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Crișan S, Pop AL, Lacatusu I, Badea N, Mustaciosu C, Radu M, Varlas VN, Peneş ON, Ciobanu AM, Ghica M, Voicu SN, Udeanu DI. Safety of Innovative Nanotechnology Oral Formulations Loaded with Bioactive Menopause Molecules: Influence of Genotoxicity and Biochemical Parameters on a Menopausal Rat Model. Nutrients 2023; 15:4951. [PMID: 38068809 PMCID: PMC10708031 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
In recent years, nanoparticles have gained significant importance due to their unique properties, such as pharmacological, electrical, optical, and magnetic abilities, contributing to the growth of the science and technology sector. Particular naturally derived biomolecules with beneficial effects on menopause disorder have been the subject of studies of pharmaceutical formulation to obtain alternative pharmaceutical forms with increased bioavailability and without side effects, as in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) loaded with such active ingredients. In the present study, one stage of a broader project, we have performed pharmacotoxicology studies for six combinatory innovative nanocapsule pharmaceutical forms containing active natural biomolecules before considering them as oral formulas for (1) in vitro toxicity studies on culture cells and (2) in vivo preclinical studies on a surgically induced menopause model of Wistar female rats, and the influence of the NLCs on key biochemical parameters: lipid profile (TG, Chol, HDL), glycemic markers (Gli), bone markers (Pac, Palc, Ca, phosphorus), renal markers (Crea, urea, URAC), inflammation (TNF), oxidative stress (GSH, MDA), and estrogen-progesterone hormonal profile. The micronucleus test did not reveal the genotoxicity of the tested compounds; the menopause model showed no significant safety concerns for the six tested formulas evaluated using the blood biochemical parameters; and the results showed the potential hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, hypouricemic, and antioxidant potential of one of the tested formulas containing nano diosgenin and glycyrrhizic acid.
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- Simona Crișan
- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (A.L.P.); (A.M.C.); (M.G.); (D.I.U.)
- R&D Center, AC HELCOR, Victor Babes St., 430082 Baia Mare, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (A.L.P.); (A.M.C.); (M.G.); (D.I.U.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, The Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (N.B.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, The Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (N.B.)
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- Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering IFIN-HH, 077125 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (M.R.)
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- Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering IFIN-HH, 077125 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (M.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (A.L.P.); (A.M.C.); (M.G.); (D.I.U.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (A.L.P.); (A.M.C.); (M.G.); (D.I.U.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (A.L.P.); (A.M.C.); (M.G.); (D.I.U.)
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Lite MC, Constantinescu R, Tănăsescu EC, Kuncser A, Romanițan C, Mihaiescu DE, Lacatusu I, Badea N. Phytochemical Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial Investigation on Cotton and Wool Textiles. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:ma16113924. [PMID: 37297058 DOI: 10.3390/ma16113924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
The use of bio-based reagents for silver nanoparticle (AgNP) production has gained much attention among researchers as it has paved the way for environmentally friendly approaches at low cost for synthesizing nanomaterials while maintaining their properties. In this study, Stellaria media aqueous extract was used for silver nanoparticle phyto-synthesis, and the resulting treatment was applied to textile fabrics to test its antimicrobial properties against bacteria and fungi strains. The chromatic effect was also established by determining the L*a*b* parameters. For optimizing the synthesis, different ratios of extract to silver precursor were tested using UV-Vis spectroscopy to observe the SPR-specific band. Moreover, the AgNP dispersions were tested for their antioxidant properties using chemiluminescence and TEAC methods, and the phenolic content was evaluated by the Folin-Ciocâlteu method. For the optimal ratio, values of average size, 50.11 ± 3.25 nm, zeta potential, -27.10 ± 2.16 mV, and polydispersity index, 0.209, were obtained via the DLS technique and zeta potential measurements. AgNPs were further characterized by EDX and XRD techniques to confirm their formation and by microscopic techniques to evaluate their morphology. TEM measurements revealed cvasi-spherical particles with sizes in the range of 10-30 nm, while SEM images confirmed their uniform distribution on the textile fiber surface.
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- Mihaela Cristina Lite
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, Magurele, 077125 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, Erou Iancu Nicolae 126A, 077190 Voluntari, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Iordache TA, Badea N, Mihaila M, Crisan S, Pop AL, Lacatusu I. Polygonum cuspidatum Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Dual Inhibition of TNF-α- and IL-6 Cytokines and Free Radical Species. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:ma16093492. [PMID: 37176373 PMCID: PMC10179770 DOI: 10.3390/ma16093492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The main objective of this study was the testing of natural compounds, such as Polygonum cuspidatum (PgnC) loaded into nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), which can act as a "double-edged sword" aimed at simultaneously combating dangerous free radicals and inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines. Resveratrol-rich PgnC extract was paired with another phytochemical, Diosgenin (DSG), in NLC. The lipid nanocarriers carrying both herbals (NLC-DSG-PgnC) had spherical diameters (100 ± 2 50 nm), a polydispersity index of ~0.15, and electrokinetic potentials greater than -46.5 mV. Entrapment efficiencies of 65% for PgnC and 87% for DSG were determined by chromatographic and UV-Vis spectroscopy assays. Cell cytotoxicity analysis proved that 50 µg/mL of NLC-PgnC and dual-NLC ensured a biocompatible effect like the untreated cells. The dual-NLC assured a much slower in vitro release of DSG and PgnC (67% PgnC and 48% DSG) than the individual-NLC (78% PgnC and 47% DSG) after 4 h of experiments. NLC encapsulating PgnC presented a superior ability to capture cationic radicals: 74.5 and 77.9%. The chemiluminescence results pointed out the non-involvement of DSG in stopping oxygenated free radicals, while the antioxidant activity was maintained at a level higher than 97% for dual-NLC. NLC-DSG-PgnC ensured a promising capacity for inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6, ranging from 91.9 to 94.9%.
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- Teodora-Alexandra Iordache
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research & Development Institute for Food Bioresources-IBA Bucharest, 6th Dinu Vintila Street, 021101 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Stefan S. Nicolau Institute of Virology, Mihai Bravu Street No. 285, 030304 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Titu Maiorescu University, 040314 Bucharest, Romania
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- R.D. Center, A.C. HELCOR, Victor Babes Street, 430082 Baia Mare, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Tincu R, Mihaila M, Bostan M, Teodorescu F, Istrati D, Badea N, Lacatusu I. Novel Bovine Serum Albumin-Decorated–Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Able to Modulate Apoptosis and Cell-Cycle Response in Ovarian, Breast, and Colon Tumoral Cells. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041125. [PMID: 37111611 PMCID: PMC10144507 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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A novel nanoscale approach was developed for the improved cellular internalization of hybrid bovine serum albumin–lipid nanocarriers loaded with piperine (NLC-Pip–BSA) in different tumor cells. The effect of the BSA-targeted–NLC-Pip and untargeted-NLC-Pip on the viability, proliferation, and levels of cell-cycle damage and apoptosis in the colon (LoVo), ovarian (SKOV3) and breast (MCF7) adenocarcinoma cell lines was comparatively discussed. NLCs were characterized concerning particle size, morphology, zeta potential, phytochemical encapsulation efficiency, ATR-FTIR, and fluorescence spectroscopy. The results showed that NLC-Pip–BSA showed a mean size below 140 nm, a zeta potential of −60 mV, and an entrapment efficiency of 81.94% for NLC-Pip and 80.45% for NLC-Pip–BSA. Fluorescence spectroscopy confirmed the coating of the NLC with the albumin. By MTS and RTCA assays, NLC-Pip–BSA showed a more pronounced response against the LoVo colon cell line and MCF-7 breast tumor cell lines than against the ovarian SKOV-3 cell line. Flow cytometry assay demonstrated that the targeted NLC-Pip had more cytotoxicity and improved apoptosis than the untargeted ones in MCF-7 tumor cells (p < 0.05). NLC-Pip caused a significant increase in MCF-7 breast tumor cell apoptosis of ~8X, while NLC-Pip–BSA has shown an 11-fold increase in apoptosis.
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- Robert Tincu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- “C.D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202B Splaiul Independentei, 060023 Bucharest, Romania
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- Stefan S. Nicolau Institute of Virology, Mihai Bravu Street No. 285, 030304 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Titu Maiorescu University, 040314 Bucharest, Romania
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- Stefan S. Nicolau Institute of Virology, Mihai Bravu Street No. 285, 030304 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Immunology, Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- “C.D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202B Splaiul Independentei, 060023 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Iordache TA, Badea N, Mihaila M, Crisan S, Pop AL, Lacatusu I. Challenges in Coopted Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Herbal Bioactives in the Same Nanostructured Carriers for Effective Bioavailability and Anti-Inflammatory Action. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:3035. [PMID: 34835798 PMCID: PMC8624441 DOI: 10.3390/nano11113035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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There is ongoing research on various herbal bioactives and delivery systems which indicates that both lipid nanocarriers and herbal medicines will be fine tunned and integrated for future bio-medical applications. The current study was undertaken to systematically develop NLC-DSG-yam extract for the improved efficacy of herbal Diosgenin (DSG) in the management of anti-inflammatory disorders. NLCs were characterized regarding the mean size of the particles, morphological characteristics, physical stability in time, thermal behaviour, and entrapment efficiency of the herbal bioactive. Encapsulation efficiency and in vitro antioxidant activity measured the differences between the individual and dual co-loaded-NLC, the co-loaded one assuring a prolonged controlled release of DSG and a more emphasized ability of capturing short-life reactive oxygen species (ROS). NLCs safety properties were monitored following the in vitro MTS ((3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) tetrazolium reduction assay) and RTCA (Real-Time Cell Analysis) assays. Concentrations less than 50 μg/mL showed no cytotoxic effects during in vitro cytotoxicity assays. Besides, the NLC-DSG-yam extract revealed a great anti-inflammatory effect, as the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6) was significantly inhibited at 50 μg/mL NLC (e.g., 98.2% ± 1.07 inhibition of TNF-α, while for IL-6 the inhibition percentage was of 62% ± 1.07). Concluding, using appropriate lipid nanocarriers, the most desirable properties of herbal bioactives could be improved.
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- Teodora-Alexandra Iordache
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (T.-A.I.); (N.B.)
- National Research & Development Institute for Food Bioresources—IBA Bucharest, 6th Dinu Vintila Street, 021102 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (T.-A.I.); (N.B.)
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- Virology Institute “Stefan S. Nicolau”, Romanian Academy, Mihai Bravu Street No 285, 030304 Bucharest, Romania;
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- RD Center, AC HELCOR, Victor Babes St., 430082 Baia Mare, Romania;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (T.-A.I.); (N.B.)
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Lacatusu I, Iordache TA, Mihaila M, Mihaiescu DE, Pop AL, Badea N. Multifaced Role of Dual Herbal Principles Loaded-Lipid Nanocarriers in Providing High Therapeutic Efficacity. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13091511. [PMID: 34575585 PMCID: PMC8465057 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Although many phytochemicals have been used in traditional medicine, there is a great need to refresh the health benefits and adjust the shortcomings of herbal medicine. In this research, two herbal principles (Diosgenin and Glycyrrhiza glabra extract) coopted in the Nanostructured Lipid Carriers have been developed for improving the most desirable properties of herbal medicine—antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. The contribution of phytochemicals, vegetable oils and of lipid matrices has been highlighted by comparative study of size, stability, entrapment efficiency, morphological characteristics, and thermal behavior. According to the in vitro MTS and RTCA results, the dual herbal-NLCs were no cytotoxic toward endothelial cells at concentrations between 25 and 100 µg/mL. A rapid release of Glycyrrhiza glabra and a motivated delay of Diosgenin was detected by the in vitro release experiments. Dual herbal-NLCs showed an elevated ability to annihilate long-life cationic radicals (ABTS•+) and short-life oxygenated radicals (an inhibition of 63.4% ABTS•+, while the ability to capture radical oxygen species reached 96%). The production of pro-inflammatory cytokines was significantly inhibited by the newly herbals-NLC (up to 97.9% inhibition of TNF-α and 62.5% for IL-6). The study may open a new pharmacotherapy horizon; it provides a comprehensive basis for the use of herbal-NLC in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
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- Ioana Lacatusu
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (T.A.I.); (D.E.M.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (T.A.I.); (D.E.M.)
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- Virology Institute Stefan S. Nicolau, Romanian Academy, Mihai Bravu Street No 285, 030304 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (T.A.I.); (D.E.M.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
- RD Center, AC Helcor, Victor Babes St., 430082 Baia Mare, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.L.P.); (N.B.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (T.A.I.); (D.E.M.)
- Correspondence: (A.L.P.); (N.B.)
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Lacatusu I, Istrati D, Bordei N, Popescu M, Seciu A, Panteli L, Badea N. Synergism of plant extract and vegetable oils-based lipid nanocarriers: Emerging trends in development of advanced cosmetic prototype products. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2020; 108:110412. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Lacatusu I, Badea N, Udeanu D, Coc L, Pop A, Cioates Negut C, Tanase C, Stan R, Meghea A. Improved anti-obesity effect of herbal active and endogenous lipids co-loaded lipid nanocarriers: Preparation, in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2019; 99:12-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lacatusu I, Badea N, Badea G, Mihaila M, Ott C, Stan R, Meghea A. Advanced bioactive lipid nanocarriers loaded with natural and synthetic anti-inflammatory actives. Chem Eng Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.01.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Badea G, Badea N, Brasoveanu LI, Mihaila M, Stan R, Istrati D, Balaci T, Lacatusu I. Naringenin improves the sunscreen performance of vegetable nanocarriers. NEW J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6nj02318e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Naringenin enhances the UV protection, photostability and cell viability of lipid based vegetable nanocarriers.
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- Gabriela Badea
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science
- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
- 011061 Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science
- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
- 011061 Bucharest
- Romania
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- Romanian Academy
- Stefan S. Nicolau Institute of Virology
- 030304 Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science
- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
- 011061 Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science
- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
- 011061 Bucharest
- Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila
- 70183 Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science
- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
- 011061 Bucharest
- Romania
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Lacatusu I, Badea N, Badea G, Brasoveanu L, Stan R, Ott C, Oprea O, Meghea A. Ivy leaves extract based – lipid nanocarriers and their bioefficacy on antioxidant and antitumor activities. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra12016d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Two issues were addressed in the paper: (1) the use of medicinal herbs as functional ingredients entrapped into lipid-based nanocarriers; (2) the efficacy of phytochemical-based nanocarriers with promising antioxidant and antitumor benefits.
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- I. Lacatusu
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- University Politehnica of Bucharest
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- University Politehnica of Bucharest
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- University Politehnica of Bucharest
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Romanian Academy
- Virology Institute “Stefan S. Nicolau”
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- University Politehnica of Bucharest
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- University Politehnica of Bucharest
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- University Politehnica of Bucharest
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- University Politehnica of Bucharest
- Bucharest
- Romania
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Badea G, Lacatusu I, Ott C, Badea N, Grafu I, Meghea A. Integrative approach in prevention and therapy of basal cellular carcinoma by association of three actives loaded into lipid nanocarriers. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 2015; 147:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2014] [Revised: 03/12/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Mitrea E, Lacatusu I, Badea N, Ott C, Oprea O, Meghea A. New Approach to Prepare Willow Bark Extract-Lipid Based Nanosystems with Enhanced Antioxidant Activity. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2015; 15:4080-4089. [PMID: 26369015 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2015.9162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In this study the conventional oils used for lipid nanocarriers (NLCs) synthesis were replaced by high concentration of fish oils (e.g., fish oil concentrated in omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil enriched in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and salmon oil), in order to produce appropriate lipid based nanosystems able to entrap willow bark extract (WBE). Formulation factors such as the nature of the fish oil, glycerol content and WBE loading were evaluated to produce optimum lipid based nanosystems with suitable physical stability and enhanced antioxidant activity. The synthesized WBE-NLC showed spherical and homogeneous particles and average diameters in the range of 200-250 nm, as determined by TEM measurements. The electrokinetic potentials were negative for all free- and WBE-loaded NLCs, with values between -29.1 ÷ - 35.8 mV, which reveal an excellent physical stability. By scanning calorimetry measurements it has been shown that the lipid crystallization and melting behavior of NLCs before and after loading with WBE were no significantly influenced by the type of fish oil used and only in a few NLCs formulations an obvious perturbation of lipid network have been detected. The chemiluminescence technique has been used to assess the effect of fish oil type on the in vitro antioxidant activity of WBE-NLCs. Ability of WBE entrapped within NLCs to scavange the free radicals was greater than for native WBE and fish oils. The difference between the antioxidant activity of WBE-NLC (98%) and those of pure WBE (AA% = 77.2) and fish oil (AA% = 83.7), may be explained by the occurrence of a synergistic effect between the components of lipid nanocarriers.
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Niculae G, Lacatusu I, Bors A, Stan R. Photostability enhancement by encapsulation of α-tocopherol into lipid-based nanoparticles loaded with a UV filter. CR CHIM 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crci.2013.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Lacatusu I, Badea N, Niculae G, Bordei N, Stan R, Meghea A. Lipid nanocarriers based on natural compounds: An evolving role in plant extract delivery. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201300488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ioana Lacatusu
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Bucharest Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Bucharest Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Bucharest Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Bucharest Romania
- S.C. Hofigal Export Import SA; Bucharest Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Bucharest Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Bucharest Romania
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Niculae G, Lacatusu I, Badea N, Stan R, Vasile BS, Meghea A. Rice bran and raspberry seed oil-based nanocarriers with self-antioxidative properties as safe photoprotective formulations. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2014; 13:703-16. [DOI: 10.1039/c3pp50290b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Niculae G, Badea N, Meghea A, Oprea O, Lacatusu I. Coencapsulation of Butyl-Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Octocrylene into Lipid Nanocarriers: UV Performance, Photostability andin vitroRelease. Photochem Photobiol 2013; 89:1085-94. [DOI: 10.1111/php.12117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Gabriela Niculae
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Street No 1; 011061; Bucharest; Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Street No 1; 011061; Bucharest; Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Street No 1; 011061; Bucharest; Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Street No 1; 011061; Bucharest; Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Street No 1; 011061; Bucharest; Romania
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Lacatusu I, Nita R, Badea N, Bojin D, Meghea A. Role of silsesquioxane compounds used as 'building blocks' in sol–gel nanoencapsulation of retinyl palmitate. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/143307509x440677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- I. Lacatusu
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science University 'Politehnica' of Bucharest, Polizu Street, no. 1, 011061, Bucharest, Romania;,
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science University 'Politehnica' of Bucharest, Polizu Street, no. 1, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science University 'Politehnica' of Bucharest, Polizu Street, no. 1, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering University 'Politehnica' of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei Street, no. 313, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science University 'Politehnica' of Bucharest, Polizu Street, no. 1, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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Lacatusu I, Mitrea E, Badea N, Stan R, Oprea O, Meghea A. Lipid nanoparticles based on omega-3 fatty acids as effective carriers for lutein delivery. Preparation and in vitro characterization studies. J Funct Foods 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2013.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In this work, new stable and efficiently bio-active lipid nanocarriers (NLCs) with antioxidant properties have been developed for the transport of active ingredients in food. The novel NLCs loaded with β-sitosterol/β-sitosterol and green tea extract (GTE) and prepared by a combination of natural oils (grape seed oil, fish oil and squalene) and biological lipids with food grade surfactants, were physico-chemically examined by DLS, TEM, electrokinetic potential, DSC and HPLC and found to have main diameters less than 200 nm, a spherical morphology, excellent physical stability, an imperfect crystalline lattice and high entrapment efficiency. The novel loaded-NLCs have demonstrated the potential to develop a high blocking action of chain reactions, trapping up to 92% of the free-oxygen radicals, as compared to the native β-sitosterol (AA%=36.5). Another advantage of this study is associated with the quality of bio-active NLCs based on grape seed oil and squalene to manifest a better sitosterol-sustained release behaviour as compared to their related nanoemulsions. By coupling both in vitro results, i.e. the enhanced antioxidant activity and superior release properties, this study emphasizes the sustainability of novel bio-active nanocarriers to gain specific bio-food features for development of functional foods with a high applicability spectrum.
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- I Lacatusu
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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The aim of the present study was to obtain efficient lipid nanoparticles loaded with butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane (BMDBM) in order to develop cosmetic formulations with enhanced UVA blocking effect. For this purpose, two adequate liquid lipids (medium chain triglycerides and squalene) have been used in combination with two solid lipids (cetyl palmitate and glyceryl stearate) in order to create appropriate nanostructured carriers with a disordered lipid network able to accommodate up to 1.5% BMDBM. The lipid nanoparticles (LNs) were characterized in terms of particle size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, loading capacity and in vitro UVA blocking effect. The efficiency of lipid nanoparticles in developing some cosmetic formulations has been evaluated by determining the in vitro erythemal UVA protection factor. In order to quantify the photoprotective effect, some selected cream formulations based on BMDBM-LNs and a conventional emulsion were exposed to photochemical UV irradiation at a low energy to simulate the solar energy during the midday. The results obtained demonstrated the high ability of cream formulations based on BMDBM-LNs to absorb more than 96% of UVA radiation. Moreover, the developed cosmetic formulations manifest an enhanced UVA blocking effect, the erythemal UVA protection factor being four times higher than those specific to conventional emulsions.
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- G Niculae
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu Street No 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Stoica L, Lacatusu I. Cu(II) separation from diluted aqueous solutions by flotation with atypical collectors anti and syn 2-hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-butyl-benzaldoxime. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1504/ijewm.2012.046394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lacatusu I, Badea N, Murariu A, Meghea A. The encapsulation effect of UV molecular absorbers into biocompatible lipid nanoparticles. Nanoscale Res Lett 2011; 6:73. [PMID: 21711592 PMCID: PMC3212221 DOI: 10.1186/1556-276x-6-73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2010] [Accepted: 01/12/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The efficiency of a cosmetic product depends not only on the active ingredients, but also on the carrier system devoted to improve its bioavailability. This article aims to encapsulate two couples of UV molecular absorbers, with a blocking action on both UV-A and UV-B domains, into efficient lipid nanoparticles. The effect of encapsulation on the specific properties such as sun protection factor and photostability behaviour has been demonstrated. The lipid nanoparticles with size range 30-350 nm and a polydispersity index between 0.217 and 0.244 are obtained using a modified high shear homogenisation method. The nanoparticles had spherical shapes with a single crystallisation form of lipid matrices characteristic for the least ordered crystal structure (α-form). The in vitro determination of photoprotection has led to high SPF ratings, with values of about 20, which assure a good photoprotection and filtering about 95% of UV radiation. The photoprotection effect after irradiation stage was observed to be increased more than twice compared to initial samples as a result of isomerisation phenomena. All the results have shown that good photoprotection effect and improved photostability could be obtained using such sunscreen couples, thus demonstrating that UV absorbers-solid lipid nanoparticles are promising carriers for cosmetic formulations.
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- Ioana Lacatusu
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Lacatusu I, Badea N, Nita R, Giurginca M, Bojin D, Iosub I, Meghea A. Synthesis of high fluorescent silica hybrid materials by immobilization of orange peel extract in silica-silsesquioxane matrix. J PHYS ORG CHEM 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/poc.1559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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