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Jamshidian N, Hajiaghasi A, Amirghofran Z, Karami A, Karami K. New anthracene-based Oxime-Palladium complexes loaded on albumin nanoparticles, in vitro cytotoxicity, mathematical release mechanism studies and biological macromolecules interaction investigation. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 305:123513. [PMID: 37864973 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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In this research work, two new palladium complexes [trans-Pd(C15H10NOCH3)2]Cl2 (1) and [cis- Pd(C15H10NOCH3)(PPh3)2Cl]Cl (2) were synthesized using an alkoxyme ligand named isophethalaldoxime. Then structure characterization has been done by FT-IR and different NMR (1H, 13C and 31P) spectroscopy. Then, their interactions with biological macromolecules including deoxyribonucleic acid and bovine serum albumin were studied using various spectroscopic methods such as UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence emission spectroscopy and circular dichroism. The results showed the binding of the prepared complexes to the deoxyribonucleic acid via grooves and different binding sites of bovine serum albumin. Fluorescence emission data showed that the mechanism of extinction of albumin emission by these compounds is static. Competitive titration was performed on albumin with eosin-Y, ibuprofen and digoxin as site markers I, II and III. The antitumor activity and toxicity of these compounds were evaluated on cancer cell lines A549 (leukemia) and K562 by in-vitro cytotoxicity test. The IC50 values showed the good activity of these complexes in inhibiting cancer cells. In the last section, the release mechanism of synthesized complexes from albumin nanoparticles (BNPs) was investigated and theoretical calculations were performed that showed Korsmeyer-Peppas mechanism for complex (1) and Quadratic mechanism for complex (2).
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- Nasrin Jamshidian
- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156/83111, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156/83111, Iran
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- Immunology Department and Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Medical school, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156/83111, Iran.
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Gomaa MAE, Allam MG, Mokhtar E, Ayad EHE, Darwish SM, Darwish AMG. Nano casein-pectin complex: exploring physicochemical, organoleptic properties, and LAB viability in skimmed milk and low-fat yoghurt. Front Nutr 2024; 10:1288202. [PMID: 38268670 PMCID: PMC10806235 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1288202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Protein complexes with a nutritional value, heat stability, and gelling properties with no negative impact on culture viability have promising application prospects in the fermentation industry. The aim of the study was to investigate the possibility of applying physical modification seeking high-protein-fortified yoghurt production using the nano casein-pectin NCP complex as an active colloidal system with enhanced structural and thermal properties and monitor the quality properties of the physicochemical, heat stability, rheological, starter culture viability and sensory evaluation of fortified products comparing with the plain control throughout the cold storage. High-energy ball milling (HEBM) technique was used to produce nanoparticles of casein powder and smaller particles of pectin individually, and particle size and zeta potential was assessed. Deferent Nano casein-pectin (NCP) complex formulations were prepared, their physicochemical properties were assessed including protein quality via Amino Acid Analyzer (AAA), viscosity, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and then used in fortification of skimmed milk and low-fat yoghurt to monitor the fortification effects. The particle sizes showed to be ≈166 nm and 602.6 nm for nano-casein and pectin, respectively. Milk fortification with the NCP complex has significantly increased the nutritional value represented in increased protein content (7.19 g/100 g in NCP5); Ca, P, and S content (2,193.11, 481.21, and 313.77 ppm); and amino acid content with first limiting amino acids; histidine (0.89 mg/g), methionine (0.89 mg/g), and low content of hydrophobic amino acids (HAAs) may cause aggregation. NPC fortification enhanced physicochemical properties announced in enhanced viscosity (62. mP.s in NCP5) and heat stability (up to 200°C) compared with control skimmed milk (SM). NCP yoghurt fortification significantly increased protein content to 11 mg/100 g in T5, enhanced viscosity to 48.44 mP.s in T3, decreased syneresis to 16% in T5, and enhanced LAB viability which was translated in preferable sensorial properties. Applying fortification with nanoparticles of the casein-pectin (NCP) complex balanced the amino acid content and improved physicochemical, rheological, nutritional, and sensorial properties and LAB viability, which can be recommended further in functional food applications.
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- Mohamed A. E. Gomaa
- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Food Industry Technology Program, Faculty of Industrial and Energy Technology, Borg Al Arab Technological University (BATU), Alexandria, Egypt
- Food Technology Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), Alexandria, Egypt
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Mardikasari SA, Katona G, Sipos B, Ambrus R, Csóka I. Preparation and Optimization of Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles as a Promising Gelling System for Enhanced Nasal Drug Administration. Gels 2023; 9:896. [PMID: 37998986 PMCID: PMC10670644 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110896] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Bovine serum albumin (BSA) has been used extensively as a suitable carrier system for alternative drug delivery routes, such as nasal administration. However, the optimization of BSA nanoparticles with respect to their nasal applicability has not been widely studied. The present study focuses on the characterization of BSA nanoparticles prepared using the desolvation method, followed by a gelation process to facilitate intranasal drug delivery. The results demonstrated that the ratio of BSA and the desolvating agent, ethanol, played a critical role in the nanoparticle characteristics of the BSA nanogel matrices (BSA-NGs). Based on the gelling properties, the formulations of BSA-NG 2, BSA-NG 4, and BSA-NG 6 were selected for further investigation. The Raman spectra confirmed that there were no specific changes to the secondary structures of the BSA. The mucoadhesion studies revealed moderately high mucoadhesive properties, with a mucin binding efficiency (MBE) value of around 67%, allowing the dose to avoid elimination due to rapid mucociliary clearance of the nasal passage. Via studying the nexus of the carrier system, BSA-NGs loaded with dexamethasone as a model drug were prepared and evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal gravimetry (TG), ascertaining that no ethanol remained in the samples after the freeze-drying process. Furthermore, the viscosity measurements exhibited moderate viscosity, which is suitable for nasal liquid preparations. The in vitro release studies performed with a simulated nasal electrolyte solution (SNES) medium showed 88.15-95.47% drug release within 4 h. In conclusion, BSA nanoparticle gelling matrices can offer potential, value-added drug delivery carriers for improved nasal drug administration.
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- Sandra Aulia Mardikasari
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (S.A.M.); (B.S.); (R.A.); (I.C.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (S.A.M.); (B.S.); (R.A.); (I.C.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (S.A.M.); (B.S.); (R.A.); (I.C.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (S.A.M.); (B.S.); (R.A.); (I.C.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (S.A.M.); (B.S.); (R.A.); (I.C.)
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Mardikasari SA, Katona G, Budai-Szűcs M, Sipos B, Orosz L, Burián K, Rovó L, Csóka I. Quality by design-based optimization of in situ ionic-sensitive gels of amoxicillin-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles for enhanced local nasal delivery. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123435. [PMID: 37741560 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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A recommended first-line acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABR) treatment regimen includes a high dose of orally administered amoxicillin, despite its frequent systemic adverse reactions coupled with poor oral bioavailability. Therefore, to overcome these issues, nasal administration of amoxicillin might become a potential approach for treating ABR locally. The present study aimed to develop a suitable carrier system for improved local nasal delivery of amoxicillin employing the combination of albumin nanoparticles and gellan gum, an ionic-sensitive polymer, under the Quality by Design methodology framework. The application of albumin nanocarrier for local nasal antibiotic therapy means a novel approach by hindering the nasal absorption of the drug through embedding into an in situ gelling matrix, further prolonging the drug release in the nasal cavity. The developed formulations were characterized, including mucoadhesive properties, in vitro drug release and antibacterial activities. Based on the results, 0.3 % w/v gellan gum concentration was selected as the optimal in situ gelling matrix. Essentially, each formulation adequately inhibited the growth of five common nasal pathogens in ABR. In conclusion, the preparation of albumin-based nanoparticles integrated with in situ ionic-sensitive polymer provides promising ability as nanocarrier systems for delivering amoxicillin intranasally for local antibiotic therapy.
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- Sandra Aulia Mardikasari
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center and Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, Semmelweis str. 6, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Center and Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, Semmelweis str. 6, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 111, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös St. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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Arojojoye AS, Walker B, Dewahare JC, Afrifa MAO, Parkin S, Awuah SG. Circumventing Physicochemical Barriers of Cyclometalated Gold(III) Dithiocarbamate Complexes with Protein-Based Nanoparticle Delivery to Enhance Anticancer Activity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:43607-43620. [PMID: 37698293 PMCID: PMC11264193 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Optimizing the bioavailability of drug candidates is crucial to successful drug development campaigns, especially for metal-derived chemotherapeutic agents. Nanoparticle delivery strategies can be deployed to overcome physicochemical limitations associated with drugs to improve bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and minimize toxicity. Biodegradable albumin nanoconstructs offer pragmatic solutions for drug delivery of metallodrugs with translational benefits in the clinic. In this work, we explored a logical approach to investigate and resolve the physicochemical drawbacks of gold(III) complexes with albumin nanoparticle delivery to improve solubility, enhance intracellular accumulation, circumvent premature deactivation, and enhance anticancer activity. We synthesized and characterized stable gold(III) dithiocarbamate complexes with a variable degree of cyclometalation such as phenylpyridine (C^N) or biphenyl (C^C) Au(III) framework and different alkyl chain lengths. We noted that extended alkyl chain lengths impaired the solubility of these complexes in biological media, thus adversely impacting potency. Encapsulation of these complexes in bovine serum albumin (BSA) reversed solubility limitations and improved cancer cytotoxicity by ∼25-fold. Further speciation and mechanism of action studies demonstrate the stability of the compounds and alteration of mitochondria bioenergetics, respectively. We postulate that this nanodelivery strategy is a relevant approach for translational small-molecule gold drug delivery.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506, USA.
- Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40536, USA
- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40536
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Syed A, Karwa P, Vemula KD, Salwa. Multifunctional nanoparticles encapsulating methotrexate and curcumin for holistic management of rheumatoid arthritis: in-vitro and pre-clinical assessment. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2023; 49:536-549. [PMID: 37551958 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2023.2245057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles (BSA-MTX-CUR-NPs) encapsulating methotrexate (MTX) and curcumin (CUR) was developed with an aim to co-deliver the drugs at the inflamed joint so as to maximize the therapeutic efficacy and alleviate toxic side effects associated with MTX. METHODS Nanoparticle albumin-bound technology was used to formulate nanoparticles, followed by characterization for its particle size, polydispersity index, encapsulation efficiency, zeta potential, surface morphology, in-vitro drug release and drug release kinetics. Further, we investigated the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the developed nanoparticles in the adjuvant-induced arthritis model. RESULTS BSA-MTX-CUR-NPs exhibited particle size of 163.05 ± 1.708 nm, polydispersity index of 0.195 ± 0.0024 and % encapsulation efficiency of 68.23 ± 0.640% for MTX and 75.71 ± 0.216% for CUR with controlled release pattern for both the drugs. The scanning electron microscopy revealed nanoparticles exhibited a spherical shape. DSC study confirmed the absence of incompatibility between the drugs and the excipients. Half-life and area under the curve were significantly higher for MTX in the nanoparticulate form in comparison to free MTX. Pharmacodynamic studies revealed that BSA-MTX-CUR-NPs possessed better disease-modifying effects in comparison to free MTX. CONCLUSION Hence, it can be concluded that albumin nanoparticles constitute a viable method for delivering MTX and CUR to inflamed joints simultaneously, because of the strong affinity of albumin and enhanced permeability and retention effect at the inflamed joint. This combinational therapy of MTX & CUR in nanoparticulate form has the potential for the holistic management of rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Ayesha Syed
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Nitte College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
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Gabrielaitis D, Zitkute V, Saveikyte L, Labutyte G, Skapas M, Meskys R, Casaite V, Sasnauskiene A, Neniskyte U. Nanotubes from bacteriophage tail sheath proteins: internalisation by cancer cells and macrophages. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:3705-3716. [PMID: 37441259 PMCID: PMC10334369 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00166k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Bionanoparticles comprised of naturally occurring monomers are gaining interest in the development of novel drug transportation systems. Here we report on the stabilisation, cellular uptake, and macrophage clearance of nanotubes formed from the self-assembling gp053 tail sheath protein of the vB_EcoM_FV3 bacteriophage. To evaluate the potential of the bacteriophage protein-based nanotubes as therapeutic nanocarriers, we investigated their internalisation into colorectal cancer cell lines and professional macrophages that may hinder therapeutic applications by clearing nanotube carriers. We fused the bacteriophage protein with a SNAP-tag self-labelling enzyme and demonstrated that its activity is retained in assembled nanotubes, indicating that such carriers can be applied to deliver therapeutic biomolecules. Under physiological conditions, the stabilisation of the nanotubes by PEGylation was required to prevent aggregation and yield a stable solution with uniform nano-sized structures. Colorectal carcinoma cells from primary and metastatic tumours internalized SNAP-tag-carrying nanotubes with different efficiencies. The nanotubes entered HCT116 cells via dynamin-dependent and SW480 cells - via dynamin- and clathrin-dependent pathways and were accumulated in lysosomes. Meanwhile, peritoneal macrophages phagocytosed the nanotubes in a highly efficient manner through actin-dependent mechanisms. Macrophage clearance of nanotubes was enhanced by inflammatory activation but was dampened in macrophages isolated from aged animals. Altogether, our results demonstrate that gp053 nanotubes retained the cargo's enzymatic activity post-assembly and had the capacity to enter cancer cells. Furthermore, we emphasise the importance of evaluating the nanocarrier clearance by immune cells under conditions mimicking a cancerous environment.
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- Dovydas Gabrielaitis
- Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
- VU-EMBL Partnership Institute, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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Aghaei A, Shaterian M, Danafar H, Likozar B, Šuligoj A, Gyergyek S. Synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with platinum nanoparticles to sense breast cancer cells in 4T1 model to X-ray radiation. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:184. [PMID: 37069457 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05761-8] [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: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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In recent years, various types of radiosensitizers have been developed to address the challenges of cancer radiotherapy. Here, platinum-functionalized oxygenated single-walled carbon nanotubes (O-SWCNTs-Pt) coated with folic acid (FA) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) (O-SWCNTs-Pt-BSA-FA) were synthesized, characterized, and used as radiosensitizers to improve the therapeutic efficacy of X-rays in a mouse model of breast cancer (4T1) in vitro. The nanosensitizer was characterized by different techniques, such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible (UV-visible), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry. The evaluation of cell viability with nanocarriers O-SWCNTs-BSA, O-SWCNTs-Pt-BSA, Pt-BSA-FA, and O-SWCNTs-Pt-BSA-FA is reported at the concentrations of 10, 30, and 90 μg/mL by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay in the presence and absence of X-rays at 4 and 8 Gy. The results showed that administration of O-SWCNTs-BSA, O-SWCNTs-Pt-BSA, Pt-BSA-FA, and O-SWCNTs-Pt-BSA-FA + 8 Gy at a concentration of 90 μg/mL reduced survival by 75.31, 65.32, 67.35, and 60.35%, respectively. O-SWCNTs-Pt-BSA-FA has a hydrodynamic size of 88.57 nm and a surface charge of -29 mV, which indicates special stability. Compared with O-SWCNTs-BSA, O-SWCNTs-Pt-BSA, and Pt-BSA-FA, it has very strong cell-killing activity in the 4T1 cell line. It is also noteworthy that SWCNTs can act as a controlled release and delivery system for PtNPs due to their unique properties and easy penetration into biological membranes. As a result, the new nanosensitizer may play a role in cancer treatment in conjunction with radiotherapy technology. Graphical abstract.
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- Afsoon Aghaei
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, 451561319, Zanjan, 45371-38791, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, 451561319, Zanjan, 45371-38791, Iran.
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, SI-1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, SI-1001, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department for Materials Synthesis, Jozef Stefan Institute, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Torres-Martinez Z, Pérez D, Torres G, Estrada S, Correa C, Mederos N, Velazquez K, Castillo B, Griebenow K, Delgado Y. A Synergistic pH-Responsive Serum Albumin-Based Drug Delivery System Loaded with Doxorubicin and Pentacyclic Triterpene Betulinic Acid for Potential Treatment of NSCLC. BIOTECH 2023; 12:13. [PMID: 36810440 PMCID: PMC9944877 DOI: 10.3390/biotech12010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Nanosized drug delivery systems (DDS) have been studied as a novel strategy against cancer due to their potential to simultaneously decrease drug inactivation and systemic toxicity and increase passive and/or active drug accumulation within the tumor(s). Triterpenes are plant-derived compounds with interesting therapeutic properties. Betulinic acid (BeA) is a pentacyclic triterpene that has great cytotoxic activity against different cancer types. Herein, we developed a nanosized protein-based DDS of bovine serum albumin (BSA) as the drug carrier combining two compounds, doxorubicin (Dox) and the triterpene BeA, using an oil-water-like micro-emulsion method. We used spectrophotometric assays to determine protein and drug concentrations in the DDS. The biophysical properties of these DDS were characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, confirming nanoparticle (NP) formation and drug loading into the protein structure, respectively. The encapsulation efficiency was 77% for Dox and 18% for BeA. More than 50% of both drugs were released within 24 h at pH 6.8, while less drug was released at pH 7.4 in this period. Co-incubation viability assays of Dox and BeA alone for 24 h demonstrated synergistic cytotoxic activity in the low μM range against non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) A549 cells. Viability assays of the BSA-(Dox+BeA) DDS demonstrated a higher synergistic cytotoxic activity than the two drugs with no carrier. Moreover, confocal microscopy analysis confirmed the cellular internalization of the DDS and the accumulation of the Dox in the nucleus. We determined the mechanism of action of the BSA-(Dox+BeA) DDS, confirming S-phase cell cycle arrest, DNA damage, caspase cascade activation, and downregulation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression. This DDS has the potential to synergistically maximize the therapeutic effect of Dox and diminish chemoresistance induced by EGFR expression using a natural triterpene against NSCLC.
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- Zally Torres-Martinez
- Chemistry Department, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Neuroscience Department, Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon 00960, Puerto Rico
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- Biochemistry & Pharmacology Department, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Caguas 00727, Puerto Rico
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- Biology Department, University of Puerto Rico—Cayey, Cayey 00736, Puerto Rico
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- Biochemistry & Pharmacology Department, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Caguas 00727, Puerto Rico
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- Biochemistry & Pharmacology Department, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Caguas 00727, Puerto Rico
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- Biochemistry & Pharmacology Department, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Caguas 00727, Puerto Rico
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- Chemistry Department, University of Puerto Rico—Humacao, Humacao 00727, Puerto Rico
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- Chemistry Department, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Biochemistry & Pharmacology Department, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Caguas 00727, Puerto Rico
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Green Synthesis of Highly Fluorescent Carbon Dots from Bovine Serum Albumin for Linezolid Drug Delivery as Potential Wound Healing Biomaterial: Bio-Synergistic Approach, Antibacterial Activity, and In Vitro and Ex Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010234. [PMID: 36678866 PMCID: PMC9862409 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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A simple and green approach was developed to produce novel highly fluorescent bovine serum albumin carbon dots (BCDs) via facile one-step hydrothermal treatment, using bovine serum albumin as a precursor carbon source. Inherent blue photoluminescence of the synthesized BCDs provided a maximum photostability of 90.5 ± 1.2% and was characterized via TEM, FT-IR, XPS, XRD, UV-visible, and zeta potential analyses. By virtue of their extremely small size, intrinsic optical and photoluminescence properties, superior photostability, and useful non-covalent interactions with the synthetic oxazolidinone antibiotic linezolid (LNZ), BCDs were investigated as fluorescent nano-biocarriers for LNZ drug delivery. The release profile of LNZ from the drug delivery system (LNZ-BCDs) revealed a distinct biphasic release, which is beneficial for mollifying the lethal incidents associated with wound infection. The effective wound healing performance of the developed LNZ-BCDs were evaluated through various in vitro and ex vivo assays such as MTT, ex vivo hemolysis, in vitro antibacterial activity, in vitro skin-related enzyme inhibition, and scratch wound healing assays. The examination of LNZ-BCDs as an efficient wound healing biomaterial illustrated excellent biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity against normal human skin fibroblast (HSF) cell line, indicating distinct antibacterial activity against the most common wound infectious pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC® 25922) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, robust anti-elastase, anti-collagenase, and anti-tyrosinase activities, and enhanced cell proliferation and migration effect. The obtained results confirmed the feasibility of using the newly designed fluorescent LNZ-BCDs nano-bioconjugate as a unique antibacterial biomaterial for effective wound healing and tissue regeneration. Besides, the greenly synthesized BCDs could be considered as a great potential substitute for toxic nanoparticles in biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and intense fluorescence characteristics and in pharmaceutical industries as promising drug delivery nano-biocarriers for effective wound healing applications.
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Baglamis S, Feyzioğlu-Demir E, Akgöl S. New insight into anti-wrinkle treatment: Using nanoparticles as a controlled release system to increase acetyl octapeptide-3 efficiency. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04663-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Development of Liposomal Formulation for Controlled Delivery of Valacyclovir: an In Vitro Study. J Pharm Innov 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12247-022-09706-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Li Z, Wang X, Zhang M, He H, Liang B, Sun C, Li X, Ji C. The Loading of Epigallocatechin Gallate on Bovine Serum Albumin and Pullulan-Based Nanoparticles as Effective Antioxidant. Foods 2022; 11:4074. [PMID: 36553816 PMCID: PMC9777656 DOI: 10.3390/foods11244074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Due to its poor stability and rapid metabolism, the biological activity and absorption of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is limited. In this work, EGCG-loaded bovine serum albumin (BSA)/pullulan (PUL) nanoparticles (BPENs) were successfully fabricated via self-assembly. This assembly was driven by hydrogen bonding, which provided the desired EGCG loading efficiency, high stability, and a strong antioxidant capacity. The encapsulation efficiency of the BPENs was above 99.0%. BPENs have high antioxidant activity in vitro, and, in this study, their antioxidant capacity increased with an increase in the EGCG concentration. The in vitro release assays showed that the BPENs were released continuously over 6 h. The Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) analysis indicated the presence of hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, and electrostatic interactions, which were the driving forces for the formation of the EGCG carrier nanoparticles. Furthermore, the transmission electron microscope (TEM) images demonstrated that the BSA/PUL-based nanoparticles (BPNs) and BPENs both exhibited regular spherical particles. In conclusion, BPENs are good delivery carriers for enhancing the stability and antioxidant activity of EGCG.
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- Zikun Li
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Qilu Normal University, Jinan 250200, China
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Development of Thermoresponsive-Gel-Matrix-Embedded Amoxicillin Trihydrate-Loaded Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles for Local Intranasal Therapy. Gels 2022; 8:gels8110750. [PMID: 36421572 PMCID: PMC9690333 DOI: 10.3390/gels8110750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A high dose of amoxicillin is recommended as the first-line therapy for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABR). However, oral administration of amoxicillin is connected to many adverse reactions coupled with moderate bioavailability (~60%). Therefore, this study aimed to develop a topical nasal preparation of amoxicillin, employing a thermoresponsive nanogel system to increase nasal residence time and prolong drug release. Rheological investigations revealed that formulations containing 21−23% w/w Poloxamer 407 (P407) were in accordance with the requirement of nasal administration (gelling temperature ~35 °C). The average hydrodynamic diameter (<200 nm), pH (6.7−6.9), and hypertonic osmolality (611−663 mOsmol/L) of the in situ gelling nasal nanogel appeared as suitable characteristics for local rhinosinusitis treatment. Moreover, taking into account the mucoadhesive strength and drug release studies, the 21% w/w P407 could be considered as an optimized concentration for effective nasal delivery. Antibacterial activity studies showed that the ability of amoxicillin-loaded in situ gelling nasal nanogel to inhibit bacterial growth (five common ABR pathogens) preserved its effectiveness in comparison to 1 mg/mL amoxicillin aqueous solution as a positive control. Altogether, the developed amoxicillin-loaded in situ gelling thermoresponsive nasal nanogel can be a potential candidate for local antibiotic therapy in the nasal cavity.
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Biocompatible formulation of cationic antimicrobial peptide Polylysine (PL) through nanotechnology principles and its potential role in food preservation — A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:1734-1746. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Firouzabadi K, Karimi E, Tabrizi MH. Fabrication of bovine serum albumin-polyethylene glycol nanoparticle conjugated-folic acid loaded-naringenin as an efficient carrier biomacromolecule for suppression of cancer cells. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2022; 70:790-797. [PMID: 36059122 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2399] [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: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Flavonoid compounds play an effective role in cancer suppression and today nanocarriers play an important role in improving the physicochemical properties and transmission of these compounds. In this study, polyethylene glycol-modified albumin nanoparticles were synthesized by desolvation method; after loading of naringenin (NRG), folic acid (FA) binding to the surface of nanoparticles was performed (BSA-PEG-FA-NG-NPs). The extent of NRG trapping and FA binding was assessed indirectly using UV absorption methods. The physicochemical properties of BSA-PEG-FA-NG-NPs were investigated by DLS, SEM electron microscopy, and FTIR methods, after which their effects were evaluated on the apoptosis mechanism via MTT, flow cytometry, and qPCR methods. The BSA-PEG-FA-NG-NPs with spherical morphology had dimensions of 205 nm with zeta-potential of 20.61 mV and dispersion index of 0.36. The NRG encapsulation was 84% and the FA binding was 75%. Anticancer effects of BSA-PEG-FA-NG-NPs were confirmed based on inhibiting breast cancer cells (IC50: 922 µg/ml), cell cycle arrest (SubG1 phase), and induction of apoptosis (upregulation of Caspase 3, 8, and 9).
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- Kimia Firouzabadi
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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Electrospun nanofibers containing chitosan-stabilized bovine serum albumin nanoparticles for bone regeneration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112680. [PMID: 35803032 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bone tissue engineering is becoming a key approach in bone repair and regeneration. In the present study, we fabricated a nanofiber scaffold containing chitosan-stabilized bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles for the delivery of abaloparatide and aspirin (ASA). The chitosan-stabilized BSA nanoparticles acted as a release barrier for the encapsulated abaloparatide. Polymeric nanofibers were produced by electrospinning from a mixture of abaloparatide-loaded nanoparticles, ASA, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), and nanohydroxyapatite (n-HA). The nanoparticle and nanofiber scaffolds were characterized in terms of their morphology, construction, surface hydrophilicity, degradation, and drug release efficiency. In vitro osteogenesis as well as in vitro cell adhesion, viability, and proliferation were determined to assess their osteoinductive activity. The results showed that the drugs were successfully encapsulated in the scaffolds. Most of the ASA was released within seven days, whereas abaloparatide was released for more than 30 days. The dual-drug-loaded nanofiber scaffolds enhanced the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of osteoblasts. These findings indicate that electrospun nanofibers containing chitosan-stabilized BSA nanoparticles may be useful in bone tissue engineering.
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Zaher S, Soliman ME, Elsabahy M, Hathout RM. Sesamol Loaded Albumin Nanoparticles: A Boosted Protective Property in Animal Models of Oxidative Stress. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15060733. [PMID: 35745652 PMCID: PMC9228363 DOI: 10.3390/ph15060733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The current study evaluated the ability of sesamol-loaded albumin nanoparticles to impart protection against oxidative stress induced by anthracyclines in comparison to the free drug. Albumin nanoparticles were prepared via the desolvation technique and then freeze-dried with the cryoprotectant, trehalose. Albumin concentration, pH, and type of desolvating agent were assessed as determining factors for successful albumin nanoparticle fabrication. The optimal nanoparticles were spherical in shape, and they had an average particle diameter of 127.24 ± 2.12 nm with a sesamol payload of 96.89 ± 2.4 μg/mg. The drug cellular protection was tested on rat hepatocytes pretreated with 1 µM doxorubicin, which showed a 1.2-fold higher protective activity than the free sesamol. In a pharmacokinetic study, the loading of a drug onto nanoparticles resulted in a longer half-life and mean residence time, as compared to the free drug. Furthermore, in vivo efficacy and biochemical assessment of lipid peroxidation, cardiac biomarkers, and liver enzymes were significantly ameliorated after administration of the sesamol-loaded albumin nanoparticles. The biochemical assessments were also corroborated with the histopathological examination data. Sesamol-loaded albumin nanoparticles, prepared under controlled conditions, may provide an enhanced protective effect against off-target doxorubicin toxicity.
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- Sara Zaher
- Assiut International Center of Nanomedicine, Al-Rajhy Liver Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
- Pharm D Program, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (EJUST), New Borg El Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- School of Biotechnology and Science Academy, Badr University in Cairo, Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
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The interaction studies of novel imine ligands and palladium(II) complexes with DNA and BSA for drug delivery application: the anti-cancer activity and molecular docking evaluation. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Ramesh PA, Dhandapani R, Bagewadi S, Zennifer A, Radhakrishnan J, Sethuraman S, Subramanian A. Reverse engineering of an anatomically equivalent nerve conduit. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 15:998-1011. [PMID: 34551457 DOI: 10.1002/term.3245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Reconstruction of peripheral nervous tissue remains challenging in critical-sized defects due to the lack of Büngner bands from the proximal to the distal nerve ends. Conventional nerve guides fail to bridge the large-sized defect owing to the formation of a thin fibrin cable. Hence, in the present study, an attempt was made to reverse engineer the intricate epi-, peri- and endo-neurial tissues using Fused Deposition Modeling based 3D printing. Bovine serum albumin protein nanoflowers (NF) exhibiting Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' morphology were ingrained into 3D printed constructs without affecting its secondary structure to enhance the axonal guidance from proximal to distal ends of denuded nerve ends. Scanning electron micrographs confirmed the uniform distribution of protein NF in 3D printed constructs. The PC-12 cells cultured on protein ingrained 3D printed scaffolds demonstrated cytocompatibility, improved cell adhesion and extended neuronal projections with significantly higher intensities of NF-200 and tubulin expressions. Further suture-free fixation designed in the current 3D printed construct aids facile implantation of printed conduits to the transected nerve ends. Hence the protein ingrained 3D printed construct would be a promising substitute to treat longer peripheral nerve defects as its structural equivalence of endo- and perineurial organization along with the ingrained protein NF promote the neuronal extension towards the distal ends by minimizing axonal dispersion.
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- Preethy Amruthavarshini Ramesh
- Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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Rejinold NS, Piao H, Jin GW, Choi G, Choy JH. Injectable niclosamide nanohybrid as an anti-SARS-CoV-2 strategy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 208:112063. [PMID: 34482191 PMCID: PMC8383483 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving emergency, which necessitates scientific community to come up with novel formulations that could find quick relief to the millions affected around the globe. Remdesivir being the only injectable drug by FDA for COVID-19, it initially showed promising results, however, later on failed to retain its claims, hence rejected by the WHO. Therefore, it is important to develop injectable formulation that are effective and affordable. Here in this work, we formulated poly ethylene glycol (PEG) coated bovine serum albumin (BSA) stabilized Niclosamide (NIC) nanoparticles (NPs) (∼BSA-NIC-PEG NPs) as an effective injectable formulation. Here, serum albumin mediated strategy was proposed as an effective strategy to specifically target SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The in-vitro results showed that the developed readily water dispersible formulation with a particle size <120 nm size were well stable even after 3 weeks. Even though the in-vitro studies showed promising results, the in-vivo pharmaco-kinetic (PK) study in rats demands the need of conducting further experiments to specifically target the SARS-CoV-2 in the virus infected model. We expect that this present formulation would be highly preferred for targeting hypoalbuminemia conditions, which was often reported in elderly COVID-19 patients. Such studies are on the way to summarize its potential applications in the near future.
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- N Sanoj Rejinold
- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- R&D Center, CnPharm Co., LTD., Seoul, 03759, Republic of Korea
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- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea; College of Science and Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea; Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea.
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- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea; Department of Pre-Medical Course, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea; Tokyo Tech World Research Hub Initiative (WRHI), Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan.
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Jenita JJL, Tibrewal R, Rathore SS, Manjula D, Barnabas W, Mahesh AR. Formulation and optimization of albumin nanoparticles loaded ivabradine hydrochloride using response surface design. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Darwish AMG, Soliman TN, Elhendy HA, El-Kholy WM. Nano-encapsulated Iron and Folic Acid-Fortified Functional Yogurt Enhance Anemia in Albino Rats. Front Nutr 2021; 8:654624. [PMID: 33898503 PMCID: PMC8058429 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.654624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major health concern in developing countries, and these see an increased incidence in pregnant women and children in particular. The contribution of dairy products as natural products in drug delivery approaches is inspiring. This study aimed to analyze the application of iron (Fe) and folic acid (FA) bovine serum albumin-nanoparticles (BSA-NPs) as anti-anemic pharmacological agents that fortify stirred functional yogurt (SFY), comparing these with a plain control and SFY fortified with Fe and FA in free forms. The physicochemical, cytotoxicity, microbiological, viscosity, oxidative interactions, microstructural, sensorial analyses, and bioavailability properties of IDA-induced Albino rats were examined. The Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Zetasizer, and Scan Electron Microscope (SEM) were applied. Nanocapsule-fortified SFY showed an enhanced apparent viscosity, water-holding capacity, microstructure, least lipid oxidation, and overall sensorial acceptability. Feed that included Fe + FA nanocapsule-fortified SFY (G6) succeeded in restoring hemoglobin (16.53 gdL-1), iron (109.25 μgdL-1), ferritin (33.25 μgdL-1), and total protein (8.6 gdL-1) at the end of the 4-week feeding period, with significant competition revealed in calcium and zinc absorbance. Nanocapsule-fortified SFY showed no adverse effects or architectural alterations in the liver, kidney, or spleen, as indicated by biochemical and histological examinations. Bovine serum albumin-nanoparticles (BSA-NPs) of iron (Fe) and folic acid (FA) can be recommended as anti-anemia supplements in different functional food applications.
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- Amira M. G. Darwish
- Department of Food Technology, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), Alexandria, Egypt
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- Food Industries and Nutrition Research Division, Department of Dairy, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Home Economics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Dairy Technology Research, Food Technology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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Spada A, Emami J, Tuszynski JA, Lavasanifar A. The Uniqueness of Albumin as a Carrier in Nanodrug Delivery. Mol Pharm 2021; 18:1862-1894. [PMID: 33787270 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Albumin is an appealing carrier in nanomedicine because of its unique features. First, it is the most abundant protein in plasma, endowing high biocompatibility, biodegradability, nonimmunogenicity, and safety for its clinical application. Second, albumin chemical structure and conformation allows interaction with many different drugs, potentially protecting them from elimination and metabolism in vivo, thus improving their pharmacokinetic properties. Finally, albumin can interact with receptors overexpressed in many diseased tissues and cells, providing a unique feature for active targeting of the disease site without the addition of specific ligands to the nanocarrier. For this reason, albumin, characterized by an extended serum half-life of around 19 days, has the potential of promoting half-life extension and targeted delivery of drugs. Therefore, this article focuses on the importance of albumin as a nanodrug delivery carrier for hydrophobic drugs, taking advantage of the passive as well as active targeting potential of this nanocarrier. Particular attention is paid to the breakthrough NAB-Technology, with emphasis on the advantages of Nab-Paclitaxel (Abraxane), compared to the solvent-based formulations of Paclitaxel, i.e., CrEL-paclitaxel (Taxol) in a clinical setting. Finally, the role of albumin in carrying anticancer compounds is depicted, with a particular focus on the albumin-based formulations that are currently undergoing clinical trials. The article sheds light on the power of an endogenous substance, such as albumin, as a drug delivery system, signifies the importance of the drug vehicle in drug performance in the biological systems, and highlights the possible future trends in the use of this drug delivery system.
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- Alessandra Spada
- Department of Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2, Canada.,DIMEAS, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin 10129, Italy.,Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2, Canada.,DIMEAS, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin 10129, Italy
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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Hu X, Zhang J, Deng L, Hu H, Hu J, Zheng G. Galactose-Modified PH-Sensitive Niosomes for Controlled Release and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Target Delivery of Tanshinone IIA. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:96. [PMID: 33694067 PMCID: PMC7946689 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-01973-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Increasing the drug tumor-specific accumulation and controlling their release is considered one of the most effective ways to increase the efficacy of drugs. Here, we developed a vesicle system that can target hepatoma and release drugs rapidly within tumor cells. This non-ionic surfactant vesicle is biodegradable. Galactosylated stearate has been used to glycosylate the vesicles to achieve liver targeting; replacement of a portion (Chol:CHEMS = 1:1) of cholesterol by cholesteryl hemisuccinate (CHEMS) allows for a rapid release of drugs in an acidic environment. In vitro release experiments confirmed that galactose-modified pH-sensitive niosomes loaded with tanshinone IIA had excellent drug release performance in acid medium. In vitro experiments using ovarian cancer cells (A2780), colon cancer cells (HCT8), and hepatoma cell (Huh7, HepG2) confirmed that the preparation had specific targeting ability to hepatoma cells compared with free drugs, and this ability was dependent on the galactose content. Furthermore, the preparation also had a more substantial inhibitory effect on tumor cells, and subsequent apoptosis assays and cell cycle analyses further confirmed its enhanced anti-tumor effect. Results of pharmacokinetic experiments confirmed that the vesicle system could significantly extend the blood circulation time of tanshinone IIA, and the larger area under the curve indicated that the preparation had a better drug effect. Thus, the results of biodistribution experiments confirmed the in vivo liver targeting ability of this preparation. Niosomes designed in this manner are expected to be a safe and effective drug delivery system for liver cancer therapy.
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Khramtsov P, Kalashnikova T, Bochkova M, Kropaneva M, Timganova V, Zamorina S, Rayev M. Measuring the concentration of protein nanoparticles synthesized by desolvation method: Comparison of Bradford assay, BCA assay, hydrolysis/UV spectroscopy and gravimetric analysis. Int J Pharm 2021; 599:120422. [PMID: 33647407 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The desolvation technique is one of the most popular methods for preparing protein nanoparticles for medicine, biotechnology, and food applications. We fabricated 11 batches of BSA nanoparticles and 2 batches of gelatin nanoparticles by desolvation method. BSA nanoparticles from 2 batches were cross-linked by heating at +70 °C for 2 h; other nanoparticles were stabilized by glutaraldehyde. We compared several analytical approaches to measuring their concentration: gravimetric analysis, bicinchoninic acid assay, Bradford assay, and alkaline hydrolysis combined with UV spectroscopy. We revealed that the cross-linking degree and method of cross-linking affect both Bradford and BCA assay. Direct measurement of protein concentration in the suspension of purified nanoparticles by dye-binding assays can lead to significant (up to 50-60%) underestimation of nanoparticle concentration. Quantification of non-desolvated protein (indirect method) is affected by the presence of small nanoparticles in supernatants and can be inaccurate when the yield of desolvation is low. The reaction of cross-linker with protein changes UV absorbance of the latter. Therefore pure protein solution is an inappropriate calibrator when applying UV spectroscopy for the determination of nanoparticle concentration. Our recommendation is to determine the concentration of protein nanoparticles by at least two different methods, including gravimetric analysis.
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- Pavel Khramtsov
- Department of Biology, Perm State University, 614068, 15 Bukirev str., Perm, Russia; Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 614081, 13 Golev str., Perm, Russia.
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- Department of Biology, Perm State University, 614068, 15 Bukirev str., Perm, Russia; Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 614081, 13 Golev str., Perm, Russia
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- Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 614081, 13 Golev str., Perm, Russia
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- Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 614081, 13 Golev str., Perm, Russia
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- Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 614081, 13 Golev str., Perm, Russia
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- Department of Biology, Perm State University, 614068, 15 Bukirev str., Perm, Russia; Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 614081, 13 Golev str., Perm, Russia
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- Department of Biology, Perm State University, 614068, 15 Bukirev str., Perm, Russia; Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm Federal Research Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 614081, 13 Golev str., Perm, Russia
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Srivastava A, Prajapati A. Albumin and functionalized albumin nanoparticles: production strategies, characterization, and target indications. ASIAN BIOMED 2020; 14:217-242. [PMID: 37551304 PMCID: PMC10373404 DOI: 10.1515/abm-2020-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The inherent properties of albumin facilitate its effective use as a raw material to prepare a nanosized drug delivery vehicles. Because of the enhanced surface area, biocompatibility, and extended half-life of albumin nanoparticles, a number of drugs have been incorporated in albumin matrices in recent years. Furthermore, its ability to be conjugated to various receptor ligands makes albumin an ideal candidate for the increased delivery of drugs to specific sites. The present review provides an in-depth discussion of production strategies for the preparation of albumin and conjugated albumin nanoparticles and for the targeting of these formulations to specific organs and cancer cells. This review also provides insights into drug loading, release patterns, and cytotoxicity of various drug-loaded albumin nanoparticles.
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- Abhishek Srivastava
- Department of Chemistry, GLA University, Chaumuhan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh281406, India
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- Department of Chemistry, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh281406, India
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Sozer SC, Egesoy TO, Basol M, Cakan-Akdogan G, Akdogan Y. A simple desolvation method for production of cationic albumin nanoparticles with improved drug loading and cell uptake. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Tiwari R, Viswanathan K, Gour V, Vyas SP, Soni V. Cisplatin-loaded albumin nanoparticle and study their internalization effect by using β-cyclodextrin. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2020; 41:393-400. [PMID: 32900251 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2020.1817077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The present study with aim at enhancing the therapeutic and anti-cancer properties of cisplatin (CPT)-loaded bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles. The BSA nanoparticles containing CPT (CPT-BSANPs) were successfully prepared by the desolvation technique. The physicochemical characterization of the CPT-BSANPs were used by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The particle size of CPT-BSANPs was found less than 200 nm with 75.02 ± 0.15% entrapment efficiency (EE), while zeta potential and PDI were -17.6 mV and 0.2, respectively. In vitro release behavior of the CPT from the carrier suggests that about 64% of the drug gets released after 48 hrs. The anti-cancer activities of the CPT-BSANPs were tested on MCF-7 cell lines. Our studies show that CPT-BSANPs nanoparticles showed specific targeting and enhanced cytotoxicity to MCF-7 cells when compared to the bare CPT. Thus results suggest that CPT-BSANPs fallowed caveolae-mediated endocytosis, it may become better option for intracellular delivery of anticancer drug.
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- Rahul Tiwari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar, India
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- Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals (TRPVB), Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar, India
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