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Gözcü S, Polat HK, Gültekin Y, Ünal S, Karakuyu NF, Şafak EK, Doğan O, Pezik E, Haydar MK, Aytekin E, Kurt N, Laçin BB. Formulation of hesperidin-loaded in situ gel for ocular drug delivery: a comprehensive study. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:5846-5859. [PMID: 38385802 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye disorders. Different drugs are used for its treatment. Hesperidin is an active substance isolated from Citrus sinensis L. (Rutaceae) fruit peels, with known anti-inflammatory activity but low solubility. It was complexed with cyclodextrin and encapsulated in situ gel to extend its duration in the eye. RESULTS The optimized formulation comprised 1% hesperidin, 1.5% hydroxyethyl cellulose, and 16% poloxamer 407. The viscosity at 25 °C was 492 ± 82 cP, and at 35 °C it was 8875 ± 248 cP, the pH was 7.01 ± 0.03, gelation temperature was 34 ± 1.3 °C, and gelation time was 33 ± 1.2 s. There was a 66% in vitro release in the initial 2 h, with a burst effect. A lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibition test determined that hesperidin was active at high doses on leukotyrens seen in the body in allergic diseases. In cell-culture studies, the hesperidin cyclodextrin complex loaded in situ gel, BRN9-CD (poloxamer 16%, hydroxy ethyl cellulose (HEC) 1.5%), enhanced cell viability in comparison with the hesperidin solution. It was determined that BRN9-CD did not cause any irritation in the ocular tissues in the Draize test. CONCLUSION The findings of this study demonstrate the potential of the in situ gel formulation of hesperidin in terms of ease of application and residence time on the ocular surface. Due to its notable LOX inhibition activity and positive outcomes in the in vivo Draize test, it appears promising for incorporation into pharmaceutical formulations. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Sefa Gözcü
- Department of Pharmacognosy Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Pirsa S, Bener M, Şen FB. Biodegradable film of carboxymethyl cellulose modified with red onion peel powder waste and boron nitride nanoparticles: Investigation of physicochemical properties and release of active substances. Food Chem 2024; 445:138721. [PMID: 38359571 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138721] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The aim of this study was to modify carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) films with onion peel extract (OPE) (0-2 g), onion peel powder (OPP) (0-2 g) and boron nitride nanoparticles (BN) (0-100 mg). 17 different CMC/OPE/OPP/BN films were provided and the physicochemical properties of films were studied. The release of active compounds of the composite film was investigated over time. The obtained results showed that OPE, OPP and BN increased the physical resistance and flexibility of the films. The percentage of moisture and solubility of the films decreased with the increase of OPE, OPP and BN. By adding BN, OPE and OPP, the structure of the film became stronger and the permeability to water vapor decreased. Addition of OPE and OPP significantly increased the antioxidant property of the film. In general, it can be said that the antioxidant substances of the onion peel are protected inside the film by preparing a CMC/OPE/OPP/BN film, which, in addition to stabilizing the antioxidants, can play an effective role in the controlled release of these antioxidant substances.
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- Sajad Pirsa
- Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Fatih 34134, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Fatih 34134, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Hu XQ, Zhu JZ, Hao Z, Tang L, Sun J, Sun WR, Hu J, Wang PY, Basmadji NP, Pedraz JL, Vairo C, Lafuente EG, Ramalingam M, Xie S, Wang R. Renewable Electroconductive Hydrogels for Accelerated Diabetic Wound Healing and Motion Monitoring. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:3566-3582. [PMID: 38780026 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus, may result in an amputation. Natural and renewable hydrogels are desirable materials for DFU dressings due to their outstanding biosafety and degradability. However, most hydrogels are usually only used for wound repair and cannot be employed to monitor motion because of their inherent poor mechanical properties and electrical conductivity. Given that proper wound stretching is beneficial for wound healing, the development of natural hydrogel patches integrated with wound repair properties and motion monitoring was expected to achieve efficient and accurate wound healing. Here, we designed a dual-network (chitosan and sodium alginate) hydrogel embedded with lignin-Ag and quercetin-melanin nanoparticles to achieve efficient wound healing and motion monitoring. The double network formed by the covalent bond and electrostatic interaction confers the hydrogel with superior mechanical properties. Instead of the usual chemical reagents, genipin extracted from Gardenia was used as a cross-linking agent for the hydrogel and consequently improved its biosafety. Furthermore, the incorporation of lignin-Ag nanoparticles greatly enhanced the mechanical strength, antibacterial efficacy, and conductivity of the hydrogel. The electrical conductivity of hydrogels gives them the capability of motion monitoring. The motion sensing mechanism is that stretching of the hydrogel induced by motion changes the conductivity of the hydrogel, thus converting the motion into an electrical signal. Meanwhile, quercetin-melanin nanoparticles confer exceptional adhesion, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties to the hydrogels. The system ultimately achieved excellent wound repair and motion monitoring performance and was expected to be used for stretch-assisted safe and accurate wound repair in the future.
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- Xiao Qian Hu
- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
- Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai 264000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Biology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Biology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- NanoBioCel Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- BIOSASUN S.A., Ctra. Allo-Arroniz Km1, Navarra 31263, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Joint Research Laboratory (JRL) on Bioprinting and Advanced Pharma Development, A Joint Venture of TECNALIA and University of the Basque Country, Centro de investigación Lascaray ikergunea, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai 264000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Biology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, People's Republic of China
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Andor M, Temereancă C, Sbârcea L, Ledeți A, Man DE, Mornoș C, Ridichie A, Cîrcioban D, Vlase G, Barvinschi P, Caunii A, Văruţ RM, Trandafirescu CM, Buda V, Ledeți I, Rădulescu M. Host-Guest Interaction Study of Olmesartan Medoxomil with β-Cyclodextrin Derivatives. Molecules 2024; 29:2209. [PMID: 38792072 PMCID: PMC11123892 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102209] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Olmesartan medoxomil (OLM) is a selective angiotensin II receptor antagonist used in the treatment of hypertension. Its therapeutic potential is limited by its poor water solubility, leading to poor bioavailability. Encapsulation of the drug substance by two methylated cyclodextrins, namely randomly methylated β-cyclodextrin (RM-β-CD) and heptakis(2,3,6-tri-O-methyl)-β-cyclodextrin (TM-β-CD), was carried out to overcome the limitation related to OLM solubility, which, in turn, is expected to result in an improved biopharmaceutical profile. Supramolecular entities were evaluated by means of thermoanalytical techniques (TG-thermogravimetry; DTG-derivative thermogravimetry), spectroscopic methods including powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD), universal-attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (UATR-FTIR) and UV spectroscopy, saturation solubility studies, and by a theoretical approach using molecular modeling. The phase solubility method reveals an AL-type diagram for both inclusion complexes, indicating a stoichiometry ratio of 1:1. The values of the apparent stability constant indicate the higher stability of the host-guest system OLM/RM-β-CD. The physicochemical properties of the binary systems are different from those of the parent compounds, emphasizing the formation of inclusion complexes between the drug and CDs when the kneading method was used. The molecular encapsulation of OLM in RM-β-CD led to an increase in drug solubility, thus the supramolecular adduct can be the subject of further research to design a new pharmaceutical formulation containing OLM, with improved bioavailability.
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- Minodora Andor
- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (D.E.M.); (C.M.); (M.R.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University Politehnica Timisoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.T.); (I.L.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
- Advanced Instrumental Screening Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
- Advanced Instrumental Screening Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (D.E.M.); (C.M.); (M.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (D.E.M.); (C.M.); (M.R.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
- Advanced Instrumental Screening Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
- Advanced Instrumental Screening Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Research Centre for Thermal Analysis in Environmental Problems, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi Street 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Faculty of Physics, West University of Timisoara, 4 Vasile Parvan Blvd, 300223 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
- Advanced Instrumental Screening Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, 2–4 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University Politehnica Timisoara, 2 Victoriei Square, 300006 Timisoara, Romania; (C.T.); (I.L.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.S.); (A.R.); (D.C.); (A.C.); (C.M.T.); (V.B.)
- Advanced Instrumental Screening Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (D.E.M.); (C.M.); (M.R.)
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Shi Y, Jin HF, Wu YW, Zhu SC, Cao J. β-Cyclodextrin-assisted mechanical inclusion extraction of lipophilic flavonoids and hydrophilic terpenoids from functional food. Food Chem 2024; 437:137829. [PMID: 37897830 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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This study presents an innovative, efficient, environmentally friendly and rapid mechanical inclusion extraction (MIE) method for active ingredients in functional food. 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin was used as the inclusion reagent, and water was used as the extraction solvent in MIE. The experimental parameters affecting the extraction efficiency of the target compounds were systematically investigated using single-factor experiments and surface response methodology optimization. The method showed satisfactory linearity (coefficient of determination > 0.991), precision (0.02 % to 4.89 %), limit of detection (1.1-11.3 ng/mL), and recoveries of 80.4-108.7 % and 86.3-112.3 % at spiked concentration levels of 1 and 5 μg/mL, respectively. Consequently, the MIE method provided a novel green alternative and extended its applications for the simultaneous extraction of hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds from functional food.
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- Ying Shi
- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China.
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Dai K, Wu J, Liu X, Wang S, Liu Y, Li H, Wang H. Inclusion complex of quercetin with sulfobutylether β-cyclodextrin: preparation, characterization, antioxidant and antibacterial activities and the inclusion mechanism. RSC Adv 2024; 14:9472-9481. [PMID: 38516163 PMCID: PMC10951979 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08936c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Quercetin (QCT) has a variety of pharmacological effects, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, anticardiovascular and antiaging effects. However, its poor water solubility, stability and bioavailability limit its applications. The special structure of cyclodextrins and their derivatives with a hydrophobic inner cavity and hydrophilic outer wall can load a variety of hydrophobic drugs of a suitable size and shape, thereby improving the stability and solubility of these molecules. In this study, an inclusion complex of quercetin and sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin was prepared. It was characterized via FT-IR, UV, 1H NMR, XRD, DSC, and SEM analysis, which revealed the successful formation of the inclusion complex. In vitro biological activity estimations were carried out and the results indicated that the inclusion complex displayed higher antioxidative and antibacterial properties compared with free QCT. In addition, the mechanisms of inclusion were explored using 1H NMR analysis and docking calculations, thus providing a theoretical basis for obtaining an inclusion complex.
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- Kunkun Dai
- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Key Laboratory of Alcoholic Beverages Quality and Safety of China Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University Beijing 100048 China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 China
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Jasem odhaib A, Pirsa S, Mohtarami F. Biodegradable film based on barley sprout powder/pectin modified with quercetin and V 2O 5 nanoparticles: Investigation of physicochemical and structural properties. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25448. [PMID: 38356559 PMCID: PMC10865241 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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In this study, barley sprout powder/pectin (BS/Pec) composite film was prepared. Quercetin (Qu) and vanadium oxide (V2O5) nanoparticles were used to improve the physicochemical and structural characteristics of the film. The structural, physicochemical and thermal properties of the films were investigated by various techniques such as TGA, SEM, XRD, FTIR, texture analysis, etc. The thickness and tensile strength of the films increased from 120 μm to 2.4 MPa to 220 μm and 6 MPa respectively with the increase of V2O5 nanoparticles and quercetin pigment. Nanoparticles of V2O5 and quercetin decreased the moisture content of the film from 50% to 20%. Quercetin had little effect in reducing water vapor permeability (WVP), but V2O5 nanoparticles had a significant effect in reducing WVP. The pure BS/Pec film had almost 30% antioxidant properties, which increased to 81% with the increase of quercetin. Adding quercetin and V2O5 nanoparticles to the film increased the antimicrobial properties of the film against both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The SEM images showed the inhomogeneous surface of the BS/Pec film caused by BS powder fibers. The interactions between the components of the films (electrostatic type) was confirmed by FTIR results. The degradation temperature of the overall structure of the film in the presence of nanoparticles indicated the positive effect of nanoparticles in increasing the thermal resistance of the film. Investigating the crystal structure of the film showed that the BS/Pec film has an amorphous/crystalline or semi-crystalline structure. Considering that the prepared film has good mechanical properties and as well as antioxidant/antimicrobial properties, this film as an active composite can be used in food products packaging.
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- Alaa Jasem odhaib
- Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Canbolat F, Demir N, Yayıntas OT, Pehlivan M, Eldem A, Ayna TK, Senel M. Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Quercetin and Valproic Acid: A Novel Approach for Enhancing Antioxidant Activity against Oxidative Stress in the SH-SY5Y Human Neuroblastoma Cell Line. Biomedicines 2024; 12:287. [PMID: 38397889 PMCID: PMC10887077 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020287] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Multiple drug-delivery systems obtained by loading nanoparticles (NPs) with different drugs that have different physicochemical properties present a promising strategy to achieve synergistic effects between drugs or overcome undesired effects. This study aims to develop a new NP by loading quercetin (Que) and valproic acid (VPA) into chitosan. In this context, our study investigated the antioxidant activities of chitosan NPs loaded with single and dual drugs containing Que against oxidative stress. METHOD The synthesis of chitosan NPs loaded with a single (Que or VPA) and dual drug (Que and VPA), the characterization of the NPs, the conducting of in vitro antioxidant activity studies, and the analysis of the cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity of the NPs in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell lines were performed. RESULT The NP applications that protected cell viability to the greatest extent against H2O2-induced cell damage were, in order, 96 µg/mL of Que-loaded chitosan NP (77.30%, 48 h), 2 µg/mL of VPA-loaded chitosan NP (70.06%, 24 h), 96 µg/mL of blank chitosan NP (68.31%, 48 h), and 2 µg/mL of Que- and VPA-loaded chitosan NP (66.03%, 24 h). CONCLUSION Our study establishes a successful paradigm for developing drug-loaded NPs with a uniform and homogeneous distribution of drugs into NPs. Chitosan NPs loaded with both single and dual drugs possessing antioxidant activity were successfully developed. The capability of chitosan NPs developed at the nanometer scale to sustain cell viability in SH-SY5Y cell lines implies the potential of intranasal administration of chitosan NPs for future studies, offering protective effects in central nervous system diseases.
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- Fadime Canbolat
- Department of Pharmacy Services, Vocational School of Health Services, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale 17100, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Science, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale 17100, Türkiye;
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- Vocational School of Health Services, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir 35620, Türkiye;
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- Medical Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir 35620, Türkiye; (A.E.); (T.K.A.)
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- Medical Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir 35620, Türkiye; (A.E.); (T.K.A.)
- Tissue Typing Laboratory, İzmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, İzmir 35180, Türkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Biruni University, Istanbul 34010, Türkiye;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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Tehrany PM, Rahmanian P, Rezaee A, Ranjbarpazuki G, Sohrabi Fard F, Asadollah Salmanpour Y, Zandieh MA, Ranjbarpazuki A, Asghari S, Javani N, Nabavi N, Aref AR, Hashemi M, Rashidi M, Taheriazam A, Motahari A, Hushmandi K. Multifunctional and theranostic hydrogels for wound healing acceleration: An emphasis on diabetic-related chronic wounds. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117087. [PMID: 37716390 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Hydrogels represent intricate three-dimensional polymeric structures, renowned for their compatibility with living systems and their ability to naturally degrade. These networks stand as promising and viable foundations for a range of biomedical uses. The practical feasibility of employing hydrogels in clinical trials has been well-demonstrated. Among the prevalent biomedical uses of hydrogels, a significant application arises in the context of wound healing. This intricate progression involves distinct phases of inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling, often triggered by trauma, skin injuries, and various diseases. Metabolic conditions like diabetes have the potential to give rise to persistent wounds, leading to delayed healing processes. This current review consolidates a collection of experiments focused on the utilization of hydrogels to expedite the recovery of wounds. Hydrogels have the capacity to improve the inflammatory conditions at the wound site, and they achieve this by diminishing levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby exhibiting antioxidant effects. Hydrogels have the potential to enhance the growth of fibroblasts and keratinocytes at the wound site. They also possess the capability to inhibit both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, effectively managing wounds infected by drug-resistant bacteria. Hydrogels can trigger angiogenesis and neovascularization processes, while also promoting the M2 polarization of macrophages, which in turn mitigates inflammation at the wound site. Intelligent and versatile hydrogels, encompassing features such as pH sensitivity, reactivity to reactive oxygen species (ROS), and responsiveness to light and temperature, have proven advantageous in expediting wound healing. Furthermore, hydrogels synthesized using environmentally friendly methods, characterized by high levels of biocompatibility and biodegradability, hold the potential for enhancing the wound healing process. Hydrogels can facilitate the controlled discharge of bioactive substances. More recently, there has been progress in the creation of conductive hydrogels, which, when subjected to electrical stimulation, contribute to the enhancement of wound healing. Diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder, leads to a slowdown in the wound healing process, often resulting in the formation of persistent wounds. Hydrogels have the capability to expedite the healing of diabetic wounds, facilitating the transition from the inflammatory phase to the proliferative stage. The current review sheds light on the biological functionalities of hydrogels, encompassing their role in modulating diverse mechanisms and cell types, including inflammation, oxidative stress, macrophages, and bacteriology. Additionally, this review emphasizes the significance of smart hydrogels with responsiveness to external stimuli, as well as conductive hydrogels for promoting wound healing. Lastly, the discussion delves into the advancement of environmentally friendly hydrogels with high biocompatibility, aimed at accelerating the wound healing process.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Division of Epidemiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Translational Sciences, Xsphera Biosciences Inc. Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; The Health of Plant and Livestock Products Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Board-Certified in Veterinary Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Division of Epidemiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Polat HK, Ünal S, Aytekin E, Karakuyu NF, Pezik E, Haydar MK, Kurt N, Doğan O, Mokhtare B. Formulation development of Lornoxicam loaded heat triggered ocular in-situ gel using factorial design. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2023; 49:601-615. [PMID: 37788164 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2023.2264932] [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: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In the current research, lornoxicam-loaded in situ gels were developed, and their potential usage in ocular inflammation was evaluated. SIGNIFICANCE Lornoxicam cyclodextrin complex prepared with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and poloxamer P407 because of the low viscosity of in situ gels to provide easy application. However, washing and removing it from the ocular surface becomes difficult due to the gelation formation with heat. METHODS A three-level factorial experimental design was used to evaluate the effects of poloxamer 407 concentration, polymer type, and polymer concentration on viscosity, pH, gelation capacity, gelation time, and gelation temperature, which were considered the optimal indicators of lornoxicam-containing formulations. RESULTS As a result of the three-level factorial experimental design, the optimized formulation contained 15 (%w/v) poloxamer 407 and 1 (%w/v) hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The optimize formulation viscosity 25 °C = 504 ± 49cP, viscosity 35 °C = 11247 ± 214cP, pH = 6.80 ± 0.01, gelation temprature = 35 ± 0.2 °C, and gelation time= 34 ± 0.2 s was obtained. In the in vitro release studies, 68% of lornoxicam was released with a burst effect in the first three hours; then, the release continued for eight hours with controlled release. Release kinetics of the formulations were modeled mathematically, and it was found to be compatible with the Korsemeyer-Peppas and Weibull models. In cell culture studies, cell viability at 100 µg/mL was 83% and 96% for NL6 and NL6-CD, respectively. In Draize's in vivo test, no negative conditions occurred in rats. CONCLUSIONS Therefore, the NL6-CD formulation has the potential to be a favorable option for treating ocular inflammation.
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- Heybet Kerem Polat
- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, Ankara
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department Of Pharmacology, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology 60100, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Of Pathology, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Türkiye
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Alizadeh SR, Savadkouhi N, Ebrahimzadeh MA. Drug design strategies that aim to improve the low solubility and poor bioavailability conundrum in quercetin derivatives. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2023; 18:1117-1132. [PMID: 37515777 DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2023.2241366] [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: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Scientists are especially interested in polyphenols, particularly flavonoids. Quercetin, a flavonoid, has demonstrated various therapeutic properties, such as antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-carcinogenic activities. Different plant sources contain varying quantities and types of quercetin. However, quercetin's bioavailability is frequently low due to its low water solubility, molecular stability, and absorption characteristics. AREAS COVERED The primary goals of this review are related to the approaches for overcoming quercetin's limitations. Hence, the main tactics for structural modifications (addition of charged and polar groups, removing C2, C3 double bond or reducing aromaticity, disrupting intramolecular H-bond, and reducing crystal lattice stability) and drug delivery systems (cyclodextrin complexes, emulsions, nanoparticles, liposomes, etc.) were discussed to improve water solubility and bioavailability of quercetin. EXPERT OPINION From a tactical perspective, enhancing the solubility of compounds can be simplified through decreasing hydrophobic properties or crystalline stability. In addition, an essential field of study focuses on creating appropriate molecular carriers for substances with low water solubility. However, pharmacokinetics, potency, and toxicology are all impacted by the structural factors and physical characteristics that regulate solubility. Poor water solubility is still a major problem in drug discovery, and new methods are always in demand to overcome it.
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- Seyedeh Roya Alizadeh
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Rajamohan R, Ashokkumar S, Murugavel K, Lee YR. Preparation and Characterization of a Nano-Inclusion Complex of Quercetin with β-Cyclodextrin and Its Potential Activity on Cancer Cells. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1352. [PMID: 37512663 PMCID: PMC10386393 DOI: 10.3390/mi14071352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Quercetin (QRC), a flavonoid found in foods and plants such as red wine, onions, green tea, apples, and berries, possesses remarkable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties make it effective in combating cancer cells, reducing inflammation, protecting against heart disease, and regulating blood sugar levels. To enhance the potential of inclusion complexes (ICs) containing β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) in cancer therapy, they were transformed into nano-inclusion complexes (NICs). In this research, NICs were synthesized using ethanol as a reducing agent in the nanoprecipitation process. By employing FT-IR analysis, it was observed that hydrogen bonds were formed between QRC and β-CD. Moreover, the IC molecules formed NICs through the aggregation facilitated by intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Proton NMR results further confirmed the occurrence of proton shielding and deshielding subsequent to the formation of NICs. The introduction of β-CDs led to the development of a distinctive feather-like structure within the NICs. The particle sizes were consistently measured around 200 nm, and both SAED and XRD patterns indicated the absence of crystalline NICs, providing supporting evidence. Through cytotoxicity and fluorescence-assisted cell-sorting analysis, the synthesized NICs showed no significant damage in the cell line of MCF-7. In comparison to QRC alone, the presence of high concentrations of NICs exhibited a lesser degree of toxicity in normal human lung fibroblast MRC-5 cells. Moreover, the individual and combined administration of both low and high concentrations of NICs effectively suppressed the growth of cancer cells (MDA-MB-231). The solubility improvement resulting from the formation of QRC-NICs with β-CD enhanced the percentage of cell survival for MCF-7 cell types.
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- Rajaram Rajamohan
- Organic Materials Synthesis Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Chidambaram 608 102, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Organic Materials Synthesis Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Lin Z, Chen H, Li S, Li X, Wang J, Xu S. Electrospun Food Polysaccharides Loaded with Bioactive Compounds: Fabrication, Release, and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102318. [PMID: 37242893 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Food polysaccharides are well acclaimed in the field of delivery systems due to their natural safety, biocompatibility with the human body, and capability of incorporating/releasing various bioactive compounds. Electrospinning, a straightforward atomization technique that has been attracting researchers worldwide, is also versatile for coupling food polysaccharides and bioactive compounds. In this review, several popular food polysaccharides including starch, cyclodextrin, chitosan, alginate, and hyaluronic acid are selected to discuss their basic characteristics, electrospinning conditions, bioactive compound release characteristics, and more. Data revealed that the selected polysaccharides are capable of releasing bioactive compounds from as rapidly as 5 s to as prolonged as 15 days. In addition, a series of frequently studied physical/chemical/biomedical applications utilizing electrospun food polysaccharides with bioactive compounds are also selected and discussed. These promising applications include but are not limited to active packaging with 4-log reduction against E. coli, L. innocua, and S. aureus; removal of 95% of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and volatile organic compounds (VOCs); heavy metal ion removal; increasing enzyme heat/pH stability; wound healing acceleration and enhanced blood coagulation, etc. The broad potentials of electrospun food polysaccharides loaded with bioactive compounds are demonstrated in this review.
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- Zhenyu Lin
- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Sun Z, Xiong H, Lou T, Liu W, Xu Y, Yu S, Wang H, Liu W, Yang L, Zhou C, Fan C. Multifunctional Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel with Self-Healing Properties and Promoting Angiogenesis as an Immunoregulation Platform for Diabetic Wound Healing. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050381. [PMID: 37232972 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050381] [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: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Treating chronic wounds is a global challenge. In diabetes mellitus cases, long-time and excess inflammatory responses at the injury site may delay the healing of intractable wounds. Macrophage polarization (M1/M2 types) can be closely associated with inflammatory factor generation during wound healing. Quercetin (QCT) is an efficient agent against oxidation and fibrosis that promotes wound healing. It can also inhibit inflammatory responses by regulating M1-to-M2 macrophage polarization. However, its limited solubility, low bioavailability, and hydrophobicity are the main issues restricting its applicability in wound healing. The small intestinal submucosa (SIS) has also been widely studied for treating acute/chronic wounds. It is also being extensively researched as a suitable carrier for tissue regeneration. As an extracellular matrix, SIS can support angiogenesis, cell migration, and proliferation, offering growth factors involved in tissue formation signaling and assisting wound healing. We developed a series of promising biosafe novel diabetic wound repair hydrogel wound dressings with several effects, including self-healing properties, water absorption, and immunomodulatory effects. A full-thickness wound diabetic rat model was constructed for in vivo assessment of QCT@SIS hydrogel, in which hydrogels achieved a markedly increased wound repair rate. Their effect was determined by the promotion of the wound healing process, the thickness of granulation tissue, vascularization, and macrophage polarization during wound healing. At the same time, we injected the hydrogel subcutaneously into healthy rats to perform histological analyses of sections of the heart, spleen, liver, kidney, and lung. We then tested the biochemical index levels in serum to determine the biological safety of the QCT@SIS hydrogel. In this study, the developed SIS showed convergence of biological, mechanical, and wound-healing capabilities. Here, we focused on constructing a self-healing, water-absorbable, immunomodulatory, and biocompatible hydrogel as a synergistic treatment paradigm for diabetic wounds by gelling the SIS and loading QCT for slow drug release.
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- Zhenghua Sun
- Graduate School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Graduate School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Building 3, Langu Science and Technology Park, Lane 70, Haiji 6th Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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Rajamohan R, Raorane CJ, Kim SC, Krishnan MM, Lee YR. Supramolecular β-Cyclodextrin-Quercetin Based Metal-Organic Frameworks as an Efficient Antibiofilm and Antifungal Agent. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093667. [PMID: 37175077 PMCID: PMC10179912 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The loading of drugs or medicinally active compounds has recently been performed using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are thought to be a new type of porous material in which organic ligands and metal ions can self-assemble to form a network structure. The quercetin (QRC) loading and biofilm application on a cyclodextrin-based metal-organic framework via a solvent diffusion approach is successfully accomplished in the current study. The antibacterial plant flavonoid QRC is loaded onto β-CD-K MOFs to create the composite containing inclusion complexes (ICs) and denoted as QRC:β-CD-K MOFs. The shifting in the chemical shift values of QRC in the MOFs may be the reason for the interaction of QRC with the β-CD-K MOFs. The binding energies and relative contents of MOFs are considerably changed after the formation of QRC:β-CD-K MOFs, suggesting that the interactions took place during the loading of QRC. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) showed a reduction in the formation of biofilm. The results of the cell aggregation and hyphal growth are consistent with the antibiofilm activity that is found in the treatment group. Therefore, QRC:β-CD-K MOFs had no effect on the growth of planktonic cells while inhibiting the development of hyphae and biofilm in C. albicans DAY185. This study creates new opportunities for supramolecular β-CD-based MOF development for use in biological research and pharmaceutical production.
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- Rajaram Rajamohan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam 638401, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Naeem A, Yu C, Zang Z, Zhu W, Deng X, Guan Y. Synthesis and Evaluation of Rutin–Hydroxypropyl β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes Embedded in Xanthan Gum-Based (HPMC-g-AMPS) Hydrogels for Oral Controlled Drug Delivery. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030552. [PMID: 36978800 PMCID: PMC10044933 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Oxidants play a significant role in causing oxidative stress in the body, which contributes to the development of diseases. Rutin—a powerful antioxidant—may be useful in the prevention and treatment of various diseases by scavenging oxidants and reducing oxidative stress. However, low solubility and oral bioavailability have restricted its use. Due to the hydrophobic nature of rutin, it cannot be easily loaded inside hydrogels. Therefore, first rutin inclusion complexes (RIC) with hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-βCD) were prepared to improve its solubility, followed by incorporation into xanthan gum-based (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-grafted-2-acrylamido -2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid) hydrogels for controlled drug release in order to improve the bioavailability. Rutin inclusion complexes and hydrogels were validated by FTIR, XRD, SEM, TGA, and DSC. The highest swelling ratio and drug release occurred at pH 1.2 (28% swelling ratio and 70% drug release) versus pH 7.4 (22% swelling ratio, 65% drug release) after 48 h. Hydrogels showed high porosity (94%) and biodegradation (9% in 1 week in phosphate buffer saline). Moreover, in vitro antioxidative and antibacterial studies (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli) confirmed the antioxidative and antibacterial potential of the developed hydrogels.
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- Abid Naeem
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (Y.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (Y.G.)
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Alginate Coating Charged by Hydroxyapatite Complexes with Lactoferrin and Quercetin Enhances the Pork Meat Shelf Life. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030553. [PMID: 36766082 PMCID: PMC9914435 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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In this work, the effect of an alginate-based coating loaded with hydroxyapatite/lactoferrin/quercetin (HA/LACTO-QUE) complexes during the storage of pork meat was evaluated. FT-IR spectra of HA/LACTO-QUE complexes confirmed the adsorption of QUE and LACTO into HA crystals showing the characteristic peaks of both active compounds. The kinetic releases of QUE and LACTO from coatings in an aqueous medium pointed out a faster release of LACTO than QUE. The activated alginate-based coating showed a high capability to slow down the growth of total viable bacterial count, psychotropic bacteria count, Pseudomonas spp. and Enterobacteriaceae during 15 days at 4 °C, as well as the production of the total volatile basic nitrogen. Positive effects were found for maintaining the hardness and water-holding capacity of pork meat samples coated with the activated edible coatings. Sensory evaluation results demonstrated that the active alginate-based coating was effective to preserve the colour and odour of fresh pork meat with overall acceptability up to the end of storage time.
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Editorial on Special Issue "Advances in Hydrogels". Gels 2022; 8:gels8120787. [PMID: 36547311 PMCID: PMC9777966 DOI: 10.3390/gels8120787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Hydrogels are a class of soft materials with crosslinked network structures [...].
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Fabrication and Evaluation of Water Hyacinth Cellulose-Composited Hydrogel Containing Quercetin for Topical Antibacterial Applications. Gels 2022; 8:gels8120767. [PMID: 36547291 PMCID: PMC9778230 DOI: 10.3390/gels8120767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Water hyacinth is an aquatic weed species that grows rapidly. In particular, it causes negative impacts on the aquatic environment and ecological system. However, water hyacinth is rich in cellulose, which is a biodegradable material. This study isolated cellulose from the water hyacinth petiole. It was then used to fabricate composite hydrogels made with water hyacinth cellulose (C), alginate (A), and pectin (P) at different mass ratios. The selected water hyacinth cellulose-based hydrogel was incorporated with quercetin, and its properties were evaluated. The FTIR and XRD of extracted water hyacinth cellulose indicated specific characteristics of cellulose. The hydrogel which consisted of the water hyacinth cellulose alginate characterized pectin: pectin had a mass ratio of 2.5:0.5:0.5 (C2.5A0.5P0.5), showed good puncture strength (2.16 ± 0.14 N/mm2), the highest swelling index (173.28 ± 4.94%), and gel content (39.35 ± 0.53%). The FTIR showed an interaction between water hyacinth cellulose and quercetin with hydrogen bonding. The C2.5A0.5P0.5 hydrogel containing quercetin possessed 92.07 ± 5.77% of quercetin-loaded efficiency. It also exhibited good antibacterial activity against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa due to hydrogel properties, and no toxicity to human cells. This study indicated that water hyacinth cellulose-composited hydrogel is suitable for topical antibacterial applications.
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Acceleration of Wound Healing in Rats by Modified Lignocellulose Based Sponge Containing Pentoxifylline Loaded Lecithin/Chitosan Nanoparticles. Gels 2022; 8:gels8100658. [PMID: 36286159 PMCID: PMC9601342 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Dressing wounds accelerates the re-epithelialization process and changes the inflammatory environment towards healing. In the current study, a lignocellulose sponge containing pentoxifylline (PTX)-loaded lecithin/chitosan nanoparticles (LCNs) was developed to enhance the wound healing rate. Lecithin/chitosan nanoparticles were obtained by the solvent-injection method and characterized in terms of morphology, particle size distribution, and zeta potential. The lignocellulose hydrogels were functionalized through oxidation/amination and freeze-dried to obtain sponges. The prepared sponge was then loaded with LCNs/PTX to control drug release. The nanoparticle containing sponges were characterized using FTIR and SEM analysis. The drug release study from both nanoparticles and sponges was performed in PBS at 37 °C at different time points. The results demonstrated that PTX has sustained release from lignocellulose hydrogels. The wound healing was examined using a standard rat model. The results exhibited that PTX loaded hydrogels could achieve significantly accelerated and enhanced healing compared to the drug free hydrogels and the normal saline treatment. Histological examination of the healed skin confirmed the visual observations. Overall speaking, the in vivo assessment of the developed sponge asserts its suitability as wound dressing for treatment of chronic skin wounds.
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