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Yu Z, Ke L, Lu T, Li L, Gu H, Rao P. Implementing a food first strategy can transform preventive healthcare. NPJ Sci Food 2024; 8:57. [PMID: 39191761 DOI: 10.1038/s41538-024-00297-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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The Food-First Strategy advocates seeking a nutritional solution for the prevention and treatment of disease before resorting to supplements or therapeutic agents. Advances in knowledge of nutrition at the cellular level are providing information on how micronutrients are incorporated into cells and how they exert their actions. Micronutrients, in the form of naturally occurring nanoparticles, are more bioavailable and also act as antioxidants to tackle inflammation and promote cellular regeneration and repair. They are the new "superheroes of nutrition" and an understanding of their metabolic impact can explain and support associated health claims.
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- Zhaoshuo Yu
- National Nutrition Surveillance Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
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- National Nutrition Surveillance Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland
- Hangzhou Normal University, 311121, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University, 311121, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, 100005, Beijing, China
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- International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), Guelph, ON, Canada
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Wang T, Fu ZY, Li YJ, Zi L, Song CZ, Tao YX, Zhang M, Gu W, Yu J, Yang XX. Recognition on pharmacodynamic ingredients of natural products. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102124. [PMID: 38933713 PMCID: PMC11201352 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Natural products (NPs) play an irreplaceable role in the intervention of various diseases and have been considered a critical source of drug development. Many new pharmacodynamic compounds with potential clinical applications have recently been derived from NPs. These compounds range from small molecules to polysaccharides, polypeptides, proteins, self-assembled nanoparticles, and extracellular vesicles. This review summarizes various active substances found in NPs. The investigation of active substances in NPs can potentiate new drug development and promote the in-depth comprehension of the mechanism of action of NPs that can be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of human diseases.
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- Tao Wang
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, 1076 Yuhua Road, Kunming 650500, China
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Zhang YB, Wang JF, Wang MX, Peng J, Kong XD, Tian J. Nano-based drug delivery systems for active ingredients from traditional Chinese medicine: Harnessing the power of nanotechnology. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1405252. [PMID: 38910887 PMCID: PMC11190311 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1405252] [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: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining worldwide popularity as a complementary and alternative medicine. The isolation and characterization of active ingredients from TCM has become optional strategies for drug development. In order to overcome the inherent limitations of these natural products such as poor water solubility and low bioavailability, the combination of nanotechnology with TCM has been explored. Taking advantage of the benefits offered by the nanoscale, various drug delivery systems have been designed to enhance the efficacy of TCM in the treatment and prevention of diseases. Methods: The manuscript aims to present years of research dedicated to the application of nanotechnology in the field of TCM. Results: The manuscript discusses the formulation, characteristics and therapeutic effects of nano-TCM. Additionally, the formation of carrier-free nanomedicines through self-assembly between active ingredients of TCM is summarized. Finally, the paper discusses the safety behind the application of nano-TCM and proposes potential research directions. Discussion: Despite some achievements, the safety of nano-TCM still need special attention. Furthermore, exploring the substance basis of TCM formulas from the perspective of nanotechnology may provide direction for elucidating the scientific intension of TCM formulas.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, China
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Yang G, Liu Y, Hu Y, Yuan Y, Qin Y, Li Q, Ma S. Bio-soft matter derived from traditional Chinese medicine: Characterizations of hierarchical structure, assembly mechanism, and beyond. J Pharm Anal 2024; 14:100943. [PMID: 39005842 PMCID: PMC11246065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2024.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Structural and functional explorations on bio-soft matter such as micelles, vesicles, nanoparticles, aggregates or polymers derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has emerged as a new topic in the field of TCM. The discovery of such cross-scaled bio-soft matter may provide a unique perspective for unraveling the new effective material basis of TCM as well as developing innovative medicine and biomaterials. Despite the rapid rise of TCM-derived bio-soft matter, their hierarchical structure and assembly mechanism must be unambiguously probed for a further in-depth understanding of their pharmacological activity. In this review, the current emerged TCM-derived bio-soft matter assembled from either small molecules or macromolecules is introduced, and particularly the unambiguous elucidation of their hierarchical structure and assembly mechanism with combined electron microscopic and spectroscopic techniques is depicted. The pros and cons of each technique are also discussed. The future challenges and perspective of TCM-derived bio-soft matter are outlined, particularly the requirement for their precise in situ structural determination is highlighted.
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- Guiya Yang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Therapeutic Substance of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Therapeutic Substance of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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Jing Y, Wang C, Li C, Wei Z, Lei D, Chen A, Li X, He X, Cen L, Sun M, Liu B, Xue B, Li R. Development of a manganese complex hyaluronic acid hydrogel encapsulating stimuli-responsive Gambogic acid nanoparticles for targeted Intratumoral delivery. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132348. [PMID: 38750838 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Gambogic acid is a natural compound with anticancer properties and is effective for many tumors. But its low water solubility and dose-dependent side effects limit its clinical application. This study aims to develop a novel drug delivery system for intratumoral delivery of gambogic acid. In our experimental study, we propose a new method for encapsulating gambogic acid nanoparticles using a manganese composite hyaluronic acid hydrogel as a carrier, designed for targeted drug delivery to tumors. The hydrogel delivery system is synthesized through the coordination of hyaluronic acid-dopamine (HA-DOPA) and manganese ions. The incorporation of manganese ions serves three purposes:1.To form cross-linked hydrogels, thereby improving the mechanical properties of HA-DOPA.2.To monitor the retention of hydrogels in vivo in real-time using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).3.To activate the body's immune response. The experimental results show that the designed hydrogel has good biosafety, in vivo sustained release effect and imaging tracking ability. In the mouse CT26 model, the hydrogel drug-loaded group can better inhibit tumor growth. Further immunological analysis shows that the drug-loaded hydrogel group can stimulate the body's immune response, thereby better achieving anti-tumor effects. These findings indicate the potential of the developed manganese composite hyaluronic acid hydrogel as an effective and safe platform for intratumoral drug delivery. The amalgamation of biocompatibility, controlled drug release, and imaging prowess positions this system as a promising candidate for tumor treatment.
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- Yuanhao Jing
- The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Department of Pain, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Nanjing International Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School & Clinical Cancer Institute of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Oncology, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China. 210000
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China; The Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School & Clinical Cancer Institute of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, Ministry of Education, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210008, China; The Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School & Clinical Cancer Institute of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Liu X, Ou X, Zhang T, Li X, Qiao Q, Jia L, Xu Z, Zhang F, Tian T, Lan H, Yang C, Kong L, Zhang Z. In situ neutrophil apoptosis and macrophage efferocytosis mediated by Glycyrrhiza protein nanoparticles for acute inflammation therapy. J Control Release 2024; 369:215-230. [PMID: 38508529 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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In the progression of acute inflammation, the activation and recruitment of macrophages and neutrophils are mutually reinforcing, leading to amplified inflammatory response and severe tissue damage. Therefore, to regulate the axis of neutrophils and macrophages is essential to avoid tissue damage induced from acute inflammatory. Apoptotic neutrophils can regulate the anti-inflammatory activity of macrophages through the efferocytosis. The strategy of in situ targeting and inducing neutrophil apoptosis has the potential to modulate macrophage activity and transfer anti-inflammatory drugs. Herein, a natural glycyrrhiza protein nanoparticle loaded with dexamethasone (Dex@GNPs) was constructed, which could simultaneously regulate neutrophil and macrophage function during acute inflammation treatment by combining in situ neutrophil apoptosis and macrophage efferocytosis. Dex@GNPs can be rapidly and selectively internalized by neutrophils and subsequently induce neutrophils apoptosis through a ROS-dependent mechanism. The efferocytosis of apoptotic neutrophils not only promoted the polarization of macrophages into anti-inflammatory state, but also facilitated the transfer of Dex@GNPs to macrophages. This enabled dexamethasone to further modulate macrophage function. In mouse models of acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis, Dex@GNPs significantly ameliorated the disordered immune microenvironment and alleviated tissue injury. This study presents a novel strategy for drug delivery and inflammation regulation to effectively treat acute inflammatory diseases.
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- Xiong Liu
- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; Hubei Engineering Research Centre for Novel Drug Delivery System, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Zhao B, Zhang Y, Fan Z, Lin Z, Wang L, Li H, Zhen H, Wu C. Study on the Nanoaggregate Formation Mechanism and Antipyretic Effect of Maxing Shigan Decoction. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:19311-19319. [PMID: 38708238 PMCID: PMC11064183 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula decoctions easily form nanoaggregates due to self-assembly during the decoction process. However, research on nanoaggregates in TCM is still in its infancy with limited systematic studies. Maxing Shigan Decoction (MXSGT), a TCM formula, has been commonly used for the treatment of fever for thousands of years in China. This study used MXSGT as an example to investigate the antipyretic effects of MXSGT nanoaggregates (MXSGT-NAs) in its decoction, shedding light on the compatibility mechanisms of Chinese medicine. MXSGT-NAs were isolated by using high-speed centrifugation and dialysis techniques. The morphology, particle size distribution, and electrical potential of MXSGT-NAs were characterized. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to detect ephedrine and pseudoephedrine in MXSGT-NAs. The self-assembly mechanism of MXSGT-NAs was investigated by deconstructing the prescription. In pharmacodynamic experiments, a rat fever model was established through the subcutaneous injection of dry yeast to investigate the antipyretic effects of MXSGT-NAs. The results showed the presence of regularly shaped spherical nanoaggregates in MXSGT. It contains carbon, oxygen (O), sulfur (S), sodium, aluminum (Al), calcium (Ca), iron, magnesium, bismuth (Bi), etc. MXSGT-NAs exerted substantial antipyretic effects on febrile rats. Furthermore, we found micrometer-sized particles composed of Ca, O, S, potassium, and Bi in Shi gao decoctions. This study is the first to provide evidence for the self-assembling property of Shi gao, elucidate the scientific connotation of dispensing Shi gao in MXSGT, and provide a novel perspective for the study of TCM decoctions.
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- Bingbing Zhao
- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Henan-Macquarie
University Joint Centre for Biomedical Innovation, School of Life
Sciences, Henan University, Jinming Avenue, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
- School
of Pharmaceutical Science and Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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Ai S, Li Y, Zheng H, Zhang M, Tao J, Liu W, Peng L, Wang Z, Wang Y. Collision of herbal medicine and nanotechnology: a bibliometric analysis of herbal nanoparticles from 2004 to 2023. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:140. [PMID: 38556857 PMCID: PMC10983666 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02426-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Herbal nanoparticles are made from natural herbs/medicinal plants, their extracts, or a combination with other nanoparticle carriers. Compared to traditional herbs, herbal nanoparticles lead to improved bioavailability, enhanced stability, and reduced toxicity. Previous research indicates that herbal medicine nanomaterials are rapidly advancing and making significant progress; however, bibliometric analysis and knowledge mapping for herbal nanoparticles are currently lacking. We performed a bibliometric analysis by retrieving publications related to herbal nanoparticles from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database spanning from 2004 to 2023. Data processing was performed using the R package Bibliometrix, VOSviewers, and CiteSpace. RESULTS In total, 1876 articles related to herbal nanoparticles were identified, originating from various countries, with China being the primary contributing country. The number of publications in this field increases annually. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Saveetha University in India are prominent research institutions in this domain. The Journal "International Journal of Nanomedicine" has the highest number of publications. The number of authors of these publications reached 8234, with Yan Zhao, Yue Zhang, and Huihua Qu being the most prolific authors and Yan Zhao being the most frequently cited author. "Traditional Chinese medicine," "drug delivery," and "green synthesis" are the main research focal points. Themes such as "green synthesis," "curcumin," "wound healing," "drug delivery," and "carbon dots" may represent emerging research areas. CONCLUSIONS Our study findings assist in identifying the latest research frontiers and hot topics, providing valuable references for scholars investigating the role of nanotechnology in herbal medicine.
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- Sinan Ai
- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, Institute of Medical Science, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, Institute of Medical Science, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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Yang L, Zhang X, Wang Z, Lin X, Zhang Y, Lu J, Wu L, Yao S, Jing W, Huang X, Wang P. Decoction regulating phytochemicals' micromorphology changes and anti-inflammation activity enhancements originated from herb medicine supermolecules. Chin Med 2024; 19:19. [PMID: 38279104 PMCID: PMC10811931 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00864-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mahuang Fuzi decoction (MGF) is composed of three herb medicines that has been clinically used to treat inflammatory diseases for a long history. At present, more and more active phytochemicals' aggregations have been found during the thermodynamic process of herb medicine decoction, and revealing the clinical efficacy of herb medicine through supramolecular strategies is the focus of current research. However, it is not clear whether decoction induced supermolecules' morphological changes to modify activity. METHODS Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) were used to analyze the micromorphology of MGF, MGF SA (MGF supermolecules), and MIX (physical mixture of MGF single decoction). The interaction and thermodynamic parameters of single herbs in a decoction were investigated by Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). The phytochemicals were systematically analyzed by ultra high performance liquid chromatography-Q Exactive hybrid quadrupole-orbitrap high-resolution accurate mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS). Under the safe dose on RAW264.7 cells, NO, IL-6 and TNF-α were determined by Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA) method. NF-κB p65 translocation from the cytoplasm into the nucleus was examined using the immunofluorescence assay and the western blot, respectively. Furthermore, Metabolomics was used to discover potential biomarkers and the associated metabolic pathways of MGF SA treatment. RESULTS There were nanoscale aggregations in MGF, and the micromorphology of the extracted MGF SA consisted of uniform particles; while the MIX micromorphology had no uniformity. ITC showed that the interaction MH-GC and FZ-GC were a spontaneous exothermic reaction, indicating that their phytochemicals had the property of self-assembly. Though the micromorphology between MGF, MGF SA, and MIX was obviously different, UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS results displayed that the main phytochemicals of MGF and MIX had nearly the same components. Interestingly, MGF and MGF SA could significantly inhibit the production of NO, and had better inhibition effect on the expression of nuclear protein NF-κB p65 than MIX, among which MGF SA had the best effect. Further investigation indicated that the perturbance of metabolic profiling in RAW264.7 inflammatory cells was obviously reversed by MGF SA. CONCLUSIONS The decoction enriched the key active phytochemicals and regulated the formation of homogeneous nanoparticles in MGF SA. The supermolecules in MGF SA significantly enhanced its anti-inflammatory activity, primarily affecting the NF-κB signaling pathway and the biosynthesis and metabolism of arginine in RAW264.7 inflammatory cells. Current study displayed that co-decocting herbal medicine were beneficial to the treatment of diseases than the mixture of the single herbs' extraction.
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- Luping Yang
- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China.
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China.
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Yang B, Zhang Z, Song J, Qi T, Zeng J, Feng L, Jia X. Interpreting the efficacy enhancement mechanism of Chinese medicine processing from a biopharmaceutic perspective. Chin Med 2024; 19:14. [PMID: 38238801 PMCID: PMC10797928 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00887-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Chinese medicine processing (CMP) is a unique pharmaceutical technology that distinguishes it from natural medicines. Current research primarily focuses on changes in chemical components to understand the mechanisms behind efficacy enhancement in processing. However, this paper presents a novel perspective on the biopharmaceutics of CMP. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current research, emphasizing two crucial aspects: the role of 'heat' during processing and the utilization of processing adjuvants. The paper highlights the generation of easily absorbed components through the hydrolysis of glycosides by 'heat', as well as the facilitation of dissolution, absorption, and targeted distribution of active components through the utilization of processing adjuvants. From a biopharmaceutic perspective, this paper provides a lucid comprehension of the scientific foundation for augmenting the efficacy of CMP. Moreover, it proposes a three-dimensional research framework encompassing chemical reactions, phase transitions, and biopharmaceutical properties to further investigate the mechanisms involved in enhancing the efficacy of CMP.
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- Bing Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China.
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Wang H, Song B, Zhou J, Gao G, Ding Y, Meng X, Ke L, Ding W, Zhang S, Chen T, Rao P. Fabrication and characterization of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles using licorice protein isolate from Radix Glycyrrhizae. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128235. [PMID: 37981268 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Licorice was widely used in food and herbal medicine. In its extract industry, a substantial amount of licorice protein was produced and discarded as waste. Herein, we extracted Licorice Protein Isolate (LPI) and explored its potential as a curcumin nanocarrier. Using a pH-driven method, we fabricated LPI-curcumin nanoparticles with diameters ranging from 129.30 ± 3.21 nm to 75.03 ± 1.19 nm, depending on the LPI/curcumin molar ratio. The formation of LPI-curcumin nanoparticles was primarily driven by hydrophobic interactions, with curcumin entrapped in LPI being in an amorphous form. These nanoparticles significantly enhanced curcumin properties in terms of solubility, photochemical stability, and stability under varying pH, storage, and physiological conditions. Moreover, the loaded curcumin exhibited a 2.58-fold increase in cellular antioxidant activity on RAW 264.7 cells and a 1.86-fold increase in antitumor activity against HepG2 cells compared to its free form. These findings suggested that LPI could potentially serve as a promising novel delivery material.
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- Huiqin Wang
- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; College of Food and Bioengineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuqing, Fujian, China
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; College of Food and Bioengineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuqing, Fujian, China
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; College of Food and Bioengineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuqing, Fujian, China.
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, United Kingdom
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; College of Food and Bioengineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuqing, Fujian, China
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Tan J, Yi J, Cao X, Wang F, Xie S, Dai A. Untapping the Potential of Astragaloside IV in the Battle Against Respiratory Diseases. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:1963-1978. [PMID: 37426627 PMCID: PMC10328396 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s416091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Respiratory diseases are an emerging public health concern, that pose a risk to the global community. There, it is essential to establish effective treatments to reduce the global burden of respiratory diseases. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) is a natural saponin isolated from Radix astragali (Huangqi in Chinese) used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. This compound has become increasingly popular due to its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. In the last decade, accumulated evidence has indicated the AS-IV protective effect against respiratory diseases. This article presents a current understanding of AS-IV roles and mechanisms in combatting respiratory diseases. The ability of the agent to suppress oxidative stress, cell proliferation, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), to attenuate inflammatory responses, and modulate programmed cell death (PCD) will be discussed. This review highlights the current challenges in respiratory diseases and recommendations to improve disease management.
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- Junlan Tan
- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Translational Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Translational Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Translational Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Translational Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Translational Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Translational Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People's Republic of China
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410021, People's Republic of China
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Huang J, Zhu Y, Xiao H, Liu J, Li S, Zheng Q, Tang J, Meng X. Formation of a traditional Chinese medicine self-assembly nanostrategy and its application in cancer: a promising treatment. Chin Med 2023; 18:66. [PMID: 37280646 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00764-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used for centuries to prevent and treat a variety of illnesses, and its popularity is increasing worldwide. However, the clinical applications of natural active components in TCM are hindered by the poor solubility and low bioavailability of these compounds. To address these issues, Chinese medicine self-assembly nanostrategy (CSAN) is being developed. Many active components of TCM possess self-assembly properties, allowing them to form nanoparticles (NPs) through various noncovalent forces. Self-assembled NPs (SANs) are also present in TCM decoctions, and they are closely linked to the therapeutic effects of these remedies. SAN is gaining popularity in the nano research field due to its simplicity, eco-friendliness, and enhanced biodegradability and biocompatibility compared to traditional nano preparation methods. The self-assembly of active ingredients from TCM that exhibit antitumour effects or are combined with other antitumour drugs has generated considerable interest in the field of cancer therapeutics. This paper provides a review of the principles and forms of CSAN, as well as an overview of recent reports on TCM that can be used for self-assembly. Additionally, the application of CSAN in various cancer diseases is summarized, and finally, a concluding summary and thoughts are proposed. We strongly believe that CSAN has the potential to offer fresh strategies and perspectives for the modernization of TCM.
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- Ju Huang
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Wang Y, Zhang Z, Cheng Z, Xie W, Qin H, Sheng J. Astragaloside in cancer chemoprevention and therapy. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:1144-1154. [PMID: 37075760 PMCID: PMC10278710 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Tumor chemoprevention and treatment are two approaches aimed at improving the survival of patients with cancers. An ideal anti-tumor drug is that which not only kills tumor cells but also alleviates tumor-causing risk factors, such as precancerous lesions, and prevents tumor recurrence. Chinese herbal monomers are considered to be ideal treatment agents due to their multi-target effects. Astragaloside has been shown to possess tumor chemoprevention, direct anti-tumor, and chemotherapeutic drug sensitization effects. In this paper, we review the effects of astragaloside on tumor prevention and treatment and provide directions for further research.
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- Yaning Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 13033, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, China
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Zhang M, Li X, Zhou L, Chen W, Marchioni E. Protein-Based High Internal Phase Pickering Emulsions: A Review of Their Fabrication, Composition and Future Perspectives in the Food Industry. Foods 2023; 12:482. [PMID: 36766011 PMCID: PMC9914728 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Protein-based high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPEs) are emulsions using protein particles as a stabilizer in which the volume fraction of the dispersed phase exceeds 74%. Stabilizers are irreversibly adsorbed at the interface of the oil phase and water phase to maintain the droplet structure. Protein-based HIPEs have shown great potential for a variety of fields, including foods, due to the wide range of materials, simple preparation, and good biocompatibility. This review introduces the preparation routes of protein-based HIPEs and summarizes and classifies the preparation methods of protein stabilizers according to their formation mechanism. Further outlined are the types and properties of protein stabilizers used in the present studies, the composition of the oil phase, the encapsulating substances, and the properties of the constituted protein-based HIPEs. Finally, future development of protein-based HIPEs was explored, such as the development of protein-based stabilizers, the improvement of emulsification technology, and the quality control of stabilizers and protein-based HIPEs.
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- Minghao Zhang
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Ethnopharmacology Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Ethnopharmacology Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Ethnopharmacology Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Ethnopharmacology Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Inst Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien, CNRS, Equipe Chim Analyt Mol Bioact & Pharmacognoise, UMR 7178, UDS, F-67400 Illkirch Graffenstaden, France
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Su Q, Zhao X, Zhang X, Wang Y, Zeng Z, Cui H, Wang C. Nano Functional Food: Opportunities, Development, and Future Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010234. [PMID: 36613678 PMCID: PMC9820276 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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A functional food is a kind of food with special physiological effects that can improve health status or reduce illness. However, the active ingredients in functional foods are usually very low due to the instability and easy degradation of some nutrients. Therefore, improving the utilization rate of the effective ingredients in functional food has become the key problem. Nanomaterials have been widely used and studied in many fields due to their small size effect, high specific surface area, high target activity, and other characteristics. Therefore, it is a feasible method to process and modify functional food using nanotechnology. In this review, we summarize the nanoparticle delivery system and the food nanotechnology in the field of functional food. We also summarize and prospect the application, basic principle, and latest development of nano-functional food and put forward corresponding views.
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Lin X, Huang X, Tian X, Yuan Z, Lu J, Nie X, Wang P, Lei H, Wang P. Natural Small-Molecule-Based Carrier-Free Self-Assembly Library Originated from Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:43510-43521. [PMID: 36506183 PMCID: PMC9730315 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The carrier-free self-assembly of small molecules opens a new window for the development of nanomaterials. This study is dedicated to developing binary small-molecular self-assemblies derived from phytochemicals in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Among them, Rhei Radix et Rhizoma and Coptidis Rhizoma are a common pair used in clinics for thousands of years. Here, we found that there were numerous spherical supramolecular nanoparticles (NPs) originated from Rhei Radix et Rhizoma and Coptidis Rhizoma decoction. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was used to analyze the composition of the supramolecules, and a total of 119 phytochemicals were identified (23 anthraquinones, 31 alkaloids, 24 organic acids, 8 tannins, and other components). Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) showed that the interaction between Rhei Radix et Rhizoma and Coptidis Rhizoma was a spontaneous exothermic reaction, indicating that their phytochemicals had the property of self-assembly and interacted to form supramolecules in the decocting process. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV, IR, NMR, and ITC were used to verify that rhein and coptisine could self-assemble into nanofibers (Rhe-Cop NFs), while emodin and coptisine could self-assemble into nanoparticles (Emo-Cop NPs). The formation mechanism analysis of the self-assemblies revealed that they were induced by electrostatic attraction, hydrogen bonding, and π-π stacking, forming nanospheres of about 50 nm and nanofibers. The current study not only provides an idea of discovering carrier-free self-assemblies from traditional herbal medicine decoction but also supplies a reference for the design of binary self-assembly of small molecules in the future.
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Chen Z, Yue Z, Yang K, Li S. Nanomaterials: small particles show huge possibilities for cancer immunotherapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:484. [DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01692-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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AbstractWith the economy's globalization and the population's aging, cancer has become the leading cause of death in most countries. While imposing a considerable burden on society, the high morbidity and mortality rates have continuously prompted researchers to develop new oncology treatment options. Anti-tumor regimens have evolved from early single surgical treatment to combined (or not) chemoradiotherapy and then to the current stage of tumor immunotherapy. Tumor immunotherapy has undoubtedly pulled some patients back from the death. However, this strategy of activating or boosting the body's immune system hardly benefits most patients. It is limited by low bioavailability, low response rate and severe side effects. Thankfully, the rapid development of nanotechnology has broken through the bottleneck problem of anti-tumor immunotherapy. Multifunctional nanomaterials can not only kill tumors by combining anti-tumor drugs but also can be designed to enhance the body's immunity and thus achieve a multi-treatment effect. It is worth noting that the variety of nanomaterials, their modifiability, and the diversity of combinations allow them to shine in antitumor immunotherapy. In this paper, several nanobiotics commonly used in tumor immunotherapy at this stage are discussed, and they activate or enhance the body's immunity with their unique advantages. In conclusion, we reviewed recent advances in tumor immunotherapy based on nanomaterials, such as biological cell membrane modification, self-assembly, mesoporous, metal and hydrogels, to explore new directions and strategies for tumor immunotherapy.
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Li Z, Xu X, Wang Y, Kong L, Han C. Carrier-free nanoplatforms from natural plants for enhanced bioactivity. J Adv Res 2022:S2090-1232(22)00215-6. [PMID: 36208834 PMCID: PMC10403678 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2022.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Natural plants as well as traditional Chinese medicine have made outstanding contributions to the health and reproduction of human beings and remain the basis and major resource for drug innovation. Carrier-free nanoplatforms completely self-assembled by pure molecules or therapeutic components have attracted increasing attention due to their advantages of improved pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics, reduced toxicity, and high drug loading. In recent years, carrier-free nanoplatforms produced by self-assembly from natural plants have contributed to progress in a variety of therapeutic modalities. Notably, these nanoplatforms based on the interactions of components from different natural plants improve efficiency and depress toxicity. AIM OF REVIEW In this review, different types of self-assembled nanoplatforms are first summarized, mainly including nanoassemblies of pure small molecules isolated from different plants, extracellular vesicles separated from fresh plants, charcoal nanocomponents obtained from charred plants, and nanoaggregates from plants formulae decoctions. Key Scientific Concepts of Review: We mainly focus on composition, self-assembly mechanisms, biological activity and modes of action. Finally, a future perspective of existing challenges with respect to the clinical application of plant-based carrier-free nanoplatforms is discussed, which may be instructive to further develop effective carrier-free nanoplatforms from natural plants in the future.
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- Zhongrui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, 101 longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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Gao Y, Dong Y, Guo Q, Wang H, Feng M, Yan Z, Bai D. Study on Supramolecules in Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction. Molecules 2022; 27:3268. [PMID: 35630743 PMCID: PMC9144598 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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With the application of the concept of supramolecular chemistry to various fields, a large number of supramolecules have been discovered. The chemical components of traditional Chinese medicine have various sources and unique structures. During the high-temperature boiling process, various active components form supramolecules due to complex interactions. The supramolecular structure in a traditional Chinese medicine decoction can not only be used as a drug carrier to promote the absorption and distribution of medicinal components but may also have biological activities superior to those of single active ingredients or their physical mixtures. By summarizing the relevant research results over recent years, this paper introduces the research progress regarding supramolecules in various decoctions, laying a foundation for further research into supramolecules in traditional Chinese medicine decoctions, and provides a new perspective for revealing the compatibility mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine, guiding clinical medications, and developing new nanometers materials.
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- Yuan Gao
- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China; (Y.G.); (Y.D.); (Q.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China; (Y.G.); (Y.D.); (Q.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China; (Y.G.); (Y.D.); (Q.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- Basic Medical School, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China; (H.W.); (M.F.)
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- Basic Medical School, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China; (H.W.); (M.F.)
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China; (Y.G.); (Y.D.); (Q.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China; (Y.G.); (Y.D.); (Q.G.); (Z.Y.)
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Zhao G, Hong L, Liu M, Jiang H, Peng D, He L, Chen W. Isolation and Characterization of Natural Nanoparticles in Naoluo Xintong Decoction and Their Brain Protection Research. Molecules 2022; 27:1511. [PMID: 35268609 PMCID: PMC8911896 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Currently, researchers use modern analytical techniques in a unique perspective of physical pharmacy to analyze the phase composition of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and have discovered that natural nanoparticles commonly exist in decoctions. This study aims to isolate and characterize the structure and composition of nanoparticles in Naoluo Xintong (NLXT) and investigate whether the brain protection effect of NLXT is closely related to NLXT-Nanoparticles (NLXT-NPs). Firstly, the dialysis-centrifugation method was used to separate the nanoparticles and then their size distribution, potential, and morphology were characterized. In addition, infrared spectroscopy and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometer (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) technology were used to analyze the composition of nanoparticles. As for the pharmacodynamic experiment, Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into sham, Middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model, NLXT, NLXT with nanoparticles removing (NLXT-RN), NLXT-RN+Nanoparticles (NLXT-RN+NPs), and NLXT-NPs groups. After administration, the neurological function, histopathological changes, oxidative stress, and apoptosis level were measured. Our research showed that NLXT-NPs are mainly composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and saponins, with typical characteristics of two hundred-nanometer size and negatively loaded. NLXT can improve nerve function, reduce oxidative stress, and inhibit cell apoptosis. However, removing nanoparticles can significantly reduce the brain-protective effect of NLXT, which indicates that NLXT-NPs play an essential role in the efficacy of NLXT.
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- Guodong Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (G.Z.); (L.H.); (M.L.); (H.J.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (G.Z.); (L.H.); (M.L.); (H.J.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (G.Z.); (L.H.); (M.L.); (H.J.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (G.Z.); (L.H.); (M.L.); (H.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (G.Z.); (L.H.); (M.L.); (H.J.)
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Gao G, He C, Wang H, Guo J, Ke L, Zhou J, Chong PH, Rao P. Polysaccharide Nanoparticles from Isatis indigotica Fort. Root Decoction: Diversity, Cytotoxicity, and Antiviral Activity. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 12:nano12010030. [PMID: 35009980 PMCID: PMC8746683 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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It has been revealed that numerous nanoparticles are formed during the boiling preparation of traditional Chinese medical decoctions and culinary soups. They may possess physiological effects different from those of constituent components and are worth paying attention to but are barely noticed and investigated as of yet. In this study, six groups of nanoparticles, whose size ranged from 57 to 300 nm, were successfully isolated from the decoction of Isatis indigotica Fort. root, according to their particle size by the means of size-exclusive chromatography. All of the obtained nanoparticles have a high content of polysaccharides, which distinguishes them from the disclosed BLG protein nanoparticles. They also have high similarities in other compositions, surface charge, and stimuli responses. However, four out of these six nanoparticles (F2, F3, F4, and F5) exhibited significant antiviral activity against influenza virus H1N1, and their antiviral activities and cytotoxicity towards MDCK cells varied with their sizes. It suggested that the antiviral efficacy of BLG decoction could also be from its nanoparticles besides its well-known antiviral phytochemicals. It also implied that the biological effects of these polysaccharide nanoparticles, including cytotoxicity and antiviral activity, may be correlative with the physicochemical properties, especially the particle size.
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- Guanzhen Gao
- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China; (G.G.); (H.W.); (L.K.); (P.H.C.); (P.R.)
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China; (G.G.); (H.W.); (L.K.); (P.H.C.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhicheng College, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China; (G.G.); (H.W.); (L.K.); (P.H.C.); (P.R.)
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China; (G.G.); (H.W.); (L.K.); (P.H.C.); (P.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-571-8807-1024; Fax: +86-571-8805-6656
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China; (G.G.); (H.W.); (L.K.); (P.H.C.); (P.R.)
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- Food Nutrition Science Centre, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China; (G.G.); (H.W.); (L.K.); (P.H.C.); (P.R.)
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The combination of nanotechnology and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) inspires the modernization of TCM: review on nanotechnology in TCM-based drug delivery systems. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2021; 12:1306-1325. [PMID: 34260049 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-01029-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Fast development of combination of nanotechnology with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) broadens the field of application of TCM. Besides, it increases the research ideas and contributes to TCM modernization. As expected, TCM will be developed into the nanodrug delivery system by nanotechnology with careful design, which will enhance the medicinal value of TCM to cure and prevent disease based on benefits brought by nanometer scale. Here, formulations, relevant preparations methods, and characteristics of nano-TCM were introduced. In addition, the main excellent performances of nano-TCM were clearly elaborated. What is more, the review was intended to address the studies committed to application of nanotechnology in TCM over the years, including development of Chinese medicine active ingredients, complete TCM, and Chinese herbal compounds based on nanotechnology. Finally, this review discussed the safety of nano-TCM and presented future development trends in the way to realize the modernization of TCM. Overall, using the emerging nanotechnology in TCM is promising to promote progress of TCM in international platform. Recent researches on modernization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) urged by nanotechnology are introduced, and formulations, advantages, and applications of nano-TCM are reviewed to provide strong proofs.
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Zhao X, Shi A, Ma Q, Yan X, Bian L, Zhang P, Wu J. Nanoparticles prepared from pterostilbene reduce blood glucose and improve diabetes complications. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:191. [PMID: 34176494 PMCID: PMC8237509 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00928-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes complications are the leading cause of mortality in diabetic patients. The common complications are decline in antioxidant capacity and the onset of micro-inflammation syndrome. At present, glucose-responsive nanoparticles are widely used, as they can release insulin-loaded ultrafine particles intelligently and effectively reduce blood sugar. However, the toxicology of this method has not been fully elucidated. The plant extracts of pterostilbene (PTE) have a wide range of biological applications, such as antioxidation and inflammatory response improvement. Therefore, we have proposed new ideas for the cross application of plant extracts and biomaterials, especially as part of a hypoglycaemic nano-drug delivery system. RESULTS Based on the PTE, we successfully synthesised poly(3-acrylamidophenyl boric acid-b-pterostilbene) (p[AAPBA-b-PTE]) nanoparticles (NPs). The NPs were round in shape and ranged between 150 and 250 nm in size. The NPs possessed good pH and glucose sensitivity. The entrapment efficiency (EE) of insulin-loaded NPs was approximately 56%, and the drug loading (LC) capacity was approximately 13%. The highest release of insulin was 70%, and the highest release of PTE was 85%. Meanwhile, the insulin could undergo self-regulation according to changes in the glucose concentration, thus achieving an effective, sustained release. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that the NPs were safe and nontoxic. Under normal physiological conditions, NPs were completely degraded within 40 days. Fourteen days after mice were injected with p(AAPBA-b-PTE) NPs, there were no obvious abnormalities in the heart, liver, spleen, lung, or kidney. Moreover, NPs effectively reduced blood glucose, improved antioxidant capacity and reversed micro-inflammation in mice. CONCLUSIONS p(AAPBA-b-PTE) NPs were successfully prepared using PTE as raw material and effectively reduced blood glucose, improved antioxidant capacity and reduced the inflammatory response. This novel preparation can enable new combinations of plant extracts and biomaterials to adiministered through NPs or other dosage forms in order to regulate and treat diseases.
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- Xi Zhao
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Sinomedicine, School of Basic Medical, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, P.R. China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Sinomedicine, School of Basic Medical, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, P.R. China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Sinomedicine, School of Basic Medical, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, P.R. China
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- College of Clinical Medical, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Tuina for Treatment of Encephalopathy, College of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Sinomedicine, School of Basic Medical, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, P.R. China.
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Radix Pseudostellariae protein-curcumin nanocomplex: Improvement on the stability, cellular uptake and antioxidant activity of curcumin. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 151:112110. [PMID: 33713747 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112110] [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: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Radix Pseudostellariae protein (RPP) with satisfactory antioxidant activity and self-assembled ability was extracted from dried Radix Pseudostellariae. In this study, RPP-curcumin nanocomplex (RPP-Cur) was fabricated, and its improvement on the stability, cellular uptake and antioxidant activity of curcumin was investigated. RPP-Cur with homogeneously spherical structure exhibited good stability, which could maintain the morphology against simulated gastrointestinal digestion and up to 300 mM ionic concentration. After RPP nanoparticles encapsulation, the retention of curcumin increased 1.45 times under UV irradiation for 6 h. Besides, RPP-Cur exhibited additive reducing power of curcumin and RPP. The transport efficiency of hydrophobic curcumin across Caco-2 cells monolayer was greatly improved by RPP nanoparticle by 3.7 folds. RPP-Cur was able to be internalized by Caco-2 cells dose-dependently via macropinocytosis and clathrin-mediated endocytosis. The cellular uptake efficiency of embedded curcumin in RPP nanoparticles by Caco-2 cells was significantly higher than that of free curcumin, which might contribute to the enhanced intracellular antioxidant activity of RPP-Cur. These findings suggest that the proteins from Radix Pseudostellariae have potential to be developed into novel delivery system with intrinsic antioxidant activity for the hydrophobic active molecules in healthy food field.
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Jansen C, Baker JD, Kodaira E, Ang L, Bacani AJ, Aldan JT, Shimoda LMN, Salameh M, Small-Howard AL, Stokes AJ, Turner H, Adra CN. Medicine in motion: Opportunities, challenges and data analytics-based solutions for traditional medicine integration into western medical practice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 267:113477. [PMID: 33098971 PMCID: PMC7577282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Traditional pharmacopeias have been developed by multiple cultures and evaluated for efficacy and safety through both historical/empirical iteration and more recently through controlled studies using Western scientific paradigms and an increasing emphasis on data science methodologies for network pharmacology. Traditional medicines represent likely sources of relatively inexpensive drugs for symptomatic management as well as potential libraries of new therapeutic approaches. Leveraging this potential requires hard evidence for efficacy that separates science from pseudoscience. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a review of non-Western medical systems and developed case studies that illustrate the epistemological and practical translative barriers that hamper their transition to integration with Western approaches. We developed a new data analytics approach, in silico convergence analysis, to deconvolve modes of action, and potentially predict desirable components of TM-derived formulations based on computational consensus analysis across cultures and medical systems. RESULTS Abstraction, simplification and altered dose and delivery modalities were identified as factors that influence actual and perceived efficacy once a medicine is moved from a non-Western to Western setting. Case studies on these factors highlighted issues with translation between non-Western and Western epistemologies, including those where epistemological and medicinal systems drive markets that can be epicenters for zoonoses such as the novel Coronavirus. The proposed novel data science approach demonstrated the ability to identify and predict desirable medicinal components for a test indication, pain. CONCLUSIONS Relegation of traditional therapies to the relatively unregulated nutraceutical industry may lead healthcare providers and patients to underestimate the therapeutic potential of these medicines. We suggest three areas of emphasis for this field: First, vertical integration and embedding of traditional medicines into healthcare systems would subject them to appropriate regulation and evidence-based practice, as viable integrative implementation mode. Second, we offer a new Bradford-Hill-like framework for setting research priorities and evaluating efficacy, with the goal of rescuing potentially valuable therapies from the nutraceutical market and discrediting those that are pseudoscience. Third, data analytics pipelines offer new capacity to generate new types of TMS-inspired medicines that are rationally-designed based on integrated knowledge across cultures, and also provide an evaluative framework against which to test claims of fidelity and efficacy to TMS made for nutraceuticals.
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- C Jansen
- Laboratory of Immunology and Signal Transduction, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA.
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Signal Transduction, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA.
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- Medicinal Plant Garden, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, 252-0373, Kanagawa, Japan.
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- Undergraduate Program in Biology, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA.
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- Undergraduate Program in Biology, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA.
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Signal Transduction, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA; Graduate Program in Public Health, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA, USA.
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Signal Transduction, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA.
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Signal Transduction, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA; Hawai'i Data Science Institute, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA; The Adra Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Signal Transduction, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA; The Adra Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
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- The Adra Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
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