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Mubeen I, Fawzi Bani Mfarrej M, Razaq Z, Iqbal S, Naqvi SAH, Hakim F, Mosa WFA, Moustafa M, Fang Y, Li B. Nanopesticides in comparison with agrochemicals: Outlook and future prospects for sustainable agriculture. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 198:107670. [PMID: 37018866 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Agrochemicals are products of advanced technologies that use inorganic pesticides and fertilizers. Widespread use of these compounds has adverse environmental effects, leading to acute and chronic exposure. Globally, scientists are adopting numerous green technologies to ensure a healthy and safe food supply and a livelihood for everyone. Nanotechnologies significantly impact all aspects of human activity, including agriculture, even if synthesizing certain nanomaterials is not environmentally friendly. Numerous nanomaterials may therefore make it easier to create natural insecticides, which are more effective and environmentally friendly. Nanoformulations can improve efficacy, reduce effective doses, and extend shelf life, while controlled-release products can improve the delivery of pesticides. Nanotechnology platforms enhance the bioavailability of conventional pesticides by changing kinetics, mechanisms, and pathways. This allows them to bypass biological and other undesirable resistance mechanisms, increasing their efficacy. The development of nanomaterials is expected to lead to a new generation of pesticides that are more effective and safer for life, humans, and the environment. This article aims to express at how nanopesticides are being used in crop protection now and in the future. This review aims to shed some light on the various impacts of agrochemicals, their benefits, and the function of nanopesticide formulations in agriculture.
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- Iqra Mubeen
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, and Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, 144534, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Main Campus Bosan Road, Multan, 60800, Pakistan.
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- Laboratorio de Patología Frutal, Departamento de Producción Agrícola, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad de Talca, Talca, 3460000, Maule, Chile.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Main Campus Bosan Road, Multan, 60800, Pakistan.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Main Campus Bosan Road, Multan, 60800, Pakistan.
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- Plant Production Department (Horticulture- Pomology), Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21531, Egypt.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, and Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Wani MY, Ganie NA, Dar KA, Dar SQ, Khan AH, Khan NA, Zahmatkesh S, Manzar MS, Banerjee R. Nanotechnology future in food using carbohydrate macromolecules: A state-of-the-art review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124350. [PMID: 37028631 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124350] [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: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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It is commonly known that agricultural pest and disease management is achieved through the use of agricultural chemicals and other synthetic compounds, which can contaminate water, soil, and food. Using agrochemicals indiscriminately has negative effects on the environment and poor food quality. In contrast, the world's population is increasing rapidly, and arable land is diminishing daily. Traditional agricultural methods must be replaced by nanotechnology-based treatments that efficiently address both the demands of the present and the needs of the future. As a promising contributor to sustainable agriculture and food production worldwide, nanotechnology has been applied through innovative and resourceful tools. Recent advances in nanomaterial engineering have increased agricultural and food sector production and protected crops using nanoparticles (1000 nm). Agrochemicals, nutrients, and genes can now be distributed to plants in a precise and tailored manner through nanoencapsulation (nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and genes). Despite the advancement of technology in agriculture, some areas remain unexplored. The various agricultural domains must therefore be updated in priority order. The development of long-lasting and efficient nanoparticle materials will be key to the development of future eco-friendly and nanoparticle-based technologies. We thoroughly covered the many types of nanoscale agro-materials and gave an overview of biological techniques in nano-enabled tactics that can effectively reduce plant biotic and abiotic challenges while potentially boosting plant nutritional values.
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- M Younus Wani
- College of Temperate Sericulture, Mirgund, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar, Jammu & Kashmir 190025, India
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- College of Temperate Sericulture, Mirgund, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar, Jammu & Kashmir 190025, India
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- College of Temperate Sericulture, Mirgund, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar, Jammu & Kashmir 190025, India
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, PO Box: 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, PO Box: 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieríay Ciencias, Puebla, Mexico.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Khalil HMA, El Henafy HMA, Khalil IA, Bakr AF, Fahmy MI, Younis NS, El-Shiekh RA. Hypericum perforatum L. Nanoemulsion Mitigates Cisplatin-Induced Chemobrain via Reducing Neurobehavioral Alterations, Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammation, and Apoptosis in Adult Rats. TOXICS 2023; 11:159. [PMID: 36851034 PMCID: PMC9961500 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11020159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Cisplatin (Cis) is a potent chemotherapeutic agent; however, it is linked with oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, which may harmfully affect the brain. Hypericum perforatum L. (HP L.) is a strong medicinal plant, but its hydrophobic polyphenolic compounds limit its activity. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the neuroprotective action of HP L. and its nanoemulsion (NE) against Cis-induced neurotoxicity. The prepared HP.NE was subjected to characterization. The droplet size distribution, surface charge, and morphology were evaluated. In addition, an in vitro dissolution study was conducted. Compared to Cis-intoxicated rats, HP L. and HP.NE-treated rats displayed improved motor activity and spatial working memory. They also showed an increase in their antioxidant defense system and a reduction in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the brain. Moreover, they showed an increase in the expression levels of the PON-3 and GPX genes, which are associated with a reduction in the brain levels of COX-2 and TP-53. These findings were confirmed by reducing the immunohistochemical expression of nuclear factor kappa (NF-ƘB) and enhanced Ki-67 levels. In conclusion, HP L. is a promising herb and could be used as an adjuvant candidate to ameliorate chemotherapeutic-induced neurotoxicity. Moreover, HP.NE has superior activity in lessening Cis-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in brain tissue.
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- Heba M. A. Khalil
- Department of Veterinary Hygiene and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Medical Laboratory Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, October 6 University, Giza 3230911, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University of Science and Technology (MUST), Giza 12582, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo 2834, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini St., Cairo 11562, Egypt
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Marques-Santos F, Amendoeira MRR, Galvão RMS, Rocha LM, Faria RX. Comparative evaluation of plant extract effects on peritoneal, medullary and J774 cells. G8 macrophages. BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e268859. [PMID: 37132741 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.268859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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The use of medicinal plants as raw material for extracts production and pure substances isolation and subsequence development of new drugs represents a constantly growing area. However, some stages are indispensable before pharmacologically evaluating natural products such as medicines. Toxicity tests in mammalian cells are essential to initiate new drugs development or verify the substance's biocompatibility. Thus, we verified the toxicity of crude extracts and fractions with different polarities obtained from the leaves and stems of eight plant species. The toxic effect was evaluated on macrophages obtained from the bone marrow and peritoneal cavity of a Swiss webster mouse and J774 macrophages. G8 cell lineage. These macrophages were cultured in a 96-well plate, and the compounds were added at a concentration of 100 µg/mL for 24 hours. After this time, the supernatant was removed. The toxicity was evaluated for lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay and the resazurin assay, which uses an indicator dye to measure oxidation-reduction reactions. The results showed a difference in the percentage of toxicity when comparing the same extract in different types of macrophages. This outcome indicates that these cells from different origins may exhibit different responses when exposed to the same natural compounds.
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- F Marques-Santos
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Fiocruz, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Laboratório de Toxoplasmose e outras Protozooses, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Fiocruz, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Laboratório de Toxoplasmose e outras Protozooses, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ, Laboratório de Estudos de Farmacologia Experimental, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF, Laboratório de Tecnologia em Produtos Naturais, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Fiocruz, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Laboratório de Avaliação e Promoção da Saúde Ambiental, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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Mossa ATH, Mohamed RI, Mohafrash SM. Development of a ‘green’ nanoformulation of neem oil-based nanoemulsion for controlling mosquitoes in the sustainable ecosystem. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Almeida F, Corrêa M, Zaera AM, Garrigues T, Isaac V. Influence of different surfactants on development of nanoemulsion containing fixed oil from an Amazon palm species. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Eugenia sulcata (Myrtaceae) Nanoemulsion Enhances the Inhibitory Activity of the Essential Oil on P2X7R and Inflammatory Response In Vivo. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14050911. [PMID: 35631497 PMCID: PMC9148016 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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P2X7R is a purinergic receptor with broad expression throughout the body, especially in immune system cells. P2X7R activation causes inflammatory mediators to release, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), the processing and release of which are critically dependent on this ion channel activation. P2X7R’s therapeutic potential augments the discovery of new antagonistic compounds. Thus, we investigated whether the Eugenia sulcata essential oil could block P2X7R activity. The essential oil (ESO) dose-dependently inhibited ATP-promoted PI uptake and IL-1β release with an IC50 of 113.3 ± 3.7 ng/mL and 274 ± 91 ng/mL, respectively, and the essential oil nanoemulsion (ESON) improved the ESO inhibitory effect with an IC50 of 81.4 ± 7.2 ng/mL and 62 ± 2 ng/mL, respectively. ESO and ESON reversed the carrageenan-activated peritonitis in mice, and ESON exhibited an efficacy higher than ESO. The majority substance from essential oil, β-caryophyllene, impaired the ATP-evoked PI uptake and IL-1β release with an IC50 value of 26 ± 0.007 ng/mL and 97 ± 0.012 ng/mL, respectively. Additionally, β-caryophyllene reduced carrageenan-induced peritonitis, and the molecular modeling and computational simulation predicted the intermolecular interactions in the P2X7R situs. In silico, results indicated β-caryophyllene as a potent allosteric P2X7R antagonist, although this substance may present toxic effects for humans. These data confirm the nanoemulsion of essential oil from E. sulcata as a promisor biotechnology strategy for impaired P2X7R functions and the inflammatory response.
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Ragab TIM, Zoheir KMA, Mohamed NA, El Gendy AENG, Abd-ElGawad AM, Abdelhameed MF, Farrag ARH, Elshamy AI. Cytoprotective potentialities of carvacrol and its nanoemulsion against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats: development of nano-encasulation form. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09198. [PMID: 35368529 PMCID: PMC8968646 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cisplatin (Cisp) is a widely distributed chemotherapeutic drug for cancers. Nephrotoxicity is one of the most common side effects of the use of this drug. Carvacrol (CV) is a common natural compound in essential oils and extracts of medicinal plants with potent in vivo and in vitro bioactivities. The work was extended to achieve the target of investigation of the protective potentialities of CV and its nanoemulsion as a cytoprotective drug against Cisp-induced nephrotoxicity in albino rats. CV-nanoemulsion was prepared by a hydrophilic surfactant polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) and deionized water. The TEM image of the particle distribution prepared nanoemulsion is mainly spherical in shape with particle size varying between 14 and 30 nm. Additionally, the Cisp administration caused the increasing of the levels of urea and creatinine in the blood and serum. These increasing of urea and creatinine levels caused consequently the turbulence of the oxidative stress as well as the rising of hs-CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α levels in the serum. Also, histopathological changes of the kidney tissue were observed. These changes back to normal by treatment with CV-nanoemulsion. Expression levels of nephrotoxicity-related genes including LGALS3, VEGF, and CAV1 in kidney tissue using qRT-PCR were measured. The results revealed that the expression of LGALS3, VEGF and CAV1 genes was highly significantly increased in only Cisp treated group when compared with other treated groups. While, these genes expressions were significantly decreased in Cisp + CV treated group when compared with Cisp treated rats (P < 0.001). In addition, there were no significant differences between Cisp + nano-CV treated group and both negative control and nanoemulsion alone groups but it was not significant. In addition, the Western blot of protein analysis results showed that the LGALS3 and CAV1 are highly expressed only in Cisp + CV treated group compared with other groups. There was no significant difference between Cisp + nano-CV treated animals and negative control for both mRNA and protein expression. Based on these results, CV was combined with calcium alginate; a more stable capsule is formed, allowing for the formation of a double wall in the microcapsule. These results supported the therapeutic effect of CV and its nano-emulsion as cytoprotective agents against Cisp nephrotoxicity.
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- Tamer I M Ragab
- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Cell Biology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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Abu-Huwaij R, Al-Assaf SF, Hamed R. Recent exploration of nanoemulsions for drugs and cosmeceuticals delivery. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:3729-3740. [PMID: 34964223 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nanoemulsions (NEs) have been explored as nanocarriers for the delivery of many drugs and cosmeceuticals. The extraordinary expansion of using NEs is due to their capability to conquer the main challenges of conventional delivery systems such as short residence time with low patient acceptance, poor stability, low aqueous solubility, permeability, and hence bioavailability. METHODS This review recapitulated the most recent pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical applications of NEs as effective delivery nanocarriers. The outputs of our research studies and the literature review on the latest NEs applications were assessed to highlight the NEs components, preparations, applications, and the improved quality and elegance of the used product. RESULTS NEs are stable submicronic translucent dispersions with narrow droplet size distribution. They exhibited excellent ability to efficiently encapsulate therapeutics of diverse nature of drugs and cosmeceuticals. NE formulations showed superiority over conventional delivery approaches with overabundances of advantages through different routes of administration. This novel technology exhibited better aesthetic appeal, higher bioavailability, and a longer duration compared to the conventional delivery systems. CONCLUSION This novel technology holds promise for different therapeutics fields. However, the success of NEs use advocated the development of robust formulations, proper choice of equipment, ample process characterization, and assurance of their efficacy, stability, safety and cosmetic appeal.
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- Rana Abu-Huwaij
- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Al-Salt, Jordan
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Al-Salt, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Diallyl Trisulfide, the Antifungal Component of Garlic Essential Oil and the Bioactivity of Its Nanoemulsions Formed by Spontaneous Emulsification. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237186. [PMID: 34885768 PMCID: PMC8658937 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical compounds of garlic essential oil (EO), and determine the antifungal efficacy of garlic EO and its major components, diallyl trisulfide and its nanoemulsions against wood-rotting fungi, Trametes hirsuta and Laetiporus sulphureus. GC-MS analysis revealed that the major constituents of garlic EO were diallyl trisulfide (39.79%), diallyl disulfide (32.91%), and diallyl sulfide (7.02%). In antifungal activity, the IC50 value of garlic EO against T. hirsuta and L. sulphureus were 137.3 and 44.6 μg/mL, respectively. Results from the antifungal tests demonstrated that the three major constituents were shown to have good antifungal activity, in which, diallyl trisulfide was the most effective against T. hirsuta and L. sulphureus, with the IC50 values of 56.1 and 31.6 μg/mL, respectively. The diallyl trisulfide nanoemulsions showed high antifungal efficacy against the examined wood-rotting fungi, and as the amount of diallyl trisulfide in the lipid phase increases, the antifungal efficacy of the nanoemulsions increases. These results showed that the nanoemulsions and normal emulsion of diallyl trisulfide have potential to develop into a natural wood preservative.
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Oral and Topical Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Potentialities of Araucaria bidiwillii Shoot Essential Oil and Its Nanoemulsion in Relation to Chemical Composition. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26195833. [PMID: 34641376 PMCID: PMC8510361 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26195833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Different parts of Araucaria bidiwillii (bunya pin) trees, such as nuts, seeds, bark, and shoots, are widely used in cooking, tea, and traditional medicines around the world. The shoots essential oil (EO) has not yet been studied. Herein, the chemical profile of A. bidiwillii shoots EO (ABSEO) was created by GC–MS analysis. Additionally, the in vivo oral and topical anti-inflammatory effect against carrageenan-induced models, as well as antipyretic potentiality of ABSEO and its nanoemulsion were evaluated. Forty-three terpenoid components were identified and categorized as mono- (42.94%), sesqui- (31.66%), and diterpenes (23.74%). The main compounds of the ABSEO were beyerene (20.81%), α-pinene (16.21%), D-limonene (14.22%), germacrene D (6.69%), β-humulene (4.14%), and sabinene (4.12%). The ABSEO and its nanoemulsion exhibited significant inflammation suppression in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model, in both oral (50 and 100 mg/kg) and topical (5% in soyabean oil) routes, compared to the control and reference drugs groups. All the results demonstrated the significant inflammation reduction via the inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL8), nitrosative (NO), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) supported by the histopathological studies and immunohistochemical assessment of MMP-9 and NF-κβ levels in paw tissues. Moreover, the oral administration of ABSEO and its nanoemulsion (50 and 100 mg/kg) exhibited antipyretic activity in rats, demonstrated by the inhibition of hyperthermia induced by intramuscular injection of brewer’s yeast. These findings advised that the use of ABSEO and its nanoemulsion against numerous inflammatory and hyperthermia ailments that could be attributed to its active constituents.
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Lobato Rodrigues AB, Martins RL, Rabelo ÉDM, Tomazi R, Santos LL, Brandão LB, Faustino CG, Ferreira Farias AL, dos Santos CBR, de Castro Cantuária P, Galardo AKR, de Almeida SSMDS. Development of nano-emulsions based on Ayapana triplinervis essential oil for the control of Aedes aegypti larvae. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254225. [PMID: 34242328 PMCID: PMC8270136 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ayapana triplinervis is a plant species used in traditional medicine and in mystical-religious rituals by traditional communities in the Amazon. The aim of this study are to develop a nano-emulsion containing essential oil from A. triplinervis morphotypes, to evaluate larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and acute oral toxicity in Swiss albino mice (Mus musculus). The essential oils were extracted by steam dragging, identified by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and nano-emulsions were prepared using the low energy method. Phytochemical analyses indicated the major compounds, expressed as area percentage, β-Caryophyllene (45.93%) and Thymohydroquinone Dimethyl Ether (32.93%) in morphotype A; and Thymohydroquinone Dimethyl Ether (84.53%) was found in morphotype B. Morphotype A essential oil nano-emulsion showed a particle size of 101.400 ± 0.971 nm (polydispersity index = 0.124 ± 0.009 and zeta potential = -19.300 ± 0.787 mV). Morphotype B essential oil nano-emulsion had a particle size of 104.567 ± 0.416 nm (polydispersity index = 0.168 ± 0.016 and zeta potential = -27.700 ± 1.307 mV). Histomorphological analyses showed the presence of inflammatory cells in the liver of animals treated with morphotype A essential oil nano-emulsion (MAEON) and morphotype B essential oil nano-emulsion (MBEON). Congestion and the presence of transudate with leukocyte infiltration in the lung of animals treated with MAEON were observed. The nano-emulsions containing essential oils of A. triplinervis morphotypes showed an effective nanobiotechnological product in the chemical control of A. aegypti larvae with minimal toxicological action for non-target mammals.
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Amapaense Herbarium, Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Entomology, Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Exact and Technological Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapa, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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Neto SF, Prada AL, Achod LDR, Torquato HFV, Lima CS, Paredes-Gamero EJ, Silva de Moraes MO, Lima ES, Sosa EH, de Souza TP, Amado JRR. α-amyrin-loaded nanocapsules produce selective cytotoxic activity in leukemic cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 139:111656. [PMID: 34243603 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Amyrins are triterpenes that have attractive pharmacological potential; however, their low water solubility and erratic stomach absorption hinders their use as a drug. The aim of this paper was to develop a novel α-amyrin-loaded nanocapsule for intestinal delivery and evaluate, preliminarily, its cytotoxic ability against leukemic cells. MATERIAL AND METHODS Five nanocapsule formulations were designed by the solvent displacement-evaporation method. Poly-ε-caprolactone, Eudragit® E100, and Kollicoat® Mae 100 P were used as film-former materials. Particle size, polydispersity index (PdI), zeta potential, and the pH of all formulations were measured. The cytotoxic potential of the nanocapsules was evaluated in vitro using different leukemic lineages RESULTS: Nanocapsules coated with Kollicoat® Mae 100 P presented the smallest particle size (130 nm), the lowest zeta-potential (-38 mV), and the narrowest size distribution (PdI = 0.100). The entrapment efficiency was 65.47%, while the loading capacity was 2.40%. Nanocapsules release 100% of α-amyrin in 40 min (pH 7.4), by using a possible mechanism of swelling-diffusion. The formulation showed excellent on-shelf physicochemical stability during one year. Additionally, nanocapsules produced a selective cytotoxic effect on a human leukemia lineage Kasumi-1, an acute myeloid leukemia cell line, and produced cell death by apoptosis CONCLUSION: α-amyrin-loaded nanocapsules appear to be a promising nanoformulation that could be used against leukemia.
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- Serafim Florentino Neto
- Laboratory of Innovation and Development in Pharmaceutical Technology (LIDETEF), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Av. Rodrigo Octavio Ramos, 6200, Coroado, Manaus, AM CEP 69077-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Innovation and Development in Pharmaceutical Technology (LIDETEF), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Av. Rodrigo Octavio Ramos, 6200, Coroado, Manaus, AM CEP 69077-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Innovation and Development in Pharmaceutical Technology (LIDETEF), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Av. Rodrigo Octavio Ramos, 6200, Coroado, Manaus, AM CEP 69077-000, Brazil
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- Biochemistry Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Três de Maio 100, São Paulo, SP, CEP 04044-020, Brazil
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- Biochemistry Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Três de Maio 100, São Paulo, SP, CEP 04044-020, Brazil; Pharmaceutical Sciences Post-Graduation Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Food and Nutrition, Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul, Av. Costa e Silva, Pioneiros, Campo Grande, MS CEP 79070-900, Brazil
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- Thematic Microscopy and Nanotechnology Laboratory (LTMN), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Av. Bem Te ví, 8-406. Petrópolis, Manaus, AM 69067-001, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Innovation and Development in Pharmaceutical Technology (LIDETEF), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Av. Rodrigo Octavio Ramos, 6200, Coroado, Manaus, AM CEP 69077-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, 5850 College Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Laboratory of Innovation and Development in Pharmaceutical Technology (LIDETEF), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Av. Rodrigo Octavio Ramos, 6200, Coroado, Manaus, AM CEP 69077-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology (LTF), Faculty of Pharmacy, Food and Nutrition, Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul, Av. Costa e Silva, Pioneiros, Campo Grande, MS CEP 79070-900, Brazil.
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Abdel-Ghany HSM, Abdel-Shafy S, Abuowarda M, El-Khateeb RM, Hoballah EM, Fahmy MM. Acaricidal activity of Artemisia herba-alba and Melia azedarach oil nanoemulsion against Hyalomma dromedarii and their toxicity on Swiss albino mice. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2021; 84:241-262. [PMID: 33934282 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-021-00618-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Biopesticides such as essential oils (EOs) are considered an improvement for integrated pest control as they appear to be less toxic to the environment than chemical acaricides. The current study aimed to evaluate the acaricidal activity of Artemisia herba-alba and Melia azedarach oil loaded nano-emulsion as alternatives for chemical acaricides against the camel tick Hyalomma dromedarii, besides evaluating their toxic effect on Swiss albino mice. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used for the characterization of loaded nano-emulsions.The immersion test was used for the bioassay of both loaded nanoemulsions on tick stages (egg, nymph, larva, and adult). Mortality percentages and LC50 values of each tick stage were calculated. Reproductive performance for the survived engorged females after treatment was monitored. The toxicity of both loaded nano-emulsions was evaluated on Swiss albino mice by an oral dose of 1500 mg/kg/day for five successive days. The hematological, biochemical, and histopathological changes were evaluated. TEM characterization revealed spherical droplets for A. herba-alba and M. azedarach oil loaded nano-emulsion with droplet size ranging from 62 to 69 nm and 52-91 nm, respectively. FTIR revealed the absence of extra peaks in the loaded nano-emulsions that confirmed no chemical changes existed by ultrasonication. The LC50 values of A. herba-alba and M. azedarach oil loaded nano-emulsion on embryonated eggs, larvae, engorged nymphs, and unfed adults were 0.3 and 1.1%, 0.7 and 1.7%, 0.3 and 0.4%, 4.4 and 22.2%, respectively. The egg productive index (EPI), egg number, and hatchability percentage were lower in the treated females compared with Butox 5% (deltamethrin) and control. The hematological picture and biochemical analysis revealed insignificant changes in the treatment group compared with the negative control group. The liver of the A. herba-alba and M. azedarach oil loaded nano-emulsion treated group exhibited vacuolar degeneration and infiltration of lymphocytic cells. The kidney of mice treated with A. herba-alba and M. azedarach oil loaded nano-emulsion showed hemolysis and slight degeneration of epithelial cells of tubules. It is concluded that A. herba-alba and M. azedarach oil loaded nano-emulsion have good acaricidal activity against camel tick H. dromedarii.
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- Hoda S M Abdel-Ghany
- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Agriculture Microbiology, Agricultural and Biological Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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McClements DJ, Das AK, Dhar P, Nanda PK, Chatterjee N. Nanoemulsion-Based Technologies for Delivering Natural Plant-Based Antimicrobials in Foods. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.643208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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There is increasing interest in the use of natural preservatives (rather than synthetic ones) for maintaining the quality and safety of foods due to their perceived environmental and health benefits. In particular, plant-based antimicrobials are being employed to protect against microbial spoilage, thereby improving food safety, quality, and shelf-life. However, many natural antimicrobials cannot be utilized in their free form due to their chemical instability, poor dispersibility in food matrices, or unacceptable flavor profiles. For these reasons, encapsulation technologies, such as nanoemulsions, are being developed to overcome these hurdles. Indeed, encapsulation of plant-based preservatives can improve their handling and ease of use, as well as enhance their potency. This review highlights the various kinds of plant-based preservatives that are available for use in food applications. It then describes the methods available for forming nanoemulsions and shows how they can be used to encapsulate and deliver plant-based preservatives. Finally, potential applications of nano-emulsified plant-based preservatives for improving food quality and safety are demonstrated in the meat, fish, dairy, and fresh produce areas.
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Sharma S, Loach N, Gupta S, Mohan L. Phyto-nanoemulsion: An emerging nano-insecticidal formulation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enmm.2020.100331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Elshamy AI, Ammar NM, Hassan HA, Al-Rowaily SL, Ragab TI, El Gendy AENG, Abd-ElGawad AM. Essential oil and its nanoemulsion of Araucaria heterophylla resin: Chemical characterization, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic activities. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS 2020; 148:112272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Singh A, Dhiman N, Kar AK, Singh D, Purohit MP, Ghosh D, Patnaik S. Advances in controlled release pesticide formulations: Prospects to safer integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 385:121525. [PMID: 31740313 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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As the world is striving hard towards sustainable agricultural practices for a better tomorrow, one of the primary focuses is on effective pest management for enhanced crop productivity. Despite newer and potent chemicals as pesticides, there are still substantial crop losses, and if by any means this loss can be tackled; it will alleviate unwanted excessive use of chemical pesticides. Scientific surveys have already established that pesticides are not being utilized by the crops completely rather a significant amount remains unused due to various limiting factors such as leaching and bioconversion, etc., resulting in an adverse effect on human health and ecosystems. Concerted efforts from scientific diaspora toward newer and innovative strategies are already showing promise, and one such viable approach is controlled release systems (CRS) of pesticides. Moreover, to bring these smart formulations within the domain of current pesticide regulatory framework is still under debate. It is thus, paramount to discuss the pros and cons of this new technology vis-à-vis the conventional agrarian methods. This review deliberates on the developmental updates in this innovative field from the past decades and also appraises the challenges encumbered. Additionally, critical information and the foreseeable research gaps in this emerging area are highlighted.
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- Amrita Singh
- Water Analysis Laboratory, Nanomaterials Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research Campus, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Water Analysis Laboratory, Nanomaterials Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research Campus, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Water Analysis Laboratory, Nanomaterials Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research Campus, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Water Analysis Laboratory, Nanomaterials Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Water Analysis Laboratory, Nanomaterials Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research Campus, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research Campus, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Immunotoxicolgy Laboratory, Food Drug and Chemical Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Water Analysis Laboratory, Nanomaterials Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research Campus, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Araújo GMF, Barros ARA, Oshiro-Junior JA, Soares LF, da Rocha LG, de Lima ÁAN, da Silva JA, Converti A, Damasceno BPGDL. Nanoemulsions Loaded with Amphotericin B: Development, Characterization and Leishmanicidal Activity. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 25:1616-1622. [PMID: 31298163 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190705202030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Leishmaniasis is one of the most neglected diseases in the world. Its most severe clinical form, called visceral, if left untreated, can be fatal. Conventional therapy is based on the use of pentavalent antimonials and includes amphotericin B (AmB) as a second-choice drug. The micellar formulation of AmB, although effective, is associated with acute and chronic toxicity. Commercially-available lipid formulations emerged to overcome such drawbacks, but their high cost limits their widespread use. Drug delivery systems such as nanoemulsions (NE) have proven ability to solubilize hydrophobic compounds, improve absorption and bioavailability, increase efficacy and reduce toxicity of encapsulated drugs. NE become even more attractive because they are inexpensive and easy to prepare. The aim of this work was to incorporate AmB in NE prepared by sonicating a mixture of surfactants, Kolliphor® HS15 (KHS15) and Brij® 52, and an oil, isopropyl myristate. NE exhibited neutral pH, conductivity values consistent with oil in water systems, spherical structures with negative Zeta potential value, monomodal size distribution and average diameter of drug-containing droplets ranging from 33 to 132 nm. AmB did not modify the thermal behavior of the system, likely due to its dispersion in the internal phase. Statistically similar antileishmanial activity of AmB-loaded NE to that of AmB micellar formulation suggests further exploring them in terms of toxicity and effectiveness against amastigotes, with the aim of offering an alternative to treat visceral leishmaniasis.
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- Gabriela Muniz Félix Araújo
- Graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil.,Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil.,Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil.,Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil.,Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products, Department of Pharmacy, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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Heydari M, Amirjani A, Bagheri M, Sharifian I, Sabahi Q. Eco-friendly pesticide based on peppermint oil nanoemulsion: preparation, physicochemical properties, and its aphicidal activity against cotton aphid. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:6667-6679. [PMID: 31873908 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07332-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Using organic insecticides including plant oils, it is possible to design a new perspective for the control of insect pests. In this research, nanoemulsion formulations of Mentha piperita, wild-type essential oil (EO) were prepared utilizing high-energy ultrasonication process. Physicochemical properties of nanoemulsions were precisely studied by measurement various parameters including pH, viscosity, conductivity, and zeta potential. Experimental design by the aid of response surface methodology (RSM) was used to highlight the physicochemical roles of EO percentage (1% to 5% (v/v)) and surfactant concentration (3% to 15% (v/v)) for achieving minimum droplet diameter with high physical stability. The nanoemulsion formulations were then characterized using dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, and optical clarity. Afterward, an appropriate model between the variable factors (EO percentage and surfactant concentration) and the response (hydrodynamic particle size) was statistically developed. Under the optimum conditions, nanoemulsion with hydrodynamic particle size less than 10 nm with high physical stability is obtainable. Bioassay experiments were carried out to elucidate the effects of nanoemulsion on the cotton aphid. Synthesized nanoemulsion formulations showed relatively high contact toxicity (average value of LC50 was about 3879.5 ± 16.2 μl a.i./L) against the pest. On the basis of the obtained results, prepared nanoemulsion using M. piperita is potentially applicable as organic insecticides against cotton aphid. Graphical abstract.
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- Mojgan Heydari
- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Materials and Energy Research Center, P.O. Box 31787-316, Karaj, Iran.
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), École Polytechnique FÉdÉrale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Materials and Energy Research Center, P.O. Box 31787-316, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6619, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6619, Karaj, Iran
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Al-Assiuty BA, Nenaah GE, Ageba ME. Chemical profile, characterization and acaricidal activity of essential oils of three plant species and their nanoemulsions against Tyrophagus putrescentiae, a stored-food mite. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2019; 79:359-376. [PMID: 31679077 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-019-00432-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Essential oils of Ocimum basilicum (L.), Achillea fragrantissima (Forssk.) and Achillea santolina (L.) were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed using gas chromatography (GC) and GC/mass spectrometry (MS). Oil-in-water nanoemulsions (10% active ingredient) were prepared through a high-energy (ultrasonication) emulsification process. Nanoemulsions were characterized by viscosity, pH, thermodynamic stability, droplet size, polydispersity index (PDI) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) measurements. The plant oils and their nanoemulsions showed considerable acaricidal activity against the mold mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae). In a contact toxicity bioassay and 48 h post treatment, O. basilicum oil was the most toxic, followed by A. fragrantissima and A. santolina, where LC50 values were 8.4, 14.1 and 21.8 µl/cm2, respectively. LC50 for benzyl benzoate, a standard acaricide was 9.8 µl/cm2. Upon fumigation, responses also varied according to the test oil. Based on the 48-h LC50 values, the same manner of activity was also observed, where O. basilicum was the most toxic followed by A. fragrantissima and A. santolina. When prepared as nanoemulsions (particle size from 78.5 to 104.6) and tested as fumigants, toxicity of the oils was increased drastically with LC50 values of 2.2, 4.7, and 9.6 µl/l air for O. basilicum, A. fragrantissima and A. santolina, respectively. The oils showed a moderate to strong residual acaricidal activity, where O. basilicum oil was the most effective. The results suggest that appropriate nanoemulsions containing the tested oils can be developed to control T. putrescentiae after the required toxicological assessments.
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- Basma A Al-Assiuty
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, 33516, Egypt.
- Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Najran University, Najran, 1988, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Green Micro- and Nanoemulsions for Managing Parasites, Vectors and Pests. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9091285. [PMID: 31505756 PMCID: PMC6781030 DOI: 10.3390/nano9091285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The management of parasites, insect pests and vectors requests development of novel, effective and eco-friendly tools. The development of resistance towards many drugs and pesticides pushed scientists to look for novel bioactive compounds endowed with multiple modes of action, and with no risk to human health and environment. Several natural products are used as alternative/complementary approaches to manage parasites, insect pests and vectors due to their high efficacy and often limited non-target toxicity. Their encapsulation into nanosystems helps overcome some hurdles related to their physicochemical properties, for instance limited stability and handling, enhancing the overall efficacy. Among different nanosystems, micro- and nanoemulsions are easy-to-use systems in terms of preparation and industrial scale-up. Different reports support their efficacy against parasites of medical importance, including Leishmania, Plasmodium and Trypanosoma as well as agricultural and stored product insect pests and vectors of human diseases, such as Aedes and Culex mosquitoes. Overall, micro- and nanoemulsions are valid options for developing promising eco-friendly tools in pest and vector management, pending proper field validation. Future research on the improvement of technical aspects as well as chronic toxicity experiments on non-target species is needed.
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Gondim BL, Oshiro-Júnior JA, Fernanandes FH, Nóbrega FP, Castellano LR, Medeiros AC. Plant Extracts Loaded in Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Treating Parasitic and Antimicrobial Diseases. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:1604-1615. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190628153755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background: Plant extracts loaded in nanostructured drug delivery systems (NDDSs) have been reported
as an alternative to current therapies for treating parasitic and antimicrobial diseases. Among their advantages,
plant extracts in NDSSs increase the stability of the drugs against environmental factors by promoting
protection against oxygen, humidity, and light, among other factors; improve the solubility of hydrophobic compounds;
enhance the low absorption of the active components of the extracts (i.e., biopharmaceutical classification
II), which results in greater bioavailability; and control the release rate of the substances, which is fundamental
to improving the therapeutic effectiveness. In this review, we present the most recent data on NDDSs using
plant extracts and report results obtained from studies related to in vitro and in vivo biological activities.
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- Brenna L.C. Gondim
- Laboratorio de Desenvolvimento e Ensaios de Medicamentos, Centro de Ciencias Biologicas e da Saude, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, R. Baraunas, 351, Cidade Universitaria, Campina Grande, Paraiba, 58429-500, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Desenvolvimento e Ensaios de Medicamentos, Centro de Ciencias Biologicas e da Saude, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, R. Baraunas, 351, Cidade Universitaria, Campina Grande, Paraiba, 58429-500, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Desenvolvimento e Ensaios de Medicamentos, Centro de Ciencias Biologicas e da Saude, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, R. Baraunas, 351, Cidade Universitaria, Campina Grande, Paraiba, 58429-500, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Desenvolvimento e Ensaios de Medicamentos, Centro de Ciencias Biologicas e da Saude, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, R. Baraunas, 351, Cidade Universitaria, Campina Grande, Paraiba, 58429-500, Brazil
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- Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Imunologia Humana, Escola Tecnica de Saude, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Desenvolvimento e Ensaios de Medicamentos, Centro de Ciencias Biologicas e da Saude, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, R. Baraunas, 351, Cidade Universitaria, Campina Grande, Paraiba, 58429-500, Brazil
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Zainuddin NJ, Ashari SE, Salim N, Asib N, Omar D, Lian GEC. Optimization and Characterization of Palm Oil-based Nanoemulsion Loaded with Parthenium hysterophorus Crude Extract for Natural Herbicide Formulation. J Oleo Sci 2019; 68:747-757. [PMID: 31292338 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess18209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The present study revealed the optimization of nanoemulsion containing palm oil derivatives and Parthenium hysterophorus L. crude extract (PHCE) as pre-emergence herbicide formulation against Diodia ocimifolia. The nanoemulsion formulation was prepared by high energy emulsification method, and it was optimized by mixture experimental design (MED). From the optimization process, analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed a fit quadratic polynomial model with an optimal formulation composition containing 30.91% of palm kernel oil ester (PKOE), 28.48% of mixed surfactants (Tensiofix and Tween 80, 8:2), 28.32% of water and 12.29% of PHCE. The reading of both experimental and predicted particle size in the verification experiment were acceptable with a residual standard error (RSE) was less than 2%. Under the optimal condition, the smallest particle size obtained was 140.10 nm, and the particle was shown by morphology analysis to be spherical and demonstrated good stability (no phase separation) under centrifugation and different storage conditions (25 ± 5°C and 45°C). Nanoemulsion stored for 60 days exhibits monodisperse emulsion with a slight increase of particle size. The increase in particle size over time might have contributed by Ostwald ripening phenomenon which is shown by a linear graph from Ostwald ripening rate analysis. In the in vitro germination test, P. hysterophorus nanoemulsion (PHNE) was shown to cause total inhibition of D. ocimifolia seed at lower concentration (5 g L-1) as compared to PHCE (10 g L-1). The finding of the research could potentially serve as a platform for the development of palm oil based formulation containing plant crude extract for green weed management.
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- Noorul Jannah Zainuddin
- Integrated Chemical Biophysics Research, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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- Integrated Chemical Biophysics Research, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia.,Centre of Foundation Studies for Agricultural Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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- Integrated Chemical Biophysics Research, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia.,Centre of Foundation Studies for Agricultural Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture. Universiti Putra Malaysia
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture. Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Alcohol-based perfumes, e.g., eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne or au fraiche, are the most common type of fragrance products available on the market. There are also alcohol-free fragrance products, mainly in the form of solid or oil perfume. From the consumers’ point of view, such perfumery products are of interest; therefore, looking for new solutions is still interesting. Nanoemulsions are liquid, kinetically stable colloidal dispersions, consisting of an aqueous phase, an oil phase and a surfactant, with or without a co-surfactant. They are transparent, not greasy, easy to spray and spread. Additionally, they show capacity to protect fragrances from oxidation. The development of a water-based perfumes in the form of stable nanoemulsions containing fragrance compositions (in the range of 5–15%), stabilized by nonionic surfactants, allows to create safe products for a wider group of consumers, including children, adolescents and people with sensitive skin. In this article, an application of nanoemulsions as a potential form of perfumery products were described.
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Mossa ATH, Afia SI, Mohafrash SMM, Abou-Awad BA. Formulation and characterization of garlic (Allium sativum L.) essential oil nanoemulsion and its acaricidal activity on eriophyid olive mites (Acari: Eriophyidae). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:10526-10537. [PMID: 29181754 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0752-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Green and nanoacaricides including essential oil (EO) nanoemulsions are important compounds to provide new, active, safe acaricides and lead to improvement of avoiding the risk of synthetic acaricides. This study was carried out for the first time on eriophyid mites to develop nanoemulsion of garlic essential oil by ultrasonic emulsification and evaluate its acaricidal activity against the two eriophyid olive mites Aceria oleae Nalepa and Tegolophus hassani (Keifer). Acute toxicity of nanoemulsion was also studied on male rats. Garlic EO was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the major compounds were diallyl sulfide (8.6%), diallyl disulfide (28.36%), dimethyl tetrasulfide (15.26%), trisulfide,di-2-propenyl (10.41%), and tetrasulfide,di-2-propenyl (9.67%). Garlic oil nanoemulsion with droplet size 93.4 nm was formulated by ultrasonic emulsification for 35 min. Emulsification time and oil and surfactant ratio correlated to the emulsion droplet size and stability. The formulated nanoemulsion showed high acaricidal activity against injurious eriophyid mites with LC50 298.225 and 309.634 μg/ml, respectively. No signs of nanoemulsion toxicity were noted in treating rats; thus, it may be considered non-toxic to mammals. Stability of garlic oil nanoemulsion, high acaricidal activity, and the absence of organic toxic solvents make the formulation that may be a possible acaricidal product. Results suggest the possibility of developing suitable natural nanoacaricide from garlic oil.
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- Abdel-Tawab H Mossa
- Pesticide Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El Bohouth Street (former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt.
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- Plant Protection Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El Bohouth Street (former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Pesticide Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El Bohouth Street (former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El Bohouth Street (former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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Molluscicidal activity of Manilkara subsericea (Mart.) dubard on Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818). Acta Trop 2018; 178:163-168. [PMID: 29196196 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Schistosomiasis is promoted for species from Schistosoma genus affecting over 200 million people worldwide. Molluscicides are an efficient method to control this disease, being able to reduce intermediate host snail Biomphalaria glabrata number. In function of resistance cases using niclosamide, natural products are promisors to discover new drugs. Manilkara subsericea is endemic to Brazilian sandbanks of Rio de Janeiro State and wide ranges of biological activities. However, there is no studies evaluating its effects as molluscicidal agent. We tested crude extract from leaves of M. subsericea molluscicidal action, as well it ethyl-acetate fraction and isolated substances against B. glabrata. M. subsericea leaves crude extract and ethyl acetate fraction induced 80±4.13% and 86.66±4.59% mortality of adult snails at concentrations of 250ppm after 96h, and their LD50 values were 118.7±1.62 and 23.41±1.15ppm respectively. Isolated substances from M. subsericea were also considered active. Quercetin, myricetin and ursolic acid, at concentration of 100ppm (96h), were able to induce mortality levels of 100%, 80% and 53.33%, respectively. Our results suggest that M. subsericea can be considered promising as a molluscicide agent.
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Nanopesticides: Opportunities in Crop Protection and Associated Environmental Risks. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40011-016-0791-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pinto IC, Cerqueira-Coutinho CS, Santos EP, Carmo FA, Ricci-Junior E. Development and characterization of repellent formulations based on nanostructured hydrogels. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2016; 43:67-73. [PMID: 27483992 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2016.1220564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Diseases caused by insects could lead to epidemic scenarios in urban areas and insect repellents are a shield against a wide range of insects, but they need to be safe without compromising efficacy. Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (EB) is a synthetic mosquito repellent, which could be used in products for adults and children due to its low-allergenic potential. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize EB and Poloxamer 407 nanoemulsions regarding their droplets mean size, pH, rheological properties, cytotoxicity and in vitro permeation profile. The developed formulations (F1 with 12.5% of EB and F2 with 25% of EB) were compared with a commercial formulation containing 12.5% of EB. Droplets mean size was determined by DLS, and for both nanoemulsions they were around 200 nm; however, the commercial formulation presented a droplets mean size of 10 nm, which could contribute to its high permeation. F1 and F2 presented a gel-like behavior, however F2 presented lower viscosity due to the presence of more EB between the polymer chains preventing them to interact with each other. Also, F2 was less retained by the epidermis when compared to F1 probably due to its lower viscosity. For the cytotoxicity assay only F2, which presented the highest concentration of EB was tested, and it was not toxic to the cells. This result could be also extended to F1 which presented half the EB concentration. The present study demonstrated that EB and Poloxamer 407 nanoemulsions are promising as new insect-repellent formulations.
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- Isadora C Pinto
- a College of Pharmacy , Federal University of Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
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- a College of Pharmacy , Federal University of Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
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- a College of Pharmacy , Federal University of Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
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Oliveira AEMFM, Duarte JL, Amado JRR, Cruz RAS, Rocha CF, Souto RNP, Ferreira RMA, Santos K, da Conceição EC, de Oliveira LAR, Kelecom A, Fernandes CP, Carvalho JCT. Development of a Larvicidal Nanoemulsion with Pterodon emarginatus Vogel Oil. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0145835. [PMID: 26742099 PMCID: PMC4711774 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Pterodon emarginatus Vogel is a Brazilian species that belongs to the family Fabaceae, popularly known as sucupira. Its oil has several biological activities, including potent larvicidal property against Aedes aegypti. This insect is the vector of dengue, a tropical disease that has been considered a critical health problem in developing countries, such as Brazil. Most of dengue control methods involve larvicidal agents suspended or diluted in water and making active lipophilic natural products available is therefore considered a technological challenge. In this context, nanoemulsions appear as viable alternatives to solve this major problem. The present study describes the development of a novel nanoemulsion with larvicidal activity against A. aegypti along with the required Hydrophile Lipophile Balance determination of this oil. It was suggested that the mechanism of action might involve reversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and our results also suggest that the P. emarginatus nanoemulsion is not toxic for mammals. Thus, it contributes significantly to alternative integrative practices of dengue control, as well as to develop sucupira based nanoproducts for application in aqueous media.
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- Anna E. M. F. M. Oliveira
- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Artrópodes, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Colegiado de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Artrópodes, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Colegiado de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Artrópodes, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Colegiado de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação em Bioprodutos, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Faculdade de Farmácia, Praça Universitária, 1166, Setor Leste Universitário Universitário, CEP: 74605220, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação em Bioprodutos, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Faculdade de Farmácia, Praça Universitária, 1166, Setor Leste Universitário Universitário, CEP: 74605220, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produtos Naturais do Mar e de Química Bio-Orgânica, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Biologia, Outeiro de São João Batista s/n, CEP: 24001970, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
- Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, KM, 02 Bairro Zerão, CEP: 68902–280, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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Rodrigues RF, Costa IC, Almeida FB, Cruz RA, Ferreira AM, Vilhena JC, Florentino AC, Carvalho JC, Fernandes CP. Development and characterization of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) oil nanoemulsions. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2015.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Zorzi GK, Carvalho ELS, von Poser GL, Teixeira HF. On the use of nanotechnology-based strategies for association of complex matrices from plant extracts. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2015.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Rodrigues EDC, Ferreira AM, Vilhena JC, Almeida FB, Cruz RA, Florentino AC, Souto RN, Carvalho JC, Fernandes CP. Development of a larvicidal nanoemulsion with Copaiba (Copaifera duckei) oleoresin. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2014.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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