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Hheidari A, Mohammadi J, Ghodousi M, Mahmoodi M, Ebrahimi S, Pishbin E, Rahdar A. Metal-based nanoparticle in cancer treatment: lessons learned and challenges. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1436297. [PMID: 39055339 PMCID: PMC11269265 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1436297] [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: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Cancer, being one of the deadliest diseases, poses significant challenges despite the existence of traditional treatment approaches. This has led to a growing demand for innovative pharmaceutical agents that specifically target cancer cells for effective treatment. In recent years, the use of metal nanoparticles (NPs) as a promising alternative to conventional therapies has gained prominence in cancer research. Metal NPs exhibit unique properties that hold tremendous potential for various applications in cancer treatment. Studies have demonstrated that certain metals possess inherent or acquired anticancer capabilities through their surfaces. These properties make metal NPs an attractive focus for therapeutic development. In this review, we will investigate the applicability of several distinct classes of metal NPs for tumor targeting in cancer treatment. These classes may include gold, silver, iron oxide, and other metals with unique properties that can be exploited for therapeutic purposes. Additionally, we will provide a comprehensive summary of the risk factors associated with the therapeutic application of metal NPs. Understanding and addressing these factors will be crucial for successful clinical translation and to mitigate any potential challenges or failures in the translation of metal NP-based therapies. By exploring the therapeutic potential of metal NPs and identifying the associated risk factors, this review aims to contribute to the advancement of cancer treatment strategies. The anticipated outcome of this review is to provide valuable insights and pave the way for the advancement of effective and targeted therapies utilizing metal NPs specifically for cancer patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ali Hheidari
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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- Bio-microfluidics Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Bio-microfluidics Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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Saif A, Omer MO, Sattar A, Tipu Y, Alharbi HM, Saher U, Awan T. Comprehensive Analysis of Curcumin Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, Synthesis, Characterization, and Cytogenotoxic Profiling. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:28186-28193. [PMID: 38973908 PMCID: PMC11223151 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa) has traditionally been used due to its pharmacological properties, such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and antioxidant activities, but has had limitations in use due to low bioavailability. Nanoparticles have protuberant efficacies to diagnose or cure a variety of diseases, including tumors, by fine-tuning their size, structure, and physicochemical characteristics. This study aims to develop a new dosage form of curcumin nanoparticles with zinc oxide to enhance its therapeutic efficacy against cancer and cause no damage to genetics. Curcumin zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared and characterized by using a Zeta sizer, ultraviolet (UV)-spectrophotometer, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Different concentrations range from 40 to 0.078 μg/mL, and these nanoparticles were evaluated for their anticancer activity by colorimetric analysis (MTT assay) on normal (Vero) and cancerous cell lines (MCF-7) and genotoxicity by the comet assay. The spherical-shaped curcumin zinc oxide nanoparticles of 189 nm size were prepared with characteristic functional groups. The selectivity index of curcumin zinc oxide nanoparticles, calculated from IC50 values, is 4.60 > 2.0, showing anticancer potential comparable to tamoxifen. The genetic damage index of the highest concentration (40 μg/mL) of curcumin zinc oxide nanoparticles was 0.08, with a percent fragmentation of 8%. The results suggest that nanoparticles of curcumin zinc oxide produced better anticancer effects and did not cause any significant damage to the DNA. Consequently, further research is required to ensure the development of a safe and quality dosage form of nanoparticles for proper utilization.
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- Alia Saif
- Department
of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University
of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University
of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University
of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pathology, University of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Umm
Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Pharmacy, The Women University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Bakhtawar
Amin College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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Bellala S, Viswanathan K, Guntakanti U, Kowthalam A, Han SS, Kummara MR, Obireddy SR, Lai WF. Composite Microgels Loaded with Doxorubicin-Conjugated Amine-Functionalized Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles for Stimuli-Responsive Sustained Drug Release. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:5059-5070. [PMID: 38836007 PMCID: PMC11149627 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s448594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to address the need for efficient drug delivery with high drug encapsulation efficiency and sustained drug release. We aim to create nanoparticle-loaded microgels for potential applications in treatment development. Methods We adopted the process of ionic gelation to generate microgels from sodium alginate and carboxymethyl cellulose. These microgels were loaded with doxorubicin-conjugated amine-functionalized zinc ferrite nanoparticles (AZnFe-NPs). The systems were characterized using various techniques. Toxicity was evaluated in MCF-7 cells. In vitro release studies were conducted at different pH levels at 37 oC, with the drug release kinetics being analyzed using various models. Results The drug encapsulation efficiency of the created carriers was as high as 70%. The nanoparticle-loaded microgels exhibited pH-responsive behavior and sustained drug release. Drug release from them was mediated via a non-Fickian type of diffusion. Conclusion Given their high drug encapsulation efficiency, sustained drug release and pH-responsiveness, our nanoparticle-loaded microgels show promise as smart carriers for future treatment applications. Further development and research can significantly benefit the field of drug delivery and treatment development.
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- Shirisha Bellala
- Department of Chemistry, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 515003, India
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, 630 003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, 518 007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 515003, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 515003, India
- Department of Urology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Zhejiang, 310014, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Zhejiang, 310014, China
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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Alidoust FA, Rasti B, Zamani H, Mirpour M, Mirzaie A. Rutin-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles: a promising antivirulence formulation against pathogenic bacteria. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:184. [PMID: 38683406 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03984-2] [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: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The use of engineered nanoparticles against pathogenic bacteria has gained attention. In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles conjugated with rutin were synthesized and their antivirulence properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The physicochemical characteristics of ZnO-Rutin NPs were investigated using SEM, FT-IR, XRD, DLS, EDS, and zeta potential analyses. Antimicrobial properties were evaluated by well diffusion, microdilution, growth curve, and hemolytic activity assays. The expression of quorum sensing (QS) genes including the lasI and rhlI in P. aeruginosa and agrA in S. aureus was assessed using real-time PCR. Swimming, swarming, twitching, and pyocyanin production by P. aeruginosa were evaluated. The NPs were amorphous, 14-100 nm in diameter, surface charge of -34.3 mV, and an average hydrodynamic size of 161.7 nm. Regarding the antibacterial activity, ZnO-Rutin NPs were more potent than ZnO NPs and rutin, and stronger inhibitory effects were observed on S. aureus than on P. aeruginosa. ZnO-Rutin NPs inhibited the hemolytic activity of P. aeruginosa and S. aureus by 93.4 and 92.2%, respectively, which was more efficient than bare ZnO NPs and rutin. ZnO-Rutin NPs reduced the expression of the lasI and rhlI in P. aeruginosa by 0.17-0.43 and 0.37-0.70 folds, respectively while the expression of the agrA gene in S. aureus was decreased by 0.46-0.56 folds. Furthermore, ZnO-Rutin NPs significantly reduced the swimming and twitching motility and pyocyanin production of P. aeruginosa. This study demonstrates the antivirulence features of ZnO-Rutin NPs against pathogenic bacteria which can be associated with their QS inhibitory effects.
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- Fatemeh Azizi Alidoust
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Lahijan, Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Lahijan, Guilan, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAU), Lahijan, Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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Wu S, Zhu L, Ni S, Zhong Y, Qu K, Qin X, Zhang K, Wang G, Sun D, Deng W, Wu W. Hyaluronic acid-decorated curcumin-based coordination nanomedicine for enhancing the infected diabetic wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130249. [PMID: 38368994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130249] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Persistent over-oxidation, inflammation and bacterial infection are the primary reasons for impaired wound repairing in diabetic patients. Therefore, crucial strategies to promote diabetic wound repairing involve suppressing the inflammatory response, inhibiting bacterial growth and decreasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) within the wound. In this work, we develop a multifunctional nanomedicine (HA@Cur/Cu) designed to facilitate the repairing process of diabetic wound. The findings demonstrated that the synthesized infinite coordination polymers (ICPs) was effective in enhancing the bioavailability of curcumin and improving the controlled drug release at the site of inflammation. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo evaluation validate the capacity of HA@Cur/Cu to inhibit bacterial growth and remove excess ROS and inflammatory mediators, thereby significantly promoting the healing of diabetic wound in mice. These compelling findings strongly demonstrate the enormous promise of this multifunctional nanomedicine for the treatment of diabetic wound.
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- Shuai Wu
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing Municipality Clinical Research Center for Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing Municipality Clinical Research Center for Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing Municipality Clinical Research Center for Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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Tayyeb JZ, Priya M, Guru A, Kishore Kumar MS, Giri J, Garg A, Agrawal R, Mat KB, Arockiaraj J. Multifunctional curcumin mediated zinc oxide nanoparticle enhancing biofilm inhibition and targeting apoptotic specific pathway in oral squamous carcinoma cells. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:423. [PMID: 38489102 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09407-7] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oral health remains a significant global concern with the prevalence of oral pathogens and the increasing incidence of oral cancer posing formidable challenges. Additionally, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains has complicated treatment strategies, emphasizing the urgent need for alternative therapeutic approaches. Recent research has explored the application of plant compounds mediated with nanotechnology in oral health, focusing on the antimicrobial and anticancer properties. METHODS In this study, curcumin (Cu)-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized and characterized using SEM, EDAX, UV spectroscopy, FTIR, and XRD to validate their composition and structural features. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of ZnO-CU NPs was investigated through DPPH, ABTS, and zone of inhibition assays. Apoptotic assays and gene expression analysis were performed in KB oral squamous carcinoma cells to identify their anticancer activity. RESULTS ZnO-CU NPs showcased formidable antioxidant prowess in both DPPH and ABTS assays, signifying their potential as robust scavengers of free radicals. The determined minimal inhibitory concentration of 40 µg/mL against dental pathogens underscored the compelling antimicrobial attributes of ZnO-CU NPs. Furthermore, the interaction analysis revealed the superior binding affinity and intricate amino acid interactions of ZnO-CU NPs with receptors on dental pathogens. Moreover, in the realm of anticancer activity, ZnO-CU NPs exhibited a dose-dependent response against Human Oral Epidermal Carcinoma KB cells at concentrations of 10 µg/mL, 20 µg/mL, 40 µg/mL, and 80 µg/mL. Unraveling the intricate mechanism of apoptotic activity, ZnO-CU NPs orchestrated the upregulation of pivotal genes, including BCL2, BAX, and P53, within the KB cells. CONCLUSIONS This multifaceted approach, addressing both antimicrobial and anticancer activity, positions ZnO-CU NPs as a compelling avenue for advancing oral health, offering a comprehensive strategy for tackling both oral infections and cancer.
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- Jehad Zuhair Tayyeb
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, 23890, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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- Biomedical Research Unit and Laboratory Animal Centre (BRULAC), Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
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- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura, 281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura, 281001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agro‑Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Jeli, 17600, Malaysia.
- Advanced Livestock and Aquaculture Research Group, Faculty of Agro‑Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Jeli, 17600, Malaysia.
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Zaki NF, Orabi SH, Abdel-Bar HM, Elbaz HT, Korany RMS, Ismail AK, Daoush WM, Abduljabbar MH, Alosaimi ME, Alnemari RM, Mahboub HH, Ahmed MM. Zinc oxide resveratrol nanoparticles ameliorate testicular dysfunction due to levofloxacin-induced oxidative stress in rats. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2752. [PMID: 38307943 PMCID: PMC10837121 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52830-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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The present work is aimed to assess the protective influence of zinc oxide resveratrol nanoparticles against oxidative stress-associated testicular dysfunction. The number of 50 male albino rats were randomly separated into five groups (n = 10): Group I, control: rats gavage distilled water orally; Group II, Levofloxacin: rats that administered Levofloxacin (LFX) softened in distilled water at a dosage of 40 mg/kg-1 BW orally every other day; Group III, Zn-RSV: rats administered with Zn-RSV (zinc oxide resveratrol in distilled water at a dose 20 mg/kg-1 BW orally every other day; Group IV, (LFX + Zn-RSV): rats that were administered with Levofloxacin along with Zn-RSV nPs; Group V, Levofloxacin + Zn: rats were administered with Levofloxacin and Zno at a dose of 20 mg/kg-1 BW orally every other day as mentioned before. This study lasted for 2 months. Sera were collected to assess luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and testosterone values. Testicular tissues were utilized to evaluate levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), and catalase (CAT). Semen samples were utilized to measure their quality (motility, concentration, and vitality). Histopathological and immune histochemical techniques investigated the morphological changes in the testis. Rats treated with Levofloxacin showed significantly lower levels of serum LH, testosterone, FSH, testicular enzymatic NO, catalase, SOD, BAX, and BCL-2 immune reactivity and sperm quality but significantly greater testicular malondialdehyde and caspase-3 immuno-reactivity Compared to both control and zinc oxide resveratrol treatment. Zinc oxide resveratrol nanoparticles ameliorated the harmful side effects of Levofloxacin. Improvements were more pronounced in the co-treatment (LFX + Zn-RSV) Zinc oxide resveratrol group than in the co-treatment (LFX + Zno) Zinc oxide group. Zinc oxide resveratrol nanoparticles could be a possible solution for levofloxacin oxidative stress-induced fertility problems.
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- Naglaa F Zaki
- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, PO Box 41522, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), P.O. Box 90950, 11623, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Production Technology, Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Saray-El Qoupa, El Sawah Street, Cairo, 11281, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, 11671, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, PO Box 44511, Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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Mumtaz S, Ali S, Tahir HM, Mumtaz S, Mughal TA, Kazmi SAR, Hassan A, Summer M, Zulfiqar A, kazmi S. Biological applications of biogenic silk fibroin–chitosan blend zinc oxide nanoparticles. Polym Bull (Berl) 2024; 81:2933-2956. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04865-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Gopalakrishnan S, Kannan P, Balasubramani K, Rajamohan N, Rajasimman M. Sustainable remediation of toxic congo red dye pollution using bio based carbon nanocomposite: Modelling and performance evaluation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 343:140206. [PMID: 37734504 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140206] [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: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Remediation of synthetic dyes found in aqueous environment poses a serious challenge for treatment due to their resistance to chemical and biological degradation. This research study investigated the application of Chitosan-ZnO-Seaweed bio nanocomposite in the remediation of congo red. The novel bionanocomposite was characterised by FTIR, SEM, TEM, EDS and XRD studies. The FTIR spectra and SEM images indicated the adsorption of congo red onto the synthesized bionanocomposite. The batch wise experimental studies were done to explore the influence of process variables on removal of congo red from synthetic wastewater and to determine optimized conditions. Under optimized conditions of pH 3, temperature 40 °C, initial congo red concentration 50 mg/L, bionanocomposite quantity 0.03 g/L and interaction period 30 min, the bionanocomposite removed 95.64% of congo red. Thermodynamic studies were carried out and the parameters, ΔH° and ΔS° were found to be 38.386 kJ/mol and 0.1451 kJ/mol. K, respectively. The isotherm and kinetic study showed that monolayer Langmuir model was obeyed (R2 = 0.968) and the experimental value of congo red adsorption correlated well with pseudo second order model (R2 = 0.9938) respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity was found to be 303.03 mg/g. Protonated amino group of chitosan, hydroxyl group of seaweed accounts for congo red adsorption along with zinc oxide.
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- Sarojini Gopalakrishnan
- Department of Food Technology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, V.S.B. College of Engineering Technical Campus, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Valley Campus, Coimbatore, India
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- Chemical Engineering Section, Faculty of Engineering, Sohar University, Sohar, Oman
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Kadhim AA, Abbas NR, Kadhum HH, Albukhaty S, Jabir MS, Naji AM, Hamzah SS, Mohammed MKA, Al-Karagoly H. Investigating the Effects of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Produced Using Papaver somniferum Extract on Oxidative Stress, Cytotoxicity, and the Induction of Apoptosis in the THP-1 Cell Line. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:4697-4709. [PMID: 36662347 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03574-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This study investigated the effect of novel zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) biosynthesized employing Papaver somniferum leaf on oxidative stress, necrosis, and apoptosis in the leukemia cancer THP-1 cell. The obtained ZnO was examined using SEM, AFM, and TEM microscopy, which revealed an irregular spherical morphology with a size ranging from 20 to 30 nm, and the UV-vis absorbance revealed a strong absorption peak in the range of 360-370, nm confirming the production of ZnO NPs. THP-1 cells were subjected to an MTT, an EdU proliferation, a lactate dehydrogenase release tests, a reactive oxygen species (ROS) induction experiment, a DAPI staining detection assay, and a flow cytometric analysis for Annexin V to measure the effects of ZnO NPs on cancer cell growth inhibition, apoptosis, and necrosis. Our results show that ZnO NPs inhibit THP-1 line in a concentration-dependent pattern. It was observed that ZnO NPs triggered necrosis (cell death) and apoptosis in the cell line. ZnO NPs massively improved the formation of intracellular ROS, which is crucial in deactivating the development of leukemic cells. In conclusion, ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using Papaver somniferum extract have the ability to inhibit proliferation leukemic cancer cells, making them potential anticancer agents.
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- Afraa Ali Kadhim
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Misan, Maysan, 62001, Iraq
- College of Medicine, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
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- Division of Biotechnology, Applied Science Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Optics Techniques, Dijlah University College, Al-Masafi Street, Baghdad, 00964, Iraq
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- Dentistry Department, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, 00964, Iraq
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- Radiological Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, 51001, Hillah, , Babylon, Iraq.
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- Department of Internal and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
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Sunil, Anand S, Ahmad A, Prakash R, Singh A, Megha V. Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Various Herbal Products Used with Zinc Oxide as an Obturating Material in Primary Teeth: An In Vivo Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2023; 24:692-699. [PMID: 38152944 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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AIM To compare the clinical and radiographically mixture of zinc oxide with Aloe vera, Curcumin and neem as an obturating material for pulpectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study comprised of age group 4-8 years children requiring endodontic treatment for at least a single primary molar tooth. Sixty primary molar teeth from 43 children were divided equally and randomly into four study groups. The materials used for obturation were zinc oxide powder (ZnO) and Eugenol (ZOE) (group I), ZnO and Aloe vera Gel (group II), ZnO and Curcumin Powder (group III), ZnO and neem extract (group IV). They were evaluated clinically and radiographically at immediate postoperative and then at 1-, 3-, 6-, and 9-month intervals. RESULTS At the end of 9 months, the Chi-square test revealed 100% success rate for recovery of pain in group I and III, 66.66% in group II and 93.3% in group IV. The success rates for absence of abscess and for periradicular radiolucency in group I, III, and group IV were 100% and 66.6% for group II. The success rate for periapical radiolucency in group I and group III was 100%, in group II 66.6% and in group IV 93.35%. The success rate for all the groups shows 100% success in terms of pathological root resorption. CONCLUSION Zinc oxide eugenol has proven to be the best obturating material. ZnO with Aloe vera showed a success rate which is significantly lower than the other medicaments. ZnO with Curcumin and ZnO with neem had shown promising clinical and radiographical results. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE ZnO with Curcumin and ZnO with neem can be used as a root canal filling material in primary teeth with further follow-up studies.
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kalka Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India, Phone: +91 8527040922, e-mail:
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
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Padmanabhan VP, Sivashanmugam P, S M M, Sagadevan S, Kulandaivelu R. The development of ZnO nanoparticle-embedded graphitic-carbon nitride towards triple-negative breast cancer therapy. RSC Adv 2023; 13:24333-24342. [PMID: 37583658 PMCID: PMC10424565 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02887a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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The present study deals with the effects of curcumin-loaded ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) embedded in graphitic-carbon nitride (g-C3N4) sheets for breast cancer cells. The synthesis of these sheets was carried out by a simple co-precipitation method. The physicochemical and thermal properties of the composite sheets were studied using various characterization techniques. The powder X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy analyses confirmed the hexagonal wurtzite phase of the ZnO nanoparticles, which were randomly distributed on the g-C3N4 nanosheets, generating a finely bonded interface between the two components. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis confirmed the successful formation of the g-C3N4@ZnO composite, while the thermal studies revealed the thermal stability of the composite. In addition, the drug release and kinetics studies proved that the release of curcumin was more significant under acidic conditions (pH 5) compared with neutral pH (7.4). Further, the biological assays verified the antibacterial activity (against two different cultures of E. coli and S. aureus) and anticancer activity (against MDA-MB-231 cancer cells) of the g-C3N4@ZnO/C nanocomposite. Finally, the lactate dehydrogenase activity assay presented the cytotoxic assessment of the nanocomposite based on its cytoplasmic activity and the extent of enzymes released from the damaged cells.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Chennai India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University Chennai 600 025 India
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur 50603 Malaysia
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Shang J, Liu H, Zheng Y, Zhang Z. Role of oxidative stress in the relationship between periodontitis and systemic diseases. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1210449. [PMID: 37501927 PMCID: PMC10369007 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1210449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease. It is characterized by destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth and could lead to tooth loss and systemic inflammation. Bacteria in inflamed gingival tissue and virulence factors are capable of entering the bloodstream to induce systemic inflammatory response, thus influencing the pathological process of many diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, as well as liver injury. An increasing body of evidence show the complex interplay between oxidative stress and inflammation in disease pathogenesis. When periodontitis occurs, increased reactive oxygen species accumulation leads to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress contributes to major cellular components damage, including DNA, proteins, and lipids. In this article, the focus will be on oxidative stress in periodontal disease, the relationship between periodontitis and systemic inflammation, and the impact of periodontal therapy on oxidative stress parameters.
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- Jiaxin Shang
- Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin, China
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- The School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin, China
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Cagliani R, Fayed B, Jagal J, Shakartalla SB, Soliman SSM, Haider M. Peptide-functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles for the selective targeting of breast cancer expressing placenta-specific protein 1. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 227:113357. [PMID: 37210795 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113357] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Functionalized metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have demonstrated specific binding affinity to antigens or receptors presented on the cancer cell surface, favouring selective targeting and minimizing side effects during the chemotherapy. Placenta-specific protein 1 (PLAC-1) is a small cell surface protein overexpressed in certain types of breast cancer (BC); therefore, it can be used as a therapeutic target. The objective of this study is to develop NPs that can bind PLAC-1 and hence can inhibit the progression and metastatic potential of BC cells. Zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs were coated with a peptide (GILGFVFTL), which possesses a strong binding ability to PLAC-1. The physical attachment of the peptide to ZnO NPs was verified through various physicochemical and morphological characterization techniques. The selective cytotoxicity of the designed NPs was investigated using PLAC-1-bearing MDA-MB 231 human BC cell line and compared to LS-180 cells that do not express PLAC-1. The anti-metastatic and pro-apoptotic effects of the functionalized NPs on MDA-MB 231 cells were examined. Confocal microscopy was used to investigate the mechanism of NPs uptake by MDA-MB 231 cells. Compared to non-functionalized NPs, peptide functionalization significantly improved the targeting and uptake of the designed NPs by PLAC-1-expressing cancer cells with significant pro-apoptotic and anti-metastatic effects. The uptake of peptide functionalized ZnO NPs (ZnO-P NPs) occurred via peptide-PLAC1 interaction-assisted clathrin-mediated endocytosis. These findings highlight the potential targeted therapy of ZnO-P NPs against PLAC-1-expressing breast cancer cells.
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- Roberta Cagliani
- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Product Department, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gezira, P.O. Box. 21111, Wadmedani, Sudan
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- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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Halarnekar D, Ayyanar M, Gangapriya P, Kalaskar M, Redasani V, Gurav N, Nadaf S, Saoji S, Rarokar N, Gurav S. Eco synthesized chitosan/zinc oxide nanocomposites as the next generation of nano-delivery for antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic potential, and chronic wound repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124764. [PMID: 37148929 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The present research work aimed at synthesizing chitosan-coated Zinc oxide nanocomposites (NS-CS/ZnONCs) by a bio-inspired method using an aqueous extract of Nigella sativa (NS) seeds and employing a quality-by-design approach (Box-Behnken design). The biosynthesized NS-CS/ZnONCs were physicochemically characterized and subjected to their in-vitro and in-vivo therapeutic potential. The zeta potential value of -11.2 mV and -12.6 mV indicated the stability of NS-mediated synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (NS-ZnONPs) and NS-CS/ZnONCs, respectively. The particle size of NS-ZnONPs and NS-CS/ZnONCs were 288.1 nm and 130.2 nm, respectively, with PDI of 0.198 and 0.158. NS-ZnONPs and NS-CS/ZnONCs showed superior radical scavenging abilities, excellent α-amylase, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities. Also, NS-ZnONPs and NS-CS/ZnONCs demonstrated effective antibacterial activity against selected pathogens. Furthermore, NS-ZnONPs and NS-CS/ZnONCs demonstrated significant (p < 0.001) wound closure with 93.00 ± 0.43 % and 95.67 ± 0.43 % on the 15th day of treatment at the dose of 14 mg/wound, compared to 93.42 ± 0.58 % of standard. Collagen turnover was represented by hydroxyproline, which was shown to be significantly (p < 0.001) higher in the NS-ZnONPs (60.70 ± 1.44 mg/g of tissue) and NS-CS/ZnONCs (66.10 ± 1.23 mg/g of tissue) treatment groups than in the control group (47.7 ± 0.81 mg/g of tissue). Thus the NS-ZnONPs and NS-CS/ZnONCs could effectively develop promising drugs to inhibit pathogens and chronic tissue repair.
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- Diksha Halarnekar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Goa College of Pharmacy, Goa University, Goa 403 001, India
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- Department of Botany, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University), 613 503, India
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- Department of Botany, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University), 613 503, India
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- R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India
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- Yashoda Technical Campus, Faculty of Pharmacy, Satara 415 011, India
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- PES's Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Ponda, Goa University, Goa 403401, India
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- Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Pharmacy, Mahagao 416 503, Maharashtra, India
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- Formulations and Development Department, Slyaback Pharma, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, R.T. M. University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Goa College of Pharmacy, Goa University, Goa 403 001, India.
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Farhan M, Rizvi A, Aatif M, Ahmad A. Current Understanding of Flavonoids in Cancer Therapy and Prevention. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13040481. [PMID: 37110140 PMCID: PMC10142845 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13040481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Cancer is a major cause of death worldwide, with multiple pathophysiological manifestations. In particular, genetic abnormalities, inflammation, bad eating habits, radiation exposure, work stress, and toxin consumption have been linked to cancer disease development and progression. Recently, natural bioactive chemicals known as polyphenols found in plants were shown to have anticancer capabilities, destroying altered or malignant cells without harming normal cells. Flavonoids have demonstrated antioxidant, antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory effects. Flavonoid type, bioavailability, and possible method of action determine these biological actions. These low-cost pharmaceutical components have significant biological activities and are beneficial for several chronic disorders, including cancer. Recent research has focused primarily on isolating, synthesizing, and studying the effects of flavonoids on human health. Here we have attempted to summarize our current knowledge of flavonoids, focusing on their mode of action to better understand their effects on cancer.
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Alallam B, Doolaanea AA, Alfatama M, Lim V. Phytofabrication and Characterisation of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Pure Curcumin. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:269. [PMID: 37259414 PMCID: PMC9960272 DOI: 10.3390/ph16020269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Zinc oxide and curcumin, on their own and in combination, have the potential as alternatives to conventional anticancer drugs. In this work, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were prepared by an eco-friendly method using pure curcumin, and their physicochemical properties were characterised. ATR-FTIR spectra confirmed the role of curcumin in synthesising zinc oxide curcumin nanoparticles (Green-ZnO-NPs). These nanoparticles exhibited a hexagonal wurtzite structure with a size and zeta potential of 27.61 ± 5.18 nm and -16.90 ± 0.26 mV, respectively. Green-ZnO-NPs showed good activity towards studied bacterial strains, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The minimum inhibitory concentration of Green-ZnO-NPs was consistently larger than that of chemically synthesised ZnO NPs (Std-ZnO-NPs) or mere curcumin, advocating an additive effect between the zinc oxide and curcumin. Green-ZnO-NPs demonstrated an efficient inhibitory effect towards MCF-7 cells with IC50 (20.53 ± 5.12 μg/mL) that was significantly lower compared to that of Std-ZnO-NPs (27.08 ± 0.91 μg/mL) after 48 h of treatment. When Green-ZnO-NPs were tested against Artemia larvae, a minimised cytotoxic effect was observed, with LC50 being almost three times lower compared to that of Std-ZnO-NPs (11.96 ± 1.89 μg/mL and 34.60 ± 9.45 μg/mL, respectively). This demonstrates that Green-ZnO-NPs can be a potent, additively enhanced combination delivery/therapeutic agent with the potential for anticancer therapy.
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- Batoul Alallam
- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, Kepala Batas 13200, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kolej Universiti Antarabangsa Maiwp, Taman Batu Muda, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur 68100, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut Campus, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, Kepala Batas 13200, Penang, Malaysia
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Curcumin-ZnO nanocomposite mediated inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm and its mechanism of action. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Hettiarachchi S, Perera Y, Dunuweera SP, Dunuweera AN, Rajapakse S, Rajapakse RMG. Comparison of Antibacterial Activity of Nanocurcumin with Bulk Curcumin. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:46494-46500. [PMID: 36570282 PMCID: PMC9773352 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The development of antibacterial compounds using natural products, particularly nano-sized antibacterial products, has been intensively investigated in recent years. This study was conducted to compare the antibacterial activity of nanocurcumin with bulk curcumin against Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria. Curcumin was extracted from turmeric rhizome using the Soxhlet extraction with ethanol. A physicochemical fabrication method was used to synthesize nanocurcumin from extracted curcumin. The particle size of nanocurcumin was 87 ± 8 nm. The 1H NMR spectrum of nanocurcumin show that all the peaks are well separated and can be interpreted to those of curcumin. According to the in vitro antibacterial assay, nanocurcumin shows better antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria than bulk curcumin, with increased inhibition zones of 29.91 ± 0.53 mm (S. aureus) and 24.58 ± 1.12 mm (E. coli) when compared to 24.82 ± 0.54 mm (S. aureus) and 19.70 ± 1.18 mm (E. coli) of the latter. Subsequently, antibacterial creams were formulated, and the inhibition zones of nanocurcumin cream were larger than that of curcumin cream for both S. aureus and E. coli, exhibiting its superior antibacterial activity. Different storage periods of up to 1 month did not affect the inhibition zones significantly (p < 0.05), where nanocurcumin cream maintained its better antibacterial quality over bulk curcumin cream. There is no significant cytotoxicity in either of these formulations.
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Department
of Basic Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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Talib WH, Abuawad A, Thiab S, Alshweiat A, Mahmod AI. Flavonoid-based nanomedicines to target tumor microenvironment. OPENNANO 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2022.100081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Venkatas J, Daniels A, Singh M. The Potential of Curcumin-Capped Nanoparticle Synthesis in Cancer Therapy: A Green Synthesis Approach. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3201. [PMID: 36144994 PMCID: PMC9502936 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cancer nanotherapeutics is an important field of research which utilizes nanomaterials as an approach to cancer therapy. Nano-mediated therapeutic delivery systems overcome the adverse side effects of traditional cancer treatment methods. Nanoparticles (NPs) are considered excellent tumor-targeting vehicles due to their compact and variable size, large surface area, ability to load several genes and drugs, and mediation of increased therapeutic payload uptake. Despite the rapid development of nanotechnology, there is growing concern regarding the possible long-term side effects of NPs on the environment and human health. Green chemistry using plant materials, such as curcumin, is a sustainable alternative to conventional reduction methods and confers dual reducing and capping properties. Curcumin is a bioactive compound isolated from the rhizome of the Curcuma longa plant, which exhibits various medicinal properties. Curcumin-capped NPs exhibit increased solubility, bioavailability, therapeutic indices, and antitumor properties. This review highlights the potential and antitumor properties of economical, simple, and eco-friendly curcumin-synthesized and capped NPs for the localized delivery of therapeutic genes and drugs to the cancer tumor microenvironment with fewer adverse side effects.
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Anticancer, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles: A comparative analysis. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Optimization of curcumin nanofibers as fast dissolving oral films prepared by emulsion electrospinning via central composite design. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Karimi S, Namazi H. Targeted co-delivery of doxorubicin and methotrexate to breast cancer cells by a pH-sensitive biocompatible polymeric system based on β-cyclodextrin crosslinked glycodendrimer with magnetic ZnO core. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bahadur Singh K, Gautam N, Upadhyay DD, Abbas G, Rizvi M, Pandey G. Morphology Controlled Biogenic Fabrication Of Metal/Metal Oxide Nanostructures Using Plant Extract And Their Application In Organic Transformations. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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El-Kattan N, Emam AN, Mansour AS, Ibrahim MA, Abd El-Razik AB, Allam KAM, Riad NY, Ibrahim SA. Curcumin assisted green synthesis of silver and zinc oxide nanostructures and their antibacterial activity against some clinical pathogenic multi-drug resistant bacteria. RSC Adv 2022; 12:18022-18038. [PMID: 35874032 PMCID: PMC9239055 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00231k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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According to WHO warnings, the antibiotic resistance crisis is a severe health issue in the 21st century, attributed to the overuse and misuse of these medications. Consequently, the dramatic spreading rate of the drug-resistant microbial pathogens strains. The microbiological, biochemical tests and antibiotic sensitivity identified the bacteria's multi-drug resistance (MDR). About 150 different clinical samples were taken from hospitalized patients, both males, and females, ranging from 9 to 68 years. Gram-negative strains were (70.0%), while Gram-positive isolates were (30.0%). Among sixteen antibiotics, antibiotic susceptibility of imipenem was found to be the most efficient drug against most of the Gram-negative and Gram-positive isolates, followed by meropenem, depending on the culture and sensitivity results. All the experimental bacteria showed multidrug-resistant phenomena. In this study, green synthesized silver (Cur-Ag NPs) and zinc oxide (Cur-ZnO NPs) nanoparticles in the presence of curcumin extract. In addition, their physicochemical properties have been characterized using different techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), and colloidal properties techniques. Furthermore, curcumin-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) exhibited solid antimicrobial action against the experimental bacterial isolates, except Proteus vulgaris (i.e., P. vulgaris). Curcumin-capped zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) found antimicrobial activity against all tested strains. Finally, the minimum inhibitory concentration exhibited values from 3.9 to 15.6 μg ml−1, which is too small compared to other traditional antibiotics. In addition, the green-synthesized Cur-Ag NPs and Cur-ZnO NPs showed good biocompatibility. Curcumin-assisted synthesized Ag and ZnO NPs showed significant antibacterial activity with lower minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against the multi-drug resistance bacteria and biocompatibility compared to traditionally used antibiotics.![]()
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- Noura El-Kattan
- Department of Microbiology, Research Institute of Medical Entomology, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes Giza Egypt
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- Refractories, Ceramics and Building Materials Department, Advanced Materials Technology & Mineral Resources Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC) El Bohouth St., Dokki 12622 Cairo Egypt .,Nanomedicine & Tissue Engineering Research Lab, Medical Research Centre of Excellence, National Research Centre El Bohouth St., Dokki 12622 Cairo Egypt.,Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Nanotechnology, Cairo University Zayed City Giza Egypt
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- Department of Laser Applications in Meteorology, Chemistry and Agriculture, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University Cairo Egypt.,Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Nanotechnology, Cairo University Zayed City Giza Egypt
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- Production and R&D Unit, NanoFab Technology Company 6th October City Giza Egypt
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- Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University P.O. Box 68, Hadayek Shoubra 11241 Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Epidemiology, Research Institute of Medical Entomology, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes Giza
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, National Heart Institute, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes Giza Egypt
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- Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University P.O. Box 68, Hadayek Shoubra 11241 Cairo Egypt
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Salatin S, Bazmani A, Shahi S, Naghili B, Memar MY, Dizaj SM. Antimicrobial benefits of flavonoids and their nanoformulations. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:1419-1432. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220509151407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nowadays, there is an urgent need to discover and develop long-term and effective antimicrobial and biofilm-inhibiting compounds. Employing combination therapies using novel drug delivery systems and also natural antimicrobial substances is a promising strategy in this field. Nanoparticles (NPs)-based materials have become well appreciated in recent times due to serve as antimicrobial agents or the carriers for promoting the bioavailability and effectiveness of antibiotics. Flavonoids belong to the promising groups of bioactive compounds abundantly found in fruits, vegetables, spices, and medicinal plants with strong antimicrobial features. Flavonoids and NPs have potential as alternatives to the conventional antimicrobial agents, both on their own as well as in combination. Different classes of flavonoid NPs may be particularly advantageous in handling microbial infections. The most important antimicrobial mechanisms of flavonoid NPs include oxidative stress induction, non-oxidative mechanisms, and metal ion release. However, the efficacy of flavonoid NPs against pathogens and drug-resistant pathogens changes according to their physicochemical characteristics as well as the particular structure of microbial cell wall and enzymatic composition. In this review, we provide an outlook on the antimicrobial mechanism of flavonoid-based NPs and the crucial factors that are involved.
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- Sara Salatin
- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Synergistic Antioxidant Activity and Enhanced Stability of Curcumin Encapsulated in Vegetal Oil-Based Microemulsion and Gel Microemulsions. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11050854. [PMID: 35624718 PMCID: PMC9137544 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Curcumin, due to its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumoral activity, has attracted huge attention in applications in many fields such as pharmacy, medicine, nutrition, cosmetics, and biotechnology. The stability of curcumin-based products and preservation of antioxidant properties are still challenges in practical applications. Stability and antioxidant properties were studied for curcumin encapsulated in O/W microemulsion systems and three related gel microemulsions. Only biodegradable and biocompatible ingredients were used for carriers: grape seed oil as oily phase, Tween 80, and Plurol® Diisostearique CG as a surfactant mix, and ethanol as a co-solvent. For the gel microemulsions, water-soluble polymers, namely Carbopol® 980 NF, chitosan, and sodium hyaluronate were used. The influence of UVC irradiation and heat treatment on the degradation kinetics of curcumin in the formulations was studied. Because of the antioxidant character of the microemulsion oily phase, the possibility of a synergistic effect between grape seed oil and curcumin was explored. In this study, the high efficiency of the studied drug delivery systems to ensure protection from external degradative factors was confirmed. Also, the influence of the encapsulation in microemulsion and derived gel microemulsion systems on the antioxidant capacity curcumin was studied, and a synergistic effect with vegetal oil was demonstrated.
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Al-Rabia MW, Alhakamy NA, Rizg WY, Alghaith AF, Ahmed OAA, Fahmy UA. Boosting curcumin activity against human prostatic cancer PC3 cells by utilizing scorpion venom conjugated phytosomes as promising functionalized nanovesicles. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:807-820. [PMID: 35266425 PMCID: PMC8920388 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2048133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Prostate cancer (PC) is emerging as one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Curcumin (CUR) is a well-known phytochemical, and scorpion venom (SV) is a natural peptide with proven anticancer properties. However, these natural bioactive agents are limited by low solubility, low bioavailability, poor thermal stability, and short half-lives. Therefore, the aim of this study was to fabricate SV-conjugated CUR phytosomes as promising functionalized nanovesicles and assess their anticancer efficacy in human prostatic cancer PC3 cells. CUR-Phytosome-SV was fabricated using experimental design software in which the zeta potential and particle sizes were used as dependent variables. The anticancer effect of the fabricated formulation was determined by performing a tetrazolium (MTT) assay, cell cycle analysis, annexin V staining, and examining the expression levels of Bcl-associated X-protein (Bax), p53, caspase-3, B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-kB), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). The particle size of the nanoconjugates was found to be in the range of 137.5 ± 7.9 to 298.4 ± 11.9 nm, and the zeta potential was 2.9 ± 0.1 to 26.9 ± 1.2 mV. The outcome of the MTT assay showed that curcumin–Phospholipon®–scorpion venom (CUR–PL–SV) exhibited a satisfactory level of cytotoxicity, and the IC50 was found to be lower than CUR and PL-SV individually. Cell cycle analysis showed predominantly cell cycle arrest at the G2-M and pre-G1 phases. In contrast, annexin V staining showed significant early and late apoptosis events in addition to increased necrosis when PC3 cells were treated with CUR–PL–SV. Reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis showed a reduction in expression of Bax, p53, caspase-3, NF-kB, TNF-α, and an increase in Bcl-2 expression. Moreover, a MMP analysis showed a reduction in mitochondrial permeability and hence confirmed the superior anticancer potential of CUR–PL–SV. Thus, the present study showed significant anticancer potency of SV-conjugated CUR phytosomes against human prostatic cancer PC3 cells, making it a novel treatment approach for PC.
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- Mohammed W Al-Rabia
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Mohamed Saeed Tamer Chair for Pharmaceutical Industries, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Xu JJ, Zhang WC, Guo YW, Chen XY, Zhang YN. Metal nanoparticles as a promising technology in targeted cancer treatment. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:664-678. [PMID: 35209786 PMCID: PMC8890514 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2039804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Traditional anticancer treatments have several limitations, but cancer is still one of the deadliest diseases. As a result, new anticancer drugs are required for the treatment of cancer. The use of metal nanoparticles (NPs) as alternative chemotherapeutic drugs is on the rise in cancer research. Metal NPs have the potential for use in a wide range of applications. Natural or surface-induced anticancer effects can be found in metals. The focus of this review is on the therapeutic potential of metal-based NPs. The potential of various types of metal NPs for tumor targeting will be discussed for cancer treatment. The in vivo application of metal NPs for solid tumors will be reviewed. Risk factors involved in the clinical application of metal NPs will also be summarized.
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- Jia-Jie Xu
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Clinical Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tiantai People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province (Tiantai Branch of Zhejiang People's Hospital), Taizhou, China
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Strachowski T, Grzanka E, Mizeracki J, Chlanda A, Baran M, Małek M, Onyszko K, Januszewski B, Przybysz M. Luminescence Properties of Nano Zinc Oxide Doped with Al(III) Ions Obtained in Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15041403. [PMID: 35207950 PMCID: PMC8877556 DOI: 10.3390/ma15041403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The hydrothermal method of obtaining nano zinc oxide doped with different contents of aluminum ions (III) was presented and discussed in this paper. Aqueous solution of Zn(NO3)2*6H2O and Al(NO3)3*9H2O salts mixture were used as the synthesis precursor. In order to reduce the process time all reactions were performed in a microwave reactor. The influence of process parameters and the content of impurity ions on the properties of synthesized nano zinc oxide were analyzed. In addition to zinc oxide doped with Al(III) ions, an additional spinel phase (ZnAl2O4) was obtained. The luminescent properties of nano zinc oxide as a function of the dopant ions were also discussed. Based on the luminescence measurements results, it was found that the luminescence intensity decreases with the increasing dopant content. The obtained materials are aimed to be implemented as luminescent materials in optoelectronic and sensors.
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- Tomasz Strachowski
- Research Group of Graphene and Composites, Łukasiewicz Research Network–Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics IMiF, Al. Lotnikow 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland; (A.C.); (M.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Institute of High Pressure Physics PAS “Unipress”, Sokolowska 29/37, 01-142 Warsaw, Poland; (E.G.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of High Pressure Physics PAS “Unipress”, Sokolowska 29/37, 01-142 Warsaw, Poland; (E.G.); (J.M.)
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- Research Group of Graphene and Composites, Łukasiewicz Research Network–Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics IMiF, Al. Lotnikow 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland; (A.C.); (M.B.)
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- Research Group of Graphene and Composites, Łukasiewicz Research Network–Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics IMiF, Al. Lotnikow 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland; (A.C.); (M.B.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Military University of Technology, ul. Gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland; (M.M.); (K.O.); (B.J.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Military University of Technology, ul. Gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland; (M.M.); (K.O.); (B.J.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Military University of Technology, ul. Gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland; (M.M.); (K.O.); (B.J.)
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- Institute of Robots Machine Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Military University of Technology, ul. Gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland;
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Singh R, Sharma R, Chauhan M, Sharma D. Structurally identified curcumin-Ag/ZnO nanocomposite having antibacterial effect: an investigation. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-022-00366-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bashash M, Varidi M, Varshosaz J. Sucrose stearate based niosomes as an alternative to ordinary vehicles for efficient curcumin delivery. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01309-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ngamsurach P, Praipipat P. Antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli of extracted Piper betle leaf materials by disc diffusion assay and batch experiments. RSC Adv 2022; 12:26435-26454. [PMID: 36275084 PMCID: PMC9480620 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04611c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The use of contaminated water by bacteria may cause many diseases, and thus clean water is needed. Chlorine is normally used for the disinfection of wastewater treatment; however, it produces unwanted odors. Using extracted Piper betle (P. betle) is an interesting choice because it is a good chemical compound for bacterial inhibitions. This study attempted to extract P. betle leaf and synthesize P. betle beads (PBB) to characterize materials and investigate antibacterial efficiencies by disc diffusion assay, batch tests, adsorption isotherms, kinetics, and material reusability. The results demonstrated the successful extraction and synthesis of the materials of P. betle. P. betle powder (PBP) had porous and rough surfaces, whereas PBB had a spherical shape with a coarse surface. The four main chemical elements and functional groups of PBP and PBB were carbon, oxygen, calcium, chlorine, and O–H, C–H, N–H, C–O, respectively. The extraction yield and total phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin contents of P. betle were 11.30%, 201.55 ± 0.31 mg GAE per g, 56.86 ± 0.14 mg RE per g, and 41.76 ± 1.32 mg CE per g, respectively. The six main compounds of eugenol, quercetin, apigenin, kaempferol, ascorbic acid, and hydroxychavicol were detected by HPLC analysis. The results of the disc diffusion assay confirmed antibacterial efficiencies of PBB, and the batch tests examined high antibacterial efficiencies of PBB for 100% on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The adsorption isotherms and kinetics of PBB corresponded to Freundlich model and pseudo-second order kinetic model, and the desorption experiments confirmed the reusability of PBB. Therefore, PBB can be possibly applied for an antibacterial purpose in wastewater treatment systems. The alternative antibacterial material (PBB) is presented with high efficiency and reusability to apply for the disinfection of wastewater systems.![]()
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- Pimploy Ngamsurach
- Department of Environmental Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Environmental Applications of Recycled and Natural Materials (EARN) Laboratory, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Environmental Applications of Recycled and Natural Materials (EARN) Laboratory, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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Perera WPTD, Dissanayake DMRK, Unagolla JM, De Silva RT, Bathige SDNK, Pahalagedara LR. Albumin grafted coaxial electrosparyed polycaprolactone-zinc oxide nanoparticle for sustained release and activity enhanced antibacterial drug delivery. RSC Adv 2022; 12:1718-1727. [PMID: 35425191 PMCID: PMC8978970 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07847j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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One of the most serious issues faced by the healthcare sector is the development of multidrug resistance among various pathogens. It is such that developing new and more capable drugs takes far too long to counter such resistance. In order to overcome these concerns, this study focused on improving upon the coaxial electrospraying process by producing cloxacillin loaded albumin polycaprolactone (PCL) with a ZnO coating for sustained and activity enhanced drug delivery. Albumin-grafted, polycaprolactone-coated, zinc oxide-loaded cloxacillin (APCL-CLOX-ZnO) nanoparticles with a diameter of 85–110 nm were obtained via a coaxial electrospray technique. The encapsulation efficiency of cloxacillin of ZnO-CLOX was found to be approximately 60%. The loading efficiencies of ZnO-CLOX and APCL-CLOX-ZnO were found to be 40% and 28% respectively. Albumin was employed in order to impart immune evasion properties to the formulation. Drug-loaded ZnO NPs were analyzed using SEM, TEM, FT-IR and TGA. This novel formulation was shown to possess sustained release characteristics owing to the PCL and albumin coatings, relative to uncoated counterparts. ZnO-CLOX and APCL-CLOX-ZnO exhibited 72% and 52% cloxacillin release within 24 h. APCL-CLOX-ZnO exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against S. epidermidis, B. cereus and P. aeruginosa and some activity against E. coli with inhibition zones 32 ± 1.4, 34 ± 0.3, 32 ± 0.6 and 11 ± 0.4 mm, respectively. Cytotoxicity studies against murine preosteoblast cells revealed that the albumin-PCL coating served to drastically reduce initial toxicity against healthy mammalian cells. In vitro lung deposition study showed 70% of APCL-CLOX-ZnO particles can reach up to the alveoli level. Therefore, this novel coaxial nanoformulation may serve as a promising drug delivery platform for the treatment of bacterial infections including respiratory tract complications. Zinc oxide-cloxacillin incorporated nanoparticles coated with concentric layers of polycaprolactone and albumin via a coaxial electrospraying technique as an enhanced and sustained antimicrobial delivery system for respiratory infections.![]()
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- W. Pamoda Thavish D. Perera
- Academy of the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology and Science Park, Mahenwatte, Pitipana, Homagama 10206, Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology and Science Park, Mahenwatte, Pitipana, Homagama 10206, Sri Lanka
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- Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology and Science Park, Mahenwatte, Pitipana, Homagama 10206, Sri Lanka
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43607, USA
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- Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology and Science Park, Mahenwatte, Pitipana, Homagama 10206, Sri Lanka
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- Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology and Science Park, Mahenwatte, Pitipana, Homagama 10206, Sri Lanka
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- Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology and Science Park, Mahenwatte, Pitipana, Homagama 10206, Sri Lanka
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Anjum S, Hashim M, Malik SA, Khan M, Lorenzo JM, Abbasi BH, Hano C. Recent Advances in Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) for Cancer Diagnosis, Target Drug Delivery, and Treatment. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4570. [PMID: 34572797 PMCID: PMC8468934 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13184570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer is regarded as one of the most deadly and mirthless diseases and it develops due to the uncontrolled proliferation of cells. To date, varieties of traditional medications and chemotherapies have been utilized to fight tumors. However, their immense drawbacks, such as reduced bioavailability, insufficient supply, and significant adverse effects, make their use limited. Nanotechnology has evolved rapidly in recent years and offers a wide spectrum of applications in the healthcare sectors. Nanoscale materials offer strong potential for curing cancer as they pose low risk and fewer complications. Several metal oxide NPs are being developed to diagnose or treat malignancies, but zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have remarkably demonstrated their potential in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and unique physico-chemical attributes. ZnO NPs showed cancer cell specific toxicity via generation of reactive oxygen species and destruction of mitochondrial membrane potential, which leads to the activation of caspase cascades followed by apoptosis of cancerous cells. ZnO NPs have also been used as an effective carrier for targeted and sustained delivery of various plant bioactive and chemotherapeutic anticancerous drugs into tumor cells. In this review, at first we have discussed the role of ZnO NPs in diagnosis and bio-imaging of cancer cells. Secondly, we have extensively reviewed the capability of ZnO NPs as carriers of anticancerous drugs for targeted drug delivery into tumor cells, with a special focus on surface functionalization, drug-loading mechanism, and stimuli-responsive controlled release of drugs. Finally, we have critically discussed the anticancerous activity of ZnO NPs on different types of cancers along with their mode of actions. Furthermore, this review also highlights the limitations and future prospects of ZnO NPs in cancer theranostic.
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- Sumaira Anjum
- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.); (S.A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avenida de Galicia 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, 32900 San Cibrao das Viñas, Ourense, Spain;
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidad de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 15320, Pakistan;
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- Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures, INRAE USC1328, Eure & Loir Campus, University of Orleans, 28000 Chartres, France;
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Dianati E, Hojati V, Khayatzadeh J, Zafar Balanezhad S. The green-synthesized curcumin-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (CmZnO-NP) as the exclusive antioxidant and efficient wound healing agent compared with curcumin, methanol, phenytoin, and ZnO. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.1956964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Elahe Dianati
- Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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Chopra H, Dey PS, Das D, Bhattacharya T, Shah M, Mubin S, Maishu SP, Akter R, Rahman MH, Karthika C, Murad W, Qusty N, Qusti S, Alshammari EM, Batiha GES, Altalbawy FMA, Albooq MIM, Alamri BM. Curcumin Nanoparticles as Promising Therapeutic Agents for Drug Targets. Molecules 2021; 26:4998. [PMID: 34443593 PMCID: PMC8402133 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Curcuma longa is very well-known medicinal plant not only in the Asian hemisphere but also known across the globe for its therapeutic and medicinal benefits. The active moiety of Curcuma longa is curcumin and has gained importance in various treatments of various disorders such as antibacterial, antiprotozoal, cancer, obesity, diabetics and wound healing applications. Several techniques had been exploited as reported by researchers for increasing the therapeutic potential and its pharmacological activity. Here, the dictum is the new room for the development of physicochemical, as well as biological, studies for the efficacy in target specificity. Here, we discussed nanoformulation techniques, which lend support to upgrade the characters to the curcumin such as enhancing bioavailability, increasing solubility, modifying metabolisms, and target specificity, prolonged circulation, enhanced permeation. Our manuscript tried to seek the attention of the researcher by framing some solutions of some existing troubleshoots of this bioactive component for enhanced applications and making the formulations feasible at an industrial production scale. This manuscript focuses on recent inventions as well, which can further be implemented at the community level.
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- Hitesh Chopra
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab 140401, India;
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- Department of Food Science & Nutrition Management, J.D. Birla Institute, Kolkata 700020, India;
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- School of Community Science & Technology, IIEST Shibpur, Howrah 711103, India;
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China;
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 21310, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jagannath University, Sadarghat, Dhaka 1100, Bangladesh;
- Department of Global Medical Science, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty 643001, India;
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umma Al-Qura University, Mecca P.O. Box 715, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt;
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- National institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
- Department of Biology, University College of Duba, Tabuk University, Duba 71911, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, University College of Duba, Tabuk University, Duba 71911, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Tabuk University, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia;
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Arab C, El Kurdi R, Patra D. Efficient removal of Congo red using curcumin conjugated zinc oxide nanoparticles as new adsorbent complex. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 276:130158. [PMID: 33714152 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Congo red is one of the common organic dyes that is found in water as waste of the industrial work. The use of congo red has long been of great concern, primarily because of its carcinogenic properties. Congo red can be isolated and removed from water by adsorption using nanoparticles. The use of zinc curcumin oxide, also known as curcumin conjugated zinc oxide, nanoparticles was elaborated for the first time in this work for this purpose. The optimization of the synthesis reaction of zinc curcumin oxide nanoparticles was established by modifying the flow rate of KOH, pH of the medium, different temperature, and in the presence or absence of chitosan polymer. These nanoparticles were characterized through SEM, UV-Visible absorption Spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, TGA, and XRD. It is found that during synthesis, addition of KOH dropwise in alkaline media improved the stability of the formed nanoparticles. Similarly, addition of chitosan has further increased their stability with only 10% mass loss. The importance of the formed nanoparticles was investigated by analyzing their efficiency in the adsorption of congo red where Zn(Cur)O had an adsorption capacity equal to 89.85 mg/g, which is one of the highest reported in literature, following the pseudo second order model. Nevertheless, negative surface charge of congo red and positive surface charge of Zn(Cur)O may also get supported by π-π interaction between curcumin and congo red that encourages adsorption in zinc curcumin oxide which is obstructed in the presence of chitosan.
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- Celine Arab
- Department of Chemistry, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Chemistry, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Chemistry, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Witika BA, Makoni PA, Matafwali SK, Mweetwa LL, Shandele GC, Walker RB. Enhancement of Biological and Pharmacological Properties of an Encapsulated Polyphenol: Curcumin. Molecules 2021; 26:4244. [PMID: 34299519 PMCID: PMC8303961 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26144244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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There is a dearth of natural remedies available for the treatment of an increasing number of diseases facing mankind. Natural products may provide an opportunity to produce formulations and therapeutic solutions to address this shortage. Curcumin (CUR), diferuloylmethane; I,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione is the major pigment in turmeric powder which has been reported to exhibit a number of health benefits including, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. In this review, the authors attempt to highlight the biological and pharmacological properties of CUR in addition to emphasizing aspects relating to the biosynthesis, encapsulation and therapeutic effects of the compound. The information contained in this review was generated by considering published information in which evidence of enhanced biological and pharmacological properties of nano-encapsulated CUR was reported. CUR has contributed to a significant improvement in melanoma, breast, lung, gastro-intestinal, and genito-urinary cancer therapy. We highlight the impact of nano-encapsulated CUR for efficient inhibition of cell proliferation, even at low concentrations compared to the free CUR when considering anti-proliferation. Furthermore nano-encapsulated CUR exhibited bioactive properties, exerted cytotoxic and anti-oxidant effects by acting on endogenous and cholinergic anti-oxidant systems. CUR was reported to block Hepatitis C virus (HCV) entry into hepatic cells, inhibit MRSA proliferation, enhance wound healing and reduce bacterial load. Nano-encapsulated CUR has also shown bioactive properties when acting on antioxidant systems (endogenous and cholinergic). Future research is necessary and must focus on investigation of encapsulated CUR nano-particles in different models of human pathology.
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- Bwalya Angel Witika
- ApotheCom|A MEDiSTRAVA Company (Medical Division of Huntsworth), London WC2A 1AN, UK;
- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa
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- Division of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa;
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- Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, LSHTM, London WC1E 7HT, UK;
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- Department of Chemistry, Marine Biodiscovery Centre, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, UK;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, P.O. Box 33991, Lusaka 10101, Zambia;
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa
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Engineering of cerium oxide loaded chitosan/polycaprolactone hydrogels for wound healing management in model of cardiovascular surgery. Process Biochem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2021.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Synergic fabrication of combination therapy of Irinotecan and 5-Fluorouracil encapsulated polymeric nanoparticles for the treatment of gastric cancer therapy. Process Biochem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2021.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Khezri K, Saeedi M, Mohammadamini H, Zakaryaei AS. A comprehensive review of the therapeutic potential of curcumin nanoformulations. Phytother Res 2021; 35:5527-5563. [PMID: 34131980 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Today, due to the prevalence of various diseases such as the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), diabetes, central nervous system diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and so on, extensive studies have been conducted on therapeutic properties of natural and synthetic agents. A literature review on herbal medicine and commercial products in the global market showed that curcumin (Cur) has many therapeutic benefits compared to other natural ingredients. Despite the unique properties of Cur, its use in clinical trials is very limited. The poor biopharmaceutical properties of Cur such as short half-life in plasma, low bioavailability, poor absorption, rapid metabolism, very low solubility (at acidic and physiological pH), and the chemical instability in body fluids are major concerns associated with the clinical applications of Cur. Recently, nanoformulations are emerging as approaches to develop and improve the therapeutic efficacy of various drugs. Many studies have shown that Cur nanoformulations have tremendous therapeutic potential against various diseases such as SARS-CoV-2, cancer, inflammatory, osteoporosis, and so on. These nanoformulations can inhibit many diseases through several cellular and molecular mechanisms. However, successful long-term clinical results are required to confirm their safety and clinical efficacy. The present review aims to update and explain the therapeutic potential of Cur nanoformulations.
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- Khadijeh Khezri
- Deputy of Food and Drug Administration, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Philip A, Ghiyasi R, Karppinen M. Photoactive Thin-Film Structures of Curcumin, TiO 2 and ZnO. Molecules 2021; 26:3214. [PMID: 34072008 PMCID: PMC8198897 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Curcumin is known as a biologically active compound and a possible antimicrobial agent. Here, we combine it with TiO2 and ZnO semiconductors, known for their photocatalytic properties, with an eye towards synergistic photo-harvesting and/or antimicrobial effects. We deposit different nanoscale multi-layer structures of curcumin, TiO2 and ZnO, by combining the solution-based spin-coating (S-C) technique and the gas-phase atomic layer deposition (ALD) and molecular layer deposition (MLD) thin-film techniques. As one of the highlights, we demonstrate for these multi-layer structures a red-shift in the absorbance maximum and an expansion of the absorbance edge as far as the longest visible wavelength region, which activates them for the visible light harvesting. The novel fabrication approaches introduced here should be compatible with, e.g., textile substrates, opening up new horizons for novel applications such as new types of protective masks with thin conformal antimicrobial coatings.
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, Aalto University, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland; (A.P.); (R.G.)
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Apoptotic Signalling of Huh7 Cancer Cells by Biofabricated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-020-01852-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Beyene AM, Moniruzzaman M, Karthikeyan A, Min T. Curcumin Nanoformulations with Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:460. [PMID: 33670161 PMCID: PMC7916858 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In the past few decades, curcumin, a natural polyphenolic phytochemical, has been studied for treating a wide variety of diseases. It has shown promising results as a potential curative agent for a variety of diseases. However, its inherent limitations, such as poor aqueous solubility, poor absorbability, fast metabolic rate, and quick elimination from the body, have limited its application beyond preclinical studies. A huge number of studies have been made to address the issues of curcumin and to maximally utilize its potentials. Many review articles have tried to assess and summarize different nanocarriers, especially organic nanocarriers, for nanoformulations with curcumin. Nevertheless, few exclusive reviews on the progress in nanoformulation of curcumin with inorganic nanomaterials have been made. In this review, we present an exclusive summary of the progress in nanoformulation of curcumin with metal oxide nanoparticles. The beneficial feature of the metal oxide nanoparticles used in the curcumin nanoformulation, the different approaches followed in formulating curcumin with the metal oxides, and the corresponding results, protective effect of curcumin from different metal oxide caused toxicities, and concluding remarks are presented in the review.
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- Anteneh Marelign Beyene
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (A.M.B.); (M.M.)
- School of Chemical and Bioengineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT), King George VI St., Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (A.M.B.); (M.M.)
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- Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea;
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (A.M.B.); (M.M.)
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Jin SE, Jin HE. Antimicrobial Activity of Zinc Oxide Nano/Microparticles and Their Combinations against Pathogenic Microorganisms for Biomedical Applications: From Physicochemical Characteristics to Pharmacological Aspects. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:263. [PMID: 33498491 PMCID: PMC7922830 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) nano/microparticles (NPs/MPs) have been studied as antibiotics to enhance antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria and viruses with or without antibiotic resistance. They have unique physicochemical characteristics that can affect biological and toxicological responses in microorganisms. Metal ion release, particle adsorption, and reactive oxygen species generation are the main mechanisms underlying their antimicrobial action. In this review, we describe the physicochemical characteristics of ZnO NPs/MPs related to biological and toxicological effects and discuss the recent findings of the antimicrobial activity of ZnO NPs/MPs and their combinations with other materials against pathogenic microorganisms. Current biomedical applications of ZnO NPs/MPs and combinations with other materials are also presented. This review will provide the better understanding of ZnO NPs/MPs as antibiotic alternatives and aid in further development of antibiotic agents for industrial and clinical applications.
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- Su-Eon Jin
- Research Institute for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Korea
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Ahamed M, Akhtar MJ, Khan MAM, Alhadlaq HA. SnO 2-Doped ZnO/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Improved Anticancer Activity via Oxidative Stress Pathway. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:89-104. [PMID: 33447029 PMCID: PMC7802795 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s285392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Therapeutic selectivity and drug resistance are critical issues in cancer therapy. Currently, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) hold considerable promise to tackle this problem due to their tunable physicochemical properties. This work was designed to prepare SnO2-doped ZnO NPs/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites (SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs) with enhanced anticancer activity and better biocompatibility than those of pure ZnO NPs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pure ZnO NPs, SnO2-doped ZnO (SnO2-ZnO) NPs, and SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs were prepared via a facile hydrothermal method. Prepared samples were characterized by field emission transmission electron microscopy (FETEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) spectrometer, and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. Selectivity and anticancer activity of prepared samples were assessed in human breast cancer (MCF-7) and human normal breast epithelial (MCF10A) cells. Possible mechanisms of anticancer activity of prepared samples were explored through oxidative stress pathway. RESULTS XRD spectra of SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs confirmed the formation of single-phase of hexagonal wurtzite ZnO. High resolution TEM and SEM mapping showed homogenous distribution of SnO2 and rGO in ZnO NPs with high quality lattice fringes without any distortion. Band gap energy of SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs was lower compared to SnO2-ZnO NPs and pure ZnO NPs. The SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs exhibited significantly higher anticancer activity against MCF-7 cancer cells than those of SnO2-ZnO NPs and ZnO NPs. The SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs induced apoptotic response through the upregulation of caspase-3 gene and depletion of mitochondrial membrane potential. Mechanistic study indicated that SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs kill cancer cells through oxidative stress pathway. Moreover, biocompatibility of SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs was also higher against normal breast epithelial (MCF10A cells) in comparison to SnO2-ZnO NPs and ZnO NPs. CONCLUSION SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs showed enhanced anticancer activity and better biocompatibility than SnO2-ZnO NPs and pure ZnO NPs. This work suggested a new approach to improve the selectivity and anticancer activity of ZnO NPs. Studies on antitumor activity of SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs in animal models are further warranted.
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- Maqusood Ahamed
- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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