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Jangid AK, Noh KM, Kim S, Kim K. Engineered inulin-based hybrid biomaterials for augmented immunomodulatory responses. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 340:122311. [PMID: 38858027 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122311] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Modified biopolymers that are based on prebiotics have been found to significantly contribute to immunomodulatory events. In recent years, there has been a growing use of modified biomaterials and polymer-functionalized nanomaterials in the treatment of various tumors by activating immune cells. However, the effectiveness of immune cells against tumors is hindered by several biological barriers, which highlights the importance of harnessing prebiotic-based biopolymers to enhance host defenses against cancer, thus advancing cancer prevention strategies. Inulin, in particular, plays a crucial role in activating immune cells and promoting the secretion of cytokines. Therefore, this mini-review aims to emphasize the importance of inulin in immunomodulatory responses, the development of inulin-based hybrid biopolymers, and the role of inulin in enhancing immunity and modifying cell surfaces. Furthermore, we discuss the various approaches of chemical modification for inulin and their potential use in cancer treatment, particularly in the field of cancer immunotherapy.
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- Ashok Kumar Jangid
- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
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Niziołek K, Słota D, Sobczak-Kupiec A. Polysaccharide-Based Composite Systems in Bone Tissue Engineering: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:4220. [PMID: 39274610 PMCID: PMC11396420 DOI: 10.3390/ma17174220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024]
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In recent years, a growing demand for biomaterials has been observed, particularly for applications in bone regenerative medicine. Bone tissue engineering (BTE) aims to develop innovative materials and strategies for repairing and regenerating bone defects and injuries. Polysaccharides, due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability as well as bioactivity, have emerged as promising candidates for scaffolds or composite systems in BTE. Polymers combined with bioactive ceramics can support osteointegration. Calcium phosphate (CaP) ceramics can be a broad choice as an inorganic phase that stimulates the formation of new apatite layers. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of composite systems based on selected polysaccharides used in bone tissue engineering, highlighting their synthesis, properties and applications. Moreover, the applicability of the produced biocomposites has been analyzed, as well as new trends in modifying biomaterials and endowing them with new functionalizations. The effects of these composites on the mechanical properties, biocompatibility and osteoconductivity were critically analyzed. This article summarizes the latest manufacturing methods as well as new developments in polysaccharide-based biomaterials for bone and cartilage regeneration applications.
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- Karina Niziołek
- Cracow University of Technology, CUT Doctoral School, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Department of Materials Science, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland
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- Cracow University of Technology, CUT Doctoral School, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Department of Materials Science, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland
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- Cracow University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Department of Materials Science, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland
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Li L, He S, Liao B, Wang M, Lin H, Hu B, Lan X, Shu Z, Zhang C, Yu M, Zou Z. Orally Administrated Hydrogel Harnessing Intratumoral Microbiome and Microbiota-Related Immune Responses for Potentiated Colorectal Cancer Treatment. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0364. [PMID: 38721274 PMCID: PMC11077293 DOI: 10.34133/research.0364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024]
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The intestinal and intratumoral microbiota are closely associated with tumor progression and response to antitumor treatments. The antibacterial or tumor microenvironment (TME)-modulating approaches have been shown to markedly improve antitumor efficacy, strategies focused on normalizing the microbial environment are rarely reported. Here, we reported the development of an orally administered inulin-based hydrogel with colon-targeting and retention effects, containing hollow MnO2 nanocarrier loaded with the chemotherapeutic drug Oxa (Oxa@HMI). On the one hand, beneficial bacteria in the colon specifically metabolized Oxa@HMI, resulting in the degradation of inulin and the generation of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These SCFAs play a crucial role in modulating microbiota and stimulating immune responses. On the other hand, the hydrogel matrix underwent colon microbiota-specific degradation, enabling the targeted release of Oxa and production of reactive oxygen species in the acidic TME. In this study, we have established, for the first time, a microbiota-targeted drug delivery system Oxa@HMI that exhibited high efficiency in colorectal cancer targeting and colon retention. Oxa@HMI promoted chemotherapy efficiency and activated antitumor immune responses by intervening in the microbial environment within the tumor tissue, providing a crucial clinical approach for the treatment of colorectal cancer that susceptible to microbial invasion.
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- Lei Li
- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening and Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening and Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening and Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening and Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening and Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital,
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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Akram W, Pandey V, Sharma R, Joshi R, Mishra N, Garud N, Haider T. Inulin: Unveiling its potential as a multifaceted biopolymer in prebiotics, drug delivery, and therapeutics. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129131. [PMID: 38181920 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129131] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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In recent years, inulin has gained much attention as a promising multifunctional natural biopolymer with numerous applications in drug delivery, prebiotics, and therapeutics. It reveals a multifaceted biopolymer with transformative implications by elucidating the intricate interplay between inulin and the host, microbiome, and therapeutic agents. Their flexible structure, exceptional targetability, biocompatibility, inherent ability to control release behavior, tunable degradation kinetics, and protective ability make them outstanding carriers in healthcare and biomedicine. USFDA has approved Inulin as a nutritional dietary supplement for infants. The possible applications of inulin in biomedicine research inspired by nature are presented. The therapeutic potential of inulin goes beyond its role in prebiotics and drug delivery. Recently, significant research efforts have been made towards inulin's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties for their potential applications in treating various chronic diseases. Moreover, its ability to reduce inflammation and modulate immune responses opens new avenues for treating conditions such as autoimmune disorders and gastrointestinal ailments. This review will attempt to illustrate the inulin's numerous and interconnected roles, shedding light on its critical contributions to the advancement of healthcare and biomedicine and its recent advancement in therapeutics, and conclude by taking valuable insights into the prospects and opportunities of inulin.
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- Wasim Akram
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 4774005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 4774005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 4774005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ShriRam college of Pharmacy, Banmore 476444, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 4774005, India
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- School of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 4774005, India.
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Yadav S, Singh R, Kumar P. Bioresponsive inulin‐azobenzene nanostructures for targeted drug delivery to colon. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Santosh Yadav
- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory CSIR‐Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology Delhi India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory CSIR‐Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology Delhi India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad India
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The Use of Polymer Blends in the Treatment of Ocular Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071431. [PMID: 35890326 PMCID: PMC9322751 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The eye is an organ with limited drug access due to its anatomical and physiological barriers, and the usual forms of ocular administration are limited in terms of drug penetration, residence time, and bioavailability, as well as low patient compliance. Hence, therapeutic innovations in new drug delivery systems (DDS) have been widely explored since they show numerous advantages over conventional methods, besides delivering the content to the eye without interfering with its normal functioning. Polymers are usually used in DDS and many of them are applicable to ophthalmic use, especially biodegradable ones. Even so, it can be a hard task to find a singular polymer with all the desirable properties to deliver the best performance, and combining two or more polymers in a blend has proven to be more convenient, efficient, and cost-effective. This review was carried out to assess the use of polymer blends as DDS. The search conducted in the databases of Pubmed and Scopus for specific terms revealed that although the physical combination of polymers is largely applied, the term polymer blend still has low compliance.
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Hou Y, Jin J, Duan H, Liu C, Chen L, Huang W, Gao Z, Jin M. Targeted therapeutic effects of oral inulin-modified double-layered nanoparticles containing chemotherapeutics on orthotopic colon cancer. Biomaterials 2022; 283:121440. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Afinjuomo F, Abdella S, Youssef SH, Song Y, Garg S. Inulin and Its Application in Drug Delivery. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14090855. [PMID: 34577554 PMCID: PMC8468356 DOI: 10.3390/ph14090855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Inulin’s unique and flexible structure, stabilization/protective effects, and organ targeting ability make it an excellent drug delivery carrier compared to other biodegradable polysaccharides. The three hydroxyl groups attached to each fructose unit serve as an anchor for chemical modification. This, in turn, helps in increasing bioavailability, improving cellular uptake, and achieving targeted, sustained, and controlled release of drugs and biomolecules. This review focuses on the various types of inulin drug delivery systems such as hydrogel, conjugates, nanoparticles, microparticles, micelles, liposomes, complexes, prodrugs, and solid dispersion. The preparation and applications of the different inulin drug delivery systems are further discussed. This work highlights the fact that modification of inulin allows the use of this polymer as multifunctional scaffolds for different drug delivery systems.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-88-302-1575; Fax: +61-88-302-2389
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Macrophages-targeting mannosylated nanoparticles based on inulin for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 169:206-215. [PMID: 33340633 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In the present experimental series, we have developed a novel nanocomposite to target activated macrophages in the colon with real time imaging and therapeutic capabilities. This binary nanocomposite was formed by the covalent conjugation of mannosylated NPs (Man-NPs) with carbon dots (CDs). Man-NPs were prepared using a self-assembly method based on mannosylated decamethylenediamine-grafted carboxymethyl inulin amphiphilic acid. While, the CDs were synthesized using a simple bottom-up process using citric acid monohydrate and diethylenetriamine, which were tightly bonded to the Man-NPs surface by carbodimide coupling. The resulting nanocomposite had a uniform size of 241.3 nm with a negative charge and a high drug casing density of 25.54 wt% and blue self-fluorescence were emitted. Whereas, in vitro observation of cellular uptake indicated the greater nanocomposite uptake in inflamed macrophage as compared to the untreated macrophage and mannose receptor-negative cell lines, 4T1 respectively. However, in vivo bio distribution exhibited a large number (60%) of CDs/Man-NPs nanocomposite accumulated in the inflamed colon of colitis mice. It should be noted that the novel nanocomposite, as macrophage-targeted drug delivery, could have promise for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Shah BM, Palakurthi SS, Khare T, Khare S, Palakurthi S. Natural proteins and polysaccharides in the development of micro/nano delivery systems for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:722-737. [PMID: 33010274 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are typically immunosuppressive. Despite a range of treatment options, limited efficacy, systemic toxicities like bone marrow suppression, infections and malignancy are their serious setbacks. There exists an unmet medical need for novel therapeutic agents without safety concerns resulting from chronic, systemic immunosuppression. Of late, several natural agents with better therapeutic potential have been reported. It is very likely that restricting the release of the active molecules to the intestine would further improve their clinical efficacy and safety. To this end, novel polymer-based micro/nano formulations protect the drug from gastric environment and slowly release the drug in the colon. However, cost and side-effects associated to synthetic polymers have led to the development of biocompatible, economic and pharmaceutically well-accepted biomacromolecules in exploring their potential in IBD. Since last few years, biological proteins, polysaccharides and their combinations have shown great efficacy in colitis induced animal models. In this review, micro/nano formulations developed using biomacromolecules like chitosan, zein, pectin, casein, alginate, dextran, glucomannan and hyaluronic acid have been reviewed focusing on their potential in protecting active cargo, avoiding premature release, distal colon targeting along with their impact on reshaping the altered gut microbiota and how it can ameliorate the colitis conditions.
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- Brijesh M Shah
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65212, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65212, USA; Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA.
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Extracellular polysaccharides produced by bacteria of the Leuconostoc genus. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 36:161. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-020-02937-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Charoenwongpaiboon T, Wangpaiboon K, Panpetch P, Field RA, Barclay JE, Pichyangkura R, Kuttiyawong K. Temperature-dependent inulin nanoparticles synthesized by Lactobacillus reuteri 121 inulosucrase and complex formation with flavonoids. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 223:115044. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Peng TX, Liang DS, Guo F, Peng H, Xu YC, Luo NP, Zhang XY, Zhong HJ. Enhanced storage stability of solid lipid nanoparticles by surface modification of comb-shaped amphiphilic inulin derivatives. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 181:369-378. [PMID: 31170643 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have been widely used as a vehicle for drug delivery. However, highly ordered lipid lattices and poor storage stability limit their practical application. Highly ordered crystal lattices may result from the low drug payload. In addition, the lipid matrix of SLNs may undergo a polymorphic transition from high energy and disordered modifications to low energy and ordered modifications during storage. This leads to drug expulsion and precipitation. Meanwhile, SLNs are susceptible to particle aggregation and size growth during storage. To improve the performance of SLNs, two comb-shaped amphiphilic macromolecular materials (CAMs), dodecyl inulin (Inu12) and octadecyl inulin (Inu18), were synthesized and utilized as emulsifiers to modify and stabilize SLNs (Inu12/Inu18-SLNs). The results indicated that Inu12 and Inu18 could more effectively reduce the lipid crystallinity and crystal lattice order of fresh SLNs versus Poloxamer 188 and Tween-80. Moreover, after six months of storage at 4 °C or 25 °C, both blank and Cyclosporine A (CsA)-loaded Inu12/Inu18-SLNs had a slower crystal transition than Tween/P188-SLNs. The particle size increases of Inu12/Inu18-SLNs were much smaller than those of Tween/P188-SLNs. The drug encapsulation efficiencies of CsA-loaded Inu12/Inu18-SLNs during storage decreased more slowly than Tween-SLNs. Therefore, Inu12 and Inu18 could more effectively inhibit lipid crystal transition and prevent particle aggregation during storage. This, in turn, leads to better storage physical stability of SLNs. Thus, the Inu12 and Inu18 CAMs were superior to Tween-80 and Poloxamer 188 (common straight-chain surfactants).
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- Tao-Xing Peng
- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Tripodo G, Mandracchia D. Inulin as a multifaceted (active) substance and its chemical functionalization: From plant extraction to applications in pharmacy, cosmetics and food. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 141:21-36. [PMID: 31102649 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This review is aimed at critically discussing a collection of research papers on Inulin (INU) in different scientific fields. The first part of this work gives an overview on the main characteristics of native INU, including production, applications in food or cosmetics industries, its benefits on human health as well as its main nutraceutical properties. A particular focus is dedicated to the extraction techniques and to the specific effects of INU on intestinal microbiota. Other than in food industry, the number of INU applications increases dramatically in the pharmaceutical field especially due to its simple chemical functionalization. Thus, aim of this review is also to give practical examples of chemical functionalization performed on INU also by including critical comments based on the direct experience of the Authors. With this aim, a full paragraph is dedicated to practical chemical experiences useful to reduce the efforts when establishing new experimental conditions. Moreover, the pharmaceutical technology is also taken in special consideration by underlining the aspects leading at the preparation of formulations based on INU. At the end of the review, a critical paragraph is intended to feed the scientists' curiosity on this versatile polysaccharide.
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- Giuseppe Tripodo
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Science, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy.
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Gupta N, Jangid AK, Pooja D, Kulhari H. Inulin: A novel and stretchy polysaccharide tool for biomedical and nutritional applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 132:852-863. [PMID: 30926495 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.03.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Inulin (INU) is a flexible, fructan type polysaccharide carbohydrate, mainly obtained from the root of chicory. It is a water-soluble dietary fibre and has been recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for improving the nutritional values of food products. INU is not digested or fermented in the initial portion of the human digestive system and directly reaches on the distal portion of the colon. Owing to this superior property, INU is specially applied to develop specific carrier systems for localized delivery of drugs related to colon diseases. Several studies proved that the fermented bi-products of INU help the growth and stimulating activity of colon bacteria e.g. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacilli. INU also has several inherent therapeutic effects like reduction of tumor risks, help in calcium ion absorption, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties etc. Apart from these, INU has been used for different pharmaceutical applications as a drug carrier, stabilizing agent, cryoprotectant, and an alternative to fats and sugars. Here, we review the applications of INU in different areas of biomedical science, look back into the nutritional effects of INU and outline various routes of administration of INU-based formulations.
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- Nitin Gupta
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India
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- Applied Biology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana, India.
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India.
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Inulin-Type Fructans Application in Gluten-Free Products: Functionality and Health Benefits. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-54528-8_2-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Mensink MA, Frijlink HW, van der Voort Maarschalk K, Hinrichs WL. Inulin, a flexible oligosaccharide I: Review of its physicochemical characteristics. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 130:405-19. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 263] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Revised: 05/08/2015] [Accepted: 05/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Zhang L, Li Y, Wang C, Li G, Zhao Y, Yang Y. Synthesis of methylprednisolone loaded ibuprofen modified inulin based nanoparticles and their application for drug delivery. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2014; 42:111-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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MultiSig: a new high-precision approach to the analysis of complex biomolecular systems. EUROPEAN BIOPHYSICS JOURNAL: EBJ 2013; 42:777-86. [PMID: 23989852 PMCID: PMC3824846 DOI: 10.1007/s00249-013-0924-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2013] [Revised: 07/26/2013] [Accepted: 08/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
MultiSig is a newly developed mode of analysis of sedimentation equilibrium (SE) experiments in the analytical ultracentrifuge, having the capability of taking advantage of the remarkable precision (~0.1 % of signal) of the principal optical (fringe) system employed, thus supplanting existing methods of analysis through reducing the ‘noise’ level of certain important parameter estimates by up to orders of magnitude. Long-known limitations of the SE method, arising from lack of knowledge of the true fringe number in fringe optics and from the use of unstable numerical algorithms such as numerical differentiation, have been transcended. An approach to data analysis, akin to ‘spatial filtering’, has been developed, and shown by both simulation and practical application to be a powerful aid to the precision with which near-monodisperse systems can be analysed, potentially yielding information on protein-solvent interaction. For oligo- and poly-disperse systems the information returned includes precise average mass distributions over both cell radial and concentration ranges and mass-frequency histograms at fixed radial positions. The application of MultiSig analysis to various complex heterogenous systems and potentially multiply-interacting carbohydrate oligomers is described.
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