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Nguyen V, Nguyen N, Pham L, Phung T, Nguyen P, Truong V. Gac Fruit Oils Encapsulated by Palm Oil-based Monoacylglycerols: The Effect of Drying Methods. J Oleo Sci 2024; 73:65-71. [PMID: 38171732 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess23172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Lyotropic liquid crystals (LLCs) are interesting wall-materials for encapsulation technology, in which monoacylglycerols (MAGs) are considered as potential ingredient for LLC formulation. This study, therefore, applied palm oil-based MAGs to encapsulate Gac fruit oils and compared the effect of two drying methods (freeze-drying and spray-drying) on the quality of products during storage. Wall-materials were prepared by ultrasound dispersing MAGs/water mixtures (40/60, w/w) into Pluronic solution (2%, w/w) to formulate LLC dispersions. Then, Gac fruit oils were encapsulated by freeze-drying and spray-drying. Various technologies were applied to characterize the properties of dispersions, the encapsulated powder morphology and the loading capacity. Obtained results showed that LLC dispersions made of palm oilbased MAG were micro- and nano-emulsions which were very convenient for encapsulating Gac fruit oils. For both drying methods, β-carotene of Gac fruit oils was successfully entrapped by MAGs with a high loading capacity (200 µg β-carotene/g powder). The degradation of encapsulated β-carotene after four storage weeks was 10 - 40% and freeze-dried samples showed a better protection effect in comparison to spray-dried samples.
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- Viet Nguyen
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Nong Lam University
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Nong Lam University
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Nong Lam University
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Nong Lam University
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Nong Lam University
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Nong Lam University
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Singh S, Sachan K, Verma S, Singh N, Singh PK. Cubosomes: An Emerging and Promising Drug Delivery System for Enhancing Cancer Therapy. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2024; 25:757-771. [PMID: 37929730 DOI: 10.2174/0113892010257937231025065352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Cancer and other diseases can be treated with cubosomes, which are lyotropic nonlamellar liquid crystalline nanoparticles (LCNs). These cubosomes can potentially be a highly versatile carrier with theranostic efficacy, as they can be ingested, applied topically, or injected intravenously. Recent years have seen substantial progress in the synthesis, characterization, regulation of drug release patterns, and target selectivity of loaded anticancer bioactive compounds. However, its use in clinical settings has been slow and necessitates additional proof. Recent progress and roadblocks in using cubosomes as a nanotechnological intervention against various cancers are highlighted. In the last few decades, advances in biomedical nanotechnology have allowed for the development of "smart" drug delivery devices that can adapt to external stimuli. By improving therapeutic targeting efficacy and lowering the negative effects of payloads, these well-defined nanoplatforms can potentially promote patient compliance in response to specific stimuli. Liposomes and niosomes, two other well-known vesicular systems, share a lipid basis with cubosomes. Possible applications include a novel medication delivery system for hydrophilic, lipophilic, and amphiphilic drugs. We evaluate the literature on cubosomes, emphasizing their potential use in tumor-targeted drug delivery applications and critiquing existing explanations for cubosome self-assembly, composition, and production. As cubosome dispersion has bioadhesive and compatible features, numerous drug delivery applications, including oral, ocular, and transdermal, are also discussed in this review.
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- Smita Singh
- SRM Modinagar College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi NCR Campus, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, India
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- KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Bharat Institute of Technology, Meerut, India
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- Sunder Deep Pharmacy College, Dasna, Ghaziabad, India
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- SRM Modinagar College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi NCR Campus, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, India
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Pardeshi S, Mohite P, Rajput T, Puri A. The Nanotech Potential of Curcumin in Pharmaceuticals: An Overview. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2024; 21:e260723219113. [PMID: 37493163 DOI: 10.2174/1570163820666230726125809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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It is safe to use Curcumin as a cosmetic and therapeutic ingredient in pharmaceutical products. For the uses mentioned above and for fundamental research, it is essential to obtain pure Curcumin from plant sources. There is a requirement for effective extraction and purification techniques that adhere to green chemistry standards for efficiency improvement, process safety, and environmental friendliness. Several outstanding studies have looked into the extraction and purification of Curcumin. This review thoroughly covers the currently available curcumin extraction, synthesis, and transformation techniques. Additionally, Curcumin's poor solubility and low absorption in the human body have limited its potential for pharmaceutical use. However, recent developments in novel curcumin formulations utilizing nanotechnology delivery methods have provided new approaches to transport and maximize the human body's curcumin absorption efficiency. In this review, we explore the various curcumin nanoformulations and the potential medicinal uses of nano curcumin. Additionally, we review the necessary future research directions to recommend Curcumin as an excellent therapeutic candidate.
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- Sagar Pardeshi
- Department of Pharmaceutics AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra- 401404, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra-401404, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra-401404, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra-401404, India
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Almoshari Y, Iqbal H, Razzaq A, Ali Ahmad K, Khan MK, Saeed Alqahtani S, Hadi Sultan M, Ali Khan B. Development of nanocubosomes co-loaded with dual anticancer agents curcumin and temozolomide for effective Colon cancer therapy. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:2633-2643. [PMID: 35942514 PMCID: PMC9367652 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2108938] [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] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Current research aimed to develop nanocubosomes co-loaded with dual anticancer drugs curcumin and temozolomide for effective colon cancer therapy. Drugs co-loaded nanocubosomal dispersion was prepared by modified emulsification method using glyceryl monooleate (GMO), pluronic F127 and bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a lipid phase, surfactant, and stabilizer, respectively. The resulting nanocubosomes were characterized by measuring hydrodynamic particle size, particle size distribution (PSD), drug loading capacity (DL), encapsulation efficiency (EE), colloidal stability and drug release profile. We also physiochemically characterized the nanocubosomes by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and x-rays diffraction (XRD) for their morphology, polymer drug interaction and its nature, respectively. Further, the in-vitro cell-uptake, mechanism of cell-uptake, in-vitro anti-tumor efficacy and apoptosis level were evaluated using HCT-116 colon cancer cells. The prepared nanocubosomes exhibited a small hydrodynamic particle size (PS of 150 ± 10 nm in diameter) with nearly cubic shape and appropriate polydispersity index (PDI), enhanced drug loading capacity (LC of 6.82 ± 2.03% (Cur) and 9.65 ± 1.53% (TMZ), high entrapment efficiency (EE of 67.43 ± 2.16% (Cur) and 75.55 ± 3.25% (TMZ), pH-triggered drug release profile and higher colloidal stability in various physiological medium. Moreover, the nanocubosomes showed higher cellular uptake, in-vitro cytotoxicity and apoptosis compared to free drugs, curcumin and temozolomide, most likely because its small particle size. In addition, BSA-stabilized nanocubosomes were actively taken by aggressive colon cancer cells that over-expressed the albumin receptors and utilized BSA as nutrient source for their growth. In short, this study provides a new and simple strategy to improve the efficacy and simultaneously overawed the adaptive treatment tolerance in colon cancer.
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- Yosif Almoshari
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital) Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital) Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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Balakumar P, Alqahtani T, Alqahtani A, Lakshmiraj RS, Singh G, Rupeshkumar M, Thangathirupathi A, Sundram K. A Unifying Perspective in Blunting the Limited Oral Bioavailability of Curcumin: A Succinct Look. Curr Drug Metab 2022; 23:897-904. [PMID: 36017834 DOI: 10.2174/1389200223666220825101212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound derived from rhizomes of Curcuma longa, the golden spice. Curcumin has drawn much attention in recent years of biomedical research owing to its wide variety of biologic and pharmacologic actions. It exerts antiproliferative, antifibrogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative effects, among various imperative pharmacologic actions. In spite of its well-documented efficacies against numerous disease conditions, the limited systemic bioavailability of curcumin is a continuing concern. Perhaps, the poor bioavailability of curcumin may have curtailed its significant development from kitchen to clinic as a potential therapeutic agent. Subsequently, there have been a considerable number of studies over decades researching the scientific basis of curcumin's reduced bioavailability and eventually improvement of its bioavailability employing a variety of therapeutic approaches, for instance, in combination with piperine, the bio-active constituent of black pepper. Piperine has remarkable potential to modulate the functional activity of metabolic enzymes and drug transporters, and thus there has been a great interest in the therapeutic application of this widely used spice as alternative medicine and bioavailability enhancer. Growing body of evidence supports the synergistic potential of curcumin against numerous pathologic conditions when administered with piperine. CONCLUSION In light of current challenges, the major concern pertaining to poor systemic bioavailability of curcumin, its improvement, especially in combination with piperine, and the necessity of additional research in this setting are together described in this review. Besides, the recent advances in the potential therapeutic rationale and efficacy of curcumin-piperine combination, a promising duo, against various pathologic conditions are delineated.
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- Pitchai Balakumar
- Department of Pharmacology, Pannai College of Pharmacy, (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University), Dindigul 624005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 62529, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pannai College of Pharmacy, (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University), Dindigul 624005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Kharar, SAS Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagara, Nagamangala 571448, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna 679325, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Semeling, 08100 Bedong, Malaysia
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Diep TT, Yoo MJY, Rush E. Tamarillo Polyphenols Encapsulated-Cubosome: Formation, Characterization, Stability during Digestion and Application in Yoghurt. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11030520. [PMID: 35326171 PMCID: PMC8944466 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11030520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Tamarillo extract is a good source of phenolic and anthocyanin compounds which are well-known for beneficial antioxidant activity, but their bioactivity maybe lost during digestion. In this study, promising prospects of tamarillo polyphenols encapsulated in cubosome nanoparticles prepared via a top-down method were explored. The prepared nanocarriers were examined for their morphology, entrapment efficiency, particle size and stability during in vitro digestion as well as potential fortification of yoghurt. Tamarillo polyphenol-loaded cubosomes showed cubic shape with a mean particle size of 322.4 ± 7.27 nm and the entrapment efficiency for most polyphenols was over 50%. The encapsulated polyphenols showed high stability during the gastric phase of in vitro digestion and were almost completely, but slowly released in the intestinal phase. Addition of encapsulated tamarillo polyphenols to yoghurt (5, 10 and 15 wt% through pre- and post-fermentation) improved the physicochemical and potential nutritional properties (polyphenols concentration, TPC) as well as antioxidant activity. The encapsulation of tamarillo polyphenols protected against pH changes and enzymatic digestion and facilitated a targeted delivery and slow release of the encapsulated compounds to the intestine. Overall, the cubosomal delivery system demonstrated the potential for encapsulation of polyphenols from tamarillo for value-added food product development with yoghurt as the vehicle.
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- Tung Thanh Diep
- School of Science, Faculty of Health and Environment Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand;
- Riddet Institute, Centre of Research Excellence, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand;
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- School of Science, Faculty of Health and Environment Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand;
- Riddet Institute, Centre of Research Excellence, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +64-9921-9999 (ext. 6456)
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- Riddet Institute, Centre of Research Excellence, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand;
- School of Sport and Recreation, Faculty of Health and Environment Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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Tan C, Hosseini SF, Jafari SM. Cubosomes and Hexosomes as Novel Nanocarriers for Bioactive Compounds. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:1423-1437. [PMID: 35089018 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c06747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cubosomes and hexosomes are nanostructured liquid crystalline particles, known as biocompatible nanocarriers for drug delivery. In recent years, there has been good interest in using cubosomes and hexosomes for the delivery of bioactive compounds in functional foods. These systems feature thermodynamic stability, encapsulate both hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances, and have a high tolerance to environmental stresses and potential for controlled release. This review outlines the recent advances in cubosomes and hexosomes in the food industry, focusing on their structure, composition, formation mechanisms, and factors influencing phase transformation between cubosomes and hexosomes. The potential applications especially for the bioactive delivery are presented. The integration of cubosomes and hexosomes with other emerging encapsulation technologies such as surface coating, gelation, and incorporation of polymers are also discussed.
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- Chen Tan
- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), School of Food and Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Seafood Processing, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 46414-356, Noor 193954697, Iran
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan 4913815739, Iran
- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain
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Mehta CH, Narayan R, Acharya S, Nayak UY. Design and development of surface modified epigallocatechin 3-gallate NanoCubogel for localized delivery to oral submucous fibrosis therapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Elfiky M, Beltagi AM, Abuzalat O. Selective modified stripping voltammetric sensor based on Ce-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic metal–organic frameworks porous nanoparticles for picomolar detection of curcumin. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Shi Z, Pan S, Wang L, Li S. Topical gel based nanoparticles for the controlled release of oleanolic acid: design and in vivo characterization of a cubic liquid crystalline anti-inflammatory drug. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:224. [PMID: 34481504 PMCID: PMC8417955 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03399-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Oleanolic acid (OA) has multiple pharmaceutical applications including anti-inflammatory activity, but low permeability of the molecule limits its widespread use. Methods A cubic liquid crystalline nanoparticle (LCNP)-based gel was prepared as a potential topical delivery system for OA. The LCNP-based gel was optimized using rheological, drug release kinetic, and ex vivo permeation studies. Results The studies showed that the OA was trapped in the interior of the LCNP with a crystal form of Pn3m space. The optimized LCNP formulation performed well using in vitro release studies for up to 12 h (85.49 ± 0.21%). Ex vivo permeation studies showed that the LCNP-based gel formulation was superior to a standard gel formulation. The r2 value from the Peppas equation indicated good linearity, but showed irregular (non-Fickian) diffusion, suggesting that drug release was controlled by multiple processes. Conclusions In this study, OA-loaded LCNPs were prepared by the precursor method, resulting in a well-characterized OA-LCNP gel preparation. The gel was shown to be effective in a rodent carrageenan-induced hind paw inflammation model with sustained efficacy after a single application.
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- Zhiqi Shi
- Changzhou Institute of Industry and Technology, No.28#, Mingxin Road, Changzhou, 213164, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou, 213022, Jiangsu Province, China.,Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 211816, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong Province, China
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- Wuxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.8#, Zhongnan Road, Wuxi, 214071, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Preparation and Characterization of Zein/Sodium Caseinate/Xanthan Gum Complex for Encapsulation of Piperine and its In Vitro Release Study. FOOD BIOPHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-021-09668-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ghelishli N, Ghasemi A, Hosseinimehr SJ. The Influence of Piperine on the Radioprotective Effect of Curcumin in Irradiated Human Lymphocytes. Turk J Pharm Sci 2020; 16:366-370. [PMID: 32454737 DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2018.50103] [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: 05/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Objectives Ionizing radiation (IR) induces DNA damage in normal cells, leading to genotoxicity. The radioprotective effects of co-treatment with curcumin and piperine were investigated against genotoxicity induced by IR in human normal lymphocytes. Materials and Methods Human blood samples were pretreated with curcumin at different concentrations (5, 10, and 25 μg/mL) and/or piperine (2.5 μg/mL) and then were exposed to IR at a dose 1.5 Gy. The radioprotective effects of curcumin and piperine were assessed by micronucleus (MN) assay. Results Curcumin and piperine reduced the percentage of MN induced by IR in lymphocytes. Piperine alone significantly reduced genotoxicity induced by IR as compared to curcumin alone at all concentrations. An additive radioprotective effect was observed with combination of piperine and curcumin at the low concentration of 5 μg/mL, while this synergistic effect was not observed with curcumin at the higher concentrations of 10 and 25 μg/mL. Conclusion Piperine has a potent radioprotective effect at low concentration as compare to curcumin. However, an additive radioprotective effect was observed with co-treatment with piperine and curcumin at low concentration, while piperine increased the percentage of MN in normal lymphocytes when co-treated with curcumin at higher concentration.
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- Noora Ghelishli
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Department of Radiopharmacy, Sari, Iran.,Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Student Research Committee, Sari, Iran
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- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Sari, Iran
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- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Department of Radiopharmacy, Sari, Iran
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Rahman HS, Othman HH, Hammadi NI, Yeap SK, Amin KM, Abdul Samad N, Alitheen NB. Novel Drug Delivery Systems for Loading of Natural Plant Extracts and Their Biomedical Applications. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:2439-2483. [PMID: 32346289 PMCID: PMC7169473 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s227805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Many types of research have distinctly addressed the efficacy of natural plant metabolites used for human consumption both in cell culture and preclinical animal model systems. However, these in vitro and in vivo effects have not been able to be translated for clinical use because of several factors such as inefficient systemic delivery and bioavailability of promising agents that significantly contribute to this disconnection. Over the past decades, extraordinary advances have been made successfully on the development of novel drug delivery systems for encapsulation of plant active metabolites including organic, inorganic and hybrid nanoparticles. The advanced formulas are confirmed to have extraordinary benefits over conventional and previously used systems in the manner of solubility, bioavailability, toxicity, pharmacological activity, stability, distribution, sustained delivery, and both physical and chemical degradation. The current review highlights the development of novel nanocarrier for plant active compounds, their method of preparation, type of active ingredients, and their biomedical applications.
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- Heshu Sulaiman Rahman
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah46001, Republic of Iraq
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Republic of Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah46001, Republic of Iraq
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- Department of Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Anbar, Ramadi, Republic of Iraq
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- China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah46001, Republic of Iraq
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- Integrative Medicine Cluster, Institut Perubatan dan Pergigian Termaju (IPPT), Sains@BERTAM, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kepala Batas13200, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Bio-Molecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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Li Z, Xiong X, Peng S, Chen X, Liu W, Liu C. Novel folated pluronic F127 modified liposomes for delivery of curcumin: preparation, release, and cytotoxicity. J Microencapsul 2020; 37:220-229. [PMID: 32039640 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2020.1720030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Aim: A novel folated pluronic F127 (FA-F127) was synthesised, so as to modify liposomes with FA group on the surface, and evaluate the effects of FA-F127 modification on the properties of the modified liposomes.Methods: FA was linked to one end of pluronic F127, via the terminal OH group, to obtain FA-F127 and the structure was characterised. FA-F127 modified curcumin liposomes (cur-FA-F127-Lps) were prepared. The physicochemical characteristics of cur-FA-F127-Lps, including morphology and particle size, were studied. The in vitro cytotoxicity of cur-FA-F127-Lps against KB cancer cells was determined by MTT tests.Results: The effects of FA-F127 modification on the average particle size, PDI, curcumin encapsulation efficiency and microstructure were not significant. Compared with nonfolated F127 liposomes (cur-F127-Lps), cur-FA-F127-Lps exhibited significantly higher cytotoxicity towards KB cells.Conclusions: Folic acid modified liposomes provide a novel strategy to improve the chemotherapeutic efficacy of hydrophobic bioactive compounds.
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- Ziling Li
- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China.,National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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Koshani R, Jafari SM. Ultrasound-assisted preparation of different nanocarriers loaded with food bioactive ingredients. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 270:123-146. [PMID: 31226521 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Developing green and facile approaches to produce nanostructures suitable for bioactives, nanoencapsulation faces some challenges in the nutraceutical and food bioactive industries due to potential risks arising from nanomaterials fabrication and consumption. High-intensity ultrasound is an effective technology to generate different bio-based structures in sub-micron or nanometer scale. This technique owing to some intrinsic advantages such as safety, straightforward operation, energy efficiency, and scale-up potential, as well as, ability to control over size and morpHology has stood out among various nanosynthetic routes. Ultrasonically-provided energy is mainly transferred to the droplets and particles via acoustic cavitation (which is formation, growth, and implosive collapse of bubbles in solvent). This review provides an outlook on the fundamentals of ultrasonication and some applicable setups in nanoencapsulation. Different kinds of nanostructures based on surfactants, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates formed by sonication, along with their advantages and disadvantages are assessed from the viewpoint of stability, particle size, and process impacts on some functionalities. The gastrointestinal fate and safety issues of ultrasonically prepared nanostructures are also discussed. Sonication, itself or in combination with other encapsulation approaches, alongside biopolymers generate nano-engineered carriers with enough stability, small particle sizes, and a low polydispersity. The nano-sized systems improve techno-functional activities of encapsulated bioactive agents including stability, solubility, dissolution, availability, controlled and targeted release profile in vitro and in vivo plus other bioactive properties such as antioxidant and antimicrobial capacities. Ultrasonically prepared nanocarriers show a great potential in fortifying food products with desired bioactive components, especially for the industrial applications.
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- Roya Koshani
- Department of Chemistry, Quebec Centre for Advanced Materials, Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreìal, Queìbec H3A 0B8, Canada; Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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Current potential and challenges in the advances of liquid crystalline nanoparticles as drug delivery systems. Drug Discov Today 2019; 24:1405-1412. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2019.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Huynh Mai C, Thanh Diep T, Le TTT, Nguyen V. Advances in colloidal dispersions: A review. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2019.1591970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Cang Huynh Mai
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Quijia CR, Chorilli M. Characteristics, Biological Properties and Analytical Methods of Piperine: A Review. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2019; 50:62-77. [DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2019.1573656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Christian Rafael Quijia
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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Corneal targeted Sertaconazole nitrate loaded cubosomes: Preparation, statistical optimization, in vitro characterization, ex vivo permeation and in vivo studies. Int J Pharm 2018; 553:386-397. [PMID: 30393167 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.10.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Sertaconazole nitrate (STZ) is a poorly soluble antifungal drug commonly used for treating fungal skin infections. Introducing it as a new treatment option for the management of fungal keratitis, requires the development of a delivery system capable of targeting the infected cornea with an adequate STZ concentration. Hence, Sertaconazole nitrate loaded cubosomes (STZ-CUBs) were prepared, characterized and optimized based on a 33 central composite face-centred design. Optimized formulation (CUB-opt) showed maximum desirability (0.905), with solubilization efficiency (SE%) of 94.50 ± 0.51%, particle size (PS) of 216.55 ± 2.33 nm, polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.229 ± 0.11 and zeta potential (ZP) of 34.00 ± 6.93 mV. Under the transmission electron microscope, it showed discrete cubic shaped structures. Moreover, it exhibited a promising mucoadhesive behavior, terminal sterilization stability, and storage stability. Ex vivo corneal permeation study revealed its ability to enhance the steady state flux (Jss) and the permeability coefficient (KP) of STZ, compared to STZ-suspension. Finally, CUB-opt formulation was found to be safe on the corneal tissues in the in vivo corneal tolerance study, and demonstrated a superior corneal penetration power in the in vivo corneal uptake study.
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Rafiee Z, Nejatian M, Daeihamed M, Jafari SM. Application of different nanocarriers for encapsulation of curcumin. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 59:3468-3497. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1495174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Zahra Rafiee
- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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Tian Y, Li JC, Zhu JX, Zhu N, Zhang HM, Liang L, Sun L. Folic Acid-Targeted Etoposide Cubosomes for Theranostic Application of Cancer Cell Imaging and Therapy. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:2426-2435. [PMID: 28529305 PMCID: PMC5448612 DOI: 10.12659/msm.904683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to develop a novel Poloxamer-based drug delivery system featuring a tumor-targeting folate moiety, which was expected to provide better targeting properties and therapeutic effects compared with the traditional cubosomes (Cubs). Material/Methods Both folate-modified Cubs containing etoposide (ETP-Cubs-FA) and normal cubic nanoparticles loaded with etoposide (ETP-Cubs) were prepared through the fragmentation of bulk gels under the homogenization condition of 1500 bar, and a mean particle size of around 180 nm was obtained with a narrow size distribution. The cubosomes were further characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Polarized light microscopy (PLM). The release of ETP in vitro from these nanoparticles was found to be 82.5% at 36 h, showing a sustained release property compared with the free drug administration. Results Folate-modified cubosomes exhibited best anti-proliferative activity followed by normal cubosomes and the free drug. A further cell uptake study of Rhodamine B-loaded Cubs-FA (Rh-B-Cubs-FA) showed a marked increase of cellular accumulation compared with free Rh-B and Rh-B-loaded Cubs (Rh-B-Cubs). In vivo Rh-B-based tumor imaging demonstrated that Cubs-FA specifically targeted the tumor tissue. Conclusions The folate-modified cubosomes containing ETP may be a promising drug candidate for antitumor treatment.
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- Yong Tian
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China (mainland)
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China (mainland).,Molecular Imaging Lab, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China (mainland)
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China (mainland)
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China (mainland)
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China (mainland)
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- Molecular Imaging Lab, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Gorgani L, Mohammadi M, Najafpour GD, Nikzad M. Piperine-The Bioactive Compound of Black Pepper: From Isolation to Medicinal Formulations. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2016; 16:124-140. [DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Leila Gorgani
- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering; Babol Noushirvani Univ. of Technology; 47148 Babol Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering; Babol Noushirvani Univ. of Technology; 47148 Babol Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering; Babol Noushirvani Univ. of Technology; 47148 Babol Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering; Babol Noushirvani Univ. of Technology; 47148 Babol Iran
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Karami Z, Hamidi M. Cubosomes: remarkable drug delivery potential. Drug Discov Today 2016; 21:789-801. [PMID: 26780385 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2016.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2015] [Revised: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cubosomes are nanostructured liquid crystalline particles, made of certain amphiphilic lipids in definite proportions, known as biocompatible carriers in drug delivery. Cubosomes comprise curved bicontinuous lipid bilayers that are organized in three dimensions as honeycombed structures and divided into two internal aqueous channels that can be exploited by various bioactive ingredients, such as chemical drugs, peptides and proteins. Owing to unique properties such as thermodynamic stability, bioadhesion, the ability of encapsulating hydrophilic, hydrophobic and amphiphilic substances, and the potential for controlled release through functionalization, cubosomes are regarded as promising vehicles for different routes of administration. Based on the most recent reports, this review introduces cubosomes focusing on their structure, preparation methods, mechanism of release and potential routes of administration.
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- Zahra Karami
- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center (ZPNRC), Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184 Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center (ZPNRC), Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184 Zanjan, Iran.
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Chong JY, Mulet X, Boyd BJ, Drummond CJ. Steric Stabilizers for Cubic Phase Lyotropic Liquid Crystal Nanodispersions (Cubosomes). ADVANCES IN PLANAR LIPID BILAYERS AND LIPOSOMES 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.adplan.2014.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Vesicular drug delivery system can be defined as highly ordered assemblies consisting of one or more concentric bilayers formed as a result of self-assembling of amphiphilic building blocks in presence of water. Vesicular drug delivery systems are particularly important for targeted delivery of drugs because of their ability to localize the activity of drug at the site or organ of action thereby lowering its concentration at the other sites in body. Vesicular drug delivery system sustains drug action at a predetermined rate, relatively constant (zero order kinetics), efficient drug level in the body, and simultaneously minimizes the undesirable side effects. It can also localize drug action in the diseased tissue or organ by targeted drug delivery using carriers or chemical derivatization. Different types of pharmaceutical carriers such as polymeric micelles, particulate systems, and macro- and micromolecules are presented in the form of novel drug delivery system for targeted delivery of drugs. Particulate type carrier also known as colloidal carrier system, includes lipid particles, micro- and nanoparticles, micro- and nanospheres, polymeric micelles and vesicular systems like liposomes, sphingosomes, niosomes, transfersomes, aquasomes, ufasomes, and so forth.
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