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Zhang Y, Wu X, Yao W, Ni Y, Ding X. Advances of traditional Chinese medicine preclinical mechanisms and clinical studies on diabetic peripheral neuropathy. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2024; 62:544-561. [PMID: 38946248 PMCID: PMC11218592 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2369301] [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: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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CONTEXT Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) results in an enormous burden and reduces the quality of life for patients. Considering there is no specific drug for the management of DPN, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly drawn attention of clinicians and researchers around the world due to its characteristics of multiple targets, active components, and exemplary safety. OBJECTIVE To summarize the current status of TCM in the treatment of DPN and provide directions for novel drug development, the clinical effects and potential mechanisms of TCM used in treating DPN were comprehensively reviewed. METHODS Existing evidence on TCM interventions for DPN was screened from databases such as PubMed, the Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group Specialized Register (CENTRAL), and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI). The focus was on summarizing and analyzing representative preclinical and clinical TCM studies published before 2023. RESULTS This review identified the ameliorative effects of about 22 single herbal extracts, more than 30 herbal compound prescriptions, and four Chinese patent medicines on DPN in preclinical and clinical research. The latest advances in the mechanism highlight that TCM exerts its beneficial effects on DPN by inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress and apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress and improving mitochondrial function. CONCLUSIONS TCM has shown the power latent capacity in treating DPN. It is proposed that more large-scale and multi-center randomized controlled clinical trials and fundamental experiments should be conducted to further verify these findings.
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- Yuna Zhang
- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Precision Medicine Laboratory, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Tauseef M, Azam F, Iqbal Y, Ahmad S, Ahmad F, Masood R, Habib SR, Rasheed A, Zafar MS, Salam A. Development and evaluation of silver-infused Biopolymer coated cotton wound dressings as possible wound healing material. Heliyon 2024; 10:e38407. [PMID: 39397953 PMCID: PMC11467561 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38407] [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: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 09/18/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024] Open
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Wound management is a critical clinical issue, with substantial economic and social implications. Traditional dressings often lead to poor healing, impacting the effective wound repair is an ongoing challenge. So, this research aimed to investigate the development of a novel medical textile auxiliary in the form of a padded cotton bandage coated with a blend of agricultural biopolymers (xanthan gum and gum arabic) containing AgNPs with an emphasis on environmental friendliness and sustainability. The samples treated with various biopolymer blend compositions that were assessed by SEM and FTIR analysis, tensile strength, antibacterial properties, and comfort attributes, including air permeability and wicking. Antibacterial tests showed no bacterial growth on the samples, with the maximum inhibition zone measuring 3.3 mm. The mechanical and comfort tests revealed that the blend with 0.5 % xanthan gum and 1 % Arabic gum achieved the highest air permeability at 500 mm/s, the sample with the highest GSM demonstrated superior tensile strength at 42 N, and the 50 GSM sample exhibited better-wicking properties, reaching up to 1.33 cm, compared to the 100 GSM samples. This research is aimed to develop biopolymer-based cotton bandages with improved air permeability, antibacterial, tensile strength, moisture-wicking.
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- Muhammad Tauseef
- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sialkot-51040, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudia Arabia KSA
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Department of Dental Materials, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND,58108, USA
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Riaz A, Ali S, Summer M, Noor S, Nazakat L, Aqsa, Sharjeel M. Exploring the underlying pharmacological, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of phytochemicals against wounds: a molecular insight. Inflammopharmacology 2024:10.1007/s10787-024-01545-5. [PMID: 39138746 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01545-5] [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: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Numerous cellular, humoral, and molecular processes are involved in the intricate process of wound healing. PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Numerous bioactive substances, such as ß-sitosterol, tannic acid, gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, quercetin, ellagic acid, and pyrogallol, along with their pharmacokinetics and bioavailability, have been reviewed. These phytochemicals work together to promote angiogenesis, granulation, collagen synthesis, oxidative balance, extracellular matrix (ECM) formation, cell migration, proliferation, differentiation, and re-epithelialization during wound healing. FINDINGS AND NOVELTY To improve wound contraction, this review delves into how the application of each bioactive molecule mediates with the inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases of wound healing to speed up the process. This review also reveals the underlying mechanisms of the phytochemicals against different stages of wound healing along with the differentiation of the in vitro evidence from the in vivo evidence There is growing interest in phytochemicals, or plant-derived compounds, due their potential health benefits. This calls for more scientific analysis and mechanistic research. The various pathways that these phytochemicals control/modulate to improve skin regeneration and wound healing are also briefly reviewed. The current review also elaborates the immunomodulatory modes of action of different phytochemicals during wound repair.
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- Anfah Riaz
- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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Ibrahim KM, Darwish SF, Mantawy EM, El-Demerdash E. Molecular mechanisms underlying cyclophosphamide-induced cognitive impairment and strategies for neuroprotection in preclinical models. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:1873-1893. [PMID: 37522975 PMCID: PMC11339103 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04805-0] [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: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide has drastically enhanced the expectancy and quality of life of cancer patients. However, it is accompanied by diverse neurological complications which are considered a dose-limiting adverse effect. Neurotoxicity caused by cyclophosphamide can manifest in numerous manners including anxiety, depression, motor dysfunction and cognitive deficits. This review article offers an overview on cyclophosphamide-induced neurotoxicity, providing a unified point of view on the possible underlying molecular mechanisms including oxidative brain damage, neuroinflammation, apoptotic neuronal cell death as well as disruption of the balance of brain neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors. Besides, this review sheds light on the promising protective agents that have been investigated using preclinical animal models as well as their biological targets and protection mechanisms. Despite promising results in experimental models, none of these agents has been studied in clinical trials. Thus, there is lack of evidence to advocate the use of any neuroprotective agent in the clinical setting. Furthermore, none of the protective agents has been evaluated for its effect on the anticancer activity of cyclophosphamide in tumor-bearing animals. Therefore, there is a great necessity for adequate well-designed clinical studies for evaluation of the therapeutic values of these candidates. Conclusively, this review summarizes the molecular mechanisms accounting for cyclophosphamide-induced neurotoxicity together with the potential protective strategies seeking for downgrading this neurological complication, thus enhancing the quality of life and well-being of cancer patients treated with cyclophosphamide.
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- Kamilia M Ibrahim
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Cairo, 11829, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Preclinical and Translational Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abasia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Preclinical and Translational Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abasia, Cairo, Egypt.
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Ermiş M, Çiftci G. Role of curcumin on beta-amyloid protein, tau protein, and biochemical and oxidative changes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03231-3. [PMID: 38922352 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03231-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine metabolic diseases and is associated with the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain. Amyloid beta (Aβ) and abnormal tau proteins are effective in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic and protective effects of curcumin on beta-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation and tau protein expression levels, as well as biochemical and oxidative changes in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats. The study comprised five groups, each consisting of eight rats: control, diabetic, curcumin, curcumin during diabetic induction, and curcumin post-diabetic induction. Groups 2 and 4 were administered a single dose of 45 mg/kg streptozotocin on day 1, while group 5 received it on day 28. Curcumin was orally administered via gavage at a dose of 100 mg/kg/day for 35 days to the third, fourth, and fifth groups. At the end of the trial (day 35), blood sugar levels and insulin resistance were similar between the control and curcumin-treated groups but significantly higher in the diabetic groups (P < 0.05). The protective effect of curcumin is tested during induction and active diabetes. The results indicated that diabetic rats displayed increased levels of Aβ, tau protein, and total oxidant capacity (TOS) compared to the curcumin-treated groups. Additionally, the total antioxidant capacity (TAS) levels were lower in the diabetic rats (P < 0.05). Aβ protein levels are lower in both the serum and brain of rats with active diabetes and treated with curcumin compared to control rats (P > 0.05). In addition, serum TAS levels were higher in rats treated with curcumin following the induction of diabetes than pre-induction of diabetes (P > 0.05). The TOS levels in the serum were higher in the rats treated with curcumin during active diabetes compared to the rats treated prior to the induction of diabetes (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference was observed in the brain. The above results show that curcumin has an effect on reducing oxidative stress caused by diabetes and increasing antioxidant activity.
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- Mustafa Ermiş
- Erciyes University Experimental Research Application and Research Center, University of Erciyes, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ondokuz Mayıs, 55220, Atakum, Samsun, Turkey.
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Guo Z, Meng Y, Zhou S, Li J, Li X, Feng R, Zou Y, Liao W, Wu W, Xu M, Zeng X, Zhao W, Zhong H. Atomic force microscopy correlates mechanical and electrical properties of HepG2 cells with curcumin concentration. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 243:116107. [PMID: 38489959 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116107] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly prevalent cancer with a significant impact on human health. Curcumin, a natural compound, induces cytoskeletal changes in liver cancer cells and modifies the distribution of lipids, proteins, and polysaccharides on plasma membranes, affecting their mechanical and electrical properties. In this study, we used nanomechanical indentation techniques and Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) to investigate the changes in surface nanomechanical and electrical properties of nuclear and cytoplasmic regions of HepG2 cells in response to increasing curcumin concentrations. CCK-8 assays and flow cytometry results demonstrated time- and concentration-dependent inhibition of HepG2 cell proliferation by curcumin. Increasing curcumin concentration led to an initial increase and then decrease in the mechanical properties of nuclear and cytoplasmic regions of HepG2 cells, represented by the Young's modulus (E), as observed through nanoindentation. KPFM measurements indicated decreasing trends in both cell surface potential and height. Fluorescence microscopy results indicated a positive correlation between curcumin concentration and phosphatidylserine translocation from the inner to the outer membrane, which influenced the electrical properties of HepG2 cells. This study provides valuable insights into curcumin's mechanisms against cancer cells and aids nanoscale evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and drug screening.
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- Zeling Guo
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China.
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Beganovic S, Wittmann C. Medical properties, market potential, and microbial production of golden polyketide curcumin for food, biomedical, and cosmetic applications. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2024; 87:103112. [PMID: 38518404 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2024.103112] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Curcumin, a potent plant polyketide in turmeric, has gained recognition for its outstanding health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. Classical turmeric farming, which is widely used to produce curcumin, is linked to deforestation, soil degradation, excessive water use, and reduced biodiversity. In recent years, the microbial synthesis of curcumin has been achieved and optimized through novel strategies, offering increased safety, improved sustainability, and the potential to revolutionize production. Here, we discuss recent breakthroughs in microbial engineering and fermentation techniques, as well as their capacity to increase the yield, purity, and cost-effectiveness of curcumin production. The utilization of microbial systems not only addresses supply chain limitations but also helps meet the growing demand for curcumin in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics.
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- Selma Beganovic
- Institute of Systems Biotechnology, Saarland University, Germany
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Mandal MK, Domb AJ. Antimicrobial Activities of Natural Bioactive Polyphenols. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:718. [PMID: 38931842 PMCID: PMC11206801 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16060718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Secondary metabolites, polyphenols, are widespread in the entire kingdom of plants. They contain one or more hydroxyl groups that have a variety of biological functions in the natural environment. These uses include polyphenols in food, beauty products, dietary supplements, and medicinal products and have grown rapidly during the past 20 years. Antimicrobial polyphenols are described together with their sources, classes, and subclasses. Polyphenols are found in different sources, such as dark chocolate, olive oil, red wine, almonds, cashews, walnuts, berries, green tea, apples, artichokes, mushrooms, etc. Examples of benefits are antiallergic, antioxidant, anticancer agents, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, and antimicrobe properties. From these sources, different classes of polyphenols are helpful for the growth of internal functional systems of the human body, providing healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases, improving brain health, and rebooting our cellular microbiome health by mitochondrial uncoupling. Among the various health benefits of polyphenols (curcumin, naringenin, quercetin, catechin, etc.) primarily different antimicrobial activities are discussed along with possible future applications. For polyphenols and antimicrobial agents to be proven safe, adverse health impacts must be substantiated by reliable scientific research as well as in vitro and in vivo clinical data. Future research may be influenced by this evaluation.
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- The Alex Grass Center for Drug Design & Synthesis and the Center for Cannabis Research, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Drug Research, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 9112001, Israel;
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Chen X, He L, Zhang C, Zheng G, Lin S, Zou Y, Lu Y, Feng Y, Zheng D. Exploring new avenues of health protection: plant-derived nanovesicles reshape microbial communities. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:269. [PMID: 38764018 PMCID: PMC11103870 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02500-w] [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: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Symbiotic microbial communities are crucial for human health, and dysbiosis is associated with various diseases. Plant-derived nanovesicles (PDNVs) have a lipid bilayer structure and contain lipids, metabolites, proteins, and RNA. They offer unique advantages in regulating microbial community homeostasis and treating diseases related to dysbiosis compared to traditional drugs. On the one hand, lipids on PDNVs serve as the primary substances that mediate specific recognition and uptake by bacteria. On the other hand, due to the multifactorial nature of PDNVs, they have the potential to enhance growth and survival of beneficial bacterial while simultaneously reducing the pathogenicity of harmful bacteria. In addition, PDNVs have the capacity to modulate bacterial metabolism, thus facilitating the establishment of a harmonious microbial equilibrium and promoting stability within the microbiota. These remarkable attributes make PDNVs a promising therapeutic approach for various conditions, including periodontitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and skin infection diseases. However, challenges such as consistency, isolation methods, and storage need to be addressed before clinical application. This review aims to explore the value of PDNVs in regulating microbial community homeostasis and provide recommendations for their use as novel therapeutic agents for health protection.
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- Xiaohang Chen
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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Clemente CM, Murillo J, Garro AG, Arbeláez N, Pineda T, Robledo SM, Ravetti S. Piperine, quercetin, and curcumin identified as promising natural products for topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis. Parasitol Res 2024; 123:185. [PMID: 38632113 PMCID: PMC11023993 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-024-08199-w] [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: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Leishmania braziliensis (L. braziliensis) causes cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in the New World. The costs and the side effects of current treatments render imperative the development of new therapies that are affordable and easy to administer. Topical treatment would be the ideal option for the treatment of CL. This underscores the urgent need for affordable and effective treatments, with natural compounds being explored as potential solutions. The alkaloid piperine (PIP), the polyphenol curcumin (CUR), and the flavonoid quercetin (QUE), known for their diverse biological properties, are promising candidates to address these parasitic diseases. Initially, the in vitro cytotoxicity activity of the compounds was evaluated using U-937 cells, followed by the assessment of the leishmanicidal activity of these compounds against amastigotes of L. braziliensis. Subsequently, a golden hamster model with stationary-phase L. braziliensis promastigote infections was employed. Once the ulcer appeared, hamsters were treated with QUE, PIP, or CUR formulations and compared to the control group treated with meglumine antimoniate administered intralesionally. We observed that the three organic compounds showed high in vitro leishmanicidal activity with effective concentrations of less than 50 mM, with PIP having the highest activity at a concentration of 8 mM. None of the compounds showed cytotoxic activity for U937 macrophages with values between 500 and 700 mM. In vivo, topical treatment with QUE daily for 15 days produced cured in 100% of hamsters while the effectiveness of CUR and PIP was 83% and 67%, respectively. No failures were observed with QUE. Collectively, our data suggest that topical formulations mainly for QUE but also for CUR and PIP could be a promising topical treatment for CL. Not only the ease of obtaining or synthesizing the organic compounds evaluated in this work but also their commercial availability eliminates one of the most important barriers or bottlenecks in drug development, thus facilitating the roadmap for the development of a topical drug for the management of CL caused by L. braziliensis.
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- Camila M Clemente
- Departamento de Química Biológica, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires (FCEyN-UBA) E Instituto de Química Biológica de La Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (IQUIBICEN) CONICET, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, C1428EHA, Argentina
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- Grupo Estudios Preclínicos Para El Desarrollo de Productos, Corporación de Innovación CIDEPRO, Medellín, Colombia
- PECET-Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 # 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología de La Provincia de Córdoba (MinCyT-CBA), Álvarez de Arenales 230, CP 5004, Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto Académico Pedagógico de Ciencias Humanas, Universidad Nacional de Villa María, Campus Universitario, Av. Arturo Jauretche 1555, CP 5900, Villa María, Argentina
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- Grupo Estudios Preclínicos Para El Desarrollo de Productos, Corporación de Innovación CIDEPRO, Medellín, Colombia
- PECET-Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 # 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo Estudios Preclínicos Para El Desarrollo de Productos, Corporación de Innovación CIDEPRO, Medellín, Colombia
- PECET-Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 # 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- PECET-Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 # 52-21, Medellín, Colombia.
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- Instituto Académico Pedagógico de Ciencias Humanas, Universidad Nacional de Villa María, Campus Universitario, Av. Arturo Jauretche 1555, CP 5900, Villa María, Argentina.
- Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Villa María (CIT VM), CP 5900, Villa María, Argentina.
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Sun Y, Wang Y, Xie Y, Li T, Wang Y, Zhang X, Xia B, Huang J, Wang S, Dong W. Ultra-stable pickering emulsion stabilized by anisotropic pea protein isolate-fucoidan conjugate particles through Maillard reaction. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130589. [PMID: 38437935 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130589] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Bio-based emulsifiers hold significant importance in various industries, particularly in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other related fields. In this study, pea protein isolate (PPI) and fucoidan (FUD) were conjugated via the Maillard reaction, which is considered safe and widely used in the preparation of food particle. The PPI-FUD conjugated particles exhibit an anisotropic non-spherical structure, thereby possessing a high detachment energy capable of preventing emulsion coalescence and Ostwald ripening. Compared to emulsions previously prepared in other studies (< 500 mM), the Pickering emulsion stabilized by PPI-FUD conjugate particles demonstrates outstanding ionic strength resistance (up to 5000 mM). Furthermore, when encapsulating curcumin, the Pickering emulsion protects the curcumin from oxidation. Additionally, the formulated emulsions demonstrated the capability to incorporate up to 60 % (v/v) oil phase, revealing remarkable performance in terms of storage stability, pH stability, and thermal stability.
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- Yue Sun
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China.
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Song J, Zhao Y, Shan X, Luo Y, Hao N, Zhao L. Active ingredients of Chinese medicine with immunomodulatory properties: NF-κB pathway and Parkinson's disease. Brain Res 2024; 1822:148603. [PMID: 37748570 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2023.148603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease with a complex pathogenesis and no cure. Persistent neuroinflammation plays an important role in the development of PD, and activation of microglia and astrocytes within the central nervous system leads to an inflammatory response and production of pro-inflammatory factors, and activation of NF-κB is key to neuroglial activation in chronic inflammation in PD and a hallmark of the onset of neuroinflammatory disease. Therefore, inhibiting NF-κB activation to prevent further loss of dopaminergic nerves is a more effective means of treating PD. It has been found that an increasing number of active ingredients in Chinese medicines, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids, phenols and phenylpropanoids, have anti-inflammatory properties that can regulate neuroglia cell activation and ameliorate neuroinflammation through the NF-κB pathway, and increase dopamine release or protect dopaminergic neurons for neuroprotection to improve behavioural dysfunction in PD. The active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine are expected to be good candidates for the treatment of PD, as they provide holistic regulation through multi-targeting and multi-level effects, and are safe, inexpensive and readily available. Therefore, this paper summarises that the active ingredients of some relevant Chinese medicines ameliorate the symptoms of PD and delay the development of PD by inhibiting glial cell-mediated neuroinflammation through the NF-κB pathway, which may provide new ideas for exploring the molecular mechanism of PD pathogenesis and developing new anti-PD drugs.
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- Jingjing Song
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- Huiji District People's Hospital, Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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El-Sayed SAES, El-Alfy ES, Baghdadi HB, Sayed-Ahmed MZ, Alqahtani SS, Alam N, Ahmad S, Ali MS, Igarashi I, Rizk MA. Antiparasitic activity of FLLL-32 against four Babesia species, B. bovis, B. bigemina, B. divergens and B. caballi, and one Theileria species, Theileria equi in vitro, and Babesia microti in mice. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1278451. [PMID: 38027032 PMCID: PMC10651744 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1278451] [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: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Introduction: FLLL-32, a synthetic analog of curcumin, is a potent inhibitor of STAT3's constitutive activation in a variety of cancer cells, and its anticancer properties have been demonstrated both in vitro and in vivo. It is also suggested that it might have other pharmacological activities including activity against different parasites. Aim: This study therefore investigated the in vitro antiparasitic activity of FLLL-32 against four pathogenic Babesia species, B. bovis, B. bigemina, B. divergens, and B. caballi, and one Theileria species, Theileria equi. In vivo anti-Babesia microti activity of FLLL-32 was also evaluated in mice. Methods: The FLLL-32, in the growth inhibition assay with a concentration range (0.005-50 μM), was tested for it's activity against these pathogens. The reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assay was used to evaluate the possible effects of FLLL-32 treatment on the mRNA transcription of the target B. bovis genes including S-adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase and histone deacetylase. Results: The in vitro growth of B. bovis, B. bigemina, B. divergens, B. caballi, and T. equi was significantly inhibited in a dose-dependent manner (in all cases, p < 0.05). FLLL-32 exhibits the highest inhibitory effects on B. bovis growth in vitro, and it's IC50 value against this species was 9.57 μM. The RT-PCR results showed that FLLL-32 inhibited the transcription of the B. bovis S-adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase gene. In vivo, the FLLL-32 showed significant inhibition (p < 0.05) of B. microti parasitemia in infected mice with results comparable to that of diminazene aceturate. Parasitemia level in B. microti-infected mice treated with FLLL-32 from day 12 post infection (pi) was reduced to reach zero level at day 16 pi when compared to the infected non-treated mice. Conclusion: The present study demonstrated the antibabesial properties of FLLL-32 and suggested it's usage in the treatment of babesiosis especially when utilized in combination therapy with other antibabesial drugs.
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- Shimaa Abd El-Salam El-Sayed
- National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan
- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Basic and Applied Scientific Research Center (BASRC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia
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- National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Santos JRC, Abreu PE, Marques JMC. Aggregation patterns of curcumin and piperine mixtures in different polar media. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:19899-19910. [PMID: 37458414 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp00096f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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This work reports a thorough molecular dynamics investigation on the aggregation patterns of curcumin and piperine in water, ethanol and a mixture of both solvents. The low solubility of curcumin in water results in a rapid formation of very stable dimers for both keto and enol tautomers. In agreement with a higher solubility, piperine molecules move closer and farther apart several times during the simulation, which indicates the formation of a less stable dimer in water. In contrast, both curcumin and piperine are soluble in ethanol and, thus, dimers can hardly be formed in this media. In comparison with a pure-water solvent, a 30 : 70 mixture of ethanol and water significantly reduces the probability of formation of most dimers of curcumin and piperine molecules. The simulations show that larger clusters may be complex structures, but the formation of stacks (in the case of piperine and enol tautomer of curcumin) and cages (when the keto tautomer of curcumin is involved) are not rare. Furthermore, it is shown that each single molecule presents a certain degree of mobility in the cluster, especially on the surface, but without leading to dissociation.
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- J R C Santos
- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Ahmed TA, Ali EMM, Kalantan AA, Almehmady AM, El-Say KM. Exploring the Enhanced Antiproliferative Activity of Turmeric Oil and 6-Mercaptopurine in a Combined Nano-Particulate System Formulation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1901. [PMID: 37514087 PMCID: PMC10385096 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071901] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) is a chemotherapeutic agent with inadequate efficacy due to its poor aqueous solubility and limited bioavailability. Turmeric oil is a naturally occurring bioactive substance obtained from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa Linn that has well-known antiproliferative activities. The aim of this study was to develop a 6-MP-loaded turmeric oil-based self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) to improve the anticancer activity of 6-MP. Turmeric oil was extracted and used in a range of 15-25% to develop SNEDDS formulations utilizing tween 80 and dimethyl sulfoxide as the surfactant and cosurfactant, respectively. The size, charge, and effect of the formulations on the viability against HepG2 and MCF-7 cell models, as well as the apoptosis and cell cycle, were analyzed. The prepared SNEDDS formulations were in the size range of 425.7 ± 7.4-303.6 ± 19.3 nm, using a polydispersity index of 0.429-0.692 and electronegative surface charges. Moreover, 6-MP-loaded SNEDDS with 15% turmeric oil content (F1) showed smaller particle sizes and a noticeable antiproliferative activity against both cell line models. Also, F1 showed a higher rate of late apoptosis than the pure drug and the corresponding non-medicated formulation. A morphological study revealed significant changes in the HepG2 cells compared to untreated cells. More cells halted in the S phase, and a marked decrease in the proportions of cells in the G1/G0 phase was observed when using SNEDDS formulation compared to pure drug. Thus, SNEDDS formulation is a promising drug delivery system for improving the antiproliferative activity of 6-MP, especially when turmeric oil is incorporated.
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- Tarek A Ahmed
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80260, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80260, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80260, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Contardi M, Fadda M, Isa V, Louis YD, Madaschi A, Vencato S, Montalbetti E, Bertolacci L, Ceseracciu L, Seveso D, Lavorano S, Galli P, Athanassiou A, Montano S. Biodegradable Zein-Based Biocomposite Films for Underwater Delivery of Curcumin Reduce Thermal Stress Effects in Corals. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37376819 PMCID: PMC10360034 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Massive coral bleaching episodes induced by thermal stress are one of the first causes of coral death worldwide. Overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) has been identified as one of the potential causes of symbiosis breakdown between polyps and algae in corals during extreme heat wave events. Here, we propose a new strategy for mitigating heat effects by delivering underwater an antioxidant to the corals. We fabricated zein/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-based biocomposite films laden with the strong and natural antioxidant curcumin as an advanced coral bleaching remediation tool. Biocomposites' mechanical, water contact angle (WCA), swelling, and release properties can be tuned thanks to different supramolecular rearrangements that occur by varying the zein/PVP weight ratio. Following immersion in seawater, the biocomposites became soft hydrogels that did not affect the coral's health in the short (24 h) and long periods (15 days). Laboratory bleaching experiments at 29 and 33 °C showed that coral colonies of Stylophora pistillata coated with the biocomposites had ameliorated conditions in terms of morphological aspects, chlorophyll content, and enzymatic activity compared to untreated colonies and did not bleach. Finally, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) confirmed the full biodegradability of the biocomposites, showing a low potential environmental impact in the case of open-field application. These insights may pave the way for new frontiers in mitigating extreme coral bleaching events by combining natural antioxidants and biocomposites.
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- Marco Contardi
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Materials Characterization Facility, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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- Costa Edutainment SpA - Acquario di Genova, Genova 16128, Italy
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
- Dubai Business School, University of Dubai, Dubai 14143, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan - Bicocca, Milan 20126, Italy
- MaRHE Center (Marine Research and High Education Center), Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll 12030, Republic of Maldives
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Morillo-Bargues MJ, Osorno AO, Guerri C, Pradas MM, Martínez-Ramos C. Characterization of Electrospun BDMC-Loaded PLA Nanofibers with Drug Delivery Function and Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10340. [PMID: 37373487 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Controlled drug release systems are the subject of many investigations to achieve the therapeutic effect of drugs. They have numerous advantages, such as localized effects, lower side effects, and less onset of action. Among drug-delivery systems, electrospinning is a versatile and cost-effective method for biomedical applications. Furthermore, electrospun nanofibers are promising as drug carrier candidates due to their properties that mimic the extracellular matrix. In this work, electrospun fibers were made of Poly-L-lactic acid (PLA), one of the most widely tested materials, which has excellent biocompatible and biodegradable properties. A curcuminoid, bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) was added in order to complete the drug delivery system. The PLA/BDMC membranes were characterized, and biological characteristics were examined in vitro. The results show that the average fiber diameter was reduced with the drug, which was mainly released during the first 24 h by a diffusion mechanism. It was seen that the use of our membranes loaded with BDMC enhanced the rate of proliferation in Schwann cells, the main peripheral neuroglial cells, and modulated inflammation by reducing NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Considering the results, the prepared PLA/BDMC membranes hold great potential for being used in tissue engineering applications.
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- María José Morillo-Bargues
- Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Cno. de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Cno. de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
- Departamento de Ingeniería Biomédica, Universidad Iberoamericana, Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma 880, Lomas de Santa Fe, Ciudad de México 01219, Mexico
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- Molecular and Cellular Pathology of Alcohol Laboratory, Prince Felipe Research Institute, 3 Eduardo Primo Yúfera Street, 46012 Valencia, Spain
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- Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Cno. de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Cno. de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Jaume I, Av. Vicent-Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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Chen J, Zheng Z, Li M, Cao C, Zhou X, Wang B, Gan X, Huang Z, Liu Y, Huang W, Liang F, Chen K, Zhao Y, Wang X, Wu J, Lin L. Design, synthesis and evaluation of monoketene compounds as novel potential Parkinson's disease agents by suppressing ER stress via AKT. Bioorg Chem 2023; 136:106543. [PMID: 37119784 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106543] [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: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Curcumin is identified that it has the potential to treat Parkinson's disease (PD), but its instability limits its further application in clinic. The mono-carbonyl analogs of curcumin (MACs) with diketene structure can effectively improve its stability, but it is highly toxic. In the present study, a less cytotoxic and more stable monoketene MACs skeleton S2 was obtained, and a series of monoketene MACs were synthesized by combining 4-hydroxy-3‑methoxy groups of curcumin. In the 6-OHDA-induced PD's model in-vitro, some compounds exhibited significant neurotherapeutic effect. The quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model established by the random forest algorithm (RF) for the cell viability rate of above compounds showed that the statistical results are good (R2 = 0.883507), with strong reliability. Among all compounds, the most active compound A4 played an important role in neuroprotection in the PD models both in vitro and in vivo by activating AKT pathway, and then inhibiting the apoptosis of cells caused by endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. In the PD model in-vivo, compound A4 significantly improved survival of dopaminergic neurons and the contents of neurotransmitters. It also enhanced the retention of nigrostriatal function which was better than the effect in the mice treated by Madopar, a classical clinical drug for PD. In summary, we screened out the compound A4 with high stability, less cytotoxic monoketene compounds. And these founding provide evidence that the compound A4 can protect dopaminergic neurons via activating AKT and subsequently suppressing ER stress in PD.
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- Jun Chen
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 315020, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 315020, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China; The Eye Hospital, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of the Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China; Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China; Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China.
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Zhang J, Sun J, Li C, Qiao H, Hussain Z. Functionalization of curcumin nanomedicines: a recent promising adaptation to maximize pharmacokinetic profile, specific cell internalization and anticancer efficacy against breast cancer. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:106. [PMID: 36964547 PMCID: PMC10039588 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01854-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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Owing to its diverse heterogeneity, aggressive nature, enormous metastatic potential, and high remission rate, the breast cancer (BC) is among the most prevalent types of cancer associated with high mortality. Curcumin (Cur) is a potent phytoconstituent that has gained remarkable recognition due to exceptional biomedical viability against a wide range of ailments including the BC. Despite exhibiting a strong anticancer potential, the clinical translation of Cur is restricted due to intrinsic physicochemical properties such as low aqueous solubility, chemical instability, low bioavailability, and short plasma half-life. To overcome these shortcomings, nanotechnology-aided developments have been extensively deployed. The implication of nanotechnology has pointedly improved the physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetic profile, cell internalization, and anticancer efficacy of Cur; however, majority of Cur-nanomedicines are still facing grandeur challenges. The advent of various functionalization strategies such as PEGylation, surface decoration with different moieties, stimuli-responsiveness (i.e., pH, light, temperature, heat, etc.), tethering of specific targeting ligand(s) based on the biochemical targets (e.g., folic acid receptors, transferrin receptors, CD44, etc.), and multifunctionalization (multiple functionalities) has revolutionized the fate of Cur-nanomedicines. This study ponders the biomedical significance of various Cur-nanomedicines and adaptable functionalizations for amplifying the physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity via induction of apoptosis, cell internalization, bioavailability, passive and active targeting to the tumor microenvironment (TME), and anticancer efficacy of the Cur while reversing the multidrug resistance (MDR) and reoccurrence in BC. Nevertheless, the therapeutic outcomes of Cur-nanomedicines against the BC have been remarkably improved after adaptation of various functionalizations; however, this evolving strategy still demands extensive research for scalable clinical translation.
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- Jinku Zhang
- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
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- Core Facility for Protein Research, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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du Preez C, Legoabe LJ, Jordaan A, Jesumoroti OJ, Warner DF, Beteck RM. Arylnitro monocarbonyl curcumin analogues: Synthesis and in vitro antitubercular evaluation. Chem Biol Drug Des 2023; 101:717-726. [PMID: 36350112 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14174] [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: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Curcumin is a natural product that has been reported to exhibit myriad pharmacological properties, one of which is antitubercular activity. It demonstrates antitubercular activity by directly inhibiting Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) and also enhances immune responses that ultimately lead to the elimination of M.tb by macrophages. This natural product is, however, unstable, and several analogues, noticeably monocarbonyl analogues, have been synthesized to overcome this challenge. Curcumin and its monocarbonyl analogues reported so far exhibit moderate antitubercular activity in the range of 7 to 16 μM. Herein, we report a straightforward synthesis of novel monocarbonyl curcumin analogues, their antitubercular activity, and the structure-activity relationship. The hit compound from this study, 3a, exhibits potent MIC90 values in the range of 0.2 to 0.9 μM in both ADC and CAS media.
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- Charné du Preez
- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- SAMRC/NHLS/UCT Molecular Mycobacteriology Research Unit, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Observatory, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- SAMRC/NHLS/UCT Molecular Mycobacteriology Research Unit, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Observatory, South Africa.,Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa (CIDRI-Africa), University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Wang YQ, Li L, Yin J, Yu X, Wu X, Xu L. Turn on fluorescence detection of curcumin in food matrices by the novel fluorescence sensitizer. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1254:341094. [PMID: 37005020 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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In this study, silane reagents were for the first time explored as the fluorescence sensitizer. They were demonstrated to have fluorescence sensitization effect on curcumin and 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) possessed the strongest effect. Thus, GPTMS was adopted as the novel fluorescence sensitizer to turn on the fluorescence of curcumin by more than two orders of magnitude for detection. In this way, curcumin could be determined with a linear range of 0.2-2000 ng/mL and an LOD of 0.067 ng/mL. The method was applicable to determine curcumin in several actual food samples, which had the good consistency with the high performance liquid chromatographic method, demonstrating the high accuracy of the proposed method. In addition, the curcumins sensitized by GPTMS could be cured under certain conditions and held the potential for solid fluorescence application. This study expanded the scope of fluorescence sensitizer to silane reagents, and provided the novel approach for fluorescence detection of curcumin and further to generate new solid fluorescence system.
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Capêto AP, Azevedo-Silva J, Sousa S, Pintado M, Guimarães AS, Oliveira ALS. Synthesis of Bio-Based Polyester from Microbial Lipidic Residue Intended for Biomedical Application. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:4419. [PMID: 36901850 PMCID: PMC10003017 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054419] [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: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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In the last decade, selectively tuned bio-based polyesters have been increasingly used for their clinical potential in several biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering, wound healing, and drug delivery. With a biomedical application in mind, a flexible polyester was produced by melt polycondensation using the microbial oil residue collected after the distillation of β-farnesene (FDR) produced industrially by genetically modified yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. After characterization, the polyester exhibited elongation up to 150% and presented Tg of -51.2 °C and Tm of 169.8 °C. In vitro degradation revealed a mass loss of about 87% after storage in PBS solution for 11 weeks under accelerated conditions (40 °C, RH = 75%). The water contact angle revealed a hydrophilic character, and biocompatibility with skin cells was demonstrated. 3D and 2D scaffolds were produced by salt-leaching, and a controlled release study at 30 °C was performed with Rhodamine B base (RBB, 3D) and curcumin (CRC, 2D), showing a diffusion-controlled mechanism with about 29.3% of RBB released after 48 h and 50.4% of CRC after 7 h. This polymer offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for the potential use of the controlled release of active principles for wound dressing applications.
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- Ana P. Capêto
- Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF)-Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo de Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF)-Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo de Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF)-Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo de Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF)-Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo de Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- CONSTRUCT, Faculdade de Engenharia do Porto (FEUP), Universidade do Porto, Rua Doutor Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF)-Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo de Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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Antioxidant ability and increased mechanical stability of hydrogel nanocomposites based on N-isopropylacrylamide crosslinked with Laponite and modified with polydopamine. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Khodavysi M, Kheiripour N, Ghasemi H, Soleimani-Asl S, Jouzdani AF, Sabahi M, Ganji Z, Azizi Z, Ranjbar A. How can nanomicelle-curcumin modulate aluminum phosphide-induced neurotoxicity?: Role of SIRT1/FOXO3 signaling pathway. AIMS Neurosci 2023; 10:56-74. [PMID: 37077959 PMCID: PMC10106336 DOI: 10.3934/neuroscience.2023005] [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: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Aluminum phosphide (ALP) is among the most significant causes of brain toxicity and death in many countries. Curcumin (CUR), a major turmeric component, is a potent protective agent against many diseases, including brain toxicity. This study aimed to examine the probable protection potential of nanomicelle curcumin (nanomicelle-CUR) and its underlying mechanism in a rat model of ALP-induced brain toxicity. A total of 36 Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups (n = 6) and exposed to ALP (2 mg/kg/day, orally) + CUR or nanomicelle-CUR (100 mg/kg/day, orally) for 7 days. Then, they were anesthetized, and brain tissue samples were dissected to evaluate histopathological alterations, oxidative stress biomarkers, gene expression of SIRT1, FOXO1a, FOXO3a, CAT and GPX in brain tissue via hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, biochemical and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods and Real-Time PCR analysis. CUR and nanomicelle-CUR caused significant improvement in ALP-induced brain damage by reducing the MDA levels and induction of antioxidant capacity (TTG, TAC and SOD levels) and antioxidant enzymes (CAT, GPX), modulation of histopathological changes and up-regulation of gene expression of SIRT1 in brain tissue. It was concluded that nanomicelle-CUR treatment ameliorated the harmful effects of ALP-induced brain toxicity by reducing oxidative stress. Therefore, it could be considered a suitable therapeutic choice for ALP poisoning.
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- Milad Khodavysi
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence Research Group (NAIRG), Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- USERN office, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- USERN office, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence Research Group (NAIRG), Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- USERN office, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- * Correspondence: E-mail: ; Tel: +988138381590
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Ruan D, Wu S, Fouad AM, Zhu Y, Huang W, Chen Z, Gou Z, Wang Y, Han Y, Yan S, Zheng C, Jiang S. Curcumin alleviates LPS-induced intestinal homeostatic imbalance through reshaping gut microbiota structure and regulating group 3 innate lymphoid cells in chickens. Food Funct 2022; 13:11811-11824. [PMID: 36306140 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo02598a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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Gastrointestinal dysfunction is associated with a disturbance of immune homeostasis, changes in the intestinal microbiome, alteration of the composition of the bile acid pool, and dynamic imbalance of group 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3s). Curcumin (CUR), a polyphenolic compound isolated from turmeric, has been known to attenuate intestinal inflammation in potential therapies for gastrointestinal diseases. It was hypothesized that CUR could target the gut microbiome to modulate bile acid (BA) metabolism and the function of ILC3s in ameliorating lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced imbalance of intestinal homeostasis in chickens. Seven hundred and twenty 1-day-old crossbred chickens were randomly divided into four treatments, namely CON_saline (basal diet + saline control), CUR_saline (basal diet + 300 mg kg-1 curcumin + saline), CON_LPS (basal diet + LPS), and CUR_LPS (basal diet + 300 mg kg-1 curcumin + LPS), each consisting of 6 replicates of 30 birds. On days 14, 17, and 21, the chickens in the CON_LPS and CUR_LPS treatments were intraperitoneally injected with LPS at 0.5 mg per kg BW. Dietary CUR supplementation significantly decreased LPS-induced suppression of growth performance and injury to the intestinal tight junctions and decreased the vulnerability to LPS-induced acute inflammatory response by inhibiting pro-inflammatory (interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α) cytokines. CUR reshaped the cecal microbial community and BA metabolism, contributing to regulation of the intestinal mucosal immunity by promoting the anti-inflammatory (interleukin 10, IL-10) cytokines and enhancing the concentrations of primary and secondary BA metabolites (chenodexycholic acid, lithocholic acid). LPS decreased farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and G protein-coupled receptor class C group 5 member A synthesis, which was reversed by CUR administration, along with an increase in interleukin 22 (IL-22) production from ILC3s. Dietary supplementation of CUR increased the prevalence of Butyricicoccus and Enterococcus and enhanced the tricarboxylic acid cycle of intestinal epithelial cells. In addition, curcumin supplementation significantly increased sirtuin 1 and sirtuin 5 transcription and protein expression, which contributes to regulating mitochondrial metabolic and oxidative stress responses to alleviate LPS-induced enteritis. Our findings demonstrated that curcumin played a pivotal role in regulating the structure of the intestinal microbiome for health promotion and the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis. The beneficial effects of CUR may be attributed to the modulation of the BA-FXR pathway and inhibition of inflammation that induces IL-22 secretion by ILC3s in the intestinal lamina propria.
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- Dong Ruan
- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resources Preservation and Utilization, Agro-biological Gene Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resources Preservation and Utilization, Agro-biological Gene Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Guangzhou Cohoo Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Guangzhou 510663, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resources Preservation and Utilization, Agro-biological Gene Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Chen PN, Lin CW, Yang SF, Chang YC. CLEFMA Induces the Apoptosis of Oral Squamous Carcinoma Cells through the Regulation of the P38/HO-1 Signalling Pathway. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14225519. [PMID: 36428612 PMCID: PMC9688613 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14225519] [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: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact and the underlying molecular mechanism of CLEFMA-induced cell death in human OSCC. The anti-tumour properties of CLEFMA in oral cancer were explored using colony formation, flow cytometry, human apoptosis array, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry assays. The in vivo anti-tumour effect of CLEFMA administered by oral gavage was evaluated using SCC-9-derived xenograft-bearing nude mouse models. CLEFMA significantly suppressed colony formation and elicited cellular apoptosis in oral cancer cells. CLEFMA treatment remarkably increased phosphorylated p38 and HO-1 along with cleavage of poly ADP-ribose polymerase and activation of caspase-8, -9, and -3 in HSC-3 and SCC-9 cells. Administration of HO-1 small interfering RNA significantly protected the cells from CLEFMA-induced caspase-3, -8, and -9 activation. Attenuation of p38 activity by the pharmacologic inhibitor SB203580 dramatically reduced CLEFMA-induced caspase-3, -8, and -9 activation and HO-1 expression in OSCC. The subcutaneous murine xenograft models showed that CLEFMA in vivo suppressed tumour growth in implanted SCC-9 cells. All of these findings indicated that CLEFMA induced apoptosis through the p38-dependent rise in HO-1 signal transduction cascades in OSCC.
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- Pei-Ni Chen
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oral Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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Hussain Z, Thu HE, Khan S, Sohail M, Sarfraz RM, Mahmood A, Abourehab MA. Phytonanomedicines, a state-of-the-art strategy for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals: A review of improved pharmacokinetic profile and therapeutic efficacy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2022]
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Xie Y, Gong X, Jin Z, Xu W, Zhao K. Curcumin encapsulation in self-assembled nanoparticles based on amphiphilic palmitic acid-grafted-quaternized chitosan with enhanced cytotoxic, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:2855-2867. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Prostatic Therapeutic Efficacy of LENILUTS®, a Novel Formulation with Multi-Active Principles. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091866. [PMID: 36145614 PMCID: PMC9506015 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTs) in men are usually associated to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-malignant prostate enlargement. Unfortunately, BPH etiology is still unclear. Recent works highlighted a relevant inflammation role in BPH onset and development. Consequently, to complement the 5-α reductase (and α-adrenergic receptor agonists-based therapy, an anti-inflammatory therapy should be devised. To reduce potential adverse effects of multi-drug treatment, plant extract-based therapies are becoming increasingly common. Serenoa repens, the main phytotherapic treatment for BPH, is not sufficient to front the multi-faceted etiology of BPH. In response to this, a novel, multiple phytotherapic agents-based formulation, LENILUTS®, was developed. In the present work, we compared, using an in vitro approach, the prostatic safety and efficacy of LENILUTS® with a commercial formulation, based only on Serenoa repens, and a 5αR inhibitor, Dutasteride. Furthermore, preliminary in vitro experiments to investigate the active principles, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of LENILUTS® were performed. Our results showed a better prostatic safety and therapeutic efficacy of LENILUTS® compared to the commercial formulation and Dutasteride, with increased anti-inflammatory, and pro-apoptotic activity, and a stronger inhibitory effect on the release of the key enzyme 5αR and Prostatic-Specific Antigen (PSA). The limited bioaccessibility and bioavailability of the active principles of LENILUTS® were highlighted. Considering the results obtained, the LENILUTS® formulation is more promising for BPH and LUTs therapy compared to formulations based on Serenoa repens only, but further efforts should be made to improve the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of the active principles.
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Curcumin-loaded zein/pectin nanoparticles: Caco-2 cellular uptake and the effects on cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of human hepatoma cells (HepG2). J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Curcumin protect Schwann cells from inflammation response and apoptosis induced by high glucose through the NF-κB pathway. Tissue Cell 2022; 77:101873. [PMID: 35868051 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2022.101873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Demyelination disease as diabetes mellitus (DM) complication is characterized by apoptosis of Schwann cells (SCs) and several reports have demonstrated that high glucose content can induce an inflammation response and lead to the apoptosis of SCs. For NF-κB plays a pivotal role in the inflammatory response, hence we hypothesized that high glucose content can induce inflammation though the NF-κB pathway. First we verified that 150 mM high glucose can increase the expression of cleaved caspase 3, interleukin (IL)- 1β, Cyto-C and NF-κB with time through Western blot and increase the apoptosis of RSC96s through Flow Cytometry. Then we found that high glucose can increase the nuclear translocation NF-κB through confocal system which can promote the expression of inflammation genes such as IL-1β. Curcumin has been reported to possess anti-inflammation activities to protect cells. In this study, we found that application with 25 μM curcumin could alleviate the inflammation response and protect the cells from apoptosis. We revealed that the expression of NF-κB and p-NF-κB was decreased and the translocation was also inhibited after curcumin application. Accordingly, the secretion of IL-1β and the apoptosis of RSC96s induce by high glucose was suppressed. Our cumulative findings suggest that curcumin can protect SCs from apoptosis through the inhibition of the inflammatory response though the NF-κB pathway.
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Yu X, Zou Y, Zhang Z, Wei T, Ye Z, Yuk HG, Zheng Q. Recent advances in antimicrobial applications of curcumin-mediated photodynamic inactivation in foods. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.108986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Liu E, Gao H, Zhao Y, Pang Y, Yao Y, Yang Z, Zhang X, Wang Y, Yang S, Ma X, Zeng J, Guo J. The potential application of natural products in cutaneous wound healing: A review of preclinical evidence. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:900439. [PMID: 35935866 PMCID: PMC9354992 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.900439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Under normal circumstances, wound healing can be summarized as three processes. These include inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. The vast majority of wounds heal rapidly; however, a large percentage of nonhealing wounds have still not been studied significantly. The factors affecting wound nonhealing are complex and diverse, and identifying an effective solution from nature becomes a key goal of research. This study aimed to highlight and review the mechanisms and targets of natural products (NPs) for treating nonhealing wounds. The results of relevant studies have shown that the effects of NPs are associated with PI3K-AKT, P38MAPK, fibroblast growth factor, MAPK, and ERK signaling pathways and involve tumor growth factor (TNF), vascular endothelial growth factor, TNF-α, interleukin-1β, and expression of other cytokines and proteins. The 25 NPs that contribute to wound healing were systematically summarized by an inductive collation of the six major classes of compounds, including saponins, polyphenols, flavonoids, anthraquinones, polysaccharides, and others, which will further direct the attention to the active components of NPs and provide research ideas for further development of new products for wound healing.
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Neijiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Neijiang, China
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao Ma, ; Jinhao Zeng, ; Jing Guo,
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao Ma, ; Jinhao Zeng, ; Jing Guo,
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- Dermatological Department, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao Ma, ; Jinhao Zeng, ; Jing Guo,
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Aslam Z, Roome T, Razzak A, Aslam SM, Zaidi MB, Kanwal T, Sikandar B, Bertino MF, Rehman K, Shah MR. Investigation of wound healing potential of photo-active curcumin-ZnO-nanoconjugates in excisional wound model. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 39:102956. [PMID: 35714899 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102956] [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: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wound healing, being a dynamic process consisting of hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling, involves the complicated interplay of various growth mediators and the cells associated repair system. Current wound healing therapies usually fail to completely regain skin integrity and functionality. Traditionally, curcumin is considered a potent natural wound healing agent as it possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also known that zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) have photocatalytic properties, including the generation of reactive oxygen species. ZnO nanoaprticles are also Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved as safe substances. While ZnO oxide requires illumination with ultraviolet light to become photocatalytically active, dye-sensitized ZnO can be activated by illumination with visible light. In the present study, we explored the wound healing potential of ZnO nanoparticles sensitized with curcumin (Cu+ZnO Nps) and illuminated with visible (blue) light generated by an array of high power LEDs. We studied the antibacterial effect of our conjugates by percentage reduction in bacterial growth and biofilm formation. The wound healing potential was analyzed by percentage wound contraction, biochemical parameters, and histopathological analysis of the wounded site. Additionally, angiogenesis and wound associated cytokines was evaluated by immunohistochemistry of CD31 and gene expression analysis of IL-1β, TNF-α, and MMP-9 after 16 days of post-wound treatment, respectively. Our study suggests that the therapeutic effect of Cu+ZnO NPs with LED illumination increases its wound healing potential by producing an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. Moreover, the treatment strategy of using a nano formulation in combination with LED illumination further increases its efficacy. It was concluded that the anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects of the LED illuminated Cu+ZnO Np showed accelerated wound healing with increased wound contraction, collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and re-epithelialization.
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- Zara Aslam
- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Molecular Pathology Section, Dow Diagnostic Reference and Research Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan; Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Molecular Pathology Section, Dow Diagnostic Reference and Research Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan; Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Histopathology Section, Department of Pathology, Dow Diagnostic Reference and Research Laboratory, Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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Hussain Z, Pandey M, Thu HE, Kaur T, Jia GW, Ying PC, Xian TM, Abourehab MAS. Hyaluronic acid functionalization improves dermal targeting of polymeric nanoparticles for management of burn wounds: In vitro, ex vivo and in vivo evaluations. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112992. [PMID: 35453004 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Owing to its intricate pathophysiology, impaired wound healing is one of the substantial challenges in the treatment of burn wounds (BWs). Despite the variety of conventional therapies available, morbidities associated with BWs have not subsided. Therefore, aim of the present study was to design an advanced nanotechnology-composited therapy for effectual management of BWs. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-functionalized curcumin (CUR) and quercetin (QUE) co-loaded nanoparticle (HA-CUR-QUE-CSNPs) were fabricated, optimized, characterized and evaluated for successful co-encapsulation of drugs, morphology, stability, drug release, cell proliferation, penetration across the skin, localization in the epidermis and dermis, and in vivo wound healing efficacy. Fabricated HA-functionalized CSNPs exhibited ultra-small size (177 ± 11 nm), good zeta potential (+37.0 ± 3.2 mV), high encapsulation efficiency (EE) (QUE ∼84% and CUR ∼64%) and loading capacity (LC) (QUE ∼38% and CUR ∼43%), and spherical shape with uniformly rough surface. HA-functionalized CSNPs showed a triphasic release pattern with Fickian diffusion kinetics, a time-mannered progression in MC3T3-E1 cells proliferation, improved penetration of CUR (2414 µg/cm2) and QUE (1984 µg/cm2) through stratum corneum, and good localization of drugs in the epidermis and dermis. A superior wound healing efficacy (98% wound closure rate at day 28) with marked histological signs of minimal infiltration of inflammatory cells, re-epithelization, ECM formation, fibroblast infiltration at wound site, granulation tissue formation, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition were also evidenced. This study concludes that HA-functionalization of polymeric NPs could be a promising approach to maximize skin penetration efficiency, localization of drugs in skin tissues, tissue regeneration and BWs healing.
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- Zahid Hussain
- Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute for Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University-Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Centre for Bioactive Molecules and Drug Delivery, Institute for Research, Development and Innovation, International Medical University, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Research and Innovation Department, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya 47301, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Bachelor of Pharmacy Student, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Bachelor of Pharmacy Student, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Bachelor of Pharmacy Student, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Bachelor of Pharmacy Student, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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Kahuripour M, Behroozi Z, Rahimi B, Hamblin MR, Ramezani F. The potential of curcumin for treating spinal cord injury: a meta-analysis study. Nutr Neurosci 2022; 26:560-571. [PMID: 35507337 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2022.2070703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In this paper, we conducted a meta-analysis on the curcumin effect on functional recovery provided by the Basso, Beattie, Brenham (BBB) test for rats, and the Basso mouse scale (BMS) for mice after spinal cord injury (SCI) in animal models. METHOD Data mining was performed, and the standard mean difference (SMD) between the treated and control (untreated) groups was calculated using the STATA software. Quality control and subgroup analysis were performed. RESULTS The analysis includes 24 experimental studies that showed curcumin had a strong significance in improving functional recovery after SCI (SMD = 3.38; 95% CI: 2.54-4.22; p < 0.001). When curcumin was administered daily, it had a stronger effect than single-dose treatment or weekly administration. Despite the same effect in the follow-up time before and after 4 weeks post-injury, but later 9 weeks, curcumin had only a moderate effect. Curcumin also significantly reduced the expression of GFAP (Glial fibrillary acidic protein) marker compared to untreated groups. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that daily administration of curcumin can be an effective approach to improving functional recovery after SCI.
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- Mahnaz Kahuripour
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa
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- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Deng J, Wang J, Hu H, Hong J, Yang L, Zhou H, Xu D. Application of mesoporous calcium silicate nanoparticles as a potential SD carrier to improve the solubility of curcumin. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2022.2068567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Jing Deng
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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Biodegradable Nanoparticles Loaded with Levodopa and Curcumin for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27092811. [PMID: 35566173 PMCID: PMC9101601 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder. Levodopa (L-DOPA) remains the gold-standard drug available for treating PD. Curcumin has many pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-amyloid, and antitumor properties. Copolymers composed of Poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) and biodegradable polyesters such as Poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) can self-assemble into nanoparticles (NPs). This study describes the development of NH2–PEO–PCL diblock copolymer positively charged and modified by adding glutathione (GSH) on the outer surface, resulting in a synergistic delivery of L-DOPA curcumin that would be able to pass the blood–brain barrier. Methods: The NH2–PEO–PCL NPs suspensions were prepared by using a nanoprecipitation and solvent displacement method and coated with GSH. NPs were submitted to characterization assays. In order to ensure the bioavailability, Vero and PC12 cells were treated with various concentrations of the loaded and unloaded NPs to observe cytotoxicity. Results: NPs have successfully loaded L-DOPA and curcumin and were stable after freeze-drying, indicating advancing into in vitro toxicity testing. Vero and PC12 cells that were treated up to 72 h with various concentrations of L-DOPA and curcumin-loaded NP maintained high viability percentage, indicating that the NPs are biocompatible. Conclusions: NPs consisting of NH2–PEO–PCL were characterized as potential formulations for brain delivery of L-DOPA and curcumin. The results also indicate that the developed biodegradable nanomicelles that were blood compatible presented low cytotoxicity.
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Hasan Khudhair D, Al-Gareeb AI, Al-kuraishy HM, El-Kadem AH, Elekhnawy E, Negm WA, Saber S, Cavalu S, Tirla A, Alotaibi SS, Batiha GES. Combination of Vitamin C and Curcumin Safeguards Against Methotrexate-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice by Synergistic Antioxidant Effects. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:866343. [PMID: 35492324 PMCID: PMC9047671 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.866343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Methotrexate (MTX), an antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drug, widely used in the treatment of different types of cancers and the management of chronic inflammatory diseases. However, its use is associated with hepatotoxicity. Vitamin C (VC) and curcumin (CUR) exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Thus, we aimed to investigate the potential hepatoprotective effects of VC and CUR pretreatment alone and in combination against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity. Albino mice were randomly divided into 7 groups: the control group, which received only normal saline; MTX group; VC group, pretreated with VC (100 or 200 mg/kg/day orally) for 10 days; CUR group, pretreated with CUR (10 or 20 mg/kg/day orally); and combination group, which received VC (100 mg/kg) and CUR (10 mg/kg). MTX was administered (20 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) to all the groups on the tenth day to induce hepatotoxicity. Forty eight hours after MTX administration, the mice were anesthetized. Blood samples were collected, the liver was removed for biochemical analysis, and a part of the tissue was preserved in formalin for histopathological analysis. The results indicated that pretreatment with a combination of VC and CUR induced a more significant decrease in the serum levels of alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactic dehydrogenase and a significant increase in the tissue level of superoxide dismutase and glutathione; furthermore, it induced a significant decrease in malondialdehyde levels and improvement in histopathological changes in the liver tissues, confirming the potential hepatoprotective effects of the combination therapy on MTX-induced liver injury. To conclude, MTX-induced hepatotoxicity is mediated by induction of oxidative stress as evident by increased lipid peroxidation and reduction of antioxidant enzyme activity. Pretreatment with VC, CUR or their combination reduces the MTX-induced hepatotoxicity by antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the combined effect of VC and CUR provided a synergistic hepatoprotective effect that surpasses pretreatment with CUR alone but seems to be similar to that of VC 200 mg/kg/day. Therefore, VC and CUR combination or a large dose of VC could be effective against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity. In this regard, further studies are warranted to confirm the combined hepatoprotective effect of VC and CUR against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Dhekra Hasan Khudhair
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Al-Mustansiriyah, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Al-Mustansiriyah, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Al-Mustansiriyah, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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Gutierrez AM, Frazar EM, X Klaus MV, Paul P, Hilt JZ. Hydrogels and Hydrogel Nanocomposites: Enhancing Healthcare through Human and Environmental Treatment. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101820. [PMID: 34811960 PMCID: PMC8986592 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Humans are constantly exposed to exogenous chemicals throughout their life, which can lead to a multitude of negative health impacts. Advanced materials can play a key role in preventing or mitigating these impacts through a wide variety of applications. The tunable properties of hydrogels and hydrogel nanocomposites (e.g., swelling behavior, biocompatibility, stimuli responsiveness, functionality, etc.) have deemed them ideal platforms for removal of environmental contaminants, detoxification, and reduction of body burden from exogenous chemical exposures for prevention of disease initiation, and advanced treatment of chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In this review, three main junctures where the use of hydrogel and hydrogel nanocomposite materials can intervene to positively impact human health are highlighted: 1) preventing exposures to environmental contaminants, 2) prophylactic treatments to prevent chronic disease initiation, and 3) treating chronic diseases after they have developed.
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- Angela M Gutierrez
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, 177 F Paul Anderson Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, 177 F Paul Anderson Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, 177 F Paul Anderson Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, 177 F Paul Anderson Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, 177 F Paul Anderson Tower, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
- Superfund Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
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Doustdar F, Olad A, Ghorbani M. Development of a novel reinforced scaffold based on chitosan/cellulose nanocrystals/halloysite nanotubes for curcumin delivery. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 282:119127. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lee JW, Hwang ET. Oral administration of tetrahydrocurcumin entrapped hybrid colloid as a food additive ameliorates atopic dermatitis. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.104972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Hussain Z, Thu HE, Rawas-Qalaji M, Naseem M, Khan S, Sohail M. Recent developments and advanced strategies for promoting burn wound healing. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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QSPR model for estimation of photodegradation average rate of the porphyrin-TiO2 complexes and prediction of their biodegradation activity and toxicity: Engineering of two annihilators for water/waste contaminants. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Yaribeygi H, Maleki M, Majeed M, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. Renoprotective Roles of Curcumin. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1328:531-544. [PMID: 34981504 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-73234-9_38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The use of herb-based therapies is increasing over the past decades. These agents have been reported to provide many beneficial effects in many experimental and clinical studies. Curcumin is one of these agents which has potent pharmacological effects enabling it for the prevent and treatment of many diseases and pathologies such as renal disorders, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. However, the exact molecular mechanisms mediating these renoprotective effects of curcumin are not well established. So, in the current study, we surveyed for possible renoprotective roles of curcumin and concluded how curcumin protects against renal injuries.
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- Habib Yaribeygi
- Research Center of Physiology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Chronic Kidney Disease Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.,Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Surface modification of MCM-41 by chain transfer free radical polymerization and their utilization for intracellular pH-responsive delivery of curcumin. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Alabdali A, Kzar M, Chinnappan S, R M, Khalivulla SI, H R, Abd Razik BM. Antioxidant activity of Curcumin. RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND TECHNOLOGY 2021:6741-6746. [DOI: 10.52711/0974-360x.2021.01164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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In the past few years, multiple drugs have been produced from traditional raw materials and recent pandemic disease COVID-19 once again research on this matter is being conducted to determine potential therapeutic purposes of different Ayurvedic Indian medicines and herbs. One such medicinal herb is Curcuma longa. Curcumin is strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiangiogenic, anti-carcinogenic, as shown by multiple in vitro and in vivo studies. The action of the growth factor receptors is inhibited by curcumin. The anti-inflammatory effect of curcumin is obtained on the cytokines, proteolytic enzymes, eicosanoids, and lipid mediators. The superoxide radicals, nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide, are sifted by curcumin, while lipid peroxidation is inhibited. Such properties of the compound thus form the foundation for its various therapeutic and pharmacological effects could also hold antiviral properties including COVID-19. The aim of this research is to summarize the updated pharmacological activities of curcumin.
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- Aya Alabdali
- The University of Mashreq, College of Pharmacy, Baghdad, Iraq
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- The University of Mashreq, College of Pharmacy, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University Kuala Lumpur (South Wing), No.1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University Kuala Lumpur (South Wing), No.1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University Kuala Lumpur (South Wing), No.1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, India
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Hussain Z, Jamal Ahmed D, Mohammed Alkabra R, Thu HE, Khan S, Sohail M, Sarfraz RM, Ramli NA. Hyaluronic acid based nanomedicines as promising wound healers for acute-to-chronic wounds: a review of recent updates and emerging trends. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2021.2006655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Zahid Hussain
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Innoscience Ressearch Sdn, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
- Research and Innovation Department, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
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Luo S, Saadi A, Fu K, Taxipalati M, Deng L. Fabrication and characterization of dextran/zein hybrid electrospun fibers with tailored properties for controlled release of curcumin. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:6355-6367. [PMID: 33969891 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In recent years, there has been considerable interest in the use of biopolymer electrospun nanofibers for various food applications due to the biocompatibility, biodegradability, and high loading capacity. Herein, we fabricated and characterized novel hybrid electrospun fibers from dextran (50%, w/v) and zein (0-30%, w/v) solutions, and the effects of various zein concentrations on the properties of the hybrid electrospun fibers were investigated. RESULTS When zein was added at low concentrations (5% and 10%), dextran and zein showed poor miscibility, as reflected by significantly decreased viscosity of the solutions, and the poor mechanical properties of the derived fiber membranes. When zein was added at medium concentrations (15-25%), hydrogen bonds were formed between dextran and zein molecules, as indicated by the red shift of Fourier-transform infrared bands and β-sheet to α-helix structural transformations. The fiber membranes electrospun from a solution with 25% zein showed the most hydrophobic surface, with a water contact angle of 116.9°. The homogenous dispersion of dextran and zein resulted in improved mechanical properties for fibers electrospun from a solution with 30% zein. Curcumin encapsulating dextran/zein electrospun fibers exhibited effective radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing power, along with the desired controlled release behavior for curcumin delivery. CONCLUSION Food grade dextran/zein hybrid electrospun fibers demonstrated tunable properties, and appear to be promising as delivery systems for bioactive and edible antimicrobial food packaging. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Shiyuan Luo
- College of Biological Science and Technology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biological Resources Protection and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Green Manufacturing of Super-Light Elastomer Materials of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biological Science and Technology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biological Resources Protection and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Green Manufacturing of Super-Light Elastomer Materials of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, China
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- Department of Modern Agriculture, Turpan Vocational and Technical College, Turpan, China
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- College of Biological Science and Technology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biological Resources Protection and Utilization, Key Laboratory of Green Manufacturing of Super-Light Elastomer Materials of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, China
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