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Kim T, Cho AY, Lee SW, Lee HJ. Controlled Quercetin Release by Fluorescent Mesoporous Nanocarriers for Effective Anti-Adipogenesis. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:5441-5458. [PMID: 38868593 PMCID: PMC11168417 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s463765] [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: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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Introduction Quercetin (QUER), a flavonoid abundant in fruits and vegetables, is emerging as a promising alternative therapeutic agent for obesity treatment due to its antioxidant and anti-adipogenic properties. However, the clinical application of QUER is limited by its poor solubility, low bioavailability, and potential toxicity at high doses. To address these challenges, this study aims to develop an advanced drug delivery system using fluorescent mesoporous silica nanoparticles (FMSNs) coated with polydopamine (PDA) for the efficient and sustained delivery of QUER to inhibit adipogenesis. Methods The research included the synthesis of PDA-coated FMSNs for encapsulation of QUER, characterization of their mesoporous structures, and systematic investigation of the release behavior of QUER. The DPPH assay was used to evaluate the sustained radical scavenging potential. Concentration-dependent effects on 3T3-L1 cell proliferation, cellular uptake and adipogenesis inhibition were investigated. Results PDA-coated FMSNs exhibited well-aligned mesoporous structures. The DPPH assay confirmed the sustained radical scavenging potential, with FMSNs-QUER@PDA showing 53.92 ± 3.48% inhibition at 72 h, which was higher than FMSNs-QUER (44.66 ± 0.57%) and free QUER (43.37 ± 5.04%). Concentration-dependent effects on 3T3-L1 cells highlighted the enhanced efficacy of PDA-coated FMSNs for cellular uptake, with a 1.5-fold increase compared to uncoated FMSNs. Adipogenesis inhibition was also improved, with relative lipid accumulation of 44.6 ± 4.6%, 37.3 ± 4.6%, and 36.5 ± 7.3% at 2.5, 5, and 10 μM QUER concentrations, respectively. Conclusion The study successfully developed a tailored drug delivery system, emphasizing sustained QUER release and enhanced therapeutic effects. FMSNs, especially when coated with PDA, exhibit promising properties for efficient QUER delivery, providing a comprehensive approach that integrates advanced drug delivery technology and therapeutic efficacy.
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- Taelin Kim
- School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Chu HW, Chen WJ, Liu KH, Mao JY, Harroun SG, Unnikrishnan B, Lin HJ, Ma YH, Chang HT, Huang CC. Carbonization of quercetin into nanogels: a leap in anticoagulant development. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:5391-5404. [PMID: 38716492 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00228h] [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: 06/06/2024]
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Quercetin, a flavonoid abundantly found in onions, fruits, and vegetables, is recognized for its pharmacological potential, especially for its anticoagulant properties that work by inhibiting thrombin and coagulation factor Xa. However, its clinical application is limited due to poor water solubility and bioavailability. To address these limitations, we engineered carbonized nanogels derived from quercetin (CNGsQur) using controlled pyrolysis and polymerization techniques. This led to substantial improvements in its anticoagulation efficacy, water solubility, and biocompatibility. We generated a range of CNGsQur by subjecting quercetin to varying pyrolytic temperatures and then assessed their anticoagulation capacities both in vitro and in vivo. Coagulation metrics, including thrombin clotting time (TCT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and prothrombin time (PT), along with a rat tail bleeding assay, were utilized to gauge the efficacy. CNGsQur showed a pronounced extension of coagulation time compared to uncarbonized quercetin. Specifically, CNGsQur synthesized at 270 °C (CNGsQur270) exhibited the most significant enhancement in TCT, with a binding affinity to thrombin exceeding 400 times that of quercetin. Moreover, variants synthesized at 310 °C (CNGsQur310) and 290 °C (CNGsQur290) showed the most substantial delays in PT and aPTT, respectively. Our findings indicate that the degree of carbonization significantly influences the transformation of quercetin into various CNGsQur forms, each affecting distinct coagulation pathways. Additionally, both intravenous and oral administrations of CNGsQur were found to extend rat tail bleeding times by up to fivefold. Our studies also demonstrate that CNGsQur270 effectively delays and even prevents FeCl3-induced vascular occlusion in a dose-dependent manner in mice. Thus, controlled pyrolysis offers an innovative approach for generating quercetin-derived CNGs with enhanced anticoagulation properties and water solubility, revealing the potential for synthesizing self-functional carbonized nanomaterials from other flavonoids for diverse biomedical applications.
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- Han-Wei Chu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202301, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202301, Taiwan.
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- Department of Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202301, Taiwan.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202301, Taiwan.
- Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202301, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Center for Advanced Biomaterials and Technology Innovation, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202301, Taiwan.
- Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202301, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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Nusantoro AP, Kuntaman K, Perdanakusuma DS. Management of wounds in diabetes by administering allicin and quercetin in emulsion form as wound medicine in diabetic rat models. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2024; 0:jcim-2023-0177. [PMID: 38308387 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2023-0177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Wounds in diabetes is a complex problem that requires effective treatment at a high cost. Adjuvant therapy from natural bioactive elements can be an alternative to overcome problems in diabetic wound healing disorders. Allicin and quercetin are natural bioactive substances contained in several fruit or vegetable plants that have various pharmacological effects. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of allicin and quercetin in emulsion form as wound medicine in helping the wound healing process. Diabetic wistar rats with wounds on their backs measuring 1 × 1 cm were divided into four treatment groups which were given wound medicine once a day for seven days according to their distribution. The wound healing process was evaluated on the third and seventh day. Data were observed and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. Measurement of wound healing indicators was carried out by examining wound contraction and histopathological examination showing that the treatment group given the allicin and quercetin formula experienced an improvement compared to the treatment group without allicin and quercetin. Allicin and quercetin increase the percentage of wound contraction, increase the density of blood vessels and the epithelialization process in the wound so that the wound healing process becomes faster. In conclusion, allicin and quercetin can be effective adjuvant therapies in helping wound healing in diabetes. Wound medication in the form of an emulsion is an effective choice, because it can maintain the stability of the allicin and quercetin content and can make the wound environment moist.
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- Agik Priyo Nusantoro
- Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Kusuma Husada, Surakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Homayoonfal M, Aminianfar A, Asemi Z, Yousefi B. Application of Nanoparticles for Efficient Delivery of Quercetin in Cancer Cells. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:1107-1141. [PMID: 36856173 DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230301121611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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Quercetin (Qu, 3,5,7,3', 4'-pentahydroxyflavanone) is a natural polyphenol compound abundantly found in health food or plant-based products. In recent decades, Qu has gained significant attention in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic industries owning to its wide beneficial therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. Despite the favorable roles of Qu in cancer therapy due to its numerous impacts on the cell signaling axis, its poor chemical stability and bioavailability, low aqueous solubility as well as short biological half-life have limited its clinical application. Recently, drug delivery systems based on nanotechnology have been developed to overcome such limitations and enhance the Qu biodistribution following administration. Several investigations have indicated that the nano-formulation of Qu enjoys more remarkable anticancer effects than its free form. Furthermore, incorporating Qu in various nano-delivery systems improved its sustained release and stability, extended its circulation time, enhanced its accumulation at target sites, and increased its therapeutic efficiency. The purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive review of the anticancer properties of various Qu nano-formulation to augment their effects on different malignancies. Various targeting strategies for improving Qu delivery, including nanoliposomes, lipids, polymeric, micelle, and inorganic nanoparticle NPs, have been discussed in this review. The results of the current study illustrated that a combination of appropriate nano encapsulation approaches with tumor-oriented targeting delivery might lead to establishing QU nanoparticles that can be a promising technique for cancer treatment.
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- Mina Homayoonfal
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Sharma V, Lal Gupta G, Sharma M. Oxidative Coupling Assembly Induced Bio-engineered Quercetin Microspheres for the Gastrosparing Delivery of Diclofenac Sodium. Curr Drug Deliv 2024; 21:582-591. [PMID: 36892026 DOI: 10.2174/1567201820666230308100040] [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: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The study aimed to develop microspheres of quercetin by oxidative coupling assembly and these microspheres were used to deliver diclofenac sodium without causing gastrotoxicity. METHODS The oxidative coupling assembly of quercetin was carried out in the presence of copper sulfate to yield quercetin microspheres. The microsphere of quercetin was loaded with diclofenac sodium (QP-Diclo). The carrageenan induced paw edema in rats was used for anti-inflammatory action was studied by using and acetic acid-induced writhing in mice was used to study the analgesic potential of the QP loaded microspheres. The ulcerogenecity and gastrotoxicity comparison was made between diclofenac and QP-Diclo. RESULTS The oxidative coupling assembly of quercetin resulted in microspheres of 10-20 μm in size, which were loaded with diclofenac sodium (QP-Diclo). The marked anti-inflammatory activity was observed by QP-Diclo treatment using carrageenan induced paw edema (in rats) and better analgesic activity than diclofenac sodium in mice. The administration of QP-Diclo significantly elevated the diminished overall nitrite/nitrate extent and thiobarbituric acid reactive and significantly increased the diminished superoxide dismutase activity in comparison to diclofenac sodium in gastric mucosa. CONCLUSION The results suggested that dietary polyphenol quercetin can be converted to microspheres by oxidative coupling assembly and can be used to deliver diclofenac sodium without causing gastrotoxicity.
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- Vishal Sharma
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, M.M. College of Pharmacy, M. M. Deemed to be University, Mullana, 133207, Haryana India
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- School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS, Shirpur Campus, Shirpur, 425405, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus, New Delhi, India
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Sunoqrot S, Abusulieh S, Abusara OH. Identifying synergistic combinations of Doxorubicin-Loaded polyquercetin nanoparticles and natural Products: Implications for breast cancer therapy. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123392. [PMID: 37683979 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Combining chemotherapeutic agents with bioactive natural products is an attractive cancer treatment modality to reduce the dose and side effects of chemotherapy. Combination treatments with drugs having different mechanisms of action can also be beneficial in combatting the development of drug resistance by cancer cells. Nanoparticle (NP)-mediated drug delivery can further improve the therapeutic index of cytotoxic agents by enabling passive and/or active targeting to tumor tissues in vivo. Using doxorubicin (DOX) as a model chemotherapeutic agent, we developed three NP formulations based on polyquercetin (pQCT), an emerging nanocarrier platform. The NPs were co-assembled with DOX, pQCT, and either Pluronic P123, methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-amine, or D-α-tocopheryl poly(ethylene glycol) 1000 succinate (TPGS). Physicochemical characterization of the NPs revealed them to have a spherical morphology with high monodispersity, excellent drug loading capacity, and sustained drug release. Then, the NPs were evaluated in vitro to determine their potential synergism when combined with the bioactive natural products curcumin (CUR), tannic acid (TA), and thymoquinone (TQ) against breast cancer cells (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231). Surprisingly, most of the combinations were found to be antagonistic. However, combinations containing CUR exhibited greater pro-apoptotic effects compared to the single agents, with polymer-modified pQCT NPs presenting as a promising nanoplatform for enhancing DOX's ability to promote cancer cell apoptosis. Our findings provide insights into the potential application of pQCT in nanomedicine, as well as the use of bioactive natural products in combination with DOX as a free agent and as an NP formulation in the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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Abuarqoub D, Mahmoud N, Alshaer W, Mohammad M, Ibrahim AA, Al-Mrahleh M, Alnatour M, Alqudah DA, Esawi E, Awidi A. Biological Performance of Primary Dental Pulp Stem Cells Treated with Gold Nanoparticles. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2490. [PMID: 37760931 PMCID: PMC10525781 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092490] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are one of the most stable nanoparticles that have been prevalently used as examples for biological and biomedical applications. Herein, we evaluate the effect of AuNPs on the biological processes of dental pulp stem cells derived from exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED). Two different shapes of PEGylated AuNPs, rods (AuNR-PEG) and spheres (AuNS-PEG), were prepared and characterized. SHED cells were treated with different concentrations of AuNR-PEG and AuNS-PEG to determine their effect on the stemness profile of stem cells (SCs), proliferation, cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), for cells cultured in media containing-fetal bovine serum (FBS) and serum-free media (SFM). Our results showed that both nanoparticle shapes maintained the expression profile of MSC surface markers. Moreover, AuNS-PEG showed a stimulatory effect on the proliferation rate and lower toxicity on SHED, compared to AuNR-PEG. Higher concentrations of 0.5-0.125 nM of AuNR-PEG have been demonstrated to cause more toxicity in cells. Additionally, cells treated with AuNPs and cultured in FBS showed a higher proliferative rate and lower toxicity when compared to the SFM. For cellular uptake, both AuNS-PEG and AuNR-PEG were uptaken by treated cells efficiently. However, cells cultured in SFM media showed a higher percentage of cellular uptake. For ROS, AuNR-PEG showed a significant reduction in ROS at lower concentrations (<0.03 nM), while AuNS-PEG did not show any significant difference compared to the control untreated cells. Thus, our results give evidence about the optimum concentration and shape of AuNPs that can be used for the differentiation of stem cells into specific cell lineages in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Duaa Abuarqoub
- Department of Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan;
- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan;
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- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2907 E. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27401, USA;
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan;
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Jordan University, Amman University, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Hajipour MJ, Safavi-Sohi R, Sharifi S, Mahmoud N, Ashkarran AA, Voke E, Serpooshan V, Ramezankhani M, Milani AS, Landry MP, Mahmoudi M. An Overview of Nanoparticle Protein Corona Literature. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301838. [PMID: 37119440 PMCID: PMC10552659 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The protein corona forms spontaneously on nanoparticle surfaces when nanomaterials are introduced into any biological system/fluid. Reliable characterization of the protein corona is, therefore, a vital step in the development of safe and efficient diagnostic and therapeutic nanomedicine products. 2134 published manuscripts on the protein corona are reviewed and a down-selection of 470 papers spanning 2000-2021, comprising 1702 nanoparticle (NP) systems is analyzed. This analysis reveals: i) most corona studies have been conducted on metal and metal oxide nanoparticles; ii) despite their overwhelming presence in clinical practice, lipid-based NPs are underrepresented in protein corona research, iii) studies use new methods to improve reliability and reproducibility in protein corona research; iv) studies use more specific protein sources toward personalized medicine; and v) careful characterization of nanoparticles after corona formation is imperative to minimize the role of aggregation and protein contamination on corona outcomes. As nanoparticles used in biomedicine become increasingly prevalent and biochemically complex, the field of protein corona research will need to focus on developing analytical approaches and characterization techniques appropriate for each unique nanoparticle formulation. Achieving such characterization of the nano-bio interface of nanobiotechnologies will enable more seamless development and safe implementation of nanoparticles in medicine.
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- Mohammad J Hajipour
- Department of Radiology and Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
- Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Airport Rd., 11733, Amman, Jordan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Radiology and Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University School of Medicine and Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Innovative Genomics Institute, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Precision Health Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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Hammad AM, Alzaghari LF, Alfaraj M, Al-Shawaf L, Sunoqrot S. Nanoassemblies from the aqueous extract of roasted coffee beans modulate the behavioral and molecular effects of smoking withdrawal-induced anxiety in female rats. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:1967-1982. [PMID: 37069327 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01331-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Antioxidant-rich plant extracts have demonstrated tremendous value as inflammatory modulators and as nanomaterial precursors. Chronic cigarette smoking alters neurotransmitter systems, particularly the glutamatergic system, and produces neuroinflammation. This study aimed to investigate the behavioral and molecular correlates of cigarette smoking withdrawal-induced anxiety-like behavior in rats, and whether these effects could be mitigated by the administration of antioxidant nanoassemblies prepared by spontaneous oxidation of dark-roasted Arabica coffee bean aqueous extracts. Four experimental groups of female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to: (i) a control group that was only exposed to room air, (ii) a COF group that was administered 20 mg/kg of the coffee nanoassemblies by oral gavage, (iii) a SMOK group that was exposed to cigarette smoke and was given an oral gavage of distilled water, (iv) and a SMOK + COF group that was exposed to cigarette smoke and administered 20 mg/kg of the coffee nanoassemblies. Animals were exposed to cigarette smoke for 2 h per day, five days per week, with a 2-day withdrawal period each week. At the end of the 4th week, rats began receiving either distilled water or the coffee nanoassemblies before being exposed to cigarette smoke for 21 additional days. Weekly behavioral tests revealed that cigarette smoking withdrawal exacerbated anxiety, while the administration of the coffee nanoassemblies reduced this effect. The effect of cigarette smoking on astroglial glutamate transporters and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) expression in brain subregions was also measured. Smoking reduced the relative mRNA and protein levels of the glutamate transporter 1 (GLT-1) and the cystine/glutamate antiporter (xCT), and increased the levels of NF-κB, but these effects were attenuated by the coffee nanoassemblies. Thus, administration of the antioxidant nanoassemblies decreased the negative effects of cigarette smoke, which included neuroinflammation, changes in glutamate transporters' expression, and a rise in anxiety-like behavior.
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- Alaa M Hammad
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, 80309, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P.O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.
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Momeni S, Ramezani AM, Talebi S, Nabipour I. Synthesis of intrinsic fluorescent dopamine/quercetin copolymer nanoparticles and their application as a dual-mode assay for detection of quercetin. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2023.105296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Sunoqrot S, Al-Bakri AG, Ibrahim LH, Aldaken N. Amphotericin B-Loaded Plant-Inspired Polyphenol Nanoparticles Enhance Its Antifungal Activity and Biocompatibility. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:5156-5164. [PMID: 36241585 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00537] [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: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
Amphotericin B (AmB) is one of the first-line treatments for systemic fungal infections, yet it suffers from dose-limiting systemic toxicity and high cost of less toxic lipid-based formulations. Here, we report on a facile approach to synthesize an AmB-loaded nanomedicine by leveraging plant-inspired oxidative self-polymerization of the ubiquitous polyphenol quercetin (QCT). Polymerized QCT nanoparticles (pQCT NPs) were formed, loaded with AmB, and functionalized with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) to impart steric stability in a simple procedure that relied on mixing followed by dialysis. The AmB-loaded NPs (AmB@pQCT-PEG NPs) were characterized by a drug loading efficiency of more than 90%, a particle size of around 160 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.07, and a partially negative surface charge. AmB release from the NPs was sustained over several days and followed the Korsmeyer-Peppas model with a release exponent (n) value >0.85, denoting drug release by polymer relaxation and swelling. A hemolysis assay revealed the NPs to be highly biocompatible, with negligible hemolytic activity and 30-60% hemolysis after 1 and 24 h of incubation with erythrocytes, respectively, across a wide concentration range (6.25-100.00 μg/mL). Conversely, equivalent concentrations of free AmB caused 90-100% hemolysis within the same timeframe. Importantly, AmB@pQCT-PEG NPs outperformed free AmB in microbial susceptibility assays on Candida albicans, achieving a minimum inhibitory concentration of 62.5 ng/mL after 48 h of incubation, which was 2-fold lower than the free drug. Our results demonstrate that pQCT NPs may serve as a viable AmB delivery platform for the treatment of fungal infections and potentially other AmB-susceptible pathogens.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman11942, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman11942, Jordan
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Caro C, Pourmadadi M, Eshaghi MM, Rahmani E, Shojaei S, Paiva-Santos AC, Rahdar A, Behzadmehr R, García-Martín ML, Díez-Pascual AM. Nanomaterials loaded with Quercetin as an advanced tool for cancer treatment. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Al-Shalabi R, Abu-Huwaij R, Hamed R, Abbas MM. The antimicrobial and the antiproliferative effect of human triple negative breast cancer cells using the greenly synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Sunoqrot S, Niazi M, Al-Natour MA, Jaber M, Abu-Qatouseh L. Loading of Coal Tar in Polymeric Nanoparticles as a Potential Therapeutic Modality for Psoriasis. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:7333-7340. [PMID: 35252723 PMCID: PMC8892641 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c07267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Coal tar (CT) is a commonly used therapeutic agent in psoriasis treatment. CT formulations currently in clinical use have limitations such as toxicity and skin staining properties, leading to patient nonadherence. The purpose of this study was to develop a nanoparticle (NP) formulation for CT based on biocompatible poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA). CT was entrapped in PLGA NPs by nanoprecipitation, and the resulting NPs were characterized using dynamic light scattering and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to determine the particle size and CT loading efficiency, respectively. In vitro biocompatibility of the NPs was examined in human dermal fibroblasts. Permeation, washability, and staining experiments were carried out using skin-mimetic Strat-M membranes in Franz diffusion cells. The optimal CT-loaded PLGA NPs achieved 92% loading efficiency and were 133 nm in size with a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.10 and a zeta potential of -40 mV, promoting colloidal stability during storage. CT NPs significantly reduced the cytotoxicity of crude CT in human dermal fibroblasts, maintaining more than 75% cell viability at the highest concentration tested, whereas an equivalent concentration of CT was associated with 28% viability. Permeation studies showed that only a negligible amount of CT NPs could cross the Strat-M membrane after 24 h, with 97% of the applied dose found accumulated within the membrane. The superiority of CT NPs was further demonstrated by the notably diminished staining ability and enhanced washability compared to those of crude CT. Our findings present a promising CT nanoformulation that can overcome its limitations in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin disorders.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of
Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
- . Phone: +962-6-4291511
Ext. 197. Fax: +962-6-4291432
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of
Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
- Faculty
of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University
of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University
of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University
of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan
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Sunoqrot S, Orainee B, Alqudah DA, Daoud F, Alshaer W. Curcumin-tannic acid-poloxamer nanoassemblies enhance curcumin's uptake and bioactivity against cancer cells in vitro. Int J Pharm 2021; 610:121255. [PMID: 34737014 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Curcumin (CUR) is a bioactive natural compound with potent antioxidant and anticancer properties. However, its poor water solubility has been a major limitation against its widespread clinical use. The aim of this study was to develop a nanoscale formulation for CUR to improve its solubility and potentially enhance its bioactivity, by leveraging the self-assembly behavior of tannic acid (TA) and amphiphilic poloxamers to form CUR-entrapped nanoassemblies. To optimize drug loading, formulation variables included the CUR: TA ratio and the type of amphiphilic polymer (Pluronic® F-127 or Pluronic® P-123). The optimal CUR nanoparticles (NPs) were around 200 nm in size with a high degree of monodispersity and 56% entrapment efficiency. Infrared spectroscopy confirmed the presence of intermolecular interactions between CUR and the NP formulation components. X-ray diffraction revealed that CUR was entrapped in the NPs in an amorphous state. The NPs maintained excellent colloidal stability under various conditions. In vitro release of CUR from the NPs showed a biphasic controlled release pattern up to 72 h. Antioxidant and antiproliferative assays against a panel of human cancer cell lines revealed significantly higher activity for CUR NPs compared to free CUR, particularly in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. This was attributed to greater cellular uptake of the NPs compared to the free drug as verified by confocal microscopy imaging and flow cytometry measurements. Our findings present a highly promising NP delivery platform for CUR prepared via a simple self-assembly process with the ability to potentiate its bioactivity in cancer and other diseases where oxidative stress is implicated.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Sunoqrot S, Al-Shalabi E, Al-Bakri AG, Zalloum H, Abu-Irmaileh B, Ibrahim LH, Zeno H. Coffee Bean Polyphenols Can Form Biocompatible Template-free Antioxidant Nanoparticles with Various Sizes and Distinct Colors. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:2767-2776. [PMID: 33553895 PMCID: PMC7860067 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Plant polyphenols have attracted attention in recent years due to their ability to undergo oxidative coupling reactions enabled by the presence of multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups, forming chemically versatile coatings and biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs) for various applications. The aim of this study was to investigate whether coffee bean aqueous extracts, which are known to be rich in polyphenols, could serve as a natural source of NP building blocks. Extracts were prepared by heating ground Arabica beans of varying roasting degrees in water with or without the addition of sodium metaperiodate or copper sulfate as an oxidizing agent, followed by filtration. NP formation was verified by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy, which revealed the presence of nano-sized particles with varying sizes and polydispersities as a function of the coffee type and oxidizing agent used. NP colors ranged from light to medium to dark brown, and particle sizes were between 44 and 250 nm with relatively low polydispersity indices. In vitro antioxidant assays showed that oxidizing agent-treated coffee NPs had lower antioxidant potency compared to air-oxidized NPs, but the free-radical scavenging activity was still retained. Coffee NPs exhibited no antimicrobial activity against common bacterial and fungal strains. Cell viability assays demonstrated that the NPs were biocompatible in human dermal fibroblasts, while exhibiting antiproliferative activity against MCF7 breast cancer cells, particularly copper sulfate-oxidized NPs. This study presents a facile and economical method to produce template-free antioxidant NPs that may be explored for various applications such as drug delivery and cosmetics.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department
of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah
University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
- . Phone: +962-6-4291511
Ext. 197. Fax: +962-6-4291432
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah
University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Hamdi
Mango Scientific Research Center, The University
of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Hamdi
Mango Scientific Research Center, The University
of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah
University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah
University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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Barros RM, de Oliveira MS, Costa KMN, Sato MR, Santos KLM, de L Damasceno BPG, Cuberes T, Oshiro-Junior JA. Physicochemical Characterization of Bioactive Compounds in Nanocarriers. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 26:4163-4173. [PMID: 32156229 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200310144533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The encapsulation of bioactive compounds is an emerging technique for finding new medicines since it provides protection against ambient degradation factors before reaching the target site. Nanotechnology provides new methods for encapsulating bioactive compounds and for drug carrier development. Nanocarriers satisfactorily impact the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion rate when compared to conventional carriers. The nanocarrier material needs to be compatible and bind to the drug and be bio-resorbable. In this context, the physicochemical characterization of encapsulated bioactive compounds is fundamental to guarantee the quality, reproducibility, and safety of the final pharmaceutical product. In this review, we present the physicochemical techniques most used today by researchers to characterize bioactive compounds in nanocarriers and the main information provided by each technique, such as morphology, size, degree of crystallinity, long-term stability, the efficacy of drug encapsulation, and the amount released as a function of time.
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- Rafaella M Barros
- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av. das Baraunas, 351, Campina Grande, PB, 58109-753, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av. das Baraunas, 351, Campina Grande, PB, 58109-753, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av. das Baraunas, 351, Campina Grande, PB, 58109-753, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Araraquara-Jau, Km 1, Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av. das Baraunas, 351, Campina Grande, PB, 58109-753, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av. das Baraunas, 351, Campina Grande, PB, 58109-753, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Nanotecnologia, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), Plaza Manuel Meca 1, 13400 Almaden, Spain
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias Farmaceuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av. das Baraunas, 351, Campina Grande, PB, 58109-753, Brazil
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Zang X, Cheng M, Zhang X, Chen X. Quercetin nanoformulations: a promising strategy for tumor therapy. Food Funct 2021; 12:6664-6681. [PMID: 34152346 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00851j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Phytochemicals as dietary constituents are being widely explored for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Quercetin, a major constituent of various dietary products, has attracted extensive interest due to its anti-proliferative capability, reversal of multidrug resistance, autophagy promotion and tumor microenvironment modulation on different cancer types. Although quercetin has shown potent medical value, its application as an antitumor drug is limited. Problems like poor solubility, bioavailability and stability, short half-life and weak tumor-targeting biodistribution make quercetin an unreliable candidate for cancer therapy. Nanoparticle based platforms have shown a number of advantages in delivering a hydrophobic drug like quercetin to diseased tissues. Quercetin nanoparticles have demonstrated high encapsulation efficiency, stability, sustained release, prolonged circulation time, improved accumulation at tumor sites and therapeutic efficiency. Moreover, a combination of quercetin with other diagnostic or therapeutic agents in one nanocarrier has achieved enhancements in detecting or treating tumors. In this review, we have tried to summarize the pharmacological activities of quercetin with regard to tumor cells and microenvironments in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, various nanoformulations have been highlighted for quercetin delivery for cancer treatment. These results suggest that quercetin nanoparticles may be a promising antitumor therapeutic agent.
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- Xinlong Zang
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Ningxia Road 308, Qingdao, PR China.
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Papan P, Kantapan J, Sangthong P, Meepowpan P, Dechsupa N. Iron (III)-Quercetin Complex: Synthesis, Physicochemical Characterization, and MRI Cell Tracking toward Potential Applications in Regenerative Medicine. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2020; 2020:8877862. [PMID: 33456403 PMCID: PMC7785384 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8877862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In cell therapy, contrast agents T1 and T2 are both needed for the labeling and tracking of transplanted stem cells over extended periods of time through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Importantly, the metal-quercetin complex via coordination chemistry has been studied extensively for biomedical applications, such as anticancer therapies and imaging probes. Herein, we report on the synthesis, characterization, and labeling of the iron (III)-quercetin complex, "IronQ," in circulating proangiogenic cells (CACs) and also explore tracking via the use of a clinical 1.5 Tesla (T) MRI scanner. Moreover, IronQ had a paramagnetic T1 positive contrast agent property with a saturation magnetization of 0.155 emu/g at 1.0 T and longitudinal relaxivity (r1) values of 2.29 and 3.70 mM-1s-1 at 1.5 T for water and human plasma, respectively. Surprisingly, IronQ was able to promote CAC growth in conventional cell culture systems without the addition of specific growth factors. Increasing dosages of IronQ from 0 to 200 μg/mL led to higher CAC uptake, and maximum labeling time was achieved in 10 days. The accumulated IronQ in CACs was measured by two methodologies, an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-EOS) and T1-weighted MRI. In our research, we confirmed that IronQ has excellent dual functions with the use of an imaging probe for MRI. IronQ can also act as a stimulating agent by favoring circulating proangiogenic cell differentiation. Optimistically, IronQ is considered beneficial for alternative labeling and in the tracking of circulation proangiogenic cells and/or other stem cells in applications of cell therapy through noninvasive magnetic resonance imaging in both preclinical and clinical settings.
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- Phakorn Papan
- Research Unit of Molecular Imaging Probes and Radiobiology, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Research Unit of Molecular Imaging Probes and Radiobiology, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Research Unit of Molecular Imaging Probes and Radiobiology, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Parhi B, Bharatiya D, Swain SK. Application of quercetin flavonoid based hybrid nanocomposites: A review. Saudi Pharm J 2020; 28:1719-1732. [PMID: 33424263 PMCID: PMC7783214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2020.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Natural bioflavonoids are an essential component of dietary supplements possessing antimicrobial properties. Many of the bioflavonoids have resulted in positive antitumor, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory properties, but the efficacy remains low due to toxicity at the molecular level whereas antiviral property limits to negative. The synergistic link between nanoscience and flavonoid chemistry enhances the epidemiological properties of flavonoid and also diminish the antimicrobial resistivity (AMR) by forming their hybrid nanocomposites. Nanochemistry uses various nanocomposite and nanomaterials for biosensing the flavonoids and their delivery as a drug. The quercetin flavonoid and its derivatives such as rutin, and myricetin are used for sensing and drug delivery. Quercetin with 15Carbon-5Hydroxyl chemical scaffold has been explored for a few decades for the development of hybrid nanocomposite and nanomaterial with metallic as well as organic nano co-composites. This quercetin flavonoid based hybrid nanocomposites seemed to show a significant effect on In vitro and some animal model processes along with attenuating lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, and capillary permeability actions. This review mainly focused on the hybrid nanoscience of quercetin bioflavonoid and its application in numerous biological, material fields with a future perspective.
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- Biswajit Parhi
- Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur 768018, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur 768018, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur 768018, India
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Navarro-Hortal MD, Varela-López A, Romero-Márquez JM, Rivas-García L, Speranza L, Battino M, Quiles JL. Role of flavonoids against adriamycin toxicity. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 146:111820. [PMID: 33080329 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Doxorubicin (DOX), or adriamycin, is an anthracycline antineoplastic drug widely used in the chemotherapy of a large variety of cancers due to its potency and action spectrum. However, its use is limited by the toxicity on healthy cells and its acute and chronic side effects. One of the developed strategies to attenuate DOX toxicity is the combined therapy with bioactive compounds such as flavonoids. This review embraces the role of flavonoids on DOX treatment side effects. Protective properties of some flavonoidss against DOX toxicity have been investigated and observed mainly in heart but also in liver, kidney, brain, testis or bone marrow. Protective mechanisms involve reduction of oxidative stress by decrease of ROS levels and/or increase antioxidant defenses and interferences with autophagy, apoptosis and inflammation. Studies in cancer cells have reported that the anticancer activity of DOX was not compromised by the flavonoids. Moreover, some of them increased DOX efficiency as anti-cancer drug even in multidrug resistant cells.
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- María D Navarro-Hortal
- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain; Sport and Health Research Centre, University of Granada, C/. Menéndez Pelayo 32, 18016, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, CH, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Sicences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131, Ancona, Italy; International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix Verdú", Department of Physiology, University of Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100, Armilla, Granada, Spain.
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Yi Z, Chen X, Chen G, Deng Z, Tong Q, Sun Z, Ma X, Su W, Ma L, Ran Y, Li X. General Nanomedicine Platform by Solvent-Mediated Disassembly/Reassembly of Scalable Natural Polyphenol Colloidal Spheres. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:37914-37928. [PMID: 32805962 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c11650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The current strategy using the assembly of medicines and active functional molecules to develop nanomedicines often requires both molecules to have a specific matched chemical molecular structure; however, this is often difficult to predict, execute, and control in practical applications. Herein, we reported a general solvent-mediated disassembly/reassembly strategy for preparing nanomedicines based on epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) active molecules. The polyphenol colloidal spheres (CSs) were self-assembled from molecular condensed EGCG in aqueous solution but disassembled in organic solvents and reassembled in aqueous solution. The solvent-mediated disassembly and reassembly capability of CSs gave rise to the active binding of condensed EGCG to various hydrophilic and hydrophobic guest molecules. The maximum encapsulation and drug-loading rate of reassembled CSs/DOX were 90 and 44%, respectively, and the nanomedicines could reverse drug resistance of tumor cells and exhibit enhanced therapeutic effects for breast cancer. Last but not least, 37.3 g of polyphenol CSs was massively produced at one time with a yield of 74.6%, laying a solid foundation for the practical applications of reassembled nanomedicines. The present strategy leading to a general nanomedicines platform was concise and highly efficient for both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, making a breakthrough for low loading dilemma of current nanomedicines, and would open up a new direction for the preparation of nanocarriers, nanocomposites, and nanomedicines from natural polyphenols.
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- Zeng Yi
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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Sunoqrot S, Mahmoud NN, Ibrahim LH, Al-Dabash S, Raschke H, Hergenröder R. Tuning the Surface Chemistry of Melanin-Mimetic Polydopamine Nanoparticles Drastically Enhances Their Accumulation into Excised Human Skin. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:4424-4432. [PMID: 33455180 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Melanin-mimetic polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs) are emerging as promising candidates for topical and transdermal drug delivery because they mimic melanin, a naturally occurring skin pigment. However, our knowledge of their interactions with human skin remains limited. Hence, we set out to investigate the role of PDA NP surface chemistry in modulating their skin deposition. PDA NPs were synthesized by base-catalyzed oxidative self-polymerization of dopamine and functionalized with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) bearing different termini to obtain neutral, anionic, cationic, and hydrophobic PEGylated NPs. NPs were characterized by dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The NPs were then labeled with rhodamine B, and their skin interactions were investigated both in vitro, using a Strat-M membrane, and ex vivo, using excised whole thickness human skin. In vitro diffusion studies revealed that the NPs did not permeate transdermally, rather the NPs accumulated in the Strat-M membrane after 24 h of incubation. Membrane deposition of the NPs showed a strong dependence on surface chemistry, with anionic (unmodified and carboxyl-terminated PEGylated) NPs achieving the highest accumulation, followed by neutral and cationic NPs, whereas hydrophobic NPs achieved the lowest degree of accumulation. In ex vivo permeation studies, we observed that surface modification of PDA NPs with PEG serving as an antifouling coating is essential to maintaining colloidal stability upon skin contact. Moreover, anionic PEGylated NPs were able to achieve 78% skin accumulation, which was significantly higher than neutral and cationic NPs (51 and 34% accumulation, respectively). Our findings provide important insights into the role of surface chemistry in enhancing the skin accumulation of melanin-mimetic PDA NPs as potential sunscreens and carriers for skin-targeted treatments.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften-ISAS-e.V., Dortmund 44139, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften-ISAS-e.V., Dortmund 44139, Germany
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Al-Shalabi E, Alkhaldi M, Sunoqrot S. Development and evaluation of polymeric nanocapsules for cirsiliol isolated from Jordanian Teucrium polium L. as a potential anticancer nanomedicine. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Sunoqrot S, Al-Shalabi E, Hasan Ibrahim L, Zalloum H. Nature-Inspired Polymerization of Quercetin to Produce Antioxidant Nanoparticles with Controlled Size and Skin Tone-Matching Colors. Molecules 2019; 24:E3815. [PMID: 31652710 PMCID: PMC6864733 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24213815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Plant polyphenols have received considerable attention in recent years due to their ability to undergo oxidation-triggered self-polymerization, forming biocompatible versatile coatings and templated nanoparticles (NPs) that can be leveraged for a variety of biomedical applications. Here we show for the first time that untemplated NPs can be conveniently synthesized from the abundant plant polyphenol quercetin (QCT) simply by incubation with an oxidizing agent in a universal organic solvent, followed by self-assembly upon gradual addition of water. The process yielded NPs of around 180-200 nm in size with a range of colors that resembled light to medium-brown skin tones. The NPs were characterized by UV-Vis, FT-IR, and 1H-NMR spectroscopy and by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy to understand their physicochemical properties. Antioxidant and cell viability assays were also conducted to demonstrate the NPs' free-radical scavenging activity and biocompatibility, altogether providing valuable insights into the structure and function of this emerging class of nanomaterials to guide future biomedical applications.
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- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan.
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- Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan.
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Sunoqrot S, Al-Debsi T, Al-Shalabi E, Hasan Ibrahim L, Faruqu FN, Walters A, Palgrave R, Al-Jamal KT. Bioinspired Polymerization of Quercetin to Produce a Curcumin-Loaded Nanomedicine with Potent Cytotoxicity and Cancer-Targeting Potential in Vivo. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:6036-6045. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Suhair Sunoqrot
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
- Institute for Pharmaceutical Science, King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, U.K
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Institute for Pharmaceutical Science, King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, U.K
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- Institute for Pharmaceutical Science, King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, U.K
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- Institute for Pharmaceutical Science, King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, U.K
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