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Khan BA, Naz F, Alqahtani A, Khalid Khan M. A nanocomposite competent to overcome solubility and permeation issues of capsaicin and thiocolchicoside simultaneously in gout management: Fabrication of nanocubosomes. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102050. [PMID: 38577488 PMCID: PMC10992725 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102050] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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This study aimed to formulate nano-cubosomes (NCs) co-loaded with capsaicin (CAP) and thiocolchicoside (TCS) to enhance their bioavailability and minimize associated potential side effects through transdermal delivery alongside their synergistic activity. Twenty seven (27) nano-cubosomal dispersions were prepared according to Box-Behnken factorial design and the effect of CAP, TCS, glyceryl mono oleate (GMO) and poloxamer 407 (P407) concentrations on particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, and entrapment efficiency were assessed. The results revealed that the optimized formulation exhibited a mean droplet size of 503 ± 10.3 nm, PDI of 0.405 ± 0.02, zeta potential of -10.0 ± 1.70 mV and entrapment efficiency of 86.9 ± 3.56 %. The in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of optimized formulation was studied in rats by injecting carrageenan to induce edema. The results of in vivo study showed that transdermal application of nano-cubosomes co-loaded with CAP and TCS significantly (p value < 0.05) improved carrageenan induced inflammation compared with standard treatment. The analgesic activity of optimized formulation was evaluated in rats by using Eddy's hot plate method. The findings of analgesic activity illustrated that the analgesic effects exhibited by test formulation may be associated with increased licking period and inhibition of prostaglandins level. In conclusion, the transdermal application of NCs co-loaded with CAP and TCS may be a promising delivery system for enhancing their bioavailability as well as synergistic analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity in gout management.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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Khan BA, Ahmad N, Alqahtani A, Baloch R, Rehman AU, Khan MK. Formulation development of pharmaceutical nanoemulgel for transdermal delivery of feboxostat: Physical characterization and in vivo evaluation. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 195:106665. [PMID: 38056779 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106665] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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This study aimed to fabricate and characterize feboxostat (FXT) loaded nanoemulgel (NEG) for transdermal delivery. NEG was prepared by high sheared homogenization technique and characterized for thermodynamic stability, pH analysis, drug content, zeta analysis, viscosity, spreadability, FTIR, in-vitro drug release and ex-vivo permeation. In vivo anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated in albino rats by inducing edema in hind paws using carrageenan. The formulations showed optimum thermodynamic stability, having no phase separation and color change. The pH was in the range of human skin range i.e. 5.5-6.5. The drug content of F3 and F4 formulations were 97.56 ± 3.45 % and 83.88 ± 3.12 % respectively which were in official limit of USP i.e. 90 ± 10 %. No interaction was found between the FXT and various components after FTIR analysis. The viscosity of NEG was 4587 cp at 6 rpm and 2681 cp at 12 rpm. The droplet sizes of F1 (Blank NE), F2 (Blank NEG), F3 (Drug loaded NE) and F4 (Drug loaded NEG) were 148.6 nm, 153.4 nm, 402.1 nm and 498.3 nm respectively. The percent drug release of F3 was 82 ± 0.97 %, while F4 released 78 ± 0.91 % after 24 h. The drug permeation was 77 ± 1.28 % and 74 ± 1.10 % for F3 and F4 respectively. The optimized formulation significantly (p < 0.05; ANOVA) inhibited the paw edema in albino rats as compared to the control and standard group. It has been concluded that FXT loaded NEG can be a safe and effective alternative to the oral therapy of FXT.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Hospital Pharmacist, Teaching Hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab 32200, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan.
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Chen Y, Chen J, Zhang S, Zhu D, Deng F, Zuo R, Hu Y, Zhao Y, Duan Y, Lin B, Chen F, Liang Y, Zheng J, Khan BA, Hou K. Real-world effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonist-based treatment strategies on "time in range" in patients with type 2 diabetes. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1370594. [PMID: 38515845 PMCID: PMC10955089 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1370594] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background: Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide annually, and several methods, including medications, are used for its management; glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are one such class of medications. The efficacy and safety of GLP-1RAs in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have been assessed and have been shown to significantly improve time in range (TIR) in several clinical trials. However, presently, there is a lack of real-world evidence on the efficacy of GLP-1RAs in improving TIR. To address this, we investigated the effect of GLP-1RA-based treatment strategies on TIR among patients with T2DM in real-world clinical practice. Methods: This multicenter, retrospective, real-world study included patients with T2DM who had previously used a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system and received treatment with GLP-1RAs or oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs). Patients who received OADs served as controls and were matched in a 1:1 ratio to their GLP-1RA counterparts by propensity score matching. The primary endpoint was the TIR after 3-6 months of treatment. Results: According to propensity score matching, 202 patients were equally divided between the GLP-1RA and OAD groups. After 3-6 months of treatment, the TIR values for the GLP-1RA and OAD groups were 76.0% and 65.7%, respectively (p < 0.001). The GLP-1RA group displayed significantly lower time above range (TAR) and mean glucose values than the OAD group (p < 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that, compared with the administration of liraglutide, the administration of semaglutide and polyethylene glycol loxenatide (PEG-Loxe) significantly improved TIR over 3-6 months of treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These real-world findings indicate that GLP-1RA-based treatment strategies could be superior to oral treatment strategies for improving TIR among patients with T2DM and that once-weekly GLP-1RA may be more effective than a once-daily GLP-1RA. Clinical trial registration: http://www.chinadrugtrials.org.cn/index.html, identifier number ChiCTR2300073697.
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- Yongru Chen
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- School of Public Health, Shantou University, Shantou, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- School of Public Health, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- School of Public Health, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, United States
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Hanson (Shanghai) Health Technology Co, Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- School of Public Health, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- School of Public Health, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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Bashir S, Shabbir K, Din FU, Khan SU, Ali Z, Khan BA, Kim DW, Khan GM. Nitazoxanide and quercetin co-loaded nanotransfersomal gel for topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with macrophage targeting and enhanced anti-leishmanial effect. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21939. [PMID: 38027656 PMCID: PMC10661431 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21939] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Purpose Anti-leishmanial medications administered by oral and parenteral routes are less effective for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and cause toxicity, hence targeted drug delivery is an efficient way to improve drug availability for CL with reduced toxicity. This study aimed to develop, characterize and evaluate nitazoxanide and quercetin co-loaded nanotransfersomal gel (NTZ-QUR-NTG) for the treatment of CL. Methods NTZ-QUR-NT were prepared by thin film hydration method and were statistically optimized using Box-Behnken design. To ease the topical delivery and enhance the retention time, the NTZ-QUR-NT were dispersed in 2 % chitosan gel. Moreover, in-vitro drug release, ex-vivo permeation, macrophage uptake, cytotoxicity and anti-leishmanial assays were performed. Results The optimized formulation indicated mean particle size 210 nm, poly dispersity index (PDI) 0.16, zeta potential (ZP) -15.1 mV and entrapment efficiency (EE) of NTZ and QUR was 88 % and 85 %, respectively. NTZ-QUR-NT and NTZ-QUR-NTG showed sustained release of the incorporated drugs as compared to the drug dispersions. Skin permeation of NTZ and QUR in NTZ-QUR-NTG was 4 times higher in comparison to the plain gels. The NTZ-QUR-NT cell internalization was almost 10-folds higher than NTZ-QUR dispersion. The cytotoxicity potential (CC50) of NTZ-QUR-NT (71.95 ± 3.32 μg/mL) was reduced as compared to NTZ-QUR dispersion (49.77 ± 2.15 μg/mL. A synergistic interaction was found between NTZ and QUR. Moreover, in-vitro anti-leishmanial assay presented a lower IC50 value of NTZ-QUR-NT as compared to NTZ-QUR dispersion. Additionally, a significantly reduced lesion size was observed in NTZ-QUR-NTG treated BALB/c mice, indicating its antileishmanial potential. Conclusion It can be concluded that nanotransfersomal gel has the capability to retain and permeate the incorporated drugs through stratum corneum and induce synergetic anti-leishmanial effect of NTZ and QUR against cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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- Sidra Bashir
- Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsada, KPK, Pakistan
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- Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Drugs Design and Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, South Korea
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- Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
- Islamia College University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Chen J, Chen Z, Khan BA, Hou K. Editorial: Role of gut microbiota in diabetes mellitus and tumor immunity. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1185080. [PMID: 37090694 PMCID: PMC10114072 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1185080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Jingxian Chen
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John’s University, New York, NY, United States
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- School of Public Health, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- *Correspondence: Kaijian Hou, kaijianhou@
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Khan MK, Khan BA, Uzair B, Iram Niaz S, Khan H, Hosny KM, Menaa F. Development of Chitosan-Based Nanoemulsion Gel Containing Microbial Secondary Metabolite with Effective Antifungal Activity: In vitro and in vivo Characterizations [Retraction]. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2411-2412. [PMID: 37192895 PMCID: PMC10182794 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s419869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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[This retracts the article DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S338064.].
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Nawaz T, Iqbal M, Khan BA, Ahmed N, Nawaz A, Rasul A, Rizg WY, Jali AM, Ahmed RA, Safhi AY. Polycaprolactone based pharmaceutical nanoemulsion loaded with acriflavine: optimization and in vivo burn wound healing activity. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:3233-3244. [DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2136783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Touseef Nawaz
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Zaineb T, Uzair B, Rizg WY, Alharbi WS, Alkhalidi HM, Hosny KM, Khan BA, Bano A, Alissa M, Jamil N. Synthesis and Characterization of Calcium Alginate-Based Microspheres Entrapped with TiO 2 Nanoparticles and Cinnamon Essential Oil Targeting Clinical Staphylococcus aureus. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122764. [PMID: 36559258 PMCID: PMC9782131 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122764] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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It is important to create new generations of materials that can destroy multidrug-resistant bacterial strains, which are a serious public health concern. This study focused on the biosynthesis of an essential oil entrapped in titanium dioxide (TiO2) calcium alginate-based microspheres. In this research, calcium alginate-based microspheres with entrapped TiO2 nanoparticles and cinnamon essential oil (CI-TiO2-MSs) were synthesized, using an aqueous extract of Nigella sativa seeds for TiO2 nanoparticle preparation, and the ionotropic gelation method for microsphere preparation. The microspheres obtained were spherical, uniformly sized, microporous, and rough surfaced, and they were fully loaded with cinnamon essential oil and TiO2 nanoparticles. The synthesized microspheres were analyzed for antibacterial activity against the clinical multidrug-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus. Disc diffusion and flow cytometry analysis revealed strong antibacterial activity by CI-TiO2-MSs. The synthesized CI-TiO2-MSs were characterized by the SEM/EDX, X-ray diffraction, and FTIR techniques. Results showed that the TiO2 nanoparticles were spherical and 99 to 150 nm in size, whereas the CI-TiO2-MSs were spherical and rough surfaced. Apoptosis analysis and SEM micrography revealed that the CI-TiO2-MSs had strong bactericidal activity against S. aureus. The in vitro antibacterial experiments proved that the encapsulated CI-TiO2-MSs had strong potential for use as a prolonged controlled release system against multidrug-resistant clinical S. aureus.
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- Tayyaba Zaineb
- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (B.U.); (K.M.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine (CIPM), 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (B.U.); (K.M.H.)
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), GCPS, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Punjab University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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Almoshari Y, Iqbal H, Razzaq A, Ali Ahmad K, Khan MK, Saeed Alqahtani S, Hadi Sultan M, Ali Khan B. Development of nanocubosomes co-loaded with dual anticancer agents curcumin and temozolomide for effective Colon cancer therapy. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:2633-2643. [PMID: 35942514 PMCID: PMC9367652 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2108938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Current research aimed to develop nanocubosomes co-loaded with dual anticancer drugs curcumin and temozolomide for effective colon cancer therapy. Drugs co-loaded nanocubosomal dispersion was prepared by modified emulsification method using glyceryl monooleate (GMO), pluronic F127 and bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a lipid phase, surfactant, and stabilizer, respectively. The resulting nanocubosomes were characterized by measuring hydrodynamic particle size, particle size distribution (PSD), drug loading capacity (DL), encapsulation efficiency (EE), colloidal stability and drug release profile. We also physiochemically characterized the nanocubosomes by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and x-rays diffraction (XRD) for their morphology, polymer drug interaction and its nature, respectively. Further, the in-vitro cell-uptake, mechanism of cell-uptake, in-vitro anti-tumor efficacy and apoptosis level were evaluated using HCT-116 colon cancer cells. The prepared nanocubosomes exhibited a small hydrodynamic particle size (PS of 150 ± 10 nm in diameter) with nearly cubic shape and appropriate polydispersity index (PDI), enhanced drug loading capacity (LC of 6.82 ± 2.03% (Cur) and 9.65 ± 1.53% (TMZ), high entrapment efficiency (EE of 67.43 ± 2.16% (Cur) and 75.55 ± 3.25% (TMZ), pH-triggered drug release profile and higher colloidal stability in various physiological medium. Moreover, the nanocubosomes showed higher cellular uptake, in-vitro cytotoxicity and apoptosis compared to free drugs, curcumin and temozolomide, most likely because its small particle size. In addition, BSA-stabilized nanocubosomes were actively taken by aggressive colon cancer cells that over-expressed the albumin receptors and utilized BSA as nutrient source for their growth. In short, this study provides a new and simple strategy to improve the efficacy and simultaneously overawed the adaptive treatment tolerance in colon cancer.
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- Yosif Almoshari
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital) Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital) Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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Imran B, Din FU, Ali Z, Fatima A, Khan MW, Kim DW, Malik M, Sohail S, Batool S, Jawad M, Shabbir K, Zeb A, Khan BA. Statistically designed dexibuprofen loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for enhanced oral bioavailability. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Zafar N, Uzair B, Menaa F, Khan BA, Niazi MBK, Alaryani FS, Majrashi KA, Sajjad S. Moringa concanensis-Mediated Synthesis and Characterizations of Ciprofloxacin Encapsulated into Ag/TiO 2/Fe 2O 3/CS Nanocomposite: A Therapeutic Solution against Multidrug Resistant E. coli Strains of Livestock Infectious Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081719. [PMID: 36015345 PMCID: PMC9412270 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Multidrug resistant MDR bacterial strains are causing fatal infections, such as mastitis. Thus, there is a need for the development of new target-oriented antimicrobials. Nanomaterials have many advantages over traditional antibiotics, including improved stability, controlled antibiotic release, targeted administration, enhanced bioavailability, and the use of antibiotic-loaded nanomaterials, such as the one herein reported for the first time, appear to be a promising strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The use of rationally designed metallic nanocomposites, rather than the use of single metallic nanoparticles (NPs), should further minimize the bacterial resistance. Aim: Green synthesis of a multimetallic/ternary nanocomposite formed of silver (Ag), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), conjugated to chitosan (CS), in which the large spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CIP) has been encapsulated. Methods: The metallic nanoparticles (NPs) Ag NPs, TiO2 NPs, and Fe2O3 NPs were synthesized by reduction of Moringa concanensis leaf aqueous extract. The ternary junction was obtained by wet chemical impregnation technique. CIP was encapsulated into the ternary nanocomposite Ag/TiO2/Fe2O3, followed by chitosan (CS) conjugation using the ionic gelation method. The resulting CS-based nanoparticulate drug delivery system (NDDS), i.e., CIP-Ag/TiO2/Fe2O3/CS, was characterized in vitro by gold standard physical techniques such as X-ray diffractometry (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Pharmacological analyses (i.e., LC, EE, ex-vivo drug release behavior) were also assessed. Further, biological studies were carried out both ex vivo (i.e., by disk diffusion method (DDM), fluorescence-activated single cell sorting (FACS), MTT assay) and in vivo (i.e., antibacterial activity in a rabbit model, colony-forming unit (CFU) on blood agar, histopathological analysis using H&E staining). Results: The encapsulation efficiency (EE) and the loading capacity (LC) of the NDDS were as high as 94% ± 1.26 and 57% ± 3.5, respectively. XRD analysis confirmed the crystalline nature of the prepared formulation. FESEM revealed nanorods with an average diameter of 50−70 ± 12 nm. FTIR confirmed the Fe-O-Ti-CS linkages as well as the successful encapsulation of CIP into the NDDS. The zeta potential (ZP) of the NDDS was determined as 85.26 ± 0.12 mV. The antimicrobial potential of the NDDS was elicited by prominent ZIs against MDR E. coli (33 ± 1.40 mm) at the low MIC of 0.112 μg/mL. Morphological alterations (e.g., deformed shape and structural damages) of MDR pathogens were clearly visible overtime by FESEM after treatment with the NDDS at MIC value, which led to the cytolysis ultimately. FACS analysis confirmed late apoptotic of the MDR E. coli (80.85%) after 6 h incubation of the NDDS at MIC (p < 0.05 compared to untreated MDR E. coli used as negative control). The highest drug release (89% ± 0.57) was observed after 8 h using PBS medium at pH 7.4. The viability of bovine mammary gland epithelial cells (BMGE) treated with the NDDS remained superior to 90%, indicating a negligible cytotoxicity (p < 0.05). In the rabbit model, in which infection was caused by injecting MDR E. coli intraperitoneally (IP), no colonies were detected after 72 h of treatment. Importantly, the histopathological analysis showed no changes in the vital rabbit organs in the treated group compared to the untreated group. Conclusions: Taken together, the newly prepared CIP-Ag/TiO2/Fe2O3/CS nanoformulation appears safe, biocompatible, and therapeutically active to fight MDR E. coli strains-causing mastitis.
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- Naheed Zafar
- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (B.U.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Nanomedicine, California Innovations Corporation, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
- Correspondence: (B.U.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological Sciences Department, College of Science & Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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He L, Chen R, Zhang B, Zhang S, Khan BA, Zhu D, Wu Z, Xiao C, Chen B, Chen F, Hou K. Fecal microbiota transplantation treatment of autoimmune-mediated type 1 diabetes mellitus. Front Immunol 2022; 13:930872. [PMID: 36032108 PMCID: PMC9414079 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.930872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune-mediated disease characterized by a reduced or absolute lack of insulin secretion and often associated with a range of vascular and neurological complications for which there is a lack of effective treatment other than lifestyle interventions and pharmacological treatments such as insulin injections. Studies have shown that the gut microbiota is involved in mediating the onset and development of many fecal and extrafecal diseases, including autoimmune T1DM. In recent years, many cases of gut microbiota transplantation for diseases of the bowel and beyond have been reported worldwide, and this approach has been shown to be safe and effective. Here, we conducted an experimental treatment study in two adolescent patients diagnosed with autoimmune T1DM for one year. Patients received one to three rounds of normal fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) and were followed for up to 30 weeks. Clinical outcomes were measured, including biochemical indices, medication regimen, and dosage adjustment. Fecal microbiota metagenomic sequencing after transplantation provides a reference for more reasonable and effective microbiota transplantation protocols to treat autoimmune T1DM. Our results suggest that FMT is an effective treatment for autoimmune T1DM. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION http://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2100045789.
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- Lina He
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
- Key Laboratory for Research on Active Ingredients in Natural Medicine of Jiangxi Province, Yichun University, Yichun, China
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- School of Laboratory Medical and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Lab, Good Clinical Practice (GCPS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Center for Research and Development, Xiamen Treatgut Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Xiamen, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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-Nisa MU, Imran I, Khan MK, Shabih A, Ali H, Alqahtani AM, Alqahtani T, Khan BA. Pharmacological effects (gastrointestinal, respiratory and vascular) of Calligonum polygonoides: Animal model based studies. Pak J Pharm Sci 2022; 35:1201-1208. [PMID: 36218098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The aim of this study was to analyze gastrointestinal, respiratory and vascular pharmacological effects of 70% hydro-alcoholic extract of Calligonum polygonoides (Cp. Cr) in animal models. All the procedures were carried-out as per previous literature with slight modification where necessary. It was found that Cp. Cr affected significant relaxation of spontaneous and K+ (80 mM) induced contractions. The results showed a corresponding shift of calcium concentration response curves. Similarly Cp. Cr showed relaxant effect on trachea in carbachol (Cch) induced tracheal contractions. Moreover, contractions induced by phenylephrine (1μM) in quarantine rabbit aortic preparations causes Cp. Cr induced relaxation of aortal contractions. Verapamil was used as a standard calcium channel blocker. The findings of this study suggested vasodilator, bronchodilator and spasmolytic effects of Cp. Cr.
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- Mouqadus-Un -Nisa
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I Khan, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Haider F, Khan BA, Khan MK. Formulation and Evaluation of Topical Linezolid Nanoemulsion for Open Incision Wound in Diabetic Animal Model. AAPS PharmSciTech 2022; 23:129. [PMID: 35484340 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-022-02288-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the role of topical nanoemulsion of linezolid in attenuating diabetic wound by delivering the drug to the target tissue. The nanoemulsions (NEs) were prepared by high-pressure homogenization and subjected to thermodynamic stability, pH, droplet size, viscosity, surface charge, polydispersity index (PDI), entrapment efficiency, drug content, and in vitro drug release. All formulations were thermodynamically stable. The pH was in the range of 5 to 6. The viscosities of LZD-0, LZD-1, LZD-2, and LZD-3 were recorded as 68.75 ± 2.23 mPas, 69.56 ± 2.11 mPas, 96.45 ± 3.39 mPas, and 45.5 ± 1.12 mPas respectively. LZD-1 exhibited droplet size of 376.5 nm ± 0.98, surface charge - 22.5mV, and PDI 0.387. Drug content and entrapment efficiency of LZD-1 were found to be 93 ± 3.31 % and 72 ± 1.67 %, respectively. LZD-1 released 80 ± 2.87% of drug. Due to significant (P < 0.05) in vitro results, LZD-1 formulation was selected for in vivo evaluation. Diabetes was induced in Sprague-Dawley rats using intraperitoneal streptozotocin injection at dose of 50 mg/kg. Open-incision wounds were inflicted among all diabetic rats at dorsal shaved area. Randomly, all rats were divided into positive control (blank formulation), negative control (no formulation), and test group (LZD-1). Wound healing occurred in order of test group > positive control > negative control. Skin histology and tensile strength also revealed significant results. The study concluded that topical nanoemulsion of linezolid may open new horizon in treating diabetic wounds.
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Hanif M, Khan MA, Rafey A, Aziz I, Khan MA, Khan BA, Amin A. UHPLC, ATR-FTIR analysis of Nymphoides indica rhizome extract and determination of antioxidant & antibiofilm potential. MGC 2022. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-210103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aim of the study was to perform comprehensive phytochemical analysis, UHPLC, ATR-FTIR profiling and evaluation of various biological activities of N. Indica rhizome. The phytochemical analysis indicated presence of alkaloids, saponins, and triterpenes. In the antioxidant assay, the methanolic (IC50 40.3±0.04) and chloroform fractions (IC50 40.05±0.21) showed highest DPPH inhition. Like wise, methanolic fraction showed highest FRAP value (756.2±0.06) followed by chloroform (225.0±0.04) and ethyl acetate fractions (193.0±0.21). In the antimicrobial assays, chloroform (MIC < 0.156 mg/ml) and methanol fractions (MIC 0.625 mg/ml) fractions showed significant inhibition of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Also a significant antibiofilm of biofilm formation was recorded by chloroform (IC50 1.73 mg/ml) and ethyl acetate fractions (IC50 1.76 mg/ml). It was concluded that the N. Indica rhizome posess antioxidant, antimicrobial and antibiofilm potential, that may be attributed to high flavonoid contents.
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- Muhammad Hanif
- Gomal Centre of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (GCBB), Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
- NPRL, Gomal Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- Gomal Centre of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (GCBB), Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- NPRL, Gomal Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- NPRL, Gomal Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- NPRL, Gomal Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- DDCL, Gomal Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciencess, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- NPRL, Gomal Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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Salim M, Saeed A, Iqbal M, Khan BA, Khan N, Rabbani I, Alsenani F, Rasul A. Phytochemical screening and evaluation of antioxidant, total phenolic and flavonoid contents in various weed plants associated with wheat crops. BRAZ J BIOL 2022; 84:e256486. [PMID: 35293544 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.256486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study explores the antioxidant activity, phytochemical screening, total phenolic and flavonoids contents in the extracts of four locally available weeds plants namely Convolvulus arvensis, Chenopodium murale, Avena fatua and Phalaris minor with different solvents. The antioxidant activities of these extracts were determined via various in-vitro methods such as total antioxidant activity (TAA), reducing power (RP), DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging and hydrogen peroxide scavenging assays. Phytochemical screening was performed both qualitatively as well as quantitatively. Total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) were determined through Folin- Ciocalteu reagent and aluminium chloride methods respectively. Methanol-chloroform solvent showed the presence of a high amount of TPC in milligram of gallic acid equivalent per gram of dry weight (mg of GAE/g of DW) in the extracts of all weeds. Their descending sequence was Avena fatua (74.09) ˃ Phalaris minor (65.66) ˃ Chenopodium murale (64.04) ˃ Convolvulus arvensis (61.905), while, chloroform solvent found to be best solvent for the extraction of TFC. Methanol-chloroform solvent was also found to be best solvent for TAA (Total antioxidant activity assay) which showed values in milligram of ascorbic acid equivalent per gram of dry weight (mg of AAE /g of DW), for DPPH scavenging activity, reducing power (antioxidant activity) and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity. Phytochemical screening indicated the presence of polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids and glycosides in these weeds.
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- M Salim
- Gomal University, Department of Biological Sciences, D. I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Gomal University, Department of Biological Sciences, D. I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Gomal University, Faculty of Pharmacy, D. I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Gomal University, Faculty of Pharmacy, D. I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Gomal University, Faculty of Pharmacy, D. I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Kohat University of Science & Technology, Department of Pharmacy, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Umm Al Qura University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Government College University, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Khan BA, Ali A, Hosny KM, Halwani AA, Almehmady AM, Iqbal M, Alharbi WS, Abualsunun WA, Bakhaidar RB, Murshid SSA, Khan MK. Carbopol emulgel loaded with ebastine for urticaria: development, characterization, in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Drug Deliv 2021; 29:52-61. [PMID: 34962186 PMCID: PMC8725930 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.2015483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Urticaria affects all age groups of a population. It is triggered by allergens in foods, insect bites, medications, and environmental conditions. Urticaria is characterized by itching, a burning sensation, wheals and flares, erythema, and localized edema. The aim of this study was to develop a polymeric dosage form of ebastine using Carbopol 940 and mixture of span and tween. The emulsion was prepared, the gelling agent was added and the desired emulgel loaded with active drug was formulated. The formulations were subjected to physical stability, pH, viscosity, spreadability, drug content analysis, thermal analysis, in vitro drug release, and in vivo anti-allergic activity in animal model. The formulated emulgel exhibited good physical stability. The pH of the formulation was in the range of 5.2 ± 0.17 to 5.5 ± 0.20 which is suitable for topical application. Insignificant changes (p > .05) were observed in viscosity and spreadability of stored emulgels. The drug content was in the official limit of Pharmacopeia (i.e. 100 ± 10%). DSC measurements predicted that there is no interaction between the active moiety and excipients in emulgel formulation. The optimized formulation (ES3) released 74.25 ± 1.8% of ebastine after 12 h. The ebastine emulgel showed significant (p < .05; ANOVA) in vivo anti-allergic activity as compared to commercial product Benadryl® in histamine-induced allergy in rabbits. This study concluded that a topical drug delivery of ebastine-loaded emulgel could be well tolerated and safe for the treatment of urticaria/hives.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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Nawaz T, Iqbal M, Khan BA, Nawaz A, Hussain T, Hosny KM, Abualsunun WA, Rizg WY. Development and Optimization of Acriflavine-Loaded Polycaprolactone Nanoparticles Using Box-Behnken Design for Burn Wound Healing Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 14:polym14010101. [PMID: 35012125 PMCID: PMC8747314 DOI: 10.3390/polym14010101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles are used increasingly for the treatment of different disorders, including burn wounds of the skin, due to their important role in wound healing. In this study, acriflavine-loaded poly (ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles (ACR-PCL-NPs) were prepared using a double-emulsion solvent evaporation method. All the formulations were prepared and optimized by using a Box-Behnken design. Formulations were evaluated for the effect of independent variables, i.e., poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) amount (X1), stirring speed of external phase (X2), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) concentration (X3), on the formulation-dependent variables (particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), and encapsulation efficiency) of ACR-PCL-NPs. The zeta potential, PDI, particle size, and encapsulation efficiency of optimized ACR-PCL-NPs were found to be -3.98 ± 1.58 mV, 0.270 ± 0.19, 469.2 ± 5.6 nm, and 71.9 ± 5.32%, respectively. The independent variables were found to be in excellent correlation with the dependent variables. The release of acriflavine from optimized ACR-PCL-NPs was in biphasic style with the initial burst release, followed by a slow release for up to 24 h of the in vitro study. Morphological studies of optimized ACR-PCL-NPs revealed the smooth surfaces and spherical shapes of the particles. Thermal and FTIR analyses revealed the drug-polymer compatibility of ACR-PCL-NPs. The drug-treated group showed significant re-epithelialization, as compared to the controlled group.
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- Touseef Nawaz
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D. I. Khan 29050, Pakistan; (T.N.); (B.A.K.); (A.N.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D. I. Khan 29050, Pakistan; (T.N.); (B.A.K.); (A.N.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D. I. Khan 29050, Pakistan; (T.N.); (B.A.K.); (A.N.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D. I. Khan 29050, Pakistan; (T.N.); (B.A.K.); (A.N.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21577, Saudi Arabia; (K.M.H.); (W.A.A.); (W.Y.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21577, Saudi Arabia; (K.M.H.); (W.A.A.); (W.Y.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21577, Saudi Arabia; (K.M.H.); (W.A.A.); (W.Y.R.)
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Khan MK, Khan BA, Uzair B, Iram Niaz S, Khan H, Hosny KM, Menaa F. Development of Chitosan-Based Nanoemulsion Gel Containing Microbial Secondary Metabolite with Effective Antifungal Activity: In vitro and in vivo Characterizations. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:8203-8219. [PMID: 34949923 PMCID: PMC8689013 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s338064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Purpose Microbial resistance to antibiotics is one of the most important public health concerns of the 21st century. We isolated, purified, and structurally elucidated antifungal secondary metabolites from red soil microbes and encapsulated them into chitosan (CS)-based nanoemulsion (NE) gel (NEG). Methods Three compounds were isolated and purified of which only one compound (Pure 2) showed potent antifungal activity (MFC: 8–132 µg/mL), which was also significantly (P<0.05) more efficient than fluconazole (MFC: 32–132 µg/mL). Pure 2 was structurally elucidated using 1D- and 2D-NMR before its incorporation into NEG. The formulations were prepared by high-speed homogenization technique. Physicochemical and pharmacological characterizations of formulations (ie, droplet size, PDI, zeta potential, drug content, viscosity, SEM, FTIR, spreadability, in vitro drug release, ex vivo permeation, in vitro antifungal and in vivo antifungal activities) were assessed. Results NMR analyses identified the compound as a derivative of phthalic acid ester (PAE). The optimized formulations displayed a droplet size <100 nm, -ve zeta potential, and PDI <0.45. The drug content was within the official limit of pharmacopeia (ie, 100±10%). Insignificant changes (P>0.05) in the viscosity of the formulations stored were observed. The morphology of the formulations indicated mesh-like structure. The FTIR study indicated that there were no interactions between the drug and other ingredients of the formulations. Optimum spreadability was observed in all formulations. NEG released 75.3±1.12% of Pure 2 after 12 hrs while NE released 85.33±1.88% of the compound. The skin permeation of F2 (71.15±1.28%) was significantly different (P<0.05) from F3 (81.80±1.91%) in rabbits. Complete and apparently safe recovery from the fungal infection was achieved in rabbits treated topically with Pure 2-loaded NEGs. Conclusion Hence, the NEG-loaded PAE isolated from Pseudomonas fluorescens represents a possible alternative for the treatment of fungal infections as compared to available therapies.
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- Muhammad Khalid Khan
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Laboratory (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Laboratory (DDCL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 40000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nanomedicine, California Innovations Corporation, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA
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Yousuf M, Ahmad M, Usman M, Naeem M, Ali Khan B, Khalid Khan M. Development and validation of HPLC method for simultaneous determination of Ketotifen Fumarate and Salbutamol Sulfate in bulk and tablets dosage forms. MGC 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-210064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aim of the study was to develop and validate a new, rapid, sensitive, simple, accurate and reproducible HPLC method for simultaneous determination of ketotifen fumarate and salbutamol sulfate. Simultaneous HPLC method was developed using RP-C18 stainless steel analytical column 4.6×150 mm C18.Acetonitrile and phosphate buffer pH 4 (30 : 70) were used as mobile phase and wavelength was adjusted to 276 nm for detection of drugs. Developed method was validated for its specificity, accuracy, precision, linearity and robustness. Method was also applied to quantify drugs in commercial tablets. Chromatogram obtained by newly developed method for simultaneous determination of two anti-asthmatic drugs, having well distinguished peaks for both drugs. Retention time of ketotifen fumarate and salbutamol sulfate were 2.69 minutes and 9.47 minutes respectively. Total run time for both anti-asthmatic drugs was 12 minutes. Limit of quantification for ketotifen fumarate and salbutamol sulfate was 1 ng/ml and 1.50 ng/ml respectively. Limit of detection of ketotifen fumarate and salbutamol sulfate was 3.03 and 4.54 respectively. A simple, easy, precise and new method was developed for simultaneous quantification of frequently used anti-asthmatic drugs. Developed method may prove effective and beneficial in determination of ketotifen fumarate and salbutamol sulfate in bulk and other pharmaceutical dosage forms.
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- Muhammad Yousuf
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Director ORIC, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Drug Designand Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- Drug Designand Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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Wu Z, Chen FW, Wu ZZ, Zhang S, Khan BA, Hou KJ. Analysis of pharmacoeconomic value of sitagliptin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021; 25:7058-7065. [PMID: 34859870 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202111_27258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease which has an adverse impact on the quality of patient's life, so patients often need to receive treatment for a long time. Selection of medications with high therapeutics effects and low cost is very important for patients to take medicine for a longer period of time. Sitagliptin is a drug which is widely used in clinics and can effectively control blood glucose level. This article explores the pharmacoeconomic value of Sitagliptin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 100 patients with diabetes mellitus treated were recruited in this study. The patients were randomly divided into 4 groups with 25 cases in each group. Patients in group A were treated with pioglitazone, group B with Sitagliptin, group C with metformin and group D with glimepiride. The cost of the drugs, the treatment results and adverse effects were compared. RESULTS Compared with group A, C and D, the cost-effectiveness ratio of group B was low (p<0.05), and the therapeutic effect was high (p<0.05). In addition, the incidence of adverse reactions in group B was lower than that in group A, C and D (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in the levels of FPG, 2hPG and HbAlc in patients among the four groups before treatment (p>0.05). After treatment, the levels of FPG, 2hPG and HbAlc in group B were significantly lower than those in groups A, C and D (p<0.05). Finally, there was no significant difference in waist circumference and BMI among the four groups before treatment (p>0.05). After treatment, the waist circumference and BMI in group B were lower than those in groups A, C and D (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The application of Sitagliptin in the treatment of diabetic patients can effectively enhance the therapeutic effect. The cost effectiveness is satisfactory, and the blood glucose level can be maintained at a stable state.
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- Z Wu
- Department of Finance, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China.
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Wadan I, Khan H, Tahir K, Khan MK, Khan BA. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles of olea ferruginea root extract: Characterizations, biological assays and their catalytic application in dye degradation. MGC 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-210047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In current work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared by a rapid biogenic technique “Green method” utilizing root extract of Olea ferruginea. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized for UV visible spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy Studies (HRTEM) and biological assays. UV visible absorption spectroscopy confirms the formation of AgNPs by giving Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) peak at 430 nm. FTIR study showed occurrence of various functional groups present in root extract of Olea ferruginea. X-ray diffraction analysis determined the crystalline nature of bio-fabricated silver nanoparticles. The elemental composition of green made silver nanoparticles was studied through Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis. SEM & HRTEM study revealed the size, shape, surface morphology & dispersion level of molecules. The biologically synthesized AgNPs showed high antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant activity. The AgNPs are observed to be an excellent catalyst on reduction of hazardous dyes, which is confirmed by a decrease in absorbance of maximum values.
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- Iqbal Wadan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan
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Ullah I, Shah SU, Khan MK, Shah KU, Khan BA. Chitosan (Poly-(D) glucosamine) based solid lipid nanoparticles of dexibuprofen for topical delivery: Formulation development and characterizations. MGC 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-210055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Chitosan a poly-(D) glucosamine is a polysaccharide made by treating shrimp and other crustacean shells with the alkali sodium hydroxide. It is a hydrophilic polymer that helps to retain the drug inside the solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN’s) and prolongs the release of drug from the carrier system. The purpose of the study was to formulate Chitosan decorated SLN’s for the topical delivery of dexibuprofen by hot pressure homogenization technique. Blank SLN’s, drug loaded SLN’s and Chitosan decorated SLN’s were prepared. Particle size, zeta potential and PDI were determined. FTIR study was conducted to evaluate the compatibility of excipients with the active drug. Surface morphology of SLN’s was determined by field emission scanning electron microscope. Drug content and entrapment efficiency of SLN’s were determined using indirect method. In vitro release and ex vivo permeation study of SLN’s were carried out using Franz diffusion cell. The droplet size fell into the nano range i.e. 132±7 to 424±2 nm which is effective for topical drug delivery system. The PDI of formulations range from 0.21 to 0.42 which depicts the homogeneity of all the SLN’s formulations. Vibrational analysis indicates that there is no interaction between active drug and excipient used in the formulation. The surface morphology revealed the spherical shape of Chitosan decorated SLN’s. The in vitro release of formulations showed 79.91±1.07 to 89.94±1.8 % drug release. The drug permeation study showed high permeation of drug into the skin. The percent drug permeation ranges from 64.15±0.93 to 71.80±0.88% indicating good permeation of drug across the skin. Overall, SLN’s are an effective carrier for topical delivery of dexibuprofen and thus bypasses side effects associated with oral delivery.
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- Irshad Ullah
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
- Gomal Centre for Skin/Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery Research (GCSRDDR), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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Khan BA, Khan MK, Haider N, Menaa F, Khan MK. Polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate-polyethylene glycol graft co-polymer based controlled release tablets of aceclofenac to simultaneously enhance the solubility and bioavailability. MGC 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-210057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aim of this study was to enhance the solubility of Aceclofenac with a new polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate-polyethylene glycol graft co-polymer (Soloplus®) and formulate it in controlled release (CR) tablet dosage form by direct compression method with HPMC K-15. Solid dispersions were prepared in different ratio of Aceclofenac and Soloplus® as F1, F2 and F3 with different polymer ratios i.e. 30%, 50%, and 70% respectively. All the quality control tests were performed for the prepared controlled release tablets. Drug polymer interaction studies of Aceclofenac and Soloplus® were carried using FTIR and XRD. Dissolution study was carried out against Alkaris® as a standard reference. The formulation F3 showed optimum results and followed zero order kinetics. The Soloplus® improved the solubility of the drug and the CR formulation enhanced the delivery in a sustained manner. Hence, the CR formulation enhanced the delivery of aceclofenac in a sustained manner, thereby an efficient drug delivery may lead to an effective anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Laboratory (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences (GCPS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Laboratory (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences (GCPS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Oncology, Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanomedicine, California Innovations Corporation, San Diego, California, USA
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Laboratory (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences (GCPS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Li J, Chen R, Chen Y, Zhu D, Wu Z, Chen F, Huang X, Ali Khan B, Al Hennawi HE, Albazee E, Prabahar K, Hou K. The effect of guar gum consumption on the lipid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 63:2886-2895. [PMID: 34558350 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1981228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Dyslipidemia is a common encounter in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the current strategies to manage it are still suboptimal. Subsequently, identifying newer molecules with lipid-lowering effects is necessary. A great deal of attention has been given in recent years to fiber supplements, e.g., guar gum. Thus, we screened and evaluated the quality of the evidence regarding the benefits of guar gum supplementation in T2DM and conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effects of this compound on serum lipids in T2DM. We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar and Embase, from the inception of these databases until January 2021. In total, 11 papers were included based on the eligible criteria in our meta-analysis. The meta-analysis of the eligible trials demonstrated a significant reduction of total cholesterol (TC) (WMD: -20.32 mg/dL, 95% CI: -27.02, -13.62, P < 0.001) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (WMD: -14.52 mg/dL, 95% CI: -20.69, -8.35, P < 0.001) following guar gum supplementation in T2DM patients. The subgroup analysis based on the dosage (g/day) of this compound revealed that ≥20 g/day of guar gum led to a notable decrease in triglyceride (TG) levels (WMD: -12.55 mg/dL, 95% CI: -23.72, -1.37, P = 0.02) versus < 20 g/day (WMD: -1.84 mg/dL, 95% CI: -32.18, 28.49, P = 0.90). Guar gum supplementation had no effects on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (WMD: 0.66 mg/dL, 95% CI: -0.95, 2.28, P = 0.42). Guar gum consumption has lipid-lowering effects when administered to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and it is particularly able to reduce TC, LDL-C and TG levels. Further research is however needed to confirm our findings.
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- Jilin Li
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College,Shantou City, Guangdong Province
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College,Shantou City, Guangdong Province
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College,Shantou City, Guangdong Province
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk,Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College,Shantou City, Guangdong Province
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Masoomzadeh F, Ali Khan B, M Alshahrani S, Alqahtani A, Ebrahimzadeh MA, Khalili M. Protective effects of rutin and chlorogenic acid against antihypoxic conditions in mice. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:1679-1683. [PMID: 34803002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Almost all plants contain polyphenols. Literature shows that polyphenols exhibit many biological activities. Little has known about their protective effects against hypoxia-induced lethality. The protective effects of rutin (1) and chlorogenic acid (2) against hypoxia conditions in mice were determined by three different experimental models. Antihypoxic activity was especially pronounced in asphytic hypoxia. Both compounds (1&2) showed statistically significant (p>0.05) activities respect to the control. Compound (1) significantly prolonged the latency for death with respect to control (39.20±8.70 vs. 13.20±2.58min, p<0.001). Compound (1) was the most effective compound in circulatory hypoxia. It significantly prolonged the latency for death with respect to control (14.44±2.82 vs. 9.82±0.79 min, p<0.01). On the other hand, Chlorogenic acid (2) at a dose of 100 mg kg-1 kept mice alive for 12.76±1.30min (p>0.05). None of two phenolic acids had any activity in haemic hypoxia when compared to control.
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- Fatemeh Masoomzadeh
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy, and Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy, and Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GRCGH), Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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Menaa F, Wijesinghe U, Thiripuranathar G, Althobaiti NA, Albalawi AE, Khan BA, Menaa B. Marine Algae-Derived Bioactive Compounds: A New Wave of Nanodrugs? Mar Drugs 2021; 19:484. [PMID: 34564146 PMCID: PMC8469996 DOI: 10.3390/md19090484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Marine algae are rich in bioactive nutraceuticals (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, fatty acids, antioxidants, and pigments). Biotic (e.g., plants, microorganisms) and abiotic factors (e.g., temperature, pH, salinity, light intensity) contribute to the production of primary and secondary metabolites by algae. Easy, profitable, and sustainable recovery methods include novel solid-liquid and liquid-liquid extraction techniques (e.g., supercritical, high pressure, microwave, ultrasound, enzymatic). The spectacular findings of algal-mediated synthesis of nanotheranostics has attracted further interest because of the availability of microalgae-based natural bioactive therapeutic compounds and the cost-effective commercialization of stable microalgal drugs. Algal extracts can serve as stabilizing/capping and reducing agents for the synthesis of thermodynamically stable nanoparticles (NPs). Different types of nanotherapeutics have been synthesized using physical, chemical, and biological methods. Marine algae are a fascinating source of lead theranostics compounds, and the development of nanotheranostics has been linked to enhanced drug efficacy and safety. Indeed, algae are remarkable nanobiofactories, and their pragmatic properties reside in their (i) ease of handling; (ii) capacity to absorb/accumulate inorganic metallic ions; (iii) cost-effectiveness; and (iv) capacity of eco-friendly, rapid, and healthier synthesis of NPs. Preclinical and clinical trials shall enable to really define effective algal-based nanotherapies. This review aims to provide an overview of the main algal compounds that are nutraceuticals and that can be extracted and purified for nanotheranostic purposes.
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- Farid Menaa
- Department of Internal Medicine and Nanomedicine, Fluorotronics-CIC, San Diego, CA 92037, USA;
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- Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, College of Chemical Sciences, Rajagiriya 10107, Sri Lanka; (U.W.); (G.T.)
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- Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, College of Chemical Sciences, Rajagiriya 10107, Sri Lanka; (U.W.); (G.T.)
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- Biology Department, College of Science and Humanities, Shaqra University, Al Quwaiiyah 19257, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Nanomedicine, Fluorotronics-CIC, San Diego, CA 92037, USA;
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Kanwal A, Uzair B, Sajjad S, Samin G, Ali Khan B, Khan Leghari SA, Khan Niazi MB, Abbas S. Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Dots Coated CaCO 3 Nanocarrier for Levofloxacin Against Multidrug Resistance Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Escherichia coli of Urinary Tract Infection Origin. Microb Drug Resist 2021; 28:106-119. [PMID: 34402682 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2020.0621] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The multidrug resistance (MDR) Escherichia coli having Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) genes and the capacity to create a biofilm acts as a major reduction in the therapeutic effectiveness of antimicrobials. In search of a novel nanocarrier (NC) for targeted delivery of antibiotics, carbon dots (CDs) coated calcium carbonate nanocarriers (CCNC) from organic chicken eggshells conjugated with levofloxacin (Lvx) were synthesized. Our main objectives were to explore the antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and NC potential of CDs coated CaCO3 Nanocarrier conjugated with levofloxacin (CD-CCNC-Lvx) to combat biofilm-producing MDR ESBL E. coli of urinary tract infection origin. The synthesized NC system was physiochemically characterized, validating the synthesis of CCNC and CD-CCNC-Lvx with a particle size of 56 and 14 nm, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed rod shape morphology. X-ray diffraction results discovered crystalline and dispersed nanoparticles. In vitro release drug kinetics illustrated sustained release of Lvx. NC system exhibited strong antibacterial and antibiofilm potential against E. coli with a noticeable low minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC). MIC of CCNC was found to be 30 ± 0.1 μg/mL and CD-CCNC-Lvx was 20 ± 0.1 μg/mL for MDR ESBL-producing E. coli. The synergistic effect of NC upon conjugation with Lvx showed incredible activity with 30 mm zone of inhibition and 68% biofilm inhibition. Flow cytometry analysis revealed treated E. coli cells showed 58.69% reduction in cell viability. SEM images of treated bacterial cells showed morphological changes, which were also confirmed by our flow cytometry findings leading to cell membrane damage in E. coli. NC system also downregulated the blaCTX-M gene in E. coli. The hemolytic analysis proved biocompatibility with human red blood cells (RBCs). It is concluded that CCNC has the potential to be used as NC for target delivery of antibiotics and may combat toxicity of antibiotics as the inhibition of E. coli was noticed at low MIC concentration.
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- Amna Kanwal
- Department of Biological Sciences and International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences and International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- School of Chemical & Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences and International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Akram A, Khan MK, Khan BA. RETRACTED: Preparation, characterizations and evaluation of antifungal activity of eugenol-linalool emulgel against anthrophilic dermatophytic trichophyton rubrum. MGC 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-210050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This article has been retracted, and the online PDF has been watermarked “RETRACTION”. The retraction notice is available at https://doi.org/10.3233/MGC-219901.
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- Abdullah Akram
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics (DDC) Laboratory, Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics (DDC) Laboratory, Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics (DDC) Laboratory, Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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Mahmoudi M, Seifi S, Khan BA, Alshahrani SM, Arimi A, Allami A, Alqahtani SS, Ebrahimzadeh MA. Anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities of polyphenols from Feijoa fruit and leaves. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:1445-1448. [PMID: 34799320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Many pharmacological activities have been reported from plants polyphenols. The aim of this study was to investigate anti inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of polyphenols from Feijoa sellowiana fruit and leaves. For the anti-inflammatory activity evaluation, inhibition of carrageenan induced edema was used. While for the evaluation of antinociceptive activity of the extract, writhing and hot plate tests in mice were used. Impairment in mouse coordination was evaluated by rota-rode test. Carrageenan induced edema was significantly inhibited by the extract at 50-400 mg kg-1 doses, when comparison was made with control group. The extract of leaf at the dose of 50 mg kg-1 i.p. the activity was equipotent with diclofenac (p>0.05). Extract reduced the writhing count in 50-400 mg kg-1 of doses. Fruit extract showed higher activity than diclofenac (p<0.001) at 400 mg kg-1 doses. In all tested doses, the extract significantly augmented the pain threshold in hot plate thermal test. No locomotor impairment in mice was induced by the extract at any tested doses. Extract was safe and didnot demonstrate any noxiousness up to 1 g kg-1 .This study indicates the potential therapeutic use of Feijoa as a potent anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive agent.
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- Mitra Mahmoudi
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute and Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute and Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute and Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute and Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute and Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Khan BA, Asmat Y, Khan TH, Qayum M, Alshahrani SM, Khan MK. Novel Insight into Potential Leishmanicidal Activities of Transdermal Patches of Nigella Sativa: Formulation Development, Physical Characterizations, and In vitro/ In vivo Assays. Assay Drug Dev Technol 2021; 19:339-349. [PMID: 34182792 DOI: 10.1089/adt.2021.035] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common type of Leishmaniasis, which annually affects 1.5 million people worldwide. About 90% of cases are reported from countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The purpose of the present study was to fabricate transdermal patches of Nigella sativa (NS), characterize, and to check its in vitro/in vivo anti-Lieshmanial activity. Hydroalcoholic extract was analyzed for preliminary phytochemicals. Five formulations of transdermal patches (NS1, NS2, NS3, NS4, and NS5) were prepared by solvent evaporation method. The optimized formulation NS5 was characterized for Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), smoothness, brittleness, clarity, thickness, folding endurance, uniformity of weight, percent moisture content, in vitro drug release, release kinetics, ex vivo drug permeation, and in vitro anti-Lieshmanial activity. In vivo anti-Lieshmanial activity was assessed in 30 patients (n = 30) suffering from CL. The FTIR studies showed no incompatibility among the active extract and polymers. In vitro anti-Lieshmanial assay was 194.6% ± 1.88% as compared with standard drug (p > 0.05) and in vivo anti-Lieshmanial activity was 75%. The drug release after 24 h was 87.0% ± 0.94% in NS5, which showed non-Fickian diffusion mechanism while drug permeation across rabbit skin after 24 h was up to 80.0% ± 0.91%. The results concluded that problems related to the parenteral medications used for Lieshmanial treatment can be managed by applying extract of NS seeds in the form of transdermal patch.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Emergency, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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Khan BA, Rashid F, Khan MK, Alqahtani SS, Sultan MH, Almoshari Y. Fabrication of Capsaicin Loaded Nanocrystals: Physical Characterizations and In Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13060841. [PMID: 34200268 PMCID: PMC8227085 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nano-crystallization is a new emerging strategy to promote the saturation solubility, dissolution rate and subsequent bioavailability of Biopharmaceutical Class II drugs. Capsaicin belongs to BCS class-II drugs having low water solubility and dissolution rate. Nano-crystals (NC) of pure Capsaicin was developed and optimized in order to increase its water solubility, dissolution and further to promote its adhesiveness to skin epidermis layer. NC formulations were subjected to stability studies, droplet size, surface charge, poly-dispensability index, drug content, entrapment efficiency, thermal analysis, surface morphology, crystalline studies, solubility profile, in vitro release and ex vivo permeation studies. In vivo anti-inflammatory assay (Carrageenan-induced paw edema) was performed in Sprague Dawley rats. Nanocrystals loaded with capsaicin showed particle size 120 ± 3.0 nm with surface charge of -20.7 ± 3.5 and PDI was 0.48 ± 1.5. Drug content and entrapment efficiency of T3 was 85% and 90 ± 1.9% respectively. Thermal studies predicted that melting peak of capsaicin was present in the formulation suggested that there was no interaction between active moieties and excipients in NC formulation. Surface morphology confirmed the presence of Nano-size crystals having rough crystalline surface. XRD proved that the capsaicin NC are successfully developed by using high speed homogenization. The solubility of capsaicin was found to be 12.0 ± 0.013 μg/mL in water. In vitro study revealed that 89.94 ± 1.9% of drug was released within 24 h. Similarly, drug permeation was 68.32 ± 1.83%, drug retained in skin was 16.13 ± 1.11% while drug retained on skin was 9.12 ± 0.14% after 12 h. The nanocrystals showed higher anti-inflammatory activity as compared to marketed product (Dicloran®). The study concluded that improvement in dissolution rate of capsaicin may potentially provide the opportunities in the development of a much cost-effective dosage forms that will produce improved pharmacological effects, but at low dose as compared to the already available products.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan 29050, Pakistan; (F.R.); (M.K.K.)
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan 29050, Pakistan; (F.R.); (M.K.K.)
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan 29050, Pakistan; (F.R.); (M.K.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia;
- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.S.); (Y.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.S.); (Y.A.)
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Asadi Faezi N, Gholizadeh P, Sanogo M, Oumarou A, Mohamed MN, Cissoko Y, Saliou Sow M, Keita BS, Baye YAM, Pagliano P, Akouda P, Soufiane S, Iknane AA, Safiatou Diallo MO, Gansane Z, Ali Khan B, Köse Ş, Allahverdipour H, Ganvarov K, Soumaré M, Asgharzadeh M, Dao S, Samadi Kafil H. Peoples' attitude toward COVID-19 vaccine, acceptance, and social trust among African and Middle East countries. Health Promot Perspect 2021; 11:171-178. [PMID: 34195040 PMCID: PMC8233680 DOI: 10.34172/hpp.2021.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [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: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: To end the COVID-19 pandemic, a large part of the world must be immune to the virus by vaccination. Therefore, this study aimed to gauge intent to be vaccinated against COVID-19 among ordinary people and to identify attitudes towards vaccines and barriers for vaccine acceptance. Methods: The study population comprises 1880 people residing in different countries that answer a prepared questionnaire. The questionnaire topics are demographics, historical issues, participants’ attitudes and beliefs regarding vaccines, concerns, and vaccine hesitancy. Results: Attitudes and beliefs relating to vaccines in general, and the COVID-19 vaccine, were ascertained. Overall, 66.81% of the contributors would like to be vaccinated against COVID-19, while %33.19 did not intend to be vaccinated. Reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy included concern regarding vaccine side effects, fear of getting sick from the uptake of the vaccine, and the absence of accurate vaccine promotion news. Individuals with higher education believe that India (68.6%) produces the best vaccine (P <0.001), while healthcare workers think the Chinese vaccine (44.2%) is the best (P =0.020). Individuals with higher education have not been vaccinated, not be healthcare workers, and females were the most contributors to effective of the vaccine in reducing mortality from COVID-19 disease. Conclusion: Given the degree of hesitancy against COVID-19 vaccination, a multifaceted approach to facilitate vaccine uptake that includes vaccine education, behavioral change strategies, and health promotion, is paramount.
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- Nasim Asadi Faezi
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy USTTB, Faculty of Medicine and Odonto Stomatology, University of Science, Technics and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
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- Faculte des sciences la santé de l universite Dan Dicko DanKoulodo de Maradi, Niger
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- Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales de l'hôpital général peltier, Djibouti
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odonto Stomatology (FMOS), USTTB, University of Science, Technics and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
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- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Hôpital National Donka, CHU Conakry, Centre de Recherche et de Formation en Infectiologie de Guinée (CERFIG), Guinea
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities/Infectious Disease Unit of Fousseyni Daou Hospital, Kayes, Mali
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odonto Stomatology (FMOS), USTTB, University of Science, Technics and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali.,Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities/Infectious Disease Unit of Fousseyni Daou Hospital, Kayes, Mali
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odonto Stomatology (FMOS), USTTB, University of Science, Technics and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali.,Institut National de Santé Publique, Bamako, Mali
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- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Hôpital National Donka, CHU Conakry, Centre de Recherche et de Formation en Infectiologie de Guinée (CERFIG), Guinea
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- Burkinabé Observatory for Healthcare Quality and Safety, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
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- Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences and Department of Health Education and Promotion, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odonto Stomatology (FMOS), USTTB, University of Science, Technics and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odonto Stomatology (FMOS), USTTB, University of Science, Technics and Technology of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Shoaib Khan HM, Ali Khan B, Adnan Jamil Q, Ullah Khan F, Akhtar N. Silicone based water-in-oil emulsion fortified with anthocyanin: In-vitro, in-vivo study. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:981-986. [PMID: 34602422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Skin care formulations with antioxidants are being widely explored for their benefits to human skin. The purpose of this study was to formulate a stable w/o emulsion containing anthocyanin derived from Malus dosmestica fruit extract and to further explore its beneficial effects on normal human skin. Anthocyanin was extracted using various solvents from the peel of Malus dosmestica fruit. w/o creams containing anthocyanin has been prepared and systematically characterized for various physiochemical properties in terms of stability at varying conditions of storage. An efficacy study has been carried out on 12 male healthy Asian subjects to determine effects of anthocyanin on skin melanin, erythema, skin moisture, trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and on skin sebum. Solvent system containing methanol/acetone/water (3.5: 3.5: 3 v/v/v) including 1% formic acid established a best recovery of anthocyanin from fruit peel. W/O emulsions presented promising stability profile when kept at different storage conditions over 90 days period. All skin parameters studied, anthocyanin has been found more efficacious (p<0.05) for its effects on skin melanin and erythema content of skin. It has been shown that a topical application of anthocyanin derived from Malus domestica has substantial potential for human skin system and needs some patient oriented studies could warrant its potential for damaged skin.
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- Haji Muhammad Shoaib Khan
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy & Alternative Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics (DDC) Lab, Gomal Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy & Alternative Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Near East University, Cyprus
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy & Alternative Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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Iqbal H, Menaa F, Khan NU, Razzaq A, Khan ZU, Ullah K, Kamal R, Sohail M, Thiripuranathar G, Uzair B, Rana NF, Khan BA, Menaa B. Two Promising Anti-Cancer Compounds, 2-Hydroxycinnaldehyde and 2-Benzoyloxycinnamaldehyde: Where do we stand? Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2021; 25:808-818. [PMID: 33593253 DOI: 10.2174/1386207324666210216094428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Natural bioactive compounds with anti-carcinogenic activity are gaining tremendous interest in the field of oncology. Cinnamon, an aromatic condiment commonly used in tropical regions, appeared incredibly promising as adjuvant for cancer therapy. Indeed, its whole or active parts (e.g., bark, leaf) exhibited significant anti-carcinogenic activity, which is mainly due to two cinnamaldehyde derivatives, namely 2-hydroxycinnaldehyde (HCA) and 2-benzoyloxycinnamaldehyde (BCA). In addition to their anti-cancer activity, HCA and BCA exert immunomodulatory, anti-platelets, and anti-inflammatory activities. Highly reactive α,ß-unsaturated carbonyl pharmacophore, called Michael acceptor, contribute to their therapeutic effects. The molecular mechanisms, underlying their anti-tumoral and anti-metastatic effects are miscellaneous, strongly suggesting that these compounds are multi-targeting compounds. Nevertheless, unravelling the exact molecular mechanisms of HCA and BCA remain a challenging matter which is necessary for optimal controlled-drug targeting delivery, safety, and efficiency. Eventually, their poor pharmacological properties (e.g., systemic bioavailability and solubility) represent a limitation, and depend both on their administration route (e.g., per os, intravenously) and the nature of the formulation (e.g., free, smart nano-). This concise review focused on the potential of HCA and BCA as adjuvants in Cancer. We described their medicinal effects as well as provide an update about their molecular mechanisms reported either in-vitro, ex-vivo, or in animal models.
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- Haroon Iqbal
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou. China
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- Department of Oncology, California Innovations Corp., San Diego, CA. United States
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai. China
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- Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, College of Chemical Sciences, Welikada, Rajagiriya. Sri Lanka
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Islamic International University, Islamabad. Pakistan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering & Sciences, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad. Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I. Khan. Pakistan
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- Department of Oncology, California Innovations Corp., San Diego, CA. United States
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Khan BA, Khan A, Khan MK, Braga VA. Preparation and properties of High sheared Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Chitosan blended Hydrogels films with Lawsonia inermis extract as wound dressing. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Liu W, Wu Z, Zhu D, Chen G, Yan G, Zhang S, Chen F, Khan BA, Hou K. Vitamin D and Lipid Profiles in Postmenopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:799934. [PMID: 34977158 PMCID: PMC8719197 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.799934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background and Aim: It is known that hyperlipidemia and low vitamin D level are risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the effect of vitamin D administration on lipid profiles in postmenopausal women remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the effect of vitamin D on lipid profiles in postmenopausal women based on meta-analysis and systemic review. Methods: The literature search was performed in multiple databases (Scopus, PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Embase) from 1997 to 2021. The statistical analysis was performed using the Stata software version 14 (Stata Corp. College Station, Texas, United States). The effects of vitamin D administration of the lipid profiles, including Triacylglycerol (TG), LDL-Cholesterol (LDL-C), HDL-Cholesterol (HDL-C), and Total Cholesterol (TC) were evaluated by the Der Simonian and Laird random effects model. The weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Results: The level of TG changed significantly by -3.76 mg/dl (CI: -6.12 to -1.39, p = 0.004) and HDL-C by 0.48 mg/dl (CI: -0.80 to -0.15, p = 0.004) in vitamin D administration group [11 eligible trials (placebo = 505 participants, vitamin D intervention = 604 participants)] compared to the control group in the postmenopausal women. Taking into account this comparison between groups, in contrast, the level of LDL-Cholesterol (LDL-C) (WMD: 0.73 mg/dl, 95% CI: -1.88, 3.36, p = 0.583) and TC (WMD: 0.689 mg/dl, CI: -3.059 to 4.438, p = 0.719) did not change significantly. Conclusion: In conclusion, the vitamin D administration in postmenopausal women, decreased the concentrations of TG, and HDL-C, but have no effects on LDL-C and TC.
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- Weiting Liu
- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Chaoan District People’s Hospital, Chaozhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetics Lab (DDCL), GCPS, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Longhu People’s Hospital, Shantou, China
- *Correspondence: Kaijian Hou,
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Hamid HA, Khan S, Noor Shah SM, Asghar M, Shahid M, Hussain Z, Sohail M, Khan BA, Amin F, Jan SU, Elhissi A, Shah SMH, Minhas MU, Shah SWA, Ahmad N. Piroxicam loaded polymer hybrid microspheres based tablets with modified release kinetics: Development, characterization and in vivo evaluation. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:327-335. [PMID: 34275858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Piroxicam (PC) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug characterized by poor aqueous solubility and reported to cause and impart crucial GIT irritation, bleeding, peptic and duodenal ulcer. Engineering of PC loaded microcapsules and its surface modification using different polymers has become the popular approach to address the said issues. The purpose of the study was to develop new PC loaded gastro-protective polymer hybrid microspheres (PHM) with subsequent conversion to tablet dosage form having modified dissolution rate and improved bioavailability. The crystallinity of the PC loaded PHM were established through powder X-ray diffraction. The optimised microspheres, PC-M1 with particle size 32±3.0μm, entrapment efficiency 83.78±2.5% and in vitro drug release 87.1±2.6% were further subjected to tablets development and in vivo evaluation. The in vitro drug release study conducted for PHM at pH media 1.2 and 6.8 demonstrated retarded and enhanced drug release rates (P<0.001) respectively. Both accelerated and real time stability studies confirmed stability of the PC loaded PHM based tablets. A substantial improvement in the drug plasma concentration 12.6±2.36 (P<0.001) was observed for the produced tablets compared to the marketed formulations.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KPK, Pakistan/ Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, UKZN, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University DI Khan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar and Office of The Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kings College London UK, London, UK
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Menaa F, Wijesinghe PAUI, Thiripuranathar G, Uzair B, Iqbal H, Khan BA, Menaa B. Ecological and Industrial Implications of Dynamic Seaweed-Associated Microbiota Interactions. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18120641. [PMID: 33327517 PMCID: PMC7764995 DOI: 10.3390/md18120641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Seaweeds are broadly distributed and represent an important source of secondary metabolites (e.g., halogenated compounds, polyphenols) eliciting various pharmacological activities and playing a relevant ecological role in the anti-epibiosis. Importantly, host (as known as basibiont such as algae)–microbe (as known as epibiont such as bacteria) interaction (as known as halobiont) is a driving force for coevolution in the marine environment. Nevertheless, halobionts may be fundamental (harmless) or detrimental (harmful) to the functioning of the host. In addition to biotic factors, abiotic factors (e.g., pH, salinity, temperature, nutrients) regulate halobionts. Spatiotemporal and functional exploration of such dynamic interactions appear crucial. Indeed, environmental stress in a constantly changing ocean may disturb complex mutualistic relations, through mechanisms involving host chemical defense strategies (e.g., secretion of secondary metabolites and antifouling chemicals by quorum sensing). It is worth mentioning that many of bioactive compounds, such as terpenoids, previously attributed to macroalgae are in fact produced or metabolized by their associated microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites). Eventually, recent metagenomics analyses suggest that microbes may have acquired seaweed associated genes because of increased seaweed in diets. This article retrospectively reviews pertinent studies on the spatiotemporal and functional seaweed-associated microbiota interactions which can lead to the production of bioactive compounds with high antifouling, theranostic, and biotechnological potential.
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- Farid Menaa
- Department of Nanomedicine, California Innovations Corporation, San Diego, CA 92037, USA;
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- College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Rajagiriya 10107, Sri Lanka; (P.A.U.I.W.); (G.T.)
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- College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Rajagiriya 10107, Sri Lanka; (P.A.U.I.W.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan;
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- Department of Nanomedicine, California Innovations Corporation, San Diego, CA 92037, USA;
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Ali Khan B, Ullah S, Khan MK, Alshahrani SM, Braga VA. Formulation and evaluation of Ocimum basilicum-based emulgel for wound healing using animal model. Saudi Pharm J 2020; 28:1842-1850. [PMID: 33424273 PMCID: PMC7783209 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2020.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [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: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The main aim of the topically applied drugs is to provide local drug contact to the skin and minimize general absorption of drugs. Ocimum basilicum (OB) is popular for folk medicines, having official acceptance in many countries. The aim of this study was to formulate and evaluate the efficacy of topical application of OB-based emulgel on wound healing in animal model. The prepared formulations (OB emulgel) were assessed for FTIR analysis, stability studies, physical appearance, rheological behavior, spreadability, patch/sensitivity test and in vitro drug release. The in vivo wound healing effect was evaluated and compared with commercially available Silver Sulfadiazine cream Quench® in wound-induced rabbits by macroscopic and histopathological evidence. The OB extract/drug was compatible with the selected polymer and other excipients and indicated the suitability of the polymers/excipients for preparation of topical emulgel. The formulated OB emulgel exhibited good physical properties. The release profile of emulgel was satisfactory and released 81.71 ± 1.7% of the drug in 250 min. In vivo wound healing studies showed that OB emulgel exhibited the highest percent wound contraction similar to the commercial product (p > 0.05). This activity was statistically significant (p < 0.05) in comparison to control. Histopathological assessment showed marked improvement in the skin histological architecture after 16 days of OB emulgel treatment. In conclusion, the data demonstrated here signify the prospective of 5% OB emulgel as an innovative therapeutic approach in wound healing.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29500, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29500, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29500, Pakistan
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- Center of Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil
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Khan BA, Ullah S, Khan MK, Uzair B, Menaa F, Braga VA. Fabrication, Physical Characterizations, and In Vitro, In Vivo Evaluation of Ginger Extract-Loaded Gelatin/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogel Films Against Burn Wound Healing in Animal Model. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:323. [PMID: 33200249 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01866-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Crude ginger has been used to treat wounds since ancient times till nowadays. The present study aimed at designing and characterizing topical hydrogel films loaded with ginger extract for wound healing in animal model. The hydrogel films were prepared using PVA and gelatin. The prepared films were evaluated for FTIR analysis, surface morphology, pH, swelling behavior, in vitro release, and % drug content. The wound-healing activity of the extract-loaded hydrogel films was compared with commercially available Silver Sulfadiazine® cream. The drug was compatible with the selected polymers and indicated the suitability of the selected polymers for preparation of topical hydrogel films. The SEM images clearly indicated porous structure of the prepared hydrogel films. Slight changes were observed in pH, ranging from 4.98 ± 0.079 in the beginning of the study to 4.9 ± 0.58 in the end. The swelling percentage after 8 h was 257.7%. The films released 78.7 ± 1.7% of the drug in 250 min. The percent drug content was 97.78 ± 5% which did not change significantly during the storage period. The hydrogel films showed similar wound-healing activity as compared to the commercial product (p > 0.05; ANOVA), while greater wound-healing activity as compared to the control group (p < 0.05; ANOVA) evidenced by intensive collagen formation in histopathological analysis.
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Yousuf M, Ahmad M, Naeem M, Khan MK, Khan BA. Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Polymeric Responsive Release Matrix Type Transdermal Patches of Two Anti-asthmatic Drugs. Iran J Sci Technol Trans Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40995-020-00985-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Burki IK, Khan MK, Khan BA, Uzair B, Braga VA, Jamil QA. Formulation Development, Characterization, and Evaluation of a Novel Dexibuprofen-Capsaicin Skin Emulgel with Improved In Vivo Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:211. [PMID: 32737606 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01760-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Transdermal application of analgesics allows efficient and painless delivery of medication with minimum side effect. This study was designed with the aim to formulate and characterize dexibuprofen-capsaicin emulgel for transdermal drug delivery with improved anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The emulgel was prepared and evaluated for physical examination, stability, spreadability, rheological behavior, viscosity, drug content determination, FTIR analysis, and ex vivo studies. Anti-inflammatory (carrageenan-induced paw edema) and analgesic (hot plate latency test) effects were determined in Sprague-Dawley rats. The dexibuprofen-capsaicin emulgel showed good physical appearance and stability having average pH 5.5 to 6.0, conductivity 73-76 s/m, spreadability (12-)17 g cm/s, drug content 102.84% ± 0.53 (for capsaicin) and 94.09% ± 0.41 (for dexibuprofen), and FTIR compatibility. It was noted that 86.956% ± 1.46 (with 100 mg menthol), 76.687% ± 1.21 (75 mg menthol), and 65.543% ± 1.71 (without menthol) of capsaicin were released. Similarly 81.342% ± 1.21 (with 100 mg menthol), 72.321% ± 1.31 (75 mg menthol), and 52.462% ± 1.23 (without menthol) of dexibuprofen were released. The cumulative amount of capsaicin permeated through rabbit skin was 9.83 ± 0.037 μg/cm2 with 100 mg menthol (as permeation enhancer), 7.23 ± 0.037 μg/cm2 with 75 mg menthol, and 2.23 ± 0.061 μg/cm2 without menthol after 6.5 h. The permeation of dexibuprofen was 19.53 ± 0.054 μg/cm2, 13.87 ± 0.032 μg/cm2, and 3.83 ± 0.074 μg/cm2. Carrageenan-induced paw edema of rat was effectively inhibited by the optimized emulgel. Similarly it was observed that DCE5 shows higher analgesic activity compared with marketed diclofenac sodium emulgel (Dicloran®). The conclusion of this research study evidently indicated a promising synergistic potential of dexibuprofen-capsaicin emulgel as an alternative to the conventional topical dosage form.
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Iqbal H, Khan BA, Khan ZU, Razzaq A, Khan NU, Menaa B, Menaa F. Fabrication, physical characterizations and in vitro antibacterial activity of cefadroxil-loaded chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers against Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 144:921-931. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.09.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Waqas MK, Ali R, Usman M, Shahid MN, Rasul A, Khan BA, Murtaza G. In Vitro Comparative Dissolution Assessment of Different Brands of Co-Amoxiclav Tablets in Pakistan. DISSOLUT TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.14227/dt270420pgc1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Khan BA, Mahmood T, Menaa F, Shahzad Y, Yousaf AM, Hussain T, Ray SD. New Perspectives on the Efficacy of Gallic Acid in Cosmetics & Nanocosmeceuticals. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 24:5181-5187. [PMID: 30657034 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190118150614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gallic acid (GA-3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid), a phenolic phytochemical, is a ubiquitous secondary metabolite found in most plants, with appreciable concentrations in grapes seed, rose flowers, sumac, oak and witch hazel. GA often results from the hydrolysis of terpenes and the polyphenol tannic acid. APPLICATIONS It exhibits powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer activities. Most intriguing benefit has been reported to be on the skin. Due to these beneficial properties, GA and its derivatives (e.g. lipid-soluble phenols such as synthetic gallic esters aka gallates) have been extensively used as an adjuvant in a number of therapeutic formulations, as a substitute of hydrocortisone in children with atopic dermatitis (AD) and other skin conditions (hyperpigmentation, wound healing), and as a cosmetic ingredient. GA has a USFDA GRAS status (generally recognized as safe), exhibiting fairly low systemic toxicity and associated mortality at acute doses in many experimental models. Despite anti-skin aging benefits obtained with relatively safe GA formulations, few cases of gallate-induced skin allergic have been reported in humans. Therefore, approaches to improve the bioavailability and biodegradability of this poor-water soluble and non-biodegradable phenolic compound are warranted. PURPOSE This review has focused on the recently reported biological activities pertaining to the skin as well as the pharmacological properties of GA and its derivatives with special emphasis on its use in (nano-) cosmetic formulations. Since this is an evolving area of research, an adequate emphasis has been placed upon advantages and disadvantages of various nanoformulations.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Technology and Translational Medicine, California Innovations Corporation, San Diego, California, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Pharmacy, Manchester University, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, United States
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Khan BA, Cheng L, Khan AA, Ahmed H. Unsafe small clinics cause new human immunodeficiency virus outbreaks in Pakistan. J Hosp Infect 2019; 104:393-394. [PMID: 31606434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- B A Khan
- School of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Business Administration, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
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Akram A, Akhtar N, Waqas MK, Rasul A, Rehman KU, Khan J, Iqbal M, Khan BA. Development, characterization and evaluation of ginger extract loaded microemulsion: In vitro and Ex vivo release studies. Pak J Pharm Sci 2019; 32:1873-1877. [PMID: 31680086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zingeber officinale (ginger) has been used for a long time in conventional medicine for the management of many diseases most important of which is inflammatory diseases. The aim of this study was formulation of topical microemulsion system to enhance the solubility, stability and release profile of ginger extract, as it is unstable in the presence of light, air, heat and long term storage. The solubility of ginger extract in different oils, surfactants, and cosurfactants was determined in order to find the optimal components for microemulsion. Isopropyl myristate (IPM) was selected as oil phase, tween 80 and PEG 400 were selected as surfactant and co-surfactant respectively based on highest solubility values. Pseudo-ternary phase diagram was constructed in order to find out the microemulsion region. The prepared microemulsions were evaluated for pH, viscosity, conductivity, refractive index, globular size, zeta potential, polydispersity index, ginger extract content, in-vitro and ex-vivo release profiles. The formulation GE1 showed best physicochemical properties with smallest globular size (19.75nm), highest release rate and flux value. It also showed significant (p<0.05) anti-inflammatory effect as compared to reference piroxicam drug solution. It is concluded that ginger extract can be used to develop stable microemulsion system with better skin permeation and promising antiinflammatory activity.
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- Ayesha Akram
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & Alternative Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KPK, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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Akram A, Rasul A, Waqas MK, Irfan M, Khalid SH, Aamir MN, Murtaza G, Ur Rehman K, Iqbal M, Khan BA. Development, characterization and evaluation of in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity of ginger extract based micro emulsion. Pak J Pharm Sci 2019; 32:1327-1332. [PMID: 31551211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zingeber officinale is a commonly used plant which has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory activity. The active compounds present in ginger are gingerols, shagaols and paradol. The aim of this study was formulation of topical microemulsion system to enhance the solubility and stability of ginger extract, as it is unstable in the presence of light, air, heat and long term storage, and to evaluate its anti-inflammatory activity. The solubility of ginger extract in different oils, surfactants, and co-surfactants was determined in order to find the optimal components for microemulsion. IPM was selected as oil phase, tween 80 and PEG 400 were selected as surfactant and co-surfactant respectively based on highest solubility values. Pseudo-ternary phase diagram was constructed in order to find out the microemulsion region. The prepared microemulsions were evaluated for pH, viscosity, conductivity, refractive index, globular size, zeta potential, polydispersity index, ginger extract content. The formulation F1 showed best physicochemical properties with smallest globular size. It also showed significant (p<0.05) anti-inflammatory effect as compared to reference piroxicam drug solution. Based on the results, it is concluded that ginger extract can be used to develop stable microemulsion system and promising anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Ayesha Akram
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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Ullah A, Mustafa G, Hanif M, Mohibullah M, Bakhsh S, Rashid SA, Zaman A, Rehman F, Khan BA, Amin A. Antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of traditional medicinal plant from Sheikh Buddin range. Pak J Pharm Sci 2019; 32:1313-1319. [PMID: 31551209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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During current project, antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of traditional medicinal plant Ziziphus nummularia leaf extract and various fractions was investigated. The plant leaves were dried and extracted using 90% methanol followed by sequential fractionation using liquid-liquid fractionation. The fractions of a diverse polarity including chloroform, n-hexane, methanol and ethyl acetate and aqueous extracts were obtained that was further analysed by using HPLC. The phytochemical screening indicated presence of saponins, triterpenes and flavonoids. During DPPH assay, the methanolic fraction presented highest activity (IC50 193.1μg/mL), followed by ethyl acetate (IC50 220μg/mL) and chloroform (IC50 263μg/mL) fractions respectively. During FRAP assay, FRAP value for Z. nummularia extract 20.43μM. Among fractions, ethyl acetate fraction presented highest FRAP value (370.2μM), followed by chloroform (204μM) and methanolic (249μM) fractions. The antimicrobial activity of chloroform fraction was significantly high against P. aureginosa (6mm), L. monocytogenes, S. aureus (5mm), K. pneumoniae, B. Subtillus and E. coli (4mm). The ethyl acetate part presented significant activity (MIC 4mg/mL) against S. aureus, B. Subtillus and L. monocytogenes. The total extract and fractions were further tested for MBC and the MBC for ethyl acetate fractions was 4mg/mL, whereas all other fractions exhibited MBC >10mg/mL. No activity was recorded against Aspergillus niger. During antibiofilm assay, n-hexane fraction presented highest inhibition (88%) followed by ethyl acetate (69%) chloroform (65%) fractions. It was concluded that Z. nummularia possess moderate antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities. Further a synergistic effect is suggested in formulation having Z. nummularia.
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- Aman Ullah
- Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Gomal centre of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (GCBB), Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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- NPRL, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I. Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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