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Wang R, Sun Y, Wang H, Liu T, Shavandi A, Nie L, Yunusov KE, Jiang G. Core-shell structured microneedles with programmed drug release functions for prolonged hyperuricemia management. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1064-1076. [PMID: 38168723 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02607h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
An appropriate non-oral platform via transdermal delivery of drugs is highly recommended for the treatment of hyperuricemia. Herein, a core-shell structured microneedle patch with programmed drug release functions was designed to regulate serum uric acid (SUA) levels for prolonged hyperuricemia management. The patch was fabricated using a three-step casting method. Allopurinol (AP), an anti-hyperuricemic drug, was encapsulated within the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) layer, forming the "shell" of the MNs. The MN's inner core was composed of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) loaded with urate oxidase-calcium peroxide nanoparticles (UOx-CaO2 NPs). When the as-fabricated core-shell structured microneedles were inserted into the skin, the loaded AP was first released immediately to effectively inhibit the production of SUA due to the water solubility of CMC. Subsequently, the internal SUA was further metabolized by UOx, leading to exposure of CaO2 NPs. The sustained release of UOx accompanied by the decomposition of CaO2 NPs contributed to maintaining a state of normal uric acid levels over an extended period. More attractively, uric acid could be oxidized due to the strong oxidant of CaO2, which was beneficial to the continuous consumption of uric acid. In vivo results showed that the as-fabricated MNs exhibited an excellent anti-hyperuricemia effect to reduce SUA levels to the normal state within 3 h and maintain the normouricemia state for 12 h. In addition, the levels of creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in the serum remained within the normal range, and the activities of adenosine deaminase (ADA) and xanthine oxidase (XOD) in the liver were effectively inhabited, mitigating the risk of liver and kidney damage for clinical anti-hyperuricemia management.
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- Rui Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China.
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- BioMatter unit-École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Tashkent, 100128, Uzbekistan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
- International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Intelligent Biomaterials and Functional Fibers of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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Zou Y, Chen Y, Wang D, Xie X, Li G, Zheng C, Wen J, Su H, Liu X, Zeng L, Lu Y, Cao F. The Effects of Nine Compounds on Aldehyde-Oxidase-Related Genes in Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel). Genes (Basel) 2023; 15:35. [PMID: 38254925 PMCID: PMC10815873 DOI: 10.3390/genes15010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) (B. dorsalis) is an important agricultural, major invasive, and quarantine pest that can cause significant damage to the economic value of the fruit and vegetable industry. Male bait is one of the most effective methods of surveying, monitoring, and controlling B. dorsalis. In our study, we constructed cDNA libraries using total RNA extracted independently from the antennae, mouthparts, and thoracic legs of male and female adults and the ovipositors of female adults and screened out four aldehyde-oxidase-related genes (AOX-related), C58800, C66700, C67485, and C67698. Molecular docking predictions showed that eight compounds, including 3,4-dimethoxycinnamyl alcohol, 3,4-dimethoxy-cinnamaldehyde, deet, ethyl N-acetyl-N-butyl-β-alaninate, n-butyl butyrate, n-butyl butyrate, ethyl butyrate, methyl eugenol, and ethyl acetate, could combine with proteins encoded by the four B. dorsalis AOX-related genes. Furthermore, QPCR was performed to confirm that four compounds, including 3,4-dimethoxy cinnamic aldehyde, butyl levulinic acid ethyl ester (mosquito repellent), butyl butyrate, and methyl eugenol, induced significant changes in the AOX-related genes of B. dorsalis. These results provide useful information and guidance for the batch screening of potentially useful compounds and the search for effective attractants of B. dorsalis.
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- Yan Zou
- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China; (Y.Z.); (X.X.); (J.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Entomology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.C.); (G.L.); (C.Z.); (H.S.); (L.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China;
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China; (Y.Z.); (X.X.); (J.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Entomology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.C.); (G.L.); (C.Z.); (H.S.); (L.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Entomology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.C.); (G.L.); (C.Z.); (H.S.); (L.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China; (Y.Z.); (X.X.); (J.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Entomology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.C.); (G.L.); (C.Z.); (H.S.); (L.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China; (Y.Z.); (X.X.); (J.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Entomology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.C.); (G.L.); (C.Z.); (H.S.); (L.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Entomology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.C.); (G.L.); (C.Z.); (H.S.); (L.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570100, China; (Y.Z.); (X.X.); (J.W.); (X.L.)
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