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Lei X, Liu X, Yu J, Li K, Xia L, Su S, Lin P, Zhang D, Li Y. 3-methyladenine ameliorates acute lung injury by inhibiting oxidative damage and apoptosis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33996. [PMID: 39055838 PMCID: PMC11269838 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33996] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Background Acute lung injury (ALI) is a condition characterized by inflammation and oxidative damage. 3-methyladenine (3-MA) has great potential for regulating apoptosis, but its regulatory role in ALI is unknown. Methods Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated mice and tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP)-treated bronchial epithelial cells were used to simulate in vivo and in vitro ALI models, respectively. In vivo, lung injury was assessed by histopathological analysis and lung injury scoring. The total cell count, protein content, and inflammatory factors in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were examined. The level of apoptosis in lung tissue was assessed through TUNEL staining. In the vitro ALI model, cell viability and levels of reactive oxygen species and apoptosis were assessed. Results 3-MA pretreatment ameliorated lung injury, including intra-alveolar hemorrhage and inflammatory cell accumulation, both in vitro and in vivo. 3-MA pretreatment also decreased inflammatory factor levels in the BALF. 3-MA pretreatment alleviated oxidative damage, decreased reactive oxygen species levels, and attenuated morphological changes. TUNEL and Annexin V-FITC/PI staining revealed that pretreatment with 3-MA reduced the level of apoptosis. 3-MA pretreatment significantly decreased the expression of caspase-3 and Bax but increased the expression of Bcl-2 in ALI. Mechanistically, 3-MA pretreatment also affected the PKCα/NOX4 and Nrf2 pathways, which decreased the level of apoptosis in ALI. Conclusions 3-MA pretreatment inhibited inflammation and oxidative damage in ALI and inhibited apoptosis to mitigate ALI in part by inhibiting the PKCα/NOX4 pathway and activating the Nrf2 pathway. Based on these results, 3-MA might be a viable medication to treat with ALI.
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- Xiong Lei
- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The First School of Medicine, School of Information and Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Zhang Y, Wang H, Yang R, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Jiang C, Li X. Synergistic Therapeutic Effects of D-Mannitol-Cerium-Quercetin (Rutin) Coordination Polymer Nanoparticles on Acute Lung Injury. Molecules 2024; 29:2819. [PMID: 38930884 PMCID: PMC11206268 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122819] [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: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Acute lung injury (ALI) remains a significant global health issue, necessitating novel therapeutic interventions. In our latest study, we pioneered the use of D-mannitol-cerium-quercetin/rutin coordination polymer nanoparticles (MCQ/R NPs) as a potential treatment for ALI. The MCQ/R NPs, which integrate rutin and quercetin for their therapeutic potential and D-mannitol for its pulmonary targeting, displayed exceptional efficacy. By utilizing cerium ions for optimal nanoparticle assembly, the MCQ/R NPs demonstrated an average size of less than 160 nm. Impressively, these nanoparticles outperformed conventional treatments in both antioxidative capabilities and biocompatibility. Moreover, our in vivo studies on LPS-induced ALI mice showed a significant reduction in lung tissue inflammation. This groundbreaking research presents MCQ/R NPs as a promising new approach in ALI therapeutics.
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- Yusheng Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Basic Research on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine College, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Basic Research on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Basic Research on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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Zhao X, Li T, Guo T, He X, Ren X, Wang M, Wang C, Peng C, Zhang J, Wu L. Supramolecular Structure of the β-Cyclodextrin Metal-Organic Framework Optimizes Iodine Stability and Its Co-delivery with l-Menthol for Antibacterial Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38688002 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The spread of upper respiratory tract (URT) infections harms people's health and causes social burdens. Developing targeted treatment strategies for URT infections that exhibit good biocompatibility, stability, and strong antimicrobial effects remains challenging. The dual antimicrobial and antiviral effects of iodine (I2) in combination with the cooling sensation of l-menthol in the respiratory tract can simultaneously alleviate URT inflammation symptoms. However, as both I2 and l-menthol are volatile, addressing stability issues is crucial. In this study, a potassium iodide β-cyclodextrin metal-organic framework [β-CD-POF(I)] with appropriate particle size was used to coload and deliver I2 and l-menthol. Primarily, β-CD-POF(I) was employed as the most efficient carrier to significantly enhance the stability of I2, surpassing any other known protection strategies in the pharmaceutical field (CD complexations, PVP conjugations, and cadexomer iodine). The mechanism underlying the improvement in stability of I2 by β-CD-POF(I) was investigated through scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and molecular docking. The results revealed that the key processes involved in improving stability were the inclusion of I2 by β-CD cavities in β-CD-POF(I) and the formation of polyiodide anion between iodine ions and I2. Furthermore, the potential of β-CD-POF(I) to load and deliver drugs was validated, and coloading of l-menthol and I2 demonstrated reliable stability. β-CD-POF(I) achieved a rate of URT deposition ≥95% in vitro, and the combined antibacterial effects of coloaded I2 and l-menthol was better than I2 or PVP-I alone, with no irritation noted following URT administration in rabbits. Therefore, the stable coloading of drugs by β-CD-POF(I), leading to enhanced antimicrobial effects, provides a new strategy for treating URT infections.
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- Xiangyu Zhao
- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Yangtze Delta Drug Advanced Research Institute, Nantong 226133, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
- Yangtze Delta Drug Advanced Research Institute, Nantong 226133, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- Yangtze Delta Drug Advanced Research Institute, Nantong 226133, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
- Yangtze Delta Drug Advanced Research Institute, Nantong 226133, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
- Yangtze Delta Drug Advanced Research Institute, Nantong 226133, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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Rong Y, Liu F, Zhou H, Yu T, Qin Z, Cao Q, Liu L, Ma X, Qu L, Xu P, Liao X, Jiang Q, Zhang N, Xu X. Reprogramming of arachidonic acid metabolism using α-terpineol to alleviate asthma: insights from metabolomics. Food Funct 2024; 15:4292-4309. [PMID: 38526853 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04078j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder in airways with typical pathologic features of airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion. α-Terpineol is a monocyclic terpene found in many natural plants and foods. It has been reported to possess a wide range of pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects. However, the role of α-terpineol in asthma and its potential protective mechanism have not been well elucidated. This study is designed to investigate the pharmacological effect and mechanism of α-terpineol on asthmatic mice using the metabolomics platform. A murine model of asthma was established using ovalbumin (OVA) sensitization and then challenged for one week. The leukocyte count and inflammatory cytokines in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), lung histopathology, inflammatory infiltrate and mucus secretion were evaluated. An ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS)-based metabolomics study was performed on lung tissues and serum to explore endogenous small molecule metabolites affected by α-terpineol in asthmatic mice. After α-terpineol treatment, leukocyte count, inflammatory cytokines in the BALF, and peribronchial inflammation infiltration were significantly downregulated. Goblet cell hyperplasia and mucus secretion were attenuated, with the level of Muc5ac in BALF decreased. These results proved the protective effect of α-terpineol against airway inflammation, mucus hypersecretion and Th1/Th2 immune imbalance. To further investigate the underlying mechanisms of α-terpineol in asthma treatment, UPLC-MS/MS-based metabolomics analysis was performed. 26 and 15 identified significant differential metabolites were found in the lung tissues and serum of the control, model and α-terpineol groups, respectively. Based on the above differential metabolites, enrichment analysis showed that arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism was reprogrammed in both mouse lung tissues and serum. 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX) and cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLTs) are the key enzyme and the end product of AA metabolism, respectively. In-depth studies have shown that pretreatment with α-terpineol can alleviate asthma by decreasing the AA level, downregulating the expression of 5-LOX and reducing the accumulation of CysLTs in mouse lung tissues. In summary, this study demonstrates that α-terpineol is a potential agent that can prevent asthma via regulating disordered AA metabolism.
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- Ying Rong
- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Nanyang LANHAISENYUAN Medical Technology Ltd, CO. Nanyang, Henan, 473000, China
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- Nanyang LANHAISENYUAN Medical Technology Ltd, CO. Nanyang, Henan, 473000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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- Department of Medical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China.
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Chae J, Choi Y, Hong J, Kim N, Kim J, Lee HY, Choi J. Anticancer and Antibacterial Properties of Curcumin-Loaded Mannosylated Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Lung Diseases. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:2175-2185. [PMID: 38478917 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Lung cancer and Mycobacterium avium complex infection are lung diseases associated with high incidence and mortality rates. Most conventional anticancer drugs and antibiotics have certain limitations, including high drug resistance rates and adverse effects. Herein, we aimed to synthesize mannose surface-modified solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded with curcumin (Man-CUR SLN) for the effective treatment of lung disease. The synthesized Man-CUR SLNs were analyzed using various instrumental techniques for structural and physicochemical characterization. Loading curcumin into SLNs improved the encapsulation efficiency and drug release capacity, as demonstrated by high-performance liquid chromatography analysis. Furthermore, we characterized the anticancer effect of curcumin using the A549 lung cancer cell line. Cells treated with Man-CUR SLN exhibited an increased cellular uptake and cytotoxicity. Moreover, treatment with free CUR could more effectively reduce cancer migration than treatment with Man-CUR SLNs. Similarly, free curcumin elicited a stronger apoptosis-inducing effect than that of Man-CUR SLNs, as demonstrated by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR analysis. Finally, we examined the antibacterial effects of free curcumin and Man-CUR SLNs against Mycobacterium intracellulare (M.i.) and M.i.-infected macrophages, revealing that Man-CUR SLNs exerted the strongest antibacterial effect. Collectively, these findings indicate that mannose-receptor-targeted curcumin delivery using lipid nanoparticles could be effective in treating lung diseases. Accordingly, this drug delivery system can be used to target a variety of cancers and immune cells.
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- Jayoung Chae
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
- Feynman Institute of Technology, Nanomedicine Corporation, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
- Feynman Institute of Technology, Nanomedicine Corporation, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 61, Daehak-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 39177, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
- Feynman Institute of Technology, Nanomedicine Corporation, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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Liu H, Guo S, Wei S, Liu J, Tian B. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cyclodextrin-based oral drug delivery formulations for disease therapy. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 329:121763. [PMID: 38286540 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121763] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Oral drug administration has become the most common and preferred mode of disease treatment due to its good medication adherence and convenience. For orally administered drugs, the safety, efficacy, and targeting ability requirements have grown as disease treatment research advances. It is difficult to obtain prominent efficacy of traditional drugs simply via oral administration. Numerous studies have demonstrated that cyclodextrins (CDs) can improve the clinical applications of certain orally administered drugs by enhancing their water solubility and masking undesirable odors. Additionally, deeper studies have discovered that CDs can influence disease treatment by altering the drug pharmacokinetics (PK) or pharmacodynamics (PD). This review highlights recent research progress on the PK and PD effects of CD-based oral drug delivery in disease therapy. Firstly, the review describes the characteristics of current drug delivery modes in oral administration. Besides, we minutely summarized the different CD-containing drugs, focusing on the impact of CD-based alterations in PK or PD of orally administered drugs in treating diseases. Finally, we deeply discussed current challenges and future opportunities with regard to PK and PD of CD-based oral drug delivery formulations.
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- Hui Liu
- Pharmacy Department, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China
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- Pharmacy Department, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR, China.
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China.
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Shen H, Pan L, Ning K, Fang Y, Muhitdinov B, Liu E, Huang Y. Asiatic acid cyclodextrin inclusion micro-cocrystal for insoluble drug delivery and acute lung injury therapy enhancement. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:119. [PMID: 38494523 PMCID: PMC10946140 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02387-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute lung injury (ALI) is a fatal respiratory disease caused by overreactive immune reactions (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 infection), with a high mortality rate. Its treatment is often compromised by inefficient drug delivery barriers and insufficient potency of the currently used drugs. Therefore, developing a highly effective lung-targeted drug delivery strategy is a pressing clinical need. RESULTS In this study, the micro-sized inclusion cocrystal of asiatic acid/γ-cyclodextrin (AA/γCD, with a stoichiometry molar ratio of 2:3 and a mean size of 1.8 μm) was prepared for ALI treatment. The dissolution behavior of the AA/γCD inclusion cocrystals followed a "spring-and-hover" model, which meaned that AA/γCD could dissolve from the cocrystal in an inclusion complex form, thereby promoting a significantly improved water solubility (nine times higher than free AA). This made the cyclodextrin-based inclusion cocrystals an effective solid form for enhanced drug absorption and delivery efficiency. The biodistribution experiments demonstrated AA/γCD accumulated predominantly in the lung (Cmax = 50 µg/g) after systemic administration due to the micron size-mediated passive targeting effect. The AA/γCD group showed an enhanced anti-inflammatory therapeutic effect, as evidenced by reduced levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the lung and bronchoalveolar lavage fluids (BALF). Histological examination confirmed that AA/γCD effectively inhibited inflammation reactions. CONCLUSION The micro-sized inclusion cocrystals AA/γCD were successfully delivered into the lungs by pulmonary administration and had a significant therapeutic effect on ALI.
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- Huan Shen
- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan, 528400, China
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563003, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan, 528400, China
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, 83 M. Ulughbek Street, Tashkent, 100125, Uzbekistan
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan, 528400, China.
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan, 528400, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563003, China.
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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He L, Wang L, He Z, Pang CH, Tang B, Wu A, Li J. Strategies for utilizing covalent organic frameworks as host materials for the integration and delivery of bioactives. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:1126-1151. [PMID: 38112198 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01492d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a new and developing class of porous framework materials, are considered a type of promising carrier for the integration and delivery of bioactives, which have diverse fascinating merits, such as a large specific surface area, designable and specific porosity, stable and orderly framework structure, and various active sites. However, owing to the significant differences among bioactives (including drugs, proteins, nucleic acid, and exosomes), such as size, structure, and physicochemical properties, the interaction between COFs and bioactives also varies. In this review, we firstly summarize three strategies for the construction of single or hybrid COF-based matrices for the delivery of cargos, including encapsulation, covalent binding, and coordination bonding. Besides, their smart response release behaviors are also categorized. Subsequently, the applications of cargo@COF biocomposites in biomedicine are comprehensively summarized, including tumor therapy, central nervous system (CNS) modulation, biomarker analysis, bioimaging, and anti-bacterial therapy. Finally, the challenges and opportunities in this field are briefly discussed.
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- Lulu He
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.
- Department of Chemical and Environment Engineering, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, 315100, China.
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Environment Engineering, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, 315100, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Environment Engineering, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, 315100, China.
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou, 516000, China
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Wang C, Xiang Y, Ma W, Guo C, Wu X. Therapeutic Potential Evaluation of Silk Sericin Stabilized Fisetin to Ulcerative Colitis. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300277. [PMID: 37658682 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with a high recurrence rate. Natural phytochemical compounds are increasingly being considered as preventative and supportive treatments for this condition. However, the poor water solubility and stability of many of these compounds limit their effectiveness in vivo. To address this issue, fisetin (FT), a natural phytochemical with poor solubility, is stabilized using silk sericin (SS) to create a composite (SS/FT). The therapeutic potential of the SS/FT on ulcerative colitis is extensively investigated, and the results showed that it effectively alleviated the body weight loss and colon length shortening induced by dextran sulfate sodium. Notably, SS/FT downregulated the immune response, decreased colonic histopathological lesions, and reduced the cGAS/STING signal activation. This suggests that SS/FT may offer a promising therapy for treating ulcerative colitis.
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- Chunru Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Wang C, Yang Y, Jiang C, Xi C, Yin Y, Wu H, Qian C. Exosomes Derived from hucMSCs Primed with IFN-γ Suppress the NF-κB Signal Pathway in LPS-Induced ALI by Modulating the miR-199b-5p/AFTPH Axis. Cell Biochem Biophys 2024:10.1007/s12013-023-01208-2. [PMID: 38216808 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-023-01208-2] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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Exosomes (exos) are primarily responsible for the process of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) treatment for acute lung injury (ALI), but the mechanism remains unclear, particularly in altered microenvironment. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the potential mechanism of exos derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) primed with interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) on ALI and to propose a promising and cell-free strategy. This study extracted exos from hucMSCs supernatant primed and unprimed with IFN-γ marked with IFN-γ-exos and CON-exos, which were identified and traced. IFN-γ-exos administration to ALI models suppressed the NF-κB signaling pathway compared to CON-exos, which were quantified through western blot and immunohistochemical staining. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction validated miR-199b-5p expression in the IFN-γ-exos and CON-exos treatment groups. Data analysis, a dual-luciferase reporter assay, and cell transfection were conducted to investigate the target binding between miR-199b-5p and Aftiphilin (AFTPH), with AFTPH expression analyzed via cell immunofluorescence and western blot. Co-immunoprecipitation was conducted for the interaction between AFTPH and NF-κB p65. The result revealed that miR-199b-5p was down-regulated in the IFN-γ-exos treatment group, which had a target binding site with AFTPH, and an interaction with NF-κB p65. Consequently, IFN-γ-exos inhibited the NF-κB signaling pathway in ALI in vitro and in vivo through the miR-199b-5p/AFTPH axis. Our results demonstrated new directions of novel and targeted treatment for ALI.
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- Chun Wang
- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Emergency, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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- Department of Emergency, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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Shi Y, Zhang Y, Zhu L, Miao Y, Zhu Y, Yue B. Tailored Drug Delivery Platforms: Stimulus-Responsive Core-Shell Structured Nanocarriers. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2301726. [PMID: 37670419 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301726] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Core-shell structured nanocarriers have come into the scientific spotlight in recent years due to their intriguing properties and wide applications in materials chemistry, biology, and biomedicine. Tailored core-shell structures to achieve desired performance have emerged as a research frontier in the development of smart drug delivery system. However, systematic reviews on the design and loading/release mechanisms of stimulus-responsive core-shell structured nanocarriers are uncommon. This review starts with the categories of core-shell structured nanocarriers with different means of drug payload, and then highlights the controlled release mechanism realized through stimulus-response processes triggered under different environments. Finally, some multifaceted perspectives on the design of core-shell structured materials as drug carriers are addressed. This work aims to provide new enlightenments and prospects in the drug delivery field for further developing advanced and smart nanocarriers.
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- Yulong Shi
- School of Materials and Chemistry & Institute of Bismuth and Rhenium, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry & Institute of Bismuth and Rhenium, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry & Institute of Bismuth and Rhenium, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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Hao F, Li Y, Zhang Y, Han Y, Shang J, Gan L, Zheng J, Zhang C. Inhibition of USP1 ameliorates hypertensive nephropathy through regulating oxidative stress and ferroptosis: A precise treatment via SJB3-019A nanodelivery. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 193:187-197. [PMID: 37949326 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Hypertensive nephropathy is second only to diabetes for the causation of chronic kidney disease worldwide. As the mortality and morbidity of hypertensive nephropathy keep increasing, it is important to elucidate its pathogenesis and develop new treatment strategies. In this study, an angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced renal cell system was established, and the expression of ubiquitin specific peptidase 1 (USP1) in human kidney (HK-2) cells was found to be regulated by Ang II treatment through quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot assay. The detection of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), malondialdehyde (MDA) and lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels revealed that interference with USP1 reversed Ang II-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis, which was enhanced by overexpression of USP1. Subsequently, USP1 inhibitor SJB3-019A loaded in MIL-100 and PEGTK was modified to fabricate SJB3-019A@MIL-PEGTK nanoparticles, which was confirmed to exhibit excellent alleviation of hypertension-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis in renal cells both in vitro and in vivo. Our study identified an important pathogenesis of hypertensive nephropathy and SJB3-019A@MIL-PEGTK nanoparticle was used to develop an effective clinical treatment for hypertensive nephropathy.
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- Fangyi Hao
- Department 1, Nephrology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department 1, Nephrology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department 1, Nephrology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department 1, Nephrology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department 1, Nephrology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department 1, Nephrology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department 2, Nephrology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China.
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- Department 1, Nephrology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150000, China.
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Chen T, Chen L, Luo F, Xu Y, Wu D, Li Y, Zhao R, Hua Z, Hu J. Efficient oral delivery of resveratrol-loaded cyclodextrin-metal organic framework for alleviation of ulcerative colitis. Int J Pharm 2023; 646:123496. [PMID: 37806504 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Developing innovative strategies for the oral administration of phytochemicals presents a promising approach to addressing intestinal diseases. However, numerous challenges persist, including limited therapeutic efficacy, poor bioavailability, and inadequate biocompatibility. In this study, we employed a cross-linked cyclodextrin-metal organic framework (CDF) to encapsulate resveratrol (Res), generating Res-CDF, which was subsequently incorporated into natural polysaccharide hydrogel microspheres (Res-CDF in MPs) for targeted oral delivery to alleviate ulcerative colitis (UC). The underlying adsorption mechanism of Res by γ-CD elucidated by molecular dynamics simulations. Importantly, the Res-CDF in MPs formulation protected against gastric acid degradation while preserving the bioactivity of Res. Moreover, the design enabled specific release of Res-CDF in response to the mildly alkaline environment of the intestinal tract, followed by sustained Res release. In UC mice model, Res-CDF in MPs demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory effects by attenuating pro-inflammatory cytokine production and exhibited antioxidant properties. Additionally, Res-CDF in MPs enhanced the expression of tight junction proteins ZO-1, Occludin, and mucin-2 (Muc-2), thereby maintaining normal intestinal barrier function. This innovative oral delivery strategy capitalizes on the advantageous properties of polysaccharide hydrogel and CDF to augment bioavailability of phytochemicals, laying the groundwork for developing novel oral interventions employing natural phytochemicals to address intestinal-related diseases.
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- Tao Chen
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Zhao RN, Zhu BW, Xu Y, Yu SF, Wang WJ, Liu DH, Hu JN. Cyclodextrin-based metal-organic framework materials: Classifications, synthesis strategies and applications in variegated delivery systems. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 319:121198. [PMID: 37567724 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are coordination compounds that possess an adjustable structure and controllable function. Despite their wide applications in various industries, the use of MOFs in the fields of food and biomedicine is limited mainly due to their potential biological toxicity. Researchers have thus focused on developing biocompatible MOFs to address this issue. Among them, cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOFs) have emerged as a promising alternative. CD-MOFs are novel MOFs synthesized using naturally carbohydrate cyclodextrin and alkali metal cations, and possess renewable, non-toxic, and edible characteristics. Due to their high specific surface area, controllable porosity, great biocompatibility, CD-MOFs have been widely used in various delivery systems, such as encapsulation of nutraceuticals, flavors, and antibacterial agents. Although the field of CD-MOF materials is still in its early stages, they provide a promising direction for the development of MOF materials in the delivery field. This review describes classification and structural characteristics, followed by an introduction to formation mechanism and commonly used synthetic methods for CD-MOFs. Additionally, we discuss the status of the application of various delivery systems based on CD-MOFs. Finally, we address the challenges and prospects of CD-MOF materials, with the aim of providing new insights and ideas for their future development.
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- Ru-Nan Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China; College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, Zhejiang, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China.
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Yan S, Li J, Gao Y, You J, Xu S, Wang C, Yang Y, Wu X. Encapsulation of Sericin-Decorated Efficient Agents in Silk Hydrogels for Wound Dressings. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:48952-48962. [PMID: 37843040 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Excessive oxidative stress, bacterial infections, and inflammation are the primary factors impeding the healing of skin wounds. Bioactive hydrogels are commonly employed in the treatment of skin injuries. However, the limited solubility of many drugs and active agents in water significantly hampers their effectiveness in hydrogel dressings. In this research, prior to incorporation into the silk fibroin (SF) hydrogel matrix, two active agents curcumin and silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were decorated by silk sericin to improve their dispersibility and stability in water. The resultant SF/Ag/C hydrogels combined the biological safety and nontoxicity of SF, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficacy of curcumin, and the antibacterial effect of Ag NPs. These properties effectively enhanced wound repair by reducing bacterial infections, mitigating oxidative stress, suppressing the expression of pro-inflammatory factors, and promoting angiogenesis. This study presented a straightforward approach for constructing bioactive hydrogels for the promotion of the wound healing process.
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- Shaorong Yan
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Youyi Road 368, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- National Graphene Products Quality Inspection and Testing Center (Jiangsu), Special Equipment Safety Supervision Inspection Institute of Jiangsu Province, Yanxin Road 330, Wuxi 214174, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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Ghosh P, Banerjee P. Drug delivery using biocompatible covalent organic frameworks (COFs) towards a therapeutic approach. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:12527-12547. [PMID: 37724444 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc01829f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are constructed exclusively with lightweight organic scaffolds, which can have a 2D or 3D architecture. The ease of synthesis, robust skeleton and tunable properties of COFs make them superior candidates among their counterparts for a wide range of uses including biomedical applications. In the biomedical field, drug delivery or photodynamic-photothermal (PDT-PTT) therapy can be individually considered a potential parameter to be investigated. Therefore, this comprehensive review is focused on drug delivery using COFs, highlighting the encapsulation and decapsulation of drugs by COF scaffolds and their delivery in biological media including live cells. Versatile COF scaffolds together with the delivery of several drug molecules are considered. We attempted to incorporate the status of drug encapsulation and decapsulation considering a wide range of recent publications.
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- Pritam Ghosh
- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Chennai 600127, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Electric Mobility and Tribology Research Group, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), AcSIR Headquarters CSIR-HRDC Campus, Ghaziabad 201002, Uttarpradesh, India
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Gu C, Wang C, Ma W, Gao Y, Li J, Jin Q, Wu X. Drug-Loaded Konjac Glucomannan/Metal-Organic Framework Composite Hydrogels as Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Cell Scaffolds. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41287-41298. [PMID: 37632730 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Bacterial infections severely threaten human health; therefore, it is important to endow the matrix for tissue engineering with antibacterial efficiency. The loading of antibacterial drugs on nanomaterials provides an efficient strategy to realize synergistic antibacterial efficiency. By depositing various metal-organic frameworks, such as UIO-66, onto konjac glucomannan (KGM), composite hydrogels (KGM/UIO-66) were created. These hydrogels were used as drug carriers, enabling the development of antibacterial hydrogels with high drug loading capacities (e.g., the maximum loading amount of pterostilbene on KGM/UIO-66 reached 0.157 mg/mg) and sustained drug release. The resulting KGM/UIO-66/pterostilbene hydrogel exhibited a three-dimensional porous structure, excellent biocompatibility, antibacterial efficiency, and anti-inflammatory activity. It effectively protected cells from bacterial attacks while ensuring cell adhesion and proliferation, demonstrating great potential as a three-dimensional substrate for biomedical applications, including tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Chuanyi Gu
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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Xu H, Wu L, Xue Y, Yang T, Xiong T, Wang C, He S, Sun H, Cao Z, Liu J, Wang S, Li Z, Naeem A, Yin X, Zhang J. Advances in Structure Pharmaceutics from Discovery to Evaluation and Design. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:4404-4429. [PMID: 37552597 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Drug delivery systems (DDSs) play an important role in delivering active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to targeted sites with a predesigned release pattern. The chemical and biological properties of APIs and excipients have been extensively studied for their contribution to DDS quality and effectiveness; however, the structural characteristics of DDSs have not been adequately explored. Structure pharmaceutics involves the study of the structure of DDSs, especially the three-dimensional (3D) structures, and its interaction with the physiological and pathological structure of organisms, possibly influencing their release kinetics and targeting abilities. A systematic overview of the structures of a variety of dosage forms, such as tablets, granules, pellets, microspheres, powders, and nanoparticles, is presented. Moreover, the influence of structures on the release and targeting capability of DDSs has also been discussed, especially the in vitro and in vivo release correlation and the structure-based organ- and tumor-targeting capabilities of particles with different structures. Additionally, an in-depth discussion is provided regarding the application of structural strategies in the DDSs design and evaluation. Furthermore, some of the most frequently used characterization techniques in structure pharmaceutics are briefly described along with their potential future applications.
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- Huipeng Xu
- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- Lingang Laboratory, Shanghai 201602, China
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- Center for Drug Delivery Systems, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No.2 Tiantan Xili, Beijing 100050, China
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Mavridi-Printezi A, Mollica F, Lucernati R, Montalti M, Amorati R. Insight into the Antioxidant Activity of 1,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene Allomelanin Nanoparticles. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1511. [PMID: 37627506 PMCID: PMC10451768 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12081511] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Melanins are stable and non-toxic pigments with great potential as chemopreventive agents against oxidative stress for medical and cosmetic applications. Allomelanin is a class of nitrogen-free melanin often found in fungi. The artificial allomelanin obtained by the polymerization of 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene (DHN), poly-DHN (PDHN), has been recently indicated as a better radical quencher than polydopamine (PDA), a melanin model obtained by the polymerization of dopamine (DA); however, the chemical mechanisms underlying this difference are unclear. Here we investigate, by experimental and theoretical methods, the ability of PDHN nanoparticles (PDHN-NP), in comparison to PDA-NP, to trap alkylperoxyl (ROO•) and hydroperoxyl (HOO•) radicals that are involved in the propagation of peroxidation in real conditions. Our results demonstrate that PDHN-NP present a higher antioxidant efficiency with respect to PDA-NP against ROO• in water at pH 7.4 and against mixed ROO• and HOO• in acetonitrile, showing catalytic cross-termination activity. The antioxidant capacity of PDHN-NP in water is 0.8 mmol/g (ROO• radicals quenched by 1 g of PDHN-NP), with a rate constant of 3 × 105 M-1 s-1 for each reactive moiety. Quantum-mechanical calculations revealed that, thanks to the formation of a H-bond network, the quinones in PDHN-NP have a high affinity for H-atoms, thus justifying the high reactivity of PDHN-NP with HOO• observed experimentally.
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (A.M.-P.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (A.M.-P.); (F.M.)
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Wang C, Lu Q, Xiang Y, Yin Y, Li J, Liu Y, Wu X. Enhanced biocompatibility of silk sericin/caffeic acid nanoparticles by red blood cell membranes cloaking. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 238:124133. [PMID: 36963548 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124133] [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: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
Abstract
Caffeic acid (CA) is an antioxidant phenolic compound that enriched in coffee beans, however, its administration often restrains by the instability and low solubility. Nanoparticle encapsulation is an effective approach to improve the therapeutic activity of CA. For example, silk sericin (SS), a natural biomaterial finds applications in food, cosmetics and biomedical fields, is proved here to be an appropriate encapsulation agent for CA, and a SS/CA composite nanoparticle has been fabricated. To further improve the biocompatibility of SS/CA, a red blood cell membranes (RM) cloaking strategy is adopted. The as-formed SS/CA/RM preserves the antioxidant activity of CA, and shows satisfactory biocompatibility especially under high concentration. Hope this can provide a potential appropriative strategy to adjust the chemical stability of insoluble drugs and to improve their biocompatibility.
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- Chunru Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Xuzhou Municipal Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Daxue Road 269, Xuzhou 221002, China; Xuzhou First People's Hospital, Daxue Road 269, Xuzhou 221002, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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Liu C, Liu Y, Xi L, He Y, Liang Y, Mak JCW, Mao S, Wang Z, Zheng Y. Interactions of Inhaled Liposome with Macrophages and Neutrophils Determine Particle Biofate and Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Acute Lung Inflammation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:479-493. [PMID: 36583377 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Since most current studies have focused on exploring how phagocyte internalization of drug-loaded nanovesicles by macrophages would affect the function and therapeutic effects of infiltrated neutrophils or monocytes, research has evaluated the specificity of the inhaled nanovesicles for targeting various phagocytes subpopulations. In this study, liposomes with various charges (including neutral (L1), anionic (L2), and cationic at inflammatory sites (L3)) were constructed to investigate how particle charge determined their interactions with key phagocytes (including macrophages and neutrophils) in acute lung injury (ALI) models and to establish correlations with their biofate and overall anti-inflammatory effect. Our results clearly indicated that neutrophils were capable of rapidly sequestering L3 with a 3.2-fold increase in the cellular liposome distribution, compared to that in AMs, while 70.5% of L2 were preferentially uptaken by alveolar macrophages (AMs). Furthermore, both AMs and the infiltrated neutrophils performed as the potential vesicles for the inhaled liposomes to prolong their lung retention in ALI models, whereas AMs function as sweepers to recognize and process liposomes in the healthy lung. Finally, inhaled roflumilast-loaded macrophage or neutrophil preferential liposomes (L2 or L3) exhibited optimal anti-inflammatory effect because of the decreased AMs phagocytic capacity or the prolonged circulation times of neutrophils. Such findings will be beneficial in exploiting a potential pathway to specifically manipulate lung phagocyte functions in lung inflammatory diseases where these cells play crucial roles.
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- Chang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau999078, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou221004, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong999077, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong999077, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang110016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California92093, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau999078, China
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