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Liu Z, Ye L, Xi J, Wang J, Feng ZG. Cyclodextrin polymers: Structure, synthesis, and use as drug carriers. Prog Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Korivi M, Huang YW, Liu BR. Cell-Penetrating Peptides as a Potential Drug Delivery System for Effective Treatment of Diabetes. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:816-825. [PMID: 33076803 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666201019102640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from the body's inability to produce and/or use insulin. Patients with T2D often have hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, inflammation, and oxidative stress, which then lead to hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and increased risk of morbidity and mortality (9th leading cause globally). Insulin and related pharmacological therapies are widely used to manage T2D, despite their limitations. Efficient drug delivery systems (DDS) that control drug kinetics may decrease side effects, allow for efficient targeting, and increase the bioavailability of drugs to achieve maximum therapeutic benefits. Thus, the development of effective DDS is crucial to beat diabetes. METHODS Here, we introduced a highly bioavailable vector, cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs), as a powerful DDS to overcome limitations of free drug administration. RESULTS CPPs are short peptides that serve as a potent tool for delivering therapeutic agents across cell membranes. Various cargoes, including proteins, DNA, RNA, liposomes, therapeutic molecules, and nanomaterials, generally retain their bioactivity upon entering cells. The mechanisms of CPPs/cargoes intracellular entry are classified into two parts: endocytic pathways and direct membrane translocation. In this article, we focus on the applications of CPPs/therapeutic agents in the treatment of diabetes. Hypoglycemic drugs with CPPs intervention can enhance therapeutic effectiveness, and CPP-mediated drug delivery can facilitate the actions of insulin. Numerous studies indicate that CPPs can effectively deliver insulin, produce synergistic effects with immunosuppressants for successful pancreatic islet xenotransplantation, prolong pharmacokinetics, and retard diabetic nephropathy. CONCLUSION We suggest that CPPs can be a new generation of drug delivery systems for effective treatment and management of diabetes and diabetes-associated complications.
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- Mallikarjuna Korivi
- Exercise and Metabolism Research Center, College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409-1120, United States
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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Appleton SL, Tannous M, Argenziano M, Muntoni E, Rosa AC, Rossi D, Caldera F, Scomparin A, Trotta F, Cavalli R. Nanosponges as protein delivery systems: Insulin, a case study. Int J Pharm 2020; 590:119888. [PMID: 32950667 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cyclodextrin-based nanosponges have been found to bepromising drug delivery systems. This paper investigates an application that still needs to be studied in depth, that is, the oral delivery of peptides and proteins, choosing insulin as a case study. The nanospongewas synthesized by crosslinkingβ-cyclodextrins withpyromellitic dianhydride, adopting a top-down approach for its subsequent formulation. Aphysicochemical characterization, in-vitro andin-vivo tests were carried out on the formulation developed. It was nanometric (around 250 nm) with high negative zeta potential, mucoadhesion and swelling properties, good loading capability (about 14%) and encapsulation efficiency (above 90%). The in-vitro release of insulin was negligible at a gastric pH (below 2%) while sustained at an intestinal pH, thus showing a pH-sensitive behaviour of the nanosponge. The Caco-2 cell permeability assay proved that the intestinal permeation of insulin was enhanced when loaded inside the nanosponge. The in-vivo studies confirmed the presence of insulin in rat plasma and a marked hypoglycemic effect in diabetic mice after duodenal and oral administrations, respectively. These preliminary results are encouraging with a view to continuing to study this β-cyclodextrin nanosponge technology for the oral administration of insulin and extending this approach to other proteins of pharmaceutical interest.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy.
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Wong CY, Al-Salami H, Dass CR. Current status and applications of animal models in pre-clinical development of orally administered insulin-loaded nanoparticles. J Drug Target 2020; 28:882-903. [DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2020.1759078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Chun Y. Wong
- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Curtin University, Bentley, Australia
- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Curtin University, Bentley, Australia
- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley, Australia
- Biotechnology and Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin University, Bentley, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Curtin University, Bentley, Australia
- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley, Australia
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Sacco P, Cok M, Scognamiglio F, Pizzolitto C, Vecchies F, Marfoglia A, Marsich E, Donati I. Glycosylated-Chitosan Derivatives: A Systematic Review. Molecules 2020; 25:E1534. [PMID: 32230971 PMCID: PMC7180478 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25071534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Chitosan derivatives, and more specifically, glycosylated derivatives, are nowadays attracting much attention within the scientific community due to the fact that this set of engineered polysaccharides finds application in different sectors, spanning from food to the biomedical field. Overcoming chitosan (physical) limitations or grafting biological relevant molecules, to mention a few, represent two cardinal strategies to modify parent biopolymer; thereby, synthetizing high added value polysaccharides. The present review is focused on the introduction of oligosaccharide side chains on the backbone of chitosan. The synthetic aspects and the effect on physical-chemical properties of such modifications are discussed. Finally, examples of potential applications in biomaterials design and drug delivery of these novel modified chitosans are disclosed.
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- Pasquale Sacco
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 5, I-34127 Trieste, Italy; (P.S.); (M.C.); (F.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 5, I-34127 Trieste, Italy; (P.S.); (M.C.); (F.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazza dell’Ospitale 1, I-34129 Trieste, Italy; (F.S.); (C.P.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazza dell’Ospitale 1, I-34129 Trieste, Italy; (F.S.); (C.P.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 5, I-34127 Trieste, Italy; (P.S.); (M.C.); (F.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 5, I-34127 Trieste, Italy; (P.S.); (M.C.); (F.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazza dell’Ospitale 1, I-34129 Trieste, Italy; (F.S.); (C.P.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 5, I-34127 Trieste, Italy; (P.S.); (M.C.); (F.V.); (A.M.)
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Wong CY, Luna G, Martinez J, Al-Salami H, Dass CR. Bio-nanotechnological advancement of orally administered insulin nanoparticles: Comprehensive review of experimental design for physicochemical characterization. Int J Pharm 2019; 572:118720. [PMID: 31715357 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Therapeutic proteins are labile macromolecules that are prone to degradation during production, freeze-drying and storage. Recent studies showed that nanoparticles can enhance the stability and oral bioavailability of encapsulated proteins. Several conventional approaches (enzyme inhibitors, mucoadhesive polymers) and novel strategies (surface modification, ligand conjugation, flash nano-complexation, stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems) have been employed to improve the physiochemical properties of nanoparticles such as size, zeta potential, morphology, polydispersity index, drug release kinetics and cell-targeting capacity. However, clinical translation of protein-based nanoparticle is limited due to poor experimental design, protocol non-compliance and instrumentation set-up that do not reflect the physiological conditions, resulting in difficulties in mass production of nanoparticles and waste in research funding. In order to address the above concerns, we conducted a comprehensive review to examine the experimental designs and conditions for physical characterization of protein-based nanoparticles. Reliable and robust characterization is essential to verify the cellular interactions and therapeutic potential of protein-based nanoparticles. Importantly, there are a number of crucial factors, which include sample treatment, analytical method, dispersants, sampling grid, staining, quantification parameters, temperature, drug concentration and research materials, should be taken into careful consideration. Variations in research protocol and unreasonable conditions that are used in optimization of pharmaceutical formulations can have great impact in result interpretation. Last but not least, we reviewed all novel instrumentations and assays that are available to examine mucus diffusion capacity, stability and bioactivity of protein-based nanoparticles. These include circular dichroism, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractogram, UV spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, fluorescence spectrum, Förster resonance energy transfer, NMR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, cellular assays and animal models.
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- Chun Y Wong
- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia; Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia; Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley 6102, Australia; Biotechnology and Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Australia; Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Bentley 6102, Australia.
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Song M, Wang H, Chen K, Zhang S, Yu L, Elshazly EH, Ke L, Gong R. Oral insulin delivery by carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin-grafted chitosan nanoparticles for improving diabetic treatment. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:S774-S782. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1511575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Mingming Song
- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, P.R. China
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Presas E, McCartney F, Sultan E, Hunger C, Nellen S, V. Alvarez C, Werner U, Bazile D, Brayden DJ, O'Driscoll CM. Physicochemical, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses of amphiphilic cyclodextrin-based nanoparticles designed to enhance intestinal delivery of insulin. J Control Release 2018; 286:402-414. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Yan X, Zhang X, Li Q. Preparation and characterization of CS/β-CD/Nano-ZnO composite porous membrane optimized by Box-Behnken for the adsorption of Congo red. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:22244-22258. [PMID: 29804255 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2110-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this paper, an effective chitosan/beta-cyclodextrin/nanometer zinc oxide (CS/β-CD/Nano-ZnO) composite porous membrane was synthesized by sol-gel and polymer-assisted inverting method. Preparation conditions of CS/β-CD/Nano-ZnO were investigated by single-factor and Box-Behnken response surface methodology optimizing triethoxyvinylsilane (JH-V151), beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD), and nanometer zinc oxide (Nano-ZnO), and applied to study the adsorption characteristics of Cong red (CR) from aqueous solution using batch experiments. The optimum preparation conditions were determined that the volume fraction of JH-V151 alcohol solution was 11%, the ratio of β-CD to CS was 5.35, and the ratio of Nano-ZnO's mass to solution's volume was 0.36%. Different characterization methods including field-emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and Universal Materials Tester were used to prove the appearance, crystallinity, functional groups, swelling degree, transmittance, and tensile property of CS/β-CD/Nano-ZnO. The optimized batch experimental parameters were 50 mg L-1, 4 h, 7.0, 0.5 g L-1, and 55.0 °C as initial concentration, contact time, pH, adsorbent dose, and temperature, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity on CR reached 96.33 mg g-1, which is 4.34 times with respect to CS. The batch experimental data were best described by a pseudo-second-order kinetics model and Langmuir isotherm model (R2 = 0.9965, theoretical saturated adsorption capacity 147.28 mg g-1). The values ∆G were - 2.09, - 4.73, and - 7.37 kJ mol-1 at 298, 308, and 318 K temperatures, respectively. The ∆H value was 76.68 kJ mol-1, indicating the endothermic and spontaneous adsorption in nature. The ∆S value was 0.26 kJ mol-1 K-1, a signal of entropy increase during adsorption. The adsorption capacity decreased only by 5.8% after six recycling runs, which indicated the reusability of CS/β-CD/Nano-ZnO. Therefore, the CS/β-CD/Nano-ZnO composite porous membrane is a promising membrane material for the efficient removal of CR from any water at large and economic scales at moderate concentration.
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- Xuechao Yan
- School of Environment and Energy, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
- The Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters of Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Environmental Risk Prevention and Emergency Disposal, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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Argüelles-Monal WM, Lizardi-Mendoza J, Fernández-Quiroz D, Recillas-Mota MT, Montiel-Herrera M. Chitosan Derivatives: Introducing New Functionalities with a Controlled Molecular Architecture for Innovative Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E342. [PMID: 30966377 PMCID: PMC6414943 DOI: 10.3390/polym10030342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The functionalization of polymeric substances is of great interest for the development of innovative materials for advanced applications. For many decades, the functionalization of chitosan has been a convenient way to improve its properties with the aim of preparing new materials with specialized characteristics. In the present review, we summarize the latest methods for the modification and derivatization of chitin and chitosan under experimental conditions, which allow a control over the macromolecular architecture. This is because an understanding of the interdependence between chemical structure and properties is an important condition for proposing innovative materials. New advances in methods and strategies of functionalization such as the click chemistry approach, grafting onto copolymerization, coupling with cyclodextrins, and reactions in ionic liquids are discussed.
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Investigación en Física, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico.
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Rehmani S, Dixon JE. Oral delivery of anti-diabetes therapeutics using cell penetrating and transcytosing peptide strategies. Peptides 2018; 100:24-35. [PMID: 29412825 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2017.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Revised: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Oral delivery of insulin and other anti-diabetic peptides is inhibited by low intestinal absorption caused by the poor permeability across cellular membranes and the susceptibility to enzymatic degradation in the gastrointestinal tract. Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have been investigated for a number of years as oral absorption enhancers for hydrophilic macromolecules by electrostatic or covalent conjugation on in conjunction with nanotechnology. Endogenous cellular uptake mechanisms present in the intestine can be exploited by engineering peptide conjugates that transcytose; entering cells by endocytosis and leaving by exocytosis. Efficiently delivering hydrophilic and sensitive peptide drugs to safely transverse the digestive barrier with no effect on gut physiology using remains a key driver for formulation research. Here we review the use of CPP and transcytosis peptide approaches, their modification and use in delivering anti-diabetic peptides (with the primary example of Insulin and engineered homologues) by direct oral administration to treat diabetes and associated metabolic disorders.
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- Sahrish Rehmani
- Wolfson Centre for Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, and Modelling (STEM), Centre of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- Wolfson Centre for Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, and Modelling (STEM), Centre of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
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Potential of insulin nanoparticle formulations for oral delivery and diabetes treatment. J Control Release 2017; 264:247-275. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Revised: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A Biodegradable Microneedle Cuff for Comparison of Drug Effects through Perivascular Delivery to Balloon-Injured Arteries. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:polym9020056. [PMID: 30970733 PMCID: PMC6432118 DOI: 10.3390/polym9020056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Revised: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Restenosis at a vascular anastomosis site is a major cause of graft failure and is difficult to prevent by conventional treatment. Perivascular drug delivery has advantages as drugs can be diffused to tunica media and subintima while minimizing the direct effect on endothelium. This in vivo study investigated the comparative effectiveness of paclitaxel, sirolimus, and sunitinib using a perivascular biodegradable microneedle cuff. A total of 31 New Zealand white rabbits were used. Rhodamine was used to visualize drug distribution (n = 3). Sirolimus- (n = 7), sunitinib- (n = 7), and paclitaxel-loaded (n = 7) microneedle cuffs were placed at balloon-injured abdominal aortae and compared to drug-free cuffs (n = 7). Basic histological structures were not affected by microneedle devices, and vascular wall thickness of the device-only group was similar to that of normal artery. Quantitative analysis revealed significantly decreased neointima formation in all drug-treated groups (p < 0.001). However, the tunica media layer of the paclitaxel-treated group was significantly thinner than that of other groups and also showed the highest apoptotic ratio (p < 0.001). Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA)-positive cells were significantly reduced in all drug-treated groups. Sirolimus or sunitinib appeared to be more appropriate for microneedle devices capable of slow drug release because vascular wall thickness was minimally affected.
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