumin-based formulations used in wound healing in recent times, concentrating on its mechanisms of action and discussing the updates on its application at several stages of the wound healing process. Impact statement Curcumin is a herbal compound extracted from turmeric root and has been used since time immemorial for its health benefits including wound healing. In clinical formulations, curcumin shows low bioavailability, which mainly stems from the way it is delivered in the body. Henceforth, a carrier system is needed to carry curcumin, guard it against degradation, while maintaining its bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. This review offers an overview of the advanced technological interventions through tissue engineering approaches to efficiently utilize curcumin in different types of wound healing applications.
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- Hemant Singh
- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
- Department of Biology, Khalifa University, Main Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Center, Khalifa University, SAN Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lab Division, Division of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Reproductive Health Division of RBMCH, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biology, Khalifa University, Main Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Center, Khalifa University, SAN Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Metem V, Thonglam J, Juncheed K, Khangkhamano M, Kwanyuang A, Meesane J. Tissue-mimicking composite barrier membranes to prevent abdominal adhesion formation after surgery. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 152:106417. [PMID: 38281440 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106417] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Postoperative abdominal adhesions often occur after abdominal surgery; barrier membranes which mimic peritoneal tissue can be constructed to prevent abdominal adhesions. To this end, silk fibroin (SF) sheets were coated with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and agarose (AGA) at PVA:AGA ratios of 100:0, 70:30, 50:50, 30:70, and 0:100 to create a composite anti-adhesive barrier and allow us to identify a suitable coating ratio. The membranes were characterized in terms of their molecular organization, structure, and morphology using Fourier transform Infrared spectrometer (FT-IR), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and scanning electron microscope (SEM), respectively. The physical and mechanical properties of the membranes and their biological performance (i.e., fibroblast proliferation and invasion) were tested in vitro. Each membrane showed both smooth and rough surface characteristics. Membranes coated with PVA:AGA at ratios of 100:0, 70:30, 50:50, and 30:70 exhibited more -OH and amide III moieties than those coated with 0:100 PVA:AGA, which consequently affected structural organization, degradation, and fibroblast viability. The 0:100 PVA:AGA-coated degraded the fastest. Barrier membranes coated with 100:0 and 70:30 PVA: AGA demonstrated reduced fibroblast proliferation and attachment. The membrane coated with 70:30 PVA:AGA exhibited a stable appearance, and did not curl under wet conditions. Therefore, SF sheets coated with 70:30 PVA:AGA show promise as anti-adhesive barrier membranes for further development.
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- Varistha Metem
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Science and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Science and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Science and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Mine and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Science and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Science and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand.
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Kasprzak-Drozd K, Niziński P, Hawrył A, Gancarz M, Hawrył D, Oliwa W, Pałka M, Markowska J, Oniszczuk A. Potential of Curcumin in the Management of Skin Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3617. [PMID: 38612433 PMCID: PMC11012053 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073617] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Curcumin is a polyphenolic molecule derived from the rhizoma of Curcuma longa L. This compound has been used for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. These make it ideal for preventing and treating skin inflammation, premature skin ageing, psoriasis, and acne. Additionally, it exhibits antiviral, antimutagenic, and antifungal effects. Curcumin provides protection against skin damage caused by prolonged exposure to UVB radiation. It reduces wound healing times and improves collagen deposition. Moreover, it increases fibroblast and vascular density in wounds. This review summarizes the available information on the therapeutic effect of curcumin in treating skin diseases. The results suggest that curcumin may be an inexpensive, well-tolerated, and effective agent for treating skin diseases. However, larger clinical trials are needed to confirm these observations due to limitations in its in vivo use, such as low bioavailability after oral administration and metabolism.
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- Kamila Kasprzak-Drozd
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.K.-D.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 11, 20-080 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.K.-D.); (A.H.)
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland;
- Faculty of Production and Power Engineering, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 116B, 30-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Science Circle of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.O.); (M.P.); (J.M.)
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- Science Circle of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.O.); (M.P.); (J.M.)
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- Science Circle of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.O.); (M.P.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.K.-D.); (A.H.)
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Sreekumar S, Vijayan V, Gangaraj KP, Kiran MS. Apigenin Self-Assembled Collagen Biomatrix for Reprogramming the Obese Wound Microenvironment for Its Management and Repair. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:1317-1335. [PMID: 38357783 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00609] [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] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Wound management in obesity is complicated by excessive exudates from wounded areas, pressure ulcerations due to stacking of the fat layer, and vascular rarefaction. The current study explored the development of biomaterials for reprogramming the altered wound microenvironment under obese conditions. Self-assembled collagen biomatrix with trans and de novo browning activator, apigenin, was fabricated as a soft tissue regenerative wound dressing material. The as-synthesized self-assembled collagen biomatrix exhibited excellent thermal, mechanical, and biological stability with a superior wound exudate absorption capacity. The apigenin self-assembled collagen biomatrix exhibited porous 3-D microstructure that mimicked the extracellular matrix that promoted cell adhesion and proliferation. The apigenin self-assembled collagen multifunctional biomatrix triggered adaptive localized thermogenesis in the subcutaneous fat layer, resulting in the activation of angiogenesis and fibroblast spreading and migration. The in vivo wound healing assay performed in DIO-C57BL6 mice showed faster tissue regeneration within 9 days, with well-defined neo-epidermis, blood vessel formation, thick collagen deposition, minimal inflammation, and significant activation of browning in the subcutaneous adipose layer. This study paves the way forward for the development of specialized regenerative biomatrices that reprogram the obese wound bed for faster tissue regeneration.
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- Sreelekshmi Sreekumar
- Biological Materials Laboratory, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India, 600020
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Biological Materials Laboratory, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India, 600020
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- Biological Materials Laboratory, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India, 600020
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Salehi N, Ghaee A, Moris H, Derhambakhsh S, Sharifloo MM, Safshekan F. Electrospun zein nanofibers loaded with curcumin as a wound dressing: enhancing properties with PSS and PDADMAC layers. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:025044. [PMID: 38364281 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad2a39] [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: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Development of wound dressings with enhanced therapeutic properties is of great interest in the modern healthcare. In this study, a zein-based nanofibrous wound dressing containing curcumin as a therapeutic agent was fabricated through electrospinning technique. In order to achieve desirable properties, such as antibacterial characteristics, reduced contact angle, and enhanced mechanical properties, the layer-by-layer technique was used for coating the surfaces of drug-loaded nanofibers by sequentially incorporating poly (sodium 4-styrene sulfonate) as a polyanion and poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC) as a polycation. Various analyses, including scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, drug release assessment., and mechanical tests were employed to assess the characteristics of the prepared wound dressings. Based on the results, coating with polyelectrolytes enhanced the Young's modulus and tensile strength of the electrospun mat from 1.34 MPa and 4.21 MPa to 1.88 MPa and 8.83 MPa, respectively. The coating also improved the controlled release of curcumin and antioxidant activity, while the outer layer, PDADMAC, exhibited antibacterial properties. The cell viability tests proved the appropriate biocompatibility of the prepared wound dressings. Moreover, our findings show that incorporation of the coating layers enhances cell migration and provides a favorable surface for cell attachment. According to the findings of this study, the fabricated nanofibrous wound dressing can be considered a promising and effective therapeutic intervention for wound management, facilitating the healing process.
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- Nasrin Salehi
- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Food Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahrar Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Rasht, Iran
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Shetty A, Dubey A, Chrystle J, M M, John A, N A, Das P, Hebbar S. Fabrication and in vitro characterization of curcumin film-forming topical spray: An integrated approach for enhanced patient comfort and efficacy. F1000Res 2024; 13:138. [PMID: 38779313 PMCID: PMC11109671 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.142860.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background Curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, was selected for the developing consumer friendly film forming spray that offers precise delivery of curcumin and and improves patient adherence. Methods An optimized film-forming solution was prepared by dissolving curcumin (1%), Eudragit RLPO (5%), propylene glycol (1%), and camphor (0.5%) in ethanol: acetone (20:80) as the solvent. The solution was filled in a spray container which contained 70% solutions and 30% petroleum gas. In-vitro characterization was performed. Results Potential anti-inflammatory phytoconstituents were extracted from the PubChem database and prepared as ligands, along with receptor molecules (nsp10-nsp16), for molecular docking using Autodock Vina. The docking study showed the lowest binding energy of -8.2 kcal/mol indicates better binding affinities. The optimized formulation consisted of ethanol:acetone (20:80) as the solvent, Eudragit RLPO (5%) as the polymer, propylene glycol (1%) as the plasticizer, and camphor oil (0.5%) as the penetration enhancer. The optimized formulation exhibited pH of 5.8 ± 0.01, low viscosity, low film formation time (19.54 ± 0.78 sec), high drug content (8.243 ± 0.43 mg/mL), and extended ex vivo drug permeation (85.08 ± 0.09%) for nine hours. Consequently, the formulation was incorporated into a container using 30% liquefied petroleum gas, delivering 0.293 ± 0.08 mL per actuation, containing 1.53 ± 0.07 mg of the drug. The film-forming spray exhibited higher cumulative drug permeation (83.94 ± 0.34%) than the marketed cream formulation and pure drug solution after 9 h, with an enhancement ratio of 14. Notably, the film-forming spray exhibited no skin irritation and remained stable for over three months. Conclusions The developed curcumin film-forming system is promising as a carrier for wound management because of its convenient administration and transport attributes. Further in vivo studies are required to validate its efficacy in wound management.
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- Amitha Shetty
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Department of Pharma chemistry, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangaluru, Karnataka, 560035, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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Devasahayam Arokia Balaya R, Palollathil A, Kumar STA, Chandrasekaran J, Upadhyay SS, Parate SS, Sajida M, Karthikkeyan G, Prasad TSK. Role of Hemigraphis alternata in wound healing: metabolomic profiling and molecular insights into mechanisms. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3872. [PMID: 38365839 PMCID: PMC10873326 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54352-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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Hemigraphis alternata (H. alternata), commonly known as Red Flame Ivy, is widely recognized for its wound healing capabilities. However, the pharmacologically active plant components and their mechanisms of action in wound healing are yet to be determined. This study presents the mass spectrometry-based global metabolite profiling of aqueous and ethanolic extract of H. alternata leaves. The analysis identified 2285 metabolites from 24,203 spectra obtained in both positive and negative polarities. The identified metabolites were classified under ketones, carboxylic acids, primary aliphatic amines, steroids and steroid derivatives. We performed network pharmacology analysis to explore metabolite-protein interactions and identified 124 human proteins as targets for H. alternata metabolites. Among these, several of them were implicated in wound healing including prothrombin (F2), alpha-2A adrenergic receptor (ADRA2A) and fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1). Gene ontology analysis of target proteins enriched cellular functions related to glucose metabolic process, platelet activation, membrane organization and response to wounding. Additionally, pathway enrichment analysis revealed potential molecular network involved in wound healing. Moreover, in-silico docking analysis showed strong binding energy between H. alternata metabolites with identified protein targets (F2 and PTPN11). Furthermore, the key metabolites involved in wound healing were further validated by multiple reaction monitoring-based targeted analysis.
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- Rex Devasahayam Arokia Balaya
- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India, 575018
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India, 575018
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- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India, 575018
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai, 600116, India
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- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India, 575018
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- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India, 575018
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- Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India, 575018
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Gao M, Guo H, Dong X, Wang Z, Yang Z, Shang Q, Wang Q. Regulation of inflammation during wound healing: the function of mesenchymal stem cells and strategies for therapeutic enhancement. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1345779. [PMID: 38425646 PMCID: PMC10901993 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1345779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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A wound takes a long time to heal and involves several steps. Following tissue injury, inflammation is the primary cause of tissue regeneration and repair processes. As a result, the pathophysiological processes involving skin damage, healing, and remodeling depend critically on the control of inflammation. The fact that it is a feasible target for improving the prognosis of wound healing has lately become clear. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an innovative and effective therapeutic option for wound healing due to their immunomodulatory and paracrine properties. By controlling the inflammatory milieu of wounds through immunomodulation, transplanted MSCs have been shown to speed up the healing process. In addition to other immunomodulatory mechanisms, including handling neutrophil activity and modifying macrophage polarization, there may be modifications to the activation of T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and dendritic cells (DCs). Furthermore, several studies have shown that pretreating MSCs improves their ability to modulate immunity. In this review, we summarize the existing knowledge about how MSCs influence local inflammation in wounds by influencing immunity to facilitate the healing process. We also provide an overview of MSCs optimizing techniques when used to treat wounds.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Koshy J, Sangeetha D. Recent progress and treatment strategy of pectin polysaccharide based tissue engineering scaffolds in cancer therapy, wound healing and cartilage regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128594. [PMID: 38056744 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128594] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Natural polymers and its mixtures in the form of films, sponges and hydrogels are playing a major role in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Hydrogels have been extensively investigated as standalone materials for drug delivery purposes as they enable effective encapsulation and sustained release of drugs. Biopolymers are widely utilised in the fabrication of hydrogels due to their safety, biocompatibility, low toxicity, and regulated breakdown by human enzymes. Among all the biopolymers, polysaccharide-based polymer is well suited to overcome the limitations of traditional wound dressing materials. Pectin is a polysaccharide which can be extracted from different plant sources and is used in various pharmaceutical and biomedical applications including cartilage regeneration. Pectin itself cannot be employed as scaffolds for tissue engineering since it decomposes quickly. This article discusses recent research and developments on pectin polysaccharide, including its types, origins, applications, and potential demands for use in AI-mediated scaffolds. It also covers the materials-design process, strategy for implementation to material selection and fabrication methods for evaluation. Finally, we discuss unmet requirements and current obstacles in the development of optimal materials for wound healing and bone-tissue regeneration, as well as emerging strategies in the field.
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- Jijo Koshy
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Arab FL, Hoseinzadeh A, Mohammadi FS, Rajabian A, Faridzadeh A, Mahmoudi M. Immunoregulatory effects of nanocurcumin in inflammatory milieu: Focus on COVID-19. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 171:116131. [PMID: 38198954 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116131] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The use of natural compounds, such as curcumin, to treat infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, inflammatory diseases, and various types of cancer is an active and dynamic area of research. Curcumin has a long history of use in the food industry, and there is currently a growing interest in its therapeutic applications. Numerous clinical trials have consistently shown that curcumin, a polyphenolic compound, is safe and well-tolerated even at high doses. There is no toxicity limit. However, the clinical efficacy of curcumin has been limited by its constraints. However, scientific evidence indicates that the use of adjuvants and carriers, such as nanoparticles, exosomes, micelles, and liposomes, can help overcome this limitation. The properties, functions, and human benefits of using nanocurcumin are well-supported by scientific research. Recent evidence suggests that nanocurcumin may be a beneficial therapeutic modality due to its potential to decrease gene expression and secretion of specific inflammatory biomarkers involved in the cytokinestorm seen in severe COVID-19, as well as increase lymphocyte counts. Nanocurcumin has demonstrated the ability to improve clinical manifestations and modulate immune response and inflammation in various autoinflammatory diseases. Additionally, its efficacy, affordability, and safety make it a promising replacement for residual cancer cells after tumor removal. However, further studies are necessary to evaluate the safety and efficacy of nanocurcumin as a new therapeutic in clinical trials, including appropriate dosage, frequency, and duration.
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- Fahimeh Lavi Arab
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Immunology Research Center, Bu‑Ali Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Immunology Research Center, Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Division, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Immunology and Allergy, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Zhao B, Xu J, Wang Y, Li Y, Li Y, Zhang X, Zhang S, Yu L, Yuan Q. Periplaneta americana extract promotes hard palate mucosal wound healing via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in male mice. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 158:105856. [PMID: 38056227 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105856] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the effect of Periplaneta americana extract, a traditional Chinese medicine, on hard palate mucosal wound healing and explore the underlying mechanisms. DESIGN Hard palate mucosal wound model was established and the effects of Periplaneta americana extract on hard palate mucosal wound healing were investigated by stereomicroscopy observation and histological evaluation in vivo. Human oral keratinocytes and human gingival fibroblasts, which play key roles in hard palate mucosal wound healing, were selected as the main research cells in vitro. The effects of Periplaneta americana extract on cell proliferation, migration, and collagen formation were determined by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, Transwell assay, and Van Gieson staining. The underlying mechanism was revealed by RNA sequencing, and results were verified by western blot assay. RESULTS Stereomicroscopy observation and H&E staining confirmed that Periplaneta americana extract accelerated the healing rate of hard palate mucosal wound (p < 0.001) in vivo. Transwell assay and Van Gieson staining assay showed that Periplaneta americana extract promoted the migration and collagen formation of human oral keratinocytes (p < 0.001) and human gingival fibroblasts (p < 0.001) in vitro. Mechanistically, RNA sequencing and western blot assay demonstrated that Periplaneta americana extract promoted hard palate mucosal wound healing via PI3K/AKT signaling, and the beneficial effects of Periplaneta americana extract were abrogated by the PI3K inhibitor LY294002. CONCLUSIONS Periplaneta americana extract shows promising effects for the promotion of hard palate mucosal wound healing and may be a novel candidate for clinical translation.
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- Bin Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Ding P, Ding X, Li J, Guo W, Okoro OV, Mirzaei M, Sun Y, Jiang G, Shavandi A, Nie L. Facile preparation of self-healing hydrogels based on chitosan and PVA with the incorporation of curcumin-loaded micelles for wound dressings. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:025021. [PMID: 38215487 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad1df9] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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The increased demand for improved strategies for wound healing has, in recent years, motivated the development of multifunctional hydrogels with favorable bio-compatibility and antibacterial properties. To this regard, the current study presented the design of a novel self-healing composite hydrogel that could perform as wound dressing for the promotion of wound healing. The composite hydrogels were composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), borax and chitosan functionalized with sialic acid (SA-CS) and curcumin loaded pluronic F127 micelles. The hydrogels were formed through the boronic ester bond formation between PVA, SA-CS and borax under physiological conditions and demonstrated adjustable mechanical properties, gelation kinetics and antibacterial properties. When incubating with NIH3T3 cells, the hydrogels also demonstrated good biocompatibility. These aspects offer a promising foundation for their prospective applications in developing clinical materials for wound healing.
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- Peng Ding
- School of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China
- Tea Plant Biology Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China
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- Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École polytechnique de Bruxelles-BioMatter unit, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology, Ghent University Global Campus, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, geb. A, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
- Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology, Ghent University Global Campus, Incheon, South Korea
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- Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École polytechnique de Bruxelles-BioMatter unit, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- School of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China
- Tea Plant Biology Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China
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Roney M, Dubey A, Issahaku AR, Uddin MN, Tufail A, Wilhelm A, Zamri NB, Aluwi MFFM. Insights from in silico exploration of major curcumin analogs targeting human dipeptidyl peptidase IV. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38260948 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2306197] [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: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The goal of this work is to use a variety of in-silico techniques to identify anti-diabetic agents against DPP-IV enzyme from five main curcumin analogues. To produce the successful molecules, five main curcumin analogues were docked into the active site of DPP-IV enzyme. In comparison to the control molecule (Saxagliptin, -6.9 kcal/mol), all the compounds have the highest binding affinity (-7.6 to -7.7 kcal/mol) for the DPP-IV enzyme. These compounds underwent further testing for studies on drug-likeness, pharmacokinetics, and acute toxicity to see the efficacy and safety of compounds. To assess the stability of the docking complex and the binding posture identified during the docking experiment, our study got THC as the lead compound, which was then exposed to 200 ns of molecular dynamic simulation and PCA analysis. Additionally, DFT calculations were conducted to determine the thermodynamic, molecular orbital, and electrostatic potential characteristics of lead compound. Overall, the lead chemical has shown strong drug-like properties, is non-toxic, and has a sizable affinity for the DPP-IV enzyme.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Miah Roney
- Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
- Bio Aromatic Research Centre, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Computational Chemistry and Drug Discovery Division, Quanta Calculus, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Computational Chemistry and Drug Discovery Division, Quanta Calculus, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
- Bio Aromatic Research Centre, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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Patenall BL, Carter KA, Ramsey MR. Kick-Starting Wound Healing: A Review of Pro-Healing Drugs. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1304. [PMID: 38279304 PMCID: PMC10816820 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Cutaneous wound healing consists of four stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation/repair, and remodeling. While healthy wounds normally heal in four to six weeks, a variety of underlying medical conditions can impair the progression through the stages of wound healing, resulting in the development of chronic, non-healing wounds. Great progress has been made in developing wound dressings and improving surgical techniques, yet challenges remain in finding effective therapeutics that directly promote healing. This review examines the current understanding of the pro-healing effects of targeted pharmaceuticals, re-purposed drugs, natural products, and cell-based therapies on the various cell types present in normal and chronic wounds. Overall, despite several promising studies, there remains only one therapeutic approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Becaplermin, shown to significantly improve wound closure in the clinic. This highlights the need for new approaches aimed at understanding and targeting the underlying mechanisms impeding wound closure and moving the field from the management of chronic wounds towards resolving wounds.
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA (K.A.C.)
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Moayeri H, Rajabi A, Mohammadi M, Moghaddam SB. Effects of Curcumin on the treatment of oral lichen planus symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:104. [PMID: 38233780 PMCID: PMC10795217 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03873-y] [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: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic T-cell-mediated disease that can cause significant pain, particularly in its erosive or ulcerative forms. This study aimed to examine the therapeutic impact of curcumin on symptoms of OLP. MATERIALS AND METHODS This meta-analysis was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. All related English documents indexed in electronic databases (including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Wiley, Cochrane, and ProQuest databases [updated to August 15, 2023]) were retrieved. Data were double-extracted into a predefined worksheet, and quality analysis was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scale. We carried out meta-analyses, and the random effects model was used to estimate the differences in erythema, lesion size, and pain between the curcumin control groups. RESULTS The search identified 289 studies, of which 10 were found to meet the inclusion criteria. The overall findings of the meta-analysis revealed that curcumin did not have a significant effect on erythema of OLP (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.14; 95% CI, -0.68 to 0.40; P = 0.61; I2 = 57.50%), lesion size of OLP (SMD = -0.15; 95% CI, -0.45 to 0.15; P = 0.33; I2 = 28.42%), and pain of OLP (SMD = -0.38; 95% CI, -0.97 to 0.22; P = 0.22; I2 = 86.60%). However, subgroup analysis based on treatment duration indicated that 2-week treatment duration was significantly associated with a reduction in OLP pain (n = 3; SMD = -1.21; 95% CI, -2.19 to -0.23; P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Curcumin had no significant effect on erythema, lesion size, and pain of OLP compared to the control groups. However, subgroup analysis revealed that curcumin was more effective in reducing pain in non-randomized trials and in trials with a treatment duration of 2 weeks.
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- Hanie Moayeri
- Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Health Management and Social Development Research Center, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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- Maxillofacial Medicine, Dental Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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Pacheco KML, Torres BBM, Sanfelice RC, da Costa MM, Assis L, Marques RB, Filho ALMM, Tim CR, Pavinatto A. Chitosan and chitosan/turmeric-based membranes for wound healing: Production, characterization and application. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127425. [PMID: 37864933 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127425] [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: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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In the present study, chitosan and chitosan/turmeric-based membranes were produced, characterized and applied in in vivo experiments showing the applicability for skin wound repair. Chitosan 1 % (w/v), chitosan + glycerol 30 % (w/w) and chitosan + glycerol 30 % + turmeric 1.5 % (w/w) membranes were produced through the casting technique. Self-sustainable, homogeneous, and flexible membranes were obtained from all materials tested. The FTIR spectra showed the main vibrational bands for materials used in the chemical groups. The membranes containing glycerol are more flexible than those formed with pure chitosan. Membranes formed with glycerol and glycerol/turmeric are more hydrophilic compared to the membranes formed by pure chitosan. The in vivo results showed that the group who received the chi/gly/turmeric membrane had a statistically greater reduction in the injured area, as well as a better healing process in the histological analysis compared to the other experimental groups. The material developed here is from a natural source, low cost and easy to apply and can accelerate the process of repairing skin lesions.
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- Karoline M L Pacheco
- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, 08230-030 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, 13566-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Alfenas, 37715-400 Poços de Caldas, MG, Brazil
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- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, 08230-030 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, 08230-030 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research Center, State University of Piaui, 64002-150 Teresina, PI, Brazil
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- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, 08230-030 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, 08230-030 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Yang P, Li Z, Fang B, Liu L. Self-healing hydrogels based on biological macromolecules in wound healing: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127612. [PMID: 37871725 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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The complete healing of skin wounds has been a challenge in clinical treatment. Self-healing hydrogels are special hydrogels formed by distinctive physicochemically reversible bonds, and they are considered promising biomaterials in the biomedical field owing to their inherently good drug-carrying capacity as well as self-healing and repair abilities. Moreover, natural polymeric materials have received considerable attention in skin tissue engineering owing to their low cytotoxicity, low immunogenicity, and excellent biodegradation rates. In this paper, we review recent advances in the design of self-healing hydrogels based on natural polymers for skin-wound healing applications. First, we outline a variety of natural polymers that can be used to construct self-healing hydrogel systems and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of different natural polymers. We then describe the principle of self-healing hydrogels in terms of two different crosslinking mechanisms-physical and chemical-and dissect their performance characteristics based on the practical needs of skin-trauma applications. Next, we outline the biological mechanisms involved in the healing of skin wounds and describe the current application strategies for self-healing hydrogels based on these mechanisms. Finally, we analyze and summarize the challenges and prospects of natural-material-based self-healing hydrogels for skin applications.
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- Pu Yang
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China.
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Lee PC, Li CZ, Lu CT, Zhao MH, Lai SM, Liao MH, Peng CL, Liu HT, Lai PS. Microcurrent Cloth-Assisted Transdermal Penetration and Follicular Ducts Escape of Curcumin-Loaded Micelles for Enhanced Wound Healing. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:8077-8097. [PMID: 38164267 PMCID: PMC10758166 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s440034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Purpose Larger nanoparticles of bioactive compounds deposit high concentrations in follicular ducts after skin penetration. In this study, we investigated the effects of microcurrent cloth on the skin penetration and translocation of large nanoparticle applied for wound repair applications. Methods A self-assembly of curcumin-loaded micelles (CMs) was prepared to improve the water solubility and transdermal efficiency of curcumin. Microcurrent cloth (M) was produced by Zn/Ag electrofabric printing to facilitate iontophoretic transdermal delivery. The transdermal performance of CMs combined with M was evaluated by a transdermal system and confocal microscopy. The CMs/iontophoretic combination effects on nitric oxide (NO) production and inflammatory cytokines were evaluated in Raw 264.7 cells. The wound-healing property of the combined treatment was assessed in a surgically created full-thickness circular wound mouse model. Results Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the presence of Zn/Ag on the microcurrent cloth. The average potential of M was measured to be +214.6 mV in PBS. Large particle CMs (CM-L) prepared using surfactant/cosurfactant present a particle size of 142.9 nm with a polydispersity index of 0.319. The solubility of curcumin in CM-L was 2143.67 μg/mL, indicating 250-fold higher than native curcumin (8.68 μg/mL). The combined treatment (CM-L+M) demonstrated a significant ability to inhibit NO production and increase IL-6 and IL-10 secretion. Surprisingly, microcurrent application significantly improved 20.01-fold transdermal performance of curcumin in CM-L with an obvious escape of CM-L from follicular ducts to surrounding observed by confocal microscopy. The CM-L+M group also exhibited a better wound-closure rate (77.94% on day 4) and the regenerated collagen intensity was approximately 2.66-fold higher than the control group, with a closure rate greater than 90% on day 8 in vivo. Conclusion Microcurrent cloth play as a promising iontophoretic transdermal drug delivery accelerator that enhances skin penetration and assists CMs to escape from follicular ducts for wound repair applications.
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- Pei-Chi Lee
- xTrans Corporate Research and Innovation Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Institute of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Isotope Application Division, National Atomic Research Institute, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- xTrans Corporate Research and Innovation Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Zhang T, Cheng X, Xiu J, Liu M, Liu S, Zhang B, Miao Q, Cun D, Yang C, Li K, Zhang J, Zhao X. pH-Responsive Injectable Multifunctional Pluronic F127/Gelatin-Based Hydrogels with Hydrogen Production for Treating Diabetic Wounds. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55392-55408. [PMID: 37989251 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Diabetic chronic wounds remain a major clinical challenge with long-term inflammatory responses and extreme oxidative damage. Hence, a pH-responsive injectable multifunctional hydrogel [Gel/CUR-FCHO/Mg (GCM) micromotors] via a Schiff base reaction between gelatin and benzaldehyde-grafted Pluronic F127 drug-loaded micelles (FCHO) was fabricated for the first time. Dynamic Schiff base linkage endowed the GCM hydrogel with the ability to be self-healing, injectable, and pH-responsive for on-demand drug delivery at the wound site. Curcumin (CUR), a hydrophobic drug with antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activities, was encapsulated into the hydrogel matrix by micellization (CUR-FCHO micelles). Simultaneously, magnesium-based micromotors (Mg micromotors) were physically entrapped into the system for providing active hydrogen (H2) to scavenge reactive oxygen species and alleviate inflammatory responses. As a result, the GCM micromotor hydrogel displayed an inherent antibacterial property, extraordinary antioxidative performance, and remarkable biocompatibility. In the diabetic mouse with a full-thickness cutaneous defect wound, the GCM hydrogel could remodel the inflammatory microenvironment and stimulate vascularization and collagen deposition, thereby facilitating wound closure and enhancing tissue regeneration, which offered a promising therapeutic option for diabetic chronic wound management.
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- Tian Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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Oprita EI, Iosageanu A, Craciunescu O. Natural Polymeric Hydrogels Encapsulating Small Molecules for Diabetic Wound Healing. Gels 2023; 9:867. [PMID: 37998956 PMCID: PMC10671021 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110867] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Diabetes is a condition correlated with a high number of diagnosed chronic wounds as a result of a complex pathophysiological mechanism. Diabetic chronic wounds are characterized by disorganized and longer stages, compared to normal wound healing. Natural polymer hydrogels can act as good wound dressings due to their versatile physicochemical properties, represented mainly by high water content and good biocompatibility. Natural bioactive hydrogels are polymers loaded with bioactive compounds providing antibacterial and antioxidant properties, modulation of inflammation and adherence to wounded tissue, compared to traditional dressings, which enables promising future applications for diabetic wound healing. Natural bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, polysaccharides and proteins have great advantages in promoting chronic wound healing in diabetes due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-allergic and wound healing properties. The present paper aims to review the wound healing mechanisms underlining the main issues of chronic wounds and those specifically occurring in diabetes. Also, the review highlights the recent state of the art related to the effect of hydrogels enriched with natural bioactive compounds developed as biocompatible functional materials for improving diabetic-related chronic wound healing and providing novel therapeutic strategies that could prevent limb amputation and increase the quality of life in diabetic patients.
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- Program Nucleu, project no. 23020101/2023 Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization, Romania
- Program 1, Development of the National R&D System, Subprogram 1.2, Institutional Performance, Projects for Excellence Financing in RDI, contract no. 2PFE/2021. Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization, Romania
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- Elena Iulia Oprita
- National Institute of R&D for Biological Sciences, 296, Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.); (O.C.)
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Ha JH, Jeong Y, Ahn J, Hwang S, Jeon S, Kim D, Ko J, Kang B, Jung Y, Choi J, Han H, Gu J, Cho S, Kim H, Bok M, Park SA, Jeong JH, Park I. A wearable colorimetric sweat pH sensor-based smart textile for health state diagnosis. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:4163-4171. [PMID: 37338170 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00340j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Sweat pH is an important indicator for diagnosing disease states, such as cystic fibrosis. However, conventional pH sensors are composed of large brittle mechanical parts and need additional instruments to read signals. These pH sensors have limitations for practical wearable applications. In this study, we propose wearable colorimetric sweat pH sensors based on curcumin and thermoplastic-polyurethane (C-TPU) electrospun-fibers to diagnose disease states by sweat pH monitoring. This sensor aids in pH monitoring by changing color in response to chemical structure variation from enol to di-keto form via H-atom separation. Its chemical structure variation changes the visible color due to light absorbance and reflectance changes. Furthermore, it can rapidly and sensitively detect sweat pH due to its superior permeability and wettability. By O2 plasma activation and thermal pressing, this colorimetric pH sensor can be easily attached to various fabric substrates such as swaddling and patient clothing via surface modification and mechanical interlocking of C-TPU. Furthermore, the diagnosable clothing is durable and reusable enough to neutral washing conditions due to the reversible pH colorimetric sensing performance by restoring the enol form of curcumin. This study contributes to the development of smart diagnostic clothing for cystic fibrosis patients who require continuous sweat pH monitoring.
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- Ji-Hwan Ha
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Nano-Convergence Mechanical Systems Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano-manufacturing Technology Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon 34103, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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Samie A, Alavian H, Vafaei-Pour Z, Mohammadpour AH, Jafarian AH, Danesh NM, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM. Accelerated Wound Healing with a Diminutive Scar through Cocrystal Engineered Curcumin. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:5090-5107. [PMID: 37624646 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00398] [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] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Pharmaceutical cocrystals ( Regulatory Classification of Pharmaceutical Co-Crystals Guidance for Industry; Food and Drug Administration, 2018) are crystalline solids produced through supramolecular chemistry to modulate the physicochemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Despite their extensive development in interdisciplinary sciences, this is a pioneering study on the efficacy of pharmaceutical cocrystals in wound healing and scar reducing. Curcumin-pyrogallol cocrystal (CUR-PYR) was accordingly cherry-picked since its superior physicochemical properties adequately compensate for limitative drawbacks of curcumin (CUR). CUR-PYR has been synthesized by a liquid-assisted grinding (LAG) method and characterized via FT-IR, DSC, and PXRD analyses. In vitro antibacterial study indicated that CUR-PYR cocrystal, CUR+PYR physical mixture (PM), and PYR are more effective against both Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) bacteria in comparison with CUR. In vitro results also demonstrated that the viability of HDF and NIH-3T3 cells treated with CUR-PYR were improved more than those received CUR which is attributed to the effect of PYR in the form of cocrystal. The wound healing process has been monitored through a 15 day in vivo experiment on 75 male rats stratified into six groups: five groups treated by CUR-PYR+Vaseline (CUR-PYR.ung), CUR+PYR+Vaseline (CUR+PYR.ung), CUR+Vaseline (CUR.ung), PYR+Vaseline (PYR.ung), and Vaseline (VAS) ointments and a negative control group of 0.9% sodium chloride solution (NS). It was revealed that the wounds under CUR-PYR.ung treatment closed by day 12 postsurgery, while the wounds in other groups failed to reach the complete closure end point until the end of the experiment. Surprisingly, a diminutive scar (3.89 ± 0.97% of initial wound size) was observed in the CUR-PYR.ung treated wounds by day 15 after injury, followed by corresponding values for PYR.ung (12.08 ± 2.75%), CUR+PYR.ung (13.89 ± 5.02%), CUR.ung (16.24 ± 6.39%), VAS (18.97 ± 6.89%), and NS (20.33 ± 5.77%). Besides, investigating histopathological parameters including inflammation, granulation tissue, re-epithelialization, and collagen deposition signified outstandingly higher ability of CUR-PYR cocrystal in wound healing than either of its two constituents separately or their simple PM. It was concluded that desired solubility of the prepared cocrystal was essentially responsible for accelerating wound closure and promoting tissue regeneration which yielded minimal scarring. This prototype research suggests a promising application of pharmaceutical cocrystals for the purpose of wound healing.
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- Ali Samie
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Cancer and Molecular Research Center, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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Jiang M, Gan Y, Li Y, Qi Y, Zhou Z, Fang X, Jiao J, Han X, Gao W, Zhao J. Protein-polysaccharide-based delivery systems for enhancing the bioavailability of curcumin: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126153. [PMID: 37558039 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126153] [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: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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In recent years, a wide attention has been paid to curcumin in medicine due to its excellent physiological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and nerve damage repair. However, the low solubility, poor stability, and rapid metabolism of curcumin make its bioavailability low, which affects its development and application. As a unique biopolymer structure, protein-polysaccharide (PRO-POL)-based delivery system has the advantages of low toxicity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and delayed release. Many scholars have investigated PRO-POL -based delivery systems to improve the bioavailability of curcumin. In this paper, we focus on the interactions between different proteins (e.g. casein, whey protein, soybean protein isolate, pea protein, zein, etc.) and polysaccharides (chitosan, sodium alginate, hyaluronic acid, pectin, etc.) and their effects on complexes diameter, surface charge, encapsulation drive, and release characteristics. The mechanism of the PRO-POL-based delivery system to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin is highlighted. In addition, the application of PRO-POL complexes loaded with curcumin is summarized, aiming to provide a reference for the construction and application of PRO-POL delivery systems.
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- Mengyuan Jiang
- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Tooth Department and Bone Remodeling, Changchun 130021, China.
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Arısoy S, Şalva E. Preparation and in vitro characterization of curcumin loaded Chitosan-Hyaluronic acid polyelectrolyte complex based hydrogels. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2023; 49:637-647. [PMID: 37781745 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2023.2265477] [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: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The manuscript aims to prepare and comprehensively characterize curcumin-loaded chitosan-hyaluronic acid polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) hydrogels through in vitro assessments. By elucidating the formulation process, physicochemical attributes, and drug release kinetics, the study contributes to the producing of curcumin loaded new drug delivery system. SIGNIFICANCE This approach shows the unique synergy of the chosen polymers with curcumin. The meticulous in vitro analysis of the hydrogels cements their novel attributes, underlining their potential as efficacious and biocompatible curcumin carriers. METHODS To configure the optimum formulation variables, viscosity, swelling ratio, porosity, in vitro release, cell viability, and migration rate were determined. In addition, FTIR and SEM analyses were also carried out to define the characteristic of formulations. RESULTS Release kinetic determination is essential in estimating the release behavior of formulation in the body. All formulations showed Higuchi release kinetics, indicating that drug release from the semi-solid matrix was diffusion controlled. CONCLUSION As a result, in this study, a new formulation was produced based on a simple concept with acceptable quality parameter results promising to be conducted in the industry.
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- Sema Arısoy
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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WU J, DENG L, YIN L, MAO Z, GAO X. Curcumin promotes skin wound healing by activating Nrf2 signaling pathways and inducing apoptosis in mice. Turk J Med Sci 2023; 53:1127-1135. [PMID: 38812993 PMCID: PMC10763766 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Background/aim Curcumin may have potential as a therapy for wound healing, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. It is not known whether curcumin can promote wound healing by activating Nrf2 signaling pathway and inducing apoptosis. This study determined the role of Nrf2 signaling pathway and apoptosis in curcumin-promoting skin wound healing. Materials and methods The full-thickness skin defect model of mice was made and randomly divided into a control group and a curcumin group. The mice in the curcumin group and in the control group received respectively a daily topical treatment of Vaseline cream with or without 5 mg curcumin. The wound healing of mice was observed daily. The mice in two groups were killed respectively on postinjury days 3, 7, and 14, and the wound tissues were collected, with 5 mice in each group. Pathological change and formation of collagen fibers were observed by HE and Masson staining respectively. The expression of caspase-3 was observed by immunohistochemistry. Western blot was used to examine the protein levels of Nrf2 and HO-1, and ELISA assay and colorimetry assay were used to check the contents of ROS, MDA, SOD, and GSH. Results The wound healing rates of curcumin group were higher than those of control group (p < 0.05), and the pathological changes were also significantly better than those in the control group (p < 0.05). Collagen fiber synthesis in curcumin group was higher than that in control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, the expression of caspase-3 in curcumin group was higher than that in control group on 7th day post wound (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the levels of ROS and MDA in curcumin were lower than those in control group (p < 0.05), and the level of Nrf2, HO-1, SOD and GSH were higher than those in control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion Curcumin improves skin wound healing by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway and inducing apoptosis in mice.
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- Junli WU
- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan,
China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan,
China
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- Public Center of Experimental Technology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan,
China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan,
China
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- Public Center of Experimental Technology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan,
China
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Abedini AA, Pircheraghi G, Kaviani A, Hosseini S. Exploration of curcumin-incorporated dual anionic alginate-quince seed gum films for transdermal drug delivery. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 248:125798. [PMID: 37442508 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125798] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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The idea of combining bioextracted polymers for wound healing applications has emerged in hopes of developing highly flexible and mechanically stable hydrogel films with controlled drug delivery, biocompatibility, and high collagen deposition. In the present research, polysaccharide films composed of Alginate and Quince Seed Gum (QSG) were fabricated by ionic crosslinking, and their potential for curcumin delivery and wound healing were examined. In this regard, microstructure, mechanical properties, thermal stability, physiochemical properties, and biocompatibility of films with three different QSG amounts (25 %, 50 %, and 75 %) were studied. Because of the optimum properties of 25 % QSG films like better transparency (Opacity = 6.1 %), higher flexibility (Elongation = 28.9 %), less water solubility (Water solubility = 66.6 %), proper absorbance (Swelling degree = >600 %), and suitable biocompatibility (Cell viability = >85 %), they were used for drug delivery examination. Curcumin administration through films with and without stearic acid modification was investigated. Stearic Acid (SA) modified samples demonstrated superior compatibility between hydrophobic drug and hydrophilic film. Stearic acid-modified film could prolong the curcumin release up to 48 h and showed increased collagen synthesis and TGF-β expression, making it an excellent candidate for transdermal drug delivery and wound healing applications.
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- Amir Abbas Abedini
- Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 11365-9466 Tehran, Iran
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- Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 11365-9466 Tehran, Iran.
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- Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 11365-9466 Tehran, Iran.
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, Pasteur Institute of Iran, National Cell Bank, 13169-43551 Tehran, Iran
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S H, Unni VV, Gayathri, B N, Chandran S, Sambhudevan S. Bio-based polymers containing traditional medicinal fillers for wound healing applications - An evaluation of neoteric development and future perspectives. Biotechnol J 2023; 18:e2300006. [PMID: 37170732 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202300006] [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: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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In recent years, health-care providers have seen more patients with difficult-to-treat wounds and burns. The biopolymer-based wound dressing protects the wounded area while assisting in the recovery of dermal and epithelial tissues throughout the healing process. The overall number of patients with chronic lesions has been expanding due to developing society, over weight, and cardiovascular illness. For the treatment of chronic wounds, there is an increasing demand for the development of ideal wound dressing materials with excellent properties such as antibacterial activity, biocompatibility, free radical scavenging capacity, non-adherent property, hydrophilicity, and so on. Nevertheless, owing to the above mention properties, natural polymers are being used for several key functions of biomedicine like narcotic distribution systems, tissue manufacturing, bandages, and so on. Accordingly, the significance of these bio-based polymers interfered with healing functions that lead to informing and inspiring youth and scientist researchers worldwide to grab with these far-reaching areas of medicine and biology. The review highlights the physiochemical properties of natural polymers, the biological evaluation of various materials as wound dressings, their synthesis and mechanical properties, clinical status, challenges, and future perspectives.
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- Hema S
- Department of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala, India
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Kim NG, Kim SC, Kim TH, Je JY, Lee B, Lee SG, Kim YM, Kang HW, Qian ZJ, Kim N, Jung WK. Ishophloroglucin A-based multifunctional oxidized alginate/gelatin hydrogel for accelerating wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 245:125484. [PMID: 37348579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125484] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
Abstract
This study investigated the potential applicability of wound dressing hydrogels for tissue engineering, focusing on their ability to deliver pharmacological agents and absorb exudates. Specifically, we explored the use of polyphenols, as they have shown promise as bioactive and cross-linking agents in hydrogel fabrication. Ishophloroglucin A (IPA), a polyphenol not previously utilized in tissue engineering, was incorporated as both a drug and cross-linking agent within the hydrogel. We integrated the extracted IPA, obtained through the utilization of separation and purification techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) into oxidized alginate (OA) and gelatin (GEL) hydrogels. Our findings revealed that the mechanical properties, thermal stability, swelling, and degradation of the multifunctional hydrogel can be modulated via intermolecular interactions between the natural polymer and IPA. Moreover, the controlled release of IPA endows the hydrogel with antioxidant and antimicrobial characteristics. Overall, the wound healing efficacy, based on intermolecular interactions and drug potency, has been substantiated through accelerated wound closure and collagen deposition in an ICR mouse full-thickness wound model. These results suggest that incorporating IPA into natural polymers as both a drug and cross-linking agent has significant implications for tissue engineering applications.
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- Nam-Gyun Kim
- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Major of Human Bioconvergence, School of Smart Healthcare, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Department of Smart Green Technology Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- College of Food Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Shenzhen, 518114, Guangdong, China
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- Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA; Research Institute of Advanced Materials (RIAM), Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization (MSEC), Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang YL, Wang YL, Yan K, Deng QQ, Li FZ, Liang XJ, Hua Q. Nanostructures in Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) for potential therapy. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:976-990. [PMID: 37278697 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00120b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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With its long clinical history, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained acceptance for its specific efficacy and safety in the treatment of multiple diseases. Nano-sized materials study of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) leads to an increased understanding of assessing TCM therapies, which may be a promising way to illustrate the material basis of CHMs through their processing and extraction. In this review, we provide an overview of the nanostructures of natural and engineered CHMs, including extracted CHMs, polymer nanoparticles, liposomes, micelles, and nanofibers. Subsequently, the applications of these CHM-derived nanostructures to particular diseases are summarized and discussed. Additionally, we discuss the advantages of these nanostructures for studying the therapeutic efficacy of CHMs. Finally, the key challenges and opportunities for the development of these nanostructures are outlined.
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- Ya-Li Zhang
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
- Laboratory of Controllable Nanopharmaceuticals, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center for Excellence in Nanoscience and CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Laboratory of Controllable Nanopharmaceuticals, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center for Excellence in Nanoscience and CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China.
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- Laboratory of Controllable Nanopharmaceuticals, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center for Excellence in Nanoscience and CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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