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Li J, Luo X, Shiu PHT, Cheng Y, Nie X, Rangsinth P, Lau BWM, Zheng C, Li X, Li R, Lee SMY, Fu C, Seto SW, Zhang J, Leung GPH. Protective effects of Amauroderma rugosum on dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis through the regulation of macrophage polarization and suppression of oxidative stress. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116901. [PMID: 38878683 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116901] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Amauroderma rugosum (AR) is a medicinal mushroom commonly used to treat inflammation, gastric disorders, epilepsy, and cancers due to its remarkable anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. This study was designed to evaluate the pharmacological effects of AR and its underlying mechanism of action against ulcerative colitis (UC) in vitro and in vivo. METHODS A UC mouse model was established by administration of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). AR extract was administered intragastrically to mice for 7 days. At the end of the experiment, histopathology, macrophage phenotype, oxidative stress, and inflammatory status were examined in vivo. Furthermore, RAW 264.7, THP-1, and Caco-2 cells were used to elucidate the mechanism of action of AR in vitro. RESULTS AR extract (0.5-2 mg/mL) significantly suppressed lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)-induced M1 macrophage (pro-inflammatory) polarization in both RAW 264.7 and THP-1 cells. LPS-induced pro-inflammatory mediators (nitric oxide, TNF-α, IL-1β, MCP-1, and IL-6) were reduced by AR extract in a concentration-dependent manner. Similarly, AR extract downregulated MAPK signaling activity in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. AR extract elicited a concentration-dependent increase in the mRNA expression of M2 (anti-inflammatory) phenotype markers (CD206, Arg-1, Fizz-1, and Ym-1) in RAW 264.7 cells. Moreover, AR extract suppressed DSS-induced ROS generation and mitochondrial dysfunction in Caco-2 cells. The in vivo experiment revealed that AR extract (200 mg/kg) increased colon length compared to the DSS-treated group. In addition, disease activity index, spleen ratio, body weight, oxidative stress, and colonic inflammation were markedly improved by AR treatment in DSS-induced UC mice. Finally, AR suppressed M1 and promoted M2 macrophage polarization in UC mice. CONCLUSION The AR extract protected against DSS-induced UC by regulating macrophage polarization and suppressing oxidative stress. These valuable findings suggest that adequate intake of AR can prevent and/or treat UC.
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- Jingjing Li
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China; The Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 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 Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 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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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 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 Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 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 Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China; The Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 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 Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Wu Y, Tang Z, Du S, Dai J, Shen J, Niu H, Song X, Huang G, Du L, Jin Y. Oral quercetin nanoparticles in hydrogel microspheres alleviate high-altitude sleep disturbance based on the gut-brain axis. Int J Pharm 2024; 658:124225. [PMID: 38750982 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124225] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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High-altitude sleep disturbance is a common symptom of acute mountain sickness, which can be alleviated via modulation of the gut-brain axis. Quercetin (Que) is used to modulate gut microbiota and serves as a potential drug to regulate the gut-brain axis, but the poor solubility and bioavailability affect its biological functions. Here, Que nanoparticles (QNPs) were prepared with zein using an antisolvent method, and QNP-loaded calcium alginate hydrogel microspheres (QNP@HMs) were prepared using electrospinning technology to improve the gastrointestinal stability and intestinal adhesion of QNPs. In the mouse model of high-altitude sleep disturbance, oral administration of QNP@HMs before the mice entering high altitude prolonged sleep duration, improved blood cell recovery, spontaneous behavior and short-term memory, and reduced such inflammation factors as TNF-α and iNOS. Moreover, QNP@HMs enhanced the abundance of probiotics in the gut, including Lactobacillus and Lachnospira, and reduced intestinal inflammation. However, in the mice after gut sterilization by long-term oral antibiotics, QNP@HMs showed no therapeutic effect. QNP@HMs are a promising medication for the prevention of high-altitude sleep disturbance based on the gut-brain axis.
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- Yanping Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Information, General Hospital of Western Theater Command of PLA, Chengdu 610083, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China.
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Hua Z, Li Y, Chen T, Wu D, Xu Y, Hu JN. Morin-Based Nanoparticles for Regulation of Blood Glucose. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:21400-21414. [PMID: 38640094 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17642] [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: 04/21/2024]
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Morin, a naturally occurring bioactive compound shows great potential as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent, and regulator of blood glucose levels. However, its low water solubility, poor lipid solubility, limited bioavailability, and rapid clearance in vivo hinder its application in blood glucose regulation. To address these limitations, we report an enzymatically synthesized nanosized morin particle (MNs) encapsulated in sodium alginate microgels (M@SA). This approach significantly enhances morin's delivery efficiency and therapeutic efficacy in blood glucose regulation. Utilizing horseradish peroxidase, we synthesized MNs averaging 305.7 ± 88.7 nm in size. These MNs were then encapsulated via electrohydrodynamic microdroplet spraying to form M@SA microgels. In vivo studies revealed that M@SA microgels demonstrated prolonged intestinal retention and superior efficacy compared with unmodified morin and MNs alone. Moreover, MNs notably improved glucose uptake in HepG2 cells. Furthermore, M@SA microgels effectively regulated blood glucose, lipid profiles, and oxidative stress in diabetic mice while mitigating liver, kidney, and pancreatic damage and enhancing anti-inflammatory responses. Our findings propose a promising strategy for the oral administration of natural compounds for blood glucose regulation, with implications for broader therapeutic applications.
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- Ziqi Hua
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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Li Y, Chen T, Chen L, Wu D, Hu J. Construction of hyaluronic acid-functionalized magnolol nanoparticles for ulcerative colitis treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131920. [PMID: 38679261 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131920] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Oral targeted anti-inflammatory drugs have garnered significant interest in treating ulcerative colitis (UC) due to their potential in reducing medical costs and enhancing treatment efficacy. Magnolol (Mag), a natural anti-inflammatory compound, has demonstrated protective effects against UC. However, its application as an alternative therapeutic agent for UC is limited by poor gastrointestinal stability and inadequate accumulation at inflamed colonic lesions. This study introduces a novel nanoparticle (NPs) formulation based on Mag, functionalized with hyaluronic acid (HA) for targeted UC therapy. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) was modified with 2-thiamine hydrochloride to synthesize BSA·SH. Thiol-ene click reaction with Mag led to the formation of BSA·SH-Mag NPs, which were further modified with HA through dehydration condensation, regular spherical inflammation-targeting HA-BSA·SH-Mag nanoparticles with a charge of -23.6 mV and a particle size of 403 ± 4 nm were formed. In vitro studies revealed significant macrophage targeting and enhanced uptake by colon epithelial cells. Oral administration of HA-BSA·SH-Mag facilitated colon mucosal barrier repair by modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β), anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10), and tight junction proteins (ZO-1, Claudin, Occludin). Crucially, HA-BSA·SH-Mag was found to inhibit the JAK2/STAT3/NF-κB signaling pathway, reducing DSS-induced colon tissue inflammation. This research provides valuable insights into the oral use of natural compounds in UC therapy, highlighting the therapeutic potential of HA-BSA·SH-Mag NPs.
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- Yanfei Li
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Xie F, Zhu Z, Zeng J, Xia Y, Zhang H, Wu Y, Song Z, Ai L. Fabrication of zein-tamarind seed polysaccharide-curcumin nanocomplexes: their characterization and impact on alleviating colitis and gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice. Food Funct 2024; 15:2563-2576. [PMID: 38353040 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04594c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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In this work, a zein-tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) co-delivery system was fabricated using an anti-solvent precipitation method. The formation mechanism, characterization, and effect on alleviating colitis and gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice of zein-TSP-curcumin (Z/T-Cur) nanocomplexes were investigated. Hydrogen bonding and the hydrophobic effect played a key role in the formation of Z/T-Cur nanocomplexes, and the interactions were spontaneous and driven by enthalpy. The encapsulation efficiency, loading capacity, and bioavailability increased from 60.8% (Zein-Cur) to 91.7% (Z/T-Cur1:1), from 6.1% (Zein-Cur) to 18.3% (Z/T-Cur1:1), and from 4.7% (Zein-Cur) to 20.0% (Z/T-Cur1:1), respectively. The Z/T-Cur significantly alleviated colitis symptoms in DSS-treated mice. Additionally, the prepared nanocomplexes rebalanced the gut microbiota composition of colitis mice by increasing the abundance of Akkermansia. Odoribacter and Monoglobus were rich in the Z-T-Cur treatment group, and Turicibacter and Bifidobacterium were rich in the zein-TSP treatment group. This study demonstrated that the TSP could be helpful in the targeted drug delivery system.
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- Fan Xie
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Yunnan Maoduoli Group Food Co., Ltd, Yuxi 653100, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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Li SH, Li YF, Wu D, Xu Y, Yan HJ, Hu JN. Metal-polyphenol microgels for oral delivery of puerarin to alleviate the onset of diabetes. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:757-772. [PMID: 37768531 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01428-2] [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] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Puerarin (Pue) is a naturally bioactive compound with many potential functions in regulating blood glucose and lipid metabolism. However, the low bioavailability and rapid elimination in vivo limit the application of Pue in diabetic treatment. Here, we developed a metal-polyphenol-functionalized microgel to effectively deliver Pue in vivo and eventually alleviate the onset of diabetes. Pue was initially encapsulated in alginate beads through electrospray technology, and further immersed in Fe3+ and tannic acid solution from tannic acid (TA)-iron (Fe) coatings (TF). These constructed Pue@SA-TF microgels exhibited uniform spheres with an average size of 367.89 ± 18.74 µm and high encapsulation efficiency of Pue with 61.16 ± 1.39%. In vivo experiments proved that compared with free Pue and microgels without TF coatings, the biological distribution of Pue@SA-TF microgels specifically accumulated in the small intestine, prolonged the retention time of Pue, and achieved a high effectiveness in vivo. Anti-diabetic experimental results showed that Pue@SA-TF microgels significantly improved the levels of blood glucose, blood lipid, and oxidative stress in diabetic mice. Meanwhile, histopathological observations indicated that Pue@SA-TF microgels could significantly alleviate the damage to the liver, kidney, and pancreas in diabetic mice. Our study provided an effective strategy for oral delivery of Pue and achieved high anti-diabetic efficacy.
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- Si-Hui Li
- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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Wu X, Zhang Q, Peng L, Tian Z, Gou G, Zuo W, Yang J. Colon-targeted piperine-glycyrrhizic acid nanocrystals for ulcerative colitis synergetic therapy via macrophage polarization. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1604-1616. [PMID: 38269414 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02312e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract and is characterized by immune dysregulation. Oral administration of nanoformulations containing immunomodulators is a desirable approach to treating UC. However, low drug-loading (<10%, typically), premature drug release, and systemic absorption of these nanoformulations continue to be significant challenges restricting clinical applications. Herein, we developed colon-targeted piperine-glycyrrhizic acid nanocrystals (ES100-PIP/GA NCs) to treat UC through the regulation of macrophages. The ES100-PIP/GA NCs exhibited ultra-high drug loading and colon-specific drug release. In vitro studies demonstrated that the ES100-PIP/GA NCs could effectively be internalized by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 and Caco-2 cells. More importantly, the ES100-PIP/GA NCs could downregulate pro-inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-17A), upregulate anti-inflammatory factors (TGF-β1), and repair the intestinal mucosal barrier. In a murine model of acute colitis induced by dextran sodium sulfate (DSS), ES100-PIP/GA NCs could protect PIP and GA from gastric acid destruction, reach the colon, and significantly inhibit colitis. Surprisingly, ES100-PIP/GA NCs enhance M2 macrophages by increasing the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and inhibit M1 macrophages by reducing hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). Overall, this study shows that ES100-PIP/GA NCs have synergistic immunotherapy capabilities with macrophage regulation, which offers a promising blueprint for the oral delivery of multicomponent drugs in UC therapy.
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- Xia Wu
- Departmert of Pharmaceutics, School of Phammacy, Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.
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- Departmert of Pharmaceutics, School of Phammacy, Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No. 804 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China
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- Departmert of Pharmaceutics, School of Phammacy, Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China
- Departmert of Pharmaceutics, School of Phammacy, Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.
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- Departmert of Pharmaceutics, School of Phammacy, Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.
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- Departmert of Pharmaceutics, School of Phammacy, Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160 Shengli South Street, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.
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Fan X, Zhang Z, Gao W, Pan Q, Luo K, He B, Pu Y. An Engineered Butyrate-Derived Polymer Nanoplatform as a Mucosa-Healing Enhancer Potentiates the Therapeutic Effect of Magnolol in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. ACS NANO 2024; 18:229-244. [PMID: 38112525 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05732] [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: 12/21/2023]
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Colonic epithelial damage and dysregulated immune response are crucial factors in the progression and exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Nanoenabled targeted drug delivery to the inflamed intestinal mucosa has shown promise in inducing and maintaining colitis remission, while minimizing side effects. Inspired by the excellent antioxidative and anti-inflammatory efficacy of naturally derived magnolol (Mag) and gut homeostasis regulation of microbiota-derived butyrate, we developed a pH/redox dual-responsive butyrate-rich polymer nanoparticle (PSBA) as an oral Mag delivery system for combinational therapy of IBD. PSBA showed a high butyrate content of 22% and effectively encapsulated Mag. The Mag-loaded nanoparticles (PSBA@Mag) demonstrated colonic pH and reduction-responsive drug release, ensuring efficient retention and adhesion in the colon of colitis mice. PSBA@Mag not only normalized the level of reactive oxygen species and inflammatory effectors in inflamed colonic mucosa but also restored the epithelial barrier function in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease mouse models. Importantly, PSBA promoted the migration and healing ability of intestinal epithelial cells in vitro and in vivo, sensitizing the therapeutic efficacy of Mag in animal models. Moreover, transcriptomics and metabolism analyses revealed that PSBA@Mag mitigated inflammation by suppressing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and restoring the lipid metabolism. Additionally, this nanomedicine modulated the gut microbiota by inhibiting pathogenic Proteus and Escherichia-Shigella and promoting the proliferation of beneficial probiotics, including Lachnoclostridium, Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group and norank_f_Ruminococcaceae. Overall, our findings highlight the potential of butyrate-functionalized polymethacrylates as versatile and effective nanoplatforms for colonic drug delivery and mucosa repair in combating IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.
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- Xi Fan
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Functional and molecular imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Zhao S, Zhang J, Qiu M, Hou Y, Li X, Zhong G, Gou K, Li J, Zhang C, Qu Y, Wang X. Mucoadhesive and thermosensitive Bletilla striata polysaccharide/chitosan hydrogel loaded nanoparticles for rectal drug delivery in ulcerative colitis. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127761. [PMID: 38287598 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease with diffuse mucosal inflammation limited to the colon. A topical drug delivery system that could be facilely performed and efficiently retained at colon are attractive for clinical ulcerative colitis treatment. Herein, a novel platform for rectal administration of thermosensitive hydrogel co-loaded with nanoparticles to treat ulcerative colitis was developed. Thiolated-hyaluronic acid was synthesized, and prepared nanoparticles with zein and Puerarin. And the Bletilla striata polysaccharide with colonic mucosa repair effect was oxidized, and mixed with chitosan and β-sodium glycerophosphate to prepare thermosensitive hydrogel. Thermosensitive hydrogels were combined with nanoparticles to investigate their mucosal adhesion, retention, and permeability, as well as their therapeutic effects on ulcerative colitis. Thiolated-hyaluronic acid nanoparticles had good stability, and could be quickly converted into hydrogel at body temperature when combined with thermosensitive hydrogel. The nanoparticles-loaded thermosensitive hydrogel also was excellent at mucosal penetration, enhancing the retention time of drugs in colon, and effectively controlling drug release. In vivo ulcerative colitis treatment revealed that the nanoparticles-loaded hydrogel significantly repaired the colonic mucosa and inhibit colonic inflammation. Therefore, the thermosensitive hydrogel co-loaded nanoparticles will have a promising application in effective treatment of ulcerative colitis by topical administration.
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- Shiyi Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Institute of Tibetan Plateau, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China.
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Zhang G, Qin M, Guo M, Li M, Zhang D, Sun Y, Liu B, He Z, Fu Q. Thiol-modified hyaluronic acid improves the physical stability of curcumin-zein nanoparticles by forming disulfide bonds with zein. Food Chem 2023; 429:136858. [PMID: 37478613 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136858] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Zein-based nanoparticles have been developed in the food industry. However, their poor pH stability and unfavorable ionic strength stability remain a challenge even with the use of polysaccharides (such as hyaluronic acid) as stabilizers. To address this shortcoming, an improved strategy based on the disulfide bonds between thiol-modified hyaluronic acid (HASH) and zein was proposed. In this study, curcumin-zein nanoparticles (ZNs-HASH) were prepared with HASH as a stabilizer. The ZNs-HASH displayed similar particle sizes and spherical structures with ZNs and ZNs-HA (HA as a stabilizer). The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated the formation of disulfide bonds between zein and HASH. Among the three formulations tested, ZNs-HASH exhibited the highest pH and salt ion stability and the strongest antioxidant capacity. This study provided new insights for the improvement of physical stability of zein nanoparticles and the development of oral bioactive substances by chemical modification of natural polysaccharides.
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- Guangshuai Zhang
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Liaoning Institute for Drug Control, No. 7 Chongshan West Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Liaoning Inspection, Examination & Certification Centre, No. 7 Chongshan West Road, Shenyang 110036, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Xie J, Huang Q, Xie H, Liu J, Tian S, Cao R, Yang M, Lin J, Han L, Zhang D. Hyaluronic acid/inulin-based nanocrystals with an optimized ratio of indigo and indirubin for combined ulcerative colitis therapy via immune and intestinal flora regulation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126502. [PMID: 37625742 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Indigo (IND) and indirubin (INB) have demonstrated a synergistic effect in treating ulcerative colitis at a ratio of 7.5:1. However, the colon mucus layer, a critical physiological barrier against external threats, is also a biological barrier, limiting the potential for effective drug delivery to the lamina propria for regulating inflammatory cells. Inspired by the potential of Hyaluronic acid (HA), to enhance cellular uptake by inflammatory cells, and Pluronic® F127 (F127), known for overcoming the mucus barrier, this study innovatively developed INB/IND nanosuspensions by co-modifying with F127 and HA. Moreover, inulin serves a dual purpose as a spray protective agent and a regulator of intestinal flora. Therefore, it was incorporated into INB/IND nanosuspensions for subsequent spray drying, resulting in the preparation of INB/IND nanocrystals (INB/IND-NC). The mucus penetration of INB/IND-NC was 24.30 times that of the control group. Besides, INB/IND-NC exhibited enhanced cellular uptake properties proximately twice that of Raw INB/IND. Importantly, INB/IND-NC exhibited improved therapeutic efficacy in DSS-induced mice by regulating the expression of cytokines, regulating immune responses via downregulating the expression of macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells and maintaining intestinal flora homeostasis. Our study provides a new perspective for applying natural products for treating inflammatory diseases.
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- Jin Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Drug Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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Wang X, Fu L, Cheng W, Chen J, Zhang H, Zhu H, Zhang C, Fu C, Hu Y, Zhang J. Oral administration of Huanglian-Houpo herbal nanoemulsion loading multiple phytochemicals for ulcerative colitis therapy in mice. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2204207. [PMID: 37139554 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2204207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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How to achieve stable co-delivery of multiple phytochemicals is a common problem. This study focuses on the development, optimization and characterization of Huanglian-HouPo extract nanoemulsion (HLHPEN), with multiple components co-delivery, to enhance the anti-ulcerative colitis (UC) effects. The formulation of HLHPEN was optimized by pseudo-ternary phase diagram combined with Box-Behnken design. The physicochemical properties of HLHPEN were characterized, and its anti-UC activity was evaluated in DSS-induced UC mice model. Based on preparation process optimization, the herbal nanoemulsion HLHPEN was obtained, with the droplet size, PDI value, encapsulation efficiency (EE) for 6 phytochemicals (berberine, epiberberine, coptisine, bamatine, magnolol and honokiol) of 65.21 ± 0.82 nm, 0.182 ± 0.016, and 90.71 ± 0.21%, respectively. The TEM morphology of HLHPEN shows the nearly spheroidal shape of particles. The optimized HLHPEN showed a brownish yellow milky single-phase and optimal physical stability at 25 °C for 90 days. HLHPEN exhibited the good particle stability and gradual release of phytochemicals in SGF and SIF, to resist the destruction of simulated stomach and small intestine environment. Importantly, the oral administration of HLHPEN significantly restored the shrunk colon tissue length and reduced body weight, ameliorated DAI value and colon histological pathology, decreased the levels of inflammatory factors in DSS-induced UC mice model. These results demonstrated that HLHPEN had a significant therapeutic effect on DSS-induced UC mice, as a potential alternative UC therapeutic agent.
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- Xiao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Chen M, Lan H, Jin K, Chen Y. Responsive nanosystems for targeted therapy of ulcerative colitis: Current practices and future perspectives. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2219427. [PMID: 37288799 PMCID: PMC10405869 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2219427] [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: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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The pharmacological approach to treating gastrointestinal diseases is suffering from various challenges. Among such gastrointestinal diseases, ulcerative colitis manifests inflammation at the colon site specifically. Patients suffering from ulcerative colitis notably exhibit thin mucus layers that offer increased permeability for the attacking pathogens. In the majority of ulcerative colitis patients, the conventional treatment options fail in controlling the symptoms of the disease leading to distressing effects on the quality of life. Such a scenario is due to the failure of conventional therapies to target the loaded moiety into specific diseased sites in the colon. Targeted carriers are needed to address this issue and enhance the drug effects. Conventional nanocarriers are mostly readily cleared and have nonspecific targeting. To accumulate the desired concentration of the therapeutic candidates at the inflamed area of the colon, smart nanomaterials with responsive nature have been explored recently that include pH responsive, reactive oxygen species responsive (ROS), enzyme responsive and thermo - responsive smart nanocarrier systems. The formulation of such responsive smart nanocarriers from nanotechnology scaffolds has resulted in the selective release of therapeutic drugs, avoiding systemic absorption and limiting the undesired delivery of targeting drugs into healthy tissues. Recent advancements in the field of responsive nanocarrier systems have resulted in the fabrication of multi-responsive systems i.e. dual responsive nanocarriers and derivitization that has increased the biological tissues and smart nanocarrier's interaction. In addition, it has also led to efficient targeting and significant cellular uptake of the therapeutic moieties. Herein, we have highlighted the latest status of the responsive nanocarrier drug delivery system, its applications for on-demand delivery of drug candidates for ulcerative colitis, and the prospects are underpinned.
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- Min Chen
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Xinchang People’s Hospital, Affiliated Xinchang Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Xinchang, Zhejiang, China
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Wang D, Wang J, Wu Y, Liu C, Huang Y, Chen Y, Ding Z, Guan Y, Wu Q. Amelioration of Acute Alcoholic Liver Injury via Attenuating Oxidative Damage and Modulating Inflammation by Means of Ursodeoxycholic Acid-Zein Nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:17080-17096. [PMID: 38104279 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04786] [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: 12/19/2023]
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Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) has been broadly adopted for the clinical treatment of hepatic and biliary diseases; however, its poor water-solubility becomes an obstacle in wide applications. To overcome these challenges, herein, a two-tier UDCA-embedded system of zein nanoparticles (NPs) along with a polyelectrolyte complex was designed under facile conditions. Both the UDCA-zein NPs and their inclusion microcapsules showed a spherical shape with a uniform size. A typical wall plus capsule/core structure was formed in which UDCA-zein NPs distributed evenly in the interior. The UDCA inclusion microcapsules had an encapsulation rate of 67% and were released in a non-Fickian or anomalous transport manner. The bioavailability and efficacy of UDCA-zein NPs were assessed in vivo through the alcoholic liver disease (ALD) mouse model via intragastric administration. UDCA-zein NPs ameliorated the symptoms of ALD mice remarkably, which were mainly exerted through attenuation of antioxidant stress levels. Meanwhile, it notably upregulated the intestinal tight junction protein expression and improved and maintained the integrity of the mucosal barrier effectively. Collectively, with the improvement of bioavailability, the UDCA-zein NPs prominently alleviated the oxidative damage induced by alcohol, modulating the inflammation so as to restore ALD. It is anticipated that UDCA-zein NPs have great therapeutic potential as sustained-nanovesicles in ALD treatment.
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- Dong Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Eco-engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province and Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Eco-engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province and Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Eco-engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province and Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Eco-engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province and Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Eco-engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province and Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Eco-engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province and Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Eco-engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province and Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, PR China
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Truzzi E, Bertelli D, Bilia AR, Vanti G, Maretti E, Leo E. Combination of Nanodelivery Systems and Constituents Derived from Novel Foods: A Comprehensive Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2614. [PMID: 38004592 PMCID: PMC10674267 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112614] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Novel Food is a new category of food, regulated by the European Union Directive No. 2015/2283. This latter norm defines a food as "Novel" if it was not used "for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before the date of entry into force of that regulation, namely 15 May 1997". Recently, Novel Foods have received increased interest from researchers worldwide. In this sense, the key areas of interest are the discovery of new benefits for human health and the exploitation of these novel sources of materials in new fields of application. An emerging area in the pharmaceutical and medicinal fields is nanotechnology, which deals with the development of new delivery systems at a nanometric scale. In this context, this review aims to summarize the recent advances on the design and characterization of nanodelivery systems based on materials belonging to the Novel Food list, as well as on nanoceutical products formulated for delivering compounds derived from Novel Foods. Additionally, the safety hazard of using nanoparticles in food products, i.e., food supplements, has been discussed in view of the current European regulation, which considers nanomaterials as Novel Foods.
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- Eleonora Truzzi
- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via G. Campi 103, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via G. Campi 103, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff” (DICUS), University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; (A.R.B.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff” (DICUS), University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; (A.R.B.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via G. Campi 103, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via G. Campi 103, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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Yan H, Li Y, Li S, Wu D, Xu Y, Hu J. Phosphatidylserine-functionalized liposomes-in-microgels for delivering genistein to effectively treat ulcerative colitis. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:10404-10417. [PMID: 37877170 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00812f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory disease involving ulcers in the colon and rectum. The conventional treatments for UC still have many limitations, such as non-specific release, adverse effects and low absorption, resulting in the poor bioavailability of therapeutic agents. To address these challenges, targeting delivery systems are required to specifically deliver drugs to the colonic site with controlled release. Herein, we present a novel microgel oral delivery system, loaded with liposome nanoparticles (Li NPs) containing a natural anti-inflammatory compound genistein (Gen) into alginate microgels, thereby achieving the targeted release of Gen in the colonic region and ameliorating UC symptoms. Initially, Gen was loaded into phosphatidylserine (PS)-functionalized Li NPs to form Gen@Li NPs with an average size of 245.9 ± 9.6 nm. In vitro assessments confirmed that Gen@Li NPs efficiently targeted macrophages and facilitated the internalization of Gen into cells. To prevent rapid degradation in the harsh gastrointestinal tract, Gen@Li NPs were further encapsulated into alginate microgels through electric spraying technology, forming Gen@Li microgels. In vivo distribution tests demonstrated that Gen@Li microgels possessed long-term retention in the colon and gradual release characteristics compared to Gen@Li NPs. Furthermore, in vivo experiments confirmed that Gen@Li microgels significantly alleviated UC symptoms in mice induced by dextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS) mainly through reducing the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) and promoting colonic mucosal barrier repair through upregulation of mucosal protein expression. This study shed light on the potential of utilizing oral administration of natural compounds for UC treatment.
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- Huijia Yan
- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- Research Group of Nutrition and Health, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Chen T, Chen L, Luo F, Xu Y, Wu D, Li Y, Zhao R, Hua Z, Hu J. Efficient oral delivery of resveratrol-loaded cyclodextrin-metal organic framework for alleviation of ulcerative colitis. Int J Pharm 2023; 646:123496. [PMID: 37806504 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123496] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Developing innovative strategies for the oral administration of phytochemicals presents a promising approach to addressing intestinal diseases. However, numerous challenges persist, including limited therapeutic efficacy, poor bioavailability, and inadequate biocompatibility. In this study, we employed a cross-linked cyclodextrin-metal organic framework (CDF) to encapsulate resveratrol (Res), generating Res-CDF, which was subsequently incorporated into natural polysaccharide hydrogel microspheres (Res-CDF in MPs) for targeted oral delivery to alleviate ulcerative colitis (UC). The underlying adsorption mechanism of Res by γ-CD elucidated by molecular dynamics simulations. Importantly, the Res-CDF in MPs formulation protected against gastric acid degradation while preserving the bioactivity of Res. Moreover, the design enabled specific release of Res-CDF in response to the mildly alkaline environment of the intestinal tract, followed by sustained Res release. In UC mice model, Res-CDF in MPs demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory effects by attenuating pro-inflammatory cytokine production and exhibited antioxidant properties. Additionally, Res-CDF in MPs enhanced the expression of tight junction proteins ZO-1, Occludin, and mucin-2 (Muc-2), thereby maintaining normal intestinal barrier function. This innovative oral delivery strategy capitalizes on the advantageous properties of polysaccharide hydrogel and CDF to augment bioavailability of phytochemicals, laying the groundwork for developing novel oral interventions employing natural phytochemicals to address intestinal-related diseases.
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- Tao Chen
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Zhang C, Zeng F, Fan Z, He Z, Tai L, Peng Q, Zhang Y, Chao Z, Jiang W, Jia L, Han L. An oral polyphenol host-guest nanoparticle for targeted therapy of inflammatory bowel disease. Acta Biomater 2023; 169:422-433. [PMID: 37597682 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a global public health challenge that affects millions of people. Current medical treatments for IBD are not fully effective and may cause undesirable side effects on patients. Thus, there is an urgent need for safe, simple, and efficacious strategies to treat IBD in clinical settings. Here, we develop an oral polyphenol nanoparticle (PDT) by assembling dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP)-loaded poly-β-cyclodextrin with tannic acid via host-guest interactions for treating IBD. This one-step assembly process is rapid (within 10 s), reproducible, and free of harmful chemical agents, which can facilitate its clinical translation. PDT is negatively charged due to the three components, which enable it to specifically target the positively charged inflamed colonic mucosa through electrostatic attraction, thus localizing the drug at the inflamed site to reduce systemic exposure and side effects. Furthermore, PDT exhibits a strong reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging ability derived from the tannic acid component, which can alleviate ROS-mediated inflammatory responses and ameliorate IBD symptoms. Compared with free DSP, PDT demonstrates sustained DSP release behavior in vitro and in vivo, as well as enhanced therapeutic efficacy in a colitis mouse model. These results suggest that PDT might be a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of IBD. Moreover, this facile polyphenol host-guest assembly strategy may provide a promising drug-delivery platform for treating various diseases STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: To develop safe and effective treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), we have designed an oral polyphenol nanoparticle (PDT) using the host-guest assembly of dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP)-loaded poly-β-cyclodextrin with tannic acid. Through in vitro and in vivo experiments, PDT has demonstrated remarkable inflammation-targeting, ROS-scavenging, and anti-inflammatory properties, along with sustained release of DSP. Moreover, in an IBD mouse model, PDT has shown significantly improved therapeutic efficacy compared to free DSP. The host-guest assembly strategy employed for PDT is noteworthy for its rapidity, reproducibility, and safety due to the absence of harmful chemicals, holding great promise for designing a diverse range of nanomedicines customized for treating various diseases.
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- Chong Zhang
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China.
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China.
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Chen Z, Chen Y, Hao W, Shui M, Zhang J, Zhou H, Zhang C, Wang Y, Wang S. Oral Delivery of Transformable Bilirubin Self-Assembled System for Targeted Therapy of Colitis. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300946. [PMID: 37317667 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300946] [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: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a high incidence disease worldwide and clinically presents as relapsing and incurable inflammation of the colon. Bilirubin (BR), a natural antioxidant with significant anti-colitic effects, is utilized in preclinical studies as an intestinal disease therapy. Due to their water-insolubility, the design of BR-based agents usually involves complicated chemosynthetic processes, introducing various uncertainties in BR development. After screening numerous materials, it is identified that chondroitin sulfate can efficiently mediate the construction of BR self-assembled nanomedicine (BSNM) via intermolecular hydrogen bonds between dense sulfate and carboxyl of chondroitin sulfate and imino groups of BR. BSNM exhibits pH sensitivity and reactive oxygen species responsiveness, enabling targeted delivery to the colon. After oral administration, BSNM significantly inhibits colonic fibrosis and apoptosis of colon and goblet cells; it also reduces the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, BSNM maintains the normal level of zonula occludens-1 and occludin to sustain the integrity of intestinal barrier, regulates the macrophage polarization from M1 to M2 type, and promotes the ecological recovery of intestinal flora. Collectively, the work provides a colon-targeted and transformable BSNM that is simple to prepare and is useful as an efficient targeted UC therapy.
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- Zhejie Chen
- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, 519090, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, China
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Wu Y, Wang C, Yan Y, Hao Y, Liu B, Dong Z, Chen M, Zhu Y, Liu N, Feng L, Liu Z. Efferocytosis Nanoinhibitors to Promote Secondary Necrosis and Potentiate the Immunogenicity of Conventional Cancer Therapies for Improved Therapeutic Benefits. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18089-18102. [PMID: 37669546 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Efferocytosis of apoptotic cancer cells by tumor-associated macrophages or other phagocytes is reported to promote tumor immunosuppression by preventing them from secondary necrosis, which would lead to the release of intracellular components and thus enhanced immunogenicity. Therefore, current apoptosis-inducing cancer treatments (e.g., chemotherapy and radiotherapy) are less satisfactory in eliciting antitumor immunity. Herein, a nanoparticulate inhibitor of efferocytosis is prepared by encapsulating BMS777607, a hydrophobic inhibitor of receptors in macrophages responsible for phosphatidylserine-dependent efferocytosis, with biocompatible poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) and its amphiphilic derivatives. The yielded nano-BMS can inhibit the efferocytosis of apoptotic cancer cells, thus redirecting them to immunogenic secondary necrosis. As a result, intratumorally injected nano-BMS is capable of activating both innate and adaptive antitumor immunity to achieve greatly improved therapeutic responses, when synergized with nonimmunogenic chemotherapy by cisplatin, immunogenic chemotherapy by oxaliplatin, or radiotherapy by external beams. Moreover, we further demonstrate that the inhalation of nano-BMS could significantly promote the efficacy of cisplatin chemotherapy to suppress tumor lung metastases. Therefore, this study highlights a general strategy to potentiate the immunogenicity of different cancer treatments by suppressing efferocytosis-propelled tumor immunosuppression, showing tremendous clinical potential in rescuing existing cancer therapies for more effective treatment.
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- Yumin Wu
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren' ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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Sun LF, Li MM, Chen Y, Lu WJ, Zhang Q, Wang N, Fang WY, Gao S, Chen SQ, Hu RF. pH/enzyme dual sensitive Gegenqinlian pellets coated with Bletilla striata polysaccharide membranes for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 229:113453. [PMID: 37454443 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Gegen Qinlian Decoction, derived from Zhang Zhongjing's Treatise on Typhoid Fever, has been widely used in the treatment of various common diseases, frequently-occurring diseases and difficult and complicated diseases, such as ulcerative colitis. In this study, Bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSP) was innovatively used as a film coating material to prepare Gegen Qinlian pellets with dual sensitivity of pH enzyme for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. BSP has the ability to repair the inflamed colon mucosa and can produce synergistic effects, while avoiding the adverse therapeutic effects caused by the early release of drugs from a single pH-sensitive pellets in the small intestine. The prepared pellets have a uniform particle size, good roundness, a particle size range from 0.8 mm to 1.0 mm, and a particle yield is 85.6 %. The results of in vitro release showed that ES-BSP pellets hardly released drugs in the pH range of 1.2-6.8. However, in the colon mimic fluid containing specific enzymes, the drug release was significantly accelerated, demonstrating the sensitivity of the pellets to pH enzymes. In vivo and ex vivo fluorescence imaging of small animals showed that Gegen Qinlian pellets with dual sensitivity of pH enzyme remained longer in the colon compared with pH-sensitive pellets. In vivo pharmacodynamics study showed that the Gegen Qinlian pellets with dual sensitivity of pH enzyme had a better therapeutic effect in the rat model of the ulcerative colon than the commercially available Gegenqinlian pellets in the control group.
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- Ling Feng Sun
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials,Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine ,the Ministry of Education Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula,Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.; Plant Active Peptide Function Food Innovative Manufacturing Industry Innovation Team, Hefei, Anhui 230038, China.
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Lei F, Zeng F, Yu X, Deng Y, Zhang Z, Xu M, Ding N, Tian J, Li C. Oral hydrogel nanoemulsion co-delivery system treats inflammatory bowel disease via anti-inflammatory and promoting intestinal mucosa repair. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:275. [PMID: 37596598 PMCID: PMC10436423 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02045-4] [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: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to oral nano-delivery systems for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are often failed to accumulated to the colonic site and could not achieve controlled drug release, it's urgent to develop a microenvironment responsive drug delivery to improve therapy efficacy. Inflammation at the IBD site is mainly mediated by macrophages, which are the key effector cells. Excessive inflammation leads to oxidative stress and intestinal mucosal damage. The use of curcumin (CUR) and emodin (EMO) together for the treatment of IBD is promising due to their respective anti-inflammatory and intestinal mucosal repair effects. In view of the pH gradient environment of gastrointestinal tract, here we prepared pH-responsive sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel-coated nanoemulsions to co-deliver CUR and EMO (CUR/EMO NE@SA) to achieve controlled drug release and specifically target macrophages of the colon. RESULTS In this study, a pH-responsive CUR/EMO NE@SA was successfully developed, in which the CUR/EMO NE was loaded by chitosan and further crosslinked with sodium alginate. CUR/EMO NE@SA had a pH-responsive property and could achieve controlled drug release in the colon. The preparation could significantly alleviate and improve the colon inflammatory microenvironment by decreasing TNF-α and IL-6 expression, increasing IL-10 expression, scavenging reactive oxygen species in macrophages, and by ameliorating the restoration of intestinal mucosal tight junction protein expression. Furthermore, we revealed the molecular mechanism of the preparation for IBD treatment, which might due to the CUR and EMO synergic inhibition of NF-κB to improve the pro-inflammatory microenvironment. Our study provides a new IBD therapy strategy via synergically inhibiting inflammatory, repairing mucosal and clearing ROS by pH-sensitive hydrogel-encapsulated nanoemulsion drug delivery system, which might be developed for other chronic inflammatory disease treatment. CONCLUSIONS It's suggested that pH-sensitive hydrogel-coated nanoemulsion-based codelivery systems are a promising combinatorial platform in IBD.
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- Fenting Lei
- Analysis and Testing Center, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Chinese Pharmacy Laboratory, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Analysis and Testing Center, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Analysis and Testing Center, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, 1-1 Xianglin Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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Ahmady AR, Solouk A, Saber-Samandari S, Akbari S, Ghanbari H, Brycki BE. Capsaicin-loaded alginate nanoparticles embedded polycaprolactone-chitosan nanofibers as a controlled drug delivery nanoplatform for anticancer activity. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 638:616-628. [PMID: 36774875 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems have been designed into various structures that can effectively prevent cancer progression and improve the therapeutic cancer index. However, most of these delivery systems are designed to be simple nanostructures with several limitations, including low stability and burst drug release features. A nano-in-nano delivery technique is explored to address the aforementioned concerns. Accordingly, this study investigated the release behavior of a novel nanoparticles-in-nanofibers delivery system composed of capsaicin-loaded alginate nanoparticles embedded in polycaprolactone-chitosan nanofiber mats. First, alginate nanoparticles were prepared with different concentrations of cationic gemini surfactant and using nanoemulsion templates. The optimized formulation of alginate nanoparticles was utilized for loading capsaicin and exhibited a diameter of 19.42 ± 1.8 nm and encapsulation efficiency of 98.7 % ± 0.6 %. Likewise, blend polycaprolactone-chitosan nanofibers were prepared with different blend ratios of their solutions (i.e., 100:0, 80:20, 60:40) by electrospinning method. After the characterization of electrospun mats, the optimal nanofibers were employed for embedding capsaicin-loaded alginate nanoparticles. Our findings revealed that embedding capsaicin-loaded alginate nanoparticles in polycaprolactone-chitosan nanofibers, prolonged capsaicin release from 120 h to more than 500 h. Furthermore, the results of in vitro analysis demonstrated that the designed nanoplatform could effectively inhibit the proliferation of MCF-7 human breast cells while being nontoxic to human dermal fibroblasts (HDF). Collectively, the prepared nanocomposite drug delivery platform might be promising for the long-term and controlled release of capsaicin for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
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- Azin Rashidy Ahmady
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran; Composites Research Laboratory (CRLab), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran.
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- New Technologies Research Center (NTRC), Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran; Composites Research Laboratory (CRLab), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Five Senses Institute, Hazrat Rasoul Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioactive Products, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan, 61-614 Poznan, Poland
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Cheng W, Wang X, Wu Y, Li W, Fu C, Zou L, Zhang J. Huanglian-Houpo extract attenuates DSS-induced UC mice by protecting intestinal mucosal barrier and regulating macrophage polarization. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 307:116181. [PMID: 36738944 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Huanglian-Houpo Decoction (HLHP), a classical prescription, has been used to treat gastrointestinal diseases for hundreds of years in TCM. However, the effective constituents and underlying mechanisms of HLHP in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) have not been fully investigated. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to reveal the potential anti-UC mechanisms of 50% ethanol extraction of HL and HP (EHLHP), combining transcriptomes and network pharmacology, as well as the animal experiment verification. METHODS Primarily, we identified the chemical composition of EHLHP via UPLC-QE-MS analysis. A visualization network with components-targets-pathways on UC treatment were constructed using network pharmacology. And then, the transcriptomics sequencing method was applied to screen out the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of EHLHP in the treatment of UC. The key targets and pathways of EHLHP were selected by the combination of the network pharmacology and transcriptomics results. Ultimately, the potential mechanisms of EHLHP on DSS-induced UC mice were verified. RESULTS A total of 34 components of EHLHP were identified by UPLC-QE-MS analysis. Combined with the analysis of network pharmacology and transcriptomics, there were 262 DEGs between the normal group and the model group, and 151 DEGs between the model group and the EHLHP group. At the same time, there are 79 interaction paths, such as PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, etc. These results indicated that the anti-UC mechanisms would be involved in calcium signaling pathway, inflammatory signaling pathway (JAK-STAT, TNF-α, cGMP-PKG) and immune regulation (IL-17, B cell receptor). After 160 mg/kg and 320 mg/kg EHLHP were given to DSS induced UC mice, these typical symptoms could be significantly alleviated, such as the decrease of DAI value and inflammation level. The IHC staining results of ZO-1, Occludin and Claudin-1 suggested that the intestinal barrier of UC mice was enhanced by EHLHP. The expression of macrophages and immune cells in F4/80+, CD11c+, Gr-1+, NK1.1+ by FCM determination indicated that EHLHP could suppress UC by immunosuppression and macrophage polarization M1 to M2. CONCLUSION The potential mechanisms of HLHP extract on DSS-induced UC mice were revealed, by the prediction of integrated analysis of transcriptomes and network pharmacology, and subsequently animal test verification. It would provide a viable strategy to elucidate the mechanisms of TCM classical formula.
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- Weijian Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Yan X, Meng L, Zhang X, Deng Z, Gao B, Zhang Y, Yang M, Ma Y, Zhang Y, Tu K, Zhang M, Xu Q. Reactive oxygen species-responsive nanocarrier ameliorates murine colitis by intervening colonic innate and adaptive immune responses. Mol Ther 2023; 31:1383-1401. [PMID: 36855303 PMCID: PMC10188638 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic or relapsing inflammatory disease with limited therapeutic outcomes. Pterostilbene (PSB) is a polyphenol-based anti-oxidant that has received extensive interest for its intrinsic anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities. This work aims to develop a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive, folic acid (FA)-functionalized nanoparticle (NP) for efficient PSB delivery to treat UC. The resulting PSB@NP-FA had a nano-scaled diameter of 231 nm and a spherical shape. With ROS-responsive release and ROS-scavenging properties, PSB@NP could effectively scavenge H2O2, thereby protecting cells from H2O2-induced oxidative damage. After FA modification, the resulting PSB@NP-FA could be internalized by RAW 264.7 and Colon-26 cells efficiently and preferentially localized to the inflamed colon. In dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis models, PSB@NP-FA showed a prominent ROS-scavenging capacity and anti-inflammatory activity, therefore relieving murine colitis effectively. Mechanism results suggested that PSB@NP-FA ameliorated colitis by regulating dendritic cells (DCs), promoting macrophage polarization, and regulating T cell infiltration. Both innate and adaptive immunity were involved. More importantly, the combination of the PSB and dexamethasone (DEX) enhanced the therapeutic efficacy of colitis. This ROS-responsive and ROS-scavenging nanocarrier represents an alternative therapeutic approach to UC. It can also be used as an enhancer for classic anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- Xiangji Yan
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China; Center for Systemic Inflammation Research (CSIR), Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Microbiology and Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Xi'an Key Laboratory of Immune Related Diseases, Xi'an, Shannxi 710061, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China.
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- Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China.
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Chen J, Li M, Chen R, Xu Z, Yang X, Gu H, Zhang L, Fu C, Zhang J, Wu Y. Gegen Qinlian standard decoction alleviated irinotecan-induced diarrhea via PI3K/AKT/NF-κB axis by network pharmacology prediction and experimental validation combination. Chin Med 2023; 18:46. [PMID: 37106406 PMCID: PMC10134581 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00747-3] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The frequently occurred chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID) caused by irinotecan (CPT-11) administration has been the most representative side-effects of CPT-11, resulting in the chemotherapy suspension or failure. Our previous studies indicated that Gegen Qinlian formula exhibited a significant alleviation effect on CPT-11-induced diarrhea. However, referencing to Japanese Kampo medicine, the TCM standard decoction would supply the gap between ancient preparation application and modern industrial production. METHODS The LC-MS technology combined with network pharmacology was employed to identify the active ingredients and mechanisms of GQD standard decoction for CPT-11-induced diarrhea. The anti-inflammatory activities associated with intestinal barrier function of GQD standard decoction were studied by SN-38 activated NCM460 cells in vitro and CPT-11-induced diarrhea in vivo. Proteins involved in inflammation, mRNA levels, disease severity scores, and histology involved in intestinal inflammation were analysed. RESULTS There were 37 active compounds were identified in GQD standard decoction. Network pharmacology analyses indicated that PI3K-AKT signaling pathway were probably the main pathway of GQD standard decoction in CPT-11-induced diarrhea treatment, and PIK3R1, AKT1, NF-κB1 were the core proteins. Moreover, we found that the key proteins and pathway predicted above was verified in vivo and in vitro experiments, and the GQD standard decoction could protect the cellular proliferation in vitro and ameliorate CPT-11-induced diarrhea in mice model. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated the molecular mechanism of 37 active ingredients in GQD standard decoction against CPT-11-induced diarrhea. And the core proteins and pathway were validated by experiment. This data establishes the groundwork for particular molecular mechanism of GQD standard decoction active components, and this research can provide a scientific reference for the TCM therapy of CID.
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- Jiamei Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1166 Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Hou L, Zhang L, Yu C, Chen J, Ye X, Zhang F, Linhardt RJ, Chen S, Pan H. One-Pot Self-Assembly of Core-Shell Nanoparticles within Fibers by Coaxial Electrospinning for Intestine-Targeted Delivery of Curcumin. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081623. [PMID: 37107418 PMCID: PMC10137979 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081623] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Nanotechniques for curcumin (Cur) encapsulation provided a potential capability to avoid limitations and improve biological activities in food and pharmaceutics. Different from multi-step encapsulation systems, in this study, zein-curcumin (Z-Cur) core-shell nanoparticles could be self-assembled within Eudragit S100 (ES100) fibers through one-pot coaxial electrospinning with Cur at an encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 96% for ES100-zein-Cur (ES100-Z-Cur) and EE of 67% for self-assembled Z-Cur. The resulting structure realized the double protection of Cur by ES100 and zein, which provided both pH responsiveness and sustained release performances. The self-assembled Z-Cur nanoparticles released from fibermats were spherical (diameter 328 nm) and had a relatively uniform distribution (polydispersity index 0.62). The spherical structures of Z-Cur nanoparticles and Z-Cur nanoparticles loaded in ES100 fibermats could be observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) revealed that hydrophobic interactions occurred between the encapsulated Cur and zein, while Cur was amorphous (rather than in crystalline form). Loading in the fibermat could significantly enhance the photothermal stability of Cur. This novel one-pot system much more easily and efficiently combined nanoparticles and fibers together, offering inherent advantages such as step economy, operational simplicity, and synthetic efficiency. These core-shell biopolymer fibermats which incorporate Cur can be applied in pharmaceutical products toward the goals of sustainable and controllable intestine-targeted drug delivery.
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- Lijuan Hou
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Integrated Research Base of Southern Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Integrated Research Base of Southern Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Integrated Research Base of Southern Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Integrated Research Base of Southern Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Integrated Research Base of Southern Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiaxing 314102, China
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- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Integrated Research Base of Southern Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiaxing 314102, China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Integrated Research Base of Southern Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiaxing 314102, China
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Wang R, Zou L, Yi Z, Zhang Z, Zhao M, Shi S. PLGA nanoparticles loaded with curcumin produced luminescence for cell bioimaging. Int J Pharm 2023; 639:122944. [PMID: 37044226 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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To revise the emission of curcumin (Cur) from "off" to "on", poly (D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles loaded with Cur were embedded in a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) emulsifier (named Cur@PLGA-NPs). First, the emission intensities of different nanoformulations, including liposomes, bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles, and PLGA nanoparticles, were examined to discover the most effective carriers for Cur luminescence. As a result, Cur@PLGA-NPs exhibited the highest fluorescence intensity due to aggregation-induced emission (AIE), with quantum yields of 23.78% in aqueous solution and 21.52% in the solid state. According to X-ray diffraction (XRD) data, Cur@PLGA-NPs existed in the amorphous state, with a size of 217.2 ± 5.2 nm, an encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 69.98%, and a drug loading efficiency (LE) of 1.37%. The intramolecular interactions, which included hydrophobic interactions, electrostatic interactions, π-π interactions and solvatochromic effects, stabilized the chromophore cluster of Cur@PLGA-NPs in terms of nanoparticle formulation. Compared with free Cur, Cur@PLGA-NPs sensitized CT26 cells more efficiently with an IC50 value of 16.9 μmol/L and an apoptotic rate of 17.20% at 10 μmol/L Cur. Because of the robust fluorescence emission based on AIE, Cur@PLGA-NPs were utilized as a nano-AIE probe for cell bioimaging, and many red fluorescent signals were observed in CT26 cells after treatment. These results suggest that Cur@PLGA-NPs provide a novel amorphous AIE formulation with imaging and bioactive capabilities.
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- Rujing Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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Liang D, Liu C, Li Y, Wu C, Chen Y, Tan M, Su W. Engineering fucoxanthin-loaded probiotics' membrane vesicles for the dietary intervention of colitis. Biomaterials 2023; 297:122107. [PMID: 37058897 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122107] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are very attractive as carriers of active components due to their good immunological and their ability to penetrate the physiological barrier that synthetic delivery carriers cannot penetrate. However, the low secretion capacity of EVs limited its widespread adoption, let alone the lower yield of EVs loaded with active components. Here, we report a large-scale engineering preparation strategy of synthetic probiotic membrane vesicles for encapsulating fucoxanthin (FX-MVs), an intervention for colitis. Compared with the EVs naturally secreted by probiotics, the engineering membrane vesicles showed a 150-fold yield and richer protein. Moreover, FX-MVs improved the gastrointestinal stability of fucoxanthin and inhibited H2O2-induced oxidative damage by scavenging free radicals effectively (p < 0.05). The in vivo results showed that FX-MVs could promote the polarization of macrophages to M2 type, prevent the injury and shortening of colon tissue (p < 0.05), and improve the colonic inflammatory response. Consistently, proinflammatory cytokines were effectively suppressed after FX-MVs treatment (p < 0.05). Unexpectedly, such engineering FX-MVs could also reshape the gut microbiota communities and improve the abundance of short-chain fatty acids in the colon. This study lays a foundation for developing dietary interventions using natural foods to treat intestinal-related diseases.
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- Duo Liang
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 21205, Maryland, United States
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
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Gu H, Liu X, Chen P, Shi M, Chen L, Li X. Topical treatment of tea saponin stabilized silybin nanocrystal gel reduced oxidative stress in UV-induced skin damage. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 660:82-87. [PMID: 37075642 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.04.016] [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: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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UV-induced peroxidation is a significant factor in skin damage. Some natural products have been utilized to protect the skin. However, most of them suffer from issues such as poor bioavailability. A promising strategy is to prepare them as safe and convenient gels. In this study, we constructed Silybin Nanocrystal Gel (SIL-NG). Tea saponin, a spatial stabilizer that we have previously reported, was used to prepare SIL-NS and subsequently combined with xanthan gum to prepare SIL-NG with an excellent safety profile. This nanogel with a natural stabilizer has a suitable ductility and shows a good safety profile in vitro and in vivo. In L929 cells, SIL-NG was able to reduce H2O2-induced ROS levels. In addition, SIL-NG exhibited better antioxidant activity compared to SIL-NS. SIL-NG was able to reduce UVB irradiation-induced oxidative damage in mice, significantly increase SOD activity, and reduce MDA levels. In conclusion, our work gives a new perspective on the treatment of UV skin damage using natural ingredients.
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- Huan Gu
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China; School of Food and Bioengineering, Xihua University, Chengdu, 610039, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Sun W, Chen Y, Wang L, Wang Z, Liu S, Zhang M, Liu Y, Li Q, Zhang H. Gram-scale preparation of quercetin supramolecular nanoribbons for intestinal inflammatory diseases by oral administration. Biomaterials 2023; 295:122039. [PMID: 36791522 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122039] [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: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which possesses the largest surface area of mucosa in the body, is easily suffered from inflammatory damages under the exposure of external stimulations. Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and continuous oxidative stress in intestines can elicit local mucosal injury, accelerate mucosal ulceration, and amplify the inflammatory response. Thereby, antioxidant therapy is a potential strategy against intestinal inflammatory diseases. Herein, we demonstrate the gram-scale preparation of quercetin supramolecular nanoribbons (SNRs) by using free quercetin molecules as the sole building block for preventing and treating intestinal inflammatory diseases. Unlike current clinical medicines, which mainly confront with poor response and severe adverse effects via bloodstream delivery, our quercetin SNRs possess an excellent antioxidant activity in the harsh environments of GI tract, a relative long retention time in GI tract, an admirable metabolism in GI tract without burdening other organs, and a specific adhesion to the inflamed intestinal epithelium via electrostatic interactions. These advantages strongly guarantee the applications of quercetin SNRs as oral medicines for intestinal inflammatory diseases. After establishing the models of intestinal inflammatory diseases caused by irradiation and drug stimulations, our quercetin SNRs exhibit the promising protective and therapeutic effects for radiation-induced acute enteritis and dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced acute colitis. Because the super easy and fast preparation procedure and the nearly 100% loading capacity of quercetin SNRs, the current work provides a supramolecular nanomedicine with great clinical translation potential against intestinal inflammatory diseases.
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- Wei Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, PR China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, PR China; Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China; Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
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Park JE, Kim YK, Kim SY, Choi JB, Bae TS, Jang YS, Lee MH. Biocompatibility and Antibacterial Effect of Ginger Fraction Loaded PLGA Microspheres Fabricated by Coaxial Electrospray. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1885. [PMID: 36902998 PMCID: PMC10004112 DOI: 10.3390/ma16051885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Various poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres loaded with the ginger fraction were fabricated by controlling the electrospray parameters and their biocompatibility and antibacterial activity were identified in this study. The morphology of the microspheres was observed using scanning electron microscopy. The core-shell structures of the microparticles and the presence of ginger fraction in the microspheres were confirmed by fluorescence analysis using a confocal laser scanning microscopy system. In addition, the biocompatibility and antibacterial activity of PLGA microspheres loaded with ginger fraction were evaluated through a cytotoxicity test using osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells and an antibacterial test using Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis, respectively. The optimum PLGA microspheres loaded with ginger fraction were fabricated under electrospray operational conditions with 3% PLGA concentration in solution, an applied voltage of 15.5 kV, a flow rate of 15 µL/min in the shell nozzle, and 3 µL/min in the core nozzle. The effectual antibacterial effect and enhanced biocompatibility were identified when a 3% ginger fraction in PLGA microspheres was loaded.
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- Jung-Eun Park
- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Institute of Biodegradable Material, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Institute of Biodegradable Material, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Institute of Biodegradable Material, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Institute of Biodegradable Material, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Institute of Biodegradable Material, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Institute of Biodegradable Material, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Institute of Biodegradable Material, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeon-ju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Wu M, Ding H, Tang X, Chen J, Zhang M, Yang Z, Du Q, Wang J. Efficiency of a novel thermosensitive enema in situ hydrogel carrying Periplaneta americana extracts for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1111267. [PMID: 36843930 PMCID: PMC9944941 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1111267] [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: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a thermosensitive in situ gel (TISG) as an effective rectal delivery platform for delivering Periplaneta americana extracts (PA) to alleviate ulcerative colitis (UC) and explore the underlying molecular mechanism. Materials and methods: Thermosensitive (poloxamer 407) and adhesive polymers (chondroitin sulfate modified carboxymethyl chitosan, CCMTS) were used to construct the in situ gel. CCMTS and aldehyde poloxamer 407 (P407-CHO) were synthesized and chemically cross-linked by Schiff base reaction to formulate thermosensitive in situ gel, which carried Periplaneta americana extracts (PA/CCMTS-P). The cytotoxicity and cellular uptake of CCMTS-P were investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) -induced macrophages by CCK-8 assay. The anti-inflammatory effects of PA/CCMTS-P were studied in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells and dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis mouse models. In addition, the ability of PA/CCMTS-P to restore the intestinal mucosal barrier after rectal administration was evaluated by immunohistochemical analysis (IHC). Results: PA/CCMTS-P was prepared and characterized as gel with a phase-transition temperature of 32.9°C. The results of the in vitro experiments indicated that the hydrogels promoted the cellular uptake of Periplaneta americana extracts without causing any toxicity as compared to the free gel. PA/CCMTS-P showed superior anti-inflammatory activity both in vitro and in vivo, which restored the damaged intestinal mucosal barrier associated by inhibiting necroptosis in dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis models. Conclusion: The findings from our study show that the rectal administration of PA/CCMTS-P holds a promising potential for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
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- Ming Wu
- Institute of Pediatrics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China,Department of Pediatrics, Xuzhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China,*Correspondence: Qian Du, ; Jun Wang,
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China,Department of Pediatrics, Xuzhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital, Xuzhou, China,*Correspondence: Qian Du, ; Jun Wang,
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Pu Y, Fan X, Zhang Z, Guo Z, Pan Q, Gao W, Luo K, He B. Harnessing polymer-derived drug delivery systems for combating inflammatory bowel disease. J Control Release 2023; 354:1-18. [PMID: 36566845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is incurable, chronic, recrudescent disorders in the inflamed intestines. Current clinic treatments are challenged by systemic exposure-induced severe side effects, inefficiency after long-term treatment, and increased risks of infection and malignancy due to immunosuppression. Fortunately, naturally bioactive small molecules, reactive oxygen species scavengers (or antioxidants), and gut microbiota modulators have emerged as promising candidates for the IBD treatment. Polymeric systems have been engineered as a delivery vehicle to improve the bioavailability and efficacy of these therapeutic agents through targeting the mucosa and enhancing intestinal adhesion and retention, and reduce their systemic toxicity. Herein we survey polymer-derived drug delivery systems for combating the IBD. Advanced delivery technologies, therapeutic intervention strategies, and the principles for the construction of hierarchical, mucosa-targeting, and bioresponsive systems are elaborated, providing insights into design and development of from-bench-to-bedside drug delivery polymeric systems for the IBD treatment.
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- Yuji Pu
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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Chen Y, Su W, Tie S, Cui W, Yu X, Zhang L, Hua Z, Tan M. Orally deliverable sequence-targeted astaxanthin nanoparticles for colitis alleviation. Biomaterials 2023; 293:121976. [PMID: 36566552 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Orally targeted strategy of anti-inflammatory agents has attracted tremendous attention for reducing highly health-care costs and enhancing the intervention efficiency of ulcerative colitis (UC). Herein, we developed a new kind of sequence-targeted astaxanthin nanoparticles for UC treatment. Astaxanthin nanoparticles were firstly designed by self-assembly method using (3-carboxypentyl) (triphenyl) phosphonium bromide (TPP)-modified whey protein isolate (WPI)-dextran (DX) conjugates. Subsequently, lipoic acid (LA) modified hyaluronic acid (HA) was coated on the surface of the nanoparticles by double emulsion evaporation method. Exhilaratingly, the constructed sequence-targeted astaxanthin nanoparticle exhibited excellent macrophages and mitochondria targeting ability, with a Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.84 adstnd 0.92, respectively. In vivo imaging elucidated an obvious accumulation of the sequence-targeted nanoparticles in colon tissues in UC mice. Meanwhile, the reduction stimulus release features of astaxanthin were observed in the presence of 10 mM of glutathione (GSH) at pH 7.4. Most importantly, in vivo experiments indicated that sequence-targeted astaxanthin nanoparticles could markedly alleviate inflammation by moderating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway. What's more, the composition of gut microbiota and the production of short chain fatty acid were also improved upon the uptake of sequence-targeted astaxanthin nanoparticles. Our results suggested this novel astaxanthin nanoparticles, which showed sequence-targeted ability and reduction response feature, could be exploited as a promising strategy for effective UC treatment.
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- Yannan Chen
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Gangjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
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Zhang G, Han W, Zhao P, Wang Z, Li M, Sui X, Liu Y, Tian B, He Z, Fu Q. Programmed pH-responsive core-shell nanoparticles for precisely targeted therapy of ulcerative colitis. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:1937-1946. [PMID: 36625215 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04968f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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pH-Responsive nanotherapeutics were recently developed for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). However, they target the entire colon rather than the UC site, which leads to insufficient accumulation in inflamed colon lesions and causes side effects. Core-shell nanoparticles exhibit unique advantages in improving the precision of targeted delivery. In this study, Eudragit® EPO and L100, two pH-sensitive materials, were coated on nano-sized curcumin to fabricate core-shell nanoparticles. The developed CNs@EPO@L100 exhibited programmed pH-responsive drug release behavior, improved in vitro anti-inflammatory ability, and enhanced accumulation at the site of inflammation in the colon. Furthermore, after oral administration, CNs@EPO@L100 significantly ameliorated the inflammatory symptoms in mice. Taken together, this study provides insights into programmed release through the rational application of pH-sensitive materials and offers strategies for a precisely targeted therapy of UC using core-shell nanoparticles.
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- Guangshuai Zhang
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, No. 17, Section 3, Renmin South Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Liaoning Institute for Drug Control, No. 7, Chongshan West Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Liaoning Institute for Drug Control, No. 7, Chongshan West Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Ningxia Medical University, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, No. 346, Guanhai Road, Yantai 264003, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Mishra RK, Ahmad A, Kanika, Kumar A, Vyawahare A, Sakla R, Nadeem A, Siddiqui N, Raza SS, Khan R. Caffeic Acid-Conjugated Budesonide-Loaded Nanomicelle Attenuates Inflammation in Experimental Colitis. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:172-182. [PMID: 36472567 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ulcerative colitis is a multifactorial disease of the gastrointestinal tract which is caused due to chronic inflammation in the colon; it usually starts from the lower end of the colon and may spread to other portions of the large intestine, if left unmanaged. Budesonide (BUD) is a synthetically available second-generation corticosteroidal drug with potent local anti-inflammatory activity. The pharmacokinetic properties, such as extensive first-pass metabolism and quite limited bioavailability, reduce its therapeutic efficacy. To overcome the limitations, nanosized micelles were developed in this study by conjugating stearic acid with caffeic acid to make an amphiphilic compound. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the pharmacological potential of BUD-loaded micelles in a mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. Micelles were formulated by the solvent evaporation method, and their physicochemical characterizations show their spherical shape under microscopic techniques like atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The in vitro release experiment shows sustained release behavior in physiological media. These micelles show cytocompatible behavior against hTERT-BJ cells up to 500 μg/mL dose, evidenced by more than 85% viable cells. BUD-loaded micelles successfully normalized the disease activity index and physical observation of colon length. The treatment with BUD-loaded micelles alleviates the colitis severity as analyzed in histopathology and efficiently, overcoming the disease severity via downregulation of various related cytokines (MPO, NO, and TNF-α) and inflammatory enzymes such as COX-2 and iNOS. Results of the study suggest that BUD-loaded nano-sized micelles effectively attenuate the disease conditions in colitis.
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- Rakesh Kumar Mishra
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Julia McFarlane Diabetes Research Centre (JMDRC) and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AlbertaT2N 4N1, Canada
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida201301, India
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell and Restorative Neurology, Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College Hospital, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow226003, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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Luo X, Wu S, Xiao M, Gu H, Zhang H, Chen J, Liu Y, Zhang C, Zhang J. Advances and Prospects of Prolamine Corn Protein Zein as Promising Multifunctional Drug Delivery System for Cancer Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2589-2621. [PMID: 37213352 PMCID: PMC10198181 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s402891] [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: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Zein is a type of prolamine protein that is derived from corn, and it has been recognized by the US FDA as one of the safest biological materials available. Zein possesses valuable characteristics that have made it a popular choice for the preparation of drug carriers, which can be administered through various routes to improve the therapeutic effect of antitumor drugs. Additionally, zein contains free hydroxyl and amino groups that offer numerous modification sites, enabling it to be hybridized with other materials to create functionalized drug delivery systems. However, despite its potential, the clinical translation of drug-loaded zein-based carriers remains challenging due to insufficient basic research and relatively strong hydrophobicity. In this paper, we aim to systematically introduce the main interactions between loaded drugs and zein, administration routes, and the functionalization of zein-based antitumor drug delivery systems, in order to demonstrate its development potential and promote their further application. We also provide perspectives and future directions for this promising area of research.
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- Xi Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Blood Purification Center, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Lika Shing Faculty of Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, the University of Hong KOng, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yang Liu, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 37, Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China, Email
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Jinming Zhang, State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1166, Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Li Z, Zhang S, Xu L, Fang X, Wan Y, Yu D, Guo Y. A tetrapeptide from maize combined with probiotics exerted strong anti-inflammatory effects and modulated gut microbiota in DSS-induced colitis mice. Food Funct 2022; 13:12602-12618. [PMID: 36373867 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo02678c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by recurrent gastrointestinal inflammation caused by abnormal immune response, and patients usually have intestinal flora imbalance. At present, the pathogenesis of UC is not well understood, and it appears that there is chronic activation of the immune and inflammatory cascade in genetically susceptible individuals. Some food supplements such as specific peptides and probiotics have been investigated and shown the potential for the treatment of UC. The purpose of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effect and potential mechanism of tetrapeptide from maize (TPM) and probiotic treatment on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC in C57BL/6J mice. Our results indicated that the therapeutic effects of TPM and probiotics are positively associated with a reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and restoration of the gut microbiota. Treatment with TPM or probiotics effectively alleviated the adverse effects of UC, including weight loss, shortened colon length, and colon and kidney tissue damage in mice. Additionally, both TPM and probiotics significantly reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and oxidative stress in UC mice, and the effect was more pronounced when both were used together. Moreover, co-treatment with TPM and probiotics increased the diversity of gut microbes in UC mice, reduced the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes (F/B) and increased the abundance of bacterial species, including Muribaculaceae, Alistipes, Ligilactobacillus and Lactobacillus, and has been shown to be beneficial for a variety of pathological conditions.
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- Zhiguo Li
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, China 130033, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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Oral Cell-Targeted Delivery Systems Constructed of Edible Materials: Advantages and Challenges. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227991. [PMID: 36432092 PMCID: PMC9697699 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cell-targeted delivery is an advanced strategy which can effectively solve health problems. However, the presence of synthetic materials in delivery systems may trigger side effects. Therefore, it is necessary to develop cell-targeted delivery systems with excellent biosafety. Edible materials not only exhibit biosafety, but also can be used to construct cell-targeted delivery systems such as ligands, carriers, and nutraceuticals. Moreover, oral administration is the appropriate route for cell-targeted delivery systems constructed of edible materials (CDSEMs), which is the same as the pattern of food intake, resulting in good patient compliance. In this review, relevant studies of oral CDSEMs are collected to summarize the construction method, action mechanism, and health impact. The gastrointestinal stability of delivery systems can be improved by anti-digestible materials. The design of the surface structure, shape, and size of carrier is beneficial to overcoming the mucosal barrier. Additionally, some edible materials show dual functions of a ligand and carrier, which is conductive to simplifying the design of CDSEMs. This review can provide a better understanding and prospect for oral CDSEMs and promote their application in the health field.
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Fei Y, Ma Y, Zhang H, Li H, Feng G, Fang J. Nanotechnology for research and treatment of the intestine. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:430. [PMID: 36175955 PMCID: PMC9523975 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01517-3] [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: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The establishment of intestinal in vitro models is crucial for elucidating intestinal cell-microbe intrinsic connections and interaction mechanisms to advance normalized intestinal diagnosis and precision therapy. This review discusses the application of nanomaterials in mucosal therapy and mechanism research in combination with the study of nanoscaffold in vitro models of the gut. By reviewing the original properties of nanomaterials synthesized by different physicochemical principles and modifying the original properties, the contribution of nanomaterials to solving the problems of short survival period, low cell differentiation rate, and poor reduction ability in traditional intestinal models is explored. According to nanomaterials’ different diagnostic mediators and therapeutic targets, the current diagnostic principles in inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal cancer, and other diseases are summarized inductively. In addition, the mechanism of action of nanomedicines in repairing mucosa, inhibiting inflammation, and alleviating the disease process is also discussed. Through such systematic elaboration, it offers a basis for nanomaterials to help advance in vitro research on the intestine and provide precision treatments in the clinic.
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- Yanquan Fei
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, 410128, Hunan, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, 410128, Hunan, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, 410128, Hunan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, Guangdong, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, 410128, Hunan, China.
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Applied Microbial Resources Development for Livestock and Poultry, Changsha, 410128, Hunan, China.
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Zhang H, Guo Z, Wang X, Xian J, Zou L, Zheng C, Zhang J. Protective mechanisms of Zanthoxylum bungeanum essential oil on DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in mice based on a colonic mucosal transcriptomic approach. Food Funct 2022; 13:9324-9339. [PMID: 36069282 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo04323d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The ameliorative effects on ulcerative colitis (UC) as well as the related mechanisms of the essential oil derived from the edible herb Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (ZBEO) have been demonstrated herein. Based on GC-MS analysis, 45 volatile compounds in ZBEO were determined for its quality control. In vitro studies showed that after pretreatment with ZBEO, the disordered expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) and an anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10) on colon epithelial NCM460 cells induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) could be reversed. Additionally, oral administration of ZBEO significantly alleviated colitis in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC mice, including body weight loss, colon length shortening, disease activity index and colonic pathological damage. Furthermore, to uncover the anti-UC mechanisms of ZBEO, analysis of transcriptomes by next-generation sequencing technology was performed to explore the RNA genetic variation on colon tissues. Based on GO analysis and KEGG pathway analysis, a series of genetic pathways involved in the protective role of ZBEO against UC were determined. As a result, ZBEO treatment could decrease the expression of VCAM-1, TLR8, IL-1β and IL-11 mRNA as verified by qRT-PCR, which are involved in these potential genetic pathways. In conclusion, ZBEO administration would be a medicinal or dietary supplementation strategy for ulcerative colitis treatment.
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- Huan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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- Oncology Teaching and Research Department, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China. .,Oncology Teaching and Research Department, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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Xiao M, Wu S, Cheng Y, Ma J, Luo X, Chang L, Zhang C, Chen J, Zou L, You Y, Zhang J. Colon-specific delivery of isoliquiritigenin by oral edible zein/caseate nanocomplex for ulcerative colitis treatment. Front Chem 2022; 10:981055. [PMID: 36157029 PMCID: PMC9501975 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.981055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Although a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient, isoliquiritigenin (ISL), plays an effective role in ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment, a series of drawbacks still limit its clinical application, including the poor solubility, instability in gastrointestinal tract, and rapid elimination rate of ISL. Zein-based NPs display the benefits on drug loading and delivery, whereas with the poor stability. In this study, an edible nano-system composed by zein/caseinate complex was fabricated for the colon-targeting delivery of ISL, to improve its colon retention and anti-UC effects. The optimized ISL loaded zein/caseinate NPs (ISL@NPs) were prepared by single-factor design by anti-solvent precipitation method, and then characterized. The improved cellular uptake of ISL@NPs on NCM460 and RAW 264.7 cells was evaluated in vitro. The colon tissue permeability and retention capacity in vivo, and the anti-UC efficacy of ISL@NPs in DSS-induce UC were implemented. As a result, ISL@NPs with the high drug loading efficiency of 9.39% ± 0.26%, the average particle diameter of 137.32 ± 2.54 nm, exhibited the pH-sensitive stability in the different simulated gastrointestinal buffer. Compared with free ISL, ISL@NPs showed significantly higher cellular uptake ability in NCM460 and RAW 264.7 cells. Based on in vivo imaging system, zein/caseinate NPs showed the prolonged colonic retention and the enhanced penetration into the colonic epithelium. Finally, the oral administration of ISL@NPs could effectively alleviate the UC-related symptoms, down-regulate the production of pro-inflammatory factors, and reduce the infiltration of macrophages and neutrophils in colon tissues. In this study, an oral colon-specific nano-system, composed with the natural compound and edible materials, was developed as the promising alternatives in the prevention and treatment of UC.
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- Meng Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yu You, ; Jinming Zhang,
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yu You, ; Jinming Zhang,
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Xiao J, Tian W, Abdullah, Wang H, Chen M, Huang Q, Zhang M, Lu M, Song M, Cao Y. Updated design strategies for oral delivery systems: maximized bioefficacy of dietary bioactive compounds achieved by inducing proper digestive fate and sensory attributes. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:817-836. [PMID: 35959723 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2109583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Interest in the application of dietary bioactive compounds (DBC) in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries has motivated researchers to develop functional delivery systems (FDS) aiming to maximize their bioefficacy. As the direct and indirect health benefiting effects of DBC are acknowledged, traditional design principle of FDS aiming at improving the bioavailability of intact DBC is challenged by the updated one, where the maximized bioefficacy of DBC delivered by FDS will be achieved via rationally absorbed at target sites with proper metabolism pathways. This article briefly summarized the absorption and metabolic fates of orally digested DBC along with their direct and indirect mechanisms to perform health benefiting effects. Current strategies in designing the next generation FDS with an emphasis on their modulation effects on the distribution portion between the upper and lower digestive tract, portal vein and lymphatic absorption, human digestive and gut microbiota enzymatic mediated metabolism were highlighted. Updated research progresses of FDS in adjusting sensory attributes of food end products and inducing synergistic effects rooting from matrix materials and co-delivered cargos were also discussed. Challenges as well as future perspectives concerning the precise nutrition and the critical role of delivery systems in dietary intervention were proposed.
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- Jie Xiao
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Li J, Cheng Y, Li R, Wu X, Zheng C, Shiu PHT, Chan JCK, Rangsinth P, Liu C, Leung SWS, Lee SMY, Zhang C, Fu C, Zhang J, Cheung TMY, Leung GPH. Protective Effects of Amauroderma rugosum on Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity through Suppressing Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Apoptosis, and Activating Akt/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathways. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:9266178. [PMID: 35693699 PMCID: PMC9177334 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9266178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Clinical outcomes for doxorubicin (Dox) are limited by its cardiotoxicity but a combination of Dox and agents with cardioprotective activities is an effective strategy to improve its therapeutic outcome. Natural products provide abundant resources to search for novel cardioprotective agents. Ganoderma lucidum (GL) is the most well-known edible mushroom within the Ganodermataceae family. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine or as a healthcare product. Amauroderma rugosum (AR) is another genus of mushroom from the Ganodermataceae family, but its pharmacological activity and medicinal value have rarely been reported. In the present study, the cardioprotective effects of the AR water extract against Dox-induced cardiotoxicity were studied in vitro and in vivo. Results showed that both the AR and GL extracts could potentiate the anticancer effect of Dox. The AR extract significantly decreased the oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis seen in Dox-treated H9c2 rat cardiomyocytes. However, knockdown of Nrf2 by siRNA abolished the protective effects of AR in these cells. In addition, Dox upregulated the expression of proapoptotic proteins and downregulated the Akt/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathways, and these effects could be reversed by the AR extract. Consistently, the AR extract significantly prolonged survival time, reversed weight loss, and reduced cardiac dysfunction in Dox-treated mice. In addition, oxidative stress and apoptosis were suppressed, while Nrf2 and HO-1 expressions were elevated in the heart tissues of Dox-treated mice after treatment with the AR extract. However, the GL extract had less cardioprotective effect against Dox in both the cell and animal models. In conclusion, the AR water extract demonstrated a remarkable cardioprotective effect against Dox-induced cardiotoxicity. One of the possible mechanisms for this effect was the upregulation of the mTOR/Akt and Nrf2/HO-1-dependent pathways, which may reduce oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cardiomyocyte apoptosis. These findings suggested that AR may be beneficial for the heart, especially in patients receiving Dox-based chemotherapy.
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- Jingjing Li
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 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 Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, 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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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, 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 Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Huang LJ, Wang YM, Gong LQ, Hu C, Gui Y, Zhang C, Tan X, Yu XK, Liao YL, Luo Y, Tang YQ, Dai YF, Deng Y, Wang D, Guo DL. N-Acetyldopamine Dimer Attenuates DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Suppressing NF-κB and MAPK Pathways. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:842730. [PMID: 35462925 PMCID: PMC9030057 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.842730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a major form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease of the colonic mucosa and exhibits progressive morbidity. There is still a substantial need of small molecules with greater efficacy and safety for UC treatment. Here, we report a N-acetyldopamine dimer (NADD) elucidated (2R,3S)-2-(3′,4′-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-acetylamino-7-(N-acetyl-2″-aminoethyl)-1,4-benzodioxane, which is derived from traditional Chinese medicine Isaria cicadae, exhibits significant therapeutic efficacy against dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC. Functionally, NADD treatment effectively relieves UC symptoms, including weight loss, colon length shortening, colonic tissue damage and expression of pro-inflammatory factors in pre-clinical models. Mechanistically, NADD treatment significantly inhibits the expression of genes in inflammation related NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways by transcriptome analysis and western blot, which indicates that NADD inhibits the inflammation in UC might through these two pathways. Overall, this study identifies an effective small molecule for UC therapy.
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- Li-Jun Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Oral colon-targeted mucoadhesive micelles with enzyme-responsive controlled release of curcumin for ulcerative colitis therapy. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.03.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Chen Z, Hao W, Gao C, Zhou Y, Zhang C, Zhang J, Wang R, Wang Y, Wang S. A polyphenol-assisted IL-10 mRNA delivery system for ulcerative colitis. Acta Pharm Sin B 2022; 12:3367-3382. [PMID: 35967288 PMCID: PMC9366313 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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With the development of synthesis technology, modified messenger RNA (mRNA) has emerged as a novel category of therapeutic agents for a broad of diseases. However, effective intracellular delivery of mRNA remains challenging, especially for its sensitivity to enzymatic degradation. Here, we propose a polyphenol-assisted handy delivery strategy for efficient in vivo delivery of IL-10 mRNA. IL-10 mRNA binds to polyphenol ellagic acid through supramolecular binding to yield a negatively charged core, followed by complexing with linear polyetherimide and coating with bilirubin-modified hyaluronic acid to obtain a layer-by-layer nanostructure. The nanostructure specifically up-regulated the level of IL-10, effectively inhibited the expression of inflammatory factors, promoted mucosal repair, protected colonic epithelial cells against apoptosis, and exerted potent therapeutic efficacy in dextran sulfate sodium salt-induced acute and chronic murine models of colitis. The designed delivery system without systemic toxicity has the potential to facilitate the development of a promising platform for mRNA delivery in ulcerative colitis treatment.
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- Zhejie Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Corresponding authors. Tel./fax: +853 88228559 (Shengpeng Wang), +853 88224691 (Yitao Wang).
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Corresponding authors. Tel./fax: +853 88228559 (Shengpeng Wang), +853 88224691 (Yitao Wang).
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Ali F, Khan I, Chen J, Akhtar K, Bakhsh EM, Khan SB. Emerging Fabrication Strategies of Hydrogels and Its Applications. Gels 2022; 8:gels8040205. [PMID: 35448106 PMCID: PMC9024659 DOI: 10.3390/gels8040205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Recently, hydrogels have been investigated for the controlled release of bioactive molecules, such as for living cell encapsulation and matrices. Due to their remote controllability and quick response, hydrogels are widely used for various applications, including drug delivery. The rate and extent to which the drugs reach their targets are highly dependent on the carriers used in drug delivery systems; therefore the demand for biodegradable and intelligent carriers is progressively increasing. The biodegradable nature of hydrogel has created much interest for its use in drug delivery systems. The first part of this review focuses on emerging fabrication strategies of hydrogel, including physical and chemical cross-linking, as well as radiation cross-linking. The second part describes the applications of hydrogels in various fields, including drug delivery systems. In the end, an overview of the application of hydrogels prepared from several natural polymers in drug delivery is presented.
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- Fayaz Ali
- Department of Chemistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.); (K.A.); (E.M.B.)
- Centre of Excellence for Advance Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science & Technology Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macau 999078, China;
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Technology, Putian University, No. 1133 Xueyuan Zhong Jie, Putian 351100, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (S.B.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.); (K.A.); (E.M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.); (K.A.); (E.M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.); (K.A.); (E.M.B.)
- Centre of Excellence for Advance Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (S.B.K.)
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Wang CPJ, Byun MJ, Kim SN, Park W, Park HH, Kim TH, Lee JS, Park CG. Biomaterials as therapeutic drug carriers for inflammatory bowel disease treatment. J Control Release 2022; 345:1-19. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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