1
|
Rahmanian N, Shokrzadeh M, Eskandani M. Recent advances in γH2AX biomarker-based genotoxicity assays: A marker of DNA damage and repair. DNA Repair (Amst) 2021; 108:103243. [PMID: 34710661 DOI: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2021.103243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The phosphorylation of histone variant H2AX and formation of γH2AX is a primary response to the DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). Detection of γH2AX is a robust and sensitive tool for diagnosis of DNA damage and repair in pre-clinical drug discovery investigations. In addition, the replication stress also leads to the formation of γH2AX and cell death and so γH2AX can serve as a surrogate marker of drug-induced cytotoxicity. Recent advances in genomic research offer an opportunity to detect γH2AX as a specific biomarker for quantitative analysis of DNA damages and repair using high content screening technology and quantitative imaging analysis. The proposed approaches identify a wide range of genetic disorders and are applied in combination with other assays in drug discovery and also for the evaluation of the efficacy of various developmental drugs. In the current review, we provide recent insights into the potential of γH2AX biomarker as a powerful tool in genotoxicity analyses for the monitoring and managing of cancer diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nazanin Rahmanian
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
| | - Mohammad Shokrzadeh
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
| | - Morteza Eskandani
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Preparation, physicochemical characterization, and anti-proliferative properties of Lawsone-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. Chem Phys Lipids 2021; 239:105123. [PMID: 34403685 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2021.105123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Lawsone (LWS) is a naphthoquinone-type dye with potential antitumor activity. LWS is used in cosmetics for coloring hair, skin, and nails. In this study, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) containing LWS were prepared using a hot homogenization technique. Physicochemical properties of LWS-SLNs including encapsulation efficiency (EE), drug loading (DL), size, zeta potential, homogeneity, in vitro release, and kinetics of release were determined. The potential cytotoxic properties of LWS-SLNs were investigated. Comet assay was done to assess the genotoxicity of LWS-SLNs. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images revealed that LWS-SLNs were spherical and homogeneously dispersed. The average diameter of free SLNs and LWS-SLNs were 97 ± 1.4 and 127 ± 3.1 nm, respectively with high EE% (95.88 ± 3.29) and a DL of 22.72 ± 1.39 mg/mL of LWS-SLNs. The plain LWS could induce growth inhibition of A549 cells with IC50 of 17.99 ± 1.11, 13.37 ± 1.22, and 9.21 ± 1.15 μg/mL after 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively, while LWS-SLNs had more cytotoxic effects after 48 h (9.81 ± 1.3 μg/mL). Comet assay represented clear fragmentation in the chromatin of the treated cells. Besides, LWS-SLNs (13.37 ± 1.22 μg/mL) induced ∼52 % apoptosis and even necrosis after 48 h. The qPCR results showed an enhanced downregulation of Bcl-2 and upregulation of Casp 9 due to the treatment of A549 cells with LSW-SLNs. In conclusion, a stable formulation of LWS-SLN was prepared with good physicochemical features and long-term biological effects that candidate it for in vivo trials.
Collapse
|
3
|
Vandghanooni S, Farajzadeh Vahid Z, Nakhlband A, Bahadori MB, Eskandani M. Sclareol Inhibits Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α Accumulation and Induces Apoptosis in Hypoxic Cancer Cells. Adv Pharm Bull 2021; 12:593-602. [PMID: 35935045 PMCID: PMC9348540 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2022.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose: The hypoxia in solid tumors is associated with the resistance to chemo/radiotherapy. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) plays a key role in cell remodeling to hypoxia. Therefore, the inhibition of HIF-1 accumulation is considered a hopeful strategy for the treatment of cancer. Here, we aimed to evaluate the geno- and cytotoxicity properties of sclareol, a natural bicyclic diterpene alcohol, on A549 cells in CoCl2-induced hypoxia.
Methods: The cytotoxicity and apoptosis-inducing properties of sclareol on the A549 cell were evaluated using MTT assay and Annexin V/PI staining, respectively in hypoxia. DAPI staining, DNA ladder, and comet assay were used to evaluate the genotoxicity. Further, the qPCR technique was employed to assess the expression of HIF-1α, HIF-1β, and downstream target genes (GluT1, and Eno1). Finally, the level of HIF-1α protein was evaluated through Western blotting in sclareol-treated cells in hypoxia.
Results: The inhibitory concentration (IC50) of sclareol against A549 cells was 8 μg/mL at 48 hours in hypoxia. The genotoxicity of sclareol was confirmed in the cells treated with sclareol in hypoxia. Sclareol induced ~46% apoptosis and also necrosis in the hypoxic condition. The qPCR analyses showed an enhanced suppression of HIF-1α, HIF-1β, GluT1, and Eno1 due to the sclareol treatment in the hypoxia. Moreover, protein quantification analysis showed dose-dependently degradation of HIF-1α in hypoxia upon treatment with sclareol.
Conclusion: The results obtained here indicate that sclareol possesses dose-dependent cytotoxicity effects against A549 cells in hypoxia through inhibition of HIF-1α protein accumulation, increasing cell sensitivity to intracellular oxygen levels, and disruption of cell adaptation to hypoxia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Somayeh Vandghanooni
- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | | | - Ailar Nakhlband
- Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Mir Babak Bahadori
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
| | - Morteza Eskandani
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hossiniyan SA, ghalamfarsa F, Rostami yasuj S, salehpour Z, Latifpour M, hassanzadeh S, Mohammadi B, Jadidi-Niaragh F, Ganji A, Ghalamfarsa G. Chemical composition and cytotoxic activity of the essential oil from the aerial parts of Dorema aucheri. JOURNAL OF HERBMED PHARMACOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.34172/jhp.2021.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Herbal products are beneficial compounds with many applications in human life. In this study the chemical composition and cytotoxic activity of the essential oil of the aerial parts of Dorema aucheri were assessed. Methods: The essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation after drying the aerial parts of D. aucheri, collected from the mountains around Yasuj city in the South-West of Iran. The oil composition was determined by GC/MS. To evaluate in vitro cytotoxic activity, the apoptotic effects of the essential oil were investigated against SW48 and SW1116 colorectal cancer cell lines by (3-[4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2, 5 diphenyl tetrazolium) bromide (MTT) assay and flow cytometry. Results: The essential oil yield was obtained 0.02% (W/W). Twenty-five compounds were identified in the oil, and the main constituents were caryophyllene (E) (31.29%), Phytol (14.92%), gurjunene (β-) (9.84%), 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol (8.7%), and n-hexadecanoic acid (8.09%). The MTT assay showed that the IC50 values of the essential oil for SW48 and SW1116 cell lines were 1.4 and 1.2 mg/mL, respectively. The results of flow cytometry showed that the essential oil significantly increased the apoptosis in SW48 cell line compared with the vincristine (P < 0.05). It also increased the apoptosis in SW1116 cells compared with the vincristine, but this difference is not significant. Conclusion: The essential oil of D. aucheri consisted of high amounts of caryophyllene and showed significant cytotoxic effects against SW48 and SW1116 cancerous cell lines.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Farideh ghalamfarsa
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
| | | | - Zeynab salehpour
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
| | - Mohsen Latifpour
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
| | - Sajad hassanzadeh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yasouj University of Medical Sciences, Yasouj, Iran
| | - Bahram Mohammadi
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
| | - Farhad Jadidi-Niaragh
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Ali Ganji
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
| | - Ghasem Ghalamfarsa
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Zibaee E, Amiri MS, Boghrati Z, Farhadi F, Ramezani M, Emami SA, Sahebkar A. Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Dorema Species (Apiaceae): A Review. J Pharmacopuncture 2020; 23:91-123. [PMID: 33072410 PMCID: PMC7540230 DOI: 10.3831/kpi.2020.23.3.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
The application of antique medical instructions, practices, skills and knowledge has been considered as the most affordable treatment in many developing countries. The use of these preparations and prescriptions over generations has made a useful and valuable guide for drug discovery in modern medicine. Medical herbs have been of a high importance for this purpose. The genus Dorema, of Apiaceae family (Umbelliferae) has a wide use in ethnobotany and traditional medicine around the world. It has been used as a treatment for CNS disease, convulsion, upper respiratory tract problems, gastrointestinal disorder and high blood sugar. Furthermore, phytochemical investigations have reported Dorema species to contain a wide range of constituents including terpenes, coumarins and phenolic compounds. The current review summarizes comprehensive information regarding botany, phytochemistry andpharmacological aspects of Dorema spp.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elaheh Zibaee
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | | | - Zahra Boghrati
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Faeghe Farhadi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Mahin Ramezani
- Nanotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Pharmaceutical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Seyed Ahmad Emami
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Amirhossein Sahebkar
- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Lou Y, Wu H, Zheng J, He X, Wu Z, Lu X, Qiu Y. Determination and pharmacokinetic study of skimmin by UHPLC-MS/MS in rat plasma. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2020; 179:112969. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2019.112969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
7
|
Tavakkoli H, Derakhshanfar A, Moayedi J, Poostforoosh Fard A. Utilization of a chicken embryo membrane model for evaluation of embryonic vascular toxicity of Dorema ammoniacum. AVICENNA JOURNAL OF PHYTOMEDICINE 2020; 10:152-160. [PMID: 32257887 PMCID: PMC7103434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Extensive research has been done to assess the efficacy of herbs for treating different disorders. Dorema ammoniacum (D. ammoniacum) is used in folk medicines for various goals. The application of herbs in medicine is accompanied by harmful effects. Chick embryo is considered a suitable model for assessing drugs toxicity. The present study aimed to evaluate the changes in vasculature in chick's extra-embryonic membrane following D. ammoniacum treatment. Alterations in molecular pathways associated with early embryonic angiogenesis such as vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) were also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fertile chicken (Ross 308) eggs were allocated into three similar groups; sham, control and D. ammoniacum groups; in D. ammoniacum group, eggs were inoculated with plant's extract at doses of 50 or 100 mg per kg egg-weight. RESULTS Analysis of the extra-embryonic membrane vasculature revealed that D. ammoniacum extract decreases some vascular parameters such as vessels area, total vessels length, vascular branch and increases lacunarity. This herb's vascular toxicity was in a dose-dependent manner. Down-regulation of the expression of VEGF-A was also seen in the extract-treated extra-embryonic membrane. CONCLUSION Vascular toxicity of D. ammoniacum was confirmed by data presented in this paper. We conclude that alteration of vascular parameters and gene expression might finally lead to embryo malformation due to D. ammoniacum consumption. Therefore, the use of this herb must be limited during the fetal growth period especially at doses higher than 50 mg per kg.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hadi Tavakkoli
- Department of Clinical Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
| | - Amin Derakhshanfar
- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Center of Comparative and Experimental Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,Corresponding Author: Tel: +987132341025, Fax: +987132341025,
| | - Javad Moayedi
- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Center of Comparative and Experimental Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Ali Poostforoosh Fard
- Executive Secretary of Medical Ethics Committee, Vice-Chancellery of Research and Technology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Bahadori MB, Eskandani M, De Mieri M, Hamburger M, Nazemiyeh H. Anti-proliferative activity-guided isolation of clerodermic acid from Salvia nemorosa L.: Geno/cytotoxicity and hypoxia-mediated mechanism of action. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 120:155-163. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.06.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
9
|
Salmanzadeh R, Eskandani M, Mokhtarzadeh A, Vandghanooni S, Ilghami R, Maleki H, Saeeidi N, Omidi Y. Propyl gallate (PG) and tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) may alter the potential anti-cancer behavior of probiotics. FOOD BIOSCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
|
10
|
Preparation, characterization and anti-proliferative effects of sclareol-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles on A549 human lung epithelial cancer cells. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
|
11
|
Nakhlband A, Eskandani M, Saeedi N, Ghafari S, Omidi Y, Barar J, Garjani A. Marrubiin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles' impact on TNF-α treated umbilical vein endothelial cells: A study for cardioprotective effect. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 164:299-307. [PMID: 29413609 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.01.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Revised: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Oxidative stress possesses a key role in the onset and development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), thus it can be an efficient target to tackle such ailment. Marrubiin, a bioactive diterpene, is a potent antioxidant against oxidative stress. Herein, we aimed to formulate marrubiin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) to improve its pharmacokinetics and bioavailability and also to investigate free drug and formulation's protective impact against intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in HUVECs. Marrubiin-SLNs were formulated using hot homogenization/solidification method and then were subjected to physicochemical characterizations, i.e. size, zeta potential, morphology, polydispersity index (PDI), encapsulation efficiency (% EE), drug loading/content and physical stability assessments. MTT assay was performed to study the cytotoxicity of the intact and SLN incorporated marrubiin on HUVECs. Further, the antioxidant property of marrubiin and formulations was evaluated using DPPH radical scavenging assay and their protective effect against TNF-α induced oxidative stress was assessed by the means of intracellular ROS assessment, and also apoptosis/necrosis, cell cycle, and DNA fragmentation assays. Electron microscopy analysis showed spherical monodispersed SLNs with the size less than 100 nm, particle/zeta size analyses also approved the size of particles with a zeta potential of -1.28 ± 0.17 mV. Results also showed high EE (98%), drug loading (31.74 mg/g) with 3.15% drug content. In vitro release studies revealed about 90% of marrubiin cumulative release during 24 h. The stability of marrubiin-SLNs in terms of size, zeta potential, polydispersity index, EE and drug leakage was approved. Marrubiin antioxidant stability after formulation was approved by DPPH analysis. MTT cell survival assay showed no significant cytotoxicity after 24 h and 48 h. Intracellular ROS detection assay revealed that marrubiin and marrubiin-SLNs, play protective effect against TNF-α induced oxidative stress in HUVECs which was further approved by apoptosis assessment. Conclusively, based on our findings, marrubiin nanoparticles are proposed as a preventive/therapeutic remedy against disorders elicited by increased levels of intracellular ROS in CVDs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ailar Nakhlband
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Morteza Eskandani
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Nazli Saeedi
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Samad Ghafari
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Yadollah Omidi
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Jaleh Barar
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
| | - Alireza Garjani
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Naeem F, Khan S, Jalil A, Ranjha NM, Riaz A, Haider MS, Sarwar S, Saher F, Afzal S. pH responsive cross-linked polymeric matrices based on natural polymers: effect of process variables on swelling characterization and drug delivery properties. BIOIMPACTS : BI 2017; 7:177-192. [PMID: 29159145 PMCID: PMC5684509 DOI: 10.15171/bi.2017.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2017] [Revised: 07/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
Introduction: The current work was aimed to design and synthesize novel crosslinked pH-sensitive gelatin/pectin (Ge/Pec) hydrogels using different polymeric ratios and to explore the effect of polymers and degree of crosslinking on dynamic, equilibrium swelling and in vitro release behavior of the model drug (Mannitol). Methods: The Ge/Pec based hydrogels were prepared using glutaraldehyde as the crosslinker. Various structural parameters that affect their release behavior were determined, including swelling study, porosity, sol-gel analysis, average molecular weight between crosslinks (Mc), volume fraction of polymer (V2,s), solvent interaction parameter (χ) and diffusion coefficient. The synthesized hydrogels were subjected to various characterization tools like Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and DSC differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results: The hydrogels show highest water uptake and release at lower pH values. The FTIR spectra showed an interaction between Ge and Pec, and the drug-loaded samples also showed the drug-related peaks, indicating proper loading of the drug. DSC and TGA studies confirmed the thermal stability of hydrogel samples, while SEM showed the porous nature of hydrogels. The drug release followed non-Fickian diffusion or anomalous mechanism. Conclusion: Aforementioned characterizations reveal the successful formation of copolymer hydrogels. The pH-sensitive swelling ability and drug release behavior suggest that the rate of polymer chain relaxation and drug diffusion from these hydrogels are comparable which also predicts their possible use for site-specific drug delivery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fahad Naeem
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan-60800 Pakistan
| | - Samiullah Khan
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
| | - Aamir Jalil
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan-60800 Pakistan
| | | | - Amina Riaz
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan-60800 Pakistan
| | | | - Shoaib Sarwar
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan-60800 Pakistan
| | - Fareha Saher
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan-60800 Pakistan
| | - Samrin Afzal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan-60800 Pakistan
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Kantawong F, Singhatong S, Srilamay A, Boonyuen K, Mooti N, Wanachantararak P, Kuboki T. Properties of macerated herbal oil. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 7:13-23. [PMID: 28546949 PMCID: PMC5439385 DOI: 10.15171/bi.2017.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Revised: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 12/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: The addition of herbs into hot sesame oil could increase the oil-pulling efficiency of sesame oil. The aim of present study was to modify the proportion of herbs and sesame oil with the addition of other ingredients including menthol, camphor, and borneol and improve the medicinal properties and the scent of the oil. Methods: Macerated herbal oil was prepared by heat extraction of five species of herbs (Zingiber cassumunar, Zingiber zerumbet, Plantago major Linn, Citrus hystrix, and Amomum biflorum) with hot sesame oil. The study was performed to evaluate the anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties of this macerated herbal oil. Results: Macerated herbal oil was evaluated for antioxidant activity using DPPH and ABTS assays. It was shown that at dilution 1:2 in DMSO, the macerated herbal oil had DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities equal to 63% and 22%, respectively. Macerated herbal oil dilution 1:8 in DMSO demonstrated ferric reducing capacity equivalent to ascorbic acid (0.208 µM) and had reducing power equivalent to butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) 7.41 µg/mL. MTT assay was performed using immortalized human mesenchymal stem cells (HMSCs) as a cell culture model. The result indicated that the cytotoxic concentration of the macerated herbal oil was ≥ 2.5 µL/mL in complete DMEM. Anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated using the nitrite assay and RT-PCR. It was found that the macerated herbal oil could inhibit nitrite accumulation in culture media. Change in the expression of COX-2, Nrf2, and NF-kB in RT-PCR confirmed the anti-inflammatory activity of the macerated herbal oil. Conclusion: It could be concluded that the macerated herbal oil could inhibit nitrite accumulation in culture media, which might be the inhibitory effect of the macerated herbal oil on COX-2 or Nrf2, the downstream modulator of the COX-2 pathway. Further intensive studies are needed for the optimization before bringing this macerated herbal oil into clinical application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fahsai Kantawong
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
| | - Supawatchara Singhatong
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
| | - Aomjai Srilamay
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
| | - Kantarose Boonyuen
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
| | - Niroot Mooti
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
| | | | - Thasaneeya Kuboki
- Laboratory of Biomedical and Biophysical Chemistry, Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Upregulation of miR-98 Inhibits Apoptosis in Cartilage Cells in Osteoarthritis. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2016; 20:645-653. [DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2016.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
|
15
|
Jafari S, Maleki-Dizaji N, Barar J, Barzegar-Jalali M, Rameshrad M, Adibkia K. Methylprednisolone acetate-loaded hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as a potential drug delivery system for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: In vitro and in vivo evaluations. Eur J Pharm Sci 2016; 91:225-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2016.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
|
16
|
Physicochemical characterization and in vivo evaluation of triamcinolone acetonide-loaded hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 140:223-232. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.12.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Revised: 12/05/2015] [Accepted: 12/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
|
17
|
Kafil V, Eskandani M, Omidi Y, Nazemiyeh H, Barar J. Abietane diterpenoid of Salvia sahendica Boiss and Buhse potently inhibits MCF-7 breast carcinoma cells by suppression of the PI3K/AKT pathway. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra14905j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Ketoethiopinone and ortho-diacetate aethiopinone were identified from the roots of S. sahendica and evaluated for their anti-cancer activity in MCF-7 breast cell lines. The type of cell death and the mechanism by which MCF-7 proliferation was limited were investigated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vala Kafil
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Student Research Committee
| | - Morteza Eskandani
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Student Research Committee
| | - Yadollah Omidi
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Faculty of Pharmacy
| | - Hossein Nazemiyeh
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Faculty of Pharmacy
| | - Jaleh Barar
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Faculty of Pharmacy
| |
Collapse
|