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Li C, Wang Z, Lei H, Zhang D. Recent progress in nanotechnology-based drug carriers for resveratrol delivery. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2174206. [PMID: 36852655 PMCID: PMC9980162 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2174206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Resveratrol is a polyphenol with diverse pharmacological activities, but its clinical efficacy is limited due to low solubility/permeability, light-induced isomerization, auto-oxidation, and rapid metabolism. Nanodelivery systems, such as liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, lipid nanocarriers, micelles, nanocrystals, inorganic nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, protein-based nanoparticles, exosomes, macrophages, and red blood cells (RBCs) have shown great potential for improving the solubility, biocompatibility, and therapeutic efficacy of resveratrol. This review comprehensively summarizes the recent advances in resveratrol nanoencapsulation and describes potential strategies to improve the pharmacokinetics of existing nanoformulations, enhance targeting, reduce toxicity, and increase drug release and encapsulation efficiency. The article also suggests that in order to avoid potential safety issues, resveratrol nanoformulations must be tested in vivo in a wide range of diseases.
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- Chunhong Li
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China,CONTACT Hui Lei
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- Department of Pharmacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, PR China,Dan Zhang Department of Pharmacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou646000, Sichuan, PR China
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Munir Z, Molinar C, Banche G, Argenziano M, Magnano G, Cavallo L, Mandras N, Cavalli R, Guiot C. Encapsulation in Oxygen-Loaded Nanobubbles Enhances the Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Photoactivated Curcumin. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15595. [PMID: 37958582 PMCID: PMC10650092 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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In both healthcare and agriculture, antibiotic resistance is an alarming issue. Biocompatible and biodegradable ingredients (e.g., curcumin) are given priority in "green" criteria supported by the Next Generation EU platform. The solubility and stability of curcumin would be significantly improved if it were enclosed in nanobubbles (NB), and photoactivation with the correct wavelength of light can increase its antibacterial efficacy. A continuous release of curcumin over a prolonged period was provided by using innovative chitosan-shelled carriers, i.e., curcumin-containing nanobubbles (Curc-CS-NBs) and oxygen-loaded curcumin-containing nanobubbles (Curc-Oxy-CS-NBs). The results demonstrated that after photoactivation, both types of NBs exhibited increased effectiveness. For Staphylococcus aureus, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for Curc-CS-NBs remained at 46 µg/mL following photodynamic activation, whereas it drastically dropped to 12 µg/mL for Curc-Oxy-CS-NBs. Enterococcus faecalis shows a decreased MIC for Curc-CS-NB and Curc-Oxy-CS-NB (23 and 46 µg/mL, respectively). All bacterial strains were more effectively killed by NBs that had both oxygen and LED irradiation. A combination of Curc-Oxy-CS-NB and photodynamic stimulation led to a killing of microorganisms due to ROS-induced bacterial membrane leakage. This approach was particularly effective against Escherichia coli. In conclusion, this work shows that Curc-CS-NBs and Curc-Oxy-CS-exhibit extremely powerful antibacterial properties and represent a potential strategy to prevent antibiotic resistance and encourage the use of eco-friendly substitutes in agriculture and healthcare.
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- Zunaira Munir
- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy; (Z.M.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences and Technologies, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (G.M.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Torino, Italy; (G.B.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences and Technologies, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (G.M.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences and Technologies, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (G.M.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Torino, Italy; (G.B.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Torino, Italy; (G.B.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences and Technologies, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (G.M.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy; (Z.M.); (C.G.)
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Ibrahim RS, Ibrahim SS, El-Naas A, Koklesová L, Kubatka P, Büsselberg D. Could Metformin and Resveratrol Support Glioblastoma Treatment? A Mechanistic View at the Cellular Level. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3368. [PMID: 37444478 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Glioblastoma, a malignant brain tumor, is a common primary brain tumor in adults, with diabetes mellitus being a crucial risk factor. This review examines how the antidiabetic drug metformin and dietary supplement resveratrol can benefit the treatment of glioblastoma. Metformin and resveratrol have demonstrated action against relevant pathways in cancer cells. Metformin and resveratrol inhibit cell proliferation by downregulating the PI3K/Akt pathway, activating mTOR, and increasing AMPK phosphorylation, resulting in lower proliferation and higher apoptosis levels. Metformin and resveratrol both upregulate and inhibit different cascades in the MAPK pathway. In vivo, the drugs reduced tumor growth and volume. These actions show how metformin and resveratrol can combat cancer with both glucose-dependent and glucose-independent effects. The pre-clinical results, alongside the lack of clinical studies and the rise in novel delivery mechanisms, warrant further clinical investigations into the applications of metformin and resveratrol as both separate and as a combination complement to current glioblastoma therapies.
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- Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha 24144, Qatar
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha 24144, Qatar
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Liu K, Liu Y, Lu J, Liu X, Hao L, Yi J. Nanoparticles prepared by polysaccharides extracted from Biyang floral mushroom loaded with resveratrol: Characterization, bioactivity and release behavior under in vitro digestion. Food Chem 2023; 426:136612. [PMID: 37348397 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136612] [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: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Resveratrol (RES) is a common active factor in the functional food field, but poor water solubility and low bioavailability have limited its application. In the present study, the novel nanoparticles (RES-CBFMP NPs) using floral mushroom polysaccharide as the wall material have been developed for delivering RES, aiming to overcome its application shortcomings. After ratio optimization, RES-CBFMP NPs (RES-CBFMP,1:8 w/w), which combined through the hydrogen bonds between RES and CBFMP, showed the best overall performance, with the encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 49.74 ± 0.16%, loading efficiency (LE) of 5.53 ± 0.02%, particle size of 158.56 ± 1.97 nm and zeta-potential of -17.56 ± 0.24 mV. In addition, RES-CBFMP NPs exhibited good physicochemical stabilities, sustained gastrointestinal digestive release property, as well as improved in vitro antioxidant and anticancer activities. This study may contribute to the development of RES oral delivery systems and the application of hydrophobic active molecules in the functional food field.
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- Keke Liu
- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou University, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou University, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou University, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou University, China
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- Systems Engineering Institute, Academy of Military Sciences (AMS), Beijing, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou University, China.
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Stura I, Munir Z, Cavallo L, Torri L, Mandras N, Banche G, Spagnolo R, Pertusio R, Cavalli R, Guiot C. Combining Blue Light and Yellow Curcumin to Obtain a "Green" Tool for Berry Preservation against Bacterial Contamination: A Preliminary Investigation. Foods 2023; 12:foods12102038. [PMID: 37238856 DOI: 10.3390/foods12102038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Background: According to recent studies, tens of millions of tons of fruit are wasted each year in Europe in primary production and home/service consumption. Among fruits, berries are most critical because they have a shorter shelf life and a softer, more delicate, and often edible skin. Curcumin is a natural polyphenolic compound extracted from the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) which exhibits antioxidant, photophysical, and antimicrobial properties that can be further enhanced by photodynamic inactivation of pathogens when irradiated with blue or ultraviolet light. Materials and methods: Multiple experiments were performed in which berry samples were sprayed with a complex of β-cyclodextrin containing 0.5 or 1 mg/mL of curcumin. Photodynamic inactivation was induced by irradiation with blue LED light. Antimicrobial effectiveness was assessed with microbiological assays. The expected effects of oxidation, curcumin solution deterioration, and alteration of the volatile compounds were investigated as well. Results: The treatment with photoactivated curcumin solutions reduced the bacterial load (3.1 vs. 2.5 colony forming units/mL (UFC/ml) in the control and treated groups; p-value = 0.01), without altering the fruit organoleptic and antioxidant properties. Conclusions: The explored method is a promising approach to extend berries' shelf life in an easy and green way. However, further investigations of the preservation and general properties of treated berries are still needed.
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- Ilaria Stura
- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- University of Gastronomic Sciences, 12042 Pollenzo, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences and Technologies, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences and Technologies, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, 10125 Torino, Italy
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Transdermal diffusion of resveratrol by multilamellar liposomes: Effect of encapsulation on its stability. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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