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Hayat A, Shah I, Jabbar A, Ullah S, Shah MR, Shafique M, Balouch A, Gul F. Design and Development of a Self-nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System for Co-delivery of Curcumin and Naringin for Improved Wound Healing Activity in an Animal Model. PLANTA MEDICA 2024; 90:959-970. [PMID: 39079700 DOI: 10.1055/a-2376-6380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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The present study endeavored to design and develop a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system to improve the solubility and dermatological absorption of curcumin and naringin. Curcumin and naringin-loaded self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system formulations were developed using aqueous phase titration. Phase diagrams were used to pinpoint the self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system zones. Tween 80 and Labrasol (surfactants), Transcutol (cosurfactant), and cinnamon oil were chosen from a large pool of surfactants, cosurfactants, and oils based on their solubility and greatest nano-emulsion region. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, zeta sizer, and atomic force microscopy were used to characterize the optimized formulations and test for dilution and thermodynamic stability. The optimized curcumin-naringin-self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system demonstrated the following characteristics: polydispersity index (0.412 ± 0.03), % transmittance (97%), particle size (212.5 ± 05 nm), zeta potential (- 25.7 ± 1.80 mV) and having a smooth and spherical droplet shape, as shown by atomic force microscopy. The ability of their combined formulation to cure wounds was tested in comparison to pure curcumin suspension, empty self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system, and standard fusidic acid. Upon topical administration, the optimized curcumin-naringin-self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system demonstrated significant wound healing activity in comparison with a pure curcumin suspension, empty self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system, and standard fusidic acid. Based upon this result, we assume that skin penetration was increased by using the optimized curcumin-naringin-self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system with enhanced solubility.
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- Ajmal Hayat
- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Pharmacology Section MBC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Bajgai B, Suri M, Singh H, Hanifa M, Bhatti JS, Randhawa PK, Bali A. Naringin: A flavanone with a multifaceted target against sepsis-associated organ injuries. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 130:155707. [PMID: 38788393 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sepsis causes multiple organ dysfunctions and raises mortality and morbidity rates through a dysregulated host response to infection. Despite the growing research interest over the last few years, no satisfactory treatment exists. Naringin, a naturally occurring bioflavonoid with vast therapeutic potential in citrus fruits and Chinese herbs, has received much attention for treating sepsis-associated multiple organ dysfunctions. PURPOSE The review describes preclinical evidence of naringin from 2011 to 2024, particularly emphasizing the mechanism of action mediated by naringin against sepsis-associated specific injuries. The combination therapy, safety profile, drug interactions, recent advancements in formulation, and future perspectives of naringin are also discussed. METHODS In vivo and in vitro studies focusing on the potential role of naringin and its mechanism of action against sepsis-associated organ injuries were identified and summarised in the present manuscript, which includes contributions from 2011 to 2024. All the articles were extracted from the Medline database using PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science with relevant keywords. RESULTS Research findings revealed that naringin modulates many signaling cascades, such as Rho/ROCK and PPAR/STAT1, PIP3/AKT and KEAP1/Nrf2, and IkB/NF-kB and MAPK/Nrf2/HO-1, to potentially protect against sepsis-induced intestinal, cardiac, and lung injury, respectively. Furthermore, naringin treatment exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant action against sepsis harm, highlighting naringin's promising effects in septic settings. Naringin could be employed as a treatment against sepsis, based on studies on combination therapy, synergistic effects, and toxicological investigation that show no reported severe side effects. CONCLUSION Naringin might be a promising therapeutic approach for preventing sepsis-induced multiple organ failure. Naringin should be used alongside other therapeutic therapies with caution despite its great therapeutic potential and lower toxicity. Nonetheless, clinical studies are required to comprehend the therapeutic benefits of naringin against sepsis.
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- Bivek Bajgai
- Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, India
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- Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, India
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- Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, India
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- Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Amritsar Group of Colleges, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001, India; Division of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Sciences, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, India.
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Wang L, Lu S, Liu Y, Lu H, Zheng M, Zhou Z, Cao F, Yang Y, Fang Z. Differential impacts of porous starch versus its octenyl succinic anhydride-modified counterpart on naringin encapsulation, solubilization, and in vitro release. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132746. [PMID: 38821310 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132746] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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The aim of this work was to evaluate the potentials of porous starch (PS) and its octenyl succinic anhydride modified product (OSAPS) as efficient carriers for loading naringin (NA), focusing on encapsulation efficiency (EE, the percentage of adsorbed naringin relative to its initial amount), drug loading (DL, the percentage of naringin in the complex), structural alterations, solubilization and in vitro release of NA using unmodified starch (UMS) and NA as controls. Both the pore diameter and SBET value of PS decreased after esterification with OSA, and a thinner strip-shaped NA (∼145 nm) was observed in the OSAPS-NA complex and (∼150 nm) in the PS-NA complex. OSAPS exhibited reduced short-range ordered structure, as indicated by a lower R1047/1022 (0.73) compared to PS (0.77). Meanwhile, lowest crystallinity (12.81 %) of NA was found in OSAPS-NA. OSAPS-NA exhibited higher EE and DL for NA than PS-NA and a significant increase in NA saturated solubility in deionized water (by 11.63-fold) and simulated digestive fluids (by 24.95-fold) compared to raw NA. OSAPS contained higher proportions of slowly digestible starch and exhibited a lower digestion rate compared to PS, resulting in a longer time for NA release from its complex during the digestion.
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- Lu Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; School of Agriculture and Food, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic 3010, Australia.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; School of Agriculture and Food, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic 3010, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- School of Agriculture and Food, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic 3010, Australia.
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Mangla B, Mittal P, Kumar P, Javed S, Ahsan W, Aggarwal G. Development of erlotinib-loaded nanotransferosomal gel for the topical treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024; 19:855-874. [PMID: 38440976 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Aims: This study was aimed to formulate erlotinib (ERL)-loaded transferosomal gel (ERL@TG) intended for topical application for the treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ. Materials & methods: The optimized process involved a thin-film hydration method to generate ERL-loaded transferosomes (ERL@TFS), which was incorporated into a carbopol gel matrix to generate ERL@TG. The optimized formulation was characterized in vitro followed by cytotoxicity evaluation on MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines and acute toxicity and skin irritation studies was performed in vivo. Results: In a comparative assessment against plain ERL, ERL@TG displayed enhanced efficacy against MCF-7 cell lines, reflected in considerably lower IC50 values with an enhanced safety profile. Conclusion: Optimized ERL@TG was identified as a promising avenue for addressing ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer.
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- Bharti Mangla
- Centre for Advanced Formulation & Technology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Centre for Advanced Formulation & Technology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Centre for Advanced Formulation & Technology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, PO box no. 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, PO box no. 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Advanced Formulation & Technology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India
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Bian D, Pilehvar Y, Kousha S, Bi J. Bioactive Wound Healing 3D Structure Based on Chitosan Hydrogel Loaded with Naringin/Cyclodextrin Inclusion Nanocomplex. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:10566-10576. [PMID: 38463294 PMCID: PMC10918653 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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The current assay aimed to fabricate and analyze a potent wound healing structure based on a naringin (Nar)/β-cyclodextrin (β-CD)-loaded chitosan hydrogel. Using the simulation studies, we assessed the interactions among the Nar, β-CD, and the formation of the inclusion complex. Then, the formation of the hydrogel nanocomplex was simulated and evaluated using the in silico methods. The results showed that after optimization of the structures by DMol3 based on DFT-D, the total energies of Nar, GP, CD, and β-CD were calculated at -2100.159, -912.192, -3778.370, and -4273.078 Ha, respectively. The encapsulation energy of Nar on β-CD in the solvent phase was calculated at -93.626 kcal/mol, and the Nar structure was located inside β-CD in solution. The negative interaction energy value for the encapsulation of Nar on β-CD suggests the exothermic adsorption process and a stable structure between Nar and β-CD. Monte Carlo method was applied to obtain adsorption of CS/GP on Nar/β-CD. Its value of the obtained interaction energy was calculated at -1.423 × 103 kcal/mol. The characterization confirmed the formation of a Nar/β-CD inclusion complex. The Zeta potential of the pristine β-CD changed from -4.60 ± 1.1 to -17.60 ± 2.34 mV after interaction with Nar, and the heightened surface negativity can be attributed to the existence of electron-rich naringin molecules, as well as the orientation of the hydroxyl (OH) group of the β-CD toward the surface in an aqueous solution. The porosity of the fabricated hydrogels was in the range of 70-90% and during 14 days around 47.0 ± 3.1% of the pure hydrogel and around 56.4 ± 5.1 of hydrogel nanocomposite was degraded. The MTT assay showed that the hydrogels were biocompatible, and the wound contraction measurement (in an animal model) showed that the closure of the induced wound in the hydrogel nanocomposite treatment was faster than that of the control group (wound without treatment). The results of this study indicate that the developed bioactive wound healing 3D structure, which is composed of a chitosan hydrogel containing a Nar/β-CD inclusion nanocomplex, has potential as an effective material for wound dressing applications.
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- Donghui Bian
- Department
of Burns and Plastic Surgery, 960 Hospital
of the People’s Liberation Army, Jinan 250031, China
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- Cellular
and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research
Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia 571478334, Iran
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- Department
of Food Hygiene, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran
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- Department
of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Shandong
Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
- Medical
Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical
Sciences, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
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Akhtar M, Zaman M, Siddiqi AZ, Ali H, Khan R, Alvi MN, Butt MH, El-Demerdash FM, Binjawhar DN, Sayed AA, Altyar AE, Abdel-Daim MM. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) approach to formulate and optimize the bilayer combination tablet of Tamsulosin and Finasteride. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:101957. [PMID: 38313822 PMCID: PMC10837631 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.101957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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An orally administered bilayer tablet with Tamsulosin (TAM) as the sustained release (SR) and Finasteride (FIN) as immediate release (IR) was manufactured. A response surface methodology was employed to formulate bilayer tablets with individual release layers, i.e., sustained and immediate release (SR and IR). Independent variables selected in both cases comprise hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) as SR polymer, and avicel PH102 in the inner layer while Triacetin and talc in the outer layer, respectively. Tablets were prepared by direct compression, a total of 11 formulations were prepared for inner layer TAM, and 9 formulations for outer layer FIN were designed; these formulations were evaluated for hardness, friability, thickness, %drug content, and %drug release. A central composite design was employed in response surface methodology to design and optimize the formulation. The percentage of drug released was evaluated by in-vitro USP dissolution method of optimized formulation for 0.5, 2, and 6 hrs, and results were 24.63, 52.96, and 97.68 %, respectively. Drug release data was plotted in various kinetic models using a D.D solver, where drug release was first order that is concentration dependent and was best explained by Korsmeyer-Peppa kinetics, as the highest linearity was observed (R2 = 0.9693). However, a very close relationship was also noted with Higuchi kinetics (R2 = 0.9358). The mechanism of drug release was determined through the Korsmeyer model, and exponent "n" was found to be 0.4, indicative of an anomalous diffusion mechanism or diffusion coupled with erosion.
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- Muneeba Akhtar
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Highnoon Laboratories Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Uppsala University, 75123 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O.Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80260, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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Peng Y, Qu R, Xu S, Bi H, Guo D. Regulatory mechanism and therapeutic potentials of naringin against inflammatory disorders. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24619. [PMID: 38317884 PMCID: PMC10839891 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24619] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Naringin is a natural flavonoid with therapeutic properties found in citrus fruits and an active natural product from herbal plants. Naringin has become a focus of attention in recent years because of its ability to actively participate in the body's immune response and maintain the integrity of the immune barrier. This review aims to elucidate the mechanism of action and therapeutic efficacy of naringin in various inflammatory diseases and to provide a valuable reference for further research in this field. The review provided the chemical structure, bioavailability, pharmacological properties, and pharmacokinetics of naringin and found that naringin has good therapeutic potential for inflammatory diseases, exerting anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidative stress, anti-ulcerative and detoxifying effects in the disease. Moreover, we found that the great advantage of naringin treatment is that it is safe and can even alleviate the toxic side effects associated with some of the other drugs, which may become a highlight of naringin research. Naringin, an active natural product, plays a significant role in systemic diseases' anti-inflammatory and antioxidant regulation through various signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms.
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- Yuan Peng
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Therapy of Ocular Diseases, Shandong Academy of Eye Disease Prevention and Therapy, Medical College of Optometry and Ophthalmology, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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Mahajan A, Sharma G, Thakur A, Singh B, Mehta H, Mittal N, Dogra S, Katare OP. Tofacitinib in dermatology: a potential opportunity for topical applicability through novel drug-delivery systems. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024; 19:79-101. [PMID: 38197372 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Tofacitinib is a first-generation JAK inhibitor approved by the US FDA for treating rheumatoid arthritis. It exhibits a broad-spectrum inhibitory effect with abilities to block JAK-STAT signalling. The primary objective of this review is to obtain knowledge about cutting-edge methods for effectively treating a variety of skin problems by including tofacitinib into formulations that are based on nanocarriers. The review also highlights clinical trials and offers an update on published clinical patents. Nanocarriers provide superior performance compared to conventional treatments in terms of efficacy, stability, drug bioavailability, target selectivity and sustained drug release. Current review has the potential to make significant contributions to the ongoing discussion involving dermatological treatments and the prospective impact of nanotechnology on transforming healthcare within this field.
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- Akanksha Mahajan
- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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Karimi F, Azadi A, Omidifar N, Najafabady NM, Mohammadi F, Kazemi R, Gholami A. Pharmacotechnical aspects of a stable probiotic formulation toward multidrug-resistance antibacterial activity: design and quality control. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:391. [PMID: 37907893 PMCID: PMC10617127 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04224-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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As a well-known group of the probiotic family, the Lactobacillus has increasingly contributed to hindering the growth of pathogens, particularly resistant species, in the last decades. Since antibiotic resistance has become a severe problem in global healthcare systems and considerably increased the mortality and morbidity rate in infectious diseases, we aimed to obtain a new stable formulation of Lactobacillus to overcome resistant infections. For this purpose, we designed various gel formulations containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L. rhamnosus) as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in a water base and oil base gel, evaluated the probiotic stability in formulation to obtain an optimum formulation, and finally, investigated the antibacterial activities of that against two common hospital-associated multidrug-resistant pathogens, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Furthermore, the pharmaceutical aspects of the optimum formulation, including stability, homogeneity, spreadability, pH value, conductivity, and rheological behavior, were assessed.The results indicated that the optimum formulation based on glycerol exhibited desirable pharmaceutical properties, including long-term stability, a perfect level of homogeneity, an acceptable range of spreadability with pseudo-plastic thixotropic behavior, and a promising antibacterial potential against MRSA and VRE. Our findings indicate that this novel probiotic formulation could be an excellent candidate to cope with antibiotic-resistant species, representing a hopeful treatment potential for topical applications, particularly in incurable infections. However, further in vivo studies seem warranted to evaluate their bactericidal activity against multi-drug resistant microorganisms.
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- Farkhonde Karimi
- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Naringin: Nanotechnological Strategies for Potential Pharmaceutical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030863. [PMID: 36986723 PMCID: PMC10054771 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Polyphenols comprise a number of natural substances, such as flavonoids, that show interesting biological effects. Among these substances is naringin, a naturally occurring flavanone glycoside found in citrus fruits and Chinese medicinal herbs. Several studies have shown that naringin has numerous biological properties, including cardioprotective, cholesterol-lowering, anti-Alzheimer’s, nephroprotective, antiageing, antihyperglycemic, antiosteoporotic and gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiapoptotic, anticancer and antiulcer effects. Despite its multiple benefits, the clinical application of naringin is severely restricted due to its susceptibility to oxidation, poor water solubility, and dissolution rate. In addition, naringin shows instability at acidic pH, is enzymatically metabolized by β-glycosidase in the stomach and is degraded in the bloodstream when administered intravenously. These limitations, however, have been overcome thanks to the development of naringin nanoformulations. This review summarizes recent research carried out on strategies designed to improve naringin’s bioactivity for potential therapeutic applications.
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Electroanalysis of Naringin at Electroactivated Pencil Graphite Electrode for the Assessment of Polyphenolics with Intermediate Antioxidant Power. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11122306. [PMID: 36552515 PMCID: PMC9774430 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11122306] [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: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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A simple and rapid differential pulse voltammetric (DPV) method using a single-use electroactivated pencil graphite electrode (PGE*) is proposed for the rapid screening of the total content of polyphenolics (TCP) with intermediate antioxidant power (AOP) in grapefruit peel and fresh juice. The results were compared and correlated with those provided by the HPLC-DAD-MS method. NG voltammetric behavior at PGE* was studied by cyclic voltammetry and an oxidation mechanism was suggested. The experimental conditions (type of PGE, electroactivation procedure, pH, nature and concentration of supporting electrolyte) for NG DPV determination were optimized. The NG peak current varied linearly with the concentration in the ranges 1.40 × 10-6-2.00 × 10-5 and 2.00 × 10-5-1.40 × 10-4 mol/L NG and a limit of detection (LoD) of 6.02 × 10-7 mol/L NG was attained. The method repeatability expressed as relative standard deviation was 7.62% for the concentration level of 2.00 × 10-6 mol/L NG. After accumulation for 240 s of NG at PGE* the LoD was lowered to 1.35 × 10-7 mol/L NG, the linear range being 6.00 × 10-7-8.00 × 10-6 mol/L NG. The developed electrochemical system was successfully tested on real samples and proved to be a cost-effective tool for the simple estimation of the TCP with intermediate AOP in citrus fruits.
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