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Saha I, Halder J, Rajwar TK, Mahanty R, Pradhan D, Dash P, Das C, Rai VK, Kar B, Ghosh G, Rath G. Novel Drug Delivery Approaches for the Localized Treatment of Cervical Cancer. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:85. [PMID: 38605158 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02801-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth leading cancer type in females globally. Being an ailment of the birth canal, primitive treatment strategies, including surgery, radiation, or laser therapy, bring along the risk of infertility, neonate mortality, premature parturition, etc. Systemic chemotherapy led to systemic toxicity. Therefore, delivering a smaller cargo of therapeutics to the local site is more beneficial in terms of efficacy as well as safety. Due to the regeneration of cervicovaginal mucus, conventional dosage forms come with the limitations of leaking, the requirement of repeated administration, and compromised vaginal retention. Therefore, these days novel strategies are being investigated with the ability to combat the limitations of conventional formulations. Novel carriers can be engineered to manipulate bioadhesive properties and sustained release patterns can be obtained thus leading to the maintenance of actives at therapeutic level locally for a longer period. Other than the purpose of CC treatment, these delivery systems also have been designed as postoperative care where a certain dose of antitumor agent will be maintained in the cervix postsurgical removal of the tumor. Herein, the most explored localized delivery systems for the treatment of CC, namely, nanofibers, nanoparticles, in situ gel, liposome, and hydrogel, have been discussed in detail. These carriers have exceptional properties that have been further modified with the aid of a wide range of polymers in order to serve the required purpose of therapeutic effect, safety, and stability. Further, the safety of these delivery systems toward vital organs has also been discussed.
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- Ivy Saha
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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Fakhri S, Moradi SZ, Faraji F, Farhadi T, Hesami O, Iranpanah A, Webber K, Bishayee A. Current advances in nanoformulations of therapeutic agents targeting tumor microenvironment to overcome drug resistance. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2023; 42:959-1020. [PMID: 37505336 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-023-10119-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a pivotal role in cancer development and progression. In this line, revealing the precise mechanisms of the TME and associated signaling pathways of tumor resistance could pave the road for cancer prevention and efficient treatment. The use of nanomedicine could be a step forward in overcoming the barriers in tumor-targeted therapy. Novel delivery systems benefit from enhanced permeability and retention effect, decreasing tumor resistance, reducing tumor hypoxia, and targeting tumor-associated factors, including immune cells, endothelial cells, and fibroblasts. Emerging evidence also indicates the engagement of multiple dysregulated mediators in the TME, such as matrix metalloproteinase, vascular endothelial growth factor, cytokines/chemokines, Wnt/β-catenin, Notch, Hedgehog, and related inflammatory and apoptotic pathways. Hence, investigating novel multitargeted agents using a novel delivery system could be a promising strategy for regulating TME and drug resistance. In recent years, small molecules from natural sources have shown favorable anticancer responses by targeting TME components. Nanoformulations of natural compounds are promising therapeutic agents in simultaneously targeting multiple dysregulated factors and mediators of TME, reducing tumor resistance mechanisms, overcoming interstitial fluid pressure and pericyte coverage, and involvement of basement membrane. The novel nanoformulations employ a vascular normalization strategy, stromal/matrix normalization, and stress alleviation mechanisms to exert higher efficacy and lower side effects. Accordingly, the nanoformulations of anticancer monoclonal antibodies and conventional chemotherapeutic agents also improved their efficacy and lessened the pharmacokinetic limitations. Additionally, the coadministration of nanoformulations of natural compounds along with conventional chemotherapeutic agents, monoclonal antibodies, and nanomedicine-based radiotherapy exhibits encouraging results. This critical review evaluates the current body of knowledge in targeting TME components by nanoformulation-based delivery systems of natural small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, conventional chemotherapeutic agents, and combination therapies in both preclinical and clinical settings. Current challenges, pitfalls, limitations, and future perspectives are also discussed.
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- Sajad Fakhri
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 6734667149, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 6734667149, Iran
- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 6734667149, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 6517838678, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 6714415153, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 6734667149, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 6734667149, Iran
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL, 34211, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL, 34211, USA.
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Miola M, Multari C, Kostevšek N, Gerbaldo R, Laviano F, Verné E. Tannic-acid-mediated synthesis and characterization of magnetite-gold nanoplatforms for photothermal therapy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:1331-1342. [PMID: 37800456 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0134] [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] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Aim: The design of new hybrid nanoplatforms (HNPs) through the innovative and eco-friendly use of tannic acid (TA) for the synthesis and stabilization of the nanoplatforms. Materials & methods: The size, morphology, composition and magnetic and plasmonic properties of HNPs were investigated together with their ability to generate heat under laser irradiation and the hemotoxicity to explore their potential use for biomedical applications. Results & conclusion: The use of TA allowed the synthesis of the HNPs by adopting a simple and green method. The HNPs preserved the peculiar properties of both magnetic and plasmonic nanoparticles and did not show any hemotoxic effect.
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- Marta Miola
- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, 10129, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, 10129, Italy
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- Department for Nanostructured Materials, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, 10129, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, 10129, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science & Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, 10129, Italy
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Silva RLDS, Lins TLBG, Monte APOD, de Andrade KO, de Sousa Barberino R, da Silva GAL, Campinho DDSP, Junior RCP, Matos MHTD. Protective effect of gallic acid on doxorubicin-induced ovarian toxicity in mouse. Reprod Toxicol 2023; 115:147-156. [PMID: 36572231 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2022.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The aims of the present study were to evaluate the protective effects of gallic acid against doxorubicin-induced ovarian toxicity in mice, and to verify the possible involvement of PI3K and mTOR signaling pathway members (PTEN, Akt, FOXO3a and rpS6) in the gallic acid protective actions. Mice were pretreated with NaCl (0.15 M, p.o.) (control and doxorubicin groups) or gallic acid (50, 100 or 200 mg/kg body weight, p.o.) once daily, for 5 days, and on the third day of treatment, after 1 h of treatment administration, the mice received saline solution (i.p.) (control group) or doxorubicin (10 mg/kg of body weight, i.p.). Next, the ovaries were harvested for histological (follicular morphology and activation), fluorescence (GSH and mitochondrial activity), and immunohistochemical (PCNA, cleaved caspase-3, TNF-α, p-PTEN, Akt, p-Akt, p-rpS6 and p-FOXO3a) analyses. The results showed that cotreatment with 50 mg/kg gallic acid plus doxorubicin preserved the percentage of normal follicles and cell proliferation, reduced the percentage of cleaved caspase-3 follicles, prevented inflammation, and increased GSH concentrations and mitochondrial activity compared to doxorubicin treatment alone. Furthermore, cotreatment 50 mg/kg gallic acid plus doxorrubicin increased expression of Akt, p-Akt, p-rpS6 and p-FOXO3a compared to the doxorubicin alone. In conclusion, 50 mg/kg gallic acid protects the mouse ovary against doxorubicin-induced damage by improving GSH concentrations and mitochondrial activity and cellular proliferation, inhibiting inflammation and apoptosis, and regulating PI3K and mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Regina Lucia Dos Santos Silva
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-900, PE, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina 56300-990, PE, Brazil.
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Abdulateef S, Raypah ME, Omar A, Mat Jafri M, Ahmed NM, Haida Mohd Kaus N, Seeni A, Hafiz Mail M, Tabana Y, Ahmed M, Al Rawashdah S, Barakat K. Rapid Synthesis of Bovine Serum Albumin-Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles Using Pulsed Laser Ablation and Their Anticancer Activity on Hela Cells. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Kim SH, Yoem SH, Kim JH, Hong JW, Oh YS, Kim JW. Enhancement of TRP Gene Expression and UV Absorption by Bioconverted Chestnut Inner Shell Extracts Using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154940. [PMID: 35956891 PMCID: PMC9370671 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this work, the suppression of tyrosinase-related genes, including an improvement in UV absorption effects of bioconverted CS extracts (BCS), was investigated to improve the skin-whitening effect. Total polyphenols and total flavonoids, which are bioactive components, increased 2.6- and 5.4-times in bioconversion using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SM4, respectively, as compared to ultrasound-assisted extracts (UCS). The effect of BCS on radical scavenging activity, UV-A absorption, and tyrosinase activity inhibition, contributing to skin-whitening, were 1.3-, 1.2-, and 1.2-times higher than those of UCS, respectively. The main component identified in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was gallic acid in both UCS and BCS, which increased by 2.9-times following bioconversion. The gene expression of tyrosinase-related proteins, including TRP-1 and TRP-2 genes, was studied to confirm the suppression of melanin synthesis by BCS in order to identify the skin-whitening mechanism, and BCS decreased both genes’ expression by 1.7- and 1.6-times, demonstrating that BCS effectively suppressed melanin synthesis. These findings imply that the chestnut inner shell can be employed as a cosmetic material by simultaneously inhibiting melanogenesis and enhancing UV-A absorption through bioconversion using L. plantarum SM4.
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- So-Hee Kim
- Department of Food Science, Sun Moon University, Natural Science 118, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (S.-H.Y.); (J.-H.K.); (J.-W.H.); (Y.-S.O.)
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- Department of Food Science, Sun Moon University, Natural Science 118, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (S.-H.Y.); (J.-H.K.); (J.-W.H.); (Y.-S.O.)
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- Department of Food Science, Sun Moon University, Natural Science 118, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (S.-H.Y.); (J.-H.K.); (J.-W.H.); (Y.-S.O.)
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- Department of Food Science, Sun Moon University, Natural Science 118, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (S.-H.Y.); (J.-H.K.); (J.-W.H.); (Y.-S.O.)
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- Department of Food Science, Sun Moon University, Natural Science 118, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (S.-H.Y.); (J.-H.K.); (J.-W.H.); (Y.-S.O.)
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- Department of Food Science, Sun Moon University, Natural Science 118, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (S.-H.Y.); (J.-H.K.); (J.-W.H.); (Y.-S.O.)
- Next-Generation Semiconductor Technology Center, Sun Moon University, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea
- FlexPro Biotechnology, Natural Science 128, 70 Sunmoon-ro 221, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si 336-708, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-41-530-2226
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Maldonado-Ortega DA, Martínez-Castañón G, Palestino G, Navarro-Tovar G, Gonzalez C. Two Methods of AuNPs Synthesis Induce Differential Vascular Effects. The Role of the Endothelial Glycocalyx. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:889952. [PMID: 35847820 PMCID: PMC9277019 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.889952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AuNPs are synthesized through several methods to tune their physicochemical properties. Although AuNPs are considered biocompatible, a change in morphology or properties can modify their biological impact. In this work, AuNPs (~12 to 16 nm) capping with either sodium citrate (CA) or gallic acid (GA) were evaluated in a rat aorta ex vivo model, which endothelial inner layer surface is formed by glycocalyx (hyaluronic acid, HA, as the main component), promoting vascular processes, most of them dependent on nitric oxide (NO) production. Results showed that contractile effects were more evident with AuNPsCA, while dilator effects predominated with AuNPsGA. Furthermore, treatments with AuNPsCA and AuNPsGA in the presence or absence of glycocalyx changed the NO levels, differently. This work contributes to understanding the biological effects of AuNPs with different capping agents, as well as the key role that of HA in the vascular effects induced by AuNPs in potential biomedical applications.
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- Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
- Centro de Investigacion en Ciencias de la Salud y Biomedicina, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
- Centro de Investigacion en Ciencias de la Salud y Biomedicina, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
- Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Benito Juarez, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
- *Correspondence: Carmen Gonzalez
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Update on the Use of Nanocarriers and Drug Delivery Systems and Future Directions in Cervical Cancer. J Immunol Res 2022; 2022:1636908. [PMID: 35571568 PMCID: PMC9095399 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1636908] [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: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer represents a major health problem among females due to its increased mortality rate. The conventional therapies are very aggressive and unsatisfactory when it comes to survival rate, especially in terminal stages, which requires the development of new treatment alternatives. With the use of nanotechnology, various chemotherapeutic drugs can be transported via nanocarriers directly to cervical cancerous cells, thus skipping the hepatic first-pass effect and decreasing the rate of chemotherapy side effects. This review comprises various drug delivery systems that were applied in cervical cancer, such as lipid-based nanocarriers, polymeric and dendrimeric nanoparticles, carbon-based nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, micellar nanocarriers, and protein and polysaccharide nanoparticles. Nanoparticles have a great therapeutic potential by increasing the pharmacological activity, drug solubility, and bioavailability. Through their mechanisms, they highly increase the toxicity in the targeted cervical tumor cells or tissues by linking to specific ligands. In addition, a nondifferentiable model is proposed through holographic implementation in the dynamics of drug delivery dynamics. As any hologram functions as a deep learning process, the artificial intelligence can be proposed as a new analyzing method in cervical cancer.
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Khan M, Koivisto JT, Kellomäki M. Injectable and self‐healing biobased composite hydrogels as future anticancer therapeutic biomaterials. NANO SELECT 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202100354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Musammir Khan
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group, BioMediTech Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
- Department of Chemistry University of Wah Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt Rawalpindi Punjab 47040 Pakistan
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group, BioMediTech Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
- Department of Laboratory Medicine Karolinska Institute Huddinge Stockholm Sweden
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group, BioMediTech Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
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Ko WC, Wang SJ, Hsiao CY, Hung CT, Hsu YJ, Chang DC, Hung CF. Pharmacological Role of Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles in Disease Applications. Molecules 2022; 27:1551. [PMID: 35268651 PMCID: PMC8911979 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Gold has always been regarded as a symbol of nobility, and its shiny golden appearance has always attracted the attention of many people. Gold has good ductility, molecular recognition properties, and good biocompatibility. At present, gold is being used in many fields. When gold particles are as small as several nanometers, their physical and chemical properties vary with their size in nanometers. The surface area of a nano-sized gold surface has a special effect. Therefore, gold nanoparticles can, directly and indirectly, give rise to different biological activities. For example, if the surface of the gold is sulfided. Various substances have a strong chemical reactivity and are easy to combine with sulfhydryl groups; hence, nanogold is often used in biomedical testing, disease diagnosis, and gene detection. Nanogold is easy to bind to proteins, such as antibodies, enzymes, or cytokines. In fact, scientists use nanogold to bind special antibodies, as a tool for targeting cancer cells. Gold nanoparticles are also directly cytotoxic to cancer cells. For diseases caused by inflammation and oxidative damage, gold nanoparticles also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Based on these unique properties, gold nanoparticles have become the most widely studied metal nanomaterials. Many recent studies have further demonstrated that gold nanoparticles are beneficial for humans, due to their functional pharmacological properties in a variety of diseases. The content of this review will be the application of gold nanoparticles in treating or diagnosing pressing diseases, such as cancers, retinopathy, neurological diseases, skin disorders, bowel diseases, bone cartilage disorders, cardiovascular diseases, infections, and metabolic syndrome. Gold nanoparticles have shown very obvious therapeutic and application potential.
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- Wen-Chin Ko
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (W.-C.K.); (S.-J.W.)
- Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Center, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10630, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (W.-C.K.); (S.-J.W.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Chang Guang University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
- Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute and Department of Pharmacology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei 10051, Taiwan;
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- PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan;
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Department of Computer Science, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, USA;
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- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (W.-C.K.); (S.-J.W.)
- PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan;
- School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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Ghosh S, Jayaram P, Kabekkodu SP, Satyamoorthy K. Targeted drug delivery in cervical cancer: Current perspectives. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 917:174751. [PMID: 35021110 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.174751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cervical cancer is preventable yet one of the most prevalent cancers among women around the globe. Though regular screening has resulted in the decline in incidence, the disease claims a high number of lives every year, especially in the developing countries. Owing to rather aggressive and non-specific nature of the conventional chemotherapeutics, there is a growing need for newer treatment modalities. The advent of nanotechnology has assisted in this through the use of nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery. A number of nanocarriers are continuously being developed and studied for their application in drug delivery. The present review summarises the different drug delivery approaches and nanocarriers that can be useful, their advantages and limitation.
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- Supriti Ghosh
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Majdi Yazdi G, Vaezi G, Hojati V, Mohammad-Zadeh M. The Effect of 6-gingerol on Growth Factors and Apoptosis Indices in Rats Exposed to Gold Nanoparticles. Basic Clin Neurosci 2021; 12:301-307. [PMID: 34917289 PMCID: PMC8666918 DOI: 10.32598/bcn.2021.357.1] [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: 10/13/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction Research has shown that gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) can damage the physiological processes of brain tissue. Given the antioxidant properties of Gingerol (GING), this study aimed to determine the protective effect of 6-gingerol on hippocampal levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), DNA oxidative damage, and the amount of Bax and Bcl2 apoptosis indices of rats exposed to AuNPs. Methods A total of 42 male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control (30 days 0.5 mL saline), AuNPs (one time injection of 0.5 mL AuNPs, 200 ppm and 60 Nm + 30 days 0.5 mL saline), AuNPs+GING 50 (one time injection of 0.5 mL AuNPs, 200 ppm and 60 Nm + 30 days 0.5 mL density of gingerol 50 mg/kg), and AuNPs+GING100 (one time injection of 0.5 mL AuNPs, 200 ppm and 60 Nm + 30 days 0.5 mL density of gingerol 100 mg/kg). At the end of the treatment period, the hippocampal levels of NGF, BDNF, 8-hydroxy-desoxyguanosine (8-HOdG), and apoptotic indices of Bax and Bcl-2 were assessed with the ELISA method. Results Compared with the AuNPs group, hippocampal levels of BDNF, NGF, and Bcl-2 in rats in the AuNPs+GING 50 and AuNPs+GING 100 groups significantly increased dose-dependently. However, the hippocampal levels of Bax and 8-HOdG significantly decreased dose-dependently (P<0.05). Conclusion According to obtained results, gingerol may improve hippocampal BDNF and NGF levels in rats exposed to AuNPs, probably by reducing apoptosis and oxidative DNA damage.
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- Ghasem Majdi Yazdi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Mohammed Asik R, Manikkaraja C, Tamil Surya K, Suganthy N, Priya Aarthy A, Mathe D, Sivakumar M, Archunan G, Padmanabhan P, Gulyas B. Anticancer Potential of L-Histidine-Capped Silver Nanoparticles against Human Cervical Cancer Cells (SiHA). NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11113154. [PMID: 34835918 PMCID: PMC8618575 DOI: 10.3390/nano11113154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This study reports the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using amino acid L-histidine as a reducing and capping agent as an eco-friendly approach. Fabricated L-histidine-capped silver nanoparticles (L-HAgNPs) were characterized by spectroscopic and microscopic studies. Spherical shaped L-HAgNPs were synthesized with a particle size of 47.43 ± 19.83 nm and zeta potential of -20.5 ± 0.95 mV. Results of the anticancer potential of L-HAgNPs showed antiproliferative effect against SiHa cells in a dose-dependent manner with an IC50 value of 18.25 ± 0.36 µg/mL. Fluorescent microscopic analysis revealed L-HAgNPs induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediated mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to activation of apoptotic pathway and DNA damage eventually causing cell death. To conclude, L-HAgNPs can act as promising candidates for cervical cancer therapy.
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- Rajmohamed Mohammed Asik
- Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India; (R.M.A.); (C.M.); (K.T.S.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India; (R.M.A.); (C.M.); (K.T.S.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India; (R.M.A.); (C.M.); (K.T.S.)
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, India;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rabindra Nath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur 313001, India;
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1094 Budapest, Hungary;
- CROmed Translational Research Centers Ltd., 1094 Budapest, Hungary
- In Vivo Imaging Advanced Core Facility, Hungarian Center of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), 1094 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India; (R.M.A.); (C.M.); (K.T.S.)
- Dean-Research, Marudupandiyar College, Thanjavur 613403, India
- Correspondence: (G.A.); (P.P.)
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 636921, Singapore;
- Cognitive Neuroimaging Centre, Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 636921, Singapore
- Correspondence: (G.A.); (P.P.)
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 636921, Singapore;
- Cognitive Neuroimaging Centre, Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 636921, Singapore
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
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Tuli HS, Mistry H, Kaur G, Aggarwal D, Garg VK, Mittal S, Yerer MB, Sak K, Khan MA. Gallic acid: a dietary polyphenol that exhibits anti-neoplastic activities by modulating multiple oncogenic targets. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 22:499-514. [PMID: 34802408 DOI: 10.2174/1871520621666211119085834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Phytochemicals are being used for thousands of years to prevent dreadful malignancy. Side effects of existing allopathic treatment have also initiated intense research in the field of bioactive phytochemicals. Gallic acid, a natural polyphenolic compound, exists freely as well as in polymeric forms. The anti-cancer properties of gallic acid are indomitable by a variety of cellular pathways such as induction of programmed cell death, cell cycle apprehension, reticence of vasculature and tumor migration, and inflammation. Furthermore, gallic acid is found to show synergism with other existing chemotherapeutic drugs. Therefore, the antineoplastic role of gallic acid suggests its promising therapeutic candidature in the near future. The present review describes all these aspects of gallic acid at a single platform. In addition nanotechnology-mediated approaches are also discussed to enhance bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.
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- Hardeep Singh Tuli
- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai 400056, Maharashtra. India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai 400056, Maharashtra. India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, University Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali - 140413, Punjab. India
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- School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. India
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- Erciyes University, Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacology, Erciyes University Drug Application and Research Center, 05056784551. Turkey
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- The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000. China
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Jiang Y, Pei J, Zheng Y, Miao YJ, Duan BZ, Huang LF. Gallic Acid: A Potential Anti-Cancer Agent. Chin J Integr Med 2021; 28:661-671. [PMID: 34755289 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-021-3345-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Cancer is one of the most devastating diseases worldwide and definitive therapeutics for treating cancer are not yet available despite extensive research efforts. The key challenges include limiting factors connected with traditional chemotherapeutics, primarily drug resistance, low response rates, and adverse side-effects. Therefore, there is a high demand for novel anti-cancer drugs that are both potent and safe for cancer prevention and treatment. Gallic acid (GA), a natural botanic phenolic compound, can mediate various therapeutic properties that are involved in anti-inflammation, anti-obesity, and anti-cancer activities. More recently, GA has been shown to exert anti-cancer activities via several biological pathways that include migration, metastasis, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, angiogenesis, and oncogene expression. This review discusses two aspects, one is the anti-cancer potential of GA against different types of cancer and the underlying molecular mechanisms, the other is the bibliometric analysis of GA in cancer and tumor research. The results indicated that lung cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, and colon adenocarcinoma may become a hot topic in further research. Overall, this review provides evidence that GA represents a promising novel, potent, and safe anti-cancer drug candidate for treating cancer.
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- Yuan Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.,State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.,College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan Province, 671000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan Province, 671000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Gwon MH, Yun JM. Phenethyl Isothiocyanate Improves Lipid Metabolism and Inflammation via mTOR/PPARγ/AMPK Signaling in the Adipose Tissue of Obese Mice. J Med Food 2021; 24:666-669. [PMID: 34077672 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2020.4881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Obesity is defined as excess adipose mass that causes serious health problems. Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) is a major and relatively nontoxic compound of the isothiocyanates. Although many studies have demonstrated that PEITC is a potent substance with physiological activities, such as anticancer activity, the precise mechanism for the effects of PEITC on inflammation and lipid metabolism in adipose tissue is not clear. Our study aimed to clarify the effects of PEITC supplements on the adipose tissue in obesity induced with a high-fat/cholesterol diet, and the underlying mechanisms. We induced obesity by feeding the mice with high fat with 1% cholesterol diet (HFCD) for 13 weeks. Mice were divided into five groups: normal diet (CON), HFCD, HFCD with 3 mg/(kg·d) gallic acid (HFCD+G), and HFCD with 30 and 75 mg/(kg·d) PEITC (HFCD+P30 and HFCD+P75, respectively). Using western blotting and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis of the adipose tissue, we determined the expression of lipid metabolism-related genes and inflammation-related genes. In the HFCD, the expression level of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 (LOX-1), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), was higher compared with that in the CON. Moreover, in the HFCD, the expression of p-mechanical targets of the rapamycin (mTOR) was increased, whereas that of p-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) was decreased compared with that in the CON. Nevertheless, these decreased expression levels of p-AMPK and increased levels of LOX-1, p-mTOR, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), NF-κB, and COX-2, were alleviated by PEITC supplementation. Therefore, we suggest that PEITC might be a potential preventive agent for ameliorating obesity-induced inflammation and adipogenesis by modulating the mTOR/AMPK/PPARγ pathway.
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- Min-Hee Gwon
- Nutrition Education Major, Graduate School of Education, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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Baharmi S, Kalantari H, Kalantar M, Goudarzi M, Mansouri E, Kalantar H. Pretreatment with Gallic Acid Mitigates Cyclophosphamide Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice. Curr Mol Pharmacol 2021; 15:204-212. [PMID: 34061011 DOI: 10.2174/1874467214666210531162741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cyclophosphamide (CP) as an alkylating compound has been widely applied to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. CP is observed to be nephrotoxic in humans and animals because it produces reactive oxygen species. Gallic acid (GA), a polyhydroxy phenolic compound, is reported to exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. OBJECTIVE The current research aimed at evaluating the GA effect on CP-related renal toxicity. METHODS In total, 35 male mice were assigned to 5 groups. Group1: receiving normal saline, group 2: CP group, receiving one CP injection (200 mg/kg; i.p.) on day 6. Groups 3 and 4: GA+CP, GA (10 and 30 mg/kg; p.o.; respectively) received through six consecutive days plus CP on the 6th day 2 hr after the last dose of GA, group 5: received GA (30 mg/kg; p.o.) for six consecutive days. Then on day 7, blood samples were collected for determining creatinine (Cr), serum kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) concentrations. Malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) concentration, catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities, and IL-1β, TNF-α levels were assessed in renal tissue. RESULTS CP administration significantly increases KIM-1, NGAL, Cr, BUN, MDA, NO, IL-1β, and TNF-α level. It also decreases GSH concentration, SOD, GPx, and CAT function. Pretreatment with GA prevented these changes. Histopathological assessments approved the GA protective effect. CONCLUSION Our results showed that GA is possibly effective as a protective agent in cyclophosphamide-associated toxicities.
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- Saeed Baharmi
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Jing Z, Li M, Wang H, Yang Z, Zhou S, Ma J, Meng E, Zhang H, Liang W, Hu W, Wang X, Fu X. Gallic acid-gold nanoparticles enhance radiation-induced cell death of human glioma U251 cells. IUBMB Life 2020; 73:398-407. [PMID: 33372372 PMCID: PMC7898864 DOI: 10.1002/iub.2436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is among the most common adult brain tumors with invariably fatal character. Following the limited conventional therapies, almost all patients, however, presented with symptoms at the time of recurrence. It is dire to develop novel therapeutic strategies to improve the current treatment of GBM. Gallic acid is a well‐established antioxidant, presenting a promising new selective anti‐cancer drug, while gold nanoparticles (GNPs) can be developed as versatile nontoxic carriers for anti‐cancer drug delivery. Here, we prepared gallic acid‐GNPs (GA‐GNPs) by loading gallic acid onto GNPs, reduction products of tetrachloroauric acid by sodium citrate, through physical and agitation adsorption. GA‐GNPs, rather than GNPs alone, significantly inhibited the survival of U251 GBM cells, as well as enhanced radiation‐induced cell death. Moreover, GA‐GNPs plus radiation arrested the cell cycle of U251 at the S and G2/M phases and triggered apoptotic cell death, which is supported by increased BAX protein levels and decreased expression of BCL‐2. Thus, GA‐GNPs have great potential in the combination with radiation therapy in future studies for GBM treatment.
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- Zhou Jing
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Gwon MH, Im YS, Seo AR, Kim KY, Moon HR, Yun JM. Phenethyl Isothiocyanate Protects against High Fat/Cholesterol Diet-Induced Obesity and Atherosclerosis in C57BL/6 Mice. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12123657. [PMID: 33261070 PMCID: PMC7761196 DOI: 10.3390/nu12123657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This study concerns obesity-related atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, and chronic inflammation. We studied the anti-obesity and anti-atherosclerosis effects of phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) and explored their underlying mechanisms. We established an animal model of high fat/cholesterol-induced obesity in C57BL/6 mice fed for 13 weeks. We divided the mice into five groups: control (CON), high fat/cholesterol (HFCD), HFCD with 3 mg/kg/day gallic acid (HFCD + G), and HFCD with PEITC (30 and 75 mg/kg/day; HFCD + P30 and P75). The body weight, total cholesterol, and triglyceride were significantly lower in the HFCD + P75 group than in the HFCD group. Hepatic lipid accumulation and atherosclerotic plaque formation in the aorta were significantly lower in both HFCD + PEITC groups than in the HFCD group, as revealed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. To elucidate the mechanism, we identified the expression of genes related to inflammation, reverse cholesterol transport, and lipid accumulation pathway in the liver. The expression levels of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), liver-X-receptor α (LXR-α), and ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 1 (ABCA1) were increased, while those of scavenger receptor A (SR-A1), cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36), and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) were decreased in the HFCD + P75 group compared with those in the HFCD group. Moreover, PEITC modulated H3K9 and H3K27 acetylation, H3K4 dimethylation, and H3K27 di-/trimethylation in the HFCD + P75 group. We, therefore, suggest that supplementation with PEITC may be a potential candidate for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis and obesity.
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- Min-Hee Gwon
- Nutrition Education Major, Graduate School of Education, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea;
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (Y.-S.I.); (A.-R.S.); (K.Y.K.); (H.-R.M.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (Y.-S.I.); (A.-R.S.); (K.Y.K.); (H.-R.M.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (Y.-S.I.); (A.-R.S.); (K.Y.K.); (H.-R.M.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (Y.-S.I.); (A.-R.S.); (K.Y.K.); (H.-R.M.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (Y.-S.I.); (A.-R.S.); (K.Y.K.); (H.-R.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-62-530-1332
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Sakr TM, El-Hashash MA, El-Mohty AA, Essa BM. 99mTc-gallic-gold nanoparticles as a new imaging platform for tumor targeting. Appl Radiat Isot 2020; 164:109269. [PMID: 32819507 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2020.109269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Early and accurate detection of tumor assists in identifying more effective therapies. Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) were synthesized by green synthesis method using gallic acid (GA) then characterized and labeled with technetium-99m. This new platform was biologically evaluated in both normal and solid tumor bearing mice. The in-vivo study of [99mTc]Tc-gallic-GNPs via both I.V. and I.T injecton showed a high accumulation in tumor site. As a result, [99mTc]Tc-gallic-GNPs can be afforded as a potential nano-platform for tumor imaging.
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- Tamer M Sakr
- Radioactive Isotopes and Generator Department, Hot Labs Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), P.O. Box 13759, Cairo, Egypt; Radioisotopes Production Facility, Second Egyptian Research Reactor Complex, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, 13759, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radioactive Isotopes and Generator Department, Hot Labs Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), P.O. Box 13759, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radioactive Isotopes and Generator Department, Hot Labs Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), P.O. Box 13759, Cairo, Egypt.
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El-Shahawy AAG, Abdel Moaty SA, Zaki AH, Mohamed NA, GadelHak Y, Mahmoud RK, Farghali AA. Prostate Cancer Cellular Uptake of Ternary Titanate Nanotubes/CuFe 2O 4/Zn-Fe Mixed Metal Oxides Nanocomposite. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:619-631. [PMID: 32099355 PMCID: PMC6996550 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s228279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Certainly, there is a demand for stronger recognition of how nanoparticles can move through the cell membrane. Prostate cancer is one of the forcing sources of cancer-relevant deaths among men. AIM OF THE WORK The current research studied the power of prostate cancer cells to uptake a ternary nanocomposite TNT/CuFe2O4/Zn-Fe mixed metal oxides (MMO). METHODOLOGY The nanocomposite was synthesized by a chemical method and characterized by a High-resolution transmission electron microscope, Field emission scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transmission infra-red, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering. Besides, it was implemented as an inorganic anticancer agent versus Prostate cancer PC-3 cells. RESULTS The results revealed cellular uptake validity, cell viability reduction, ultra-structures alterations, morphological changes and membrane damage of PC-3 cells. CONCLUSION The prepared ternary nanocomposite was highly uptake by PC-3 cells and possessed cytotoxicity that was dose and time-dependent. To conclude, the study offered the potential of the investigated ternary nanocomposite as a promising prostate anticancer agent.
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- Ahmed AG El-Shahawy
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Iqbal Z, Dilnawaz F. Nanocarriers For Vaginal Drug Delivery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 13:3-15. [PMID: 30767755 DOI: 10.2174/1872211313666190215141507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vaginal drug delivery approach represents one of the imperative strategies for local and systemic delivery of drugs. The peculiar dense vascular networks, mucus permeability, and range of physiological characteristics of the vaginal cavity have been exploited for therapeutic benefit. Furthermore, the vaginal drug delivery has been curtailed due to the influence of different physiological factors like acidic pH, constant cervical secretion, microflora, cyclic changes during periods along with turnover of mucus of varying thickness. OBJECTIVE This review highlights advancement of nanomedicine and its prospective progress towards the clinic. METHODS Relevant literature reports and patents related to topics are retrieved and used. RESULT The extensive literature search and patent revealed that nanocarriers are efficacious over conventional treatment approaches. CONCLUSION Recently, nanotechnology based drug delivery approach has promised better therapeutic outcomes by providing enhanced permeation and sustained drug release activity. Different nanoplatforms based on drugs, peptides, proteins, antigens, hormones, nucleic material, and microbicides are gaining momentum for vaginal therapeutics.
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- Zeenat Iqbal
- Nanomedicine Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Laboratory of Nanomedicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar -751023, Odisha, India
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da Rocha FR, Haupenthal DPDS, Zaccaron RP, Corrêa MEAB, Tramontin NDS, Fonseca JP, Nesi RT, Muller AP, Pinho RA, Paula MMDS, Silveira PCL. Therapeutic effects of iontophoresis with gold nanoparticles in the repair of traumatic muscle injury. J Drug Target 2019; 28:307-319. [PMID: 31379221 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2019.1652617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Studies have shown the benefits of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) in muscle and epithelial injury models. In physiotherapy, the use of the microcurrent apparatus is associated with certain drugs (Iontophoresis) to increase the topical penetration and to associate the effects of both therapies. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the effects of iontophoresis along with GNPs in the skeletal muscle of rats exposed to a traumatic muscle injury. We utilised 50 Wistar rats randomly divided in to five experimental groups (n = 10): Control group (CG); Muscle injury group (MI); MI + GNPs (20 nm, 30 mg kg-1); MI + Microcurrent (300 μA); and MI + Microcurrent + GNPs. The treatment was performed daily for 7 days, with the first session starting at 24 h after the muscle injury. The animals were sacrificed and the gastrocnemius muscle was surgically removedand stored for the proper evaluations. The group that received iontophoresis with GNPs showed significant differences in inflammation and oxidative stress parameters and in the histopathological evaluation showed preserved morphology. In addition, we observed an improvement in the locomotor response and pain symptoms of these animals. These results suggest that the association of boththerapies accelerates the inflammatory response of the injured limb.
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- Franciani Rodrigues da Rocha
- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Post Graduate in Science of Health, Universidade Do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Post Graduate in Science of Health, Universidade Do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Post Graduate in Science of Health, Universidade Do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Translacional Biomedicine, Program of Post Graduate in Science of Health, Universidade Do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal Amazonas University, Manaus-Amazonas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Biochemistry in Health, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Translacional Biomedicine, Program of Post Graduate in Science of Health, Universidade Do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Exercise Biochemistry in Health, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Phisiopatology, Program of Post Graduate in Science of Health, Universidade Do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Criciúma, Brazil
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Shao Y, Luo W, Guo Q, Li X, Zhang Q, Li J. In vitro and in vivo effect of hyaluronic acid modified, doxorubicin and gallic acid co-delivered lipid-polymeric hybrid nano-system for leukemia therapy. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2019; 13:2043-2055. [PMID: 31388296 PMCID: PMC6607984 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s202818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the hyaluronic acid (HA) modified, doxorubicin (DOX) and gallic acid (GA) co-delivered lipid-polymeric hybrid nano-system for leukemia therapy. Methods: We produced a kind of lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticle (LPHN) with a core-shell structure in which DOX and GA were co-loaded. In vitro and in vivo leukemia therapeutic effects of the HA modified, DOX and GA co-delivered LPHNs (HA-DOX/GA-LPHNs) were evaluated in DOX resistant human HL-60 promyelocytic leukemia cells (HL-60/ADR cells), DOX resistant human K562 chronic myeloid leukemia cells (K562/ADR cells), and HL-60/ADR cells bearing mouse model. Results: The sizes and zeta potentials of HA modified LPHNs were about 160 nm and −40 mV. HA-DOX/GA-LPHNs showed the most prominent cytotoxicity and the best synergistic effect was obtained when DOX/GA ratio was 2/1. In vivo studies revealed that HA-DOX/GA-LPHNs inhibited tumor growth from 956 mm3 to 213 mm3, with an inhibition rate of 77.7%. Conclusion: In summary, the study showed that HA-DOX/GA-LPHNs can be applied as a promising leukemia therapy system.
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- Yanping Shao
- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, Zhejiang 317000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, Zhejiang 317000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, Zhejiang 317000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Hebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Hebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Hebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, People's Republic of China
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Sharma S, Mittal D, Verma AK, Roy I. Copper-Gallic Acid Nanoscale Metal–Organic Framework for Combined Drug Delivery and Photodynamic Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:2092-2101. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nizioł J, Misiorek M, Ruman T. Mass spectrometry imaging of low molecular weight metabolites in strawberry fruit (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. Primoris with 109Ag nanoparticle enhanced target. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2019; 159:11-19. [PMID: 30551117 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2018.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch., Rosaceae) is the subject of many research studies due to its numerous features such as unique taste, aroma and health qualities. The distribution of low molecular weight metabolites belonging to aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, esters, organic acids, phenolics, amino acids and sugars classes within strawberry fruit cross-section was studied using mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) method with 109Ag nanoparticle enhanced target (109AgNPET). Correlation of distribution of over thirty compounds found in cross-section of strawberry with their biological function is also included.
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- Joanna Nizioł
- Rzeszów University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 6 Powstańców Warszawy Ave., 35-959, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Rzeszów University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 6 Powstańców Warszawy Ave., 35-959, Rzeszów, Poland.
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- Rzeszów University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 6 Powstańców Warszawy Ave., 35-959, Rzeszów, Poland
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Zhu L, Gu P, Shen H. Gallic acid improved inflammation via NF-κB pathway in TNBS-induced ulcerative colitis. Int Immunopharmacol 2018; 67:129-137. [PMID: 30544066 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gallic acid (GA), as an active component, has been found in many fruits and plants, and it exhibits potential protective effects, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral and anticancer. However, the effects of GA on ulcerative colitis (UC) remain unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of GA on IL-1β-induced HIEC-6 cells and TNBS-induced UC in mice. Various biochemical analyses including proliferation and apoptosis were assessed in HIEC-6 cells. In addition, body weight of mice, the level of cytokines and histological changes were utilized to analyze the GA protecting mice with UC. Our results showed that administration of GA significantly increased the expressions of IL-4, and IL-10, while down-regulated IL-1, IL-6, IL-12, IL-17, IL-23, TGF-β and TNF-α expressions compared with a model control group in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, flow cytometry and TUNEL analysis revealed that administration of GA significantly inhibited the apoptosis of HIEC-6 cells and mics in UC. Furthermore, pretreatment with GA obviously reversed the decrease in body weight, increase in colon weight, and attenuated the histological changes derived from UC. In addition, western blot analysis demonstrated that GA efficiently suppressed NF-κB signaling pathway in TNBS-induced UC. In conclusion, the findings of this study demonstrated that GA plays an anti-inflammatory role in UC via inhibiting NF-κB pathway.
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- Lei Zhu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Jiang Su Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Jiang Su Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Jiang Su Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Nanjing 210029, China.
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Gold Nanoparticles for Targeting Varlitinib to Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:pharmaceutics10030091. [PMID: 30002279 PMCID: PMC6161021 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10030091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Colloidal gold nanoparticles are targeting probes to improve varlitinib delivery into cancer cells. The nanoconjugates were designed by the bioconjugation of pegylated gold nanoparticles with varlitinib via carbodiimide-mediated cross-linking and characterized by infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The drug release response shows an initial delay and a complete drug release after 72 h is detected. In vitro experiments with MIA PaCa-2 cells corroborate that PEGAuNPsVarl conjugates increase the varlitinib toxic effect at very low concentrations (IC50 = 80 nM) if compared with varlitinib alone (IC50 = 259 nM). Our results acknowledge a decrease of drug side effects in normal cells and an enhancement of drug efficacy against to the pancreatic cancer cells reported.
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Gu R, Zhang M, Meng H, Xu D, Xie Y. Gallic acid targets acute myeloid leukemia via Akt/mTOR-dependent mitochondrial respiration inhibition. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 105:491-497. [PMID: 29883944 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.05.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Revised: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Gallic acid is one of the many phenolic acids that can be found in dietary substances and traditional medicine herbs. The anti-cancer activities of gallic acid have been shown in various cancers but its underlying molecular mechanisms are not well understood. In this study, we show Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)-dependent inhibition of mitochondrial respiration as a mechanism of gallic acid's action in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Gallic acid significantly induces apoptosis of AML cell lines, primary mononuclear cells (MNC) and CD34 stem/progenitors isolated form AML patients via caspase-dependent pathway. It also significantly enhances two standard AML chemotherapeutic agents' efficacy in vitro cell culture system and in vivo xenograft model. Gallic acid inhibits dose- and time-dependent mitochondrial respiration, leading to decreased ATP production and oxidative stress. Overexpression of constitutively active Akt restores gallic acid-mediated inhibition of mTOR signaling, mitochondrial dysfunction, energy crisis and apoptosis. Our results demonstrate that mitochondrial respiration inhibition by gallic acid is a consequence of Akt/mTOR signaling suppression. Our findings suggest that combination therapy with gallic acid may enhance antileukemic efficacy of standard chemotherapeutic agents in AML.
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- Ruixin Gu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan Forth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan Forth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Aesthetic Medicine, Wuhan Third Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hubei Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan Forth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Koraneekit A, Limpaiboon T, Sangka A, Boonsiri P, Daduang S, Daduang J. Synergistic effects of cisplatin-caffeic acid induces apoptosis in human cervical cancer cells via the mitochondrial pathways. Oncol Lett 2018; 15:7397-7402. [PMID: 29731891 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.8256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer (CxCa) is a major health problem globally and is associated with the presence of human papillomavirus infection. Cisplatin (CDDP) is a platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent. Owing to its side effects and drug-resistance, novel anticancer agents with lower toxicity, including caffeic acid (CFC), are of interest. However, the effects of CDDP and CFC in combination are, to the best of our knowledge, uninvestigated. The present study investigated the effectiveness of CDDP and CFC in combination and its mechanism of action on four human cervical cancer cell lines, which were compared with the Chlorocebus sabaeus normal kidney Vero cell line. Cell viability was evaluated using a sulforhodamine B assay. Caspase-Glo assay kits, measuring the activity of caspases-3, -7, -8 and -9, were used to detect caspase activation in HeLa and CaSki cell lines in response to CDDP and CFC in combination. The results revealed that CDDP and CFC alone reduced the proliferation of HeLa, CaSki, SiHa and C33A cell lines. Treatment with CFC exhibited no significant cytotoxicity towards Vero cells. In addition, CDDP-CFC significantly inhibited cell growth of HeLa and CaSki cell lines. In HeLa and CaSki cell lines, a combination index <1 for CDDP and CFC indicated the synergistic growth inhibition; the combination of the two also significantly increased expression of caspase-3, -7 and -9. In conclusion, CFC may be a candidate anticancer agent that, when use in combination, may increase the therapeutic efficacy of CDDP.
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- Amonrat Koraneekit
- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Cai Y, Zhang J, Chen NG, Shi Z, Qiu J, He C, Chen M. Recent Advances in Anticancer Activities and Drug Delivery Systems of Tannins. Med Res Rev 2016; 37:665-701. [PMID: 28004409 DOI: 10.1002/med.21422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2015] [Revised: 08/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Tannins, polyphenols in medicinal plants, have been divided into two groups of hydrolysable and condensed tannins, including gallotannins, ellagitannins, and (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Potent anticancer activities have been observed in tannins (especially EGCG) with multiple mechanisms, such as apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and inhibition of invasion and metastases. Furthermore, the combinational effects of tannins and anticancer drugs have been demonstrated in this review, including chemoprotective, chemosensitive, and antagonizing effects accompanying with anticancer effect. However, the applications of tannins have been hindered due to their poor liposolubility, low bioavailability, off-taste, and shorter half-life time in human body, such as EGCG, gallic acid, and ellagic acid. To tackle these obstacles, novel drug delivery systems have been employed to deliver tannins with the aim of improving their applications, such as gelatin nanoparticles, micelles, nanogold, liposomes, and so on. In this review, the chemical characteristics, anticancer properties, and drug delivery systems of tannins were discussed with an attempt to provide a systemic reference to promote the development of tannins as anticancer agents.
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- Yuee Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Cell Biology & Institute of Biomedicine, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- Department of Cell Biology & Institute of Biomedicine, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Rattanata N, Daduang S, Wongwattanakul M, Leelayuwat C, Limpaiboon T, Lekphrom R, Sandee A, Boonsiri P, Chio-Srichan S, Daduang J. Gold Nanoparticles Enhance the Anticancer Activity of Gallic Acid against Cholangiocarcinoma Cell Lines. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 16:7143-7. [PMID: 26514503 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.16.7143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) were conjugated with gallic acid (GA) at various concentrations between 30 and 150 μM and characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and UV-Vis spectroscopy (UV-VIS). The anticancer activities of the gallic acid-stabilized gold nanoparticles against well-differentiated (M213) and moderately differentiated (M214) adenocarcinomas were then determined using a neutral red assay. The GA mechanism of action was evaluated using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy. Distinctive features of the FTIR spectra between the control and GA-treated cells were confirmed by principal component analysis (PCA). The surface plasmon resonance spectra of the GNPs had a maximum absorption at 520 nm, whereas GNPs-GA shifted the maximum absorption values. In an in vitro study, the complexed GNPs-GA had an increased ability to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells that was statistically significant (P<0.0001) in both M213 and M214 cells compared to GA alone, indicating that the anticancer activity of GA can be improved by conjugation with GNPs. Moreover, PCA revealed that exposure of the tested cells to GA resulted in significant changes in their cell membrane lipids and fatty acids, which may enhance the efficacy of this anticancer activity regarding apoptosis pathways.
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- Narintorn Rattanata
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand E-mail :
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Farooq M, Taha NA, Butorac RR, Evans DA, Elzatahry AA, Wadaan MAM, Cowley AH. BIAN N-Heterocyclic Gold Carbene Complexes induced cytotoxicity in human cancer cells via upregulating oxidative stress. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 16:7003-6. [PMID: 26514482 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.16.7003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nanoparticles of gold and silver are offering revolutionary changes in the field of cancer therapy. N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) metal complexes possess diverse biological activities and are being investigated as potential chemotherapeutic agents. The purpose of this study was to examine the cytotoxicity and possible mechanisms of action of two types of newly synthesized nanofiber composites containing BIAN N-heterocyclic gold carbene complexes in two types of human cancer cells, namely breast cancer (MCF7) and liver cancer (HepG2) cells and also in normal human embryonic kidney cells (HEK 293). MATERIALS AND METHODS Cytotoxicity was assessed by MTT cell viability assay and oxidative stress by checking the total glutathione level. RESULTS Both compounds affected the cell survival of the tested cell lines at very low concentrations (IC50 values in the micro molar range) as compared to a well-known anti-cancer drug, 5 fluorouracil. A 60-80% depletion in total glutathione level was detected in treated cells. CONCLUSIONS Reduction in total glutathione level is one of the biochemical pathways for the induction of oxidative stress which in turn could be a possible mechanism of action by which these compounds induce cytotoxicity in cancer cell lines. The in vitro toxicity towards cancer cells found here means that these molecules could be potential anticancer candidates.
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- Muhammad Farooq
- Bioproducts Research Chair, Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia E-mail :
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Razzaq H, Saira F, Yaqub A, Qureshi R, Mumtaz M, Saleemi S. Interaction of gold nanoparticles with free radicals and their role in enhancing the scavenging activity of ascorbic acid. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2016; 161:266-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Revised: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Rattanata N, Klaynongsruang S, Leelayuwat C, Limpaiboon T, Lulitanond A, Boonsiri P, Chio-Srichan S, Soontaranon S, Rugmai S, Daduang J. Gallic acid conjugated with gold nanoparticles: antibacterial activity and mechanism of action on foodborne pathogens. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:3347-56. [PMID: 27555764 PMCID: PMC4968851 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s109795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Foodborne pathogens, including Plesiomonas shigelloides and Shigella flexneri B, are the major cause of diarrheal endemics worldwide. Antibiotic drug resistance is increasing. Therefore, bioactive compounds with antibacterial activity, such as gallic acid (GA), are needed. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are used as drug delivery agents. This study aimed to conjugate and characterize AuNP–GA and to evaluate the antibacterial activity. AuNP was conjugated with GA, and the core–shell structures were characterized by small-angle X-ray scattering and transmission electron microscopy. Antibacterial activity of AuNP–GA against P. shigelloides and S. flexneri B was evaluated by well diffusion method. AuNP–GA bactericidal mechanism was elucidated by Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopic analysis. The results of small-angle X-ray scattering showed that AuNP–GA conjugation was successful. Antibacterial activity of GA against both bacteria was improved by conjugation with AuNP because the minimum inhibitory concentration value of AuNP–GA was significantly decreased (P<0.0001) compared to that of GA. Fourier transform infrared analysis revealed that AuNP–GA resulted in alterations of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids at the bacterial cell membrane. Our findings show that AuNP–GA has potential for further application in biomedical sciences.
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
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Ordikhani F, Erdem Arslan M, Marcelo R, Sahin I, Grigsby P, Schwarz JK, Azab AK. Drug Delivery Approaches for the Treatment of Cervical Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2016; 8:E23. [PMID: 27447664 PMCID: PMC5039442 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics8030023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Revised: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer is a highly prevalent cancer that affects women around the world. With the availability of new technologies, researchers have increased their efforts to develop new drug delivery systems in cervical cancer chemotherapy. In this review, we summarized some of the recent research in systematic and localized drug delivery systems and compared the advantages and disadvantages of these methods.
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- Farideh Ordikhani
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Biology Division, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Biology Division, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Biology Division, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Biology Division, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Biology Division, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63108, USA.
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Targeted delivery of 5-fluorouracil to cholangiocarcinoma cells using folic acid as a targeting agent. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 60:411-415. [PMID: 26706547 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.11.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Revised: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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There are limits to the standard treatment for cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) including drug resistance and side effects. The objective of this study was to develop a new technique for carrying drugs by conjugation with gold nanoparticles and using folic acid as a targeting agent in order to increase drug sensitivity. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were functionalized with 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and folic acid (FA) using polyethylene glycol (PEG) shell as a linker (AuNPs-PEG-5FU-FA). Its cytotoxicity was tested in CCA cell lines (M139 and M213) which express folic acid receptor (FA receptor). The results showed that AuNPs-PEG-5FU-FA increased the cytotoxic effects in the M139 and M213 cells by 4.76% and 7.95%, respectively compared to those treated with free 5FU+FA. It is found that the cytotoxicity of the AuNPs-PEG-5FU-FA correlates with FA receptor expression suggested the use of FA as a targeted therapy. The mechanism of cytotoxicity was mediated via mitochondrial apoptotic pathway as determined by apoptosis array. In conclusion, our findings shed some light on the use of gold nanoparticles for conjugation with potential compounds and FA as targeted therapy which contribute to the improvement of anti-cancer drug efficacy. In vivo study should be warranted for its effectiveness of stability, biosafety and side effect reduction.
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Pandurangan AK, Mohebali N, Norhaizan ME, Looi CY. Gallic acid attenuates dextran sulfate sodium-induced experimental colitis in BALB/c mice. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2015; 9:3923-34. [PMID: 26251571 PMCID: PMC4524530 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s86345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Gallic acid (GA) is a polyhydroxy phenolic compound that has been detected in various natural products, such as green tea, strawberries, grapes, bananas, and many other fruits. In inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation is promoted by oxidative stress. GA is a strong antioxidant; thus, we evaluated the cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory role of GA in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced mouse colitis model. Experimental acute colitis was induced in male BALB/c mice by administering 2.5% DSS in the drinking water for 7 days. The disease activity index; colon weight/length ratio; histopathological analysis; mRNA expressions of IL-21 and IL-23; and protein expression of nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) were compared between the control and experimental mice. The colonic content of malondialdehyde and the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase activity were examined as parameters of the redox state. We determined that GA significantly attenuated the disease activity index and colon shortening, and reduced the histopathological evidence of injury. GA also significantly (P<0.05) reduced the expressions of IL-21 and IL-23. Furthermore, GA activates/upregulates the expression of Nrf2 and its downstream targets, including UDP-GT and NQO1, in DSS-induced mice. The findings of this study demonstrate the protective effect of GA on experimental colitis, which is probably due to an antioxidant nature of GA.
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- Ashok Kumar Pandurangan
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia ; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia ; Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Chingwaru W, Vidmar J, Kapewangolo PT, Mazimba O, Jackson J. Therapeutic and Prophylactic Potential of Morama (Tylosema esculentum): A Review. Phytother Res 2015. [PMID: 26206567 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Tylosema esculentum (morama) is a highly valued traditional food and source of medicine for the San and other indigenous populations that inhabit the arid to semi-arid parts of Southern Africa. Morama beans are a rich source of phenolic acids, flavonoids, certain fatty acids, non-essential amino acids, certain phytosterols, tannins and minerals. The plant's tuber contains griffonilide, behenic acid and starch. Concoctions of extracts from morama bean, tuber and other local plants are frequently used to treat diarrhoea and digestive disorders by the San and other indigenous populations. Information on composition and bioactivity of phytochemical components of T. esculentum suggests that the polyphenol-rich extracts of the bean testae and cotyledons have great potential as sources of chemicals that inhibit infectious microorganisms (viral, bacterial and fungal, including drug-resistant strains), offer protection against certain non-communicable diseases and promote wound healing and gut health. The potential antinutritional properties of a few morama components are also highlighted. More research is necessary to reveal the full prophylactic and therapeutic potential of the plant against diseases of the current century. Research on domestication and conservation of the plant offers new hope for sustainable utilisation of the plant.
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- Walter Chingwaru
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Bindura University Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.,Institute Ceres/Zavod Ceres, Lahovna 16, 3000, Celje, Slovenia
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- Institute Ceres/Zavod Ceres, Lahovna 16, 3000, Celje, Slovenia.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Namibia, P/Bag 13301, 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pionierspark, Windhoek, Namibia
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- Research and Partnerships at Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, Private Bag 0082, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Research and Partnerships at Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, Private Bag 0082, Gaborone, Botswana
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Rajendran I, Dhandapani H, Anantanarayanan R, Rajaram R. Apigenin mediated gold nanoparticle synthesis and their anti-cancer effect on human epidermoid carcinoma (A431) cells. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra04303d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Apigenin reduces Au3+to Au0to form ap-AuNPs at RT. ap-AuNPs are biocompatible towards HaCat cells. They show anti-cancer activity towards A431 cells by inducing apoptosis.
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- Indra Rajendran
- Department of Biochemistry
- Central Leather Research Institute
- Chennai – 600 020
- India
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- Department of Biochemistry
- Central Leather Research Institute
- Chennai – 600 020
- India
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- Department of Biochemistry
- Central Leather Research Institute
- Chennai – 600 020
- India
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Human Papillomavirus Vaccine. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2015; 101:231-322. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2015.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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