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Xu QD, Yu ZL, He Q, Zeng WC. Creating and characteristics of a novel biomacromolecules complex of pea protein isolated-tannic acid-magnesium ion. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133939. [PMID: 39029827 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133939] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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Pea protein isolate (PPI) was used as a carrier matrix to load tannic acid (TA) due to its multiple cavity structures and reaction sites, after that, magnesium ion (M) was further added to form more stable carrier structures. PPI was covalently bound with TA to form TA-PPI complexes in alkaline conditions, then M induced the aggregation of TA-PPI to produce M-TA-PPI complexes. TA mainly interacted with free amino groups and sulfhydryl groups of PPI, thereby decreasing their content in complexes. TA further decreased the α-helix content and increased the β-sheet and β-turn content in TA-PPI complexes correspondingly, nevertheless the M would decline these changes in M-TA-PPI complexes. As a result of binding, TA and M jointly increased the average molecular size of complexes. The higher TA addition amount (10-20 mg/g PPI) was conducive to the stronger intramolecular interactions (more hydrophobic interactions and disulfide bonds), gel structure (higher hardness value) and storage modulus in M-TA-PPI gels. Compared with TA-PPI complexes, M-TA-PPI complexes showed higher stability in gastric digestion and higher TA releasement and antioxidant capacity of its digesta in intestinal digestion. This kind of metal-phenolics-protein complexes may have potentials to be a stable and efficient carrier for loading gastric sensitive polyphenols.
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- Qian-Da Xu
- Antioxidant Polyphenols Team, Department of Food Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology of Sichuan Province of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada; Department of Food Quality and Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214000, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology of Sichuan Province of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Antioxidant Polyphenols Team, Department of Food Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology of Sichuan Province of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China.
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Sardarabadi H, Darvishi MH, Zohrab F, Javadi H. Nanophytomedicine: A promising practical approach in phytotherapy. Phytother Res 2024; 38:3607-3644. [PMID: 38725270 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8230] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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The long and rich history of herbal therapeutic nutrients is fascinating. It is incredible to think about how ancient civilizations used plants and herbs to treat various ailments and diseases. One group of bioactive phytochemicals that has gained significant attention recently is dietary polyphenols. These compounds are commonly found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, nuts, drinks, legumes, and grains. Despite their incredible therapeutic properties, one challenge with polyphenols is their poor water solubility, stability, and bioavailability. This means that they are not easily absorbed by the body when consumed in essential diets. Because of structural complexity, polyphenols with high molecular weight cannot be absorbed in the small intestine and after arriving in the colon, they are metabolized by gut microbiota. However, researchers are constantly working on finding solutions to enhance the bioavailability and absorption of these compounds. This study aims to address this issue by applying nanotechnology approaches to overcome the challenges of the therapeutic application of dietary polyphenols. This combination of nanotechnology and phytochemicals could cause a completely new field called nanophytomedicine or herbal nanomedicine.
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- Hadi Sardarabadi
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Nanobiotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Science, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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- Nanobiotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Madeo LF, Schirmer C, Cirillo G, Froeschke S, Hantusch M, Curcio M, Nicoletta FP, Büchner B, Mertig M, Hampel S. Facile one-pot hydrothermal synthesis of a zinc oxide/curcumin nanocomposite with enhanced toxic activity against breast cancer cells. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27180-27189. [PMID: 37701282 PMCID: PMC10493854 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05176e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Zinc oxide/Curcumin (Zn(CUR)O) nanocomposites were prepared via hydrothermal treatment of Zn(NO3)2 in the presence of hexamethylenetetramine as a stabilizing agent and CUR as a bioactive element. Three ZnO : CUR ratios were investigated, namely 57 : 43 (Zn(CUR)O-A), 60 : 40 (Zn(CUR)O-B) and 81 : 19 (Zn(CUR)O-C), as assessed by thermogravimetric analyses, with an average hydrodynamic diameter of nanoaggregates in the range of 223 to 361 nm. The interaction of CUR with ZnO via hydroxyl and ketoenol groups (as proved by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses) was found to significantly modify the key properties of ZnO nanoparticles with the obtainment of a bilobed shape (as shown by scanning electron microscopy), and influenced the growth process of the composite nanoparticles as indicated by the varying particle sizes determined by powder X-ray diffraction. The efficacy of Zn(CUR)O as anticancer agents was evaluated on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cancer cells, obtaining a synergistic activity with a cell viability depending on the CUR amount within the nanocomposite. Finally, the determination of reactive oxygen species production in the presence of Zn(CUR)O was used as a preliminary evaluation of the mechanism of action of the nanocomposites.
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- Lorenzo Francesco Madeo
- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden Dresden 01069 Germany +49 3514659883
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- Kurt-Schwabe-Institut für Mess- und Sensortechnik Meinsberg e.V. Kurt-Schwabe-Straße 4 Waldheim 04736 Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria Rende 87036 CS Italy
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden Dresden 01069 Germany +49 3514659883
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden Dresden 01069 Germany +49 3514659883
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria Rende 87036 CS Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria Rende 87036 CS Italy
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden Dresden 01069 Germany +49 3514659883
- Institute of Solid State and Materials Physics, Technische Universität Dresden Dresden 01062 Germany
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- Kurt-Schwabe-Institut für Mess- und Sensortechnik Meinsberg e.V. Kurt-Schwabe-Straße 4 Waldheim 04736 Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden Dresden 01062 Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden Dresden 01069 Germany +49 3514659883
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Simonova M, Kamorin D, Filippov A, Kazantsev O. Synthesis, Characterization, Conformation in Solution, and Thermoresponsiveness of Polymer Brushes of methoxy[oligo (propylene glycol)-block-oligo(ethylene glycol)]methacrylate and N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]methacrylamide Obtained via RAFT Polymerization. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15071641. [PMID: 37050255 PMCID: PMC10097000 DOI: 10.3390/polym15071641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The thermo- and pH-responsive polymer brushes based on methoxy[oligo(propyleneglycol)8-block-oligo(ethyleneglycol)8]methacrylate with different concentrations of N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]methacrylamide (from 0% to 20%) were synthesized via RAFT polymerization. The “grafting-through” approach was used to prepare the low-molar-mass dispersion samples (Mw/Mn ≈ 1.3). Molar masses and hydrodynamic characteristics were obtained using static and dynamic light scattering and viscometry. The solvents used were acetonitrile, DMFA, and water. The molar masses of the prepared samples ranged from 40,000 to 60,000 g·mol–1. The macromolecules of these polymer brushes were modeled using a prolate revolution ellipsoid or a cylinder with spherical ends. In water, micelle-like aggregates were formed. Critical micelle concentrations decreased with the content of N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]methacrylamide. Molecular brushes demonstrated thermo- and pH-responsiveness in water–salt solutions. It was shown that at a given molecular mass and at close pH values, the increase in the number of N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]methacrylamide units led to an increase in phase separation temperatures.
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- Maria Simonova
- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy Prospekt 31, 199004 Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-812-328-4102
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- Research Laboratory “New Polymeric Materials”, Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, 24 Minin Street, 603950 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy Prospekt 31, 199004 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Research Laboratory “New Polymeric Materials”, Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, 24 Minin Street, 603950 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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Huerta-Madroñal M, Espinosa-Cano E, Aguilar MR, Vazquez-Lasa B. Antiaging properties of antioxidant photoprotective polymeric nanoparticles loaded with coenzyme-Q10. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 145:213247. [PMID: 36527961 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Skin is the most extensive organ within our body. It is continually subjected to stress factors, among which ultraviolet irradiation, a key factor responsible in skin aging since it leads to reactive oxygen species production. In order to fight against these oxidative species, the human body has an innate robust antioxidant mechanism composed of several different substances, one of which is coenzyme Q10. Its capacity to increase cellular energy production and excellent antioxidant properties have been proved, as well as its antiaging properties being able to attenuate cellular damage induced by ultraviolet irradiation in human dermal fibroblasts. However, its high hydrophobicity and photolability hampers its therapeutic potential. In this context, the objective of this work consists of the preparation of chitosan-rosmarinic acid conjugate-based nanoparticles to encapsulate coenzyme Q10 with high encapsulation efficiencies in order to improve its bioavailability and broaden its therapeutic use in skin applications. Hyaluronic acid coating was performed giving stable nanoparticles at physiological pH with 382 ± 3 nm of hydrodynamic diameter (0.04 ± 0.02 polydispersity) and - 18 ± 3 mV of surface charge. Release kinetics studies showed a maximum of 82 % mass release of coenzyme Q10 after 40 min, and radical scavenger activity assay confirmed the antioxidant character of chitosan-rosmarinic acid nanoparticles. Hyaluronic acid-coated chitosan-rosmarinic acid nanoparticles loaded with coenzyme Q10 were biocompatible in human dermal fibroblasts and exhibited interesting photoprotective properties in ultraviolet irradiated cells. In addition, nanoparticles hindered the production of reactive oxygen species, interleukin-6 and metalloproteinase-1, as well as caspase-9 activation maintaining high viability values upon irradiation of dermal fibroblasts. Overall results envision a great potential of these nanovehicles for application in skin disorders or antiaging treatments.
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- Miguel Huerta-Madroñal
- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain.
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- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain.
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- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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Wu Y, Yang Y, Lv X, Gao M, Gong X, Yao Q, Liu Y. Nanoparticle-Based Combination Therapy for Ovarian Cancer. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:1965-1987. [PMID: 37077941 PMCID: PMC10106804 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s394383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Ovarian cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in gynecology with a high incidence. Combination therapy, eg, administration of paclitaxel followed by a platinum anticancer drug is recommended to treat ovarian cancer due to its advantages in, eg, reducing side effects and reversing (multi)drug-resistance compared to single treatment. However, the benefits of combination therapy are often compromised. In chemo and chemo/gene combinations, co-deposition of the combined therapeutics in the tumor cells is required, which is difficult to achieve due to dramatic pharmacokinetic differences between combinational agents in free forms. Moreover, some undesired properties such as the low-water solubility of chemodrugs and the difficulty of cellular internalization of gene therapeutics also hinder the therapeutic potential. Delivery of dual or multiple agents by nanoparticles provides opportunities to tackle these limits. Nanoparticles encapsulate hydrophobic drug(s) to yield aqueous dispersions facilitating its administration and/or to accommodate hydrophilic genes facilitating its access to cells. Moreover, nanoparticle-based therapeutics can not only improve drug properties (eg, in vivo stability) and ensure the same drug disposition behavior with controlled drug ratios but also can minimize drug exposure of the normal tissues and increase drug co-accumulation at targeted tissues via passive and/or active targeting strategies. Herein, this work summarizes nanoparticle-based combination therapies, mainly including anticancer drug-based combinations and chemo/gene combinations, and emphasizes the advantageous outcomes of nanocarriers in the combination treatment of ovarian cancer. In addition, we also review mechanisms of synergetic effects resulting from different combinations.
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- Yingli Wu
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drugs (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drugs (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drugs (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drugs (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drugs (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272067, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Qingqiang Yao, Jining Medical University, No. 133 HeHua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 272067, People’s Republic of China, Email
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drugs (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China
- Yanna Liu, Shandong First Medical University, No. 6699 Qingdao Road, HuaiYin District, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China, Email
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The Solution Properties of Polymethacrylate Molecular Brushes with Oligo(ethylene glycol) and Oligo(propylene glycol) Side Chains. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245556. [PMID: 36559923 PMCID: PMC9786129 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245556] [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: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The properties of polymer brushes based on three macromonomers were investigated in aqueous and organic solutions. Methacrylic monomers with different compositions of the oligo(oxyalkylene) substituents and arrangements of the oligo(ethylene glycol) and oligo(propylene glycol) blocks were used for the synthesis of polymers. There were methoxy [oligo(ethylene glycol)10.3-block-oligo(propylene glycol)4.7] methacrylate, methoxy [oligo(propylene glycol)8.3-block-oligo(ethylene glycol)6.6] methacrylate, and methoxy oligo(propylene glycol)4.2 methacrylate. Molecular brushes were investigated by the methods of molecular hydrodynamics and optics in dilute solutions in acetonitrile, chloroform, and water. The peculiarities of behavior of poly[oligo(oxyalkylene) methacrylates] in aqueous solutions and water-toluene systems have been found; in particular, the solubility of the polymers in water and organic solvents, the polymers equilibrium distribution between the phases, and the surface activity in the water-toluene system have been established. The thermo-responsibility in aqueous solutions and values of a critical concentration of micelle formation were shown. Depending on the arrangement of blocks in the side chains of molecular brushes, they are characterized by different intramolecular density.
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Chitosan-Polyphenol Conjugates for Human Health. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12111768. [DOI: 10.3390/life12111768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Human health deteriorates due to the generation and accumulation of free radicals that induce oxidative stress, damaging proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids; this has become the leading cause of many deadly diseases such as cardiovascular, cancer, neurodegenerative, diabetes, and inflammation. Naturally occurring polyphenols have tremendous therapeutic potential, but their short biological half-life and rapid metabolism limit their use. Recent advancements in polymer science have provided numerous varieties of natural and synthetic polymers. Chitosan is widely used due to its biomimetic properties which include biodegradability, biocompatibility, inherent antimicrobial activity, and antioxidant properties. However, due to low solubility in water and the non-availability of the H-atom donor, the practical use of chitosan as an antioxidant is limited. Therefore, chitosan has been conjugated with polyphenols to overcome the limitations of both chitosan and polyphenol, along with increasing the potential synergistic effects of their combination for therapeutic applications. Though many methods have been evolved to conjugate chitosan with polyphenol through activated ester-modification, enzyme-mediated, and free radical induced are the most widely used strategies. The therapeutic efficiency of chitosan-polyphenol conjugates has been investigated for various disease treatments caused by ROS that have shown favorable outcomes and tremendous results. Hence, the present review focuses on the recent advancement of different strategies of chitosan-polyphenol conjugate formation with their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, the therapeutic applicability of the combinatorial efficiency of chitosan-based conjugates formed using Gallic Acid, Curcumin, Catechin, and Quercetin in human health has been described in detail.
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Curcio M, Vittorio O, Bell JL, Iemma F, Nicoletta FP, Cirillo G. Hyaluronic Acid within Self-Assembling Nanoparticles: Endless Possibilities for Targeted Cancer Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12162851. [PMID: 36014715 PMCID: PMC9413373 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Self-assembling nanoparticles (SANPs) based on hyaluronic acid (HA) represent unique tools in cancer therapy because they combine the HA targeting activity towards cancer cells with the advantageous features of the self-assembling nanosystems, i.e., chemical versatility and ease of preparation and scalability. This review describes the key outcomes arising from the combination of HA and SANPs, focusing on nanomaterials where HA and/or HA-derivatives are inserted within the self-assembling nanostructure. We elucidate the different HA derivatization strategies proposed for this scope, as well as the preparation methods used for the fabrication of the delivery device. After showing the biological results in the employed in vivo and in vitro models, we discussed the pros and cons of each nanosystem, opening a discussion on which approach represents the most promising strategy for further investigation and effective therapeutic protocol development.
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- Manuela Curcio
- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Children’s Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sidney, NSW 2052, Australia
- School of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Children’s Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sidney, NSW 2052, Australia
- School of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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Niu L, Li Z, Fan W, Zhong X, Peng M, Liu Z. Nano-Strategies for Enhancing the Bioavailability of Tea Polyphenols: Preparation, Applications, and Challenges. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030387. [PMID: 35159537 PMCID: PMC8834201 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Tea polyphenols (TPs) are among the most abundant functional compounds in tea. They exhibit strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects. However, their instability and low bioavailability limits their applications. Nanotechnology, which involves the use of nanoscale substances (sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nm) to improve the properties of substances, provides a solution for enhancing the stability and bioavailability of TPs. We reviewed the preparation, performance, effects, and applications of different types of TPs nanocarriers. First, we introduced the preparation of different nanocarriers, including nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, nanomicelles, and nanolipids. Then, we discussed various applications of tea polyphenol-loaded nanocarriers in functional ingredient delivery, food quality improvement, and active food packaging. Finally, the challenges and future development directions of TPs nanocarriers were elucidated. In conclusion, a nano-strategy may be the “key” to break the application barriers of TPs. Therefore, the use of nano-strategies for the safe, stable, and efficient release of TPs is the direction of future research.
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- Li Niu
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Z.L.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Z.L.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
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- College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Z.L.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Z.L.); (X.Z.)
- Correspondence: (M.P.); (Z.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Correspondence: (M.P.); (Z.L.)
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Liu SY, Zhang YY, Chu GX, Bao GH. N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone substitution enhances binding affinity between tea flavoalkaloids and human serum albumin: Greatly influenced by esterization. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 262:120097. [PMID: 34182296 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Formation of catechins-human serum albumin (HSA) complex contributes to stably transporting catechins and regulating their bioavailability. Recently, a new class of catechins namely flavoalkaloids have been reported from tea. The unique structural modification with an N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone ring at catechins from these flavoalkaloids has raised our interest in their HSA binding affinity. Thus, we investigated the interaction between HSA and flavoalkaloids by molecular docking, UV-Vis spectroscopy (UV), fluorescence quenching approaches, and surface plasmon resonance (SPR). Thermodynamic parameters suggest that electrostatic forces contribute greatly to the interaction. The binding ability is affected by different ester group (galloyl or cinnamoyl) at 3-OH, N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone substituted position (C-6 or C-8), C-2, C-3 and C-5''' configurations, and hydroxyl group numbers at B ring, among which the 3-O-cinnamoyl substitution and 5'''-R configuration present the strongest contributions. UV showed slight changes in the conformation and microenvironment of HSA during the binding process. The quenching and binding constants suggest that the quenching is a static type. The small KD values (1-20 μM) detected by SPR confirmed the strong binding affinities between HSA and flavoalkaloids. Present study will help us to understand the interaction mechanism between flavoalkaloids and HSA, shedding light on structural modification of common catechins to enhance the stability, bioavailability and bioactivities.
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- Shi-Yu Liu
- Natural Products Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.
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- Natural Products Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.
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- Natural Products Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.
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- Natural Products Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.
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Huerta-Madroñal M, Caro-León J, Espinosa-Cano E, Aguilar MR, Vázquez-Lasa B. Chitosan - Rosmarinic acid conjugates with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and photoprotective properties. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 273:118619. [PMID: 34561015 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Rosmarinic acid is an attractive candidate for skin applications because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective functions, however, its poor bioavailability hampers its therapeutic outcome. In this context, synthesis of polymer conjugates is an alternative to enlarge its applications. This work describes the synthesis of novel water-soluble chitosan - rosmarinic acid conjugates (CSRA) that have great potential for skin applications. Chitosan was functionalized with different contents of rosmarinic acid as confirmed by ATR-FTIR, 1H NMR and UV spectroscopies. CSRA conjugates presented three-fold radical scavenger capacity compared to the free phenolic compound. Films were prepared by solvent-casting procedure and the biological activity of the lixiviates was studied in vitro. Results revealed that lixiviates reduced activation of inflamed macrophages, improved antibacterial capacity against E. coli with respect to native chitosan and free rosmarinic acid, and also attenuated UVB-induced cellular damage and reactive oxygen species production in fibroblasts and keratinocytes.
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- Miguel Huerta-Madroñal
- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain.
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- Grupo de Investigación en Biopolímeros, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C., Sonora, Mexico.
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- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Networking Biomedical Research Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain.
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- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Networking Biomedical Research Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain.
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- Group of Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology ICTP-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Networking Biomedical Research Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain.
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Pop TD, Diaconeasa Z. Recent Advances in Phenolic Metabolites and Skin Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9707. [PMID: 34575899 PMCID: PMC8471058 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Skin cancer represents any tumor development from the cutaneous structures within the epidermis, dermis or subcutaneous tissue, and is considered to be the most prevalent type of cancer. Compared to other types of cancer, skin cancer is proven to have a positive growth rate of prevalence and mortality. There are available various treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapy, but because of the multidrug resistance development, a low success has been registered. By this, the importance of studying naturally occurring compounds that are both safe and effective in the chemoprevention of skin cancer is emphasized. This review focuses on melanoma because it is the deadliest form of skin cancer, with a significantly increasing incidence in the last decades. As chemopreventive agents, we present polyphenols and their antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effect, their ability to balance the cell cycle and to induce apoptosis and their various other effects on skin melanoma. Besides chemoprevention, studies suggest that polyphenols can have treating abilities in some conditions. The limitations of using polyphenols are also pointed out, which are related to their poor bioavailability and stability, but as the technology is well developed, it is possible to augment the efficacy of polyphenols in the case of melanoma.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Calea Mănăștur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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Sharma K, Kesharwani P, Prajapati SK, Jain A, Jain D, Mody N, Sharma S. An Insight into Anticancer Bioactives from Punica granatum (Pomegranate). Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 22:694-702. [PMID: 34315399 DOI: 10.2174/1871520621666210726143553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cancer is one of the major reasons for mortality across the globe. Side effects that are observed with the pharmacological medications present in the market majorly affect the quality of life of patients. This has caused the researchers to find an alternative source of medications such as herbal medicine which has shown a promising effect in anticancer treatment, one such source is Pomegranate, which belongs to the family Punicaceae. Several polyphenols are present in Punica granatum which exhibits properties ranging from antioxidant effect, antidiabetic effect, beneficial impact in treatment, and management of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders to advantageous impact in anticancer treatment. Polyphenols like punicalin, punicalagin, and ellagic acid are a few of the many compounds responsible for the anticancer activity of pomegranate. Many preparations of pomegranate such as Pomegranate Juice (PJ), Pomegranate seed oil (PSO), Pomegranate peel extract (PoPx) etc. are used in various clinical studies. These polyphenols show anticancer activity by either arresting the cell cycle in the G2/M phase, inducing apoptosis, or by damaging the DNA of tumor cells. This review explicitly discusses the role and mechanism of bioactives obtained from the pomegranate in the treatment and management of cancer. The chemical structure, properties and role of pomegranate in the treatment of breast, lung, thyroid, colon, and prostate cancer has been focused in detail. This review also discusses various drug delivery approaches for targeted delivery on tumors as well as patented preparation of pomegranate compounds along with the ongoing clinical trials.
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- Kanika Sharma
- Department of Pharmacy, Ram-Eesh Institute of Vocational and Technical Education, Greater Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Ram-Eesh Institute of Vocational and Technical Education, Greater Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Ram-Eesh Institute of Vocational and Technical Education, Greater Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, Karnataka, India
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- Oriental College of Pharmacy and Research, Oriental University, Indore, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar (MP) - 470003, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan-304022, India
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Dziadek M, Dziadek K, Checinska K, Zagrajczuk B, Golda-Cepa M, Brzychczy-Wloch M, Menaszek E, Kopec A, Cholewa-Kowalska K. PCL and PCL/bioactive glass biomaterials as carriers for biologically active polyphenolic compounds: Comprehensive physicochemical and biological evaluation. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:1811-1826. [PMID: 34632164 PMCID: PMC8484899 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In this work, polymeric and bioactive glass (BG)-modified composite films were successfully loaded with polyphenols (PPh) extracted from sage. It was hypothesized that PPh, alone and in combination with BGs particles, would affect physicochemical and biological properties of the films. Furthermore, sol-gel-derived BG particles would serve as an agent for control the release of the polyphenolic compounds, and other important properties related to the presence of PPh. The results showed that polyphenolic compounds significantly modified numerous material properties and also acted as biologically active substances. On the one hand, PPh can be considered as plasticizers for PCL, on the other hand, they can act as coupling agent in composite materials, improving their mechanical performance. The presence of PPh in materials improved their hydrophilicity and apatite-forming ability, and also provided antioxidant activity. What is important is that the aforementioned properties and kinetics of PPh release can be modulated by the use of various concentrations of PPh, and by the modification of PCL matrix with sol-gel-derived BG particles, capable of binding PPh. The films containing the lowest concentration of PPh exhibited cytocompatibility, significantly increased alkaline phosphatase activity and the expression of bone extracellular matrix proteins (osteocalcin and osteopontin) in human normal osteoblasts, while they reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species production in macrophages. Furthermore, materials loaded with PPh showed antibiofilm properties against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. The results suggest that obtained materials represent potential multifunctional biomaterials for bone tissue engineering with a wide range of tunable properties.
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- Michal Dziadek
- Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Chemistry, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387, Krakow, Poland
- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous Coatings, 30 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059, Krakow, Poland
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- University of Agriculture in Krakow, Faculty of Food Technology, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 122 Balicka St., 30-149, Krakow, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous Coatings, 30 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059, Krakow, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous Coatings, 30 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Chemistry, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University, Medical College, Department of Molecular Medical Microbiology, 18 Czysta St., 31-121, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University, Medical College, Department of Cytobiology, 9 Medyczna St., 30-688, Krakow, Poland
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- University of Agriculture in Krakow, Faculty of Food Technology, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 122 Balicka St., 30-149, Krakow, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous Coatings, 30 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059, Krakow, Poland
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Cirillo G, Pantuso E, Curcio M, Vittorio O, Leggio A, Iemma F, De Filpo G, Nicoletta FP. Alginate Bioconjugate and Graphene Oxide in Multifunctional Hydrogels for Versatile Biomedical Applications. Molecules 2021; 26:1355. [PMID: 33802608 PMCID: PMC7961670 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26051355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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In this work, we combined electrically-conductive graphene oxide and a sodium alginate-caffeic acid conjugate, acting as a functional element, in an acrylate hydrogel network to obtain multifunctional materials designed to perform multiple tasks in biomedical research. The hybrid material was found to be well tolerated by human fibroblast lung cells (MRC-5) (viability higher than 94%) and able to modify its swelling properties upon application of an external electric field. Release experiments performed using lysozyme as the model drug, showed a pH and electro-responsive behavior, with higher release amounts and rated in physiological vs. acidic pH. Finally, the retainment of the antioxidant properties of caffeic acid upon conjugation and polymerization processes (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity values of 1.77 and 1.48, respectively) was used to quench the effect of hydrogen peroxide in a hydrogel-assisted lysozyme crystallization procedure.
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- Giuseppe Cirillo
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy; (M.C.); (A.L.); (F.I.); (F.P.N.)
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- National Research Council of Italy (CNR)—Institute on Membrane Technology (ITM), 87036 Rende (CS), Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy; (M.C.); (A.L.); (F.I.); (F.P.N.)
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- Children’s Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia;
- School of Women’s and Children’s Health, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Convergent BioNano Science and Technology, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy; (M.C.); (A.L.); (F.I.); (F.P.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy; (M.C.); (A.L.); (F.I.); (F.P.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy; (M.C.); (A.L.); (F.I.); (F.P.N.)
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Dima C, Assadpour E, Dima S, Jafari SM. Nutraceutical nanodelivery; an insight into the bioaccessibility/bioavailability of different bioactive compounds loaded within nanocarriers. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:3031-3065. [PMID: 32691612 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1792409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nanofoods is a current concept that is based on the application of nanotechnologies in the preparation of safe foods, with superior nutritional and sensory characteristics, and capable of providing multiple health benefits. In line with the principles of this concept, food scientists have focused on developing new types of nano biosystems that can contribute to increasing the bioavailability of bioactive compounds used in food fortification. Numerous research teams have investigated the main factors limiting oral bioavailability including: bioaccessibility, absorption and transformation of bioactive compounds and bioactive-loaded nanocarriers. The physicochemical processes involved in the factors limiting oral bioavailability have been extensively studied, such asthe release, solubility and interaction of bioactive compounds and nanocarriers during food digestion, transport mechanisms of bioactive compounds and nanoparticles through intestinal epithelial cells as well as the chemical and biochemical transformations in phase I and phase II reactions. In this comprehensive review, the physicochemical processes involved in the bioaccessibility/bioavailability of different encapsulated bioactive compounds, that play an important role in human health, will be explained including polyphenols, phytosterols, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals. In particular, the mechanisms involved in the cellular uptake of bioactive-loaded nanocarriers including transcellular transport (diffusion, endocytosis, pinocytosis, transcytosis, phagocytosis), paracellular transport (through the "tight junctions" between epithelial cells), and the active transport of bioactive compounds under the action of membrane transporters are highlighted.
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- Cristian Dima
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Galati, Romania
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Faculty of Science and Environment, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Galati, Romania
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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When polymers meet carbon nanostructures: expanding horizons in cancer therapy. Future Med Chem 2020; 11:2205-2231. [PMID: 31538523 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2018-0540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The development of hybrid materials, which combine inorganic with organic materials, is receiving increasing attention by researchers. As a consequence of carbon nanostructures high chemical versatility, they exhibit enormous potential for new highly engineered multifunctional nanotherapeutic agents for cancer therapy. Whereas many groups are working on drug delivery systems for chemotherapy, the use of carbon nanohybrids for radiotherapy is rarely applied. Thus, nanotechnology offers a wide range of solutions to overcome the current obstacles of conventional chemo- and/or radiotherapies. Within this review, the structure and properties of carbon nanostructures (carbon nanotubes, nanographene oxide) functionalized preferentially with different types of polymers (synthetic, natural) are discussed. In short, synthesis approaches, toxicity investigations and anticancer efficacy of different carbon nanohybrids are described.
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Curcio M, Avena P, Cirillo G, Casaburi I, Spizzirri UG, Nicoletta FP, Iemma F, Pezzi V. Functional Albumin Nanoformulations to Fight Adrenocortical Carcinoma: a Redox-Responsive Approach. Pharm Res 2020; 37:55. [DOI: 10.1007/s11095-020-2775-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Jalilzadeh N, Samadi N, Salehi R, Dehghan G, Iranshahi M, Dadpour MR, Hamishehkar H. Novel nano-vehicle for delivery and efficiency of anticancer auraptene against colon cancer cells. Sci Rep 2020; 10:1606. [PMID: 32005894 PMCID: PMC6994674 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58527-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to devise, prepare and characterize nano encapsulated auraptene (AUR) and evaluate cytotoxic and apoptotic effects on HT-29 colon cancer cells. Herein, AUR nano formulations were prepared by triblock (PCL-PEG-PCL) and pentablock (PLA-PCL-PEG-PCL-PLA) biodegradable copolymers in order to increase AUR bioavailability as an anticancer agent. The preparation of nano particles (NPs) was done with rotor stator homogenization (RSH) and Ultrasonic homogenization (USH) methods. The physicochemical characteristics of prepared nanoparticles (NPs) were studied using HNMR, FTIR, GPC, DLS and SEM techniques. The smaller hydrodynamic size (110 nm) and polydispersity index (PDI: 0.288) as well as higher cellular uptake (89%) were observed in PB NPs rather than TB NPs. The highest cytotoxic and apoptotic effects were observed in AUR loaded PB NPs compared to AUR loaded TB NPs and free AUR obtained by MTT assay, cell cycle arrest, Annexin V-FITC, DAPI staining and RT-PCR techniques. Real time PCR results indicated that Bax /Bcl2 expression ratio as an apoptosis predicting criterion, in free AUR, AUR loaded TB and AUR loaded PB have increased 6, 9 and 13 times, respectively (p value < 0.05). In conclusion, using biodegradable nano-vehicles for sustained delivery of natural anti-cancer compounds may open new perspectives for treatment of cancer patients.
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- Nazila Jalilzadeh
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Dextran-Curcumin Nanoparticles as a Methotrexate Delivery Vehicle: A Step Forward in Breast Cancer Combination Therapy. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2019; 13:ph13010002. [PMID: 31881645 PMCID: PMC7169412 DOI: 10.3390/ph13010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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With the aim to effectively deliver methotrexate (MTX) to breast cancer cells, we designed a nanocarrier system (DC) derived from the self-assembly of a dextran-curcumin conjugate prepared via enzyme chemistry with immobilized laccase acting as a solid biocatalyst. Nanoparticles consisted of homogeneously dispersed nanospheres with a mean diameter of 290 nm, as characterized by combined transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering investigations. DC was able to control the MTX release overtime (t1/2 value of 310 min), with cell internalization studies proving its presence inside MCF-7 cytoplasm. Finally, improved MTX efficacy was obtained in viability assays, and attributed to the synergy of curcumin moieties and loaded MTX as underlined by a combination index (CI) < 1.
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Biasutto L, Mattarei A, La Spina M, Azzolini M, Parrasia S, Szabò I, Zoratti M. Strategies to target bioactive molecules to subcellular compartments. Focus on natural compounds. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 181:111557. [PMID: 31374419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.07.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Many potential pharmacological targets are present in multiple subcellular compartments and have different pathophysiological roles depending on location. In these cases, selective targeting of a drug to the relevant subcellular domain(s) may help to sharpen its impact by providing topological specificity, thus limiting side effects, and to concentrate the compound where needed, thus increasing its effectiveness. We review here the state of the art in precision subcellular delivery. The major approaches confer "homing" properties to the active principle via permanent or reversible (in pro-drug fashion) modifications, or through the use of special-design nanoparticles or liposomes to ferry a drug(s) cargo to its desired destination. An assortment of peptides, substituents with delocalized positive charges, custom-blended lipid mixtures, pH- or enzyme-sensitive groups provide the main tools of the trade. Mitochondria, lysosomes and the cell membrane may be mentioned as the fronts on which the most significant advances have been made. Most of the examples presented here have to do with targeting natural compounds - in particular polyphenols, known as pleiotropic agents - to one or the other subcellular compartment.
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- Lucia Biasutto
- CNR Neuroscience Institute, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy; Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy.
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- Dept. Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- CNR Neuroscience Institute, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy; Dept. Biology, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- CNR Neuroscience Institute, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy; Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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Fatease AA, Shah V, Nguyen DX, Cote B, LeBlanc N, Rao DA, Alani AW. Chemosensitization and mitigation of Adriamycin-induced cardiotoxicity using combinational polymeric micelles for co-delivery of quercetin/resveratrol and resveratrol/curcumin in ovarian cancer. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2019; 19:39-48. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Enhanced anticancer potency by combination chemotherapy of HT-29 cells with biodegradable, pH-sensitive nanoparticles for co-delivery of hydroxytyrosol and doxorubicin. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Muller AG, Sarker SD, Saleem IY, Hutcheon GA. Delivery of natural phenolic compounds for the potential treatment of lung cancer. Daru 2019; 27:433-449. [PMID: 31115871 PMCID: PMC6593021 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-019-00267-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The application of natural products to treat various diseases, such as cancer, has been an important area of research for many years. Several phytochemicals have demonstrated anticarcinogenic activity to prevent or reduce the progression of cancer by modulating various cellular mechanisms. However, poor bioavailability has hindered clinical success and the incorporation of these drugs into efficient drug delivery systems would be beneficial. For lung cancer, local delivery via the pulmonary route would also be more effective. In this article, recent in vitro scientific literature on phenolic compounds with anticancer activity towards lung cancer cell lines is reviewed and nanoparticulate delivery is mentioned as a possible solution to the problem of bioavailability. The first part of the review will explore the different classes of natural phenolic compounds and discuss recent reports on their activity on lung cancer cells. Then, the problem of the poor bioavailability of phenolic compounds will be explored, followed by a summary of recent advances in improving the efficacy of these phenolic compounds using nanoparticulate drug delivery systems. Graphical abstract The rationale for direct delivery of phenolic compounds loaded in microparticles to the lungs.
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- Ashley G Muller
- School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, 3 Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK.
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, 3 Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, 3 Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, 3 Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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Dai Q, Geng H, Yu Q, Hao J, Cui J. Polyphenol-Based Particles for Theranostics. Theranostics 2019; 9:3170-3190. [PMID: 31244948 PMCID: PMC6567970 DOI: 10.7150/thno.31847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Polyphenols, due to their high biocompatibility and wide occurrence in nature, have attracted increasing attention in the engineering of functional materials ranging from films, particles, to bulk hydrogels. Colloidal particles, such as nanogels, hollow capsules, mesoporous particles and core-shell structures, have been fabricated from polyphenols or their derivatives with a series of polymeric or biomolecular compounds through various covalent and non-covalent interactions. These particles can be designed with specific properties or functionalities, including multi-responsiveness, radical scavenging capabilities, and targeting abilities. Moreover, a range of cargos (e.g., imaging agents, anticancer drugs, therapeutic peptides or proteins, and nucleic acid fragments) can be incorporated into these particles. These cargo-loaded carriers have shown their advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, especially of cancer. In this review, we summarize the assembly of polyphenol-based particles, including polydopamine (PDA) particles, metal-phenolic network (MPN)-based particles, and polymer-phenol particles, and their potential biomedical applications in various diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
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- Qiong Dai
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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De Silva SF, Alcorn J. Flaxseed Lignans as Important Dietary Polyphenols for Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Chemistry, Pharmacokinetics, and Molecular Targets. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2019; 12:E68. [PMID: 31060335 PMCID: PMC6630319 DOI: 10.3390/ph12020068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cancer causes considerable morbidity and mortality across the world. Socioeconomic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contribute to the increasing cancer prevalence, bespeaking a need for effective prevention and treatment strategies. Phytochemicals like plant polyphenols are generally considered to have anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory effects, which explain their promotion for human health. The past several decades have contributed to a growing evidence base in the literature that demonstrate ability of polyphenols to modulate multiple targets of carcinogenesis linking models of cancer characteristics (i.e., hallmarks and nutraceutical-based targeting of cancer) via direct or indirect interaction or modulation of cellular and molecular targets. This evidence is particularly relevant for the lignans, an ubiquitous, important class of dietary polyphenols present in high levels in food sources such as flaxseed. Literature evidence on lignans suggests potential benefit in cancer prevention and treatment. This review summarizes the relevant chemical and pharmacokinetic properties of dietary polyphenols and specifically focuses on the biological targets of flaxseed lignans. The consolidation of the considerable body of data on the diverse targets of the lignans will aid continued research into their potential for use in combination with other cancer chemotherapies, utilizing flaxseed lignan-enriched natural products.
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- S Franklyn De Silva
- Drug Discovery & Development Research Group, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, 104 Clinic Place, Health Sciences Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (SK), S7N 2Z4, Canada.
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- Drug Discovery & Development Research Group, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, 104 Clinic Place, Health Sciences Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (SK), S7N 2Z4, Canada.
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Chanphai P, Tajmir-Riahi H. Tea polyphenols bind serum albumins:A potential application for polyphenol delivery. Food Hydrocoll 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Lerra L, Farfalla A, Sanz B, Cirillo G, Vittorio O, Voli F, Le Grand M, Curcio M, Nicoletta FP, Dubrovska A, Hampel S, Iemma F, Goya GF. Graphene Oxide Functional Nanohybrids with Magnetic Nanoparticles for Improved Vectorization of Doxorubicin to Neuroblastoma Cells. Pharmaceutics 2018; 11:E3. [PMID: 30583524 PMCID: PMC6359315 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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With the aim to obtain a site-specific doxorubicin (DOX) delivery in neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells, we designed an hybrid nanocarrier combining graphene oxide (GO) and magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs), acting as core elements, and a curcumin⁻human serum albumin conjugate as functional coating. The nanohybrid, synthesized by redox reaction between the MNPs@GO system and albumin bioconjugate, consisted of MNPs@GO nanosheets homogeneously coated by the bioconjugate as verified by SEM investigations. Drug release experiments showed a pH-responsive behavior with higher release amounts in acidic (45% at pH 5.0) vs. neutral (28% at pH 7.4) environments. Cell internalization studies proved the presence of nanohybrid inside SH-SY5Y cytoplasm. The improved efficacy obtained in viability assays is given by the synergy of functional coating and MNPs constituting the nanohybrids: while curcumin moieties were able to keep low DOX cytotoxicity levels (at concentrations of 0.44⁻0.88 µM), the presence of MNPs allowed remote actuation on the nanohybrid by a magnetic field, increasing the dose delivered at the target site.
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- Luigi Lerra
- Children's Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- nB nanoSacale Biomagnetics SL, 50012 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Children's Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia.
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Convergent BioNano Science and Technology, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
- School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- Children's Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia.
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- Children's Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia.
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Convergent BioNano Science and Technology, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
- School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- OncoRay-National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
- German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), partner site Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Institute of Radiooncology-Oncoray, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz Institute of Solid State and Material Research Dresden, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Pharmacy Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Institute of Nanoscience of Aragon (INA), Department of Condensed Matter Physics, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.
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Liu F, Zu X, Xie X, Liu K, Chen H, Wang T, Liu F, Bode AM, Zheng Y, Dong Z, Kim DJ. Ethyl gallate as a novel ERK1/2 inhibitor suppresses patient-derived esophageal tumor growth. Mol Carcinog 2018; 58:533-543. [DOI: 10.1002/mc.22948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Feifei Liu
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
- The Pathophysiology Department; The School of Basic Medical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; Zhengzhou Henan China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
- The Pathophysiology Department; The School of Basic Medical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; Zhengzhou Henan China
- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital; Zhengzhou University; Zhengzhou Henan China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Cancer Chemoprevention; Zhengzhou Henan China
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- The Hormel Institute; University of Minnesota; Austin Minnesota
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
- The Pathophysiology Department; The School of Basic Medical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; Zhengzhou Henan China
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- The Hormel Institute; University of Minnesota; Austin Minnesota
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital; Zhengzhou University; Zhengzhou Henan China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Cancer Chemoprevention; Zhengzhou Henan China
- The Hormel Institute; University of Minnesota; Austin Minnesota
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute; Henan China
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Squillaro T, Cimini A, Peluso G, Giordano A, Melone MAB. Nano-delivery systems for encapsulation of dietary polyphenols: An experimental approach for neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors. Biochem Pharmacol 2018; 154:303-317. [PMID: 29803506 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2018.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) and brain tumors are severe, disabling, and incurable disorders that represent a critical problem regarding human suffering and the economic burden on the healthcare system. Because of the lack of effective therapies to treat NDs and brain tumors, the challenge for physicians is to discover new drugs to improve their patients' quality of life. In addition to risk factors such as genetics and environmental influences, increased cellular oxidative stress has been reported as one of the potential common etiologies in both disorders. Given their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, dietary polyphenols are considered to be one of the most bioactive natural agents in chronic disease prevention and treatment. Despite the protective activity of polyphenols, their inefficient delivery systems and poor bioavailability strongly limit their use in medicine and functional food. A potential solution lies in polymeric nanoparticle-based polyphenol delivery systems that are able to enhance their absorption across the gastrointestinal tract, improve their bioavailability, and transport them to target organs. In the present manuscript, we provide an overview of the primary polyphenols used for ND and brain tumor prevention and treatment by focusing on recent findings, the principal factors limiting their application in clinical practice, and a promising delivery strategy to improve their bioavailability.
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- Department of Medical, Surgical, Neurological, Metabolic Sciences, and Aging, 2nd Division of Neurology, Center for Rare Diseases and InterUniversity Center for Research in Neurosciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Department of Biology, Center for Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Institute of Agro-Environmental and Forest Biology, CNR, Naples, Italy
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Department of Biology, Center for Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience University of Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Medical, Surgical, Neurological, Metabolic Sciences, and Aging, 2nd Division of Neurology, Center for Rare Diseases and InterUniversity Center for Research in Neurosciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy; Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Department of Biology, Center for Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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In Vitro Screening of Bioactive Compounds in some Gluten-Free Plants. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2018; 186:847-860. [PMID: 29740801 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-018-2772-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Electrophoretic, antioxidant, and FTIR profiles of some varieties of amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat seeds and their by products were compared. Water extracts of these products were evaluated by the Folin-Ciocalteau method in order to determine total phenolic content. The antioxidant activities were determined by 2,2'-azobis-2-methyl-propanimidamide, ferric-reducing/antioxidant power, and cupric reducing antioxidant capacity radical scavenging assays. FTIR spectra showed the secondary structure of pseudocereals in the ranges of amides I, II, and III shifts. Results of evaluated methods could be used to control several products (seeds, flours, extracts, flakes, roasting) with high phenolic content and antioxidant activity suitable for supplementation in food applications. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.
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Ramirez-Nuñez AL, Jimenez-Garcia LF, Goya GF, Sanz B, Santoyo-Salazar J. In vitro magnetic hyperthermia using polyphenol-coated Fe 3O 4@γFe 2O 3 nanoparticles from Cinnamomun verum and Vanilla planifolia: the concert of green synthesis and therapeutic possibilities. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 29:074001. [PMID: 29256440 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aaa2c1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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- A L Ramirez-Nuñez
- Programa de Doctorado en Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CINVESTAV-IPN, Av. IPN 2508, Zacatenco, 07360, Mexico
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Li M, Bu W, Ren J, Li J, Deng L, Gao M, Gao X, Wang P. Enhanced Synergism of Thermo-chemotherapy For Liver Cancer with Magnetothermally Responsive Nanocarriers. Theranostics 2018; 8:693-709. [PMID: 29344299 PMCID: PMC5771086 DOI: 10.7150/thno.21297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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A combination of magnetic hyperthermia and magnetothermally-facilitated drug release system was developed as a promising strategy for liver cancer therapy. The thermosensitive copolymer, 6sPCL-b-P(MEO2MA-co-OEGMA) shows a good temperature-controlled drug release response. Mn-Zn ferrite magnetic nanoparticles (MZF-MNPs) exhibit a strong magnetic thermal effect with an alternating magnetic field (AMF). Owing to its high magnetic sensitivity, the magnetothermally-responsive nanocarrier/doxorubicin (MTRN/DOX) can be concentrated in the tumor site efficiently through magnetic targeting. Given this information, we synthesized MTRN/DOX which was composed of MZF-MNPs, thermosensitive copolymer drug carriers, and the chemotherapeutic drug---DOX, to study its anticancer effects both in vitro and in vivo.METHODS: MTRN/DOX was designed and prepared. Firstly, we investigated the accumulation effects of MTRN/DOX by Prussian blue staining, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and conducted 7.0 T MRI. Following this, the magnetothermal effects of MTRN/DOX were studied using an infrared thermal camera. DOX uptake, distribution, and retention in tumor cells and the distribution of MTRN/DOX in vivo were then analyzed via LSCM, flow cytometry and live fluorescence imaging. Lastly, its anticancer effects were evaluated by MTT, AM/PI staining, Annexin-VFITC/PI staining and comparison of relative tumor volume. RESULTS: We found that MTRN/DOX can be efficiently concentrated in the tumor site through magnetic targeting, increasing the uptake of DOX by tumor cells, and prolonging the retention time of the drug within the tumors. MTRN/DOX showed good magnetothermal effects both in vitro and in vivo. Based on the above results, MTRN/DOX had significant anticancer effects. CONCLUSIONS: MTRN/DOX causes temporal-spatial synchronism of thermo-chemotherapy and together with chemotherapeutic drugs, produces a synergistic effect, which enhances the sensitivity of tumor cells to DOX and reduces their side effects.
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- Minghua Li
- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062,China
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- Institute of Nano and Biopolymeric Materials, School of Materials, Science and Engineering, Tongji University , Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of Nano and Biopolymeric Materials, School of Materials, Science and Engineering, Tongji University , Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of Nano and Biopolymeric Materials, School of Materials, Science and Engineering, Tongji University , Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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Fu N, Li L, Liu X, Fu N, Zhang C, Hu L, Li D, Tang B, Zhu T. Specific recognition of polyphenols by molecularly imprinted polymers based on a ternary deep eutectic solvent. J Chromatogr A 2017; 1530:23-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2017.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Chanphai P, Tajmir-Riahi HA. Binding analysis of antioxidant polyphenols with PAMAM nanoparticles. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2017; 36:3487-3495. [PMID: 29019428 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2017.1391124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Dietary polyphenols are abundant micronutrients in our diet and paly major role in prevention of degenerative diseases. The binding efficacy of antioxidant polyphenols resveratrol, genistein, and curcumin with PAMAM-G3 and PAMAM-G4 nanoparticles was investigated in aqueous solution at physiological conditions, using multiple spectroscopic methods, TEM images, and docking studies. The polyphenol bindings are via hydrophilic, hydrophobic, and H-bonding contacts with resveratrol forming more stable conjugates. As PAMAM size increased the loading efficacy and the stability of polyphenol-polymer conjugates were increased. Polyphenol binding induced major alterations of dendrimer morphology. PAMAM nanoparticles are capable of delivery of polyphenols in vitro.
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- a Department of Chemistry-Biochemistry, Physics , University of Québec , C. P. 500, Trois-Rivières , Québec G9A 5H7 , Canada
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- a Department of Chemistry-Biochemistry, Physics , University of Québec , C. P. 500, Trois-Rivières , Québec G9A 5H7 , Canada
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Chanphai P, Tajmir-Riahi H. Probing the binding of resveratrol, genistein and curcumin with chitosan nanoparticles. J Mol Liq 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2017.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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