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Nayakula M, Jeengar MK, Naidu VGM, Chella N. Enhanced Pharmacokinetics and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Curcumin Using Dry Emulsion as Drug Delivery Vehicle. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2023; 48:189-199. [PMID: 36800055 DOI: 10.1007/s13318-023-00819-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Many naturally available dietary molecules such as curcumin have not seen the market due to poor solubility, bioavailability, and photodegradability. Successful development of a lipid-based dry emulsion may overcome these issues and help in reaching the markets for natural dietary molecules such as curcumin. The current study aims to develop a dry emulsion formulation of curcumin using natural oil and evaluate its dissolution, photostability, pharmacokinetics, and anti-inflammatory activity. METHODS Dry emulsions were prepared using emu oil and corn oil as the lipid phase, Caproyl 90 and Cremophor RH 40 as surfactants, and dextrin as a hydrophilic carrier. RESULTS Microscopic studies showed the formation of spherical porous particles, and solid-state characterization using differential scanning calorimetry and powder X-ray diffraction showed the conversion of curcumin to an amorphous form. About 80% drug release was observed from formulation, whereas pure drug showed only 50% drug release in 30 min. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies showed fivefold improvement in the maximum concentration of curcumin in plasma (Cmax) and sevenfold improvement in the area under the concentration-time curve of curcumin from emu oil formulation compared with pure curcumin. Significant differences were observed in the anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin dry emulsion and plain curcumin. Emu-oil-based formulations showed synergistic anti-inflammatory activity over corn-oil-based formulations with improved photostability. CONCLUSION The present study suggests that the dry emulsion may enhance the bioavailability with synergistic anti-inflammatory activity and photostability of curcumin when given orally.
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- Mahesh Nayakula
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, India.,Department of Pharmacology, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AIMS Health Sciences Campus, Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, India.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research NIPER Guwahati, Sila Village, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam, 781101, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, India. .,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research NIPER Guwahati, Sila Village, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam, 781101, India.
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Ashraaf S, Tahir HM, Raza C, Awad EM, Ali S, Khan SY, Barisani-Asenbauer T. Synergistic Effect of Silk Sericin and Curcumin to Treat an Inflammatory Condition. J Burn Care Res 2023; 44:106-113. [PMID: 36269798 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irac157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Inflammation-related diseases are recognized as the major cause of morbidity around the globe. In this study, the anti-inflammatory potential of sericin, curcumin, and their mixture was investigated in vivo and in vitro. Edema was induced via 1% carrageenan and then sericin (0.03, 0.06, 0.09 mg/ml), curcumin (1%, 2%, 3%), and their mixture doses were applied topically. The paw circumference and thickness were measured after 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-hour post-carrageenan injection. The levels of IL-4 and IL-10 were measured from the serum. In mice fibroblast cells, sericin (20, 40, 60 μg/ml), curcumin (5, 10, 20 μM), and mixture concentrations were applied and then stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Afterward, the cells were used for the analysis of gene expression, and the supernatant was collected for protein expression of IL-1β, IL-4, and IL-10. Our results demonstrated that sericin and curcumin caused a dose-dependent reduction in edema, whereas the mixture-treated group reduced the paw thickness and circumference most significantly (p = .0001). Furthermore, the mixture treatment of carrageenan-inflicted group increased the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines, IL-4 (650.87 pg/ml) and IL-10 (183.14 pg/ml), in comparison to the carrageenan control. The in vitro data revealed that among all the treatment doses, the mixture-treated group has effectively reduced the gene (1.13-fold) and protein (51.9 pg/ml) expression of IL-1β in comparison to McCoy cells stimulated with LPS. Moreover, mixture treatment elevated the expression of IL-4 and IL-10 at genes (4.3-fold and 3.7-fold, respectively) and protein levels (169.33 and 141.83 pg/ml, respectively). The current study reports the enhanced anti-inflammatory effects of the mixture of curcumin and sericin through modulating expressions of interleukins in vitro and in vivo. Thus, natural products (curcumin and sericin)-based formulations have greater potential for clinical investigations.
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- Sehrish Ashraaf
- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Center of Ocular Inflammation and Infection, Laura Bassi Centres of Expertise (OCUVAC), Institute of Specific Prophylaxis and Tropical Medicine [ISPTM], Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology (CePII), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Center of Ocular Inflammation and Infection, Laura Bassi Centres of Expertise (OCUVAC), Institute of Specific Prophylaxis and Tropical Medicine [ISPTM], Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology (CePII), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Gholinia Sarpoli LM, Zare-Karizi S, Heidari E, Hasanzadeh A, Bayandori M, Azedi F, Hamblin MR, Karimi M. Co-delivery of curcumin and Bcl-2 siRNA to enhance therapeutic effect against breast cancer cells using PEI-functionalized PLGA nanoparticles. Pharm Dev Technol 2022; 27:785-793. [PMID: 36043390 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2022.2120003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Breast cancer is the second major cause of death worldwide among women. Co-delivery of anticancer drugs and nucleic acids targeting the apoptosis pathway could be a promising new approach. METHODS In the present study, we synthesized a novel nanostructure for co-delivery of curcumin and siRNA to breast cancer cells. Curcumin-loaded polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) was synthesized using an O/W emulsion-solvent diffusion method. It was coated with polyethylenimine (PEI) and subsequently complexed with Bcl-2 siRNA. Also nanoparticles were characterized such as zeta potential, size distribution and drug encapsulation. Finally the cytotoxicity of NP and Bcl2 experession was evaluated. RESULTS The curcumin loaded PLGA nanoparticles were 70nm in size, and increased to 84 nm after incorporation of PEI plus Bcl-2 siRNA. The encapsulation ratio of drug in our nanoparticle was 78%. Cellular internalization PLGA-CUR-PEI/Bcl-2 siRNA NPs was confirmed by fluorescence microscopy with broadcasting of the fluorescence in the cytoplasm and into the nucleus. The results of the cell viability assay revealed that curcumin-loaded PLGA coated with PEI and Bcl-2 siRNA exhibited the highest cytotoxicity against the T47D cell line, while the siRNA decreased the Bcl-2 expression by 90.7%. CONCLUSION The co-delivery of curcumin plus Bcl-2 siRNA with the PLGA-PEI nanosystem could be a synergistic drug carrier against breast cancer cells.
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- Department of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Varamin-Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, Varamin, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa.,Radiation Biology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Chemical Characterization and In Vivo Toxicological Safety Evaluation of Emu Oil. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14112238. [PMID: 35684037 PMCID: PMC9182831 DOI: 10.3390/nu14112238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, the physicochemical properties, fatty acid composition, antioxidant activities, and in vitro as well as in vivo toxicological safety of emu oil were investigated. Emu oil was shown to have a low acid and peroxide value, low amounts of carotenoid and phenolic compounds, and high doses of oleic acid and linoleic acid. Furthermore, in a bacterial reverse mutation assay, emu oil demonstrated no change in the amount of revertant colonies for all strains. In a chromosomal assay, no aberrations occurred in any of the emu oil treatment groups (1.25, 2.5, and 5 μg/mL). In the bone marrow micronucleus test, emu oil up to 20 mL/kg showed no significant increase in the incidence of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes. Moreover, emu oil up to 19.3 mg/kg body weight did not affect body weight in an acute oral toxicity study. These results are crucial for the adoption of emu oil as an alternative source of edible oil.
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Puppala ER, Jain S, Saha P, Rachamalla M, Np S, Yalamarthi SS, Abubakar M, Chaudhary A, Chamundeswari D, Usn M, Gangasani JK, Naidu VGM. Perillyl alcohol attenuates rheumatoid arthritis via regulating TLR4/NF-κB and Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathways: A comprehensive study onin-vitro and in-vivo experimental models. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 97:153926. [PMID: 35030388 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.153926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic and idiopathic autoimmune disorder. Perillyl alcohol (POH) is a monoterpene which can be extracted from widely available essential oils and is known for its strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE Recent studies have been proven that inhibitors of farnesyltransferase enzyme showed significant anti-arthritic activity. POH is one such natural molecule having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties by inhibiting farnesyltransferase enzyme which further down regulates NF-κB and Nrf2 via Ras/Raf/MAPK pathway. Also, the effect of POH against rheumatoid arthritis is not known yet. Hence, the present research was intended to assess the anti-arthritic potential of POH in-vitro and in-vivo. METHODS The in-vitro effects of POH on RAW 264.7 cells stimulated with LPS 1 µg/ml were investigated to its potential therapeutic effects. CFA 100 µl was intradermally administered to rats for the induction of arthritis. POH 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg administered topically from day 1 to day 28. Paw volumes measured, radiography analysis, anti-oxidant status, Gene expression studies, western blot analysis and histological analysis were performed to check the effects of POH. RESULTS Our in-vitro findings suggested that POH inhibits inflammation by suppressing reactive oxygen species (ROS), NF-кB and Nrf2 signaling axis. Besides this, POH also rescinded the nitrate levels, pro-inflammatory cytokine levels like IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α also PGE2 and COX-2 levels induced by LPS in murine macrophages. Additionally, our in-vivo results revealed that POH conscientiously alleviated CFA induced inflammation by restoring arthritis index, body weight, nitrosative, lipid peroxidation assays. Macroscopically through measuring paw volumes and X-ray, it was evidenced that POH has decreased inflammation and bone erosion. Not only in-vitro but also in-vivo, POH has abridged cytokine levels IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Histopathological evaluation presented POH treatment alleviated joint inflammation, pannus formation, and bone erosion significantly. Moreover, POH suppressed the protein expression of NF-кB, COX-2, iNOS and improved Nrf2, and SOD2 levels in paw tissues estimated by western blotting. CONCLUSION POH was effective in ameliorating LPS stimulation mediated oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines in RAW 264.7 cells in-vitro and FCA induced arthritis in rats in-vivo through its anti-inflammatory effects via regulating TLR4/NF-κB and Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathways..
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- Eswara Rao Puppala
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E2, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, 600116, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxiclology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101.
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Allawadhi P, Khurana A, Sayed N, Godugu C, Vohora D. Ameliorative effect of cerium oxide nanoparticles against Freund’s complete adjuvant-induced arthritis. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022; 17:383-404. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Aim: To assess the mechanistic effects of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CONPs) on Freund’s complete adjuvant (FCA)-induced rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Methods: CONPs were characterized and evaluated in vitro (RAW 264.7 macrophages) and in vivo (FCA-induced rheumatoid arthritis model). Results: In vitro treatment with CONPs significantly reduced lipopolysaccharide-induced oxidative stress (as evident from dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate staining), diminished mitochondrial stress (as observed with tetraethylbenzimidazolylcarbocyanine iodide staining) and reduced superoxide radicals. In vivo, CONPs exhibited anti-rheumatoid arthritis activity, as evident from results of paw volume, x-ray, clinical scoring, levels of cytokines (IL-17, IL-1β, TNF-α and TGF-β1) and histology. Conclusion: We provide preclinical proof that CONPs may be a novel futuristic nanoparticle-based approach for therapy of rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Prince Allawadhi
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, 110062, India
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Amra K, Momin M, Desai N, Khan F. Therapeutic benefits of natural oils along with permeation enhancing activity. Int J Dermatol 2021; 61:484-507. [PMID: 34310695 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system with a multifunctional purpose to protect the body from heat and microbes, regulate body temperature, and act as a sensory organ. A topical dosage form applied on the skin will have to cross the stratum corneum, which would then allow the dosage form to traverse the subsequent layers of the skin. The drug with poor solubility and short half-life would serve as an ideal candidate for its delivery via the transdermal route. This review reports the role of natural oils in enhancing the permeation of drugs through skin as they possess different features like natural origin, favorable penetration enhancement, and partitioning action in the skin. Chemical penetration enhancers have been used widely but are associated with toxicities. Thus, more research should be channelized in the area of extraction of oils from natural sources, along with their active constituents, which can serve as therapeutic alternatives to various disorders and diseases. Natural oils are obtained from leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, bark, and roots, which have a therapeutic potential as well as penetration enhancing activity. The demerits of oral drug delivery include degradation of drugs in the gastrointestinal tract, addition of taste masking, and coating of tablets, which can be overcome by delivering the drug via the transdermal route. Natural oil contains lipids, flavonoids, and terpenes, which play a significant role in anti-inflammatory and penetration enhancing activity.
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- Kesrin Amra
- Cipla Ltd, LBS Marg, Vikhroli West, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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Mohammadian Haftcheshmeh S, Khosrojerdi A, Aliabadi A, Lotfi S, Mohammadi A, Momtazi-Borojeni AA. Immunomodulatory Effects of Curcumin in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Evidence from Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Outcomes. Rev Physiol Biochem Pharmacol 2021; 179:1-29. [PMID: 33404796 DOI: 10.1007/112_2020_54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder characterized by the destruction of the joint and bone resorption. The production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, dysregulated functions of three important subtypes of T helper (TH) cells including TH1, TH17, and regulator T (Treg) cells are major causes of the initiation and development of RA. Moreover, B cells as a source of the production of several autoantibodies play key roles in the pathogenesis of RA. The last decades have seen increasingly rapid advances in the field of immunopharmacology using natural origin compounds for the management of various inflammatory diseases. Curcumin, a main active polyphenol compound isolated from turmeric, curcuma longa, possesses a wide range of pharmacologic properties for the treatment of several diseases. This review comprehensively will assess beneficial immunomodulatory effects of curcumin on the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and also dysregulated functions of immune cells including TH1, TH17, Treg, and B cells in RA. We also seek the clinical efficacy of curcumin for the treatment of RA in several recent clinical trials. In conclusion, curcumin has been found to ameliorate RA complications through modulating inflammatory and autoreactive responses in immune cells and synovial fibroblast cells via inhibiting the expression or function of pro-inflammatory mediators, such as nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), activated protein-1 (AP-1), and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). Of note, curcumin treatment without any adverse effects can attenuate the clinical symptoms of RA patients and, therefore, has therapeutic potential for the treatment of the diseases.
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Halal Research center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Leena MM, Silvia MG, Vinitha K, Moses JA, Anandharamakrishnan C. Synergistic potential of nutraceuticals: mechanisms and prospects for futuristic medicine. Food Funct 2021; 11:9317-9337. [PMID: 33211054 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02041a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nutraceuticals are valued for their therapeutic effects and numerous health benefits. In recent years, several studies have demonstrated their superior performances when co-delivered; the concept of synergism has been established for various bioactives. Apart from improvements in the bioavailability of partnering compounds, this approach can protect the radical scavenging potential and biological effects of individual compounds. In this review, the intricate mechanisms that promote synergistic effects when bioactive compounds are co-delivered are detailed. Importantly, a range of potential medical applications that have been established through such synergistic effects is presented, emphasizing recent developments in this field. Also, a section has been devoted to highlighting perspectives on co-encapsulation at the nanoscale for improved synergistic benefits. While prospects for the treatment of chronic diseases are well-demonstrated, several challenges and safety concerns remain, and these have been discussed, providing recommendations for future research.
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- M Maria Leena
- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur - 613005, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Huang Y, Qiu L, Mi X, Zhang Z, Xu D, Tao X, Xing K, Wu Q, Wei H. Hot-water extract of ripened Pu-erh tea attenuates DSS-induced colitis through modulation of the NF-κB and HIF-1α signaling pathways in mice. Food Funct 2021; 11:3459-3470. [PMID: 32239008 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo02803j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Tea consumption has been found to be associated with low incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Asian countries. However, there is very limited knowledge of such potential protection and its underlying mechanism. Ripened Pu-erh tea (RPT) belongs to the variety of microbial fermented tea, but its function regarding anti-inflammation remains unclear. In the present study, we investigated the effects of RPT on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. The results demonstrated that RPT significantly relieved the loss of body weight, disease severity and shortening of colon length, and remarkably inhibited the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by lessening the infiltration of inflammatory cells. Furthermore, we found that RPT suppressed the activation of the NF-κB pathway and down-regulated the expression of HIF-1α. Thus, it was concluded that RPT attenuated the progress of colitis via suppressing the HIF-1α/NF-κB signaling pathways thus reducing inflammation. This suggests that RPT may be a potential anti-inflammatory nutraceutical for the prevention and treatment of colonic colitis.
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- Yina Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China
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- Wanlongshan Tea Plantation, Pingxiang, Jiangxi 337000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. and Texas Children's Microbiome Center, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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Jeengar MK, Narendra SC, Thummuri D, Magnusson M, Naidu VGM, Uppugunduri S. Local administration of 4-Thiouridine, a novel molecule with potent anti-inflammatory properties, protects against experimental colitis and arthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 85:106598. [PMID: 32442901 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Previous studies in a rat model of Sephadex induced lung inflammation showed that 4-Thiouridine (4SU), a thiol substituted nucleoside, was very effective in reducing edema, leukocyte influx and TNF levels in bronchoalvelolar lavage fluid. However, little is known about the factors and mechanisms underlying these effects. In the present study, we have used two separate mouse models of chronic inflammation, a model of dextran sulphate sodium (DSS) induced colitis and a model of antigen induced arthritis, to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of 4-thiouridine. We have analyzed a broad spectrum of inflammatory mediators in order to delineate the mechanisms behind a potential anti-inflammatory effect of 4SU. Colitis was induced in C57BL/6 mice by administration of 3.5% DSS in drinking water for 5 days and the potential anti-colitic effect of 4SU was assessed by monitoring the disease activity index (DAI), measurement of colon length and histopathological analysis of colon tissue. We analyzed tissue myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, serum pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF), mRNA and protein expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, COX-2, and NF-κB activity in colitis tissue. Intracolonic administration of 4SU (5 mg/kg & 10 mg/kg.) significantly inhibited MPO activity and reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF) as well as COX-2. Further, NF-κB activation was also blocked by attenuating the phosphorylation of IkB kinase (IKK α/β) in DSS-induced colitis tissues. Arthritis was induced by intra-articular injection of mBSA in the knee of NMRI mice pre-immunized with mBSA and 4SU was administered locally by direct injection into the knee joint. The antiarthritic potential of 4SU was calculated by histopathological scores and histochemical analysis of joint tissue. Further, immunohistochemistry was used to study inflammatory cell infiltration and expression of cytokines and adhesion molecules in the synovium. Local administration of 50-100 mg/kg 4SU at the time of arthritis onset clearly prevented development of joint inflammation and efficiently inhibited synovial expression of CD18, local cytokine production and recruitment of leukocytes to the synovium. Taken together, our data clearly demonstrates a potent anti-inflammatory effect of 4SU in two experimental models. In conclusion 4SU could be a new promising candidate for therapeutic modulation of chronic inflammatory diseases like ulcerative colitis and arthritis.
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- Manish Kumar Jeengar
- Autoimmunity & Immune Regulation (AIR), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Regional Cancer Center South East Sweden and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Autoimmunity & Immune Regulation (AIR), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Institute (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Institute (NIPER), Guwahati 781032, Assam, India
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- Regional Cancer Center South East Sweden and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Yang C, Daoping Z, Xiaoping X, Jing L, Chenglong Z. Magnesium oil enriched transdermal nanogel of methotrexate for improved arthritic joint mobility, repair, and reduced inflammation. J Microencapsul 2019; 37:77-90. [PMID: 31795796 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2019.1694086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Aim: Methotrexate (Mtx) is prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation in arthritis patients; however, improved repair and mobility of joints still are the major concerns. Magnesium oil (MO) improves joint mobility and repair; therefore, MO-assisted transdermal delivery of Mtx was aimed.Methods: MO integrated Mtx nanoemulsion (Mtx-MONE) was prepared with uniform size (175 ± 35.4 nm), pH (6.15 ± 0.3) near to skin pH, and high entrapment efficiency (65 ± 8.6%). Mtx-MONE was transformed to nanogel (Mtx-MONEG) with semisolid consistency (43,408 ± 77.72 cP) and good spreadability (3.63 ± 0.033 mJ).Results: Mtx-MONEG showed significant reduction in oedema, arthritic scores, level of inflammatory cytokines, and improved walking as compared to diseased control. MO offered additional improvements in joints, mobility, and repair.Conclusion: Transdermal delivery of Mtx has been successfully achieved by Mtx-MONEG. Tremendous recovery from inflammation, improved joints mobility and repair, and reduced pain strongly support the use of MO as an adjutant of Mtx for improved transdermal application.
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- Chen Yang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Gong'an County People's Hospital, Gong'an County, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gong'an County People's Hospital, Gong'an County, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gong'an County People's Hospital, Gong'an County, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gong'an County People's Hospital, Gong'an County, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gong'an County People's Hospital, Gong'an County, China
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Panahi Y, Fazlolahzadeh O, Atkin SL, Majeed M, Butler AE, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. Evidence of curcumin and curcumin analogue effects in skin diseases: A narrative review. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:1165-1178. [PMID: 30073647 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Curcumin, a natural polyphenolic and yellow pigment obtained from the spice turmeric, has strong antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Due to these properties, curcumin has been used as a remedy for the prevention and treatment of skin aging and disorders such as psoriasis, infection, acne, skin inflammation, and skin cancer. Curcumin has protective effects against skin damage caused by chronic ultraviolet B radiation. One of the challenges in maximizing the therapeutic potential of curcumin is its low bioavailability, limited aqueous solubility, and chemical instability. In this regard, the present review is focused on recent studies concerning the use of curcumin for the treatment of skin diseases, as well as offering new and efficient strategies to optimize its pharmacokinetic profile and increase its bioavailability.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Life Sciences Research Division, Anti-Doping Laboratory Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Asteriou E, Gkoutzourelas A, Mavropoulos A, Katsiari C, Sakkas LI, Bogdanos DP. Curcumin for the Management of Periodontitis and Early ACPA-Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis: Killing Two Birds with One Stone. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10070908. [PMID: 30012973 PMCID: PMC6073415 DOI: 10.3390/nu10070908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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We propose curcumin as a preventive measure to avoid/manage periodontitis (PD), and as a natural immunosuppressant for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). PD, mainly caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis forming biofilm and leading to tooth decay, is a major public health issue and a risk factor for the development of RA in humans. P. gingivalis is able to trigger experimental autoimmune arthritis in animal models and in humans can induce citrullinated peptides, which not only are a source of anti-citrullinated antibodies (ACPAs), but also participate in autoreactive responses and disease development. Curcumin appears to have efficient anti-bacterial activity against P. gingivalis infection and biofilm formation. In addition to antibacterial, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory action, curcumin exerts unique immunosuppressant properties via the inhibition of Th17 pro-inflammatory responses and promotion of regulatory T cells, thus suppressing autoimmunity. We introduce curcumin as a natural product for the management of both PD and RA-related autoreactivity, possibly also as a preventive measure in early RA or individuals at high risk to develop RA.
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- Eleni Asteriou
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly and University General Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly and University General Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly and University General Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly and University General Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly and University General Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly and University General Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
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Dewangan AK, Perumal Y, Pavurala N, Chopra K, Mazumder S. Preparation, characterization and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin loaded carboxymethyl cellulose acetate butyrate nanoparticles on adjuvant induced arthritis in rats. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2017.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Choudhury H, Gorain B, Pandey M, Chatterjee LA, Sengupta P, Das A, Molugulu N, Kesharwani P. Recent Update on Nanoemulgel as Topical Drug Delivery System. J Pharm Sci 2017; 106:1736-1751. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 03/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Jeengar MK, Thummuri D, Magnusson M, Naidu VGM, Uppugunduri S. Uridine Ameliorates Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS)-Induced Colitis in Mice. Sci Rep 2017; 7:3924. [PMID: 28634361 PMCID: PMC5478663 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-04041-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Uridine, one of the four components that comprise RNA, has attracted attention as a novel therapeutic modulator of inflammation. However, very little is known about its effect on intestinal inflammation. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential protective effect of intracolonic administered uridine against DSS induced colitis in male C57BL/6 mice. Intracolonic instillation of 3 doses of uridine 1 mg/Kg (lower dose), 5 mg/Kg (medium dose), and 10 mg/Kg (higher dose) in saline was performed daily. Uridine at medium and high dose significantly reduced the severity of colitis (DAI score) and alleviated the macroscopic and microscopic signs of the disease. The levels of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-1β and TNF in serum as well as mRNA expression in colon were significantly reduced in the uridine treated groups. Moreover, colon tissue myloperoxidase activities, protein expression of IL-6, TNF- α, COX-2, P-NFkB and P-Ikk-βα in the colon tissues were significantly reduced in medium and high dose groups. These findings demonstrated that local administration of uridine alleviated experimental colitis in male C57BL/6 mice accompanied by the inhibition of neutrophil infiltration and NF-κB signaling. Thus, Uridine may be a promising candidate for future use in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Manish Kumar Jeengar
- Autoimmunity & Immune Regulation (AIR), Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Institute, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Institute, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, India
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- Autoimmunity & Immune Regulation (AIR), Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Institute, Balanagar, Hyderabad, 500037, India
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Institute, Guwahati, 781032, Assam, India
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- Regional Cancer Center South East Sweden and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Zhang K, Zhang Y, Li Z, Li N, Feng N. Essential oil-mediated glycerosomes increase transdermal paeoniflorin delivery: optimization, characterization, and evaluation in vitro and in vivo. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:3521-3532. [PMID: 28503066 PMCID: PMC5426476 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s135749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In this study, a novel glycerosome carrier containing essential oils was prepared for topical administration of paeoniflorin (PF) to enhance its transdermal drug delivery and improve drug absorption in the synovium. The formulation of glycerosomes was optimized by a uniform design, and the final vehicle was composed of 5% (w/v) phospholipid, 0.6% (w/v) cholesterol, and 10% (v/v) glycerol, with 2% (v/v) Speranskia tuberculata essential oil (STO) as the transdermal enhancer. The in vitro transdermal flux of PF loaded in the STO-glycerosomes was 1.4-fold, 1.6-fold, and 1.7-fold higher than those of glycerosomes, liposomes, and tinctures, respectively. In vivo studies showed that the use of STO-glycerosomes was associated with a 3.1-fold greater accumulation of PF in the synovium than that of common glycerosomes. This finding was confirmed by in vivo imaging studies, which found that the fluorescence intensity of Cy5.5-loaded STO-glycerosomes in mice knee joints was 1.8-fold higher than that of the common glycerosomes 5 h after administration. The glycerosomes mediated by STO exhibited considerable skin permeability as well as improved drug absorption in the synovium, indicating that STO-glycerosomes may be a potential PF transdermal delivery vehicle for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis caused by synovium lesions.
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- Kai Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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