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Abbasinia H, Heshmati M, Yousefi M, Najjar N, Sadeghi H. Silymarin-Loaded Tin(IV) Nanoparticles Exhibit Enhanced Bioavailability and Antiproliferative Effects on Colorectal Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:3768-3777. [PMID: 37608575 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Silymarin (SM) exhibits potential therapeutic effects due to having antioxidant activity. However, the low solubility and bioavailability of SM restrict its biological performance. To overcome this limitation, this study aimed to develop a nanoformulation composed of SM and dimethyltindichloride and investigate the effect of SM-loaded Sn nanoparticles on cancer cell growth and survival. An SM-Sn complex was synthesized and then characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), EDS-MAP, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and ζ-potential analysis. After that, the SW480 colorectal cancer cell line was treated with different concentrations of SM and the SM-Sn complex. Cell viability was examined through the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, analyzing apoptosis, and live-dead assay. The lipid peroxidation rate was assessed through the measurement of thiobarbituric acid (TBA). Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and cell population in the cell cycle were measured using a flow cytometry instrument. To evaluate the colonization ability of SW480 cells, a colony formation assay was performed. Gene expression analysis was also conducted using a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. The findings of this study revealed the effectiveness of the SM-Sn complex in decreasing SW480 cell viability by inducing cell death-associated mechanisms. We found that the SM-Sn complex increases intracellular ROS level and malondialdehyde (MDA) content. It was also revealed that the SM-Sn complex induces cell cycle arrest and the expression of apoptotic genes. In addition, the SM-Sn complex could effectively hinder SW480 cells from constituting colonies. We conclude that the use of tin(IV) as a scaffold for enhanced delivery of SM could be considered an efficient option for inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and survival.
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- Hossein Abbasinia
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, 1949635881 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, 1949635881 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, 1913674711 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 1449614535 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, 1648745854 Tehran, Iran
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Singh M, Kadhim MM, Turki Jalil A, Oudah SK, Aminov Z, Alsaikhan F, Jawhar ZH, Ramírez-Coronel AA, Farhood B. A systematic review of the protective effects of silymarin/silibinin against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:88. [PMID: 37165384 PMCID: PMC10173635 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-023-02936-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Although doxorubicin chemotherapy is commonly applied for treating different malignant tumors, cardiotoxicity induced by this chemotherapeutic agent restricts its clinical use. The use of silymarin/silibinin may mitigate the doxorubicin-induced cardiac adverse effects. For this aim, the potential cardioprotective effects of silymarin/silibinin against the doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity were systematically reviewed. METHODS In this study, we performed a systematic search in accordance with PRISMA guideline for identifying all relevant studies on "the role of silymarin/silibinin against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity" in different electronic databases up to June 2022. Sixty-one articles were obtained and screened based on the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Thirteen eligible papers were finally included in this review. RESULTS According to the echocardiographic and electrocardiographic findings, the doxorubicin-treated groups presented a significant reduction in ejection fraction, tissue Doppler peak mitral annulus systolic velocity, and fractional shortening as well as bradycardia, prolongation of QT and QRS interval. However, these echocardiographic abnormalities were obviously improved in the silymarin plus doxorubicin groups. As well, the doxorubicin administration led to induce histopathological and biochemical changes in the cardiac cells/tissue; in contrast, the silymarin/silibinin co-administration could mitigate these induced alterations (for most of the cases). CONCLUSION According to the findings, it was found that the co-administration of silymarin/silibinin alleviates the doxorubicin-induced cardiac adverse effects. Silymarin/silibinin exerts its cardioprotective effects via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic activities, and other mechanisms.
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- Mandeep Singh
- Department of Physical Education, University of Jammu, Srinagar, Jammu, India
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- Department of Dentistry, Kut University College, Kut, Wasit, 52001, Iraq
- Medical Laboratory Techniques Department, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, 10022, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Hilla, 51001, Iraq.
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- Department of Public Health and Healthcare Management, Samarkand State Medical University, 18 Amir Temur Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Department of Scientific Affairs, Tashkent State Dental Institute, 103 Makhtumkuli Str., Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Lebanese French University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
- Clinical Biochemistry Department, College of Health Sciences, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Azogues Campus Nursing Career, Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Psychometry and Ethology Laboratory, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Group, CES University, Medellín, Colombia
- Educational Statistics Research Group (GIEE), National University of Education, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Koushki M, Farrokhi Yekta R, Amiri-Dashatan N. Critical review of therapeutic potential of silymarin in cancer: A bioactive polyphenolic flavonoid. J Funct Foods 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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El-Far M, Essam A, El-Senduny FF, El-Azim AO, Yahia S, El-Sherbiny IM. Novel highly effective combination of naturally-derived quercetin and ascorbyl palmitate and their nanoformulations as an advancement therapy of cancer. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Wang Y, Yuan AJ, Wu YJ, Wu LM, Zhang L. Silymarin in cancer therapy: Mechanisms of action, protective roles in chemotherapy-induced toxicity, and nanoformulations. J Funct Foods 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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El-Far M, Essam A, El-Senduny FF, Abd El-Azim AO, Yahia S, El-Sherbiny IM. Potential use of nanoformulated ascorbyl palmitate as a promising anticancer agent: First comparative assessment between nano and free forms. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Abd-Elghany AA, Ahmed SM, Masoud MA, Atia T, Waggiallah HA, El-Sakhawy MA, Mohamad EA. Annona squamosa L. Extract-Loaded Niosome and Its Anti-Ehrlich Ascites’ Carcinoma Activity. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:38436-38447. [DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Amr A. Abd-Elghany
- Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj11942, Saudi Arabia
- Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza12613, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Giza12654, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Giza12654, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj11942, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Desert Research Center, Cairo11753, Egypt
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- Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj11942, Saudi Arabia
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Amer ME, Amer MA, Othman AI, Elsayed DA, El-Missiry MA, Ammar OA. Silymarin inhibits the progression of Ehrlich solid tumor via targeting molecular pathways of cell death, proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis in female mice. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:4659-4671. [PMID: 35305227 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07315-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plant-derived phytochemicals have been reported to exert anticancer activity. This study investigated the antitumor role of silymarin (Silybum marianum) (SMN) and its molecular targets in Ehrlich solid tumor xenografts in vivo. METHODS AND RESULTS Female Swiss albino mice were divided into three groups (of five animals each) that were engrafted with Ehrlich tumor (ET) cells with or without SMN treatment. The 3rd groups treated with DMSO only vehicle control group. A significant reduction in animal body mass and tumor volume/weight were observed in xenografted mice treated with SMN. SMN modulated oxidative stress in tumors while enhancing the antioxidant levels in mouse serum. SMN activated both mitochondrial and death receptor-related apoptosis pathways and induced cell cycle arrest, marked by a significant downregulation of cyclin D1 in SMN-treated tumors. Significant decreases in RNA content and protein expression levels of Ki-67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen were observed in ET cells. Additionally, SMN downregulated vascular endothelial growth factor and nuclear factor-kappa B levels indicating anti-angiogenesis activity of this agent. SMN upregulated the expression of E-cadherin in tumor tissue suggesting, that SMN has potential ability to inhibit metastasis. Tumor tissue from SMN-treated animals showed a remarkable degeneration and reduction in the neoplastic cell density. CONCLUSIONS The anticancer effect was associated with apparent apoptosis in neoplastic cells with abundance of multifocal necrotic areas. SMN was found to inhibit ET growth via enhancing apoptosis, inhibition of cell division and reduction in angiogenesis in vivo. Hypothetical scheme of SMN antitumor effects (mechanism of signaling) in solid ET in vivo. SMN anticancer effect may be mediated by molecular mediators that affect proliferation, cell cycle activity, apoptotic pathways, angiogenesis, and metastasis.
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- Maggie E Amer
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Basic Science Department, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, Egypt
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Teja PK, Mithiya J, Kate AS, Bairwa K, Chauthe SK. Herbal nanomedicines: Recent advancements, challenges, opportunities and regulatory overview. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 96:153890. [PMID: 35026510 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Herbal Nano Medicines (HNMs) are nano-sized medicine containing herbal drugs as extracts, enriched fractions or biomarker constituents. HNMs have certain advantages because of their increased bioavailability and reduced toxicities. There are very few literature reports that address the common challenges of herbal nanoformulations, such as selecting the type/class of nanoformulation for an extract or a phytochemical, selection and optimisation of preparation method and physicochemical parameters. Although researchers have shown more interest in this field in the last decade, there is still an urgent need for systematic analysis of HNMs. PURPOSE This review aims to provide the recent advancement in various herbal nanomedicines like polymeric herbal nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, phytosomes, nano-micelles, self-nano emulsifying drug delivery system, nanofibers, liposomes, dendrimers, ethosomes, nanoemulsion, nanosuspension, and carbon nanotube; their evaluation parameters, challenges, and opportunities. Additionally, regulatory aspects and future perspectives of herbal nanomedicines are also being covered to some extent. METHODS The scientific data provided in this review article are retrieved by a thorough analysis of numerous research and review articles, textbooks, and patents searched using the electronic search tools like Sci-Finder, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Elsevier, Google Scholar, ACS, Medline Plus and Web of Science. RESULTS In this review, the authors suggested the suitability of nanoformulation for a particular type of extracts or enriched fraction of phytoconstituents based on their solubility and permeability profile (similar to the BCS class of drugs). This review focuses on different strategies for optimising preparation methods for various HNMs to ensure reproducibility in context with all the physicochemical parameters like particle size, surface area, zeta potential, polydispersity index, entrapment efficiency, drug loading, and drug release, along with the consistent therapeutic index. CONCLUSION A combination of herbal medicine with nanotechnology can be an essential tool for the advancement of herbal medicine research with enhanced bioavailability and fewer toxicities. Despite the challenges related to traditional medicine's safe and effective use, there is huge scope for nanotechnology-based herbal medicines. Overall, it is well stabilized that herbal nanomedicines are safer, have higher bioavailability, and have enhanced therapeutic value than conventional herbal and synthetic drugs.
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- Parusu Kavya Teja
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India..
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A), An Institute of National Importance, Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Opp. Air Force Station, Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India..
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Islam A, Mishra A, Siddiqui MA, Siddiquie S. Recapitulation of Evidence of Phytochemical, Pharmacokinetic and Biomedical Application of Silybin. Drug Res (Stuttg) 2021; 71:489-503. [PMID: 34318464 DOI: 10.1055/a-1528-2721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Silymarin is a standardized extract obtained from seeds of Silybum marianum (SM) belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is a flavonolignan complex and consists of various compounds like silybin A silybin B, isosilybin A, isosilybin B, silydianin, silychristin and isosilychristin. Silybin is the major active component present in 60-70% of the silymarin extract. It has been used traditionally for the treatment of various liver disorders like cirrhosis, jaundice, and hepatitis. Silymarin possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is responsible for its antitumor activity. Other than hepatoprotective effect SM also possesses renoprotective, anti-diabetic, neuroprotective, hypolipidemic, anti-atherosclerosis and cardioprotective effects. Rather antimicrobial property of silymarin was observed against specific microbes, fungi, and viruses. This manuscript covered recent preclinical and clinical evidence of specific components silybin, responsible for its efficacy and about clinical studies has been conducted so far, which proven it's safety and offers mild effect like nausea, diarrhea and bloating. This review specifically focused on recent updates on its active components therapeutic applications against complicated ailments not covered in earlier reports.
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- Anas Islam
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Ezhilarasan D. Advantages and challenges in nanomedicines for chronic liver diseases: A hepatologist's perspectives. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 893:173832. [PMID: 33359144 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Chronic liver diseases (CLD) are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. CLD patients are at a high risk of developing progressive liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and subsequent liver failure. To date, there is no specific and effective therapies exist for patients with various forms of CLD. The application of nanotechnology has emerged as a rapidly developing area of interest for the safe and target-specific delivery of poorly aqueous soluble hepatoprotective agents and nucleic acids (siRNA/miRNAs) in CLD. The nanoparticle combination improves bioavailability and plasma stability of drugs with poor aqueous solubility. However, the extent of successful functional delivery of nanoparticles into hepatocytes is often surprisingly low. High Kupffer cells interaction reduces the nanomedicine efficacy. During fibrosis, the extracellular matrix accumulation in the perisinusoidal space restricts nanoparticle delivery to hepatocytes. The availability and uptake of nanoparticles exposure to different cells in the liver microenvironment is as Kupffer cells > sinusoidal endothelial cells > HSCs > hepatocytes. The most widely used strategy to reduce nanoparticles and macrophages interaction is to coat the particle surface with polyethylene glycol. The cationic charged nanoparticles have increased hepatocyte delivery by increased cellular interaction by disrupting the endosomal system via their pH buffering capacity. The immune clearance and toxicity of nanoparticles are mainly unpredictable. Therefore, more elaborate knowledge on exact cellular uptake and intracellular accumulation, trafficking, and endosomal sorting of nanoparticle is the need of the hour to improve the rational carrier design.
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- Devaraj Ezhilarasan
- Department of Pharmacology, Drug and Molecular Medicine Laboratory (The Blue Lab), Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), No.162, PH Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 077, India.
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Kesharwani SS, Jain V, Dey S, Sharma S, Mallya P, Kumar VA. An overview of advanced formulation and nanotechnology-based approaches for solubility and bioavailability enhancement of silymarin. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Niclosamide-loaded polymeric micelles ameliorate hepatocellular carcinoma in vivo through targeting Wnt and Notch pathways. Life Sci 2020; 261:118458. [PMID: 32961231 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM Niclosamide (NIC) is an anthelmintic agent repurposed as a potent anticancer agent. However, its use is hindered by its poor solubility. We investigated the underlying mechanisms of NIC anticancer activity employing a novel oral NIC pluronic-based nanoformulation and tested its effect in thioacetamide-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in rats. We evaluated its antitumor effect through regulating Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathways and apoptosis. MAIN METHODS Niclosamide-loaded pluronic nanoparticles (NIC-NPs) were optimally developed and characterized with sustained release properties up to 7 days. Sixteen weeks after HCC induction, NIC (70 mg/kg) and an equivalent dose of NIC-NPs were administered orally for 3 consecutive weeks. Hepatocyte integrity was assessed by measuring serum levels of aminotransferases, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin and total protein. HCC development was detected by measuring AFP expression. Necroinflammation and fibrosis were scored by histopathological examination. Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling were evaluated by measuring hepatic mRNA levels of Wnt3A, Lrp5 and Lrp6 Co-receptors, Dvl-2, Notch1 and Hes1 and β-catenin protein levels. Apoptosis was assessed by measuring mRNA and protein levels of cyclin D1 and caspase-3. KEY FINDING The novel NIC-NPs restored liver integrity, reduced AFP levels and showed improved anticancer and proapoptotic activities compared to drug alone. The inhibitory effect of NIC on Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathways was potentiated by the NIC-NPs formulation. SIGNIFICANCE We conclude that NIC acts by inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling and inducing apoptosis in HCC. Developing pluronic-based nanoformulations may be a promising approach to improve NIC solubility and offer the possibility of controlled release.
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Clichici S, David L, Moldovan B, Baldea I, Olteanu D, Filip M, Nagy A, Luca V, Crivii C, Mircea P, Katona G, Filip GA. Hepatoprotective effects of silymarin coated gold nanoparticles in experimental cholestasis. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 115:111117. [PMID: 32600716 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The present study reports the green synthesis of hybrid organic-inorganic gold nanocomposites using silymarin as reducing and capping agent. The structure of the silymarin loaded gold nanoparticles was investigated by using the appropriate analysis tools such as UV-Vis and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. TEM micrographs demonstrated that the gold nanoparticles were spherical in shape, well distributed and their mean size was about 10 nm. The in vivo hepatoprotective and antifibrogenic properties after bile duct ligation in rats of the silymarin coated gold nanoparticles were assessed. The changes regarding the blood tests and the liver histopathology were compared to the standard administration of silymarin. Silymarin loaded gold nanoparticles improved liver function, reduced cholestasis and oxidative stress parameters, with the increase of antioxidant support, and reduced inflammation and fibrosis in the liver of rats with extrahepatic cholestasis.
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- Simona Clichici
- Physiology Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Advanced Chemical Analysis, Instrumentation and Chemometrics (ANALYTICA), Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Advanced Chemical Analysis, Instrumentation and Chemometrics (ANALYTICA), Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Physiology Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
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- Physiology Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
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- Physiology Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgical techniques, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Morphology Department, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Physiology Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
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Farid RM, Gaafar PM, Hazzah HA, Helmy MW, Abdallah OY. Chemotherapeutic potential of L-carnosine from stimuli-responsive magnetic nanoparticles against breast cancer model. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:891-911. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2019-0428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aim: L-carnosine-coated magnetic nanoparticles (CCMNPs) were developed to enhance chemotherapeutic activity of carnosine-dipeptide. Materials & methods: Surface grafting of MNPs with carnosine was contended by differential scanning calorimetry, infrared spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction. Physicochemical characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity on MCF-7 cell line was carried out. In vivo chemotherapeutic activity and toxicity was assessed by an Ehrlich Ascites tumor model. Results: CCMNPs possessed monodispersed size (120 nm), ζ (-27.3 mV), magnetization (51.52 emu/g) and entrapment efficiency (88.3%) with sustained release rate. CCMNPs showed 2.3-folds lower IC50 values compared with carnosine solution after 48 h. Targeted CCMNPs were specifically accumulated in tumor showing significant reduction in tumor size with no systemic toxicity. Significant reduction in VEGF and cyclin D1 levels were observed. Conclusion: The developed system endowed with responsiveness to an external stimulus can represent a promising magnetically targeted delivery system for carnosine site specific delivery.
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- Ragwa M Farid
- Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy & Drug Manufacturing, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy & Drug Manufacturing, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Ghasemian A, Fattahi A, Shokouhi Mostafavi SK, Almarzoqi AH, Memariani M, Ben Braiek O, Yassine HM, Mostafavi NSS, Ahmed MM, Mirforughi SA. Herbal medicine as an auspicious therapeutic approach for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection: A concise review. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:16847-16860. [PMID: 30847906 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) causes gastric mucosa inflammation and gastric cancer mostly via several virulence factors. Induction of proinflammatory pathways plays a crucial role in chronic inflammation, gastric carcinoma, and H. pylori pathogenesis. Herbal medicines (HMs) are nontoxic, inexpensive, and mostly anti-inflammatory reminding meticulous emphasis on the elimination of H. pylori and gastric cancer. Several HM has exerted paramount anti-H. pylori traits. In addition, they exert anti-inflammatory effects through several cellular circuits such as inhibition of 5'-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor-κB, and activator protein-1 pathway activation leading to the inhibition of proinflammatory cytokines (interleukin 1α [IL-1α], IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, interferon γ, and tumor necrosis factor-α) expression. Furthermore, they inhibit nitrous oxide release and COX-2 and iNOS activity. The apoptosis induction in Th1 and Th17-polarized lymphocytes and M2-macrophagic polarization and STAT6 activation has also been exhibited. Thus, their exact consumable amount has not been revealed, and clinical trials are needed to achieve optimal concentration and their pharmacokinetics. In the aspect of bioavailability, solubility, absorption, and metabolism of herbal compounds, nanocarriers such as poly lactideco-glycolide-based loading and related formulations are helpful. Noticeably, combined therapies accompanied by probiotics can also be examined for better clearance of gastric mucosa. In addition, downregulation of inflammatory microRNAs (miRNAs) by HMs and upregulation of those anti-inflammatory miRNAs is proposed to protect the gastric mucosa. Thus there is anticipation that in near future HM-based formulations and proper delivery systems are possibly applicable against gastric cancer or other ailments because of H. pylori.
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Affiliation(s)
- Abdolmajid Ghasemian
- Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Research and Training in Skin Disease and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, College of Science for Women, Babylon University, Babylon, Iraq
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- Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Microorganisms and Active Biomolecules, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El-Manar, El Manar, Tunisia
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- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Kerbala, Kerbala, Iraq
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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El-Far M, Salah N, Essam A, Abd El-Azim A, Karam M, El-Sherbiny IM. Potential anticancer activity and mechanism of action of nanoformulated curcumin in experimental Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing animals. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:553-573. [PMID: 30810086 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
AIM To study the potential use of nanoformulations of curcumin (CUR); CUR-loaded pluronic nanomicelles (CURnp1), and CUR-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (CURnp2) as antitumor agents in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing animals, and their mechanism of action. MATERIALS & METHODS CURnp1 and CURnp2 were prepared, characterized and tested against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma-bearing mice. Superoxide dismutase, catalase (CAT), glutathione, malondialdehyde, histopathological, immunohistochemical studies, cell cycle and caspase-3 were investigated. RESULTS & CONCLUSION CURnp1 destroyed tumors via increasing superoxide dismutase, CAT and glutathione, decreasing malondialdehyde through inducing apoptosis by decreasing Ki-67 and Bcl2 expression and activating caspase-3 leading to inhibition of proliferation and cell cycle arrest with progression at G1/S phase. The study demonstrated for the first time superiority of CURnp1 over native CUR and CURnp2 as anticancer agents.
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- Mohamed El-Far
- Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Center of Materials Science, Zewail City of Science & Technology, 6th October City, 12578 Giza, Egypt
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- Center of Materials Science, Zewail City of Science & Technology, 6th October City, 12578 Giza, Egypt
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