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Ebrahimi S, Sadeghizadeh M, Aghasadeghi MR, Ardestani MS, Amini SA, Vahabpour R. Inhibition of HIV-1 infection with curcumin conjugated PEG-citrate dendrimer; a new nano formulation. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:350. [PMID: 39358802 PMCID: PMC11448447 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04634-8] [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: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Nano-drug delivery systems have become a promising approach to overcoming problems such as low solubility and cellular uptake of drugs. Along with various delivery devices, dendrimers are widely used through their unique features. PEG-citrate dendrimers are biocompatible and nontoxic, with the ability to improve drug solubility. Curcumin, a naturally occurring polyphenol, has multiple beneficial properties, such as antiviral activities. However, its optimum potential has been significantly hampered due to its poor water solubility, which leads to reduced bioavailability. So, the present study attempted to address this issue and investigate its antiviral effects against HIV-1. METHOD The G2 PEG-citrate dendrimer was synthesized. Then, curcumin was conjugated to it directly. FTIR, HNMR, DLS, and LCMS characterized the structure of products. The conjugate displayed an intense yellow color. In addition, increased aqueous solubility and cell permeability of curcumin were achieved based on flow cytometry results. So, it could be a suitable vehicle for improving the therapeutic applications of curcumin. Moreover, cell toxicity was assessed using XTT method. Ultimately, the SCR HIV system provided an opportunity to evaluate the level of HIV-1 inhibition by the curcumin-dendrimer conjugate using a p24 HIV ELISA kit. RESULTS The results demonstrated a 50% up to 90% inhibition of HIV proliferation at 12 μm and 60 μm, respectively. Inhibition of HIV-1 at concentrations much lower than CC50 (300 µM) indicates a high potential of curcumin-dendrimer conjugate against this virus. CONCLUSION Thereby, curcumin-dendrimer conjugate proves to be a promising tool to use in HIV-1 therapy.
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- Saeideh Ebrahimi
- Arak Branch of Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organisation (AREEO), Arak, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box: 14115-154, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Lab Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ali SMA, Khan J, Shahid R, Shabbir S, Ayoob MF, Imran M. Chitosan-carrageenan microbeads containing nano-encapsulated curcumin: Nano-in-micro hydrogels as alternative-therapeutics for resistant pathogens associated with chronic wounds. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134841. [PMID: 39209593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134841] [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: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Antimicrobial resistance is an issue of global relevance for the treatment of chronic wound infections. In this study, nano-in-micro hydrogels (microbeads) of chitosan and κ-carrageenan (CCMBs) containing curcumin-loaded rhamnosomes (Cur-R) were developed. The potential of Cur-R-CCMBs for improving the antibacterial activity and sustained release of curcumin was evaluated. Curcumin-loaded rhamnosomes (rhamnolipids functionalized liposomes) had a mean particle size of 116 ± 7 nm and a surface-charge of -24.5 ± 9.4 mV. The encapsulation efficiency of curcumin increased from 42.83 % ± 0.69 % in Cur-R to 95.24 % ± 3.61 % respectively after their embedding in CCMBs. SEM revealed smooth surface morphology of Cur-R-CCMBs. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the presence of weak electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions among curcumin, rhamnosomes, and microbeads. Cur-R-CCMBs had demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against multi-drug resistant chronic wound pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Cur-R-CCMBs also exhibited significantly higher anti-oxidant (76.85 % ± 2.12 %) and anti-inflammatory activity (91.94 % ± 0.41 %) as well as hemocompatibility (4.024 % ± 0.59 %) as compared to pristine microbeads. In vivo infection model of mice revealed significant reduction in the viable bacterial count of S. aureus (∼2.5 log CFU/mL) and P. aeruginosa (∼2 log CFU/mL) for Cur-R-CCMBs after 5 days. Therefore, nano-in-micro hydrogels can improve the overall efficacy of hydrophobic antimicrobials to develop effective alternative-therapeutics against resistant-pathogens associated with chronic wound infections.
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Kohsar University Murree (KUM), Murree 47150, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- National Veterinary Laboratories, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Farasatkia A, Maeso L, Gharibi H, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Stojanovic GM, Edmundo Antezana P, Jeong JH, Federico Desimone M, Orive G, Kharaziha M. Design of nanosystems for melanoma treatment. Int J Pharm 2024; 665:124701. [PMID: 39278291 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124701] [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: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024]
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Melanoma is a prevalent and concerning form of skin cancer affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Unfortunately, traditional treatments can be invasive and painful, prompting the need for alternative therapies with improved efficacy and patient outcomes. Nanosystems offer a promising solution to these obstacles through the rational design of nanoparticles (NPs) which are structured into nanocomposite forms, offering efficient approaches to cancer treatment procedures. A range of NPs consisting of polymeric, metallic and metal oxide, carbon-based, and virus-like NPs have been studied for their potential in treating skin cancer. This review summarizes the latest developments in functional nanosystems aimed at enhancing melanoma treatment. The fundamentals of these nanosystems, including NPs and the creation of various functional nanosystem types, facilitating melanoma treatment are introduced. Then, the advances in the applications of functional nanosystems for melanoma treatment are summarized, outlining both their benefits and the challenges encountered in implementing nanosystem therapies.
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- Asal Farasatkia
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Electronics, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA, CONICET), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery and Cell Therapy (LDDCT). Department of Precision Medicine. School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University. South Korea
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA, CONICET), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology - UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), Vitoria 01007, Spain.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran.
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Corte-Real M, Veiga F, Paiva-Santos AC, Pires PC. Improving Skin Cancer Treatment by Dual Drug Co-Encapsulation into Liposomal Systems-An Integrated Approach towards Anticancer Synergism and Targeted Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:1200. [PMID: 39339235 PMCID: PMC11434718 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16091200] [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: 08/13/2024] [Revised: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Skin cancer is a high-incidence complex disease, representing a significant challenge to public health, with conventional treatments often having limited efficacy and severe side effects. Nanocarrier-based systems provide a controlled, targeted, and efficacious methodology for the delivery of therapeutic molecules, leading to enhanced therapeutic efficacy, the protection of active molecules from degradation, and reduced adverse effects. These features are even more relevant in dual-loaded nanosystems, with the encapsulated drug molecules leading to synergistic antitumor effects. This review examines the potential of improving the treatment of skin cancer through dual-loaded liposomal systems. The performed analysis focused on the characterization of the developed liposomal formulations' particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, drug release, and in vitro and/or in vivo therapeutic efficacy and safety. The combination of therapeutic agents such as doxorubicin, 5-fluorouracil, paclitaxel, cetuximab, celecoxib, curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin, bufalin, hispolon, ceramide, DNA, STAT3 siRNA, Bcl-xl siRNA, Aurora-A inhibitor XY-4, 1-Methyl-tryptophan, and cytosine-phosphate-guanosine anionic peptide led to increased and targeted anticancer effects, having relevant complementary effects as well, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities, all relevant in skin cancer pathophysiology. The substantial potential of co-loaded liposomal systems as highly promising for advancing skin cancer treatment is demonstrated.
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- Margarida Corte-Real
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal (F.V.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal (F.V.)
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal (F.V.)
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal (F.V.)
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Health Sciences Research Centre (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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Can Karaca A, Rezaei A, Qamar M, Assadpour E, Esatbeyoglu T, Jafari SM. Lipid-based nanodelivery systems of curcumin: Recent advances, approaches, and applications. Food Chem 2024; 463:141193. [PMID: 39276542 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Despite its many beneficial effects, pharmaceutical applications of curcumin (CUR) are limited due to its chemical instability, low solubility/absorption and weak bioavailability. Recent advances in nanotechnology have enabled the development of CUR-loaded nanodelivery systems to tackle those issues. Within many different nanocarriers developed for CUR up to date, lipid-based nanocarriers (LBNs) are among the most extensively studied systems. LBNs such as nanoemulsions, solid lipid carriers, nanostructured phospholipid/surfactant carriers are shown to be potential delivery systems capable of improving the solubility, bioavailability, and chemical stability of CUR. The particle characteristics, stability, bioavailability, and release properties of CUR-loaded LBNs can be tailored via optimizing the formulation and processing parameters. This paper reviews the most recent studies on the development of various CUR-loaded LBNs. Approaches to the improvement of CUR bioavailability and release characteristics of LBNs are discussed. Furthermore, challenges in the development of CUR-loaded LBNs and their potential applications are presented.
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- Asli Can Karaca
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
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- Food Industry Research Co., Gorgan, Iran; Food and Bio-Nanotech International Research Center (Fabiano), Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Food Chemistry and Food Development, Institute of Food and One Health, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran; Halal Research Center of IRI, Iran Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
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Chaurasiya M, Kumar G, Paul S, Verma SS, Rawal RK. Natural product-loaded lipid-based nanocarriers for skin cancer treatment: An overview. Life Sci 2024; 357:123043. [PMID: 39233200 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.123043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
Abstract
The skin is essential for body protection and regulating physiological processes. It is the largest organ and serves as the first-line barrier against UV radiation, harmful substances, and infections. Skin cancer is considered the most prevalent type of cancer worldwide, while melanoma skin cancer is having high mortality rates. Skin cancer, including melanoma and non-melanoma forms, is primarily caused by prolonged exposure to UV sunlight and pollution. Currently, treatments for skin cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. However, several factors hinder the effectiveness of these treatments, such as low efficacy, the necessity for high concentrations of active components to achieve a therapeutic effect, and poor drug permeation into the stratum corneum or lesions. Additionally, low bioavailability at the target site necessitates high doses, leading to skin irritation and further obstructing drug absorption through the stratum corneum. To overcome these challenges, recent research focuses on developing a medication delivery system based on nanotechnology as an alternative to this traditional approach. Nano-drug delivery systems have demonstrated great promise in treating skin cancer by providing a more effective means of delivering drugs with better stability and drug absorption. An overview of various lipid-based nanocarriers is given in this review article that are utilized to carry natural compounds to treat skin cancer.
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- Mithilesh Chaurasiya
- Natural Product Chemistry, Chemical Science and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat 785006, Assam, India; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Natural Product Chemistry, Chemical Science and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat 785006, Assam, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Natural Product Chemistry, Chemical Science and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat 785006, Assam, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Natural Product Chemistry, Chemical Science and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat 785006, Assam, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Bedoya-Agudelo JP, López-Carvajal JE, Quiguanás-Guarín ES, Cardona N, Padilla-Sanabria L, Castaño-Osorio JC. Assessment of Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Liposomes Loaded with Curcumin and Lippia origanoides Essential Oil. Biomolecules 2024; 14:851. [PMID: 39062565 PMCID: PMC11275147 DOI: 10.3390/biom14070851] [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: 06/13/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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(1) Introduction: Curcumin and Lippia origanoides essential oils have a broad spectrum of biological activities; however, their physicochemical instability, low solubility, and high volatility limit their therapeutic use. Encapsulation in liposomes has been reported as a feasible approach to increase the physicochemical stability of active substances, protect them from interactions with the environment, modulate their release, reduce their volatility, improve their bioactivity, and reduce their toxicity. To date, there are no reports on the co-encapsulation of curcumin and Lippia origanoides essential oils in liposomes. Therefore, the objective of this work is to prepare and physiochemical characterize liposomes loaded with the mixture of these compounds and to evaluate different in vitro biological activities. (2) Methods: Liposomes were produced using the thin-layer method and physiochemical characteristics were calculated. The antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of both encapsulated and non-encapsulated compounds were evaluated. (3) Results: Empty and loaded nanometric-sized liposomes were obtained that are monodisperse and have a negative zeta potential. They inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and did not exhibit cytotoxic activity against mammalian cells. (4) Conclusions: Encapsulation in liposomes was demonstrated to be a promising strategy for natural compounds possessing antimicrobial activity.
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- Juan Pablo Bedoya-Agudelo
- Molecular Immunology Group (GYMOL), Center of Biomedical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Quindío University, Armenia 630003, Colombia; (J.P.B.-A.); (J.E.L.-C.); (E.S.Q.-G.); (J.C.C.-O.)
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- Molecular Immunology Group (GYMOL), Center of Biomedical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Quindío University, Armenia 630003, Colombia; (J.P.B.-A.); (J.E.L.-C.); (E.S.Q.-G.); (J.C.C.-O.)
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- Molecular Immunology Group (GYMOL), Center of Biomedical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Quindío University, Armenia 630003, Colombia; (J.P.B.-A.); (J.E.L.-C.); (E.S.Q.-G.); (J.C.C.-O.)
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- Group of Investigation in Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Antonio Nariño University, Armenia 630001, Colombia;
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- Molecular Immunology Group (GYMOL), Center of Biomedical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Quindío University, Armenia 630003, Colombia; (J.P.B.-A.); (J.E.L.-C.); (E.S.Q.-G.); (J.C.C.-O.)
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- Molecular Immunology Group (GYMOL), Center of Biomedical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Quindío University, Armenia 630003, Colombia; (J.P.B.-A.); (J.E.L.-C.); (E.S.Q.-G.); (J.C.C.-O.)
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Han W, Liu F, Muhammad M, Liu G, Li H, Xu Y, Sun S. Application of biomacromolecule-based passive penetration enhancement technique in superficial tumor therapy: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132745. [PMID: 38823734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132745] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) has shown great promise in superficial tumor therapy due to its noninvasive and avoidance of the first-pass effect. Especially, passive penetration enhancement technique (PPET) provides the technical basis for TDD by temporarily altering the skin surface structure without requiring external energy. Biomacromolecules and their derived nanocarriers offer a wide range of options for PPET development, with outstanding biocompatibility and biodegradability. Furthermore, the abundant functional groups on biomacromolecule surfaces can be modified to yield functional materials capable of targeting specific sites and responding to stimuli. This enables precise drug delivery to the tumor site and controlled drug release, with the potential to replace traditional drug delivery methods and make PPET-related personalized medicine a reality. This review focuses on the mechanism of biomacromolecules and nanocarriers with skin, and the impact of nanocarriers' surface properties of nanocarriers on PPET efficiency. The applications of biomacromolecule-based PPET in superficial tumor therapy are also summarized. In addition, the advantages and limitations are discussed, and their future trends are projected based on the existing work of biomacromolecule-based PPET.
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- Weiqiang Han
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Shenzhen Research Institute, Northwest A&F University, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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Nemati MM, Abedi M, Ghasemi Y, Ashrafi H, Haghdel M. Formulation and evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial activity of a peel-off facial masks moisturizer containing curcumin and Rosa Damascena extract. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:2156-2169. [PMID: 38406887 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16255] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Acne is a common skin issue that typically occurs during adolescence. It causes long-lasting redness and swelling in the skin. An alternative approach to treating acne could involve using a cosmetic facial mask containing herbal ingredients such as Curcumin and Rosa Damascena extract for its antibacterial properties. AIMS This study aims to create and try out a peel-off mask gel made from Curcumin and R. Damascena extract. This gel is intended to have the ability to kill bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Propionibacterium acnes and remove dead cells from the skin surface. METHODS The peel-off mask was made using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in 8% and 10% as solidifier. The evaluation of peel-off masks comprises the examination of physiochemical and mechanical aspects. Furthermore, their longevity, effectiveness, and antibacterial properties are also considered. RESULTS The white color, pleasant smell, and soft texture were the defining features of the peel-off gel mask. The changes in PVA affect the pH level, thickness, and how quickly the peel-off mask dries. The stability test found that the peel-off mask had no significant physical changes when exposed to freezing and thawing. However, there were some differences in color and separation when using the real-time method. A prepared peel-off mask containing 10% PVA and curcumin works best against P. acne. The amount of PVA in the formula affected the physical and chemical qualities, but it did not impact on the antibacterial abilities of the peel-off mask gel. The best formula that gives the best results uses 10% PVA + curcumin. CONCLUSIONS Using the Curcumin and R. Damascena extract in the creation of the peel-off mask gel ensures its efficacy and safety for skin application.
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- Mohammad Mehdi Nemati
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Hegde AR, Kunder MU, Narayanaswamy M, Murugesan S, Furtado SC, Veerabhadraiah BB, Srinivasan B. Advancements in sunscreen formulations: integrating polyphenolic nanocarriers and nanotechnology for enhanced UV protection. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:38061-38082. [PMID: 38806984 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33712-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Sunscreens are essential in protecting the skin from harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR). These formulations, designed to absorb, block, or scatter UVR, offer vital protection against skin aging, sunburns, and the development of skin cancers like melanomas. However, some sunscreens, especially those containing organic/chemical compounds, can cause allergic reactions. To address this, researchers are extensively investigating formulations that incorporate plant extracts rich in polyphenols, such as flavonoids and carotenoids, which can be considered safer alternatives. Products derived from plants are commonly used in cosmetics to counteract skin aging due to their antioxidant activity that combat harmful free radicals. This review focuses on evaluating the advancements in chemical and natural sunscreens, exploring the integration of polyphenolic nanocarriers within sunscreen formulas, their interaction with UVR, and utilizing nanotechnology to enhance their effectiveness. An attempt has been made to highlight the concerns related to toxicity associated with their use and notable advancements in the regulatory aspects governing their utilization.
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- Aswathi Raju Hegde
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, New B.E.L. Road, M.S.R. Nagar, M.S.R.I.T Post, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, New B.E.L. Road, M.S.R. Nagar, M.S.R.I.T Post, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, New B.E.L. Road, M.S.R. Nagar, M.S.R.I.T Post, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, New B.E.L. Road, M.S.R. Nagar, M.S.R.I.T Post, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, New B.E.L. Road, M.S.R. Nagar, M.S.R.I.T Post, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, New B.E.L. Road, M.S.R. Nagar, M.S.R.I.T Post, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, New B.E.L. Road, M.S.R. Nagar, M.S.R.I.T Post, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India
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Obregón-Mendoza MA, Meza-Morales W, Rodríguez-Hernández KD, Estévez-Carmona MM, Pérez-González LL, Tavera-Hernández R, Ramírez-Apan MT, Barrera-Hernández D, García-Olivares M, Monroy-Torres B, Nieto-Camacho A, Chávez MI, Sánchez-Obregón R, Enríquez RG. The Antitumoral Effect In Ovo of a New Inclusion Complex from Dimethoxycurcumin with Magnesium and Beta-Cyclodextrin. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4380. [PMID: 38673967 PMCID: PMC11050057 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084380] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the female population because of the resistance of cancer cells to many anticancer drugs used. Curcumin has cytotoxic activities against breast cancer cells, although it has limited use due to its poor bioavailability and rapid metabolic elimination. The synthesis of metal complexes of curcumin and curcuminoids is a relevant topic in the search for more active and selective derivatives of these molecular scaffolds. However, solubility and bioavailability are concomitant disadvantages of these types of molecules. To overcome such drawbacks, the preparation of inclusion complexes offers a chemical and pharmacologically safe option for improving the aqueous solubility of organic molecules. Herein, we describe the preparation of the inclusion complex of dimethoxycurcumin magnesium complex (DiMeOC-Mg, (4)) with beta-cyclodextrin (DiMeOC-Mg-BCD, (5)) in the stoichiometric relationship 1:1. This new inclusion complex's solubility in aqueous media phosphate buffer saline (PBS) was improved by a factor of 6x over the free metal complex (4). Furthermore, 5 affects cell metabolic rate, cell morphology, cell migration, induced apoptosis, and downregulation of the matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (STAT3) expression levels on MD Anderson metastasis breast-231 cancer (MDA-MB-231) cell lines. Results of an antitumor assay in an in ovo model showed up to 30% inhibition of tumor growth for breast cancer (MDA-MB-231) when using (5) (0.650 mg/kg dose) and 17.29% inhibition with the free homoleptic metal complex (1.5 mg/kg dose, (4)). While the formulation of inclusion complexes from metal complexes of curcuminoids demonstrates its usefulness in improving the solubility and bioavailability of these metallodrugs, the new compound (5) exhibits excellent potential for use as a therapeutic agent in the battle against breast cancer.
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- Marco A. Obregón-Mendoza
- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, M. Wilfrido Massieu SN, U. A. Zacatenco, Mexico City 07738, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción “Dr. Carlos Gual Castro”, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (D.B.-H.); (M.G.-O.)
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción “Dr. Carlos Gual Castro”, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (D.B.-H.); (M.G.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (M.A.O.-M.); (W.M.-M.); (K.D.R.-H.); (L.L.P.-G.); (R.T.-H.); (M.T.R.-A.); (B.M.-T.); (A.N.-C.); (M.I.C.); (R.S.-O.)
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Wang M, Jin Z, Huang H, Cheng X, Zhang Q, Tang Y, Zhu X, Zong Z, Li H, Ning Z. Neutrophil hitchhiking: Riding the drug delivery wave to treat diseases. Drug Dev Res 2024; 85:e22169. [PMID: 38477422 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.22169] [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: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Neutrophils are a crucial component of the innate immune system and play a pivotal role in various physiological processes. From a physical perspective, hitchhiking is considered a phenomenon of efficient transportation. The combination of neutrophils and hitchhikers has given rise to effective delivery systems both in vivo and in vitro, thus neutrophils hitchhiking become a novel approach to disease treatment. This article provides an overview of the innovative and feasible application of neutrophils as drug carriers. It explores the mechanisms underlying neutrophil function, elucidates the mechanism of drug delivery mediated by neutrophil-hitchhiking, and discusses the potential applications of this strategy in the treatment of cancer, immune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and other medical conditions.
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- Menghui Wang
- Department of Day Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
- HuanKui Academy, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Day Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Day Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Day Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Day Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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Gupta R, Gupta J, Roy S. Exosomes: Key Players for Treatment of Cancer and Their Future Perspectives. Assay Drug Dev Technol 2024; 22:118-147. [PMID: 38407852 DOI: 10.1089/adt.2023.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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- Reena Gupta
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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Li W, Xiong X, Gong Y, Li Z. Preparation and In vitro Evaluation of Folated Pluronic F87/TPGS Co-modified Liposomes for Targeted Delivery of Curcumin. Curr Drug Deliv 2024; 21:592-602. [PMID: 37340749 DOI: 10.2174/1567201820666230619112502] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Using targeted liposomes to encapsulate and deliver drugs has become a hotspot in biomedical research. Folated Pluronic F87/D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) co-modified liposomes (FA-F87/TPGS-Lps) were fabricated for curcumin delivery, and intracellular targeting of liposomal curcumin was investigated. METHODS FA-F87 was synthesized and its structural characterization was conducted through dehydration condensation. Then, cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps were prepared via thin film dispersion method combined with DHPM technique, and their physicochemical properties and cytotoxicity were determined. Finally, the intracellular distribution of cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps was investigated using MCF-7 cells. RESULTS Incorporation of TPGS in liposomes reduced their particle size, but increased the negative charge of the liposomes as well as their storage stability, and the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin was improved. While, modification of liposomes with FA increased their particle size, and had no impact on the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin in liposomes. Among all the liposomes (cur-F87-Lps, cur-FA-F87-Lps, cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps and cur-F87/TPGS-Lps), cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps showed highest cytotoxicity to MCF-7 cells. Moreover, cur-FA-F87/TPGS-Lps was found to deliver curcumin into the cytoplasm of MCF-7 cells. CONCLUSION Folate-Pluronic F87/TPGS co-modified liposomes provide a novel strategy for drug loading and targeted delivery.
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- Wenjuan Li
- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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Pardeshi S, Mohite P, Rajput T, Puri A. The Nanotech Potential of Curcumin in Pharmaceuticals: An Overview. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2024; 21:e260723219113. [PMID: 37493163 DOI: 10.2174/1570163820666230726125809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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It is safe to use Curcumin as a cosmetic and therapeutic ingredient in pharmaceutical products. For the uses mentioned above and for fundamental research, it is essential to obtain pure Curcumin from plant sources. There is a requirement for effective extraction and purification techniques that adhere to green chemistry standards for efficiency improvement, process safety, and environmental friendliness. Several outstanding studies have looked into the extraction and purification of Curcumin. This review thoroughly covers the currently available curcumin extraction, synthesis, and transformation techniques. Additionally, Curcumin's poor solubility and low absorption in the human body have limited its potential for pharmaceutical use. However, recent developments in novel curcumin formulations utilizing nanotechnology delivery methods have provided new approaches to transport and maximize the human body's curcumin absorption efficiency. In this review, we explore the various curcumin nanoformulations and the potential medicinal uses of nano curcumin. Additionally, we review the necessary future research directions to recommend Curcumin as an excellent therapeutic candidate.
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- Sagar Pardeshi
- Department of Pharmaceutics AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra- 401404, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra-401404, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra-401404, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, AET's St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Manor Road, Palghar, Maharashtra-401404, India
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Mianowska M, Zaremba-Czogalla M, Zygmunt A, Mahmud M, Süss R, Gubernator J. Dual Role of Vitamin C-Encapsulated Liposomal Berberine in Effective Colon Anticancer Immunotherapy. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 17:5. [PMID: 38275991 PMCID: PMC10819181 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010005] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The aim of the study was to achieve effective colon anticancer immunotherapy using the alkaloid berberine. In the presented paper we attempt to develop a formulation of berberine loaded into liposomal carriers using the vitamin C gradient method, characterized by efficient drug encapsulation, high stability during long-term storage, low drug release in human plasma with specific cytotoxicity towards colon cancer cells. Liposomal berberine was responsible for the induction of oxidative stress, the presence of Ca2+ ions in the cytosol, the reduction of Δψm, and ATP depletion with a simultaneous lack of caspase activity. Moreover, treatment with liposomal berberine led to CRT exposure on the surface of cancer cells, extracellular ATP, and HMGB1 release. The above-described mechanism of action was most likely associated with ICD induction, contributing to the increased number of phagocytic cancer cells. We have shown that cancer cells treated with liposomal berberine were phagocytosed more frequently by macrophages compared to the untreated cancer cells. What is more, we have shown that macrophage pre-treatment with liposomal berberine led to a 3-fold change in the number of phagocytosed SW620 cancer cells. The obtained results provide new insights into the role of berberine in maintaining the immune response against colorectal cancer.
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- Martyna Mianowska
- Department of Lipids and Liposomes, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.Z.-C.); (A.Z.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Lipids and Liposomes, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.Z.-C.); (A.Z.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Lipids and Liposomes, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.Z.-C.); (A.Z.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Lipids and Liposomes, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.Z.-C.); (A.Z.); (M.M.)
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Misurata, Misurata 2478, Libya
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Sonnenstr. 5, 79104 Freiburg, Germany;
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- Department of Lipids and Liposomes, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland; (M.Z.-C.); (A.Z.); (M.M.)
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Harakeh S, Saber SH, Al-Raddadi R, Alamri T, Al-Jaouni S, Qari M, Qari Y, Haque S, Zawawi A, Ali SS, Elmageed ZYA, Mousa S. Novel curcumin nanoformulation induces apoptosis, and reduces migration and angiogenesis in liver cancer cells. ARTIFICIAL CELLS, NANOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 51:361-370. [PMID: 37524306 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2023.2238756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Curcumin has been used in the treatment of several diseases; however, its low pharmacologic profile reduces its therapeutic use. Towards improving its biological activity, nanoformulations have emerged. Thus, we aimed to determine whether curcumin nanoparticles (Cur-NPs) coated with PEG/chitosan improve the treatment of liver cancer (LC) cells and underpin the molecular mechanisms underlying their anti-cancer activity. METHODS Cur-NPs were synthesised in the form of Cur-PLGA-PEG/chitosan NPs. The effect of Cur-NPs was assessed in HepG2 and Huh 7 LC cells and THLE-2 normal liver cells. RESULTS The size of synthesised Cur-NPS was determined in the standard range of 141.2 ± 47.5 nm. Compared to THLE-2 cells, LC cells treated with Cur-NPs exerted cytotoxicity at 6.25 µg/mL after 48h. Treatment of HepG-2 cells with 2.5 µg/mL of Cur-NPs inhibited cell migration and this inhibition was augmented at 10 µg/mL (p < 0.001). Treatment of chicken embryo with 5 µg/mL Cur-NPs reduced angiogenesis (p < 0.001) of 4-day-old embryos. The nanoformulation upregulated Bax and p53 and downregulated Bcl-2 in a concentration-dependent manner and subsequently induce apoptosis in HepG-2 cells. CONCLUSION Treatment of LC cells with Cur-NPs decreased cell proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis, and induced cell death by promoting the proapoptotic pathway.
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- Steve Harakeh
- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Scientific Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Scientific Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Hematology/Pediatric Oncology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Hematology/Pediatric Oncology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of LA at Monroe, Monroe, LA, USA
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- Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rensselaer, NY, USA
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Hoseini B, Jaafari MR, Golabpour A, Momtazi-Borojeni AA, Eslami S. Optimizing nanoliposomal formulations: Assessing factors affecting entrapment efficiency of curcumin-loaded liposomes using machine learning. Int J Pharm 2023; 646:123414. [PMID: 37714314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Curcumin faces challenges in clinical applications due to its low bioavailability and poor water solubility. Liposomes have emerged as a promising delivery system for curcumin. This study aims to apply ensemble learning, a machine learning technique, to determine the most effective experimental conditions for formulating stable curcumin-loaded liposomes with a high entrapment efficiency (EE). METHODS Two liposomal formulations composed of HSPC:DPPG:Chol:DSPE-mPEG2000 and HSPC:Chol:DSPE-mPEG2000 at 55:5:35:5 and 55:40:5 M ratios, respectively, were prepared using the remote loading method, and their particle size and polydispersity index (PDI) were determined using Dynamic Light Scattering. To model the impact of five factors (molar ratios, particle size, sonication time, pH, and PDI) on EE%, the Least-squares boosting (LSBoost) ensemble learning algorithm was employed due to its capability to effectively handle nonlinear and non-stationary problems. The implementation and optimization of LSBoost were performed using MATLAB R2020a. The dataset was randomly split into training and testing sets, with 70% allocated for training. The mean absolute error (MAE) was used as the cost function to evaluate model performance. Additionally, a novel approach was employed to visualize the results using 3D plots, facilitating practical interpretation. RESULTS The optimal model exhibited an MAE of 3.61, indicating its robust predictive capability. The study identified several optimal conditions for achieving the highest EE value of 100%. However, to ensure both the highest EE value and a suitable particle size, it is recommended to set the following conditions: a molar ratio of 55:5:35:5, a PDI within the range of 0.09-0.13, a particle size of approximately 130 nm, a sonication time of 30 min, and a pH within the range of 7.2-8. It is worth mentioning that adjusting the molar ratio to 55:40:5 resulted in a maximum EE of 88.38%. CONCLUSION These findings underscore the high performance of ensemble learning in accurately predicting and optimizing the EE of the curcumin-loaded liposomes. The application of this technique provides valuable insights and holds promise for the development of efficient drug delivery systems.
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- Benyamin Hoseini
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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- Department of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran; Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Vieira Nunes Cunha I, Machado Campos A, Passarella Gerola A, Caon T. Effect of invasome composition on membrane fluidity, vesicle stability and skin interactions. Int J Pharm 2023; 646:123472. [PMID: 37788728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123472] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Invasomes have been widely exploited to enhance the percutaneous permeation of drugs. On the other hand, few studies have been dedicated to evaluating how their composition impacts the interaction with the skin, vesicle rigidity and stability, which was the focus of this investigation. Light scattering and spectroscopic techniques were considered for vesicle characterization. The addition of cholesterol (CHOL) into the phosphatidylcholine (PC) vesicles led to increased membrane rigidity (from PC:CHOL 5:0.5) and a concentration-dependent disorder effect on skin domains. Nevertheless, these vesicles were showed to be less stable. Ethanol, in turn, resulted in larger and more flexible vesicles, which can be attributed to its preferential distribution in headgroups of PC. The effect of limonene on membrane rigidity was dependent on the vesicle composition. It reduced the rigidity when few constituents were considered, but an opposite effect was observed for vesicles containing PC, CHOL, ethanol and limonene. Competitive effects of limonene and CHOL by the same domains in PC could explain these findings. Limonene was crucial to obtaining more monodisperse vesicles and it showed a synergistic action with CHOL in the disruption of lipid domains in the skin. Invasomes were more stable than liposomes. CHOL-free invasomes showed to be stable for up to 40 days at room temperature.
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- Izi Vieira Nunes Cunha
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil.
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Sampathi S, Haribhau CJ, Kuchana V, Junnuthula V, Dyawanapelly S. Nanosuspension encapsulated chitosan-pectin microbeads as a novel delivery platform for enhancing oral bioavailability. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 319:121177. [PMID: 37567693 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121177] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The current study aimed to overcome the poor solubility and colon-specific delivery of curcumin (CUR) by formulating a curcumin nanosuspension (CUR-NS) using the antisolvent precipitation method. Freeze-dried CUR-NS was encapsulated into microbeads (CUR-NS-MB) by the ionotropic gelation method using zinc chloride (as a cross-linking agent) with the help of rate-controlling polymers, pectin, and chitosan. Furthermore, cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP) is incorporated as an enteric polymer to protect against acidic medium degradation. Particle size, surface morphology, interaction studies, and entrapment studies were performed to optimize CUR-NSs. Nanosuspensions stabilized with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC E-15; 1 % w/v) showed an average particle size of 193.5 ± 4.31 nm and a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.261 ± 0.020. The optimized microbeads (CUR-NS-MB) showed 89.45 ± 3.11 % entrapment efficiency with a drug loading of 14.54 ± 1.02 %. The optimized formulation (CUR-NS-MB) showed colon-specific in vitro drug release bypassing acid pH degradation. In animal studies, a 2.5-fold increase in Cmax and a 4.4-fold increase in AUC048h were observed with CUR-NS-MB, which was more significant than that of plain CUR. Therefore, the developed CUR-NS-MB has the potential to be used as a colon-specific delivery system.
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- Sunitha Sampathi
- GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM Deemed to be University, Rudraram, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Teegala Krishna Reddy College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.
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Hoseini B, Jaafari MR, Golabpour A, Momtazi-Borojeni AA, Karimi M, Eslami S. Application of ensemble machine learning approach to assess the factors affecting size and polydispersity index of liposomal nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18012. [PMID: 37865639 PMCID: PMC10590434 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43689-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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Liposome nanoparticles have emerged as promising drug delivery systems due to their unique properties. Assessing particle size and polydispersity index (PDI) is critical for evaluating the quality of these liposomal nanoparticles. However, optimizing these parameters in a laboratory setting is both costly and time-consuming. This study aimed to apply a machine learning technique to assess the impact of specific factors, including sonication time, extrusion temperature, and compositions, on the size and PDI of liposomal nanoparticles. Liposomal solutions were prepared and subjected to sonication with varying values for these parameters. Two compositions: (A) HSPC:DPPG:Chol:DSPE-mPEG2000 at 55:5:35:5 molar ratio and (B) HSPC:Chol:DSPE-mPEG2000 at 55:40:5 molar ratio, were made using remote loading method. Ensemble learning (EL), a machine learning technique, was employed using the Least-squares boosting (LSBoost) algorithm to accurately model the data. The dataset was randomly split into training and testing sets, with 70% allocated for training. The LSBoost algorithm achieved mean absolute errors of 1.652 and 0.0105 for modeling the size and PDI, respectively. Under conditions where the temperature was set at approximately 60 °C, our EL model predicted a minimum particle size of 116.53 nm for composition (A) with a sonication time of approximately 30 min. Similarly, for composition (B), the model predicted a minimum particle size of 129.97 nm with sonication times of approximately 30 or 55 min. In most instances, a PDI of less than 0.2 was achieved. These results highlight the significant impact of optimizing independent factors on the characteristics of liposomal nanoparticles and demonstrate the potential of EL as a decision support system for identifying the best liposomal formulation. We recommend further studies to explore the effects of other independent factors, such as lipid composition and surfactants, on liposomal nanoparticle characteristics.
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- Benyamin Hoseini
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Institute of Human Virology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Rostami M, Kolahi Azar H, Salehi M, Abedin Dargoush S, Rostamani H, Jahed-Khaniki G, Alikord M, Aghabeigi R, Ahmadi A, Beheshtizadeh N, Webster TJ, Rezaei N. The food and biomedical applications of curcumin-loaded electrospun nanofibers: A comprehensive review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-28. [PMID: 37691403 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2251584] [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] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Encapsulating curcumin (CUR) in nanocarriers such as liposomes, polymeric micelles, silica nanoparticles, protein-based nanocarriers, solid lipid nanoparticles, and nanocrystals could be efficient for a variety of industrial and biomedical applications. Nanofibers containing CUR represent a stable polymer-drug carrier with excellent surface-to-volume ratios for loading and cell interactions, tailored porosity for controlled CUR release, and diverse properties that fit the requirements for numerous applications. Despite the mentioned benefits, electrospinning is not capable of producing fibers from multiple polymers and biopolymers, and the product's effectiveness might be affected by various machine- and material-dependent parameters like the voltage and the flow rate of the electrospinning process. This review delves into the current and innovative recent research on nanofibers containing CUR and their various applications.
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- Mohammadreza Rostami
- Division of Food Safety and Hygiene, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Food Science and Nutrition Group (FSAN), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering-Biomaterials, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Food Safety and Hygiene, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Food Safety and Hygiene, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia dos Materiais, Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, Brazil
- School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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Nguyen TNG, Pham CV, Chowdhury R, Patel S, Jaysawal SK, Hou Y, Xu H, Jia L, Duan A, Tran PHL, Duan W. Development of Blueberry-Derived Extracellular Nanovesicles for Immunomodulatory Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2115. [PMID: 37631329 PMCID: PMC10458573 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Over the past decade, there has been a significant expansion in the development of plant-derived extracellular nanovesicles (EVs) as an effective drug delivery system for precision therapy. However, the lack of effective methods for the isolation and characterization of plant EVs hampers progress in the field. To solve a challenge related to systemic separation and characterization in the plant-derived EV field, herein, we report the development of a simple 3D inner filter-based method that allows the extraction of apoplastic fluid (AF) from blueberry, facilitating EV isolation as well as effective downstream applications. Class I chitinase (PR-3) was found in blueberry-derived EVs (BENVs). As Class I chitinase is expressed in a wide range of plants, it could serve as a universal marker for plant-derived EVs. Significantly, the BENVs exhibit not only higher drug loading capacity than that reported for other EVs but also possess the ability to modulate the release of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-8 and total glutathione in response to oxidative stress. Therefore, the BENV is a promising edible multifunctional nano-bio-platform for future immunomodulatory therapies.
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- Tuong Ngoc-Gia Nguyen
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia; (T.N.-G.N.); (C.V.P.); (R.C.); (S.P.); (S.K.J.)
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia; (T.N.-G.N.); (C.V.P.); (R.C.); (S.P.); (S.K.J.)
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia; (T.N.-G.N.); (C.V.P.); (R.C.); (S.P.); (S.K.J.)
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia; (T.N.-G.N.); (C.V.P.); (R.C.); (S.P.); (S.K.J.)
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia; (T.N.-G.N.); (C.V.P.); (R.C.); (S.P.); (S.K.J.)
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- Laboratory of Tumor Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, 620 West Chang’an Avenue, Xi’an 710119, China;
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (H.X.); (L.J.)
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (H.X.); (L.J.)
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia;
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia; (T.N.-G.N.); (C.V.P.); (R.C.); (S.P.); (S.K.J.)
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia; (T.N.-G.N.); (C.V.P.); (R.C.); (S.P.); (S.K.J.)
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Akanda M, Getti G, Douroumis D. In vivo evaluation of nanostructured lipid carrier systems (NLCs) in mice bearing prostate cancer tumours. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:2083-2095. [PMID: 34845679 PMCID: PMC10315352 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-01095-1] [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] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Nanostructure lipid carriers (NLCs) were developed for the delivery of curmumin (CRN), a potent anticancer agent with low bioavailability, for the treatment of prostate cancer. NLCs prepared using high pressure homogenization (HPH) with around 150 nm particle size, - 40 V ζ-potential and excellent long-term stability. Cellular uptake of CRN-SLN showed nanoparticle localization in the cytoplasm around the nucleus. CRN-NLCs were assessed using flow cytometry and found to cause early and late apoptotic events at 100 μg/ml CRN concentrations. CRN-NLC nanoparticles were administrated to nude mice with LNCaP prostate cancer xenografts and demonstrated substantial tumour volume suppression (40%) with no weight loss compared to pure CRN (ethanolic solution). Overall, NLCs were proved a suitable carrier for passive drug delivery and cancer treatment.
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- Mushfiq Akanda
- Medway School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK
- Centre for Innovation & Process Engineering Research, Chatam Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK
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- Medway School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK
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- Medway School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK.
- Centre for Innovation & Process Engineering Research, Chatam Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK.
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Frei G, Haimhoffer Á, Csapó E, Bodnár K, Vasvári G, Nemes D, Lekli I, Gyöngyösi A, Bácskay I, Fehér P, Józsa L. In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy of Topical Dosage Forms Containing Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System Loaded with Curcumin. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2054. [PMID: 37631267 PMCID: PMC10459893 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082054] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The external use of curcumin is rare, although it can be a valuable active ingredient in the treatment of certain inflammatory diseases. The aim of our experimental work was to formulate topical dosage forms containing curcumin for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Curcumin has extremely poor solubility and bioavailability, so we have tried to increase it with the usage of self-emulsifying drug delivery systems. Creams and gels were formulated using penetration-enhancing surfactants and gelling agents. The release of the drug from the vehicle and its penetration through the membrane were determined using a Franz diffusion cell. An MTT cytotoxicity and in vitro antioxidant assays were performed on HaCaT cell line. The in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of the preparations was tested by measuring rat paw edema. In addition, we examined the degree of inflammation induced by UV radiation after pretreatment with the cream and the gel on rats. For the gels containing SNEDDS, the highest penetration was measured after half an hour, while for the cream, it took one hour to reach the maximum concentration. The gel containing Pemulen TR-1 showed the highest drug release. It was determined that the curcumin-containing preparations can be safely applied on the skin and have antioxidant effects. The animal experiments have proven the effectiveness of curcumin-containing topical preparations.
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- Gréta Frei
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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Nasra S, Shah T, Bhatt M, Chaudhari R, Bhatia D, Kumar A. Reprogramming M1-to-M2 Phenotype to Alleviate Inflammation: Using Liposomal Curcumin as a Tool to Redefine Macrophage Functionality. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023. [PMID: 37379246 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00316] [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: 06/30/2023]
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The versatile nature of macrophages and their ability to switch between various activation states plays a pivotal role in both promoting and inhibiting inflammatory processes. In pathological inflammatory conditions, classically activated M1 macrophages are often associated with initiating and maintaining inflammation, while alternatively activated M2 macrophages are linked to the resolution of chronic inflammation. Achieving a favorable equilibrium between M1 and M2 macrophages is crucial for mitigating inflammatory environments in pathological conditions. Polyphenols are known to have strong inherent antioxidative capabilities, and curcumin has been found to reduce macrophage inflammatory reactions. However, its therapeutic efficacy is compromised due to its poor bioavailability. The present study aims to harness the properties of curcumin by loading it in nanoliposomes and enhancing the M1-to-M2 macrophage polarization. A stable liposome formulation was achieved at 122.1 ± 0.08 nm, and a sustained kinetic release of curcumin was observed within 24 h. The nanoliposomes were further characterized using TEM, FTIR, and XRD, and the morphological changes in macrophage cells, RAW264.7, were observed in SEM, indicating a distinct M2-type phenotype after the treatment with liposomal curcumin. ROS may partially control macrophage polarization and be observed to decrease after treatment with liposomal curcumin. The nanoliposomes were able to successfully internalize in the macrophage cells, and an enhanced expression of ARG-1 and CD206 with a decrease in iNOS, CD80, and CD86 levels suggested the polarization of LPS-activated macrophages toward the M2 phenotype. Also, liposomal curcumin treatment dose-dependently inhibited TNF-α, IL-2, IFN-γ, and IL-17A at secretory levels and simultaneously increased the levels of cytokines like IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10.
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- Simran Nasra
- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological Engineering Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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Wang H, Chen L, Cai Q, Wu S, Shen W, Hu Z, Huang W, Jin W. Formation, digestion properties, and physicochemical stability of the rice bran oil body carrier system. Food Chem 2023; 409:135283. [PMID: 36571900 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Rice bran is a major by-product of rice processing with abundant nutrient content. Oil bodies (OBs), which are fat particles with unique physicochemical stability, are specialized organelles for the storage of oils and fats in plant tissues. In this study, we extracted OBs from rice bran, to evaluate the function of hydrophobic nutrients efficiently delivered by OBs. The carrier system was prepared by sonicating curcumin with medium chain triglycerides (MCT) into rice bran oil bodies (RBOBs). Emulsions comprising different RBOB mass fractions were characterized. The results showed that the highest encapsulation efficiency (EE, 87.67%), optimal particle size (190 nm), and best storage stability were achieved with the 1.5 wt% RBOBs. Based on activity evaluation data, the carrier system can achieve sustained oil release in the intestine and shows high bioaccessibility (61.04%; IC50 in Caco-2 cells was 77.21 μg/mL), which is important for promoting grain by-product utilization.
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- Han Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, PR China.
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Wallen M, Aqil F, Spencer W, Gupta RC. Milk/colostrum exosomes: A nanoplatform advancing delivery of cancer therapeutics. Cancer Lett 2023; 561:216141. [PMID: 36963459 PMCID: PMC10155642 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Chemotherapeutics continue to play a central role in the treatment of a wide variety of cancers. Conventional chemotherapy involving bolus intravenous doses results in severe side effects - in some cases life threatening - delayed toxicity and compromised quality-of-life. Attempts to deliver small drug molecules using liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, micelles, lipid nanoparticles, etc. have produced limited nanoformulations for clinical use, presumably due to a lack of biocompatibility of the material, costs, toxicity, scalability, and/or lack of effective administration. Naturally occurring small extracellular vesicles, or exosomes, may offer a solution and a viable system for delivering cancer therapeutics. Combined with their inherent trafficking ability and versatility of cargo capacity, exosomes can be engineered to specifically target cancerous cells, thereby minimizing off-target effects, and increasing the efficacy of cancer therapeutics. Exosomal formulations have mitigated the toxic effects of several drugs in murine cancer models. In this article, we review studies related to exosomal delivery of both small molecules and biologics, including siRNA to inhibit specific gene expression, in the pursuit of effective cancer therapeutics. We focus primarily on bovine milk and colostrum exosomes as the cancer therapeutic delivery vehicles based on their high abundance, cost effectiveness, scalability, high drug loading, functionalization of exosomes for targeted delivery, and lack of toxicity. While bovine milk exosomes may provide a new platform for drug delivery, extensive comparison to other nanoformulations and evaluation of long-term toxicity will be required to fully realize its potential.
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- Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- 3P Biotechnologies, Inc., Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- 3P Biotechnologies, Inc., Louisville, KY, 40202, USA; Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
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Li Y, Tai Z, Ma J, Miao F, Xin R, Shen C, Shen M, Zhu Q, Chen Z. Lycorine transfersomes modified with cell-penetrating peptides for topical treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:139. [PMID: 37118807 PMCID: PMC10148442 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01877-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Topical anticancer drugs offer a potential therapeutic modality with high compliance for treating cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). However, the existing topical treatments for cSCC are associated with limited penetrating ability to achieve the desired outcome. Therefore, there remains an urgent requirement to develop drugs with efficient anticancer activity suitable for treating cSCC and to overcome the skin physiological barrier to improve the efficiency of drug delivery to the tumor. RESULTS We introduced lycorine (LR) into the topical treatment for cSCC and developed a cell-penetrating peptide (CPP)-modified cationic transfersome gel loaded with lycorine-oleic acid ionic complex (LR-OA) (LR@DTFs-CPP Gel) and investigated its topical therapeutic effects on cSCC. The anti-cSCC effects of LR and skin penetration of LR-OA transfersomes were confirmed. Simultaneously, cationic lipids and modification of R5H3 peptide of the transfersomes further enhanced the permeability of the skin and tumor as well as the effective delivery of LR to tumor cells. CONCLUSIONS Topical treatment of cSCC-xenografted nude mice with LR@DTFs-CPP Gel showed effective anticancer properties with high safety. This novel formulation provides novel insights into the treatment and pathogenesis of cSCC.
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- Ying Li
- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Topical Chinese Medicine, 1278 Baode Road, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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Gurumukhi VC, Sonawane VP, Tapadiya GG, Bari SB, Surana SJ, Chalikwar SS. Quality-by-design based fabrication of febuxostat-loaded nanoemulsion: Statistical optimization, characterizations, permeability, and bioavailability studies. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15404. [PMID: 37128342 PMCID: PMC10148101 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15404] [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: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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The present work deals with QbD-based development of FEB-loaded nanoemulsion (FEB-NE) in order to enhance bioavailability and permeability. In the beginning, the risk assessment was performed on different experimental variables using the Ishikawa diagram followed by FMEA study in order to find critical process parameter (CPP) and critical material attributes (CMAs). To build quality in nanoemulsion, the quality target product profiles (QTPP) and critical quality attributes (CQAs) were determined. The different batches of FEB-NE were produced by the microemulsification-probe sonication method. Effect of varying levels of independent variables such as oil concentration (X1), Smix concentration (X3), and amplitude (X3) on responses such as globule size (Y1), zeta potential (Y2), and entrapment efficiency (Y3) were studied using Box-Behnken design (BDD). FEB-NE formulation was optimized using a graphical and numerical method. The optimized formulation concentrations and their responses (CQAs) were located as design space in an overlay plot. The spherical shapes of globules were visualized by surface morphology using AFM and TEM. In vitro dissolution study showed 93.32% drug release from the optimized FEB-NE formulation. The drug release mechanism followed by the formulation was the Higuchi-matrix kinetics with a regression coefficient of 0.9236 (R2). FEB-NE showed enhanced permeability using PAMPA (artificial non-cell membrane) and everted gut sac model method. The developed optimized FEB-NE exhibited the enhancement of bioavailability by 2.48 fold as compared to FEB-suspension using Wistar rats suggesting improvement of solubility of a lipophilic drug. The optimized batch remained stable for 90 days at 4 °C and 25 °C. Thus, QbD-based development of FEB-NE can be useful for a better perspective on a commercial scale.
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- Vishal C. Gurumukhi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Shreeyash Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Aurangabad 431010, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of IPQA, Micro Labs Ltd, Verna Industrial Estate, Goa 403722, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Shreeyash Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Aurangabad 431010, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur 425 405, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur 425 405, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur 425 405, Maharashtra, India
- Corresponding author. Department of Industrial Pharmacy and Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur 425 405, Maharashtra, India.
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Kah G, Chandran R, Abrahamse H. Curcumin a Natural Phenol and Its Therapeutic Role in Cancer and Photodynamic Therapy: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020639. [PMID: 36839961 PMCID: PMC9962422 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Cancer continues to cause an alarming number of deaths globally, and its burden on the health system is significant. Though different conventional therapeutic procedures are exploited for cancer treatment, the prevalence and death rates remain elevated. These, therefore, insinuate that novel and more efficient treatment procedures are needed for cancer. Curcumin, a bioactive, natural, phenolic compound isolated from the rhizome of the herbaceous plant turmeric, is receiving great interest for its exciting and broad pharmacological properties. Curcumin presents anticancer therapeutic capacities and can be utilized as a photosensitizing drug in cancer photodynamic therapy (PDT). Nonetheless, curcumin's poor bioavailability and related pharmacokinetics limit its clinical utility in cancer treatment. This review looks at the physical and chemical properties, bioavailability, and safety of curcumin, while focusing on curcumin as an agent in cancer therapy and as a photosensitizer in cancer PDT. The possible mechanisms and cellular targets of curcumin in cancer therapy and PDT are highlighted. Furthermore, recent improvements in curcumin's bioavailability in cancer therapy using nanoformulations and delivery systems are presented.
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Zhou X, Liu Q, Wang X, Yao X, Zhang B, Wu J, Sun C. Exosomal ncRNAs facilitate interactive 'dialogue' between tumor cells and tumor-associated macrophages. Cancer Lett 2023; 552:215975. [PMID: 36306940 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2022.215975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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As a biological carrier, exosomes participate in the communication between various kinds of cells, and can mediate the interactive 'dialogue' between tumor cells and tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). TAMs are the most abundant cell population in the tumor stroma and are an important part of the tumor immune microenvironment. Various stimulating factors in the tumor microenvironment influence the polarization of TAMs into multiple phenotypes, such as M1 and M2. It plays a dual role in tumor immunity by both promoting and inhibiting tumor growth. Exosome-encapsulated non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) participate in the interactive 'dialogue' between exosome-mediated TAMs and tumor cells. Tumor-derived exosomal ncRNAs can promote macrophage polarization, whereas exosomal ncRNAs derived from TAMs can affect tumor proliferation, metastasis, angiogenesis, and chemotherapy resistance. The present review summarizes the dual effects of exosomal ncRNAs on tumor cells and TAMs, and discusses the application of exosomal ncRNAs as a potential diagnostic or prognostic marker and drug delivery system, to provide a new perspective and potential therapeutic drugs on targeting exosomes and macrophages in the treatment of tumors.
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- Xintong Zhou
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Special Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Weifang, China; College of Chinese Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China.
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Prathyusha E, A P, Ahmed H, Dethe MR, Agrawal M, Gangipangi V, Sudhagar S, Krishna KV, Dubey SK, Pemmaraju DB, Alexander A. Investigation of ROS generating capacity of curcumin-loaded liposomes and its in vitro cytotoxicity on MCF-7 cell lines using photodynamic therapy. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 40:103091. [PMID: 36031144 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.103091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is highly efficient in eradicating targetlesions by using photosensitizers (PS) triggered by external light energy. Nanotechnology may help increase the solubility and effective delivery of PS towards improving its efficacy. Curcumin (Cur) was used as a natural PS for PDT in the present work. Briefly, curcumin was encapsulated in liposomes (LPs) using the thin film hydration method and optimized using the QbD approach through the Box-Behnken Design (BBD) to optimize the responses like entrapment efficiency and drug loading with a smaller vesicle size. The in vitro release studies performed using a dialysis bag (MWCO 12 KDa) suggested a sustained release of the Cur over 72 h in pH 7.4 PBS following the Weibull drug release kinetics. In addition, the ROS generating capabilities upon application of blue light (460 nm) and resulting cytotoxicity were evaluated in MCF-7 cell lines. The Cur-loaded liposome exhibited significant ROS generation and cytotoxicity to the cancer cells than free curcumin. Thus, the Cur-loaded liposomes could be used to treat breast cancer with photodynamic therapy.
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- Eluri Prathyusha
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Polepally SEZ, Jadcherla, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-PILANI), Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India
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- R&D Healthcare Division, Emami Ltd, 13, BT Road, Belgharia, Kolkata 700056, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G), Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), Changsari, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam 781101, India.
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Alves RC, Perosa Fernandes R, Lira de Farias R, da Silva PB, Santos Faria R, Quijia CR, Galvão Frem RC, Azevedo RB, Chorilli M. Fabrication of Functional bioMOF-100 Prototype as Drug Delivery System for Breast Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112458. [PMID: 36432650 PMCID: PMC9699488 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112458] [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: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the most frequent cause of cancer death in women, representing the fifth leading cause of cancer death overall. Therefore, the growing search for the development of new treatments for breast cancer has been developed lately as well as drug delivery systems such as biocompatible metal-organic Frameworks (bio-MOFs). These may be promising and attractive for drug incorporation and release. The present study aims to develop a drug carrier system RCA (bioMOF-100 submitted to the activation process) containing incorporated curcumin (CCM), whose material surface is coated with folic acid molecules (FA) to promote the targeting of drug carrier systems to the tumor region. They were synthesized and characterized using several characterization techniques. The materials were submitted to drug encapsulation tests, whose encapsulation efficiency was 32.80% for CCM@RCA-1D. Using the 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy technique, it was possible to verify the appearance of signals referring to folic acid, suggesting success in the functionalization of these matrices. In vitro tests such as cell viability and type of cell death were evaluated in both series of compounds (CCM@RCA-1D, CCM@RCA-1D/FA) in breast tumor lines. The results revealed low toxicity of the materials and cell death by late apoptosis. Thus, these results indicate that the matrices studied can be promising carriers in the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Renata Carolina Alves
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jau, Km 01—s/n—Campos Ville, Araraquara 14800-903, Brazil
- Correspondence: (R.C.A.); (M.C.)
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- Departament of Chemical, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Campus Universitario Darcy Ribeiro—Asa Norte, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Campus Universitario Darcy Ribeiro—Asa Norte, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jau, Km 01—s/n—Campos Ville, Araraquara 14800-903, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Campus Araraquara, Araraquara 14800-060, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Campus Universitario Darcy Ribeiro—Asa Norte, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jau, Km 01—s/n—Campos Ville, Araraquara 14800-903, Brazil
- Correspondence: (R.C.A.); (M.C.)
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Cunha C, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Oliveira H. Drug Delivery Systems and Flavonoids: Current Knowledge in Melanoma Treatment and Future Perspectives. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1838. [PMID: 36363859 PMCID: PMC9693869 DOI: 10.3390/mi13111838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer with a high prevalence in the population. An early diagnosis is crucial to cure this disease. Still, when this is not possible, combining potent pharmacological agents and effective drug delivery systems is essential to achieve optimal treatment and improve patients' quality of life. Nanotechnology application in biomedical sciences to encapsulate anticancer drugs, including flavonoids, in order to enhance therapeutic efficacy has attracted particular interest. Flavonoids have shown effectiveness against various types of cancers including in melanoma, but they show low aqueous solubility, low stability and very poor oral bioavailability. The utilization of novel drug delivery systems could increase flavonoid bioavailability, thereby potentiating its antitumor effects in melanoma. This review summarizes the potential of different flavonoids in melanoma treatment and the several nanosystems used to improve their biological activity, considering published information that reported improved biological and pharmacological properties of encapsulated flavonoids.
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- Catarina Cunha
- Department of Biology, CESAM—Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology, CESAM—Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Hafez Ghoran S, Calcaterra A, Abbasi M, Taktaz F, Nieselt K, Babaei E. Curcumin-Based Nanoformulations: A Promising Adjuvant towards Cancer Treatment. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27165236. [PMID: 36014474 PMCID: PMC9414608 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Throughout the United States, cancer remains the second leading cause of death. Traditional treatments induce significant medical toxic effects and unpleasant adverse reactions, making them inappropriate for long-term use. Consequently, anticancer-drug resistance and relapse are frequent in certain situations. Thus, there is an urgent necessity to find effective antitumor medications that are specific and have few adverse consequences. Curcumin is a polyphenol derivative found in the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa L.), and provides chemopreventive, antitumor, chemo-, and radio-sensitizing properties. In this paper, we summarize the new nano-based formulations of polyphenolic curcumin because of the growing interest in its application against cancers and tumors. According to recent studies, the use of nanoparticles can overcome the hydrophobic nature of curcumin, as well as improving its stability and cellular bioavailability in vitro and in vivo. Several strategies for nanocurcumin production have been developed, each with its own set of advantages and unique features. Because the majority of the curcumin-based nanoformulation evidence is still in the conceptual stage, there are still numerous issues impeding the provision of nanocurcumin as a possible therapeutic option. To support the science, further work is necessary to develop curcumin as a viable anti-cancer adjuvant. In this review, we cover the various curcumin nanoformulations and nanocurcumin implications for therapeutic uses for cancer, as well as the current state of clinical studies and patents. We further address the knowledge gaps and future research orientations required to develop curcumin as a feasible treatment candidate.
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- Salar Hafez Ghoran
- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 16666-63111, Iran
- Medicinal Plant Breeding and Development Research Institute, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj 66177-15175, Iran
- Correspondence: (S.H.G.); or (E.B.); Tel.: +98-9144425047 (S.H.G.); Tel.: +98-4133392686 (E.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Sapienza–University of Rome, P. le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71336-54361, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Hakim Sabzevari, Sabzevar 96179-76487, Iran
- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Interfaculty Institute for Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics (IBMI), University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Interfaculty Institute for Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics (IBMI), University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 51666-16471, Iran
- Correspondence: (S.H.G.); or (E.B.); Tel.: +98-9144425047 (S.H.G.); Tel.: +98-4133392686 (E.B.)
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Afereydoon S, Haghiralsadat F, Hamzian N, Shams A, Hemati M, Naghib SM, Shabani M, Zandieh-doulabi B, Tofighi D. Multifunctional PEGylated Niosomal Nanoparticle-Loaded Herbal Drugs as a Novel Nano-Radiosensitizer and Stimuli-Sensitive Nanocarrier for Synergistic Cancer Therapy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:917368. [PMID: 36046674 PMCID: PMC9421251 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.917368] [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: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Nowadays, radiotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for breast cancer. In order to overcome the radioresistance of cancer cells, radio-sensitizing agents can be used combined with irradiation to increase the therapeutic efficiency. Curcumin can enhance the radiosensitivity of cancer cells and decrease their viability by the accumulation of these cells in the G2 phase. The encapsulation of curcumin in a nanoniosomal delivery system increases aqueous solubility and bioavailability, resulting in increased radio sensitivity. The present study aimed to enhance the radio-sensitizing effect of the curcumin-containing nanoniosome (Cur-Nio) when combined with irradiation. Thus, curcumin (0.5 mg ml−1) was loaded on a PEGylated nanoniosome containing Tween 60, cholesterol, DOTAP, and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-poly(ethylene glycol) (DSPE-PEG) (at ratios of 70:30:10:5, respectively) by the thin-film hydration method. The particle size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, and drug-release rate of formulated nanoniosomes were determined. In order to assess cytotoxicity and apoptosis, different doses of irradiation along with various concentrations of free curcumin and Cur-Nio (single or in combination with irradiation) were treated with breast cancer cells. The particle size and zeta potential of Cur-Nio were reported to be 117.5 nm and −15.1 mV, respectively. The entrapment efficiency (EE%) and loading capacities were 72.3% and 6.68%, respectively. The drug-release rate during 6 h was 65.9%. Cell survival in the presence of curcumin at doses of 1 and 3 Gy showed a significant reduction compared with cells irradiated at 48 h and 72 h (p < 0.000). Also, the rate of cytotoxicity and apoptosis was significantly higher in cells treated with the combination of curcumin-containing nanoniosomes and irradiation in comparison with those treated with free curcumin. These findings indicate that the efficacy of pre-treatment with Cur-Nio as a radiosensitizer during radiotherapy enhances irradiation-induced breast cancer cell apoptosis and is a useful strategy to increase the effectiveness of breast cancer therapy.
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- Saeid Afereydoon
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, School of Paramedicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- *Correspondence: Seyed Morteza Naghib, ; Nima Hamzian, ; Ali Shams,
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- *Correspondence: Seyed Morteza Naghib, ; Nima Hamzian, ; Ali Shams,
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- *Correspondence: Seyed Morteza Naghib, ; Nima Hamzian, ; Ali Shams,
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Epidemiology and Research Design Support (BERD), Clinical and Translational Science Center, Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Preparation and Optimization of an Ultraflexible Liposomal Gel for Lidocaine Transdermal Delivery. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15144895. [PMID: 35888361 PMCID: PMC9325174 DOI: 10.3390/ma15144895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The pain caused by lidocaine injections into the face prior to facial plastic surgeries intended to remove growths or tumorous lesions has been reported by many patients to be the worst part of these procedures. However, the lidocaine gels and creams currently on the market do not deliver an equal or better local anesthetic effect to replace these injections. To develop an alternative to the painful local anesthetic injection, we prepared ultraflexible liposomes using soy phosphatidylcholine, lidocaine, and different amounts of sodium cholate, a surfactant. The prepared ultraflexible liposomes (UFLs) were examined for particle size, zeta potential, cytotoxicity, and in vitro release. By using a carbomer as a gelling agent, the prepared UFL lidocaine gels were evaluated for their penetration ability in a Franz diffusion cell, using Strat-M membranes. The formulation achieving the highest amount of penetrated lidocaine was chosen for further pH, viscosity, and stability tests. The local anesthetic efficacy of the formulation was investigated by an in vivo tail-flick test in rats. Our findings suggested that this topical gel formulated with ultraflexible liposomal lidocaine has enhanced skin permeation ability, as well as an improved local analgesic effect from the lidocaine.
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Rajagopal M, Paul AK, Lee MT, Joykin AR, Por CS, Mahboob T, Salibay CC, Torres MS, Guiang MMM, Rahmatullah M, Jahan R, Jannat K, Wilairatana P, de Lourdes Pereira M, Lim CL, Nissapatorn V. Phytochemicals and Nano-Phytopharmaceuticals Use in Skin, Urogenital and Locomotor Disorders: Are We There? PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11091265. [PMID: 35567266 PMCID: PMC9099949 DOI: 10.3390/plants11091265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Nanomedicines emerged from nanotechnology and have been introduced to bring advancements in treating multiple diseases. Nano-phytomedicines are synthesized from active phytoconstituents or plant extracts. Advancements in nanotechnology also help in the diagnosis, monitoring, control, and prevention of various diseases. The field of nanomedicine and the improvements of nanoparticles has been of keen interest in multiple industries, including pharmaceutics, diagnostics, electronics, communications, and cosmetics. In herbal medicines, these nanoparticles have several attractive properties that have brought them to the forefront in searching for novel drug delivery systems by enhancing efficacy, bioavailability, and target specificity. The current review investigated various therapeutic applications of different nano-phytopharmaceuticals in locomotor, dermal, reproductive, and urinary tract disorders to enhance bioavailability and efficacy of phytochemicals and herbal extracts in preclinical and in vitro studies. There is a lack of clinical and extensive preclinical studies. The research in this field is expanding but strong evidence on the efficacy of these nano-phytopharmaceuticals for human use is still limited. The long-term efficacy and safety of nano-phytopharmaceuticals must be ensured with priority before these materials emerge as common human therapeutics. Overall, this review provides up-to-date information on related contemporary research on nano-phytopharmaceuticals and nano-extracts in the fields of dermatological, urogenital, and locomotor disorders.
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- Mogana Rajagopal
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (M.R.); (M.-T.L.); (A.R.J.); (C.-S.P.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia;
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (M.R.); (M.-T.L.); (A.R.J.); (C.-S.P.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (M.R.); (M.-T.L.); (A.R.J.); (C.-S.P.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (M.R.); (M.-T.L.); (A.R.J.); (C.-S.P.)
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand;
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- Biologica Sciences Department, College of Science and Computer Studies, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas 4114, Philippines; (C.C.S.); (M.S.T.)
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- Biologica Sciences Department, College of Science and Computer Studies, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas 4114, Philippines; (C.C.S.); (M.S.T.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon 8710, Philippines;
- Center of Biodiversity Research and Extension in Mindanao (CEBREM), Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon 8710, Philippines
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.R.); (R.J.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.R.); (R.J.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (M.R.); (R.J.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Correspondence: (P.W.); (V.N.)
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- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Division of Applied Biomedical Science and Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand;
- Correspondence: (P.W.); (V.N.)
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The Impact of Curcumin on the Inflammatory Profile of SW982 Cells in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Model. J Immunol Res 2022; 2022:1208970. [PMID: 35450396 PMCID: PMC9018200 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1208970] [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: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases, affecting approximately 1% of the total global population. Curcumin, a natural polyphenol is a substance that could potentially mitigate the course of this disease. To evaluate curcumin's anti-inflammatory impact on synoviocytes in the RA model, a set of experiments was conducted on SW982 cells, stimulated by IL-1β, IL-6, or TNF-α to emulate inflammation. During the research, the curcumin effect was evaluated by measuring cell survivability, expression of MMP1 gene, subcellular localization of P70S6K1 protein, and its phosphorylated form and amount of produced IL-6 and TNF-α. Results of conducted experiments presented a positive impact of curcumin on synoviocytes in the RA model, by reducing SW982 cells' survivability, decreasing levels of MMP1 gene expression and TNF-α protein production, which altogether confirm beneficial effects of the curcumin therapy in a RA in vitro model.
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Upadhyay P, Singh D, Upadhyay S. Vesicular Approach Review on Nanocarriers bearing Curcumin and Applications. RECENT ADVANCES IN DRUG DELIVERY AND FORMULATION 2022; 16:RADDF-EPUB-122216. [PMID: 35379164 DOI: 10.2174/2667387816666220404092415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Phytoconstituents have been used to treat a variety of human diseases for a long time, but their use in pharmaceuticals is limited because of their low aqueous solubility. Researchers have created vesicular systems to address many of the issues associated with the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of poorly water-soluble drugs and target the drug to the desired location in the body. Several vesicular nanocarrier systems have been developed. Review contrasts various vesicular drug delivery systems, including liposomes, sphingosomes, emulsomes, niosomes, ethosomes, virosomes, phytosomes, aquasomes, proniosomes, transfersomes, pharmacosomes. Vesicular drug delivery systems have caused a scientific revolution, which has resulted in the development of novel dosage forms. This review aims to illustrate the applications, advantages, and disadvantages of the vesicular approach as nanocarriers bearing curcumin and widely used in gene delivery, tumor-targeting to the brain, oral formulations, and resolving various problems associated with drug stability and permeability issues. Nanocarriers also has wide application as green nanocomposites and for antitubercular drugs depending on their physical properties.
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- Prashant Upadhyay
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Jose J, Kanniyappan H, Muthuvijayan V. A novel, rapid and cost-effective method for separating drug-loaded liposomes prepared from egg yolk phospholipids. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Marwah MK, Shokr H, Sanchez-Aranguren L, Badhan RKS, Wang K, Ahmad S. Transdermal Delivery of a Hydrogen Sulphide Donor, ADT-OH Using Aqueous Gel Formulations for the Treatment of Impaired Vascular Function: an Ex Vivo Study. Pharm Res 2022; 39:341-352. [PMID: 35088236 PMCID: PMC8881439 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-021-03164-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is an important signalling molecule involved in the regulation of several physiological and pathophysiological processes. The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of transdermal delivery of ADT-OH, a H2S donor, by investigating the transdermal flux of aqueous gels loaded with penetration enhancers or liposomes. Furthermore, we explored the ability of permeated ADT-OH to promote angiogenesis and mitochondrial bioenergetics in HUVEC cells. METHODS Aqueous hypromellose gels (5% w/v) were prepared with up to 10% v/v propylene glycol (PG) or deformable liposomes with 0.025% w/w ADT-OH. ADT-OH permeation from formulations across excised murine skin into PBS was quantified over 24 h using HPLC-UV detection. Media was collected and applied to HUVEC cells to evidence ADT-OH functionality following permeation. Tube formation assays were performed as indicative of angiogenesis and mitochondrial oxygen consumption was evaluated using a Seahorse XF24. RESULTS Increasing the loading of PG caused an increase in ADT-OH permeation rate across skin and a decrease in dermal drug retention whereas liposomal gels produced a slow-release profile. Treatment of HUVEC's using conditioned media collected from the ADT-OH loaded permeation studies enhanced tube formation and the basal oxygen consumption rates after 30 min of treatment. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that transdermal delivery of ADT-OH may provide a promising approach in the treatment of impaired vascular function. Gels prepared with 10% v/v PG have the potential for use in conditions requiring rapid H2S release whereas liposomal loaded gels for treatment requiring sustained H2S release.
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- Mandeep Kaur Marwah
- Aston Medical School, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Aston Medical School, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
- Pharmacy Division, School of Health Sciences, Manchester University, Manchester, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Aston Medical School, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Aston Medical School, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
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Lu H, Kong M, Jia J, Rahim Khan N, Muhammad B H, Muhammad M N, Wahab A. Resveratrol Loaded Ionically Cross-Linked Hydrogel Film for Burn Wound Healing Potential in Animals. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.122.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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From plants to phospholipid vesicles: A comprehensive review on the incorporation of phytochemicals into phospholipid vesicles designed for skin applications with special focus on scalability and in vitro and in vivo efficacy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.103049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nair RS, Billa N, Mooi LY, Morris AP. Characterization and Ex vivo Evaluation of Curcumin Nanoethosomes for Melanoma treatment. Pharm Dev Technol 2021; 27:72-82. [PMID: 34957920 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2021.2023568] [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: 10/19/2022]
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This study aimed at developing curcumin nanoethosomes (Cur-Ets) with superior skin permeation intended for melanoma treatment. Although curcumin is active against many types of skin cancers, a suitable topical formulation is still lacking due to its hydrophobicity and poor skin permeation. The formulation was characterized using Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), ATR-FTIR, DSC, and XRD. In vitro skin permeation was carried out using human skin, and the cytotoxicity of the formulation was evaluated on human melanoma cells (SK-MEL28). The vesicle size and zeta potential of the Cur-Ets were determined as 67 ± 1.6 nm and - 87.3 ± 3.3 mV, respectively. STEM and AFM analysis further support the size and morphology of the formulation. Curcumin's compatibility with formulation additives was confirmed by ATR-FTIR analysis. In addition, DSC and XRD analyses showed successful drug encapsulation in nanoethosomes. The drug encapsulation efficiency was determined as 87 ± 0.9%. The skin permeation of curcumin from Cur-Ets showed a superior flux (0.14 ± 0.03 µg cm-2 h-1) compared to the control (p < 0.05). Cytotoxicity of the formulation demonstrated a time-dependent and concentration-dependent antiproliferative activity against melanoma cells. The developed Cur-Ets is suggested as a promising topical formulation for melanoma treatment.
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- Rajesh Sreedharan Nair
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.,School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha Qatar.,Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit (BPRU), QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, LOT PT 21144, Jalan Sungai Long Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras, 43000 Kajang, Selangor
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.,Swansea University Medical School, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK
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Drvenica I, Blažević I, Bošković P, Bratanić A, Bugarski B, Bilusic T. Sinigrin Encapsulation in Liposomes: Influence on In Vitro Digestion and Antioxidant Potential. POL J FOOD NUTR SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.31883/pjfns/143574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Dou F, Lu Y, Nitin N. Yeast cell microcarriers for delivery of a model bioactive compound in skin. Int J Pharm 2021; 609:121123. [PMID: 34560206 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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This study aimed at developing a cell-based encapsulation carrier for topical delivery of bioactives to the skin. The overall objectives were to evaluate affinity of the yeast-cell based carrier to bind to the skin surface following topical application and to quantify controlled release of curcumin as a model bioactive in ex-vivo skin models using a combination of imaging, modeling and analytical measurements. Both porcine skin tissue and clinically obtained human skin biopsies were studied. The results demonstrated that upon incubation with the ex-vivo skin tissues, the cell carriers rapidly bound to the skin surface following topical delivery and provided sustained release of encapsulated curcumin. The microcarrier binding and penetration of curcumin in the dermal compartment also showed to increase with incubation time. The average flux of curcumin in human skin biopsies Jp was 0.89 ± 0.02 μg/cm2/h. These results illustrated the potential of a novel cell-based carrier for high affinity binding to skin surface, efficient encapsulation of a model bioactive and controlled release from the cell carrier to the skin with enhanced permeation to the dermis section. Overall, this study demonstrated a new class of cost-effective carriers for improving delivery of bioactives to the skin and potentially other epithelial tissues.
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- Fang Dou
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA; Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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Despotopoulou D, Lagopati N, Pispas S, Gazouli M, Demetzos C, Pippa N. The technology of transdermal delivery nanosystems: from design and development to preclinical studies. Int J Pharm 2021; 611:121290. [PMID: 34788674 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Transdermal administration has gained much attention due to the remarkable advantages such as patient compliance, drug escape from first-pass elimination, favorable pharmacokinetic profile and prolonged release properties. However, the major limitation of these systems is the limited skin penetration of the stratum corneum, the skin's most important barrier, which protects the body from the insertion of substances from the environment. Transdermal drug delivery systems are aiming to the disruption of the stratum corneum in order for the active pharmaceutical ingredients to enter successfully the circulation. Therefore, nanoparticles are holding a great promise because they can act as effective penetration enhancers due to their small size and other physicochemical properties that will be analyzed thoroughly in this report. Apart from the investigation of the physicochemical parameters, a comparison between the different types of nanoparticles will be performed. The complexity of skin anatomy and the unclear mechanisms of penetration should be taken into consideration to reach some realistic conclusions regarding the way that the described parameters affect the skin permeability. To the best of the authors knowledge, this is among the few reports on the literature describing the technology of transdermal delivery systems and how this technology affects the biological activity.
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- Despoina Despotopoulou
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Panepistimioupolis Zografou 15771, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Laboratory of Biology, School of Medicine National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Panepistimioupolis Zografou 15771, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Panepistimioupolis Zografou 15771, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece; Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece.
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Fu X, He Y, Li M, Huang Z, Najafi M. Targeting of the tumor microenvironment by curcumin. Biofactors 2021; 47:914-932. [PMID: 34375483 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) is made up of several cells and molecules that affect the survival of cancer cells. Indeed, certain (immunosuppressive) cells which promote tumors can promote the growth of tumors by stimulating the proliferation of cancer cells and promoting angiogenesis. During tumor growth, antitumoral immunity includes natural killer cells and CD8+ T cells cannot overcome immunosuppressive responses and cancer cell proliferation. In order to achieve the appropriate therapeutic response, we must kill cancer cells and suppress the release of immunosuppressive molecules. The balance between anti-tumor immunity and immunosuppressive cells, such as regulatory T cells (Tregs), cancer-associated fibroblasts, tumor-associated macrophages, and myeloid-derived suppressor cells plays a key role in the suppression or promotion of cancer cells. Curcumin is a plant-derived agent that has shown interesting properties for cancer therapy. It has shown that not only directly inhibit the growth of cancer cells, but can also modulate the growth and activity of immunosuppressant and tumor-promoting cells. In this review, we explain how curcumin modulates interactions within TME in favor of tumor treatment. The potential modulating effects of curcumin on the responses of cancer cells to treatment modalities such as immunotherapy will also be discussed.
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- Xiao Fu
- College of Basic Medicine, Shaoyang University, Shaoyang, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Shaoyang University, Shaoyang, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Shaoyang University, Shaoyang, China
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- Shaoyang Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology Diagnosis, Shaoyang, China
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- Medical Technology Research Center, Institute of Health Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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