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Bhutia GT, De AK, Bhowmik M, Bera T. Shellac and locust bean gum coacervated curcumin, epigallocatechin gallate nanoparticle ameliorates diabetic nephropathy in a streptozotocin-induced mouse model. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132369. [PMID: 38750846 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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Curcumin and epigallocatechin gallate have the disadvantage of low aqueous solubility and first-pass metabolism, resulting in limited bioavailability. This work aimed to enhance oral bioavailability by forming gastric pH-stable shellac nanoparticles containing curcumin and epigallocatechin gallate using locust bean gum by anti-solvent precipitation (CESL-NP). The nanoparticles were characterized by their particle size, morphology, zeta potential, gastric pH stability, release profile, drug loading, and entrapment efficiency. The findings showed that a network of hydrolyzed shellac, locust bean gum, curcumin, and epigallocatechin gallate successfully entrapped individual particles inside a complex system. The morphological investigation of the CESL-NP formulation using FESEM, TEM, and AFM revealed the presence of spherical particles. FTIR, DSC, and XRD analysis revealed that curcumin and epigallocatechin gallate were amorphous due to their bond interactions with the matrix. Streptozotocin-treated mice, upon treatment with CESL-NP, showed kidney and pancreatic improvements with normalized kidney hypertrophy index and histopathology, maintained biochemical parameters, increased beta cell count, and a 38.68-fold higher blood glucose level inhibition were observed when compared to free-(CUR + EGCG). This research affirms that the shellac-locust bean gum complex shows potential for the sustained oral delivery of curcumin and epigallocatechin gallate, specifically for treating diabetic nephropathy.
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- Gyamcho Tshering Bhutia
- Laboratory of Nanomedicine, Division of Pharmaceutical Biotech., Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
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- Pharmaceutics Research laboratory II, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, West Bengal, India
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- Laboratory of Nanomedicine, Division of Pharmaceutical Biotech., Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, West Bengal, India.
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Velasco-Rodríguez LDC, García HS, Rascón-Díaz MP. Curcumin and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as bioactive food components with synergistic effects on Alzheimer's disease. Psychogeriatrics 2024; 24:701-718. [PMID: 38528391 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.13115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Curcumin and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFA) are multifunctional compounds which play an important role in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and little has been addressed about the role of these two compounds together in the progression of the disease. There is evidence of the beneficial effect of combined administration of ω-3 PUFA and other dietary supplements such as vitamins and polyphenols in the prevention of AD, although much remains to be understood about their possible complementary or synergistic activity. Therefore, the objective of this work is to review the research focused on studying the effect and mechanisms of action of curcumin, ω-3 PUFA, and the combination of these nutraceutical compounds, particularly on AD, and to integrate the possible ways in which these compounds can potentiate their effect. The most important pathophysiologies that manifest in AD will be addressed, in order to have a better understanding of the mechanisms of action through which these bioactive compounds exert a neuroprotective effect.
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- UNIDA, Tecnológico Nacional de México/IT de Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Alimentos, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Mexico
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Chen Y, Cai S, He N, Huang X, Hong Z, He J, Chen H, Zhang Y. An Effective Method to Prepare Curcumin-Loaded Soy Protein Isolate Nanoparticles Co-Stabilized by Carrageenan and Fucoidan. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:534. [PMID: 38675494 PMCID: PMC11055026 DOI: 10.3390/ph17040534] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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In this study, a novel and simple strategy is proposed based on 3D network formed by easily blending polysaccharide carrageenan (Car) and fucoidan (Fuc) without a crosslinker. The Fuc/Car dual coating effectively assists the self-assembly of soy protein-isolated (SPI)/curcumin (Cur, C) composite microcapsules (SPI/C) and achieves an excellent curcumin encapsulation efficiency (EE) up to 95.28% with a 4.16% loading capacity (LC) under optimal conditions. The resulting nanocomposites achieved a satisfying redispersibility in aqueous solution and enhanced the water solubility with a lower size dispersity index (PDI) of 0.12 and a larger zeta potential of -29.67 mV. The Fuc/Car double-layer network not only dramatically improved its thermal stability and photostability, but also provided controlled release and enhanced antioxidant activity in in vitro conditions. The underlying mechanism of the self-assembly of the curcumin-loaded nanoparticles was also addressed. The results proved the feasibility of the encapsulation of unstable hydrophobic bioactive substances (curcumin) with the dual anionic polysaccharide Fuc/Car co-stabilized SPI nanoparticles. This study paves the way for an alternative way of developing novel curcumin delivery systems and will have broad prospects in the pharmaceutical industries.
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- Yaxin Chen
- School of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
- Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China; (S.C.); (N.H.); (Z.H.)
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- Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China; (S.C.); (N.H.); (Z.H.)
- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China; (S.C.); (N.H.); (Z.H.)
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- School of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College, Xiamen 361005, China;
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- Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China; (S.C.); (N.H.); (Z.H.)
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- Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China; (S.C.); (N.H.); (Z.H.)
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- Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China; (S.C.); (N.H.); (Z.H.)
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- Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China; (S.C.); (N.H.); (Z.H.)
- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
- School of Marine Biology, Xiamen Ocean Vocational College, Xiamen 361005, China;
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Baharizade M, Ghetmiri SI, Mohammady M, Mohammadi-Samani S, Yousefi G. Revolutionizing Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment: Innovative Self-Nano-Emulsifying Polyethylene Glycol Organogel of Curcumin for Effective Topical Delivery. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:80. [PMID: 38600329 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02789-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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In the current study, self-nano-emulsifying (SNE) physically cross-linked polyethylene glycol (PEG) organogel (SNE-POG) as an innovative hybrid system was fabricated for topical delivery of water-insoluble and unstable bioactive compound curcumin (CUR). Response surface methodology (RSM) based on Optimal Design was utilized to evaluate the formulation factors. Solid fiber mechanism with homogenization was used to prepare formulations. Pharmaceutical evaluation including rheological and texture analysis, their mathematical correlations besides physical and chemical stability experiments, DSC study, in vitro release, skin permeation behavior, and clinical evaluation were carried out to characterize and optimize the SNE-OGs. PEG 4000 as the main organogelator, Poloxamer 188 (Plx188) and Ethyl Cellulose (EC) as co-gelator/nanoemulsifier agents, and PEG 400 and glycerin as solvent/co-emulsifier agents could generate SNE-POGs in PS range of 356 to 1410 nm that indicated organic base percentage and PEG 4000 were the most detrimental variables. The optimized OG maintained CUR stable in room and accelerated temperatures and could release CUR sustainably up to 72 h achieving high flux of CUR through guinea pig skin. A double-blind clinical trial confirmed that pain scores, stiffness, and difficulty with physical function were remarkably diminished at the end of 8 weeks compared to the placebo (71.68% vs. 7.03%, 62.40% vs. 21.44%, and 45.54% vs. 8.66%, respectively) indicating very high efficiency of system for treating knee osteoarthritis. SNE-POGs show great potential as a new topical drug delivery system for water-insoluble and unstable drugs like CUR that could offer a safe and effective alternative to conventional topical drug delivery system.
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- Mahtab Baharizade
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Kong H, Han JJ, Dmitrii G, Zhang XA. Phytochemicals against Osteoarthritis by Inhibiting Apoptosis. Molecules 2024; 29:1487. [PMID: 38611766 PMCID: PMC11013217 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease that causes pathological changes in articular cartilage, synovial membrane, or subchondral bone. Conventional treatments for OA include surgical and non-surgical methods. Surgical treatment is suitable for patients in the terminal stage of OA. It is often the last choice because of the associated risks and high cost. Medication of OA mainly includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, hyaluronic acid, and cortico-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. However, these drugs often have severe side effects and cannot meet the needs of patients. Therefore, safe and clinically appropriate long-term treatments for OA are urgently needed. Apoptosis is programmed cell death, which is a kind of physiologic cell suicide determined by heredity and conserved by evolution. Inhibition of apoptosis-related pathways has been found to prevent and treat a variety of diseases. Excessive apoptosis can destroy cartilage homeostasis and aggravate the pathological process of OA. Therefore, inhibition of apoptosis-related factors or signaling pathways has become an effective means to treat OA. Phytochemicals are active ingredients from plants, and it has been found that phytochemicals can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of OA by inhibiting apoptosis. We summarize preclinical and clinical studies of phytochemicals for the treatment of OA by inhibiting apoptosis. The results show that phytochemicals can treat OA by targeting apoptosis-related pathways. On the basis of improving some phytochemicals with low bioavailability, poor water solubility, and high toxicity by nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, and at the same time undergoing strict clinical and pharmacological tests, phytochemicals can be used as a potential therapeutic drug for OA and may be applied in clinical settings.
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- Hui Kong
- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, China; (H.K.); (J.-J.H.)
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, China; (H.K.); (J.-J.H.)
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- General Hygiene Department, Samara State Medical University, Samara 443000, Russia;
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, China; (H.K.); (J.-J.H.)
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Oxley RA, Peart DJ. The effect of curcumin supplementation on functional strength outcomes and markers of exercise-induced muscle damage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2024; 30:77-92. [PMID: 37408367 PMCID: PMC10924700 DOI: 10.1177/02601060231186439] [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] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Background: Curcumin is a polyphenol derived from the Curcuma longa L (turmeric) plant and has gained attention through its perceived anti-inflammatory characteristics. The potential interaction with exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) has led to investigation of curcumin as a post-exercise strategy that may have the potential to lessen acute reductions in functional strength (FS) following physical activity. Aim: The purpose of this review is to assess the evidence examining curcumin in relation to four outcome measures: FS, EIMD, DOMS and inflammation. Methods: A Medline, SPORTDiscus and CINAHL database search was undertaken with no publication date limit. Sixteen papers met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Three meta-analyses were completed for EIMD, DOMS and inflammation, respectively, with FS being excluded due to limited research. Results: Effect sizes were as follows: EIMD (0.15, -0.12, -0.04, -0.2 and -0.61 corresponding to 0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h post-exercise, respectively), DOMS (-0.64, -0.33, 0.06, -0.53 and -1.16 corresponding to 0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h post-exercise, respectively) and inflammation (-0.10, 0.26, 0.15 and 0.26 corresponding to 0, 24, 48 and 72 h post-exercise, respectively). A 96 h post-exercise inflammation meta-analysis was not conducted due to limited data. Conclusion: No effect sizes were statistically significant for EIMD (p = 0.644, 0.739, 0.893, 0.601 and 0.134), DOMS (p = 0.054, 0.092, 0.908, 0.119 and 0.074) and inflammation (p = 0.729, 0.603, 0.611 and 0.396). Further research is needed to thoroughly examine whether an effect exists.
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- Robert A Oxley
- Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Neha, Chaudhary S, Tiwari P, Parvez S. Amelioration of Phytanic Acid-Induced Neurotoxicity by Nutraceuticals: Mechanistic Insights. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-03985-0. [PMID: 38374317 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-03985-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Phytanic acid (PA) (3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid) is a methyl-branched fatty acid that enters the body through food consumption, primarily through red meat, dairy products, and fatty marine foods. The metabolic byproduct of phytol is PA, which is then oxidized by the ruminal microbiota and some marine species. The first methyl group at the 3-position prevents the β-oxidation of branched-chain fatty acid (BCFA). Instead, α-oxidation of PA results in the production of pristanic acid (2,10,14-tetramethylpentadecanoic acid) with CO2. This fatty acid (FA) builds up in individuals with certain peroxisomal disorders and is historically linked to neurological impairment. It also causes oxidative stress in synaptosomes, as demonstrated by an increase in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which is a sign of oxidative stress. This review concludes that the nutraceuticals (melatonin, piperine, quercetin, curcumin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), coenzyme Q10, ω-3 FA) can reduce oxidative stress and enhanced the activity of mitochondria. Furthermore, the use of nutraceuticals completely reversed the neurotoxic effects of PA on NO level and membrane potential. Additionally, the review further emphasizes the urgent need for more research into dairy-derived BCFAs and their impact on human health.
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- Neha
- Department of Toxicology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110 062, India
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110 062, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing Sciences and Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110 062, India
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110 062, India.
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Gu X, Li W, Jiang X, Chang C, Wu J. Pectin-coated whey protein isolate/zein self-aggregated nanoparticles as curcumin delivery vehicles: Effects of heating, pH, and adding sequence. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128892. [PMID: 38134988 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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In this work, pectin was employed as a coating material to fabricate zein/whey protein isolate (WPI)/pectin complex nanoparticles via a pH-adjusted and heat-induced electrostatic adsorption process for potential oral administration applications of curcumin. Factors such as the order of raw material addition, heating temperature and pH, and zein concentration were comprehensively examined. In addition to electrostatic interactions, Fourier transform infrared and fluorescence spectroscopy indicated that hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonds were also involved in the development of complex nanoparticles. The complex nanoparticles obtained not only improved the antioxidant activity of curcumin in aqueous phase, but also contributed to its controlled release under gastrointestinal conditions. Our findings revealed that the heating pH and adding sequence of raw materials had a notable impact on the properties of complex nanoparticles, and that pectin coating had an exceptional stabilizing effect on complex nanoparticles under gastrointestinal circumstances. This study provides novel insights and perspectives for the preparation of polysaccharide-protein complex nanoparticles, signifying the potential use of zein/WPI/pectin complex nanoparticles as delivery vehicles in the functional food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Xiaolian Gu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; Key Laboratory of Intensive Processing of Staple Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; Key Laboratory of Intensive Processing of Staple Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, Hubei, China.
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Siahi-Shadbad M, Tayebi Khosroshahi H, Farajzadeh MA, Fathi AA, Afshar Mogaddam MR, Jouyban A. Dispersive solid phase extraction of tacrolimus from biological samples using curcumin and iron-based metal organic frameworks nanocomposite followed by LC-MS/MS determination. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1233:123977. [PMID: 38211390 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2023.123977] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Tacrolimus is a potent immunosuppressive drug used in the prevention of tissue rejection. It has a narrow therapeutic index. Therefore, the determination of its concentration in biological fluids like plasma and urine is a very crucial issue. In this research, tacrolimus concentrations in plasma and urine samples were determined with a dispersive solid phase extraction procedure coupled to high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. For this purpose, a curcumin modified metal-organic framework was synthesized and used in extraction procedure. Tacrolimus was adsorbed onto the sorbent surface with aid of vortexing. Then, the adsorbed tacrolimus was eluted by a suitable solvent. Important parameters in extraction procedure were optimized by "one-variable-at-a-time" approach and reported as below: sorbent amount, 10 mg; sample solution pH, 2; agitation mode, vortexing; adsorption and desorption times, 1 min, and eluent (volume), methanol (200 µL). Under the optimized conditions and according to the International Council for Harmonization guidelines, the validation of the method was performed, and the results showed acceptable accuracy and precision (relative standard deviations ≤14 %), good linearity in a wide range (4-200 ng mL-1), and low limits of detection (1.2 ng mL-1 in plasma and 0.34 ng mL-1 in urine) and quantification (4.7 ng mL-1 in plasma and 1.12 ng mL-1 in urine). Finally, the validated method was successfully applied for the determination of tacrolimus in the plasma samples of the patients.
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- Mohammadreza Siahi-Shadbad
- Food and Drug Safety Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Pharmaceutical and Food Control Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran; Engineering Faculty, Near East University, 99138 Nicosia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran; Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Food and Drug Safety Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Faculty of Pharmacy, Near East University, PO BOX: 99138 Nicosia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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Ahmad I, Ahmad S, Ahmad A, Zughaibi TA, Alhosin M, Tabrez S. Curcumin, its derivatives, and their nanoformulations: Revolutionizing cancer treatment. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e3911. [PMID: 38269517 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3911] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Curcumin is a natural compound derived from turmeric and can target malignant tumor molecules involved in cancer propagation. It has potent antioxidant activity, but its effectiveness is limited due to poor absorption and rapid elimination from the body. Various curcumin derivatives have also shown anticancer potential in in-vitro and in-vivo models. Curcumin can target multiple signaling pathways involved in cancer development/progression or induce cancer cell death through apoptosis. In addition, curcumin and its derivatives could also enhance the effectiveness of conventional chemotherapy, radiation therapy and reduce their associated side effects. Lately, nanoparticle-based delivery systems are being developed/explored to overcome the challenges associated with curcumin's delivery, increasing its overall efficacy. The use of an imaging system to track these formulations could also give beneficial information about the bioavailability and distribution of the nano-curcumin complex. In conclusion, curcumin holds significant promise in the fight against cancer, especially in its nanoform, and could provide precise delivery to cancer cells without affecting normal healthy cells.
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- Iftikhar Ahmad
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biotechnology & Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Islam MR, Rauf A, Akash S, Trisha SI, Nasim AH, Akter M, Dhar PS, Ogaly HA, Hemeg HA, Wilairatana P, Thiruvengadam M. Targeted therapies of curcumin focus on its therapeutic benefits in cancers and human health: Molecular signaling pathway-based approaches and future perspectives. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116034. [PMID: 38141282 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023] Open
Abstract
The curry powder spices turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), which contains curcumin (diferuloylmethane), an orange-yellow chemical. Polyphenols are the most commonly used sources of curcumin. It combats oxidative stress and inflammation in diseases, such as hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, and depression. Most of these benefits are due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin consumption leads to decreased bioavailability, resulting in limited absorption, quick metabolism, and quick excretion, which hinders health improvement. Numerous factors can increase its bioavailability. Piperine enhances bioavailability when combined with curcumin in a complex. When combined with other enhancing agents, curcumin has a wide spectrum of health benefits. This review evaluates the therapeutic potential of curcumin with a specific emphasis on its approach based on molecular signaling pathways. This study investigated its influence on the progression of cancer, inflammation, and many health-related mechanisms, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, and metastasis. Curcumin has a significant potential for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Curcumin modulates several biochemical pathways and targets involved in cancer growth. Despite its limited tissue accumulation and bioavailability when administered orally, curcumin has proven useful. This review provides an in-depth analysis of curcumin's therapeutic applications, its molecular signaling pathway-based approach, and its potential for precision medicine in cancer and human health.
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- Md Rezaul Islam
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar 23561, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Medinah Al-Monawara, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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Singh AK, Pal P, Pandey B, Goksen G, Sahoo UK, Lorenzo JM, Sarangi PK. Development of "Smart Foods" for health by nanoencapsulation: Novel technologies and challenges. Food Chem X 2023; 20:100910. [PMID: 38144773 PMCID: PMC10740092 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Importance of nanotechnology may be seen by penetration of its application in diverse areas including the food sector. With investigations and advancements in nanotechnology, based on feedback from these diverse areas, ease, and efficacy are also increasing. The food sector may use nanotechnology to encapsulate smart foods for increased health, wellness, illness prevention, and effective targeted delivery. Such nanoencapsulated targeted delivery systems may further add to the economic and nutritional properties of smart foods like stability, solubility, effectiveness, safeguard against disintegration, permeability, and bioavailability of smart/bioactive substances. But in the way of application, the fabrication of nanomaterials/nanostructures has several challenges which range from figuring out the optimal technique for obtaining them to determining the most suitable form of nanostructure for a bioactive molecule of interest. This review precisely addresses concepts, recent advances in fabrication techniques as well as current challenges/glitches of nanoencapsulation with special reference to smart foods/bioactive components. Since dealing with food materials also raises the quest for safety and regulatory norms a brief overview of the safety and regulatory aspects of nanomaterials/nanoencapsulation is also presented.
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- Akhilesh Kumar Singh
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar 845401, India
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- Shri Ramswaroop Memorial College of Engineering & Management, Tewariganj, Faizabad, Road, Lucknow 226028, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar 845401, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, Mersin 33100, Turkey
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avda. Galicia n◦ 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
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- College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal 795004, Manipur, India
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Suwannasom N, Sriaksorn N, Thepmalee C, Khoothiam K, Prapan A, Bäumler H, Thephinlap C. Curcumin-loaded albumin submicron particles with potential as a cancer therapy: an in vitro study. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 14:1127-1140. [PMID: 38034473 PMCID: PMC10682534 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.14.93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Curcumin (CUR), a polyphenolic compound, shows promising biological properties, particularly antioxidant activity. However, its medical applications are limited due to its low water solubility, bioavailability, and pH-instability. CUR-loaded albumin microparticles (CUR-HSA-MPs) of submicron size in the range of 800 to 900 nm and a zeta potential of -15 mV were prepared. The CUR loading efficiency was up to 65%. A maximum release of 37% of the encapsulated CUR was observed within 6 h when the CUR-HSA-MPs were dispersed in 50% ethanol in PBS at pH 7, while in RPMI 1640 medium the release was 7%. This demonstrates a sustainable release. The in vitro cytotoxicity of CUR-HSA-MPs showed promising anticancer potential against human hepatocellular carcinoma (Huh-7) and human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) cell lines, although this effect was less pronounced in human dermal fibroblasts (HDFB) and human cholangiocyte (MMN) cell lines. Confocal microscopy was used to confirm the uptake of CUR-HSA-MPs by cancer cells. Our studies revealed that HSA-MPs are potentially promising vehicles for increasing the solubility and bioavailability of CUR.
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- Nittiya Suwannasom
- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Division of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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Kaag S, Lorentz A. Effects of Dietary Components on Mast Cells: Possible Use as Nutraceuticals for Allergies? Cells 2023; 12:2602. [PMID: 37998337 PMCID: PMC10670325 DOI: 10.3390/cells12222602] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Allergic diseases affect an estimated 30 percent of the world's population. Mast cells (MC) are the key effector cells of allergic reactions by releasing pro-inflammatory mediators such as histamine, lipid mediators, and cytokines/chemokines. Components of the daily diet, including certain fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamins, as well as secondary plant components, may have effects on MC and thus may be of interest as nutraceuticals for the prevention and treatment of allergies. This review summarizes the anti-inflammatory effects of dietary components on MC, including the signaling pathways involved, in in vitro and in vivo models. Butyrate, calcitriol, kaempferol, quercetin, luteolin, resveratrol, curcumin, and cinnamon extract were the most effective in suppressing the release of preformed and de novo synthesized mediators from MC or in animal models. In randomized controlled trials (RCT), vitamin D, quercetin, O-methylated epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), resveratrol, curcumin, and cinnamon extract improved symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR) and reduced the number of inflammatory cells in patients. However, strategies to overcome the poor bioavailability of these nutrients are an important part of current research.
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- Institute of Nutritional Medicine, University of Hohenheim, D-70593 Stuttgart, Germany
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Balıbey FB, Bahadori F, Ergin Kizilcay G, Tekin A, Kanimdan E, Kocyigit A. Optimization of PLGA-DSPE hybrid nano-micelles with enhanced hydrophobic capacity for curcumin delivery. Pharm Dev Technol 2023; 28:843-855. [PMID: 37773031 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2023.2264964] [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: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Poly (D, L Lactic-co-Glycolic acid) (PLGA) is an FDA-approved polymer. It is distinguished from other biocompatible polymers by its feasibility of production and safety for intravenous cancer tumor targeting. Curcumin (CUR) is a natural molecule with versatile bioactivities including inhibiting the nuclear Factor kappa B (Nf-kB) levels in cancer cells, increased by chemotherapy agents. Our group previously reported a successful decrease in the p65 (RelA) subunit of Nf-kB using 125 µg/ml CUR loaded into PLGA nano-micelles. However, this amount was insufficient to reduce all Nf-kB subunits. This study aimed to increase the hydrophobic capacity of PLGA toward CUR using 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphoethanolamine (DSPE), an FDA-approved phospholipid. PLGA-DSPE hybrid nano-micelles (HNM) were prepared using two different methods, oil-in-water (OiWa) and film preparation-rehydration (FiRe). The encapsulated CUR was successfully increased to 250 µg/ml using the FiRe method. Physicochemical characterization of CUR-loaded HNM was performed using DLS FT-IR, DSC, and HPLC. In HNM with a size of 156.6 nm, DSPE, incorporated with all functional groups of PLGA, and CUR was trapped in the core of this structure. The release profile of CUR was suitable for targeted cancer therapy and the Encapsulation Efficacy was 92%.
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- Fatmanur Babalı Balıbey
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, BezmialemVakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Informatics Institute, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Godse S, Zhou L, Sakshi S, Singla B, Singh UP, Kumar S. Nanocarrier-mediated curcumin delivery: An adjuvant strategy for CNS disease treatment. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2023; 248:2151-2166. [PMID: 38058006 PMCID: PMC10800127 DOI: 10.1177/15353702231211863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Neurological disorders are a major global challenge, which counts for a substantial slice of disease burden around the globe. In these, the challenging landscape of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neuro-AIDS, demands innovative and novel therapeutic approaches. Curcumin, a versatile natural compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, shows great potential as a CNS adjuvant therapy. However, its limited bioavailability and suboptimal permeability to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) hamper the therapeutic efficacy of curcumin. This review explores how nanocarrier facilitates curcumin delivery, which has shown therapeutic efficacy for various non-CNS diseases, for example, cancers, and can also revolutionize the treatment outcomes in patients with CNS diseases. Toward this, intranasal administration of curcumin as a non-invasive CNS drug delivery route can also aid its therapeutic outcomes as an adjuvant therapy for CNS diseases. Intranasal delivery of nanocarriers with curcumin improves the bioavailability of curcumin and its BBB permeability, which is instrumental in promoting its therapeutic potential. Furthermore, curcumin's inhibitory effect on efflux transporters will help to enhance the BBB and cellular permeability of various CNS drugs. The therapeutic potential of curcumin as an adjuvant has the potential to yield synergistic effects with CNS drugs and will help to reduce CNS drug doses and improve their safety profile. Taken together, this approach holds a promise for reshaping CNS disease management by maximizing curcumin's and other drugs' therapeutic benefits.
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- Sandip Godse
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, AL 36303, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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Chen Y, Jin X, Kuang Y, Zhang S, Zhang C, Li C, Guo B. A Novel Oral Drugs Delivery System for Borneol Based on HiCap ®100 and Maltodextrin: Preparation, Characterization, and the Investigation as an Intestinal Absorption Enhancer. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:197. [PMID: 37783919 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02654-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to create a new method for delivering oral borneol (BN) drug that would improve stability. This was accomplished through microencapsulation using HiCap®100 and maltodextrin (MD), resulting in HiCap®100/MD/BN microcapsules (MCs). The HiCap®100/MD/BN MCs were evaluated in terms of encapsulation efficiency (EE%), drug loading (DL%), morphological observations, particle size distribution, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal analysis, drug degradation rate studies, and in vitro release behavior. The effect of MCs on intestinal permeability in a rat model was assessed using the model drug "florfenicol" (FF) in single-pass intestinal perfusion (SPIP) study. The relationship between MCs and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) was further investigated in comparison with verapamil (Ver). The irritation of MCs was assessed by histological analysis. The MCs in a spherical structure with micron-scale dimensions were obtained. The EE% and DL% were (86.71 ± 0.96)% and (6.03 ± 0.32)%, respectively. MCs played a significantly protective role in drug degradation rate studies. In vitro release studies indicated that the release behavior of MCs was significantly better than BN at the three-release media, and the cumulative release rate exceeded 90% in 15 min. The SPIP studies showed that MCs significantly enhanced the absorption of FF in rats. Compared with Ver, MCs were not promoted by a single inhibition of P-gp. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE)-stained images showed that MCs had no obvious irritation and toxic effects on the intestines of rats. Thus, the preparation of HiCap®100/MD/BN MCs improves the stability of BN, which has certain scientific value for the development and application of BN, and provides unique perspectives for future BN-related researches.
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- Yuan Chen
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, 280 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, 280 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Baiyun Mountain and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Modern Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Guangdong Baiyun Mountain and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Modern Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Guangdong Baiyun Mountain and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Modern Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Guangdong Baiyun Mountain and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Modern Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, 280 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Chang Y, Ou Q, Zhou X, Nie K, Yan H, Liu J, Li J, Zhang S. Mapping the intellectual structure and landscape of nano-drug delivery systems in colorectal cancer. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1258937. [PMID: 37781707 PMCID: PMC10539472 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1258937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignancy affecting the digestive tract, and its incidence has been steadily rising over the years. Surgery remains the primary treatment modality for advanced colorectal cancer, complemented by chemotherapy. The development of drug resistance to chemotherapy is a significant contributor to treatment failure in colorectal cancer. Nanodrug delivery systems (NDDS) can significantly improve the delivery and efficacy of antitumor drugs in multiple ways. However, there is a lack of visualization of NDDS research structures and research hotspots in the field of colorectal cancer, and the elaboration of potential research areas remains to be discovered. Objective: To comprehensively explore the current research status and development trend of NDDS in CRC research. Methods: Bibliometric analysis of articles and reviews on NDDS for CRC published between 2002 and 2022 using tools including CiteSpace, VOSviewer, R-bibliometrix, and Microsoft Excel was performed. Results: A total of 1866 publications authored by 9,870 individuals affiliated with 6,126 institutions across 293 countries/regions were included in the analysis. These publications appeared in 456 journals. Abnous Khalil has the highest number of publications in this field. The most published journals are the International Journal of Nanomedicine, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, and Biomaterials. Notably, the Journal of Controlled Release has the highest citation count and the third-highest H-index. Thematic analysis identified "inflammatory bowel disease"," "oral drug delivery," and "ulcerative colitis" as areas requiring further development. Keyword analysis revealed that "ulcerative colitis," "exosomes," and "as1411"have emerged as keywords within the last 2 years. These emerging keywords may become the focal points of future research. Conclusion: Our findings reveal the current research landscape and intellectual structure of NDDS in CRC research which helps researchers understand the research trends and hot spots in this field.
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- Yonglong Chang
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Department of Addiction Medicine, Hunan Institute of Mental Health, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, China
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Shi H, Huai S, Wei H, Xu Y, Lei L, Chen H, Li X, Ma H. Dissolvable hybrid microneedle patch for efficient delivery of curcumin to reduce intraocular inflammation. Int J Pharm 2023; 643:123205. [PMID: 37422141 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123205] [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: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Intraocular inflammation seriously impairs vision, and the effectiveness of intraocular drug delivery is hampered by various physiological barriers, such as the corneal barrier. In this paper, we present a simple approach to fabricating a dissolvable hybrid microneedles (MNs) patch for the efficient delivery of curcumin to treat intraocular inflammatory disorders. Water-insoluble curcumin was first encapsulated into polymeric micelles with high anti-inflammatory capacities, and then were combined with hyaluronic acid (HA) to create a dissolvable hybrid MNs patch using a simple micromolding method. Curcumin was amorphously dispersed within the MNs patch as indicated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. According to an in vitro drug release study, the proposed MNs patch provided sustainable drug release over 8 h. Following its in vivo topical application, the MNs patch demonstrated an extended pre-corneal retention time over 3.5 h and exhibited great ocular biocompatibility. Additionally, such MNs patch could reversibly penetrate the corneal epithelium, generating an array of microchannels on the corneal surface, thereby increasing ocular bioavailability. Of greater significance, the use of MNs patch demonstrated the improved therapeutic effectiveness in treating endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU) in a rabbit model compared to curcumin eye drops via a significant reduction in the infiltration of inflammatory cells such as CD45+ leukocytes and CD68+ macrophages. Overall, the topical application of the MNs patch as an efficient ocular drug delivery system could potentially serve as a promising approach for treating different types of intraocular disorders.
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- Hui Shi
- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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Zhan L, Su F, Li Q, Wen Y, Wei F, He Z, Chen X, Yin X, Wang J, Cai Y, Gong Y, Chen Y, Ma X, Zeng J. Phytochemicals targeting glycolysis in colorectal cancer therapy: effects and mechanisms of action. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1257450. [PMID: 37693915 PMCID: PMC10484417 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1257450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignant tumor in the world, and it is prone to recurrence and metastasis during treatment. Aerobic glycolysis is one of the main characteristics of tumor cell metabolism in CRC. Tumor cells rely on glycolysis to rapidly consume glucose and to obtain more lactate and intermediate macromolecular products so as to maintain growth and proliferation. The regulation of the CRC glycolysis pathway is closely associated with several signal transduction pathways and transcription factors including phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/AKT/mTOR), adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK), hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1), myc, and p53. Targeting the glycolytic pathway has become one of the key research aspects in CRC therapy. Many phytochemicals were shown to exert anti-CRC activity by targeting the glycolytic pathway. Here, we review the effects and mechanisms of phytochemicals on CRC glycolytic pathways, providing a new method of drug development.
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- Lu Zhan
- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Guang’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’an, China
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- Guang’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’an, China
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- Guang’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’an, China
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- Guang’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’an, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Adnan M, Akhter MH, Afzal O, Altamimi ASA, Ahmad I, Alossaimi MA, Jaremko M, Emwas AH, Haider T, Haider MF. Exploring Nanocarriers as Treatment Modalities for Skin Cancer. Molecules 2023; 28:5905. [PMID: 37570875 PMCID: PMC10421083 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Cancer is a progressive disease of multi-factorial origin that has risen worldwide, probably due to changes in lifestyle, food intake, and environmental changes as some of the reasons. Skin cancer can be classified into melanomas from melanocytes and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) from the epidermally-derived cell. Together it constitutes about 95% of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) are creditworthy of 99% of NMSC due to the limited accessibility of conventional formulations in skin cancer cells of having multiple obstacles in treatment reply to this therapeutic regime. Despite this, it often encounters erratic bioavailability and absorption to the target. Nanoparticles developed through nanotechnology platforms could be the better topical skin cancer therapy option. To improve the topical delivery, the nano-sized delivery system is appropriate as it fuses with the cutaneous layer and fluidized membrane; thus, the deeper penetration of therapeutics could be possible to reach the target spot. This review briefly outlooks the various nanoparticle preparations, i.e., liposomes, niosomes, ethosomes, transferosomes, transethosomes, nanoemulsions, and nanoparticles technologies tested into skin cancer and impede their progress tend to concentrate in the skin layers. Nanocarriers have proved that they can considerably boost medication bioavailability, lowering the frequency of dosage and reducing the toxicity associated with high doses of the medication.
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- Mohammad Adnan
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Population Health Informatics (SoPPHI), DIT University, Dehradun 248009, Uttarakhand, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (O.A.); (A.S.A.A.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (O.A.); (A.S.A.A.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (O.A.); (A.S.A.A.); (M.A.A.)
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- Smart-Health Initiative (SHI) and Red Sea Research Center (RSRC), Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia;
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- Core Labs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia;
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior 474005, Madhya Pradesh, India;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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Gupta PK, Jahagirdar P, Tripathi D, Devarajan PV, Kulkarni S. Macrophage targeted polymeric curcumin nanoparticles limit intracellular survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through induction of autophagy and augment anti-TB activity of isoniazid in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1233630. [PMID: 37583694 PMCID: PMC10424441 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1233630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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Rapid emergence of antibiotic resistance in tuberculosis has left us with limited resources to treat and manage multi drug resistant (MDR) cases of tuberculosis, prompting the development of novel therapeutics. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) perturbs the host protective pathways for its survival, therefore host directed therapeutic (HDT) interventions offer an attractive alternative strategy. Curcumin (CMN), the principle curcuminoid from Curcuma longa is known to have anti-TB activity against MDR strains of MTB in macrophages. We discovered that treatment of CMN induced autophagy in uninfected and MTB infected macrophages which was evident by conversion of LC3-I to LC3-II and degradation of p62. Inhibition of autophagy by a pharmacological inhibitor 3-MA resulted in significant inhibition of intracellular killing activity of CMN, suggesting the involvement of autophagy in intracellular clearance of MTB. Moreover, annexin v-FITC/PI staining data suggested induction of apoptosis in uninfected and MTB infected macrophages post CMN treatment. This finding was further corroborated by up-regulated expression of pro-apoptotic proteins, Bax, cleaved caspase-3 and PARP and diminished expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 as evaluated by immunoblotting. Using GFP-MTB H37Rv and Lysotracker Red staining we demonstrated co-localization of GFP-MTB H37Rv containing phagosome to lysosome after CMN treatment, indicating enhanced phagosome lysosome fusion. Due to poor bioavailability of CMN, its clinical use is limited, therefore to overcome this issue, CMN was encapsulated in Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) shell, resulting in polymeric CMN nano particles (ISCurNP). Flow cytometric evaluation suggested >99% uptake of ISCurNP after 3h of treatment. In BALB/c mice, oral dose of ISCurNP resulted in 6.7-fold increase in the bioavailability compared to free CMN. Moreover, ISCurNP treatment resulted in significant decrease in the intracellular survival of MTB H37Rv through induction of autophagy. Adjunct action of ISCurNP and CMN in combination with isoniazid (INH) revealed >99% decrease in intracellular survival of MTB in macrophage as compared to ISCurNP, CMN or INH alone. In conclusion, our findings suggest the role of ISCurNP as novel host directed formulation to combat both sensitive and MDR strains of MTB by induction of autophagy.
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- Pramod Kumar Gupta
- Tuberculosis Immunology and Immunoassay Development Section, Radiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India
- Faculty of Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Tuberculosis Immunology and Immunoassay Development Section, Radiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Tuberculosis Immunology and Immunoassay Development Section, Radiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India
- Faculty of Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Heyns IM, Davis G, Ganugula R, Ravi Kumar MNV, Arora M. Glucose-Responsive Microgel Comprising Conventional Insulin and Curcumin-Laden Nanoparticles: a Potential Combination for Diabetes Management. AAPS J 2023; 25:72. [PMID: 37442863 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-023-00839-w] [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: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Successful management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a complex and chronic disease, requires a combination of anti-hyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory agents. Here, we have conceptualized and tested an integrated "closed-loop mimic" in the form of a glucose-responsive microgel (GRM) based on chitosan, comprising conventional insulin (INS) and curcumin-laden nanoparticles (nCUR) as a potential strategy for effective management of the disease. In addition to mimicking the normal, on-demand INS secretion, such delivery systems display an uninterrupted release of nCUR to combat the inflammation, oxidative stress, lipid metabolic abnormality, and endothelial dysfunction components of T2DM. Additives such as gum arabic (GA) led to a fivefold increased INS loading capacity compared to GRM without GA. The GRMs showed excellent in vitro on-demand INS release, while a constant nCUR release is observed irrespective of glucose concentrations. Thus, this study demonstrates a promising drug delivery technology that can simultaneously, and at physiological/pathophysiological relevance, deliver two drugs of distinct physicochemical attributes in the same formulation.
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- Ingrid M Heyns
- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Bioscience and Medicine Initiative, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Bioscience and Medicine Initiative, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama, SEC 1325, Box 870344, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Bioscience and Medicine Initiative, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama, SEC 1325, Box 870344, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Bioscience and Medicine Initiative, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama, SEC 1325, Box 870344, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Alabama, SEC 3448, Box 870203, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Center for Free Radical Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Nephrology Research and Training Center, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
- Bioscience and Medicine Initiative, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama, SEC 1325, Box 870344, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
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Lv Y, Su L, Zhao Z, Zhao J, Su H, Zhang Z, Wang Y. Chitosan Microspheres Loaded with Curcumin and Gallic Acid: Modified Synthesis, Sustainable Slow Release, and Enhanced Biological Property. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:240. [PMID: 37296240 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03352-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Improving the utilization rate of loaded-drugs is of huge importance for generating chitosan-based (CS) micro-carriers. This study aims to fabricate a novel CS microspheres co-delivered curcumin (Cur) and gallic acid (Ga) to assess drug loading and release kinetics, the blood compatibility and anti-osteosarcoma properties. The present study observes the interaction between CS and Cur/Ga molecules and estimates the change in crystallinity and loading and release rate. In addition, blood compatibility and cytotoxicity of such microspheres are also evaluated. Cur-Ga-CS microspheres present high entrapment rate of (55.84 ± 0.34) % for Ga and (42.68 ± 0.11) % for Cur, possibly attributed to surface positive charge (21.76 ± 2.46) mV. Strikingly, Cur-Ga-CS microspheres exhibit slowly sustainable release for almost 7 days in physiological buffer. Importantly, these microspheres possess negligibly toxic to blood and normal BMSC cells, but strong anti-osteosarcoma effect on U2OS cells. Overall, Cur-Ga-CS microspheres are promising to become a novel anti-osteosarcoma agent or sustainable delivery carrier in biomedical applications.
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- Yan Lv
- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- The Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory On Traditional, Chinese Medicine (Approved By State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- The Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory On Traditional, Chinese Medicine (Approved By State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- The Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory On Traditional, Chinese Medicine (Approved By State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- Department of Morphology, College of Basic Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China.
- The Analysis and Testing Center, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China.
- Life Science Building, China Three Gorges University, No. 8 Daxue Road, Yichang, 443002, China.
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Bulnes S, Picó-Gallardo M, Bengoetxea H, Lafuente JV. Effects of curcumin nanodelivery on schizophrenia and glioblastoma. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF NEUROBIOLOGY 2023; 171:163-203. [PMID: 37783555 DOI: 10.1016/bs.irn.2023.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Curcumin is a natural polyphenol, which has a variety of pharmacological activities, including, antineoplastic, antioxidative and neuroprotective effects. Recent studies provided evidence for the bioactive role of curcumin in the prevention and treatment of various central nervous system (CNS)-related diseases including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia disease and glioma neoplasia. Schizophrenia is a disabling psychiatric disorder related with an aberrant functional coupling between hippocampus and prefrontal cortex that might be crucial for cognitive dysfunction. Animal studies have lent support to the hypothesis that curcumin could improve cognitive functioning and enhance cell proliferation of dentate gyrus. In relation to brain tumors, specifically gliomas, the antineoplastic action of curcumin is based on the inhibition of cell growth promoting apoptosis or autophagy and preventing angiogenesis. However, one of the main impediments for the application of curcumin to patients is its low bioavailability. In intracranial lesions, curcumin has problems to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Currently nano-based drug delivery systems are opening a new horizon to tackle this problem. The bioavailability and effective release of curcumin can be made possible in the form of nanocurcumin. This nanoformulation preserves the properties of curcumin and makes it reach tissues with pathology. This review try to study the beneficial effects of the curcumin nanodelivery in central nervous pathologies such us schizophrenia and glioma disease.
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- Susana Bulnes
- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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Mailafiya MM, Abubakar K, Chiroma SM, Danmaigoro A, Zyoud TYT, Rahim EBA, Moklas MAM, Zakaria ZAB. Curcumin-loaded cockle shell-derived calcium carbonate nanoparticles ameliorates lead-induced neurotoxicity in rats via attenuation of oxidative stress. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:2211-2231. [PMID: 37181299 PMCID: PMC10171497 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A substantial global health burden is associated with neurotoxicity caused by lead (Pb) exposure and the common mechanism of this toxicity is mainly via oxidative damage. Curcumin has remarkable pharmacological activities but remains clinically constrained due to its poor bioavailability when orally administered. Currently, cockle shell-derived calcium carbonate nanoparticle (CSCaCO3NP) is gaining more acceptance in nanomedicine as a nanocarrier to various therapeutics. This study aimed at investigating the ameliorative effect of curcumin-loaded CSCaCO3NP (Cur-CSCaCO3NP) on lead-induced neurotoxicity in rats. A total of 36 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into five groups. Each group consists of 6 rats apart from the control group which consists of 12 rats. During the 4 weeks induction phase, all rats received a flat dose of 50 mg/kg of lead while the control group received normal saline. The treatment phase lasted for 4 weeks, and all rats received various doses of treatments as follows: group C (Cur 100) received 100 mg/kg of curcumin, group D (Cur-CSCaCO3NP 50) received 50 mg/kg of Cur-CSCaCO3NP, and group E (Cur-CSCaCO3NP 100) received 100 mg/kg of Cur-CSCaCO3NP. The motor function test was carried out using the horizontal bar method. The cerebral and cerebellar oxidative biomarker levels were estimated using ELISA and enzyme assay kits. Lead-administered rats revealed a significant decrease in motor scores and SOD activities with a resultant increase in MDA levels. Furthermore, marked cellular death of the cerebral and cerebellar cortex was observed. Conversely, treatment with Cur-CSCaCO3NP demonstrated enhanced ameliorative effects when compared with free curcumin treatment by significantly reversing the aforementioned alterations caused by lead. Thus, CSCaCO3NP enhanced the efficacy of curcumin by ameliorating the lead-induced neurotoxicity via enhanced attenuation of oxidative stress.
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- Maryam Muhammad Mailafiya
- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia Serdang Malaysia
- Department of Human Anatomy College of Medicine Federal University Lafia Lafia Nigeria
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia Serdang Malaysia
- Department of Human Anatomy College of Medicine Federal University Lafia Lafia Nigeria
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia Serdang Malaysia
- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences University of Maiduguri Maiduguri Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia Serdang Malaysia
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia Serdang Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia Serdang Malaysia
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- Department of Preclinical Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University Putra Malaysia Serdang Malaysia
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Abbas MA, Al-Saigh NN, Saqallah FG. Regulation of adipogenesis by exosomal milk miRNA. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2023; 24:297-316. [PMID: 36692804 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-023-09788-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Milk is a rich source of miRNA packaged in exosomes. Evidence for the systemic uptake and tissue distribution of milk exosomes was reported in newborn and adult humans and animals. Breastfeeding in infants was associated with a reduced risk of obesity. Numerous adipogenesis-related miRNAs have been detected in human milk exosomes. It has been demonstrated that ingested exosomal milk miRNAs may alter gene expression in offspring to regulate their metabolism and growth. In humans, consumption of other species' milk, such as cows and goats, is continued through adulthood. Since miRNAs are conserved, the concern of cross-species transfer of adipogenic miRNA has been raised in recent years, and the increase in obesity worldwide was attributed partially to dairy milk consumption by humans. However, evidence is still weak. Research emphasizes the need for an adequate number of exosomal milk's miRNAs to reach the target cell for biological action to be achieved. It was reported that obese women's milk had less miRNA-148a and miRNA-30b, which may affect the fat acquisition of their babies. Some exosomal milk miRNAs, such as miRNA-29, miRNA-148, miRNA-30b and miRNA-125b, may have epigenetic effects on milk recipients. Moreover, the ability of milk exosomes to cross the gastrointestinal barrier makes them a promising oral drug delivery tool. Yet, exosomes may also be tagged with specific ligands which target certain tissues. Thus, milk exosomes can be engineered and loaded with certain miRNAs responsible for adipocyte differentiation, conversion, or browning. Modifications in the miRNA cargo of exosomes can benefit human health and be an alternative to traditional drugs.
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- Manal A Abbas
- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan.
- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ibn Sina University for Medical Siences, Amman, 11104, Jordan
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
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Unhapipatpong C, Polruang N, Shantavasinkul PC, Julanon N, Numthavaj P, Thakkinstian A. The effect of curcumin supplementation on weight loss and anthropometric indices: an umbrella review and updated meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr 2023; 117:1005-1016. [PMID: 36898635 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Curcumin supplementation may promote weight loss and ameliorate obesity-related complications through its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. OBJECTIVE An umbrella review and updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the effect of curcumin supplementation on anthropometric indices. METHODS Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) of RCTs were identified from electronic databases (Medline, Scopus, Cochrane, and Google Scholar) up to 31 March, 2022, without language restriction. SRMAs were included if they assessed curcumin supplementation on any of the following: BMI, body weight (BW), or waist circumference (WC). Subgroup analyses were performed, stratifying by patient types, severity of obesity, and curcumin formula. The study protocol was a priori registered. RESULTS From an umbrella review, 14 SRMAs with 39 individual RCTs were included with a high degree of overlap. In addition, searching was updated from the last search of included SRMAs in April 2021 up to 31 March, 2022, and we found 11 additional RCTs, bringing the total up to 50 RCTs included in the updated meta-analyses. Of these, 21 RCTs were deemed of high risk of bias. Curcumin supplementation significantly reduced BMI, BW, and WC with mean differences (MDs) of -0.24 kg/m2 (95% CI: -0.32, -0.16 kg/m2), -0.59 kg (95% CI: -0.81, -0.36 kg), and -1.32 cm (95% CI: -1.95, -0.69 cm), respectively. The bioavailability-enhanced form reduced BMI, BWs, and WC more, with MDs of -0.26 kg/m2 (95% CI: -0.38, -0.13 kg/m2), -0.80 kg (95% CI: -1.38, -0.23 kg) and -1.41 cm (95% CI: -2.24, -0.58 cm), respectively. Significant effects were also seen in subgroups of patients, especially in adults with obesity and diabetes. CONCLUSIONS Curcumin supplementation significantly reduces anthropometric indices, and bioavailability-enhanced formulas are preferred. Augmenting curcumin supplement with lifestyle modification should be an option for weight reduction. This trial was registered at PROSPERO as CRD42022321112 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022321112).
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- Chanita Unhapipatpong
- Division of Clinical Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Khon Kaen Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Khon Kaen Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Division of Nutrition and Biochemical Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; Graduate Program in Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Moniruzzaman M, Kim D, Kim H, Kim N, Chin S, Karthikeyan A, Han K, Min T. Evaluation of dietary curcumin nanospheres as phytobiotics on growth performance, serum biochemistry, nutritional composition, meat quality, gastrointestinal health, and fecal condition of finishing pigs. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1127309. [PMID: 36968462 PMCID: PMC10030798 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1127309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Curcumin is a bioactive functional feeding stimulant that is widely used as an additive in cuisine and animal feeds. Owing to its hydrophobic nature and low bioavailability, the nanoformulation of curcumin has recently received special attention from researchers. In this study, we investigated the effects of curcumin nanospheres (CN) on the growth performance, serum biochemistry, meat quality, intestinal immunohistochemistry, fecal malodors and microbes in finishing pigs. A total of 90 crossbred pigs (Duroc × [Yorkshire × Landrace]) with an average initial body weight of 73.77 ± 0.08 kg were randomized into 3 dietary groups in triplicate pens (10 pigs in each pen): control (CON) without supplementation of CN and the pigs in the remaining two groups were supplemented with CN at 1.0 (CN1) and 2.0 (CN2) mL/kg diet for a 40-day long experiment. The results showed that pigs fed the higher CN supplemented diet (CN2) had significantly higher final weight (FW) and weight gain (WG) than those fed the CON diet, and no significant differences were observed in the feed conversion ratio (FCR) and average daily feed intake (ADFI) after 28 days. At the end of the experiment, pigs fed the CN supplemented diet showed no significant difference in WG, ADFI or FCR compared to those on the CON diet. Overall, at the termination of the 40-day feeding trial, dietary CN had a significant effect on FW and WG, except for ADFI and FCR, in finishing pigs. After 40 days of the feeding trial, serum biochemical parameters such as glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, triglycerides, and total cholesterol levels were significantly decreased in pigs fed the CN supplemented diet. However, high density lipoprotein levels were significantly increased in pigs fed the CN diets. Protein and lipid contents, as well as yellowness and lightness of the neck and longissimus dorsi muscles were not significantly affected by CN supplementation; however, there was a tendency to increase the redness of the longissimus dorsi muscle in pigs fed the CN2 supplemented diet compared to the CON diet. Meat grading and carcass weight significantly increased in pigs fed a higher CN supplemented diet. Fecal Escherichia coli and ammonia gas were significantly depleted in pigs fed CN diets. Histomorphological parameters, such as villus height, crypt depth and goblet cells in the jejunum of the intestine were significantly increased in pigs fed CN diet. Immunohistochemical staining showed that pro-inflammatory cytokine like tumor necrosis factor-α expression was reduced in pigs fed CN supplemented diets compared to the CON diet; however, antibodies such as immunoglobulin A and tight junction proteins such as claudin 3 were highly expressed in the intestine of pigs fed the CN diets. Overall, the results demonstrate the potential of dietary curcumin nanospheres as a nanobiotechnology tool as well as an effective feed additive for improving the performance and health status of finishing pigs.
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- Mohammad Moniruzzaman
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Animal Genetics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), Wanju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- AT. Consulting, Hanlim-eup, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Bio-Resources Computing Research Center, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Taesun Min ✉
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Gayathri K, Bhaskaran M, Selvam C, Thilagavathi R. Nano formulation approaches for curcumin delivery- a review. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Pourmadadi M, Ahmadi M, Yazdian F. Synthesis of a novel pH-responsive Fe 3O 4/chitosan/agarose double nanoemulsion as a promising Nanocarrier with sustained release of curcumin to treat MCF-7 cell line. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123786. [PMID: 36828092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Nanotechnology, using drug carriers, has gained remarkable achievements in treating cancer by inhibiting the adverse effects of traditional therapeutic methods, such as applying curcumin. Using chitosan could help to target tumors, without harming healthy cells. Also, magnetic iron oxide provides a high specific area to increase the capability of the nano-scale vehicle to load curcumin. A double emulsion hydrogel of Fe3O4/chitosan/agarose was synthesized and curcumin was loaded with loading and entrapment efficacies of 48.25 % and 87.5 %, respectively. The crystalline nature of the nanocomposites was confirmed by X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transforms spectroscopy investigated the functional groups of the components. The results of DLS and zeta potential showed proper particle size and surface charge, which are important for making the EPR effect and stability of the developed drug delivery system. The release profile of curcumin from the nanocarrier presented a sustained and pH-responsive release, avoiding overdosage and decreasing side effects. The best kinetic model that the release data could be fitted on was Hixon-Crowell. Finally, from the cytotoxicity of the prepared nanocomposite, it was concluded that the nanocarrier is biocompatible, and from flow cytometry analysis, a high apoptosis percentage proved that the effect of the designed drug delivery system on MCF-7 cell lines is programmed. Hence, this curcumin-loaded double emulsion could mitigate cancer therapy restrictions, with a minimum toxic effect on cultured cells.
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- Mehrab Pourmadadi
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technology, University of Tehran, Iran.
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Liang S, Du J, Hong Y, Cheng L, Gu Z, Li Z, Li C. Octenyl succinate anhydride debranched starch-based nanocarriers for curcumin with improved stability and antioxidant activity. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Smirnova E, Moniruzzaman M, Chin S, Sureshbabu A, Karthikeyan A, Do K, Min T. A Review of the Role of Curcumin in Metal Induced Toxicity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020243. [PMID: 36829803 PMCID: PMC9952547 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Metal toxicity poses a potential global threat to the environment and living beings. Their numerous agricultural, medical, industrial, domestic, and technological applications result in widespread distribution in the environment which raises concern on the potential effects of metals in terms of health hazards and environmental pollution. Chelation therapy has been the preferred medical treatment for metal poisoning. The chelating agent bounds metal ions to form complex cyclic structures known as 'chelates' to intensify their excretion from the body. The main disadvantage of synthetic chelators is that the chelation process removes vital nutrients along with toxic metals. Natural compounds are widely available, economical, and have minimal adverse effects compared to classical chelators. Herbal preparations can bind to the metal, reduce its absorption in the intestines, and facilitate excretion from the body. Curcumin, a bioactive substance in turmeric, is widely used as a dietary supplement. Most studies have shown that curcumin protects against metal-induced lipid peroxidation and mitigates adverse effects on the antioxidant system. This review article provides an analysis to show that curcumin imparts promising metal toxicity-ameliorative effects that are related to its intrinsic antioxidant activity.
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- Elena Smirnova
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (T.M.)
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Hassanizadeh S, Shojaei M, Bagherniya M, Orekhov AN, Sahebkar A. Effect of nano-curcumin on various diseases: A comprehensive review of clinical trials. Biofactors 2023. [PMID: 36607090 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties of curcumin have made it a valuable herbal product for improving various disorders, such as COVID-19, cancer, depression, anxiety, osteoarthritis, migraine, and diabetes. Recent research has demonstrated that encapsulating curcumin in nanoparticles might improve its therapeutic effects and bioavailability. To our knowledge, the efficacy of nano-curcumin on different aspects of health and disease has not been summarized in a study. Therefore, this review aimed to evaluate nano-curcumin's efficacy in various diseases based on the findings of clinical trials. In order to review publications focusing on nanocurcumin's impact on various diseases, four databases were searched, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. This review highlights the potential benefits of nano-curcumin in improving a wide range of human diseases including COVID-19, neurological disorders, chronic disease, oral diseases, osteoarthritis, metabolic syndrome, and other diseases, especially as an adjunct to standard therapy and a healthy lifestyle.
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- Shirin Hassanizadeh
- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russia
- Institute for Atherosclerosis Research, Moscow, Russia
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Crugeira PJL, Almeida HHS, Teixeira LG, Barreiro MF. Photodynamic inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus by ecological antibacterial solutions associating LED (ʎ 450 ± 10 nm) with curcumin and olive leaf extracts. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2023; 238:112626. [PMID: 36512898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2022.112626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a problem in contemporary society, with Staphylococcus aureus standing out as a threat due to its ability to colonize, its pathogenicity, and its expression of several virulence factors. In this context, antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation (aPDI) emerges as an alternative to conventional microbicidal or microbiostatic systems, enabling numerous and successive applications without developing side effects and microbial resistance. In this context, an aPDI system against cultures of S. aureus based on a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion incorporating curcumin as the photosensitizer (PS), with and without olive leaf extract (OLE), was developed and the antibacterial efficacy evaluated under LED activation (ʎ450 ± 10 nm) by depositing an energy density of 14 J/cm2. The produced emulsified systems showed no significant differences in the droplet size and morphology, remaining stable along the tested period of 30 days. The bacterial reduction achieved after the first aPDI application for the emulsions added with curcumin and curcumin combined with the OLE was 5 log10 CFU.mL-1 and 6 log10 CFU.mL-1, respectively, revealing a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.0001). After the second aPDI application, an increased microbial reduction (7 log10 CFU.mL-1) was observed for both studied groups even with a low significant difference (p < 0.05). The PS loading through an emulsified system for aPDI obtained a bactericidal action against S. aureus, increased by applying two aPDI, showing a significant synergy between photodynamic inactivation, OLE delivery and antibacterial activity. In addition, the developed solutions were produced using natural products by an ecologically correct process.
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- Pedro J L Crugeira
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
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Khan HN, Imran M, Sanaullah I, Ullah Khan I, Sabri AN, Naseem S, Riaz S. In Vivo biodistribution, antioxidant and hemolysis tendency of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles – potential anticancer agents. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Zhong Y, Tu Y, Ma Q, Chen L, Zhang W, Lu X, Yang S, Wang Z, Zhang L. Curcumin alleviates experimental colitis in mice by suppressing necroptosis of intestinal epithelial cells. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1170637. [PMID: 37089942 PMCID: PMC10119427 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1170637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Curcumin, the primary bioactive substance in turmeric, exhibits potential therapeutic effects on ulcerative colitis. However, its mechanism for regulating necroptosis in colitis has not been fully elucidated. In this study, the effect of curcumin on experimental colitis-induced necroptosis of intestinal epithelial cells was investigated, and its molecular mechanism was further explored. We found that curcumin blocked necroptosis in a dose-dependent manner by inhibiting the phosphorylation of RIP3 and MLKL instead of RIP1 in HT-29 cells. Co-Immunoprecipitation assay showed that curcumin weakened the interaction between RIP1 and RIP3, possibly due to the direct binding of curcumin to RIP3 as suggested by drug affinity responsive target stability analysis. In a classical in vivo model of TNF-α and pan-caspase inhibitor-induced necroptosis in C57BL/6 mice, curcumin potently inhibited systemic inflammatory responses initiated by the necroptosis signaling pathway. Then, using a dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis model in C57BL/6 mice, we found that curcumin inhibited the expression of p-RIP3 in the intestinal epithelium, reduced intestinal epithelial cells loss, improved the function of the intestinal tight junction barrier, and reduced local intestinal inflammation. Collectively, our findings suggest that curcumin is a potent targeted RIP3 inhibitor with anti-necroptotic and anti-inflammatory effects, maintains intestinal barrier function, and effectively alleviates colitis injury.
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- Yuting Zhong
- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Lichao Zhang, ; Zhibin Wang, ; Shuo Yang,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Lichao Zhang, ; Zhibin Wang, ; Shuo Yang,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Lichao Zhang, ; Zhibin Wang, ; Shuo Yang,
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Salimi A, Mohammad Soleymani H, Mohammad Soleymani S. Altered Skin Permeation of Finasteride Using Clove Oil, Urea, and Lyophilized Powder of Grape Seed Extract. Adv Pharm Bull 2023; 13:96-103. [PMID: 36721808 PMCID: PMC9871283 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2023.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Purpose: Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat hair loss and acne. The skin permeation of finasteride is one of the main challenges associated with dermal drug delivery. One way to overcome the skin barrier is to use penetration enhancers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of some penetration enhancers on finasteride permeability on the skin, as well as the effect of pretreatment time on their efficacy. Methods: In order to determine the effect of penetration enhancers on the skin permeability of finasteride, the skin was exposed to clove oil, urea, and lyophilized powder of grape seed extract (LPGSE) at different pretreatment times (2, 4 h), and then the permeability parameters were determined by passing the drug through the skin. Results: The results of this study showed that clove oil, urea, and LPGSE increased the transfer of finasteride from the skin. The highest rate of permeation was observed with clove oil (4 h), and the least permeability was observed with urea (4 h). Conclusion: Increasing the pretreatment time with clove oil and LPGSE increases the permeability of finasteride. Meanwhile, the increase in pretreatment time with urea reduces the penetration of finasteride from the skin due to reversible effects.
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- Anayatollah Salimi
- Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Petroleum Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author: Saeed Mohammad Soleymani,
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Choudhary P, Gupta S, Shukla R, Gupta A, Pahal S, Singh S. Regulation of neuronal repair and regeneration through inhibition of oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein (OMgp). J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:13936-13952. [PMID: 34787055 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1997820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The inability of neural cells to regenerate themselves after an injury represents the major difference between neural cells and other cells of the body. Various factors are responsible for this, as the expression of myelin-derived inhibitors of axonal outgrowth such as neurite outgrowth inhibitor (Nogo), myelin-associated growth factor, and oligodendrocyte-myelin glycoprotein (OMgp) hinder the central nervous system (CNS) axons to recover properly and inhibit the neuron regeneration. The patient with spinal cord injury can even permanently lose their function due to the inability of axons to regenerate. However, their role in neural regeneration in vivo is not known completely. During the study, we found that once CNS gets injured, the axon growth inhibitor OMgp binds to the Nogo-66 Receptor 1 (NgR1) which in turn restricts the normal functioning of CNS. Considering the OMgp as the target protein, two flavonoid libraries (curcumin and piperine) were screened against it to get potential inhibitors. The effectiveness of the ligands was first screened by three-tier structure-based virtual screening by Glide, Schrödinger. Based on the docking score, the best-docked compounds were taken for absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion analysis and the top two complexes from each library were chosen for simulation studies. Flavonoid ligands showed a much better binding affinity when compared with already known inhibitors Riluzole and Minocycline. To date, no natural inhibitors are known for OMgp. Hence, this study can provide novel insight for upcoming research in this area. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Princy Choudhary
- Applied Science Department, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, UP, India
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- Applied Science Department, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, UP, India
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- Applied Science Department, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, UP, India
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- Applied Science Department, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, UP, India
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- Applied Science Department, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, UP, India
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- Applied Science Department, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, UP, India
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Moon EC, Chang YH. Physicochemical, Structural, and In Vitro Gastrointestinal Tract Release Properties of Sodium Alginate-Based Cryogel Beads Filled with Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate as a Curcumin Delivery System. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010031. [PMID: 36615227 PMCID: PMC9822046 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The objectives of this study were to produce sodium alginate (SA)-based cryogel beads filled with different concentrations (0, 0.4, 1.0, and 2.5%, w/w) of hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (HDP) as a curcumin delivery system and to investigate the physicochemical, structural, and in vitro gastrointestinal tract release properties of the cryogel beads. According to FT-IR analysis, the formation of ionic crosslinking between SA and Ca2+ and the presence of HDP were found. XRD analysis demonstrated the successful encapsulation of curcumin in the beads by observing the disappearance of the characteristic peaks of curcumin. SEM analysis results revelated that SA-based cryogel beads exhibited a denser internal structure as the HDP concentration was increased. The encapsulation efficiency of curcumin in SA cryogel beads filled with HDP concentration from 0% to 2.5% was increased from 31.95% to 76.66%, respectively, indicating that HDP can be a suitable filler for the encapsulation of curcumin in the production of SA-based cryogel beads. After exposure to simulated gastric fluid (SGF) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF), the release rate of curcumin was decreased as HDP concentration was increased. Accordingly, SA-based cryogel beads filled with HDP can be utilized for the delivery system of curcumin in the food industry.
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Dwivedi S, Gottipati A, Ganugula R, Arora M, Friend R, Osburne R, Rodrigues-Hoffman A, Basu R, Pan HL, Kumar MNVR. Oral Nanocurcumin Alone or in Combination with Insulin Alleviates STZ-Induced Diabetic Neuropathy in Rats. Mol Pharm 2022; 19:4612-4624. [PMID: 36106748 PMCID: PMC9972482 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM), a multifaceted metabolic disorder if not managed properly leads to secondary complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one such complication caused by nerve damage that cannot be reversed but can be delayed. Recently, diabetes patients are using dietary supplements, although there remains a general skepticism about this practice. Curcumin (CUR), one such supplement can help prevent underlying low-grade inflammation in diabetes, but it is plagued by poor oral bioavailability. To better understand the role of bioavailability in clinical outcomes, we have tested double-headed nanosystems containing curcumin (nCUR) on DPN. Because CUR does not influence glucose levels, we have also tested the effects of nCUR combined with long-acting subcutaneous insulin (INS). nCUR with or without INS alleviates DPN at two times lower dose than unformulated CUR, as indicated by qualitative and quantitative analysis of the hind paw, sciatic nerve, spleen, and L4-6 spinal cord. In addition, nCUR and nCUR+INS preserve hind paw nerve axons as evident by the Bielschowsky silver stain and intraepidermal nerve fibers (IENF) density measured by immunofluorescence. The mechanistic studies further corroborated the results, where nCUR or nCUR+INS showed a significant decrease in TUNEL positive cells, mRNA expression of NLRP3, IL-1β, and macrophage infiltration while preserving nestin and NF200 expression in the sciatic nerve. Together, the data confirms that CUR bioavailability is proportional to clinical outcomes and INS alone may not be one of the solutions for DM. This study highlights the potential of nCUR with or without INS in alleviating DPN and warrants further investigation.
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- Subhash Dwivedi
- College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
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- College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
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- College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
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- College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
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- College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
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- College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida32611-7011, United States
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- Division of Endocrinology, Center of Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia22908, United States
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- Center for Neuroscience and Pain Research, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas77030, United States
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- College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- The Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM), The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Alabama Life Research Institute, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama35487-0166, United States
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas77843, United States
- Nephrology Research and Training Center, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama35401, United States
- Center for Free Radical Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama35401, United States
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Mansour A, Mahmoud MY, Bakr AF, Ghoniem MG, Adam FA, El-Sherbiny IM. Dual-Enhanced Pluronic Nanoformulated Methotrexate-Based Treatment Approach for Breast Cancer: Development and Evaluation of In Vitro and In Vivo Efficiency. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122668. [PMID: 36559161 PMCID: PMC9784442 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is a prevalent tumor and causes deadly metastatic complications. Myriad cancer types, including breast cancer, are effectively treated by methotrexate (MTX). However, MTX hydrophobicity, adverse effects and the development of resistance have inspired a search for new effective strategies to overcome these challenges. These may include the addition of a bioenhancer and/or encapsulation into appropriate nano-based carriers. In the present study, the anticancer effect of MTX was fortified through dual approaches. First, the concomitant use of piperine (PIP) as a bioenhancer with MTX, which was investigated in the MCF-7 cell line. The results depicted significantly lower IC50 values for the combination (PIP/MTX) than for MTX. Second, PIP and MTX were individually nanoformulated into F-127 pluronic nanomicelles (PIP-NMs) and F-127/P-105 mixed pluronic nanomicelles (MTX-MNMs), respectively, validated by several characterization techniques, and the re-investigated cytotoxicity of PIP-NMs and MTX-MNMs was fortified. Besides, the PIP-NMs/MTX-MNMs demonstrated further cytotoxicity enhancement. The PIP-NMs/MTX-MNMs combination was analyzed by flow cytometry to understand the cell death mechanism. Moreover, the in vivo assessment of PIP-NMs/MTX-MNMs was adopted through the Ehrlich ascites model, which revealed a significant reduction of the tumor weight. However, some results of the tumor markers showed that the addition of PIP-NMs to MTX-MNMs did not significantly enhance the antitumor effect.
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- Amira Mansour
- Nanomedicine Research Labs, Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science & Technology, Giza 12578, Egypt
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- Department of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomedicine Research Labs, Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science & Technology, Giza 12578, Egypt
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Ganguly R, Verma G, Ingle A, Kumar S, Sarma H, Dutta D, Dutta B, Kunwar A, Ajish K, Bhainsa K, Hassan P, Aswal V. Structural, rheological and therapeutic properties of pluronic F127 hydrogel and beeswax based lavender oil ointment formulations. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Zheng Y, Yao F, Chen F. Curcumin-loaded electrospun peanut protein isolate/ poly-l-lactic acid nanofibre membranes: Preparation and characterisation and release behaviour. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Derosa G, D'Angelo A, Maffioli P. The role of selected nutraceuticals in management of prediabetes and diabetes: An updated review of the literature. Phytother Res 2022; 36:3709-3765. [PMID: 35912631 PMCID: PMC9804244 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Dysglycemia is a disease state preceding the onset of diabetes and includes impaired fasting glycemia and impaired glucose tolerance. This review aimed to collect and analyze the literature reporting the results of clinical trials evaluating the effects of selected nutraceuticals on glycemia in humans. The results of the analyzed trials, generally, showed the positive effects of the nutraceuticals studied alone or in association with other supplements on fasting plasma glucose and post-prandial plasma glucose as primary outcomes, and their efficacy in improving insulin resistance as a secondary outcome. Some evidences, obtained from clinical trials, suggest a role for some nutraceuticals, and in particular Berberis, Banaba, Curcumin, and Guar gum, in the management of prediabetes and diabetes. However, contradictory results were found on the hypoglycemic effects of Morus, Ilex paraguariensis, Omega-3, Allium cepa, and Trigonella faenum graecum, whereby rigorous long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm these data. More studies are also needed for Eugenia jambolana, as well as for Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus which glucose-lowering effects were observed when administered in combination, but not alone. Further trials are also needed for quercetin.
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- Giuseppe Derosa
- Department of Internal Medicine and TherapeuticsUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly,Centre of Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases, and DyslipidemiasUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly,Regional Centre for Prevention, Surveillance, Diagnosis and Treatment of Dyslipidemias and AtherosclerosisFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoPaviaItaly,Italian Nutraceutical Society (SINut)BolognaItaly,Laboratory of Molecular MedicineUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
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- Department of Internal Medicine and TherapeuticsUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly,Laboratory of Molecular MedicineUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
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- Centre of Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases, and DyslipidemiasUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly,Regional Centre for Prevention, Surveillance, Diagnosis and Treatment of Dyslipidemias and AtherosclerosisFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoPaviaItaly,Italian Nutraceutical Society (SINut)BolognaItaly
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Therapeutic potency of curcumin for allergic diseases: A focus on immunomodulatory actions. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 154:113646. [PMID: 36063645 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In light of increasing research evidence on the molecular mechanisms of allergic diseases, the crucial roles of innate and acquired immunity in the disease's pathogenesis have been well highlighted. In this respect, much attention has been paid to the modulation of unregulated and unabated inflammatory responses aiming to suppress pathologic immune responses in treating allergic diseases. One of the most important natural compounds with a high potency of immune modulation is curcumin, an active polyphenol compound derived from turmeric, Curcuma longa L. Curcumin's immunomodulatory action mainly arises from its interactions with an extensive collection of immune cells such as mast cells, eosinophils, epithelial cells, basophils, neutrophils, and lymphocytes. Up to now, there has been no detailed investigation of curcumin's immunomodulatory actions in allergic diseases. So, the present review study aims to prepare an overview of the immunomodulatory effects of curcumin on the pathologic innate immune responses and dysregulated functions of T helper (TH) subtypes, including TH1, TH2, TH17, and regulator T cells (Tregs) by gathering evidence from several studies of In-vitro and In-vivo. As the second aim of the present review, we also discuss some novel strategies to overcome the limitation of curcumin in clinical use. Finally, this review also assesses the therapeutic potential of curcumin regarding its immunomodulatory actions in allergic diseases.
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Wang Q, Yu W, Li Z, Liu B, Hu Y, Chen S, de Vries R, Yuan Y, Erazo Quintero LE, Hou G, Hu C, Li Y. The stability and bioavailability of curcumin loaded α-lactalbumin nanocarriers formulated in functional dairy drink. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Phyto-Therapeutic and Nanomedicinal Approaches: A New Hope for Management of Alzheimer's Disease. Int J Pharm 2022; 627:122213. [PMID: 36179926 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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da Rosa MM, de Amorim LC, Alves JVDO, Aguiar IFDS, Oliveira FGDS, da Silva MV, dos Santos MTC. The promising role of natural products in Alzheimer's disease. BRAIN DISORDERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dscb.2022.100049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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Abdullah M, Kanwal T, Shuja AA, Rao K, Rehman K, Kawish M, Simjee SU, Sirajuddin, Shah MR. Synthesis and characterization of cinnamic acid based glyceride and its application for developing self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system for curcumin oral delivery. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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