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Sharma R, Nath PC, Das P, Rustagi S, Sharma M, Sridhar N, Hazarika TK, Rana P, Nayak PK, Sridhar K. Essential oil-nanoemulsion based edible coating: Innovative sustainable preservation method for fresh/fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Food Chem 2024; 460:140545. [PMID: 39047488 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Utilizing plant-based sources for the preservation of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables offers a natural and chemical-free method. However, the inherent instability of plant bioactive compounds underscores the necessity for encapsulation techniques. Essential oil-based nanoemulsions (EO-NEs) stand out among food additives due to their distinctive antibacterial and antioxidant properties. This review delves into recent advancements in the application of EO-NEs as edible coatings for fresh and fresh-cut produce. It examines the efficacy of EO-NEs in enhancing the preservation of fruits and vegetables by harnessing their bioactive compounds for antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities. Additionally, the review accentuates the efficacy of EO-NEs in inhibiting biofilm formation on fruits and vegetables. It reveals that coatings derived from plant-source nanoemulsions exhibit exceptional mechanical, optical, and microstructural qualities, as well as superior water barrier properties. In contrast to conventional emulsions, nanocoatings facilitate the gradual and controlled release of antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds during food storage. This feature enhances bioactivity, extends shelf life, and enhances the nutritional profile of products. By preserving and protecting shelf stability, EO-NEs contribute to the maintenance of vegetable freshness. Nonetheless, ensuring their commercial viability necessitates additional research into the toxicity of EO-based nanoemulsions.
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- Ramesh Sharma
- Department of Food Technology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chinniyampalayam, 641062, Coimbatore, India
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- Food Science and Technology Division, Department of Applied Biology, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Baridua, 793101, India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Kokrajhar 783370, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Research Centre for Life Science and Healthcare, Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute (CBI), University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Department of Food Technology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chinniyampalayam, 641062, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Aromatic, and Medicinal Plants, Mizoram University, Mizoram 796004, India
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- Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Kokrajhar 783370, India.
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India.
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Marena GD, Nascimento ALCSD, Carvalho GC, Sábio RM, Bauab TM, Chorilli M. Amphotericin B and micafungin duo-loaded nanoemulsion as a potential strategy against Candida auris biofilms. BIOFOULING 2024; 40:602-616. [PMID: 39245976 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2024.2396020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant yeast that has seen a worrying increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. Give7/n this, new therapeutic options, such as controlled-release nanomaterials, may be promising in combating the infection. Therefore, this study aimed to develop amphotericin B (AmB) and micafungin (MICA)-loaded nanoemulsions (NEMA) and evaluated against biofilms of C. auris. Nanoemulsions (NEs) were characterized and determined minimum inhibitory concentration MIC90, checkerboard and anti-biofilm. NEMA presented a size of 53.7 and 81.4 nm for DLS and NTA, respectively, with good stability and spherical morphology. MICAmB incorporated efficiency was 88.4 and 99.3%, respectively. The release results show that AmB and MICA obtained a release of 100 and 63.4%, respectively. MICAmB and NEMA showed MIC90 values of 0.015 and 0.031 ug/mL, respectively and synergism. NEMA showed greater metabolic inhibition and morphological changes in mature biofilms. This drugs combination and co-encapsulation proved to be a promising therapy against C. auris biofilms.
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- Gabriel Davi Marena
- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State, Brazil
- Department of Drug and Medicines, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State, Brazil
- Department of Drug and Medicines, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Department of Drug and Medicines, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Department of Drug and Medicines, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State, Brazil
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Giri S, Chakraborty A, Mandal C, Rajwar TK, Halder J, Irfan Z, Gouda MM. Formulation and Evaluation of Turmeric- and Neem-Based Topical Nanoemulgel against Microbial Infection. Gels 2024; 10:578. [PMID: 39330180 DOI: 10.3390/gels10090578] [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: 08/04/2024] [Revised: 09/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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The combination of nanoemulgel and phytochemistry has resulted in several recent discoveries in the field of topical delivery systems. The present study aimed to prepare nanoemulgel based on turmeric (Curcuma longa) and neem (Azadirachta indica) against microbial infection as topical drug delivery. Olive oil (oil phase), Tween 80 (surfactant), and PEG600 (co-surfactant) were used for the preparation of nanoemulsion. Carbopol 934 was used as a gelling agent to convert the nanoemulsion to nanoemulgel and promote the control of the release of biological properties of turmeric and neem. The nanoemulsion was characterized based on particle size distribution, PDI values, and compatibility using FTIR analysis. In contrast, the nanoemulgel was evaluated based on pH, viscosity, spreadability, plant extract and excipient compatibility or physical state, in vitro study, ex vivo mucoadhesive study, antimicrobial properties, and stability. The resulting nanoemulsion was homogeneous and stable during the centrifugation process, with the smallest droplets and low PDI values. FTIR analysis also confirmed good compatibility and absence of phase separation between the oil substance, surfactant, and co-surfactant with both plant extracts. The improved nanoemulgel also demonstrated a smooth texture, good consistency, good pH, desired viscosity, ex vivo mucoadhesive strength with the highest spreadability, and 18 h in vitro drug release. Additionally, it exhibited better antimicrobial properties against different microbial strains. Stability studies also revealed that the product had good rheological properties and physicochemical state for a period of over 3 months. The present study affirmed that turmeric- and neem-based nanoemulgel is a promising alternative for microbial infection particularly associated with microorganisms via topical application.
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- Sumon Giri
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Brainware University, Barasat, Kolkata 700125, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Brainware University, Barasat, Kolkata 700125, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Brainware University, Barasat, Kolkata 700125, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Brainware University, Barasat, Kolkata 700125, India
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Department of Nutrition & Food Science, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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Liao H, Wen J, Nie H, Ling C, Zhang L, Xu F, Dong X. Study on the inhibitory activity and mechanism of Mentha haplocalyx essential oil nanoemulsion against Fusarium oxysporum growth. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16064. [PMID: 38992117 PMCID: PMC11239933 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67054-1] [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: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Mentha haplocalyx essential oil (MEO) has demonstrated inhibitory effects on Fusarium oxysporum. Despite its environmentally friendly properties as a natural product, the limited water solubility of MEO restricts its practical application in the field. The use of nanoemulsion can improve bioavailability and provide an eco-friendly approach to prevent and control Panax notoginseng root rot. In this study, Tween 80 and anhydrous ethanol (at a mass ratio of 3) were selected as carriers, and the ultrasonic method was utilized to produce a nanoemulsion of MEO (MNEO) with an average particle size of 26.07 nm. Compared to MTEO (MEO dissolved in an aqueous solution of 2% DMSO and 0.1% Tween 80), MNEO exhibited superior inhibition against F. oxysporum in terms of spore germination and hyphal growth. Transcriptomics and metabolomics results revealed that after MNEO treatment, the expression levels of certain genes related to glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, starch and sucrose metabolism were significantly suppressed along with the accumulation of metabolites, leading to energy metabolism disorder and growth stagnation in F. oxysporum. In contrast, the inhibitory effect from MTEO treatment was less pronounced. Furthermore, MNEO also demonstrated inhibition on meiosis, ribosome function, and ribosome biogenesis in F. oxysporum growth process. These findings suggest that MNEO possesses enhanced stability and antifungal activity, which effectively hinders F. oxysporum through inducing energy metabolism disorder, meiotic stagnation, as well as ribosome dysfunction, thus indicating its potential for development as a green pesticide for prevention and control P. notoginseng root rot caused by F.oxyosporum.
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- Hongxin Liao
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China.
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Rehman R, Hussain M, Muzaffar R, Bano A, Ahmed M, Sadia H. Eucalyptus Essential Oil Based Nanoemulsions: Preparation and Biological Activities. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400406. [PMID: 38687088 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400406] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Eucalyptus essential oil has remarkable industrial importance and biological properties due to its effectiveness against various diseases, reported throughout human history. Despite the extraordinary bioactivities of essential oil, its applications are limited due to volatility, insolubility in water, and less stability. Formulation of nanoemulsion is the best way to enhance the bio-efficacy of this essential oil and eliminate the factors responsible for limited application. This review article compiles the information regarding formulation of Eucalyptus essential oil-based nanoemulsion and their several biological activities and medicinal properties including antibacterial, antifungal, larvicidal, insecticidal, and cytotoxic activities etc. The bio-efficacy of essential oil-based nanoemulsion has also been found to be enhanced as compared utilization of essential oil alone. This review can be beneficial for researchers working on medicinal plant-based natural products, specifically containing Eucalyptus essential oil, to explore new research horizons in this emerging field.
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- Rafia Rehman
- Section of Phytochemistry and Natural Products, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical sciences, Rawalpindi, 46000, Punjab, Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara, 56300, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara, 56300, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000
- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, 46000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, LUMS, 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara, 56300, Pakistan
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Santos Porto D, da Costa Bernardo Port B, Conte J, Fretes Argenta D, Pereira Balleste M, Amadeu Micke G, Machado Campos Â, Silva Caumo K, Caon T. Development of ophthalmic nanoemulsions of β-caryophyllene for the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Int J Pharm 2024; 659:124252. [PMID: 38782149 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124252] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Although rare, amoebic keratitis (AK) is a disease caused by Acanthamoeba spp. that can lead to blindness. The drugs currently available for its treatment are very toxic, which has motivated the investigation for more effective and safe therapeutic options. In this study, the in vitro activity of ß-caryophyllene (BCP) was exploited taking into account its action against other protozoans as well as its well-known healing and anti-inflammatory properties (aspects relevant for the AK pathogenesis). On the other hand, high volatilization and oxidation phenomena are found for this compound, which led to its incorporation into nanoemulsions (NEs). Two emulsifying agents were tested, resulting in monodisperse systems with reduced droplet size (<265 nm) and high surface charge (positive and negative for NEs prepared with cetrimonium bromide -CTAB and Phosal® 50+, respectively). NEs prepared with CTAB were shown to be more stable after long-term storage at 4 and 25 °C than those prepared with Phosal®. Pure BCP, at the highest concentration (500 µM), resulted in a level of inhibition of Acanthamoeba trophozoites equivalent to that of reference drug (chlorhexidine). This activity was even greater after oil nanoencapsulation. The reduced droplet size could improve the interaction of the oil with the microorganism, justifying this finding. Changes in surface charge did not impact the activity. Positively charged NEs improved the interaction and retention of BCP in the cornea and thus should be prioritized for further studies.
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- Douglas Santos Porto
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analyses, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil.
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Bisen AC, Srivastava S, Mishra A, Sanap SN, Biswas A, Choudhury AD, Dubey A, Gupta NM, Yadav KS, Mugale MN, Bhatta RS. Pharmaceutical Emulsions: A Viable Approach for Ocular Drug Delivery. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2024; 40:261-280. [PMID: 38654153 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2023.0166] [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: 04/25/2024] Open
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- Amol Chhatrapati Bisen
- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Government P. G. College, Guna, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Division of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine; CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Division of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine; CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Cimino C, Bonaccorso A, Tomasello B, Alberghina GA, Musumeci T, Puglia C, Pignatello R, Marrazzo A, Carbone C. W/O/W Microemulsions for Nasal Delivery of Hydrophilic Compounds: A Preliminary Study. J Pharm Sci 2024; 113:1636-1644. [PMID: 38281664 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.01.013] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The administration of hydrophilic therapeutics has always been a great challenge because of their low bioavailability after administration. For this purpose, W/O/W microemulsion resulted to be a potential successful strategy for the delivery of hydrophilic compounds, interesting for the nasal mucosal therapy. Herein, an optimized biphasic W/O microemulsion was designed, through a preliminary screening, and it was inverted in a triphasic W/O/W microemulsion, intended for the nasal administration. In order to enhance the mucosal retention, surface modification of the biphasic W/O microemulsion was performed adding didodecyldimethylammonium bromide, and then converting the system into a cationic triphasic W/O/W microemulsion. The developed samples were characterized in terms of droplet size, polydispersity, zeta potential, pH and osmolality. The physical long-term stability was analyzed storing samples at accelerated conditions (40 ± 2 °C and 75 ± 5 % RH) for 6 months in a constant climate chamber, following ICH guidelines Q1A (R2). In order to verify the potential retention on the nasal mucosa, the two triphasic systems were analyzed in terms of mucoadhesive properties, measuring the in vitro interaction with mucin over time. Furthermore, fluorescein sodium salt was selected as a model hydrophilic drug to be encapsulated into the inner core of the two triphasic W/O/W microemulsions, and its release was analyzed compared to the free probe solution. The cytocompatibility of the two platforms was assessed on two cell lines, human fibroblasts HFF1 and Calu-3 cell lines, chosen as pre-clinical models for nasal and bronchial/tracheal airway epithelium.
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- Cinzia Cimino
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123 Catania, Italy; Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy; NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy; NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Section of Biochemistry, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy; NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy; NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy; NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy; Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology, Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy; NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95124 Catania, Italy.
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Ling CQ, Liao HX, Wen JR, Nie HY, Zhang LY, Xu FR, Cheng YX, Dong X. Investigation of the Inhibitory Effects of Illicium verum Essential Oil Nanoemulsion on Fusarium proliferatum via Combined Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Analysis. Curr Microbiol 2024; 81:182. [PMID: 38769214 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-024-03724-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Fusarium proliferatum is the main pathogen that causes Panax notoginseng root rot. The shortcomings of strong volatility and poor water solubility of Illicium verum essential oil (EO) limit its utilization. In this study, we prepared traditional emulsion (BDT) and nanoemulsion (Bneo) of I. verum EO by ultrasonic method with Tween-80 and absolute ethanol as solvents. The chemical components of EO, BDT, and Bneo were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and the antifungal activity and mechanism were compared. The results show that Bneo has good stability and its particle size is 34.86 nm. The contents of (-) -anethole and estragole in Bneo were significantly higher than those in BDT. The antifungal activity against F. proliferatum was 5.8-fold higher than BDT. In the presence of I. verum EO, the occurrence of P. notoginseng root rot was significantly reduced. By combining transcriptome and metabolomics analysis, I. verum EO was found to be involved in the mutual transformation of pentose and glucuronic acid, galactose metabolism, streptomycin biosynthesis, carbon metabolism, and other metabolic pathways of F. proliferatum, and it interfered with the normal growth of F. proliferatum to exert antifungal effects. This study provide a theoretical basis for expanding the practical application of Bneo.
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- Cui-Qiong Ling
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China.
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Danielewicz J, Grzanka M, Sobiech Ł, Jajor E, Horoszkiewicz J, Korbas M, Blecharczyk A, Stuper-Szablewska K, Matysiak K. Impact of Various Essential Oils on the Development of Pathogens of the Fusarium Genus and on Health and Germination Parameters of Winter Wheat and Maize. Molecules 2024; 29:2376. [PMID: 38792237 PMCID: PMC11123840 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102376] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Currently, researchers are looking for ways to replace synthetic pesticides with substances of natural origin. Essential oils are produced by plants, among other things, to protect against pathogens, which is why there is interest in their use as fungicides. This experiment assessed the composition of essential oils from a commercial source, their impact on the development of mycelium of pathogens of the Fusarium genus, and the possibility of using them as a pre-sowing treatment. Grains of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and corn (Zea mays L.) were inoculated with a suspension of mycelium and spores of fungi of the Fusarium genus and then soaked in solutions containing oils of sage (Salvia officinalis L.), cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.), cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), and thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.). The obtained results indicate that thyme essential oil had the strongest effect on limiting the development of Fusarium pathogens and seedling infection, but at the same time it had an adverse effect on the level of germination and seedling development of the tested plants. The remaining essential oils influenced the mentioned parameters to varying degrees. Selected essential oils can be an alternative to synthetic fungicides, but they must be selected appropriately.
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- Jakub Danielewicz
- Department of Mycology, Institute of Plant Protection, National Research Institute, Władysława Wegorka 20, 60-318 Poznan, Poland; (J.D.); (E.J.); (J.H.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy, Horticulture and Biotechnology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland; (M.G.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy, Horticulture and Biotechnology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland; (M.G.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Mycology, Institute of Plant Protection, National Research Institute, Władysława Wegorka 20, 60-318 Poznan, Poland; (J.D.); (E.J.); (J.H.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Mycology, Institute of Plant Protection, National Research Institute, Władysława Wegorka 20, 60-318 Poznan, Poland; (J.D.); (E.J.); (J.H.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Mycology, Institute of Plant Protection, National Research Institute, Władysława Wegorka 20, 60-318 Poznan, Poland; (J.D.); (E.J.); (J.H.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy, Horticulture and Biotechnology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland; (M.G.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Herbology and Plant Protection Technology, Institute of Plant Protection, National Research Institute, Władysława Wegorka 20, 60-318 Poznan, Poland;
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Maurya R, Misro L, Boini T, Radhakrishnan T, Nair PG, Gaidhani SN, Jain A. Transforming Medicinal Oil into Advanced Gel: An Update on Advancements. Gels 2024; 10:342. [PMID: 38786260 PMCID: PMC11121385 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050342] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The present study delves into the evolution of traditional Ayurvedic oil preparations through innovative strategies to develop advanced gel formulations, aiming at amplifying their therapeutic efficacy. Ayurvedic oils have a rich historical context in healing practices, yet their conversion into contemporary gel-based formulations represents a revolutionary approach to augment their medicinal potential. The primary objective of this transformation is to leverage scientific advancements and modern pharmaceutical techniques to enhance the application, absorption, and overall therapeutic impact of these traditional remedies. By encapsulating the essential constituents of Ayurvedic oils within gel matrices, these novel strategies endeavor to improve their stability, bioavailability, and targeted delivery mechanisms. This review highlights the fusion of traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with cutting-edge pharmaceutical technology, paving the way for more effective and accessible utilization of these revered remedies in modern healthcare.
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- Rahul Maurya
- National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur 679531, India; (L.M.); (T.B.); (T.R.); (P.G.N.); (S.N.G.)
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- National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur 679531, India; (L.M.); (T.B.); (T.R.); (P.G.N.); (S.N.G.)
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- National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur 679531, India; (L.M.); (T.B.); (T.R.); (P.G.N.); (S.N.G.)
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- National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur 679531, India; (L.M.); (T.B.); (T.R.); (P.G.N.); (S.N.G.)
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- National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur 679531, India; (L.M.); (T.B.); (T.R.); (P.G.N.); (S.N.G.)
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- National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur 679531, India; (L.M.); (T.B.); (T.R.); (P.G.N.); (S.N.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani Campus, Pilani 333031, India
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Lobato Duarte J, Delello Di Filippo L, Tavares AG, Chorilli M. Analytical Method for Quantifying Monoterpenoids (p-Cymene and Myrcene) in Nanoemulsions Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography. J AOAC Int 2024; 107:506-511. [PMID: 38400759 DOI: 10.1093/jaoacint/qsae012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Myrcene and cymene, aromatic monoterpenes found in plants and essential oils, possess distinctive aromatic qualities. However, their volatility and limited solubility pose challenges in precise handling and formulation. Meanwhile, nanoemulsions emerge as promising drug delivery systems, improving the bioavailability and stability of these active ingredients. OBJECTIVE This article aimed to develop an HPLC method for the quantification of two monoterpenoids, p-cymene and myrcene, in nanoemulsions. METHOD The method used a Phenomenex® Synergi™ Fusion-RP column (150 mm × 4.6 mm id, 4 μm particle size) on an HPLC system with isocratic elution. The mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile and water (60:40, v/v) and was validated in terms of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, robustness, and selectivity. RESULTS The method provided accurate and precise results with a correlation coefficient of 0.999 and RSD values of less than 2%. The method can be used for quality control of nanoemulsions containing these monoterpenoids and as a reference for future studies on their efficacy and stability. CONCLUSIONS The study demonstrates the feasibility of using HPLC for the quantification of monoterpenoids in nanoemulsions and its potential as a quality control tool for nanoemulsion-based drug delivery systems. HIGHLIGHTS The method's accuracy, precision, and reliability, as evidenced by high correlation coefficients and low RSD values, underscore its suitability for ensuring the consistent formulation of these monoterpenoid-containing nanoemulsions, while also serving as a reference point for future research endeavors in this field.
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- Jonatas Lobato Duarte
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01 - s/n - Campos Ville Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01 - s/n - Campos Ville Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01 - s/n - Campos Ville Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01 - s/n - Campos Ville Araraquara, São Paulo, 14800-903, Brazil
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Alam P, Imran M, Ali A, Majid H. Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang) Essential Oil Containing Nanoemulgel for the Topical Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis and Dandruff. Gels 2024; 10:303. [PMID: 38786220 PMCID: PMC11121303 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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This research aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a nanoemulgel (NE) containing Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang) oil for managing scalp psoriasis and dandruff through various assessments. The study involved phytochemical screening, characterization, stability testing, in vivo performance evaluation, dermatokinetic analysis, central composite rotatable design (CCRD) optimization, in vitro release profiling, and antioxidant and antimicrobial activity assessment of the NE. The NE exhibited excellent stability and maintained physical parameters over a three-month period. In vivo studies showed no skin irritation, maintenance of skin pH (4.55 to 5.08), and improvement in skin hydration (18.09 to 41.28 AU) and sebum content (26.75 to 5.67 mg/cm2). Dermatokinetic analysis revealed higher skin retention of C. odorata in the NE (epidermis: 71.266 µg/cm2, dermis: 60.179 µg/cm2) compared to conventional formulations. CCRD optimization yielded NE formulations with the desired particle size (195.64 nm), entrapment efficiency (85.51%), and zeta potential (-20.59 mV). In vitro release studies indicated sustained release behavior, and antioxidant and antimicrobial properties were observed. This study demonstrates the stability, skin-friendliness, therapeutic benefits, and controlled release properties of the NE. The NE presents a promising option for various topical applications in treating bacterial and fungal diseases, potentially enhancing drug delivery and treatment outcomes in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
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- Perwez Alam
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- R&D Executive, Aimil Pharmaceuticals, New Delhi 110028, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- Department of Translational and Clinical Research, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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Ramireddy AR, Behara DK. QbD Based Formulation Development and Optimisation of Ozenoxacin Topical Nano-Emulgel and Efficacy Evaluation Using Impetigo Mice Model. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:90. [PMID: 38649513 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02805-x] [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: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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To formulate and optimize Ozenoxacin nano-emulsion using Quality by Design (QbD) concept by means of Box-Behnken Design (BBD) and converting it to a gel to form Ozenoxacin nano-emulgel followed by physico-chemical, in-vitro, ex-vivo and in-vivo evaluation. This study demonstrates the application of QbD methodology for the development and optimization of an effective topical nanoemulgel formulation for the treatment of Impetigo focusing on the selection of appropriate excipients, optimization of formulation and process variables, and characterization of critical quality attributes. BBD was used to study the effect of "% of oil, % of Smix and homogenization speed" on critical quality attributes "globule size and % entrapment efficiency" for the optimisation of Ozenoxacin Nano-emulsion. Ozenoxacin loaded nano-emulgel was characterized for "description, identification, pH, specific gravity, amplitude sweep, viscosity, assay, organic impurities, antimicrobial effectiveness testing, in-vitro release testing, ex-vivo permeation testing, skin retention and in-vivo anti-bacterial activity". In-vitro release and ex-vivo permeation, skin retention and in-vivo anti-bacterial activity were found to be significantly (p < 0.01) higher for the nano-emulgel formulation compared to the innovator formulation (OZANEX™). Antimicrobial effectiveness testing was performed and found that even at 70% label claim of benzoic acid is effective to inhibit microbial growth in the drug product. The systematic application of QbD principles facilitated the successful development and optimization of a Ozenoxacin Nano-Emulsion. Optimised Ozenoxacin Nano-Emulgel can be considered as an effective alternative and found to be stable at least for 6 months at 40 °C / 75% RH and 30 °C / 75% RH.
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- Amarnath Reddy Ramireddy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 515002, India.
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- Chemical Engineering, JNTUA College of Engineering (Autonomous), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 515002, India
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Morakul B, Teeranachaideekul V, Limwikrant W, Junyaprasert VB. Dissolution and antioxidant potential of apigenin self nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) for oral delivery. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8851. [PMID: 38632321 PMCID: PMC11024192 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59617-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) have been used to improve the oral bioavailability of various drugs. In the current study, apigenin was developed as SNEDDS to solve its dissolution problem and enhance oral bioavailability and antioxidant potential. SNEDDS were prepared by mixing Gelucire 44/14, Tween 80, and PEG 400 under controlled conditions. The droplet of diluted SNEDDS demonstrated a spherical shape with a size of less than 100 nm and a neutral charge. The very fast self-emulsification was obtained within 32 s, and the transmittance values exceeded 99%. The highest drug loading was 90.10 ± 0.24% of the initial load with the highest %encapsulation efficiency of 84.20 ± 0.03%. FT-IR and DSC spectra showed no interaction between components. The dissolution in buffer pH 1.2, 4.5, and 6.8 showed significantly higher dissolved apigenin than the apigenin coarse powder. The dissolution profiles were fitted to the Korsmeyer-Peppas kinetics. The cellular antioxidant activities in Caco-2 cells were approximately 52.25-54.64% compared to no treatment and were higher than the apigenin coarse powder (12.70%). Our work highlights the potential of SNEDDS to enhance the dissolution and permeability of apigenin and promote antioxidant efficacy, which has a strong chance of being developed as a bioactive compound for nutraceuticals.
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- Boontida Morakul
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sri-Ayuthaya Road, Rajathevi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sri-Ayuthaya Road, Rajathevi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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Ramireddy AR, Behara DK. Formulation and optimisation of Ozenoxacin topical nano-emulgel including a comprehensive methodology to qualify and validate the critical parameters of an in-vitro release test method and ex-vivo permeation test. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2024; 50:320-330. [PMID: 38459688 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2024.2327466] [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: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to formulate, optimize Ozenoxacin topical nano-emulsion using factorial design followed by to prepare and evaluate nano-emulgel using validated in-vitro release testing (IVRT) technique for determination of Ozenoxacin release rate along with ex-vivo permeation testing (EVPT).Significance: Nano-emulgel is a proven delivery system for poorly soluble substances works by enhancing the solubility and bioavailability. Factorial design provides a systematic and efficient means to study the effect of multiple factors on responses. IVRT is an USP compendia technique utilized for performance analysis of semi-solid formulations. METHODS Nano-emulsion formulation optimization was done with factorial design, evaluated for globule size and % entrapment efficiency (EE). Nano-emulgels were characterized for assay, organic impurities, rheological behavior, IVRT, EVPT, and skin retention studies. IVRT validation was executed using vertical diffusion cells (VDCs). RESULTS Ozenoxacin nano-emulsion was optimized with 1:1 ratio of Oil: Smix, 3:1 ratio of Surfactant:Co-Surfactant, and 15000 RPM of homogenization speed which resulted 414.6 ± 5.2 nm globule size and 92.8 ± 2.1% entrapment efficiency. Results confirmed that IVRT and Reversed Phase - High Performance Liquid Chromatographic techniques were validated as per regulatory guidelines. In-vitro, ex-vivo drug release, and skin retention from the optimized nano-emulgel formulation was comparatively higher (∼1.5 times) than that from the innovator (OZANEXTM) formulation. CONCLUSIONS Based on these results, Ozenoxacin nano-emulgel can be considered an effective alternative and was found to be stable at 40 °C/75% RH and 30 °C/75% RH storage condition for 6 months.
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- Amarnath Reddy Ramireddy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), Ananthapuramu, India
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- Chemical Engineering, JNTUA College of Engineering (Autonomous), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), Ananthapuramu, India
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Kaur R, Gupta TB, Bronlund J, Singh J, Kaur L. Synthesis and characterisation of Mānuka and rosemary oil-based nano-entities and their application in meat. Food Chem 2024; 436:137600. [PMID: 37837683 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137600] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Mānuka (MO) and rosemary oils (RO) -containing nanoemulsions and nanocapsules made of sodium alginate and whey protein, were designed and compared for their antioxidant effect. Mānuka oil-nanoemulsions and nanocapsules had smaller particle sizes (343 and 330 nm), less negative zeta potential (-12 mV and -10 mV), higher phenolic content, and antiradical characteristics than RO-nano-entities. However, nano-entities of both oils showed more thermostability and sustained release than free oils. Further, the antioxidant effect of essential oils and their nano-entities was compared against sodium nitrite (SN)-added and without antioxidants-added (controls) and Wagyu and crossbred beef pastes (14 days refrigerated storage). No significant difference among MO, RO and their nano-entities was noticed in crossbred pastes, while in Wagyu, nanoemulsions showed the lowest oxidation values than controls and SN-added pastes. Hence, nano-entities can be alternatives to chemical preservatives as natural antioxidants in meat preservation, along with improved thermal stability and release than free oils.
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- Ramandeep Kaur
- School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; Riddet Institute, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Food System Integrity Team, AgResearch Ltd., Hopkirk Research Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand
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- School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; Riddet Institute, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; Riddet Institute, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand; Riddet Institute, Massey University, 4442 Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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Chen ZY, Shi YJ, Zhang XF, Luan F, Guo DY, Sun J, Zhai BT, Zhang DK, Jun-bo Zou. The investigation of thermal stability and GC-MS analysis of Acorus tatarinowii and Atractylodes lancea volatile oils treated by β cyclodextrin inclusion and Pickering emulsion technologies. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25909. [PMID: 38439839 PMCID: PMC10909634 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25909] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Objective To investigate the stability of Acorus tatarinowii and Atractylodes lancea essential oils (ATaAL-EO) under a hot environment at 60 °C, and to analyze the differences in component, quantity, and quality changes, as well as variations in the main components, under different treatment methods of crude oil, β-cyclodextrin inclusion of ATaAL-EO, and Pickering emulsion, to improve the stability and quality of ATaAL-EO. Methods The stability of the ATaAL-EO group, the β-cyclodextrin inclusion ATaAL-EO group, and the Pickering emulsion group were investigated under a 60 °C heat environment. Volatile oil retention rate and peroxide value were collected and measured. The volatile oil components of each group were determined by GC-MS, and t-tests were used to screen for differential components. PCA plots for each group were constructed using the OmicShare online platform. Line plots were generated using the Rmisc and reshape2 packages. Upset Venn diagrams under different hot environments were created using the OmicShare online platform to identify quantitative and qualitative changing components and heat map stack plots for newly generated compounds and connected line plots for disappearing compounds were produced for each group. Boxplots for the main component compounds under different hot environments were generated using the reshape2 and ggplot2 packages. Results In a hot environment of 60 °C, the β-cyclodextrin inclusion ATaAL-EO and Pickering emulsion group with 1, 3, and 8 h of placement showed higher retention and lower oxidation degree compared to the stability of the ATaAL-EO group. GC-MS analysis results showed that the stability of volatile components in the Pickering emulsion group and β-cyclodextrin inclusion ATaAL-EO group was significantly improved compared to the crude oil group. Conclusion β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes with ATaAL-EO, as well as Pickering emulsions, can significantly enhance the stability and quality of ATaAL-EO. Pickering emulsions have more advantages.
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- Zhong-ying Chen
- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Pharmacy College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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Plascencia-Jatomea M, Cortez-Rocha MO, Rodríguez-Félix F, Mouriño-Pérez RR, Lizardi-Mendoza J, Sánchez-Maríñez RI, López-Meneses AK. Synthesis and toxicological study of chitosan-pirul (Schinus molle L.) essential oil nanoparticles on Aspergillus flavus. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:133. [PMID: 38430254 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03859-y] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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In recent years, the study of essential oils as antifungal alternatives and their encapsulation to increase their properties for greater effects has been tested. In this work, nanoparticles of chitosan-Schinus molle L. essential oil (CS-PEO-Np) with a size of 260 ± 31.1 nm were obtained by ionic gelation and evaluated in some growth phases of Aspergillus flavus, a toxigenic fungus. At a concentration of 250 μg/mL of CS-PEO-Np, the A. flavus mycelial growth was inhibited at 97.1% with respect to control, at 96 h of incubation; the germination and viability of spores were inhibited at 74.8 and 40%, respectively, after exposure to 500 μg/mL of these nanomaterials, at 12 h of incubation. The fluorescence images of stained spores with DAPI showed the affectations caused by nanoparticles in the cell membrane, vacuoles and vacuolar content, cell wall, and nucleic acids. For both nanoparticles, CS-Np and CS-PEO-Np, no mutagenic effect was observed in Salmonella Typhimurium; also, the phytotoxic assay showed low-to-moderate toxicity toward seeds, which was dependent on the nanoparticle's concentration. The acute toxicity of CS-PEO-Np to A. salina nauplii was considered low in comparison to CS-Np (control), which indicates that the incorporation of Schinus molle essential oil into nanoparticles of chitosan is a strategy to reduce the toxicity commonly associated with nanostructured materials. The nanoparticulated systems of CS-PEO-Np represent an effective and non-toxic alternative for the control of toxigenic fungi such as A. flavus by delaying the initial growth stage.
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- Maribel Plascencia-Jatomea
- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, C.P. 83000, México
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, C.P. 83000, México
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, C.P. 83000, México
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- Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE), Ensenada, Baja California, C.P. 22860, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD, A.C.), Hermosillo, Sonora, C.P. 83304, México
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos (DIPA), Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, C.P. 83000, México.
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Su X, Li B, Chen S, Wang X, Song H, Shen B, Zheng Q, Yang M, Yue P. Pore engineering of micro/mesoporous nanomaterials for encapsulation, controlled release and variegated applications of essential oils. J Control Release 2024; 367:107-134. [PMID: 38199524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Essential oils have become increasingly popular in fields of medical, food and agriculture, owing to their strongly antimicrobial, anti-inflammation and antioxidant effects, greatly meeting demand from consumers for healthy and safe natural products. However, the easy volatility and/or chemical instability of active ingredients of essential oils (EAIs) can result in the loss of activity before realizing their functions, which have greatly hindered the widely applications of EAIs. As an emerging trend, micro/mesoporous nanomaterials (MNs) have drawn great attention for encapsulation and controlled release of EAIs, owing to their tunable pore structural characteristics. In this review, we briefly discuss the recent advances of MNs that widely used in the controlled release of EAIs, including zeolites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), mesoporous silica nanomaterials (MSNs), and provide a comprehensive summary focusing on the pore engineering strategies of MNs that affect their controlled-release or triggered-release for EAIs, including tailorable pore structure properties (e.g., pore size, pore surface area, pore volume, pore geometry, and framework compositions) and surface properties (surface modification and surface functionalization). Finally, the variegated applications and potential challenges are also given for MNs based delivery strategies for EAIs in the fields of healthcare, food and agriculture. These will provide considerable instructions for the rational design of MNs for controlled release of EAIs.
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- Xiaoyu Su
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China.
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Jamir Y, Bhushan M, Sanjukta R, Robindro Singh L. Plant-based essential oil encapsulated in nanoemulsions and their enhanced therapeutic applications: An overview. Biotechnol Bioeng 2024; 121:415-433. [PMID: 37941510 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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In recent years, studies on the formulation of nanoemulsions have been the focus of attention due to their potential applicability in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agricultural industries. Nanoemulsions can be formulated using ingredients approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which assures their safety profiles to a great extent. Bioactive compounds such as essential oils although have strong biological properties and antimicrobial compounds, their usage is restricted due to their high volatility, instability, and hydrophobic nature. Therefore, nanoemulsion as carrier vehicle can be used to encapsulate essential oils to obtain stable and enhanced physicochemical characteristics of the essential oils. This review details the structure, formulation, and characterization techniques used for nanoemulsions, with a focus on the essential oil-based nanoemulsions which have the potential to be used as antimicrobial and anticancer therapeutics.
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- Yangerdenla Jamir
- Department of Nanotechnology, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
- Division of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Nanotechnology, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Division of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India
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Petralito S, Garzoli S, Ovidi E, Laghezza Masci V, Trilli J, Bigi B, Di Muzio L, Carriero VC, Casadei MA, Paolicelli P. Long-Term Stability of Lavandula x intermedia Essential Oil Nanoemulsions: Can the Addition of the Ripening Inhibitor Impact the Biocidal Activity of the Nanoformulations? Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:108. [PMID: 38258118 PMCID: PMC10821147 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010108] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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In this work, Lavandula x intermedia essential oil (LEO) was encapsulated in lipid-based nanoemulsions (NanoLEO) using the solvent-displacement technique. In order to preserve the colloidal stability of the formulation, LEO was appropriately doped with the incorporation of different levels of a water-insoluble oil used as a ripening inhibitor. All the nanoemulsion samples were evaluated in terms of the impact of the water-insoluble oil on the nanoemulsion formation, physical-chemical properties, and antibacterial effectiveness against E. coli (Gram-negative) and B. cereus (Gram-positive). The presence of the inert oil added benefits to the formulations in terms of appearance, colloidal stability, and loss of volatile components. However, the antimicrobial activity of the nanoemulsions dramatically decreased with the ripening inhibitor addition, probably because it hampered the internalization of the antimicrobial components of LEO within the bacterial cell membranes, thus nullifying the delivery ability of the nanoemulsion formulation. On the contrary, the undoped NanoLEO formulation showed unaltered antibacterial activity in both E. coli and B. cereus up to 40 weeks from the preparation.
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- Stefania Petralito
- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (E.O.); (V.L.M.)
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- Department for the Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forestal Systems, Tuscia University, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (E.O.); (V.L.M.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.P.); (J.T.); (B.B.); (L.D.M.); (V.C.C.); (M.A.C.); (P.P.)
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Ali S, Ahmad N, Dar MA, Manan S, Rani A, Alghanem SMS, Khan KA, Sethupathy S, Elboughdiri N, Mostafa YS, Alamri SA, Hashem M, Shahid M, Zhu D. Nano-Agrochemicals as Substitutes for Pesticides: Prospects and Risks. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:109. [PMID: 38202417 PMCID: PMC10780915 DOI: 10.3390/plants13010109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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This review delves into the mesmerizing technology of nano-agrochemicals, specifically pesticides and herbicides, and their potential to aid in the achievement of UN SDG 17, which aims to reduce hunger and poverty globally. The global market for conventional pesticides and herbicides is expected to reach USD 82.9 billion by 2027, growing 2.7% annually, with North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region being the biggest markets. However, the extensive use of chemical pesticides has proven adverse effects on human health as well as the ecosystem. Therefore, the efficacy, mechanisms, and environmental impacts of conventional pesticides require sustainable alternatives for effective pest management. Undoubtedly, nano-agrochemicals have the potential to completely transform agriculture by increasing crop yields with reduced environmental contamination. The present review discusses the effectiveness and environmental impact of nanopesticides as promising strategies for sustainable agriculture. It provides a concise overview of green nano-agrochemical synthesis and agricultural applications, and the efficacy of nano-agrochemicals against pests including insects and weeds. Nano-agrochemical pesticides are investigated due to their unique size and exceptional performance advantages over conventional ones. Here, we have focused on the environmental risks and current state of nano-agrochemicals, emphasizing the need for further investigations. The review also draws the attention of agriculturists and stakeholders to the current trends of nanomaterial use in agriculture especially for reducing plant diseases and pests. A discussion of the pros and cons of nano-agrochemicals is paramount for their application in sustainable agriculture.
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- Shehbaz Ali
- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (S.A.); (M.A.D.); (S.M.); (S.S.)
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- Joint Center for Single Cell Biology, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Agri-Seeds, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China;
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (S.A.); (M.A.D.); (S.M.); (S.S.)
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (S.A.); (M.A.D.); (S.M.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan;
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- Applied College, Mahala Campus and the Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production/Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (S.A.); (M.A.D.); (S.M.); (S.S.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Ha’il, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 81441, Saudi Arabia;
- Chemical Engineering Process Department, National School of Engineers Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6029, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; (Y.S.M.); (S.A.A.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; (Y.S.M.); (S.A.A.)
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt;
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (S.A.); (M.A.D.); (S.M.); (S.S.)
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Sindi AM, Rizg WY, Khan MK, Alkhalidi HM, Alharbi WS, Sabei FY, Alfayez E, Alkharobi H, Korayem M, Majrashi M, Alharbi M, Alissa M, Safhi AY, Jali AM, Hosny KM. Tailoring and optimization of a honey-based nanoemulgel loaded with an itraconazole-thyme oil nanoemulsion for oral candidiasis. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2173337. [PMID: 36708105 PMCID: PMC9888461 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2173337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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The use of essential oil-based nanoemulsions (NEs) has been the subject of extensive research on a variety of conditions affecting the oral cavity. NEs are delivery methods that improve the solubility and distribution of lipid medicines to the intended areas. Because of their antibacterial and antifungal properties, itraconazole and thyme oil-based self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (ItZ-ThO-SNEDDS) were created to protect oral health against oral microorganisms. The ItZ-ThO-SNEDDS were created utilizing an extreme verices mixture design, and varying concentrations of ThO (10% and 25%), labrasol (40% and 70%), and transcutol (20% and 40%) were used. The ItZ-ThO-SNEDDS had droplet sizes of less than 250 nm, a drug-loading efficiency of up to 64%, and a fungal growth inhibition zone of up to 20 mm. The accepted design was used to obtain the ideal formulation, which contained ThO in the amount of 0.18 g/ml, labrasol 0.62 g/ml, and transcutol 0.2 g/ml. The best ItZ-ThO-SNEDDS formulation was incorporated into a honey-based gel, which demonstrated improved release of ItZ in vitro and improved transbuccal permeation ex vivo. In addition, when compared with various formulations tested in rats, the optimized loaded emulgel decreased the ulcer index. This study therefore demonstrated that the ItZ-ThO-SNEDDS could offer an effective defense against oral diseases caused by microbial infections.
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- Amal M. Sindi
- Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemical Materials, Beautsway commercial foundation, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Preventive Dental Sciences Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, 23890, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah21589, Saudi Arabia,CONTACT Khaled M. Hosny Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Sindi AM, Hosny KM, Rizg WY, Sabei FY, Madkhali OA, Bakkari MA, Alfayez E, Alkharobi H, Alghamdi SA, Banjar AA, Majrashi M, Alissa M. Utilization of experimental design in the formulation and optimization of hyaluronic acid-based nanoemulgel loaded with a turmeric-curry leaf oil nanoemulsion for gingivitis. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2184311. [PMID: 36846914 PMCID: PMC9980406 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2184311] [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] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Numerous problems affect oral health, and intensive research is focused on essential oil-based nanoemulsions that might treat prevent or these problems. Nanoemulsions are delivery systems that enhance the distribution and solubility of lipid medications to targeted locations. Turmeric (Tur)- and curry leaf oil (CrO)-based nanoemulsions (CrO-Tur-self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems [SNEDDS]) were developed with the goal of improving oral health and preventing or treating gingivitis. They could be valuable because of their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory capabilities. CrO-Tur-SNEDDS formulations were produced using the response surface Box-Behnken design with different concentrations of CrO (120, 180, and 250 mg), Tur (20, 35, and 50 mg), and Smix 2:1 (400, 500, and 600 mg). The optimized formulation had a bacterial growth inhibition zone of up to 20 mm, droplet size of less than 140 nm, drug-loading efficiency of 93%, and IL-6 serum levels of between 950 ± 10 and 3000 ± 25 U/ml. The optimal formulation, which contained 240 mg of CrO, 42.5 mg of Tur, and 600 mg of Smix 2:1, was created using the acceptable design. Additionally, the best CrO-Tur-SNEDDS formulation was incorporated into a hyaluronic acid gel, and thereafter it had improved ex-vivo transbuccal permeability, sustained in-vitro release of Tur, and large bacterial growth suppression zones. The optimal formulation loaded into an emulgel had lower levels of IL-6 in the serum than the other formulations evaluated in rats. Therefore, this investigation showed that a CrO-Tur-SNEDDS could provide strong protection against gingivitis caused by microbial infections.
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- Amal M. Sindi
- Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,CONTACT Khaled M. Hosny , Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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Baldassarre F, Schiavi D, Di Lorenzo V, Biondo F, Vergaro V, Colangelo G, Balestra GM, Ciccarella G. Cellulose Nanocrystal-Based Emulsion of Thyme Essential Oil: Preparation and Characterisation as Sustainable Crop Protection Tool. Molecules 2023; 28:7884. [PMID: 38067613 PMCID: PMC10707935 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Essential oil-based pesticides, which contain antimicrobial and antioxidant molecules, have potential for use in sustainable agriculture. However, these compounds have limitations such as volatility, poor water solubility, and phytotoxicity. Nanoencapsulation, through processes like micro- and nanoemulsions, can enhance the stability and bioactivity of essential oils. In this study, thyme essential oil from supercritical carbon dioxide extraction was selected as a sustainable antimicrobial tool and nanoencapsulated in an oil-in-water emulsion system. The investigated protocol provided high-speed homogenisation in the presence of cellulose nanocrystals as stabilisers and calcium chloride as an ionic crosslinking agent. Thyme essential oil was characterised via GC-MS and UV-vis analysis, indicating rich content in phenols. The cellulose nanocrystal/essential oil ratio and calcium chloride concentration were varied to tune the nanoemulsions' physical-chemical stability, which was investigated via UV-vis, direct observation, dynamic light scattering, and Turbiscan analysis. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed the nanosized droplet formation. The nanoemulsion resulting from the addition of crosslinked nanocrystals was very stable over time at room temperature. It was evaluated for the first time on Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi, the causal agent of olive knot disease. In vitro tests showed a synergistic effect of the formulation components, and in vivo tests on olive seedlings demonstrated reduced bacterial colonies without any phytotoxic effect. These findings suggest that crosslinked cellulose nanocrystal emulsions can enhance the stability and bioactivity of thyme essential oil, providing a new tool for crop protection.
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- Francesca Baldassarre
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, UdR INSTM of Lecce University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (F.B.); (V.V.)
- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR NANOTEC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, Via S. Camillo de Lellis, snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (D.S.); (V.D.L.); (G.M.B.)
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- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, Via S. Camillo de Lellis, snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (D.S.); (V.D.L.); (G.M.B.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, UdR INSTM of Lecce University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (F.B.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, UdR INSTM of Lecce University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (F.B.); (V.V.)
- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR NANOTEC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, Via S. Camillo de Lellis, snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy; (D.S.); (V.D.L.); (G.M.B.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, UdR INSTM of Lecce University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (F.B.); (V.V.)
- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR NANOTEC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Monteiro EDS, da Silva FS, Gomes KO, do Prado BA, dos Santos RD, Gomes da Camara CA, de Moraes MM, da Silva ICR, de Macêdo VT, Gelfuso GM, de Sá Barreto LCL, Orsi DC. Characterization and Determination of the Antibacterial Activity of Baccharis dracunculifolia Essential-Oil Nanoemulsions. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1677. [PMID: 38136711 PMCID: PMC10740613 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12121677] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of nanoemulsions of Baccharis dracunculifolia essential oil. The volatile compounds of the essential oil were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The properties of the nanoemulsions (droplet size, polydispersity index, pH, and electrical conductivity) were determined. The antibacterial activities of the essential oil and its nanoemulsions were evaluated using MIC, MBC, and disk diffusion. The microorganisms used were: Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579, Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175, and Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212) and Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC BAA-1706, Salmonella enterica ATCC 14028, and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922). The major volatile compounds of the B. dracunculifolia essential oil were limonene (19.36%), (E)-nerolidol (12.75%), bicyclogermacrene (10.76%), and β-pinene (9.60%). The nanoemulsions had a mean droplet size between 13.14 and 56.84 nm. The nanoemulsions presented lower and statistically significant MIC values compared to the essential oil, indicating enhancement of the bacteriostatic action. The disk diffusion method showed that both the nanoemulsions and the essential oil presented inhibition zones only for Gram-positive bacteria, while there were no results against Gram-negative bacteria, indicating that B. dracunculifolia essential oil has a better antimicrobial effect on Gram-positive microorganisms.
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- Erika da Silva Monteiro
- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife 52171-900, PE, Brazil; (C.A.G.d.C.); (M.M.d.M.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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- Laboratory of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, University of Brasília, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil; (G.M.G.); (L.C.L.d.S.B.)
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- Laboratory of Quality Control, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-900, DF, Brazil; (E.d.S.M.); (F.S.d.S.); (K.O.G.); (B.A.d.P.); (R.D.d.S.); (I.C.R.d.S.); (V.T.d.M.)
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Araujo-Yépez LS, Tigrero-Salas JO, Delgado-Rodríguez VA, Aguirre-Yela VA, Villota-Méndez JN. Sulfur nanocomposites with insecticidal effect for the control of Bactericera cockerelli. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 14:1106-1115. [PMID: 38025200 PMCID: PMC10667717 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.14.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The purpose of this research was to synthesize nanocomposites consisting of sulfur nanoparticles coated with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils to determine the insecticidal effect in the control of nymphs of paratrioza (Bactericera cockerelli (Sulc) (Hemiptera: Triozidae)) in potato crops. A solution of thiosulfate was reduced to elemental sulfur, and the sulfur nanoparticles were coated with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils with the three concentrations of 0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75%. The samples were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The insecticidal efficacy of the nanocomposites was evaluated in the entomology laboratory 24, 48, and 72 h after application. Furthermore, efficacy was compared to the commercial insecticide thiamethoxam (0.25%) and a control. The results show that eucalyptus nanocomposites with oil concentrations of 0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75% and rosemary nanocomposites with an oil concentration of 0.5% have an insecticidal efficacy of 100% for the control of insect nymphs 24 h after application. The insecticidal efficacy of rosemary nanocomposites with oil concentrations of 0.25% and 0.75% increases over time and reaches 100% at 24 and 72 h, respectively. The synthesized nanocomposites are more effective in controlling nymphs of paratrioza than the commercial insecticide thiamethoxam; thus, they could be used for the development of new insecticides.
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- Lany S Araujo-Yépez
- Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y la Agricultura, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui 171-5-231B, Sangolquí, PO Box 171-5-231B, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y la Agricultura, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui 171-5-231B, Sangolquí, PO Box 171-5-231B, Ecuador
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- Centro de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología (CENCINAT), Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui 171-5-231B, Sangolquí, PO Box 171-5-231B, Ecuador
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- Centro de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología (CENCINAT), Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui 171-5-231B, Sangolquí, PO Box 171-5-231B, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y la Agricultura, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui 171-5-231B, Sangolquí, PO Box 171-5-231B, Ecuador
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Girardi J, Berķe-Ļubinska K, Mežaka I, Nakurte I, Skudriņš G, Pastare L. In Vivo Bioassay of the Repellent Activity of Caraway Essential Oil against Green Peach Aphid. INSECTS 2023; 14:876. [PMID: 37999074 PMCID: PMC10672326 DOI: 10.3390/insects14110876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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An in vivo dual choice bioassay with white cabbage as a host plant was used to determine the repellent effect of three different accessions of caraway (Carum carvi L.) essential oils (EOs) against the green peach aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). The dominant components of the EO were D-Carvone (47.3-74.4%) and D-limonene (25.2-51.9%), which accounted for 99.2-99.5% of the EOs determined by GC/MS. The EO with the highest D-limonene content (51.9%) showed the highest repellence (Repellency Index (RI) = +41%), which was stable up to 330 min. The incorporation of several surfactants with different hydrophilic-lipophilic balance values (from 12.4 to 16.7) with caraway EO caused a general inhibition of the repellent effect during the testing period (RI from +41% to -19%). Overall, the findings indicate that caraway EO could be used as a green peach aphid repellent, but more work is needed to formulate the EO into a ready-to-use product.
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- Jessica Girardi
- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (K.B.-Ļ.); (I.M.); (I.N.); (G.S.); (L.P.)
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Al-Balushi RA, Haque A, Saeed M, Al-Harthy T, Al-Hinaai M, Al-Hashmi S. Unlocking the Anticancer Potential of Frankincense Essential Oils (FEOs) Through Nanotechnology: A Review. Mol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12033-023-00918-5. [PMID: 37914864 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00918-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Cancer is a group of heterogeneous diseases that occur when cells in the body proliferate and divide uncontrollably. As the current treatment modalities have pros and cons, the discovery of new chemotherapeutic agents with the least side effects is one of the most investigated research areas. In this context, plant-based natural products are a rich source of drugs and have served humanity for ages. Frankincense essential oils (FEOs) are among the most promising plant-based oils in Gulf countries. In addition to their high cultural value, FEOs are also famous for their engaging biological activities, including anti-cancerous. However, the practical application of FEOs is often hindered/by their low water solubility, limited bioavailability, high volatility, and sensitivity toward heat, humidity, light, or oxygen. Thus, a significant demand for technological advancement would improve their ability to target particular cells and tissues. Nanotechnology emerged as an exciting approach in this context. Through suitable nano-formulation (functionalization or encapsulation into a nanostructure), issues arising due to solubility, targeting capability, and delivery can be controlled.
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- Rayya A Al-Balushi
- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, P.O. Box 42, Ibra, 400, Sultanate of Oman
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Padaraju A, Dwivedi F, Kumar G. Microemulsions, nanoemulsions and emulgels as carriers for antifungal antibiotics. Ther Deliv 2023; 14:721-740. [PMID: 38014430 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0076] [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] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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According to estimates, up to 25% of the world's population has fungal skin diseases, making them the most prevalent infectious disease. Several chemical classes of antifungal drugs are available to treat fungal infections. However, the major challenges of conventional formulations of antifungal drugs include poor pharmacokinetic profiles like solubility, low permeability, side effects and decreased efficacy. Novel drug delivery is a promising approach for overcoming pharmacokinetic limitations and increasing the effectiveness of antibiotics. In this review, we have shed light on microemulsions, nanoemulsions, and emulgels as novel drug delivery approaches for the topical delivery of antifungal antibiotics. We believe these formulations have potential translational value and could be developed for treating fungal infections in humans.
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- Annapurna Padaraju
- Department of Natural Products, Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Balanagar, 500037, India
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- Department of Natural Products, Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Balanagar, 500037, India
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- Department of Natural Products, Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research-Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Balanagar, 500037, India
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Belem BR, Carapeto GV, Issa MG, Ferraz HG. Microemulsions: An Encapsulation Strategy to Increase the Thermal Stability of D-limonene. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2564. [PMID: 38004543 PMCID: PMC10674340 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112564] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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D-limonene, derived from citrus essential oils, holds significant therapeutic potential but faces challenges due to its high volatility, especially in pharmaceutical formulations. This study investigates microemulsions as a promising delivery system for volatile compounds, emphasizing their thermal protection for D-limonene. The formulation development was guided by a pseudo-ternary phase diagram and involved assays with different surfactants. Microemulsions were achieved solely with Labrasol® (Gattefossé Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil), encompassing concentrations of 7.1% to 30.8% D-limonene, 28.6% to 57.1% Labrasol®, and 20.0% to 64.3% water. All formulations were homogeneous, transparent, and presented low viscosity, with adequate D-limonene content, indicating that the production is feasible at room temperature. While the formulations demonstrated robust physical stability under mechanical stress, they exhibited destabilization at temperatures exceeding 50 °C. In terms of oxidative stability, pure D-limonene exhibited an induction period of 4.88 min, whereas microemulsions extended this period by four to eight times. Notably, the induction period of the microemulsions remained practically unchanged pre and post-heating (70 °C), suggesting the formulation's ability to enhance the D-limonene thermal stability. This highlights the value of oxidative stability analysis as a quicker tool than conventional oxidative tests, while affirming microemulsions as a viable encapsulation strategy for D-limonene protection against elevated temperatures.
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- Bruna Rodrigues Belem
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Professor Lineu Prestes Avenue, Sao Paulo 05508-580, Brazil; (G.V.C.); (M.G.I.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Professor Lineu Prestes Avenue, Sao Paulo 05508-580, Brazil; (G.V.C.); (M.G.I.)
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Yousefpoor Y, Esnaashari SS, Baharifar H, Mehrabi M, Amani A. Current challenges ahead in preparation, characterization, and pharmaceutical applications of nanoemulsions. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1920. [PMID: 37558229 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Nanoemulsions (NEs) are emulsions with particle size of less than around 100 nm. Reviewing the literature, several reports are available on NEs, including preparation, characterization, and applications of them. This review aims to brief challenges that researchers or formulators may encounter when working with NEs. For instance, when selecting NE components and identifying their concentrations, stability and safety of the preparation should be evaluated. When preparing an NE, issues over scale-up of the preparation as well as possible effects of the preparation process on the active ingredient need to be considered. When characterizing the NEs, the two major concerns are accuracy of the method and accessibility of the characterizing instrument. Also a highly efficient NE for clinical use to deliver the active ingredient to the target tissue with maximum safety profile is commonly sought. Throughout the review we also have tried to suggest approaches to overcome the challenges. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Yaser Yousefpoor
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
- Research Center of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
- Department of Advanced Technologies, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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Martini F, Jijakli MH, Gontier E, Muchembled J, Fauconnier ML. Harnessing Plant's Arsenal: Essential Oils as Promising Tools for Sustainable Management of Potato Late Blight Disease Caused by Phytophthora infestans-A Comprehensive Review. Molecules 2023; 28:7302. [PMID: 37959721 PMCID: PMC10650712 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217302] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Potato late blight disease is caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans and is listed as one of the most severe phytopathologies on Earth. The current environmental issues require new methods of pest management. For that reason, plant secondary metabolites and, in particular, essential oils (EOs) have demonstrated promising potential as pesticide alternatives. This review presents the up-to-date work accomplished using EOs against P. infestans at various experimental scales, from in vitro to in vivo. Additionally, some cellular mechanisms of action on Phytophthora spp., especially towards cell membranes, are also presented for a better understanding of anti-oomycete activities. Finally, some challenges and constraints encountered for the development of EOs-based biopesticides are highlighted.
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- Florian Martini
- Joint and Research Unit, 1158 BioEcoAgro Junia, 59000 Lille, France;
- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Liege University, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Innovation, BIOPI-UPJV, UMRT BioEcoAgro INRAE1158, UFR Sciences of University of Picardie Jules Verne, 33 rue Saint Leu, 80000 Amiens, France;
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- Integrated and Urban Plant Pathology Laboratory, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Liege University, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Innovation, BIOPI-UPJV, UMRT BioEcoAgro INRAE1158, UFR Sciences of University of Picardie Jules Verne, 33 rue Saint Leu, 80000 Amiens, France;
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- Joint and Research Unit, 1158 BioEcoAgro Junia, 59000 Lille, France;
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Liege University, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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Alhadrami HA, El-Din ASGS, Hassan HM, Sayed AM, Alhadrami AH, Rateb ME, Naguib DM. Development and Evaluation of a Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System for Sinapic Acid with Improved Antiviral Efficacy against SARS-CoV-2. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2531. [PMID: 38004511 PMCID: PMC10674535 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112531] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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This study aimed to develop a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNE) for sinapic acid (SA) to improve its solubility and antiviral activity. Optimal components for the SA-SNE formulation were selected, including Labrafil as the oil, Cremophor EL as the surfactant, and Transcutol as the co-surfactant. The formulation was optimized using surface response design, and the optimized SA-SNE formulation exhibited a small globule size of 83.6 nm, high solubility up to 127.1 ± 3.3, and a 100% transmittance. In vitro release studies demonstrated rapid and high SA release from the formulation. Pharmacokinetic analysis showed improved bioavailability by 2.43 times, and the optimized SA-SNE formulation exhibited potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. The developed SA-SNE formulation can enhance SA's therapeutic efficacy by improving its solubility, bioavailability, and antiviral activity. Further in silico, modeling, and Gaussian accelerated molecular dynamics (GaMD)-based studies revealed that SA could interact with and inhibit the viral main protease (Mpro). This research contributes to developing effective drug delivery systems for poorly soluble drugs like SA, opening new possibilities for their application via nebulization in SARS-CoV-2 therapy.
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- Hani A Alhadrami
- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80402, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80402, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, P.O. Box 80402, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science & Technology, Gamasa City 35712, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt
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- School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK
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- School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University (NUB), Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt
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Machado S, Pereira R, Sousa RMOF. Nanobiopesticides: Are they the future of phytosanitary treatments in modern agriculture? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 896:166401. [PMID: 37597566 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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The world's population is continuously increasing; therefore, food availability will be one of the major concerns of our future. In addition to that, many practices and products used, such as pesticides and fertilizers have been shown harmful to the environment and human health and are assumed as being one of the main factors responsible for the loss of biodiversity. Also, climate change could agravate the problem since it causes unpredictable variation of local and regional climate conditions,which frequently favor the growth of diseases, pathogens and pest growth. The use of natural products, like essential oils, plant extracts, or substances of microbial-origin in combination with nanotechnology is one suitable way to outgrow this problem. The most often employed natural products in research studies to date include pyrethrum extract, neem oil, and various essential oils, which when enclosed shown increased resistance to environmental factors. They also demonstrated insecticidal, antibacterial, and fungicidal properties. However, in order to truly determine if these products, despite being natural, would be hazardous or not, testing in non-target organisms, which are rare, must start to become a common practice. Therefore, this review aims to present the existing literature concerning nanoformulations of biopesticides and a standard definition for nanobiopesticides, their synthesis methods and their possible ecotoxicological impacts, while discussing the regulatory aspects regarding their authorization and commercialization. As a result of this, you will find a critical analysis in this reading. The most obvious findings are that i) there are insufficient reliable ecotoxicological data for risk assessment purposes and to establish safety doses; and ii) the requirements for registration and authorization of these new products are not as straightforward as those for synthetic chemicals and take a lot of time, which is a major challenge/limitation in terms of the goals set by the Farm to Fork initiative.
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- Sofia Machado
- GreenUPorto, Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & INOV4AGRO, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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- GreenUPorto, Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & INOV4AGRO, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto, Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & INOV4AGRO, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; CITAB, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences & INOV4AGRO, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Fadel BA, Elwakil BH, Fawzy EE, Shaaban MM, Olama ZA. Nanoemulsion of Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oil/Gold Nanoparticles: Antibacterial Effect against Multidrug-Resistant Wound-Causing Bacteria. Molecules 2023; 28:6988. [PMID: 37836831 PMCID: PMC10574385 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Hospitalized patients are severely impacted by delayed wound healing. Recently, there has been a growing focus on enhancing wound healing using suitable dressings. Lavandula angustifolia essential oil (LEO) showed potential antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. However, the prepared gold nanoparticles possessed multifunctional properties. Consequently, the present investigation aimed to synthesize a novel nanosystem consisting of nano-Lavandula angustifolia essential oil and gold nanoparticles prepared through ultrasonic nanoemulsifying techniques in order to promote wound healing and combat bacterial infection. LEO showed potent antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae, MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 32, 16 and 16 µg/mL, respectively, while exhibiting low activity against Proteus mirabilis. Interestingly, the newly formulated nano-gold/nano-Lavandula angustifolia penetrated the preformed P. mirabilis biofilm with a full eradication of the microbial cells, with MIC and MBEC (minimal biofilm eradication concentration) values reaching 8 and 16 µg/mL, respectively. The cytotoxic effect of the novel nanoformula was also assessed against WI-38 fibroblasts vero (normal) cells (IC50 = 0.089 mg/mL) while nano-gold and nano-Lavandula angustifolia showed higher results (IC50 = 0.529, and 0.209 mg/mL, respectively). Nano-gold/nano-Lavandula angustifolia formula possessed a powerful wound healing efficacy with a 96.78% wound closure. These findings revealed that nano-gold/nano-Lavandula angustifolia nanoemulsion can inhibit bacterial growth and accelerate the wound healing rate.
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- Balqis A. Fadel
- Department of Botany & Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21568, Egypt (E.E.F.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21568, Egypt (E.E.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt;
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21568, Egypt (E.E.F.)
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Li X, Chen Y, Xu J, Lynch I, Guo Z, Xie C, Zhang P. Advanced nanopesticides: Advantage and action mechanisms. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 203:108051. [PMID: 37820512 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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The use of various chemical substances to control pests, diseases, and weeds in the field is a necessary part of the agricultural development process in every country. While the application of pesticides can improve the quality and yield of crops, plant resistance and the harm caused by pesticide residues to the environment and humans have led to the search for greener and safer pesticide formulations to improve the current situation. In recent years, nanopesticides (NPts) have shown great potential in agriculture due to their high efficiency, low toxicity, targeting, resistance, and controlled slow release demonstrated in the experimental stage. Commonly used approaches to prepare NPts include the use of nanoscale metal materials as active ingredients (AI) (ingredients that can play a role in insecticide, sterilization and weeding) or the construction of carriers based on commonly used pesticides to make them stable in nano-sized form. This paper systematically summarizes the advantages and effects of NPts over conventional pesticides, analyzes the formation and functions of NPts in terms of structure, AI, and additives, and describes the mechanism of action of NPts. Despite the feasibility of NPts use, there is not enough comprehensive research on NPts, which must be supplemented by more experiments in terms of biotoxicology and ecological effects to provide strong support for NPts application.
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- Xiaowei Li
- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China; School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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Kim YJ, Shin DM, Chun YG, Choi YS, Kim BK. Development of meat spread with omega-3 fatty acids derived from flaxseed oil for the elderly: Physicochemical, textural, and rheological properties. Meat Sci 2023; 204:109254. [PMID: 37354834 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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This study evaluates the characteristics of n-3-enriched meat spread that is in development for consumption by elderly individuals. Herein, flaxseed oil was used as a source of n-3 fatty acid, and macro- and nano-sized flaxseed oil emulsions (FOE) were prepared for the fabrication of meat spreads. As the level of FOE was increased in the meat spreads, significant increases in the levels of omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid) were observed. Emulsion stability and cooking loss were also improved in meat spreads formulated with FOE compared with those the control. In particular, the addition of FOE generated softer and less chewy meat, owing to its lower melting point and rheological properties. However, the high content of unsaturated fatty acids in the FOE-containing meat spreads increased their susceptibility to lipid oxidation meat. These findings indicate that FOE, particularly macro-sized FOE, has the potential for use in n-3 fatty acid enriched meat products that are intended for consumption by elderly individuals but need to be evaluated for their impacts on shelf-life and sensory quality.
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- Yun Jeong Kim
- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
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Handa M, Sanap SN, Bhatta RS, Patil GP, Palkhade R, Singh DP, Shukla R. Simultaneous Intranasal Codelivery of Donepezil and Memantine in a Nanocolloidal Carrier: Optimization, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics Studies. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:4714-4728. [PMID: 37523676 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00454] [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] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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This work focuses on developing nanoemulsions using a low-energy emulsification method for the codelivery of donepezil and memantine in one dosage form intended to be administered via the intranasal route for enhanced brain delivery. The nanoemulsion formulation was prepared using a low emulsification technique and characterized using various microscopy and nasal ciliotoxicity studies. The safe nanoemulsion was intended for preclinical pharmacokinetics with brain distribution and pharmacodynamics in a scopolamine-induced murine model. The formulated nanoemulsion was 16 nm in size, with a zeta potential of -7.22 mV, and exhibited a spherical shape. The brain concentration of IN-administered NE for DPZ and MEM was ∼678 and 249 ng/mL after 15 min. This concentration is more than 2 times higher in amount when compared with NE administered via PO, free drug solution administered via IN and PO route both. However, the plasma concentration of IN-administered NE for DPZ and MEM was ∼3 and 28 ng/mL after 15 min. In pharmacodynamic studies, the efficacy of NE administered via the IN route was higher when compared with other groups in neurobehavioral, biochemical estimation, and gene expression studies. The results suggest that the IN route can be explored in the future for the delivery of actives via nanocolloidal carriers in the brain for neurological disorders and can serve as promising alternatives for conventional dosage forms and routes.
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- Mayank Handa
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India
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- Division of Biological Sciences, ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India
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- Division of Biological Sciences, ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India
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- Division of Biological Sciences, ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, India
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Feng J, Yanshao B, Wang H, Zhang X, Wang F. Recent advancements on use of essential oils as preservatives against fungi and mycotoxins spoiling food grains. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2023; 40:1242-1263. [PMID: 37549249 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2023.2240894] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Spoilage of grains by mycotoxigenic fungi poses a great threat to food security and human health. Conventionally used chemical agents to prevent grain fungi contamination cause increasingly significant problems such as microbial resistance, residual toxicity and environmental unfriendliness. In recent years, plant essential oils (EOs) have become a hot spot in the research of control of grain fungi and mycotoxins, due to their extensive sources, non-toxicity, environmental friendliness and good antifungal efficiency. The current review aims to provide an overview of the prevention of fungi and mycotoxins in grain through EOs. The antifungal and toxin inhibition efficiency of different EOs and their effective components are investigated. The inhibition mechanism of EOs on fungi and mycotoxins in grains is introduced. The influence of EOs treatment on the change of grain quality is also discussed. In addition, the formulations and techniques used to overcome the disadvantages of EOs application are introduced. The results of recent studies have confirmed that EOs provide great potential for controlling common fungi and mycotoxins in grains, and enhancing quantity and quality safety of grains.
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- Jiachang Feng
- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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Garg D, Sridhar K, Stephen Inbaraj B, Chawla P, Tripathi M, Sharma M. Nano-Biofertilizer Formulations for Agriculture: A Systematic Review on Recent Advances and Prospective Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1010. [PMID: 37760112 PMCID: PMC10525541 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10091010] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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In the twenty-first century, nanotechnology has emerged as a potentially game-changing innovation. Essential minerals are mostly unavailable in modern cropping systems without the application of synthetic fertilizers, which have a serious negative impact on the ecosystem. This review focuses on the coupling of nanoparticles with biofertilizers to function as nano-biofertilizers (NBFs), which may ensure world food security in the face of the rising population. The inoculation of plants with NBFs improves plant development and resistance to stress. Metallic nanoparticles as well as organic components comprising polysaccharide and chitosan may be encapsulated, utilizing microbe-based green synthesis to make NBFs, which circumvents the limitations of conventional chemical fertilizers. The application of NBFs is just getting started, and shows more promise than other approaches for changing conventional farming into high-tech "smart" farming. This study used bibliographic analysis using Web of Science to find relevant papers on "nano biofertilizers", "plants", and "agriculture". These subjects have received a lot of attention in the literature, as shown by the co-citation patterns of these publications. The novel use of nanotechnology in agriculture is explored in this research work, which makes use of the unique characteristics of nanoscale materials to address urgent concerns including nutrient delivery, crop protection, and sustainable farming methods. This study attempts to fill in some of the gaps in our knowledge by discussing the formulation, fabrication, and characterization of NBFs, as well as elucidating the mechanisms by which NBFs interact with plants and how this benefits the ability of the plant to withstand biotic and abiotic stress brought about by climate change. This review also addresses recent developments and future directions in farming using NBF formulations in the field.
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- Diksha Garg
- Department of Microbiology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- Biotechnology Program, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya 224001, India
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Gupta I, Singh R, Muthusamy S, Sharma M, Grewal K, Singh HP, Batish DR. Plant Essential Oils as Biopesticides: Applications, Mechanisms, Innovations, and Constraints. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2916. [PMID: 37631128 PMCID: PMC10458566 DOI: 10.3390/plants12162916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The advent of the "Green Revolution" was a great success in significantly increasing crop productivity. However, it involved high ecological costs in terms of excessive use of synthetic agrochemicals, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability. Indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides resulted in environmental degradation, the development of pest resistance, and possible dangers to a variety of nontarget species (including plants, animals, and humans). Thus, a sustainable approach necessitates the exploration of viable ecofriendly alternatives. Plant-based biopesticides are attracting considerable attention in this context due to their target specificity, ecofriendliness, biodegradability, and safety for humans and other life forms. Among all the relevant biopesticides, plant essential oils (PEOs) or their active components are being widely explored against weeds, pests, and microorganisms. This review aims to collate the information related to the expansion and advancement in research and technology on the applications of PEOs as biopesticides. An insight into the mechanism of action of PEO-based bioherbicides, bioinsecticides, and biofungicides is also provided. With the aid of bibliometric analysis, it was found that ~75% of the documents on PEOs having biopesticidal potential were published in the last five years, with an annual growth rate of 20.51% and a citation per document of 20.91. Research on the biopesticidal properties of PEOs is receiving adequate attention from European (Italy and Spain), Asian (China, India, Iran, and Saudi Arabia), and American (Argentina, Brazil, and the United States of America) nations. Despite the increasing biopesticidal applications of PEOs and their widespread acceptance by governments, they face many challenges due to their inherent nature (lipophilicity and high volatility), production costs, and manufacturing constraints. To overcome these limitations, the incorporation of emerging innovations like the nanoencapsulation of PEOs, bioinformatics, and RNA-Seq in biopesticide development has been proposed. With these novel technological interventions, PEO-based biopesticides have the potential to be used for sustainable pest management in the future.
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- Ipsa Gupta
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (I.G.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (I.G.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Pallavaram, Chennai 600117, India;
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- Department of Environment Studies, Faculty of Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India;
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- Department of Botany, Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana 141001, India;
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- Department of Environment Studies, Faculty of Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India;
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (I.G.); (R.S.)
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Lim XY, Li J, Yin HM, He M, Li L, Zhang T. Stabilization of Essential Oil: Polysaccharide-Based Drug Delivery System with Plant-like Structure Based on Biomimetic Concept. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3338. [PMID: 37631395 PMCID: PMC10457915 DOI: 10.3390/polym15163338] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Essential oils (EOs) have stability problems, including volatility, oxidation, photosensitivity, heat sensitivity, humidity sensitivity, pH sensitivity, and ion sensitivity. A drug delivery system is an effective way to stabilize EOs, especially due to the protective effect of polymeric drug carriers. Polysaccharides are frequently employed as drug carrier materials because they are highly safe, come in a variety of forms, and have plentiful sources. Interestingly, the EO drug delivery system is based on the biomimetic concept since it corresponds to the structure of plant tissue. In this paper, we associate the biomimetic plant-like structures of the EO drug delivery system with the natural forms of EO in plant tissues, and summarize the characteristics of polysaccharide-based drug carriers for EO protection. Thus, we highlight the research progress on polysaccharides and their modified materials, including gum arabic, starch, cellulose, chitosan, sodium alginate, pectin, and pullulan, and their use as biomimetic drug carriers for EO preparations due to their abilities and potential for EO protection.
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- Xue-Yee Lim
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.-Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.-Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Lianyungang 222001, China;
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.-Y.L.); (J.L.)
- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; (X.-Y.L.); (J.L.)
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Zhang W, Ezati P, Khan A, Assadpour E, Rhim JW, Jafari SM. Encapsulation and delivery systems of cinnamon essential oil for food preservation applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102965. [PMID: 37480830 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Food safety threats and deterioration due to the invasion of microorganisms has led to economic losses and food-borne diseases in the food industry; so, development of natural food preservatives is urgently needed when considering the safety of chemically synthesized preservatives. Because of its outstanding antioxidant and antibacterial properties, cinnamon essential oil (CEO) is considered a promising natural preservative. However, CEO's low solubility and easy degradability limits its application in food products. Therefore, some encapsulation and delivery systems have been developed to improve CEO efficiency in food preservation applications. This work discusses the chemical and techno-functional properties of CEO, including its key components and antioxidant/antibacterial properties, and summarizes recent developments on encapsulation and delivery systems for CEO in food preservation applications. Since CEO is currently added to most biopolymeric films/coatings (BFCs) for food preservation, most studies have shown that encapsulation systems can improve the food preservation performance of BFCs containing CEOs. It has been confirmed that various delivery systems could improve the stability and controlled-release properties of CEO, thereby enhancing its ability to extend the shelf life of foods. These encapsulation techniques include spray drying, emulsion systems, complex coacervation (nanoprecipitation), ionic gelation, liposomes, inclusion complexation (cyclodextrins, silica), and electrospinning.
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- Wanli Zhang
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, PR China
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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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 Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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Sayanam RRA, Nachiappan K, Khan JM, Ahmad A, Vijayakumar N. Antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant competence of Cardiospermum halicacabum based nanoemulsion and characterized their physicochemical properties. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:284. [PMID: 37520341 PMCID: PMC10374496 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03703-y] [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: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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This research was designed to evaluate the pharmaceutical potentials of various proportions of nanoemulsions, Cardiospermum halicacabum Nanoemulsion A and Cardiospermum halicacabum Nanoemulsion B (CHE-NE-A & CHE-NE-B) prepared from the hydroalcoholic extract of Cardiospermum halicacabum through in vitro approach, and their physicochemical properties were characterized using standard scientific analytical techniques. The physicochemical and morphological properties of CHE-NE-A and CHE-NE-B were characterized by FTIR, SEM, TEM, zeta potential, and scattering light intensity analyses. The results revealed that the size, shape, and exterior conditions of nano-droplets of the CHE-NE-A nanoemulsion were suitable as a drug carrier. The reports obtained from in vitro drug releasing potential analysis support this as well. CHE-NE-A nanoemulsion constantly removes the drug from the dialysis bag than CHE-NE-B. Moreover, the CHE-NE-A showed considerable dose-dependent antioxidant activity on DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP free radicals. CHE-NE-A and CHE-NE-B were tested for their antibacterial activity with various bacterial strains. The results demonstrated that the CHE-NE-A nanoemulsion showed remarkable antibacterial activity (zone of inhibition) against test bacterial pathogens than CHE-NE-B. The antibacterial activity of CHE-NE-A at a concentration of 200 µg mL-1was in the following order, P. aeruginosa > S. aureus > S. typhimurium > S. pneumoniae > E. coli. Furthermore, CHE-NE-A has the lowest MIC values against these test bacterial pathogens than CHE-NE-B. Moreover, the CHE-NE-A also demonstrated good antifungal activity against the test fungal pathogens such as Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus niger, Candida pneumonia, and Penicillium expansum than CHE-NE-B. These results strongly suggest that the CHE-NE-A nanoemulsion possesses considerable pharmaceutical potential. Interestingly, the physicochemical properties also rope that the CHE-NE-A nanoemulsion may be considered a drug carrier and useful for drug formulation.
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- Rajeswari Ranga Anantha Sayanam
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Allied Health Sciences, VMKVMCH Campus, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Salem, Tamil Nadu 636308 India
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miller School of Medicine/Sylvester Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu 608002 India
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Ranjbar S, Emamjomeh A, Sharifi F, Zarepour A, Aghaabbasi K, Dehshahri A, Sepahvand AM, Zarrabi A, Beyzaei H, Zahedi MM, Mohammadinejad R. Lipid-Based Delivery Systems for Flavonoids and Flavonolignans: Liposomes, Nanoemulsions, and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1944. [PMID: 37514130 PMCID: PMC10383758 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Herbal chemicals with a long history in medicine have attracted a lot of attention. Flavonolignans and flavonoids are considered as two classes of the above-mentioned compounds with different functional groups which exhibit several therapeutic capabilities such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer activities. Based on the studies, high hydrophobic properties of the aforementioned compounds limit their bioavailability inside the human body and restrict their wide application. Nanoscale formulations such as solid lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, and other types of lipid-based delivery systems have been introduced to overcome the above-mentioned challenges. This approach allows the aforementioned hydrophobic therapeutic compounds to be encapsulated between hydrophobic structures, resulting in improving their bioavailability. The above-mentioned enhanced delivery system improves delivery to the targeted sites and reduces the daily required dosage. Lowering the required daily dose improves the performance of the drug by diminishing its side effects on non-targeted tissues. The present study aims to highlight the recent improvements in implementing lipid-based nanocarriers to deliver flavonolignans and flavonoids.
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- Shahla Ranjbar
- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol 9861335856, Iran
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol 9861335856, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, 34396 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Guilan, University Campus 2, Khalij Fars Highway 5th km of Ghazvin Road, Rasht 4199613776, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7148664685, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, 34396 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol, Zabol 9861335856, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan, 110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C9, Canada
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran
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de Brito AMQ, da Silva Camboim W, Rossi CGFT, de Souza IA, Silva KKOS. The Microemulsion with Solubilization of the Ethanolic Extract of the Leaves of Melão-de-São-Caetano ( Momordica charantia) and Antibacterial Action. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:359. [PMID: 37504854 PMCID: PMC10381193 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14070359] [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: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Extracts obtained from plants have significantly contributed to the creation of new drugs due to their medicinal properties, which are provided by the presence of bioactive components. This has led to a growing interest from the pharmaceutical industry in using this type of extract for the creation of increasingly advanced medications. The main components sought are antibacterial agents from sustainable and renewable sources, whether of animal or vegetable origin or derived from other natural components. Tissues become a source of microbial proliferation, especially when in contact with the human body, which can cause serious diseases. In line with this, the goal of this research was to create an antibacterial Melon-de-São-Caetano (Momordica charantia) leaf microemulsion for application on material surfaces. This microemulsified system is an effective alternative for solubilizing functional agents, and being thermodynamically stable, it is efficient for long-term use. For this study, an extract of Momordica charantia leaves (EMC) was obtained, and microemulsions with different EMC concentrations (P1, P2, and P3) were produced. The extract and microemulsions were investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, particle size, zeta potential, thermal stress, pH, electrical conductivity, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and antibacterial analysis (Staphylococcus aureus). In summary, the proposed objective was met, and EMC, SME, and the P2 and P3 microemulsions showed positive results against S. aureus, with the P3 microemulsified system being the most effective with a 12.5 mm inhibition halo. Therefore, the product developed in this research has the potential for application on surfaces, providing antibacterial action.
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- Aline M Q de Brito
- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
- Technology Center, Plasma Materials Processing Laboratory (LABPLASMA), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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- Technology Center, Postgraduate Program in Textile Engineering (PpgET), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 1524, RN, Brazil
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Mushtaq A, Mohd Wani S, Malik A, Gull A, Ramniwas S, Ahmad Nayik G, Ercisli S, Alina Marc R, Ullah R, Bari A. Recent insights into Nanoemulsions: Their preparation, properties and applications. Food Chem X 2023; 18:100684. [PMID: 37131847 PMCID: PMC10149285 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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The ever-increasing demand for healthy diet by consumers has prompted the research adopting cutting-edge methods that can maintain the quality of fruits and vegetables without the use of preservatives. Emulsion based coating approach has been regarded as a viable way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce. New opportunities are being created in a number of industries, (medicines, cosmetics and food) because of new advancements in the developing field of nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsion based methods are efficient for encapsulating the active ingredients including antioxidants, lipids, vitamins and antimicrobial agents owing to the small droplet size, stability and improved biological activity. This review provides an overview of recent developments in preserving the quality and safety of fresh-cut fruits & vegetables with nanoemulsion as a carrier of functional compounds (antimicrobial agents, antibrowning/antioxidants and texture enhancers). In addition, material and methods used for fabrication of the nanoemulsion is also described in this review. In addition, material and methods used for fabrication, of the nanoemulsion is also present.
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- Abeeda Mushtaq
- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Corresponding authors.
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- Division of Fruit Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Corresponding authors.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Government Degree College Shopian, J&K, India
- Corresponding authors.
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey
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- Food Engineering Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Kolozsváriné Nagy J, Móricz ÁM, Böszörményi A, Ambrus Á, Schwarczinger I. Antibacterial effect of essential oils and their components against Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni revealed by microdilution and direct bioautographic assays. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1204027. [PMID: 37389207 PMCID: PMC10303133 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1204027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Bacterial spot of stone fruits caused by Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni (Xap) is one of the most significant diseases of several Prunus species. Disease outbreaks can result in severe economic losses while the control options are limited. Antibacterial efficacy of essential oils (EOs) of thyme, cinnamon, clove, rosemary, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon grass, citronella grass, and lemon balm was assessed against two Hungarian Xap isolates. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by broth microdilution assay and for the identification of active EOs' components a newly introduced high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC)-Xap (direct bioautography) method combined with solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (SPME-GC/MS) was applied. All EOs inhibited both bacterium isolates, but cinnamon proved to be the most effective EO with MIC values of 31.25 µg/mL and 62.5 µg/mL, respectively. Compounds in the antibacterial HPTLC zones were identified as thymol in thyme, trans-cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon, eugenol in clove, borneol in rosemary, terpinen-4-ol in tea tree, citral (neral and geranial) in lemon grass and lemon balm, and citronellal and nerol in citronella grass. Regarding active compounds, thymol had the highest efficiency with a MIC value of 50 µg/mL. Antibacterial effects of EOs have already been proven for several Xanthomonas species, but to our knowledge, the studied EOs, except for lemon grass and eucalyptus, were tested for the first time against Xap. Furthermore, in case of Xap, this is the first report demonstrating that direct bioautography is a fast and suitable method for screening anti-Xap components of complex matrices, like EOs.
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- Judit Kolozsváriné Nagy
- Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Eötvös Lóránd Research Network, Budapest, Hungary
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- Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Eötvös Lóránd Research Network, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Plant Health Bacteriological Diagnostic National Reference Laboratory, Food Chain Safety Laboratory Directorate, National Food Chain Safety Office, Pécs, Hungary
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- Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Eötvös Lóránd Research Network, Budapest, Hungary
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