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Izadi Z, Rashidi M, Derakhshankhah H, Dolati M, Ghanbari Kermanshahi M, Adibi H, Samadian H. Curcumin-loaded porous particles functionalized with pH-responsive cell-penetrating peptide for colorectal cancer targeted drug delivery. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34587-34597. [PMID: 38024994 PMCID: PMC10670635 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06270h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
Abstract
The anticancer properties of curcumin have been broadly examined in several shapes, such as nanoparticles and nanocomposite structures. Despite its benefits, curcumin also has some disadvantages, including rapid metabolism, poor absorption, and rapid systemic excretion. Therefore, numerous strategies have been used to increase curcumin's bioavailability. One of these approaches is the use of porous particles like aerogels as drug carriers. Aerogels are special due to their peculiar physical structure. They have a high specific surface area, a significant amount of porosity, and a solid composition, which make them a good choice for drug delivery systems. In the present study, a pH-sensitive aerogel was constructed and evaluated for targeted drug delivery of curcumin to colon cancer. To control the release of curcumin, trehalose was used as a coating agent, and PLP (poly(l-lysine isophthalamide)) was used as a targeted drug delivery agent. PLP is a pseudo-peptidic polymer that increases the cell permeability. In order to investigate and compare the synthesized aerogel before and after loading curcumin and coating with trehalose, physicochemical characterization analyses were performed. Finally, the efficacy of the final formulation was evaluated on HT29 colon cells using the cell bioavailability test. The results indicated the successful synthesis of the aerogel with porous structure with solitary cavities. The trehalose coating performed well, preventing drug release at lower pH but allowing the drug to be released at its intended site. The designed curcumin-loaded porous particles functionalized with PLP showed significant efficacy due to increasing penetration of curcumin into cells, and has potential for use as a new drug carrier with dual effectivity in cancer therapy.
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- Zhila Izadi
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
- USERN Office, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- USERN Office, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
- USERN Office, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- USERN Office, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
- USERN Office, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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Hussain A, Kumar A, Uttam V, Sharma U, Sak K, Saini RV, Saini AK, Haque S, Tuli HS, Jain A, Sethi G. Application of curcumin nanoformulations to target folic acid receptor in cancer: Recent trends and advances. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 233:116476. [PMID: 37348632 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Curcumin, derived from turmeric, has a strong anticancer potential known for millennia. The development of this phytochemical as a medicine has been hampered by several significant deficiencies, including its poor water solubility and low bioavailability. This review article discusses possibilities to overcome these bottlenecks by focusing on this natural polyphenol's nanoformulation. Moreover, preparation of curcumin conjugates containing folates as ligands for folic acid receptors can add a new important dimension in this field, allowing specific targeting of cancer cells, considering the significantly higher expression of these receptors in malignant tissues compared to normal cells. It is highly expected that simultaneous improvement of different aspects of curcumin in fighting against such a complex and multifaceted disease like cancer. Therefore, we can better comprehend cancer biology by developing a mechanistic understanding of curcumin, which will also inspire the scientific community to develop new pharmacological models, and exploration of emerging directions to revitalize application of natural products in cancer therapy.
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- Arif Hussain
- School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 345050, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India; Biotechnology Engineering and Food Technology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151 401, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151 401, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, India
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, India; Faculty of Agriculture, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, 133207, India
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia; Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon; Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151 401, Bathinda, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology and NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117600, Singapore.
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Shojaei M, Foshati S, Abdi M, Askari G, Sukhorukov VN, Bagherniya M, Sahebkar A. The effectiveness of nano-curcumin on patients with COVID-19: A systematic review of clinical trials. Phytother Res 2023; 37:1663-1677. [PMID: 36799442 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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The main aim of the current study was to summarize the findings of available clinical studies to assess nano-curcumin's influence on COVID patients. A comprehensive online search was performed in Scopus, PubMed, ISI Web of Science, and Google Scholar until March 2022 to identify trials that investigated the effects of nano-curcumin in patients with COVID-19. Eight studies comprising 569 patients were included in this review. Compared with placebo, nano-curcumin had no significant effect on C-reactive protein (CRP) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). However, gene expression of IL-6 and gene expression as well as secretion of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) significantly decreased following nano-curcumin intervention. Nano-curcumin had beneficial effects on fever, cough, chills, myalgia, and olfactory and taste disturbances. The duration of hospitalization and mortality rate were significantly lower in the nano-curcumin group compared with the control group. Lymphocyte count was significantly increased after curcumin supplementation. Nano-curcumin also had favorable effects on O2 saturation, sputum, chest pain, wheeze, and dyspnea in patients with COVID-19. No major adverse effects were reported in response to nano-curcumin supplementation. In summary, the results of this systematic review of clinical trials suggested that nano-curcumin supplementation has beneficial effects on inflammation, respiratory function, disease manifestations, and complications in patients with COVID-19 viral infection.
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- Mehrnaz Shojaei
- Student Research Committee, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Food Security Research Center, Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Rahiman N, Markina YV, Kesharwani P, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. Curcumin-based nanotechnology approaches and therapeutics in restoration of autoimmune diseases. J Control Release 2022; 348:264-286. [PMID: 35649486 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Autoimmune diseases usually arise as a result of an aberrant immune system attack on normal tissues of the body, which leads to a cascade of inflammatory reactions. The immune system employs different types of protective and anti-inflammatory cells for the regulation of this process. Curcumin is a known natural anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits pathological autoimmune processes by regulating inflammatory cytokines and their associated signaling pathways in immune cells. Due to the unstable nature of curcumin and its susceptibility to either degradation, or metabolism into other chemical entities (i.e., metabolites), encapsulation of this agent into various nanocarriers would appear to be an appropriate strategy for attaining greater beneficial effects from curcumin as it pertains to immunomodulation. Many studies have focused on the design and development of curcumin nanodelivery systems (micelles, dendrimers, and diverse nanocarriers) and are summarized in this review in order to obtain greater insight into novel drug delivery systems for curcumin and their suitability for the management of autoimmune diseases.
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- Niloufar Rahiman
- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad, Iran
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology of Cardiovascular System, Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of FSBI "Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery", 3 Tsyurupy Str., 117418, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran..
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Chen L, Yue B, Liu Z, Luo Y, Ni L, Zhou Z, Ge X. Study on the Preparation, Characterization, and Stability of Freeze-Dried Curcumin-Loaded Cochleates. Foods 2022; 11:foods11050710. [PMID: 35267344 PMCID: PMC8908975 DOI: 10.3390/foods11050710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Curcumin (CUR), a polyphenolic substance extracted from plants, has extensive pharmacological activities. However, CUR is difficult to be absorbed in the body due to its poor stability and low solubility. Studies have found that cochleates can be used as a new delivery system to encapsulate bioactive agents for the purpose of improving its stability and bioavailability. In this study, thin-film dispersion and trapping methods were used to prepare curcumin-loaded cochleates (CUR-Cochs). Then CUR-Cochs were characterized and the encapsulation efficiency was determined by HPLC. In addition, the freeze-drying process of CUR-Cochs was studied and related characterization was performed. CCK-8 assay was used to detect the cytotoxicity of cochleates carrier. Additionally, H2O2-induced cellular oxidative damage model were used to evaluate its antioxidant capacity. The results showed that the structure of CUR-Cochs was a spiral cylinder with an average particle size of 463.8 nm and zeta potential of −15.47 mV. The encapsulation efficiency was the highest (83.66 ± 0.8)% with 1:50 CUR-to-lipid mass ratio. In vitro results showed that cochleates had negligible cytotoxicity and owned antioxidant capacity, which provided the possibility for their applications in food and medicine. In general, the method herein might be a promising method to encapsulate CUR for further use as a bioactive agent in functional foods.
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- Lijuan Chen
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (L.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medical College of China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China; (B.Y.); (L.N.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (L.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (L.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medical College of China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China; (B.Y.); (L.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medical College of China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China; (B.Y.); (L.N.)
- Correspondence: (Z.Z.); (X.G.); Tel.: +86-0717-639-6818 (Z.Z.); +86-025-8542-7844 (X.G.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (L.C.); (Z.L.); (Y.L.)
- Correspondence: (Z.Z.); (X.G.); Tel.: +86-0717-639-6818 (Z.Z.); +86-025-8542-7844 (X.G.)
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Han J, Li H, Zhao L, Kim G, Chen Y, Yan X, Yoon J. Albumin-mediated “Unlocking” of supramolecular prodrug-like nanozymes toward selective imaging-guided phototherapy. Chem Sci 2022; 13:7814-7820. [PMID: 35865904 PMCID: PMC9258398 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc02025d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
An adaptive nanozyme without producing off-target toxicity has been successfully applied in phototherapy.
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- Jingjing Han
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
- New and Renewable Energy Research Center, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- Center for Mesoscience, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190 Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Quispe C, Cruz-Martins N, Manca ML, Manconi M, Sytar O, Hudz N, Shanaida M, Kumar M, Taheri Y, Martorell M, Sharifi-Rad J, Pintus G, Cho WC. Nano-Derived Therapeutic Formulations with Curcumin in Inflammation-Related Diseases. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:3149223. [PMID: 34584616 PMCID: PMC8470924 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3149223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Due to its vast therapeutic potential, the plant-derived polyphenol curcumin is utilized in an ever-growing number of health-related applications. Here, we report the extraction methodologies, therapeutic properties, advantages and disadvantages linked to curcumin employment, and the new strategies addressed to improve its effectiveness by employing advanced nanocarriers. The emerging nanotechnology applications used to enhance CUR bioavailability and its targeted delivery in specific pathological conditions are collected and discussed. In particular, new aspects concerning the main strategic nanocarriers employed for treating inflammation and oxidative stress-related diseases are reported and discussed, with specific emphasis on those topically employed in conditions such as wounds, arthritis, or psoriasis and others used in pathologies such as bowel (colitis), neurodegenerative (Alzheimer's or dementia), cardiovascular (atherosclerosis), and lung (asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) diseases. A brief overview of the relevant clinical trials is also included. We believe the review can provide the readers with an overview of the nanostrategies currently employed to improve CUR therapeutic applications in the highlighted pathological conditions.
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- Cristina Quispe
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Avda. Arturo Prat 2120, Iquique 1110939, Chile
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies (CESPU), Rua Central de Gandra, 1317, 4585-116 Gandra, PRD, Portugal
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- Department of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Drug Science Division, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Drug Science Division, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture, 94976 Nitra, Slovakia
- Department of Plant Biology, Educational and Scientific Center “Institute of Biology and Medicine”, Kiev National University of Taras Shevchenko, Volodymyrska, 64, 01033 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Drug Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Pekarska 69, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medical Botany, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Voli 1, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai 400019, India
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Centre for Healthy Living, University of Concepción, 4070386 Concepcion, Chile
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción UDT, Concepcion 4070386, Chile
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, 22272 Sharjah, UAE
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Abuelezz NZ, E Shabana M, Rashed L, Nb Morcos G. Nanocurcumin Modulates miR-223-3p and NF-κB Levels in the Pancreas of Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Attenuate Autophagy Flare, Insulin Resistance and Improve ß Cell Mass. J Exp Pharmacol 2021; 13:873-888. [PMID: 34475786 PMCID: PMC8405883 DOI: 10.2147/jep.s323962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent female endocrine disorder. 50–70% of PCOS patients suffer from glucose intolerance, insulin and β cell impairments. Updated studies reveal the crucial regulatory role of inflammation modulators in various diseases, by manipulating autophagy and oxidative stress. However, the data available about autophagy in PCOS pancreas, especially in relation to inflammation key players are little. This study investigated pancreatic autophagy status in PCOS rat model, with miR-223-3p and NF-κB levels as pivotal regulators of oxidative stress-autophagy axis, insulin, and β cell integrity. We then analyzed nanocurcumin effects as a putative anti-inflammatory nutraceutical on the disrupted parameters. Methods Nanocurcumin was characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier-transform IR (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Adult virgin Wistar rats were selected, and PCOS was induced using letrozole (1mg/kg). Nanocurcumin was ingested following letrozole. Sex hormones and insulin resistance were determined. miR-223-3p expression was determined using real-time PCR. Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting determined β cells, NF-κB, and autophagy markers p62 and LC3II. Results PCOS group showed significant disruptions in sex hormones and a double fold increase in glucose and insulin levels, exhibiting insulin resistance. Immunostaining confirmed around 46% deterioration of ß cell mass. Real-time PCR showed significant downregulation of miR-223-3p. Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting revealed a drastic upsurge of NF-κB, and autophagy markers p62 and LC3II, confirming bioinformatics target analysis. Interestingly, compared to PCOS group, nanocurcumin (200mg/kg) significantly upregulated miR-223-3p expression by 30%. It subsided NF-κB and autophagy eruption to restore ß cell mass and attenuate insulin resistance. Conclusion To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to highlight the vital contribution of miR-223-3p and NF-κB levels in aggravating PCOS pancreatic autophagy and consequent impairments. It spots nanocurcumin potential as an inflammation and autophagy modulator, for possible better management of PCOS complications.
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- Nermeen Z Abuelezz
- Biochemistry Department, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Medical Division, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Basic Medical Science Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Salman International University, El Tur, Egypt
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Gu Y, Xia H, Chen X, Li J. Curcumin Nanoparticles Attenuate Lipotoxic Injury in Cardiomyocytes Through Autophagy and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Signaling Pathways. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:571482. [PMID: 34456712 PMCID: PMC8386169 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.571482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Although curcumin (CUR) has many advantages, its hydrophobicity and instability limit its application. In this study, the anti-lipotoxic injury activity of CUR-loaded nanoparticles (CUR-NPs) and the corresponding mechanism were examined in palmitate (PA)-treated cardiomyocytes. An amphiphilic copolymer was selected as the vehicle material, and CUR-NPs with suitable sizes were prepared under optimized conditions. Cellular uptake was examined by confocal laser scanning microscopy, and cell proliferation inhibition rate was measured using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetra bromide (MTT) assay. The terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay was used to detect cell apoptosis. The protein expression was detected by western blot. Exposure to PA reduces the proliferation of cardiomyocytes, but this effect was strongly reversed by CUR-NPs. In addition, our data showed that CUR-NPs strongly inhibited cell apoptosis in PA-treated cardiomyocytes. Furthermore, CUR-NPs remarkably increased the expression of LC3-II, as well as inhibited the expression of p-PERK, p-eIF2α, and ATF4 in PA-treated cardiomyocytes. Salubrinal (an eIF2α inhibitor) blocked the protective effect of CUR-NPs against PA-induced cardiomyocyte injury. Our results suggested that CUR-NPs can activated the autophagy pathway and protect myocardial cells from apoptosis, and these effects may be mediated by the eIF2α-related endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathway.
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- Yue Gu
- Department of Reparatory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Reparatory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Hubei Province Key Laboratory on Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular, and Metabolic Disorders, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, China
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- Medical College, Huzhou University, Huzhou, China
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Colucci F, Mancini V, Mattu C, Boffito M. Designing Multifunctional Devices for Regenerative Pharmacology Based on 3D Scaffolds, Drug-Loaded Nanoparticles, and Thermosensitive Hydrogels: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13040464. [PMID: 33808138 PMCID: PMC8066789 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13040464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Regenerative pharmacology combines tissue engineering/regenerative medicine (TERM) with drug delivery with the aim to improve the outcomes of traditional TERM approaches. In this work, we aimed to design a multicomponent TERM platform comprising a three-dimensional scaffold, a thermosensitive hydrogel, and drug-loaded nanoparticles. We used a thermally induced phase separation method to obtain scaffolds with anisotropic mechanical properties, suitable for soft tissue engineering. A thermosensitive hydrogel was developed using a Poloxamer® 407-based poly(urethane) to embed curcumin-loaded nanoparticles, obtained by the single emulsion nanoprecipitation method. We found that encapsulated curcumin could retain its antioxidant activity and that embedding nanoparticles within the hydrogel did not affect the hydrogel gelation kinetics nor the possibility to progressively release the drug. The porous scaffold was easily loaded with the hydrogel, resulting in significantly enhanced (4-fold higher) absorption of a model molecule of nutrients (fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran 4kDa) from the surrounding environment compared to pristine scaffold. The developed platform could thus represent a valuable alternative in the treatment of many pathologies affecting soft tissues, by concurrently exploiting the therapeutic effects of drugs, with the 3D framework acting as a physical support for tissue regeneration and the cell-friendly environment represented by the hydrogel.
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Affiliation(s)
- Francesco Colucci
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (F.C.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (F.C.); (V.M.)
- Department of Anatomy & Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (F.C.); (V.M.)
- PolitoBIOMed Laboratory, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (F.C.); (V.M.)
- PolitoBIOMed Laboratory, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
- Institute for Chemical-Physical Processes, National Research Council (CNR-IPCF), 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (M.B.)
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Satyavert, Gupta S, Nair AB, Attimarad M. Development and validation of bioanalytical method for the determination of hydrazinocurcumin in rat plasma and organs by HPLC-UV. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2020; 1156:122310. [PMID: 32835908 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Hydrazinocurcumin is a semi-synthetic analogue of curcumin with superior anticancer and anti-angiogenic activities. In the present work a simple and sensitive reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method for quantitative evaluation of hydrazinocurcumin in plasma and various organs of rats including liver, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs and spleen was developed. Hydrazinocurcumin was separated using octadecylsilane (Inertsil-ODS-3V) column in an isocratic mode using mobile phase consisting of methanol-acetonitrile- water (36:27:37 v/v) with flow rate of 1.0 ml/min. Ultra violet (UV) detection of hydrazinocurcumin and internal standard was carried out in dual-wavelength mode at 332 nm and 380 nm, respectively. The linearity of hydrazinocurcumin was found in the range 0.05-5 µg/ml with a correlation coefficient of r2 > 0.999. The developed bioanalytical method shown higher inter-day accuracy (98.04-105.94%) and precision (0.89-10.24). The average recoveries of hydrazinocurcumin from rat plasma and various organs were in the range of 96-101.75% and 92.25-99.0%, respectively. The bioanalytical samples shows good stability of hydrazinocurcumin at different storage and handling conditions. In conclusion, this validated HPLC-UV method could be applied effectively for evaluation of hydazinocurcumin for the pharmacokinetic and organ distribution studies.
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- Satyavert
- Department of Pharmacology, M. M. College of Pharmacy, M. M. (Deemed to be University), Mullana, (Ambala), Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, M. M. College of Pharmacy, M. M. (Deemed to be University), Mullana, (Ambala), Haryana, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Milinčić DD, Popović DA, Lević SM, Kostić AŽ, Tešić ŽL, Nedović VA, Pešić MB. Application of Polyphenol-Loaded Nanoparticles in Food Industry. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E1629. [PMID: 31744091 PMCID: PMC6915646 DOI: 10.3390/nano9111629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Nanotechnology is an emerging field of science, and nanotechnological concepts have been intensively studied for potential applications in the food industry. Nanoparticles (with dimensions ranging from one to several hundred nanometers) have specific characteristics and better functionality, thanks to their size and other physicochemical properties. Polyphenols are recognized as active compounds that have several putative beneficial properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activity. However, the use of polyphenols as functional food ingredients faces numerous challenges, such as their poor stability, solubility, and bioavailability. These difficulties could be solved relatively easily by the application of encapsulation. The objective of this review is to present the most recent accomplishments in the usage of polyphenol-loaded nanoparticles in food science. Nanoparticles loaded with polyphenols and their applications as active ingredients for improving physicochemical and functional properties of food, or as components of active packaging materials, were critically reviewed. Potential adverse effects of polyphenol-loaded nanomaterials are also discussed.
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- Danijel D. Milinčić
- Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (D.A.P.); (S.M.L.); (A.Ž.K.); (V.A.N.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (D.A.P.); (S.M.L.); (A.Ž.K.); (V.A.N.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (D.A.P.); (S.M.L.); (A.Ž.K.); (V.A.N.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (D.A.P.); (S.M.L.); (A.Ž.K.); (V.A.N.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg, 12-16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (D.A.P.); (S.M.L.); (A.Ž.K.); (V.A.N.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (D.A.P.); (S.M.L.); (A.Ž.K.); (V.A.N.)
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Li C, Miao X, Li F, Adhikari BK, Liu Y, Sun J, Zhang R, Cai L, Liu Q, Wang Y. Curcuminoids: Implication for inflammation and oxidative stress in cardiovascular diseases. Phytother Res 2019; 33:1302-1317. [PMID: 30834628 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
It has been extensively verified that inflammation and oxidative stress play important roles in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Curcuminoids, from the plant Curcuma longa, have three major active ingredients, which include curcumin (curcumin I), demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Curcuminoids have been used in traditional medicine for CVDs' management and other comorbidities for centuries. Numerous studies had delineated their anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and other medicinally relevant properties. Animal experiments and clinical trials have also demonstrated that turmeric and curcuminoids can effectively reduce atherosclerosis, cardiac hypertrophy, hypertension, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and diabetic cardiovascular complications. In this review, we introduce and summarize curcuminoids' molecular and biological significance, while focusing on their mechanistic anti-inflammatory/antioxidative involvements in CVDs and preventive effects against CVDs, and, finally, discuss relevant clinical applications.
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- Cheng Li
- Department of Cardiovascular Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- General Hospital of the PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- General Hospital of the PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, Radiation Oncology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, The University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Sedki M, Khalil IA, El-Sherbiny IM. Hybrid nanocarrier system for guiding and augmenting simvastatin cytotoxic activity against prostate cancer. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:S641-S650. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1505743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Mohammed Sedki
- Nanomedicine Lab, Center of Materials Science (CMS), Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October, Giza, Egypt
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Center of Materials Science (CMS), Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University of Science and Technology (MUST), 6th of October, Giza, Egypt
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Center of Materials Science (CMS), Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October, Giza, Egypt
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