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Jiang C, Shi Q, Yang J, Ren H, Zhang L, Chen S, Si J, Liu Y, Sha D, Xu B, Ni J. Ceria nanozyme coordination with curcumin for treatment of sepsis-induced cardiac injury by inhibiting ferroptosis and inflammation. J Adv Res 2024; 63:159-170. [PMID: 37871772 PMCID: PMC11380017 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2023.10.011] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Sepsis-induced cardiac injury is the leading cause of death in patients. Recent studies have reported that reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated ferroptosis and macrophage-induced inflammation are the two main key roles in the process of cardiac injury. The combination of ferroptosis and inflammation inhibition is a feasible strategy in the treatment of sepsis-induced cardiac injury. OBJECTIVES In the present study, ceria nanozyme coordination with curcumin (CeCH) was designed by a self-assembled method with human serum albumin (HSA) to inhibit ferroptosis and inflammation of sepsis-induced cardiac injury. METHODS AND RESULTS The formed CeCH obtained the superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like and catalase (CAT)-like activities from ceria nanozyme to scavenge ROS, which showed a protective effect on cardiomyocytes in vitro. Furthermore, it also showed ferroptosis inhibition to reverse cell death from RSL3-induced cardiomyocytes, denoted from curcumin. Due to the combination therapy of ceria nanozyme and curcumin, the formed CeCH NPs could also promote M2 macrophage polarization to reduce inflammation in vitro. In the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced sepsis model, the CeCH NPs could effectively inhibit ferroptosis, reverse inflammation, and reduce the release of pro-inflammatory factors, which markedly alleviated the myocardial injury and recover the cardiac function. CONCLUSION Overall, the simple self-assembled strategy with ceria nanozyme and curcumin showed a promising clinical application for sepsis-induced cardiac injury by inhibiting ferroptosis and inflammation.
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- Chenxiao Jiang
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China; Department of General Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China.
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China; Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China.
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Stojchevski R, Velichkovikj S, Bogdanov J, Hadzi-Petrushev N, Mladenov M, Poretsky L, Avtanski D. Monocarbonyl analogs of curcumin C66 and B2BrBC modulate oxidative stress, JNK activity, and pancreatic gene expression in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 229:116491. [PMID: 39147331 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116491] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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The pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) involves oxidative stress and inflammation. Curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound found in turmeric, known to exhibit antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, is characterized by poor chemical stability, low bioavailability, and rapid metabolism. Monocarbonyl analogs of curcumin (MACs) with a structural absence of β-diketone and enhanced stability and bioavailability present a potential solution to the challenges associated with the use of curcumin. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two MACs, C66 and B2BrBC, on oxidative stress markers, antioxidant enzyme activity, expression of diabetes-associated genes, and signaling pathway proteins in the context of T1DM. Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced male Wistar rats or rat pancreatic RIN-m cells were used for in vivo and in vitro experiments, respectively. C66 or B2BrBC were given either before or after STZ treatment. Oxidative stress markers and antioxidant enzyme activities were determined in various tissues. Expression of diabetes-associated genes was assessed using RT-qPCR, and the activity of signaling pathway proteins in the pancreas was determined through Western blot analysis. Treatment with C66 and B2BrBC significantly reduced oxidative stress markers and positively influenced antioxidant enzyme activities. Moreover, both compounds inhibited JNK activity in the pancreas while enhancing the expression of genes crucial for β-cell survival and glucose and redox homeostasis. The findings highlight the multifaceted potential of C66 and B2BrBC in ameliorating oxidative stress, influencing gene expression patterns linked to diabetes, and modulating key signaling pathways in the pancreas. The findings suggest that these compounds can potentially address diabetes-related pathological processes.
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- Radoslav Stojchevski
- Friedman Diabetes Institute, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA; Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA; Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Chemistry, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Biology, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Biology, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
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- Friedman Diabetes Institute, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA; Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA; Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Friedman Diabetes Institute, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA; Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA; Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA.
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Radbakhsh S, Kesharwani P, Sahebkar A. Therapeutic potential of curcumin in autophagy modulation: Insights into the role of transcription factor EB. Mutat Res 2024; 829:111879. [PMID: 39178722 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2024.111879] [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: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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Transcription factor EB (TFEB) is a basic Helix-Loop-Helix/Leucine Zipper (bHLHZip) class of DNA-binding proteins, which can control the expression of genes included in the autophagy-lysosomal pathway. TFEB regulates the autophagic flux by enhancing lysosome biogenesis, forming autophagosomes, and fusion with lysosomes, thereby facilitating cellular clearance of pathogenic protein structures. Curcumin is a natural polyphenolic molecule with pharmacological properties that make it a potential therapeutic candidate for a wide range of diseases. One of the important curcumin mechanisms of action includes modulation of autophagy through affecting various signaling components such as TFEB. This review discusses in vitro and in vivo evidence on the effects of curcumin on autophagy process via modulating TFEB activity in different disorders.
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- Shabnam Radbakhsh
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Zhang H, Kang R, Song T, Ren F, Liu J, Wang J. Advances in relieving exercise fatigue for curcumin: Molecular targets, bioavailability, and potential mechanism. J Food Sci 2024; 89:4604-4619. [PMID: 39031649 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17162] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Intense and prolonged physical activity can lead to a decrease in muscle capacity, making it difficult to maintain the desired exercise intensity and resulting in exercise fatigue. The long-term effects of exercise fatigue can be very damaging to the body, so it is an urgent problem to be addressed. The intervention of foodborne active substances will be an effective measure. There is growing evidence that the molecular structure and function of curcumin have a positive effect on relieving fatigue. In this review, we summarize curcumin's molecular structure, which enables it to bind to a wealth of molecular targets, regulate signaling pathways, and thus alleviate exercise fatigue through a variety of mechanisms, including reducing oxidative stress, inhibiting inflammation, reducing metabolite accumulation, and regulating energy metabolism. The effects of curcumin on fatigue-related markers were analyzed from the perspective of animal models and human models and based on the bidirectional interaction between curcumin and intestinal microbiota: Intestinal microbiota can transform curcumin, and curcumin regulates gut microbiota through metabolic pathways, providing a new perspective for alleviating fatigue. This review contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the possible molecular mechanisms of curcumin in anti-fatigue and provides a new possibility for the development of functional foods in the future.
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- Huijuan Zhang
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Grain Industry (Comprehensive Utilization of Edible By-Products), Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Grain Industry (Comprehensive Utilization of Edible By-Products), Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Grain Industry (Comprehensive Utilization of Edible By-Products), Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Grain Industry (Comprehensive Utilization of Edible By-Products), Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Grain Industry (Comprehensive Utilization of Edible By-Products), Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Grain Industry (Comprehensive Utilization of Edible By-Products), Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
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Guo Y, Long C, Ni J, Zeng J, Wang J, Dai Y, Zhao J. Glucuronidation dynamics of curcumin and tetrahydrocurcumin for differential structures and chemical reactivities in human liver microsome and uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase 2B7. Food Chem 2024; 448:138929. [PMID: 38522299 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138929] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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THC is the main metabolite of curcumin with better bioactivity. This study aimed to explore the factors that cause differences in the bioactivity of curcumin and THC. We analyzed the metabolic activities of curcumin and THC and the factors responsible for the differences in their activities by glucuronidation activity assay, LC-MS, HPLC, homologous sequence comparisons, and molecular docking. Curcumin has higher metabolic activity than THC in HLM and UGT2B7, while the keto-enol isomers of curcumin and THC were distinctly different under different pH, and their structural transformations were hypothesized. Furthermore, UGT1A and UGT2B are differential sequences of curcumin and THC in UGTs. The binding sites and patterns of curcumin and THC in UGT2B7 are markedly different. In summary, the difference in keto-enolic interconversion isomerism between curcumin and THC is the main factor causing the difference in their activities, which provides a scientific basis for the development of curcumin.
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- Yanlei Guo
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, 610041 Chengdu, China; Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, 400065 Chongqing, China.
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, 400065 Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, 400065 Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Quality of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine/ Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, 610041 Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Quality of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine/ Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, 610041 Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Quality of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine/ Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, 610041 Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, 610041 Chengdu, China; National Key Laboratory of Drug Regulatory Science, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, National Medical Products Administration of China, 100037 Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Biological Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Quality of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine/ Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, 610041 Chengdu, China
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Mallem SPR, Puneetha P, Lee DY, An SJ. Strain-Modulated Flexible Bio-Organic/Graphene/PET Sensors Based on DNA-Curcumin Biopolymer. Biomolecules 2024; 14:698. [PMID: 38927101 PMCID: PMC11201641 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060698] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the development of metal-free, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective biopolymer-based piezoelectric strain sensors (bio-PSSs) for flexible applications. In this study, we have developed a bio-PSS based on pure deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and curcumin materials in a thin-film form and studied its strain-induced current-voltage characteristics based on piezoelectric phenomena. The bio-PSS exhibited flexibility under varying compressive and tensile loads. Notably, the sensor achieved a strain gauge factor of 407 at an applied compressive strain of -0.027%, which is 8.67 times greater than that of traditional metal strain gauges. Furthermore, the flexible bio-PSS demonstrated a rapid response under a compressive strain of -0.08%. Our findings suggest that the proposed flexible bio-PSS holds significant promise as a motion sensor, addressing the demand for environmentally safe, wearable, and flexible strain sensor applications.
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- Siva Pratap Reddy Mallem
- Advanced Material Research Center, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering, College of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering, College of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea
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Jahangiry S, Lashanizadegan M, Pourhosseini PS, Zahedi-Tabrizi M. Synthesis, theoretical analysis, and biological properties of a novel tridentate Schiff base palladium (II) complex. Biometals 2024:10.1007/s10534-024-00598-x. [PMID: 38592378 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-024-00598-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Schiff base complexes play a crucial role in bioinorganic chemistry. A novel curcumin/phenylalanine tridentate Schiff base ligand and its palladium (II) complex were synthesized so that they were stable in aqueous buffer. The structure of the complex was investigated using a variety of methods, including DFT, NBO analysis, FMOs, and MESP. The interaction of the complex with a plasmid (pUC19) and CT-DNA was studied. The anticancer, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities of the complex were examined. The statistical analysis of the MTT assay was compared using the 1-way ANOVA and Tukey test. Results showed that the complexes were stable in aqueous buffer, pH 8. The extrinsic fluorescence emission of the plasmid and CT-DNA was quenched while interacting with the complex. The complex had an IC50 of 72.47 µM against MCF-7 cells. The ANOVA and Tukey analysis of MTT data demonstrated a statistically significant difference between groups (P < 0.0001). The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of the complex for E. coli and S. aureus were 300 and 200 µg/mL, with 96.3 and 95.2% biofilm growth inhibition at 250 µg/mL, respectively. The sample concentrations contributing to 50% radical inhibition in the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) test for curcumin, ligand, and palladium (II) complex were 33.62, 21.27, and 51.26 µM, respectively. The results suggest that the complex interaction with DNA is one of the potential mechanisms for eliminating cancer cells and bacteria in the planktonic and biofilm. On the other hand, while stability in an aqueous buffer at pH 8 increases, the modified curcumin antioxidant effect decreases.
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- Samira Jahangiry
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Nanochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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Tang Y, Zhao R, Yi M, Ge Z, Wang D, Wang G, Deng X. Multifunctional Hydrogel Enhances Inflammatory Control, Antimicrobial Activity, and Oxygenation to Promote Healing in Infectious Wounds. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:2423-2437. [PMID: 38457661 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01386] [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: 03/10/2024]
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Chronic infected wounds often fail to heal through normal repair mechanisms, and the persistent response of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammation is a major contributing factor to the difficulty in their healing. In this context, we developed an ROS-responsive injectable hydrogel. This hydrogel is composed of ε-polylysine grafted (EPL) with caffeic acid (CA) and hyaluronic acid (HA) grafted with phenylboronic acid (PBA). Before the gelation process, a mixture CaO2@Cur-PDA (CCP) consisting of calcium peroxide (CaO2) coated with polydopamine (PDA) and curcumin (Cur) is embedded into the hydrogel. Under the conditions of chronic refractory wound environments, the hydrogel gradually dissociates. HA mimics the function of the extracellular matrix, while the released caffeic acid-grafted ε-polylysine (CE) effectively eliminates bacteria in the wound vicinity. Additionally, released CA also clears ROS and influences macrophage polarization. Subsequently, CCP further decomposes, releasing Cur, which promotes angiogenesis. This multifunctional hydrogel accelerates the repair of diabetic skin wounds infected with Staphylococcus aureus in vivo and holds promise as a candidate dressing for the healing of chronic refractory wounds.
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- Yunfeng Tang
- Head & Neck Oncology Ward, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedics Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedics Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedics Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedics Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedics Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedics Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedics Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Kasprzak-Drozd K, Niziński P, Hawrył A, Gancarz M, Hawrył D, Oliwa W, Pałka M, Markowska J, Oniszczuk A. Potential of Curcumin in the Management of Skin Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3617. [PMID: 38612433 PMCID: PMC11012053 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073617] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Curcumin is a polyphenolic molecule derived from the rhizoma of Curcuma longa L. This compound has been used for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. These make it ideal for preventing and treating skin inflammation, premature skin ageing, psoriasis, and acne. Additionally, it exhibits antiviral, antimutagenic, and antifungal effects. Curcumin provides protection against skin damage caused by prolonged exposure to UVB radiation. It reduces wound healing times and improves collagen deposition. Moreover, it increases fibroblast and vascular density in wounds. This review summarizes the available information on the therapeutic effect of curcumin in treating skin diseases. The results suggest that curcumin may be an inexpensive, well-tolerated, and effective agent for treating skin diseases. However, larger clinical trials are needed to confirm these observations due to limitations in its in vivo use, such as low bioavailability after oral administration and metabolism.
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- Kamila Kasprzak-Drozd
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.K.-D.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 11, 20-080 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.K.-D.); (A.H.)
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland;
- Faculty of Production and Power Engineering, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 116B, 30-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Science Circle of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.O.); (M.P.); (J.M.)
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- Science Circle of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.O.); (M.P.); (J.M.)
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- Science Circle of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (W.O.); (M.P.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.K.-D.); (A.H.)
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Günal-Köroğlu D, Capanoglu E. Plant protein-based edible films and the effect of phenolic additives. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-21. [PMID: 38504491 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2328181] [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: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
The use of protein-based films in food preservation has been investigated as an alternative to synthetic plastics in recent years. Being biodegradable, edible, natural, and upcycling from food waste/by-products are the benefits of protein-based edible films. Their use ensures food safety as an alternative to synthetic plastics, and their film-forming properties can be improved with the addition of bioactive compounds. This review summarizes the studies on the changes in certain quality parameters of plant protein-based films, including mechanical, physicochemical, or morphological properties with the use of different forms of phenolic additives (pure phenolics, phenolic extracts, essential oils) and their application in foods during storage. Phenolics affect protein film matrix formation by acting as plasticizers or cross-linking agents and confer additional health benefits by providing bioactive properties to protein films. On the other hand, the effects were more pronounced with the use of their oxidized forms or higher concentrations. Consequently, phenolic additives have great potential to improve protein films, but further studies are still required to investigate the effects and mechanisms of phenolic addition to the protein-based films.
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- Deniz Günal-Köroğlu
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Mishra S, Shelar SB, Barick KC, Hassan PA, Agarwal N. Near infra-red absorbing Quinolizidine fused curcuminoid-BF 2 chelate and its applications in photodynamic therapy using MCF-7 and A549 cells. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 45:103951. [PMID: 38161036 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103951] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Metal-free near-infrared absorbing photosensitizers (PS) have been considered promising candidates for photodynamic therapy. Curcumin, curcuminoid, and its derivatives have therapeutic values due to their anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiproliferative properties. Curcuminoid-BF2 chelates have also been studied as cell imaging probes, however, their applications in photodynamic therapy are rare. In this article, we describe the synthesis and therapeutic evaluation of quinolizidine fused curcuminoid-BF2 chelate (Quinolizidine CUR-BF2) containing an acid-sensitive group. This donor-acceptor-donor curcuminoid-BF2 derivative exhibits absorption and emission in the deep red region with an absorption band maximum of ∼647 nm and a weak emission band at approximately 713 nm. It is interesting to note that this derivative has a high molar extinction coefficient (164,655 M-1cm-1). Quinolizidine CUR-BF2 possesses intramolecular charge transfer properties, facilitating the production of singlet oxygen (1O2), which plays a crucial role in cell death. Additionally, Quinolizidine CUR-BF2 can enable the selective release of active ingredients in an acidic medium (pH 5). Furthermore, the nanoaggregates of PS were prepared by encapsulating Quinolizidine CUR-BF2 within Pluronic F127 block co-polymer for better water-dispersibility and enhanced cellular uptake. Dark cytotoxicity of nanoaggregates was found to be negligible, whereas they exhibited significant photoinduced cytotoxicity towards cancer cells (MCF-7 and A549) under irradiation of 635 nm light. Further, the cell death pathway using Quinolizidine CUR-BF2 nanoaggregates as PS is found to occur through apoptosis. Specifically, the present study deals with the successful preparation of Quinolizidine CUR-BF2 nanoaggregates for enhanced water-dispersibility and cellular uptake as well as the efficacy evaluation of developed nanoaggregates for photodynamic therapy.
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- Sneha Mishra
- School of Chemical Sciences, UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai, Kalina campus, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098, India
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- Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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- Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India.
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- Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai, Kalina campus, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098, India.
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Bai Q, Hu F, Gou S, Gao Q, Wang S, Zhang W, Zhang Y, Lu T. Curcumin-loaded chitosan-based hydrogels accelerating S. aureus-infected wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129111. [PMID: 38176495 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129111] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The damaged skin for some reasons is vulnerable to invasion by bacteria and other harmful microorganisms, leading to delay of the wound healing. In order to promote the infected wound healing, curcumin was loaded with chitosan-based hydrogel was formed through phenylborate ester bonding and its properties and effects on the S. aureus-infected wound healing was tested. It was found the hydrogel showed good antioxidation on the intracellular reactive oxygen species, inhibition on the growth of S. aureus, and acceleration the infected skin healing. The ablity of hydrogel due to its regulating inflammation, promoting angiogenesis and collagen synthesis in the wound site. This research work suggested that the developed multifunctional hydrogel might be a beneficial treatment for the infected wound healing.
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- Que Bai
- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological Diagnosis, Treatment and Protection Technology and Equipment, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; Shaanxi Liyunzhicai Medical Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Xixian New Area, 710000, Shaanxi, China.
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Luís Â, Amaral L, Domingues F, Pereira L, Cascalheira JF. Action of Curcumin on Glioblastoma Growth: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Animal Model Studies. Biomedicines 2024; 12:268. [PMID: 38397870 PMCID: PMC10886523 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020268] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Gliomas are aggressive brain tumors with poor prognosis even after surgical removal and radio-chemotherapy, stressing the urgency to find alternative therapies. Several preclinical studies evaluating the anticancer effect of curcumin in animal models of glioma are reported, but a systematic review with meta-analysis of these studies, considering the different experimental conditions used, has not been made up to this date. A search in different databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, and SciELO) following the PRISMA statement was conducted during November 2023 to systematically identify articles assessing the effect of curcumin in murine xenograft models of glioma and identified 15 articles, which were subdivided into 24 studies. Tumor volume before and after treatment with curcumin or vehicle was extracted and the efficacy of curcumin was evaluated by performing a random effects meta-analysis of the data. Publication bias and the impact of different experimental conditions on curcumin efficacy were assessed. Treatment with curcumin decreased tumor volume. Comparing curcumin with control groups, the overall weighted standardized difference in means was -2.079 (95% CI: -2.816 to -1.341; p-value < 0.001). The curcumin effect was observed for different animal models, types of glioma cells, administration routes, and curcumin formulations. Publication bias was identified but does not invalidate curcumin's effectiveness. The findings suggest the potential therapeutic efficacy of curcumin against glioma.
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- Ângelo Luís
- Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde (CICS-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (F.D.); (J.F.C.)
- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
- Grupo de Revisões Sistemáticas (GRUBI), Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
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- Unidade de Saúde Familiar de Santa Joana, Av. de Dom Afonso V, 3810-203 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde (CICS-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (F.D.); (J.F.C.)
- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Grupo de Revisões Sistemáticas (GRUBI), Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Departamento de Matemática, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
- Centro de Matemática e Aplicações (CMA-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde (CICS-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (F.D.); (J.F.C.)
- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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Lee YS, Ji BJ, Pae HO, Cheon MW, Xu G, Chun HS, Kim S. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Fermented Cabbage Extract Containing Nitric Oxide Metabolites with Silica. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:775. [PMID: 38255849 PMCID: PMC10815266 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020775] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of fermented cabbage extract (FC) containing nitric oxide metabolites with silica (FCS) on 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB)-induced atopic dermatitis (AD) in BALB/c mice. Atopic dermatitis-like allergic contact dermatitis was induced by DNFB challenge in the ear after DNFB sensitization on the dorsal skin of mice. FCS alleviated the severity of atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions. In addition, epidermis thickness of the ear and penetration of inflammatory cells in atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions were decreased after topical application of FCS. The serum levels of TNF-α and IL-4 were measured in atopic dermatitis mice using ELISA kits, which were observed to be significantly decreased after topical application of FCS. This study demonstrates that the FCS can be used as a potential therapeutic for the treatment and prevention of AD.
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- Yun-Seong Lee
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea; (Y.-S.L.); (H.-O.P.)
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- HumanEnos LLC., Wanju 55347, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Institute for Medical Science, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea; (Y.-S.L.); (H.-O.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, KwangWoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Environment Science & Biotechnology, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Environment Science & Biotechnology, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea;
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Islam MR, Rauf A, Akash S, Trisha SI, Nasim AH, Akter M, Dhar PS, Ogaly HA, Hemeg HA, Wilairatana P, Thiruvengadam M. Targeted therapies of curcumin focus on its therapeutic benefits in cancers and human health: Molecular signaling pathway-based approaches and future perspectives. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116034. [PMID: 38141282 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023] Open
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The curry powder spices turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), which contains curcumin (diferuloylmethane), an orange-yellow chemical. Polyphenols are the most commonly used sources of curcumin. It combats oxidative stress and inflammation in diseases, such as hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, and depression. Most of these benefits are due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin consumption leads to decreased bioavailability, resulting in limited absorption, quick metabolism, and quick excretion, which hinders health improvement. Numerous factors can increase its bioavailability. Piperine enhances bioavailability when combined with curcumin in a complex. When combined with other enhancing agents, curcumin has a wide spectrum of health benefits. This review evaluates the therapeutic potential of curcumin with a specific emphasis on its approach based on molecular signaling pathways. This study investigated its influence on the progression of cancer, inflammation, and many health-related mechanisms, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, and metastasis. Curcumin has a significant potential for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Curcumin modulates several biochemical pathways and targets involved in cancer growth. Despite its limited tissue accumulation and bioavailability when administered orally, curcumin has proven useful. This review provides an in-depth analysis of curcumin's therapeutic applications, its molecular signaling pathway-based approach, and its potential for precision medicine in cancer and human health.
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- Md Rezaul Islam
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar 23561, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Medinah Al-Monawara, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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Zhang L, Luo B, An Z, Zheng P, Liu Y, Zhao H, Zhang Z, Gao T, Cao Y, Zhang Y, Pei R. MMP-Responsive Nanoparticle-Loaded, Injectable, Adhesive, Self-Healing Hydrogel Wound Dressing Based on Dynamic Covalent Bonds. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:5769-5779. [PMID: 37950669 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00773] [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: 11/13/2023]
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Developing a multifunctional hydrogel wound dressing with good injectability, self-healing, tissue adhesion, biocompatibility, and fast skin wound healing efficiency remains challenging. In this work, an injectable adhesive dopamine-functionalized oxidized hyaluronic acid/carboxymethyl chitosan/collagen (AHADA/CCS/Col) hydrogel was constructed. The Schiff dynamic bond between AHADA and CCS, the N-Ag-N bond between CCS and Ag ions, and the S-Ag-S dynamic bond between sulfhydryl-modified collagen (ColSH) and Ag ions allowed the hydrogel to be both injectable and self-healing. Moreover, the aldehyde groups and catechol groups presented in the hydrogel could generate force with several groups on the tissue interface; therefore, the hydrogel also had good tissue adhesion. In vitro experiments proved that this hydrogel exhibited good biocompatibility and could promote cell proliferation. Additionally, curcumin (Cur)-loaded gelatin nanoparticles (Cur@Gel NPs) were prepared, which could respond to matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and controllably release Cur to hasten wound healing efficiency. Animal experiment results showed that this AHADA/CCS/Col hydrogel loaded with Cur@Gel NPs promoted wound repairing better, indicating its potential as a wound dressing.
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- Liwei Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Asiwe JN, Kolawole TA, Buduburisi BR, Adebayo OG, Onuoha OG, Inegbenehi S, Ademilusi EO, Dapper DV. Cabbage juice supplementation abrogates Lead acetate-induced haematological and haemorheological imbalances in male Wistar rat. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2023; 33:1331-1340. [PMID: 35687076 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2086973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lead is a hazardous naturally found heavy metal that has been reported to induce haematological alterations. Whether cabbage, a commonly consumed vegetable rich in antioxidants and anticancer compounds, can mitigate these alterations remains unknown. This study investigated the protective effect of cabbage juice against Lead-induced haematological changes. Twenty (20) male Wistar rats were randomly selected into four groups (n = 5) and given distilled water (1 ml/100 g b.wt), Lead acetate (25 mg/kg b.wt), Cabbage juice (1 ml/100 g b.wt), and Lead acetate with Cabbage juice. All treatments were given orally for 28 days. Lead exposure induces normocytic normochromic anemia with substantial leukocytosis, lymphocytopenia, and hyperfibrinogenemia. Lead-intoxicated animals had significantly higher haemolysis and prolonged clotting times. However, cabbage juice reverses these adverse haematological and haemorheological changes induced by Lead acetate. Conclusively, cabbage juice demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, and immunomodulatory properties, as well as the ability to protect the red blood cell membrane from damage caused by Lead-induced osmotic stress.
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- Jerome Ndudi Asiwe
- Department of Physiology, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Department of Physiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Suwannasom N, Sriaksorn N, Thepmalee C, Khoothiam K, Prapan A, Bäumler H, Thephinlap C. Curcumin-loaded albumin submicron particles with potential as a cancer therapy: an in vitro study. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 14:1127-1140. [PMID: 38034473 PMCID: PMC10682534 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.14.93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Curcumin (CUR), a polyphenolic compound, shows promising biological properties, particularly antioxidant activity. However, its medical applications are limited due to its low water solubility, bioavailability, and pH-instability. CUR-loaded albumin microparticles (CUR-HSA-MPs) of submicron size in the range of 800 to 900 nm and a zeta potential of -15 mV were prepared. The CUR loading efficiency was up to 65%. A maximum release of 37% of the encapsulated CUR was observed within 6 h when the CUR-HSA-MPs were dispersed in 50% ethanol in PBS at pH 7, while in RPMI 1640 medium the release was 7%. This demonstrates a sustainable release. The in vitro cytotoxicity of CUR-HSA-MPs showed promising anticancer potential against human hepatocellular carcinoma (Huh-7) and human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) cell lines, although this effect was less pronounced in human dermal fibroblasts (HDFB) and human cholangiocyte (MMN) cell lines. Confocal microscopy was used to confirm the uptake of CUR-HSA-MPs by cancer cells. Our studies revealed that HSA-MPs are potentially promising vehicles for increasing the solubility and bioavailability of CUR.
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- Nittiya Suwannasom
- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Division of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand
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Orellana-Urzúa S, Briones-Valdivieso C, Chichiarelli S, Saso L, Rodrigo R. Potential Role of Natural Antioxidants in Countering Reperfusion Injury in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Stroke. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1760. [PMID: 37760064 PMCID: PMC10525378 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Stroke and acute myocardial infarction are leading causes of mortality worldwide. The latter accounts for approximately 9 million deaths annually. In turn, ischemic stroke is a significant contributor to adult physical disability globally. While reperfusion is crucial for tissue recovery, it can paradoxically exacerbate damage through oxidative stress (OS), inflammation, and cell death. Therefore, it is imperative to explore diverse approaches aimed at minimizing ischemia/reperfusion injury to enhance clinical outcomes. OS primarily arises from an excessive generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and/or decreased endogenous antioxidant potential. Natural antioxidant compounds can counteract the injury mechanisms linked to ROS. While promising preclinical results, based on monotherapies, account for protective effects against tissue injury by ROS, translating these models into human applications has yielded controversial evidence. However, since the wide spectrum of antioxidants having diverse chemical characteristics offers varied biological actions on cell signaling pathways, multitherapy has emerged as a valuable therapeutic resource. Moreover, the combination of antioxidants in multitherapy holds significant potential for synergistic effects. This study was designed with the aim of providing an updated overview of natural antioxidants suitable for preventing myocardial and cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injuries.
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- Sofía Orellana-Urzúa
- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago 8380000, Chile;
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences “A. Rossi-Fanelli”, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “Vittorio Erspamer”, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine, Sapienza University, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago 8380000, Chile;
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Layaida H, Hellal A, Chafai N, Haddadi I, Imene K, Anis B, Mouna E, Bensouici C, Sobhi W, Attoui A, Lilia A. Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, density functional theory study, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of curcumin and alanine-curcumin Schiff base. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:7551-7566. [PMID: 36120951 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2123043] [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: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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In this work, a novel Schiff-base derived from curcumin and L-Alanine was synthesized under microwave conditions in excellent yield. The structural characterization has been carried out from their elemental analyses, FTIR, UV-Vis and 13C-NMR and 1H-NMR spectral techniques. The Schiff base (Cur-Ala) and curcumin (Cur) have been screened for their antimicrobial activity toward some pathogens clinically important microorganisms: Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. Result found that the Schiff base was more active than the curcumin. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of Cur-Ala can be attributed to its greatest dipole moment, as shown by theoretical calculations. Also, the antioxidant activity of Schiff base and curcumin were studied by DPPH, cupric ion reducing antioxidant capacity and o-phenanthroline techniques. Results indicate that Cur-Ala and Cur show more antioxidant activities than the standard antioxidants (BHT and BHA). Quantum chemical parameter calculations of Cur-Ala and Cur have been investigated by DFT using B3LYP/6-31G (d,p) basis set method to calculate the optimized structure, atomic charges, MESP, global reactivity descriptors and thermomolecular proprieties of both molecules.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Houdheifa Layaida
- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
- Département de Chimie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
- Département de Chimie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
- Département de Chimie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
- Département de Chimie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche en Biotechnologie (CRBt), Ali Mendjli, Constantine, Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche en Biotechnologie (CRBt), Ali Mendjli, Constantine, Algeria
- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif-1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif-1, Sétif, Algeria
- Laboratoire des Matériaux Polymères Multiphasiques, LMPMP, Université Ferhat ABBAS Sétif-1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d'Electrochimie des Matériaux Moléculaires et des Complexes (LEMMC), Département de Génie des procédés, Faculté de Technologie, Université Ferhat Abbas- Sétif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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Zhao W, Zheng XD, Tang PYZ, Li HM, Liu X, Zhong JJ, Tang YJ. Advances of antitumor drug discovery in traditional Chinese medicine and natural active products by using multi-active components combination. Med Res Rev 2023; 43:1778-1808. [PMID: 37183170 DOI: 10.1002/med.21963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The antitumor efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines has been widely recognized. Leading compounds such as sterols, glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenylpropanoids, and polyketides constitute their complex active components. The antitumor monomers derived from Chinese medicine possess an attractive anticancer activity. However, their use was limited by low bioavailability, significant toxicity, and side effects, hindering their clinical applications. Recently, new chemical entities have been designed and synthesized by combining natural drugs with other small drug molecules or active moieties to improve the antitumor activity and selectivity, and reduce side effects. Such a novel conjugated drug that can interact with several vital biological targets in cells may have a more significant or synergistic anticancer activity than a single-molecule drug. In addition, antitumor conjugates could be obtained by combining pharmacophores containing two or more known drugs or leading compounds. Based on these studies, the new drug research and development could be greatly shortened. This study reviews the research progress of conjugates with antitumor activity based on Chinese herbal medicine. It is expected to serve as a valuable reference to antitumor drug research and clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Wei Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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- Jinan Intellectual Property Protection Center, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic and Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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Liu G, Li Z, Li Z, Hao C, Liu Y. Molecular dynamics simulation and in vitro digestion to examine the impact of theaflavin on the digestibility and structural properties of myosin. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 247:125836. [PMID: 37455005 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125836] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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In this study, the interaction mechanism between theaflavin and myosin was explored to confirm the potential application of theaflavin in the meat protein system. A series of theaflavin and myosin solutions were prepared for spectroscopic studies. Spectroscopy results showed that theaflavins formed complexes with myosin and affected the microenvironment of myosin. And that addition of theaflavin cause static quenching of the myosin solution. Theaflavin and bovine myosin combined through hydrophobic interaction to form a complex, and gradually increasing the temperature was conducive to the binding of theaflavin and bovine myosin. This interaction results in a decrease in the α -helix content of myosin. Molecular dynamics simulation results confirmed that hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonds made the protein structure more compact and stable. And the in vitro digestion process was simulated. The results showed that the addition of theaflavin could significantly reduce the digestibility of myosin.
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- Guanxu Liu
- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, Shaanxi, China.
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Frei G, Haimhoffer Á, Csapó E, Bodnár K, Vasvári G, Nemes D, Lekli I, Gyöngyösi A, Bácskay I, Fehér P, Józsa L. In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy of Topical Dosage Forms Containing Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System Loaded with Curcumin. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2054. [PMID: 37631267 PMCID: PMC10459893 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082054] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The external use of curcumin is rare, although it can be a valuable active ingredient in the treatment of certain inflammatory diseases. The aim of our experimental work was to formulate topical dosage forms containing curcumin for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Curcumin has extremely poor solubility and bioavailability, so we have tried to increase it with the usage of self-emulsifying drug delivery systems. Creams and gels were formulated using penetration-enhancing surfactants and gelling agents. The release of the drug from the vehicle and its penetration through the membrane were determined using a Franz diffusion cell. An MTT cytotoxicity and in vitro antioxidant assays were performed on HaCaT cell line. The in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of the preparations was tested by measuring rat paw edema. In addition, we examined the degree of inflammation induced by UV radiation after pretreatment with the cream and the gel on rats. For the gels containing SNEDDS, the highest penetration was measured after half an hour, while for the cream, it took one hour to reach the maximum concentration. The gel containing Pemulen TR-1 showed the highest drug release. It was determined that the curcumin-containing preparations can be safely applied on the skin and have antioxidant effects. The animal experiments have proven the effectiveness of curcumin-containing topical preparations.
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- Gréta Frei
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (G.F.); (Á.H.); (E.C.); (K.B.); (G.V.); (D.N.); (I.B.); (P.F.)
- Healthcare Industry Institute, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (I.L.); (A.G.)
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Luo W, Bai L, Zhang J, Li Z, Liu Y, Tang X, Xia P, Xu M, Shi A, Liu X, Zhang D, Yu P. Polysaccharides-based nanocarriers enhance the anti-inflammatory effect of curcumin. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 311:120718. [PMID: 37028867 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Curcumin (CUR) has been discovered to have many biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-oxygenation, anti-human immunodeficiency virus, anti-microbial and exhibits a good effect on the prevention and treatment of many diseases. However, the limited properties of CUR, including the poor solubility, bioavailability and instability caused by enzymes, light, metal irons, and oxygen, have compelled researchers to turn their attention to drug carrier application to overcome these drawbacks. Encapsulation may provide potential protective effects to the embedding materials and/or have a synergistic effect with them. Therefore, nanocarriers, especially polysaccharides-based nanocarriers, have been developed in many studies to enhance the anti-inflammatory capacity of CUR. Consequently, it's critical to review current advancements in the encapsulation of CUR using polysaccharides-based nanocarriers, as well as further study the potential mechanisms of action where polysaccharides-based CUR nanoparticles (the complex nanoparticles/Nano CUR-delivery systems) exhibit their anti-inflammatory effects. This work suggests that polysaccharides-based nanocarriers will be a thriving field in the treatment of inflammation and inflammation-related diseases.
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- Wei Luo
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China; Institute for the Study of Endocrinology and Metabolism in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang 330006, China; Branch of Nationlal Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China; Institute for the Study of Endocrinology and Metabolism in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang 330006, China; Branch of Nationlal Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Nanchang 330006, China
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- School of Medicine, St.George University of London, London, UK
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- Cardiology Department, The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China; Institute for the Study of Endocrinology and Metabolism in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang 330006, China; Branch of Nationlal Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Louise V, Machado BAA, Pontes WM, Menezes TP, Dias FCR, Ervilhas LOG, Pinto KMDC, Talvani A. Theracurmin Modulates Cardiac Inflammation in Experimental Model of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection. Trop Med Infect Dis 2023; 8:343. [PMID: 37505639 PMCID: PMC10384540 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8070343] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Theracurmin is a nanoparticle formulation derived from curcumin, a bioactive compound known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas disease, triggers an intense inflammatory response in mammals and also causes severe tissue damage. To evaluate the immunomodulatory and antiparasitic effects of Theracurmin, Swiss mice were experimentally infected with 103 trypomastigote forms of the Colombian strain of T. cruzi and submitted to daily therapy with 30 mg/kg of Theracurmin. In addition, daily benznidazole therapy (100 mg/kg) was performed as a positive control. We evaluated the systemic and tissue parasitism, the survival and the body mass rate, the release of inflammatory mediators (TNF, IL-6, IL-15, CCL2 and creatine kinase) and the tissue inflammation at day 30 post-infection. Theracurmin therapy reduced the parasitemia curve without altering the animals' survival rate, and it protected mice from losing body mass. Theracurmin also reduced CCL2 in cardiac tissue, IL-15 in cardiac and skeletal tissue, and plasma CK. Even without effects on TNF and IL-6 production and tissue amastigote nests, Theracurmin reduced the leukocyte infiltrate in both evaluated tissues, even in the case of more effective results observed to the benznidazole treatment. Our data suggest Theracurmin has an immunomodulatory (CCL2, IL-15, CK and tissue leukocyte infiltration) and a trypanocidal effect (on circulating parasites) during experimental infection triggered by the Colombian strain of T. cruzi. Further investigations are necessary to comprehend the Theracurmin role performed in combination with benznidazole or other potential anti-T. cruzi chemical compounds.
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- Vitória Louise
- Health and Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto 35402-145, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Health and Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto 35402-145, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Health and Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto 35402-145, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Health and Nutrition Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto 35402-145, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Infectology and Tropical Medicine Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 30130-100, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Bulnes S, Picó-Gallardo M, Bengoetxea H, Lafuente JV. Effects of curcumin nanodelivery on schizophrenia and glioblastoma. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF NEUROBIOLOGY 2023; 171:163-203. [PMID: 37783555 DOI: 10.1016/bs.irn.2023.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Curcumin is a natural polyphenol, which has a variety of pharmacological activities, including, antineoplastic, antioxidative and neuroprotective effects. Recent studies provided evidence for the bioactive role of curcumin in the prevention and treatment of various central nervous system (CNS)-related diseases including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia disease and glioma neoplasia. Schizophrenia is a disabling psychiatric disorder related with an aberrant functional coupling between hippocampus and prefrontal cortex that might be crucial for cognitive dysfunction. Animal studies have lent support to the hypothesis that curcumin could improve cognitive functioning and enhance cell proliferation of dentate gyrus. In relation to brain tumors, specifically gliomas, the antineoplastic action of curcumin is based on the inhibition of cell growth promoting apoptosis or autophagy and preventing angiogenesis. However, one of the main impediments for the application of curcumin to patients is its low bioavailability. In intracranial lesions, curcumin has problems to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Currently nano-based drug delivery systems are opening a new horizon to tackle this problem. The bioavailability and effective release of curcumin can be made possible in the form of nanocurcumin. This nanoformulation preserves the properties of curcumin and makes it reach tissues with pathology. This review try to study the beneficial effects of the curcumin nanodelivery in central nervous pathologies such us schizophrenia and glioma disease.
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- Susana Bulnes
- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Neurodegenerative Diseases Group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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Kunnumakkara AB, Hegde M, Parama D, Girisa S, Kumar A, Daimary UD, Garodia P, Yenisetti SC, Oommen OV, Aggarwal BB. Role of Turmeric and Curcumin in Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases: Lessons Learned from Clinical Trials. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci 2023; 6:447-518. [PMID: 37082752 PMCID: PMC10111629 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.2c00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for thousands of years for the prevention and treatment of various chronic diseases. Curcumin is just one of >200 ingredients in turmeric. Almost 7000 scientific papers on turmeric and almost 20,000 on curcumin have been published in PubMed. Scientific reports based on cell culture or animal studies are often not reproducible in humans. Therefore, human clinical trials are the best indicators for the prevention and treatment of a disease using a given agent/drug. Herein, we conducted an extensive literature survey on PubMed and Scopus following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The keywords "turmeric and clinical trials" and "curcumin and clinical trials" were considered for data mining. A total of 148 references were found to be relevant for the key term "turmeric and clinical trials", of which 70 were common in both PubMed and Scopus, 44 were unique to PubMed, and 34 were unique to Scopus. Similarly, for the search term "curcumin and clinical trials", 440 references were found to be relevant, of which 70 were unique to PubMed, 110 were unique to Scopus, and 260 were common to both databases. These studies show that the golden spice has enormous health and medicinal benefits for humans. This Review will extract and summarize the lessons learned about turmeric and curcumin in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases based on clinical trials.
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- Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara
- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam-781039, India
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- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam-781039, India
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- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam-781039, India
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- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam-781039, India
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- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam-781039, India
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- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam-781039, India
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- Integrative
Research Center, Miami, Florida 33125, United States
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- Department
of Zoology, Drosophila Neurobiology Laboratory, Nagaland University (Central), Lumami, Nagaland-798627, India
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- Department
of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695581, India
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- Inflammation
Research Center, San Diego, California 92109, United States
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Wu Q, Ning H, Wang H, Hua H, Li W, Xu B. Cancer cell membrane camouflaging mesoporous nanoplatform interfering with cellular redox homeostasis to amplify photodynamic therapy on oral carcinoma. J Drug Target 2023; 31:511-520. [PMID: 37000919 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2023.2198172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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The efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) is still limited by the inefficient utilisation of generated ROS in tumours due to cellular redox homeostasis. To improve the therapeutic efficacy for oral carcinoma, biomimetic cell membrane-coated mesoporous nanoplatform was tailored to interfere with cellular redox homeostasis for amplified PDT. In this study, CAL-27 cancer cell membrane (CM) was encapsulated onto the mesoporous silica NPs (MSN), which were preloaded with Chlorin e6 (Ce6) and Curcumin (Cur). The biomimetic nanoparticles displayed a size of around 120 nm, which had excellent cytotoxicity under a laser and increased uptake ability to tumour cell. After internalised by cancer cells, the released Cur could effectively disturb ROS-defence system by suppressing TrxR activity, and decreasing TrxR-2 expression (p < 0.05), leading to enhanced cancer cell killing ability of PDT. The biomimetic system was found to selectively accumulate in the tumour due to its homologous targeting capability and inhibit tumour growth significantly. In a word, the biomimetic nanoplatform apparently enhanced the therapeutic effect of PDT on tumours by Cur disturbing the ROS-defence system, which exhibited a new way to enhance PDT.
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- Qing Wu
- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xin Hua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Ali SA, Yassen NN, Azzoz RM, Soliman SM, Khalil WM, El-hady AMA. Radioprotective effects of quercetin and curcumin on hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in male Albino rats.. [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2727957/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The present study aimed to assess the radioprotective effects of curcumin in combination with quercetin against radiation-induced changes in some histopathological, immunohistochemical, and biophysical parameters. The current study rats had been grouped into control, curcumin, quercetin, gamma irradiated (8 Gy fractionated dose), curcumin pretreated irradiated, quercetin pretreated irradiated, and both curcumin and quercetin pretreated irradiated groups. Gamma radiation exposure resulted in hepatic and renal damage. Administration of curcumin along with quercetin before gamma radiation exposure reduced the liver and kidney damage caused by radiation, demonstrating the radioprotective effects of both curcumin and quercetin antioxidants through free radicals scavenging effects, P53, and TNF-α inhibition, and structural changes measured by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). The cellular damage by gamma radiation is greatly mitigated by administration of curcumin and quercetin before radiation exposure.
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Liu Q, Sun M, Wang T, Zhou Y, Sun M, Li H, Liu Y, Xu A. The Differential Antagonistic Ability of Curcumin against Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity Induced by Distinct Heavy Metals. TOXICS 2023; 11:233. [PMID: 36976998 PMCID: PMC10053940 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11030233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Widespread heavy metal pollution has aroused severe health risks worldwide. Curcumin has been reported to play a wide-spectrum protective role for various heavy metals. However, the specificity and difference in the antagonistic ability of curcumin against distinct types of heavy metals are still largely unknown. Here, using cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni) as the typical heavy metals, we systematically compared the detoxification efficiency of curcumin on the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity elicited by different heavy metals under the same experimental conditions. Curcumin was proved to have a significant discrepant antagonistic capacity when counteracting the adverse effect of different heavy metals. Stronger protective effects of curcumin emerged when antagonizing the toxicity of Cd and As, rather than Pb and Ni. Curcumin exhibits a better detoxification ability against heavy metal-induced genotoxicity than cytotoxicity. Mechanistically, inhibiting the oxidative stress elicited by heavy metals and reducing the bioaccumulation of metal ions both contributed to the detoxification of curcumin against all the tested heavy metals. Our results illustrated that curcumin shows prominent detoxification specificity against different types of heavy metals and toxic endpoints, which provides a new clue for the better and targeted application of curcumin in heavy metal detoxification.
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- Qiao Liu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, No. 81, Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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Smirnova E, Moniruzzaman M, Chin S, Sureshbabu A, Karthikeyan A, Do K, Min T. A Review of the Role of Curcumin in Metal Induced Toxicity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020243. [PMID: 36829803 PMCID: PMC9952547 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Metal toxicity poses a potential global threat to the environment and living beings. Their numerous agricultural, medical, industrial, domestic, and technological applications result in widespread distribution in the environment which raises concern on the potential effects of metals in terms of health hazards and environmental pollution. Chelation therapy has been the preferred medical treatment for metal poisoning. The chelating agent bounds metal ions to form complex cyclic structures known as 'chelates' to intensify their excretion from the body. The main disadvantage of synthetic chelators is that the chelation process removes vital nutrients along with toxic metals. Natural compounds are widely available, economical, and have minimal adverse effects compared to classical chelators. Herbal preparations can bind to the metal, reduce its absorption in the intestines, and facilitate excretion from the body. Curcumin, a bioactive substance in turmeric, is widely used as a dietary supplement. Most studies have shown that curcumin protects against metal-induced lipid peroxidation and mitigates adverse effects on the antioxidant system. This review article provides an analysis to show that curcumin imparts promising metal toxicity-ameliorative effects that are related to its intrinsic antioxidant activity.
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- Elena Smirnova
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (T.M.)
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Is Curcumine Useful in the Treatment and Prevention of the Tendinopathy and Myotendinous Junction Injury? A Scoping Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020384. [PMID: 36678255 PMCID: PMC9860696 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020384] [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: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Physical activity in general and sports in particular, is a mechanism that produces stress and generates great force in the tendon and in the muscle-tendon unit, which increases the risk of injury (tendinopathies). Eccentric and repetitive contraction of the muscle precipitates persistent microtraumatism in the tendon unit. In the development of tendinopathies, the cellular process includes inflammation, apoptosis, vascular, and neuronal changes. Currently, treatments with oral supplements are frequently used. Curcumin seems to preserve, and even repair, damaged tendons. In this systematic review, we focus more especially on the benefits of curcumin. The biological actions of curcumin are diverse, but act around three systems: (a) inflammatory, (b) nuclear factor B (NF-κB) related apoptosis pathways, and (c) oxidative stress systems. A bibliographic search is conducted under the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) as a basis for reporting reliable systematic reviews to perform a Scoping review. After analysing the manuscripts, we can conclude that curcumin is a product that demonstrates a significant biological antialgic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant power. Therefore, supplementation has a positive effect on the inflammatory and regenerative response in tendinopathies. In addition, curcumin decreases and modulates the cell infiltration, activation, and maturation of leukocytes, as well as the production of pro-inflammatory mediators at the site of inflammation.
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Pandey P, Chaturvedi S, Gumathannavar R, Shirolkar MM, Kanuru V, Kulkarni A, Moh SH. A Xanthan-Gum-Stabilized PEG-Conjugated Nanocurcumin Complex: Telescoping Synthesis for Enhanced Permeation Potential. ChemistryOpen 2023; 12:e202200200. [PMID: 36599688 PMCID: PMC9812755 DOI: 10.1002/open.202200200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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We report a facile room temperature telescoping synthesis of a nanocurcumin complex with 17.5-fold permeation enhancement as determined by comparative in vitro permeation study with raw curcumin. The permeation results were further validated with in silico drug absorption prediction using ADMET predictors.
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- Prem Pandey
- Symbiosis Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN)Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) LavalePune412115MaharashtraIndia
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- Nuimance Phytovigyan Private Limited (NPPL) Anusha EnclavePashan-Sus RoadPune411021MaharashtraIndia
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- Symbiosis Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN)Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) LavalePune412115MaharashtraIndia
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- Symbiosis Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN)Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) LavalePune412115MaharashtraIndia
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- Oncocur India Private Limited#1, Pitruchhaya, Sanghavi Corporate Park Govandi (E)Mumbai400088India
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- Symbiosis Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN)Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) LavalePune412115MaharashtraIndia
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- Plant Cell Research Institute of BIO-FD&C509-512, Smartvalley A, 30 Songdomirae-ro, Yeonsu-guIncheon21990South Korea
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High Yield Synthesis of Curcumin and Symmetric Curcuminoids: A "Click" and "Unclick" Chemistry Approach. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010289. [PMID: 36615495 PMCID: PMC9822029 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The worldwide known and employed spice of Asian origin, turmeric, receives significant attention due to its numerous purported medicinal properties. Herein, we report an optimized synthesis of curcumin and symmetric curcuminoids of aromatic (bisdemethoxycurcumin) and heterocyclic type, with yields going from good to excellent using the cyclic difluoro-boronate derivative of acetylacetone prepared by reaction of 2,4-pentanedione with boron trifluoride in THF (ca. 95%). The subsequent cleavage of the BF2 group is of significant importance for achieving a high overall yield in this two-step procedure. Such cleavage occurs by treatment with hydrated alumina (Al2O3) or silica (SiO2) oxides, thus allowing the target heptanoids obtained in high yields as an amorphous powder to be filtered off directly from the reaction media. Furthermore, crystallization instead of chromatographic procedures provides a straightforward purification step. The ease and efficiency with which the present methodology can be applied to synthesizing the title compounds earns the terms "click" and "unclick" applied to describe particularly straightforward, efficient reactions. Furthermore, the methodology offers a simple, versatile, fast, and economical synthetic alternative for the obtention of curcumin (85% yield), bis-demethoxycurcumin (78% yield), and the symmetrical heterocyclic curcuminoids (80-92% yield), in pure form and excellent yields.
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Allegra A, Mirabile G, Ettari R, Pioggia G, Gangemi S. The Impact of Curcumin on Immune Response: An Immunomodulatory Strategy to Treat Sepsis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314710. [PMID: 36499036 PMCID: PMC9738113 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Primary and secondary immunodeficiencies cause an alteration in the immune response which can increase the rate of infectious diseases and worsened prognoses. They can also alter the immune response, thus, making the infection even worse. Curcumin is the most biologically active component of the turmeric root and appears to be an antimicrobial agent. Curcumin cooperates with various cells such as macrophages, dendritic cells, B, T, and natural killer cells to modify the body's defence capacity. Curcumin also inhibits inflammatory responses by suppressing different metabolic pathways, reduces the production of inflammatory cytokines, and increases the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Curcumin may also affect oxidative stress and the non-coding genetic material. This review analyses the relationships between immunodeficiency and the onset of infectious diseases and discusses the effects of curcumin and its derivatives on the immune response. In addition, we analyse some of the preclinical and clinical studies that support its possible use in prophylaxis or in the treatment of infectious diseases. Lastly, we examine how nanotechnologies can enhance the clinical use of curcumin.
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- Alessandro Allegra
- Division of Hematology, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Chemistry, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 98164 Messina, Italy
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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Freitas E Silva-Santana NC, Rodrigues HCN, Pereira Martins TF, Braga CC, Silva MAC, Carlos da Cunha L, de Souza Freitas ATV, Costa NA, Peixoto MDRG. Turmeric supplementation with piperine is more effective than turmeric alone in attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation in hemodialysis patients: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 193:648-655. [PMID: 36370961 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Turmeric has renop rotective effects that can act to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Piperine has been indicated as a bioavailability enhancer of turmeric and consequently of its biological effects. However, data on the efficacy of the turmeric/piperine combination in HD patients are limited. We aimed to verify whether turmeric supplementation in combination with piperine has a superior effect to turmeric alone in increasing antioxidant capacity and reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in HD patients. METHODS This randomized, double-blind clinical trial was conducted in HD patients (age 20-75 years). Patients were supplemented with turmeric (3 g/day) or turmeric/piperine (3 g turmeric + 2 mg piperine/day) for 12 weeks. Malondialdehyde (MDA), antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and ferritin were evaluated at baseline and the end of the study. RESULTS There was a reduction in the MDA and ferritin levels in the turmeric/piperine group and in the comparison between groups at the end of the study [MDA: -0.08(-0.14/0.01) nmol/mL versus -0.003(-0.10/0.26) nmol/mL, p = 0.003; ferritin: -193.80 ± 157.29 mg/mL versus 51.99 ± 293.25 mg/mL, p = 0.018]. In addition, GPx activity reduced in the turmeric group (p = 0.029). No changes were observed for CAT, GR, and hs-CRP. CONCLUSION Turmeric plus piperine was superior to turmeric alone in decreasing MDA and ferritin levels. The use of a combination of turmeric and piperine as a dietary intervention may be beneficial for modulating the status oxidative and inflammation in HD patients. BRAZILIAN REGISTRY OF CLINICAL TRIALS NUMBER RBR-2t5zpd; Registration Date: May 2, 2018.
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- Federal University of Goias, Center of Studies and Research Toxic-Pharmacological, Faculty of Pharmacy, Goiania, Goias, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Goias, Center of Studies and Research Toxic-Pharmacological, Faculty of Pharmacy, Goiania, Goias, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Goias, Faculty of Nutrition, Goiânia, Goias, Brazil.
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Pisoschi AM, Iordache F, Stanca L, Gajaila I, Ghimpeteanu OM, Geicu OI, Bilteanu L, Serban AI. Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and Immunomodulatory Roles of Nonvitamin Antioxidants in Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Therapy. J Med Chem 2022; 65:12562-12593. [PMID: 36136726 PMCID: PMC9514372 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Viral pathologies encompass activation of pro-oxidative pathways and inflammatory burst. Alleviating overproduction of reactive oxygen species and cytokine storm in COVID-19 is essential to counteract the immunogenic damage in endothelium and alveolar membranes. Antioxidants alleviate oxidative stress, cytokine storm, hyperinflammation, and diminish the risk of organ failure. Direct antiviral roles imply: impact on viral spike protein, interference with the ACE2 receptor, inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase 4, transmembrane protease serine 2 or furin, and impact on of helicase, papain-like protease, 3-chyomotrypsin like protease, and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. Prooxidative environment favors conformational changes in the receptor binding domain, promoting the affinity of the spike protein for the host receptor. Viral pathologies imply a vicious cycle, oxidative stress promoting inflammatory responses, and vice versa. The same was noticed with respect to the relationship antioxidant impairment-viral replication. Timing, dosage, pro-oxidative activities, mutual influences, and interference with other antioxidants should be carefully regarded. Deficiency is linked to illness severity.
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- Aurelia Magdalena Pisoschi
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Department Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul
Independentei, 050095Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
- Molecular Nanotechnology Laboratory,
National Institute for Research and Development in
Microtechnologies, 126A Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, 077190Bucharest,
Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Preclinical
Sciences, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of
Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independentei, 050097Bucharest,
Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Department Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul
Independentei, 050095Bucharest, Romania
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Racz LZ, Racz CP, Pop LC, Tomoaia G, Mocanu A, Barbu I, Sárközi M, Roman I, Avram A, Tomoaia-Cotisel M, Toma VA. Strategies for Improving Bioavailability, Bioactivity, and Physical-Chemical Behavior of Curcumin. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27206854. [PMID: 36296447 PMCID: PMC9608994 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Curcumin (CCM) is one of the most frequently explored plant compounds with various biological actions such as antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antineoplastic, and antioxidant/anti-inflammatory properties. The laboratory data and clinical trials have demonstrated that the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin are influenced by the feature of the curcumin molecular complex types. Curcumin has a high capacity to form molecular complexes with proteins (such as whey proteins, bovine serum albumin, β-lactoglobulin), carbohydrates, lipids, and natural compounds (e.g., resveratrol, piperine, quercetin). These complexes increase the bioactivity and bioavailability of curcumin. The current review provides these derivatization strategies for curcumin in terms of biological and physico-chemical aspects with a strong focus on different type of proteins, characterization methods, and thermodynamic features of protein–curcumin complexes, and with the aim of evaluating the best performances. The current literature review offers, taking into consideration various biological effects of the CCM, a whole approach for CCM-biomolecules interactions such as CCM-proteins, CCM-nanomaterials, and CCM-natural compounds regarding molecular strategies to improve the bioactivity as well as the bioavailability of curcumin in biological systems.
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- Levente Zsolt Racz
- Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 47 Gen. Traian Mosoiu Str., RO-400132 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., RO-050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Biology and Geology, Babes-Bolyai University, 4-6 Clinicilor Str., RO-400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Institute of Biological Research, Branch of NIRDBS Bucharest, 48 Republicii Str., RO-400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center in Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., RO-050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Biology and Geology, Babes-Bolyai University, 4-6 Clinicilor Str., RO-400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Institute of Biological Research, Branch of NIRDBS Bucharest, 48 Republicii Str., RO-400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Chen X, Liu Y, Yin S, Zang J, Zhang T, Lv C, Zhao G. Construction of Sol-Gel Phase-Reversible Hydrogels with Tunable Properties with Native Nanofibrous Protein as Building Blocks. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:44125-44135. [PMID: 36162135 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Reversible sol-gel transforming behaviors combined with tunable mechanical properties are vital demands for developing biomaterials. However, it remains challenging to correlate these properties with the hydrogels constructed by denatured protein as building blocks. Herein, taking advantage of naturally high-affinity coordination environments consisting of i, i + 4 His-Glu motifs offered by paramyosin, a ubiquitous nanofibrous protein, we found that Zn2+ rather than Ca2+ or Mg2+ has the ability to trigger the self-assembly of native abalone paramyosin (AbPM) into protein hydrogels under benign conditions, while the addition of EDTA induces the hydrogels back into protein monomers, indicative of a reversible process. By using such sol-gel reversible property, the AbPM gels can serve as a vehicle to encapsulate bioactive molecules such as curcumin, thereby protecting it from degradation from thermal and photo treatment. Notably, based on the high conserved structure of native AbPM, the mechanical property and biological activity of the fabricated AbPM hydrogels can be fined-tuned by its noncovalent interaction with small molecules. All these findings raise the possibility that native paramyosin can be explored as a new class of protein hydrogels which exhibit favorable properties that the traditional hydrogels constructed by denatured protein building blocks do not have.
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- Xuemin Chen
- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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Xu FY, Lin JW, Wang R, Chen BR, Li J, Wen QH, Zeng XA. Succinylated whey protein isolate-chitosan core-shell composite particles as a novel carrier: Self-assembly mechanism and stability studies. Food Res Int 2022; 160:111695. [PMID: 36076398 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Single protein [whey protein isolate (WPI) or succinylated whey protein isolate (SWPI)] and composite particles of proteins with chitosan (CS) were tested for their ability to encapsulate and protect curcumin (CUR). Combining protein and CS resulted in changes in zeta-potential and surface hydrophobicity, particularly in the SWPI-H (high degree of succinylation, 90 %) and CS composite particle (H-CS). Furthermore, the secondary and tertiary structures were dramatically altered using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), circular dichroism (CD), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM) analyses revealed that H-CS exhibited a soft core-rigid shell morphology due to electrostatic interactions, hydrophobic interactions, and H-bond interactions. Fluorescence quenching results demonstrated that H-CS had a higher binding constant (K, 1.69 ×104 M-1) and encapsulation effectiveness (EE, 88.3 %) of CUR. Because of increased binding sites and steric hindrance, CUR was stabilized more effectively in H-CS in photostability and thermostability tests,. These results show that SWPI-CS composite particles can be utilized to build a protection system for water-insoluble nutritional supplements.
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- Fei-Yue Xu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Food Intelligent Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; School of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528011, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Food Intelligent Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
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Kumar R, Chauhan S. Cellulose nanocrystals based delivery vehicles for anticancer agent curcumin. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 221:842-864. [PMID: 36100000 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Cancer is a complex disease that starts with genetic alterations and mutations in healthy cells. The past decade has witnessed a huge demand for new biocompatibility and high-performance intelligent drug delivery systems. Curcumin (CUR) is a bioactive stimulant with numerous medical benefits. However, because of its hydrophobic nature, it has low bioavailability. The utilization of many biobased materials has been found to improve the loading of hydrophobic drugs. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with exceptional qualities and a wide range of applications, feature strong hydrophilicity and lipophilicity, great emulsification stability, high crystallinity and outstanding mechanical attributes. In this review, numerous CNCs-based composites have been evaluated for involvement in the controlled release of CUR. The first part of the review deals with recent advancements in the extraction of CNCs from lignocellulose biomass. The second elaborates some recent developments in the post-processing of CNCs in conjunction with other materials like natural polymers, synthetic polymers, β-CD, and surfactants for CUR loading/encapsulation and controlled release. Furthermore, numerous CUR drug delivery systems, challenges, and techniques for effective loading/encapsulation of CUR on CNCs-based composites have been presented. Finally, conclusions and future outlooks are also explored.
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- Rajesh Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, Jagdish Chandra DAV College, Dasuya, Punjab 144205, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, India
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Celani LMS, Egito EST, Azevedo ÍM, Oliveira CN, Dourado D, Medeiros AC. Treatment of colitis by oral negatively charged nanostructured curcumin in rats. Acta Cir Bras 2022; 37:e370602. [PMID: 35976279 PMCID: PMC9377652 DOI: 10.1590/acb370602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To examine the effects of a negatively charged nanostructured curcumin microemulsion in experimental ulcerative colitis (UC) in rats. METHODS Four percent acetic acid was used to induce UC. The animals were treated for seven days and randomly assigned to four groups: normal control (NC), colitis/normal saline (COL/NS), colitis/curcumin (COL/CUR), and colitis/mesalazine (COL/MES). The nanostructured curcumin was formulated with a negative zeta potential (-16.70 ± 1.66 mV). Dosage of the pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin 1-β (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase), macro and microscopic evaluation of the colon tissue were analyzed. RESULTS The COL/CUR group had a higher level of antioxidant enzymes compared to the COL/MESgroup. The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 were significantly lower in the colonic tissue of the COL/CUR group rats, when compared to the COL/NS and COL/MES groups (p < 0.001). The presence of ulcers in the colonic mucosa in rats of the COL/NSgroup was significantly higher than in the COL/MES group (p < 0.001). In the NC and COL/CUR groups, there were no ulcers in the colonic mucosa. CONCLUSIONS The nanostructured microemulsion of curcumin, used orally, positively influenced the results of the treatment of UC in rats. The data also suggests that nanostructured curcumin with negative zeta potential is a promising phytopharmaceutical oral delivery system for UC therapy. Further research needs to be done to better understand the mechanisms of the negatively charged nanostructured curcumin microemulsion in UC therapy.
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- Lívia Medeiros Soares Celani
- Fellow master degree. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences – Natal (RN), Brazil
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- PhD, full professor, chairman. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – Laboratory of Dispersed Systems – Natal (RN), Brazil
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- PhD. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – Pathology Department – Health Sciences – Natal (RN), Brazil
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- Fellow PhD degree. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences – Natal (RN), Brazil
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- PhD, full professor, chairman. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – Nucleus of Experimental Surgery – Natal (RN), Brazil
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Lu W, Khatibi Shahidi F, Khorsandi K, Hosseinzadeh R, Gul A, Balick V. An update on molecular mechanisms of curcumin effect on diabetes. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14358. [PMID: 35945662 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14358] [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: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Owing to its prevalent nature, diabetes mellitus has become one of the most serious endocrine illnesses affecting a patient's quality of life due to the manifestation of side effects such as cardiovascular diseases, retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. Curcumin ((1E, 6E) 21, 7-bis (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione), a major compound of turmeric, has been used in conventional medicine because of its safe nature and cost-effectiveness to meliorate diabetes and its comorbidities. These effects have also been observed in rodent models of diabetes resulting in a reduction of glycemia and blood lipids. Both the preventive and therapeutic activities of this compound are due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics. Furthermore, preclinical outcomes and clinical investigation demonstrate that the use of curcumin neutralizes insulin resistance, obesity, and hyperglycemia. Despite the many benefits of curcumin, its two limiting factors, solubility and bioavailability, remain a challenge for researchers; therefore, several methods such as drug formulation, nano-drug delivery, and the use of curcumin analogs have been developed to deliver curcumin and increase its bioavailability. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The rise of people with type 2 diabetes has become a major concern at the global healthcare level. The best diabetes treatments today are anti-diabetic drug administration, lifestyle-related interventions (such as healthy eating and daily physical activity), arterial pressure detection, and fat control. The polyphenol curcumin, found in turmeric, can promote health by acting on a variety of cellular signaling pathways. This review article discusses curcumin and its role in the treatment of diabetes.
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- Wensong Lu
- People's Hospital of Longhua, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Photodynamic, Medical Laser Research Center, Yara Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Photodynamic, Medical Laser Research Center, Yara Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Chromatography Research Group, Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Curcumin Induces Apoptosis of Chemoresistant Lung Cancer Cells via ROS-Regulated p38 MAPK Phosphorylation. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158248. [PMID: 35897820 PMCID: PMC9367815 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to challenge chemoresistance by curcumin (CUR) with drug-selected human lung cancer A549 sublines that continuously proliferate in the present of docetaxel (DOC) and vincristine (VCR). Their sensitivities to CUR were measured by MTT assay and the particular intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected by fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis. Apoptosis was analyzed by Annexin V assay of the flow cytometry. Inhibitors and RNA interference were used to examine the signaling pathway regulated by the kinases. The obtained data demonstrated that CUR induces chemoresistant cell apoptosis by generating ROS and application of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) blocks ROS production, resulting in apoptosis suppression. Phosphorylation of extracellular regulated kinase (ERK), p38 MAPK, and eIF-2α were increased but c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) did not increase when chemoresistant cells were treated with CUR. Downregulation of ERK and p38 MAPK phosphorylation by their inhibitors had no effect on CUR-induced apoptosis. Interestingly, the knockdown of p38 MAPK with shRNA significantly reduced CUR-induced apoptosis on the chemoresistant sublines. Phosphorylation of the eIF-2α protein was inhibited when p38 MAPK was knocked down in DOC-resistant A549 cells, but a high level of phosphorylated eIF-2α protein remained on the VCR-resistant A549 cells when p38 MAPK was knocked down. These data confirmed that CUR-augmented ROS potently induced apoptosis via upregulated p38 MAPK phosphorylation. Therefore, activated p38 MAPK is considered a pro-apoptotic signal for CUR-induced apoptosis of chemoresistant human lung cancer cells.
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Zhang X, Feng J, Feng W, Xu B, Zhang K, Ma G, Li Y, Yang M, Xu FJ. Glycosaminoglycan-Based Hydrogel Delivery System Regulates the Wound Microenvironment to Rescue Chronic Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:31737-31750. [PMID: 35802505 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Chronic wounds cannot proceed through the normal, orderly, and timely sequence of repair. The adverse cycle between excess reactive oxide species (ROS) and a persistent inflammatory response is an important mechanism of impaired wound healing. Herein, by combining the intrinsic bioactivities of natural polysaccharides and natural drugs, a glycosaminoglycan-based hydrogel delivery system is proposed to regulate the wound microenvironment. Dynamic supramolecular cross-linking enables the hydrogel to easily encapsulate the drug and fully fill the wound area. As the backbone of the hydrogel, heparin captures inflammatory chemokines at the wound site, while hyaluronic acid mimics the function of ECM. The hydrophobic drug curcumin has been ingeniously encapsulated in the hydrogel through micellization, thereby exerting good ROS scavenging ability and anti-inflammatory activity. Evaluations in diabetic mice showed that this antioxidant and anti-inflammatory hydrogel was effective in reducing the influx of immune cells at the wound site and in down-regulating the inflammatory response. Accelerated wound healing was also observed, as evidenced by faster re-epithelialization and better ECM remodeling. The proposed hydrogel can regulate the microenvironment of wounds from multiple aspects and thereby achieve regression of wound repair, which may provide a new therapeutic strategy for chronic wounds.
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- Xiang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjingbei Street, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjingbei Street, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Wong S, Cao C, Lessio M, Stenzel MH. Sugar-induced self-assembly of curcumin-based polydopamine nanocapsules with high loading capacity for dual drug delivery. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:9448-9458. [PMID: 35735130 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01795d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Many drug delivery carriers reported in the literature require multistep assembly or often have very low drug loading capacities. Here, we present a simple sugar-based strategy that feeds the increased interest in high-loading nanomedicine. The driving force of the supramolecular nanocapsule formation is the interaction between curcumin (CCM) and the monosaccharide fructose. Drug and sugar are simply mixed in an aqueous solution in an open vessel, followed by coating the nanocapsules with polydopamine (PDA) to maintain structural integrity. We show that nanocapsules can still be obtained when other drugs are added, producing dual-drug nanoparticles with sizes of around 150-200 nm and drug loading contents of around 90% depending on the thickness of the PDA shell. This concept is widely applicable for a broad variety of drugs, as long as the drug has similar polarities to CCM. The key to success is the interaction of CCM and the second drug as shown in computational studies. The drug was able to be released from the nanocapsule at a release rate that could be fine-tuned by adjusting the thickness of the PDA layer.
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- Sandy Wong
- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Srivastava V, Mathur D, Rout S, Mishra BK, Pannu V, Anand A, Anand A. Ayurvedic Herbal Therapies: A Review of Treatment and Management of Dementia. Curr Alzheimer Res 2022; 19:568-584. [PMID: 35929620 DOI: 10.2174/1567205019666220805100008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Dementia has been characterized by atypical neurological syndromes and several cognitive deficits, such as extended memory loss, strange behavior, unusual thinking, impaired judgment, impotence, and difficulty with daily living activities. Dementia is not a disease, but it is caused by several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Lewy's bodies. Several drugs and remedies are indicated for alleviating unusual cognitive decline, but no effective pharmacological treatment regimens are available without side effects. Herbal drugs or traditional medicines like Ayurveda have been known for facilitating and corroborating the balance between mind, brain, body, and environment. Ayurvedic therapy comprises 600 herbal formulas, 250 single plant remedies, and natural and holistic health-giving treatments that relieve dementia in patients and increase vitality. Ayurvedic Rasayana herbs [rejuvenating elements] strengthen the brain cells, enhance memory, and decrease stress. The current medicine scenario in the treatment of dementia has prompted the shift in exploring the efficacy of ayurvedic medicine, its safety, and its efficiency. This review presents the literature on several herbal treatments for improving dementia symptomatology and patients' quality of life.
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- Vinod Srivastava
- College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas 67601, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey, USA
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- Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Curcumin Displays Enhanced Solubility and Antibacterial Activities When Complexed with the Cell Penetrating Peptide pVEC. Int J Pept Res Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-022-10415-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Calderon-Jacinto R, Matricardi P, Gueguen V, Pavon-Djavid G, Pauthe E, Rodriguez-Ruiz V. Dual Nanostructured Lipid Carriers/Hydrogel System for Delivery of Curcumin for Topical Skin Applications. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12060780. [PMID: 35740905 PMCID: PMC9221280 DOI: 10.3390/biom12060780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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This work focuses on the development and evaluation of a dual nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC)/Carbopol®-based hydrogel system as a potential transporter for the topical delivery of curcumin to the skin. Two populations of different sized negatively charged NLCs (P1, 70–90 nm and P2, 300–350 nm) were prepared and characterized by means of dynamic light scattering. NLCs presented an ovoid platelet shape confirmed by transmission electron microscopy techniques. Curcumin NLC entrapment efficiency and release profiles were assessed by HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography) and spectrophotometric methods. Preservation and enhancement of curcumin (CUR) antioxidant activity in NLCs (up to 7-fold) was established and cell viability assays on fibroblasts and keratinocytes indicated that CUR-NLCs are non-cytotoxic for concentrations up to 10 μM and exhibited a moderate anti-migration/proliferation effect (20% gap reduction). CUR-NLCs were then embedded in a Carbopol®-based hydrogel without disturbing the mechanical properties of the gel. Penetration studies on Franz diffusion cells over 24 h in CUR-NLCs and CUR-NLCs/gels demonstrated an accumulation of CUR in Strat-M® membranes of 22% and 5%, respectively. All presented data support the use of this new dual CUR-NLC/hydrogel system as a promising candidate for adjuvant treatment in topical dermal applications.
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- Rosa Calderon-Jacinto
- ERRMECe Laboratory, Biomaterials for Health Group, CY Cergy Paris Université, Maison Internationale de la Recherche, I MAT, 1 rue Descartes, 95031 Neuville sur Oise, France; (R.C.-J.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- INSERM U1148, Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Cardiovascular Bioengineering, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, 99 Av. Jean-Baptiste Clément, 93430 Villetaneuse, France; (V.G.); (G.P.-D.)
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- INSERM U1148, Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Cardiovascular Bioengineering, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, 99 Av. Jean-Baptiste Clément, 93430 Villetaneuse, France; (V.G.); (G.P.-D.)
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- ERRMECe Laboratory, Biomaterials for Health Group, CY Cergy Paris Université, Maison Internationale de la Recherche, I MAT, 1 rue Descartes, 95031 Neuville sur Oise, France; (R.C.-J.); (E.P.)
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- ERRMECe Laboratory, Biomaterials for Health Group, CY Cergy Paris Université, Maison Internationale de la Recherche, I MAT, 1 rue Descartes, 95031 Neuville sur Oise, France; (R.C.-J.); (E.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-01-3425-2830
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Razavi N, Taghi Hamed Mosavian M, Es'haghi Z. Curcumin-loaded magnetic chitosan-based solid-phase extraction-gas chromatography of migrated phthalate esters from pacifiers and plastic toys into baby saliva. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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