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Kanika, Ahmad A, Kumar A, Rahul, Mishra RK, Ali N, Navik U, Parvez S, Khan R. Leveraging thiol-functionalized biomucoadhesive hybrid nanoliposome for local therapy of ulcerative colitis. Biomaterials 2024; 312:122747. [PMID: 39142219 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122747] [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: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Directly administering medication to inflamed intestinal sites for treating ulcerative colitis (UC), poses significant challenges like retention time, absorption variability, side effects, drug stability, and non-specific delivery. Recent advancements in therapy to treat colitis aim to improve local drug availability that is enema therapy at the site of inflammation, thereby reducing systemic adverse effects. Nevertheless, a key limitation lies in enemas' inability to sustain medication in the colon due to rapid peristaltic movement, diarrhea, and poor local adherence. Therefore, in this work, we have developed site-specific thiolated mucoadhesive anionic nanoliposomes to overcome the limitations of conventional enema therapy. The thiolated delivery system allows prolonged residence of the delivery system at the inflamed site in the colon, confirmed by the adhesion potential of thiolated nanoliposomes using in-vitro and in-vivo models. To further provide therapeutic efficacy thiolated nanoliposomes were loaded with gallic acid (GA), a natural compound known for its antibacterial, antioxidant, and potent anti-inflammatory properties. Consequently, Gallic Acid-loaded Thiolated 2,6 DALP DMPG (GATh@APDL) demonstrates the potential for targeted adhesion to the inflamed colon, facilitated by their small size 100 nm and anionic nature. Therapeutic studies indicate that this formulation offers protective effects by mitigating colonic inflammation, downregulating the expression of NF-κB, HIF-1α, and MMP-9, and demonstrating superior efficacy compared to the free GA enema. The encapsulated GA inhibits the NF-κB expression, leading to enhanced expression of MUC2 protein, thereby promoting mucosal healing in the colon. Furthermore, GATh@APDL effectively reduces neutrophil infiltration and regulates immune cell quantification in colonic lamina propria. Our findings suggest that GATh@APDL holds promise for alleviating UC and addressing the limitations of conventional enema therapy.
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- Kanika
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Julia McFarlane Diabetes Research Centre (JMDRC) and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N4N1, Canada
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Ghudda, Punjab, 151401, India
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India.
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Shaikh MAJ, Gupta G, Bagiyal P, Gupta S, Singh SK, Pillappan R, Chellappan DK, Prasher P, Jakhmola V, Singh TG, Dureja H, Singh SK, Dua K. Enhancing drug bioavailability for Parkinson's disease: The promise of chitosan delivery mechanisms. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2024:S0003-4509(24)00107-X. [PMID: 39089365 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharma.2024.07.008] [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: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a widely seen neurodegenerative condition recognized by misfolded α-synuclein (αSyn) protein, a prominent indicator for PD and other synucleinopathies. Motor symptoms like stiffness, akinesia, rest tremor, and postural instability coexist with nonmotor symptoms that differ from person to person in the development of PD. These symptoms arise from a progressive loss of synapses and neurons, leading to a widespread degenerative process in multiple organs. Implementing medical and surgical interventions, such as deep brain stimulation, has enhanced individuals' overall well-being and long-term survival with PD. It should be mentioned that these treatments cannot stop the condition from getting worse. The complicated structure of the brain and the existence of a semi-permeable barrier, commonly known as the BBB, have traditionally made medication delivery for the treatment of PD a challenging endeavor. The drug's low lipophilic nature, enormous size, and peculiarity for various ATP-dependent transport mechanisms hinder its ability to enter brain cells. This article delves at the potential of drug delivery systems based on chitosan (CS) to treat PD.
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- Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India.
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- HLL Lifecare Limited, AMRIT Pharmacy, AIIMS Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Chameli Devi Institute of Pharmacy, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- NITTE (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences [NGSMIPS], Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India; Faculty of Health, Australian Research Center in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Center in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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Amin H, Ibrahim IM, Hassanein EHM. Weaponizing chitosan and its derivatives in the battle against lung cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132888. [PMID: 38844273 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132888] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Lung cancer (LC) is a crisis of catastrophic proportions. It is a global problem and urgently requires a solution. The classic chemo drugs are lagging behind as they lack selectivity, where their side effects are spilled all over the body, and these adverse effects would be terribly tragic for LC patients. Therefore, they could make a bad situation worse, inflict damage on normal cells, and inflict pain on patients. Since our confidence in classic drugs is eroding, chitosan can offer a major leap forward in LC therapy. It can provide the backbone and the vehicle that enable chemo drugs to penetrate the hard shell of LC. It could be functionalized in a variety of ways to deliver a deadly payload of toxins to kill the bad guys. It is implemented in formulation of polymeric NPs, lipidic NPs, nanocomposites, multiwalled carbon nanotubes, and phototherapeutic agents. This review is a pretty clear proof of chitosan's utility as a weapon in battling LC. Chitosan-based formulations could work effectively to kill LC cells. If a researcher is looking for a vehicle for medication for LC therapy, chitosan can be an appropriate choice.
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- Haitham Amin
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt.
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Das IJ, Bal T. Exploring carrageenan: From seaweed to biomedicine-A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131822. [PMID: 38677668 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Biomaterials are pivotal in the realms of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery and serve as fundamental building blocks. Within this dynamic landscape, polymeric biomaterials emerge as the frontrunners, offering unparalleled versatility across physical, chemical, and biological domains. Natural polymers, in particular, captivate attention for their inherent bioactivity. Among these, carrageenan (CRG), extracted from red seaweeds, stands out as a naturally occurring polysaccharide with immense potential in various biomedical applications. CRG boasts a unique array of properties, encompassing antiviral, antibacterial, immunomodulatory, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant, and antitumor attributes, positioning it as an attractive choice for cutting-edge research in drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. This comprehensive review encapsulates the multifaceted properties of CRG, shedding light on the chemical modifications that it undergoes. Additionally, it spotlights pioneering research that harnesses the potential of CRG to craft scaffolds and drug delivery systems, offering high efficacy in the realms of tissue repair and disease intervention. In essence, this review celebrates the remarkable versatility of CRG and its transformative role in advancing biomedical solutions.
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- Itishree Jogamaya Das
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, India.
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Tasharoie S, Ostad SN, Amini M, Sabourian R, Gilani K. Preparation, Optimization and In Vitro Characterization of Fluticasoneloaded Mixed Micelles Based on Stearic Acid-g-chitosan as a Pulmonary Delivery System. RECENT ADVANCES IN DRUG DELIVERY AND FORMULATION 2024; 18:61-76. [PMID: 38362679 DOI: 10.2174/0126673878262764240208054140] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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PURPOSE The primary objective of this study was to optimize formulation variables and investigate the in vitro characteristics of fluticasone propionate (FP)-loaded mixed polymeric micelles, which were composed of depolymerized chitosan-stearic acid copolymer (DC-SA) in combination with either tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate or dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine for pulmonary drug delivery. METHODS A D-optimal design was employed for the optimization procedure, considering lipid/ polymer ratio, polymer concentration, drug/ polymer ratio, and lipid type as independent variables. Dependent variables included particle size, polydispersion index, zeta potential, drug encapsulation efficiency, and loading efficiency of the polymeric micelles. Additionally, the nebulization efficacy and cell viability of the optimal FP-loaded DC-SA micellar formulations were evaluated. RESULTS The mixed polymeric micelles were successfully prepared with properties falling within the desired ranges, resulting in four optimized formulations. The release of FP from the optimal systems exhibited a sustained release profile over 72 hours, with 70% of the drug still retained within the core of the micelles. The nebulization efficiency of these optimal formulations reached up to 63%, and the fine particle fraction (FPF) ranged from 41% to 48%. Cellular viability assays demonstrated that FP-loaded DC-SA polymeric micelles exhibited lower cytotoxicity than the free drug but were slightly more cytotoxic than empty mixed micelles. CONCLUSION In conclusion, this study suggests that DC-SA/ lipid mixed micelles have the potential to serve as effective carriers for nebulizing poorly soluble FP.
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- Shima Tasharoie
- Drug and Food Control Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Aerosol Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Drug and Food Control Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Aerosol Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Aryal S, Park S, Park H, Park C, Kim WC, Thakur D, Won YJ, Key J. Clinical Trials for Oral, Inhaled and Intravenous Drug Delivery System for Lung Cancer and Emerging Nanomedicine-Based Approaches. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:7865-7888. [PMID: 38146467 PMCID: PMC10749572 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s432839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide and is characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates and a poor prognosis. It is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and worldwide. Most patients with lung cancer are treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery; however, effective treatment options remain limited. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of clinical trials, ranging from Phase I to III, conducted on drug delivery systems for lung cancer treatment. The trials included oral, inhaled, and intravenous administration of therapeutics. Furthermore, the study also talks about the evolving paradigm of targeted therapy and immunotherapy providing promising directions for personalized treatment. In addition, we summarize the best results and limitations of these drug delivery systems and discuss the potential capacity of nanomedicine.
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- Susmita Aryal
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon Province, 26493, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon Province, 26493, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon Province, 26493, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon Province, 26493, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon Province, 26493, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon Province, 26493, Korea
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- Division of Health Administration, College of Software Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon State, 26493, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon Province, 26493, Korea
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Saifi Z, Ralli T, Rizwanullah M, Alam M, Vohora D, Mir SR, Amin S, Ameen S. BBD Driven Fabrication of Hydroxyapatite Engineered Risedronate Loaded Thiolated Chitosan Nanoparticles and Their In Silico, In Vitro, and Ex Vivo Studies. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:2182. [PMID: 38138351 PMCID: PMC10745864 DOI: 10.3390/mi14122182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Risedronate sodium (RIS) exhibits limited bioavailability and undesirable gastrointestinal effects when administered orally, necessitating the development of an alternative formulation. In this study, mPEG-coated nanoparticles loaded with RIS-HA-TCS were created for osteoporosis treatment. Thiolated chitosan (TCS) was synthesized using chitosan and characterized using DSC and FTIR, with thiol immobilization assessed using Ellman's reagent. RIS-HA nanoparticles were fabricated and conjugated with synthesized TCS. Fifteen batches of RIS-HA-TCS nanoparticles were designed using the Box-Behnken design process. The nanoparticles were formulated through the ionic gelation procedure, employing tripolyphosphate (TPP) as a crosslinking agent. In silico activity comparison of RIS and RIS-HA-TCS for farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase enzyme demonstrated a higher binding affinity for RIS. The RIS-HA-TCS nanoparticles exhibited 85.4 ± 2.21% drug entrapment efficiency, a particle size of 252.1 ± 2.44 nm, and a polydispersity index of 0.2 ± 0.01. Further conjugation with mPEG resulted in a particle size of 264.9 ± 1.91 nm, a PDI of 0.120 ± 0.01, and an encapsulation efficiency of 91.1 ± 1.17%. TEM confirmed the spherical particle size of RIS-HA-TCS and RIS-HA-TCS-mPEG. In vitro release studies demonstrated significantly higher release for RIS-HS-TCS-mPEG (95.13 ± 4.64%) compared to RIS-HA-TCS (91.74 ± 5.13%), RIS suspension (56.12 ± 5.19%), and a marketed formulation (74.69 ± 3.98%). Ex vivo gut permeation studies revealed an apparent permeability of 0.5858 × 10-1 cm/min for RIS-HA-TCS-mPEG, surpassing RIS-HA-TCS (0.4011 × 10-4 cm/min), RIS suspension (0.2005 × 10-4 cm/min), and a marketed preparation (0.3401 × 10-4 cm/min).
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- Zoya Saifi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Z.S.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Z.S.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Z.S.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Z.S.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Z.S.); (M.R.)
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Bio-Convergence Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Advanced Science Campus, Jeonju 56212, Republic of Korea
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Vikas, Mehata AK, Viswanadh MK, Malik AK, Setia A, Kumari P, Mahto SK, Muthu MS. EGFR Targeted Redox Sensitive Chitosan Nanoparticles of Cabazitaxel: Dual-Targeted Cancer Therapy, Lung Distribution, and Targeting Studies by Photoacoustic and Optical Imaging. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:4989-5003. [PMID: 37871263 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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In this research, we have modified tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) to a redox-sensitive material, denoted as TPGS-SH, and employed the same to develop dual-receptor-targeted nanoparticles of chitosan loaded with cabazitaxel (CZT). The physicochemical properties and morphological characteristics of all nanoparticle formulations were assessed. Dual-receptor targeting redox-sensitive nanoparticles of CZT (F-CTX-CZT-CS-SH-NPs) were developed by a combination of pre- and postconjugation techniques by incorporating synthesized chitosan-folate (F) and TPGS-SH during nanoparticle synthesis and further postconjugated with cetuximab (CTX) for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) targeting. The in vitro release of the drug was seemingly higher in the redox-sensitive buffer media (GSH, 20 mM) compared to that in physiological buffer. However, the extent of cellular uptake of dual-targeted nanoparticles was significantly higher in A549 cells than other control nanoparticles. The IC50 values of F-CTX-CZT-CS-SH-NPs against A549 cells was 0.26 ± 0.12 μg/mL, indicating a 6.3-fold and 60-fold enhancement in cytotoxicity relative to that of dual-receptor targeted, nonredox sensitive nanoparticles and CZT clinical injection, respectively. Furthermore, F-CTX-CZT-CS-SH-NPs demonstrated improved anticancer activity in the benzo(a)pyrene lung cancer model with a higher survival rate. Due to the synergistic combination of enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect of small-sized nanoparticles, the innovative and redox sensitive TPGS-SH moiety and the dual folate and EGFR mediated augmented endocytosis have all together significantly enhanced their biodistribution and targeting exclusively to the lung which is evident from their ultrasound/photoacoustic and in vivo imaging system (IVIS) studies.
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- Vikas
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, IIT BHU, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, IIT BHU, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, K.L. Deemed-to-be-University, Greenfields, Vaddeswaram 522302, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, IIT BHU, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, IIT BHU, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT BHU, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT BHU, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, IIT BHU, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Seoudi SS, Allam EA, El-Kamel AH, Elkafrawy H, El-Moslemany RM. Targeted delivery of budesonide in acetic acid induced colitis: impact on miR-21 and E-cadherin expression. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:2930-2947. [PMID: 37184747 PMCID: PMC10545600 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01363-2] [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] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation along the gastrointestinal tract. For IBD effective treatment, developing an orally administered stable drug delivery system capable of targeting inflammation sites is a key challenge. Herein, we report pH responsive hyaluronic (HA) coated Eudragit S100 (ES) nanoparticles (NPs) for the targeted delivery of budesonide (BUD) (HA-BUD-ES-NPs). HA-BUD-ES-NPs showed good colloidal properties (274.8 ± 2.9 nm and - 24.6 ± 2.8 mV) with high entrapment efficiency (98.3 ± 3.41%) and pH-dependent release profile. The negative potential following incubation in simulated gastrointestinal fluids reflected the stability of HA coat. In vitro studies on Caco-2 cells showed HA-BUD-ES-NPs biocompatibility and enhanced cellular uptake and anti-inflammatory effects as shown by the significant reduction in IL-8 and TNF-α. The oral administration of HA-BUD-ES-NPs in an acetic acid induced colitis rat model significantly mitigated the symptoms of IBD, and improved BUD therapeutic efficacy compared to drug suspension. This was proved via the improvement in disease activity index and ulcer score in addition to refined histopathological findings. Also, the assessment of inflammatory markers, epithelial cadherin, and mi-R21 all reflected the higher efficiency of HA-BUD-ES-NPs compared to free drug and uncoated formulation. We thus suggest that HA-BUD-ES-NPs provide a promising drug delivery platform for the management and site specific treatment of IBD.
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- Shaymaa S Seoudi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Center of Excellence for Research in Regenerative Medicine and Applications (CERRMA), Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Elshami FI, Shereef HA, El-Mehasseb IM, Shaban SY, van Eldik R. Hydroxychloroquine-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Induce Anticancer Activity in A549 Lung Cancer Cells: Design, BSA Binding, Molecular Docking, Mechanistic, and Biological Evaluation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14103. [PMID: 37762406 PMCID: PMC10531786 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814103] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The current study describes the encapsulation of hydroxychloroquine, widely used in traditional medicine due to its diverse pharmacological and medicinal uses, in chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs). This work aims to combine the HCQ drug with CS NPs to generate a novel nanocomposite with improved characteristics and bioavailability. HCQ@CS NPs are roughly shaped like roadways and have a smooth surface with an average size of 159.3 ± 7.1 nm, a PDI of 0.224 ± 0.101, and a zeta potential of +46.6 ± 0.8 mV. To aid in the development of pharmaceutical systems for use in cancer therapy, the binding mechanism and affinity of the interaction between HCQ and HCQ@CS NPs and BSA were examined using stopped-flow and other spectroscopic approaches, supplemented by molecular docking analysis. HCQ and HCQ@CS NPs binding with BSA is driven by a ground-state complex formation that may be accompanied by a non-radiative energy transfer process, and binding constants indicate that HCQ@CS NPs-BSA was more stable than HCQ-BSA. The stopped-flow analysis demonstrated that, in addition to increasing BSA affinity, the nanoformulation HCQ@CS NPS changes the binding process and may open new routes for interaction. Docking experiments verified the development of the HCQ-BSA complex, with HCQ binding to site I on the BSA structure, primarily with the amino acids, Thr 578, Gln 579, Gln 525, Tyr 400, and Asn 404. Furthermore, the nanoformulation HCQ@CS NPS not only increased cytotoxicity against the A549 lung cancer cell line (IC50 = 28.57 ± 1.72 μg/mL) compared to HCQ (102.21 ± 0.67 μg/mL), but also exhibited higher antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria when compared to HCQ and chloramphenicol, which is in agreement with the binding constants. The nanoformulation developed in this study may offer a viable therapy option for A549 lung cancer.
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- Fawzia I. Elshami
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (F.I.E.); (I.M.E.-M.)
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- Clinical Pathology Department, University Hospital, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32512, Egypt;
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (F.I.E.); (I.M.E.-M.)
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt; (F.I.E.); (I.M.E.-M.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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Lipid-based nanoparticles: Enhanced cellular uptake via surface thiolation. Int J Pharm 2023; 635:122753. [PMID: 36863545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the uptake mechanism of thiolated nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs). NLCs were decorated with a short-chain polyoxyethylene(10)stearyl ether with a terminal thiol group (NLCs-PEG10-SH) or without (NLCs-PEG10-OH) as well as with a long-chain polyoxyethylene(100)stearyl ether with thiolation (NLCs-PEG100-SH) or without (NLCs-PEG100-OH). NLCs were evaluated for size, polydispersity index (PDI), surface morphology, zeta potential and storage stability over six months. Cytotoxicity, adhesion to the cell surface and internalization of these NLCs in increasing concentrations were evaluated on Caco-2 cells. The influence of NLCs on the paracellular permeability of lucifer yellow was determined. Furthermore, cellular uptake was examined with and without various endocytosis inhibitors as well as reducing and oxidizing agents. NLCs were obtained in a size ranging from 164 to 190 nm, a PDI of 0.2, a negative zeta potential < -33 mV and stability over six months. Cytotoxicity was shown to be concentration dependent and to be lower for NLCs with shorter PEG chains. Permeation of lucifer yellow was 2-fold increased by NLCs-PEG10-SH. All NLCs displayed concentration dependent adhesion to the cell surface and internalization, which was in particular 9.5-fold higher for NLCs-PEG10-SH compared to NLCs-PEG10-OH. Short PEG chain NLCs and especially thiolated short PEG chain NLCs showed higher cellular uptake than NLCs with longer PEG chain. Cellular uptake of all NLCs was mainly clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Thiolated NLCs showed also caveolae-dependent and clathrin- and caveolae-independent uptake. Macropinocytosis was involved in NLCs with long PEG chains. NLCs-PEG10-SH indicated thiol-dependent uptake, which was influenced by reducing and oxidizing agents. Due to thiol groups on the surface of NLCs their cellular uptake and paracellular permeation enhancing properties can be substantially improved.
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Spleis H, Sandmeier M, Claus V, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Surface design of nanocarriers: Key to more efficient oral drug delivery systems. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 313:102848. [PMID: 36780780 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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As nanocarriers (NCs) can improve the solubility of drugs, prevent their degradation by gastrointestinal (GI) enzymes and promote their transport across the mucus gel layer and absorption membrane, the oral bioavailability of these drugs can be substantially enhanced. All these properties of NCs including self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs), liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles and polymeric micelles depend mainly on their surface chemistry. In particular, interaction with food, digestive enzymes, bile salts and electrolytes, diffusion behaviour across the mucus gel layer and fate on the absorption membrane are determined by their surface. Bioinert surfaces limiting interactions with gastrointestinal fluid and content as well as with mucus, adhesive surfaces providing an intimate contact with the GI mucosa and absorption enhancing surfaces can be designed. Furthermore, charge converting surfaces shifting their zeta potential from negative to positive directly at the absorption membrane and surfaces providing a targeted drug release are advantageous. In addition to these passive surfaces, even active surfaces cleaving mucus glycoproteins on their way through the mucus gel layer can be created. Within this review, we provide an overview on these different surfaces and discuss their impact on the performance of NCs in the GI tract.
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- Helen Spleis
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck 6020, Austria; Thiomatrix Forschungs und Beratungs GmbH, Trientlgasse 65, Innsbruck 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck 6020, Austria; Thiomatrix Forschungs und Beratungs GmbH, Trientlgasse 65, Innsbruck 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck 6020, Austria; Thiomatrix Forschungs und Beratungs GmbH, Trientlgasse 65, Innsbruck 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck 6020, Austria.
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Kazmi I, Shaikh MAJ, Afzal O, Alfawaz Altamimi AS, Almalki WH, Alzarea SI, Al-Abbasi FA, Pandey M, Dureja H, Singh SK, Dua K, Gupta G. Chitosan-based nano drug delivery system for lung cancer. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Ren Y, Wu W, Zhang X. The feasibility of oral targeted drug delivery: gut immune to particulates? Acta Pharm Sin B 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Ngema LM, Adeyemi SA, Marimuthu T, Ubanako P, Wamwangi D, Choonara YE. Synthesis of Novel Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)-Coated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) for the Delivery of Paclitaxel with Enhanced In Vitro Anti-Proliferative Activity on A549 Lung Cancer Cells. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040829. [PMID: 35456663 PMCID: PMC9031641 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The application of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) as a nanomedicine for Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) can provide effective delivery of anticancer drugs with minimal side-effects. SPIONs have the flexibility to be modified to achieve enhanced oading of hydrophobic anticancer drugs such as paclitaxel (PTX). The purpose of this study was to synthesize novel trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-coated SPIONs loaded with PTX to enhance the anti-proliferative activity of PTX. CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs with a particle size and zeta potential of 96.5 ± 0.6 nm and −27.3 ± 1.9 mV, respectively, were synthesized. The superparamagnetism of the CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs was confirmed, with saturation magnetization of 60 emu/g and 29 Oe coercivity. CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs had a drug loading efficiency of 98.5% and demonstrated sustained site-specific in vitro release of PTX over 24 h (i.e., 94% at pH 6.8 mimicking the tumor microenvironment). Enhanced anti-proliferative activity was also observed with the CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs against a lung adenocarcinoma (A549) cell line after 72 h, with a recorded cell viability of 17.1%. The CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs demonstrated enhanced suppression of A549 cell proliferation compared to pristine PTX, thus suggesting potential application of the nanomedicine as an effective site-specific delivery system for enhanced therapeutic activity in NSCLC therapy.
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- Lindokuhle M. Ngema
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- School of Physics, Materials Physics Research Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, WITS, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa;
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +27-11-717-2052
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Hock N, Racaniello GF, Aspinall S, Denora N, Khutoryanskiy VV, Bernkop‐Schnürch A. Thiolated Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: Mimicking the Workhorses of Our Body. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2102451. [PMID: 34773391 PMCID: PMC8728822 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Advances in nanotechnology have generated a broad range of nanoparticles (NPs) for numerous biomedical applications. Among the various properties of NPs are functionalities being related to thiol substructures. Numerous biological processes that are mediated by cysteine or cystine subunits of proteins representing the workhorses of the bodies can be transferred to NPs. This review focuses on the interface between thiol chemistry and NPs. Pros and cons of different techniques for thiolation of NPs are discussed. Furthermore, the various functionalities gained by thiolation are highlighted. These include overall bio- and mucoadhesive, cellular uptake enhancing, and permeation enhancing properties. Drugs being either covalently attached to thiolated NPs via disulfide bonds or being entrapped in thiolated polymeric NPs that are stabilized via inter- and intrachain crosslinking can be released at the diseased tissue or in target cells under reducing conditions. Moreover, drugs, targeting ligands, biological analytes, and enzymes bearing thiol substructures can be immobilized on noble metal NPs and quantum dots for therapeutic, theranostic, diagnostic, biosensing, and analytical reasons. Within this review a concise summary and analysis of the current knowledge, future directions, and potential clinical use of thiolated NPs are provided.
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- Nathalie Hock
- Thiomatrix Forschungs und Beratungs GmbHTrientlgasse 65Innsbruck6020Austria
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- Reading School of PharmacyUniversity of ReadingWhiteknights PO Box 224, Room 122 (Chemistry and Pharmacy Building)ReadingRG66DXUK
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- Department of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of Bari “Aldo Moro”Bari70125Italy
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- Reading School of PharmacyUniversity of ReadingWhiteknights PO Box 224, Room 122 (Chemistry and Pharmacy Building)ReadingRG66DXUK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of PharmacyUniversity of InnsbruckInnrain 80/82Innsbruck6020Austria
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Kumar K, Chawla R. Nanocarriers-mediated therapeutics as a promising approach for treatment and diagnosis of lung cancer. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Zhang Y, Jiang Q, Liu X, Peng L, Tang X, Li L, Ling X, Yang X, He C, Tao X, Hou D. A Study of Hydrophobically Modified Pullulan Nanoparticles with Different Hydrophobic Densities on the Effect of Anti-Colon Cancer Cell Efficiency. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:1972-1983. [PMID: 34706797 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To discuss the effect of hydrophobic groups of a polymer on the structural properties and function of polymer nanoparticles (NPs), we grafted chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) with pullulan (PU) to form hydrophobically modified PU (PUC). Three PUC polymers, namely, PUC-1, PUC-2, and PUC-3, with different degrees of substitution were designed by changing the feed ratio of CDCA and PU. 1H-NMR spectra showed that the PUC polymer was successfully synthesized, and the degrees of hydrophobic substitution for PUC-1, PUC-2, and PUC-3 were calculated to be 10.66%, 13.92%, and 16.94%, respectively. The PUC NPs were prepared by the dialysis method and were shown to be uniformly spherical by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The average sizes were about (220±10) nm, (203±7) nm, and (163±6) nm under dynamic light scattering (DLS) for PUC-1 NPs, PUC-2 NPs, and PUC-3 NPs, respectively. Drug release experiments showed that the three PUC/DOX NPs exhibited good sustained release. At 48 h, the IC50 of doxorubicin in inhibiting colon cancer HCT116 cells was 0.0904 μg/mL. A cell study showed that PUC-3/DOX NPs had the highest uptake efficiency by HCT116 cells with the most cytotoxicity and inhibited the migration of HCT116 cells with the highest efficiency. The structural properties and function of polymer NPs were closely related to the hydrophobic groups in the polymer, and NPs with higher hydrophobicity showed a smaller size, higher drug capacity, and greater cell efficiency.
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- Yi Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine; Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Developmental Biology of Fish of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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Motawea A, Ahmed DAM, El-Mansy AA, Saleh NM. Crucial Role of PLGA Nanoparticles in Mitigating the Amiodarone-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:4713-4737. [PMID: 34267519 PMCID: PMC8276877 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s314074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Amiodarone (AMD) is a widely used anti-arrhythmic drug, but its administration could be associated with varying degrees of pulmonary toxicity. In attempting to circumvent this issue, AMD-loaded polymeric nanoparticles (AMD-loaded NPs) had been designed. MATERIALS AND METHODS AMD was loaded in NPs by the nanoprecipitation method using two stabilizers: bovine serum albumin and Kolliphor® P 188. The physicochemical properties of the AMD-loaded NPs were determined. Among the prepared NPs, two ones were selected for further investigation of spectral and thermal analysis as well as morphological properties. Additionally, in vitro release patterns were studied and kinetically analyzed at different pH values. In vitro cytotoxicity of an optimized formula (NP4) was quantified using A549 and Hep-2 cell lines. In vivo assessment of the pulmonary toxicity on Sprague Dawley rats via histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluations was applied. RESULTS The developed NPs achieved a size not more than 190 nm with an encapsulation efficiency of more than 88%. Satisfactory values of loading capacity and yield were also attained. The spectral and thermal analysis demonstrated homogeneous entrapment of AMD inside the polymeric matrix of NPs. Morphology revealed uniform, core-shell structured, and sphere-shaped particles with a smooth surface. Furthermore, the AMD-loaded NPs exhibited a pH-dependent and diffusion-controlled release over a significant period without an initial burst effect. NP4 demonstrated a superior cytoprotective efficiency by diminishing cell death and significantly increasing the IC50 by more than threefold above the pure AMD. Also, NP4 ameliorated AMD-induced pulmonary damage in rats. Significant downregulation of inflammatory mediators and free radicle production were noticed in the NP4-treated rats. CONCLUSION The AMD-loaded NPs could ameliorate the pulmonary injury induced by the pure drug moieties. Cytoprotective, anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties were presented by the optimized NPs (NP4). Future studies may be built on these findings for diminishing AMD-induced off-target toxicities.
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- Amira Motawea
- Pharmaceutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
- Department of Histology, Horus University, Dumyat al Jadidah, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Grosso R, de-Paz MV. Thiolated-Polymer-Based Nanoparticles as an Avant-Garde Approach for Anticancer Therapies-Reviewing Thiomers from Chitosan and Hyaluronic Acid. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:854. [PMID: 34201403 PMCID: PMC8227107 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Thiomers (or thiolated polymers) have broken through as avant-garde approaches in anticancer therapy. Their distinguished reactivity and properties, closely linked to their final applications, justify the extensive research conducted on their preparation and use as smart drug-delivery systems (DDSs). Multiple studies have demonstrated that thiomer-rich nanoformulations can overcome major drawbacks found when administering diverse active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in cancer therapy. This work focuses on providing a complete and concise review of the synthetic tools available to thiolate cationic and anionic polymers, in particular chitosan (CTS) and hyaluronic acid (HA), respectively, drawing attention to the most successful procedures. Their chemical reactivity and most relevant properties regarding their use in anticancer formulations are also discussed. In addition, a variety of NP formation procedures are outlined, as well as their use in cancer therapy, particularly for taxanes and siRNA. It is expected that the current work could clarify the main synthetic strategies available, with their scope and drawbacks, as well as provide some insight into thiomer chemistry. Therefore, this review can inspire new research strategies in the development of efficient formulations for the treatment of cancer.
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- Departamento Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain;
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Wande DP, Cui Q, Chen S, Xu C, Xiong H, Yao J. Rediscovering Tocophersolan: A Renaissance for Nano-Based Drug Delivery and Nanotheranostic Applications. Curr Drug Targets 2021; 22:856-869. [PMID: 32525772 DOI: 10.2174/1389450121666200611140425] [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: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A unique and pleiotropic polymer, d-alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate (Tocophersolan), is a polymeric, synthetic version of vitamin E. Tocophersolan has attracted enormous attention as a versatile excipient in different biomedical applications including drug delivery systems and nutraceuticals. The multiple inherent properties of Tocophersolan allow it to play flexible roles in drug delivery system design, including excipients with outstanding biocompatibility, solubilizer with the ability to promote drug dissolution, drug permeation enhancer, P-glycoprotein inhibitor, and anticancer compound. For these reasons, Tocophersolan has been widely used for improving the bioavailability of numerous pharmaceutical active ingredients. Tocophersolan has been approved by stringent regulatory authorities (such as the US FDA, EMA, and PMDA) as a safe pharmaceutical excipient. In this review, the current advances in nano-based delivery systems consisting of Tocophersolan, with possibilities for futuristic applications in drug delivery, gene therapy, and nanotheranostics, were systematically curated.
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- Dickson P Wande
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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Jiang JL, Zhang WZ, Ni WX, Shao JW. Insight on structure-property relationships of carrageenan from marine red algal: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 257:117642. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Thiolated chitosan nanoparticles for augmented oral bioavailability of gemcitabine: Preparation, optimization, in vitro and in vivo study. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Boyacıoğlu Ö, Bilgiç E, Varan C, Bilensoy E, Nemutlu E, Sevim D, Kocaefe Ç, Korkusuz P. ACPA decreases non-small cell lung cancer line growth through Akt/PI3K and JNK pathways in vitro. Cell Death Dis 2021; 12:56. [PMID: 33431819 PMCID: PMC7801394 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-03274-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Therapeutic agents used for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have limited curative efficacy and may trigger serious adverse effects. Cannabinoid ligands exert antiproliferative effect and induce apoptosis on numerous epithelial cancers. We confirmed that CB1 receptor (CB1R) is expressed in NSCLC cells in this study. Arachidonoylcyclopropylamide (ACPA) as a synthetic, CB1R-specific ligand decreased proliferation rate in NSCLC cells by WST-1 analysis and real-time proliferation assay (RTCA). The half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) dose of ACPA was calculated as 1.39 × 10-12 M. CB1 antagonist AM281 inhibited the antiproliferative effect of ACPA. Flow cytometry and ultrastructural analyzes revealed significant early and late apoptosis with diminished cell viability. Nano-immunoassay and metabolomics data on activation status of CB1R-mediated pro-apoptotic pathways found that ACPA inhibited Akt/PI3K pathway, glycolysis, TCA cycle, amino acid biosynthesis, and urea cycle and activated JNK pathway. ACPA lost its chemical stability after 24 hours tested by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) assay. A novel ACPA-PCL nanoparticle system was developed by nanoprecipitation method and characterized. Sustained release of ACPA-PCL nanoparticles also reduced proliferation of NSCLC cells. Our results demonstrated that low dose ACPA and ACPA-PCL nanoparticle system harbor opportunities to be developed as a novel therapy in NSCLC patients that require further in vivo studies beforehand to validate its anticancer effect.
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- Özge Boyacıoğlu
- Hacettepe University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, 06800, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey
- Atılım University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, 06830, Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, 06100, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 06100, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 06100, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, 06100, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, 06100, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, 06100, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, 06100, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey.
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Novel Silibinin Loaded Chitosan-Coated PLGA/PCL Nanoparticles Based Inhalation Formulations with Improved Cytotoxicity and Bioavailability for Lung Cancer. BIONANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-020-00797-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Vinayak M, Maurya AK. Quercetin Loaded Nanoparticles in Targeting Cancer: Recent Development. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 19:1560-1576. [PMID: 31284873 DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666190705150214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The spread of metastatic cancer cell is the main cause of death worldwide. Cellular and molecular basis of the action of phytochemicals in the modulation of metastatic cancer highlights the importance of fruits and vegetables. Quercetin is a natural bioflavonoid present in fruits, vegetables, seeds, berries, and tea. The cancer-preventive activity of quercetin is well documented due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic activities. However, poor water solubility and delivery, chemical instability, short half-life, and low-bioavailability of quercetin limit its clinical application in cancer chemoprevention. A better understanding of the molecular mechanism of controlled and regulated drug delivery is essential for the development of novel and effective therapies. To overcome the limitations of accessibility by quercetin, it can be delivered as nanoconjugated quercetin. Nanoconjugated quercetin has attracted much attention due to its controlled drug release, long retention in tumor, enhanced anticancer potential, and promising clinical application. The pharmacological effect of quercetin conjugated nanoparticles typically depends on drug carriers used such as liposomes, silver nanoparticles, silica nanoparticles, PLGA (Poly lactic-co-glycolic acid), PLA (poly(D,L-lactic acid)) nanoparticles, polymeric micelles, chitosan nanoparticles, etc. In this review, we described various delivery systems of nanoconjugated quercetin like liposomes, silver nanoparticles, PLGA (Poly lactic-co-glycolic acid), and polymeric micelles including DOX conjugated micelles, metal conjugated micelles, nucleic acid conjugated micelles, and antibody-conjugated micelles on in vitro and in vivo tumor models; as well as validated their potential as promising onco-therapeutic agents in light of recent updates.
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- Manjula Vinayak
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Laboratory, Centre for Advanced Study in Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
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- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Laboratory, Centre for Advanced Study in Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India.,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, United States
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de Lima Nascimento TR, de Amoêdo Campos Velo MM, Silva CF, Costa Cruz SBS, Gondim BLC, Mondelli RFL, Castellano LRC. Current Applications of Biopolymer-based Scaffolds and Nanofibers as Drug Delivery Systems. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:3997-4012. [PMID: 31701845 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666191108162948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The high surface-to-volume ratio of polymeric nanofibers makes them an effective vehicle for the release of bioactive molecules and compounds such as growth factors, drugs, herbal extracts and gene sequences. Synthetic polymers are commonly used as sensors, reinforcements and energy storage, whereas natural polymers are more prone to mimicking an extracellular matrix. Natural polymers are a renewable resource and classified as an environmentally friendly material, which might be used in different techniques to produce nanofibers for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, implantable medical devices, antimicrobial barriers and wound dressings, among others. This review sheds some light on the advantages of natural over synthetic polymeric materials for nanofiber production. Also, the most important techniques employed to produce natural nanofibers are presented. Moreover, some pieces of evidence regarding toxicology and cell-interactions using natural nanofibers are discussed. Clearly, the potential extrapolation of such laboratory results into human health application should be addressed cautiously.
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- Tatiana Rita de Lima Nascimento
- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil.,Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, State University of Paraíba, Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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Wong CW, Zhilenkov AV, Kraevaya OA, Mischenko DV, Troshin PA, Hsu SH. Toward Understanding the Antitumor Effects of Water-Soluble Fullerene Derivatives on Lung Cancer Cells: Apoptosis or Autophagy Pathways? J Med Chem 2019; 62:7111-7125. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.9b00652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka 142432, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka 142432, Russian Federation
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 143026, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka 142432, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka 142432, Russian Federation
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 143026, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Cellular and System Medicine, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli 35053, Taiwan
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Shandilya R, Bhargava A, Bunkar N, Tiwari R, Goryacheva IY, Mishra PK. Nanobiosensors: Point-of-care approaches for cancer diagnostics. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 130:147-165. [PMID: 30735948 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Sajjad M, Khan MI, Naveed S, Ijaz S, Qureshi OS, Raza SA, Shahnaz G, Sohail MF. Folate-Functionalized Thiomeric Nanoparticles for Enhanced Docetaxel Cytotoxicity and Improved Oral Bioavailability. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:81. [PMID: 30645705 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-019-1297-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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To achieve remotely directed delivery of anticancer drugs, surface-decorated nanoparticles with ligands are reported. In this study, folic acid- and thiol-decorated chitosan nanoparticles loaded with docetaxel (DTX-NPs) were prepared for enhanced cellular internalization in cancer cells and improved oral absorption. The DTX-NPs were explored through in vitro and in vivo parameters for various parameters. The DTX-NPs were found to be monodisperse nanoparticles with an average particle size of 158.50 ± 0.36 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.36 ± 0.0, a zeta potential of + 18.30 ± 2.52 mV, and an encapsulation efficiency of 71.47 ± 5.62%. The drug release from DTX-NPs followed the Korsmeyer-Peppas model with about 78% of drug release in 12 h. In in vitro cytotoxicity studies against folate receptor, positive MDA-MBB-231 cancerous cells showed improved cytotoxicity with IC50 of 0.58 μg/mL, which is significantly lower as compared to docetaxel (DTX). Ex vivo permeation enhancement showed an efflux ratio of 0.99 indicating successful transport across the intestine. Oral bioavailability was significantly improved as Cmax and AUC were higher than DTX suspension. Overall, the results suggest that DTX-NPs can be explored as a promising carrier for oral drug delivery.
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Gong YC, Xiong XY, Ge XJ, Li ZL, Li YP. Effect of the Folate Ligand Density on the Targeting Property of Folated-Conjugated Polymeric Nanoparticles. Macromol Biosci 2018; 19:e1800348. [PMID: 30444303 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Targeted drug delivery systems have attracted increasing attention due to their ability for delivering anticancer drugs selectively to tumor cells. Folic acid (FA)-conjugated targeted block copolymers, FA-Pluronic-polycaprolactone (FA-Pluronic-PCL) are synthesized in this study. The anticancer drug paclitaxel (PTX) is loaded in FA-Pluronic-PCL nanoparticles by nanoprecipitation method. The in vitro release of PTX from FA-Pluronic-PCL nanoparticles shows slow and sustained release behaviors. The effect of FA ligand density of FA-Pluronic-PCL nanoparticles on their targeting properties is examined by both cytotoxicity and fluorescence methods. It is shown that FA-Pluronic-PCL nanoparticles indicated better targeting ability than non-targeted PCL-Pluronic-PCL nanoparticles. Furthermore, FA-F127-PCL nanoparticle with 10% FA molar content has more effective antitumor activity and higher cellular uptake than those with 50% and 91% FA molar content. These results prove that FA-F127-PCL nanoparticle with 10% FA molar content can be a better candidate as the drug carrier in targeted drug delivery systems.
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- Yan Chun Gong
- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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Tao X, Tao T, Wen Y, Yi J, He L, Huang Z, Nie Y, Yao X, Wang Y, He C, Yang X. Novel Delivery of Mitoxantrone with Hydrophobically Modified Pullulan Nanoparticles to Inhibit Bladder Cancer Cell and the Effect of Nano-drug Size on Inhibition Efficiency. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2018; 13:345. [PMID: 30377872 PMCID: PMC6207605 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-018-2769-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Reducing the dosage of chemotherapeutic drugs via enhancing the delivery efficiency using novel nanoparticles has great potential for cancer treatment. Here, we focused on improving mitoxantrone delivery by using cholesterol-substituted pullulan polymers (CHPs) and selected a suitable nano-drug size to inhibit the growth of bladder cancer cells. We synthesized three kinds of CHPs, named CHP-1, CHP-2, CHP-3. Their chemical structures were identified by NMR, and the degree of cholesterol substitution was 6.82%, 5.78%, and 2.74%, respectively. Their diameters were 86.4, 162.30, and 222.28 nm. We tested the release rate of mitoxantrone in phosphate-buffered saline for 48 h: the release rate was 38.73%, 42.35%, and 58.89% for the three CHPs. The hydrophobic substitution degree in the polymer was associated with the self-assembly process of the nanoparticles, which affected their size and therefore drug release rate. The release of the three drug-loaded nanoparticles was significantly accelerated in acid release media. The larger the nanoparticle, the greater the drug release velocity. At 24 h, the IC50 value was 0.25 M, for the best inhibition of mitoxantrone on bladder cancer cells.3-(4,5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) experiments demonstrated that drug-loaded CHP-3 nanoparticles with the largest size were the most toxic to bladder cancer cells. Immunofluorescence and flow cytometry revealed that drug-loaded CHP-3 nanoparticles with the largest size had the strongest effect on promoting apoptosis of bladder cancer cells. Also, the three drug-loaded nanoparticles could all inhibit the migration of MB49 cells, with large-size CHP-3 nanoparticles having the most powerful inhibition.
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- Xiaojun Tao
- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province and Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410013 China
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Sohail MF, Hussain SZ, Saeed H, Javed I, Sarwar HS, Nadhman A, Huma ZE, Rehman M, Jahan S, Hussain I, Shahnaz G. Polymeric nanocapsules embedded with ultra-small silver nanoclusters for synergistic pharmacology and improved oral delivery of Docetaxel. Sci Rep 2018; 8:13304. [PMID: 30190588 PMCID: PMC6127092 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30749-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Despite of the remarkable cytotoxic and imaging potential of ultra-small metal nanoclusters, their toxicity-free and targeted delivery to cancerous cells remains a substantial challenge that hinders their clinical applications. In this study, a polymeric scaffold was first synthesized by grafting folic acid and thiol groups to chitosan (CS) for cancer cell targeting and improved gastric permeation. Furthermore, silver nanocluster (Ag NCs) were synthesized in situ, within CS scaffold by microwave irradiation and core-shell nanocapsules (NCPs) were prepared with hydrophobic docetaxel (DTX) in the core and Ag NCs embedded CS in the shell. A significant cytotoxicity synergism (~300 folds) was observed for DTX with co-delivery of Ag NCs against breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Following oral administration, the DTX-Ag-NCPs increased bioavailability due to enhanced drug transport across gut (9 times), circulation half-life (~6.8 times) and mean residence time (~6.7 times), as compared to the control DTX suspension. Moreover, 14 days acute oral toxicity of the DTX-Ag-NCPs was performed in mice and evaluated for changes in blood biochemistry parameters, organ to body weight index and histopathology of liver and kidney tissues that revealed no significant evidence of toxicity suggesting the safety and efficiency of the DTX-Ag-NCPs as hybrid nanocarrier for biocompatible delivery of metal nanoclusters.
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- Muhammad Farhan Sohail
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, SBA School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, 54792, Pakistan
- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, SBA School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, 54792, Pakistan
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- University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Allama Iqbal Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
- Department of Pathology, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Institute of Integrative Biosciences, CECOS University, Phase VI, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Lahore - Gujrat Campus, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, SBA School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, 54792, Pakistan.
- US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E), University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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Ding P, Shen H, Wang J, Ju J. Improved oral bioavailability of magnolol by using a binary mixed micelle system. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:668-674. [PMID: 30183380 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1468339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The aim of this study was to prepare two novel magnolol (MO)-loaded binary mixed micelles (MO-M) using biocompatible copolymers of Soluplus (SOL) and Solutol® HS15 (HS15), SOL and d-alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), to improve magnolol's poor solubility and its oral bioavailability. The organic solvent evaporation method was used to obtain two MO-M by optimization; one was prepared by using SOL and HS15 (MO-H), and the other was prepared by using SOL and TPGS (MO-T). The entrapment efficiency (EE%) and drug loading (DL%) of MO-T were 94.61 ± 0.91% and 4.03 ± 0.19%, respectively, and the MO-H has higher EE% and DL% (98.37 ± 1.23%, 4.12 ± 0.16%). TEM results showed that the morphology of MO-M was homogeneous and was spherical in shape. The dilution stability of MO-M did not undergo significant changes. Permeability of MO-M across a Caco-2 cell monolayer was enhanced in Caco-2 cell transport models. The pharmacokinetics study showed that the relative oral bioavailability of MO-T and MO-H increased by 2.39- and 2.98-fold, respectively, compared to that of raw MO. This indicated that MO-H and MO-T could promote absorption of MO in the gastrointestinal tract. Collectively, the mixed micelles demonstrated greater efficacy as a drug delivery system. The development of these novel mixed micelles is valuable for resolving the poor solubility and bioavailability of drugs.
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- Pinggang Ding
- a Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine , Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine , Nanjing , China.,b Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Nanjing , China
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- a Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine , Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine , Nanjing , China.,b Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Nanjing , China
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- c School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Jining Medical University , Rizhao , China
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- a Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine , Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine , Nanjing , China.,b Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Nanjing , China
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Liu Y, Yang T, Wei S, Zhou C, Lan Y, Cao A, Yang J, Wang W. Mucus adhesion- and penetration-enhanced liposomes for paclitaxel oral delivery. Int J Pharm 2018; 537:245-256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Wang L, Zhou Y, Wu M, Wu M, Li X, Gong X, Chang J, Zhang X. Functional nanocarrier for drug and gene delivery via local administration in mucosal tissues. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2017; 13:69-88. [PMID: 29173025 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2017-0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Local administration has many advantages for treating diseases. However, the surface mucus layer becomes a major obstacle that easily traps and fast removes local administrated drugs and genes in mucosal tissues. Fortunately, the rapidly developing nanocarriers with special physical and chemical properties may help to refine the treatment of mucosal tissues via delivering drugs and genes to the target tissue, and prolong the drug action time. Therefore, this review focuses on the strategies to apply different nanocarriers for drug-delivery in mucosal tissues, including mucoadhesive and mucus-penetrating types. Delivering drugs and genes to anatomical sites with high mucus turnover becomes more feasible and effective, and maintains sufficient local drug concentration to improve treatment efficacy.
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- Lingwei Wang
- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin Engineering Center of Micro-Nano Biomaterials & Detection-Treatment Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin Engineering Center of Micro-Nano Biomaterials & Detection-Treatment Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin Engineering Center of Micro-Nano Biomaterials & Detection-Treatment Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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Nanaki S, Tseklima M, Christodoulou E, Triantafyllidis K, Kostoglou M, Bikiaris DN. Thiolated Chitosan Masked Polymeric Microspheres with Incorporated Mesocellular Silica Foam (MCF) for Intranasal Delivery of Paliperidone. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:E617. [PMID: 30965919 PMCID: PMC6418893 DOI: 10.3390/polym9110617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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In this study, mesocellular silica foam (MCF) was used to encapsulate paliperidone, an antipsychotic drug used in patients suffering from bipolar disorder. MCF with the drug adsorbed was further encapsulated into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) 75/25 w/w microspheres and these have been coated with thiolated chitosan. As found by TEM analysis, thiolated chitosan formed a thin layer on the polymeric microspheres' surface and was used in order to enhance their mucoadhesiveness. These microspheres aimed at the intranasal delivery of paliperidone. The DSC and XRD studies showed that paliperidone was encapsulated in amorphous form inside the MCF silica and for this reason its dissolution profile was enhanced compared to the neat drug. In coated microspheres, thiolated chitosan reduced the initial burst effect of the paliperidone dissolution profile and in all cases sustained release formulations have been prepared. The release mechanism was also theoretically studied and three kinetic models were proposed and successfully fitted for a dissolution profile of prepared formulations to be found.
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- Stavroula Nanaki
- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of General and Inorganic Chemical Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of General and Inorganic Chemical Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Sun D, Liu Y, Zhang XS, Wu LY. NetGen: a novel network-based probabilistic generative model for gene set functional enrichment analysis. BMC SYSTEMS BIOLOGY 2017; 11:75. [PMID: 28950861 PMCID: PMC5615262 DOI: 10.1186/s12918-017-0456-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND High-throughput experimental techniques have been dramatically improved and widely applied in the past decades. However, biological interpretation of the high-throughput experimental results, such as differential expression gene sets derived from microarray or RNA-seq experiments, is still a challenging task. Gene Ontology (GO) is commonly used in the functional enrichment studies. The GO terms identified via current functional enrichment analysis tools often contain direct parent or descendant terms in the GO hierarchical structure. Highly redundant terms make users difficult to analyze the underlying biological processes. RESULTS In this paper, a novel network-based probabilistic generative model, NetGen, was proposed to perform the functional enrichment analysis. An additional protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was explicitly used to assist the identification of significantly enriched GO terms. NetGen achieved a superior performance than the existing methods in the simulation studies. The effectiveness of NetGen was explored further on four real datasets. Notably, several GO terms which were not directly linked with the active gene list for each disease were identified. These terms were closely related to the corresponding diseases when accessed to the curated literatures. NetGen has been implemented in the R package CopTea publicly available at GitHub ( http://github.com/wulingyun/CopTea/ ). CONCLUSION Our procedure leads to a more reasonable and interpretable result of the functional enrichment analysis. As a novel term combination-based functional enrichment analysis method, NetGen is complementary to current individual term-based methods, and can help to explore the underlying pathogenesis of complex diseases.
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- Duanchen Sun
- Institute of Applied Mathematics, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.,National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.,School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Institute of Applied Mathematics, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.,National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.,School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Institute of Applied Mathematics, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute of Applied Mathematics, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China. .,National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China. .,School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Kilicay E, Karahaliloglu Z, Alpaslan P, Hazer B, Denkbas EB. In vitro evaluation of antisense oligonucleotide functionalized core-shell nanoparticles loaded with α-tocopherol succinate. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2017; 28:1762-1785. [PMID: 28696185 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2017.1354670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Antisense oligonucleotide (ASO)-conjugated-α-tocopherol succinate (TCS)-loaded-poly(lactic acid)-g-poly(ethylene glycol) nanoparticles (ASO-TCS-PLA-PEG NPs), with the ratio of polymer/TCS of 10:2.5, 10:5, 10:7 (w/w) were prepared for targeting cancer therapy. The amphiphilic PLA, amino terminated PEG graft copolymers were synthesized by ring opening polymerization reaction. Nanoparticles were produced by using double emulsion (w/o/w) solvent evaporation method. ASO-TCS-PLA-PEG NPs demonstrated satisfactory encapsulation and loading efficiency and size distribution. The short-term stability studies were carried out at 4 and 25 °C for 30 days to assess their mean particle size, polydispersity index and zeta potential. The cellular uptake and extended cytoplasmic retention of the NPs in A549 human lung carcinoma and L929 mouse fibroblast cells were examined by fluorescence and confocal microscopy. In human lung cancer cells, ASO-TCS-PLA-PEG NPs exhibited better cellular internalization, cytotoxicity and apoptotic and necrotic effects compared to healthy cell line, L929. These findings showed that ASO-modified nanoparticles could serve as a promising nanocarrier for targeted tumor cells.
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- Ebru Kilicay
- a Zonguldak Vocational High School, Bülent Ecevit University , Zonguldak , Turkey
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- b Faculty of Science, Biology Department , Aksaray University , Aksaray , Turkey
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- c Department of Biomedical Engineering , TOBB University of Economics and Technology , Ankara , Turkey
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- d Physical Chemistry Division, Chemistry Department , Bülent Ecevit University , Zonguldak , Turkey
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- e Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey
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Xiong XY, Pan X, Tao L, Cheng F, Li ZL, Gong YC, Li YP. Enhanced effect of folated pluronic F87-PLA/TPGS mixed micelles on targeted delivery of paclitaxel. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 103:1011-1018. [PMID: 28552723 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.05.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Targeted drug delivery systems have great potential to overcome the side effect and improve the bioavailability of conventional anticancer drugs. In order to further improve the antitumor efficacy of paclitaxel (PTX) loaded in folated Pluronic F87/poly(lactic acid) (FA-F87-PLA) micelles, D-α-tocopheryl poly(ethylene glycol) 1000 succinate (TPGS or Vitamin E TPGS) were added into FA-F87-PLA to form FA-F87-PLA/TPGS mixed micelles. The LE of PTX-loaded mixed micelles (13.5%) was highest in the mass ratio 5 to 3 of FA-F87-PLA to TPGS. The in vitro cytotoxicity assays indicated that the IC50 values for free PTX injections, PTX-loaded FA-F87-PLA micelles and PTX-loaded FA-F87-PLA/TPGS mixed micelles after 72h of incubation were 1.52, 0.42 and 0.037mg/L, respectively. The quantitative cellular uptake of coumarin 6-loaded FA-F87-PLA/TPGS and FA-F87-PLA micelles showed that the cellular uptake efficiency of mixed micelles was higher for 2 and 4h incubation, respectively. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies found that the AUC of PTX-loaded FA-F87-PLA/TPGS mixed micelles is almost 1.4 times of that of PTX-loaded FA-F87-PLA micelles. The decreased particle size and inhibition of P-glycoprotein effect induced by the addition of TPGS could result in enhancing the cellular uptake and improving the antitumor efficiency of PTX-loaded FA-F87-PLA/TPGS mixed micelles.
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- Xiang Yuan Xiong
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China; School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China
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Safwat S, Ishak RA, Hathout RM, Mortada ND. Statins anticancer targeted delivery systems: re-purposing an old molecule. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 69:613-624. [PMID: 28271498 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Exploring the use of statins as anticancer agents and exploiting different drug delivery systems in targeting these molecules to cancerous sites. Literature review was performed to investigate the use of statins in cancer treatment in one hand, and the different pharmaceutical approaches to deliver and target these drugs to their site of action. KEY FINDINGS Statins were used for decades as antihypercholestrolemic drugs but recently have been proven potential for broad anticancer activities. The incorporation of statins in nanoparticulate drug delivery systems not only augmented the cytotoxicity of statins but also overcame the resistance of cancerous cells against the traditional chemotherapeutic agents. Statins-loaded nanoparticles could be easily tampered to target the cancerous cells and consequently minimal drug amount could be utilized. SUMMARY This review reconnoitered the different endeavors to incorporate statins in various nanoparticles and summarized the successful effects in targeting cancerous cells and reducing their proliferation without the side effects of commonly used chemotherapeutic agents.
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- Sally Safwat
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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Kadari A, Gudem S, Kulhari H, Bhandi MM, Borkar RM, Kolapalli VRM, Sistla R. Enhanced oral bioavailability and anticancer efficacy of fisetin by encapsulating as inclusion complex with HPβCD in polymeric nanoparticles. Drug Deliv 2017; 24:224-232. [PMID: 28156161 PMCID: PMC8241160 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2016.1245366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Fisetin (FST), a potent anticancer phytoconstituent, exhibits poor aqueous solubility and hence poor bioavailability. The aim of the present study is to improve the oral bioavailability of FST by encapsulating into PLGA NPs (poly-lactide-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles) as a complex of HPβCD (hydroxyl propyl beta cyclodextrin) and to assess its anti-cancer activity against breast cancer cells. FST-HPβCD inclusion complex (FHIC) was prepared and the supramolecular complex formation was characterized by FTIR, DSC, PXRD and 1H NMR. FHIC encapsulated PLGA nanoparticles (FHIC-PNP) were prepared and were studied for in vitro anticancer activity, cellular uptake, apoptosis and reactive oxygen species generation in MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. Comparative bioavailability of FST was determined after oral administration in C57BL6 mice as pure FST and FHIC-PNP. The results revealed that FHIC-PNP not only enhanced the anti-cancer activity and apoptosis of FST against MCF-7 cells but also improved its oral bioavailability, as demonstrated by increased peak plasma concentration and total drug absorbed.
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- Amrita Kadari
- a Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad , India
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- a Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad , India
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- a Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad , India
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- b National Centre for Mass Spectrometry, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad , India , and
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- b National Centre for Mass Spectrometry, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad , India , and
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- c Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University , Visakhapatnam , India
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- a Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad , India
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Micro- and nano-carrier systems: The non-invasive and painless local administration strategies for disease therapy in mucosal tissues. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 13:153-171. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2016.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Siafaka PI, Üstündağ Okur N, Karavas E, Bikiaris DN. Surface Modified Multifunctional and Stimuli Responsive Nanoparticles for Drug Targeting: Current Status and Uses. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:E1440. [PMID: 27589733 PMCID: PMC5037719 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17091440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nanocarriers, due to their unique features, are of increased interest among researchers working with pharmaceutical formulations. Polymeric nanoparticles and nanocapsules, involving non-toxic biodegradable polymers, liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, and inorganic-organic nanomaterials, are among the most used carriers for drugs for a broad spectrum of targeted diseases. In fact, oral, injectable, transdermal-dermal and ocular formulations mainly consist of the aforementioned nanomaterials demonstrating promising characteristics such as long circulation, specific targeting, high drug loading capacity, enhanced intracellular penetration, and so on. Over the last decade, huge advances in the development of novel, safer and less toxic nanocarriers with amended properties have been made. In addition, multifunctional nanocarriers combining chemical substances, vitamins and peptides via coupling chemistry, inorganic particles coated by biocompatible materials seem to play a key role considering that functionalization can enhance characteristics such as biocompatibility, targetability, environmental friendliness, and intracellular penetration while also have limited side effects. This review aims to summarize the "state of the art" of drug delivery carriers in nanosize, paying attention to their surface functionalization with ligands and other small or polymeric compounds so as to upgrade active and passive targeting, different release patterns as well as cell targeting and stimuli responsibility. Lastly, future aspects and potential uses of nanoparticulated drug systems are outlined.
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- Panoraia I Siafaka
- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Macedonia, Greece.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Istanbul Medipol University, Beykoz 34810, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Macedonia, Greece.
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Biomolecule-loaded chitosan nanoparticles induce apoptosis and molecular changes in cancer cell line (SiHa). Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 88:18-26. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Revised: 03/21/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Biocompatible Zr-based nanoscale MOFs coated with modified poly(ε-caprolactone) as anticancer drug carriers. Int J Pharm 2016; 509:208-218. [PMID: 27235556 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Revised: 05/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nanoscale Zr-based metal organic frameworks (MOFs) UiO-66 and UiO-67 were studied as potential anticancer drug delivery vehicles. Two model drugs were used, hydrophobic paclitaxel and hydrophilic cisplatin, and were adsorbed onto/into the nano MOFs (NMOFs). The drug loaded MOFs were further encapsulated inside a modified poly(ε-caprolactone) with d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate polymeric matrix, in the form of microparticles, in order to prepare sustained release formulations and to reduce the drug toxicity. The drugs physical state and release rate was studied at 37°C using Simulated Body Fluid. It was found that the drug release depends on the interaction between the MOFs and the drugs while the controlled release rates can be attributed to the microencapsulated formulations. The in vitro antitumor activity was assessed using HSC-3 (human oral squamous carcinoma; head and neck) and U-87 MG (human glioblastoma grade IV; astrocytoma) cancer cells. Cytotoxicity studies for both cell lines showed that the polymer coated, drug loaded MOFs exhibited better anticancer activity compared to free paclitaxel and cisplatin solutions at different concentrations.
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Fathi Karkan S, Mohammadhosseini M, Panahi Y, Milani M, Zarghami N, Akbarzadeh A, Abasi E, Hosseini A, Davaran S. Magnetic nanoparticles in cancer diagnosis and treatment: a review. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 45:1-5. [PMID: 27015806 DOI: 10.3109/21691401.2016.1153483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer have been characterized with a variety of challenges. However, with the advancement in magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) technology, many challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer are on the decline. The MNPs have led to many break-through in cancer therapy. This paper seeks to establish the role of MNPs in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. It proposes that the existing challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer can be addressed through application of MNPs in the process.
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- Sonia Fathi Karkan
- a Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran.,b Department of Medical Nanotechnology Faculty of Advanced Medical Science , Medical University of Tabriz , Tabriz , Iran
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- d Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran
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- a Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran
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- a Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran.,b Department of Medical Nanotechnology Faculty of Advanced Medical Science , Medical University of Tabriz , Tabriz , Iran.,d Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran
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- e Department of Medical Nanotechnology Faculty of Advanced Medical Science , Iran University of Medical Sicences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran.,b Department of Medical Nanotechnology Faculty of Advanced Medical Science , Medical University of Tabriz , Tabriz , Iran
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Gorjikhah F, Azizi Jalalian F, Salehi R, Panahi Y, Hasanzadeh A, Alizadeh E, Akbarzadeh A, Davaran S. Preparation and characterization of PLGA-β-CD polymeric nanoparticles containing methotrexate and evaluation of their effects on T47D cell line. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 45:432-440. [DOI: 10.3109/21691401.2016.1160915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Fatemeh Gorjikhah
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Palao-Suay R, Aguilar MR, Parra-Ruiz FJ, Maji S, Hoogenboom R, Rohner N, Thomas SN, Román JS. α-Tocopheryl succinate-based amphiphilic block copolymers obtained by RAFT and their nanoparticles for the treatment of cancer. Polym Chem 2016; 7:838-850. [PMID: 27004068 PMCID: PMC4797642 DOI: 10.1039/c5py01811k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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α-Tocopheryl succinate (α-TOS) is a well-known mitochondrially targeted anticancer compound. However, the major factor limiting the use of α-TOS is its low solubility in physiological media. To overcome this problem, the aim of this work is the preparation of new polymeric and active α-TOS-based nanovehicle with a precise control over its macromolecular architecture. Reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (RAFT) is used to synthesize an α-TOS amphiphilic block copolymer with highly homogeneous molecular weight and relatively narrow dispersity. Macro-chain transfer agents (macro-CTA) based on poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) of different molecular weights (MW, ranging from 4.6 to 20 kDa) are used to obtain block copolymers with different hydrophilic/hydrophobic ratios with PEG being the hydrophilic block and a methacrylic derivative of α-tocopheryl succinate (MTOS) being the monomer that formed the hydrophobic block. PEG-b-poly(MTOS) form spherical nanoparticles (NPs) by self-organized precipitation (SORP) or solvent exchange in aqueous media enabling to encapsulate and deliver hydrophobic molecules in their core. The resulting NPs are rapidly endocytosed by cancer cells. The biological activity of the synthesized NPs are found to depend on the MW of PEG, with NP comprised of the higher MW copolymer resulting in the lower bioactivity due to PEG shielding inhibiting cellular uptake by endocytosis. Moreover, the biological activity also depends on the MTOS content, as the biological activity increases as a function of MTOS concentration.
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- Raquel Palao-Suay
- Group of Biomaterials, Department of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, CSIC, Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Networking Biomedical Research Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Spain
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- Group of Biomaterials, Department of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, CSIC, Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Networking Biomedical Research Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Spain
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- Group of Biomaterials, Department of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, CSIC, Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group. Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry. Ghent University. Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group. Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry. Ghent University. Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Parker H. Petit Institute of Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, 315 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, 30332 Georgia, USA
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Parker H. Petit Institute of Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, 315 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, 30332 Georgia, USA
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- Group of Biomaterials, Department of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, CSIC, Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Networking Biomedical Research Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Spain
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Suksiriworapong J, Phoca K, Ngamsom S, Sripha K, Moongkarndi P, Junyaprasert VB. Comparison of poly(ε-caprolactone) chain lengths of poly(ε-caprolactone)-co-d-α-tocopheryl-poly(ethylene glycol) 1000 succinate nanoparticles for enhancement of quercetin delivery to SKBR3 breast cancer cells. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2016; 101:15-24. [PMID: 26802701 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2015] [Revised: 01/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of the different hydrophobic chain lengths of poly(ε-caprolactone)-co-d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (P(CL)-TPGS) copolymers on the nanoparticle properties and delivery efficiency of quercetin to SKBR3 breast cancer cells. The 5:1, 10:1 and 20:1 P(CL)-TPGS copolymers were fabricated and found to be composed of 25.0%, 45.2% and 66.8% of hydrophobic P(CL) chains with respect to the polymer chain, respectively. The DSC measurement indicated the microphase separation of P(CL) and TPGS segments. The crystallization of P(CL) segment occurred when the P(CL) chain was higher than 25% due to the restricted mobility of P(CL) by TPGS. The longer P(CL) chain had the higher crystallinity while decreasing the crystallinity of TPGS segment. The increasing P(CL) chain length increased the particle size of P(CL)-TPGS nanoparticles from 20 to 205 nm and enhanced the loading capacity of quercetin due to the more hydrophobicity of the nanoparticle core. The release of quercetin was retarded by an increase in P(CL) chain length associated with the increasing hydrophobicity and crystallinity of P(CL)-TPGS copolymers. The P(CL)-TPGS nanoparticles potentiated the toxicity of quercetin to SKBR3 cells by at least 2.9 times compared to the quercetin solution. The cellular uptake of P(CL)-TPGS nanoparticles by SKBR3 cells occurred through cholesterol-dependent endocytosis. The 10:1 P(CL)-TPGS nanoparticles showed the highest toxicity and uptake efficiency and could be potentially used for the delivery of quercetin to breast cancer cells.
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- Jiraphong Suksiriworapong
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Innovative Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Innovative Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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