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Suriyaamporn P, Dechsri K, Charoenying T, Ngawhirunpat T, Rojanarata T, Patrojanasophon P, Opanasopit P, Pamornpathomkul B. Multiple strategies approach: A novel crosslinked hydrogel forming chitosan-based microneedles chemowrap patch loaded with 5-fluorouracil liposomes for chronic wound cancer treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:134973. [PMID: 39182897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134973] [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: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Untreated or poorly managed chronic wounds can progress to skin cancer. Topically applied 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a nonspecific cytostatic agent, can cause various side effects. Its high polarity also results in low cell membrane affinity and bioavailability. Hydrogel, used for its occlusive effect, is one platform for treating chronic wounds combined with PEGylated liposomes (LPs), developed to increase drug-skin affinity. This research aimed to develop a novel hydrogel forming chitosan-based microneedles (HFM) chemowrap patch containing 5-FU PEGylated LPs, improving 5-FU efficiency for pre-carcinogenic and carcinogenic skin lesions. The results indicated that the 5-FU-PEGylated LPs-loaded HFM chemowrap patch exhibited desirable physical and mechanical characteristics with complete penetration ability. Furthermore, in vivo skin permeation studies demonstrated the highest percentage of 5-FU permeated the skin (42.06 ± 11.82 %) and skin deposition (75.90 ± 1.13 %) compared to the other treatments, with demonstrated superior percentages of complete wound healing in in vivo (47.00 ± 5.77 % wound healing at day 7) and in NHF cells (92.79 ± 7.15 % at 48 h). Furthermore, 5-FU-PEGylated LPs-loaded HFM chemowrap patches exhibit efficient anticancer activity while maintaining safety for normal cells. The results also show that the developed formulation of a 5-FU-PEGylated LPs-loaded HFM chemowrap patch could enhance apoptosis higher than that of the 5-FU solution. Consequently, 5-FU PEGylated LPs-loaded HFM chemowrap patch represented a promising drug delivery approach for treating pre-carcinogenic and carcinogenic skin lesions.
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- Phuvamin Suriyaamporn
- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Development of Green Innovations Group (PDGIG), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand.
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Sanguanboonyaphong P, Sritananuwat P, Duangjit S, Lapmag A, Pumchan W, Ngawhirunpat T, Opanasopit P, Rangsimawong W. Novel Synergistic Approach for Bioactive Macromolecules: Evaluating the Efficacy of Goat Placenta Extract in PEGylated Liposomes and Microspicules for Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1084. [PMID: 39204189 PMCID: PMC11360673 DOI: 10.3390/ph17081084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a distressing side effect of cancer treatment, and medical interventions are often needed to address this problem. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the bioactivity of goat placenta (GP) extract on both normal and chemotherapy-induced hair cells and to develop PEGylated liposomes (PL) and microspicule (MS) formulations for promoting hair growth in patients with chemotherapy-induced hair loss. The bioactivities of GP extract on human follicle dermal papilla (HFDP) cells and cells damaged by chemotherapy were assessed. GP extract was incorporated into PLs and MS gel (PL-MS) and then investigated in vitro skin permeation and in vivo studies on the scalps of patients with chemotherapy-induced hair loss. GP extract stimulated HFDP cell proliferation in both normal and cisplatin-damaged cells. PL nanovesicles and MS gel worked synergistically to deliver macromolecular proteins into the skin and hair follicles. The application of GP extract-loaded PL-MS to the scalps of chemotherapy-treated patients for 12 weeks significantly enhanced the hair growth rate, without causing skin irritation. In conclusion, GP extract promoted the proliferation of hair cells damaged by chemotherapy, when this extract, combined with PL-MS, effectively delivered bioactive macromolecules across the skin and hair follicles, resulting in successful regrowth of hair post-chemotherapy.
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- Phitjira Sanguanboonyaphong
- Division of Pharmacy Practices, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand; (P.S.); (A.L.)
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- Innovation in Drug and Extract of Agriculture Research Group, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand; (P.S.); (S.D.)
- Division of Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
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- Innovation in Drug and Extract of Agriculture Research Group, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand; (P.S.); (S.D.)
- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacy Practices, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand; (P.S.); (A.L.)
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- Somdet Phra Yuppharat Det Udom Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani 34160, Thailand
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand; (T.N.); (P.O.)
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand; (T.N.); (P.O.)
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- Innovation in Drug and Extract of Agriculture Research Group, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand; (P.S.); (S.D.)
- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
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Assalem N, Abd-Allah H, Ragaie MH, Ahmed SS, Elmowafy E. Therapeutic potential of limonene-based syringic acid nanoemulsion: Enhanced ex-vivo cutaneous deposition and clinical anti-psoriatic efficacy. Int J Pharm 2024; 660:124376. [PMID: 38914355 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Nanoemulsions have carved their position in topical delivery owing to their peculiar features of forming a uniform film on the skin and conquering stratum corneum barrier and hence fostering dermal penetration and retention. The present work developed syringic acid nanoemulsion (SA-NE) by spontaneous emulsification as an anti-psoriatic remedy via the dermal route. SA-NE were prepared with either lauroglycol90, limonene or their combination (oil phase) and tween80 (surfactant) with variable concentrations. The physicochemical characteristics of SA-NE were assessed together with Ex-vivo skin deposition and dermal toxicity. The effectiveness of optimal formula in psoriatic animal model and psoriatic patients was investigated using PASI scoring and dermoscope examination. Results showed that, SA-NE containing mixture of lauroglycol 90, limonene and 10 % tween80 (F5), was selected as the optimal formula presenting stable nanoemulsion for 2-month period, showing droplet size of 177.6 ± 13.23 nm, polydispersity index of 0.16 ± 0.06, zeta potential of -21.23 ± 0.41 mV. High SA% in different skin strata and no dermal irritation was noticed with limonene-based SA-NE also it showed high in-vitro anti- inflammatory potential compared to the blank and control formulations. A preclinical study demonstrated that limonene-based SA-NE is effective in alleviating psoriasis-like skin lesions against imiquimod-induced psoriasis in rats. Clinically, promising anti-psoriatic potential was asserted as all patients receiving F5 experienced better clinical improvement and response to therapy, achieving ≥ 50 % reduction in PASI scores versus only 35 % responders in the Dermovate® cream group. Collectively, the practical feasibility of limonene-based SA-NE topical delivery can boost curative functionality in the treatment of psoriatic lesions.
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- Noor Assalem
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Monazzamet Elwehda Elafrikeya Street, Abbaseyya, Cairo, Egypt, P.O.B. 11566
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Monazzamet Elwehda Elafrikeya Street, Abbaseyya, Cairo, Egypt, P.O.B. 11566.
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- Department of Dermatology, STD's and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Minya University, Al-Minya, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, STD's and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Minya University, Al-Minya, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Monazzamet Elwehda Elafrikeya Street, Abbaseyya, Cairo, Egypt, P.O.B. 11566
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El-Zahaby SA, Abdelhady SA, Ali MA, Younis SE, Elnaggar YSR. Limosomes versus hyalurolimosomes loaded with piperine for management of skin cancer. Int J Pharm 2024; 650:123730. [PMID: 38142014 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Skin cancer is considered the fifth most commonly occurring cancer worldwide hampering both health and economy. Piperine had proven efficacy in fighting skin cancer cells. Unfortunately, this natural agent had limited ability to penetrate the skin. The aim of the current study was to formulate piperine-loaded limosomes and hyalurolimosomes incorporating limonene as an edge activator and hyaluronic acid as bioactive gelling agent for managing skin cancer. Titration method followed by homogenization was adopted to prepare the nanoliposomal formulations. Characterization involved size, & zeta potential measurements, examination using transmission electron microscope (TEM) and stability study. Biological evaluation of the antitumor activity of piperine nanoliposomal formulations against Ehrlich's (EAC) solid tumor was also performed. Drug loaded limosomes and hyalurolimosomes had particle size; 346.55 ± 8.55 & 372.70 ± 10.83 nm, respectively. Zeta potential was high enough to ensure their stability. TEM micrographs detected the surrounding layer of Hyaluronic acid formed around the spherical limosomal nano-carrier ensuring the formation of Hyalurolimosomes. All stored formulations showed non-significant differences compared with freshly prepared ones at p < 0.05. In addition, A DAD-HPLC method was developed and validated for Piperine analysis in the skin. Upon application of this method, it was found that hyalurolimosomes deliver double the concentration delivered by limosomes. The piperine hyalurolimosome group showed a significant reduction in tumor size with a smaller AUC compared to piperine gel, which was confirmed by in vivo studies. Consequently, hyalurolimosomes loaded with piperine is considered a promising nanocarrier system and a step forward better management of skin cancer introducing new hope in beating this deadly disease.
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- Sally A El-Zahaby
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, PharmD Program, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt; Head of international publishing & nanotechnology consultation center INCC, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos university, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Boix-Montañés A, Celma-Lezcano C, Obach-Vidal R, Peraire-Guitart C. Collaborative permeation of drug and excipients in transdermal formulations. In vitro scrutiny for ethanol:limonene combinations. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 181:239-248. [PMID: 36384197 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.11.004] [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: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Enhancement of skin permeation of drugs is affected by the simultaneous co-permeation of excipients that hinder the predictivity of in vitro tests. The collaborative effects of two permeation enhancers (ethanol and d-limonene) of a lipophilic drug (alprazolam) have been simultaneously assessed in human skin under different in vitro conditions: integrated setups of diffusion cell experiments with selective concentration gradients of permeants (asymmetric) or without (symmetric) have been combined with coadministration dosages (all-in-one) at different concentrations or short-time skin pretreatment to scrutiny this mutual performance. Findings: Drug permeation is increased under moderated supersaturation but reaches a stationary level above 33 % of its solubility. Ethanol in absence of a concentration gradient increases ca.5 times basal drug permeation. Limonene until 20 % permeates human skin proportionally to its donor concentration but its effect does not depend on ethanol in symmetric conditions and is based on skin imbibition rather than on a carry-on effect. Simultaneous permeation of ethanol and limonene reaches a stationary state after 1.5 h, enough time to achieve maximal enhancement of alprazolam permeation. Additive enhancement is based on ethanol solubilisation maximized by skin saturation of terpene. Complementary analyses of skin disruption published in the literature are in line with these assessments and consolidate them.
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- A Boix-Montañés
- Departament de Farmàcia i Tecnologia farmacèutica, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Joan XXIII, 27, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Ipsen Pharma, Pharmacokinetics Research Center, Sant Feliu de Llobregat (Barcelona, España), Av. Laureà Miró 395, 08980 Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain
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- Ipsen Pharma, Pharmacokinetics Research Center, Sant Feliu de Llobregat (Barcelona, España), Av. Laureà Miró 395, 08980 Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain
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- Departament de Farmàcia i Tecnologia farmacèutica, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Joan XXIII, 27, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; Ipsen Pharma, Pharmacokinetics Research Center, Sant Feliu de Llobregat (Barcelona, España), Av. Laureà Miró 395, 08980 Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain
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Kurashina Y, Asano R, Matsui M, Nomoto T, Ando K, Nakamura K, Nishiyama N, Kitamoto Y. Quantitative Analysis of Acoustic Pressure for Sonophoresis and Its Effect on Transdermal Penetration. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2022; 48:933-944. [PMID: 35272891 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2022.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Ultrasound facilitates the penetration of macromolecular compounds through the skin and offers a promising non-invasive technique for transdermal delivery. However, technical difficulties in quantifying ultrasound-related parameters have restricted further analysis of the sonophoresis mechanism. In this study, we devise a bolt-clamped Langevin transducer-based sonophoresis device that enables us to measure with a thin lead zirconate titanate (PZT) sensor. One-dimensional acoustic theory accounting for wave interaction at the skin interface indicates that the acoustic pressure and cavitation onset on the skin during sonophoresis are sensitive to the subcutaneous support, meaning that there is a strong need to perform the pressure measurement in an experimental environment replacing the human body. From a series of the experiments with our new device, the transdermal penetration of polystyrene, silica and gold nanoparticles is found to depend on the size and material of the particles, as well as the hardness of the subcutaneous support material. We speculate from the acoustic pressure measurement that the particles' penetration results from the mechanical action of cavitation.
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- Yuta Kurashina
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Midori-Ku, Yokohama, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Midori-Ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Midori-Ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Midori-Ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Midori-Ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Midori-Ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Midori-Ku, Yokohama, Japan
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Tansathien K, Chareanputtakhun P, Ngawhirunpat T, Opanasopit P, Rangsimawong W. Hair growth promoting effect of bioactive extract from deer antler velvet-loaded niosomes and microspicules serum. Int J Pharm 2021; 597:120352. [PMID: 33545292 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Deer antler velvet (DAV) extract is important in stimulating the growth of skin and hair cells. The aim of this study was to develop DAV extract-loaded niosomes (NIs) and microspicules (MS) serum for effective hair growth. Bioactivities of DAV extract on human dermal papilla cells were studied. To develop protein delivery, NIs were prepared to entrap DAV extract and then loaded into MS serum (NI serum MS). Physicochemical properties and in vitro skin permeations were evaluated. The formulations were applied on human scalp and relative efficacies were evaluated. DAV extract at 2,000 µg/ml significantly enhanced cell proliferation and aggregation. DAV extract-loaded NI exhibited nanovesicle, narrow size distribution and negative surface charge. The vesicles were able to load into MS serum and showed significantly highest macromolecular protein permeation through the skin, with deposition into the deepest skin layer compared with other formulations. Applying the serum on human scalp for 14 and 30 days significantly enhanced hair elongation and melanin content, with increased skin hydration and decreased the erythema index, thereby promoting hair growth without skin irritation. NI serum MS containing DAV extract played an important role to deliver biomacromolecular protein through the skin and hair follicles, leading to effective hair growth.
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- Kritsanaporn Tansathien
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand.
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Lasoń E. Topical Administration of Terpenes Encapsulated in Nanostructured Lipid-Based Systems. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235758. [PMID: 33297317 PMCID: PMC7730254 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Terpenes are a group of phytocompounds that have been used in medicine for decades owing to their significant role in human health. So far, they have been examined for therapeutic purposes as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitumoral agents, and the clinical potential of this class of compounds has been increasing continuously as a source of pharmacologically interesting agents also in relation to topical administration. Major difficulties in achieving sustained delivery of terpenes to the skin are connected with their low solubility and stability, as well as poor cell penetration. In order to overcome these disadvantages, new delivery technologies based on nanostructures are proposed to improve bioavailability and allow controlled release. This review highlights the potential properties of terpenes loaded in several types of lipid-based nanocarriers (liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, and nanostructured lipid carriers) used to overcome free terpenes' form limitations and potentiate their therapeutic properties for topical administration.
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- Elwira Lasoń
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska St 24, 31-155 Kraków, Poland
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Wojtunik-Kulesza KA, Kasprzak K, Oniszczuk T, Oniszczuk A. Natural Monoterpenes: Much More than Only a Scent. Chem Biodivers 2019; 16:e1900434. [PMID: 31587473 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201900434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Terpenes are a widespread group of secondary metabolites that can be found in various family plants such as the Lamiaceae. In view of their numerous valuable biological activities, the industrial production of concrete terpenes and essential oils rich in the substances is intensively studied. Monoterpenes constitute a significant part of the whole group of the aforementioned secondary metabolites. This is due to their numerous biological activities and their ability to permeate the skin. Despite the fact that these substances have gain popularity, they are not comprehensively characterized. The presented review is based on studies of the biological activities of the most important monoterpenes and the essential oils rich in these compounds. The authors focused attention on antioxidant activity, inhibition towards acetyl- and butyrylcholinesterase, and α-amylase and α-glucosidase, antifungal, hepatoprotective, sedative properties, and their skin permeation enhancement.
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- Karolina A Wojtunik-Kulesza
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 4 A. Chodźki Street, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 4 A. Chodźki Street, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, Lublin University of Life Sciences, 44 Doświadczalna Street, 20-236, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 4 A. Chodźki Street, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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de Matos SP, Teixeira HF, de Lima ÁAN, Veiga-Junior VF, Koester LS. Essential Oils and Isolated Terpenes in Nanosystems Designed for Topical Administration: A Review. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9040138. [PMID: 30959802 PMCID: PMC6523335 DOI: 10.3390/biom9040138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Essential oils are natural products with a complex composition. Terpenes are the most common class of chemical compounds present in essential oils. Terpenes and the essential oils containing them are widely used and investigated by their pharmacological properties and permeation-enhancing ability. However, many terpenes and essential oils are sensitive to environmental conditions, undergoing volatilization and chemical degradation. In order to overcome the chemical instability of some isolated terpenes and essential oils, the encapsulation of these compounds in nanostructured systems (polymeric, lipidic, or molecular complexes) has been employed. In addition, nanoencapsulation can be of interest for pharmaceutical applications due to its capacity to improve the bioavailability and allow the controlled release of drugs. Topical drug administration is a convenient and non-invasive administration route for both local and systemic drug delivery. The present review focuses on describing the current status of research concerning nanostructured delivery systems containing isolated terpenes and/or essential oils designed for topical administration and on discussing the use of terpenes and essential oils either for their biological activities or as permeation enhancers in pharmaceutic formulations.
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- Sheila P de Matos
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Ipiranga, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av. General Cordeiro de Farias, s/n, Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Av. General Cordeiro de Farias, s/n, Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Militar de Engenharia, Praça Gen. Tibúrcio, 80, Praia Vermelha, Urca, 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, 2752, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil.
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Robertson J, Squire M, Becker S. A Thermoelectric Device for Coupling Fluid Temperature Regulation During Continuous Skin Sonoporation or Sonophoresis. AAPS PharmSciTech 2019; 20:147. [PMID: 30887137 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-019-1357-4] [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: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
During skin sonoporation and sonophoresis, time-consuming duty cycles or fluid replacement is often required to mitigate coupling fluid temperature increases. This study demonstrates an alternative method for temperature regulation: a circulating, thermoelectric system. Porcine skin samples were sonoporated continuously for 10 min at one of three intensities (23.8, 34.2, 39.4 W/m2). A caffeine solution was then applied to the skin and left to diffuse for 20 h. During sonoporation, the system was able to maintain the temperature between 10 and 16°C regardless of the intensity. No increase in transdermal transport was achieved with an intensity of 23.8 W/m2. Intensities of 34.2 and 39.4 W/m2 resulted in 3.5-fold (p < 0.05) and 3.7-fold (p < 0.05) increases in mean transport, relative to a control case with no ultrasound. From these results, it is concluded that a significant transport increase can be achieved with a system that circulates and cools the coupling fluid during ultrasound application. Relative to the previous methods of temperature control (duty cycles and fluid replacement), use of this circulation system will lead to significant time savings in future experimental studies.
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