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Prasher P, Sharma M, Agarwal V, Singh SK, Gupta G, Dureja H, Dua K. Cationic cycloamylose based nucleic acid nanocarriers. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 395:111000. [PMID: 38614318 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.111000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
Abstract
Nucleic acid delivery by viral and non-viral methods has been a cornerstone for the contemporary gene therapy aimed at correcting the defective genes, replacing of the missing genes, or downregulating the expression of anomalous genes is highly desirable for the management of various diseases. Ostensibly, it becomes paramount for the delivery vectors to intersect the biological barriers for accessing their destined site within the cellular environment. However, the lipophilic nature of biological membranes and their potential to limit the entry of large sized, charged, hydrophilic molecules thus presenting a sizeable challenge for the cellular integration of negatively charged nucleic acids. Furthermore, the susceptibility of nucleic acids towards the degrading enzymes (nucleases) in the lysosomes present in cytoplasm is another matter of concern for their cellular and nuclear delivery. Hence, there is a pressing need for the identification and development of cationic delivery systems which encapsulate the cargo nucleic acids where the charge facilitates their cellular entry by evading the membrane barriers, and the encapsulation shields them from the enzymatic attack in cytoplasm. Cycloamylose bearing a closed loop conformation presents a robust candidature in this regard owing to its remarkable encapsulating tendency towards nucleic acids including siRNA, CpG DNA, and siRNA. The presence of numerous hydroxyl groups on the cycloamylose periphery provides sites for its chemical modification for the introduction of cationic groups, including spermine, (3-Chloro-2 hydroxypropyl) trimethylammonium chloride (Q188), and diethyl aminoethane (DEAE). The resulting cationic cycloamylose possesses a remarkable transfection efficiency and provides stability to cargo oligonucleotides against endonucleases, in addition to modulating the undesirable side effects such as unwanted immune stimulation. Cycloamylose is known to interact with the cell membranes where they release certain membrane components such as phospholipids and cholesterol thereby resulting in membrane destabilization and permeabilization. Furthermore, cycloamylose derivatives also serve as formulation excipients for improving the efficiency of other gene delivery systems. This review delves into the various vector and non-vector-based gene delivery systems, their advantages, and limitations, eventually leading to the identification of cycloamylose as an ideal candidate for nucleic acid delivery. The synthesis of cationic cycloamylose is briefly discussed in each section followed by its application for specific delivery/transfection of a particular nucleic acid.
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- Parteek Prasher
- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Cluster for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India; Faculty of Health, Australian Research Center in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, 47500 Sunway City, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, 248007, India; Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, India
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Center in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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Fatima R, Prasher P, Sharma M, Singh SK, Gupta G, Dua K. The contemplation of amylose for the delivery of ulcerogenic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:791-809. [PMID: 38573051 PMCID: PMC11221539 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2024-0053] [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: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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This manuscript proposes an innovative approach to mitigate the gastrointestinal adversities linked with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by exploiting amylose as a novel drug delivery carrier. The intrinsic attributes of V-amylose, such as its structural uniqueness, biocompatibility and biodegradability, as well as its capacity to form inclusion complexes with diverse drug molecules, are meticulously explored. Through a comprehensive physicochemical analysis of V-amylose and ulcerogenic NSAIDs, the plausibility of amylose as a protective carrier for ulcerogenic NSAIDs to gastrointestinal regions is elucidated. This review further discusses the potential therapeutic advantages of amylose-based drug delivery systems in the management of gastric ulcers. By providing controlled release kinetics and enhanced bioavailability, these systems offer promising prospects for the development of more effective ulcer therapies.
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- Rabab Fatima
- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Center in Complementary & Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Center in Complementary & Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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Chugh S, Sharma M, Mudila H, Prasher P. Synthesis and evaluation of amylose-mefenamic acid conjugates as colon-targeting prodrugs. Ther Deliv 2024; 15:311-323. [PMID: 38497152 PMCID: PMC11160442 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0106] [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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Aim: Amide-linked amylose-based prodrugs were developed for colon-targeted release of mefenamic acid. Materials & methods: Activation of prodrug was studied spectrophotometrically, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay appraised cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibition at different concentrations of the prodrug, the behavior of prodrug under physiological conditions was monitored by scanning electron microscopy. Results: Prodrug was poorly activated in the enzyme-free simulated gastric media and simulated intestinal media (SIM) but preincubation in pancreatin followed by treatment in aminopeptidase containing SIM led to a significant activation of prodrug. Conclusion: Amide-linked amylose-mefenamic acid conjugates showed a slow release in simulated gastric media and a controlled release in SIM with pancreatin playing an important role in drug release.
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- Shraddha Chugh
- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, 144402, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India
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Fatima R, Sharma M, Dhiman A, Arora A, Mudila H, Prasher P. Targeted delivery of fenamates with aminated starch. Ther Deliv 2023; 14:183-192. [PMID: 37158260 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Aim: To develop controlled-release tablets based on aminated starch. Materials & methods: Aminated starch was characterized with Fourier transform infrared and x-ray diffraction. Thermogravimetric analysis confirmed the preferential oxidation of crystalline region of starch. Results: The tablets achieved an initial fast release of fenamates, which slows down after 12 h. Drug release was not completed in the simulated intestinal media, which may be due to the stability of imine bond in aminated starch at weakly acidic pH. Drug release was completed in simulated acidic media due to the hydrolysis of imine functionality at strongly acidic pH. Conclusion: Aminated starch with an imine functionality may serve as intestine targeted, controlled drug-delivery system. Mucoadhesive potential of tablets further supports this observation.
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- Rabab Fatima
- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144402, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India
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Marinopoulou A, Zoumaki M, Goulas A, Raphaelides S, Karageorgiou V. Biodegradable films from spray dried starch inclusion complexes with bioactive compounds – the effect of glycerol and pH. STARCH-STARKE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/star.202200133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Anna Marinopoulou
- Food Process Engineering Laboratory Department of Food Science and Technology International Hellenic University Thessaloniki Greece
- Central Research Laboratory for the Physical and Chemical Testing of Foods Department of Food Science and Technology International Hellenic University Thessaloniki Greece
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- Central Research Laboratory for the Physical and Chemical Testing of Foods Department of Food Science and Technology International Hellenic University Thessaloniki Greece
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- Food Process Engineering Laboratory Department of Food Science and Technology International Hellenic University Thessaloniki Greece
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- Food Process Engineering Laboratory Department of Food Science and Technology International Hellenic University Thessaloniki Greece
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- Food Process Engineering Laboratory Department of Food Science and Technology International Hellenic University Thessaloniki Greece
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Cationic polysaccharides: emerging drug delivery vehicle across the physiological mucus barrier. Future Med Chem 2022; 14:531-533. [PMID: 35167354 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2021-0296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Prasher P, Sharma M. Mucoadhesive nanoformulations and their potential for combating COVID-19. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2497-2501. [PMID: 34730403 PMCID: PMC8577509 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Parteek Prasher
- UGC Sponsored Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Chemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, India
- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- UGC Sponsored Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Chemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, India
- Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Arcadia Grant, Dehradun, 248007, India
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