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Campión R, Gonzalez-Navarro CJ, Luisa Martínez López A, Cristina Martínez-Oharriz M, Matías C, Sáiz-Abajo MJ, Collantes M, Peñuelas I, Irache JM. Zein-based nanospheres and nanocapsules for the encapsulation and oral delivery of quercetin. Int J Pharm 2023; 643:123216. [PMID: 37423375 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
Abstract
In this study, the ability of zein nanospheres (NS) and zein nanocapsules containing wheat germ oil (NC) to enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of quercetin was evaluated. Both types of nanocarriers had similar physico-chemical properties, including size (between 230 and 250 nm), spherical shape, negative zeta potential, and surface hydrophobicity. However, NS displayed a higher ability than NC to interact with the intestinal epithelium, as evidenced by an oral biodistribution study in rats. Moreover, both types of nanocarriers offered similar loading efficiencies and release profiles in simulated fluids. In C. elegans, the encapsulation of quercetin in nanospheres (Q-NS) was found to be two twice more effective than the free form of quercetin in reducing lipid accumulation. For nanocapsules, the presence of wheat germ oil significantly increased the storage of lipids in C. elegans; although the incorporation of quercetin (Q-NC) significantly counteracted the presence of the oil. Finally, nanoparticles improved the oral absorption of quercetin in Wistar rats, offering a relative oral bioavailability of 26% and 57% for Q-NS and Q-NC, respectively, compared to a 5% for the control formulation. Overall, the study suggests that zein nanocarriers, particularly nanospheres, could be useful in improving the bioavailability and efficacy of quercetin.
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Affiliation(s)
- Raquel Campión
- NANO-VAC Research Group, Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Center for Nutrition Research, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- NANO-VAC Research Group, Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- National Centre for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA), NA 134, Km. 53. 31570-San Adrián, Navarre, Spain
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- National Centre for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA), NA 134, Km. 53. 31570-San Adrián, Navarre, Spain
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- Radiopharmacy Unit, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Radiopharmacy Unit, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; Translational Molecular Imaging Unit (UNIMTRA), Department of Nuclear Medicine, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- NANO-VAC Research Group, Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain.
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Yu J, Hu G, Guo X, Cao H, Zhang C. Quercetin Alleviates Inflammation and Energy Deficiency Induced by Lipopolysaccharide in Chicken Embryos. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2051. [PMID: 37443849 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Energy deficiency causes multiple organ dysfunctions after LPS induction. Quercetin is a phenolic compound found in herbal medicines. However, the effects of quercetin in alleviating LPS-induced energy deficiency remain unclear. In the present study, an in vivo LPS-induced inflammation model was established in chicken embryos. Specific pathogen-free chicken embryos (n = 120) were allocated to control, PBS with or without ethanol, quercetin (10, 20, or 40 nmol, respectively), and LPS (125 ng/egg) with or without quercetin groups. Fifteen day old embryonated eggs were injected with the abovementioned solutions via the allantoic cavity. On embryonic day 19, the tissues of the embryos were collected for histopathological examination using frozen oil red O staining, RNA extraction, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and immunohistochemical investigations. The glycogen and lipid contents in the liver increased after LPS stimulation as compared with the PBS group, whereas quercetin decreased the accumulation as compared with the LPS group. The mRNA expressions of AMPKα1 and AMPKα2 in the duodena, ceca, and livers were upregulated after LPS induction as compared with the PBS group, while quercetin could downregulate these expressions as compared with the LPS group. The immunopositivity of AMPKα2 in the villus, crypt, lamina propria, tunica muscularis, and myenteric plexus in the duodena and in the cytoplasms of hepatocytes significantly increased after LPS induction when compared with the PBS group (p < 0.01), whereas the immunopositivity to AMPKα2 in the quercetin treatment group significantly decreased when compared with the LPS group (p < 0.01 or p < 0.05). The LPS-induced high expressions of transcription factor PPARα and glucose transporter (SGLT1) were blocked by quercetin in the duodena, ceca, and livers. Quercetin treatment improved the LPS-induced decrease in APOA4 in the duodena, ceca, and livers. The mRNA expression of PEPT1 in the duodena and ceca increased after LPS challenge, whereas quercetin could downregulate PEPT1 gene expression. These data demonstrate that quercetin improved the energy deficiency induced by LPS in chicken embryos. The LPS-induced inflammation model was established to avoid the effect of LPS exposure from the environment and intestinal flora. The results form the basis the administration of quercetin pretreatment (in ovo infection) to improve the energy state of chicken embryos and improve the inflammation response.
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- Jinhai Yu
- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Nutmakul T. A review on benefits of quercetin in hyperuricemia and gouty arthritis. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:918-926. [PMID: 35903522 PMCID: PMC9315272 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Hyperuricemia becomes a public health problem worldwide. It is not only a major risk factor for gout but also associated with the development of life-threatening diseases such as chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular diseases. Although there are several available therapeutic drugs, some serious adverse effects and contraindications are concerned. These drive the search for an alternative therapy that is effective and safe. Quercetin is of particular interesting since it has been reported numerous pharmacological activities, especially anti-hyperuricemia, antioxidant, anti-inflammation and amelioration of metabolic syndromes and cardiovascular diseases which are comorbidities of hyperuricemia and gout. In addition, quercetin has been widely used as a health supplement for many diseases however, the use for hyperuricemia and gout has not been indicated. Therefore, this review aims to gather and summarize published data regarding the efficacy in preclinical and clinical studies along with possible mechanism of action, and safety aspect of quercetin in order to support the use of quercetin as a dietary supplement for prevention and management of hyperuricemia and gouty arthritis and/or use as alternative or combination therapy to minimize the side effects of the conventional drugs.
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Farias-Pereira R, Zhang Z, Park CS, Kim D, Kim KH, Park Y. Butein inhibits lipogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans. Biofactors 2020; 46:777-787. [PMID: 32663368 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Butein, a flavonoid found in annatto seeds and lacquer trees, may be used for many health benefits, including the prevention of obesity. However, its anti-obesity effects are not completely understood; in particular, the effects of butein on the regulation of lipid metabolism have not been explained. Thus, the goal of the current study was to determine the effects of butein on lipid metabolism in Caenorhabditis elegans, which is a multi-organ nematode used as an animal model in obesity research. Butein at 70 μM reduced triglyceride content by 27% compared to the control without altering food intake and energy expenditure. The reduced triglyceride content by butein was associated with the downregulation of sbp-1, fasn-1, and fat-7, the lipogenesis-related homologs of sterol regulatory element-binding proteins, fatty acid synthase and stearoyl-CoA desaturase, respectively. Furthermore, fat-7 and skn-1, a homolog of nuclear respiratory factors, were identified as genetic requirements for butein's effects on triglyceride content in C. elegans. The effects of butein on sbp-1 and fasn-1 were dependent on skn-1, but the downregulation of fat-7 was independent of skn-1. These results suggest that the inhibitory effects of butein on lipogenesis are via SKN-1- and FAT-7-dependent pathways in C. elegans.
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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