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Jangid AK, Noh KM, Kim S, Kim K. Engineered inulin-based hybrid biomaterials for augmented immunomodulatory responses. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 340:122311. [PMID: 38858027 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
Abstract
Modified biopolymers that are based on prebiotics have been found to significantly contribute to immunomodulatory events. In recent years, there has been a growing use of modified biomaterials and polymer-functionalized nanomaterials in the treatment of various tumors by activating immune cells. However, the effectiveness of immune cells against tumors is hindered by several biological barriers, which highlights the importance of harnessing prebiotic-based biopolymers to enhance host defenses against cancer, thus advancing cancer prevention strategies. Inulin, in particular, plays a crucial role in activating immune cells and promoting the secretion of cytokines. Therefore, this mini-review aims to emphasize the importance of inulin in immunomodulatory responses, the development of inulin-based hybrid biopolymers, and the role of inulin in enhancing immunity and modifying cell surfaces. Furthermore, we discuss the various approaches of chemical modification for inulin and their potential use in cancer treatment, particularly in the field of cancer immunotherapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ashok Kumar Jangid
- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
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Wu Z, Li H, Zhao X, Ye F, Zhao G. Hydrophobically modified polysaccharides and their self-assembled systems: A review on structures and food applications. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 284:119182. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Usman M, Zhang C, Patil PJ, Mehmood A, Li X, Bilal M, Haider J, Ahmad S. Potential applications of hydrophobically modified inulin as an active ingredient in functional foods and drugs - A review. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 252:117176. [PMID: 33183623 PMCID: PMC7536552 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Inulin is a substance found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Inulin was modified by physical and chemical means to improve functionality. HMI has been used in the stability of emulsions and suspensions. SCFAs inulin esters have transformed the gut microbiota and improved the bioavailability of SCFAs. HMI based bioconjugates, hydrogel, and nanomicelles were used as a controlled release of drugs and vaccines.
Over the past few years, hydrophobically modified inulin (HMI) has gained considerable attention due to its multitudinous features. The targeted release of drugs remains a subject of research interest. Moreover, it is important to explore the properties of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) inulin esters because they are less studied. Additionally, HMI has been used to stabilize various dispersion formulations, which have been observed to be safe because inulin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). However, the results regarding HMI-based dispersion products are dispersed throughout the literature. This comprehensive review is discussed the possible limitations regarding SCFAs inulin esters, real food dispersion formulations, and HMI drugs. The results revealed that SCFAs inulin esters can regulate the human gut microbiota and increase the biological half-life of SCFAs in the human body. This comprehensive review discusses the versatility of HMI as a promising excipient for the production of hydrophobic drugs.
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- Muhammad Usman
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- School of Food & Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.
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Hydrophobic modification of dextran with 1,2-epoxyalkanes in aqueous micellar medium: Competition between interfacial and bulk reactions and consequences on polymer properties. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2013.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Morros J, Levecke B, Infante MR. Hydrophobically modified inulin from alkenyl succinic anhydride in aqueous media. Carbohydr Polym 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.12.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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