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Zhou G, Xu R, Groth T, Wang Y, Yuan X, Ye H, Dou X. The Combination of Bioactive Herbal Compounds with Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2024. [PMID: 38481114 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2024.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Regenerative medicine aims to restore the function of diseased or damaged tissues and organs by cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering, along with the adjunctive application of bioactive molecules. Traditional bioactive molecules, such as growth factors and cytokines, have shown great potential in the regulation of cellular and tissue behavior, but have the disadvantages of limited source, high cost, short half-life, and side effects. In recent years, herbal compounds extracted from natural plants/herbs have gained increasing attention. This is not only because herbal compounds are easily obtained, inexpensive, mostly safe, and reliable, but also owing to their excellent effects, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidative, proangiogenic behavior and ability to promote stem cell differentiation. Such effects also play important roles in the processes related to tissue regeneration. Furthermore, the moieties of the herbal compounds can form physical or chemical bonds with the scaffolds, which contributes to improved mechanical strength and stability of the scaffolds. Thus, the incorporation of herbal compounds as bioactive molecules in biomaterials is a promising direction for future regenerative medicine applications. Herein, an overview on the use of bioactive herbal compounds combined with different biomaterial scaffolds for regenerative medicine application is presented. We first introduce the classification, structures, and properties of different herbal bioactive components and then provide a comprehensive survey on the use of bioactive herbal compounds to engineer scaffolds for tissue repair/regeneration of skin, cartilage, bone, neural, and heart tissues. Finally, we highlight the challenges and prospects for the future development of herbal scaffolds toward clinical translation. Overall, it is believed that the combination of bioactive herbal compounds with biomaterials could be a promising perspective for the next generation of regenerative medicine.
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- Guoying Zhou
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research, University of Oxford, Suzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Eid HM, Turkia TH, Ali AA, Aboud HM. A Novel Chitosan-coated Leciplex Loaded with Ambrisentan as a Possible Pulmonary Nanosystem: Optimization, Characterization, and Pharmacokinetics Assessments. J Pharm Sci 2024:S0022-3549(24)00126-6. [PMID: 38582282 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to formulate, optimize, and characterize ambrisentan chitosan-coated LeciPlex (AMS-CTS-LPX) to increase the therapeutic effectiveness and bioavailability of ambrisentan. A central composite design (CCD) was implemented to assess the impact of various factors on the production of AMS-CTS-LPX and to identify the optimum formulation via the use of Design Expert® software. The assembly of AMS-CTS-LPX was conducted using a single-step process. Subsequently, the optimal formulation was chosen and subjected to further assessments. Further, a comparative pharmacokinetic study was carried out using a rat model. The optimized formulation exhibited an entrapment efficiency of 82.39%, with a diameter of 137.53 nm and a surface charge of +43.65 mV. Additionally, it had a sustained cumulative release of 90.41% after 8 h and showed good stability. The safety of AMS-CTS-LPX administered intratracheally was confirmed by in vivo histopathological studies. The pharmacokinetic investigations revealed a 5.6-fold increase in the bioavailability of AMS from the optimal AMS-CTS-LPX formulation compared to the oral AMS solution. Collectively, the results of the current study suggest that CTS-LPX may be beneficial as a pulmonary nanosystem for the administration of AMS.
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- Hussein M Eid
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
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Nagano K, Nakao T, Takeda M, Hirai H, Maekita H, Nakamura M, Imakawa N, Egawa A, Fujiwara T, Gao JQ, Kinoshita K, Sakata M, Nishino M, Yamashita T, Yoshida T, Harada K, Tachibana K, Doi T, Hirata K, Tsujino H, Higashisaka K, Tsutsumi Y. Polyglycerol fatty acid ester contributes to the improvement and maintenance of water solubility of amorphous curcumin by suppressing the intermolecular interaction and the diffusion rate of curcumin. Food Chem 2024; 437:137866. [PMID: 37931447 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137866] [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: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
Abstract
Curcumin (CUR), a polyphenol, is an attractive component of functional foods, owing to various physiological activities. However, CUR is highly hydrophobic, insoluble in water, and difficult to absorb in the body. Here, we report an amorphous CUR formulation containing the dispersant polyglycerol fatty acid ester (PGFE), demonstrating high and stable water solubility. Improved water solubility enhanced the absorbability of CUR in our amorphous formulation along with enhanced triglyceride inhibition, compared to that in a commercial formulation. Nuclear Overhauser effect spectroscopy (NOESY) analysis revealed that PGFE reduced CUR-CUR interaction, resulting in higher dispersion and improved solubility of CUR. Taylor dispersion analysis showed a lower diffusion coefficient of CUR in the highly water-soluble formulation (with PGFE) than that in the low water-soluble formulation (without PGFE), which prevents recontact and recrystallization of CUR, which is trapped by PGFE. Overall, the amorphous CUR with high solubility could be used as a promising functional food.
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- Kazuya Nagano
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wakayama Medical University, 25-1 Shichibancho, Wakayama, Wakayama 640-8156, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; San-Ei Gen F. F. I., Inc, 1-1-11 Sanwa-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-8588, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, 3-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, 3-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- San-Ei Gen F. F. I., Inc, 1-1-11 Sanwa-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-8588, Japan
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- San-Ei Gen F. F. I., Inc, 1-1-11 Sanwa-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-8588, Japan
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- San-Ei Gen F. F. I., Inc, 1-1-11 Sanwa-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-8588, Japan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wakayama Medical University, 25-1 Shichibancho, Wakayama, Wakayama 640-8156, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wakayama Medical University, 25-1 Shichibancho, Wakayama, Wakayama 640-8156, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; The Museum of Osaka University, 1-13 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; Institute for Advanced Co-Creation Studies, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; Global Center for Medical Engineering and Informatics, Osaka University, 1-6, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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Zhang L, Luo B, An Z, Zheng P, Liu Y, Zhao H, Zhang Z, Gao T, Cao Y, Zhang Y, Pei R. MMP-Responsive Nanoparticle-Loaded, Injectable, Adhesive, Self-Healing Hydrogel Wound Dressing Based on Dynamic Covalent Bonds. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:5769-5779. [PMID: 37950669 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00773] [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: 11/13/2023]
Abstract
Developing a multifunctional hydrogel wound dressing with good injectability, self-healing, tissue adhesion, biocompatibility, and fast skin wound healing efficiency remains challenging. In this work, an injectable adhesive dopamine-functionalized oxidized hyaluronic acid/carboxymethyl chitosan/collagen (AHADA/CCS/Col) hydrogel was constructed. The Schiff dynamic bond between AHADA and CCS, the N-Ag-N bond between CCS and Ag ions, and the S-Ag-S dynamic bond between sulfhydryl-modified collagen (ColSH) and Ag ions allowed the hydrogel to be both injectable and self-healing. Moreover, the aldehyde groups and catechol groups presented in the hydrogel could generate force with several groups on the tissue interface; therefore, the hydrogel also had good tissue adhesion. In vitro experiments proved that this hydrogel exhibited good biocompatibility and could promote cell proliferation. Additionally, curcumin (Cur)-loaded gelatin nanoparticles (Cur@Gel NPs) were prepared, which could respond to matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and controllably release Cur to hasten wound healing efficiency. Animal experiment results showed that this AHADA/CCS/Col hydrogel loaded with Cur@Gel NPs promoted wound repairing better, indicating its potential as a wound dressing.
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- Liwei Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Chang R, Chen L, Qamar M, Wen Y, Li L, Zhang J, Li X, Assadpour E, Esatbeyoglu T, Kharazmi MS, Li Y, Jafari SM. The bioavailability, metabolism and microbial modulation of curcumin-loaded nanodelivery systems. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102933. [PMID: 37301064 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Curcumin (Cur), the major bioactive component of turmeric (Curcuma longa) possesses many health benefits. However, low solubility, stability and bioavailability restricts its applications in food. Recently, nanocarriers such as complex coacervates, nanocapsules, liposomes, nanoparticles, nanomicelles, have been used as novel strategies to solve these problems. In this review, we have focused on the delivery systems responsive to the environmental stimuli such as pH-responsive, enzyme-responsive, targeted-to-specific cells or tissues, mucus-penetrating and mucoadhesive carriers. Besides, the metabolites and their biodistribution of Cur and Cur delivery systems are discussed. Most importantly, the interaction between Cur and their carriers with gut microbiota and their effects of modulating the gut health synergistically were discussed comprehensively. In the end, the biocompatibility of Cur delivery systems and the feasibility of their application in food industry is discussed. This review provided a comprehensive review of Cur nanodelivery systems, the health impacts of Cur nanocarriers and an insight into the application of Cur nanocarriers in food industry.
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- Ruxin Chang
- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Faculty of Food science and Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Natural Pigments, Henan Zhongda Hengyuan Biotechnology Stock Company Limited, Luohe 462600, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Natural Pigments, Henan Zhongda Hengyuan Biotechnology Stock Company Limited, Luohe 462600, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Food Industry Research Co., Gorgan, Iran; Food and Bio-Nanotech International Research Center (Fabiano), Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Development and Food Quality, Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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Madamsetty V, Vazifehdoost M, Alhashemi SH, Davoudi H, Zarrabi A, Dehshahri A, Fekri HS, Mohammadinejad R, Thakur VK. Next-Generation Hydrogels as Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications: Exploring the Role of Curcumin. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:8960-8976. [PMID: 36936324 PMCID: PMC10018697 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Since the first report on the pharmacological activity of curcumin in 1949, enormous amounts of research have reported diverse activities for this natural polyphenol found in the dietary spice turmeric. However, curcumin has not yet been used for human application as an approved drug. The clinical translation of curcumin has been hampered due to its low solubility and bioavailability. The improvement in bioavailability and solubility of curcumin can be achieved by its formulation using drug delivery systems. Hydrogels with their biocompatibility and low toxicity effects have shown a substantial impact on the successful formulation of hydrophobic drugs for human clinical trials. This review focuses on hydrogel-based delivery systems for curcumin and describes its applications as anti-cancer as well as wound healing agents.
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- Vijay
Sagar Madamsetty
- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo
Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, United States
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- Department
of Toxicology & Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 6718773654, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical
Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University
of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
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- Department
of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University
of Zanjan, Zanjan 4537138111, Iran
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, 34396 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
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- Student Research
Committee, Kerman University of Medical
Sciences, Kerman 7619813159, Iran
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- Research
Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7619813159, Iran
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- Biorefining
and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, U.K.
- School
of Engineering, University of Petroleum
& Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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Liu M, Wei X, Zheng Z, Li Y, Li M, Lin J, Yang L. Recent Advances in Nano-Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Diabetic Wound Healing. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:1537-1560. [PMID: 37007988 PMCID: PMC10065433 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s395438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) induced wound healing impairment remains a serious health problem and burden on the clinical obligation for high amputation rates. Based on the features of wound microenvironment, biomaterials loading specific drugs can benefit diabetic wound treatment. Drug delivery systems (DDSs) can carry diverse functional substances to the wound site. Nano-drug delivery systems (NDDSs), benefiting from their features related to nano size, overcome limitations of conventional DDSs application and are considered as a developing process in the wound treatment field. Recently, a number of finely designed nanocarriers efficiently loading various substances (bioactive and non-bioactive factors) have emerged to circumvent constraints faced by traditional DDSs. This review describes various recent advances of nano-drug delivery systems involved in mitigating diabetes mellitus-based non-healing wounds.
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- Mengqian Liu
- Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Lei Yang, Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Jingxi Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510515, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-20-6164-1841, Email
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Zainol Abidin NA, Kormin F, Zainol Abidin NA, Bakar MFA, Moujdin IA. Synthesis and Characterization of Curcumin-Chitosan Loaded Gold Nanoparticles by Oryctes rhinoceros' Chitin for Cosmeceutical Application. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041799. [PMID: 36838785 PMCID: PMC9966621 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
Abstract
A breakthrough in cosmeceuticals by utilizing insects as major ingredients in cosmetic products is gaining popularity. Therefore, the interest in rare sources of ingredients, for instance, from the Oryctes rhinoceros beetle, can bring huge benefits in terms of turning pests into wealth. In this study, curcumin was chosen as the active ingredient loaded into chitosan-gold nanoparticles (CCG-NP). Curcumin is unstable and has poor absorption, a high rate of metabolism, and high sensitivity to light. These are all factors that contribute to the low bioavailability of any substance to reach the target cells. Therefore, chitosan extracted from O. rhinoceros could be used as a drug carrier to overcome these limitations. In order to overcome these limitations, CCG-NPs were synthesized and characterized. Chitosan was isolated from O. rhinoceros and CCG-NPs were successfully synthesized at 70 °C for 60 min under optimal conditions of a reactant ratio of 2:0.5 (0.5 mM HAuCl4: 0.1% curcumin). Characterizations of CCG-NP involved FTIR analysis, zeta potential, morphological properties determination by FE-SEM, particle size analysis, crystallinity study by XRD, and elemental analysis by EDX. The shape of the CCG-NP was round, its size was 128.27 d.nm, and the value of the zeta potential was 20.2 ± 3.81 mV. The IC50 value for cell viability is 58%, indicating a mild toxicity trait. To conclude, CCG-NP is a stable, spherical, nano-sized, non-toxic, and homogeneous solution.
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- Nurul Alyani Zainol Abidin
- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Education Hub, Pagoh 84600, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Education Hub, Pagoh 84600, Johor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (F.K.); (I.A.M.)
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Education Hub, Pagoh 84600, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Education Hub, Pagoh 84600, Johor, Malaysia
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- Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, King AbdulAziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (F.K.); (I.A.M.)
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Budiman A, Rusdin A, Aulifa DL. Current Techniques of Water Solubility Improvement for Antioxidant Compounds and Their Correlation with Its Activity: Molecular Pharmaceutics. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:378. [PMID: 36829937 PMCID: PMC9952677 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
Abstract
The aqueous solubility of a drug is important in the oral formulation because the drug can be absorbed from intestinal sites after being dissolved in the gastrointestinal fluid, leading to its bioavailability. Almost 80% of active pharmaceutical ingredients are poorly water-soluble, including antioxidant compounds. This makes antioxidant activity inefficient in preventing disease, particularly for orally administered formulations. Although several investigations have been carried out to improve the solubility of antioxidant compounds, there is still limited research fully discussing the subject. Therefore, this study aimed to provide an overview and discussion of the issues related to the methods that have been used to improve the solubility and activity of antioxidant compounds. Articles were found using the keywords "antioxidant" and "water solubility improvement" in the Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases. The selected articles were published within the last five years to ensure all information was up-to-date with the same objectives. The most popular methods of the strategies employed were solid dispersion, co-amorphous, and nanoparticle drug delivery systems, which were used to enhance the solubility of antioxidant compounds. These investigations produced impressive results, with a detailed discussion of the mechanism of improvement in the solubility and antioxidant activity of the compounds developed. This review shows that the strategies used to increase the solubility of antioxidant compounds successfully improved their antioxidant activity with enhanced free radical scavenging abilities.
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- Arif Budiman
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacy, Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung, Bandung 40161, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia
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Preparation, Physical Characterization, Pharmacokinetics and Anti-Hyperglycemic Activity of Esculetin-Loaded Mixed Micelles. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:148-157. [PMID: 35780820 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2022.06.022] [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: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Despite its low water solubility, esculetin (EC) have been described to demonstrate various health benefits. Thus, we sought to develop esculetin-loaded mixed micelles (EC-M) delivery system to purposively improve biological availability and anti-hyperglycemia activity of EC. Thin-film hydration method was employed to fabricate EC-M, amid characterization with transmission electron microscopic analysis (TEM), coupled with physical properties such as particle size (PS), poly-dispersity index (PDI), zeta-potential (ZP) and stability testing. We analyzed in-vitro release and studied EC-M pharmacokinetics in rats. The hyperglycemic mice model was established with streptozotocin (STZ) to evaluate anti-hyperglycemic activity of EC-M. The PS, PDI and ZP of EC-M were 47.97 ± 0.41 nm, 0.189 ± 0.005 and -25.55 ± 0.28 mV, respectively. The release rate of EC-M increased comparable to free EC in the three media. The oral biological availability and half-life of EC-M increased respectively by 3.06 and 1.45 folds compared to free EC. Besides, we observed 46.21% decrease in blood glucose of mice in EC-M group comparable to the model control, wherein, the anti-hyperglycemic effect of EC-M was better compared to free EC. Conclusively, EC-M may ideally serve as a novel approach to enhance biological availability and increased anti-hyperglycemic activity of EC.
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Quercetin- and Rutin-Containing Electrospun Cellulose Acetate and Polyethylene Glycol Fibers with Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245380. [PMID: 36559747 PMCID: PMC9783884 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Innovative fibrous materials from cellulose derivative, cellulose acetate (CA) and water-soluble polyether, polyethylene glycol (PEG) loaded with natural biologically active compounds (BAC), quercetin (QUE) and rutin (RUT), have been successfully fabricated by blend electrospinning and dual electrospinning. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the mean fiber diameters of all the obtained fibers were in the nanometer range. QUE and RUT incorporated in the fibrous mats were in the amorphous state, as evidenced by the performed differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The presence of the polyether in the developed fibrous material assisted the in vitro release of the biologically active compounds by improving the hydrophilicity and wettability of the mats. Rutin-containing fibrous materials manifest the highest antioxidative activity, as determined by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate free radical method. The cytotoxicity of the fabricated novel materials was evaluated using a tumor cell line and normal mouse fibroblast cells. The mats containing QUE and QUE/RUT independent of the applied spinning method show a higher cytotoxic effect against cancer cells and 3 to 4.5 times lower cytotoxicity to a noncancer cell line. These features make the quercetin- and rutin-containing fibrous materials promising candidates for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biomedical use.
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Abdelkader A, Preis E, Keck CM. SmartFilm Tablets for Improved Oral Delivery of Poorly Soluble Drugs. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091918. [PMID: 36145666 PMCID: PMC9500710 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Numerous oral drugs exhibit limited bioavailability due to their poor solubility and poor intestinal permeability. The smartFilm technology is an innovative approach that improves the drug aqueous solubility via incorporating the drug in an amorphous state into a cellulose-based matrix, i.e., paper. smartFilms can be transformed into a free-flowing physical form (i.e., paper granules) that can be compressed into tablets with optimum physico-chemical and pharmaceutical properties. The aim of this study was to investigate if smartFilm tablets are suitable for improved oral delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs. (2) Methods: Curcumin is a poorly soluble drug with low intestinal permeability and was used for the production of curcumin-loaded smartFilms. The curcumin-loaded smartFilms were transferred into smartFilm granules which were then compressed into curcumin-loaded smartFilm tablets. The tablets were characterized regarding their physico-chemical and pharmaceutical properties, and the intestinal permeability of curcumin was determined with the ex vivo porcine intestinal model. The ex vivo intestinal permeability of curcumin from the smartFilm tablets was compared to a physical mixture of curcumin and paper and to a classical and to an innovative commercial product, respectively. (3) Results: The produced curcumin-loaded smartFilm tablets fulfilled the European Pharmacopoeia requirements, incorporated curcumin in amorphous state within the cellulose matrix and exhibited an enhanced dissolution rate. The ex vivo intestinal permeation data were shown to correlate to the in vitro dissolution data. The ex vivo intestinal permeation of curcumin from the smartFilm tablets was about two-fold higher when compared to the physical mixture and the classical commercial product. No differences in the ex vivo bioavailability were found between the smartFilm tablets and the innovative commercial product. (4) Conclusions: smartFilm tablets are a cost-effective and industrially feasible formulation approach for the formulation of poorly water-soluble drugs, i.e., BCS class II and IV drugs.
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- Ayat Abdelkader
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany
- Assiut International Center of Nanomedicine, Al-Rajhi Liver Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-6421-282-5881
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Trends in advanced oral drug delivery system for curcumin: A systematic review. J Control Release 2022; 348:335-345. [PMID: 35654170 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Although curcumin is globally recognized for its health benefits, its clinical application has been restricted by its poor aqueous solubility and stability. To overcome these limitations, nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems (NDS) are one of the most effective approaches being extensively explored over the last few decades to improve curcumin's physicochemical and pharmacological effects. Various NDS could provide productive platforms for addressing the formulation challenge of curcumin, but evidence of such systems has not been summarized. This study aimed to systematically review current evidence of lipid and polymer-based NDS for an oral delivery of curcumin focusing on in vivo models and clinical studies. Among the 48 included studies, 3 studies were randomized controlled clinical trials, while 45 studies were animal models. To date, only five curcumin NDS have been studied in healthy volunteers: γ-cyclodextrin, phytosome, liposome, microemulsion and solid dispersion, while most curcumin NDS have been studied in animal models. Most included studies found that NDS could increase oral bioavailability of curcumin as compared to free curcumin. In conclusion, this systematic review showed evidence of the positive effect of NDS for enhancement of oral bioavailability of curcumin. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Curcumin is globally recognized for its health benefits, but its clinical application has been limited by its poor aqueous solubility and stability, which causes poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) via oral administration. Nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems (NDS) are considered as a productive platform to solve the formulation challenge of curcumin, but evidence of such systems has not been summarized. This study aimed to systematically review current evidence of lipid and polymer-based NDS for an oral delivery of curcumin focusing on in vivo models and clinical studies. Overall, most studies found that all studied NDS could increase the absorption of curcumin as compared to free curcumin. Curcumin was rapidly absorbed and exhibited a long residence time after oral administration of curcumin NDS. In summary, this systematic review showed positive impacts of NDS for enhancement of oral absorption of curcumin.
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Song W, Chen X, Dai C, Lin D, Pang X, Zhang D, Liu G, Jin Y, Lin J. Comparative Study of Preparation, Evaluation, and Pharmacokinetics in Beagle Dogs of Curcumin β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex, Curcumin Solid Dispersion, and Curcumin Phospholipid Complex. Molecules 2022; 27:2998. [PMID: 35566349 PMCID: PMC9102399 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Curcumin is a natural acidic polyphenol extracted from turmeric with a wide range of biological and pharmacological effects. However, the application of curcumin for animal production and human life is limited by a low oral bioavailability. In this study, natural curcumin was prepared for the curcumin β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex (CUR-β-CD), curcumin solid dispersion (CUR-PEG-6000), and curcumin phospholipid complex (CUR-HSPC) using co-precipitation, melting, and solvent methods, respectively. Curcumin complex formations were monitored using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) techniques via the shifts in the microscopic structure, molecular structure, and crystalline state. Subsequently, twenty-four female beagle dogs were randomly divided into four groups to receive unmodified curcumin and three other curcumin preparations. The validated UPLC-MS assay was successfully applied to pharmacokinetic and bioavailability studies of curcumin in beagle dog plasma, which were collected after dosing at 0 min (predose), 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 40 min, 50 min, 1.5 h, 3 h, 4.5 h, 5.5 h, 6 h, 6.5 h, 9 h, and 24 h. The relative bioavailabilities of CUR-β-CD, CUR-PEG-6000, and CUR-HSPC were 231.94%, 272.37%, and 196.42%, respectively. This confirmed that CUR-β-CD, CUR-HSPC, and especially CUR-PEG-6000 could effectively improve the bioavailability of curcumin.
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- Wanrong Song
- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (W.S.); (C.D.); (D.L.); (D.Z.); (G.L.)
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- Beijing Anheal Laboratories Co., Ltd., Beijing 100094, China; (X.C.); (X.P.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (W.S.); (C.D.); (D.L.); (D.Z.); (G.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (W.S.); (C.D.); (D.L.); (D.Z.); (G.L.)
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- Beijing Anheal Laboratories Co., Ltd., Beijing 100094, China; (X.C.); (X.P.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (W.S.); (C.D.); (D.L.); (D.Z.); (G.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (W.S.); (C.D.); (D.L.); (D.Z.); (G.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (W.S.); (C.D.); (D.L.); (D.Z.); (G.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (W.S.); (C.D.); (D.L.); (D.Z.); (G.L.)
- Center of Research and Innovation of Chinese Traditional Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Nel M, Samsodien H, Aucamp ME. Using natural excipients to enhance the solubility of the poorly water-soluble antiretroviral, efavirenz. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Deng J, Wang J, Hu H, Hong J, Yang L, Zhou H, Xu D. Application of mesoporous calcium silicate nanoparticles as a potential SD carrier to improve the solubility of curcumin. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2022.2068567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Jing Deng
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Refining and High-quality Utilization of Biomass, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, P. R. China
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Fu YS, Ho WY, Kang N, Tsai MJ, Wu J, Huang L, Weng CF. Pharmaceutical Prospects of Curcuminoids for the Remedy of COVID-19: Truth or Myth. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:863082. [PMID: 35496320 PMCID: PMC9047796 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.863082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is a positive-strand RNA virus, and has rapidly spread worldwide as a pandemic. The vaccines, repurposed drugs, and specific treatments have led to a surge of novel therapies and guidelines nowadays; however, the epidemic of COVID-19 is not yet fully combated and is still in a vital crisis. In repositioning drugs, natural products are gaining attention because of the large therapeutic window and potent antiviral, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Of note, the predominant curcumoid extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) including phenolic curcumin influences multiple signaling pathways and has demonstrated to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, wound healing, chemopreventive, chemosensitizing, and radiosensitizing spectrums. In this review, all pieces of current information related to curcumin-used for the treatment and prevention of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection through in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies, clinical trials, and new formulation designs are retrieved to re-evaluate the applications based on the pharmaceutical efficacy of clinical therapy and to provide deep insights into knowledge and strategy about the curcumin's role as an immune booster, inflammatory modulator, and therapeutic agent against COVID-19. Moreover, this study will also afford a favorable application or approach with evidence based on the drug discovery and development, pharmacology, functional foods, and nutraceuticals for effectively fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Yaw-Syan Fu
- Department of Basic Medical Science, Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China,Department of Basic Medical Science, Institute of Respiratory Disease, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Neurological Institute, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China,Department of Basic Medical Science, Institute of Respiratory Disease, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China,*Correspondence: Ching-Feng Weng, ,
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Ipar VS, Singhal RS, Devarajan PV. An innovative approach using microencapsulated turmeric oleoresin to develop ready-to-use turmeric milk powder with enhanced oral bioavailability. Food Chem 2022; 373:131400. [PMID: 34742044 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The use of phytochemicals for nutritional wellness has attracted worldwide attention and resulted in development of innovative formulations. Turmeric latte is one such formulation. However, an in-depth study on its physicochemical properties and oral bioavailability has not been conducted as yet. We present a ready-to-use turmeric latte by microencapsulating turmeric oleoresin (TO) with a blend of gum acacia, maltodextrin, and dairy whitener (DW) with bioenhancers by spray drying. The microencapsulated powder obtained exhibited >95% encapsulation efficiency, desired curcumin content, of 539.98 ± 6.56 to 706.40 ± 5.25 mg/100 g, wettability time below 40 s, and dispersibility above 95%. Turmeric latte released >95% of curcumin at pH 1.2 HCl with 0.1% Tween 80, which was ascribed in part to curcumin amorphization as evidenced by DSC and XRD. Turmeric latte demonstrated superior antioxidant activity with 4.2-fold enhanced permeability through non-everted rat intestine and 4.9-fold higher oral bioavailability in rats confirming bioenhancement.
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- Vinod S Ipar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga (E), Mumbai 400019, Maharashtra, India
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- Food Engineering and Technology Department, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga (E), Mumbai 400019, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga (E), Mumbai 400019, Maharashtra, India.
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Chamani S, Moossavi M, Naghizadeh A, Abbasifard M, Majeed M, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. Immunomodulatory effects of curcumin in systemic autoimmune diseases. Phytother Res 2022; 36:1616-1632. [PMID: 35302258 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Systemic autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus represent various autoimmune conditions identified by immune system dysregulation. The activation of immune cells, auto-antigen outbreak, inflammation, and multi-organ impairment is observed in these disorders. The immune system is an essential complex network of cells and chemical mediators which defends the organism's integrity against foreign microorganisms, and its precise operation and stability are compulsory to avoid a wide range of medical complications. Curcumin is a phenolic ingredient extracted from turmeric and belongs to the Zingiberaceae, or ginger family. Curcumin has multiple functions, such as inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress, tumor cell proliferation, cell death, and infection. Nevertheless, the immunomodulatory influence of curcumin on immunological reactions/processes remains mostly unknown. In the present narrative review, we sought to provide current information concerning the preclinical and clinical uses of curcumin in systemic autoimmune diseases.
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- Sajjad Chamani
- Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC), Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand, Iran.,Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC), Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Albarqi HA, Alqahtani AA, Ullah I, Khan NR, Basit HM, Iftikhar T, Wahab A, Ali M, Badar M. Microwave-Assisted Physically Cross-Linked Chitosan-Sodium Alginate Hydrogel Membrane Doped with Curcumin as a Novel Wound Healing Platform. AAPS PharmSciTech 2022; 23:72. [PMID: 35147834 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-022-02222-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This project purposes to develop chitosan and sodium alginate-based hydrogel membranes loaded with curcumin through microwave-based physical cross-linking technique and its evaluation for wound healing potential. For the purpose, curcumin-loaded chitosan and sodium alginate membranes were developed using microwave at fixed frequency of 2450 MHz, power 350 W for 60 s, and tested for their physicochemical attributes like swelling, erosion, surface morphology, drug content, and in vitro drug release. The membranes were also subjected to tensile strength and vibrational and thermal analysis followed by testing in vivo on animals. The results indicated that microwave treatment significantly enhanced the swelling ability, reduced the erosion, and ensured smooth surface texture with optimal drug content. The drug was released in a slow fashion releasing total of 41 ± 4.2% within 24-h period with a higher tensile strength of 16.4 ± 5.3 Mpa. The vibrational analysis results revealed significant fluidization of hydrophilic domains and defluidization of hydrophobic domains which translated into a significant rise in the melting temperature and corresponding enthalpy which were found to be 285.2 ± 3.2 °C and 4.89 ± 1.4 J/g. The in vivo testing revealed higher percent re-epithelialization (75 ± 2.3%) within 14 days of the treatment application in comparison to only gauze and other treatments applied, with higher extent of collagen deposition having well-defined epidermis and stratum corneum formation. The microwave-treated chitosan-sodium alginate hydrogel membranes loaded with curcumin may prove to be another alternative to treat skin injuries. Graphical Abstract.
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Sharma A, Mittal P, Yadav A, Mishra AK, Hazari PP, Sharma RK. Sustained Activity of Stimuli-Responsive Curcumin and Acemannan Based Hydrogel Patches in Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:598-609. [PMID: 35089010 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c01078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Natural plant extract, namely acemannan (Ac) and curcumin (Cur), coencapsulated pluronic micelles, showing thermoresponsive properties, were designed for efficient and safe in vivo wound healing applications. Ac and Cur, widely used antimicrobials, find limited applications because of their low stability, short biological half-life, poor solubility, and low bioavailability. Herein, we report the extraction of Ac from aloe vera and coencapsulation of it with Cur in pluronic micelles to take advantage of the combined effects of both components. Both Ac and Cur preserved their bioactive functionality upon encapsulation. Single photon emission computed tomography imaging confirmed that NPAcC2 hydrogel masked the whole wound by forming a layer. Cur and Ac synergistically resulted in rapid wound closure on the seventh day, and full-grown hair was observed on the 10th day. Individually they both take more than 20 days for wound closure. The increase in the concentration of curcumin increases the healing properties of the material. For days 1, 6, and 10 of the wound dressing experiment, the percentages of wound closure of the mice were the highest for NPAcC2 (i.e., 100%) compared to the untreated control (25%) while maintaining the integrity of the skin. These natural product-based hydrogels have limited side effects vs those caused by commercial drugs in wound healing.
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- Anu Sharma
- Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
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- Division of Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Delhi-110054, India
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- Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
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- Division of Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Delhi-110054, India
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- Division of Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Delhi-110054, India
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- Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
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Esmaeili Y, Khavani M, Bigham A, Sanati A, Bidram E, Shariati L, Zarrabi A, Jolfaie NA, Rafienia M. Mesoporous silica@chitosan@gold nanoparticles as "on/off" optical biosensor and pH-sensitive theranostic platform against cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 202:241-255. [PMID: 35041881 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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A cancer nanotheranostic system was fabricated based on mesoporous silica@chitosan@gold (MCM@CS@Au) nanosystem targeted by aptamer toward the MUC-1 positive tumor cells. Subsequently, curcumin as an efficient herbal anticancer drug was first encapsulated into chitosan-triphosphate nanoparticles and then the resulted nanoparticle was loaded into the nanosystem (MCM@CS@Au-Apt). The nanosystem successful fabrication was approved at each synthesis step through FTIR, XRD, BET, DLS, FE-SEM, HRTEM, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Besides, the interaction between aptamer and curcumin was evaluated using full atomistic molecular dynamics simulations. The mechanism of curcumin release was likewise investigated through different kinetic models. Afterwards, the potential of the designed nanosystem in targeted imaging, and drug delivery was evaluated using fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. It was found that the energy transfer between the base pairs in the hairpin of double strands of DNA aptamer acts as a quencher for MCM@CS@Au fluorescence culminating in an "on/off" optical biosensor. On the other hand, the presence of pH-sensitive chitosan nanoparticles creates smart nanosystem to deliver more curcumin into the desired cells. Indeed, when the aptamer specifically binds to the MUC-1 receptor, its double strands separate under the low pH condition, leading to the drug release and the recovery of the fluorescence ("On" state). Based on the toxicity results, this nanosystem had more toxicity toward the MUC-1-positive tumor cells than MUC-1-negative cells, representing its selective targeting. Therefore, this nanosystem could be introduced as a smart anticancer nanotheranostic system for tracing particular biomarkers (MUC-1), non-invasive fluorescence imaging, and targeted curcumin delivery.
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- Yasaman Esmaeili
- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16100, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Naples 80125, Italy
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- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Applied Physiology Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezarjerib Ave, 8174673461 Isfahan, Iran; Department of Biomaterials, Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34396, Turkey
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- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center (BRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Nair RS, Billa N, Mooi LY, Morris AP. Characterization and Ex vivo Evaluation of Curcumin Nanoethosomes for Melanoma treatment. Pharm Dev Technol 2021; 27:72-82. [PMID: 34957920 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2021.2023568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study aimed at developing curcumin nanoethosomes (Cur-Ets) with superior skin permeation intended for melanoma treatment. Although curcumin is active against many types of skin cancers, a suitable topical formulation is still lacking due to its hydrophobicity and poor skin permeation. The formulation was characterized using Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), ATR-FTIR, DSC, and XRD. In vitro skin permeation was carried out using human skin, and the cytotoxicity of the formulation was evaluated on human melanoma cells (SK-MEL28). The vesicle size and zeta potential of the Cur-Ets were determined as 67 ± 1.6 nm and - 87.3 ± 3.3 mV, respectively. STEM and AFM analysis further support the size and morphology of the formulation. Curcumin's compatibility with formulation additives was confirmed by ATR-FTIR analysis. In addition, DSC and XRD analyses showed successful drug encapsulation in nanoethosomes. The drug encapsulation efficiency was determined as 87 ± 0.9%. The skin permeation of curcumin from Cur-Ets showed a superior flux (0.14 ± 0.03 µg cm-2 h-1) compared to the control (p < 0.05). Cytotoxicity of the formulation demonstrated a time-dependent and concentration-dependent antiproliferative activity against melanoma cells. The developed Cur-Ets is suggested as a promising topical formulation for melanoma treatment.
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- Rajesh Sreedharan Nair
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.,School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha Qatar.,Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit (BPRU), QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, LOT PT 21144, Jalan Sungai Long Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras, 43000 Kajang, Selangor
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.,Swansea University Medical School, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK
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Choi I, Li N, Zhong Q. Co-loading curcumin and quercetin in freeze-dried mushroom microparticles to inhibit lipid oxidation in beef patties. Food Chem 2021; 374:131625. [PMID: 34823941 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Curcumin (CCM) and quercetin (QCT) are natural antioxidants. In this study, the two antioxidants (5:1 w/w) were loaded into freeze-dried mushroom microparticles (FDMMs) to achieve synergistic antioxidative effect, and CCM-QCT-loaded FDMMs were incorporated in cooked beef patties to inhibit lipid oxidation. The loading was done by diffusing CCM-QCT dissolved in ethanol and polyethylene glycol-400 (40:60 v/v) into FDMMs. The loading capacity was 4.3% and 1.3% (w/w) for CCM and QCT, respectively. Crystalline CCM and QCT became amorphous within FDMMs according to X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Confocal laser scanning microscopy confirmed the diffusion of CCM and QCT into the intracellular matrix of FDMMs. Both CCM and QCT were effectively preserved within FDMMs during UV irradiation at 253 nm. The minimum 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive values were observed for the patties with CCM-QCT-loaded FDMMs. Our results demonstrate the potential of porous mushroom matrices for loading lipophilic antioxidants to improve food quality.
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- Inseob Choi
- Department of Food Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States
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- Department of Food Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States
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- Department of Food Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States.
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Antitumoral Activities of Curcumin and Recent Advances to ImProve Its Oral Bioavailability. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9101476. [PMID: 34680593 PMCID: PMC8533288 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9101476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Curcumin, a main bioactive component of the Curcuma longa L. rhizome, is a phenolic compound that exerts a wide range of beneficial effects, acting as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer agent. This review summarizes recent data on curcumin's ability to interfere with the multiple cell signaling pathways involved in cell cycle regulation, apoptosis and the migration of several cancer cell types. However, although curcumin displays anticancer potential, its clinical application is limited by its low absorption, rapid metabolism and poor bioavailability. To overcome these limitations, several curcumin-based derivatives/analogues and different drug delivery approaches have been developed. Here, we also report the anticancer mechanisms and pharmacokinetic characteristics of some derivatives/analogues and the delivery systems used. These strategies, although encouraging, require additional in vivo studies to support curcumin clinical applications.
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Elbadawy M, Hayashi K, Ayame H, Ishihara Y, Abugomaa A, Shibutani M, Hayashi SM, Hazama S, Takenouchi H, Nakajima M, Tsunedomi R, Suzuki N, Nagano H, Shinohara Y, Kaneda M, Yamawaki H, Usui T, Sasaki K. Anti-cancer activity of amorphous curcumin preparation in patient-derived colorectal cancer organoids. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:112043. [PMID: 34411919 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Despite its adverse effects, chemotherapy is generally used for the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). Development of supplement preparations targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) that cause distant metastasis and drug resistance is required. Although curcumin is known to have anti-tumor, hepatoprotective, and hypoglycemic-like actions, its low water solubility, oral absorption, and bioavailability impede its therapeutic uses. Patient-derived organoid cultures can recapitulate heterogeneity, epithelial structures, and molecular imprints of their parental tissues. In the present study, anti-carcinogenic properties of amorphous curcumin (AC), a compound with improved solubility and bioavailability, were evaluated against human CRC organoids. Treatment with AC inhibited the cell viability of CRC organoids in a concentration-dependent manner. AC arrested the cell cycle of CRC organoids and induced apoptosis. AC inhibited phosphorylation of ERK. Expression of downstream signals of ERK, namely c-MYC and cyclin-D1, were inhibited. Expressions of CSC markers, CD44, LGR5, and CD133, were declined in the AC-treated CRC organoids. The combinational treatment of CRC organoids with AC and anti-cancer drugs, oxaliplatin, 5-FU, or irinotecan showed a synergistic activity. In vivo, AC decreased the tumor growth of CRC organoids in mice with the induction of necrotic lesions. In conclusion, AC diminished the cell viability of CRC organoids through the inhibition of proliferation-related signals and CSC marker expression in addition to arresting the cell cycle. Collectively, these data suggest the value of AC as a promising supplement that could be used in combination with anti-cancer drugs to prevent the recurrence and metastasis of CRC.
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- Mohamed Elbadawy
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, Elqaliobiya 13736, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Dakahliya, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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- Department of Translational Research and Developmental Therapeutics against Cancer, School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan; Department of Gastroenterological, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan; Pet Health & Food Division, Iskara Industry CO., LTD, 1-14-2, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Anatomy, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University, 35-1, Higashi 23 ban-cho, Towada, Aomori 034-8628, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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Mechanistic Insight into the Effects of Curcumin on Neuroinflammation-Driven Chronic Pain. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14080777. [PMID: 34451874 PMCID: PMC8397941 DOI: 10.3390/ph14080777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Chronic pain is a persistent and unremitting condition that has immense effects on patients' quality of life. Studies have shown that neuroinflammation is associated with the induction and progression of chronic pain. The activation of microglia and astrocytes is the major hallmark of spinal neuroinflammation leading to neuronal excitability in the projection neurons. Excessive activation of microglia and astrocytes is one of the major contributing factors to the exacerbation of pain. However, the current chronic pain treatments, mainly by targeting the neuronal cells, remain ineffective and unable to meet the patients' needs. Curcumin, a natural plant product found in the Curcuma genus, improves chronic pain by diminishing the release of inflammatory mediators from the spinal glia. This review details the role of curcumin in microglia and astrocytes both in vitro and in vivo and how it improves pain. We also describe the mechanism of curcumin by highlighting the major glia-mediated cascades in pain. Moreover, the role of curcumin on inflammasome and epigenetic regulation is discussed. Furthermore, we discuss the strategies used to improve the efficacy of curcumin. This review illustrates that curcumin modulating microglia and astrocytes could assure the treatment of chronic pain by suppressing spinal neuroinflammation.
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Ge Z, Wang Q, Zhu Q, Yusif M, Yu J, Xu X. Improved oral bioavailability, cellular uptake, and cytotoxic activity of zingerone via nano-micelles drug delivery system. J Microencapsul 2021; 38:394-404. [PMID: 34278929 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2021.1957036] [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] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Herein, a nano-micelle drug delivery system was developed to orally improved zingerone's bioavailability and its antitumor effect. Indeed, zingerone-loaded d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate micelles (ZTMs) were effectively prepared, characterised and assessed. The ZTMs had diameter, polydispersity index, and zeta potential of 50.62 ± 0.25 nm, 0.168 ± 0.006, and -28.07 ± 0.33 mV, respectively, coupled with a high entrapment efficiency (m/m, %) were 94.71 ± 2.02. The release rate of ZTMs in three media was significantly greater than that of free zingerone. Intriguingly, results obtained from pharmacokinetic studies showed that the oral bioavailability of the ZTMs was enhanced by 5.10 times in comparison with the free zingerone. Further, the half inhibitory concentration (IC50) of ZTMs and free zingerone was 7.56 μg/ml and 14.30 μg/ml, respectively, on HepG2 cells. Hence, ZTMs may be used as a potential approach to enrich the solubility, bioavailability, and concomitant anti-proliferative effect of zingerone in vitro.
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- Zhumei Ge
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Center for Nano Drug/Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
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Cellulose Acetate-Based Electrospun Materials with a Variety of Biological Potentials: Antibacterial, Antifungal and Anticancer. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13101631. [PMID: 34069809 PMCID: PMC8157284 DOI: 10.3390/polym13101631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Novel eco-friendly fibrous materials with complex activities from cellulose acetate and cellulose acetate/polyethylene glycol (CA,PEG) containing 5-chloro-8-hydroxyquinoline as a model drug were obtained by electrospinning. Several methods, including scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, water contact angle measurements, and mechanical tests, were utilized to characterize the obtained materials. The incorporation of PEG into the fibers facilitated the drug release. The amounts of the released drug from CA/5-Cl8Q and CA,PEG/5-Cl8Q were 78 ± 3.38% and 86 ± 3.02%, respectively (for 175 min). The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the obtained materials were studied. The measured zones of inhibition of CA/5-Cl8Q and CA,PEG/5-Cl8Q mats were 4.0 ± 0.18 and 4.5 ± 0.2 cm against S. aureus and around 4.0 ± 0.15 and 4.1 ± 0.22 cm against E. coli, respectively. The complete inhibition of the C. albicans growth was detected. The cytotoxicity of the obtained mats was tested toward HeLa cancer cells, SH-4 melanoma skin cells, and mouse BALB/c 3T3 fibroblasts as well. The CA/5-Cl8Q and CA,PEG/5-Cl8Q materials exhibited anticancer activity and low normal cell toxicity. Thus, the obtained fibrous materials can be suitable candidates for wound dressing applications and for application in local cancer treatment.
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The Development and Optimization of Hot-Melt Extruded Amorphous Solid Dispersions Containing Rivaroxaban in Combination with Polymers. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13030344. [PMID: 33800741 PMCID: PMC8001048 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13030344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Rivaroxaban (RXB), a novel oral anticoagulant that directly inhibits factor Xa, is a poorly soluble drug belonging to Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) class II. In this study, a hot-melt extruded amorphous solid dispersion (HME-ASD) containing RXB is prepared by changing the drug:polymer ratio (Polyvinylpyrrolidione-vinyl acetate 64, 1:1–1:4) and barrel temperature (200–240 °C), fixed at 20% of Cremophor® RH 40 and 15 rpm of the screw speed, using the hot-melt extruding technique. This study evaluates the solubility, dissolution behavior, and bioavailability for application to oral drug delivery and optimizes the formulation of rivaroxaban amorphous solid dispersion (RXB-ASD). Based on a central composite design, optimized RXB-ASD (PVP VA 64 ratio 1:4.1, barrel temperature 216.1 °C, Cremophor® RH 40 20%, screw speed 15 rpm) showed satisfactory results for dependent variables. An in vitro drug dissolution study exhibited relatively high dissolution in four media and achieved around an 80% cumulative drug release in 120 min. Optimized RXB-ASD was stable under the accelerated condition for three months without a change in crystallinity and the dissolution rate. A pharmacokinetic study of RXB-ASD in rats showed that the absorption was markedly increased in terms of rate and amount, i.e., the systemic exposure values, compared to raw RXB powder. These results showed the application of quality by design (QbD) in the formulation development of hot-melt extruded RXB-ASD, which can be used as an oral drug delivery system by increasing the dissolution rate and bioavailability.
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Rojas A, Velásquez E, Piña C, Galotto MJ, López de Dicastillo C. Designing active mats based on cellulose acetate/polycaprolactone core/shell structures with different release kinetics. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 261:117849. [PMID: 33766345 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Core/shell electrospun mats based on cellulose acetate (CA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) were developed as novel active materials for releasing quercetin (Quer) and curcumin (Cur). The effect of polymeric uniaxial and coaxial electrospun systems and the chemical structures of Quer and Cur on the structural, thermal, and mass transfer properties of the developed mats were investigated. Release modelling indicated that the diffusion of the active agents from the uniaxial PCL fibers was highly dependent on the type of food simulant. Higher diffusion coefficients were obtained for both active agents in acid food simulant due to the higher swelling of the electrospun mats. In addition, CA/PCL coaxial structures slowed down the diffusion of both active agents into both food simulants. CA increased the retention of the active compounds in the polymer structure, resulting in partition coefficients values higher than the values obtained for uniaxial active PCL mats.
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- Adrián Rojas
- University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Packaging Innovation Center (LABEN-Chile), 9170201, Santiago, Chile; University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), 9170201, Santiago, Chile.
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- University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Packaging Innovation Center (LABEN-Chile), 9170201, Santiago, Chile; University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), 9170201, Santiago, Chile.
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- University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Packaging Innovation Center (LABEN-Chile), 9170201, Santiago, Chile; University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), 9170201, Santiago, Chile.
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- University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Packaging Innovation Center (LABEN-Chile), 9170201, Santiago, Chile; University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), 9170201, Santiago, Chile; University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Technological Faculty, Food Science and Technology Department, 9170201, Santiago, Chile.
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- University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Packaging Innovation Center (LABEN-Chile), 9170201, Santiago, Chile; University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), 9170201, Santiago, Chile; University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Technological Faculty, Food Science and Technology Department, 9170201, Santiago, Chile.
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Mai NNS, Otsuka Y, Goto S, Kawano Y, Hanawa T. Effects of polymer molecular weight on curcumin amorphous solid dispersion; at-line monitoring system based on attenuated total reflectance mid-infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Mohapatra TK, Moharana AK, Swain RP, Subudhi B. Coamorphisation of acetyl salicylic acid and curcumin for enhancing dissolution, anti-inflammatory effect and minimizing gastro toxicity. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Elsayad MK, Mowafy HA, Zaky AA, Samy AM. Chitosan caged liposomes for improving oral bioavailability of rivaroxaban: in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Pharm Dev Technol 2021; 26:316-327. [PMID: 33356742 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2020.1870237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this study, chitosan (CS) caged classic liposomes (CLs) and flexible liposomes (FLs) were developed to enhance the oral bioavailability of rivaroxaban (RVX) in the fasted condition. The prepared formulations were subjected to physicochemical characterization included: FTIR, DSC, zeta potential, particle size, polydispersity index, entrapment efficiency, in vitro dissolution, and transmission electron microscope imaging. The selected formulation (RVX-TFL2) composed of PL S100/Tween 80 (85/15% w/w) and coated with CS solution in the strength of (0.2% w/v) had a particle size of 105.67 nm, a zeta potential of +5.67 mV and EE of 96.07%. Compared to RXV suspension, the pharmacokinetic parameters (C max, AUC0-24, and AUC0-∞) of RVX-TFL2 showed no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) in the fasted and fed test animals. Besides, RVX bioavailability with RVX-TFL2 was improved by 59.66% and 26.97% in the fed and fasted states, respectively, compared to RVX suspension in the fed state. The result highlighted the efficacy of the prepared liquid formulation comprising CS coated liposomes in improving the oral bioavailability of RVX regardless of the fed state. Moreover, the studied liquid formulation could be utilized in developing a liquid dosage form that might be useful as a pediatric formulation of RVX.
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- Maged K Elsayad
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Pan MH, Koh YC, Liu SY, Wu JC, Chou YC, Nagabhushanam K, Ho CT. A new metabolite: The effects of aminated tetrahydrocurcumin on inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2. JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jcrp.jcrp_21_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Pujara N, Giri R, Wong KY, Qu Z, Rewatkar P, Moniruzzaman M, Begun J, Ross BP, McGuckin M, Popat A. pH - Responsive colloidal carriers assembled from β-lactoglobulin and Epsilon poly-L-lysine for oral drug delivery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 589:45-55. [PMID: 33450459 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Site specific oral delivery of many biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) class II and IV drugs is challenging due to their poor solubility, low permeability and degradation in the gastrointestinal tract. Whilst colloidal carriers have been used to improve the bioavailability of such drugs, most nanocarriers based drug delivery systems suffer from multiple disadvantages, including low encapsulation efficiency (liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles), complex synthesis methods (silica, silicon-based materials) and poorly understood biodegradability (inorganic nanoparticles). Herein, a novel pH responsive nanocolloids were self-assembled using natural compounds such as bovine β-lactoglobulin (BLG) and succinylated β-lactoglobulin (succ. BLG) cross-linked with epsilon poly l-lysine (BCEP and BCP), and found to possess high loading capacity, high aqueous solubility and site-specific oral delivery of a poorly soluble nutraceutical (curcumin), improving its physicochemical properties and biological activity in-vitro and ex-vivo. Our optimized synthesis formed colloids of around 200 nm which were capable of encapsulating curcumin with ~100% encapsulation efficiency and ~10% w/w drug loading. By forming nanocomplexes of curcumin with BLG and succ. BLG, the aqueous solubility of curcumin was markedly increased by ~160-fold and ~86-fold, respectively. Encapsulation with BLG increased the solubility, whereas succ. BLG prevent release of encapsulated curcumin when subjected to gastric fluids as it is resistant to breakdown on exposure to pepsin at acidic pH. In conditions mimicking the small intestine, Succ. BLG was more soluble resulting in sustained release of the encapsulated drug at pH 7.4. Additionally, crosslinking succ. BLG with E-PLL significantly enhanced curcumin's permeability in an in-vitro Caco-2 cell monolayer model compared to curcumin solution (dissolved in 1% DMSO), or non-crosslinked BLG/succ. and BLG. In a mouse-derived intestinal epithelial 3D organoid culture stimulated with IL-1β, BLG-CUR and crosslinked BCEP nanoparticles reduced the production of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines such as Tnfα and Cxcl10 more than curcumin solution or suspension while these nanoparticles were non-toxic to organoids. Overall this work demonstrates the promise of nutraceutical-based hybrid self-assembled colloidal system to protect hydrophobic drugs from harsh gastrointestinal conditions and improve their solubility, dissolution, permeability and biological activity.
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- Naisarg Pujara
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia; Inflammatory Bowel Disease Group, Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia; Inflammatory Bowel Disease Group, Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia; Inflammatory Bowel Disease Group, Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia.
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent St, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia.
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Stasiłowicz A, Tykarska E, Lewandowska K, Kozak M, Miklaszewski A, Kobus-Cisowska J, Szymanowska D, Plech T, Jenczyk J, Cielecka-Piontek J. Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin as an effective carrier of curcumin - piperine nutraceutical system with improved enzyme inhibition properties. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2020; 35:1811-1821. [PMID: 32967477 PMCID: PMC7534320 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2020.1801670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The nutraceutical system of curcumin-piperine in 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin was prepared by using the kneading technique. Interactions between the components of the system were defined by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Application of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin as a carrier-solubiliser improved solubility of the curcumin-piperine system, its permeability through biological membranes (gastrointestinal tract, blood-brain barrier) as well as the antioxidant, antimicrobial and enzyme inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase.
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- Anna Stasiłowicz
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Crystals Institute, Molecular Physics Polish Academy Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Macromolecular Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznan, Poland
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- Division of Functional Nanomaterials, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Gastronomy Sciences and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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Abbasi S, Sato Y, Kajimoto K, Harashima H. New Design Strategies for Controlling the Rate of Hydrophobic Drug Release from Nanoemulsions in Blood Circulation. Mol Pharm 2020; 17:3773-3782. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Saed Abbasi
- Innovation Center of NanoMedicine (iCONM), Kawasaki Institute of Industrial Promotion, Tonomachi 3-25-14, Kawasaki 210-0821, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita 12, Nishi 6, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060 0812, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Health Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, 2217-14 Hayashi-cho, Takamatsu 761-0395, Kagawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita 12, Nishi 6, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060 0812, Hokkaido, Japan
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Oshi MA, Lee J, Naeem M, Hasan N, Kim J, Kim HJ, Lee EH, Jung Y, Yoo JW. Curcumin Nanocrystal/pH-Responsive Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Core–Shell Nanoparticles for Inflammation-Targeted Alleviation of Ulcerative Colitis. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:3571-3581. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Murtada A. Oshi
- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong 02841, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea
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Algahtani MS, Mohammed AA, Ahmad J, Saleh E. Development of a 3D Printed Coating Shell to Control the Drug Release of Encapsulated Immediate-Release Tablets. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1395. [PMID: 32580349 PMCID: PMC7362262 DOI: 10.3390/polym12061395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The use of 3D printing techniques to control drug release has flourished in the past decade, although there is no generic solution that can be applied to the full range of drugs or solid dosage forms. The present study provides a new concept, using the 3D printing technique to print a coating system in the form of shells with various designs to control/modify drug release in immediate-release tablets. A coating system of cellulose acetate in the form of an encapsulating shell was printed through extrusion-based 3D printing technology, where an immediate-release propranolol HCl tablet was placed inside to achieve a sustained drug release profile. The current work investigated the influence of shell composition by using different excipients and also by exploring the impact of shell size on the drug release from the encapsulated tablet. Three-dimensional printed shells with different ratios of rate-controlling polymer (cellulose acetate) and pore-forming agent (D-mannitol) showed the ability to control the amount and the rate of propranolol HCl release from the encapsulated tablet model. The shell-print approach also showed that space/gap available for drug dissolution between the shell wall and the enclosed tablet significantly influenced the release of propranolol HCl. The modified release profile of propranolol HCl achieved through enclosing the tablet in a 3D printed controlled-release shell followed Korsmeyer-Peppas kinetics with non-Fickian diffusion. This approach could be utilized to tailor the release profile of a Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) class I drug tablet (characterized by high solubility and high permeability) to improve patient compliance and promote personalized medicine.
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- Mohammed S. Algahtani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66433, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; (A.A.M.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66433, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; (A.A.M.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66433, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; (A.A.M.); (J.A.)
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- Future Manufacturing Processes Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK;
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Ullah A, Ullah S, Khan MQ, Hashmi M, Nam PD, Kato Y, Tamada Y, Kim IS. Manuka honey incorporated cellulose acetate nanofibrous mats: Fabrication and in vitro evaluation as a potential wound dressing. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 155:479-489. [PMID: 32240741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.03.237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Wound dressings are the primary barrier between the wound surface and the outer environment. Here we report the fabrication of cellulose acetate (CA)-Manuka honey (MH) composite nanofibrous mats as a biocompatible and antimicrobial wound dressing. CA mats with different quantities of MH were developed by electrospinning. The ATR-FTIR spectra confirm the inclusion of MH in the composite CA-MH nanofibrous mats. The fibers were continuous and bead-free with acceptable mechanical properties. The fiber diameter increased with an increase in MH content. Inclusion of MH in the electrospun composite CA-MH nanofibrous mats shows high efficacy to prevent bacterial growth on the wound surface. The MH loaded CA nanofiber mats showed good antioxidant abilities, while the ability to free radicalize the DPPH was dependent upon the factors of MH content in the fiber and the time of immersion in the DPPH solution. Besides, the nanofibrous mat's high porosity (85-90%) and WVTR values of 2600 to 1950 g/m2/day, suitable for wound breathability and the mats show high cytocompatibility to NIH 3T3 cell line in in vitro testing, proving to be effective for promoting wound healing.
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- Azeem Ullah
- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Bioresource and Environmental Science, Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Bioresource and Environmental Science, Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan.
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Stoyanova N, Spasova M, Manolova N, Rashkov I, Georgieva A, Toshkova R. Antioxidant and Antitumor Activities of Novel Quercetin-Loaded Electrospun Cellulose Acetate/Polyethylene Glycol Fibrous Materials. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9030232. [PMID: 32168830 PMCID: PMC7139677 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9030232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of present study was to obtain novel fibrous materials based on cellulose derivative and polyethylene glycol loaded with natural biologically active compound quercetin by electrospinning. Several methods including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), water contact angle measurements, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and UV-VIS spectroscopy were utilized to characterize the obtained materials. The incorporation of polyethylene glycol in the fibrous material resulted in increased hydrophilicity and burst release of quercetin from the fibers. Quercetin-containing fibrous mats exhibited high antioxidant activity as estimated by DPPH free radical scavenging method. In vitro tests with HeLa tumor cells and SH-4 melanoma skin cells were performed in order to determine the cytotoxicity of the novel materials. It was found that the fibrous CA/PEG/QUE materials exhibited high cytotoxic effect against both cell lines. Therefore, the novel polymeric materials containing quercetin are promising candidates for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
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- Nikoleta Stoyanova
- Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 103A, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (N.S.); (N.M.)
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 103A, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (N.S.); (N.M.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (I.R.); Fax: +359-02-870-0309 (M.S. & I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 103A, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (N.S.); (N.M.)
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 103A, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (N.S.); (N.M.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (I.R.); Fax: +359-02-870-0309 (M.S. & I.R.)
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- Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 25, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (R.T.)
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- Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 25, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (R.T.)
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Wei XQ, Zhu JF, Wang XB, Ba K. Improving the Stability of Liposomal Curcumin by Adjusting the Inner Aqueous Chamber pH of Liposomes. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:1120-1126. [PMID: 31984268 PMCID: PMC6977029 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b03293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Curcumin (CURC) is a hydrophobic molecule and its water solubility can be greatly improved by liposome encapsulation. However, investigations on the stability of pH-sensitive molecules incorporated into liposomal membranes are limited. In this study, CURC-loaded liposomes with varied internal pH values (pH 2.5, 5.0, or 7.4) were prepared and designated as CURC-LP (pH 2.5), CURC-LP (pH 5.0), and CURC-LP (pH 7.4). Physical properties including particle size, ζ-potential, morphology, entrapment efficiency, and physical stabilities of these CURC-LPs were assessed. In addition, the chemical stability of liposomal CURC to different external physiological environments and internal microenvironmental pH levels were investigated. We found that among these CURC-LPs, CURU-LP (pH 2.5) has the highest entrapment efficiency (73.7%), the best physical stabilities, and the slowest release rate in vitro. Liposomal CURC remains more stable in an acid external environment. In the physiological environment, the chemical stability of liposomal CURC is microenvironmental pH-dependent. In conclusion, we prove that the stability of liposomal CURC is external physiological environment- and internal microenvironmental pH-dependent. These findings suggest that creating an acidic microenvironment in the internal chamber of liposomes is beneficial to the stability of liposomal CURC, as well as for other pH-sensitive molecules.
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Noori Siahdasht F, Farhadian N, Karimi M, Hafizi L. Enhanced delivery of melatonin loaded nanostructured lipid carriers during in vitro fertilization: NLC formulation, optimization and IVF efficacy. RSC Adv 2020; 10:9462-9475. [PMID: 35497203 PMCID: PMC9050139 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra10867j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In this study, the potential of melatonin hormone loaded in nanostructured lipid carriers (Mel-NLCs) in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) environment is investigated by measuring the appropriate IVF parameters on the oocytes of mice.
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- Chemical Engineering Department
- Faculty of Engineering
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
- Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
- Ahvaz
- Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Faculty of Medicine
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Mashhad
- Iran
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Spasova M, Manolova N, Rashkov I, Naydenov M. Electrospun 5-chloro-8-hydroxyquinoline-Loaded Cellulose Acetate/Polyethylene Glycol Antifungal Membranes Against Esca. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1617. [PMID: 31590385 PMCID: PMC6835752 DOI: 10.3390/polym11101617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Esca is one of the earliest described diseases in grapevines and causes trunk damage and the sudden wilting of the entire plant; it is caused mainly by the species Phaeomoniella chlamydospora (P. chlamydospora) and Phaeoacremonium aleophilum (P. aleophilum). In practice, there are no known curative approaches for fighting esca directly, which is a huge problem for preserving vineyards. Micro- and nanofibrous membranes from cellulose acetate (CA) and cellulose acetate/polyethylene glycol (CA/PEG) containing 5-chloro-8-hydroxyquinolinol (5-Cl8Q) were successfully prepared by electrospinning. The surface morphologies and optical and mechanical properties of the membranes were characterized by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), water contact angle measurements and mechanical tests. It was found that the bioactive compound release was facilitated by PEG. The antifungal activities of the obtained materials against P. chlamydospora and P. aleophilum were studied. We have demonstrated that 5-Cl8Q is an efficient and sustainable antifungal agent against P. chlamydospora and P. aleophilum. Moreover, for the first time, the present study reveals the possibility of using electrospun polymer membranes containing 5-Cl8Q which impede the penetration and growth of P. chlamydospora and P. aleophilum. Thus, the obtained fibrous materials can be suitable candidates for plant protection against diverse fungi.
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- Mariya Spasova
- Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 103A, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 103A, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St, bl. 103A, BG-1113 Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Department of Microbiology, Agricultural University, BG-4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
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Park HJ, Lee CK, Song SH, Yun JH, Lee A, Park HJ. Highly bioavailable curcumin powder suppresses articular cartilage damage in rats with mono-iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis. Food Sci Biotechnol 2019; 29:251-263. [PMID: 32064134 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-019-00679-5] [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: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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This study was performed to investigate the effects of highly bioavailable curcumin as Theracurmin® (TC) in rats with monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis (OA). Seventy-seven male Wistar rats were divided into six groups: normal, negative control (MIA only), positive control (Cerebrex), and three experimental groups treated with 500, 1300, or 2600 mg/kg of TC for 5 weeks. MIA injection-induced OA caused 30% weight-bearing imbalance whereas weight bearing imbalance was significantly improved in the TC groups. Mankin scores revealed TC treatment had significantly ameliorated cartilage damage and chondrocyte decrease. The expressions of nitrotyrosine, tumor necrosis factor-α, phosphorylated nuclear factor kappa B cells, and cleaved caspase-3 were markedly increased in rat with MIA-induced OA, but the TC-treated groups exhibited a significant reduction in the number of immunoreactive cells in a dose-dependent manner. In conclusion, administration of TC contributes to the anti-arthritic effect in rat with MIA-induced OA.
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- Gyeonggi Bio Research Center, Chemon Inc., Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16229 Korea
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- Gyeonggi Bio Research Center, Chemon Inc., Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16229 Korea
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- Gyeonggi Bio Research Center, Chemon Inc., Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16229 Korea
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- 2Handok Inc., 132 Teheran Street, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06235 Korea
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- 2Handok Inc., 132 Teheran Street, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06235 Korea
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- 3Department of Food and Nutrition, Yuhan University, 590 Gyeongin-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14780 Korea
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Nowak E, Livney YD, Niu Z, Singh H. Delivery of bioactives in food for optimal efficacy: What inspirations and insights can be gained from pharmaceutics? Trends Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2019.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Chen Z, Wen D, Wang F, Wang C, Yang L. Curcumin protects against palmitic acid-induced apoptosis via the inhibition of endoplasmic reticulum stress in testicular Leydig cells. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2019; 17:71. [PMID: 31472681 PMCID: PMC6717632 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-019-0517-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Palmitic acid (PA) is a common saturated fatty acid that induces apoptosis in various types of cells, including testicular Leydig cells. There is evidence suggesting that PA is increased in patients with obesity and that PA-induced cell apoptosis may play an important role in obesity-related male infertility. Curcumin, a natural polyphenol, has been reported to exert cytoprotective effects in various cell types. However, the cytoprotective effect of curcumin against PA-induced apoptosis in Leydig cells remains unknown. Therefore, the current study was performed to investigate the protective effects of curcumin in response to PA-induced toxicity and apoptosis in murine Leydig tumor cell line 1 (MLTC-1) cells and explore the mechanism underlying its anti-apoptotic action. METHODS MLTC-1 cells were cultured in Roswell Park Institute-1640 medium and divided into five groups. First four groups were treated with 50-400 μM PA, 400 μM PA + 5-40 μM curcumin, 400 μM PA + 500 nM 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA, an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor), and 500 nM thapsigargin (TG, an ER stress inducer) + 20 μM curcumin, respectively, followed by incubation for 24 h. Effects of PA and/or curcumin on viability, apoptosis, and ER stress in MLTC-1 cells were then determined by cell proliferation assay, flow cytometry, and western blot analysis. The fifth group of MLTC-1 cells was exposed to 400 μM of PA and 5 IU/mL of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) for 24 h in the absence and presence of curcumin, followed by measurement of testosterone levels in cell-culture supernatants by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Rats fed a high-fat diet (HFD) were treated with or without curcumin for 4 weeks, and the testosterone levels were detected by ELISA. RESULTS Exposure to 100-400 μM PA reduced cell viability, activated caspase 3, and enhanced the expression levels of the apoptosis-related protein BCL-2-associated X protein (BAX) and ER stress markers glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) in MLTC-1 cells. Treating cells with 500 nM 4-PBA significantly attenuated PA-induced cytotoxicity through inhibition of ER stress. Curcumin (20 μM) significantly suppressed PA- or TG-induced decrease in cell viability, caspase 3 activity, and the expression levels of BAX, CHOP, and GRP78. In addition, treating MLTC-1 cells with 20 μM curcumin effectively restored testosterone levels, which were reduced in response to PA exposure. Similarly, curcumin treatment ameliorated the HFD-induced decrease in serum testosterone level in vivo. CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that PA induces apoptosis via ER stress and curcumin ameliorates PA-induced apoptosis by inhibiting ER stress in MLTC-1 cells. This study suggests the application of curcumin as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of obesity-related male infertility.
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- College of Biological Science and Agriculture, Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities, Duyun, 558000, Guizhou, China
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- College of Biological Science and Agriculture, Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities, Duyun, 558000, Guizhou, China
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- College of Biological Science and Agriculture, Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities, Duyun, 558000, Guizhou, China
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- College of Biological Science and Agriculture, Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities, Duyun, 558000, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of System Bio-medicine of Jiangxi Province, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, 332000, Jiangxi, China.
- College of Basic Medical Science, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, 332000, Jiangxi, China.
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Evangeline S, Sridharan T. Biosynthesis and statistical optimization of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) produced by Bacillus cereus VIT-SSR1 and fabrication of biopolymer films for sustained drug release. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 135:945-958. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.05.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Selvaraj K, Yoo BK. Curcumin-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Modified with Partially Hydrolyzed Ginsenoside. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:252. [PMID: 31300965 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-019-1467-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of partially hydrolyzed ginsenoside on the physicochemical properties and in vitro release of curcumin from phospholipid-based nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC). NLC formulas modified with partially hydrolyzed ginsenoside (NLC-PG) were prepared with different amounts of ginsenoside using the conventional hot-melt method. The average particle size of curcumin-loaded NLC-PG ranged from 150 to 200 nm, and polydispersity index was in the range of 0.101-0.177, indicating monodispersed particle size distribution. Optical microscopy showed no sedimentation or recrystallization of curcumin even at 10,000 μg/ml concentration as NLC-PG in distilled water, indicating significantly enhanced solubility. TEM image showed that the nanoparticles were monodispersed with a multilayered core/shell structure. X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy showed that curcumin was amorphous in the NLC-PG, and there was no interaction between curcumin and the excipients. In vitro release study using simulated gastric/intestinal fluid media revealed that the release rate (Jss) of curcumin from the NLC-PG increased as a function of the ginsenoside content in the lipid carrier. Moreover, the Jss of curcumin kept gradually increasing in the presence of lipase, whereas in the presence of viscozyme, it sharply increased until the ginsenoside content reached 9.09% and subsequently plateaued. Partially hydrolyzed ginsenoside increased the Jss of curcumin from curcumin-loaded NLC-PG and therefore may be useful for improving the bioavailability of curcumin.
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