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Mukherjee S, Roy S, Arnao MB. Nanovehicles for melatonin: a new journey for agriculture. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 29:232-248. [PMID: 38123438 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The important role of melatonin in plant growth and metabolism together with recent advances in the potential use of nanomaterials have opened up interesting applications in agriculture. Various nanovehicles have been explored as melatonin carriers in animals, and it is now important to explore their application in plants. Recent findings have substantiated the use of silicon and chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) in targeting melatonin to plant tissues. Although melatonin is an amphipathic molecule, nanocarriers can accelerate its uptake and transport to various plant organs, thereby relieving stress and improving plant shelf-life in the post-harvest stages. We review the scope and biosafety concerns of various nanomaterials to devise novel methods for melatonin application in crops and post-harvest products.
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- Soumya Mukherjee
- Department of Botany, Jangipur College, West Bengal 742213, India
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- Department for Cell and Molecular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Phytohormones and Plant Development Laboratory, Department of Plant Biology (Plant Physiology), University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
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Maslinic Acid Supplementation during the In Vitro Culture Period Ameliorates Early Embryonic Development of Porcine Embryos by Regulating Oxidative Stress. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13061041. [PMID: 36978582 PMCID: PMC10044061 DOI: 10.3390/ani13061041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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As a pentacyclic triterpene, MA exhibits effective free radical scavenging capabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of MA on porcine early-stage embryonic development, oxidation resistance and mitochondrial function. Our results showed that 1 μM was the optimal concentration of MA, which resulted in dramatically increased blastocyst formation rates and improvement of blastocyst quality of in vitro-derived embryos from parthenogenetic activation (PA) and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). Further analysis indicated that MA supplementation not only significantly decreased the abundance of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and dramatically increased the abundance of intracellular reductive glutathione (GSH) in porcine early-stage embryos, but also clearly attenuated mitochondrial dysfunction and inhibited apoptosis. Moreover, Western blotting showed that MA supplementation upregulated OCT4 (p < 0.01), SOD1 (p < 0.0001) and CAT (p < 0.05) protein expression in porcine early-stage embryos. Collectively, our data reveal that MA supplementation exerts helpful effects on porcine early embryo development competence via regulation of oxidative stress (OS) and amelioration of mitochondrial function and that MA may be useful for increasing the in vitro production (IVP) efficiency of porcine early-stage embryos.
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Mirza-Aghazadeh-Attari M, Mihanfar A, Yousefi B, Majidinia M. Nanotechnology-based advances in the efficient delivery of melatonin. Cancer Cell Int 2022; 22:43. [PMID: 35093076 PMCID: PMC8800219 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-022-02472-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl) ethyl] or simply melatonin is a biogenic amine produced by pineal gland and recently recognized various other organs. Because of a broad range of biological function melatonin is considered as a therapeutic agent with high efficacy in the treatment of multiple disorders, such as cancer, degenerative disorders and immune disease. However, since melatonin can affect receptors on the cellular membrane, in the nucleus and can act as an anti-oxidant molecule, some unwanted effects may be observed after administration. Therefore, the entrapment of melatonin in biocompatible, biodegradable and safe nano-delivery systems can prevent its degradation in circulation; decrease its toxicity with increased half-life, enhanced pharmacokinetic profile leading to improved patient compliance. Because of this, nanoparticles have been used to deliver melatonin in multiple studies, and the present article aims to cumulatively illustrate their findings.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Solid Tumor Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Orjhans Street, Resalat Blvd, Urmia, Iran.
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Silva JRV, Barroso PAA, Nascimento DR, Figueira CS, Azevedo VAN, Silva BR, Santos RPD. Benefits and challenges of nanomaterials in assisted reproductive technologies. Mol Reprod Dev 2021; 88:707-717. [PMID: 34553442 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Assisted reproductive technology (ART) have contributed to preserve fertility in humans and to increase multiplication of genetically superior animals. Despite being highly practiced worldwide, ART presents some challenges, especially because gametes and embryos are kept in vitro for a variable period of time, and the oxidative stress in vitro can have negative impact on oocyte competence and embryo development. Nanotechnology needs to be considered to help overcome some of those impairments, since it can provide strategies to deliver antioxidants and hormones to gametes and embryos in vitro. The application of nanotechnology to ART can allow the development of new protocols using nanomaterials to improve in vitro oocyte competence and embryo production. This review discusses the applicability of nanomaterials to improve sperm selection, to deliver antioxidants and hormones to preantral follicles, oocytes, and embryos in vitro, as well as the concerns about using nanotechnology in ART.
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- José Roberto Viana Silva
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara-UFC, Sobral, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara-UFC, Sobral, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara-UFC, Sobral, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Materials Engineering and Simulation of Sobral (LEMSS), Federal University of Ceara-UFC, Sobral, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara-UFC, Sobral, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Materials Engineering and Simulation of Sobral (LEMSS), Federal University of Ceara-UFC, Sobral, Brazil
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Soares SL, Brito CRC, Anciuti AN, Gatti NC, Corcini CD, Varela AS, Marques MG, Fonseca FN, Komninou ER, Lucia T. Nanocarried antioxidants in freezing extenders for boar spermatozoa. Andrologia 2021; 53:e14199. [PMID: 34392549 DOI: 10.1111/and.14199] [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: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Post-thawing cryoinjuries in boar spermatozoa due to oxidative stress may be reduced by adding nanoencapsulated antioxidants to freezing extenders. This study evaluated post-thawing kinetics, structural and biochemical functions of boar spermatozoa frozen with extenders including resveratrol and vitamin E loaded into polymeric nanocapsules. Resveratrol was added at 0 (control), 5, 10, 20, 40 and 80 µg/ml, whereas Vitamin E was added at 0 (control), 50, 100, 200 and 400 µg/ml. Both antioxidants were tested in free and nanoencapsulated presentations. In contact with empty nanocapsules, some sperm kinetics parameters were impaired compared to the control (p < .05), whereas lipoperoxidation declined (p < .05). With inclusion of 40 µg/ml nanoencapsulated resveratrol, some sperm kinetics parameters were improved (p < .01), but sperm motility, structural and biochemical functions did not differ from the control (p > .05). No improvement in sperm quality occurred with inclusion of vitamin E, although sperm kinetics with 400 µg/ml nanoencapsulated vitamin E was reduced compared to the control (p < .01). Inclusion of 40 µg/ml nanoencapsulated resveratrol benefitted boar sperm kinetics after thawing, but no improvement resulted from inclusion of vitamin E.
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- S L Soares
- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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Aghaz F, Vaisi-Raygani A, Khazaei M, Arkan E, Kashanian S. Enhanced Synergistic-Antioxidant Activity of Melatonin and Tretinoin by Co-encapsulation into Amphiphilic Chitosan Nanocarriers: During Mice In Vitro Matured Oocyte/Morula-Compact Stage Embryo Culture Model. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:3361-3379. [PMID: 34231166 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00670-8] [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: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The use of exogenous antioxidants or the combination of them during in vitro oocyte/embryo culture media is reasonable. Co-delivery by nanocarrier has been designed to overcome the limitations of combining them traditionally. In this work, amphiphilic chitosan nanocarrier (ACN) was applied to co-encapsulate melatonin (Mel) and tretinoin (TTN) by the self-assembled method and evaluate their synergistic antioxidant efficacy in mice oocytes/embryos. The formation of single/dual-ACN was confirmed by Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The average particle diameter, size distribution, polydispersity index (PDI), and zeta potential of them were measured by dynamic light scattering (DLS), and the morphology was evaluated by TEM and SEM technologies. Also, the encapsulation efficiency (EE%) and drug loading content (DL%) of the nanocapsules were determined by UV-vis spectrophotometry. Studies of the in vitro release showed a continued drug release without any bursting effect of Mel+TTN-ACNs compared with single Mel/TTN-ACNs. Then, in both experiments, nuclear staining (Aceto-orcein and Hoechst 33342), fluorescent staining of H2DCFDA, chemiluminescence test, and qRT-PCR technique were performed as in vitro toxicity studies. The results of all these evaluations demonstrated that the dual delivery of Mel and TTN could accumulate a safety (without high-dose toxicity) synergistic anti-oxidative effect in oocyte/embryo by passive controlled, and inhibit intra/extracellular ROS levels by an enhanced intracellular penetration.
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- Faranak Aghaz
- Fertility and Infertility Melearch Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Nano Drug Delivery Melearch Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Melearch Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. .,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Fertility and Infertility Melearch Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Nano Drug Delivery Melearch Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Melearch Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Faculty of Chemistry, Sensor and Biosensor Research Center (SBRC) and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center (NNRC), Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Chuffa LGDA, Seiva FRF, Novais AA, Simão VA, Martín Giménez VM, Manucha W, Zuccari DAPDC, Reiter RJ. Melatonin-Loaded Nanocarriers: New Horizons for Therapeutic Applications. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123562. [PMID: 34200947 PMCID: PMC8230720 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The use of nanosized particles has emerged to facilitate selective applications in medicine. Drug-delivery systems represent novel opportunities to provide stricter, focused, and fine-tuned therapy, enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of chemical agents at the molecular level while reducing their toxic effects. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytriptamine) is a small indoleamine secreted essentially by the pineal gland during darkness, but also produced by most cells in a non-circadian manner from which it is not released into the blood. Although the therapeutic promise of melatonin is indisputable, aspects regarding optimal dosage, biotransformation and metabolism, route and time of administration, and targeted therapy remain to be examined for proper treatment results. Recently, prolonged release of melatonin has shown greater efficacy and safety when combined with a nanostructured formulation. This review summarizes the role of melatonin incorporated into different nanocarriers (e.g., lipid-based vesicles, polymeric vesicles, non-ionic surfactant-based vesicles, charge carriers in graphene, electro spun nanofibers, silica-based carriers, metallic and non-metallic nanocomposites) as drug delivery system platforms or multilevel determinations in various in vivo and in vitro experimental conditions. Melatonin incorporated into nanosized materials exhibits superior effectiveness in multiple diseases and pathological processes than does free melatonin; thus, such information has functional significance for clinical intervention.
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- Luiz Gustavo de Almeida Chuffa
- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo 18618-689, Brazil; (L.G.d.A.C.); (V.A.S.)
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- Biological Science Center, Department of Biology, Luiz Meneghel Campus, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná-UENP, Bandeirantes 86360-000, PR, Brazil;
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- Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso, UFMT, Sinop 78607-059, MG, Brazil;
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo 18618-689, Brazil; (L.G.d.A.C.); (V.A.S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Tecnológicas, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Católica de Cuyo, Sede San Juan 5400, Argentina;
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología Experimental Básica y Traslacional. Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza 5500, Argentina;
- Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo, Consejo Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IMBECU-CONICET), Mendoza 5500, Argentina
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- Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, UT Health, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
- Correspondence:
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Borges MA, Sousa FSS, Paschoal JD, Lopes IAR, da S Feijó AL, Seixas Neto ACP, da Silva Pinto L, Seixas FK, Collares T. Effect of supplementation of medium with Bauhinia forficata recombinant lectins on expression of oxidative stress genes during in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes. Reprod Toxicol 2021; 103:64-70. [PMID: 34098044 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2021.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
The lectin of Bauhinia forficata (nBfL) is a protein able to bind reversibly to N-acetylgalactosamine, performing several functions and one of them is the antiproliferative activity in tumor cells, but its effects have not yet been evaluated in female gametes. The objective of the present study was to determine the additional effect of B. forficata recombinants lectins in the medium of maturation in vitro of bovine oocytes in expression of genes related to oxidative stress pathways. To get the proteins, the gene for this recombinant lectin (rBfL) and its truncated isoform (rtBfL) were cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli (E.coli). The oocytes obtained through follicular puncture were incubated in IVM medium for 24 h containing concentrations of 10 μg/mL, 50 μg/mL and 100 μg/mL of nBfL, rBfL and rtBfL, and a no treated group as a control. In the groups treated with the concentration of 100 μg / mL, the gene expression of genes involved in oxidative stress SOD2, CAT, GPX-1, GSR, NOS2 and apoptosis BAX, CASP3 were evaluated. The rtBfL increased the expression of the SOD2, GSR and NOS2 genes and all the tested lectins increased the expression of the CASP3 gene compared to the control group. These findings indicate that the tested concentrations of the B. forficata recombinants lectins probably influence the expression of oxidative stress genes and increase the expression of the apoptotic gene CASP3 during in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes.
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- Morgana Alves Borges
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Grupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular, Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Grupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular, Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Grupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular, Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Grupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular, Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Grupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular, Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Laboratório de Bioinformática e Proteômica Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Laboratório de Bioinformática e Proteômica Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Grupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular, Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB), Grupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular, Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-610, RS, Brazil.
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Aghaz F, Vaisi-Raygani A, Khazaei M, Arkan E, Sajadimajd S, Mozafari H, Rahimi Z, Pourmotabbed T. Co-encapsulation of tertinoin and resveratrol by solid lipid nanocarrier (SLN) improves mice in vitro matured oocyte/ morula-compact stage embryo development. Theriogenology 2021; 171:1-13. [PMID: 33993057 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
As a promising strategy in overcoming drug resistance, the nano drug co-delivery system (NDCDS) can transport two or more drugs into the cell. In this study, we sought to compare the dual and single drug-delivery system, to deliver the optimal dose of Resveratrol (RES) and Tretinoin (TTN) into the in vitro matured oocyte and morula-compact stage embryonic cells. The formation of single (RES/TTN) and dual-drug (RES + TTN)-SLN were confirmed by Uv-vis spectrophotometery, dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) technologies. In two experiments, the oocytes/presumptive zygotes were cultured under various concentrations of the single (RES/TTN) and dual-drug (RES + TTN)-SLN. In vitro toxicity studies, including nuclear staining (Aceto-orcein and Hoechst 33342), H2DCFDA fluorescent staining, chemiluminescence assay, and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (qRT-PCR) techniques, indicated an excellent oocyte/embryo internalization of RES and TTN. Moreover, when oocytes/embryos were treated with the lowest concentration of RES + TTN-SLN, antioxidants-related genes were upregulated, apoptotic-related genes were downregulated, and intra/extracellular ROS production was reduced. In vitro cytotoxicity studies also demonstrated that single/dual-encapsulation of RES or TTN were safe even at the highest concentration (10 and 5 μM) compared to the control group. To sum it up, both delivery systems of RES and TTN by SLN (dual or single encapsulation) can deliver the optimal dose of RES and TTN into the oocyte/embryo. Where the dual-delivery of RES and TTN even at the lowest concentration (0.25 μM + 0.1 μm) showed a synergistic anti-oxidative effect in oocyte/embryo with a better inhibition of intra/extra-cellular ROS production by an enhanced/controlled intracellular penetration.
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- Faranak Aghaz
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Aghaz F, Vaisi-Raygani A, Khazaei M, Bakhtiari M. Cryoprotective Effect of Tretinoin-Loaded Solid Lipid-Core Nanocapsules During Fresh and Freeze/Thaw Media on NMRI Mouse Sperm Parameters, DNA Damage, and Reactive Oxygen Species Production. Biopreserv Biobank 2021; 19:287-297. [PMID: 33909480 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2020.0148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to the induced oxidative stress that exists in sperm freezing/thawing procedures and handling media, the use of exogenous antioxidant agents seems necessary. Drug delivery by nanocarriers has been designed to overcome the limitations of antioxidants, such as high-dose toxicity and short biological half-life. In this study, we tried to investigate the effects of tretinoin-loaded solid lipid core nanocapsules (TTN-SLN) added to freezing/thawing and handling media (in three experimental groups) on sperm motility (total/progressive), viability, DNA fragmentation, and extracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Sperm samples from at least 30 adult male NMRI mice were evaluated in this study. The results of experiments 1 and 2 showed that the addition of 0.5 μM TTN-SLN in freezing and thawing medium significantly increased sperm viability and total/progressive motility and decreased DNA fragmentation and extracellular ROS levels (p < 0.05). Adding 0.25 and 0.5 μM of TTN-SLN to the handling medium (experiment 3), increased sperm parameters and decreased DNA fragmentation and extracellular ROS levels significantly (p < 0.05) compared with the control group. Briefly, our results indicate that SLN can deliver the lowest concentrations of tretinoin in a controlled release mechanism into the intracellular space of sperm. Also, high-dose TTN-SLN is safe during freezing/thawing and handling processes of mouse sperm.
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- Faranak Aghaz
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Aghaz F, Vaisi-Raygani A, Khazaei M, Arkan E. Enhanced Cryoprotective Effect of Melatonin and Resveratrol by Coencapsulation: Improved In Vitro Development of Vitrified-Warmed Mouse Germinal Vesicle Oocytes. Biopreserv Biobank 2020; 19:184-193. [PMID: 33351680 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2020.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Oocyte vitrification, as a vital step in reproductive medicine, is strongly associated with lower development caused by cryodamaging factors, such as oxidative stress. In this study, we evaluated the antioxidative synergistic effects of Melatonin (Mel) and Resveratrol (RES) coencapsulated by solid lipid nanocarriers (SLNs) against the pure antioxidant combination (Mel+RES). In this research, the formation of Mel+RES-SLN was confirmed by Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy. The average mean diameter, size distribution, polydispersity index, and zeta potential of particles were measured by Zetasizer, and the morphology was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. In addition, the encapsulation efficiency (EE%) or drug loading capacity (DL%) of the nanocapsule was determined by spectrophotometric methods. Germinal vesicle (GV)-stage oocytes harvested from 6- to 12-week-old female NMRI mice were randomly divided into seven groups for in vitro studies. In these groups, (0, 10-12 M + 0.5 μM, 10-9 M + 2 μM, or 10-6 M + 10 μM) of Mel+RES/Mel+RES-SLN were added into vitrification media. After thawing, oocytes were matured, fertilized, and cultured for 3 days. Extra/intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured in in vitro maturation medium after 24 hours. Our results revealed a significant improvement in the normal morphology of warmed GV-stage oocytes, GV breakdown (GVBD) rate, Metaphase II (MII)-stage oocyte formation, fertilization rate, early embryo development, and a significant reduction in intra/extracellular ROS level when vitrification media was supplemented with the lowest Mel+RES-SLN concentration. In vitro studies also demonstrated that the highest concentration of Mel+RES-SLN was safe, without a detrimental effect on embryonic development upon treatment. In conclusion, the lowest concentration of Mel+RES-SLN supplementation in GV-stage oocyte vitrification media improved maturation, fertilization, and embryo development rate and decreased extra/intracellular ROS level through an enhanced/controlled intracellular penetration compared to the pure Mel+RES.
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- Faranak Aghaz
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Marques TC, Santos ECDS, Diesel TO, Martins CF, Cumpa HCB, Leme LDO, Dode MAN, Alves BG, Costa FPH, Oliveira EBD, Gambarini ML. Blastocoel fluid removal and melatonin supplementation in the culture medium improve the viability of vitrified bovine embryos. Theriogenology 2020; 160:134-141. [PMID: 33220571 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we investigated the effects of melatonin supplementation in the culture medium and blastocoel fluid removal (BFR) before vitrification on the quality and viability of in vitro-derived bovine embryos. After fertilization, presumptive zygotes were assigned to one of the following treatments: control, in vitro standard culture (IVC) medium; IVC + M10-9, IVC medium supplemented 10-9 M melatonin; or IVC + M10-9 BFR, IVC medium supplemented with 10-9 M melatonin plus BFR on day 7 (D7) of culture. D7 blastocysts were vitrified by the Cryotop method and, after 5 mo of storage, were warmed and incubated for an additional 72 h. The re-expansion rate was evaluated after 2 and 24 h, and the hatching rate was evaluated after 24, 48, and 72 h. At 72 h, the total number of cells (TNC); number of apoptotic cells (NAC); and expression of genes related to oxidative stress (HSPA5), cell metabolism (SLC2A3), cell repair (MSH6), placentation (KRT8 and PLAC8), and implantation (FOSL1) were assessed in the blastocysts. Less than 30% of the control blastocysts re-expanded until 2 h, whereas more than 85% of the IVC + M10-9 and IVC + M10-9 BFR blastocysts re-expanded (P < 0.05). The hatching rate of IVC + M10-9 BFR blastocysts increased at all time points (P < 0.05), reaching 66.8% at 72 h of incubation. The TNC was similar among treatments (P > 0.05), regardless of vitrification/warming and re-cultivation. The NAC:TNC was smaller for melatonin-treated blastocysts (P < 0.05). BFR increased HSPA5 (P = 0.0118) expression and did not affect SLC2A3, MSH6, KRT8, and FOSL1 expression (P > 0.05). In conclusion, melatonin (10-9 M) supplementation in the culture medium and BFR on D7 of culture increased the hatching rate 24, 48, and 72 h after warming of the vitrified embryos, indicating an improvement in cryotolerance.
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- Thaisa Campos Marques
- Federal Institute of Goias, Campus Rio Verde, Rod. Sul Goiana Km 01, Zona Rural, CEP 75901-970, Rio Verde, Goias, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Rodovia Goiânia - Nova Veneza, km 8, Campus Samambaia, CEP 74690-900, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Rodovia Goiânia - Nova Veneza, km 8, Campus Samambaia, CEP 74690-900, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Parque Estação Biológica, PqEB, Av. W5 Norte (final) Caixa Postal 02372, CEP 70770-917, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Parque Estação Biológica, PqEB, Av. W5 Norte (final) Caixa Postal 02372, CEP 70770-917, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Special Academic Unit of Agrarian Sciences, Federal University of Jataí, R. Riachuelo s/n, CEP 75804-020, Jataí, Goias, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Rodovia Goiânia - Nova Veneza, km 8, Campus Samambaia, CEP 74690-900, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Rodovia Goiânia - Nova Veneza, km 8, Campus Samambaia, CEP 74690-900, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Rodovia Goiânia - Nova Veneza, km 8, Campus Samambaia, CEP 74690-900, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
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Noori Siahdasht F, Farhadian N, Karimi M, Hafizi L. Enhanced delivery of melatonin loaded nanostructured lipid carriers during in vitro fertilization: NLC formulation, optimization and IVF efficacy. RSC Adv 2020; 10:9462-9475. [PMID: 35497203 PMCID: PMC9050139 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra10867j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In this study, the potential of melatonin hormone loaded in nanostructured lipid carriers (Mel-NLCs) in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) environment is investigated by measuring the appropriate IVF parameters on the oocytes of mice.
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- Chemical Engineering Department
- Faculty of Engineering
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
- Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
- Ahvaz
- Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Faculty of Medicine
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Mashhad
- Iran
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Lucas CG, Chen PR, Seixas FK, Prather RS, Collares T. Applications of omics and nanotechnology to improve pig embryo production in vitro. Mol Reprod Dev 2019; 86:1531-1547. [PMID: 31478591 PMCID: PMC7183242 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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An appropriate environment to optimize porcine preimplantation embryo production in vitro is required as genetically modified pigs have become indispensable for biomedical research and agriculture. To provide suitable culture conditions, omics technologies have been applied to elucidate which metabolic substrates and pathways are involved during early developmental processes. Metabolomic profiling and transcriptional analysis comparing in vivo- and in vitro-derived embryos have demonstrated the important role of amino acids during preimplantation development. Transcriptional profiling studies have been helpful in assessing epigenetic reprogramming agents to allow for the correction of gene expression during the cloning process. Along with this, nanotechnology, which is a highly promising field, has allowed for the use of engineered nanoplatforms in reproductive biology. A growing number of studies have explored the use of nanoengineered materials for sorting, labeling, and targeting purposes; which demonstrates their potential to become one of the solutions for precise delivery of molecules into gametes and embryos. Considering the contributions of omics and the recent progress in nanoscience, in this review, we focused on their emerging applications for current in vitro pig embryo production systems to optimize the generation of genetically modified animals.
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- Caroline G Lucas
- Division of Animal Science, National Swine Resource and Research Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Division of Animal Science, National Swine Resource and Research Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Cancer Biotechnology Laboratory, Research Group on Cellular and Molecular Oncology, Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Division of Animal Science, National Swine Resource and Research Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- Cancer Biotechnology Laboratory, Research Group on Cellular and Molecular Oncology, Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Toxicological evaluation of 3-(4-Chlorophenylselanyl)-1-methyl-1H-indole through the bovine oocyte in vitro maturation model. Toxicol In Vitro 2019; 62:104678. [PMID: 31629896 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.104678] [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: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The development of new bioactive molecules based on the molecular hybridization has been widely explored. In line with this, reliable tests should be employed to give information about the toxicology of these new molecules. In this sense, the use of in vitro tests is a valuable tool, especially the in vitro maturation of oocytes (IVM), which is an efficient resource to discover the potential toxicity of synthetic molecules. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the toxicological effects of the selenium-containing indolyl compound 3-(4-Chlorophenylselanyl)-1-methyl-1H-indole (CMI), on different quality parameters of bovine oocytes through the IVM. Different concentrations of the CMI compound (0, 25, 50, 100, 200 μM) were supplemented during the in vitro maturation process. After, the oocyte maturation rate, glutathione (GSH) levels, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, membrane, and mitochondrial integrity were evaluated. The results showed that the lowest concentration of CMI induced the highest GSH production (P < 0.05), an important marker of cytoplasmic quality and maturation. All treatments increased ROS production in relation to non-supplementation (P < 0.05). In addition, oocyte maturation was reduced only with the highest concentration of CMI (P < 0.05). Supplementation with CMI did not impact mitochondrial activity, integrity and cell membrane. To our knowledge, this is the first study that evaluates CMI on the oocyte in vitro maturation process. Importantly, our results did not find any toxic effect of CMI on bovine oocytes. CMI was efficient for cytoplasmic maturation by promoting an increase in the intracellular levels of glutathione.
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Pramanik SK, Pal U, Choudhary P, Singh H, Reiter RJ, Ethirajan A, Swarnakar S, Das A. Stimuli-Responsive Nanocapsules for the Spatiotemporal Release of Melatonin: Protection against Gastric Inflammation. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5218-5226. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Sumit Kumar Pramanik
- CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364 002, India
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, West Bengal 700 064, India
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- Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal 700 032, India
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- CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364 002, India
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- Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
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- Institute for Materials Research (IMO), Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, Diepenbeek 3590, Belgium
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- Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal 700 032, India
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- CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364 002, India
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Bruinsmann FA, Pigana S, Aguirre T, Dadalt Souto G, Garrastazu Pereira G, Bianchera A, Tiozzo Fasiolo L, Colombo G, Marques M, Raffin Pohlmann A, Stanisçuaski Guterres S, Sonvico F. Chitosan-Coated Nanoparticles: Effect of Chitosan Molecular Weight on Nasal Transmucosal Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E86. [PMID: 30781722 PMCID: PMC6409859 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11020086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Drug delivery to the brain represents a challenge, especially in the therapy of central nervous system malignancies. Simvastatin (SVT), as with other statins, has shown potential anticancer properties that are difficult to exploit in the central nervous system (CNS). In the present work the physico⁻chemical, mucoadhesive, and permeability-enhancing properties of simvastatin-loaded poly-ε-caprolactone nanocapsules coated with chitosan for nose-to-brain administration were investigated. Lipid-core nanocapsules coated with chitosan (LNCchit) of different molecular weight (MW) were prepared by a novel one-pot technique, and characterized for particle size, surface charge, particle number density, morphology, drug encapsulation efficiency, interaction between surface nanocapsules with mucin, drug release, and permeability across two nasal mucosa models. Results show that all formulations presented adequate particle sizes (below 220 nm), positive surface charge, narrow droplet size distribution (PDI < 0.2), and high encapsulation efficiency. Nanocapsules presented controlled drug release and mucoadhesive properties that are dependent on the MW of the coating chitosan. The results of permeation across the RPMI 2650 human nasal cell line evidenced that LNCchit increased the permeation of SVT. In particular, the amount of SVT that permeated after 4 hr for nanocapsules coated with low-MW chitosan, high-MW chitosan, and control SVT was 13.9 ± 0.8 μg, 9.2 ± 1.2 µg, and 1.4 ± 0.2 µg, respectively. These results were confirmed by SVT ex vivo permeation across rabbit nasal mucosa. This study highlighted the suitability of LNCchit as a promising strategy for the administration of simvastatin for a nose-to-brain approach for the therapy of brain tumors.
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- Franciele Aline Bruinsmann
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil.
- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/a, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/a, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biociências, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS 900500-170, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil.
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/a, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/a, 43124 Parma, Italy.
- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Via Fossato di Mortara 17/19, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Via Fossato di Mortara 17/19, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS 96203-000, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil.
- Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 91501-970, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90610-000, Brazil.
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/a, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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Nascimento TS, Silva ISM, Alves MCMA, Gouveia BB, Barbosa LMR, Macedo TJS, Santos JMS, Monte APO, Matos MHT, Padilha FF, Lima-Verde IB. Effect of red propolis extract isolated or encapsulated in nanoparticles on the in vitro culture of sheep preantral follicle: Impacts on antrum formation, mitochondrial activity and glutathione levels. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 54:31-38. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.13347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of São Francisco Valley; Petrolina-PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of São Francisco Valley; Petrolina-PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of São Francisco Valley; Petrolina-PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of São Francisco Valley; Petrolina-PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of São Francisco Valley; Petrolina-PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of São Francisco Valley; Petrolina-PE Brazil
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Remião MH, Segatto NV, Pohlmann A, Guterres SS, Seixas FK, Collares T. The Potential of Nanotechnology in Medically Assisted Reproduction. Front Pharmacol 2018; 8:994. [PMID: 29375388 PMCID: PMC5768623 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Reproductive medicine is a field of science which searches for new alternatives not only to help couples achieve pregnancy and preserve fertility, but also to diagnose and treat diseases which can impair the normal operation of the reproductive tract. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a set of methodologies applied to cases related to infertility. Despite being highly practiced worldwide, ART presents some challenges, which still require special attention. Nanotechnology, as a tool for reproductive medicine, has been considered to help overcome some of those impairments. Over recent years, nanotechnology approaches applied to reproductive medicine have provided strategies to improve diagnosis and increase specificity and sensitivity. For in vitro embryo production, studies in non-human models have been used to deliver molecules to gametes and embryos. The exploration of nanotechnology for ART would bring great advances. In this way, experiments in non-human models to test the development and safety of new protocols using nanomaterials are very important for informing potential future employment in humans. This paper presents recent developments in nanotechnology regarding impairments still faced by ART: ovary stimulation, multiple pregnancy, and genetic disorders. New perspectives for further use of nanotechnology in reproductive medicine studies are also discussed.
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- Mariana H Remião
- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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High doses of lipid-core nanocapsules do not affect bovine embryonic development in vitro. Toxicol In Vitro 2017; 45:194-201. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2017.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Revised: 09/03/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Melatonin Scavenger Properties against Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress: Impact on Gamete Handling and In Vitro Embryo Production in Humans and Other Mammals. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18061119. [PMID: 28613231 PMCID: PMC5485943 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18061119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Oxidative and nitrosative stress are common problems when handling gametes in vitro. In vitro development in mammalian embryos is highly affected by culture conditions, especially by reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS), because their absence or overproduction causes embryo arrest and changes in gene expression. Melatonin in gamete co-incubation during in vitro fertilization (IVF) has deleterious or positive effects, depending on the concentration used in the culture medium, demonstrating the delicate balance between antioxidant and pro-oxidant activity. Further research is needed to better understand the possible impact of melatonin on the different IVP steps in humans and other mammals, especially in seasonal breeds where this neuro-hormone system highly regulates its reproduction physiology.
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de Castro Jorge Silva A, Remirão MH, Lucas CG, Domingues WB, Silveira T, Paschoal JD, Jornada DS, Corcine CD, Junior ASV, Prado WA, Campos VF, Seixas FK, Guterres SS, Pohlmann AR, Collares T. Effects of chitosan-coated lipid-core nanocapsules on bovine sperm cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2017; 40:214-222. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2017.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2016] [Revised: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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