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Tkachenko A. Hemocompatibility studies in nanotoxicology: Hemolysis or eryptosis? (A review). Toxicol In Vitro 2024; 98:105814. [PMID: 38582230 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2024.105814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Hemocompatibility evaluation is an important step in nanotoxicological studies. It is generally accepted that nanomaterials promote lysis of erythrocytes, blood clotting, alter phagocytosis, and upregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, there are no standardized guidelines for testing nanomaterials hemocompatibility despite the fact that nanomaterials enter the bloodstream and interact with blood cells. In this review, the current knowledge on the ability of nanomaterials to induce distinct cell death modalities of erythrocytes is highlighted primarily focusing on hemolysis and eryptosis. This review aims to summarize the molecular mechanisms underlying erythrotoxicity of nanomaterials and critically compare the sensitivity and efficiency of hemolysis or eryptosis assays for nanomaterials blood compatibility testing. The list of eryptosis-inducing nanomaterials is growing, but it is still difficult to generalize how physico-chemical properties of nanoparticles affect eryptosis degree and molecular mechanisms involved. Thus, another aim of this review is to raise the awareness of eryptosis as a nanotoxicological tool to encourage the corresponding studies. It is worthwhile to consider adding eryptosis to in vitro nanomaterials hemocompatibility testing protocols and guidelines.
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- Anton Tkachenko
- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 25250 Vestec, Czech Republic.
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Kang L, Han X, Chang X, Su Z, Fu F, Shan Y, Guo J, Li G. Redox-sensitive self-assembling polymer micelles based on oleanolic modified hydroxyethyl starch: Synthesis, characterisation, and oleanolic release. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131211. [PMID: 38552688 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131211] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Our study aimed at developing polymer micelles that possess redox sensitivity and excellent controlled release properties. 3,3'-dithiodipropionic acid (DTDPA, Abbreviation in synthetic polymers: SS) was introduced as ROS (Reactive oxygen species)response bond and connecting arm to couple hydroxyethyl starch (HES) with oleanolic acid (OA), resulting in the synthesis of four distinct grafting ratios of HES-SS-OA. FTIR (Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy) and 1H NMR (1H Nuclear magnetic resonance spectra) were used to verify the triumphant combination of HES-SS-OA. Polymer micelles were found to encapsulate OA in an amorphous form, as indicated by the results of XRD (X-ray diffraction) and DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry). When the OA grafting rate on HES increased from 7.72 % to 11.75 %, the particle size decreased from 297.79 nm to 201.39 nm as the polymer micelles became compact due to enhanced hydrophobicity. In addition, the zeta potential changed from -16.42 mv to -25.78 mv, the PDI (polydispersity index) decreased from 0.3649 to 0.2435, and the critical micelle concentration (CMC) decreased from 0.0955 mg/mL to 0.0123 mg/mL. Results of erythrocyte hemolysis, cytotoxicity and cellular uptake illustrated that HES-SS-OA had excellent biocompatibility and minimal cytotoxicity for AML-12 cells. Disulfide bond breakage of HES-SS-OA in the presence of H2O2 and GSH confirmed the redox sensitivity of the HES-SS-OA micelles and their excellent controlled release properties for OA. These findings suggest that HES-SS-OA can be potentially used in the future as a healthcare drug and medicine for the prevention or adjuvant treatment of inflammation.
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- Lingtao Kang
- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Fruits and Vegetables Storage Processing and Quality Safety, Changsha 410125, China
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- Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Fruits and Vegetables Storage Processing and Quality Safety, Changsha 410125, China
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Fruits and Vegetables Storage Processing and Quality Safety, Changsha 410125, China
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Fruits and Vegetables Storage Processing and Quality Safety, Changsha 410125, China
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Fruits and Vegetables Storage Processing and Quality Safety, Changsha 410125, China
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Fruits and Vegetables Storage Processing and Quality Safety, Changsha 410125, China.
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- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Fruits and Vegetables Storage Processing and Quality Safety, Changsha 410125, China.
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Mainuddin, Kumar A, Ratnesh RK, Singh J, Dumoga S, Sharma N, Jindal A. Physical characterization and bioavailability assessment of 5-fluorouracil-based nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC): In vitro drug release, Hemolysis, and permeability modulation. Med Oncol 2024; 41:95. [PMID: 38526657 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02319-3] [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: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an anticancer agent belonging to BCS Class III that exhibits poor release characteristics and low retention in the biological system. The main objective of this investigation was to develop a drug delivery system, i.e., Nanostructure Lipid Carriers (NLCs) loaded with 5-FU to prolong its biological retention through 5-FU-loaded NLCs (5-FUNLC) were designed to manipulate physicochemical characteristics and assessment of in vitro and in vivo performance. The developed NLCs underwent comprehensive characterization, including assessments for particle size, zeta potential, morphological evaluation, and FT-IR spectroscopy. Additionally, specific evaluations were conducted for 5-FUNLCs, encompassing analyses for encapsulation efficiency of the drug, release characteristics in PBS at pH 6.8, and stability study. The lipophilic character of 5-FUNLC was confirmed through the measurement of the partition coefficient (log P). 5-FUNLCs were observed as spherical-shaped particles with a mean size of 300 ± 25 nm. The encapsulation efficiency was determined to be 89%, indicating effective drug loading within the NLCs. Furthermore, these NLCs exhibited a sustained release nature lasting up to 3-4 h, indicating their potential for controlled drug release over time. Lipid components were biocompatible with the 5-FU to determine thermal transition temperature and show good stability for 30 days. Additionally, an in vitro hemolysis study that confirmed the system did not cause any destruction to the RBCs during intravenous administration. The drug's gut permeability was assessed utilizing the optimized 5-FUNLC (F2) in comparison to 5-FU through the intestine or gut sac model (in the apical to basolateral direction, A → B). The permeability coefficient was measured as 4.91 × 10-5 cm/h with a significant difference. Additionally, the antioxidant potential of the NLCs was demonstrated through the DPPH method. The NLCs' performance was further assessed through in vivo pharmacokinetic studies on Wistar Rats, resulting in a 1.5-fold enhancement in their activity compared to free 5-FU. These NLCs offer improved drug solubility and sustained release, which collectively contribute to enhanced therapeutic outcomes and modulate bioavailability. The study concludes by highlighting the potential of 5-FUNLC as an innovative and efficient drug delivery system. The findings suggest that further preclinical investigations are warranted, indicating a promising avenue for the development of more effective and well-tolerated treatments for cancer.
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- Mainuddin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, NH 58 Near Baghpat Bypass, Meerut, UP, 250005, India
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, NH 58 Near Baghpat Bypass, Meerut, UP, 250005, India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, NH 58 Near Baghpat Bypass, Meerut, UP, 250005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, NH 58 Near Baghpat Bypass, Meerut, UP, 250005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, NH 58 Near Baghpat Bypass, Meerut, UP, 250005, India
- Department of Pharmacy, Meerut Institute of Technology, NH-58 Near Partapur Bypass, Meerut, UP, 250005, India
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Vijayakumar S, Chen J, González-Sánchez ZI, Tungare K, Bhori M, Shakila H, Sruthi KS, Divya M, Durán-Lara EF, Thandapani G, Anbu P. Biomedical and ecosafety assessment of marine fish collagen capped silver nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129324. [PMID: 38228210 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129324] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) synthesis, the focus has predominantly been on plant-derived sources, leaving the realm of biological or animal origins relatively uncharted. Breaking new ground, our study introduces a pioneering approach: the creation of Ag NPs using marine fish collagen, termed ClAg NPs, and offers a comprehensive exploration of their diverse attributes. To begin, we meticulously characterized ClAg NPs, revealing their spherical morphology, strong crystalline structure, and average diameter of 5 to 100 nm. These NPs showed potent antibacterial activity, notably against S. aureus (gram-positive), surpassing their efficacy against S. typhi (gram-negative). Additionally, ClAg NPs effectively hindered the growth of MRSA biofilms at 500 μg/mL. Impressively, they demonstrated substantial antioxidant capabilities, out performing standard gallic acid. Although higher concentrations of ClAg NPs induced hemolysis (41.804 %), lower concentrations remained non hemolytic. Further evaluations delved into the safety and potential applications of ClAg NPs. In vitro cytotoxicity studies on HEK 293 and HeLa cells revealed dose-dependent toxicity, with IC50 of 75.28 μg/mL and 79.13 μg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, ClAg NPs affected seed germination, root, and shoot lengths in Mung plants, underscoring their relevance in agriculture. Lastly, zebrafish embryo toxicity assays revealed notable effects, particularly at 500 μg/mL, on embryo morphology and survival rates at 96 hpf. In conclusion, our study pioneers the synthesis and multifaceted evaluation of ClAg NPs, offering promise for their use as versatile nano therapeutics in the medical field and as high-value collagen-based nanobiomaterial with minimal environmental impact.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China.
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- Nanobiology Laboratory, Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, PUCMM, Autopista Duarte Km 1 ½, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic; Department of Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, CBD Belapur, Plot No-50, Sector-15, Navi Mumbai 400614, India; Anatek Services PVT Ltd, 10, Sai Chamber, Near Santacruz Railway Bridge, Sen Nagar, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055, India.
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, CBD Belapur, Plot No-50, Sector-15, Navi Mumbai 400614, India; Invenio life Technology PVT Ltd, Office No.118, Grow More Tower, Plot No.5, Sector 2, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
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- BioMe-Live Analytical Centre, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Bio&NanoMaterialsLab, Drug Delivery and Controlled Release, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Maule, Chile; Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Maule, Chile
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- PG and Research Department of Chemistry, D.K.M. College for Women (Autonomous), Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 402-751, Republic of Korea.
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Marinas IC, Ignat L, Maurușa IE, Gaboreanu MD, Adina C, Popa M, Chifiriuc MC, Angheloiu M, Georgescu M, Iacobescu A, Pircalabioru GG, Stan M, Pinteala M. Insights into the physico-chemical and biological characterization of sodium lignosulfonate - silver nanosystems designed for wound management. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26047. [PMID: 38384565 PMCID: PMC10878957 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26047] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Chronic wounds represent one of the complications that might occur from the disruption of wound healing process. Recently, there has been a rise in interest in employing nanotechnology to develop novel strategies for accelerating wound healing. The aim of the present study was to use a green synthesis method to obtain AgNPs/NaLS systems useful for wounds management and perform an in-depth investigation of their behavior during and post-synthesis as well as of their biological properties. The colloids obtained from silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and commercial sodium lignosulfonate (NaLS) in a single-pot aqueous procedure have been fully characterized by UV-Vis, FT-IR, DLS, TEM, XRD, and XPS to evaluate the synthesis efficiency and to provide new insights in the process of AgNPs formation and NaLS behavior in aqueous solutions. The effects of various concentrations of NaLS (0-16 mg/mL) and AgNO3 (0-20 mM) and of two different temperatures on AgNPs formation have been analyzed. Although the room temperature is feasible for AgNPs synthesis, the short mixing at 70 °C significantly increases the speed of nanoparticle formation and storage stability. In all experimental conditions AgNPs of 20-40 nm in size have been obtained. The antimicrobial activity assessed quantitatively on clinical and reference bacterial strains, both in suspension and biofilm growth state, revealed a broad antimicrobial spectrum, the most intensive inhibitory effect being noticed against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli strains. The AgNP/NaLS enhanced the NO extracellular release, potentially contributing to the microbicidal and anti-adherence activity by protein oxidation. Both AgNP/NaLS and NaLS were non-hemolytic (hemolytic index<5%, 2.26 ± 0.13% hemolysis) and biocompatible (102.17 ± 3.43 % HaCaT cells viability). The presence of AgNPs increased the antioxidative activity and induced a significant cytotoxicity on non-melanoma skin cancer cells (62.86 ± 8.27% Cal-27 cells viability). Taken together, all these features suggest the multivalent potential of these colloids for the development of novel strategies for wound management, acting by preventing infection-associated complications and supporting the tissue regeneration.
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- Ioana C. Marinas
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
- Research and Development Department of SC Sanimed International Impex SRL, 6 Bucharest -Giurgiu Street, 087040, Giurgiu, Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Gr. Ghica Voda Alley 41A, Iasi, 700487, Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Gr. Ghica Voda Alley 41A, Iasi, 700487, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Street, 060101, Bucharest, Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Gr. Ghica Voda Alley 41A, Iasi, 700487, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Street, 060101, Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Street, 060101, Bucharest, Romania
- Romanian Academy of Scientists, 54 Spl. Independentei St., District 5, 50085, Bucharest, Romania
- The Romanian Academy, 25, Calea Victoriei, Sector 1, District 1, 010071, Bucharest, Romania
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- Research and Development Department of SC Sanimed International Impex SRL, 6 Bucharest -Giurgiu Street, 087040, Giurgiu, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Gr. Ghica Voda Alley 41A, Iasi, 700487, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Street, 060101, Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095, Bucharest, Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Gr. Ghica Voda Alley 41A, Iasi, 700487, Romania
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Walczak-Nowicka L, Biernasiuk A, Ziemichód W, Karczmarzyk Z, Kwaśnik M, Kozyra P, Wysocki W, Stenzel-Bembenek A, Kowalczuk D, Herbet M, Pitucha M. N-Substituted 2-(Benzenosulfonyl)-1-Carbotioamide Derivatives Exert Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Effects via Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Pathway: Synthesis, In Silico and In Vitro Studies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1706. [PMID: 38139832 PMCID: PMC10747733 DOI: 10.3390/ph16121706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
A series of N-Substituted 2-(benzenosulfonyl)-1-carbotioamide derivatives (WZ1-WZ4) were synthesized and characterized using spectral methods. A comprehensive activity study was performed for each compound. All compounds were tested for antibacterial activity. Moreover, in silico studies were carried out to determine the anticancer potential of the designed WZ1-WZ4 ligands. Based on molecular docking, aldehyde dehydrogenase was selected as a molecular target. The obtained data were compared with experimental data in vitro tests. Novel hybrids of the thiosemicarbazide scaffold and sulfonyl groups may have promising anticancer activity via the aldehyde dehydrogenase pathway. The best candidate for further studies appears to be WZ2, due to its superior selectivity in comparison to the other tested compounds.
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- Lucja Walczak-Nowicka
- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (L.W.-N.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Independent Radiopharmacy Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.Z.); (P.K.)
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Siedlce, 3 Maja 54, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland; (Z.K.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Konstantynów 1J/4.03, 20-708 Lublin, Poland;
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- Independent Radiopharmacy Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.Z.); (P.K.)
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Siedlce, 3 Maja 54, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland; (Z.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (L.W.-N.); (M.H.)
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- Independent Radiopharmacy Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.Z.); (P.K.)
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León Madrazo A, Segura Campos MR. Antibacterial properties of peptides from chia (Salvia hispanica L.) applied to pork meat preservation. J Food Sci 2023; 88:4194-4217. [PMID: 37655475 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Chia-derived peptides might represent a novel alternative to conventional preservatives in food. Despite the antibacterial potential of these molecules, their food application is still limited. This study aimed to evaluate chia-derived peptides' antibacterial and antibiofilm potential in food preservation. The peptides YACLKVK, KLKKNL, KLLKKYL, and KKLLKI were synthesized, and their antibacterial activity against Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella Enteritidis was evaluated through microdilution tests. A bacterial killing kinetic assay determined bacterial growth over time. The ability to prevent and eradicate S. aureus biofilm was assessed by crystal violet staining. The hemolytic and cytotoxic activities were determined in human red blood cells and fibroblasts using free hemoglobin detection and (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assays, respectively. Finally, a microbial challenge was performed on meat samples inoculated with L. monocytogenes and S. Enteritidis to determine their inhibitory effects on pork meat. Results showed the potential antibacterial activity of these peptides, with minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 0.23 to 5.58 mg/mL. Biofilm inhibition percentages were above 40%, and eradication percentages were lower than 20%. In vitro assays in human red blood cells and fibroblasts demonstrated that peptides are not hemolytic or cytotoxic agents. In microbiological challenge testing, KKLLKI showed the most promising antibacterial effects against S. Enteritidis on refrigerated pork meat samples. These findings suggest that chia-derived peptides have the potential as natural food preservatives due to their antibacterial and antibiofilm properties. Notably, KKLLKI demonstrated promising antibacterial effects against Salmonella spp. on a complex food matrix, such as pork meat. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Chia-derived peptides can be a safer alternative to synthetic preservatives in the food industry because the latter may be detrimental to human health. Salmonella spp. growth on chilled pork meat was shown to be inhibited by the peptide KKLLKI, indicating that the use of these peptides may offer a more secure and natural alternative to synthetic preservatives.
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- Anaí León Madrazo
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Merida, Mexico
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Ghaffarlou M, Mohammadi A, Mousazadeh N, Salehiabar M, Kalantari Y, Charmi J, Barsbay M, Ertas YN, Danafar H, Rezaeejam H, Nosrati H, Javani S. Facile preparation of silver based radiosensitizers via biomineralization method for enhanced in vivo breast cancer radiotherapy. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15131. [PMID: 37704633 PMCID: PMC10499791 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40763-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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To solve the traditional radiotherapy obstacles, and also to enhance the radiation therapy efficacy various radiosensitizers have been developed. Radiosensitizers are promising agents that under X-ray irradiation enhance injury to tumor tissue by accelerating DNA damage. In this report, silver-silver sulfide nanoparticles (Ag-Ag2S NPs) were synthesized via a facile, one-pot and environmentally friendly biomineralization method. Ag-Ag2S was coated with bovine serum albumin (BSA) in situ and applied as an X-ray sensitizer to enhance the efficiency of radiotherapy. Also, folic acid (FA) was conjugated to Ag-Ag2S@BSA to impart active targeting capability to the final formulation (Ag-Ag2S@BSA-FA). Prepared NPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopes (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques. Results show that most of the NPs have well-defined uniform Janus structures. The biocompatibility of the NPs was then evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. A series of in vitro assays were performed on 4T1 cancer cells to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the designed NPs. In addition, the radio-enhancing ability of the NPs was tested on the 4T1 breast cancer murine model. MTT, live and dead cell staining, apoptosis, ROS generation, and clonogenic in vitro assays demonstrated the efficacy of NPs as radiosensitizers in radiotherapy. In vivo results as well as H&E staining tumor tissues confirmed tumor destruction in the group that received Ag-Ag2S@BSA-FA NPs and exposed to X-ray. The results showed that prepared tumor-targeted Ag-Ag2S@BSA-FA NPs could be potential candidates as radiosensitizers for enhanced radiotherapy.
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- ERNAM-Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Radiology Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, 45139-56184, Iran.
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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- Medical Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
- School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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Das P, Devi N, Gaur N, Goswami S, Dutta D, Dubey R, Puzari A. Acrylonitrile adducts: design, synthesis and biological evaluation as antimicrobial, haemolytic and thrombolytic agent. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6209. [PMID: 37069316 PMCID: PMC10110592 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-33605-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
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In this work, five acrylonitrile adducts were screened for antibacterial activity against Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis, Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank (MTCC 1305) and Gram-negative Escherichia coli (MTCC 443). Synthesis was followed by aza-Michael addition reaction, where the acrylonitrile accepts an electron pair from the respective amines and results in the formation of n-alkyliminobis-propionitrile and n-alkyliminopropionitrile under microwave irradiation. Characterization of the compounds were performed using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H NMR) and Electrospray Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS). The particle size characterization was done by Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) technique. The antibacterial study showed higher inhibition rate for both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The antibacterial ability was found to be dose dependent. The minimum inhibitory concentration against both bacteria were found to be 1, 3, 0.4, 1, 3 µl/ml for E. coli and 6, 6, 0.9, 0.5, 5 µl/ml for B. subtilis. Time-kill kinetics evaluation showed that the adducts possess bacteriostatic action. Further it was evaluated for high-throughput in vitro assays to determine the compatibility of the adducts for drug delivery. The haemolytic and thrombolytic activity was analysed against normal mouse erythrocytes. The haemolytic activity showed prominent results, and thereby projecting this acrylonitrile adducts as potent antimicrobial and haemolytic agent.
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- Parineeta Das
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Nagaland, Chumoukedima, Nagaland, 797103, India
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- Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Defence Research Laboratory, Post Bag No. 2, Tezpur, Assam, 784001, India
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- Defence Research Laboratory, Post Bag No. 2, Tezpur, Assam, 784001, India
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- Defence Research Laboratory, Post Bag No. 2, Tezpur, Assam, 784001, India
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- Defence Research Laboratory, Post Bag No. 2, Tezpur, Assam, 784001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Nagaland, Chumoukedima, Nagaland, 797103, India.
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Vijayakumar S, Chen J, González Sánchez ZI, Tungare K, Bhori M, Durán-Lara EF, Anbu P. Moringa oleifera gum capped MgO nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, cyto- and ecotoxicity assessment. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123514. [PMID: 36739049 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Nano-based drug delivery research is increasing due to the therapeutic applications for human health care. However, traditional chemical capping-based synthesis methods lead to unwanted toxicity effects. Hence, there is an urgent need for green synthesis-based and biocompatible synthesis methods. The current work describes for the first time the green synthesis of Moringa gum-capped MgO nanoparticles (Mgm-MgO NPs). Their antioxidant activity, hemolysis potential, cytotoxicity, phytotoxicity, toxicity by chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) chick embryo assay and in vivo toxicity in zebrafish embryos were described. The Mgm-MgO NPs exhibited significant antioxidant activity. The Mgm-MgO NPs at 500 μg/ml produced significant hemolysis (72.54 %), while lower concentrations did not. Besides, the cytotoxicity assessment of the Mgm-MgO NPs was conducted in PA-1 cells from human ovarian teratocarcinoma by MTT assay. The Mgm-MgO NPs (0.1-500 μg/ml) considerably reduced the viability of PA-1 cells. Furthermore, Mgm-MgO NPs had no significant effect on seed germination but had a significant effect on root and shoot length of mungbean (Vigna radiata). Additionally, the CAM assay was used to analyze the antiangiogenic potential of Mgm-MgO NPs, exhibiting no significant alterations after 72 h. Finally, the zebrafish embryotoxicity assay revealed that the Mgm-MgO NPs (0.1-500 μg/ml) did not affect morphology, mortality or survival rate.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China.
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- Nanobiology Laboratory, Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, PUCMM, Autopista Duarte Km 1 ½, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic; Department of Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, Plot No-50, Sector-15, CBD Belapur, 400614, Maharashtra, India.
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, Plot No-50, Sector-15, CBD Belapur, 400614, Maharashtra, India
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- Bio&NanoMaterialsLab
- Drug Delivery and Controlled Release, Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile; Center for Nanomedicine, Diagnostic & Drug Development (ND3), Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 402-751, Republic of Korea.
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A Comparative Study of Cancer Cells Susceptibility to Silver Nanoparticles Produced by Electron Beam. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030962. [PMID: 36986823 PMCID: PMC10056419 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Introduction: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have a wide range of bioactivity, which is highly dependent on particle size, shape, stabilizer, and production method. Here, we present the results of studies of AgNPs cytotoxic properties obtained by irradiation treatment of silver nitrate solution and various stabilizers by accelerating electron beam in a liquid medium. Methods: The results of studies of morphological characteristics of silver nanoparticles were obtained by transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering measurements. MTT test, alamar blue test, flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy were used to study the anti-cancer properties. As biological objects for standard tests, adhesive and suspension cell cultures of normal and tumor origin, including prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, neuroblastoma, and leukemia, were studied. Results: The results showed that the silver nanoparticles obtained by irradiation with polyvinylpyrrolidone and collagen hydrolysate are stable in solutions. Samples with different stabilizers were characterized by a wide average size distribution from 2 to 50 nm and low zeta potential from −7.3 to +12.4 mV. All AgNPs formulations showed a dose-dependent cytotoxic effect on tumor cells. It has been established that the particles obtained with the combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone/collagen hydrolysate have a relatively more pronounced cytotoxic effect in comparison to samples stabilized with only collagen or only polyvinylpyrrolidone. The minimum inhibitory concentrations for nanoparticles were less than 1 μg/mL for various types of tumor cells. It was found that neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) is the most susceptible, and ovarian cancer (SKOV-3) is the most resistant to the action of silver nanoparticles. The activity of the AgNPs formulation prepared with a mixture of PVP and PH studied in this work was higher that activity of other AgNPs formulations reported in the literature by about 50 times. Conclusions: The results indicate that the AgNPs formulations synthesized with an electron beam and stabilized with polyvinylpyrrolidone and protein hydrolysate deserve deep study for their further use in selective cancer treatment without harming healthy cells in the patient organism.
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Liu Y, Zhuang B, Yuan B, Zhang H, Li J, Wang W, Li R, Du L, Ding P, Jin Y. Predatory bacterial hydrogels for topical treatment of infected wounds. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:315-326. [PMID: 36815028 PMCID: PMC9939299 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Wound infection is becoming a considerable healthcare crisis due to the abuse of antibiotics and the substantial production of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Seawater immersion wounds usually become a mortal trouble because of the infection of Vibrio vulnificus. Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, one kind of natural predatory bacteria, is recognized as a promising biological therapy against intractable bacteria. Here, we prepared a B. bacteriovorus-loaded polyvinyl alcohol/alginate hydrogel for the topical treatment of the seawater immersion wounds infected by V. vulnificus. The B. bacteriovorus-loaded hydrogel (BG) owned highly microporous structures with the mean pore size of 90 μm, improving the rapid release of B. bacteriovorus from BG when contacting the aqueous surroundings. BG showed high biosafety with no L929 cell toxicity or hemolysis. More importantly, BG exhibited excellent in vitro anti-V. vulnificus effect. The highly effective infected wound treatment effect of BG was evaluated on mouse models, revealing significant reduction of local V. vulnificus, accelerated wound contraction, and alleviated inflammation. Besides the high bacterial inhibition of BG, BG remarkably reduced inflammatory response, promoted collagen deposition, neovascularization and re-epithelization, contributing to wound healing. BG is a promising topical biological formulation against infected wounds.
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- Yan Liu
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Chemical Defense, Institute of NBC Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China,Corresponding author. Tel.: +86 10 88215159.
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Multidirectional Characterization of Phytochemical Profile and Health-Promoting Effects of Ziziphora bungeana Juz. Extracts. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248994. [PMID: 36558125 PMCID: PMC9788533 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ziziphora species (Lamiaceae) have been used in traditional medicine as sedatives, antiseptics, carminatives, or expectorants. Despite their common applications in phytotherapy, there is still lack of evidence about the composition of their extracts and its impact on biological properties of the plants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of Ziziphora bungeana, a less studied species growing in Kazakhstan, using HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS instrumentation and to determine its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activity together with inhibitory properties against tyrosinase and toxicity in erythrocyte lysis assay. Extracts from Z. bungeana were found to be sources of flavonoids, phenolic acids, organic acids, and terpenes that determined their antiradical activity. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of extracts were lower for Gram-positive bacteria (1.25-10 mg/mL) than for Gram-negative bacteria and fungi (5-20 mg/mL). The EC50 value calculated for antiradical activity ranged between 15.00 ± 1.06 µg/mL and 13.21 ± 3.24 µg/mL for ABTS and DPPH assays, respectively. Z. bungeana extracts were found to decrease the activity of tyrosinase by 50% (at 200 µg/mL) similarly to kojic acid and were slightly cytotoxic for human melanoma A375 cell line (at 200 µg/mL) with no effect on HaCaT keratinocytes. In the end, Z. bungeana did not reveal toxic effects in hemolytic assay as compared to the positive control Triton X-100. The performed tests show potential application of the plant in the treatment of infectious diseases, disorders caused by free radicals, and skin problems.
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Yedgar S, Barshtein G, Gural A. Hemolytic Activity of Nanoparticles as a Marker of Their Hemocompatibility. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13122091. [PMID: 36557391 PMCID: PMC9783501 DOI: 10.3390/mi13122091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The potential use of nanomaterials in medicine offers opportunities for novel therapeutic approaches to treating complex disorders. For that reason, a new branch of science, named nanotoxicology, which aims to study the dangerous effects of nanomaterials on human health and on the environment, has recently emerged. However, the toxicity and risk associated with nanomaterials are unclear or not completely understood. The development of an adequate experimental strategy for assessing the toxicity of nanomaterials may include a rapid/express method that will reliably, quickly, and cheaply make an initial assessment. One possibility is the characterization of the hemocompatibility of nanomaterials, which includes their hemolytic activity as a marker. In this review, we consider various factors affecting the hemolytic activity of nanomaterials and draw the reader's attention to the fact that the formation of a protein corona around a nanoparticle can significantly change its interaction with the red cell. This leads us to suggest that the nanomaterial hemolytic activity in the buffer does not reflect the situation in the blood plasma. As a recommendation, we propose studying the hemocompatibility of nanomaterials under more physiologically relevant conditions, in the presence of plasma proteins in the medium and under mechanical stress.
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- Saul Yedgar
- Department of Biochemistry, The Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Department of Biochemistry, The Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Blood Bank, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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Antioxidant, Protoscolicidal, Hemocompatibility, and Antibacterial Activity of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by Ziziphus spina-christi. BIONANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-022-01028-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Over the past several years, the greener fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles has attracted significant attention due to their simplicity, eco-friendliness, availability, and nontoxicity. This paper focused on the fabrication of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-NPs) using the leaf extract of Ziziphus spina-christi L. and evaluating its potential biological activities. The characterization of synthesized NiO-NPs was confirmed using ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, field emission-scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Furthermore, protoscolicidal, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities and hemocompatibility of NiO-NPs were investigated. The findings revealed that the NiO-NPs were crystalline on nanoscale between 50- and 90-nm particle sizes. The NiO-NPs showed high scolicidal activity against Echinococcus granulosus. The viability of the treated protoscoleces exponentially decreased with an increase in the concentration of NiO-NPs. The NiO-NPs exhibited effective antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. NiO-NPs also possess a H2O2 scavenging activity in a dose-dependent manner. This study revealed that the Z. spina-christi L. leaf extract is an effective reducing and capping agent for the production of NiO-NPs; it showed critical biological properties. Moreover, NiO-NPs have a potent antioxidant activity and low toxicity on the erythrocytes and appear hemocompatible.
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Vysyaraju NR, Paul M, Ch S, Ghosh B, Biswas S. Olaparib@human serum albumin nanoparticles as sustained drug-releasing tumor-targeting nanomedicine to inhibit growth and metastasis in the mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer. J Drug Target 2022; 30:1088-1105. [PMID: 35723068 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2092623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor olaparib demonstrated therapeutic effectiveness in highly metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). However, olaparib offers a weak therapeutic response in wild-type BRCA cancers due to the drug's poor bioavailability. Here, a bioinspired/active-tumor targeted nanoparticles system of human serum albumin with physical entrapment of olaparib was prepared via a low-energy desolvation technique using the crosslinker glutaraldehyde. The developed OLA@HSA NPs were nanosize (∼140 nm), kinetically stable with a low polydispersity (0.3), exhibited olaparib entrapment (EE 76.01 ± 2.53%, DL 6.76 ± 0.22%), and sustained drug release at pH 7.4 with an enhancement of drug release in acidic pH. OLA@HSA NPs decreased the half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) of olaparib by 1.6, 1.8-fold in 24 h and 2.2, 2.4 folds in 48 h for human (MDA-MB 231) and mouse (4T1) TNBC cells, respectively, mediated by their enhanced time-dependent cellular uptake than free olaparib. The OLA@HSA-OA NPs induced concentration-dependent phosphatidylserine (apoptotic marker) externalization and arrested the cell population in the G2/M phase in both the tested cell lines at a higher level than free olaparib. The NPs formulation increased DNA fragmentation, mitochondrial membrane depolarization, and ROS generation than the free olaparib. The in vivo study conducted using 4T1-Luc tumor-bearing mice demonstrated strong tumor growth inhibitory potential of OLA@HSA NPs by elevating apoptosis ROS generation and reducing the level of the antiproliferative marker, Ki-67. OLA@HSA NPs reduced the occurrence of lung metastasis (formation of metastasis nodules decreased by ∼10 fold). OLA@HSA NPs could be a promising nanomedicine for the TNBC treatment.
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- Nageswara Rao Vysyaraju
- Nanomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology & Science-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Medchal, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
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- Nanomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology & Science-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Medchal, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
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- Nanomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology & Science-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Medchal, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
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- Nanomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology & Science-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Medchal, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
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- Nanomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology & Science-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Medchal, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
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Luna-Vázquez-Gómez R, Arellano-García ME, Toledano-Magaña Y, García-Ramos JC, Radilla-Chávez P, Salas-Vargas DS, Casillas-Figueroa F, Ruiz-Ruiz B, Pestryakov A, Bogdanchikova N. Bell Shape Curves of Hemolysis Induced by Silver Nanoparticles: Review and Experimental Assay. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:1066. [PMID: 35407184 PMCID: PMC9000491 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The hemolytic activity assay is a versatile tool for fast primary toxicity studies. This work presents a systematic study of the hemolytic properties of ArgovitTM silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) extensively studied for biomedical applications. The results revealed an unusual and unexpected bell-shaped hemolysis curve for human healthy and diabetic donor erythrocytes. With the decrease of pH from 7.4 and 6.8 to 5.6, the hemolysis profiles for AgNPs and AgNO3 changed dramatically. For AgNPs, the bell shape changed to a step shape with a subsequent sharp increase, and for AgNO3 it changed to a gradual increase. Explanations of these changes based on the aggregation of AgNPs due to the increase of proton concentration were suggested. Hemolysis of diabetic donor erythrocytes was slightly higher than that of healthy donor erythrocytes. The meta-analysis revealed that for only one AgNPs formulation (out of 48), a bell-shaped hemolysis profile was reported, but not discussed. This scarcity of data was explained by the dominant goal of studies consisting in achieving clinically significant hemolysis of 5-10%. Considering that hemolysis profiles may be bell-shaped, it is recommended to avoid extrapolations and to perform measurements in a wide concentration interval in hemolysis assays.
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- Roberto Luna-Vázquez-Gómez
- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Ensenada, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexicali 21100, Mexico; (R.L.-V.-G.); (Y.T.-M.); (J.C.G.-R.); (D.S.S.-V.); (F.C.-F.); (B.R.-R.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Ensenada, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexicali 21100, Mexico; (R.L.-V.-G.); (Y.T.-M.); (J.C.G.-R.); (D.S.S.-V.); (F.C.-F.); (B.R.-R.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Ensenada, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexicali 21100, Mexico; (R.L.-V.-G.); (Y.T.-M.); (J.C.G.-R.); (D.S.S.-V.); (F.C.-F.); (B.R.-R.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Ensenada, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexicali 21100, Mexico; (R.L.-V.-G.); (Y.T.-M.); (J.C.G.-R.); (D.S.S.-V.); (F.C.-F.); (B.R.-R.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Ensenada, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexicali 21100, Mexico; (R.L.-V.-G.); (Y.T.-M.); (J.C.G.-R.); (D.S.S.-V.); (F.C.-F.); (B.R.-R.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Ensenada, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexicali 21100, Mexico; (R.L.-V.-G.); (Y.T.-M.); (J.C.G.-R.); (D.S.S.-V.); (F.C.-F.); (B.R.-R.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Ensenada, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Mexicali 21100, Mexico; (R.L.-V.-G.); (Y.T.-M.); (J.C.G.-R.); (D.S.S.-V.); (F.C.-F.); (B.R.-R.)
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- Research School of Chemistry and Applied Biomedical Sciences, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
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- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Center (CNyN), Campus Ensenada, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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Chan CHH, Simmonds MJ, Fraser KH, Igarashi K, Ki KK, Murashige T, Joseph MT, Fraser JF, Tansley GD, Watanabe N. Discrete responses of erythrocytes, platelets, and von Willebrand factor to shear. J Biomech 2021; 130:110898. [PMID: 34896790 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Despite decades of technological advancements in blood-contacting medical devices, complications related to shear flow-induced blood trauma are still frequently observed in clinic. Blood trauma includes haemolysis, platelet activation, and degradation of High Molecular Weight von Willebrand Factor (HMW vWF) multimers, all of which are dependent on the exposure time and magnitude of shear stress. Specifically, accumulating evidence supports that when blood is exposed to shear stresses above a certain threshold, blood trauma ensues; however, it remains unclear how various constituents of blood are affected by discrete shears experimentally. The aim of this study was to expose blood to discrete shear stresses and evaluate blood trauma indices that reflect red cell, platelet, and vWF structure. Citrated human whole blood (n = 6) was collected and its haematocrit was adjusted to 30 ± 2% by adding either phosphate buffered saline (PBS) or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Viscosity of whole blood was adjusted to 3.0, 12.5, 22.5 and 37.5 mPa·s to yield stresses of 3, 6, 9, 12, 50, 90 and 150 Pa in a custom-developed shearing system. Blood samples were exposed to shear for 0, 300, 600 and 900 s. Haemolysis was measured using spectrophotometry, platelet activation using flow cytometry, and HMW vWF multimer degradation was quantified with gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting. For tolerance to 300, 600 and 900 s of exposure time, the critical threshold of haemolysis was reached after blood was exposed to 90 Pa for 600 s (P < 0.05), platelet activation and HMW vWF multimer degradation were 50 Pa for 600 s and 12 Pa for 300 s respectively (P < 0.05). Our experimental results provide simultaneous comparison of blood trauma indices and thus also the relation between shear duration and magnitude required to induce damage to red cells, platelets, and vWF. Our results also demonstrate that near-physiological shear stress (<12 Pa) is needed in order to completely avoid any form of blood trauma. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design low shear-flow medical devices in order to avoid blood trauma in this blood-contacting medical device field.
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- Chris H H Chan
- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia; Department of Life Sciences, Systems Engineering and Science, Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia; School of Medicine, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Life Sciences, Systems Engineering and Science, Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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Santoscoy-Berber LS, Antunes-Ricardo M, Gallegos-Granados MZ, García-Ramos JC, Pestryakov A, Toledano-Magaña Y, Bogdanchikova N, Chavez-Santoscoy RA. Treatment with Argovit ® Silver Nanoparticles Induces Differentiated Postharvest Biosynthesis of Compounds with Pharmaceutical Interest in Carrot ( Daucus carota L.). NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11113148. [PMID: 34835912 PMCID: PMC8621433 DOI: 10.3390/nano11113148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The global market for plant-derived bioactive compounds is growing significantly. The use of plant secondary metabolites has been reported to be used for the prevention of chronic diseases. Silver nanoparticles were used to analyze the content of enhancement phenolic compounds in carrots. Carrot samples were immersed in different concentrations (0, 5, 10, 20, or 40 mg/L) of each of five types of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for 3 min. Spectrophotometric methods measured the total phenolic compounds and the antioxidant capacity. The individual phenolic compounds were quantified by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and identified by –mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS). The five types of AgNPs could significantly increase the antioxidant capacity of carrots’ tissue in a dose-dependent manner. An amount of 20 mg/L of type 2 and 5 silver nanoparticle formulations increased the antioxidant capacity 3.3-fold and 4.1-fold, respectively. The phenolic compounds that significantly increased their content after the AgNP treatment were chlorogenic acid, 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid, and 5′-caffeoylquinic acid. The increment of each compound depended on the dose and the type of the used AgNPs. The exogenous application of Argovit® AgNPs works like controlled abiotic stress and produces high-value secondary bioactive compounds in carrot.
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- Laura Sofia Santoscoy-Berber
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (L.S.S.-B.); (M.A.-R.)
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (L.S.S.-B.); (M.A.-R.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)—Campus Tijuana, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana, Tijuana 22390, Mexico;
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, UABC, Blvd. Zertuche y Blvd., De los Lagos S/N Fracc, Valle Dorado, Ensenada 22890, Mexico; (J.C.G.-R.); (Y.T.-M.)
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- Research School of Chemistry and Applied Biomedical Sciences, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia;
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, UABC, Blvd. Zertuche y Blvd., De los Lagos S/N Fracc, Valle Dorado, Ensenada 22890, Mexico; (J.C.G.-R.); (Y.T.-M.)
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Km 107, Ensenada 22860, Mexico;
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (L.S.S.-B.); (M.A.-R.)
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Marcinkowska M, Kubacka M, Zagorska A, Jaromin A, Fajkis-Zajaczkowska N, Kolaczkowski M. Exploring the antiplatelet activity of serotonin 5-HT 2A receptor antagonists bearing 6-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)propyl) motif- as potential therapeutic agents in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 145:112424. [PMID: 34785417 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Small drug-like molecules that can block the function of serotonin 5-HT2A receptors have garnered considerable attention due to their ability to inhibit platelet aggregation and the possible prevention of atherosclerotic lesions. Although clinical data provided compelling evidence for the efficacy of this approach in the prevention of various cardiovascular conditions, the chemical space of 5-HT2A receptor antagonists is limited to ketanserin and sarpogrelate. To expand the portfolio of novel chemical motifs with potential antiplatelet activity, we evaluated the antiplatelet activity of a series of 6-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazole derivatives that possess a high affinity for 5-HT2A receptor. Here we describe in vitro studies showing that 6-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazole derivatives exert promising antiplatelet activity in three various in vitro models of platelet aggregation, as well as limit serotonin-induced vasoconstriction. Compound AZ928 showed in vitro activity greater than the clinically approved drug sarpogrelate. In addition to promising antiplatelet activity, the novel series was characterized by a favorable safety profile. Our findings show that the novel series exerts promising antiplatelet efficacy while being deprived of potential side effects, such as hemolytic activity, which render these compounds as potential substances for further investigation in the field of cardiovascular research.
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- Monika Marcinkowska
- Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.
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- Chair of Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.
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- Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Lipids and Liposomes, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Castañeda-Yslas IY, Torres-Bugarín O, García-Ramos JC, Toledano-Magaña Y, Radilla-Chávez P, Bogdanchikova N, Pestryakov A, Ruiz-Ruiz B, Arellano-García ME. AgNPs Argovit™ Modulates Cyclophosphamide-Induced Genotoxicity on Peripheral Blood Erythrocytes In Vivo. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2096. [PMID: 34443926 PMCID: PMC8399516 DOI: 10.3390/nano11082096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been studied worldwide for their potential biomedical applications. Specifically, they are proposed as a novel alternative for cancer treatment. However, the determination of their cytotoxic and genotoxic effects continues to limit their application. The commercially available silver nanoparticle Argovit™ has shown antineoplastic, antiviral, antibacterial, and tissue regenerative properties, activities triggered by its capacity to promote the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore, in this work, we evaluated the genotoxic and cytotoxic potential of the Argovit™ formulation (average size: 35 nm) on BALB/c mice using the micronucleus in a peripheral blood erythrocytes model. Besides, we evaluated the capability of AgNPs to modulate the genotoxic effect induced by cyclophosphamide (CP) after the administration of the oncologic agent. To achieve this, 5-6-week-old male mice with a mean weight of 20.11 ± 2.38 g were treated with water as negative control (Group 1), an single intraperitoneal dose of CP (50 mg/kg of body weight, Group 2), a daily oral dose of AgNPs (6 mg/kg of weight, Group 3) for three consecutive days, or a combination of these treatment schemes: one day of CP doses (50 mg/kg of body weight) followed by three doses of AgNPs (one dose per day, Group 4) and three alternate doses of CP and AgNPs (six days of exposure, Group 5). Blood samples were taken just before the first administration (0 h) and every 24 h for seven days. Our results show that Argovit™ AgNPs induced no significant cytotoxic or acute genotoxic damage. The observed cumulative genotoxic damage in this model could be caused by the accumulation of AgNPs due to administered consecutive doses. Furthermore, the administration of AgNPs after 24 h of CP seems to have a protective effect on bone marrow and reduces by up to 50% the acute genotoxic damage induced by CP. However, this protection is not enough to counteract several doses of CP. To our knowledge, this is the first time that the exceptional chemoprotective capacity produced by a non-cytotoxic silver nanoparticle formulation against CP genotoxic damage has been reported. These findings raise the possibility of using AgNPs as an adjuvant agent with current treatments, reducing adverse effects.
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- Idalia Yazmin Castañeda-Yslas
- Programa de Maestría y Doctorado en Ciencias e Ingeniería (MyDCI), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22860, Baja California, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Ciclo de Vida y Medicina Interna II, Decanato Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico;
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud Unidad Valle Dorado, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22890, Baja California, Mexico; (Y.T.-M.); (P.R.-C.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud Unidad Valle Dorado, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22890, Baja California, Mexico; (Y.T.-M.); (P.R.-C.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud Unidad Valle Dorado, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22890, Baja California, Mexico; (Y.T.-M.); (P.R.-C.)
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada 22860, Baja California, Mexico;
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- Research School of Chemistry and Applied Biomedical Sciences, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia;
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Unidad Regional Los Mochis, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Los Mochis 81223, Sinaloa, Mexico;
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