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Alghamdi SQ, Alotaibi NF, Al-Ghamdi SN, Alqarni LS, Amna T, Moustafa SMN, Alsohaimi IH, Alruwaili IA, Nassar AM. High Antiparasitic and Antimicrobial Performance of Biosynthesized NiO Nanoparticles via Wasted Olive Leaf Extract. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:1469-1485. [PMID: 38380146 PMCID: PMC10876883 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s443965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Background Nowadays, recycling agricultural waste is of the utmost importance in the world for the production of valuable bioactive compounds and environmental protection. Olive leaf bioactive compounds have a significant potential impact on the pharmaceutical industry. These compounds possess remarkable biological characteristics, including antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and antioxidant properties. Methods The present study demonstrates a green synthetic approach for the fabrication of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-olive) using aqueous wasted olive leaf extract. Calcination of NiO-olive at 500°C led to the fabrication of pure NiO nanoparticles (NiO-pure). Different techniques, such as thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectra (FTIR), ultraviolet-visible spectra (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) fitted with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), were used to characterize both NiO-olive and NiO-pure. The extract and nanoparticles were assessed for antiparasitic activity against adult ticks (Hyalomma dromedarii) and antimicrobial activity against Bacillus cereus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans. Results From XRD, the crystal sizes of NiO-olive and NiO-pure were 32.94 nm and 13.85 nm, respectively. TGA, FTIR, and EDX showed the presence of olive organic residues in NiO-olive and their absence in NiO-pure. SEM and TEM showed an asymmetrical structure of NiO-olive and a regular, semi-spherical structure of NiO-pure. UV-Vis spectra showed surface plasmon resonance of NPs. Antiparasitic activity showed the highest mortality rate of 95% observed at a concentration of 0.06 mg/mL after four days of incubation. The antimicrobial activity showed the largest inhibition zone diameter of 33 ± 0.2 mm against the Candida albicans strain. Conclusion Nanoparticles of NiO-olive outperformed nanoparticles of NiO-pure and olive leaf extract in both antiparasitic and antimicrobial tests. These findings imply that NiO-olive may be widely used as an eco-friendly and effective antiparasitic and disinfection of sewage.
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- Samia Q Alghamdi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, 65799Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, 65799Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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Rata DM, Cadinoiu AN, Daraba OM, Gradinaru LM, Atanase LI, Ichim DL. Influence of ZnO Nanoparticles on the Properties of Ibuprofen-Loaded Alginate-Based Biocomposite Hydrogels with Potential Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Effects. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2240. [PMID: 37765209 PMCID: PMC10534553 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092240] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Hydrogels are a favorable alternative to accelerate the burn wound healing process and skin regeneration owing to their capability of absorbing contaminated exudates. The bacterial infections that occur in burn wounds might be treated using different topically applied materials, but bacterial resistance to antibiotics has become a major problem worldwide. Therefore, the use of non-antibiotic treatments represents a major interest in current research. In this study, new antibiocomposite hydrogels with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties based on hyaluronic acid (HA) and sodium alginate (AG) were obtained using 4-(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazinyl-2)-4-methylmorpholinium chloride as an activator. The combination of Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to reduce inflammation, fever and pain in the body, with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) was used in this study aimed at creating a complex hydrogel with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action and capable of improving the healing process of wounds caused by burns. FTIR spectra confirmed the cross-linking of AG with HA as well as the successful incorporation of ZnO NPs. Using electronic microscopy, it was noticed that the morphology of hydrogels is influenced by the incorporation of ZnO nanoparticles. Moreover, the incorporation of ZnO nanoparticles into hydrogels also has an influence on the swelling behavior at both pH 7.4 and 5.4. In fact, the swelling rate is lower when the amounts of the activator, HA and ZnO NPs are high. A drug release rate of almost 100% was observed for hydrogels without ZnO NPs, whereas the addition of nanoparticles to hydrogels led to a decrease in the release rate to 68% during 24 h. Cellular viability tests demonstrated the non-cytotoxic behavior of the hydrogels without the ZnO NPs, whereas a weak to moderate cytotoxic effect was noticed for hydrogels with ZnO NPs. The hydrogels containing 4% and 5% ZnO NPs, respectively, showed good antimicrobial activity against the S. aureus strain. These preliminary data prove that these types of hydrogels can be of interest as biomaterials for the treatment of burn wounds.
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- Delia Mihaela Rata
- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, No. 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania; (D.M.R.); (L.I.A.); (D.L.I.)
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, No. 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania; (D.M.R.); (L.I.A.); (D.L.I.)
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, No. 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania; (D.M.R.); (L.I.A.); (D.L.I.)
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, No. 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania; (D.M.R.); (L.I.A.); (D.L.I.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, No. 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania; (D.M.R.); (L.I.A.); (D.L.I.)
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Kang C, Wang J, Li R, Gong J, Wang K, Wang Y, Wang Z, He R, Li F. Smart Targeted Delivery Systems for Enhancing Antitumor Therapy of Active Ingredients in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Molecules 2023; 28:5955. [PMID: 37630208 PMCID: PMC10459615 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28165955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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As a therapeutic tool inherited for thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exhibits superiority in tumor therapy. The antitumor active components of TCM not only have multi-target treatment modes but can also synergistically interfere with tumor growth compared to traditional chemotherapeutics. However, most antitumor active components of TCM have the characteristics of poor solubility, high toxicity, and side effects, which are often limited in clinical application. In recent years, delivering the antitumor active components of TCM by nanosystems has been a promising field. The advantages of nano-delivery systems include improved water solubility, targeting efficiency, enhanced stability in vivo, and controlled release drugs, which can achieve higher drug-delivery efficiency and bioavailability. According to the method of drug loading on nanocarriers, nano-delivery systems can be categorized into two types, including physically encapsulated nanoplatforms and chemically coupled drug-delivery platforms. In this review, two nano-delivery approaches are considered, namely physical encapsulation and chemical coupling, both commonly used to deliver antitumor active components of TCM, and we summarized the advantages and limitations of different types of nano-delivery systems. Meanwhile, the clinical applications and potential toxicity of nano-delivery systems and the future development and challenges of these nano-delivery systems are also discussed, aiming to lay the foundation for the development and practical application of nano-delivery systems of TCM in clinical settings.
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- Chenglong Kang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; (C.K.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; (C.K.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; (C.K.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; (C.K.)
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- School of Management, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; (C.K.)
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; (C.K.)
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Slavu LM, Antonelli A, Scarpa ES, Abdalla P, Wilhelm C, Silvestri N, Pellegrino T, Scheffler K, Magnani M, Rinaldi R, Di Corato R. Optimization of magnetic nanoparticles for engineering erythrocytes as theranostic agents. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:3252-3268. [PMID: 36939172 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00264k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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The application of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) in drug delivery, magnetic resonance imaging, cell tracking, and hyperthermia has been long exploited regarding their inducible magnetic properties. Nevertheless, SPIONs remain rapidly cleared from the circulation by the reticuloendothelial system (RES) or mononuclear phagocyte system, with uptake dependent on several factors such as the hydrodynamic diameter, electrical charge and surface coating. This rapid clearance of SPION-based theranostic agents from circulation is one of the main challenges hampering the medical applications that differ from RES targeting. This work proposes a strategy to render biocompatible SPIONs through their encapsulation in the red blood cells (RBCs). In this work, the research has been focused on the multi-step optimization of chemical synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), precisely iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) and zinc manganese-ferrite nanoparticles (Zn/Mn FNPs), for encapsulation in human and murine RBCs. The encapsulation through the transient opening of RBC membrane pores requires extensive efforts to deliver high-quality nanoparticles in terms of chemical properties, morphology, stability and biocompatibility. After reaching this goal, in vitro experiments were performed with selected nanomaterials to investigate the potential of engineered MNP-RBC constructs in theranostic approaches.
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- Laura Maria Slavu
- Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi" Department, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, Lecce 73100, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, Urbino 61029, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, Urbino 61029, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, Urbino 61029, Italy.
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- Laboratoire Physico Chimie Curie, UMR 168, CNRS, Institut Curie, PSL University, Sorbonne Université, 75005 Paris, France
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- Section for Biomedical Imaging, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 22529 Hamburg, Germany
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo, Via Saffi 2, Urbino 61029, Italy.
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- Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi" Department, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, Lecce 73100, Italy. .,Scuola Superiore ISUFI, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, University Campus, Lecce 73100, Italy.,Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM), CNR, Via Monteroni, Lecce 73100, Italy.
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM), CNR, Via Monteroni, Lecce 73100, Italy. .,Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Arnesano 73010, Italy
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Vejselova Sezer C, Kutlu HM. Anticancer activity of vanadium nanoparticles against human breast cancer: an in vitro study. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2023.2188458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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- Canan Vejselova Sezer
- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Dalir Ghaffari A, Barati M, Ghaffarifar F, Pirestani M, Ebrahimi M, KarimiPourSaryazdi A. Investigation of antileishmanial activities of CaO nanoparticles on L. tropica and L. infantum parasites, in vitro. J Parasit Dis 2023; 47:73-81. [PMID: 36910320 PMCID: PMC9998763 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-022-01539-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Stibogluconate sodium and meglumine antimoniate are the main antimonials utilised as the primary treatment option for leishmaniasis. However, have a number of side effects that limit their use. Development of nanoparticles (NPs) use in biological research and remarkable antimicrobial effects and unique optical and structural properties of CaO NPs have motivated this study to evaluated the effect of different times/dilutions of CaO NPs on Leishmania tropica and Leishmania infantum. To evaluate the antileishmanial activity of CaO NPs, the cytotoxic effect of CaO NPs against L. tropica and L. infantum amastigotes, promastigotes, as well as macrophages, was evaluated using counting and MTT assay after adding different concentrations of CaO nanoparticles (800-6.25 μg/ml) to the parasite culture. The possible apoptosis by CaO NPs were evaluated via flow cytometry assay. The XRD-pattern related to CaO nanoparticles indicating the cubic phase structures. According the effects of nanoparticle on promastigotes the IC50 values of CaO nanoparticles within 72 h were 19.81 μg/ml for L. tropica and 22.57 μg/ml for L. infantum. The percentage of the normal, apoptotic, and necrotic cells was estimated to be 82.6%, 14.81%, and 2.69% for L. tropica, and 73.6%, 23.89%, and 2.58% for L. infantum, respectively. Our results showed acceptable in vitro activity level of CaO NPs against L. tropica and L. infantum promastigotes as well as intracellular amastigotes. CaO NPs were more effective against L. infantum compared to L. tropica in vitro study.
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- Ali Dalir Ghaffari
- Infectious Diseases Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Ju J, Wu Y, He W, Zhan L, Yin X, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Qiu L, Muhammad P, Reis RL, Li C. Nanocarriers for Active Ingredients of Chinese Medicine (AIFCM) Used in Gastrointestinal Cancer Therapy. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2022. [DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2022.3446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Active ingredients of Chinese medicine (AIFCM) are pharmacological substances taken from traditional Chinese medicine that show promise in treating gastrointestinal cancer. Compared with traditional chemotherapeutic drugs, AIFCM have advantages such as multi-target and multi-level treatment
of gastrointestinal cancer. Nanocarriers have the following advantages, better bioavailability, passive or active targeting of tumor sites and responsive release of drugs. The use of nanocarriers for delivery of AIFCM in treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, can overcome the disadvantages
of some AIFCM, such as insolubility and low bioavailability. In this review, we first outline the background on gastrointestinal cancer, main curative factors and conventional therapeutic approaches. Then, the mechanisms for AIFCM in gastrointestinal cancer therapy are presented in the following
four aspects: gene regulation, immune modulation, cellular pathway transduction, and alteration of intestinal flora. Thirdly, preparation of various nanocarriers and results when combining AIFCM in gastrointestinal cancer are presented. Fourth, application of novel targeted nanocarriers and
responsive nanocarriers in gastrointestinal tumors is further introduced. Finally, the application of AIFCM in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer is summarized and prospected, hoping to shed some light on the nanocarrier-bound AIFCM in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer.
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- Jiale Ju
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, Hainan, China
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue, Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães,
4805-017, Portugal
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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Berzosa M, Pastor Y, Gamazo C, Irache JM. Development of a Bacterial Nanoparticle Vaccine Against Escherichia coli. METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CLIFTON, N.J.) 2022; 2410:357-365. [PMID: 34914057 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1884-4_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Currently, different subunit-based vaccine strategies against enterobacteria are being investigated. Among those, bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMV) are promising candidates because of their immunogenic properties and safety. In order to develop an effective vaccine against this kind of pathogens, it is important to induce both systemic and mucosal immunity. For that reason, the oral route of administration would be an adequate option; although it still represents a challenge due to the particular and harsh conditions of the gut. To overcome these inconveniences, different strategies have been proposed, including the use of polymeric nanoparticles based on the copolymer between methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride (Gantrez AN). In the present work, a simple procedure for the preparation of heat-induced OMV (named as HT) obtained from Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) loaded into these poly(anhydride) nanoparticles is described.
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- Melibea Berzosa
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Health, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Health, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Health, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Technology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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Zein-Based Nanoparticles as Oral Carriers for Insulin Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2021; 14:pharmaceutics14010039. [PMID: 35056935 PMCID: PMC8779360 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Zein, the major storage protein from corn, has a GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) status and may be easily transformed into nanoparticles, offering significant payloads for protein materials without affecting their stability. In this work, the capability of bare zein nanoparticles (mucoadhesive) and nanoparticles coated with poly(ethylene glycol) (mucus-permeating) was evaluated as oral carriers of insulin (I-NP and I-NP-PEG, respectively). Both nanocarriers displayed sizes of around 270 nm, insulin payloads close to 80 µg/mg and did not induce cytotoxic effects in Caco-2 and HT29-MTX cell lines. In Caenorhabditis elegans, where insulin decreases fat storage, I-NP-PEG induced a higher reduction in the fat content than I-NP and slightly lower than the control (Orlistat). In diabetic rats, nanoparticles induced a potent hypoglycemic effect and achieved an oral bioavailability of 4.2% for I-NP and 10.2% for I-NP-PEG. This superior effect observed for I-NP-PEG would be related to their capability to diffuse through the mucus layer and reach the surface of enterocytes (where insulin would be released), whereas the mucoadhesive I-NP would remain trapped in the mucus, far away from the absorptive epithelium. In summary, PEG-coated zein nanoparticles may be an interesting device for the effective delivery of proteins through the oral route.
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Biocidal Activity of a Nanoemulsion Containing Essential Oil from Protium heptaphyllum Resin against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26216439. [PMID: 34770848 PMCID: PMC8588398 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216439] [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: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This work aimed to prepare a nanoemulsion containing the essential oil of the Protium heptaphyllum resin and evaluate its biocidal activities against the different stages of development of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Ovicide, pupicide, adulticide and repellency assays were performed. The main constituents were p-cymene (27.70%) and α-pinene (22.31%). The developed nanoemulsion showed kinetic stability and monomodal distribution at a hydrophilic–lipophilic balance of 14 with a droplet size of 115.56 ± 1.68 nn and a zeta potential of −29.63 ± 3.46 mV. The nanoemulsion showed insecticidal action with LC50 0.404 µg·mL−1 for the ovicidal effect. In the pupicidal test, at the concentration of 160 µg·mL−1, 100% mortality was reached after 24 h. For adulticidal activity, a diagnostic concentration of 200 µg·mL−1 (120 min) was determined. In the repellency test, a concentration of 200 µg·mL−1 during the 180 min of the test showed a protection index of 77.67%. In conclusion, the nanobiotechnological product derived from the essential oil of P. heptaphyllum resin can be considered as a promising colloid that can be used to control infectious disease vectors through a wide range of possible modes of applications, probably as this bioactive delivery system may allow the optimal effect of the P. heptaphyllum terpenes in aqueous media and may also induce satisfactory delivery to air interfaces.
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Development of nanostructured systems using natural polymers to optimize the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases: A prospective study. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Carvalho SG, Silvestre ALP, Martins Dos Santos A, Fonseca-Santos B, Rodrigues WD, Palmira Daflon Gremião M, Chorilli M, Villanova JCO. Polymeric-based drug delivery systems for veterinary use: State of the art. Int J Pharm 2021; 604:120756. [PMID: 34058307 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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One of the challenges to the success of veterinary pharmacotherapy is the limited number of drugs and dosage forms available exclusively to this market, due to the interspecies variability of animals, such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. For this reason, studies in this area have become a highlight, since they are still scarce in comparison with those on human drug use. To overcome many limitations related to the bioavailability, efficacy, and safety of pharmacotherapy in animals, especially livestock and domestic animals, polymers-based drug delivery systems are promising tools if they guarantee greater selectivity and less toxicity in dosage forms. In addition, these tools may be developed according to the great interspecies variability. To contribute to these discussions, this paper provides an updated review of the major polymer-based drug delivery systems projected for veterinary use. Traditional and innovative drug delivery systems based on polymers are presented, with an emphasis on films, microparticles, micelles, nanogels, nanoparticles, tablets, implants and hydrogel-based drug delivery systems. We discuss important concepts for the veterinarian about the mechanisms of drug release and, for the pharmacist, the advantages in the development of pharmaceutical forms for the animal population. Finally, challenges and opportunities are presented in the field of pharmaceutical dosage forms for veterinary use in response to the interests of the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Suzana Gonçalves Carvalho
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, UNESP, Department of Drugs and Medicines, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, UNESP, Department of Drugs and Medicines, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, UNESP, Department of Drugs and Medicines, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-871 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, UNESP, Department of Drugs and Medicines, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, UNESP, Department of Drugs and Medicines, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, UNESP, Department of Drugs and Medicines, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Production, Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES), 29500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil.
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Das S, Tripathy S, Pramanik P, Saha B, Roy S. A novel nano-anti-malarial induces redox damage and elicits cytokine response to the parasite. Cytokine 2021; 144:155555. [PMID: 33992538 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Emergence and spread of resistant parasites to the newest chemotherapeutic anti-malarial agents are the biggest challenges against malaria control programs. Therefore, developing a novel effective treatment to reduce the overgrowing burden of multidrug resistant malaria is a pressing need. Herein, we have developed a biocompatible and biodegradable, non-toxic chitosan-tripolyphosphate-chloroquine (CS-TPP CQ) nanoparticle. CS-TPP CQ nanoparticles effectively kill the parasite through redox generation and induction of the pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in both sensitive and resistant parasite in vitro. The in vitro observations showed a strong inhibitory effect (p < 0.01) on pro-inflammatory cytokines more specifically on TNF-α and IFN-γ whereas CS-TPP CQ nanoparticles significantly elevated the anti-inflammatory cytokines- IL-10 and TGF-β. In addition, CS-TPP CQ nanoparticle significantly increased NO generation (p < 0.01) and altered the GSH/GSSG ratio 72 h after parasite co-culture with peripheral blood mononuclear cells culminating in the free radical induced parasite killing. CS-TPP CQ nanoparticle had an effective dose of 100 ng/ml against CQ-sensitive parasite lines (p < 0.001) whereas effective dose against CQ-resistant parasite line was 200 ng/ml CS-TPP CQ with an effective duration of 72 h (p < 0.001). Our studies suggest that CS-TPP CQ nanoparticle has a potential to modulate the pro- and anti-inflammatory responses, and to trigger the redox-mediated parasite killing. It can be a novel nano-based futuristic approach towards malaria control.
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- Sabyasachi Das
- Faculty of Medicine, Manipal University College Malaysia, Jalan Padang Jambu, Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka, Malaysia; Immunology and Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology with Community Health, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore 721102, West Bengal, India.
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- Nanomaterials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302 West Bengal, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, India
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- Immunology and Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology with Community Health, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore 721102, West Bengal, India.
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Abdel-Ghany HSM, Abdel-Shafy S, Abuowarda MM, El-Khateeb RM, Hoballah E, Hammam AMM, Fahmy MM. In vitro acaricidal activity of green synthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles against the camel tick, Hyalomma dromedarii (Ixodidae), and its toxicity on Swiss albino mice. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2021; 83:611-633. [PMID: 33713212 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-021-00596-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The green synthesized nanoparticles have been determined as a novel pesticide against arthropod pests. This study was designed to evaluate the in vitro acaricidal activity of green synthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) using aqueous extract of Melia azedarach ripened fruits against different developmental stages of the camel tick Hyalomma dromedarii in addition to their toxic effect on laboratory animals. The synthesized NiO NPs were characterized by UV-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The UV-Vis spectra of the NiO NPs showed an absorption peak at 307 nm. FTIR analysis showed the possible functional groups used for capping and stabilization of NiO NPs with strong bands at 3416.2 and 1626.6 cm-1. The SEM images of the NiO NPs exhibited a size ranging from 21 to 35 nm. The immersion test was used for the in vitro application of the synthesized NiO NPs on the various tick stages (egg, nymph, larva, and adult). Mortality percentages and LC50 values of each tick stage were calculated. The oviposition and hatchability of the engorged females were monitored for the survived tick after treatment. The LC50 values for NiO NPs on embryonated eggs, larvae, and engorged nymphs were 5.00, 7.15, and 1.90 mg/mL, respectively. The egg productive index (EPI), egg number, and hatchability (%) were lower in females treated with the NiO NPs than in control ticks. The toxicity of the NiO NPs on laboratory animals was also investigated using Swiss albino mice by oral dose of 500 mg/kg/day administration for five consecutive days. The hematological, biochemical, and histopathological changes were evaluated. The hematological analysis showed significant increase in the level of white blood cells (WBC) and hemoglobin (Hb). Biochemical analysis showed non-significant decrease in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and alanine amino transferase (ALT). We concluded that NiO NPs have a significant acaricidal activity as demonstrated on eggs, larvae, engorged nymphs, and fully fed females of H. dromedarii. From a toxicological point of view further in vivo investigations are needed to determine the mechanism of toxic effect of NiO NPs.
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- Hoda S M Abdel-Ghany
- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Agriculture Microbiology, Agricultural and Biological Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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Reboredo C, González-Navarro CJ, Martínez-Oharriz C, Martínez-López AL, Irache JM. Preparation and evaluation of PEG-coated zein nanoparticles for oral drug delivery purposes. Int J Pharm 2021; 597:120287. [PMID: 33524523 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim was to produce PEG-coated nanoparticles (NP-PEG), with mucus-permeating properties, for oral drug delivery purposes by using simple procedures and regulatory-approved compounds in order to facilitate a potential clinical development. For this purpose, zein nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation and, then, coated by incubation with PEG 35,000. The resulting nanocarriers displayed a mean size of about 200 nm and a negative zeta potential. The presence of PEG on the surface of nanoparticles was evidenced by electron microscopy and confirmed by FTIR analysis. Likely, the hydrophobic surface of zein nanoparticles (NP) was significantly reduce by their coating with PEG. This increase of the hydrophilicity of PEG-coated nanoparticles was associated with an important increase of their mobility in pig intestinal mucus. In laboratory animals, NP-PEG (fluorescently labelled with Lumogen® Red 305) displayed a different behavior when compared with bare nanoparticles. After oral administration, NP appeared to be trapped in the mucus mesh, whereas NP-PEG were capable of crossing the protective mucus layer and reach the epithelium. Finally, PEG-coated zein nanoparticles, prepared by a simple and reproducible method without employing reactive reagents, may be adequate carriers for promoting the oral bioavailability of biomacromolecules and other biologically active compounds with low permeability properties.
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- C Reboredo
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Navarra, C/ Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Centre for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, C/ Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Navarra, C/ Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Navarra, C/ Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Navarra, C/ Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.
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Borkhataria C, Patel D, Bhagora S, Patel N, Patel K, Manek R. Study of homogenization on media milling time in preparation of irbesartan nanosuspension and optimization using design of experiments (DoE). FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43094-020-00105-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The present investigation aimed at preparing nanosuspension of irbesartan to improve its dissolution. Dissolution enhancement of irbesartan can improve the oral bioavailability. Here, it was also studied how media milling time can be reduced by subjecting irbesartan to prior homogenization and then media milling.
Results
First, homogenization of irbesartan was carried out in the presence of poloxamer 407 at 6000 rpm for 2 h. Final nanosuspension preparation was done by media milling with zirconium dioxide beads. Here, the amount of poloxamer 407 and zirconium dioxide beads was studied as statistical independent variables. Response surface plot analysis and desirability function were applied to the selected optimized batch. The prepared batches were subjected to evaluation for zeta potential value, mean particle size, PDI, dissolution study, and stability study. Target particle size was less than 500 nm, and in vitro dissolution in 10 min was more than 80%. Zeta potential value was ~ 27 mV for optimized nanosuspension. Desirability of 0.941 was achieved. Checkpoint batch was prepared and evaluated to confirm the validity of mathematical model. Accelerated stability study was performed on the optimized batch at 40 ± 2 °C/75 ± 5% RH for 6 months.
Conclusion
The results confirmed the stability of formulation at accelerated stability conditions. Using presuspension prepared by homogenization, media milling time primarily reduced from 24–28 h to 18 h. Future perspective is to study other factors in combination method in discrete.
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de Oliveira Carvalho H, Gonçalves DES, Picanço KRT, de Lima Teixeira Dos Santos AVT, Lucia M, Hu X, Fernandes CP, Ferreira IM, Carvalho JCT. Actions of Cannabis sativa L. fixed oil and nano-emulsion on venom-induced inflammation of Bothrops moojeni snake in rats. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 29:123-135. [PMID: 32924074 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00754-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bothrops moojeni snake venom (VBm) has toxins that cause pronounced tissue damage and exacerbated inflammatory reaction. Cannabis sativa L. is a plant species that produces an oil (CSO) rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Nano-emulsions have several advantages, such as better stability and higher penetrating power in membranes. Therefore, this study evaluated the effect of a nano-emulsion based on this herbal derivative (NCS) against VBm-induced inflammation in Wistar rats. METHODS The CSO and NCS were submitted to physicochemical characterization. The inflammatory process was induced by the VBm (0.10 mg/kg) as follows: rat paw edema, peritonitis, analysis of leukocyte infiltrate in gastrocnemius muscle of rats and formation of granulomatous tissue. RESULTS No significant changes were observed when the NCS was submitted to the centrifugation and thermal stress tests. There was no phase separation, changes in density (0.978 ± 0.01 g/cm3) and viscosity (0.889 ± 0.15). The droplet diameter ranged from 119.7 ± 065 to 129.3 ± 0.15 nm and the polydispersity index ranged from 0.22 ± 0.008 to 0.23 ± 0.011. The results showed that treatments with CSO (200 and 400 mg/kg) and NCS (100 mg/kg) were able to decrease significantly (p < 0.001) the formation of edema and granulomatous tissue. The CSO and NCS groups significantly attenuated (p < 0.001) the recruitment of inflammatory cells in the tests for peritonitis and leukocyte infiltrate. The histopathological analysis of the gastrocnemius muscle showed a reduction in tissue damage caused by VBm. CONCLUSION The results obtained in this study showed anti-inflammatory activity of the CSO which may be due to a high UFA content. The nanosizing, as evidenced by the incorporation of the CSO in the NCS improved the effect and opens the perspective for the obtainment of a nanomedicine in which a kinetic stable phytotherapic can be used at low doses.
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- Helison de Oliveira Carvalho
- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitsheck, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68903-419, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitsheck, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68903-419, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitsheck, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68903-419, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitsheck, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68903-419, Brazil
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- Serpentário do Departamento de Ciências Biológicas da Universidade José do Rosário Vellano - UNIFENAS, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brasil
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- Laboratory of Drug Discovery and Molecular Engineering, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan, Nanhu, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitsheck, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68903-419, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
- Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitsheck, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68902-280, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
- Laboratório de Biocatálise e Biotransformação em Química Orgânica, Curso de Química, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitsheck, km 02, Macapá, Amapá, 68903-419, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.
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Şenel S. Nanotechnology and Animal Health. Pharm Nanotechnol 2020; 9:26-35. [PMID: 32912131 DOI: 10.2174/2211738508666200910101504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nanotechnology has been a rapidly expanding area of research with huge potential in many sectors, including animal healthcare. It promises to revolutionize drug and vaccine delivery, diagnostics, and theranostics, which has become an important tool in personalized medicine by integrating therapeutics and diagnostics. Nanotechnology has also been used successfully in animal nutrition. In this review, the application of nanotechnology in animal health will be reviewed with its pros and cons.
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- Sevda Şenel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, 06100-Ankara, Turkey
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Feng Z, Yi X, Hajavi J. New and old adjuvants in allergen-specific immunotherapy: With a focus on nanoparticles. J Cell Physiol 2020; 236:863-876. [PMID: 32657468 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Allergic diseases have remarkably increased in recent years. Nowadays, efforts for curing and management of these disorders are an important concern worldwide. Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) has recently gained more attention as a means for the management of allergic diseases. Adjuvants or helper agents are materials applied for better stimulating and shifting of protective responses, and these belong to an extremely diverse collection of complexes. The main function of adjuvants includes acting as depot foundations, transferring vehicles, and immunostimulators. Immunostimulatory adjuvants have gained increasing attention for ASIT. In this regard, the present study provides a review of old and new adjuvants used in allergen immunotherapy.
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- Zhongtao Feng
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jining No.1 People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jining No.1 People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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Matías J, Pastor Y, Irache JM, Gamazo C. Protective Passive Immunity in Escherichia coli ETEC-Challenged Neonatal Mice Conferred by Orally Immunized Dams with Nanoparticles Containing Homologous Outer Membrane Vesicles. Vaccines (Basel) 2020; 8:vaccines8020286. [PMID: 32521603 PMCID: PMC7350024 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8020286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) strains are a major cause of illness and death in mammals, including neonatal, recently weaned pigs and infant human beings. We have previously shown that outer membrane vesicles (OMV) obtained from ETEC serotypes encapsulated into zein nanoparticles, coated with a Gantrez-mannosamine polymer conjugate (OMV-NP), were immunogenic in mice and sows. In the present study, we show that pups from vaccinated mice were protected against ETEC F4 serotype challenge through maternal passive immunization. OMV from F4 cultures were collected and characterized. Two-week-pregnant BALB/c mice were orally immunized with a single dose of vesicles (0.2 mg) either free (OMV) or encapsulated into nanoparticles (OMV-NP). Evaluation of the antibodies in serum (IgG1, Ig2a or IgA) and feces (IgA) of dams immunized with OMV-NP revealed an enhancement of specific immunogenicity. The antibody response conferred by the nanoparticle adjuvant was also correlated with IL-6 and IL-10 splenic levels. Each mother was allowed to feed her progeny for one week. Suckling pups presented specific IgA in feces demonstrating their passive immunization through colostrum intake. Two weeks after the pups were born, they were infected orally with a single dose of F4 E. coli (1.2 × 108 CFU/pup). Results showed that 70% of the pups from dams immunized with OMV-NP were protected. In contrast, 80% of the pups from dams immunized with free OMV died as a result of the experimental challenge. These findings support the use of zein nanoparticles coated with a Gantrez-mannosamine shield as adjuvant delivery system for the oral immunization during pregnancy to confer immunity to the offspring through maternal immunization
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- Jose Matías
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Health, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (J.M.); (Y.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Health, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (J.M.); (Y.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Health, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (J.M.); (Y.P.)
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Carvalho SG, Araujo VHS, Dos Santos AM, Duarte JL, Silvestre ALP, Fonseca-Santos B, Villanova JCO, Gremião MPD, Chorilli M. Advances and challenges in nanocarriers and nanomedicines for veterinary application. Int J Pharm 2020; 580:119214. [PMID: 32165220 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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To ensure success in the development and manufacturing of nanomedicines requires forces of an interdisciplinary team that combines medicine, engineering, chemistry, biology, material and pharmaceutical areas. Numerous researches in nanotechnology applied to human health are available in the literature. Althought, the lack of nanotechnology-based pharmaceuticals products for use exclusively in veterinary pharmacotherapy creates a potential area for the development of innovative products, as these animal health studies are still scarce when compared to studies in human pharmacotherapy. Nano-dosage forms can ensure safer and more effective pharmacotherapy for animals and can more be safer for the consumers of livestock products, once they can offer higher selectivity and smaller toxicity associated with lower doses of the drugs. In addition, the development and production of nanomedicines may consolidate the presence of pharmaceutical laboratories in the global market and can generate greater profit in a competitive business environment. To contribute to this scenario, this article provides a review of the main nanocarriers used in nanomedicines for veterinary use, with emphasis on liposomes, nanoemulsions, micelles, lipid nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticles and dendrimers, and the state of the art of application of these nanocarriers in drug delivery systems to animal use. Finnaly, the major challenges involved in research, scale-up studies, large-scale manufacture, analytical methods for quality assessment, and regulatory aspects of nanomedicines were discussed.
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- Suzana Gonçalves Carvalho
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-871 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Production, Departament of Pharmacy and Nutrition - Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES), 29500-000 Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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Oral Immunogenicity in Mice and Sows of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli Outer-Membrane Vesicles Incorporated into Zein-Based Nanoparticles. Vaccines (Basel) 2019; 8:vaccines8010011. [PMID: 31906120 PMCID: PMC7157560 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) strains are a major cause of illness and death in neonatal and recently weaned pigs. The immune protection of the piglets derives from maternal colostrum, since this species does not receive maternal antibodies through the placenta. In the present study, outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) obtained from main ETEC strains involved in piglet infection (F4 and F18 serotypes), encapsulated into zein nanoparticles coated with Gantrez®® AN-mannosamine conjugate, were used to orally immunize mice and pregnant sows. Loaded nanoparticles were homogeneous and spherical in a shape, with a size of 220-280 nm. The diffusion of nanoparticles through porcine intestinal mucus barrier was assessed by a Multiple Particle Tracking technique, showing that these particles were able to diffuse efficiently (1.3% diffusion coefficient), validating their oral use. BALB/c mice were either orally immunized with free OMVs or encapsulated into nanoparticles (100 µg OMVs/mouse). Results indicated that a single dose of loaded nanoparticles was able to elicit higher levels of serum specific IgG1, IgG2a and IgA, as well as intestinal IgA, with respect to the free antigens. In addition, nanoparticles induced an increase in levels of IL-2, IL-4 and IFN-γ with respect to the administration of free OMVs. Orally immunized pregnant sows with the same formulation elicited colostrum-, serum- (IgG, IgA or IgM) and fecal- (IgA) specific antibodies and, what is most relevant, offspring suckling piglets presented specific IgG in serum. Further studies are needed to determine the infection protective capacity of this new oral subunit vaccine.
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Drug repurposing for the treatment of alveolar echinococcosis: in vitro and in vivo effects of silica nanoparticles modified with dichlorophen. Parasitology 2019; 146:1620-1630. [DOI: 10.1017/s0031182019001057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AbstractAlveolar echinococcosis is a neglected parasitic zoonosis caused by the metacestode Echinococcus multilocularis, which grows as a malignant tumour-like infection in the liver of humans. Albendazole (ABZ) is the antiparasitic drug of choice for the treatment of the disease. However, its effectiveness is low, due to its poor absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract. It is also parasitostatic and in some cases produces side-effects. Therefore, an alternative to the treatment of this severe human disease is necessary. In this context, the repositioning of drugs combined with nanotechnology to improve the bioavailability of drugs emerges as a useful, fast and inexpensive tool for the treatment of neglected diseases. The in vitro and in vivo efficacy of dichlorophen (DCP), an antiparasitic agent for intestinal parasites, and silica nanoparticles modified with DCP (NP-DCP) was evaluated against E. multilocularis larval stage. Both formulations showed a time and dose-dependent in vitro effect against protoscoleces. The NP-DCP had a greater in vitro efficacy than the drug alone or ABZ. In vivo studies demonstrated that the NP-DCP (4 mg kg−1) had similar efficacy to ABZ (25 mg kg−1) and greater activity than the free DCP. Therefore, the repurposing of DCP combined with silica nanoparticles could be an alternative for the treatment of echinococcosis.
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Duncan SA, Dixit S, Sahu R, Martin D, Baganizi DR, Nyairo E, Villinger F, Singh SR, Dennis VA. Prolonged Release and Functionality of Interleukin-10 Encapsulated within PLA-PEG Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9081074. [PMID: 31357440 PMCID: PMC6723354 DOI: 10.3390/nano9081074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Inflammation, as induced by the presence of cytokines and chemokines, is an integral part of chlamydial infections. The anti-inflammatory cytokine, interleukin (IL)-10, has been reported to efficiently suppress the secretion of inflammatory cytokines triggered by Chlamydia in mouse macrophages. Though IL-10 is employed in clinical applications, its therapeutic usage is limited due to its short half-life. Here, we document the successful encapsulation of IL-10 within the biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles of PLA-PEG (Poly (lactic acid)-Poly (ethylene glycol), to prolong its half-life. Our results show the encapsulated-IL-10 size (~238 nm), zeta potential (−14.2 mV), polydispersity index (0.256), encapsulation efficiency (~77%), and a prolonged slow release pattern up to 60 days. Temperature stability of encapsulated-IL-10 was favorable, demonstrating a heat capacity of up to 89 °C as shown by differential scanning calorimetry analysis. Encapsulated-IL-10 modulated the release of IL-6 and IL-12p40 in stimulated macrophages in a time- and concentration-dependent fashion, and differentially induced SOCS1 and SOCS3 as induced by chlamydial stimulants in macrophages. Our finding offers the tremendous potential for encapsulated-IL-10 not only for chlamydial inflammatory diseases but also biomedical therapeutic applications.
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- Skyla A Duncan
- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- New Iberia Research Center, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 4401 W Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560, USA
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- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Center for NanoBiotechnology & Life Sciences Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA.
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Plackal Adimuriyil George B, Kumar N, Abrahamse H, Ray SS. Apoptotic efficacy of multifaceted biosynthesized silver nanoparticles on human adenocarcinoma cells. Sci Rep 2018; 8:14368. [PMID: 30254325 PMCID: PMC6156419 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32480-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) especially silver (Ag) NPs have shown immense potential in medical applications due to their distinctive physio-chemical and biological properties. This article reports the conjugation of Ag NPs with Rubus fairholmianus extract. The modification of Ag NPs was confirmed using various physico-chemical characterization techniques. The cytotoxic effect of Rubus-conjugated Ag NPs (RAgNPs) was studied by LDH assay and proliferation by ATP assay. The apoptotic inducing ability of the NPs were investigated by Annexin V/PI staining, caspase 3/7 analysis, cytochrome c release, intracellular ROS analysis, Hoechst staining and mitochondrial membrane potential analysis using flow cytometry. The expression of apoptotic proteins caspase 3, Bax and P53 were analyzed using ELISA and caspase 3, Bax using western blotting. Cells treated with 10 µg/mL RAgNPs showed an increased number of cell death by microscopic analysis compared to untreated control cells. The RAgNPs induced a statistically significant dose-dependent decrease in proliferation (p < 0.001 for 5 and 10 µg/mL) and increased cytotoxicity in MCF-7 cells. A 1.83 fold increase in cytotoxicity was observed in cells treated with 10 µg/mL (p < 0.05) compared to the untreated cells. Nuclear damage and intracellular ROS production were observed upon treatment with all tested concentrations of RAgNPs and the highest concentrations (5 and 10 µg/mL) showed significant (p < 0.05, p < 0.01) expression of caspase 3, Bax and P53 proteins. The data strongly suggest that RAgNPs induces cell death in MCF-7 cells through the mitochondrial-mediated intrinsic apoptosis pathway. The present investigation supports the potential of RAgNPs in anticancer drug development.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa.,DST/CSIR National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa.,DST/CSIR National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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Valentim DSS, Duarte JL, Oliveira AEMFM, Cruz RAS, Carvalho JCT, Solans C, Fernandes CP, Tavares-Dias M. Effects of a nanoemulsion with Copaifera officinalis oleoresin against monogenean parasites of Colossoma macropomum: A Neotropical Serrasalmidae. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2018; 41:1041-1048. [PMID: 29770449 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Monogeneans are ectoparasites that may cause losses in production and productivity in the aquaculture of Colossoma macropomum. Chemotherapeutics used in aquaculture usually have major adverse effects on fish; hence, the use of essential oils has been considered advantageous, but these are not soluble in water. Thus, the use of nanostructures to enhance water solubility of compounds and improve bioactivity may be very promising. This study investigated the antiparasitic activity of nanoemulsion prepared with Copaifera officinalis oleoresin (50, 100, 150, 200 and 300 mg/L), against monogenean parasites from the gills of C. macropomum. The particle size distribution and zeta potential suggested that a potentially kinetic stable system was generated. The nanoemulsion from C. officinalis oleoresin achieved high efficacy (100%) at low concentrations (200 and 300 mg/L) after 15 min of exposure. This was the first time that a nanoemulsion was generated from C. officinalis oleoresin using a solvent-free, non-heating and low-energy method. Moreover, this was the first time that an antiparasitic against monogeneans on fish gills, based on nanoemulsion of C. officinalis oleoresin, was tested.
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- D S S Valentim
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade Tropical (PPGBIO), Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Laboratorio Nanobiotecnologia Farmacêutica, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Laboratorio Nanobiotecnologia Farmacêutica, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Laboratorio Nanobiotecnologia Farmacêutica, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade Tropical (PPGBIO), Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
- Laboratório de Pesquisas de Drogas, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Instituto Avançado de Química da Catatonia (IQAC-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade Tropical (PPGBIO), Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
- Laboratorio Nanobiotecnologia Farmacêutica, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade Tropical (PPGBIO), Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
- Embrapa Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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Gamazo C, D'Amelio C, Gastaminza G, Ferrer M, Irache JM. Adjuvants for allergy immunotherapeutics. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2018; 13:2416-2427. [PMID: 28825867 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1348447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Allergic diseases are reaching epidemic proportions in developed countries. In particular, food allergy is increasing in prevalence and severity, thus becoming an important socioeconomic burden. Numerous cell types and cell populations, which form an intricate and balanced network, are involved in an immune response. This balance is occasionally disturbed, leading to the onset of different diseases, such as allergic diseases. Antihistamines and corticosteroids provide some degree of relief from the symptoms of allergic conditions. However, the only treatment that can revert the disease is immunotherapy. Nevertheless, specific immunotherapy has at least 2 major drawbacks: it is time-consuming, and it can produce local and even systemic allergic side effects. Immunotherapy's potential goes beyond our current knowledge of the immune response; nevertheless, we can still design strategies to reach a safer immune modulation for treating allergies. This review deals with the use of adjuvants to reduce the undesirable side effects associated with specific allergen immunotherapy. For example, nanoparticles used as immunoadjuvants are offering promising results in preclinical assays.
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- Carlos Gamazo
- a Dept. Microbiology , Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (Idisna), University of Navarra , Pamplona , Spain
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- b Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology , Clínica Universidad de Navarra-Pamplona , Pamplona , Spain
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- c Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology , Clínica Universidad de Navarra-Pamplona , Pamplona , Spain
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- d Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology , Clínica Universidad de Navarra-Pamplona , Pamplona , Spain
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- e Dept. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology , University of Navarra , Pamplona , Spain
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Wu DQ, Zhu J, Han H, Zhang JZ, Wu FF, Qin XH, Yu JY. Synthesis and characterization of arginine-NIPAAm hybrid hydrogel as wound dressing: In vitro and in vivo study. Acta Biomater 2018; 65:305-316. [PMID: 28867649 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Revised: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A multi-functional hybrid hydrogel P(M-Arg/NIPAAm) with temperature response, anti-protein adsorption and antibacterial properties was prepared and applied as wound dressing. The hydrogel was carried out by free radical copolymerization of methacrylate arginine (M-Arg) and N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAAm) monomers using N,N'-methylene bisacrylamide as a crosslinker, and ammonium persulfate/N,N,N', N'-tetramethylethylenediamine as the redox initiator. To endow the antimicrobial property, chlorhexidine diacetate (CHX) was preloaded into the hydrogel and polyhexamethylene guanidine phosphate (PHMG) was grafted on the hydrogel surface, respectively. The antimicrobial property of two series of hydrogels was evaluated and compared. The successful synthesis of M-Arg, PHMG and hydrogels was proved by 13C NMR, 1H NMR and FTIR spectroscopy. The hydrogel morphology characterized by scanning electron microscopy confirmed that the homogeneous porous and interconnected structures of the hydrogels. The swelling, protein adsorption property, in vitro release of CHX, antimicrobial assessment, cell viability as well as in vivo wound healing in a mouse model were studied. The results showed the nontoxicity and antimicrobial P(M-Arg/NIPAAm) hydrogel accelerated the full-thickness wound healing process and had the potential application in wound dressing. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Despite the zwitterionic characteristic and biocompatible property of arginine based hydrogels, the brittle behavior and non-transparency still remain as a significant problem for wound dressing. Furthermore promoting the antibacterial property of the zwitterionic hydrogel is also necessary to prevent the bacterial colonization and subsequent wound infection. Therefore, we created a hybrid hydrogel combined methacrylate arginine (M-Arg) and N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAAm). NIPAAm improves transparency and mechanical property as well as acts as a temperature-response drug release system. Additionally, chlorhexidine (CHX) was preloaded into the hydrogels and polyhexamethylene guanidine phosphate (PHMG) was grafted on the hydrogel surface, respectively, which make the hydrogel useful as a favorable antibacterial dressing. The hybrid hydrogel has a combination effect of biocompatibility, environmentally responsive transformation behavior, biodegradability, anti-protein adsorption and antimicrobial properties. This report proposes the preparation of P(M-Arg/NIPAAm) hydrogel that has a great potential for wound healing.
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- De-Qun Wu
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Modern Textile Institute, Donghua University, No. 1882 West Yanan Road, Changning, Shanghai 200051, China
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Matías J, Berzosa M, Pastor Y, Irache JM, Gamazo C. Maternal Vaccination. Immunization of Sows during Pregnancy against ETEC Infections. Vaccines (Basel) 2017; 5:vaccines5040048. [PMID: 29211052 PMCID: PMC5748614 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines5040048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Revised: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The immunology of pregnancy is an evolving consequence of multiple reciprocal interactions between the maternal and the fetal-placental systems. The immune response must warrant the pregnancy outcome (including tolerance to paternal antigens), but at the same time, efficiently respond to pathogenic challenges. Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) strains are a major cause of illness and death in neonatal and recently weaned pigs. This review aims to give an overview of the current rationale on the maternal vaccination strategies for the protection of the newborn pig against ETEC. Newborn piglets are immunodeficient and naturally dependent on the maternal immunity transferred by colostrum for protection—a maternal immunity that can be obtained by vaccinating the sow during pregnancy. Our current knowledge of the interactions between the pathogen strategies, virulence factors, and the host immune system is aiding the better design of vaccination strategies in this particular and challenging host status. Challenges include the need for better induction of immunity at the mucosal level with the appropriate use of adjuvants, able to induce the most appropriate and long-lasting protective immune response. These include nanoparticle-based adjuvants for oral immunization. Experiences can be extrapolated to other species, including humans.
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- Jose Matías
- Department of Microbiology, University of Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IDISNA), C/Irunlarrea, 1, 31080 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IDISNA), C/Irunlarrea, 1, 31080 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IDISNA), C/Irunlarrea, 1, 31080 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IDISNA), C/Irunlarrea, 1, 31080 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IDISNA), C/Irunlarrea, 1, 31080 Pamplona, Spain.
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Shaw TK, Mandal D, Dey G, Pal MM, Paul P, Chakraborty S, Ali KA, Mukherjee B, Bandyopadhyay AK, Mandal M. Successful delivery of docetaxel to rat brain using experimentally developed nanoliposome: a treatment strategy for brain tumor. Drug Deliv 2017; 24:346-357. [PMID: 28165821 PMCID: PMC8240984 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2016.1253798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 10/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Docetaxel (DTX) is found to be very effective against glioma cell in vitro. However, in vivo passage of DTX through BBB is extremely difficult due to the physicochemical and pharmacological characteristics of the drug. No existing formulation is successful in this aspect. Hence, in this study, effort was made to send DTX through blood-brain barrier (BBB) to brain to treat diseases such as solid tumor of brain (glioma) by developing DTX-loaded nanoliposomes. Primarily drug-excipients interaction was evaluated by FTIR spectroscopy. The DTX-loaded nanoliposomes (L-DTX) were prepared by lipid layer hydration technique and characterized physicochemically. In vitro cellular uptake in C6 glioma cells was investigated. FTIR data show that the selected drug and excipients were chemically compatible. The unilamellar vesicle size was less than 50 nm with smooth surface. Drug released slowly from L-DTX in vitro in a sustained manner. The pharmacokinetic data shows more extended action of DTX from L-DTX in experimental rats than the free-drug and Taxotere®. DTX from L-DTX enhanced 100% drug concentration in brain as compared with Taxotere® in 4 h. Thus, nanoliposomes as vehicle may be an encouraging strategy to treat glioma with DTX.
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- Tapan Kumar Shaw
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, and
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dr. B. C. Roy College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences, Dr. Meghnad Saha Sarani, Bidhan Nagar, Durgapur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, and
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Huang Y, Li JM, Lai ZH, Wu J, Lu TB, Chen JM. Phenazopyridine-phthalimide nano-cocrystal: Release rate and oral bioavailability enhancement. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 109:581-586. [PMID: 28917964 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Both cocrystal and nanocrystal technologies have been widely used in the pharmaceutical development for poorly soluble drugs. However, the synergistic effects due to the integration of these two technologies have not been well investigated. The aim of this study is to develop a nano-sized cocrystal of phenazopyridine (PAP) with phthalimide (PI) to enhance the release rate and oral bioavailability of PAP. A PAP-PI nano-cocrystal with particle diameter of 21.4±0.1nm was successfully prepared via a sonochemical approach and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis. An in vitro release study revealed a significant release rate enhancement for PAP-PI nano-cocrystal as compared to PAP-PI cocrystal and PAP hydrochloride salt. Further, a comparative oral bioavailability study in rats indicated significant improvement in Cmax and oral bioavailability (AUC0-∞) by 1.39- and 2.44-fold, respectively. This study demonstrated that this novel nano-cocrystal technology can be a new promising option to improve release rate and absorption of poorly soluble compounds in the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Yu Huang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Exploitation of chemical, herbal and nanoformulated acaricides to control the cattle tick, Rhipicephalus ( Boophilus ) microplus – A review. Vet Parasitol 2017; 244:102-110. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Anti-inflammatory and antialgic actions of a nanoemulsion of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil and a molecular docking study of its major chemical constituents. Inflammopharmacology 2017; 26:183-195. [DOI: 10.1007/s10787-017-0374-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Chung IM, Rajakumar G, Lee JH, Kim SH, Thiruvengadam M. Ethnopharmacological uses, phytochemistry, biological activities, and biotechnological applications of Eclipta prostrata. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2017. [PMID: 28623383 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-017-8363-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Eclipta prostrata belongs to a family of medicinal plants (Asteraceae) and plays a role in the treatment of several diseases, including infectious hepatitis, snake venom poisoning, gastritis, and respiratory diseases such as a cough and asthma. A number of compounds, including thiophene derivatives, steroids, triterpenes, flavonoids, polyacetylenes, polypeptides, and coumestans, have been isolated from E. prostrata. The plant functional compounds can act as reducing agent in the field of nanoparticle synthesis. The extracts of E. prostrata are widely used for green biosynthesis of various metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, nanoparticles, which showed a potential for pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and biomedical applications. Establishment of a efficient in vitro regeneration and genetic transformation method of E. prostrata is a vital prerequisite for application of biotechnology in order to improve secondary metabolite yields. The present mini-review discusses its pharmacological profile, chemical constituents, biotechnological, and ethnomedical uses, mainly focusing on antimyotoxic, antihemorrhagic, antiproliferative, antioxidant, antitumor, antihyperglycemic, antidementia, antimicrobial, antihyperlipidemic, antivenom, anti-HIV, and larvicidal activities, so that the pharmaceutical potential of the plant can be better evaluated. The mini review, providing up-to-date phytochemical and other information on E. prostrata, will serve a reference for further studies.
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Reinforcement of Latex Rubber by the Incorporation of Amphiphilic Particles. J RUBBER RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03449144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mouhid L, Corzo-Martínez M, Torres C, Vázquez L, Reglero G, Fornari T, Ramírez de Molina A. Improving In Vivo Efficacy of Bioactive Molecules: An Overview of Potentially Antitumor Phytochemicals and Currently Available Lipid-Based Delivery Systems. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2017; 2017:7351976. [PMID: 28555156 PMCID: PMC5438845 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7351976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Many of the chemotherapeutic agents used in cancer treatment exhibit cell toxicity and display teratogenic effect on nontumor cells. Therefore, the search for alternative compounds which are effective against tumor cells but reduce toxicity against nontumor ones is of great importance in the progress or development of cancer treatments. In this sense, scientific knowledge about relevant aspects of nutrition intimately involved in the development and progression of cancer progresses rapidly. Phytochemicals, considered as bioactive ingredients present in plant products, have shown promising effects as potential therapeutic/preventive agents on cancer in several in vitro and in vivo assays. However, despite their bioactive properties, phytochemicals are still not commonly used in clinical practice due to several reasons, mainly attributed to their poor bioavailability. In this sense, new formulation strategies are proposed as carriers to improve their bioefficacy, highlighting the use of lipid-based delivery systems. Here, we review the potential antitumoral activity of the bioactive compounds derived from plants and the current studies carried out in animal and human models. Furthermore, their association with lipids as a formulation strategy to enhance their efficacy in vivo is also reported. The development of high effective bioactive supplements for cancer treatment based on the improvement of their bioavailability goes through this association.
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- Lamia Mouhid
- Molecular Oncology and Nutritional Genomics of Cancer, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Production and Characterization of Novel Foods, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Campus of International Excellence (CEI) UAM+CSIC, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Production and Characterization of Novel Foods, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Campus of International Excellence (CEI) UAM+CSIC, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Production and Characterization of Novel Foods, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Campus of International Excellence (CEI) UAM+CSIC, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Molecular Oncology and Nutritional Genomics of Cancer, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Production and Characterization of Novel Foods, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Campus of International Excellence (CEI) UAM+CSIC, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Production and Characterization of Novel Foods, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Campus of International Excellence (CEI) UAM+CSIC, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Molecular Oncology and Nutritional Genomics of Cancer, IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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Oliveira MB, Villa Nova M, Bruschi ML. A review of recent developments on micro/nanostructured pharmaceutical systems for intravesical therapy of the bladder cancer. Pharm Dev Technol 2017; 23:1-12. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2017.1312441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Marcela Brito Oliveira
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Research and Development of Drug Delivery Systems, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil
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Alshanqiti FM, Al-Masaudi SB, Al-Hejin AM, Redwan EM. Adjuvants for Clostridium tetani and Clostridium diphtheriae vaccines updating. Hum Antibodies 2017; 25:23-29. [PMID: 27858706 DOI: 10.3233/hab-160302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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It's known that diphtheria and tetanus are a contagious lethal diseases over the years, they caused by pathogenic microbes corynebacterium diphtheria and Clostridium tetani, respectively. The diseases result from the production of bacterial toxin. Vaccination with bacterial toxoid vaccines adsorbed on particulates adjuvants still are the best way to prevent this epidemic diseases from spread. The particulate vaccines have been shown to be more efficient than soluble one for the induction of the immune responses. Nanoparticles can be engineered to enhance the immune responses. As well known the immune response to inactivate killed and subunit vaccine enhances by alum adjuvants. The adjuvants examined and tested after reducing its size to particle size, thus mimic size of viruses which is considered smallest units can derive the immune system. The major issue is minimizing the adjuvant particles, to gain insight of resulting immunity types and impact on immune response. The adjuvant effect of micro/nanoparticles appears to largely be a consequence of their uptake into antigen presenting cells.
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- Fatimah M Alshanqiti
- Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Therapeutic and Protective Proteins Laboratory, Protein Research Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City for Scientific Research and Technology Applications, New Borg EL-Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
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Liu M, Hong C, Li G, Ma P, Xie Y. The generation of myricetin-nicotinamide nanococrystals by top down and bottom up technologies. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 27:395601. [PMID: 27535365 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/27/39/395601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Myricetin-nicotinamide (MYR-NIC) nanococrystal preparation methods were developed and optimized using both top down and bottom up approaches. The grinding (top down) method successfully achieved nanococrystals, but there were some micrometer range particles and aggregation. The key consideration of the grinding technology was to control the milling time to determine a balance between the particle size and distribution. In contrast, a modified bottom up approach based on a solution method in conjunction with sonochemistry resulted in a uniform MYR-NIC nanococrystal that was confirmed by powder x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and differential scanning calorimeter, and the particle dissolution rate and amount were significantly greater than that of MYR-NIC cocrystal. Notably, this was a simple method without the addition of any non-solvent. We anticipate our findings will provide some guidance for future nanococrystal preparation as well as its application in both chemical and pharmaceutical area.
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- Mingyu Liu
- Research Center for Health and Nutrition, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, People's Republic of China. Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, People's Republic of China
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Nanoformulation strategies for the enhanced oral bioavailability of antiretroviral therapeutics. Ther Deliv 2016; 6:469-90. [PMID: 25996045 DOI: 10.4155/tde.15.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The oral delivery of drugs with poor aqueous solubility is challenging and often results in poor bioavailability. Various nanoformulation platforms have demonstrated improved oral bioavailability of a range of drugs for different indications. The focus of this review is to provide an overview of the application of nanomedicine to oral antiretroviral therapy and outline how the current short-falls of this life-long therapy may be resolved using nanotechnology. As well as highlighting the rationale for a nanomedicine-based approach, the review focuses on the various strategies used to enhance oral bioavailability and describes the mechanisms of particle absorption across the GI tract. The recent advances in the development of long-acting formulations for both HIV treatment and pre-exposure prophylaxis are also discussed.
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From tablets to pharmaceutical nanotechnologies: Innovation in drug delivery strategies for the administration of antimalarial drugs. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2015.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Hosseini Y, Alavi SE, Akbarzadeh A, Heidarinasab A. Improving lithium carbonate therapeutics by pegylated liposomal technology: an in vivo study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00580-015-2172-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Salazar-González JA, González-Ortega O, Rosales-Mendoza S. Gold nanoparticles and vaccine development. Expert Rev Vaccines 2015; 14:1197-211. [DOI: 10.1586/14760584.2015.1064772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Jorge Alberto Salazar-González
- Laboratorio de Biofarmacéuticos Recombinantes, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. Manuel Nava 6, SLP, 78210, México
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- Laboratorio de Biofarmacéuticos Recombinantes, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. Manuel Nava 6, SLP, 78210, México
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Liu Y, Feng N. Nanocarriers for the delivery of active ingredients and fractions extracted from natural products used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2015; 221:60-76. [PMID: 25999266 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2015.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Revised: 04/26/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years with a recent increase in popularity. Despite promising biological activities of active ingredients and fractions from TCM, their poor solubility, poor stability, short biological half-life, ease of metabolism and rapid elimination hinder their clinical application. Therefore, overcoming these problems to improve the therapeutic efficacy of TCM preparations is a major focus of pharmaceutical sciences. Recently, nanocarriers have drawn increasing attention for their excellent and efficient delivery of active TCM ingredients or fractions. This review discusses problems in the delivery of active TCM ingredients or fractions; focuses on recent advances in nanocarriers that represent potential solutions to these problems, including lipid-based nanoparticles and polymeric, inorganic, and hybrid nanocarriers; and discusses unanswered questions in the field and criteria for the development of better nanocarriers for the delivery of active TCM ingredients or fractions to be focused on in future studies.
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Green Synthesis of Silver and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Euphorbia prostrata Extract Shows Shift from Apoptosis to G0/G1 Arrest followed by Necrotic Cell Death in Leishmania donovani. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2015; 59:4782-99. [PMID: 26033724 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00098-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to synthesize silver (Ag) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) using green synthesis from aqueous leaf extract of Euphorbia prostrata as antileishmanial agents and to explore the underlying molecular mechanism of induced cell death. In vitro antileishmanial activity of synthesized NPs was tested against promastigotes of Leishmania donovani by alamarBlue and propidium iodide uptake assays. Antileishmanial activity of synthesized NPs on intracellular amastigotes was assessed by Giemsa staining. The leishmanicidal effect of synthesized Ag NPs was further confirmed by DNA fragmentation assay and by cell cycle progression and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of the treated parasites. TEM analysis of the synthesized Ag NPs showed a spherical shape with an average size of 12.82 ± 2.50 nm, and in comparison to synthesized TiO2 NPs, synthesized Ag NPs were found to be most active against Leishmania parasites after 24 h exposure, with 50% inhibitory concentrations (IC50) of 14.94 μg/ml and 3.89 μg/ml in promastigotes and intracellular amastigotes, respectively. A significant increase in G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle with a subsequent decrease in S (synthesis) and G2/M phases compared to controls was observed. The growth-inhibitory effect of synthesized Ag NPs was attributed to increased length of S phase. A decreased reactive oxygen species level was also observed, which could be responsible for the caspase-independent shift from apoptosis (G0/G1 arrest) to massive necrosis. High-molecular-weight DNA fragmentation as a positive consequence of necrotic cell death was also visualized. We also report that the unique trypanothione/trypanothione reductase (TR) system of Leishmania cells was significantly inhibited by synthesized Ag NPs. The green-synthesized Ag NPs may provide promising leads for the development of cost-effective and safer alternative treatment against visceral leishmaniasis.
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Madureira AR, Pereira A, Pintado M. Current state on the development of nanoparticles for use against bacterial gastrointestinal pathogens. Focus on chitosan nanoparticles loaded with phenolic compounds. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 130:429-39. [PMID: 26076644 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 05/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Gastrointestinal diseases have a huge impact especially in third world countries, making it urgent to seek new effective antimicrobial therapies. Thus, the development of nanoparticles (NPs) with bioactive compounds having antimicrobial activity has been the target of research over the past years. The development of antimicrobial drug NPs may be promising to overcome the problems associated with antibiotic resistance caused by many pathogenic bacteria. Moreover, the NPs administration of antimicrobial agents has advantages associated therewith, as use of low cost materials, contribution to the improvement of the therapeutic index and a controlled release drug by increasing the pharmacokinetics. These systems can be used to specific strains of bacteria, and to release interesting antimicrobial compounds. The phenolic compounds (PC) are a class of such bioactive compounds for which their antimicrobial activity was already tested on the production of NPs. Polymeric or lipidic NPs systems have been investigated to deliver these compounds. Chitosan is a polymer widely known for their properties, especially the antimicrobial activity and its ability to adhere to intestinal epithelium. This review article aims to evaluate and discuss recent developments in PC new delivery systems with antimicrobial activity against gastrointestinal pathogens, their production processes, activities, focusing on NPs produced using chitosan as the main structural and functional material.
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- Ana Raquel Madureira
- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Rua Arquiteto Lobão Vital, Apartado 2511, 4202-401 Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Rua Arquiteto Lobão Vital, Apartado 2511, 4202-401 Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Rua Arquiteto Lobão Vital, Apartado 2511, 4202-401 Porto, Portugal.
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Gamazo C, Ochoa-Repáraz J, Tamayo I, Camacho A, Irache JM. Development of a bacterial nanoparticle vaccine. Methods Mol Biol 2015; 1225:139-49. [PMID: 25253254 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1625-2_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A simple procedure for obtaining protective antigens from Gram-negative bacteria and their encapsulation into immunomodulatory nanoparticles is described. A heat treatment in saline solution of whole bacteria rendered the release of small membrane vesicles containing outer membrane components and also superficial appendages, such as fractions of fimbriae and flagella. The immunogenicity of these antigens may be improved after encapsulation into poly(anhydride) nanoparticles made from the copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride (Gantrez AN(®)).
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- Carlos Gamazo
- Department of Microbiology, University of Navarra, C/Irunlarrea no 1, 31008, Pamplona, Spain,
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Grillo R, Rosa AH, Fraceto LF. Engineered nanoparticles and organic matter: a review of the state-of-the-art. CHEMOSPHERE 2015; 119:608-619. [PMID: 25128893 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.07.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2014] [Revised: 06/20/2014] [Accepted: 07/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Growth in the development and production of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in recent years has increased the potential for interactions of these nanomaterials with aquatic and terrestrial environments. Carefully designed studies are therefore required in order to understand the fate, transport, stability, and toxicity of nanoparticles. Natural organic matter (NOM), such as the humic substances found in water, sediment, and soil, is one of the substances capable of interacting with ENPs. This review presents the findings of studies of the interaction of ENPs and NOM, and the possible effects on nanoparticle stability and the toxicity of these materials in the environment. In addition, ENPs and NOM are utilized for many different purposes, including the removal of metals and organic compounds from effluents, and the development of new electronic sensors and other devices for the detection of active substances. Discussion is therefore provided of some of the ways in which NOM can be used in the production of nanoparticles. Although there has been an increase in the number of studies in this area, further progress is needed to improve understanding of the dynamic interactions between ENPs and NOM.
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- Renato Grillo
- Department of Environmental Engineering, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista, Avenida Três de Março, n° 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, SP, Brazil; Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biology, UNICAMP, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, s/n, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista, Avenida Três de Março, n° 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista, Avenida Três de Março, n° 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, SP, Brazil; Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biology, UNICAMP, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, s/n, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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Bazylińska U, Pucek A, Sowa M, Matczak-Jon E, Wilk KA. Engineering of phosphatidylcholine-based solid lipid nanocarriers for flavonoids delivery. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2014.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Tripathy S, Das S, Dash SK, Mahapatra SK, Chattopadhyay S, Majumdar S, Roy S. A prospective strategy to restore the tissue damage in malaria infection: Approach with chitosan-trypolyphosphate conjugated nanochloroquine in Swiss mice. Eur J Pharmacol 2014; 737:11-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2013] [Revised: 04/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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