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Tambe S, Nag S, Pandya SR, Kumar R, Balakrishnan K, Kumar R, Kumar S, Amin P, Gupta PK. Revolutionizing Leishmaniasis Treatment with Cutting Edge Drug Delivery Systems and Nanovaccines: An Updated Review. ACS Infect Dis 2024; 10:1871-1889. [PMID: 38829047 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00010] [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: 06/05/2024]
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Leishmaniasis, one of the most overlooked tropical diseases, is a life-threatening illness caused by the parasite Leishmania donovani that is prevalent in underdeveloped nations. Over 350 million individuals in more than 90 different nations worldwide are at risk of contracting the disease, which has a current fatality rate of 50 000 mortalities each year. The administration of liposomal Amp B, pentavalent antimonials, and miltefosine are still considered integral components of the chemotherapy regimen. Antileishmanial medications fail to treat leishmaniasis because of their numerous drawbacks. These include inadequate effectiveness, toxicity, undesired side effects, drug resistance, treatment duration, and cost. Consequently, there is a need to overcome the limitations of conventional therapeutics. Nanotechnology has demonstrated promising outcomes in addressing these issues because of its small size and distinctive characteristics, such as enhanced bioavailability, lower toxicity, biodegradability, and targeted drug delivery. This review is an effort to highlight the recent progress in various nanodrug delivery systems (nDDSs) over the past five years for treating leishmaniasis. Although the preclinical outcomes of nDDSs have shown promising treatment for leishmaniasis, further research is needed for their clinical translation. Advancement in three primary priority domains─molecular diagnostics, clinical investigation, and knowledge dissemination and standardization─is imperative to propel the leishmaniasis field toward translational outcomes.
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- Srushti Tambe
- Institute of Chemical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India
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- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor 47500, Malaysia
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- Research and Development Cell & Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat 391760, India
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- Centre for Development of Biomaterials and Department of Life Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 637215, India
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- University Centre for Research and Development and Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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- Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab 140401, India
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India
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- Centre for Development of Biomaterials and Department of Life Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248002, India
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Lupuliasa AI, Prisada RM, Matei (Brazdis) RI, Avramescu SM, Vasile BȘ, Fierascu RC, Fierascu I, Voicu-Bălașea B, Meleșcanu Imre M, Pițuru SM, Anuța V, Dinu-Pîrvu CE. Development of Biologically Active Phytosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Marrubium vulgare L. Extracts: Applications and Cytotoxicity Studies. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:895. [PMID: 38786851 PMCID: PMC11123753 DOI: 10.3390/nano14100895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Metal nanoparticle phytosynthesis has become, in recent decades, one of the most promising alternatives for the development of nanomaterials using "green chemistry" methods. The present work describes, for the first time in the literature, the phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using extracts obtained by two methods using the aerial parts of Marrubium vulgare L. The extracts (obtained by classical temperature extraction and microwave-assisted extraction) were characterized in terms of total phenolics content and by HPLC analysis, while the phytosynthesis process was confirmed using X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy, the results suggesting that the classical method led to the obtaining of smaller-dimension AgNPs (average diameter under 15 nm by TEM). In terms of biological properties, the study confirmed that AgNPs as well as the M. vulgare crude extracts reduced the viability of human gingival fibroblasts in a concentration- and time-dependent manner, with microwave-assisted extracts having the more pronounced effects. Additionally, the study unveiled that AgNPs transiently increased nitric oxide levels which then decreased over time, thus offering valuable insights into their potential therapeutic use and safety profile.
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- Alina Ioana Lupuliasa
- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.L.); (V.A.); (C.E.D.-P.)
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.L.); (V.A.); (C.E.D.-P.)
- Innovative Therapeutic Structures Research and Development Centre (InnoTher), “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Splaiul Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (R.I.M.); (I.F.)
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
- Research Centre for Environmental Protection and Waste Management (PROTMED), University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independenței 91-95, Sect. 5, 050107 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials, Products and Processes, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Splaiul Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (R.I.M.); (I.F.)
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Splaiul Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (R.I.M.); (I.F.)
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Mărăști Blvd., 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research and Development in Dentistry (CICDS), Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (B.V.-B.); (M.M.I.); (S.-M.P.)
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research and Development in Dentistry (CICDS), Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (B.V.-B.); (M.M.I.); (S.-M.P.)
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Calea Plevnei, 010221 Bucharest, Romania
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research and Development in Dentistry (CICDS), Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (B.V.-B.); (M.M.I.); (S.-M.P.)
- Department of Organization, Professional Legislation and Management of the Dental Office, Faculty of Dentistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Plevnei Street, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.L.); (V.A.); (C.E.D.-P.)
- Innovative Therapeutic Structures Research and Development Centre (InnoTher), “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (A.I.L.); (V.A.); (C.E.D.-P.)
- Innovative Therapeutic Structures Research and Development Centre (InnoTher), “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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Bora K, Sarma M, Kanaujia SP, Dubey VK. Dual-target drugs against Leishmania donovani for potential novel therapeutics. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18363. [PMID: 37884555 PMCID: PMC10603092 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45448-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Antioxidant defense mechanisms are important for a parasite to overcome oxidative stress and survive within host macrophage cells. Mitochondrial iron superoxide dismutase A (FeSODA) and trypanothione reductase (TR) are critical enzymes in the antioxidant defense mechanism of Leishmania donovani. FeSODA is responsible for neutralizing reactive oxygen species in mitochondria, while TR is responsible for reducing trypanothione, the molecules that help the parasite fight oxidative stress in Leishmania. In this study, we used multitarget ligands to inhibit both the FeSODA and TR enzymes. We combined structure-based drug design using virtual screening approach to find inhibitors against both the targets. The ZINC15 database of biogenic compounds was utilized to extract drugs-like molecules against leishmaniasis. The compounds were screened by standard precision (SP) and extra precision (XP) docking methods. Two compounds, ZINC000008876351 and ZINC000253403245, were selected based on molecular docking based on the binding affinity for both the targets. The screened molecules ZINC000008876351 and ZINC000253403245 showed strong hydrogen bonding with the target proteins according to the Molecular mechanics with generalised Born and surface area solvation (MM-GBSA) techniques. These two compounds were also experimentally investigated on promastigotes stage of L. donovani. Under in vitro condition, the compounds show inhibitory effects on L. donovani promastigotes with IC50 values of 24.82 ± 0.61 µM for ZINC000008876351 and 7.52 ± 0.17 µM for ZINC000253403245. Thus, the screened compounds seem to have good potential as therapeutic candidates for leishmaniasis.
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- Kushal Bora
- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India.
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Kumar A, Sarkar T, Kumar R, Panda AK, Solanki PR. Electrochemical Detection of Vibrio cholerae by Amine Functionalized Biocompatible Gadolinium Oxide Nanoparticles. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:mi14050995. [PMID: 37241619 DOI: 10.3390/mi14050995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Herein, we report the biocompatible amine-functionalized gadolinium oxide nanoparticles (Gd2O3 NPs) for the possibility of electrochemical detection of Vibrio cholerae (Vc) cells. The microwave irradiation process is applied to synthesize Gd2O3 NPs. The amine (NH2) functionalization is carried out via overnight stirring with 3(Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) at 55 °C. The size of NPs amine functionalized APETS@Gd2O3 NPs are determined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). APETS@Gd2O3 NPs are further electrophoretically deposited onto indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass substrate to obtain working electrode surface. The monoclonal antibodies (anti-CT) specific to cholera toxin associated to Vc cells are covalently immobilized onto the above electrodes using EDC-NHS chemistry and further BSA is added to obtain the BSA/anti-CT/APETS@Gd2O3/ITO immunoelectrode. Further, this immunoelectrode shows the response for cells in CFU range from 3.125 × 106 to 30 × 106 and is very selective with sensitivity and LOD 5.07 mA CFUs mL cm-2 and 0.9375 × 106 CFU respectively. To establish a future potential for APTES@Gd2O3 NPs in field of biomedical applications and cytosensing, the effect of APTES@Gd2O3 NPs on mammalian cells is also observed using in vitro cytotoxicity assay and cell cycle analysis.
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- Ashutosh Kumar
- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46637, USA
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi 110067, India
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- National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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Integrated computational and experimental approach for novel anti-leishmanial molecules by targeting Dephospho-coenzyme A kinase. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 232:123441. [PMID: 36708902 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123441] [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: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Coenzyme A acts as a necessary cofactor for many enzymes and is a part of many biochemical processes. One of the critical enzymes involved in Coenzyme A synthesis is Dephospho-coenzyme A-kinase (DPCK). In this study, we have used integrated computational and experimental approaches for promising inhibitors of DPCK using the natural products available in the ZINC database for anti-leishmanial drug development. The top hit compounds chosen after molecular docking were Veratramine, Azulene, Hupehenine, and Hederagenin. The free binding energy of Veratramine, Azulene, Hupehenine, and Hederagenin was estimated. Besides the favourable binding point, the ligands also showed good hydrogen bonding and other interactions with key residues of the enzyme's active site. The natural compounds were also experimentally investigated for their effect on the L. donovani promastigotes and murine macrophage (J774A.1). A good antileishmanial activity by the compounds on the promastigotes was observed as estimated by the MTT assay. The in-vitro experiments revealed that Hupehenine (IC50 = 7.34 ± 0.37 μM) and Veratramine (IC50 = 12.46 ± 2.28 μM) exhibited better inhibition than Hederagenin (IC50 = 23.36 ± 0.54 μM) and Azulene (IC50 = 24.42 ± 3.28 μM). This work has identified novel anti-leishmanial molecules possibly acting through the inhibition of DPCK.
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Topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions using quercetin/ Artemisia-capped silver nanoparticles ointment: Modulation of inflammatory response. Acta Trop 2022; 228:106325. [PMID: 35093324 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106325] [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: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Leishmaniasis is a major health issue that affects people all over the world, producing considerable morbidity and mortality in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and existing treatments have significant side effects. Nowadays, the development of nanoscale materials such as biogenic silver nanoparticles has attracted much medical attraction. In this study, AgNPs were synthesized from leaf extract of Artemisia aucheri. Biosynthesized AgNPs were analyzed by UV-visible spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering and zeta potential, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy. Biosynthesized AgNPs were examined for anti-leishmanial and antibacterial activity. The in vivo study was conducted by treating the L. major infected BALB/c mice with quercetin/ artemisia-capped silver nanoparticles ointment topically for 21 consecutive days. The in vitro and in vivo results showed that the ointment containig quercetin/artemisia-capped silver nanoparticles have the potential to decrease inflammatory responses and enhance wound healing with granulation tissue formation compared to the untreated group. Therefore, biogenic nanoparticles are safe, eco-friendly, and easy to synthesize and could be considered as an alternative regimen for treatment of L. major.
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Guerra RO, do Carmo Neto JR, de Albuquerque Martins T, Farnesi-de-Assunção TS, Junior VR, de Oliveira CJF, Silva ACA, da Silva MV. Metallic Nanoparticles: A New Frontier in the Fight Against Leishmaniasis. Curr Med Chem 2022; 29:4547-4573. [DOI: 10.2174/0929867329666220225111052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Leishmaniasis is a cutaneous, mucocutaneous, or visceral parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the Leishmania genus. According to the World Health Organization, Leishmaniasis causes approximately 20–40 thousand deaths annually, and Brazil, India, and some countries in Africa are the most affected by this neglected disease. In addition to parasite’s ability to evade the host’s immune system, the incidence of vectors, the genetics of different hosts, and the large number of deaths are mainly due to failures in conventional treatments that have high toxicity, low effectiveness, and prolonged therapeutic regimens. Thus, the development of new alternative therapeutics with more effective and safer actions has become one of the main challenges for researchers studying leishmaniasis. Among the many research and tested options, metallic nanoparticles, such as gold, silver, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide, have been shown to be one of the most promising therapeutic tool because they are easily prepared and chemically modified, have a broad spectrum of action, low toxicity, and can generate reactive oxygen species and other immune responses that favor their use against different species of Leishmania. This review explores the progress of the use of metallic nanoparticles as a new tool in the treatment of leishmaniasis, as well as discusses the gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed to consolidate a safe, effective, and definitive therapeutic intervention against these infections.
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- Rhanoica Oliveira Guerra
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Novos Materiais Nanoestruturados e Funcionais (LNMIS), Physics Institute, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Biological and Natural Sciences of Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Kammona O, Tsanaktsidou E. Nanotechnology-aided diagnosis, treatment and prevention of leishmaniasis. Int J Pharm 2021; 605:120761. [PMID: 34081999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Leishmaniasis is a prevalent parasitic infection belonging to neglected tropical diseases. It is caused by Leishmania protozoan parasites transmitted by sandflies and it is responsible for increased morbidity/mortality especially in low- and middle-income countries. The lack of cheap, portable, easy to use diagnostic tools exhibiting high efficiency and specificity impede the early diagnosis of the disease. Furthermore, the typical anti-leishmanial agents are cytotoxic, characterized by low patient compliance and require long-term regimen and usually hospitalization. In addition, due to the intracellular nature of the disease, the existing treatments exhibit low bioavailability resulting in low therapeutic efficacy. The above, combined with the common development of resistance against the anti-leishmanial agents, denote the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies. Furthermore, the lack of effective prophylactic vaccines hinders the control of the disease. The development of nanoparticle-based biosensors and nanocarrier-aided treatment and vaccination strategies could advance the diagnosis, therapy and prevention of leishmaniasis. The present review intends to highlight the various nanotechnology-based approaches pursued until now to improve the detection of Leishmania species in biological samples, decrease the side effects and increase the efficacy of anti-leishmanial drugs, and induce enhanced immune responses, specifically focusing on the outcome of their preclinical and clinical evaluation.
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- Olga Kammona
- Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, P.O. Box 60361, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, P.O. Box 60361, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sharma L, Dhiman M, Singh A, Sharma MM. Green Approach: ''A Forwarding Step for Curing Leishmaniasis-A Neglected Tropical Disease''. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:655584. [PMID: 34124148 PMCID: PMC8193676 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.655584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The present review focuses on a dreaded vector-mediated leishmaniasis, with the existing therapeutic approaches including a variety of drugs along with their limitations, the treatment with natural compounds, and different types of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs). As evidenced, various metallic NPs, comprising silver, silver oxide, gold, zinc oxide, titanium, lead oxide, etc., played a curative role to treat leishmaniasis, are also presented. Keeping in view the advance success of vaccines against the prevalent dreaded diseases in the past and the present scenario, efforts are also being made to develop vaccines based on these NP formulations.
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- Lakshika Sharma
- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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Kollur S, Daphedar A, Kakkalameli S, Melappa G, Taranath T, Srinivasa C, Shivamallu C, Syed A, Marraiki N, Elgorban A, Veerapur R, Patil S. Genotoxic assay of silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by leaf extract of Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson: A comparative study. Pharmacogn Mag 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_536_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Kumar A, Purohit B, Mahato K, Mandal R, Srivastava A, Chandra P. Gold‐Iron Bimetallic Nanoparticles Impregnated Reduced Graphene Oxide Based Nanosensor for Label‐free Detection of Biomarker Related to Non‐alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. ELECTROANAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201900337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Ashutosh Kumar
- Laboratory of Bio-Physio Sensors and Nanobioengineering, Department of Bioscience and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati- 781039 Assam India
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- Laboratory of Bio-Physio Sensors and Nanobioengineering, Department of Bioscience and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati- 781039 Assam India
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- Laboratory of Bio-Physio Sensors and Nanobioengineering, Department of Bioscience and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati- 781039 Assam India
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- Laboratory of Bio-Physio Sensors and Nanobioengineering, Department of Bioscience and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati- 781039 Assam India
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- Department of Pharmacology and ToxicologyNIPER Guwahati, Guwahati- 781125 Assam India
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- Laboratory of Bio-Physio Sensors and Nanobioengineering, Department of Bioscience and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati- 781039 Assam India
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Kavian Z, Alavizadeh SH, Golmohamadzadeh S, Badiee A, Khamesipour A, Jaafari MR. Development of topical liposomes containing miltefosine for the treatment of Leishmania major infection in susceptible BALB/c mice. Acta Trop 2019; 196:142-149. [PMID: 31103698 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Herein, we investigated the efficacy of liposomes for the topical delivery of miltefosine (ML) to treat cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). Liposomes containing varying concentrations of ML (0.5, 1, 2 and 4%) were prepared and characterized by their size and entrapment efficiency. The liposome diameters were between 100-150 nm. The penetration of ML from liposomal formulations through and in the skin was assessed using ex-vivo Franz diffusion cells fitted with mouse skin at 37 °C for 24 h. Data indicated that Lip-ML-4% showed the highest percent of retention across mouse skin (82%). in vitro promastigote and amastigote assays showed that ML and Lip-ML inhibit the growth of parasites either in the culture medium or intracellularly. Lip-ML formulations were topically applied twice a day for 4 weeks to the skin of BALB/c mice infected with L. major. Results showed a significantly (p < 0.001) smaller lesion size in Lip-ML-2 and 4% when compared to controls. At week 8 post-infection, the number of parasites was higher in Lip-ML-0.5% compared to Lip-ML-2 and 4%, however, the difference was not significant. At week 12, the splenic parasite burden was significantly (p < 0.001) lower in mice treated with different Lip-ML formulations when compared to controls. The lesion parasite burden was significantly (p < 0.001) lower in mice treated with either Lip-ML-2 and 4% compared to Lip-ML-0.5% at week 12 post-infection. The results suggested that topical Lip-ML-4% showed optimal ex-vivo penetration and in vivo anti-leishmanial activity against CL caused by L. major when compared to ML cream and other liposomes and thus, merits further investigation.
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- Zahra Kavian
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Dobrucka R, Romaniuk-Drapała A, Kaczmarek M. Evaluation of biological synthesized platinum nanoparticles using Ononidis radix extract on the cell lung carcinoma A549. Biomed Microdevices 2019; 21:75. [PMID: 31346766 PMCID: PMC6658583 DOI: 10.1007/s10544-019-0424-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Due to the search for new methods for synthesizing nanomaterials, this work proposes the biological synthesis of platinum nanoparticles using Ononidis radix extract. The synthesized platinum nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with EDS profile, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The examination conducted by means of Transmission Electron Microscopy showed the presence of spherical and hexagonal platinum nanoparticles. Atomic Force Microscopy indicated the presence of locally agglomerated nanoparticles whose size was about 4 nm. The study also examined the influence of platinum nanoparticles on human non-small cell lung carcinoma cells A549. It was found that the mortality of cells cultured together with platinum nanoparticles increased, and the proliferative activity of A549 cells decreased gradually over time in proportion to the increasing concentration of the test substance. Graphical abstract ![]()
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- Renata Dobrucka
- Department of Industrial Products Quality and Ecology, Faculty of Commodity Science, Poznan University of Economics, al. Niepodległości 10, 61-875, Poznan, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 49 Przybyszewskiego St, 60-355, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Immunology, Chair of Clinical Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 5D, 60-806, Poznan, Poland
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Kumar A, Purohit B, Maurya PK, Pandey LM, Chandra P. Engineered Nanomaterial Assisted Signal‐amplification Strategies for Enhancing Analytical Performance of Electrochemical Biosensors. ELECTROANAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201900216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Ashutosh Kumar
- Laboratory of bio-physio sensors and nanobioengineering, Department of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati 781039 Assam India
- Department of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039 Assam India
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- Laboratory of bio-physio sensors and nanobioengineering, Department of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati 781039 Assam India
- Department of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039 Assam India
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- Department of BiochemistryCentral University of Haryana Mahendragarh 123031 Haryana India
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- Department of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039 Assam India
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- Laboratory of bio-physio sensors and nanobioengineering, Department of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati Guwahati 781039 Assam India
- Department of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039 Assam India
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Wang X, Su K, Tan L, Liu X, Cui Z, Jing D, Yang X, Liang Y, Li Z, Zhu S, Yeung KWK, Zheng D, Wu S. Rapid and Highly Effective Noninvasive Disinfection by Hybrid Ag/CS@MnO 2 Nanosheets Using Near-Infrared Light. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:15014-15027. [PMID: 30933472 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b22136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A bacterial infection on the surface of medical apparatus and instruments as well as artificial implants is threatening human health greatly. Antibiotics and traditional bacterial-killing agents, even silver nanoparticles, can induce bacterial resistance during long-term interaction with bacteria. Hence, rapid surface sterilization and prevention of bacterial infection in the long term are urgent for biomedical devices, especially for artificial implant materials. Herein, a hybridized chitosan (CS), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and MnO2 nanosheets coating was designed on the surface of titanium plates, which can ensure the implants a rapid and highly effective antibacterial efficacy of 99.00% against Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus) and 99.25% against Escherichia coli ( E. coli) within 20 min of 808 nm near-infrared light (NIR) irradiation. The exogenous NIR irradiation can trigger the MnO2 nanosheets to produce enough hyperthermia within 10 min, which can combine with a low concentration of prereleased Ag+ from the coating to achieve superior antimicrobial efficacy through synergistic effects. In contrast, either prereleased Ag ions or a photothermal effect alone can achieve much lower antibacterial efficiency under the same concentration, i.e., 24.00% and 30.01% for the former and 30.00% and 42.54% for the later toward S. aureus and E. coli, respectively. The possible cytotoxicity of coatings could be eliminated owing to the low concentration of AgNPs and chitosan encapsulation. Thus, the novel bifunctional coating Ag/CS@MnO2 can exhibit great potential in deep site disinfection of Ti implants through the synergy of prereleased Ag ions and a photothermal effect within a short time.
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- Xiuhua Wang
- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430022 , China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine , The University of Hong Kong , Pokfulam , Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430022 , China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , China
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Mandal R, Baranwal A, Srivastava A, Chandra P. Evolving trends in bio/chemical sensor fabrication incorporating bimetallic nanoparticles. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 117:546-561. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 06/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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