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Segneanu AE, Vlase G, Vlase T, Bita A, Bejenaru C, Buema G, Bejenaru LE, Dumitru A, Boia ER. An Innovative Approach to a Potential Neuroprotective Sideritis scardica-Clinoptilolite Phyto-Nanocarrier: In Vitro Investigation and Evaluation. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1712. [PMID: 38338989 PMCID: PMC10855864 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031712] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
The cutting-edge field of nanomedicine combines the power of medicinal plants with nanotechnology to create advanced scaffolds that boast improved bioavailability, biodistribution, and controlled release. In an innovative approach to performant herb nanoproducts, Sideritis scardica Griseb and clinoptilolite were used to benefit from the combined action of both components and enhance the phytochemical's bioavailability, controlled intake, and targeted release. A range of analytical methods, such as SEM-EDX, FT-IR, DLS, and XDR, was employed to examine the morpho-structural features of the nanoproducts. Additionally, thermal stability, antioxidant screening, and in vitro release were investigated. Chemical screening of Sideritis scardica Griseb revealed that it contains a total of ninety-one phytoconstituents from ten chemical categories, including terpenoids, flavonoids, amino acids, phenylethanoid glycosides, phenolic acids, fatty acids, iridoids, sterols, nucleosides, and miscellaneous. The study findings suggest the potential applications as a promising aspirant in neurodegenerative strategy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Adina-Elena Segneanu
- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research-West University of Timisoara (ICAM-WUT), Oituz nr.4, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (G.V.); (T.V.)
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research-West University of Timisoara (ICAM-WUT), Oituz nr.4, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (G.V.); (T.V.)
- Research Centre “Thermal Anal Environm Problems”, Institute for Advanced Environmental Research-West University of Timisoara (WUT), Pestalozzi St 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania
| | - Titus Vlase
- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research-West University of Timisoara (ICAM-WUT), Oituz nr.4, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (G.V.); (T.V.)
- Research Centre “Thermal Anal Environm Problems”, Institute for Advanced Environmental Research-West University of Timisoara (WUT), Pestalozzi St 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania
| | - Andrei Bita
- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, St. Petru Rareș 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (A.B.)
| | - Cornelia Bejenaru
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, St. Petru Rareș 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics, 47 Mangeron Boulevard, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, St. Petru Rareș 2, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (A.B.)
| | - Andrei Dumitru
- Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics—Department of Medical Assistance and Physiotherapy, National University for Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, University Center of Pitesti, Targu din Vale 1, 110040 Pitesti, Romania;
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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