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Graphene quantum dots an efficient nanomaterial for enhancing the photostability of trans-resveratrol in food samples. Food Chem 2022; 386:132766. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Han G, Wang B, Jia M, Ding S, Qiu W, Mi Y, Mi Z, Qin Y, Zhu W, Liu X, Li W. Optimization and evaluation of resveratrol amorphous solid dispersions with a novel polymeric system. MATHEMATICAL BIOSCIENCES AND ENGINEERING : MBE 2022; 19:8019-8034. [PMID: 35801455 DOI: 10.3934/mbe.2022375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The preparation of amorphous solid dispersions using polymers is a commonly used formulation strategy for enhancing the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs. However, a single polymer often does not bring significantly enhance the solubility or amorphous stability of a poorly water-soluble drug. We found an application of a unique and novel binary polymeric blend in the preparation of solid dispersions. The main purpose of this study is to optimize and evaluate resveratrol (Res) amorphous solid dispersions with a novel polymeric system of poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS). The influence of three different release factors, the ratio of CMCS to the polymer mixture (CMCS% = X1), the ratio of Res to the polymer mixture (Res% = X2) and the surfactant (Tween 80 = X3), on the characteristics of released Res at various times (Q5 and Q30) was investigated. The computer optimization and contour plots were used to predict the levels of the independent variables as X1 = 0.17, X2 = 0.10 and X3 = 2.94 for maximized responses of Q5 and Q30. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results revealed that each polymer formed hydrogen bonds with Res. The solid performance and physical stability of the optimized ternary dispersions were studied with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), modulated differential scanning calorimetry (MDSC) and dissolution testing. SEM, XRD and MDSC analysis demonstrated that the Res was amorphous, and MDSC showed no evidence of phase separation during storage. Dissolution testing indicated a more than fourfold increase in the apparent solubility of the optimized ternary dispersions, which maintained high solubility after 90 days. In our research, we used CMCS as a new carrier in combination with PVP, which not only improved the in vitro dissolution of Res but also had better stability.
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- Gangqi Han
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, China
- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
- Shandong Dashu Dafute Food Co., Ltd, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Medical College, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Alesci A, Lauriano ER, Fumia A, Irrera N, Mastrantonio E, Vaccaro M, Gangemi S, Santini A, Cicero N, Pergolizzi S. Relationship between Immune Cells, Depression, Stress, and Psoriasis: Could the Use of Natural Products Be Helpful? MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27061953. [PMID: 35335319 PMCID: PMC8954591 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27061953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Psoriasis is one of the most widespread chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting about 2%-3% of the worldwide adult population. The pathogenesis of this disease is quite complex, but an interaction between genetic and environmental factors has been recognized with an essential modulation of inflammatory and immune responses in affected patients. Psoriatic plaques generally represent the clinical psoriatic feature resulting from an abnormal proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes, which cause dermal hyperplasia, skin infiltration of immune cells, and increased capillarity. Some scientific pieces of evidence have reported that psychological stress may play a key role in psoriasis, and the disease itself may cause stress conditions in patients, thus reproducing a vicious cycle. The present review aims at examining immune cell involvement in psoriasis and the relationship of depression and stress in its pathogenesis and development. In addition, this review contains a focus on the possible use of natural products, thus pointing out their mechanism of action in order to counteract clinical and psychological symptoms.
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- Alessio Alesci
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Stagno d’Alcontres, 31, 98166 Messina, Italy; (E.R.L.); (S.P.)
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.S.); (N.C.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Stagno d’Alcontres, 31, 98166 Messina, Italy; (E.R.L.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Viale Gazzi, 98147 Messina, Italy; (A.F.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine—Section of Pharmacology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine—Section of Dermatology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Viale Gazzi, 98147 Messina, Italy; (A.F.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.S.); (N.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Science and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.S.); (N.C.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Stagno d’Alcontres, 31, 98166 Messina, Italy; (E.R.L.); (S.P.)
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Pinilla-Peñalver E, Soriano ML, Contento AM, Ríos Á. Cyclodextrin-modified graphene quantum dots as a novel additive for the selective separation of bioactive compounds by capillary electrophoresis. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:440. [PMID: 34845524 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-05098-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Highly reliable separation and determination of various biologically active compounds were achieved using capillary electrophoresis (CE) based on β-cyclodextrin-functionalized graphene quantum dots (βcd-GQDs) as the background electrolyte additive. βcd-GQDs improve the separation efficiency between peaks of all analytes. No addition of surfactants or organic solvents was needed in the running buffer containing βcd-GQDs. Up to eight consecutive runs were acquired with high precision for the separation of resveratrol, pyridoxine, riboflavin, catechin, ascorbic acid, quercetin, curcumin, and even of several of their structural analogs. Baseline separation was achieved within just 13 min as a result of the effective mobility of the analytes along the capillary owing to the differential interaction with the additive. The proposed analytical method displayed a good resolution of peaks for all species selecting two absorption wavelengths in the diode array detector. Detection limits lower than 0.28 µg mL-1 were found for all compounds and precision values were in the range of 2.1-4.0% in terms of the peak area of the analytes. The usefulness of the GQD-assisted selectivity-enhanced CE method was verified by the analysis of food and dietary supplements. The applicability to such complex matrices and the easy and low-cost GQD preparation open the door for routine analyses of food and natural products. The concept of using such a dual approach (macromolecules and nanotechnology) has been explored to tackle the separation of various bioactive compounds in nutritional supplements and food. Schematic illustration of the electrophoretic separation of the bioactive molecules in the capillary which is filled with the running solution without (top) and with βcd-GQDs (bottom). The fused silica capillary with negatively ionizable silanol groups at the wall. The voltage is applied at positive polarity at the outlet. R, riboflavin; r, resveratrol; P, pyridoxine; C, catechin; c, curcumin; A, ascorbic acid; Q, quercetin.
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- Esther Pinilla-Peñalver
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenue Camilo José Cela s/n 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain
- Regional Institute for Applied Chemistry Research, IRICA, Avenue Camilo José Cela s/n 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenue Camilo José Cela s/n 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Córdoba, Campus of Rabanales, Marie Curie, E-14071, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenue Camilo José Cela s/n 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avenue Camilo José Cela s/n 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain.
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Spósito L, Fortunato GC, de Camargo BAF, Ramos MADS, Souza MPCD, Meneguin AB, Bauab TM, Chorilli M. Exploiting drug delivery systems for oral route in the peptic ulcer disease treatment. J Drug Target 2021; 29:1029-1047. [PMID: 33729081 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2021.1904249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common condition that is induced by acid and pepsin causing lesions in the mucosa of the duodenum and stomach. The pathogenesis of PUD is a many-sided scenario, which involves an imbalance between protective factors, such as prostaglandins, blood flow, and cell renewal, and aggressive ones, like alcohol abuse, smoking, Helicobacter pylori colonisation, and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The standard oral treatment is well established; however, several problems can decrease the success of this therapy, such as drug degradation in the gastric environment, low oral bioavailability, and lack of vectorisation to the target site. In this way, the use of strategies to improve the effectiveness of these conventional drugs becomes interesting. Currently, the use of drug delivery systems is being explored as an option to improve the drug therapy limitations, such as antimicrobial resistance, low bioavailability, molecule degradation in an acid environment, and low concentration of the drug at the site of action. This article provides a review of oral drug delivery systems looking for improving the treatment of PUD.
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- Larissa Spósito
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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de Araújo JTC, Duarte JL, Di Filippo LD, Araújo VHS, Carvalho GC, Chorilli M. Nanosystem functionalization strategies for prostate cancer treatment: a review. J Drug Target 2021; 29:808-821. [PMID: 33645369 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2021.1892121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Prostate cancer (PC) has a high morbidity and mortality rate worldwide, and the current clinical guidelines can vary depending on the stage of the disease. Drug delivery nanosystems (DDNs) can improve biopharmaceutical properties of encapsulated anti-cancer drugs by modulating their release kinetics, improving physicochemical stability and reducing toxicity. DDN can also enhance the ability of specific targeting through surface modification by coupling ligands (antibodies, nucleic acids, peptides, aptamer, proteins), thus favouring the cell internalisation process by endocytosis. The purposes of this review are to describe the limitations in the treatment of PC, explore different functionalization such as polymeric, lipid and inorganic nanosystems aimed at the treatment of PC, and demonstrate the improvement of this modification for an active target, as alternative and promising candidates for new therapies.
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- Department of Drugs and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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Zeng Q, Xiong Q, Zhou M, Tian X, Yue K, Li Y, Shu X, Ru Q. Resveratrol attenuates methamphetamine-induced memory impairment via inhibition of oxidative stress and apoptosis in mice. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13622. [PMID: 33502009 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Methamphetamine (METH) abuse produces serious neurotoxicity to the central nervous system along with long-term cognitive dysfunction. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol, has broad application prospects in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate whether resveratrol might alleviate METH-induced memory deficits in vivo. We found that multiple exposures to METH significantly impaired cognitive functions and caused long-lasting memory deficits (p < .05). Pretreatment of resveratrol (10 or 100 mg/kg) remarkably attenuated METH-induced memory impairment in mice (p < .05). Bioinformatics analysis results showed that resveratrol might alleviate memory deficits by inhibiting METH-induced oxidative damage and apoptosis. Molecular docking showed that resveratrol had hydrogen bonding interactions with Kelch-like ECH associated protein 1 (Keap1), a repressor protein of the classic antioxidant Keap1-Nrf2 pathway. Further results validated oxidative stress parameters, apoptosis, and expression of Keap1 were significantly increased, while the translocation and activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) into the nucleus and expression of its downstream proteins were greatly decreased in the hippocampus after METH exposure (p < .05). These changes caused by METH could be prevented by resveratrol (p < .05). Therefore, these findings suggested that the prevention of resveratrol on memory dysfunction induced by METH was possibly related to the activation of the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway and reduction of apoptosis. Supplementation of resveratrol could be a potential treatment for preventing the neurotoxicity of METH in the future. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: As one of the worst commonly abused psychostimulants, methamphetamine (METH) addiction produces serious complications including cognitive impairment and memory deficits. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol that has important nutritional supplements and protective effects in the treatment of many neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, the results of bioinformatics prediction and experimental validation showed that resveratrol might effectively prevent memory impairment via the interaction with Keap1, activation of the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway, and inhibition of DNA damage and apoptotic responses post METH exposure. Therefore, these findings provide new ideas and insights into the application of resveratrol in the treatment of nervous system damage caused by METH.
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- Qing Zeng
- Wuhan Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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Riccio BVF, Spósito L, Carvalho GC, Ferrari PC, Chorilli M. Resveratrol isoforms and conjugates: A review from biosynthesis in plants to elimination from the human body. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2020; 353:e2000146. [PMID: 32886393 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202000146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The natural isomers of resveratrol, cis- and trans-resveratrol, are natural phenolic substances synthetized via the shikimate pathway and found in many sources, including grapes, peanuts, blackberries, pistachios, cacao, cranberries, and jackfruits. They have functional and pharmacological properties such as anticarcinogenic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective activities. The aim of this article is to review the data published on resveratrol and its isomers, and their biosynthesis in plants, food sources, health and toxic effects, and the excretion of their metabolites. Due to its contribution to the promotion of human health, it is convenient to gather more knowledge about its functional properties, food sources, and the interactions with the human body during the processes of eating, digestion, absorption, biotransformation, and excretion, to combine this information to improve the understanding of these substances.
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- Bruno V F Riccio
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ponta Grossa State University (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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Mishra MK, Gupta J, Gupta R. Self-Assemble Amphiphilic PEO-PPO-PEO Tri-Block Co-Polymeric Methotrexate Nanomicelles to Combat MCF7 Cancer Cells. Curr Drug Deliv 2020; 18:794-804. [PMID: 32778025 DOI: 10.2174/1567201817666200810110914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methotrexate (MTX) is a water-insoluble, anti-tumor agent that causes adverse effects like bone marrow suppression, chronic interstitial obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatotoxicity, leukopenia, interstitial pneumonitis and nephrotoxicity with slow drug release rate. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to successfully incorporate MTX into novel-targeted Pluronic (PEOPPO- PEO tri-block co-polymer) F127 polymeric micelles intended for intravenous administration with improved drug loading and sustained release behavior necessary to achieve better efficacy of MTX. METHODS MTX-loaded Pluronic F127 micelles were characterized for critical micelle concentration, particle size and zeta potential,1H NMR, drug loading, encapsulation efficiency characterization, cell uptake, in vitro release study along with partition coefficient and solubilization thermodynamics. RESULTS The micellar formulation resulted in nano size 27.32±1.43nm of PF127/SDS, as compared to Pluronic F127 micelles or PF127/Phosphatidyl choline which were 30.52±1.18nm and 154.35±5.5nm in size, respectively. The uptake of PF127/SDS micellar formulation incorporating Rhodamine 123 in MCF7 cancer cells was found to be higher (84.25%) than PF127/PC, PF127 and MTX i.e. 66.26%, 73.59% and 53% respectively. The in vitro MTX release from PF127, PF127/SDS and PF127/PC polymeric micelles formulations was observed to be 69%, 69.5% and 66% at 12 h whereas 80.89%, 77.67% and 78.54% after 24 h, respectively and revealed a sustained release. MTX-loaded PF127/SDS micelles showed high partition coefficient and negative free energy of solubilization compared to PF127 and PF127/PC which signify self-assembly behavior and thermodynamic stability towards higher dissociation. CONCLUSION It was finally concluded that MTX-loaded PF127/SDS micelles act as a potential anticancer delivery system in comparison to PF127/PC and PF127 to combat tumor cells by enhancing their cellular uptake targeting with sustained release pattern and reducing the thermodynamic instability. Thus, PF127/SDS micellar formulation can provide a useful alternative dosage form for intravenous administration of MTX.
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- Manoj Kumar Mishra
- Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Zielińska A, Alves H, Marques V, Durazzo A, Lucarini M, Alves TF, Morsink M, Willemen N, Eder P, Chaud MV, Severino P, Santini A, Souto EB. Properties, Extraction Methods, and Delivery Systems for Curcumin as a Natural Source of Beneficial Health Effects. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2020; 56:E336. [PMID: 32635279 PMCID: PMC7404808 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56070336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This review discusses the impact of curcumin-an aromatic phytoextract from the turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome-as an effective therapeutic agent. Despite all of the beneficial health properties ensured by curcumin application, its pharmacological efficacy is compromised in vivo due to poor aqueous solubility, high metabolism, and rapid excretion that may result in poor systemic bioavailability. To overcome these problems, novel nanosystems have been proposed to enhance its bioavailability and bioactivity by reducing the particle size, the modification of surfaces, and the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin with different nanocarriers. The solutions based on nanotechnology can improve the perspective for medical patients with serious illnesses. In this review, we discuss commonly used curcumin-loaded bio-based nanoparticles that should be implemented for overcoming the innate constraints of this natural ingredient. Furthermore, the associated challenges regarding the potential applications in combination therapies are discussed as well.
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- Aleksandra Zielińska
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (A.Z.); (H.A.); (V.M.)
- Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Human Genetics, Strzeszyńska 32, 60-479 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (A.Z.); (H.A.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (A.Z.); (H.A.); (V.M.)
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- CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology, University of Sorocaba-UNISO, Sorocaba, São Paulo 18023-000, Brazil; (T.F.A.); (M.V.C.)
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women& Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA; (M.M.); (N.W.); (P.S.)
- Translational Liver Research, Department of Medical Cell BioPhysics, Technical Medical Centre, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women& Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA; (M.M.); (N.W.); (P.S.)
- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dietetics and Internal Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland;
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology, University of Sorocaba-UNISO, Sorocaba, São Paulo 18023-000, Brazil; (T.F.A.); (M.V.C.)
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women& Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA; (M.M.); (N.W.); (P.S.)
- Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNMed), Biotechnological Postgraduate Program, and Institute of Technology and Research (ITP), University of Tiradentes (Unit), Av. Murilo Dantas 300, Aracaju 49010-390, Brazil
- Tiradentes Institute, 150 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (A.Z.); (H.A.); (V.M.)
- CEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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Natural Ergot Alkaloids in Ocular Pharmacotherapy: Known Molecules for Novel Nanoparticle-Based Delivery Systems. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10070980. [PMID: 32630018 PMCID: PMC7408209 DOI: 10.3390/biom10070980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Several pharmacological properties are attributed to ergot alkaloids as a result of their antibacterial, antiproliferative, and antioxidant effects. Although known for their biomedical applications (e.g., for the treatment of glaucoma), most ergot alkaloids exhibit high toxicological risk and may even be lethal to humans and animals. Their pharmacological profile results from the structural similarity between lysergic acid-derived compounds and noradrenalin, dopamine, and serotonin neurotransmitters. To reduce their toxicological risk, while increasing their bioavailability, improved delivery systems were proposed. This review discusses the safety aspects of using ergot alkaloids in ocular pharmacology and proposes the development of lipid and polymeric nanoparticles for the topical administration of these drugs to enhance their therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of glaucoma.
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Medicinal plants, many of which are wild, have recently been under the spotlight worldwide due to growing requests for natural and sustainable eco-compatible remedies for pathological conditions with beneficial health effects that are able to support/supplement a daily diet or to support and/or replace conventional pharmacological therapy. The main requests for these products are: safety, minimum adverse unwanted effects, better efficacy, greater bioavailability, and lower cost when compared with synthetic medications available on the market. One of these popular herbs is hawthorn (Crataegus spp.), belonging to the Rosaceae family, with about 280 species present in Europe, North Africa, West Asia, and North America. Various parts of this herb, including the berries, flowers, and leaves, are rich in nutrients and beneficial bioactive compounds. Its chemical composition has been reported to have many health benefits, including medicinal and nutraceutical properties. Accordingly, the present review gives a snapshot of the in vitro and in vivo therapeutic potential of this herb on human health.
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Development and stability of novel selenium colloidal particles complex with peanut meal peptides. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Baldim I, Rosa DM, Souza CRF, Da Ana R, Durazzo A, Lucarini M, Santini A, Souto EB, Oliveira WP. Factors Affecting the Retention Efficiency and Physicochemical Properties of Spray Dried Lipid Nanoparticles Loaded with Lippia sidoides Essential Oil. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10050693. [PMID: 32365717 PMCID: PMC7277518 DOI: 10.3390/biom10050693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Essential oils (EOs) are widely used in various industrial sectors but can present several instability problems when exposed to environmental factors. Encapsulation technologies are effective solutions to improve EOs properties and stability. Currently, the encapsulation in lipid nanoparticles has received significant attention, due to the several recognized advantages over conventional systems. The study aimed to investigate the influence of the lipid matrix composition and spray-drying process on the physicochemical properties of the lipid-based nanoparticles loaded with Lippia sidoides EO and their retention efficiency for the oil. The obtained spray-dried products were characterized by determination of flow properties (Carr Index: from 25.0% to 47.93%, and Hausner ratio: from 1.25 to 1.38), moisture (from 3.78% to 5.20%), water activity (<0.5), and powder morphology. Zeta potential, mean particle size and polydispersity index, of the redispersed dried product, fell between −25.9 mV and −30.9 mV, 525.3 nm and 1143 nm, and 0.425 and 0.652, respectively; showing slight differences with the results obtained prior to spray-drying (from −16.4 mV to −31.6 mV; 147 nm to 1531 nm; and 0.459 to 0.729). Thymol retention in the dried products was significantly lower than the values determined for the liquid formulations and was affected by the drying of nanoparticles.
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- Iara Baldim
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, Brazil; (I.B.); (D.M.R.); (C.R.F.S.)
- CEB–Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, Brazil; (I.B.); (D.M.R.); (C.R.F.S.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, Brazil; (I.B.); (D.M.R.); (C.R.F.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, 80131 Napoli, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (E.B.S.); (W.P.O.)
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- CEB–Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (E.B.S.); (W.P.O.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, Brazil; (I.B.); (D.M.R.); (C.R.F.S.)
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (E.B.S.); (W.P.O.)
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Souto EB, Campos JR, Da Ana R, Martins-Gomes C, Silva AM, Souto SB, Lucarini M, Durazzo A, Santini A. Ocular Cell Lines and Genotoxicity Assessment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E2046. [PMID: 32204489 PMCID: PMC7142522 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17062046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Genotoxicity screening tests aim to evaluate if and to what extent a compound in contact with the human body (e.g., a drug molecule, a compound from the environment) interacts with DNA. The comet assay is a sensitive method used to predict the risk of DNA damage in individual cells, as it quantifies the tape breaks, being the alkaline version (pH > 13) the most commonly used in the laboratory. Epithelial cells serve as biomatrices in genotoxicity assessments. As ca. 80% of solid cancers are of epithelial origin, the quantification of the DNA damage upon exposure of epithelial cells to a drug or drug formulation becomes relevant. Comet assays run in epithelial cells also have clinical applications in human biomonitoring, which assesses whether and to what extent is the human body exposed to environmental genotoxic compounds and how such exposure changes over time. Ocular mucosa is particularly exposed to environmental assaults. This review summarizes the published data on the genotoxicity assessment in estimating DNA damage in epithelial cells with a special focus on ocular cell lines. General comet assay procedures for ex vivo and in vivo epithelium samples are also described.
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- Eliana B. Souto
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.R.C.); (R.D.A.)
- CEB-Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.R.C.); (R.D.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.R.C.); (R.D.A.)
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- Department of Biology and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, P-5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.M.-G.); (A.M.S.)
- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, P-5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, P-5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.M.-G.); (A.M.S.)
- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, P-5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Endocrinology of Hospital de São João, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200–319 Porto, Portugal;
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- CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (M.L.); (A.D.)
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- CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (M.L.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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An investigation on parameters affecting the optimization of testosterone enanthate loaded solid nanoparticles for enhanced transdermal delivery. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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