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Baharara H, Rahsepar S, Emami SA, Elyasi S, Mohammadpour AH, Ghavami V, Rajendram R, Sahebkar A, Arasteh O. The efficacy of medicinal plant preparations in the alleviation of radiodermatitis in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review of clinical trials. Phytother Res 2023; 37:3275-3295. [PMID: 37211432 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients varies from mild irritation to life-threatening lesions. Several studies suggest a role for topical corticosteroid ointments in the treatment of radiodermatitis. Yet, to avoid the adverse effects of corticosteroids, many authors recommend the use of topical herbal products instead. The therapeutic role of herbal treatments has yet to be fully understood. This systematic review evaluates the role of topical or oral herbal medicines in radiodermatitis prevention and treatment. A systematic search of four databases (Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) was performed without language and time restrictions from their inception until April 2023. The bibliographies of potential articles were also searched manually. Studies evaluated and compared the effects of herbal preparations with the control group, on dermatitis induced by radiotherapy for breast cancer. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the included studies. Thirty-five studies were included in the systematic review. Studies which used herbal drugs including topical and oral formulations were evaluated. Herbal monotherapy and combination therapy were reported, and their effects on radiodermatitis were explained in the systematic review. In conclusion, henna ointments, silymarin gel, and Juango cream were reported to reduce the severity of radiodermatitis. These agents should be considered for radiodermatitis prophylaxis and treatment. The data on aloe gel and calendula ointment were conflicting. Further randomized controlled trials of herbal medications and new herbal formulations are required to determine their effects on breast cancer radiodermatitis.
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- Hamed Baharara
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmacogonosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Abdulaziz International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University of Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Ostadi A, Arab‐Zozani M, Zarei E, Ferns GA, Bahrami A. Therapeutic effect of turmeric on radiodermatitis: A systematic review. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15624. [PMID: 36872842 PMCID: PMC9986689 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15624] [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: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Radiodermatitis (RD) occurs in 95% of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. At present, there is no effective treatment for the management of this complication of radiotherapy. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a polyphenolic and biologically active natural compound with various pharmacological functions. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the efficacy of curcumin supplementation for reducing RD severity. This review complied with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in Cochrane library, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and MEDLINE databases. A total of seven studies comprising 473 cases and 552 controls were included in this review. Four studies demonstrated that curcumin supplementation had a beneficial effect on RD intensity. These data provide evidence for the potential clinical use of curcumin in supportive cancer care. Further large prospective and well-designed trials are warranted to exactly determine the "real effective extract, supplemental form and dose of curcumin" for RD prevention and treatment of patients receiving radiotherapy.
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- Atieh Ostadi
- Faculty of Paramedical, Mashhad BranchIslamic Azad UniversityMashhadIran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research CenterBirjand University of Medical SciencesBirjandIran
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- Mashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Brighton & Sussex Medical SchoolDivision of Medical EducationFalmerUK
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- Clinical Research Development UnitImam Reza Hospital, Faculty of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Akbar HospitalFaculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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The Therapeutic Wound Healing Bioactivities of Various Medicinal Plants. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020317. [PMID: 36836674 PMCID: PMC9960863 DOI: 10.3390/life13020317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The skin serves as the body's first line of defense, guarding against mechanical, chemical, and thermal damage to the interior organs. It includes a highly developed immune response that serves as a barrier against pathogenic infections. Wound healing is a dynamic process underpinned by numerous cellular activities, including homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling, that require proper harmonious integration to effectively repair the damaged tissue. Following cutaneous damage, microorganisms can quickly enter the tissues beneath the skin, which can result in chronic wounds and fatal infections. Natural phytomedicines that possess considerable pharmacological properties have been widely and effectively employed forwound treatment and infection prevention. Since ancient times, phytotherapy has been able to efficiently treat cutaneous wounds, reduce the onset of infections, and minimize the usage of antibiotics that cause critical antibiotic resistance. There are a remarkable number of wound-healing botanicals that have been widely used in the Northern Hemisphere, including Achiella millefolium, Aloe vera, Althaea officinalis, Calendula officinalis, Matricaria chamomilla, Curcuma longa, Eucalyptus, Jojoba, plantain, pine, green tea, pomegranate, and Inula. This review addresses the most often used medicinal plants from the Northern Hemisphere that facilitate the treatment of wounds, and also suggests viable natural alternatives that can be used in the field of wound care.
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Xie W, Zhang C, Wang T, Wang J, Fu F. Effects of natural products on skin inflammation caused by abnormal hormones secreted by the adrenal gland. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1156271. [PMID: 37205913 PMCID: PMC10188947 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1156271] [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: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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The cortex of adrenal gland produces glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, and androgen. The medulla of adrenal gland secrets catecholamines. These hormones play an important role in regulating blood pressure, metabolism, and homeostasis of glucose or electrolytes. Hypersecretion or hyposecretion by the adrenal gland will cause a complex cascade of hormone effects and lead to diseases, including Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, and congenital adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Skin is the largest organ of body. It provides protection and acts as a barrier against external damage factors like infectious organisms, chemicals, and allergens. Endocrinologic disorders often induce cutaneous abnormalities. According to the previous evidences, natural products have the potential properties for attenuating skin disorders and improving dermatologic symptoms by inhibiting inflammation through MAPK or PI3K/AKT-dependent NF-κB pathways. The natural products may also promote skin wound healing by inhibiting the production of matrix metalloproteinase-9. We systematically searched the relevant articles from databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane library databases, to review the effects of natural products on skin disorders. This article summarized the effects of natural products on skin inflammation caused by abnormal hormone secreted by adrenal gland. And the published papers indicated that natural products might be a potential source for treating skin diseases.
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Ahmad N, Khalid MS, Khan MF, Ullah Z. Beneficial effects of topical 6-gingerol loaded nanoemulsion gel for wound and inflammation management with their comparative dermatokinetic. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zheng N, Zhou M, He Y, Xu H, Chen X, Duan Z, Yang L, Zeng R, Liu Y, Li M. Low curcumin concentrations combined with blue light inhibits cutibacterium acnes biofilm-induced inflammatory response through suppressing MAPK and NF-κB in keratinocytes. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 40:103204. [PMID: 36403927 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.103204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Curcumin has been employed as a photosensitizer agent during photodynamic therapy (PDT). Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) can cause an inflammatory response in human keratinocytes; however, no research has been conducted to determine whether curcumin and its photodynamic properties can prevent this inflammatory reaction. OBJECTIVE We hypothesized that curcumin may control the C. acnes biofilm-induced inflammatory response in keratinocytes, either alone or in combination with blue light photodynamic therapy. METHODS Following C. acnes biofilm stimulation, human primary keratinocytes were treated with 20 μM curcumin solution alone or 5 μM curcumin with combined blue light irradiation. The amount of secreted protein was measured using an ELISA kit. The expression levels of Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and its downstream proteins were determined using western blot. RESULTS Treatment with 20 μM curcumin, but not 5 μM curcumin, reduced the inflammatory response to C. acnes biofilms in keratinocytes by blocking the TLR2/MAPK/NF-κB pathway. Interestingly, 5 μM curcumin combined with blue light also reduced the C. acnes biofilm-induced inflammation indicated above by blocking the TLR2/MAPK/NF-κB pathway. CONCLUSION Curcumin alone, in sufficient concentrations, or low-concentration curcumin with blue light had anti-inflammatory activity on keratinocytes stimulated by C. acnes biofilms through inhibition of MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways by downregulating TLR2 expression.
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- Nana Zheng
- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, the Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, 169 Hushan Street, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China.
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- Institute of Dermatology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China; Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, 12 Jiang Wang Miao Street, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China.
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Isolation of Aloe saponaria-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and Investigation of Their Potential for Chronic Wound Healing. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091905. [PMID: 36145653 PMCID: PMC9504946 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A chronic wound is caused by a failure to progress through the normal phases of wound repair in an orderly and timely manner. To induce skin regeneration while inhibiting chronic inflammation, numerous natural products, and in particular, plant-derived biomaterials, have been developed. Aloe saponaria, is known to contain flavonoid and phenolic acid compounds with anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. Here, we isolated extracellular vesicles (EVs) from Aloe saponaria by polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based precipitation and investigated their potential as a therapeutic for chronic wound healing. The Aloe saponaria-derived EVs (AS-EVs) showed no significant cytotoxicity on several cell types, despite a high level of intracellular uptake. When lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages were treated with AS-EVs, significant reductions in the expression of pro-inflammatory genes, such as interleukin-6 and interleukin-1β, were observed. Proliferation and migration of human dermal fibroblasts, as determined by the water-soluble tetrazolium salt-8 and transwell migration assay, respectively, were shown to be promoted by treatment with AS-EVs. It was also demonstrated that AS-EVs enhanced tube formation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells, indicating a stimulatory activity on angiogenesis; one of the crucial steps for effective wound healing. Collectively, our results suggest the potential of AS-EVs as a natural therapeutic for chronic wound healing.
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Yerneni SS, Yalcintas EP, Smith JD, Averick S, Campbell PG, Ozdoganlar OB. Skin-targeted delivery of extracellular vesicle-encapsulated curcumin using dissolvable microneedle arrays. Acta Biomater 2022; 149:198-212. [PMID: 35809788 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.06.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Therapeutic benefits of curcumin for inflammatory diseases have been demonstrated. However, curcumin's potential as a clinical therapeutic has been hindered due to its low solubility and stability in vivo. We hypothesized that a hybrid curcumin carrier that incorporates albumin-binding and extracellular vesicle (EV) encapsulation could effectively address the current challenges of curcumin delivery. We further postulated that using dissolvable microneedle arrays (dMNAs) for local delivery of curcumin-albumin-EVs (CA-EVs) could effectively control skin inflammation in vivo. Mild sonication was used to encapsulate curcumin and albumin into EVs, and the resulting CA-EVs were integrated into tip-loaded dMNAs. In vitro and in vivo studies were performed to assess the stability, cellular uptake, and anti-inflammatory bioactivity of dMNA-delivered CA-EVs. Curcumin in CA-EVs exhibited at least five-fold higher stability in vitro than naïve curcumin or curcumin-EVs without albumin. Incorporating CA-EVs into dMNAs did not alter their cellular uptake or anti-inflammatory bioactivity. The dMNA embedded CA-EVs retained their bioactivity when stored at room temperature for at least 12 months. In rat and mice models, dMNA delivered CA-EVs suppressed and significantly reduced lipopolysaccharide and Imiquimod-triggered inflammation. We conclude that dMNA delivery of CA-EVs has the potential to become an effective local-delivery strategy for inflammatory skin diseases. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: We introduce and evaluate a skin-targeted delivery system for curcumin that synergistically combines albumin association, extracellular-vesicle encapsulation, and dissolvable microneedle arrays (dMNAs) . In vitro, curcumin-albumin encapsulated extracellular vesicles (CA-EVs) inhibit and reverse the LPS-triggered expression of inflammatory transcription factor NF-κB. The integration of CA-EVs into dMNAs does not affect them physically or functionally. Importantly, dMNAs extend EV storage stability for at least 12 months at room temperature with minimal loss in their bioactivity. We demonstrate that dMNA delivered CA-EVs effectively block and reverse skin inflammation in vivo in mouse and rat models.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Engineering Research Accelerator, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Neuroscience Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.; Neuroscience Disruptive Research Lab, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Engineering Research Accelerator, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Material Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Gao Z, Wang Q, Yao Q, Zhang P. Application of Electrospun Nanofiber Membrane in the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds. Pharmaceutics 2021; 14:6. [PMID: 35056901 PMCID: PMC8780153 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Diabetic wounds are complications of diabetes which are caused by skin dystrophy because of local ischemia and hypoxia. Diabetes causes wounds in a pathological state of inflammation, resulting in delayed wound healing. The structure of electrospun nanofibers is similar to that of the extracellular matrix (ECM), which is conducive to the attachment, growth, and migration of fibroblasts, thus favoring the formation of new skin tissue at the wound. The composition and size of electrospun nanofiber membranes can be easily adjusted, and the controlled release of loaded drugs can be realized by regulating the fiber structure. The porous structure of the fiber membrane is beneficial to gas exchange and exudate absorption at the wound, and the fiber surface can be easily modified to give it function. Electrospun fibers can be used as wound dressing and have great application potential in the treatment of diabetic wounds. In this study, the applications of polymer electrospun fibers, nanoparticle-loaded electrospun fibers, drug-loaded electrospun fibers, and cell-loaded electrospun fibers, in the treatment of diabetic wounds were reviewed, and provide new ideas for the effective treatment of diabetic wounds.
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China; (Z.G.); (Q.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China; (Z.G.); (Q.W.)
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Mandale V, Thomas A, Wavhale R, Chitlange S. In-silico Screening of Phytoconstituents on Wound Healing Targets-Approaches and Current Status. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2021; 19:e301121198426. [PMID: 34847843 DOI: 10.2174/1570163819666211130141442] [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: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Over recent years, there has been tremendous research focused on the effective utilization of natural products in wound management. Natural or herbal products contain several phytoconstituents that may act on various stages in wound healing and thereby provide a multi-targeted approach especially in the treatment of chronic wounds. Currently, attempts have been made to screen the phytoconstituents present in herbs on various targets involved in wound healing. This review includes a systematic evaluation of scientific reports by various groups of researchers on the herbals evaluated for wound management, their phytochemical profiling, pre-clinical studies, and molecular modeling studies. Various wound targets discussed include Interleukin-1, Interleukin-6, Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Thymosin beta-4 (Tβ-4) that regulate the early inflammatory stage and the novel T cell immune response cDNA 7(TIRC7) that regulates angiogenesis. Also, neuropeptides P and Y act on the inflammatory, migratory, and proliferation phases, and growth factors like vascular endothelial growth factor family (VEGF) and placental growth factor family (PGF) are involved in angiogenesis, while the role of Fibroblast growth factor in tissue remodeling is discussed. As many of the natural products include polyherbal systems, this approach can help in the judicious selection of a combination of herbs that will act on multiple targets in the wound healing process and provide a multi-factorial approach in wound management.
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- Vijaya Mandale
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pimpri, Pune, MS. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pimpri, Pune, MS. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pimpri, Pune, MS. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pimpri, Pune, MS. India
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Rujirachotiwat A, Suttamanatwong S. Curcumin upregulates transforming growth factor-β1, its receptors, and vascular endothelial growth factor expressions in an in vitro human gingival fibroblast wound healing model. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:535. [PMID: 34657625 PMCID: PMC8522235 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01890-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Curcumin accelerates healing of oral wounds; however, the responsible mechanisms remain underexplored. Our hypothesis is curcumin regulates the expression of wound healing-related genes in human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs). This study investigated whether curcumin regulates transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, type I TGF-β receptor (TGF-βRI), type II TGF-β receptor (TGF-βRII), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in unwounded hGFs and an in vitro hGF wound healing model. METHODS The cytotoxicity of curcumin was evaluated using the MTT assay. Unwounded hGFs were treated with non-cytotoxic concentrations of curcumin for 24 h. Gene expression was determined by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Then, hGFs were treated with 1 µM curcumin in an in vitro wound healing model. PD98059 pretreatment was performed to determine whether extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling was required for regulation of gene expression by curcumin. RESULTS Curcumin at 0.1-20 µM caused no significant change in cell viability. In unwounded hGFs, curcumin had no significant effect on TGF-β1, TGF-βRI, TGF-βRII, or VEGF expression. Conversely, curcumin significantly upregulated the expression of these genes in the in vitro wound healing model. PD98059 significantly attenuated the curcumin-stimulated TGF-βRI, TGF-βRII, and VEGF expression, whereas it had no effect on TGF-β1 expression. CONCLUSIONS Curcumin upregulated TGF-β1, TGF-βRI, TGF-βRII, and VEGF expression in an in vitro hGF wound healing model. The ERK pathway is required for TGF-βRI, TGF-βRII, and VEGF induction by curcumin. Our findings support the development of curcumin as a therapeutic agent for gingival ulcers.
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- Auspreeya Rujirachotiwat
- Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.,Banphue Hospital, 134 Moo 2, Plubphue Road, Banphue District, Udonthani, 41160, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Siddika A, Arifuzzaman M, Hossain L, Adnan MH, Diba F, Hasan MZ, Asaduzzaman S, Uddin MJ. Assortment of Human Amniotic Membrane and Curcumin: a Potential Therapeutic Strategy for Burn Wound Healing. CURRENT DRUG THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1574885515999200706013824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Burn wound associated injury management is one of the major unresolved clinical concerns.
Most of the drugs and dressing materials available in the market cause dose escalation and
even exert side effects. Besides, a severe burn injury is susceptible to microbial infection that leads
to the prolonged hospital stay, which ultimately causes a financial crisis to the victims. To get rid of
this problem, researchers are being interested in developing such materials that are cost-effective,
easily available and accelerate faster healing. Human amniotic membrane (AM) and various herbal
extracts like curcumin are a potential source of burn wound healing. AM has various healing properties
and is being used as the best burn wound dressing material for centuries. Similarly, curcumin
has been proven as a faster dressing material for the treatment of burn injury. Since both AM and
curcumin are a potential source of burn and wound healing, if a gel/agent could be formulated by
mixing these two things, this combination may be a potential therapeutic strategy to treat burn
wound healing.
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- Ayesha Siddika
- Institute of Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka- 1349,Bangladesh
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- Institute of Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka- 1349,Bangladesh
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- Institute of Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka- 1349,Bangladesh
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- Institute of Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka- 1349,Bangladesh
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- Institute of Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka- 1349,Bangladesh
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- Institute of Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka- 1349,Bangladesh
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- Institute of Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research, Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka- 1349,Bangladesh
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Uttara, Dhaka-1230,Bangladesh
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Lee HJ, Jeong M, Na YG, Kim SJ, Lee HK, Cho CW. An EGF- and Curcumin-Co-Encapsulated Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Accelerates Chronic-Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25204610. [PMID: 33050393 PMCID: PMC7587202 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) are capable of encapsulating hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs. The present study developed an NLC containing epidermal growth factor (EGF) and curcumin (EGF–Cur-NLC). EGF–Cur-NLC was prepared by a modified water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) double-emulsion method. The EGF–Cur-NLC particles showed an average diameter of 331.8 nm and a high encapsulation efficiency (81.1% and 99.4% for EGF and curcumin, respectively). In vitro cell studies were performed using two cell types, NIH 3T3 fibroblasts and HaCaT keratinocytes. The results showed no loss of bioactivity of EGF in the NLC formulation. In addition, EGF–Cur-NLC improved in vitro cell migration, which mimics the wound healing process. Finally, EGF–Cur-NLC was evaluated in a chronic wound model in diabetic rats. We found that EGF–Cur-NLC accelerated wound closure and increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Overall, these results reveal the potential of the NLC formulation containing EGF and curcumin to promote healing of chronic wounds.
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- Hye-Jin Lee
- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
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- Animal Model Research Group, Jeonbuk Branch, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do 53212, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.-K.L.); (C.-W.C.); Tel.: +82-42-821-7301 (H.-K.L.); +82-42-821-5934 (C.-W.C.); Fax: +82-42-823-6566 (H.-K.L. & C.-W.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Institute of Drug Research and Development, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (H.-J.L.); (M.J.); (Y.-G.N.); (S.-J.K.)
- Correspondence: (H.-K.L.); (C.-W.C.); Tel.: +82-42-821-7301 (H.-K.L.); +82-42-821-5934 (C.-W.C.); Fax: +82-42-823-6566 (H.-K.L. & C.-W.C.)
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Rujirachotiwat A, Suttamanatwong S. Curcumin Promotes Collagen Type I, Keratinocyte Growth Factor-1, and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Expressions in the In Vitro Wound Healing Model of Human Gingival Fibroblasts. Eur J Dent 2020; 15:63-70. [PMID: 33003239 PMCID: PMC7902102 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Curcumin promotes oral wound healing; however, the underlying mechanism remains unknown. We hypothesized that curcumin may regulate gene expression in human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs). This study investigated the effect of curcumin on the expression of wound healing-related genes, collagen type I (COL1), keratinocyte growth factor (KGF)-1, and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), in the in vitro wound healing model of hGFs, as well as the signaling pathway involved in the regulation of these genes by curcumin. MATERIALS AND METHODS The hGFs were treated with curcumin in the unwounded condition and in the in vitro wound healing model (scratch assay). Gene expression was determined by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. PD98059 was used to elucidate whether extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) signaling is involved in the curcumin-regulated gene expression in hGFs. Cell migration was also analyzed by the scratch assay. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Data were analyzed by independent t-test or one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey's Honestly Significant Difference ( HSD) test. RESULTS In unwounded hGFs, curcumin significantly increased KGF-1 and EGFR expressions but not COL1 mRNA expression. Interestingly, curcumin significantly upregulated COL1, KGF-1, and EGFR expressions in the in vitro wound healing model. Furthermore, PD98059 significantly decreased the curcumin-induced COL1 and EGFR expressions, but did not significantly affect KGF-1 upregulation by curcumin. However, hGF migration was not affected by curcumin treatment. CONCLUSION Curcumin induced KGF-1 and EGFR expressions in unwounded hGFs. In the in vitro wound healing model, curcumin upregulated COL1 and EGFR expression via the ERK pathway and increased KGF-1 expression, possibly by an ERK-independent mechanism.
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- Auspreeya Rujirachotiwat
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Division of Dentistry, Banphue Hospital, Banphue District, Udonthani, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Research Unit of Herbal Medicine and Natural Product for Dental Treatment, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Drug carrier systems made from self-assembled glyco-nanoparticles of maltoheptaose-b-polyisoprene enhanced the distribution and activity of curcumin against cancer cells. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Emerging Sustainable Nanostructured Materials Facilitated by Herbal Bioactive Agents for Edible Food Packaging. FOOD ENGINEERING SERIES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-44552-2_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Al-Rawaf HA, Gabr SA, Alghadir AH. Molecular Changes in Diabetic Wound Healing following Administration of Vitamin D and Ginger Supplements: Biochemical and Molecular Experimental Study. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2019; 2019:4352470. [PMID: 31428171 PMCID: PMC6679851 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4352470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Circulating micro-RNAs are differentially expressed in various tissues and could be considered as potential regulatory biomarkers for T2DM and related complications, such as chronic wounds. AIM In the current study, we investigated whether ginger extract enriched with [6]-gingerol-fractions either alone or in combination with vitamin D accelerates diabetic wound healing and explores underlying molecular changes in the expression of miRNA and their predicted role in diabetic wound healing. METHODS Diabetic wounded mice were treated with [6]-gingerol-fractions (GF) (25 mg/kg of body weight) either alone or in combination with vitamin D (100 ng/kg per day) for two weeks. Circulating miRNA profile, fibrogenesis markers, hydroxyproline (HPX), fibronectin (FN), and collagen deposition, diabetic control variables, FBS, HbA1c, C-peptide, and insulin, and wound closure rate and histomorphometric analyses were, respectively, measured at days 3, 6, 9, and 15 by RT-PCR and immunoassay analysis. RESULTS Treatment of diabetic wounds with GF and vitamin D showed significant improvement in wound healing as measured by higher expression levels of HPX, FN, collagen, accelerated wound closure, complete epithelialization, and scar formation in short periods (11-13 days, (P < 0.01). On a molecular level, three circulating miRNAs, miR-155, miR-146a, and miR-15a, were identified in diabetic and nondiabetic skin wounds by PCR analysis. Lower expression in miR-155 levels and higher expression of miR-146a and miR-15a levels were observed in diabetic skin wounds following treatment with gingerols fractions and vitamin D for 15 days. The data showed that miRNAs, miR-146a, miR-155, and miR-15a, correlated positively with the expression levels of HPX, FN, and collagen and negatively with FBS, HbA1c, C-peptide, and insulin in diabetic wounds following treatment with GF and /or vitamin D, respectively. CONCLUSION Treatment with gingerols fractions (GF) and vitamin D for two weeks significantly improves delayed diabetic wound healing. The data showed that vitamin D and gingerol activate vascularization, fibrin deposition (HPX, FN, and collagen), and myofibroblasts in such manner to synthesize new tissues and help in the scar formation. Accordingly, three miRNAs, miR-155, miR-146a, and miR-15, as molecular targets, were identified and significantly evaluated in wound healing process. It showed significant association with fibrin deposition, vascularization, and reepithelialization process following treatment with GF and vitamin D. It proposed having anti-inflammatory action and promoting new tissue formation via vascularization process during the wound healing. Therefore, it is very interesting to consider miRNAs as molecular targets for evaluating the efficiency of nondrug therapy in the regulation of wound healing process.
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- Hadeel A. Al-Rawaf
- Rehabilitation Research Chair, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Research Chair, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Research Chair, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ali S, Khan MR, Batool R, Maryam S, Majid M. Wound healing potential of oil extracted from Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 236:354-365. [PMID: 30878545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Oil extracted from Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana stem traditionally used for wound healing, body aches and dermatitis. In this study we have evaluated oil for its phytoconstituents, antioxidant, antimicrobial and wound healing activities. METHODS Phytochemical characterization of oil was determined by standard qualitative procedures, gas chromatography mass spectrometry technique (GC-MS) and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR). The in vitro antioxidant aptitude was determined by scavenging of DPPH radical, hydroxyl ion, nitric oxide, inhibition of β-carotene bleaching assay and iron chelation power assay. The antimicrobial potential of oil was investigated by disc diffusion method against multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial isolates and fungal strains. Wound healing was performed in vivo with determination of wound contraction rates, histopathology, hemostatic potential and hydroxyproline estimation. RESULTS GC-MS analysis indicated that oil was constituted mainly of 2, 6-dimethyl-8-oxoocta-2, 6-dienoic acid, methyl ester (18.2%), syringol (17.8%), catechol (12.4%), guaiacol (5.2%), p-cresol (5.4%) and phenol, 2-propyl- (3.7%). FT-IR analysis revealed several important functional groups in its chemical composition especially phenolic O-H compound stretching. Scavenging of DPPH radical, hydroxyl ion, nitric oxide, inhibition of β-carotene oxidation and iron chelation power assays indicated strong antioxidant activities of oil. Further it efficiently inhibited growth of multidrug resistant isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, S. lugdenesis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Coagulase -ve staphylococci and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The minimum inhibitory concentrations ranged between (32-256) (μg/mL) of oil. The oil also strongly inhibited the growth of various fungal isolates with low level of minimum inhibitory concentrations (64-256) μg/mL. Remarkable rate for wound closure and epithelization, hemostatic potential and marked increase (p < 0.05) in hydroxyproline content was observed for oil during wound healing in rat. CONCLUSION The results suggested that oil can be used as a potential source of wound healing therapeutics.
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MESH Headings
- Administration, Cutaneous
- Animals
- Anti-Infective Agents/chemistry
- Anti-Infective Agents/isolation & purification
- Anti-Infective Agents/pharmacology
- Anti-Infective Agents/therapeutic use
- Antioxidants/chemistry
- Antioxidants/isolation & purification
- Antioxidants/pharmacology
- Antioxidants/therapeutic use
- Artemia
- Bacteria/drug effects
- Bandages
- Disease Models, Animal
- Fungi/drug effects
- Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
- Hamamelidaceae/chemistry
- Medicine, Traditional
- Microbial Sensitivity Tests
- Oils, Volatile/chemistry
- Oils, Volatile/isolation & purification
- Oils, Volatile/pharmacology
- Oils, Volatile/therapeutic use
- Pakistan
- Plant Components, Aerial/chemistry
- Rats
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Skin/drug effects
- Skin/injuries
- Skin/pathology
- Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
- Toxicity Tests
- Wound Healing/drug effects
- Wounds and Injuries/drug therapy
- Wounds and Injuries/microbiology
- Wounds and Injuries/pathology
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- Saima Ali
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Deaver Peterson J, Katz TM. Open-label study assessing the efficacy and tolerability of topical skin care and sun protection alone and in combination with intense pulsed light therapy. J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 18:1758-1764. [PMID: 31017734 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) decreases facial erythema and telangiectasias associated with rosacea. Topical skin care products decrease facial erythema by the action of active ingredients and masking effects. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy and tolerability of combining a topical skin care regimen (TSCR) comprised of a multifunctional three-in-one facial cream and a mineral-based brush-on SPF50 powder sunscreen with a single IPL treatment for treating mild-to-severe facial redness associated with rosacea. METHODS Twenty female subjects with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III received TSCR monotherapy for 12 weeks. At that time, subjects received a single IPL treatment and continued TSCR for 6 additional weeks. Subjects were evaluated at Baseline and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 18. RESULTS Using a 7-point redness scale, the overall mean (SD) redness score significantly improved from 3.05 (0.97) at baseline to 2.05 (0.76) at Week 18 (P < 0.01). There was a decrease in investigator-rated erythema from baseline (bare skin) to Week 12 (bare skin, before IPL) when TSCR was used as monotherapy which did not achieve significance (P = 0.12). Most subjects (80%) were satisfied or Very satisfied with the TSCR at Week 18. All subjects (100%) agreed that it improved their baseline skin redness and most (85%) would recommend TSCR to others. TSCR was well-tolerated with no significant changes in skin dryness, scaling, or itching. Mild burning occurred immediately following the IPL treatment at Week 12. CONCLUSION TSCR in combination with a single IPL treatment produced a significant improvement in overall facial redness in patients with rosacea. Longer-term treatment with TSCR may produce continued improvement.
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Pourali P, Yahyaei B. The healing property of a bioactive wound dressing prepared by the combination of bacterial cellulose (BC) and Zingiber officinale root aqueous extract in rats. 3 Biotech 2019; 9:59. [PMID: 30729083 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-019-1588-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Gluconacetobacter xylinus was used for production of bacterial cellulose (BC). The obtained BC was washed and floated in the nontoxic dose of the herb aqueous extract that was obtained from the methyl thiazol tetrazolium (MTT) assay. Twenty-four Wistar rats were divided into four separated groups and after inducing the wounds (15 mm in diameter), each group was treated with honey, BC, herb aqueous extract, and the combination of BC-herb aqueous extract. Each day the contraction percentages of the wound sites were measured. On days 3, 7, and 14, two rats from each group were euthanized, the skin samples from the wound regions were achieved and their paraffin blocks were prepared. Finally after trichrome staining, the microscopic examinations were done. MTT assay results indicated that the herb aqueous extract had dose-dependent toxic effects and the nontoxic dose of the extract was prepared and utilized for in vivo assay. Although the macroscopic analysis revealed that the BC and the herb aqueous extract had better activity in the wound contraction percentages than their combination, microscopic analysis indicated that the combination of BC-herb aqueous extract revealed all the characteristics that each material induced in the wound site alone. In conclusion, the speed of the wound healing should not be solely considered and its quality should be considered as well.
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Khoshnevisan K, Maleki H, Samadian H, Shahsavari S, Sarrafzadeh MH, Larijani B, Dorkoosh FA, Haghpanah V, Khorramizadeh MR. Cellulose acetate electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery systems: Applications and recent advances. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 198:131-141. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Growing modernization and lifestyle changes with limited physical activity have impacted diet and health, leading to an increased cancer mortality rate worldwide. As a result, there is a greater need than before to develop safe and novel anticancer drugs. Current treatment options such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, induce unintended side effects, compromising patient's quality of life, and physical well-being. Therefore, there has been an increased global interest in the use of dietary supplements and traditional herbal medicines for treatment of cancer. Recently, nutraceuticals or "natural" substances isolated from food have attracted considerable attention in the cancer field. Emerging research suggests that nutraceuticals may indeed prevent and protect against cancer. The intent of this article is to review some of the current spice-derived nutraceuticals in the treatment of melanoma and skin cancer.
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- Annapoorna Sreedhar
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience, LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience, LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience, LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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Ryan Wolf J, Heckler CE, Guido JJ, Peoples AR, Gewandter JS, Ling M, Vinciguerra VP, Anderson T, Evans L, Wade J, Pentland AP, Morrow GR. Oral curcumin for radiation dermatitis: a URCC NCORP study of 686 breast cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2018; 26:1543-1552. [PMID: 29192329 PMCID: PMC5876157 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3957-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite advances in medical technology, radiation dermatitis occurs in 95% of patients receiving radiation therapy (RT) for cancer. Currently, there is no standard and effective treatment for the prevention or control of radiation dermatitis. The goal of the study was to determine the efficacy of oral curcumin, one of the biologically active components in turmeric, at reducing radiation dermatitis severity (RDS) at the end of RT, using the RDS scale, compared to placebo. METHODS This was a multisite, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of 686 breast cancer patients. Patients took four 500-mg capsules of placebo or curcumin three times daily throughout their prescribed course of RT until 1 week post-RT. RESULTS A total of 686 patients were included in the final analyses (87.5% white females, mean age = 58). Linear mixed-model analyses demonstrated that curcumin did not reduce radiation dermatitis severity at the end of RT compared to placebo (B (95% CI) = 0.044 (- 0.101, 0.188), p = 0.552). Fewer curcumin patients with RDS > 3.0 suggested a trend toward reduced severity (7.4 vs. 12.9%, p = 0.082). Patient-reported changes in pain, symptoms, and quality of life were not statistically significant between arms. CONCLUSIONS Oral curcumin did not significantly reduce radiation dermatitis severity compared to placebo. The skin rating variation and broad eligibility criteria could not account for the undetectable therapeutic effect. An objective measure for radiation dermatitis severity and further exploration for an effective treatment for radiation dermatitis is warranted.
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- Julie Ryan Wolf
- Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 697, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA.
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Southeast Clinical Oncology Research Consortium, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 697, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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Koçak İ, Yücepur C, Gökler O. Is Ginger Effective in Reducing Post-tonsillectomy Morbidity? A Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 11:65-70. [PMID: 28877566 PMCID: PMC5831658 DOI: 10.21053/ceo.2017.00374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2017] [Revised: 06/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objectives An assessment of the effects of ginger on pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, and wound site healing that occur after tonsillectomy. Methods This prospective clinical study was participated by 49 patients aged 18–45 years out of 56 patients that underwent tonsillectomy and regularly attended follow-up visits. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 consisted of 23 patients that used ginger capsules and group 2 consisted of 26 patients that did not use ginger capsules in addition to the routine antibiotic and paracetamol treatment following tonsillectomy. The pain, nausea, vomiting, and bleeding scores of patients were assessed on days 1, 4, 7, and 10 by using the visual analogue scale. Similarly, the epithelialization degrees of tonsillar bed were assessed on postoperative days 1, 4, 7, and 10 and regular oral intake times of patients were recorded. Results There were no differences between groups in terms of age and sex. On the postoperative days 1, 4, 7, and 10, the pain scores were lower in the group 1 (all P<0.001) and there were no differences between the two groups in terms of postoperative nausea, vomiting, and bleeding scores (P=0.35 and P=0.53). On the postoperative days 7 and 10, epithelialization in the tonsil bed was quicker in the group 1 (P=0.041 and P=0.026) and the regular oral intake time was earlier in group 1 (P<0.001). Conclusion In this study, ginger relieved pain, accelerated wound site epithelialization, and decreased duration of oral intake following tonsillectomy. It did not result in postoperative bleeding or any other complications. Ginger can be recommended as an adjunct to routine medical treatment for decreasing morbidity following tonsillectomy.
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- İlker Koçak
- Department of Otolaryngology, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Darıca Farabi State Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Current Status of Targeted Radioprotection and Radiation Injury Mitigation and Treatment Agents: A Critical Review of the Literature. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2017; 98:662-682. [PMID: 28581409 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.02.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Revised: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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As more cancer patients survive their disease, concerns about radiation therapy-induced side effects have increased. The concept of radioprotection and radiation injury mitigation and treatment offers the possibility to enhance the therapeutic ratio of radiation therapy by limiting radiation therapy-induced normal tissue injury without compromising its antitumor effect. Advances in the understanding of the underlying mechanisms of radiation toxicity have stimulated radiation oncologists to target these pathways across different organ systems. These generalized radiation injury mechanisms include production of free radicals such as superoxides, activation of inflammatory pathways, and vascular endothelial dysfunction leading to tissue hypoxia. There is a significant body of literature evaluating the effectiveness of various treatments in preventing, mitigating, or treating radiation-induced normal tissue injury. Whereas some reviews have focused on a specific disease site or agent, this critical review focuses on a mechanistic classification of activity and assesses multiple agents across different disease sites. The classification of agents used herein further offers a useful framework to organize the multitude of treatments that have been studied. Many commonly available treatments have demonstrated benefit in prevention, mitigation, and/or treatment of radiation toxicity and warrant further investigation. These drug-based approaches to radioprotection and radiation injury mitigation and treatment represent an important method of making radiation therapy safer.
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Li X, Ye X, Qi J, Fan R, Gao X, Wu Y, Zhou L, Tong A, Guo G. EGF and curcumin co-encapsulated nanoparticle/hydrogel system as potent skin regeneration agent. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:3993-4009. [PMID: 27574428 PMCID: PMC4993277 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s104350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Wound healing is a complex multifactorial process that relies on coordinated signaling molecules to succeed. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a mitogenic polypeptide that stimulates wound repair; however, precise control over its application is necessary to reduce the side effects and achieve desired therapeutic benefits. Moreover, the extensive oxidative stress during the wound healing process generally inhibits repair of the injured tissues. Topical applications of antioxidants like curcumin (Cur) could protect tissues from oxidative damage and significantly improve tissue remodeling. To achieve much accelerated wound healing effects, we designed a novel dual drug co-loaded in situ gel-forming nanoparticle/hydrogel system (EGF-Cur-NP/H) which acted not only as a supportive matrix for the regenerative tissue, but also as a sustained drug depot for EGF and Cur. In the established excisional full-thickness wound model, EGF-Cur-NP/H treatment significantly enhanced wound closure through increasing granulation tissue formation, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, relative to normal saline, nanoparticle/hydrogel (NP/H), Cur-NP/H, and EGF-NP/H treated groups. In conclusion, this study provides a biocompatible in situ gel-forming system for efficient topical application of EGF and Cur in the landscape of tissue repair.
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- Xiaoling Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Pawar RS, Toppo FA, Mandloi AS, Shaikh S. Exploring the role of curcumin containing ethanolic extract obtained from Curcuma longa (rhizomes) against retardation of wound healing process by aspirin. Indian J Pharmacol 2016; 47:160-6. [PMID: 25878374 PMCID: PMC4386123 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.153422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2014] [Revised: 11/21/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the curcumin containing ethanolic extract (EtOH) obtained from Curcuma longa (Cl) against retardation of wound healing by aspirin. Materials and Methods: Wound healing process was retarded by administering the dose of 150 mg/kg body weight of aspirin orally for 9 days to observe the effect of EtOH obtained from Cl using excision and incision wound model in rats. The various parameters such as % wound contraction, epithelialization period, hydroxyproline, tensile strength were observed at variant time intervals and histopathological study was also performed. Results: Curcumin containing 5% and 10% ethanolic extract ointment have shown significant (P < 0.01) wound healing activity against an aspirin (administered 150 mg/kg body weight orally for 9 days) retarded wound healing process. Topical application of ointment showed significant (P < 0.01) difference as compared to the control group. Histopathological studies also showed healing of the epidermis, increased collagen, fibroblasts and blood vessels. Conclusion: Ethanolic extract of Cl ointment (EtOHCl) containing 10% curcumin displayed remarkable healing process against wound retardation by aspirin.
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- Rajesh Singh Pawar
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, VNS Group of Institutions, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, VNS Group of Institutions, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, VNS Group of Institutions, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, VNS Group of Institutions, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Manna PJ, Mitra T, Pramanik N, Kavitha V, Gnanamani A, Kundu P. Potential use of curcumin loaded carboxymethylated guar gum grafted gelatin film for biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2015; 75:437-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 12/12/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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[6]-Gingerol-loaded cellulose acetate electrospun fibers as a topical carrier for controlled release. Polym Bull (Berl) 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-014-1243-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Bakht MA, Alajmi MF, Alam P, Alam A, Alam P, Aljarba TM. Theoretical and experimental study on lipophilicity and wound healing activity of ginger compounds. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4:329-33. [PMID: 25182560 DOI: 10.12980/apjtb.4.2014c1012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2014] [Accepted: 03/24/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To correlate the chromatographic and computational method to calculate lipophilicity of selected ginger compounds and to observe the effects of log P on wound healing. METHODS Mixtures of acetonitrile and water with acetonitrile content between 95% and 50% v/v in 5% increments were kept separately in 10 different chromatographic chambers, saturated with solvent for 2 h. Spots were observed under UV light at λ=254 nm p-anisaldehyde used as a spraying reagent. Theoretical calculation was done using the Alogps 2.1 online program at www.vcclab.org/lab/alogps. For percentage wound contraction, five groups of animal (mice) (25-30 g) of either sex were selected. Wound were created on dorsal surface of animals using toothed forceps, scalpel and pointed scissors. The wound areas were calculated using vernier caliper. After making wound mice were orally administered 35 mg/kg 6-shogoal, 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol and 10-gingerol respectively. Group E as the control group received tap water. RESULTS The lipophilicity values determined in thin layer chromatography were correlated with the theoretically calculated various log P by linear regression analysis. Significant correlations were found between log P values calculated by software program and the experimental reversed-phase thin-layer chromatography data. Order of wound healing property of ginger compounds is directly dependent on lipophilicity i.e. more lipophilic compound has highest activity. CONCLUSIONS Experimentally determined lipophilicity (R MO) values were correlated with log P determined by software's and found satisfactory. Lipophilicity (R MO) is a useful parameter for the determination and prediction of biological activity of ginger compounds.
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- Mohammed Afroz Bakht
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Salman Bin AbdulAziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Salman Bin AbdulAziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Salman Bin AbdulAziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Salman Bin AbdulAziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Cook SJ, Nichols FR, Brunker LB, Bachus KN. A novel vacuum assisted closure therapy model for use with percutaneous devices. Med Eng Phys 2014; 36:768-73. [PMID: 24685323 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2014.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2013] [Revised: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Long-term maintenance of a dermal barrier around a percutaneous prosthetic device remains a common clinical problem. A technique known as Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) uses negative pressure to facilitate healing of impaired and complex soft tissue wounds. However, the combination of using negative pressure with percutaneous prosthetic devices has not been investigated. The goal of this study was to develop a methodology to apply negative pressure to the tissues surrounding a percutaneous device in an animal model; no tissue healing outcomes are presented. Specifically, four hairless rats received percutaneous porous coated titanium devices implanted on the dorsum and were bandaged with a semi occlusive film dressing. Two of these animals received NPWT; two animals received no NPWT and served as baseline controls. Over a 28-day period, both the number of dressing changes required between the two groups as well as the pressures were monitored. Negative pressures were successfully applied to the periprosthetic tissues in a clinically relevant range with a manageable number of dressing changes. This study provides a method for establishing, maintaining, and quantifying controlled negative pressures to the tissues surrounding percutaneous devices using a small animal model.
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- Saranne J Cook
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148, USA
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- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148, USA
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- Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148, USA
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- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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Kant V, Gopal A, Pathak NN, Kumar P, Tandan SK, Kumar D. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of curcumin accelerated the cutaneous wound healing in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int Immunopharmacol 2014; 20:322-30. [PMID: 24675438 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2014.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 213] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2014] [Revised: 03/03/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Prolonged inflammation and increased oxidative stress impairs healing in diabetics and application of curcumin, a well known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, could be an important strategy in improving impaired healing in diabetics. So, the present study was conducted to evaluate the cutaneous wound healing potential of topically applied curcumin in diabetic rats. Open excision skin wound was created in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and wounded rats were divided into three groups; i) control, ii) gel-treated and iii) curcumin-treated. Pluronic F-127 gel (25%) and curcumin (0.3%) in pluronic gel were topically applied in the gel- and curcumin-treated groups, respectively, once daily for 19 days. Curcumin application increased the wound contraction and decreased the expressions of inflammatory cytokines/enzymes i.e. tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin (IL)-1beta and matrix metalloproteinase-9. Curcumin also increased the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine i.e. IL-10 and antioxidant enzymes i.e. superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase. Histopathologically, the curcumin-treated wounds showed better granulation tissue dominated by marked fibroblast proliferation and collagen deposition, and wounds were covered by thick regenerated epithelial layer. These findings reveal that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of curcumin caused faster and better wound healing in diabetic rats and curcumin could be an additional novel therapeutic agent in the management of impaired wound healing in diabetics.
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- Vinay Kant
- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243 122 UP, India.
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- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243 122 UP, India
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- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243 122 UP, India
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- Division of Veterinary Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243 122 UP, India
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- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243 122 UP, India
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- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243 122 UP, India.
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Birdane L, San T, Muluk NB, Burukoglu D, Cingi C. Efficacy of Curcumin in the healing of paracentesis in rats. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 78:280-4. [PMID: 24355767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Revised: 11/21/2013] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The present study was designed to investigate the possible beneficial effect of Curcumin (CMN) in healing of paracentesis in terms of wound thickness, sclerosis and closure by histological evaluation. To evaluate the efficacy of CMN, paracentesis was performed experimentally in the rats; and the results were presented histologically. METHODS Sixteen, each 270-310g weighted, healthy Sprague-Dawley female rats were included into the study. In both groups, paracentesis was performed into the eardrum bilaterally. In Group 1 (Paracentesis+Saline Group), saline drop was applied; and in Group 2 (Paracentesis+Curcumin group), Curcumin drop treatment was applied. Paracentesis area did not healed bilaterally in two rats (one in Group 1 and one in Group 2). Therefore, these two rats were excluded from the study. Histological examination performed in 14 rats and 28 temporal bones on the 15th day after the completion of drop treatment and closure of the paracentesis-area and wound healing were evaluated according to the histological examination criteria: Thickening of the tympanic membrane (ThicTM); and sclerosis. RESULTS Both tympanic membrane thickening and sclerosis values of Paracentesis+Curcumin Group (Group 2) were significantly lower than those of the Paracentesis+Saline Group's (median: 2.0) (p=0.001). Histological examination by light microscopy showed that in Paracentesis+Curcumin Group (Group 2), the structure of the tympanic membrane is near to the normal and decreased sclerosis was observed in connective tissue. Whereas in Paracentesis+Saline Group (Group 1), tympanic membrane thickening and connective tissue sclerosis were observed. CONCLUSIONS Curcumin improves wound healing process in paracentesis of TM. By using Curcumin drops, the closured paracentesis area was observed near to the normal eardrum; and thickness of the TM and sclerosis were less than the control, showing the improved healing at 15th day. The possible mechanisms may be anti-inflammatory effect, improving collagen deposition, and increasing fibroblast and vascular density in wounds thereby enhancing impaired wound healing.
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- Leman Birdane
- Yunus Emre State Hospital, ENT Department, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Istanbul Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, ENT Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Kırıkkale University, Faculty of Medicine, ENT Department, Kırıkkale, Turkey.
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- Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Histology Department, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, ENT Department, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Fu SZ, Meng XH, Fan J, Yang LL, Wen QL, Ye SJ, Lin S, Wang BQ, Chen LL, Wu JB, Chen Y, Fan JM, Li Z. Acceleration of dermal wound healing by using electrospun curcumin-loaded poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(ε-caprolactone) fibrous mats. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2013; 102:533-42. [PMID: 24115465 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2013] [Revised: 08/12/2013] [Accepted: 08/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This study prepared a composite scaffold composed of curcumin and poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL-PEG-PCL, PCEC) copolymer using coelectrospinning technology. Incorporation of curcumin into the polymeric matrix had an obvious effect on the morphology and dimension of PCEC/curcumin fibers. The results of in vitro anti-oxidant tests and of the cytotoxicity assay demonstrated that the curcumin-loaded PCEC fibrous mats had significant anti-oxidant efficacy and low cytotoxicity. Curcumin could be sustainably released from the fibrous scaffolds. More importantly, in vivo efficacy in enhancing wound repair was also investigated based on a full-thickness dermal defect model for Wistar rats. The results indicated that the PCEC/curcumin fibrous mats had a significant advantage in promoting wound healing. At 21 days post-operation, the dermal defect was basically recovered to its normal condition. A percentage of wound closure reached up to 93.3 ± 5.6% compared with 76.9 ± 4.9% of the untreated control (p < 0.05). Therefore, the as-prepared PCEC/curcumin composite mats are a promising candidate for use as wound dressing.
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- Shao-Zhi Fu
- Department of Oncology, the Affiliated Hospital of Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou, 646000, China
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Singh N, Ranjan V, Zaidi D, Shyam H, Singh A, Lodha D, Sharma R, Verma U, Dixit J, Balapure AK. Insulin catalyzes the curcumin-induced wound healing: an in vitro model for gingival repair. Indian J Pharmacol 2013; 44:458-62. [PMID: 23087505 PMCID: PMC3469947 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.99304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2011] [Revised: 08/26/2011] [Accepted: 04/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs) play a major role in the maintenance and repair of gingival connective tissue. The mitogen insulin with IGFs etc. synergizes in facilitating wound repair. Although curcumin (CUR) and insulin regulate apoptosis, their impact as a combination on hGF in wound repair remains unknown. Our study consists of: 1) analysis of insulin-mediated mitogenesis on CUR-treated hGF cells, and 2) development of an in vitro model of wound healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS Apoptotic rate in CUR-treated hGF cells with and without insulin was observed by AnnexinV/PI staining, nuclear morphological analysis, FACS and DNA fragmentation studies. Using hGF confluent cultures, wounds were mechanically created in vitro and incubated with the ligands for 48 h in 0.2% fetal bovine serum DMEM. RESULTS CUR alone showed dose-dependent (1-50 μM) effects on hGF. Insulin (1 μg/ml) supplementation substantially enhanced cell survival through up-regulation of mitogenesis/anti-apoptotic elements. CONCLUSIONS The in vitro model for gingival wound healing establishes that insulin significantly enhanced wound filling faster than CUR-treated hGF cells over 48 h. This reinforces the pivotal role of insulin in supporting CUR-mediated wound repair. The findings have significant bearing in metabolic dysfunctions, e.g. diabetes, atherosclerosis, etc., especially under Indian situations.
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- Neetu Singh
- Tissue and Cell Culture Unit, Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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Ryan JL, Heckler CE, Ling M, Katz A, Williams JP, Pentland AP, Morrow GR. Curcumin for radiation dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of thirty breast cancer patients. Radiat Res 2013; 180:34-43. [PMID: 23745991 DOI: 10.1667/rr3255.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Radiation dermatitis occurs in approximately 95% of patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the ability of curcumin to reduce radiation dermatitis severity in 30 breast cancer patients. Eligible patients were adult females with noninflammatory breast cancer or carcinoma in situ prescribed RT without concurrent chemotherapy. Randomized patients took 2.0 grams of curcumin or placebo orally three times per day (i.e., 6.0 grams daily) throughout their course of RT. Weekly assessments included Radiation Dermatitis Severity (RDS) score, presence of moist desquamation, redness measurement, McGill Pain Questionnaire-Short Form and Symptom Inventory questionnaire. The 30 evaluable patients were primarily white (90%) and had a mean age of 58.1 years. Standard pooled variances t test showed that curcumin reduced RDS at end of treatment compared to placebo (mean RDS = 2.6 vs. 3.4; P = 0.008). Fisher's exact test revealed that fewer curcumin-treated patients had moist desquamation (28.6% vs. 87.5%; P = 0.002). No significant differences were observed between arms for demographics, compliance, radiation skin dose, redness, pain or symptoms. In conclusion, oral curcumin, 6.0 g daily during radiotherapy, reduced the severity of radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients.
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- Julie L Ryan
- Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.
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Martins AF, Bueno PV, Almeida EA, Rodrigues FH, Rubira AF, Muniz EC. Characterization of N-trimethyl chitosan/alginate complexes and curcumin release. Int J Biol Macromol 2013; 57:174-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2013.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2012] [Revised: 01/30/2013] [Accepted: 03/09/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Chen CY, Chiu CC, Wu CP, Chou YT, Wang HM. Enhancements of skin cell proliferations and migrations via 6-dehydrogingerdione. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013; 61:1349-56. [PMID: 23268563 DOI: 10.1021/jf304340q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Human skin protects the body from mechanical and chemical damages, and skin wound healing is a costly procedure and worldwide issue. A Zingiber officinale compound, 6-dehydrogingerdione (6-DG), is presented as a novel biofunctional healing agent for human skin wound repair. The effectiveness on cell growth/migration, growth factor, collagen amount, and enzymatic activity was assessed. 6-DG treatment accelerated cellular proliferation and migration dose-dependently. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) showed that 6-DG brought about higher growth factor productions on transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), platelet-derived growth factor-αβ (PDGF-αβ), and vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF). Under phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) incubation, 6-DG increased fibroblast collagen yield obviously, reduced matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) protein expression, and recovered tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) secretion. 6-DG also blocked the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway by suppressing c-Jun protein levels and extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK) phosphorylation in fibroblasts. From all of the above, 6-DG has potential to be a novel agent for human skin repair.
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- Chung-Yi Chen
- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan, ROC
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Topman G, Lin FH, Gefen A. The natural medications for wound healing - Curcumin, Aloe-Vera and Ginger - do not induce a significant effect on the migration kinematics of cultured fibroblasts. J Biomech 2013; 46:170-4. [PMID: 23084784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Revised: 09/11/2012] [Accepted: 09/11/2012] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Curcumin, Aloe-vera and Ginger are popular natural medications (NMs) for treating wounds, however, the mechanisms by which these NMs apparently accelerate wound healing remain largely unknown. From a biomechanical perspective, it is specifically unclear whether fibroblast motility improves in the presence of any of these NMs. Here we use our recently developed quantitative high-precision automated assay for cell migration (Topman et al., 2012b) which is based on image processing of time lapse micrographs to determine whether kinematic parameters e.g. the maximum and average migration rates of en mass fibroblast colonies are influenced by treating the cells with the above NMs. We found no evidence that Curcumin, Aloe-vera and Ginger directly influence the en mass fibroblast migration kinematics in vitro post infliction of localized mechanical damage to the cultures. However, due to the complexity of a wound healing process in vivo, these NMs may still influence the healing through other pathways.
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- Gil Topman
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel.
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Thangapazham RL, Sharad S, Maheshwari RK. Skin regenerative potentials of curcumin. Biofactors 2013; 39:141-9. [PMID: 23315856 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2012] [Accepted: 11/29/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Curcumin, an active constituent of the spice turmeric, is well known for its chemopreventive properties and is found to be beneficial in treating various disorders including skin diseases. Curcumin protects skin by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation through the inhibition of nuclear factor-kappa B. Curcumin also affects other signaling pathways including transforming growth factor-β and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway. Curcumin also modulates the phase II detoxification enzymes which are crucial in detoxification reactions and for protection against oxidative stress. In the present review, the biological mechanisms of the chemopreventive potential of curcumin in various skin diseases like psoriasis, vitiligo, and melanoma is discussed. The application of curcumin in skin regeneration and wound healing is also elucidated. We also explored the recent innovations and advances involved in the development of transdermal delivery systems to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin, particularly in the skin. Recent clinical trials pertaining to the use of curcumin in skin diseases establishes its benefits and also the need for additional clinical trials in other diseases are discussed.
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- Rajesh L Thangapazham
- Department of Dermatology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
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Chang J, Liu W, Han B, Peng S, He B, Gu Z. Investigation of the skin repair and healing mechanism of N-carboxymethyl chitosan in second-degree burn wounds. Wound Repair Regen 2012; 21:113-21. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-475x.2012.00859.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2011] [Accepted: 08/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Jing Chang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu China
- College of Marine Life Science; Ocean University of China; Qingdao China
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- College of Marine Life Science; Ocean University of China; Qingdao China
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- College of Marine Life Science; Ocean University of China; Qingdao China
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- College of Marine Life Science; Ocean University of China; Qingdao China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu China
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Li X, Chen S, Zhang B, Li M, Diao K, Zhang Z, Li J, Xu Y, Wang X, Chen H. In situ injectable nano-composite hydrogel composed of curcumin, N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan and oxidized alginate for wound healing application. Int J Pharm 2012; 437:110-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2012] [Revised: 07/13/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Kim DC, Lee CE. NXCL-4950, a novel composite applicable to peripheral skin, is capable of increasing skin temperature by enhancing capillary circulation. Clin Exp Dermatol 2012; 38:244-50. [PMID: 23006135 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2012.04371.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rapid skin warming and prompt correct medical treatment lead to dramatic improvement in patients with peripheral capillary-related damage, such as injuries, Raynaud disease and frostbite. AIM To characterize a novel composite, NXCL-4950, for use in a cosmetic lotion. METHODS The effects of NXCL-4950 on enhancing skin blood flow, skin temperature warming, and expansion of peripheral blood vessels and scalp microvessels were investigated. RESULTS Monitoring by laser Doppler perfusion imaging and thermal imaging showed that application of NXCL-4950 to the hands increased skin blood flow and temperature relative to the control (or placebo) group. For the 20 participants with a high Raynaud Condition Score, application of NXCL-4950 to the skin resulted in a mean increase of 215.53% in microvessel diameter and mean increase of 164.96% in the speed of blood flow. When NXCL-4950 was applied to the scalp, the microvessels around the hair roots were clearly visible after 20 min. CONCLUSION NXCL-4950 is a potential candidate for enhancing peripheral skin temperature, and might be useful in the treatment of capillary-related disorders.
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- D-C Kim
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon, Korea.
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Chen CY, Cheng KC, Chang AY, Lin YT, Hseu YC, Wang HM. 10-Shogaol, an antioxidant from Zingiber officinale for skin cell proliferation and migration enhancer. Int J Mol Sci 2012; 13:1762-1777. [PMID: 22408422 PMCID: PMC3291991 DOI: 10.3390/ijms13021762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2011] [Revised: 01/09/2012] [Accepted: 01/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In this work, one of Zingiber officinale components, 10-shogaol, was tested with 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, metal chelating ability, and reducing power to show antioxidant activity. 10-Shogaol promoted human normal epidermal keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts cell growths. 10-Shogaol enhanced growth factor production in transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), platelet derived growth factor-αβ (PDGF-αβ) and vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) of both cells. In the in vitro wound healing assay for 12 or 24 h, with 10-shogaol, the fibroblasts and keratinocytes migrated more rapidly than the vehicle control group. Thus, this study substantiates the target compound, 10-shogaol, as an antioxidant for human skin cell growth and a migration enhancer with potential to be a novel wound repair agent.
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- Chung-Yi Chen
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Fooyin University, 151, Ching-Hsueh Road, Ta-Liao District, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; E-Mail:
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Centre, Tainan 710, Taiwan; E-Mail:
- Department of Safety Health and Environment, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan 717, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Department of Biology, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521, USA E-Mail:
- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, San-Ming District, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; E-Mail:
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- Department of Cosmeceutics, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan; E-Mail:
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- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, San-Ming District, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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The use of herbal medicines has increased dramatically over the past few years. The United States alone noted a 380% increase in the consumption of these products. Although the common practice of taking over-the-counter herbal soups, herbal teas and other such prepacked preparations was not associated with adverse events at large, still, some herbs are known to cause problems, especially when large doses are taken. The American Society of Anaesthesiologist (ASA) has taken a conservative stance and recommended that it is prudent to stop these products at least 2–3 weeks prior to anaesthesia and surgery. This advice may be difficult to implement as most preoperative evaluations occur only a few days prior to surgery. Some of the Ayurvedic preparations have shown to improve the patient outcome when taken during the perioperative period. Hence, the conservative stance by ASA may not always benefit the patient. More scientific studies are needed to have more targeted recommendations. This article puts forward the facts that need to be addressed by researchers in the future.
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- Sameer L Pradhan
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Reddy KK, Grossman L, Rogers GS. Common complementary and alternative therapies with potential use in dermatologic surgery: risks and benefits. J Am Acad Dermatol 2011; 68:e127-e135. [PMID: 21890235 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2010] [Revised: 06/20/2011] [Accepted: 06/26/2011] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ambulatory surgery patients often use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. CAM therapies may create beneficial and detrimental perioperative conditions. OBJECTIVE We sought to improve knowledge of CAM effects in dermatologic surgery, allowing dermatologists to potentially capitalize on therapeutic actions and to mitigate complications. METHODS PubMed literature search of CAM therapies in dermatologic and surgical settings was performed. Common CAM therapies with possible effects on dermatologic surgery were selected. Beneficial and detri-mental effects were reviewed. RESULTS A myriad of products may be used perioperatively by the patient. Therapies appearing to have some evidence for potential benefit include bromelain, honey, propolis, arnica, vitamin C and bioflavonoids, chamomile, aloe vera gel, grape seed extract, zinc, turmeric, calendula, chlorella, lavender oil, and gotu kola. Potential complications vary according to product and include platelet inhibition, contact dermatitis and, in rare cases, systemic toxicity. LIMITATIONS This review focuses on CAM having significant published studies evaluating efficacy for wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antipurpuric, or perioperative-related use. Most published studies have been small and often have design flaws. The scope of CAM is large and not all therapies are discussed. CONCLUSION Selected CAM therapies have been reported to promote wound healing, reduce edema or purpura, and provide anti-inflammatory effects. Because of high rates of CAM use, surgeons should familiarize themselves with common uses, potential benefits, and complications. Further study of effects in the dermatologic surgery setting may improve the patient-doctor relationship and enhance outcomes.
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- Kavitha K Reddy
- Department of Dermatology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- American Medical College of Homeopathy, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Rumjhum Agrawal
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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