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Capecchi E, Piccinino D, Nascimben C, Tomaino E, Ceccotti Vlas N, Gabellone S, Saladino R. Biosynthesis of Novel Ascorbic Acid Esters and Their Encapsulation in Lignin Nanoparticles as Carriers and Stabilizing Systems. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24109044. [PMID: 37240391 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24109044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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A dual-target strategy was designed for the application of lignin nanoparticles in the lipase mediated biosynthesis of novel 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbyl-6-ferulate and 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbyl-6-palmitate and in their successive solvent-shift encapsulation in order to improve stability and antioxidant activity against temperature and pH-dependent degradation. The loaded lignin nanoparticles were fully characterized in terms of kinetic release, radical scavenging activity and stability under pH 3 and thermal stress (60 °C), showing improved antioxidant activity and high efficacy in the protection of ascorbic acid esters from degradation.
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- Eliana Capecchi
- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori"-IRST-IRCCS, Via Piero Maroncelli 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Ecological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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Pinto NDCC, Maciel MDSF, Rezende NDS, Duque APDN, Mendes RDF, da Silva JB, Evangelista MDR, Monteiro LC, da Silva JM, da Costa JDC, Scio E. Preclinical studies indicate that INFLATIV, an herbal medicine cream containing Pereskia aculeata, presents potential to be marketed as a topical anti-inflammatory agent and as adjuvant in psoriasis therapy. J Pharm Pharmacol 2020; 72:1933-1945. [PMID: 32846458 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A previous study reported that the hexane fraction (HF) obtained from Pereskia aculeata leaves showed promising topical anti-inflammatory activity. Intending its future use in clinical practice, a herbal medicine cream named INFLATIV was developed. Its anti-inflammatory and antipsoriatic potential were investigated. INFLATIV was subjected to preliminary accelerated stability tests and to a degradation profile assessment. METHODS INFLATIV was prepared at 6% and 12%. The anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by croton oil single and multiple application challenge in mice. Mouse tail test was used for antipsoriatic potential investigation. Cutaneous atrophy test was performed. Preliminary accelerated stability tests were performed together with a degradation profile by GC-MS analysis. KEY FINDINGS The anti-inflammatory activity shown by INFLATIV was comparable to dexamethasone. However, the skin atrophy caused by that drug was not observed. INFLATIV modified skin parakeratotic differentiation into orthokeratosis, which revealed its antipsoriatic potential. The ingredients used were suitable to carry the bioactives as they were well permeated by the skin. The preliminary accelerated stability tests indicated that INFLATIV 6% is more stable than 12%. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrated the relevant therapeutic and marketing potentials of INFLATIV, which is likely to be further evaluated in clinical trials for drug registration process with regulatory agencies.
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- Nícolas de Castro Campos Pinto
- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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Zhai C, Hou B, Peng P, Zhang P, Li L, Chen X. Hydrogen bonding interaction of ascorbic acid with nicotinamide: Experimental and theoretical study. J Mol Liq 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2017.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Vasiljević D, Radonjić N, Vuleta G. Vitamins in cosmetic products: Current opinions and practice. ARHIV ZA FARMACIJU 2017. [DOI: 10.5937/arhfarm1704248v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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