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Weimer P, de Araújo Lock G, Amaral Antunes Nunes K, Rossi RC, Koester LS. Association effect of the phytocannabinoid beta-caryophyllene and indomethacin carried in topical nanoemulgels: an evaluation by in vivo anti-inflammatory model. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38383999 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2317887] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
The sesquiterpene β-caryophyllene, classified as a phytocannabinoid compound, has been widely studied owing to its multi-target action. In addition, this compound has demonstrated application as a skin permeation promoter. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of associating β-caryophyllene and indomethacin in the oily core of hydrogel thickened nanoemulsions, as well as, to evaluate the in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of this association by croton oil ear edoema induced model. After topical application, the nanoemulgels resulted in increased edoema mass when compared to the substances in their free form. Overall, the results differed from expected, and the data found may be owing to the specificities of the in vivo model applied, as well as the tested ratio between β-caryophyllene and indomethacin (200:1). New perspectives arise from the data found regarding the evaluation of the association of terpenic compounds with indomethacin in nanoemulsified systems.
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- Patrícia Weimer
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nutrição e Alimentos da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Bernardes LMM, Malta SM, Rodrigues TS, Covizzi LF, Rosa RB, Justino AB, Teixeira RR, Espíndola FS, Oliveira dos Santos D, Vieira CU, Vieira da Silva M. Drosophila melanogaster as a model for studies related to the toxicity of lavender, ginger and copaiba essential oils. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291242. [PMID: 37768921 PMCID: PMC10538661 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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This study addresses the current trend of essential oils in alternative medicine using the non-chordate model Drosophila melanogaster. Following the three R's principles, it proposes non-chordate models to fill knowledge gaps on essential oil toxicity. Copaiba, lavender, and ginger essential oils are evaluated for effects on D. melanogaster lifespan, climbing ability, and brain structure, while their anti-inflammatory properties are also analyzed. Results show dose-related differences: higher concentrations (0.25% v/v) cause brain deterioration and impaired climbing, while lower concentrations (0.0625% v/v for copaiba and ginger; 0.125% for lavender) have no effect on climbing or brain structure. Lavender oil significantly extends lifespan and maintains anti-inflammatory activity when ingested, underscoring its therapeutic potential. These findings highlight the importance of D. melanogaster as a model for studying essential oil properties, potentially replacing chordate models. In addition, this research advances alternative remedies for currently incurable diseases, with lavender oil emerging as a promising candidate for drug discovery.
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- Genetics Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Biotechnology in Experimental Models Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
- Rodents Animal Facilities Complex, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Genetics Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Biotechnology in Experimental Models Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
- Rodents Animal Facilities Complex, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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Carvalho T, Landim MG, Lima MLD, Bittar C, Faria BCDAO, Rahal P, de Lima MCF, Junior VFDV, Joanitti GA, Calmon MF. Synthesis of copaiba (Copaifera officinalis) oil nanoemulsion and the potential against Zika virus: An in vitro study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0283817. [PMID: 37676868 PMCID: PMC10484457 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Zika virus (ZIKV) has spread all over the world since its major outbreak in 2015. This infection has been recognized as a major global health issue due to the neurological complications related to ZIKV infection, such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Zika virus Congenital Syndrome. Currently, there are no vaccines or specific treatments for ZIKV infection, which makes the development of specific therapies for its treatment very important. Several studies have been developed to analyze the potential of compounds against ZIKV, with the aim of finding new promising treatments. Herein, we evaluate the ability of a copaiba (Copaifera officinalis) oil nanoemulsion (CNE) to inhibit ZIKV. First, the highest non-cytotoxic concentration of 180 μg/mL was chosen since this concentration maintains 80% cell viability up to 96h after treatment with CNE in VERO cells resulted from MTT assay. The intracellular uptake assay was performed, and confirmed the internalization of the nanoemulsion in cells at all times analyzed. VERO cells were infected with ZIKV and simultaneously treated with CNE and the nanoformulation without oil (ENE) at the highest non-toxic concentration. The results evaluated by plaque assay revealed a viral inhibition of 80% for CNE and 70% for ENE. A dose-dependence assay revealed that the CNE treatment demonstrated a dose-dependent response in the viral RNA levels, whereas all ENE tested concentrations exhibited a similar degree of reduction. Taken together, our results suggest CNE as a promising nano-sized platform to be further studied for antiviral treatments.
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- Tamara Carvalho
- Department of Biology, São Paulo State University—UNESP, Rua Cristóvão Colombo, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário – Centro Metropolitano, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, São Paulo State University—UNESP, Rua Cristóvão Colombo, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, São Paulo State University—UNESP, Rua Cristóvão Colombo, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário – Centro Metropolitano, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, São Paulo State University—UNESP, Rua Cristóvão Colombo, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Compounds and Nanobiotechnology (LBCNano), University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário – Centro Metropolitano, Ceilândia Sul, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, São Paulo State University—UNESP, Rua Cristóvão Colombo, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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Argentin MN, Cruz FDPN, Souza AB, D'Aurea EMDO, Bastos JK, Ambrósio SR, Veneziani RCS, Camargo ILBC, Mizuno CS. Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Polyalthic Acid Analogs. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1202. [PMID: 37508298 PMCID: PMC10376133 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12071202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Polyalthic acid (PA) is a diterpene found in copaiba oil. As a continuation of our work with PA, we synthesized PA analogs and investigated their antibacterial effects on preformed biofilms of Staphylococcus epidermidis and determined the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the best analogs against planktonic bacterial cells. There was no difference in activity between the amides 2a and 2b and their corresponding amines 3a and 3b regarding their ability to eradicate biofilm. PA analogs 2a and 3a were able to significantly eradicate the preformed biofilm of S. epidermidis and were active against all the Gram-positive bacteria tested (Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, S. epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus), with different MIC depending on the microorganism. Therefore, PA analogs 2a and 3a are of interest for further in vitro and in vivo testing to develop formulations for antibiotic drugs against Gram-positive bacteria.
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- Marcela Nunes Argentin
- Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Microbiology, Department of Physics and Interdisciplinary Science, São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos 13563-120, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Microbiology, Department of Physics and Interdisciplinary Science, São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos 13563-120, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Av. Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201 Parque Universitário, Franca 14404-600, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Av. Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201 Parque Universitário, Franca 14404-600, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café S/N, Ribeirão Preto 14040-930, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Av. Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201 Parque Universitário, Franca 14404-600, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Av. Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201 Parque Universitário, Franca 14404-600, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Microbiology, Department of Physics and Interdisciplinary Science, São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos 13563-120, SP, Brazil
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western New England University, Springfield, MA 01109, USA
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Pinheiro Pinto E, Olivia Alves Mendes da Costa S, D'Haese C, Nysten B, Paiva Machado F, Machado Rocha L, Marcolino de Souza T, Beloqui A, Resende Machado R, Silva Araújo R. Poly-ɛ-caprolactone nanocapsules loaded with copaiba essential oil reduce inflammation and pain in mice. Int J Pharm 2023:123147. [PMID: 37336298 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123147] [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: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Diverse drugs have been used for the management of inflammation disorders and pain. However, they present many side effects and stimulate the search for new pharmacotherapeutic alternatives. Plant-derived products such as copaiba essential oil (CO) offer beneficial pharmacological effects. On the other hand, essential oil's low water solubility and physical instability hinder itsin vivoapplication. Thus, poly-ɛ-caprolactone (PCL)-based nanocarriers have been used to increase their stability and efficacy. This work aimed to encapsulate CO in PCL nanocapsules and evaluate their effect on inflammation models and pain. The polymeric nanocapsules loading CO (CO-NC) were prepared by nanoprecipitation technique, characterized, and analyzed for their anti-inflammatory effectin vitroandin vivo. The results showed that CO-NC presented a spherical shape, 229.3 ± 1.5 nm diameter, and a negative zeta potential (approximately -23 mV). CO and CO-NC presented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by LPS-activated macrophages (J774 cells). In addition, CO-NC significantly reduced TNF-α secretion (3-fold) compared to CO.In vivo, pre-treatment with CO or CO-NC (50, 100, 200 mg/kg, intraperitoneal; i.p) reduced the mechanical allodynia, paw edema, and pro-inflammatory cytokines induced by intraplantar (i.pl) injection of carrageenan in mice. Specifically, CO-NC (200 mg/kg; i.p.) reduced the production of TNF-α similar to the control group. Our results support using polymeric nanocapsules for CO delivery in inflammatory conditions.
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- Université Catholique de Louvain, Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Bio & Soft Matter, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Université Catholique de Louvain, Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Bio & Soft Matter, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Farmácia, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Produtos Naturais, 24241-000 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Farmácia, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Produtos Naturais, 24241-000 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Advanced Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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Cardinelli CC, Silva JEAE, Ribeiro R, Veiga-Junior VF, dos Santos EP, de Freitas ZMF. Toxicological Effects of Copaiba Oil ( Copaifera spp.) and Its Active Components. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1054. [PMID: 36903915 PMCID: PMC10005474 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Vegetable oils are among the most important traditional resources of Amazonia. Oleoresins are a type of oil that have interesting characteristics and highly bioactive properties with pharmacological potential. Oleoresins produced in the trunks of Copaifera (Fabaceae) spp. trees, known as copaiba oils, are made up of terpenes from the sesquiterpene (volatile) and diterpene (resinous) classes, but in amounts that vary between species and depending on several factors, such as soil type. Despite being used for medicinal purposes, via topical and oral application, the toxic effects of copaiba oils and their constituents are little known. The current paper reviews the toxicological studies, both in vitro and in vivo, described in the literature for copaiba oils, as well as the cytotoxic characteristics (against microorganisms and tumor cells) in in silico, in vitro and in vivo models for the sesquiterpenes and diterpenes that make up these oils.
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- Camila Castanho Cardinelli
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69080-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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Carneiro SB, Kreutz T, Limberger RP, Teixeira HF, da Veiga Júnior VF, Koester LS. Piper aduncum Essential Oil Rich in Dillapiole: Development of Hydrogel-Thickened Nanoemulsion and Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Intended for Skin Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112525. [PMID: 36432716 PMCID: PMC9696712 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The essential oil extracted from the leaves of Piper aduncum, an aromatic plant from the Amazon region, is rich in dillapiole and presents anti-inflammatory activity. In this study, nanoemulsions (NE) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), which are biocompatible nanostructured systems of a lipid nature, were prepared by high-pressure homogenization for the yet unexplored skin delivery of dillapiole. The addition of hydroxyethylcellulose produced hydrogel-thickened NE or NLC in view to improving the viscosity and skin adherence of the nanoformulations. Formulations were characterized with respect to dillapiole content, droplet size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, morphology, rheological behavior, bioadhesion, skin permeation profile, and in vitro irritancy (HET-CAM). The formulations developed presented spherical, homogeneous nanometric particle size (around 130 nm), narrow polydispersity index (<0.3), and negative zeta potential (around −40 mV). Dillapiole content was slightly lower in NLC compared to NE since the production process involves heating. The hydrogels containing nanocarriers showed pseudoplastic behavior with bioadhesive characteristics. The developed formulations exhibited a controlled release profile, dillapiole delivery up to the dermis, the layer of interest for anti-inflammatory potential, and low irritant potential in the chorioallantoic membrane (HET-CAM). Both hydrogels-thickened NE and NLC seemed to be promising formulations for skin delivery of Piper aduncum essential oil.
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- Simone Braga Carneiro
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Av. Gal. Rodrigo Octávio, Coroado I, 1200, Manaus 69067-005, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Instituto Militar de Engenharia, Praça General Tibúrcio, Urca, 80, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, Santana, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil
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Chen J, Zhang N, Pei S, Yao L. Odor perception of aromatherapy essential oils with different chemical types: Influence of gender and two cultural characteristics. Front Psychol 2022; 13:998612. [PMID: 36438419 PMCID: PMC9686375 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.998612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Olfactory perception, and especially affective responses of odors, is highly flexible, but some mechanisms involved in this flexibility remain to be elucidated. This study investigated the odor perceptions of several essential oils used in aromatherapy with emotion regulation functions among college students. The influences of people's characteristics including gender, hometown region, and fragrance usage habit on odor perception were further discussed. Odor perception of nine essential oils, which can be divided into the ester-alcohol type (e.g., lavender oil) and terpene type (e.g., lemon oil) were evaluated under three odor concentrations. The results indicated that chemical type, but not concentration, significantly influenced the odor perception and there was no interaction between the two factors in this study. The arousal and emotional perception scores of odors with terpene-type oil were significantly higher than odors with ester-alcohol type. In terms of people's characteristics, participants from the southern Yangtze river gave a higher familiarity rating to almost all of these odors. The habits of fragrance usage also significantly influenced some of the odors' subjective intensity and emotional perception ratings. However, there were no significant gender differences in most of the odor perceptions. In addition, familiarity and pleasantness were positively correlated, and emotional perception and subjective intensity also showed a weak correlation. These results suggested that users' cultural characteristics could be considered to be important factors that affect the essential oil's odor perception in aromatherapy.
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- Jie Chen
- School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Aromatic Plant R&D Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Aromatic Plant R&D Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Aromatic Plant R&D Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Aromatic Plant R&D Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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dos Santos de Souza RBM, Soares NMM, Bastos TS, Kaelle GCB, de Oliveira SG, Félix FAP. Effects of dietary supplementation with a blend of functional oils to fecal microbiota, and inflammatory and oxidative responses, of dogs submitted to a periodontal surgical challenge. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Abazari M, Akbari T, Hasani M, Sharifikoloue E, Raoufi M, Foroumadi A, Sharifzadeh M, Firoozpour L, Khoobi M. Polysaccharide-based hydrogels containing herbal extracts for wound healing applications. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 294:119808. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Weimer P, Kreutz T, Limberger RP, Rossi RC, de Lima ÁAN, Veiga VF, de Araújo BV, Koester LS. Correlation between the Skin Permeation Profile of the Synthetic Sesquiterpene Compounds, Beta-Caryophyllene and Caryophyllene Oxide, and the Antiedematogenic Activity by Topical Application of Nanoemulgels. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12081102. [PMID: 36008995 PMCID: PMC9405972 DOI: 10.3390/biom12081102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Sesquiterpene compounds are applied as permeation promoters in topical formulations. However, studies exploring their impact on nanostructured systems, changes in permeation profile, and consequently, its biological activity are restricted. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the skin permeation of the major sesquiterpenes, beta-caryophyllene, and caryophyllene oxide from the oleoresin of Copaifera multijuga, after delivery into topical nanoemulgels, and the in vivo antiedematogenic activity. First, ten nanoemulgels were prepared and characterized, and their in vitro permeation profile and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity were evaluated. In equivalent concentrations, β-caryophyllene permeation was greater from oleoresin nanoemulgels, resulting in greater in vivo antiedematogenic activity. However, an inverse relationship was observed for caryophyllene oxide, which showed its favored permeation and better in vivo anti-inflammatory effect carried as an isolated compound in the nanoemulgels. These results suggest that the presence of similar compounds may interfere with the permeation profile when comparing the profiles of the compounds alone or when presented in oleoresin. Furthermore, the correlation results between the permeation profile and in vivo antiedematogenic activity corroborate the establishment of beta-caryophyllene as an essential compound for this pharmacological activity of C. multijuga oleoresin.
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- Patrícia Weimer
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90610-000, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90610-000, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90610-000, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nutrição e Alimentos, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), São Leopoldo 93022-000, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-570, RN, Brazil
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- Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME), Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, RJ, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90610-000, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90610-000, RS, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-51-33085278; Fax: +55-51-33085437
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Microemulsions and Nanoemulsions in Skin Drug Delivery. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9040158. [PMID: 35447718 PMCID: PMC9028917 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9040158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Microemulsions and nanoemulsions are lipid-based pharmaceutical systems with a high potential to increase the permeation of drugs through the skin. Although being isotropic dispersions of two nonmiscible liquids (oil and water), significant differences are encountered between microemulsions and nanoemulsions. Microemulsions are thermodynamically stable o/w emulsions of mean droplet size approximately 100–400 nm, whereas nanoemulsions are thermodynamically unstable o/w emulsions of mean droplet size approximately 1 to 100 nm. Their inner oil phase allows the solubilization of lipophilic drugs, achieving high encapsulation rates, which are instrumental for drug delivery. In this review, the importance of these systems, the key differences regarding their composition and production processes are discussed. While most of the micro/nanoemulsions on the market are held by the cosmetic industry to enhance the activity of drugs used in skincare products, the development of novel pharmaceutical formulations designed for the topical, dermal and transdermal administration of therapeutic drugs is being considered. The delivery of poorly water-soluble molecules through the skin has shown some advantages over the oral route, since drugs escape from first-pass metabolism; particularly for the treatment of cutaneous diseases, topical delivery should be the preferential route in order to reduce the number of drugs used and potential side-effects, while directing the drugs to the site of action. Thus, nanoemulsions and microemulsions represent versatile options for the delivery of drugs through lipophilic barriers, and many synthetic and natural compounds have been formulated using these delivery systems, aiming to improve stability, delivery and bioactivity. Detailed information is provided concerning the most relevant recent scientific publications reporting the potential of these delivery systems to increase the skin permeability of drugs with anti-inflammatory, sun-protection, anticarcinogenic and/or wound-healing activities. The main marketed skincare products using emulsion-based systems are also presented and discussed.
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Paranhos SB, Ferreira EDS, Canelas CADA, da Paz SPA, Passos MF, da Costa CEF, da Silva ACR, Monteiro SN, Candido VS. Chitosan Membrane Containing Copaiba Oil (Copaifera spp.) for Skin Wound Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 14:polym14010035. [PMID: 35012060 PMCID: PMC8747624 DOI: 10.3390/polym14010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The interaction of copaiba oil in the polymer matrix of chitosan can produce a favorable synergistic effect and potentiate properties. Indeed, the bioactive principles present in copaiba oil have anti-inflammatory and healing action. In the present work, chitosan membranes containing different contents of copaiba oil copaíba (0.1, 0.5, 1.0 and 5.0% (v/v)) were for the first time investigated. The membranes were developed by the casting method and analyzed for their morphology, degree of intumescence, moisture content, contact angle, Scanning Electron Microscope, and X-ray diffractometry. These chitosan/copaiba oil porous membranes disclosed fluid absorption capacity, hydrophilic surface, and moisture. In addition, the results showed that chitosan membranes with the addition of 1.0% (v/v) of copaiba oil presented oil drops with larger diameters, around 123.78 μm. The highest fluid absorption indexes were observed in chitosan membranes containing 0.1 and 0.5% (v/v) of copaiba oil. In addition, the copaiba oil modified the crystalline structure of chitosan. Such characteristics are expected to favor wound treatment. However, biological studies are necessary for the safe use of chitosan/copaiba oil membrane as a biomaterial.
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- Sheila Barbosa Paranhos
- Engineering of Natural Resources of the Amazon Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Rua Augusto Correa 01, Belem 66075-110, Brazil; (S.B.P.); (E.d.S.F.); (S.P.A.d.P.)
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- Engineering of Natural Resources of the Amazon Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Rua Augusto Correa 01, Belem 66075-110, Brazil; (S.B.P.); (E.d.S.F.); (S.P.A.d.P.)
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- Amazon Oil Laboratory, Faculty of Biotechnology, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Rua Augusto Correa 01, Belem 66075-110, Brazil;
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- Engineering of Natural Resources of the Amazon Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Rua Augusto Correa 01, Belem 66075-110, Brazil; (S.B.P.); (E.d.S.F.); (S.P.A.d.P.)
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Tv We 26, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (M.F.P.); (A.C.R.d.S.)
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Tv We 26, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil; (M.F.P.); (A.C.R.d.S.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Praça General Tiburcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil;
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- Engineering of Natural Resources of the Amazon Program, Federal University of Pará—UFPA, Rua Augusto Correa 01, Belem 66075-110, Brazil; (S.B.P.); (E.d.S.F.); (S.P.A.d.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +91-991917375
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Anti-Inflammatory Potential of the Oleoresin from the Amazonian Tree Copaifera reticulata with an Unusual Chemical Composition in Rats. Vet Sci 2021; 8:vetsci8120320. [PMID: 34941847 PMCID: PMC8706095 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci8120320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Copaifera reticulata Ducke is a popularly known species known as copaíba that is widely spread throughout the Amazon region. The tree yields an oleoresin which is extensively used in local traditional medicine mainly as an anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive agent. The aim of the present study was to assess the anti-inflammatory potential of this oleoresin obtained from a national forest in the central Amazon which presented an unusual chemical composition. The chemical composition of volatile compounds of oleoresin was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The acute toxicity assay was performed with a single dose of 2000 mg/kg. The anti-inflammatory potential was evaluated by carrageenan-induced paw edema and air pouch assays using four different C. reticulata oleoresin concentrations (10, 100, and 400 mg/kg). The exudate was evaluated for nitrite concentration through the colorimetric method and for TNF-α, IL-1β, and PGE2 by ELISA. C. reticulata oleoresin collected in the Amazonian summer contained six major sesquiterpene compounds (β-bisabolene, cis-eudesma-6,11-diene, trans-α-bergamotene, β-selinene, α-selinene, and β-elemene) and was nontoxic at a dose of 2000 mg/kg, showing low acute toxicity. Different from oleoresin obtained from other sites of the Brazilian Amazon, the major volatile compound found was β-Bisabolene with 25.15%. This β-Bisabolene-rich oleoresin reduced the formation of paw edema induced by carrageenan and reduced the global number of cells in the air pouch assay, as well as exudate volume and nitrite, TNF-α, IL-1β, and prostaglandin E2 levels (p < 0.05). C. reticulata oleoresin with a high β-Bisabolene concentration showed anti-inflammatory activity, reducing vascular permeability and consequently edema formation, and thus reducing cell migration and the production of inflammatory cytokine, confirming its traditional use by local Amazonian communities.
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Formulating Bioactive Terpenes. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11121745. [PMID: 34944389 PMCID: PMC8698770 DOI: 10.3390/biom11121745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Zarenezhad E, Agholi M, Ghanbariasad A, Ranjbar A, Osanloo M. A nanoemulsion-based nanogel of Citrus limon essential oil with leishmanicidal activity against Leishmania tropica and Leishmania major. J Parasit Dis 2021; 45:441-448. [PMID: 34295043 PMCID: PMC8254709 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-020-01318-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the diseases that severely affects human skin. Nanogels are the well-known formulation for topical drug delivery due to easy usage, high loading capacity, and physical and chemical stabilities. In this study, the toxicity effect of three essential oils, including Mentha piperita, Anethum graveolens, and Citrus limon (CLEO), was evaluated against Leishmania major and Leishmania tropica. Ingredients of CLEO as the most potent essential oil were identified using GC-MS analysis. The five major components were limonene (61.83%), sabinene (16.99%), trans-limonene oxide (3.08%), cis-limonene oxide (2.27%), and 1,2-cyclohexane diol, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl) (1.50%). The nanogel of CLEO (CLNgel) was prepared by the addition of carbomer 940 (1% w/v) to the prepared nanoemulsion with a droplet size of 146 ± 12 nm. The viscosity of CLNgel was fitted with a regression of non-Newtonian materials, Carreau-Yasuda. Interestingly, CLNgel at a concentration of 80 µg/mL reduced the viability of both species to 0%. Therefore, the prepared prototype can/could/would be used as an excellent nanoformulation for in vivo studies.
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- Elham Zarenezhad
- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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Lebaudy E, Fournel S, Lavalle P, Vrana NE, Gribova V. Recent Advances in Antiinflammatory Material Design. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001373. [PMID: 33052031 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Implants and prostheses are widely used to replace damaged tissues or to treat various diseases. However, besides the risk of bacterial or fungal infection, an inflammatory response usually occurs. Here, recent progress in the field of anti-inflammatory biomaterials is described. Different materials and approaches are used to decrease the inflammatory response, including hydrogels, nanoparticles, implant surface coating by polymers, and a variety of systems for anti-inflammatory drug delivery. Complex multifunctional systems dealing with inflammation, microbial infection, bone regeneration, or angiogenesis are also described. New promising stimuli-responsive systems, such as pH- and temperature-responsive materials, are also being developed that would enable an "intelligent" antiinflammatory response when the inflammation occurs. Together, different approaches hold promise for creation of novel multifunctional smart materials allowing better implant integration and tissue regeneration.
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- Eloïse Lebaudy
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale INSERM Unité 1121 Biomaterials and Bioengineering 11 rue Humann Strasbourg Cedex 67085 France
- Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire Université de Strasbourg Strasbourg 67000 France
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- Université de Strasbourg CNRS 3Bio team Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives UMR 7199 Faculté de Pharmacie 74 route du Rhin Illkirch Cedex 67401 France
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale INSERM Unité 1121 Biomaterials and Bioengineering 11 rue Humann Strasbourg Cedex 67085 France
- Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire Université de Strasbourg Strasbourg 67000 France
- SPARTHA Medical 14B Rue de la Canardiere Strasbourg 67100 France
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale INSERM Unité 1121 Biomaterials and Bioengineering 11 rue Humann Strasbourg Cedex 67085 France
- Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire Université de Strasbourg Strasbourg 67000 France
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Ribeiro LNM, Rodrigues da Silva GH, Couto VM, Castro SR, Breitkreitz MC, Martinez CS, Igartúa DE, Prieto MJ, de Paula E. Functional Hybrid Nanoemulsions for Sumatriptan Intranasal Delivery. Front Chem 2020; 8:589503. [PMID: 33282832 PMCID: PMC7689160 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.589503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In recent years, advanced nanohybrid materials processed as pharmaceuticals have proved to be very advantageous. Triptans, such as the commercially available intranasal sumatriptan (SMT), are drugs employed in the treatment of painful migraine symptoms. However, SMT effectiveness by the intranasal route is limited by its high hydrophilicity and poor mucoadhesion. Therefore, we designed hybrid nanoemulsions (NE) composed of copaiba oil as the organic component plus biopolymers (xanthan, pectin, alginate) solubilized in the continuous aqueous phase, aiming at the intranasal release of SMT (2% w/v). Firstly, drug-biopolymer complexes were optimized in order to decrease the hydrophilicity of SMT. The resultant complexes were further encapsulated in copaiba oil-based nanoparticles, forming NE formulations. Characterization by FTIR-ATR, DSC, and TEM techniques exposed details of the molecular arrangement of the hybrid systems. Long-term stability of the hybrid NE at 25°C was confirmed over a year, regarding size (~ 120 nm), polydispersity (~ 0.2), zeta potential (~ −25 mV), and nanoparticle concentration (~ 2.1014 particles/mL). SMT encapsulation efficiency in the formulations ranged between 41–69%, extending the in vitro release time of SMT from 5 h (free drug) to more than 24 h. The alginate-based NE was selected as the most desirable system and its in vivo nanotoxicity was evaluated in a zebrafish model. Hybrid NE treatment did not affect spontaneous movement or induce morphological changes in zebrafish larvae, and there was no evidence of mortality or cardiotoxicity after 48 h of treatment. With these results, we propose alginate-based nanoemulsions as a potential treatment for migraine pain.
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- Lígia N. M. Ribeiro
- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Science and Technology, National University of Quilmes, Bernal, Argentina
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- Department of Science and Technology, National University of Quilmes, Bernal, Argentina
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- Department of Science and Technology, National University of Quilmes, Bernal, Argentina
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Eneida de Paula
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EL Hosary R, El-Mancy SM, El Deeb KS, Eid HH, EL Tantawy ME, Shams MM, Samir R, Assar NH, Sleem AA. Efficient wound healing composite hydrogel using Egyptian Avena sativa L. polysaccharide containing β-glucan. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 149:1331-1338. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Urasaki Y, Beaumont C, Workman M, Talbot JN, Hill DK, Le TT. Fast-Acting and Receptor-Mediated Regulation of Neuronal Signaling Pathways by Copaiba Essential Oil. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21072259. [PMID: 32218156 PMCID: PMC7177672 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21072259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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This study examined the biological activities of copaiba essential oil via measurement of its effects on signaling pathways in the SH-SY5Y neuronal cell line. Nanofluidic proteomic technologies were deployed to measure the phosphorylation of biomarker proteins within the signaling cascades. Interestingly, copaiba essential oil upregulated the pI3K/Akt/mTOR, MAPK, and JAK/STAT signaling pathways in neuronal cells. The effects of copaiba essential oil peaked at 30 min post-treatment, with a half-maximal effective concentration (EC50) of approximately 80 ng/mL. Treatment with cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) agonist AM1241 or the inverse agonist BML190 abrogated the regulatory effects of copaiba essential oil on the pI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Surprisingly, copaiba essential oil also activated the apoptosis signaling pathway and reduced the viability of SH-SY5Y cells with an EC50 of approximately 400 ng/mL. Furthermore, β-caryophyllene, a principal constituent of copaiba essential oil, downregulated the pI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Taken together, the findings indicated that copaiba essential oil upregulated signaling pathways associated with cell metabolism, growth, immunity, and apoptosis. The biological activities of copaiba essential oil were determined to be fast acting, CB2 mediated, and dependent on multiple chemical constituents of the oil. Nanofluidic proteomics provided a powerful means to assess the biological activities of copaiba essential oil.
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- Yasuyo Urasaki
- College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10530 Discovery Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USA; (Y.U.); (J.N.T.)
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- dōTERRA International, LLC, 389 South 1300 West, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, USA; (C.B.); (M.W.); (D.K.H.)
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- dōTERRA International, LLC, 389 South 1300 West, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, USA; (C.B.); (M.W.); (D.K.H.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10530 Discovery Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USA; (Y.U.); (J.N.T.)
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- dōTERRA International, LLC, 389 South 1300 West, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, USA; (C.B.); (M.W.); (D.K.H.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10530 Discovery Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USA; (Y.U.); (J.N.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-702-802-2820
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Becker G, Brusco I, Casoti R, Marchiori MCL, Cruz L, Trevisan G, Oliveira SM. Copaiba oleoresin has topical antinociceptive activity in a UVB radiation-induced skin-burn model in mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 250:112476. [PMID: 31838179 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Copaiba oleoresin, extracted from Copaifera L., is used as a wound healing, analgesic, antimicrobial and, mainly, anti-inflammatory agent. Thus, in this study we investigated the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of a topical formulation containing Copaiba oleoresin (3%) in a UVB radiation-induced skin burn model (0.75 J/cm2) in mice and performed a cream-formulation stability study. MATERIALS AND METHODS The chemical composition of Copaiba oleoresin was analyzed using gas chromatography (GC-MS). The topical antinociceptive (evaluated through mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia) and the anti-inflammatory (dermal thickness and inflammatory cell infiltration) effects of treatments were assessed. The cream-formulation stability study was performed after two months, and organoleptic characteristics, pH, spreadability and rheological characteristics were analyzed. RESULTS Copaiba oleoresin cream was able to prevent UVB radiation-induced mechanical allodynia on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th day after UVB radiation exposure with a maximum inhibition (Imax) of 64.6 ± 7% observed on the 2nd day; it also reduced the thermal hyperalgesia on the 1st and 2nd days post UVB radiation, with a Imax of 100% observed on the 2nd day. Moreover, topical treatment with Copaiba oleoresin cream inhibited the inflammatory cell infiltration, but did not reduce the dermal thickness. Such effects can be attributed, at least in part, to the presence of biological components, such as β-caryophyllene and other sesquiterpenes identified by GC-MS. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate that the topical formulation containing Copaiba oleoresin presented antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects in mice subjected to a UVB radiation and that the cream-formulation was stable for two months. Thus, use of Copaiba oleoresin is a promising strategy for the treatment of inflammatory pain associated with sunburn.
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- Gabriela Becker
- Neurotoxicity and Psychopharmacology Laboratory, Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Biochemistry Toxicology, Center of Natural and Exact Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Neurotoxicity and Psychopharmacology Laboratory, Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Biochemistry Toxicology, Center of Natural and Exact Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto - University of São Paulo (FCFRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Neurotoxicity and Psychopharmacology Laboratory, Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Biochemistry Toxicology, Center of Natural and Exact Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Parisotto-Peterle J, Bidone J, Lucca LG, Araújo GDMS, Falkembach MC, da Silva Marques M, Horn AP, Dos Santos MK, da Veiga VF, Limberger RP, Teixeira HF, Dora CL, Koester LS. Healing activity of hydrogel containing nanoemulsified β-caryophyllene. Eur J Pharm Sci 2020; 148:105318. [PMID: 32205230 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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β-caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene present in the oil of many plant species, such as Copaifera sp., which has been shown to possesses potent anti-inflammatory action; however, its healing activity remains under study. The objectives of the present study were to produce a nanoemulsion containing β-caryophyllene followed by a hydrogel containing nanoemulsified β-caryophyllene, to evaluate the permeation profile in vitro, and to assess the in vivo healing activity, which is so far unexplored in the literature for pure β-caryophyllene and in pharmaceutical formulation. The nanoemulsion was obtained through high-pressure homogenization and the hydrogel by direct dispersion with hydroxyethylcellulose. Both formulations were characterized according to droplet size, polydispersity index, volume-weighted mean diameters, particle distribution, droplets diameters tracking, zeta potential, viscosity and bioadhesion behavior. β-caryophyllene content was determined by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Both formulations presented a nanometric droplet size, negative zeta potential, high β-caryophyllene content, and were stable for 60 days. In agreement with the viscosity results, the hydrogel containing the β-caryophyllene nanoemulsion showed superior bioadhesiveness than the nanoemulsion. The skin permeation study in Franz cells demonstrated that isolated β-caryophyllene was unable to cross the stratum corneum and that its nanoemulsification promoted its permeation. On the other hand, in the simulated deeply wounded skin (dermis), no significant differences were observed between the formulations and isolated β-caryophyllene with respect to the amount of marker retention in the dermis, suggesting saturation of this skin layer. For the study of healing activity, the dorsal wound model was performed with an evaluation of the lesion size, anti-inflammatory markers, and antioxidant activity. The initial closure of the wound was achieved sooner in the group treated with the hydrogel containing the β-caryophyllene nanoemulsion, indicating its anti-inflammatory effect. The histological analysis indicated that on day 12 day of the lesion, the hydrogel presented similar results to those of the positive control group (Dersani® oil), proving effectiveness in cutaneous tissue repair.
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- Jonathan Parisotto-Peterle
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde (PPGCS), Laboratório de Nanotecnologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde (PPGCS), Laboratório de Nanotecnologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde (PPGCS), Laboratório de Nanotecnologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PPGCF), Laboratório de Histologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PPGCF), Laboratório de Histologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde (PPGCS), Laboratório de Nanotecnologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
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Baskaran XR, Vigila AVG, Rajan K, Zhang S, Liao W. Free Radical Scavenging and Some Pharmaceutical Utilities of Nanoparticles in the Recent Scenario. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:2677-2693. [PMID: 31333102 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190716110330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nanopharmaceuticals have rapidly emerged as a means to cure several diseases. There are numerous reports describing the development and application of nanopharmaceuticals. Here, we discussed nanoparticle synthesis and the mechanisms to scavenge free radicals. We also discuss their major properties and list several commercially available nanomedicines. RESULTS Reactive oxygen and hydrogen species are formed during normal metabolism, and excessive reactive species can damage proteins, lipids, and DNA and cause disease. Plant- and microbe-based nanoparticles, which can protect tissues from free radical damage, have recently gained research momentum because they are inexpensive and safe. CONCLUSION Synthetic and biocompatible nanoparticles exhibit antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, which can be used to treat several diseases. Further studies are needed to investigate their sizes, dose-dependent activities, and mechanisms of action.
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- Xavier-Ravi Baskaran
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510 275, China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518 004, China
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- Department of Zoology, St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India.,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli 627 012, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen & Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518 004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510 275, China
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Lipid Nanoparticles and Their Hydrogel Composites for Drug Delivery: A Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2018; 11:ph11040118. [PMID: 30388738 PMCID: PMC6315535 DOI: 10.3390/ph11040118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Several drug delivery systems already exist for the encapsulation and subsequent release of lipophilic drugs that are well described in the scientific literature. Among these, lipid nanoparticles (LNP) have specifically come up for dermal, transdermal, mucosal, intramuscular and ocular drug administration routes in the last twenty years. However, for some of them (especially dermal, transdermal, mucosal), the LNP aqueous dispersions display unsuitable rheological properties. They therefore need to be processed as semi-solid formulations such as LNP-hydrogel composites to turn into versatile drug delivery systems able to provide precise spatial and temporal control of active ingredient release. In the present review, recent developments in the formulation of lipid nanoparticle-hydrogel composites are highlighted, including examples of successful encapsulation and release of lipophilic drugs through the skin, the eyes and by intramuscular injections. In relation to lipid nanoparticles, a specific emphasis has been put on the LNP key properties and how they influence their inclusion in the hydrogel. Polymer matrices include synthetic polymers such as poly(acrylic acid)-based materials, environment responsive (especially thermo-sensitive) polymers, and innovative polysaccharide-based hydrogels. The composite materials constitute smart, tunable drug delivery systems with a wide range of features, suitable for dermal, transdermal, and intramuscular controlled drug release.
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Dhorm Pimentel de Moraes AR, Tavares GD, Soares Rocha FJ, de Paula E, Giorgio S. Effects of nanoemulsions prepared with essential oils of copaiba- and andiroba against Leishmania infantum and Leishmania amazonensis infections. Exp Parasitol 2018. [PMID: 29518448 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Plant products are an important source of bioactive agents against parasitic diseases, including leishmaniasis. Among these products, vegetable oils have gained ground in the pharmaceutical field. Here we report the development of nanoemulsions as a delivery system for copaiba and andiroba oils (nanocopa and nanoandi) in order to test their effects on Leishmania infantum and L. amazonensis. The nanocopa and nanoandi had an average particle size of 76.1 and 88.1, respectively with polydispersity index 0.14 to 0.16 and potential zeta -2.54 to -3.9. The data indicated toxic activity of nanocopa and nanoandi against promastigotes of both Leishmania species ultrastructural analyses by scanning electron microscopy revealed that exposition to nanoemulsions induced oval cell shape and retracted flagella. The treatment with nanocopa and nanoandi led to a reduction in L. infantum and L. amazonensis infection levels in macrophage cultures. The nanoemulsions treatment have significant beneficial effects on all the parameters evaluated in lesions induced by L. amazonensis (lesion size, parasite burden and histopathology) on BALB/c mice. The treatment of L. infantum-infected BALB/c mice with nanoemulsions also showed promising results reducing parasite burden in spleen and liver and improving histopathological features.
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- Departamento de Bioquimica e Biologia Estrutural, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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