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Pan W, Gu F, Yan X, Huang J, Liao H, Niu F. Biomacromolecular carriers based hydrophobic natural products for potential cancer therapy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132274. [PMID: 38734357 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132274] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. It was estimated that 90 % of cancer-related deaths were attributable to the development of multi-drug resistance (MDR) during chemotherapy, which results in ineffective chemotherapy. Hydrophobic natural products plays a pivotal role in the field of cancer therapy, with the potential to reverse MDR in tumor cells, thereby enhancing the efficacy of tumor therapy. However, their targeted delivery is considered a major hurdle in their application. The advent of numerous approaches for encapsulating bioactive ingredients in the nanodelivery systems has improved the stability and targeted delivery of these biomolecules. The manuscript comprehensively analyses the nanodelivery systems of bioactive compounds with potential cancer therapy applications, including liposomes, emulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles (NPs), and polymeric NPs. Then, the advantages and disadvantages of various nanoagents in the treatment of various cancer types are critically discussed. Further, the application of multiple-compbine delivery methods to overcome the limitations of single-delivery have need critically analyzed, which thus could help in the designing nanodrug delivery systems for bioactive compounds in clinical settings. Therefore, the review is timely and important for development of efficient nanodelivery systems involving hydrophobic natural products to improve pharmacokinetic properties for effective cancer treatment.
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- Weichun Pan
- Food Safety Key Lab of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Food Safety Key Lab of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Food Safety Key Lab of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Food Safety Key Lab of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Food Safety Key Lab of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Babanzadeh R, Vafaei SY, Moghadam DA, Komaki A, Mohammadi M. Quercetin-loaded nanoemulsions prevent Scopolamine-induced neurotoxicity in male rats. Physiol Behav 2024; 277:114494. [PMID: 38360390 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2024.114494] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Quercetin (QCT) is well-known as a neuroprotective agent due to its antioxidant capacities and reinstating mitochondrial functions. Scopolamine is commonly used as a model to induce Alzheimer's disease (AD-like) symptoms. The current study develops QCT-loaded nanoemulsion (QCT-NE) accompanied by evaluating its neuro-therapeutic effectiveness against SCO-induced neurotoxicity in male rats. The QCT-NE was prepared by the spontaneous emulsification technique and characterized by using particle size, zeta potential, drug loading, in vitro drug release behavior, and stability studies. In vivo studies were done on adult Wistar rats by applying the Morris water maze (MWM) test to study spatial memory and learning. The levels of lipid peroxidation and reduced glutathione were quantitatively determined to reveal the potential mechanism of SCO-induced oxidative stress. Finally, histological studies were performed using staining techniques. The QCT-NE particle size, zeta potential, polydispersity index (PDI), and DL were obtained at 172.4 ± 16.8 nm, -29 ± 0.26 mV, 0.3 ± 0.07, and 81.42 ± 9.14 %, respectively. The QCT and more effectively QCT-NE reduced the elevation of neurobehavioral abnormalities in the MWM test in SCO-exposed rats. The results of oxidative status showed that SCO significantly could increase the LPO and decrease the GSH levels in the rat's brain. However, QCT-NE treatment was more effective than free QCT to inhibit oxidative damage and was well correlated with histopathological findings. Taken together, QCT-NE, compared to QCT, was superior in ameliorating SCO-induced AD-like symptoms due to its better neuroprotective activity and can be considered a novel supplementary therapeutic agent in AD management.
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- Reza Babanzadeh
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Lee MH, Kim HD, Jang YJ. Delivery systems designed to enhance stability and suitability of lipophilic bioactive compounds in food processing: A review. Food Chem 2024; 437:137910. [PMID: 37931451 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137910] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Lipophilic compounds, such as flavors, fat-soluble vitamins, and hydrophobic nutrients possess vital properties including antioxidant effects, functional attributes, and nutritional value that can improve human health. However, their susceptibility to environmental factors including heat, pH changes, and ionic strength encountered during food processing poses significant challenges. To address these issues, diverse bioactive delivery systems have been developed. This review explores delivery systems designed to optimize the stability and suitability of lipophilic bioactive compounds in food processing. Extensive literature analysis reveals that tailoring delivery systems with various biopolymers can protect bioactives through steric hindrance and formation of thick interfacial layers on the emulsion surfaces. Thus, the access of oxygen, prooxidants, and free radicals at the emulsion interface could be inhibited, resulting in enhanced processing suitability of bioactives as well as chemical stability under diverse environmental conditions. The insights presented in this review hold immense value for the food and beverage industries.
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- Min Hyeock Lee
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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Vitória Minzoni de Souza Iacia M, Eduarda Ferraz Mendes M, Cristiny de Oliveira Vieira K, Cristine Marques Ruiz G, José Leopoldo Constantino C, da Silva Martin C, Eloizo Job A, Alborghetti Nai G, Kretli Winkelstroter Eller L. Evaluation of curcumin nanoemulsion effect to prevent intestinal damage. Int J Pharm 2024; 650:123683. [PMID: 38092264 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123683] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Curcumin has gained great prominence for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. However, studies have reported the low bioavailability of orally administered curcumin. This work aimed to evaluate the characteristics, stability and effects of a curcumin-carrying nanoemulsion in preventing intestinal damage induced by indomethacin. Nanoemulsions containing curcumin were prepared by spontaneous emulsification method and it was characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential and the morphology was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Its stability was tested under different conditions of pH, temperature at 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. In animal experimentation, 36 male mice of the Mus musculus lineage (C57BL/6) were used. The intestinal inflammation was evaluated based on macroscopic, histopathological and metagenomic analysis. It was found a stable nanoemulsion with a size of 409.8 nm, polydispersion index (PDI) of 0.132 and zeta potential of -18.8 mV. However, these lost charge in pH2, showing instability in acidic media (p < 0.05). In animal experiments, the nanoemulsion did not significantly improve intestinal inflammation. However, the group treated with curcumin nanoemulsion showed a higher relative abundance of the genus Lactobacillus (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the curcumin nanoemulsion was relevant in the modulation of the intestinal microbiota.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidade Estadual Paulista, FCT/UNESP, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidade Estadual Paulista, FCT/UNESP, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidade Estadual Paulista, FCT/UNESP, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidade Estadual Paulista, FCT/UNESP, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Master's in Health Sciences - Universidade do Oeste Paulista/UNOESTE, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil; Program of Animal Science - Universidade do Oeste Paulista/UNOESTE, Presidente Prudente, Brazil
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- Faculty of Health Sciences - Universidade do Oeste Paulista/UNOESTE, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil; Master's in Health Sciences - Universidade do Oeste Paulista/UNOESTE, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil; Program of Animal Science - Universidade do Oeste Paulista/UNOESTE, Presidente Prudente, Brazil.
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Panwar A, Kumar V, Dhiman A, Thakur P, Sharma V, Sharma A, Kumar S. Nanoemulsion based edible coatings for quality retention of fruits and vegetables-decoding the basics and advancements in last decade. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117450. [PMID: 37875173 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117450] [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: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are highly perishable and have important contributions to nutritional and economic sustainability. Although the developing nations have shown an immense increase in the production of horticultural commodities, the post-harvest losses are significant and have an adverse impact on the resources, economy, and environment as well. Nanoemulsion-based carriers are recognized for their diversity, natural origin, and immense potential to restrict losses while boosting the functional attributes of produce. The recent findings attest to nanoemulsions potential for extending the shelf life, managing quality, and reducing the losses of the perishables for sustainable livelihood of the farmers. However, further studies are required to evaluate the biological fate, safety, or potential toxicity of the nanoemulsion-based edible coatings. This review precisely focuses on various matrices used in the production of nanoemulsions, fabrication methods, characterization techniques, and the use of natural emulsifiers instead of chemicals. The future research focus stresses on developing low-cost fabrication techniques for nanoemulsion, improvement of the transmission properties i. e gas transmission rate (GTR), water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), and enhancing the performance of monolayer, bilayer, and other composite nanoemulsion base films. This beyond reducing the postharvest losses shall also restrict burden of the food waste management and related environmental issues at the same time.
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- Anika Panwar
- Department of Food Science & Technology, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan HP, 173230, India
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Punjab, 141027, India
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Punjab, 141027, India
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan HP, 173230, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan (HP), 173229, India
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- Department of Chemistry Career Point University Hamirpur, Hamirpur, HP, 176041, India
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan HP, 173230, India.
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Guo L, Fan L, Liu Y, Li J. Strategies for improving loading of emulsion-based functional oil powder. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-20. [PMID: 37724529 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2257325] [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: 09/21/2023]
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Functional oil is type of oil that is beneficial to human health and has nutritional value, however, functional oils are rich in bioactive substances such as polyunsaturated fatty acids which are sensitive to environmental factors and are susceptible to oxidation or decomposition. Construction of emulsion-based oil powder is a promising approach for improving the stability and solubility of functional oils. However, the low effective loading of oil in powder is the main challenge limiting encapsulation technology. This manuscript focuses on reviewing the current research progress of emulsion-based functional oil powder construction and systematically summarizes the processing characteristics of emulsion-based oil powder with high payload and summarizing the strategies to enhance the payload of powder in term of emulsification and drying, respectively. The impact of emulsion formation on oil powder production is discussed from different characteristics of emulsions, including emulsion composition, emulsification methods and emulsion types. In addition, the current status of improving material loading performance by various modifications to the drying technology is discussed, including the addition of drying processing additives, changes in drying parameters and the effect of innovative technological means.
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- Lingxi Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Zhu Y, Chen T, Feng T, Zhang J, Meng Z, Zhang N, Luo G, Wang Z, Pang Y, Zhou Y. Fabrication and Biological Activities of All-in-One Composite Nanoemulsion Based on Blumea balsamifera Oil-Tea Tree Oil. Molecules 2023; 28:5889. [PMID: 37570859 PMCID: PMC10420664 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155889] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Nanoemulsion is a new multi-component drug delivery system; the selection of different oil phases can give it special physiological activity, and play the role of "medicine and pharmaceutical excipients all-in-one". In this paper, we used glycyrrhizic acid as the natural surfactant, and Blumea balsamifera oil (BB) and tea tree oil (TTO) as the mixed oil phase, to obtain a new green functional composite nanoemulsion. Using the average particle size and polydispersion index (PDI) as the evaluation criteria, the effects of the oil ratio, oil content, glycyrrhizic acid concentration, and ultrasonic time on the nanoemulsion were systematically investigated. The stability and physicochemical properties and biological activities of BB-TTO NEs prepared via the optimum formulation were characterized. The optimal prescription was BB: TTO = 1:1, 5% oil phase, 0.7% glycyrrhizic acid, and 5 min ultrasonication time. The mean particle size, PDI, and zeta potential were 160.01 nm, 0.125, and -50.94 mV, respectively. The nanoemulsion showed non-significant changes in stability after centrifugation, dilution, and 120 days storage. These nanoemulsions were found to exhibit potential antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of BB-TTO NEs against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa is 2975 μg/mL, 2975 μg/mL, and 5950 μg/mL, respectively. A lower level of inflammatory cell infiltration and proportion of fibrosis were found in the synovial tissue of AIA rats treated with BB-TTO NEs. These findings demonstrate that the BB-TTO NEs produced in this study have significant potential for usage in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory areas.
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- Yue Zhu
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Meidicine, Guiyang 550025, China
- Nano-Drug Technology Research Center, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Meidicine, Guiyang 550025, China
- Nano-Drug Technology Research Center, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Meidicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Meidicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoringand Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Meidicine, Guiyang 550025, China
- Nano-Drug Technology Research Center, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Meidicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Meidicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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Ciuca MD, Racovita RC. Curcumin: Overview of Extraction Methods, Health Benefits, and Encapsulation and Delivery Using Microemulsions and Nanoemulsions. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108874. [PMID: 37240220 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid found in the rhizomes of turmeric. Due to its therapeutic action against cancer, depression, diabetes, some bacteria, and oxidative stress, it has been used widely in medicine since ancient times. Due to its low solubility, the human organism cannot completely absorb it. Advanced extraction technologies, followed by encapsulation in microemulsion and nanoemulsion systems, are currently being used to improve bioavailability. This review discusses the different methods available for curcumin extraction from plant material, methods for the identification of curcumin in the resulting extracts, its beneficial effects on human health, and the encapsulation techniques into small colloidal systems that have been used over the past decade to deliver this compound.
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- Maria D Ciuca
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu St., District 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu St., District 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Solubilization of α-tocopherol and curcumin by polyoxyethylene alkyl ether surfactants: Effect of alkyl chain structure. Food Chem 2023; 408:135170. [PMID: 36525729 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135170] [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: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The effects of the structural characteristics of the alkyl chains of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether-type surfactants (Brij) on the solubilization of α-tocopherol and curcumin by surfactant micelles were investigated: Brij L23 (lauryl; C12:0); S20 (stearyl; C18:0); and Brij O20 (oleyl; C18:1). When α-tocopherol or curcumin were solubilized in Brij micelle solutions below their maximum solubilization concentrations (Cmax), the Brij L23 micelles exhibited the largest increase in dimensions due to the presence of the guest molecules. Above Cmax, excess α-tocopherol existed as microemulsion droplets whereas excess curcumin existed as insoluble crystals. Our results suggest that the guest molecules were preferentially located within the palisade layers of micelles, which can be attributed to the fact that they contained bother polar and non-polar moieties. These results may be important for the formulation of colloidal delivery systems to encapsulate and deliver oil-soluble vitamins and nutraceuticals.
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Das S, Verma PRP, Sekarbabu V, Mohanty S, Pattnaik AK, Ruokolainen J, Kesari KK, Singh SK. Liquid Chromatography-Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry Estimation of Quercetin-Loaded Nanoemulsion in Rabbit Plasma: In Vivo- In Silico Pharmacokinetic Analysis Using GastroPlus. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:12456-12466. [PMID: 37033804 PMCID: PMC10077531 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In the present study, we developed and validated a rapid, specific, sensitive, and reproducible liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry method for quantifying quercetin (QT) in rabbit plasma using hydrochlorothiazide as the internal standard. Animals were orally administered with optimized QT-loaded nanoemulsion (QTNE) and QT suspension (QTS), equivalent to 30 mg/kg, to the test and control group, respectively. The blood samples were collected at pre-determined time points up to 48 h. The linearity range was from 5 to 5000 ng mL-1 with R 2 = 0.995. Further, we analyzed the various pharmacokinetic parameters and established the in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) of QTNE using GastroPlus software. The method was successfully developed and validated, and when applied for the determination of QT in rabbit plasma, it exhibited an increase in C max from 122.56 ng mL-1 (QTS) to 286.51 ng mL-1 (QTNE) (2.34-fold) and AUC0-48 from 976 ng h mL-1 (QTS) to 4249 ng h mL-1 (QTNE) (4.35-fold), indicating improved oral bioavailability QT when administered as QTNE. Statistical analysis revealed that the Loo-Riegelman method (two-compartmental method) best fitted the deconvolution approach (R 2 = 0.998, SEP = 4.537, MAE = 2.759, and AIC = 42.38) for establishing the IVIVC. In conclusion, the established bioanalytical method and IVIVC studies revealed that QTNE is a potential carrier for the effective delivery of QT with enhanced oral bioavailability.
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- Sabya
Sachi Das
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Jharkhand, India
- School
of Pharmaceutical and Population Health Informatics, DIT University, Dehradun 248009, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Innospecs
Bioresearch Private Limited, Rajakilpakkam, Chennai 600073, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Department
of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto
University, 00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto
University, 00076 Espoo, Finland
- Faculty
of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Biocentre 3, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Jharkhand, India
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Impact of Operating Parameters on the Production of Nanoemulsions Using a High-Pressure Homogenizer with Flow Pattern and Back Pressure Control. COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/colloids7010021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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The main objective of this study was to establish the relative importance of the main operating parameters impacting the formation of food-grade oil-in-water nanoemulsions by high-pressure homogenization. The goal of this unit operation was to create uniform and stable emulsified products with small mean particle diameters and narrow polydispersity indices. In this study, we examined the performance of a new commercial high-pressure valve homogenizer, which has several features that provide good control over the particle size distribution of nanoemulsions, including variable homogenization pressures (up to 45,000 psi), nozzle dimensions (0.13/0.22 mm), flow patterns (parallel/reverse), and back pressures. The impact of homogenization pressure, number of passes, flow pattern, nozzle dimensions, back pressure, oil concentration, emulsifier concentration, and emulsifier type on the particle size distribution of corn oil-in-water emulsions was systematically examined. The droplet size decreased with increasing homogenization pressure, number of passes, back pressure, and emulsifier-to-oil ratio. Moreover, it was slightly smaller when a reverse rather than parallel flow profile was used. The emulsifying performance of plant, animal, and synthetic emulsifiers was compared because there is increasing interest in replacing animal and synthetic emulsifiers with plant-based ones in the food industry. Under fixed homogenization conditions, the mean particle diameter decreased in the following order: gum arabic (0.66 µm) > soy protein (0.18 µm) > whey protein (0.14 µm) ≈ Tween 20 (0.14 µm). The information reported in this study is useful for the optimization of the production of food-grade nanoemulsions using high-pressure homogenization.
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Huang B, Xie H, Li Z. Microfluidic Methods for Generation of Submicron Droplets: A Review. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:638. [PMID: 36985045 PMCID: PMC10056697 DOI: 10.3390/mi14030638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Submicron droplets are ubiquitous in nature and widely applied in fields such as biomedical diagnosis and therapy, oil recovery and energy conversion, among others. The submicron droplets are kinetically stable, their submicron size endows them with good mobility in highly constricted pathways, and the high surface-to-volume ratio allows effective loading of chemical components at the interface and good heat transfer performance. Conventional generation technology of submicron droplets in bulk involves high energy input, or relies on chemical energy released from the system. Microfluidic methods are widely used to generate highly monodispersed micron-sized or bigger droplets, while downsizing to the order of 100 nm was thought to be challenging because of sophisticated nanofabrication. In this review, we summarize the microfluidic methods that are promising for the generation of submicron droplets, with an emphasize on the device fabrication, operational condition, and resultant droplet size. Microfluidics offer a relatively energy-efficient and versatile tool for the generation of highly monodisperse submicron droplets.
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Cai L, Gan M, Regenstein JM, Luan Q. Improving the biological activities of astaxanthin using targeted delivery systems. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-22. [PMID: 36779336 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2176816] [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: 02/14/2023]
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The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of astaxanthin (AST) enable it to protect against oxidative stress-related and inflammatory diseases with a range of biological effects. These activities provide the potential to develop healthier food products. Therefore, it would be beneficial to design delivery systems for AST to overcome its low stability, control its release, and/or improve its bioavailability. This review discusses the basis for AST's various biological activities and the factors limiting these activities, including stability, solubility, and bioavailability. It also discusses the different systems available for the targeted delivery of AST and their applications in enhancing the biological activity of AST. These include systems that are candidates for preventive and therapeutic effects, which include nerves, liver, and skin, particularly for possible cancer reduction. Targeted delivery of AST to specific regions of the gastrointestinal tract, or more selectively to target tissues and cells, can be achieved using targeted delivery systems to increase the biological activities of AST.
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- Luyun Cai
- Ningbo Innovation Center, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Ningbo Innovation Center, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Ningbo Innovation Center, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Effects of W/O Nanoemulsion on Improving the Color Tone of Beijing Roast Duck. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030613. [PMID: 36766142 PMCID: PMC9914772 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030613] [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: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Traditional Beijing roast duck is often brushed with a high concentration of maltose solution (15% w/v) and shows ununiform color after roasting. A novel W/O nanoemulsion was applied to improve the color tone of Beijing roast ducks and, meanwhile, reduced the amount of sugar. For the W/O emulsion, 3% (w/v) xylose solution as the aqueous phase, soybean oil as the oil phase, and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) and whey protein isolate (WPI) as co-emulsifiers were fabricated by high-pressure homogenization. Particle size measurement by Zetasizer and stability analysis by Turbiscan stability analyzer showed that WPI as co-emulsifier and internal aqueous phase at pH 9 decreased the droplet size and improved the emulsion stability. In addition, by color difference evaluation, the W/O nanoemulsion improved the Maillard reaction degree and color tone of Beijing roast duck. The molecular structure and key composition of pigments on the surface of Beijing roast duck skins were also identified and characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy and UHPLC-MS. This study creatively offers theoretical guidance for increasing applications of W/O-nanoemulsion-based Maillard reaction in the roast food industry, especially for the development of reduced-sugar Beijing roast duck with uniform and desired color satisfying consumers' acceptance and marketability.
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Su Q, Zhao X, Zhang X, Wang Y, Zeng Z, Cui H, Wang C. Nano Functional Food: Opportunities, Development, and Future Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010234. [PMID: 36613678 PMCID: PMC9820276 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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A functional food is a kind of food with special physiological effects that can improve health status or reduce illness. However, the active ingredients in functional foods are usually very low due to the instability and easy degradation of some nutrients. Therefore, improving the utilization rate of the effective ingredients in functional food has become the key problem. Nanomaterials have been widely used and studied in many fields due to their small size effect, high specific surface area, high target activity, and other characteristics. Therefore, it is a feasible method to process and modify functional food using nanotechnology. In this review, we summarize the nanoparticle delivery system and the food nanotechnology in the field of functional food. We also summarize and prospect the application, basic principle, and latest development of nano-functional food and put forward corresponding views.
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Pinheiro AC, Ombredane AS, Pinheiro WO, Andrade LR, Silva VRP, Felice GJ, Alves DS, Albernaz AF, Silveira AP, Lima MCF, Veiga-Junior VF, Gomes TFS, Damasceno EAM, Veiga-Souza FH, Souza PEN, Báo SN, Duarte ECB, Carneiro MLB, Azevedo RB, Funez MI, Joanitti GA. Evaluation of Biocompatibility, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antinociceptive Activities of Pequi Oil-Based Nanoemulsions in In Vitro and In Vivo Models. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4260. [PMID: 36500883 PMCID: PMC9740267 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Pequi oil (Caryocar brasiliense) contains bioactive compounds capable of modulating the inflammatory process; however, its hydrophobic characteristic limits its therapeutic use. The encapsulation of pequi oil in nanoemulsions can improve its biodistribution and promote its immunomodulatory effects. Thus, the objective of the present study was to formulate pequi oil-based nanoemulsions (PeNE) to evaluate their biocompatibility, anti-inflammatory, and antinociceptive effects in in vitro (macrophages—J774.16) and in vivo (Rattus novergicus) models. PeNE were biocompatible, showed no cytotoxic and genotoxic effects and no changes in body weight, biochemistry, or histology of treated animals at all concentrations tested (90−360 µg/mL for 24 h, in vitro; 100−400 mg/kg p.o. 15 days, in vivo). It was possible to observe antinociceptive effects in a dose-dependent manner in the animals treated with PeNE, with a reduction of 27 and 40% in the doses of 100 and 400 mg/kg of PeNE, respectively (p < 0.05); however, the treatment with PeNE did not induce edema reduction in animals with carrageenan-induced edema. Thus, the promising results of this study point to the use of free and nanostructured pequi oil as a possible future approach to a preventive/therapeutic complementary treatment alongside existing conventional therapies for analgesia.
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- Andréia C. Pinheiro
- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, School of Ceilândia, Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, School of Ceilândia, Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microscopy and Microanalysis, Department of Cellular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Chemistry Section, Military Institute of Engineering, Praça Gen. Tibúrcio, 80, Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, RJ, Brazil
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- Chemistry Section, Military Institute of Engineering, Praça Gen. Tibúrcio, 80, Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Health Department, Nucleus of Cytopathology and Anatomic Pathology, Regional Hospital of Taguatinga, Taguatinga, Brasilia 72120-970, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
- Pharmaceutical Sciences School, Faculty of Ceilândia, Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Institute of Physics, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasília, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microscopy and Microanalysis, Department of Cellular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Biomedical Engineering—PPGEB, Faculty of Gama—FGA, University of Brasilia, St. Leste Projeção A–Gama Leste, Brasília 72444-240, DF, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, School of Ceilândia, Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Nursing Course, School of Ceilândia, Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, School of Ceilândia, Campus Universitário—Centro Metropolitano, University of Brasilia, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília 72220-275, DF, Brazil
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Shawahna R. Effects of a grapeseed oil (Vitis vinifera L.) loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel on biophysical parameters of facial skin: A split-face, blinded, placebo-controlled study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5730-5738. [PMID: 35713012 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15161] [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: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, grapes (Vitis vinifera L.; family: Vitaceae) are one of the most important fruits. Grapeseed oil is rich in bioactive constituents that could be beneficial to the health and aesthetic features of human skin. OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a novel grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel on biophysical parameters of facial skin. METHODS This was a split-face, blinded, placebo-controlled study. A novel grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel was developed, and its effects on the biophysical parameters of the facial skin were evaluated and compared to those of a placebo formulation on the cheeks of 15 healthy volunteers. Melanin, erythema, sebum production, fine and large facial pores, moisture, and elasticity levels were measured using Mexameter®, Corneometer®, Sebumeter®, Cutometer®, and VisioFace®. Measurements were made on weekly basis for 12 weeks. RESULTS Compared to the placebo, the novel grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel received significantly higher sensory scores with regard to appearance, color, odor, consistency, adhesion, sensation, cohesiveness, and spreadability (p-value < 0.05). Additionally, the novel nanoemulgel continuously and significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and fine and large pores (p-value < 0.05). On the contrary, the novel nanoemulgel continuously and significantly increased skin moisture contents and elasticity (p-value < 0.05). CONCLUSION The novel grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel had attractive cosmetic attributes that could be useful for improving imperfections of the human skin. Future studies are still needed to test and evaluate the benefits of this novel grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel in disease conditions.
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- Ramzi Shawahna
- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.,An-Najah BioSciences Unit, Centre for Poisons Control, Chemical and Biological Analyses, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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Sayyar Z, Jafarizadeh-Malmiri H, Beheshtizadeh N. A study on the anticancer and antimicrobial activity of Curcumin nanodispersion and synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Raj DS, Dhamodharan D, Thanigaivel S, Vickram AS, Byun HS. Nanoemulsion as an Effective Inhibitor of Biofilm-forming Bacterial Associated Drug Resistance: An Insight into COVID Based Nosocomial Infections. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2022; 27:543-555. [PMID: 36092682 PMCID: PMC9449957 DOI: 10.1007/s12257-022-0055-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Antibiotic overuse has resulted in the microevolution of drug-tolerant bacteria. Understandably it has become one of the most significant obstacles of the current century for scientists and researchers to overcome. Bacteria have a tendency to form biofilm as a survival mechanism. Biofilm producing microorganism become far more resistant to antimicrobial agents and their tolerance to drugs also increases. Prevention of biofilm development and curbing the virulency factors of these multi drug resistant or tolerant bacterial pathogens is a newly recognised tactic for overcoming the challenges associated with such bacterial infections and has become a niche to be addressed. In order to inhibit virulence and biofilm from planktonic bacteria such as, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and others, stable nanoemulsions (NEs) of essential oils (EOs) and their bioactive compounds prove to be an interesting solution. These NEs demonstrated significantly greater anti-biofilm and anti-virulence activity than commercial antibiotics. The EO reduces disease-causing gene expression, which is required for pathogenicity, biofilm formation and attachment to the surfaces. Essential NE and NE-loaded hydrogel surface coatings demonstrates superior antibiofilm activity which can be employed in healthcare-related equipments like glass, plastic, and metal chairs, hospital beds, ventilators, catheters, and tools used in intensive care units. Thus, anti-virulence and anti-biofilm forming strategies based on NEs-loaded hydrogel may be used as coatings to combat biofilm-mediated infection on solid surfaces.
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- Deena Santhana Raj
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105 India
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626 Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105 India
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626 Korea
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Algahtani MS, Ahmad MZ, Ahmad J. Investigation of Factors Influencing Formation of Nanoemulsion by Spontaneous Emulsification: Impact on Droplet Size, Polydispersity Index, and Stability. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:bioengineering9080384. [PMID: 36004909 PMCID: PMC9404776 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9080384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Interest in nanoemulsion technology has increased steadily in recent years for its widespread applications in the delivery of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals. Rational selection of the composition and the preparation method is crucial for developing a stable nanoemulsion system with desired physicochemical characteristics. In the present study, we investigate the influence of intricate factors including composition and preparation conditions that affect characteristic parameters and the stability of the nanoemulsion formation prepared by the spontaneous emulsification method. Octanoic acid, capryol 90, and ethyl oleate were selected to represent oil phases of different carbon–chain lengths. We explored the impact of the addition mode of the oil–Smix phase and aqueous phase, vortexing time, Km (surfactant/cosurfactant) ratio, and the replacement of water by buffers of different pH as an aqueous system. The phase behavior study showed that the Smix phase had a significant impact on the nanoemulsifying ability of the nanoemulsions composed of oil phases of varying carbon-chain lengths. The mode of mixing of the oil–Smix phase to the aqueous phase markedly influenced the mean droplet size and size distribution of the nanoemulsions composed of oil phases as capryol 90. Vortexing time also impacted the mean droplet size and the stability of the generated nanoemulsion system depending on the varying carbon-chain length of the oil phase. The replacement of the water phase by aqueous buffers of pH 1.2, 5.5, 6.8, and 7.4 has altered the mean droplet size and size distribution of the nanoemulsion system. Further, the Km ratio also had a significant influence on the formation of the nanoemulsion system. The findings of this investigation are useful in understanding how the formulation composition and process parameters of the spontaneous emulsification technique are responsible for affecting the physicochemical characteristics and stability of the nanoemulsion system composed of oil of varying carbon-chain (C8-C18) length.
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Polyphenols as Plant-Based Nutraceuticals: Health Effects, Encapsulation, Nano-Delivery, and Application. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152189. [PMID: 35892774 PMCID: PMC9330871 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Plant polyphenols have attracted considerable attention because of their key roles in preventing many diseases, including high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and cancer. A variety of functional foods have been designed and developed with plant polyphenols as the main active ingredients. Polyphenols mainly come from vegetables and fruits and can generally be divided according to their structure into flavonoids, astragalus, phenolic acids, and lignans. Polyphenols are a group of plant-derived functional food ingredients with different molecular structures and various biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. However, many polyphenolic compounds have low oral bioavailability, which limits the application of polyphenols in nutraceuticals. Fortunately, green bio-based nanocarriers are well suited for encapsulating, protecting, and delivering polyphenols, thereby improving their bioavailability. In this paper, the health benefits of plant polyphenols in the prevention of various diseases are summarized, with a review of the research progress into bio-based nanocarriers for the improvement of the oral bioavailability of polyphenols. Polyphenols have great potential for application as key formulations in health and nutrition products. In the future, the development of food-grade delivery carriers for the encapsulation and delivery of polyphenolic compounds could well solve the limitations of poor water solubility and low bioavailability of polyphenols for practical applications.
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Garcia CR, Malik MH, Biswas S, Tam VH, Rumbaugh KP, Li W, Liu X. Nanoemulsion delivery systems for enhanced efficacy of antimicrobials and essential oils. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:633-653. [PMID: 34994371 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01537k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The ever-growing threat of new and existing infectious diseases in combination with antimicrobial resistance requires the need for innovative and effective forms of drug delivery. Optimal drug delivery systems for existing and newly developed antimicrobials can enhance drug bioavailability, enable site-specific drug targeting, and overcome current limitations of drug formulations such as short elimination half-lives, poor drug solubility, and undesirable side effects. Nanoemulsions (NE) consist of nanometer-sized droplets stabilized by emulsifiers and are typically more stable and permeable due to their smaller particle sizes and higher surface area compared to conventional emulsions. NE have been identified as a promising means of antimicrobial delivery due to their intrinsic antimicrobial properties, ability to increase drug solubility, stability, bioavailability, organ and cellular targeting potentials, capability of targeting biofilms, and potential to overcome antimicrobial resistance. Herein, we discuss non-drug loaded essential oil-based NE that can confer antimicrobial actions through predominantly physical or biochemical mechanisms without drug payloads. We also describe drug-loaded NE for enhanced antimicrobial efficacy by augmenting the potency of existing antimicrobials. We highlight the versatility of NE to be administered through multiple different routes (oral, parenteral, dermal, transdermal, pulmonary, nasal, ocular, and rectal). We summarize recent advances in the clinical translation of antimicrobial NE and shed light on future development of effective antimicrobial therapy to combat infectious diseases.
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- Celine R Garcia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, 79430, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA.
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Gao Y, Liu Q, Wang Z, Zhuansun X, Chen J, Zhang Z, Feng J, Jafari SM. Cinnamaldehyde nanoemulsions; physical stability, antibacterial properties/mechanisms, and biosafety. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01110-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Tayeb HH, Felimban R, Almaghrabi S, Hasaballah N. Nanoemulsions: Formulation, characterization, biological fate, and potential role against COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks. COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS 2021; 45:100533. [PMID: 34692429 PMCID: PMC8526445 DOI: 10.1016/j.colcom.2021.100533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Viral diseases are emerging as global threats. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has severe global impacts. Safety, dosage, and potency of vaccines recently approved for emergency use against SARS-CoV-2 need further evaluation. There is still no effective treatment against COVID-19; therefore, safe, and effective vaccines or therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 are urgently needed. Oil-in-water nanoemulsions (O/W NEs) are emerging as sophisticated, protective, and therapeutic platforms. Encapsulation capacity, which offers better drug pharmacokinetics, coupled with the tunable surfaces present NEs as promising tools for pharmaceutical applications. The challenges facing drug discovery, and the advancements of NEs in drug delivery demonstrate the potential of NEs against evolving diseases, like COVID-19. Here we summarize current COVID-19 knowledge and discuss the composition, stability, preparation, characterization, and biological fate of O/W NEs. We also provide insights into NE structural-functional properties that may contribute to therapeutic or preventative solutions against COVID-19.
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- Hossam H Tayeb
- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- 3D Bioprinting Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovations in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Tabanelli R, Brogi S, Calderone V. Improving Curcumin Bioavailability: Current Strategies and Future Perspectives. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1715. [PMID: 34684008 PMCID: PMC8540263 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Curcumin possesses a plethora of interesting pharmacological effects. Unfortunately, it is also characterized by problematic drug delivery and scarce bioavailability, representing the main problem related to the use of this compound. Poor absorption, fast metabolism, and rapid systemic clearance are the most important factors contributing to low curcumin levels in plasma and tissues. Accordingly, to overcome these issues, numerous strategies have been proposed and are investigated in this article. Due to advances in the drug delivery field, we describe here the most promising strategies for increasing curcumin bioavailability, including the use of adjuvant, complexed/encapsulated curcumin, specific curcumin formulations, and curcumin nanoparticles. We analyze current strategies, already available in the market, and the most advanced technologies that can offer a future perspective for effective curcumin formulations. We focus the attention on the effectiveness of curcumin-based formulations in clinical trials, providing a comprehensive summary. Clinical trial results, employing various delivery methods for curcumin, showed that improved bioavailability corresponds to increased therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, advances in the field of nanoparticles hold great promise for developing curcumin-based complexes as effective therapeutic agents. Summarizing, suitable delivery methods for this polyphenol will ensure the possibility of using curcumin-derived formulations in clinical practice as preventive and disease-modifying therapeutics.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, I-56126 Pisa, Italy; (R.T.); (V.C.)
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