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Andreani T, Cheng R, Elbadri K, Ferro C, Menezes T, Dos Santos MR, Pereira CM, Santos HA. Natural compounds-based nanomedicines for cancer treatment: Future directions and challenges. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01649-z. [PMID: 39003425 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01649-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
Abstract
Several efforts have been extensively accomplished for the amelioration of the cancer treatments using different types of new drugs and less invasives therapies in comparison with the traditional therapeutic modalities, which are widely associated with numerous drawbacks, such as drug resistance, non-selectivity and high costs, restraining their clinical response. The application of natural compounds for the prevention and treatment of different cancer cells has attracted significant attention from the pharmaceuticals and scientific communities over the past decades. Although the use of nanotechnology in cancer therapy is still in the preliminary stages, the application of nanotherapeutics has demonstrated to decrease the various limitations related to the use of natural compounds, such as physical/chemical instability, poor aqueous solubility, and low bioavailability. Despite the nanotechnology has emerged as a promise to improve the bioavailability of the natural compounds, there are still limited clinical trials performed for their application with various challenges required for the pre-clinical and clinical trials, such as production at an industrial level, assurance of nanotherapeutics long-term stability, physiological barriers and safety and regulatory issues. This review highlights the most recent advances in the nanocarriers for natural compounds secreted from plants, bacteria, fungi, and marine organisms, as well as their role on cell signaling pathways for anticancer treatments. Additionally, the clinical status and the main challenges regarding the natural compounds loaded in nanocarriers for clinical applications were also discussed.
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- Tatiana Andreani
- Chemistry Research Centre (CIQUP) and Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
- GreenUPorto-Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Inov4Agro, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology, The Personalized Medicine Research Institute Groningen (PRECISION), University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Institute for Medicines, iMed.Ulisboa, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre (CIQUP) and Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre (CIQUP) and Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre (CIQUP) and Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland.
- Department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology, The Personalized Medicine Research Institute Groningen (PRECISION), University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Mitra P, Jana S, Roy S. Insights into the Therapeutic uses of Plant Derive Phytocompounds onDiabetic Nephropathy. Curr Diabetes Rev 2024; 20:e230124225973. [PMID: 38265383 DOI: 10.2174/0115733998273395231117114600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the primary consequences of diabetes mellitus, affecting many people worldwide and is the main cause of death under the age of sixty. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production rises during hyperglycemia and is crucial to the development of diabetic complications. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are produced excessively in a diabetic state and are accumulated in the kidney, where they change renal architecture and impair renal function. Another important targeted pathway for the formation of DN includes nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-kB), Nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (Akt/mTOR), and autophagy. About 40% of individuals with diabetes eventually acquire diabetic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease that needs hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation to survive. The current state of acceptable therapy for this kidney ailment is limited. The studies revealed that some naturally occurring bioactive substances might shield the kidney by controlling oxidative stress, renal fibrosis, inflammation, and autophagy. In order to provide new potential therapeutic lead bioactive compounds for contemporary drug discovery and clinical management of DN, this review was designed to examine the various mechanistic pathways by which conventional plants derive phytocompounds that are effective for the control and treatment of DN.
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- Palash Mitra
- Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences, Midnapore City College, Kuturiya, Bhadutala, Midnapore 721129, India
- Biodiversity and Environmental Studies Research Center, Midnapore City College, Kuturiya, Bhadutala, Midnapore 721129, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
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- Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences, Midnapore City College, Kuturiya, Bhadutala, Midnapore 721129, India
- Biodiversity and Environmental Studies Research Center, Midnapore City College, Kuturiya, Bhadutala, Midnapore 721129, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
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- Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences, Midnapore City College, Kuturiya, Bhadutala, Midnapore 721129, India
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Abdellatif AAH, Ahmed F, Mohammed AM, Alsharidah M, Al-Subaiyel A, Samman WA, Alhaddad AA, Al-Mijalli SH, Amin MA, Barakat H, Osman SK. Recent Advances in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications of Cyclodextrin-Capped Gold Nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:3247-3281. [PMID: 37337575 PMCID: PMC10277008 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s405964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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The real problem in pharmaceutical preparation is drugs' poor aqueous solubility, low permeability through biological membranes, and short biological t1/2. Conventional drug delivery systems are not able to overcome these problems. However, cyclodextrins (CDs) and their derivatives can solve these challenges. This article aims to summarize and review the history, properties, and different applications of cyclodextrins, especially the ability of inclusion complex formation. It also refers to the effects of cyclodextrin on drug solubility, bioavailability, and stability. Moreover, it focuses on preparing and applying gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as novel drug delivery systems. It also studies the uses and effects of cyclodextrins in this field as novel drug carriers and targeting devices. The system formulated from AuNPs linked with CD molecules combines the advantages of both CD and AuNPs. Cyclodextrins benefit in increasing aqueous drug solubility, loading capacity, stability, and size control of gold NPs. Also, AuNPs are applied as diagnostic and therapeutic agents because of their unique chemical properties. Plus, AuNPs possess several advantages such as ease of detection, targeted and selective drug delivery, greater surface area, high loading efficiency, and higher stability than microparticles. In the present article, we tried to present the potential pharmaceutical applications of CD-derived AuNPs in biomedical applications including antibacterial, anticancer, gene-drug delivery, and various targeted drug delivery applications. Also, the article highlighted the role of CDs in the preparation and improvement of catalytic enzymes, the formation of self-assembling molecular print boards, the fabrication of supramolecular functionalized electrodes, and biosensors formation.
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- Ahmed A H Abdellatif
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Medina, 42353, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Medina, 42353, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, 13736, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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Yan Y, Li L, Wu K, Zhang G, Peng L, Liang Y, Wang Z. A Combination of Baicalin and Berberine Hydrochloride Ameliorates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis by Modulating Colon Gut Microbiota. J Med Food 2022; 25:853-862. [PMID: 35980327 PMCID: PMC9419951 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2021.k.0173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Baicalin and berberine hydrochloride are the main chemical compositions of Scutellariae Radix and Coptidis Rhizoma, respectively. S. Radix and C. Rhizoma are two traditional Chinese herbs that are commonly used together in compounded formulations to treat colitis. Therefore, the combination of Baicalin and berberine hydrochloride (BBH) to treat colitis was studied. The results of pharmacological evaluations demonstrated the excellent protective effects of BBH on colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). BBH could improve the morphological condition of colitis in mice and maintain the balance of proinflammation cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, IL-1β, and TNF-α) and anti-inflammation cytokines (IL-4 and IL-10). The 16s rDNA sequencing revealed that BBH was able to modulate the composition of intestinal microflora, especially the abundances of Eubacterium_brachy_group, Holdemania, Erysipelotrichaceae_UCG_003, Christensenellaceae_R-7_group, and Sellimonas. The results of PICRUSt indicated that the therapeutic effects of BBH were tightly connected with DNA synthesis, replication and repair of gut microbiota. In summary, it was concluded that BBH could protect mice against DSS-induced colitis, and the protective effects were tightly correlated with gut microbiota.
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- Yonggang Yan
- College of Pharmacy and Shaanxi Qinling Application Development and Engineering Center of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Shaanxi Qinling Application Development and Engineering Center of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China.,Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi Innovative Drug Research Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi Innovative Drug Research Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Shaanxi Qinling Application Development and Engineering Center of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Shaanxi Qinling Application Development and Engineering Center of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi Innovative Drug Research Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Shaanxi Qinling Application Development and Engineering Center of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China.,Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi Innovative Drug Research Center, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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Chen XY, Yung LYL, Tan PH, Bay BH. Harnessing the Immunogenic Potential of Gold Nanoparticle-Based Platforms as a Therapeutic Strategy in Breast Cancer Immunotherapy: A Mini Review. Front Immunol 2022; 13:865554. [PMID: 35432376 PMCID: PMC9008216 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.865554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Breast cancer remains the most common malignancy among women worldwide. Although the implementation of mammography has dramatically increased the early detection rate, conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery, have significantly improved the prognosis for breast cancer patients. However, about a third of treated breast cancer patients are known to suffer from disease recurrences and progression to metastasis. Immunotherapy has recently gained traction due to its ability to establish long-term immune surveillance, and response for the prevention of disease recurrence and extension of patient survival. Current research findings have revealed that gold nanoparticles can enhance the safety and efficacy of cancer immunotherapy, through their unique intrinsic properties of good biocompatibility, durability, convenient surface modification, as well as enhanced permeability and retention effect. Gold nanoparticles are also able to induce innate immune responses through the process of immunogenic cell death, which can lead to the establishment of lasting adaptive immunity. As such gold nanoparticles are considered as good candidates for next generation immunotherapeutic strategies. This mini review gives an overview of gold nanoparticles and their potential applications in breast cancer immunotherapeutic strategies.
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- Xiao-Yang Chen
- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biomolecular and Chemical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Ibrahim A, Nasr M, El-Sherbiny IM. Baicalin as an emerging magical nutraceutical molecule: Emphasis on pharmacological properties and advances in pharmaceutical delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Subhan MA, Muzibur Rahman M. Recent Development in Metallic Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202100331. [PMID: 35146897 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Metal-based nanoparticles are very promising for their applications in cancer diagnosis, drug delivery and therapy. Breast cancer is the major reason of death in woman especially in developed countries including EU and USA. Due to the heterogeneity of cancer cells, nanoparticles are effective as therapeutics and diagnostics. Anti-cancer therapy of breast tumors is challenging because of highly metastatic progression of the disease to brain, bone, lung, and liver. Magnetic nanoparticles are crucial for metastatic breast cancer detection and protection. This review comprehensively discusses the application of nanomaterials as breast cancer therapy, therapeutics, and diagnostics.
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- Md Abdus Subhan
- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology, 3114, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Liu F, Lan M, Ren B, Li L, Zou T, Kong Z, Fan D, Cai T, Cai Y. Baicalin-loaded folic acid-modified albumin nanoparticles (FA-BSANPs/BA) induce autophagy in MCF-7 cells via ROS-mediated p38 MAPK and Akt/mTOR pathway. Cancer Nanotechnol 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s12645-021-00110-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background
Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer among women. Baicalin has been shown to inhibit breast cancer proliferation, but poor aqueous solubility and unknown mechanism of action limit its application. This study aimed to investigate the antiproliferative effects of baicalin-loaded folic acid-modified albumin nanoparticles (FA-BSANPs/BA) in breast cancer MCF-7 cells and its relationship with autophagy and ROS-mediated p38 MAPK and Akt/mTOR signaling pathways. Cell viability was detected by MTT assay. Flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy were used to detect cell cycle, apoptosis and autophagy. Western blot was used to detect protein expression.
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Compared with the control and free baicalin groups, FA-BSANPs/BA inhibited viability of MCF-7 cells and increased cells in S phase, apoptotic bodies, pro-apoptotic proteins, autophagy markers and autophagosomes. These effects could be reversed when combined with the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine. FA-BSANPs/BA increased the levels of phosphorylated p38 MAPK, inhibited the levels of phosphorylated Akt and mTOR, and increased the level of ROS in MCF-7 cells. The effects of FA-BSANPs/BA could be reversed or enhanced using inhibitors of Akt, mTOR, p38 MAPK and ROS scavengers.
Conclusions
Encapsulation in folate albumin nanoparticles improved the antiproliferative activity of baicalin. FA-BSANPs/BA induced autophagy and apoptosis via ROS-mediated p38 MAPK and Akt/mTOR signaling pathways in human breast cancer cells.
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Aptamer grafted nanoparticle as targeted therapeutic tool for the treatment of breast cancer. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 146:112530. [PMID: 34915416 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Breast carcinomas repeat their number and grow exponentially making it extremely frequent malignancy among women. Approximately, 70-80% of early diagnosed or non-metastatic conditions are treatable while the metastatic cases are considered ineffective to treat with current ample amount of therapy. Target based anti-cancer treatment has been in the limelight for decades and is perceived significant consideration of scientists. Aptamers are the 'coming of age' therapeutic approach, selected using an appropriate tool from the library of sequences. Aptamers are non-immunogenic, stable, and high-affinity ligand which are poised to reach the clinical benchmark. With the heed in nanoparticle application, the delivery of aptamer to the specific site could be enhanced which also protects them from nuclease degradation. Moreover, nanoparticles due to robust structure, high drug entrapment, and modifiable release of cargo could serve as a successful candidate in the treatment of breast carcinoma. This review would showcase the method and modified method of selection of aptamers, aptamers that were able to make its way towards clinical trial and their targetability and selectivity towards breast cancers. The appropriate usage of aptamer-based biosensor in breast cancer diagnosis have also been discussed.
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Lee SJ, Nah H, Ko WK, Lee D, Moon HJ, Lee JS, Heo M, Hwang YS, Bang JB, An SH, Heo DN, Kwon IK. Facile Preparation of β-Cyclodextrin-grafted Chitosan Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffolds as a Hydrophobic Drug Delivery Vehicle for Tissue Engineering Applications. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:28307-28315. [PMID: 34723027 PMCID: PMC8552460 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c04481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Despite advances in the bio-tissue engineering area, the technical basis to directly load hydrophobic drugs on chitosan (CTS) electrospun nanofibers (ENs) has not yet been fully established. In this study, we fabricated CTS ENs by using an electrospinning (ELSP) system, followed by surface modification using succinyl-beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) under mild conditions. The β-CD-modified CTS (βCTS) ENs had slightly increased hydrophobicity compared to pristine CTS ENs as well as decreased residual amine content on the surface. Through FTIR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), we characterized the surface treatment physiochemically. In the drug release test, we demonstrated the stable and sustained release of a hydrophobic drug (e.g., dexamethasone) loaded on β-CD ENs. During in vitro biocompatibility assessments, the grafting of β-CD was shown to not reduce cell viability compared to pristine CTS ENs. Additionally, cells proliferated well on β-CD ENs, and this was confirmed by F-actin fluorescence staining. Overall, the material and strategies developed in this study have the potential to load a wide array of hydrophobic drugs. This could be applied as a drug carrier for a broad range of tissue engineering applications.
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- Sang Jin Lee
- Department
of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Dentistry, Graduate School, Kyung Hee
University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Neurosurgery, CHA University, CHA Bundang
Medical Center, Gyeonggi-do 13496, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory
Animal Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation
Foundation (DGMIF), Daegu 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Dentistry, Graduate School, Kyung Hee
University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Maxillofacial Biomedical Engineering and Institute of Oral Biology,
School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Dental Education, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemum-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory
Animal Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation
Foundation (DGMIF), Daegu 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Khandker SS, Shakil MS, Hossen MS. Gold Nanoparticles; Potential Nanotheranostic Agent in Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review with Systematic Search Strategy. Curr Drug Metab 2021; 21:579-598. [PMID: 32520684 DOI: 10.2174/1389200221666200610173724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease typically prevalent among women and is the second-largest cause of death worldwide. Early diagnosis is the key to minimize the cancer-induced complication, however, the conventional diagnostic strategies have been sluggish, complex, and, to some extent, non-specific. Therapeutic tools are not so convenient and side effects of current therapies offer the development of novel theranostic tool to combat this deadly disease. OBJECTIVE This article aims to summarize the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer with gold nanoparticles (GNP or AuNP). METHODS A systematic search was conducted in the three popular electronic online databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, regarding GNP as breast cancer theranostics. RESULTS Published literature demonstrated that GNPs tuned with photosensitive moieties, nanomaterials, drugs, peptides, nucleotide, peptides, antibodies, aptamer, and other biomolecules improve the conventional diagnostic and therapeutic strategies of breast cancer management with minimum cytotoxic effect. GNP derived diagnosis system assures reproducibility, reliability, and accuracy cost-effectively. Additionally, surface-modified GNP displayed theranostic potential even in the metastatic stage of breast cancer. CONCLUSION Divergent strategies have shown the theranostic potential of surface tuned GNPs against breast cancer even in the metastatic stage with minimum cytotoxic effects both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Shahad Saif Khandker
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Otago, 362 Leith St., North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ma L, Wu F, Shao Q, Chen G, Xu L, Lu F. Baicalin Alleviates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Diabetic Nephropathy via Nrf2 and MAPK Signaling Pathway. Drug Des Devel Ther 2021; 15:3207-3221. [PMID: 34321869 PMCID: PMC8313380 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s319260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Oxidative stress and inflammation play essential roles in the development and progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Baicalin (BAI), a natural flavonoid, has been showed to have a renoprotective effect in various renal diseases. However, its underlying mechanisms in DN remain unclear. In this study, we explored the potential effects and underlying mechanisms of BAI on DN using a spontaneous DN model. Methods The protective effects of BAI on DN have been evaluated by detecting DN-related biochemical indicators, kidney histopathology and cell apoptosis. After that, we examined the level of renal oxidative stress and inflammation to explain BAI’s renoprotective effects. Then, Nrf2 pathway was tested to clarify its antioxidant activity, and kidney transcriptomics was conducted to elucidate its anti-inflammatory activity. Finally, Western blot was applied for final mechanism verification. Results Our results found that BAI effectively ameliorated diabetic conditions, proteinuria, renal histopathological changes and cell apoptosis in DN. BAI significantly improved the kidney levels of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) level. Meanwhile, the infiltration of inflammatory cells including T-lymphocytes, T-helper cells, neutrophils and macrophages, and the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, MCP-1 and TNFα) were also obviously inhibited by BAI. Afterward, Western blot found that BAI significantly activated Nrf2 signaling and increased the expression of downstream antioxidant enzymes (HO-1, NQO-1). Kidney transcriptomics revealed that the inhibition of MAPK signaling pathway may contribute to BAI’s anti-inflammatory activity, which has also been verified in later experiment. BAI treatment did obviously inhibit the activation of canonical pro-inflammatory signaling pathway MAPK family, such as Erk1/2, JNK and P38. Conclusion In summary, our data demonstrated that BAI can treat DN by alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation, and its underlying mechanisms were associated with the activation of Nrf2-mediated antioxidant signaling pathway and the inhibition of MAPK-mediated inflammatory signaling pathway.
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- Leyi Ma
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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Ren Y, Liang S, Zheng Y, Deng X, Lei L, Ai J, Li Y, Zhang T, Chen L, Mei Z, Cheng YC, He C. Investigation on the function tropism of Tiaoqin and Kuqin (different specification of Scutellaria baicalensis) by comparing their curative effect on different febrile disease model. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 268:113596. [PMID: 33221498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Scutellaria baicalensis (S. baicalensis) is the root of S. baicalensis Georgi. In traditional Chinese medicine it is divided into Tiaoqin (TQ, 1-3 years old) and Kuqin (KQ, more than 3 years old). However, the differences in TQ and KQ efficacy and their exact mechanisms are still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to clarify the difference in the efficacy of TQ and KQ in relation to different fever types (damp heat and hyperpyrexia) by using rat models, as well as to determine the primary molecular mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study compared the compositional content of TQ and KQ by UPLC-MS/MS. Then, rat models of hyperpyrexia (HP, LPS) and damp heat (DH, high-fat and high-sugar diet feeding + fumigation in artificial climate chamber + E. coli injection) were established and their clinical symptoms, blood biochemistry, histopathological sections, cell cytokines and protein expression were compared following treatment with TQ or KQ. Finally, the mechanisms underpinning the differences observed for TQ and KQ were determined by measuring the components of these treatments in different target organs. RESULTS This study identified 31 compounds in the water extracts of both TQ and KQ, which differed significantly in their relative content. TQ and KQ showed different functional tropism in HP and DH model rats. Baicalin, wogonoside, oroxin A, baicalein, wogonin and oroxylin A appeared to be the basic functional components responsible for the functional tropism hypothesis, while the remaining compounds appeared to be the efficacy-oriented components. In addition, the difference in pharmacodynamics between TQ and KQ may be related to their absorption in vivo, which was consistent with the hypothesis of functional tropism proposed in this work. CONCLUSION In this study we adopted TQ and KQ-different specifications of Scutellaria baicalensis with similar chemical components-as a case study to systematically reveal the functional tropism of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM). The results showed that TQ and KQ contain the basic functional components to enable the basic function of 'clearing heat', while the variation in compositional content may result in their different therapeutic effects. A greater understanding and utilisation of the functional tropism of CHM would enormously improve the accuracy and scientific basis for the application of CHM medication, as well as in promoting the multi-function mechanism of CHM and guiding new drug development of CHM.
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- Yongshen Ren
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China; School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Murawski AM, Rittenbach K, DeCoste CJ, Laevsky G, Brynildsen MP. Counting Chromosomes in Individual Bacteria to Quantify Their Impacts on Persistence. Methods Mol Biol 2021; 2357:125-146. [PMID: 34590256 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1621-5_9] [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] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Persisters are phenotypic variants within bacterial populations that tolerate antibiotic treatments considerably better than the majority of cells. A phenotypic quality that varies within bacterial populations is the chromosome number of individual cells. One, two, four, or more chromosomes per cell have been observed previously, and the impact of genome copy number can range from gene dosage effects to an inability to perform specific DNA repair functions, such as homologous recombination. We hypothesize that chromosome abundance is an underappreciated phenotypic variable that could impact persistence to antibiotics. Here, we describe methodologies to segregate bacterial populations based on chromosome number, assess the purity of those subpopulations, and suggest assays that could be used to quantify the impacts of genome abundance on persistence.
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- Allison M Murawski
- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA.
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA.
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Shetty V, Jakhade A, Shinde K, Chikate R, Kaul-Ghanekar R. Folate mediated targeted delivery of cinnamaldehyde loaded and FITC functionalized magnetic nanoparticles in breast cancer: in vitro, in vivo and pharmacokinetic studies. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj04319b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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FiCF NPs induced apoptosis in breast cancer cells, exhibited safety, reduced tumor burden in mice due to increased pharmacological efficacy.
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- Varsha Shetty
- Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
- Pune-411043
- India
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- Nanoscience Group
- Department of Chemistry
- Post-graduate and Research Center
- MES Abasaheb Garware College
- Pune
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- Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
- Pune-411043
- India
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- Nanoscience Group
- Department of Chemistry
- Post-graduate and Research Center
- MES Abasaheb Garware College
- Pune
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- Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
- Pune-411043
- India
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Wang Y, Han Y, Tan X, Dai Y, Xia F, Zhang X. Cyclodextrin capped gold nanoparticles (AuNP@CDs): from synthesis to applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:2584-2593. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02857f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The synthesis of AuNP@CDs is summarized according to the type and order of bonding. The applications of AuNP@CDs are also highlighted.
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- Yichuan Wang
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- China
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Baicalin mediated regulation of key signaling pathways in cancer. Pharmacol Res 2020; 164:105387. [PMID: 33352232 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Baicalin has been widely investigated against different types of malignancies both at the cellular and molecular levels over the past few years. Due to its remarkable anti-proliferative potential in numerous cancer cell lines, it has created immense interest as a potential chemotherapeutic modality compared to other flavonoids. Thus, this review focuses on the recent accomplishments of baicalin and its limitations in cancer prevention and treatment. Further, combination studies and nanoformulations using baicalin to treat cancer along with the metabolism, bioavailability, toxicity, and pharmacokinetics have been discussed. The present review explains biological source, and anti-proliferative potential of baicalin against cancers including breast, colon, hepatic, leukemia, lung, and skin, as well as the relevant mechanism of action to modulate diverse signaling pathways including apoptosis, cell cycle, invasion, and migration, angiogenesis, and autophagy. The anticancer mechanism of baicalin in orthotropic and xenograft mice models have been deliberated. The combination studies of baicalin in novel therapies as chemotherapeutic adjuvants have also been summarized. The low bioavailability, fast metabolism, and poor solubility, and other significant factors that limit the clinical use of baicalin have been examined as a challenge. The improvement in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of baicalin with newer approaches and the gaps are highlighted, which could establish baicalin as an effective and safe compound for cancer treatment as well as help to translate its potential from bench to bedside.
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Jain V, Kumar H, Anod HV, Chand P, Gupta NV, Dey S, Kesharwani SS. A review of nanotechnology-based approaches for breast cancer and triple-negative breast cancer. J Control Release 2020; 326:628-647. [PMID: 32653502 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most prevalent cancers in women. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in which the three major receptors i.e. estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), are absent is known to express the most aggressive phenotype and increased metastasis which results in the development of resistance to chemotherapy. It offers various therapeutic advantages in treating BC and TNBC. Nanotechnology offers various unique characteristics such as small size (nanometric), active and passive targeting, and the ability to attach multiple targeting moieties, controlled release, and site-specific targeting. This review focuses on conventional drug therapies, recent treatment strategies, and unique therapeutic approaches available for BC and TNBC. The role of breast cancer stem cells in the recurrence of BC and TNBC has also been highlighted. Several chemotherapeutic agents delivered using nanocarriers such as polymeric nanoparticles/micelles, metallic/inorganic NPs, and lipid-based NPs (Liposome, solid-lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs)), etc. with excellent responses in the treatment of BC/TNBC along with breast cancer stem cells have been discussed in details. Moreover, the application of nanomedicine including CRISPR nanoparticle, exosomes for the treatment of BC/TNBC and other molecular targets available such as poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), etc. for further exploration have also been discussed.
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- Vikas Jain
- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, Henderson, NV, USA
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Duan X, Guo G, Pei X, Wang X, Li L, Xiong Y, Qiu X. Baicalin Inhibits Cell Viability, Migration and Invasion in Breast Cancer by Regulating miR-338-3p and MORC4. Onco Targets Ther 2019; 12:11183-11193. [PMID: 31908485 PMCID: PMC6930519 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s217101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Baicalin is a natural compound from the roots of Scutellaria lateriflora Georgi, which plays anti-cancer role in multiple cancers. However, the exact role and potential underlying mechanism of baicalin in breast cancer (BC) remain poorly understood. Methods Thirty BC patients were recruited in this study. MCF-10A, MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells were used to investigate the anti-cancer role of baicalin in vitro. Cell viability, migration, invasion and apoptosis were measured by MTT, trans-well and flow cytometry, respectively. The expression levels of microRNA-338-3p (miR-338-3p) and microrchidia family CW-type zinc-finger 4 (MORC4) were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction or Western blot. The interaction between miR-338-3p and MORC4 was explored by luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation. Results We found that Baicalin treatment inhibited cell viability, migration and invasion but promoted apoptosis of BC cells. The expression of miR-338-3p was decreased in BC tissues and cells and miR-338-3p overexpression suppressed cell viability, migration and invasion but induced apoptosis. MiR-338-3p expression was reversed by baicalin exposure and inhibition of miR-338-3p attenuated the role of baicalin in viability, apoptosis, migration and invasion. MORC4 mRNA level was increased in BC tissues and cells, which was decreased by baicalin exposure. MORC4 was a target of miR-338-3p and its overexpression alleviated the effect of miR-338-3p on cell viability, apoptosis, migration and invasion. Conclusion In conclusion, baicalin suppressed cell viability, migration and invasion but promoted apoptosis in BC cells by regulating miR-338-3p and MORC4, indicating the promising pharmacological value of baicalin in BC treatment.
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- Xin Duan
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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Regulating effect of baicalin on IKK/IKB/NF-kB signaling pathway and apoptosis-related proteins in rats with ulcerative colitis. Int Immunopharmacol 2019; 73:193-200. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.04.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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I El-Gogary R, Gaber SAA, Nasr M. Polymeric nanocapsular baicalin: Chemometric optimization, physicochemical characterization and mechanistic anticancer approaches on breast cancer cell lines. Sci Rep 2019; 9:11064. [PMID: 31363132 PMCID: PMC6667692 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47586-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Baicalin is a multi-purpose flavonoid known for its anticancer properties, but its application is hindered by its low water solubility and bioavailability. Polymeric nanocapsules were proposed in this work as a promising system for enhancing baicalin delivery, and potentiating its anticancer properties. The characterization of nanocapsules was augmented with chemometric analysis, and the selected formulations were tested on two breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231), with mechanistic anticancer elucidation using MTT assay, confocal microscopy uptake, flow cytometry, mechanism of cell death, reactive oxygen species production, caspase 3/7 activity and death biomarker expression using quantitative real time PCR. Results showed that baicalin nanocapsules displayed favorable pharmaceutical properties; with the formulation variables affecting their properties elucidated using chemometric factorial analysis. Nanocapsules enhanced the anticancer activity of baicalin up to 216 times for MCF-7 cells and 31 times for MDA-MB-231 after 24 hr incubation. Cellular internalization of the fluorescently labeled nanocapsules was confirmed after 4 hr incubation for both cell lines. Apoptosis was the dominant cell death mechanism, with significant up-regulation of P53 in baicalin nanocapsules treated cells. Data here presented drive to further preclinical studies to investigate the delivery of baicalin polymeric nanocapsules and their anti-cancer activity.
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- Riham I El-Gogary
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Nanomedicine Department, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Vines JB, Yoon JH, Ryu NE, Lim DJ, Park H. Gold Nanoparticles for Photothermal Cancer Therapy. Front Chem 2019; 7:167. [PMID: 31024882 PMCID: PMC6460051 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 385] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Gold is a multifunctional material that has been utilized in medicinal applications for centuries because it has been recognized for its bacteriostatic, anticorrosive, and antioxidative properties. Modern medicine makes routine, conventional use of gold and has even developed more advanced applications by taking advantage of its ability to be manufactured at the nanoscale and functionalized because of the presence of thiol and amine groups, allowing for the conjugation of various functional groups such as targeted antibodies or drug products. It has been shown that colloidal gold exhibits localized plasmon surface resonance (LPSR), meaning that gold nanoparticles can absorb light at specific wavelengths, resulting in photoacoustic and photothermal properties, making them potentially useful for hyperthermic cancer treatments and medical imaging applications. Modifying gold nanoparticle shape and size can change their LPSR photochemical activities, thereby also altering their photothermal and photoacoustic properties, allowing for the utilization of different wavelengths of light, such as light in the near-infrared spectrum. By manufacturing gold in a nanoscale format, it is possible to passively distribute the material through the body, where it can localize in tumors (which are characterized by leaky blood vessels) and be safely excreted through the urinary system. In this paper, we give a quick review of the structure, applications, recent advancements, and potential future directions for the utilization of gold nanoparticles in cancer therapeutics.
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk UniversityJeonju, South Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang UniversitySeoul, South Korea
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL, United States
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang UniversitySeoul, South Korea
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Marslin G, Siram K, Maqbool Q, Selvakesavan RK, Kruszka D, Kachlicki P, Franklin G. Secondary Metabolites in the Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E940. [PMID: 29865278 PMCID: PMC6024997 DOI: 10.3390/ma11060940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The ability of organisms and organic compounds to reduce metal ions and stabilize them into nanoparticles (NPs) forms the basis of green synthesis. To date, synthesis of NPs from various metal ions using a diverse array of plant extracts has been reported. However, a clear understanding of the mechanism of green synthesis of NPs is lacking. Although most studies have neglected to analyze the green-synthesized NPs (GNPs) for the presence of compounds derived from the extract, several studies have demonstrated the conjugation of sugars, secondary metabolites, and proteins in these biogenic NPs. Despite several reports on the bioactivities (antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, catalytic, etc.) of GNPs, only a handful of studies have compared these activities with their chemically synthesized counterparts. These comparisons have demonstrated that GNPs possess better bioactivities than NPs synthesized by other methods, which might be attributed to the presence of plant-derived compounds in these NPs. The ability of NPs to bind with organic compounds to form a stable complex has huge potential in the harvesting of precious molecules and for drug discovery, if harnessed meticulously. A thorough understanding of the mechanisms of green synthesis and high-throughput screening of stabilizing/capping agents on the physico-chemical properties of GNPs is warranted to realize the full potential of green nanotechnology.
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- Gregory Marslin
- Ratnam Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Nellore 524346, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore 641004, India.
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- Institute of Plant Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan 60479, Poland.
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- Institute of Plant Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan 60479, Poland.
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- Institute of Plant Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan 60479, Poland.
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- Institute of Plant Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan 60479, Poland.
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Yadav P, Singh SP, Rengan AK, Shanavas A, Srivastava R. Gold laced bio-macromolecules for theranostic application. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 110:39-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2017] [Revised: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Paul P, Chatterjee S, Pramanik A, Karmakar P, Chandra Bhattacharyya S, Kumar GS. Thionine Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles Trigger Apoptotic Activity Toward HepG2 Cancer Cell Line. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2018; 4:635-646. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Puja Paul
- Organic
and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata 700 032, India
- Department
of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Organic
and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Department
of Life Science and Bio-technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Department
of Life Science and Bio-technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, India
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- Organic
and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata 700 032, India
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Shou X, Wang B, Zhou R, Wang L, Ren A, Xin S, Zhu L. Baicalin Suppresses Hypoxia-Reoxygenation-Induced Arterial Endothelial Cell Apoptosis via Suppressing PKCδ/p53 Signaling. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:6057-6063. [PMID: 29272263 PMCID: PMC5747146 DOI: 10.12659/msm.907989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background This study was aimed to investigate the protective role of baicalin on vascular endothelium exposed to ischemia reperfusion injury and the involved molecular mechanisms. Material/Methods Cultured human arterial endothelial cells (HAECs) were exposed to hypoxia/deoxygenation (H/R). Cells were also treated with baicalin at serially diluted concentrations. Cells were also treated with PKC activator PEP005 or specific siRNA against protein kinase Cδ (PKCδ). MTT assay was used to evaluate the cell viabilities. Flow cytometry was used to detect cell apoptosis. The protein phosphorylation and expression levels were determined by Western blotting. Results PKCδ-siRNA transfection increased cell viabilities and reduced cell apoptosis in HAECs exposed to H/R. Baicalin treatment preserved cell viabilities and reduced apoptosis of H/R-exposed HAECs in a concentration-dependent manner. Baicalin treatment reduced phosphorylation levels of PKCδ and p53, as well as the expression levels of active caspase3 and bax in HAECs exposed to H/R. The treatment of PKC activator PEP005 impaired the protective effects of baicalin in increasing cell viabilities and reducing apoptosis in HAECs exposed to H/R. Conclusions Baicalin exerts vascular a protective effect on HAECs exposed to H/R by reducing cell apoptosis. The PKCδ/p53 apoptotic signaling pathway was the pharmacological target of baicalin.
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- Xiaoling Shou
- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Rehabilitation Center, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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Wu L, Bi Y, Wu H. Formulation optimization and the absorption mechanisms of nanoemulsion in improving baicalin oral exposure. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2017; 44:266-275. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2017.1391831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Lei Wu
- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Cutrone G, Casas-Solvas JM, Vargas-Berenguel A. Cyclodextrin-Modified inorganic materials for the construction of nanocarriers. Int J Pharm 2017; 531:621-639. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.06.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Zhang L, Wang X, Wang R, Zheng X, Li N, Li H, Cao X, Zhou B, Lin Y, Yang L. Baicalin potentiates TRAIL‑induced apoptosis through p38 MAPK activation and intracellular reactive oxygen species production. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:8549-8555. [PMID: 28983599 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The combination of tumor necrosis factor‑related apoptosis‑inducing ligand (TRAIL) with other agents has been recognized as a promising strategy to overcome TRAIL resistance in cancer cells. Baicalin (5, 6‑dihydroxy‑7‑o‑glucuronide flavone) is a flavonoid from the root of the medicinal herb Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, which has been reported to exert antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, antiviral and anticancer activities in vitro. However, the effect of baicalin on TRAIL‑induced cytotoxicity has not been previously reported. In the present study, the effect of combining TRAIL and baicalin was investigated in non‑small cell lung cancer cell lines. The results revealed that baicalin was able to sensitize A549 and H2009 cells to TRAIL‑induced apoptosis. This was detected by the potentiation of poly‑adenosine‑5'‑diphosphate‑ribose polymerase cleavage and Annexin V‑fluorescein isothiocyanate staining of cells co‑treated with baicalin and TRAIL. In addition, p38 mitogen‑activated protein kinase was activated in baicalin and TRAIL co‑treated cancer cells, whereas the p38 inhibitor SB203580 effectively suppressed cell death within the co‑treated cells. Butylated hydroxyanisole and N‑acetyl‑cysteine, known reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavengers, significantly suppressed the potentiated cytotoxicity induced by baicalin and TRAIL co‑treatment. The present study is the first, to the best of our knowledge, to demonstrate that baicalin enhances the anticancer activity of TRAIL via p38 activation and ROS accumulation, and may be exploited for anticancer therapy.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, P.R. China
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- Department of Immunology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Obstetric and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Obstetric and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Obstetric and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, P.R. China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Obstetric and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Obstetric and Gynecologic and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, P.R. China
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Bahreyni A, Yazdian-Robati R, Hashemitabar S, Ramezani M, Ramezani P, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM. A new chemotherapy agent-free theranostic system composed of graphene oxide nano-complex and aptamers for treatment of cancer cells. Int J Pharm 2017; 526:391-399. [PMID: 28495579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Revised: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The common cancer treatment strategies like chemotherapy and radiotherapy are nonspecific and can trigger severe side effects by damaging normal cells. So, targeted cancer therapies, such as apoptosis induction, have attracted great attention in recent years. In this project, two nano-complexes, MUC1 aptamer-NAS-24 aptamer-Graphene oxide (GO) and MUC1 aptamer-Cytochrome C aptamer-GO, were designed to induce cell programmed death in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells (breast cancer cell lines) and to verify the level of apoptosis in both cell lines. MUC1 aptamer was a molecular recognition probe that led the internalization of two nano-complexes into MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells (MUC1 positive cells) but not into HepG2 cell (liver cancer cell line, MUC1 negative cells). The apoptosis induction relied on binding of NAS-24 aptamer to its target, vimentin, in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 (target cells) with different levels of vimentin content. The function of first nano-complex was confirmed by binding of FAM-labeled cytochrome C aptamer to its target (cytochrome C) which was released from mitochondria, based on the function of the first nano-complex. Fluorometric analysis and gel retardation assay proved the formation of nano-complexes. The results of flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy indicated efficient apoptosis induction just in target cells (MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells) but not in non-target cells (HepG2 cell). The results of MTT assay also confirmed cell death process. Overall, our results proved excellent targeted apoptosis in breast cancer cells by designed nano-complexes which can be applied as an efficient cancer therapy method.
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- Amirhossein Bahreyni
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunogenetic Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran"
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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A novel chemotherapy drug-free delivery system composed of three therapeutic aptamers for the treatment of prostate and breast cancers in vitro and in vivo. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 13:1933-1940. [PMID: 28414074 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2017.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Revised: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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In this study, a novel chemotherapy drug-free DNA nanocomplex composed of three therapeutic aptamers (IDA, AS1411 and apMNK2F) was designed for treatment of cancer cells. For MTT assay, PC-3 and 4T1 cells (target cells) and CHO cells (nontarget cells) were treated with apMNK2F-AS1411-IDA complex (DNA nanocomplex), as well as AS1411, IDA and apMNK2F alone. Internalization of apMNK2F-AS1411-IDA complex was analyzed by fluorescence imaging and flow cytometry analysis. In the last step, the presented DNA nanocomplex was applied for prohibition of tumor growth in vivo. The results of internalization assay verified that the developed apMNK2F-AS1411-IDA complex was remarkably internalized into PC-3 and 4T1 cells, but not into CHO cells. The results of internalization assay was confirmed by MTT assay. apMNK2F-AS1411-IDA complex was more cytotoxic in PC-3 and 4T1 cells (target) and less cytotoxic in CHO cells (nontarget). Also, the DNA nanocomplex could effectively suppress the growth of tumors in vivo.
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