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Ebrahimi A, Mehrabi M, Miraghaee SS, Mohammadi P, Fatehi Kafash F, Delfani M, Khodarahmi R. Flavonoid compounds and their synergistic effects: Promising approaches for the prevention and treatment of psoriasis with emphasis on keratinocytes - A systematic and mechanistic review. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 138:112561. [PMID: 38941673 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin disorder, causes rapid and excessive skin cell growth due to immune system dysfunction. Numerous studies have shown that flavonoids have anti-psoriatic effects by modulating various molecular mechanisms involved in inflammation, cytokine production, keratinocyte proliferation, and more. This study reviewed experimental data reported in scientific literature and used network analysis to identify the potential biological roles of flavonoids' targets in treating psoriasis. 947 records from Web of Sciences, ScienceDirect database, Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane library were reviewed without limitations until June 26, 2023. 66 articles were included in the systematic review. The ten genes with the highest scores, including interleukin (IL)-10, IL-12A, IL-1β, IL-6, Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Janus kinase 2 (JAK 2), Jun N-terminal kinase (JUN), Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Src (SRC), Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA), and Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), were identified as the hub genes. KEGG pathway analysis identified connections related to inflammation and autoimmune responses, which are key characteristics of psoriasis. IL-6, STAT3, and JUN's presence in both hub and enrichment genes suggests their important role in flavonoid's effect on psoriasis. This comprehensive study highlights how flavonoids can target biological processes in psoriasis, especially when combined for enhanced effectiveness.
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- Ali Ebrahimi
- Department of Dermatology, Hajdaie Dermatology Clinic, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Guo M, Zeng J, Wang Z, Shen Y. Advances in the chemical constituents, pharmacological activity, and clinical application of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma: A review and predictive analysis of quality markers (Q-markers). Heliyon 2024; 10:e29557. [PMID: 38644901 PMCID: PMC11031832 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma (SGR) is recognized in traditional Chinese medicine for its distinctive therapeutic properties and abundant supply. Its phytochemical profile is diverse, encompassing flavonoids, steroids, saccharides, phenolic glycosides, volatile constituents, organic acids, phenylpropanoids, stilbenoids, among others. Recent pharmacological investigations reveal that SGR possesses a broad spectrum of pharmacological effects with multifaceted clinical applications. This review collates the current knowledge on SGR's chemical composition, pharmacological activities, and its clinical utility. Utilizing network pharmacology and molecular docking approaches, this study provides a preliminary identification of potential quality markers (Q-Markers) within SGR. The findings suggest that compounds such as astilbin, isoengelitin, neoisoastilbin, neoastilbin, astragaloside, diosgenin, resveratrol, stigmasterol, β-sitosterol, and quercetin in SGR are promising candidates for Q-Markers. While flavonoids are the most extensively studied, there is a pressing need to further explore the active monomeric compounds within SGR. The introduction of Q-Markers is instrumental in developing standardized quality metrics. Specifically, astilbin has been noted for its antitumor, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti-hyperuricemic, and hepatoprotective potential, warranting further research for therapeutic applications.
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- Mingxin Guo
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, 214200, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, 214200, China
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, 214200, China
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Zhang QF, Wang WJ, Cai S, Zheng GD. Editorial: Plant secondary metabolites in food: absorption, metabolism and effects on glucolipid metabolism. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1382677. [PMID: 38699549 PMCID: PMC11064699 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1382677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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- Qing-Feng Zhang
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Lei Y, Lee Y. Nanoencapsulation and delivery of bioactive ingredients using zein nanocarriers: approaches, characterization, applications, and perspectives. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:1037-1057. [PMID: 38440671 PMCID: PMC10908974 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01489-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Zein has garnered widespread attention as a versatile material for nanosized delivery systems due to its unique self-assembly properties, amphiphilicity, and biocompatibility characteristics. This review provides an overview of current approaches, characterizations, applications, and perspectives of nanoencapsulation and delivery of bioactive ingredients within zein-based nanocarriers. Various nanoencapsulation strategies for bioactive ingredients using various types of zein-based nanocarrier structures, including nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanoemulsions, and nanogels, are discussed in detail. Factors affecting the stability of zein nanocarriers and characterization methods of bioactive-loaded zein nanocarrier structures are highlighted. Additionally, current applications of zein nanocarriers loaded with bioactive ingredients are summarized. This review will serve as a guide for the selection of appropriate nanoencapsulation techniques within zein nanocarriers and a comprehensive understanding of zein-based nanocarriers for specific applications in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural industries. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-023-01489-6.
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- Yanlin Lei
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University at Pullman, Pullman, WA 203, L.J. Smith Hall, 1935 E. Grimes Way99164-6120 USA
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Oleandro E, Stanzione M, Buonocore GG, Lavorgna M. Zein-Based Nanoparticles as Active Platforms for Sustainable Applications: Recent Advances and Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:414. [PMID: 38470745 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Nanomaterials, due to their unique structural and functional features, are widely investigated for potential applications in a wide range of industrial sectors. In this context, protein-based nanoparticles, given proteins' abundance, non-toxicity, and stability, offer a promising and sustainable methodology for encapsulation and protection, and can be used in engineered nanocarriers that are capable of releasing active compounds on demand. Zein is a plant-based protein extracted from corn, and it is biocompatible, biodegradable, and amphiphilic. Several approaches and technologies are currently involved in zein-based nanoparticle preparation, such as antisolvent precipitation, spray drying, supercritical processes, coacervation, and emulsion procedures. Thanks to their peculiar characteristics, zein-based nanoparticles are widely used as nanocarriers of active compounds in targeted application fields such as drug delivery, bioimaging, or soft tissue engineering, as reported by others. The main goal of this review is to investigate the use of zein-based nanocarriers for different advanced applications including food/food packaging, cosmetics, and agriculture, which are attracting researchers' efforts, and to exploit the future potential development of zein NPs in the field of cultural heritage, which is still relatively unexplored. Moreover, the presented overview focuses on several preparation methods (i.e., antisolvent processes, spry drying), correlating the different analyzed methodologies to NPs' structural and functional properties and their capability to act as carriers of bioactive compounds, both to preserve their activity and to tune their release in specific working conditions.
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- Emilia Oleandro
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Via Previati 1/E, 23900 Lecco, Italy
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Xu QT, Zhang WX, Xu HX, Zhang QF. Fabrication of Luteolin Loaded Zein-Caseinate Nanoparticles and its Bioavailability Enhancement in Rats. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:3056-3066. [PMID: 37356712 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Luteolin loaded zein nanoparticles (Lut-ZNP) were prepared by using sodium caseinate as an electrostatic stabilizer. The formulation of the nanoparticles was optimized. Lut-ZNP were spray-dried, and the physicochemical properties were characterized by SEM, XRD, FT-IR and DSC. Then, the bioavailability of luteolin in rats was determined. Under the formulation of luteolin, zein and sodium caseinate with mass ratio of 1:5:15, the particle size, ζ-potential, encapsulation efficiency and loading efficiency of Lut-ZNP were 171.8 nm, -49.05 mV, 85.85% and 3.15%, respectively. Luteolin existed in the nanoparticles with amorphous form. Lut-ZNP exhibited good redispersibility in water after drying. Compared with free luteolin, the solubility, stability and release of luteolin in Lut-ZNP were greatly improved. Besides, the fecal excretion of luteolin in rats was significantly reduced after oral administration of Lut-ZNP. In addition to native luteolin, its metabolites including sulfate, glucuronidate and methylated glucuronidate were found in rat plasma. Lut-ZNP significantly increased the plasma concentrations of luteolin and its metabolites, and the bioavailability of luteolin was enhanced by 2.92 times.
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- Qiao-Ting Xu
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
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Li Y, Su H, Wang W, Yin Z, Li J, Yuan E, Zhang Q. Fabrication of taxifolin loaded zein-caseinate nanoparticles and its bioavailability in rat. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2023.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Xia H, Lv C, Lu Y, Zeng C, Qin S, Shi M. Natural deep eutectic ready to use extract of astilbin: Super high in vitro bioaccessibility, α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition kinetics. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113368. [PMID: 37803707 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Astilbin, a natural flavonoid, possesses multiple functionalities, while the poor bioavailability seriously restricts its application in functional food and medicine. Therefore, in this study, a natural deep eutectic solvent (NaDES) with choline chloride: lactic acid (CHCL-LAC) is selected to deliver astilbin by evaluating the bioaccessibility and antioxidant capacity during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion, and the inhibitory effect with underlying mechanism of astilbin-CHCL-LAC against α-amylase/α-glucosidase were investigated. The CHCL-LAC showed significant high astilbin bioaccessibility (84.1% bioaccessible) and DPPH and ORAC antioxidant capacity with 75.7% and 57.7% respectively after 3 h in vitro digestion, which may be attributed by hydrogen bond based supramolecule formed between astilbin and CHCL-LAC. Moreover, significant inhibitions of astilbin-CHCL-LAC on α-amylase (IC50 of 0.67 g/L) and α-glucosidase (IC50 of 0.64 g/L) were observed in mixed competitive and non-competitive manners. The dominant binding force between enzymes and astilbin were the hydrogen and hydrophobic interaction. This is the first time that the underlying mechanisms for astilbin delivered by NaDESs were revealed, suggesting that CHCL-LAC-based NaDESs are promising ready-to-use vehicles of natural inhibitors for carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes.
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- Hongjuan Xia
- Lab of Food Function and Nutrigenomics, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Biological Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Lab of Food Function and Nutrigenomics, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Lab of Food Function and Nutrigenomics, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Lab of Food Function and Nutrigenomics, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
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- Lab of Food Function and Nutrigenomics, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
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Liu L, Wu Y, Zhao Y, Lu C, Zhao R. Citric Acid Enhances the Activities of Astilbin on Psoriasis via Down-Regulation of P-Glycoprotein. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:1964-1974. [PMID: 36862757 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Astilbin (AS) has been confirmed to be an attractive candidate drug for psoriasis; however, the low oral absorption limits its further development and utilization. Herein, a simple method was discovered to solve this problem, which was combined with citric acid (CA). The efficiency was estimated by imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mice, and the absorption was predicted by the Ussing chamber model, HEK293-P-gp cells were used to validate the target. Compared with the AS group, the combination with CA significantly reduced the PASI score and down-regulated the protein expression of IL-6 and IL-22, which showed that the combination of CA enhanced the anti-psoriasis effect of AS. Moreover, AS concentration in psoriasis-like mice plasma was significantly increased (3.90-fold) in the CA combined group, and the mRNA and protein levels of P-gp in the small intestine of the combined group were decreased by 77.95 and 30.00%, respectively. In addition, when combined with CA, AS absorption significantly increased while the efflux ratio decreased in vitro. Furthermore, CA significantly elevated the uptake of AS by 153.37% and decreased the protein expression of P-gp by 31.70% in HEK293-P-gp cells. These results indicated that CA enhanced the therapeutic efficacy of AS by improving its absorption via down-regulation of P-gp.
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- Lijuan Liu
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China.,State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China.,State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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Wang Y, Wusigale, Luo Y. Colloidal nanoparticles prepared from zein and casein: interactions, characterizations and emerging food applications. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Liquid antisolvent crystallization of pharmaceutical compounds: current status and future perspectives. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:400-418. [PMID: 35953765 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01219-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The present work reviews the liquid antisolvent crystallization (LASC) to prepare the nanoparticle of pharmaceutical compounds to enhance their solubility, dissolution rate, and bioavailability. The application of ultrasound and additives is discussed to prepare the particles with narrow size distribution. The use of ionic liquid as an alternative to conventional organic solvent is presented. Herbal compounds, also known for low aqueous solubility and limited clinical application, have been crystalized by LASC and discussed here. The particle characteristics such as particle size and particle size distribution are interpreted in terms of supersaturation, nucleation, and growth phenomena. To overcome the disadvantage of batch crystallization, the scientific literature on continuous flow reactors is also reviewed. LASC in a microfluidic device is emerging as a promising technique. The different design of the microfluidic device and their application in LASC are discussed. The combination of the LASC technique with traditional techniques such as high-pressure homogenization and spray drying is presented. A comparison of product characteristics prepared by LASC and the supercritical CO2 antisolvent method is discussed to show that LASC is an attractive and inexpensive alternative for nanoparticle preparation. One of the major strengths of this paper is a discussion on less-explored applications of LASC in pharmaceutical research to attract the attention of future researchers.
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Li MM, Chen YT, Ruan JC, Wang WJ, Chen JG, Zhang QF. Structure-activity relationship of dietary flavonoids on pancreatic lipase. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 6:100424. [PMID: 36618100 PMCID: PMC9813676 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.100424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Lipase is a very important digestive enzyme for triglyceride absorption in vivo. The inhibitory activities of 26 dietary flavonoids, including flavone, flavanone, isoflavone and flavanol, on lipase were determined. Flavone exhibited stronger inhibitory activity than other types of flavonoids. Among them, luteolin exhibited the strongest inhibitory activity with IC50 value of 99 ± 11 μM, followed by quercetin and baicalein. The binding affinity of these flavonoids with lipase was investigated by fluorescence titration method. The binding affinity of flavones was stronger than flavanones, and was linearly positively correlated with their inhibitory activity. The binding of flavones on lipase caused the blue-shift of fluorescence, while flavanones caused red-shift. The analysis of structure-activity relationship of flavonoids on lipase revealed that the structure of C ring is very crucial. The hydrogenation of C2=C3 bond and the absence of C=O group in C ring both caused significant decrease of inhibitory activity. Besides, the hydroxylation on ring A and B of flavones increased the activity, while glycosylation weakened the activity. Molecular docking analysis confirmed that C2=C3 bond in C ring of flavones increases the π-conjugation and contributes to maintaining the planarity of flavonoid structure, which favour its Pi-Pi interaction with lipase.
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Xiao PJ, Zeng JC, Lin P, Tang DB, Yuan E, Tu YG, Zhang QF, Chen JG, Peng DY, Yin ZP. Chalcone-1-Deoxynojirimycin Heterozygote Reduced the Blood Glucose Concentration and Alleviated the Adverse Symptoms and Intestinal Flora Disorder of Diabetes Mellitus Rats. Molecules 2022; 27:7583. [PMID: 36364410 PMCID: PMC9658082 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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Chalcone-1-deoxynojirimycin heterozygote (DC-5), a novel compound which was designed and synthesized in our laboratory for diabetes treatment, showed an extremely strong in vitro inhibitory activity on α-glucosidase in our previous studies. In the current research, its potential in vivo anti-diabetic effects were further investigated by integration detection and the analysis of blood glucose concentration, blood biochemical parameters, tissue section and gut microbiota of the diabetic rats. The results indicated that oral administration of DC-5 significantly reduced the fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose, both in diabetic and normal rats; meanwhile, it alleviated the adverse symptoms of elevated blood lipid level and lipid metabolism disorder in diabetic rats. Furthermore, DC-5 effectively decreased the organ coefficient and alleviated the pathological changes of the liver, kidney and small intestine of the diabetic rats at the same time. Moreover, the results of 16S rDNA gene sequencing analysis suggested that DC-5 significantly increased the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes and improved the disorder of gut microbiota in diabetic rats. In conclusion, DC-5 displayed a good therapeutic effect on the diabetic rats, and therefore had a good application prospect in hypoglycemic drugs and foods.
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- Pin-Jian Xiao
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Encapsulation of curcumin in gliadin-pectin in a core–shell nanostructure for efficient delivery of curcumin to cancer cells in vitro. Colloid Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-022-04998-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Hassan EA, Hathout RM, Gad HA, Sammour OA. A holistic review on zein nanoparticles and their use in phytochemicals delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Li Y, Su H, Yin ZP, Li JE, Yuan E, Zhang QF. Metabolism, tissue distribution and excretion of taxifolin in rat. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112959. [PMID: 35430392 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The metabolism, tissue distribution and excretion of taxifolin in rat after oral administration of taxifolin encapsulated zein-caseinate Nanoparticles (TZP) were studied. The isomerization of taxifolin in rat small intestine and colon was found. Besides isomers, 16 metabolites of taxifolin were identified in rat feces, plasma and urine by UPLC-QTOF-MS. In colon, taxifolin underwent the metabolism of hydration, dehydration and ring-fission through the gut microflora. The main metabolites of taxifolin found in plasma and urine were its sulfated, glucuronidated, and/or methylated products. The dynamic variation of taxifolin and its metabolites in tissues and urine were quantified by UPLC-QqQ-MS/MS. Taxifolin and its metabolites could be quickly absorbed and distributed in the tissues, and relatively low concentrations were found in the heart and brain. The feces excretion of taxifolin was determined by HPLC. The total excretion during 24 h was 2.83 ± 0.80% to its given does, and the maximum excretion was found during 8-10 h post administration. Compared with feces, the excretion of taxifolin and its metabolites in urine was much faster, and the total excretion was 1.96 ± 0.23% during 12 h.
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- Ying Li
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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Yang D, Zhang QF. The natural source, physicochemical properties, biological activities and metabolism of astilbin. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:9506-9518. [PMID: 35442837 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2065661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Astilbin is a dihydroflavanol found in many plants and processed foods. Astilbin possesses multiple health-beneficial bioactivities and has received great attention. Hence, the natural source, physicochemical properties, biological activities and metabolism of astilbin are summarized in the present article. Engelhardia roxburghiana Wall. and Smilax glabra Roxb. are the main resource for astilbin purification because of high content. Because of chemical instability, astilbin amount in foods is dependent on the processing and storage conditions. The degradation of astilbin includes isomerization and decomposition. The interconversion of astilbin and its isomers occurs through a chalcone intermediates, which significantly affects the taste of wine during storage. Many factors such as temperature, pH, metal ions and food additives could affect the chemical stability of astilbin. Astilbin exhibits very novel selective immunosuppressive activity, which is not found in other compounds. The rhamnose moiety of astilbin is essential for this bioactivity. After digestion, astilbin was mainly absorbed and transported in circulatory blood in its intact form, and only one metabolite, 3'-O-methylastilbin, was found. Although having many bioactivities, astilbin faces the challenge of poor bioavailability. Some promising strategies were developed for improving its bioavailability, particularly through fabrication the zein nanoparticles.
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- Dan Yang
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Su H, Wang WJ, Zheng GD, Yin ZP, Li JE, Chen LL, Zhang QF. The anti-obesity and gut microbiota modulating effects of taxifolin in C57BL/6J mice fed with a high-fat diet. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:1598-1608. [PMID: 34409603 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Taxifolin is a natural dihydroflavonol found in many plants and health products. In the present study, its anti-obesity and gut microbiota modulating effects were studied. C57BL/6J mice were fed with a high-fat diet (HFD) supplemented with taxifolin (0, 0.5 and 1 mg mL-1 , respectively) in drinking water for 15 weeks. RESULTS Taxifolin supplementation showed no influence on food and water intake. However, it decreased body weight gain, inhibited fat accumulation, and decreased total cholesterol and triacylglycerol level in mice liver. Taxifolin enhanced superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in mice liver, which in turn protected the liver from lipid peroxidation damage. It also improved insulin resistance in obese mice. Metagenomic analysis of bacterial 16S rRNA demonstrated that HFD decreased gut microbiota diversity and caused dysbiosis. However, taxifolin improved the gut microbiota diversity and decreased the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio. In particular, it inhibited Proteobacteria from blooming, this being a signature of dysbiosis in gut microbiota. CONCLUSION Taxifolin ameliorated the symptoms of obesity, hepatic steatosis, lipid peroxidation, insulin resistance, and gut microbiota dysbiosis in HFD fed C57BL/6J mice. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hang Su
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Yuan Y, Ma M, Wang D, Xu Y. A review of factors affecting the stability of zein-based nanoparticles loaded with bioactive compounds: from construction to application. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:7529-7545. [PMID: 35253532 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2047881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Zein-based nanoparticles loaded with bioactive compounds have positive prospects in the food industry, but an important limiting factor for development is colloidal instability. Currently, extensive researches are focused on solving the instability of zein nanoparticles, but since the beginning of the studies, there has not been a summary of the factors affecting the stability of zein-based nanoparticles. In the present work, the factors were reviewed comprehensively from the perspective of carrier construction and application evaluation. The former mainly includes type, quantity, and characteristics of biopolymer, the mass ratio of biopolymer/bioactive compound to zein, blending sequence of biopolymer, and location of encapsulated bioactive compounds. The latter mainly includes pH, heating, ionic strength, storage, freeze-drying, and gastrointestinal digestion. The former is the prerequisite for the success of the latter. The challenge is that stability research is limited to the laboratory level, and it is difficult to ensure that the stability results are suitable for commercial food matrices due to their complexity. At the laboratory level, the future trends are the influence of external energy and the cross-complexity and uniformity of stability research. The review is expected to provide systematic understanding and guidance for the development of zein-based nanoparticles stability.
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- Yongkai Yuan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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Surface coating of zein nanoparticles to improve the application of bioactive compounds: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Li X, Zhou P, Luo Z, Feng R, Wang L. Hohenbuehelia serotina polysaccharides self-assembled nanoparticles for delivery of quercetin and their anti-proliferative activities during gastrointestinal digestion in vitro. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 203:244-255. [PMID: 35093441 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, the self-assembled nanoparticles based on Hohenbuehelia serotina polysaccharides (QC-HSP NPs) were fabricated to encapsulate quercetin for improving its bioavailability. The structural characteristics, physicochemical properties as well as the cytotoxicity activities of QC-HSP NPs during gastrointestinal digestion in vitro were respectively investigated. The results showed that QC-HSP NPs possessed the spherical and smooth surface morphology, with the average particle size of 360 nm and zeta potential of -38.8 mV. Moreover, QC-HSP NPs had excellent physiochemical stabilities, and presented sustained-release characteristics during gastrointestinal digestion in vitro. Compared with undigested ones, QC-HSP NPs after gastrointestinal digestion exhibited the more significant anti-proliferative activity on HeLa cells through accumulation of intracellular ROS, arrest of cell cycle at G2/M phase by regulation of cyclin B1, CDK1, p53 and p21 and induction of apoptosis by ER apoptosis pathway. This study provides a new strategy for designing quercetin-loaded nanoparticles based on natural polysaccharides to improve the bioavailability of quercetin.
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- Xiaoyu Li
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China; Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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Enhanced Stability and Oral Bioavailability of Cannabidiol in Zein and Whey Protein Composite Nanoparticles by a Modified Anti-Solvent Approach. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030376. [PMID: 35159526 PMCID: PMC8833932 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Wide applications of cannabidiol (CBD) in the food and pharmaceutical industries are limited due to its low bioavailability, sensitivity to environmental pressures and low water solubility. Zein nanoparticles were stabilized by whey protein (WP) for the delivery of cannabidiol (CBD) using a modified anti-solvent approach. Particle size, surface charge, encapsulation efficiency, and re-dispersibility of nanoparticles were influenced by the zein to WP ratio. Under optimized conditions at 1:4, zein–WP nanoparticles were fabricated with CBD (200 μg/mL) and further characterized. WP absorbed on zein surface via hydrogen bond, hydrophobic forces, and electrostatic attraction. The zein–WP nanoparticles showed excellent storage stability (4 °C, dark) and effectively protected CBD degradation against heat and UV light. In vivo pharmacokinetic study demonstrated that CBD in zein–WP nanoparticles displayed 2-times and 1.75-fold enhancement in maximum concentration (C max) and the area under curve (AUC) as compared to free-form CBD. The data indicated the feasibility of developing zein–WP based nanoparticles for the encapsulation, protection, and delivery of CBD.
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Chen Y, Gao X, Liu S, Cai Q, Wu L, Sun Y, Xia G, Wang Y. Establishment and Characterization of Stable Zein/Glycosylated Lactoferrin Nanoparticles to Enhance the Storage Stability and in vitro Bioaccessibility of 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone. Front Nutr 2022; 8:806623. [PMID: 35047548 PMCID: PMC8763018 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.806623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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In this work, the lactoferrin (LF) was glycosylated by dextran (molecular weight 10, 40, and 70 kDa, LF 10K, LF 40K, and LF 70K) via Maillard reaction as a stabilizer to establish zein/glycosylated LF nanoparticles and encapsulate 7,8-dihydroxyflavone (7,8-DHF). Three zein/glycosylated LF nanoparticles (79.27–87.24 nm) with low turbidity (<0.220) and polydispersity index (PDI) (<0.230) were successfully established by hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding. Compared with zein/LF nanoparticles, zein/glycosylated LF nanoparticles further increased stability to ionic strength (0–500 mM NaCl) at low pH conditions. Zein/glycosylated LF nanoparticles had nanoscale spherical shape and glycosylated LF changed surface morphology of zein nanoparticles. Besides, encapsulated 7,8-DHF exhibited an amorphous state inside zein/glycosylated LF nanoparticles. Most importantly, zein/glycosylated LF nanoparticles had good water redispersibility, high encapsulation efficiency (above 98.50%), favorable storage stability, and bioaccessibility for 7,8-DHF, particularly LF 40K. Collectively, the above research provides a theoretical reference for the application of zein-based delivery systems.
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- Yufeng Chen
- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics Section of Neonatology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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- College of Food Engineering, Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhou, China.,Key Lab of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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Zeng JC, Xiao PJ, Ling LJ, Zhang L, Tang DB, Zhang QF, Chen JG, Li JE, Yin ZP. Processing, digestion property and structure characterization of slowly digestible gorgon nut starch. Food Sci Biotechnol 2022; 31:49-59. [PMID: 35059229 PMCID: PMC8733081 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-021-01007-6] [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: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Slowly digestible gorgon nut starch (GN-SDS) was prepared by heating-cooling treatment (HCT), meanwhile its morphological and structural features were characterized in detail by SEM, DSC, XRD and IR detection. The optimized parameters of GN-SDS processing were as following: starch milk (20%) was heated at 100 °C for 20 min, and then cooled under 4 °C for 24 h. Under the optimized parameters, the SDS content increased from 20.49 to 61.74%. GN-SDS showed typical SDS characteristics in in vivo digestion with a low postprandial blood glucose. SEM images suggested that GN-S particles changed from uniform regular polyhedron with smooth surface to irregular gravel-like particles with coarse surface and obvious layered structure inside after HCT. The results of SEM, DSC, XRD and IR determination indicated that HCT changed the granule morphology, interior structure, gelatinization temperature and crystal type (A to B-type) of GN-S, and therefore made it hard to be digested accordingly. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-021-01007-6.
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- Jia-cheng Zeng
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangzhou, 510610 China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Foods, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045 China
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Zhang J, Hu K, Di L, Wang P, Liu Z, Zhang J, Yue P, Song W, Zhang J, Chen T, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Wang X, Zhan C, Cheng YC, Li X, Li Q, Fan JY, Shen Y, Han JY, Qiao H. Traditional herbal medicine and nanomedicine: Converging disciplines to improve therapeutic efficacy and human health. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 178:113964. [PMID: 34499982 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Traditional herbal medicine (THM), an ancient science, is a gift from nature. For thousands of years, it has helped humans fight diseases and protect life, health, and reproduction. Nanomedicine, a newer discipline has evolved from exploitation of the unique nanoscale morphology and is widely used in diagnosis, imaging, drug delivery, and other biomedical fields. Although THM and nanomedicine differ greatly in time span and discipline dimensions, they are closely related and are even evolving toward integration and convergence. This review begins with the history and latest research progress of THM and nanomedicine, expounding their respective developmental trajectory. It then discusses the overlapping connectivity and relevance of the two fields, including nanoaggregates generated in herbal medicine decoctions, the application of nanotechnology in the delivery and treatment of natural active ingredients, and the influence of physiological regulatory capability of THM on the in vivo fate of nanoparticles. Finally, future development trends, challenges, and research directions are discussed.
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Physicochemical properties and bioavailability comparison of two quercetin loading zein nanoparticles with outer shell of caseinate and chitosan. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Zhang Y, Li Y, Lin C, Zhang J, Gao H, Chen J. Dioscin-loaded zein nanoparticles alleviate lipopolysaccharide-induced acute kidney injury via the microRNA-let 7i signalling pathways. IET Nanobiotechnol 2021; 15:465-472. [PMID: 34694758 PMCID: PMC8675823 DOI: 10.1049/nbt2.12051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The present study investigates the potential role of dioscin (DIO) in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐induced kidney injury. For this purpose, DIO‐loaded zein nanoparticles (DIO‐ZNPs) were formulated and evaluated for physicochemical parameters. The DIO‐ZNPs exhibited a controlled release of drug compared with that of the free drug suspension. Results showed that the cell viability of NRK‐52E consistently decreased with the increase in LPS from 0.01 µg/ml to 2 µg/ml. When compared with LPS, DIO‐induced NPs showed 1.10‐, 1.32‐, 1.57‐ and 1.92‐fold increase in the cell viability for concentrations of 20 µg/ml, 50 µg/ml, 100 µg/ml and 200 µg/ml, respectively. DIO‐ZNPs exhibited the most remarkable recovery in the cell proliferation compared with free DIO as shown by the cellular morphology analysis. Furthermore, Annexin‐V staining analysis showed that the LPS‐treated cells possess the lowest green fluorescence indicating fewer viable cells, whereas DIO‐ZNPs exhibited the maximum green fluorescence comparable with that of the non‐treated cells indicating maximum cell viability. Furthermore, the results show that DIO‐ZNPs significantly increased the expression of miR‐let‐7i in the epithelial kidney cells, whereas the expression levels of TLR4 were significantly downregulated compared with that of the LPS‐treated cells. In conclusion, miR‐let‐7i could be an interesting therapeutic target and nanoparticle‐based DIO could be a potential candidate in the management of acute kidney injury
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- Yun Zhang
- Department of Renal Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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Ruan YT, Wang WJ, Zheng GD, Yin ZP, Chen JG, Li JE, Chen LL, Zhang QF. In vivo and in vitro comparison of three astilbin encapsulated zein nanoparticles with different outer shells. Food Funct 2021; 12:9784-9792. [PMID: 34533153 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo01522b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Three shell materials, lecithin (ZNP-L), chitosan (ZNP-CH) and sodium caseinate (ZNP-SC), were used to prepare core-shell zein nanoparticles. Astilbin was encapsulated as a model flavonoid to compare the influence of the shell materials on zein nanoparticles both in vitro and in vivo. The particle size was moderately increased by lecithin and sodium caseinate, but notably increased by chitosan. All the shell materials provided good redispersibility for the nanoparticles and significantly improved the colloidal stability. Chitosan and sodium caseinate significantly delayed and decreased the feces excretion of astilbin in rats, while lecithin exhibited a very weak effect. The results may be attributed to the difference in mucoadhesive properties between the shell materials. As a consequence, the bioavailability values of astilbin in rats were 18.2, 9.3 and 1.89 times increased through ZNP-CH, ZNP-SC and ZNP-L compared with that of free astilbin, respectively.
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- Yi-Ting Ruan
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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Poureini F, Najafpour GD, Nikzad M, Najafzadehvarzi H, Mohammadi M. Loading of apigenin extracted from parsley leaves on colloidal core-shell nanocomposite for bioavailability enhancement. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Encapsulation of Phenolic Compounds from a Grape Cane Pilot-Plant Extract in Hydroxypropyl Beta-Cyclodextrin and Maltodextrin by Spray Drying. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071130. [PMID: 34356363 PMCID: PMC8301162 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Grape canes, the main byproducts of the viticulture industry, contain high-value bioactive phenolic compounds, whose application is limited by their instability and poorly solubility in water. Encapsulation in cyclodextrins allows these drawbacks to be overcome. In this work, a grape cane pilot-plant extract (GCPPE) was encapsulated in hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) by a spray-drying technique and the formation of an inclusion complex was confirmed by microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. The phenolic profile of the complex was analyzed by LC-ESI-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS and the encapsulation efficiency of the phenolic compounds was determined. A total of 42 compounds were identified, including stilbenes, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, and a complex of (epi)catechin with β-CD was detected, confirming the interaction between polyphenols and cyclodextrin. The encapsulation efficiency for the total extract was 80.5 ± 1.1%, with restrytisol showing the highest value (97.0 ± 0.6%) and (E)-resveratrol (32.7 ± 2.8%) the lowest value. The antioxidant capacity of the inclusion complex, determined by ORAC-FL, was 5300 ± 472 µmol TE/g DW, which was similar to the value obtained for the unencapsulated extract. This formulation might be used to improve the stability, solubility, and bioavailability of phenolic compounds of the GCPPE for water-soluble food and pharmaceutical applications.
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Sun CC, Li Y, Yin ZP, Zhang QF. Physicochemical properties of dihydromyricetin and the effects of ascorbic acid on its stability and bioavailability. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:3862-3869. [PMID: 33336364 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dihydromyricetin (DMY) is a natural dihydroflavonol with many bioactive effects. However, the physicochemical properties of DMY related to its bioavailability, especially its stability, are unclear. RESULTS The effects of pH, temperature, metal ions and ascorbic acid (AA) on the stability of DMY were studied using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The bioavailability of DMY in the presence and absence of AA was compared. Dihydromyricetin was unstable in weak alkaline solutions, and the degradation was significantly accelerated in the presence of Cu2+ and Fe3+ . The degradation process followed the first-order kinetic model. The degradation rate constant (k) increased with increasing pH and temperature. The remaining DMY was only 49% of its initial concnentration after 4 h in simulated intestinal fluid (SIF) at 37 °C. However, by supplementing with AA, the degradation of DMY was rarely occured within 6 h. The solubility of DMY at pH 3-5 was about 750 μg mL-1 , slightly increasing to 853 μg mL-1 at pH 6. Pharmacokinetic studies showed that the bioavailability of DMY increased from 0.122% to 0.341% by supplementing with AA (10% of DMY). CONCLUSION The degradation of DMY is one reason for its poor bioavailability. The presence of AA could significantly improve the stability of DMY, and further improve its bioavailability in rats. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Cui-Cui Sun
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Ngowi EE, Wang YZ, Qian L, Helmy YASH, Anyomi B, Li T, Zheng M, Jiang ES, Duan SF, Wei JS, Wu DD, Ji XY. The Application of Nanotechnology for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Diseases and Disorders. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:629832. [PMID: 33738278 PMCID: PMC7960921 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.629832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Brain is by far the most complex organ in the body. It is involved in the regulation of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional activities. The organ is also a target for many diseases and disorders ranging from injuries to cancers and neurodegenerative diseases. Brain diseases are the main causes of disability and one of the leading causes of deaths. Several drugs that have shown potential in improving brain structure and functioning in animal models face many challenges including the delivery, specificity, and toxicity. For many years, researchers have been facing challenge of developing drugs that can cross the physical (blood–brain barrier), electrical, and chemical barriers of the brain and target the desired region with few adverse events. In recent years, nanotechnology emerged as an important technique for modifying and manipulating different objects at the molecular level to obtain desired features. The technique has proven to be useful in diagnosis as well as treatments of brain diseases and disorders by facilitating the delivery of drugs and improving their efficacy. As the subject is still hot, and new research findings are emerging, it is clear that nanotechnology could upgrade health care systems by providing easy and highly efficient diagnostic and treatment methods. In this review, we will focus on the application of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases and disorders by illuminating the potential of nanoparticles.
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- Ebenezeri Erasto Ngowi
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Dar es Salaam University College of Education, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Brain Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- International Joint Center for Biomedical Innovation, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,School of Nursing and Health, Institutes of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,School of Pharmacy, Institute for Innovative Drug Design and Evaluation, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Brain Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Infection and Biological Safety, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Song J, Sun C, Gul K, Mata A, Fang Y. Prolamin-based complexes: Structure design and food-related applications. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 20:1120-1149. [PMID: 33569884 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Prolamins are a group of safe food additives that are biocompatible, biodegradable, and sustainable. Zein, gliadin, kafirin, and hordein are common prolamins that have been extensively studied, particularly as these form colloidal particles because of their amphiphilic properties. Prolamin-based binary/ternary complexes, which have stable physicochemical properties and superior functionality, are formed by combining prolamins with polysaccharides, polyphenols, water-soluble proteins, and surfactants. Although the combination of prolamins with other components has received attention, the relationship between the structural design of prolamin-based complexes and their functionalities remains uncertain. This review discusses the production methods of prolamin-based complexes, the factors influencing their structural characteristics, and their applications in the food industry. Further studies are needed to elucidate the structure-function relationships between prolamins and other biopolymers, as well as the toxicological effects of these complexes in food.
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- Jingru Song
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Yang L, Zhu Y, Zhong S, Zheng G. Astilbin lowers the effective caffeine dose for decreasing lipid accumulation via activating AMPK in high-fat diet-induced obese mice. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:573-581. [PMID: 32673411 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10669] [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: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Caffeine has an anti-obesity effect, although chronic excessive caffeine consumption also causes caffeinism, which is marked by increased anxiety or depression, amongst other symptoms. The present study aimed to investigate whether the addition of flavonoids such as astilbin can reduce the caffeine dose needed to inhibit obesity. RESULTS ICR mice (n = 80) were fed with normal diet, high-fat diet (HFD), HFD supplemented with astilbin, caffeine, or astilbin + caffeine for 12 weeks. When diets supplemented with astilbin, 0.3 g kg-1 diet caffeine had the same effect as 0.6 g kg-1 diet caffeine alone, and 0.6 g kg-1 diet caffeine combined with astilbin most effectively inhibited HFD-induced obesity. Astilbin improved the anti-obesity effects of caffeine on lipid accumulation via the activation of AMP-activated protein kinase α (AMPKα). (i) Activated AMPKα decreased lipid biosynthesis by suppressing the activity or mRNA expression of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase, sterol regulatory element binding protein 1c and its target gene fatty acid synthase. (ii) Activated AMPKα also up-regulated lipolysis by enhancing the expression of adipose triglyceride lipase and increasing the phosphorylation of hormone-sensitive lipase. (iii) Finally, activated AMPKα increased carnitine acyltransferase and acyl-CoA oxidase activities, which further promoted fatty acid β-oxidation. CONCLUSION The results obtained in the present study indicate that astilbin may decrease the effective dose of caffeine needed for an anti-obesity effect and also suggest that it suppresses fat accumulation via the activation of AMPK. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Licong Yang
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Sun CC, Su H, Zheng GD, Wang WJ, Yuan E, Zhang QF. Fabrication and characterization of dihydromyricetin encapsulated zein-caseinate nanoparticles and its bioavailability in rat. Food Chem 2020; 330:127245. [PMID: 32521399 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Dihydromyricetin (DMY) encapsulated zein-caseinate nanoparticles (DZP) were fabricated by antisolvent method. The encapsulation and loading efficiency of DMY in DZP were 90.2% and 22.6% as determined by HPLC. DZP is spherical with particle size and ζ potential of 206.4 nm and -29.6 mV, respectively. Physicochemical characterization showed that DMY existed in amorphous form in DZP and its interaction with proteins was found. The fabrication of DZP significantly improved the stability of DMY. Besides, the diffusion rate of DMY in DZP was faster than its suspensions in both simulated gastric and intestinal fluid. The adhesion of DMY in mice gastrointestinal tract was also improved. Besides DMY itself, its methylated metabolites with further sulfation and glucuronide were identified in rat plasma by UPLC-QTOF-MS. UPLC-QqQ-MS/MS quantitative analysis showed that the oral bioavailability of DMY was 1.95 times enhanced. Besides, the concentration of DMY metabolites in plasma were all increased.
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- Cui-Cui Sun
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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Formulation of Naringin Encapsulation in Zein/Caseinate Biopolymers and its Anti-adipogenic Activity in 3T3-L1 Pre-adipocytes. J CLUST SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-020-01909-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Natamycin-loaded zein nanoparticles stabilized by carboxymethyl chitosan: Evaluation of colloidal/chemical performance and application in postharvest treatments. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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In vitro and in vivo inhibitory activity of taxifolin on three digestive enzymes. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 150:31-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Shi M, Xu M, Yin L. Pharmacokinetic, bioavailability and tissue distribution study of astilbin in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 72:1061-1071. [PMID: 32346882 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to reveal the pharmacokinetic profiles of astilbin with various doses in rats and investigate the oral absolute bioavailability and tissue distribution of astilbin after oral administration. METHODS Wistar rats were orally administered astilbin 12, 24 mg/kg and intravenous administered astilbin 6 mg/kg randomly. The concentration of astilbin in rat plasma and various tissue samples was determined by LC-MS/MS method. Noncompartmental pharmacokinetic parameters including AUC and t1/2 were calculated from plasma concentration-time data of astilbin with the DAS 3.0. KEY FINDINGS After oral administration of astilbin 12 and 24 mg/kg to rats, the oral absolute bioavailability of astilbin were 1.16 ± 0.695% and 1.27 ± 0.379%; the plasma elimination half-lives (t1/2 ) were 101 ± 35.8 and 109 ± 25.3 min, respectively. Astilbin had a rapid absorption and a wide distribution throughout the whole body except liver and fat following oral administration. Astilbin could penetrate the blood-brain barrier of rat. CONCLUSIONS The oral absolute bioavailability of astilbin is poor because of the low permeability and solubility. Both oral absorption and clearance of astilbin in rats are rapid after oral administration.
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- Meiyun Shi
- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China
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- Clinical laboratory, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Wang D, Tao S, Yin SW, Sun Y, Li Y. Facile preparation of zein nanoparticles with tunable surface hydrophobicity and excellent colloidal stability. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zheng D, Sun CC, Su H, Zhang QF. Metabolism, Excretion, and Tissue Distribution of Astilbin-Zein Nanoparticles in Rats. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:8332-8338. [PMID: 31298538 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b02569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The excretion, tissue distribution, and metabolic profile of astilbin in rat were studied by HPLC and UPLC-QTOF-MS. Astilbin underwent isomerization in the small intestine, and its four isomers were found in feces. Besides, taxifolin, the aglycone of astilbin, and its further metabolites by gut microbes through hydrogenation, dehydration, and ring-fission were found. The total feces excretion of astilbin was about 14.4% of administration. The forming of zein-caseinate nanoparticles can significantly delay and reduce the feces excretion of astilbin. Astilbin and its isomers were absorbed in their intact form. The main metabolites found in plasma and tissues were the methylated products. Astilbin was rapidly distributed in various tissues including brain and maintained relatively high concentration in heart. Compared with other tissues, significantly higher concentration and longer duration of astilbin were found in the gastrointestinal tract. Astilbin and its isomers were excreted in their intact and methylated form in urine.
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- Dan Zheng
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering , Jiangxi Agricultural University , Nanchang 330045 , China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering , Jiangxi Agricultural University , Nanchang 330045 , China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering , Jiangxi Agricultural University , Nanchang 330045 , China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering , Jiangxi Agricultural University , Nanchang 330045 , China
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