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Ghorbandoust M, Fasihi M, Norouzbeigi R. Tuning pore size and density of rigid polylactic acid foams through thermally induced phase separation and optimization using response surface methodology. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12395. [PMID: 38811650 PMCID: PMC11137040 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62958-4] [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: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Rigid polylactic acid (PLA) foams fabricated via thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) utilizing a ternary solution of PLA, Tetrahydrofuran (THF), and water. The PLA gels were stabilized mechanically by the substituting of the THF/water solvent mixture with ethanol as non-solvent and subsequently vacuum dried. A comprehensive characterization of PLA foams was achieved by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffractometry (XRD) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analyses. The BET area obtained in the PLA foam is up to 18.76 m2/g. The Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was utilized to assess the impacts of four independent variables (polymer concentration, solvent composition, quench temperature, and aging time) on the pore size and density of PLA foam. The experimental findings demonstrated that the fabrication parameters could be fine-tuned to govern the morphology of the pores, comprising their size and density. The optimal values of parameters for cell size were identified by RSM to be 8.96 (wt%), 91.60 (w/w), 5.50 °C, and 3.86 h for the optimum cell size of 37.96 µm (37.78 by Genetic Algorithm). Optimum density by RSM 88.88 mgr/cm3 (88.38 mgr/cm3 by Genetic Algorithm) was obtained at 5.00 (wt%), 89.33 (w/w), 14.40 °C and 2.65 h.
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- Morteza Ghorbandoust
- School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Mail Box: 16846-13114, Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Mail Box: 16846-13114, Narmak, Tehran, Iran.
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- School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Mail Box: 16846-13114, Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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Gohari S, Hosseini SM, Nouri F, Yousefimashouf R, Arabestani MR, Taheri M. Co-delivery of doxycycline and rifampicin using CdTe-labeled poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid for treatment of Brucella melitensis infection. BMC Chem 2024; 18:100. [PMID: 38750589 PMCID: PMC11097527 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-024-01200-8] [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: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Brucellosis poses a significant challenge in the medical field as a systemic infection with a propensity for relapse. This study presented a novel approach to brucellosis treatment, enhancing the efficacy of doxycycline and rifampicin through the use of poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid coupled with cadmium-telluride quantum dots (Dox-Rif-PLGA@CdTe). The double emulsion solvent evaporation method was employed to prepare Dox-Rif-PLGA@CdTe. The study scrutinized the physicochemical attributes of these nanoparticles. The impact of antibiotic-loaded nanoparticles on Brucella melitensis was evaluated through well diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and cell culture. The chemical analysis results demonstrated a possibility of chemical reactions occurring among the constituents of nanoparticles. Assessments using the well diffusion and MIC methods indicated that the impact of free drugs and nanoparticles on bacteria was equivalent. However, the drug-loaded nanoparticles significantly decreased the colony-forming units (CFUs) within the cell lines compared to free drugs. In conclusion, the synthesis of nanoparticles adhered to environmentally friendly practices and demonstrated safety. The sustained drug release over 100 h facilitated drug accumulation at the bacterial site, resulting in a heightened therapeutic effect on B. melitensis and improved outcomes in brucellosis treatment. The application of these synthesized nanodrugs exhibited promising therapeutic potential.
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- Saeideh Gohari
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Infectious Disease Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Anjum V, Bagale U, Kadi A, Malinin A, Potoroko I, Alharbi AH, Khafaga DS, AlMetwally M, Qenawy AST, Anjum A, Ali F. Process Optimization of Tinospora cordifolia Extract-Loaded Water in Oil Nanoemulsion Developed by Ultrasound-Assisted Homogenization. Molecules 2024; 29:1797. [PMID: 38675617 PMCID: PMC11052499 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081797] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Nanoemulsions are gaining interest in a variety of products as a means of integrating easily degradable bioactive compounds, preserving them from oxidation, and increasing their bioavailability. However, preparing stable emulsion compositions with the desired characteristics is a difficult task. The aim of this study was to encapsulate the Tinospora cordifolia aqueous extract (TCAE) into a water in oil (W/O) nanoemulsion and identify its critical process and formulation variables, like oil (27-29.4 mL), the surfactant concentration (0.6-3 mL), and sonication amplitude (40% to 100%), using response surface methodology (RSM). The responses of this formulation were studied with an analysis of the particle size (PS), free fatty acids (FFAs), and encapsulation efficiency (EE). In between, we have studied a fishbone diagram that was used to measure risk and preliminary research. The optimized condition for the formation of a stable nanoemulsion using quality by design was surfactant (2.43 mL), oil concentration (27.61 mL), and sonication amplitude (88.6%), providing a PS of 171.62 nm, FFA content of 0.86 meq/kg oil and viscosity of 0.597 Pa.s for the blank sample compared to the enriched TCAE nanoemulsion with a PS of 243.60 nm, FFA content of 0.27 meq/kg oil and viscosity of 0.22 Pa.s. The EE increases with increasing concentrations of TCAE, from 56.88% to 85.45%. The RSM response demonstrated that both composition variables had a considerable impact on the properties of the W/O nanoemulsion. Furthermore, after the storage time, the enriched TCAE nanoemulsion showed better stability over the blank nanoemulsion, specially the FFAs, and the blank increased from 0.142 to 1.22 meq/kg oil, while TCAE showed 0.266 to 0.82 meq/kg.
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- Varisha Anjum
- Department of Food and Biotechnology, South Ural State University, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia; (U.B.); (A.M.); (I.P.)
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, South Ural State University, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia; (U.B.); (A.M.); (I.P.)
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, South Ural State University, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia; (U.B.); (A.M.); (I.P.)
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, South Ural State University, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia; (U.B.); (A.M.); (I.P.)
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, South Ural State University, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia; (U.B.); (A.M.); (I.P.)
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- Department of Computer Sciences, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.H.A.); (D.S.K.)
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- Department of Computer Sciences, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (A.H.A.); (D.S.K.)
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- Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning Lab, Shenzhen 518000, China; (M.A.); (A.-S.T.Q.)
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- Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning Lab, Shenzhen 518000, China; (M.A.); (A.-S.T.Q.)
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 50005 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;
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Nasra S, Meghani N, Kumar A. Nanoemulsion-Based System as a Novel and Promising Approach for Enhancing the Antimicrobial and Antitumoral Activity of Thymus vulgaris (L.) Oil in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:949-970. [PMID: 37273096 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04571-1] [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] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The utilisation of medicinal plants and their essential oils is receiving more attention due to the ineffectiveness of current therapeutic methods in the treatment of various cancers and the rising incidence of bacterial antibiotic resistance. Thymol, an active ingredient of Thymus vulgaris, is known to have hepatoprotective, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. To overcome major obstacles to their usage, such as quick oxidation and high volatility, plant essential oils must be administered through a system to improve the delivery of their active pharmaceutical ingredient. The bioavailability of active substances may be enhanced by the colloidal dispersion nanoemulsion. Therefore, this study aims to derive a comparative evaluation of the thyme oil nanoemulsion formulation and the characterisation of its antibacterial and antitumorigenic activities. A nanoemulsion (NE) with a droplet size of 122.2 ± 1.079 nm was discovered to be stable and mono-dispersed for 4 months and inhibited the growth of B. subtilis, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. aureus. It also displayed antitumorigenic capabilities in HepG2 cells by arresting the cell cycle in the G2/M phase and upregulating the gene expression levels of Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), Caspase 3, 8, and 9, as well as a concomitant concentration-dependent decrease in B-cell leukaemia/lymphoma 2 protein (BCL2). Along with an increase in inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) levels, upregulation of the expression levels of the reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress pathways was also seen, indicating of ROS formation in the cancer cells.
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- Simran Nasra
- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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Kovacevic B, Jones M, Wagle SR, Ionescu CM, Foster T, Đanić M, Mikov M, Mooranian A, Al-Salami H. The effect of deoxycholic acid-based hydrogels on hepatic, muscle and pancreatic beta cells. Ther Deliv 2024. [PMID: 38180003 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Aim: The aim of this study is to test the biocompatibility of hydrogels with polysaccharides and bile acids on three murine cell lines. Materials & methods: Novel hydrogels containing poloxamer 407, polysaccharides (starch, pectin, acacia, carboxymethyl and methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose) and deoxycholic acid were prepared using cold method, sterilized and used in biological assays to determine effects on hepatic, muscle, and pancreatic beta cells. Results and conclusion: Hydrogels with deoxycholic acid had tissue-depending effects on cellular survival and bioenergetics, resulting in the best cellular viability and bioenergetics within pancreatic beta cells. Further research is needed as proposed hydrogels may be beneficial for cell delivery systems of pancreatic beta cells.
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- Bozica Kovacevic
- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, 21101, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, 21101, Serbia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9054, Otago, New Zealand
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, 6009, Perth, Australia
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Benitez-Llano CA, Florez-Acosta OA, Velasquez-Polo DD, Mesa-Arango AC, Zapata-Zapata C. Preparation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Stability Study of Lippia origanoides Essential Oil-based Nanoemulsion as a Topical Delivery System. Pharm Nanotechnol 2024; 12:251-261. [PMID: 37581527 DOI: 10.2174/2211738511666230815155614] [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: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Fungal diseases are a priority in research, development, and health care, according to the WHO, mainly due to Candida spp. Essential oils (EOs) of the genus Lippia have demonstrated broad antimicrobial biological activity. Previous studies identified the anti-Candida potential of a thymol/p-cymene chemotype EO from Lippia origanoides H.B.K coded "0018". Nanoemulsions favor the biological activity of EOs and overcome limitations such as low solubility, instability against oxidizing agents, pH, light, and low permeability. To develop, characterize, and adjust a prototype of an O/W nanoemulsion containing the "0018" EO from Lippia origanoides for its evaluation in an in vitro permeability study. METHODS Nanoemulsions were obtained using a high energy high shear method. Their particle size distribution, Z potential, viscosity, pH, encapsulation efficiency (EE), thermodynamic stability and the Turbiscan Stability Index (TSI) were evaluated. The nanoemulsion prototype was adjusted to improve performance characteristics and microbiological efficacy. Thymol was used as an analyte in the EO quantification using UHPLC-DAD. RESULTS An O/W nanoemulsion with hydrodynamic diameter <200 nm and polydispersity index <0.3, EE >95%, with TSI < 1.5, anti-Candida albicans efficiency >95% was obtained; permeable with a flow of 6.0264 μg/cm2/h and permeability coefficient of 1.3170x10-3 cm/h. CONCLUSION A pharmaceutical formulation prototype is obtained that maintains the physical and physicochemical characteristics over time. Permeability is verified in an in-vitro model. It is proposed to evaluate its antifungal activity in preclinical or clinical studies as a contribution to the treatment of topical fungal diseases caused by Candida spp., through the use of biological resources and Colombian biodiversity.
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- Carlos Andrés Benitez-Llano
- Department of Pharmacy, Group for the Design and Formulation of Medicines, Cosmetics and Related Products (DYFOMECO), Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Group for the Design and Formulation of Medicines, Cosmetics and Related Products (DYFOMECO), Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Group for the Design and Formulation of Medicines, Cosmetics and Related Products (DYFOMECO), Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Mycology, Clinical Epidemiology Academic Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Mycology, Clinical Epidemiology Academic Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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de Souza RL, Opretzka LCF, de Morais MC, Melo CDO, de Oliveira BEG, de Sousa DP, Villarreal CF, Oliveira EE. Nanoemulsion Improves the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Intraperitoneal and Oral Administration of Carvacryl Acetate. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 17:17. [PMID: 38276002 PMCID: PMC10821396 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010017] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Carvacryl acetate (CA) is a monoterpene obtained from carvacrol, which exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. However, its low solubility in aqueous media limits its application and bioavailability. Herein, we aimed to develop a carvacryl acetate nanoemulsion (CANE) and assess its anti-inflammatory potential in preclinical trials. The optimized nanoemulsion was produced by ultrasound, and stability parameters were characterized for 90 days using dynamic light scattering after hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) assessment. To evaluate anti-inflammatory activity, a complete Freund's adjuvant-induced inflammation model was established. Paw edema was measured, and local interleukin (IL)-1β levels were quantified using ELISA. Toxicity was assessed based on behavioral changes and biochemical assays. The optimized nanoemulsion contained 3% CA, 9% surfactants (HLB 9), and 88% water and exhibited good stability over 90 days, with no signs of toxicity. The release study revealed that CANE followed zero-order kinetics. Dose-response curves for CA were generated for intraperitoneal and oral administration, demonstrating anti-inflammatory effects by both routes; however, efficacy was lower when administered orally. Furthermore, CANE showed improved anti-inflammatory activity when compared with free oil, particularly when administered orally. Moreover, daily treatment with CANE did not induce behavioral or biochemical alterations. Overall, these findings indicate that nanoemulsification can enhance the anti-inflammatory properties of CA by oral administration.
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- Rafael Limongi de Souza
- Laboratory of Synthesis and Drug Delivery, State University of Paraíba, Rua Horácio Trajano, SN, João Pessoa 58071-160, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Rua Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Ondina, Salvador 40170-115, BA, Brazil (C.F.V.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil (D.P.d.S.)
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- Laboratory of Synthesis and Drug Delivery, State University of Paraíba, Rua Horácio Trajano, SN, João Pessoa 58071-160, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil (D.P.d.S.)
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Rua Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Ondina, Salvador 40170-115, BA, Brazil (C.F.V.)
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- Laboratory of Synthesis and Drug Delivery, State University of Paraíba, Rua Horácio Trajano, SN, João Pessoa 58071-160, PB, Brazil
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Zuccari G, Alfei S. Development of Phytochemical Delivery Systems by Nano-Suspension and Nano-Emulsion Techniques. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9824. [PMID: 37372971 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The awareness of the existence of plant bioactive compounds, namely, phytochemicals (PHYs), with health properties is progressively expanding. Therefore, their massive introduction in the normal diet and in food supplements and their use as natural therapeutics to treat several diseases are increasingly emphasized by several sectors. In particular, most PHYs possessing antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiulcer, anti-cholesterol, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant properties have been isolated from plants. Additionally, their secondary modification with new functionalities to further improve their intrinsic beneficial effects has been extensively investigated. Unfortunately, although the idea of exploiting PHYs as therapeutics is amazing, its realization is far from simple, and the possibility of employing them as efficient clinically administrable drugs is almost utopic. Most PHYs are insoluble in water, and, especially when introduced orally, they hardly manage to pass through physiological barriers and scarcely reach the site of action in therapeutic concentrations. Their degradation by enzymatic and microbial digestion, as well as their rapid metabolism and excretion, strongly limits their in vivo activity. To overcome these drawbacks, several nanotechnological approaches have been used, and many nanosized PHY-loaded delivery systems have been developed. This paper, by reporting various case studies, reviews the foremost nanosuspension- and nanoemulsion-based techniques developed for formulating the most relevant PHYs into more bioavailable nanoparticles (NPs) that are suitable or promising for clinical application, mainly by oral administration. In addition, the acute and chronic toxic effects due to exposure to NPs reported so far, the possible nanotoxicity that could result from their massive employment, and ongoing actions to improve knowledge in this field are discussed. The state of the art concerning the actual clinical application of both PHYs and the nanotechnologically engineered PHYs is also reviewed.
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- Guendalina Zuccari
- Department of Pharmacy (DiFAR), University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano 4, I-16148 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy (DiFAR), University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano 4, I-16148 Genova, Italy
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Hirun N, Kraisit P, Soontaranon S. Role of Bovine Serum Albumin Addition in Micellization and Gel Formation of Poloxamer 407. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15112465. [PMID: 37299264 DOI: 10.3390/polym15112465] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The combination of the thermoresponsive polymer and protein has demonstrated great promise in its applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering fields. This study described the impact of bovine serum albumin (BSA) on the micellization and sol-gel transition behaviors of poloxamer 407 (PX). The micellization of aqueous PX solutions with and without BSA was examined using isothermal titration calorimetry. In the calorimetric titration curves, the pre-micellar region, the transition concentration region, and the post-micellar region were observed. The presence of BSA had no noticeable impact on critical micellization concentration, but the inclusion of BSA caused the pre-micellar region to expand. In addition to studying the self-organization of PX at a particular temperature, the temperature-induced micellization and gelation of PX were also explored using differential scanning calorimetry and rheology. The incorporation of BSA had no discernible effect on critical micellization temperature (CMT), but it did affect gelation temperature (Tgel) and gel integrity of PX-based systems. The response surface approach illustrated the linear relation between the compositions and the CMT. The major factor affecting the CMT of the mixtures was the concentration of PX. The alteration of the Tgel and the gel integrity were discovered to be a consequence of the intricate interaction between PX and BSA. BSA mitigated the inter-micellar entanglements. Hence, the addition of BSA demonstrated a modulating influence on Tgel and a softening effect on gel integrity. Understanding the influence of serum albumin on the self-assembly and gelation of PX will enable the creation of thermoresponsive drug delivery and tissue engineering systems with controlled gelation temperatures and gel strength.
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- Namon Hirun
- Thammasat University Research Unit in Smart Materials and Innovative Technology for Pharmaceutical Applications (SMIT-Pharm), Faculty of Pharmacy, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- Thammasat University Research Unit in Smart Materials and Innovative Technology for Pharmaceutical Applications (SMIT-Pharm), Faculty of Pharmacy, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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Smułek W, Jarzębski M, Ochowiak M, Matuszak M, Kaczorek J, Stangierski J, Pawlicz J, Drobnik P, Nowakowski PT, Dyrda-Muskus J, Fiutak G, Gorzelak M, Ray SS, Pal K. Microscopic Droplet Size Analysis (MDSA) of "Five Thieves' Oil" (Olejek Pięciu Złodziei) Essential Oil after the Nebulization Process. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114368. [PMID: 37298844 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114368] [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: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Nowadays, due to a higher resistance to drugs, antibiotics, and antiviral medicaments, new ways of fighting pathogens are intensively studied. The alternatives for synthesized compositions are natural products, most of which have been known in natural medicine for a long time. One of the best-known and intensively investigated groups are essential oils (EOs) and their compositions. However, it is worth noting that the method of application can play a second crucial part in the effectiveness of the antimicrobial activity. EOs possess various natural compounds which exhibit antimicrobial activity. One of the compositions which is based on the five main ingredients of eucalyptus, cinnamon, clove, rosemary, and lemon is named "five thieves' oil" (Polish name: olejek pięciu złodziei) (5TO) and is used in natural medicine. In this study, we focused on the droplet size distribution of 5TO during the nebulization process, evaluated by the microscopic droplet size analysis (MDSA) method. Furthermore, viscosity studies, as well as UV-Vis of the 5TO suspensions in medical solvents such as physiological salt and hyaluronic acid, were presented, along with measurements of refractive index, turbidity, pH, contact angle, and surface tension. Additional studies on the biological activity of 5TO solutions were made on the P. aeruginosa strain NFT3. This study opens a way for the possible use of 5TO solutions or emulsion systems for active antimicrobial applications, i.e., for surface spraying.
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- Wojciech Smułek
- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-695 Poznań, Poland
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- Poland Department of Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 38/42, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-695 Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-695 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety Management, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31/33, 60-624 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 28 Czerwca 1956 135/147, 61-545 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 28 Czerwca 1956 135/147, 61-545 Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Pedagogy, Rzeszów University, Jałowego 24, 35-010 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of the Branch Office in Stalowa Wola, The Catholic University of Lublin, 37-450 Stalowa Wola, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and General Technology of Food, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 30-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedy and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
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de Souza RL, Mengarda AC, Roquini DB, Melo CO, de Morais MC, C Espírito-Santo MC, de Sousa DP, Moraes JD, Oliveira EE. Enhancing the antischistosomal activity of carvacryl acetate using nanoemulsion. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:331-342. [PMID: 37140262 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2022-0228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Aim: To formulate a carvacryl acetate nanoemulsion (CANE) and test its antischistosomal activity. Materials & methods: CANE was prepared and tested in vitro on Schistosoma mansoni adult worms and both human and animal cell lines. Next, CANE was administered orally to mice infected with either a prepatent infection or a patent infection of S. mansoni. Results: CANE was stable during 90 days of analysis. CANE showed in vitro anthelmintic activity, and no cytotoxic effects were observed. In vivo, CANE was more effective than the free compounds in reducing worm burden and egg production. Treatment with CANE was more effective for prepatent infections than praziquantel. Conclusion: CANE improves antiparasitic properties and may be a promising delivery system for schistosomiasis treatment.
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- Rafael L de Souza
- Laboratory of Synthesis & Drug Delivery, State University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, 58071-160, Brazil
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- Research Center for Neglected Diseases, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, 07023-070, Brazil
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- Research Center for Neglected Diseases, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, 07023-070, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Synthesis & Drug Delivery, State University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, 58071-160, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, 58051-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology of Schistosomiasis (LIM-06), Department of Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01246903, Brazil
- Laboratory of Helminthology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-000, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, 58051-900, Brazil
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- Research Center for Neglected Diseases, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, 07023-070, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Synthesis & Drug Delivery, State University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, 58071-160, Brazil
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The enzymatic modification of phospholipids improves their surface-active properties and the formation of nanoemulsions. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Shete MB, Deshpande AS, Shende PK. Nanostructured lipid carrier-loaded metformin hydrochloride: Design, optimization, characterization, assessment of cytotoxicity and ROS evaluation. Chem Phys Lipids 2023; 250:105256. [PMID: 36372117 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2022.105256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Metformin hydrochloride (MET) is commonly used in diabetes treatment. Recently, it has gained interest for its anticancer potential against a wide range of cancers. Owing to its hydrophilic nature, the delivery and clinical actions of MET are limited. Therefore, the present work aims to develop MET-encapsulated NLCs using the hot-melt emulsification and probe-sonication method. The optimization was accomplished by 33 BB design wherein lipid ratio, surfactant concentration, and sonication time were independent variables while the PS (nm), PDI, and EE (%) were dependent variables. The PS, PDI, % EE and ZP of optimized GMSMET-NLCs were found to be 114.9 ± 1.32 nm, 0.268 ± 0.04 %, 60.10 ± 2.23 %, and ZP - 15.76 mV, respectively. The morphological features, DSC and PXRD, and FTIR analyses suggested the confirmation of formation of the NLCs. Besides, optimized GMSMET-NLCs showed up to 88 % MET release in 24 h. Moreover, GMSMET-NLCs showed significant cell cytotoxicity against KB oral cancer cells compared with MET solution as shown by the reduction of IC50 values. Additionally, GMSMET-NLCs displayed significantly increased intracellular ROS levels suggesting the GMSMET-NLCs induced cell death in KB cells. GMSMET-NLCs can therefore be explored to deliver MET through different routes of administration for the effective treatment of oral cancer.
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- Meghanath B Shete
- School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India; Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, R C Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dist., Dhule 425405, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS, Polepally SEZ, TSIIC Jadcherla, Hyderabad 509301, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS, Vile-Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Gholamhosseinpour A, Hashemi SMB, Jafarpour D. Nanoemulsion of satureja sahendica bornm essential oil: antibacterial and antioxidant activities. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01615-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Tamoxifen Citrate Containing Topical Nanoemulgel Prepared by Ultrasonication Technique: Formulation Design and In Vitro Evaluation. Gels 2022; 8:gels8070456. [PMID: 35877541 PMCID: PMC9316521 DOI: 10.3390/gels8070456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The present study aims to design and develop a nanoemulgel formulation of Tamoxifen citrate (TAM), a water-insoluble, potent anticancer drug, using the spontaneous emulsification method to improve topical delivery, achieve high accumulation at the tumour site, and spare the healthy tissues. The oil-based selection was related to the TAM solubility, while the surfactant and co-surfactant were chosen based on the droplets’ thermodynamic stability and size. Afterwards, a pseudo-ternary phase diagram was built for the most promising formulation using two oils, olive and sesame, with a varied mix of Tween 40 as the surfactant and Trascutol HP as the co-surfactant (Smix), by the optimisation of experiments. The nanoemulsion (NE) formulations that were prepared were found to have an average droplet size of 41.77 ± 1.23 nm and 188.37 ± 3.53 nm, with suitable thermodynamic stability and physicochemical properties. Both olive and sesame oils are natural food additives due to their associated antioxidant effects; therefore, they showed no toxicity profile on breast cell lines (MCF-7, ATCC number HTB-22). The TAM-NE preparations revealed a prolonged and doublings superior cumulative percentage of in vitro release of TAM compared to TAM plain gel suspension over 24 h. The release data suggested that the Higuchi model was the best fitting kinetical model for the developed formulations of NE1, NE9, and NE18. The extended release of the drug as well as an acceptable amount of the drug permeated TAM via nanogel preparations suggested that nanoemulgel (NEG) is suitable for the topical delivery of TAM in breast cancer management. Thus, this work suggests that a nanogel of TAM can improve anticancer properties and reduce systemic adverse effects compared to a suspension preparation of TAM when applied in the treatment of breast cancer.
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Kono Y, Fushimi A, Yoshizawa Y, Higaki K, Ogawara KI. Effects of particle size and release property of paclitaxel-loaded nanoparticles on their peritoneal retention and therapeutic efficacy against mouse malignant ascites. Int J Pharm 2022; 623:121904. [PMID: 35716981 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121904] [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: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Malignant ascites accounts for abdominal pain, dyspnea and anorexia, all of which decrease quality of life in cancer patients. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is a useful method for managing malignant ascites and nanoparticulate drug delivery system makes it more effective by increasing peritoneal retention of anti-cancer drugs. In this study, we prepared paclitaxel-loaded emulsions and liposomes with different particle sizes and drug release properties, and evaluated their peritoneal retention and therapeutic efficacy in Ehrlich's ascites carcinoma (EAC)-bearing mice. Liposomes with the size of 100 nm were rapidly absorbed from peritoneal cavity into blood after intraperitoneal injection into EAC-bearing mice, whereas 1000-nm liposomes were highly retained in peritoneal cavity. Accordingly, 1000 nm liposomes significantly prolonged survival time of EAC-bearing mice but did not inhibit the ascites accumulation because of too poor paclitaxel release. On the other hand, although peritoneal retention of emulsions themselves was similar irrespective of their sizes, 270-nm emulsions showed the higher PTX retention in ascites than other emulsions, and resulted in significantly prolonged survival time and lower accumulation of ascites in EAC-bearing mice. These results indicate that not only particle size but drug release property is one of key determinants of the biodisposition and therapeutic efficacy of intraperitoneally injected nanoparticulate PTX against malignant ascites.
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- Yusuke Kono
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan.
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Optimization of Rifampicin Encapsulation in PLGA Polymeric Reservoirs. Int J Pharm 2022; 622:121844. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zhang Q, Zhang C, Luo X, Wang Z, Guo J, Bi Y. Protein stabilized seabuckthorn fruit oil Nanoemulsion:Preparation, characterization and performance research. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Mung Bean Phyto-Film Combined with Longkong Pericarp Extract and Sonication. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12040379. [PMID: 35448349 PMCID: PMC9024835 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12040379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Mung bean (Vigna radiata) flour serves as an excellent biopolymer and a potential material for producing antioxidant and antimicrobial phyto-films. In addition to mung bean flour, this study also combined the longkong (Aglaia dookkoo Griff.) pericarp extract (LPE, 1.5%) and ultrasonication process (0 (C1), 2 (T1), 4 (T2), 6 (T3), 8 (T4), and 10 (T5) min, sonicated at 25 kHz, 100% amplitude) in film emulsion production to improve the antioxidant and antimicrobial efficiency in the phyto-films. This study showed that sonication increased the phyto-films’ color into more lightness and yellowness, and the intensity of the color changes was in accordance with the increased sonication time. Alternatively, the thickness, water vapor permeability, and solubility of the films were adversely affected by extended sonication. In addition, elongation at break and tensile strength increased while the Young modulus decreased in the phyto-films with the extended sonication. Furthermore, the droplet size and polydispersity index of the phyto-films decreased with extended sonication. Conversely, the zeta potential of the film tended to increase with the treatments. Furthermore, phytochemicals such as total phenolic content and total flavonoid contents, and the radical scavenging ability of phyto-films against the DPPH radical, ABTS radical, superoxide radical, hydroxyl radical, and ferrous chelating activity, were significantly higher, and they were steadily increased in the films with the extended sonication time. Furthermore, the phyto-films showed a significant control against Gram (-) pathogens, followed by Gram (+) pathogens. A higher inhibitory effect was noted against L. monocytogens, followed by S. aureus and B. subtilis. Similarly, the phyto-films also significantly inhibited the Gram (-) pathogens, and significant control was noted against C. jejuni, followed by E. coli and P. aeruginosa. Regardless of the mung bean flour, this study found that longkong pericarp extract and the sonication process could also effectively be used in the film emulsions to enhance the efficiency of the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of phyto-films.
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da Silva BD, do Rosário DKA, Weitz DA, Conte-Junior CA. Essential oil nanoemulsions: Properties, development, and application in meat and meat products. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Fathi F, Ebrahimi SN, Salehi P, Safari A, Shahsavari Z, Hadian J, Matos LC, Alves RC, Oliveira MBPP. Antimicrobial multi-component lipid-based nanoemulsion of Eucalyptus globulus and Mentha piperita as natural preservative. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2021.2021087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Faezeh Fathi
- Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Agriculture, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Kale AR, Barai DP, Bhanvase BA, Sonawane SH. An Ultrasound-Assisted Minireactor System for Continuous Production of TiO2 Nanoparticles in a Water-in-Oil Emulsion. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Akshay R. Kale
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, MS 440033, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, MS 440033, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, MS 440033, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana 506004, India
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Smułek W, Siejak P, Fathordoobady F, Masewicz Ł, Guo Y, Jarzębska M, Kitts DD, Kowalczewski PŁ, Baranowska HM, Stangierski J, Szwajca A, Pratap-Singh A, Jarzębski M. Whey Proteins as a Potential Co-Surfactant with Aesculus hippocastanum L. as a Stabilizer in Nanoemulsions Derived from Hempseed Oil. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26195856. [PMID: 34641403 PMCID: PMC8510466 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26195856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The use of natural surfactants including plant extracts, plant hydrocolloids and proteins in nanoemulsion systems has received commercial interest due to demonstrated safety of use and potential health benefits of plant products. In this study, a whey protein isolate (WPI) from a byproduct of cheese production was used to stabilize a nanoemulsion formulation that contained hempseed oil and the Aesculus hippocastanum L. extract (AHE). A Box-Behnken experimental design was used to set the formulation criteria and the optimal nanoemulsion conditions, used subsequently in follow-up experiments that measured specifically emulsion droplet size distribution, stability tests and visual quality. Regression analysis showed that the concentration of HSO and the interaction between HSO and the WPI were the most significant factors affecting the emulsion polydispersity index and droplet size (nm) (p < 0.05). Rheological tests, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis and L*a*b* color parameters were also taken to characterize the physicochemical properties of the emulsions. Emulsion systems with a higher concentration of the AHE had a potential metabolic activity up to 84% in a microbiological assay. It can be concluded from our results that the nanoemulsion system described herein is a safe and stable formulation with potential biological activity and health benefits that complement its use in the food industry.
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- Wojciech Smułek
- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-695 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 38/42, 60-637 Poznań, Poland; (P.S.); (Ł.M.); (H.M.B.)
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- Food, Nutrition and Health Program, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada; (F.F.); (Y.G.); (D.D.K.)
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 38/42, 60-637 Poznań, Poland; (P.S.); (Ł.M.); (H.M.B.)
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- Food, Nutrition and Health Program, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada; (F.F.); (Y.G.); (D.D.K.)
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- Food, Nutrition and Health Program, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada; (F.F.); (Y.G.); (D.D.K.)
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- Department of Food Technology of Plant Origin, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 31 Wojska Polskiego St., 60-624 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 38/42, 60-637 Poznań, Poland; (P.S.); (Ł.M.); (H.M.B.)
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety Management, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31/33, 60-624 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Synthesis and Structure of Organic Compounds, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland;
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- Food, Nutrition and Health Program, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada; (F.F.); (Y.G.); (D.D.K.)
- Correspondence: (A.P.-S.); (M.J.)
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 38/42, 60-637 Poznań, Poland; (P.S.); (Ł.M.); (H.M.B.)
- Correspondence: (A.P.-S.); (M.J.)
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