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Almalki WH. An Up-to-date Review on Protein-based Nanocarriers in the Management of Cancer. Curr Drug Deliv 2024; 21:509-524. [PMID: 37165498 DOI: 10.2174/1567201820666230509101020] [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: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND A big health issue facing the world's population is cancer. An alarming increase in cancer patients was anticipated by worldwide demographic statistics, which showed that the number of patients with different malignancies was rapidly increasing. By 2025, probably 420 million cases were projected to be achieved. The most common cancers diagnosed are breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung. Conventional treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, have been practiced. OBJECTIVE In recent years, the area of cancer therapy has changed dramatically with expanded studies on the molecular-level detection and treatment of cancer. Recent advances in cancer research have seen significant advances in therapies such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, although both have limitations in effectiveness and toxicity. METHODS The development of nanotechnology for anticancer drug delivery has developed several potentials as nanocarriers, which may boost the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of the drug product and substantially reduce the side effects. RESULTS The advancement in non-viral to viral-based protein-based nanocarriers for treating cancer has earned further recognition in this respect. Many scientific breakthroughs have relied on protein-based nanocarriers, and proteins are essential organic macromolecules for life. It allows targeted delivery of passive or active tumors using non-viral-based protein-based nanocarriers to viral-based protein nanocarriers. When targeting cancer cells, both animal and plant proteins may be used in a formulation process to create self-assembled viruses and platforms that can successfully eradicate metastatic cancer cells. CONCLUSION This review, therefore, explores in depth the applications of non-viral to viral proteinbased noncarriers with a specific focus on intracellular drug delivery and anti-cancer drug targeting ability.
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- Waleed H Almalki
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Aal-qura University, Saudi Arabia
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Zhao Y, He W, Zhao S, Jiao T, Hu H, Li J, Zhang L, Zang J. Advanced Insights into Walnut Protein: Structure, Physiochemical Properties and Applications. Foods 2023; 12:3603. [PMID: 37835256 PMCID: PMC10572233 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193603] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Facing extreme pressure from an increasing population and climate degeneration, it is important to explore a green, safe and environmentally sustainable food source, especially for protein-enriched diets. Plant proteins have gained much attention in recent years, ascribing to their high nutritional value and environmental friendliness. In this review, we summarized recent advances in walnut protein with respect to its geographical distribution, structural and physiochemical properties and functional attributes. As a worldwide cultivated and largely consumptive crop, allergies and some physicochemical limitations have also led to a few concerns about walnut protein. Through comprehensive analysis and discussion, some strategies may be useful for future research, extraction and processing of walnut protein.
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- Yuxuan Zhao
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (W.H.); (S.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (W.H.); (S.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (W.H.); (S.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (W.H.); (S.Z.)
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- Academy of Forestry Sciences, Urumqi 830062, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (W.H.); (S.Z.)
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (W.H.); (S.Z.)
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Boldyrev AE, Zubaidullina LS, Ziganshin MA, Lyadov NM, Klimovitskii AE, Gerasimov AV. Dipyridamole Delivery Systems Based on Biomolecules for Aerosol Therapy. Pharm Chem J 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-023-02820-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Luo X, Wu S, Xiao M, Gu H, Zhang H, Chen J, Liu Y, Zhang C, Zhang J. Advances and Prospects of Prolamine Corn Protein Zein as Promising Multifunctional Drug Delivery System for Cancer Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2589-2621. [PMID: 37213352 PMCID: PMC10198181 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s402891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Zein is a type of prolamine protein that is derived from corn, and it has been recognized by the US FDA as one of the safest biological materials available. Zein possesses valuable characteristics that have made it a popular choice for the preparation of drug carriers, which can be administered through various routes to improve the therapeutic effect of antitumor drugs. Additionally, zein contains free hydroxyl and amino groups that offer numerous modification sites, enabling it to be hybridized with other materials to create functionalized drug delivery systems. However, despite its potential, the clinical translation of drug-loaded zein-based carriers remains challenging due to insufficient basic research and relatively strong hydrophobicity. In this paper, we aim to systematically introduce the main interactions between loaded drugs and zein, administration routes, and the functionalization of zein-based antitumor drug delivery systems, in order to demonstrate its development potential and promote their further application. We also provide perspectives and future directions for this promising area of research.
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- Xi Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Blood Purification Center, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Lika Shing Faculty of Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, the University of Hong KOng, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yang Liu, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 37, Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China, Email
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Jinming Zhang, State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1166, Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Lv Y, Chen L, Liu F, Xu F, Zhong F. Improvement of the encapsulation capacity and emulsifying properties of soy protein isolate through controlled enzymatic hydrolysis. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Wang L, Zhang Y, Agbaka Johnpaul I, Hong K, Gao H, Song Y, Lv C, Ma C. Protein Z-based promising carriers for enhancing solubility and bioaccessibility of Xanthohumol. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Single/co-encapsulation capacity and physicochemical stability of zein and foxtail millet prolamin nanoparticles. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112685. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Recent progress in the application of plant-based colloidal drug delivery systems in the pharmaceutical sciences. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 307:102734. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Innovative Treatment Strategies to Accelerate Wound Healing: Trajectory and Recent Advancements. Cells 2022; 11:cells11152439. [PMID: 35954282 PMCID: PMC9367945 DOI: 10.3390/cells11152439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Wound healing is highly specialized dynamic multiple phase process for the repair of damaged/injured tissues through an intricate mechanism. Any failure in the normal wound healing process results in abnormal scar formation, and chronic state which is more susceptible to infections. Chronic wounds affect patients’ quality of life along with increased morbidity and mortality and are huge financial burden to healthcare systems worldwide, and thus requires specialized biomedical intensive treatment for its management. The clinical assessment and management of chronic wounds remains challenging despite the development of various therapeutic regimens owing to its painstakingly long-term treatment requirement and complex wound healing mechanism. Various conventional approaches such as cell therapy, gene therapy, growth factor delivery, wound dressings, and skin grafts etc., are being utilized for promoting wound healing in different types of wounds. However, all these abovementioned therapies are not satisfactory for all wound types, therefore, there is an urgent demand for the development of competitive therapies. Therefore, there is a pertinent requirement to develop newer and innovative treatment modalities for multipart therapeutic regimens for chronic wounds. Recent developments in advanced wound care technology includes nanotherapeutics, stem cells therapy, bioengineered skin grafts, and 3D bioprinting-based strategies for improving therapeutic outcomes with a focus on skin regeneration with minimal side effects. The main objective of this review is to provide an updated overview of progress in therapeutic options in chronic wounds healing and management over the years using next generation innovative approaches. Herein, we have discussed the skin function and anatomy, wounds and wound healing processes, followed by conventional treatment modalities for wound healing and skin regeneration. Furthermore, various emerging and innovative strategies for promoting quality wound healing such as nanotherapeutics, stem cells therapy, 3D bioprinted skin, extracellular matrix-based approaches, platelet-rich plasma-based approaches, and cold plasma treatment therapy have been discussed with their benefits and shortcomings. Finally, challenges of these innovative strategies are reviewed with a note on future prospects.
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Protein nanomaterials are well-defined, hollow protein nanoparticles comprised of virus capsids, virus-like particles, ferritin, heat shock proteins, chaperonins and many more. Protein-based nanomaterials are formed by the self-assembly of protein subunits and have numerous desired properties as drug-delivery vehicles, including being optimally sized for endocytosis, nontoxic, biocompatible, biodegradable and functionalized at three separate interfaces (external, internal and intersubunit). As a result, protein nanomaterials have been intensively investigated as functional entities in bionanotechnology, including drug delivery, nanoreactors and templates for organic and inorganic nanomaterials. Several variables influence efficient administration, particularly active targeting, cellular uptake, the kinetics of the release and systemic elimination. This review examines the wide range of medicines, loading/release processes, targeted therapies and treatment effectiveness.
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Sani MA, Tavassoli M, Azizi-Lalabadi M, Mohammadi K, McClements DJ. Nano-enabled plant-based colloidal delivery systems for bioactive agents in foods: Design, formulation, and application. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 305:102709. [PMID: 35640316 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of their dietary choices on the environment, animal welfare, and health, which is causing many of them to adopt more plant-based diets. For this reason, many sectors of the food industry are reformulating their products to contain more plant-based ingredients. This article describes recent research on the formation and application of nano-enabled colloidal delivery systems formulated from plant-based ingredients, such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, and phospholipids. These delivery systems include nanoemulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanoliposomes, nanophytosomes, and biopolymer nanoparticles. The composition, size, structure, and charge of the particles in these delivery systems can be manipulated to create novel or improved functionalities, such as improved robustness, higher optical clarity, controlled release, and increased bioavailability. There have been major advances in the design, assembly, and application of plant-based edible nanoparticles within the food industry over the past decade or so. As a result, there are now a wide range of different options available for creating delivery systems for specific applications. In the future, it will be important to establish whether these formulations can be produced using economically viable methods and provide the desired functionality in real-life applications.
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- Mahmood Alizadeh Sani
- Division of Food Safety and Hygiene, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student's Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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De Marco I. Zein Microparticles and Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14112172. [PMID: 35683844 PMCID: PMC9182932 DOI: 10.3390/polym14112172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Zein is a natural, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer widely used in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and packaging fields because of its low water vapor permeability, antibacterial activity, and hydrophobicity. It is a vegetal protein extracted from renewable resources (it is the major storage protein from corn). There has been growing attention to producing zein-based drug delivery systems in the recent years. Being a hydrophobic biopolymer, it is used in the controlled and targeted delivery of active principles. This review examines the present-day landscape of zein-based microparticles and nanoparticles, focusing on the different techniques used to obtain particles, the optimization of process parameters, advantages, disadvantages, and final applications.
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- Iolanda De Marco
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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Hussain Z, Thu HE, Rawas-Qalaji M, Naseem M, Khan S, Sohail M. Recent developments and advanced strategies for promoting burn wound healing. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Gomes A, Sobral PJDA. Plant Protein-Based Delivery Systems: An Emerging Approach for Increasing the Efficacy of Lipophilic Bioactive Compounds. Molecules 2021; 27:60. [PMID: 35011292 PMCID: PMC8746547 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The development of plant protein-based delivery systems to protect and control lipophilic bioactive compound delivery (such as vitamins, polyphenols, carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids) has increased interest in food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical fields. The quite significant ascension of plant proteins from legumes, oil/edible seeds, nuts, tuber, and cereals is motivated by their eco-friendly, sustainable, and healthy profile compared with other sources. However, many challenges need to be overcome before their widespread use as raw material for carriers. Thus, modification approaches have been used to improve their techno-functionality and address their limitations, aiming to produce a new generation of plant-based carriers (hydrogels, emulsions, self-assembled structures, films). This paper addresses the advantages and challenges of using plant proteins and the effects of modification methods on their nutritional quality, bioactivity, and techno-functionalities. Furthermore, we review the recent progress in designing plant protein-based delivery systems, their main applications as carriers for lipophilic bioactive compounds, and the contribution of protein-bioactive compound interactions to the dynamics and structure of delivery systems. Expressive advances have been made in the plant protein area; however, new extraction/purification technologies and protein sources need to be found Their functional properties must also be deeply studied for the rational development of effective delivery platforms.
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- Andresa Gomes
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
- Food Research Center (FoRC), University of São Paulo, Rua do Lago, 250, Semi-Industrial Building, Block C, São Paulo 05508-080, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
- Food Research Center (FoRC), University of São Paulo, Rua do Lago, 250, Semi-Industrial Building, Block C, São Paulo 05508-080, Brazil
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Tortorella S, Maturi M, Vetri Buratti V, Vozzolo G, Locatelli E, Sambri L, Comes Franchini M. Zein as a versatile biopolymer: different shapes for different biomedical applications. RSC Adv 2021; 11:39004-39026. [PMID: 35492476 PMCID: PMC9044754 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07424e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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In recent years, the interest regarding the use of proteins as renewable resources has deeply intensified. The strongest impact of these biomaterials is clear in the field of smart medicines and biomedical engineering. Zein, a vegetal protein extracted from corn, is a suitable biomaterial for all the above-mentioned purposes due to its biodegradability and biocompatibility. The controlled drug delivery of small molecules, fabrication of bioactive membranes, and 3D assembly of scaffold for tissue regeneration are just some of the topics now being extensively investigated and reported in the literature. Herein, we review the recent literature on zein as a biopolymer and its applications in the biomedical world, focusing on the different shapes and sizes through which it can be manipulated. Zein a versatile biomaterial in the biomedical field. Easy to chemically functionalize with good emulsification properties, can be employed in drug delivery, fabrication of bioactive membranes and 3D scaffolds for tissue regeneration.![]()
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- Silvia Tortorella
- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Viale Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy .,Istituto per l'Endocrinologia e l'Oncologia Sperimentale "G. Salvatore" (IEOS), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) Via S. Pansini 5 80131 Naples Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Viale Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Viale Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Viale Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Viale Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Viale Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Viale Risorgimento 4 40136 Bologna Italy
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Deng Y, Lu T, Cui J, Keshari Samal S, Xiong R, Huang C. Bio-based electrospun nanofiber as building blocks for a novel eco-friendly air filtration membrane: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ghavidel N, Fatehi P. Recent Developments in the Formulation and Use of Polymers and Particles of Plant-based Origin for Emulsion Stabilizations. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:4850-4877. [PMID: 34424605 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The main scope of this Review was the recent progress in the use of plant-based polymers and particles for the stabilization of Pickering and non-Pickering emulsion systems. Due to their availability and promising performance, it was discussed how the source, modification, and formulation of cellulose, starch, protein, and lignin-based polymers and particles would impact their emulsion stabilization. Special attention was given toward the material synthesis in two forms of polymeric surfactants and particles and the corresponding formulated emulsions. Also, the effects of particle size, degree of aggregation, wettability, degree of substitution, and electrical charge in stabilizing oil/water systems and micro- and macro-structures of oil droplets were discussed. The wide range of applications using such plant-based stabilizers in different technologies as well as their challenge and future perspectives were described.
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- Nasim Ghavidel
- Chemical Engineering Department, Green Processes Research Centre, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, P7B5E1 ON, Canada
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Green Processes Research Centre, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, P7B5E1 ON, Canada
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Simegn W, Dagnew B, Dagne H, Weldegerima B. Health professionals' attitude and associated factors toward cytotoxic drug handling in University of Gondar specialized hospital: Institution-based cross-sectional study. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2021; 28:1731-1736. [PMID: 34590934 DOI: 10.1177/10781552211040490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that cytotoxic drugs are dangerous to health care workers. Health care professionals' attitude to cytotoxic drugs is vital to apply safety protocols in the prevention of cytotoxicity. The current study aimed to assess health professionals' desirable attitude and associated factors toward cytotoxic drugs handling in the University of Gondar Specialized Hospital. METHODS An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 412 health professionals from June to August 2019. Simple random sampling was used to select participants and a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Epi Info and SPSS 20 were used for data entry and analysis, respectively. Variables with a p value < 0.05 were declared as determinants. RESULTS The number of health professionals included was approximately 412. The mean age of participants was 29.9 ± 5.4 years. The proportion of participants with desirable attitude toward cytotoxic drugs handling was 224 (54.4%) (95% confidence interval: 51.95-56.85). Male (adjusted odds ratio = 1.69, 95% confidence interval:[1.08-2.65]), work experience of 5-8 years (adjusted odds ratio = 1.92, 95% confidence interval: [1.10-3.34]), weekly working hours of 44-55 (adjusted odds ratio = 2.25, 95% confidence interval: [1.02-4.96]), medium work stress (adjusted odds ratio = 1.67, 95% confidence interval: [1.01-2.69]), and good practice of cytotoxic drug handling (adjusted odds ratio = 1.67, 95% confidence interval: [1.04-2.67]) were significantly associated with the attitude of health professionals. CONCLUSION A significant proportion of health care workers did not have desirable attitude to handle cytotoxic drugs. Thus, strategies are suggested to improve the positive attitude of health professionals to cytotoxic drug handling. Female health professionals, those who had work experience of less than 2 years and those with higher work stress demand special attention.
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- Wudneh Simegn
- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, 362057University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, 362057University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
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Ujjwal RR, Yadav A, Tripathi S, Krishna STVS. Polymer-Based Nanotherapeutics for Burn Wounds. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2021; 23:1460-1482. [PMID: 34579630 DOI: 10.2174/1389201022666210927103755] [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: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Burn wounds are complex and intricate injuries that have become a common cause of trauma leading to significant mortality and morbidity every year. Dressings are applied to burn wounds with the aim of promoting wound healing, preventing burn infection and restoring skin function. The dressing protects the injury and contributes to recovery of dermal and epidermal tissues. Polymer-based nanotherapeutics are increasingly being exploited as burn wound dressings. Natural polymers such as cellulose, chitin, alginate, collagen, gelatin and synthetic polymers like poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid), polycaprolactone, polyethylene glycol, and polyvinyl alcohol are being obtained as nanofibers by nanotechnological approaches like electrospinning and have shown wound healing and re-epithelialization properties. Their biocompatibility, biodegradability, sound mechanical properties and unique structures provide optimal microenvironment for cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration contributing to burn wound healing. The polymeric nanofibers mimic collagen fibers present in extracellular matrix and their high porosity and surface area to volume ratio enable increased interaction and sustained release of therapeutics at the site of thermal injury. This review is an attempt to compile all recent advances in the use of polymer-based nanotherapeutics for burn wounds. The various natural and synthetic polymers used have been discussed comprehensively and approaches being employed have been reported. With immense research effort that is currently being invested in this field and development of proper characterization and regulatory framework, future progress in burn treatment is expected to occur. Moreover, appropriate preclinical and clinical research will provide evidence for the great potential that polymer-based nanotherapeutics hold in the management of burn wounds.
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- Rewati Raman Ujjwal
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, U.P. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, U.P. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, U.P. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, U.P. India
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Zhang X, Hu B, Zhao Y, Yang Y, Gao Z, Nishinari K, Yang J, Zhang Y, Fang Y. Electrostatic Interaction-Based Fabrication of Calcium Alginate-Zein Core-Shell Microcapsules of Regulable Shapes and Sizes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:10424-10432. [PMID: 34427433 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Core-shell microcapsules with combined features of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity have become much popular. However, the assembly of biocompatible and edible materials in hydrophilic-hydrophobic core-shell microcapsules is not easy. In this work, based on electrostatic interactions, we prepared controllable calcium alginate (ALG)-zein core-shell particles of different shapes and sizes using hydrophilic ALG and hydrophobic zein by a two-step extrusion method. Negatively charged hydrogel beads of spherical, ellipsoidal, or fibrous shape were added into a positively charged zein solution (dissolved in 70% (v/v) aqueous ethanol solution) to achieve different-shaped core-shell particles. Interestingly, the size, shape, and shell thickness of the particles can be regulated by the needle diameter, stirring speed, and zein concentration. Moreover, for simplification, the core-shell particles were also synthesized by a one-step extrusion method, in which an ALG solution was added dropwise into a 70% (v/v) aqueous ethanol solution containing zein and CaCl2. The particles synthesized in this work showed controlled digestion of encapsulated medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) and sustained release of encapsulated thiamine and ethyl maltol. Our preparation method is simplistic and can be extended to fabricate a variety of hydrophilic and hydrophobic core-shell structures to encapsulate a broad spectrum of materials.
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- Xun Zhang
- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Food Hydrocolloids, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HUT, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Food Hydrocolloids, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HUT, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Food Hydrocolloids, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HUT, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Food Hydrocolloids, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HUT, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Food Hydrocolloids, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HUT, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology, Wrexham Glyndwr University, Plas Coch, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AW, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing of Sichuan, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Nubi T, Adewole TS, Agunbiade TO, Osukoya OA, Kuku A. Purification and erythrocyte-membrane perturbing activity of a ketose-specific lectin from Moringa oleifera seeds. BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 31:e00650. [PMID: 34258240 PMCID: PMC8253949 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2021.e00650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This study purified a hemagglutinating protein (MoL) from Moringa oleifera seed, and investigated its hemolytic activity. Molecular weight and stability of MoL were also determined. Modification of some amino acid residues was carried out and the effect on MoL hemagglutinating activity determined. Other investigated parameters are the effects of temperature, concentration, incubation period, pH, and sugars on the protein's hemagglutinating and hemolytic activities. The native and subunit molecular weights were estimated as 30 and 27.5 kDa respectively. Hemagglutinating activity of MoL was slightly inhibited by fructose and sucrose, stable at temperature up to 90°C and within pH range of 2-4. Modification of tryptophan and arginine residues resulted in partial loss of hemagglutinating activity. The hemolytic activity of MoL was concentration, temperature, pH, and time-dependent. The study concluded that MoL showed hemolytic (membrane-perturbing) activity in moderate acidic conditions. This suggests its potential exploitation in improved intracellular delivery of bioactive compounds.
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- Tolulope Nubi
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, PMB 13, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, PMB 13, Nigeria
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Tan M, Nawaz MA, Buckow R. Functional and food application of plant proteins – a review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1955918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Melvin Tan
- Agriculture and Food, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Werribee, Victoria, Australia
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- Agriculture and Food, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Werribee, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, Darlington, NSW, Australia
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Das RP, Gandhi VV, Singh BG, Kunwar A. Balancing loading, cellular uptake, and toxicity of gelatin-pluronic nanocomposite for drug delivery: Influence of HLB of pluronic. J Biomed Mater Res A 2021; 110:304-315. [PMID: 34355509 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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In this study, pluronic stabilized gelatin nanocomposite of varying hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) were synthesized to study the effect of surface hydrophobicity on their cellular uptake and in turn the delivery of a model hydrophobic bioactive compound, curcumin (CUR). Notably, the variation in HLB from 22 to 8 did not cause much change in morphology (~spherical) and surface charge (~ -6.5 mV) while marginally reducing the size of nanocomposite from 165 ± 097 nm to 134 ± 074 nm. On contrary, nanocomposites exhibited a very significant increase in their numbers, hydrophobicity as well as CUR loading with decreasing HLB values (22-8) of pluronic. Further, the cellular uptake of CUR through pluronic-gelatin nanocomposites was studied in human lung carcinoma (A549) cells. The results indicated that cellular uptake of CUR through nanocomposites followed the order HLB 22 > HLB 18 > HLB 15 > HLB 8. This was also reflected in terms of the decrease in cytotoxicity of CUR through nanocomposite of HLB 8 as compared to that of HLB 22. Interestingly, bare nanocomposite of HLB 8 showed significantly higher cytotoxicity as compared to that of HLB 22. Together these results suggested that although higher hydrophobicity of the gelatin-pluronic nanocomposite facilitated higher entrapment of CUR, the carrier per se became toxic due to its hydrophobic interaction with lipid bilayer of plasma membrane. Thus, HLB parameter is very important in designing hybrid nanocomposite systems involving protein and pluronic to ensure both bio-compatibility of the carrier and the optimum cellular delivery of the pay load.
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- Ram Pada Das
- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Burak Ozdemir M, Burcin Piskin M, Bahar Gok M, Demir N, Budama‐Kilinc Y. Fabrication and Characterization of Saffron Stamen Aqueous Extract Controlled Release System as Potential Topical Treatment of Thermal Burn Wounds. ChemistrySelect 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202101413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- MsC. Burak Ozdemir
- Department of Bioengineering Graduate School of Science and Engineering Yildiz Technical University, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus Istanbul 34220 Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Yildiz Technical University, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus Istanbul 34220 Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering Graduate School of Science and Engineering Yildiz Technical University, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus Istanbul 34220 Turkey
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- Department of Biology Faculty of Art and Science Canakkale 18th March University, Department of Biology, Terzioglu Campus Çanakkale 17100 Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Yildiz Technical University, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus Istanbul 34220 Turkey
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Bing J, Xiao X, McClements DJ, Biao Y, Chongjiang C. Protein corona formation around inorganic nanoparticles: Food plant proteins-TiO2 nanoparticle interactions. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Verma S, Goand UK, Husain A, Katekar RA, Garg R, Gayen JR. Challenges of peptide and protein drug delivery by oral route: Current strategies to improve the bioavailability. Drug Dev Res 2021; 82:927-944. [PMID: 33988872 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Advancement in biotechnology provided a notable expansion of peptide and protein therapeutics, used as antigens, vaccines, hormones. It has a prodigious potential to treat a broad spectrum of diseases such as cancer, metabolic disorders, bone disorders, and so forth. Protein and peptide therapeutics are administered parenterally due to their poor bioavailability and stability, restricting their use. Hence, research focuses on the oral delivery of peptides and proteins for the ease of self-administration. In the present review, we first address the main obstacles in the oral delivery system in addition to approaches used to enhance the stability and bioavailability of peptide/protein. We describe the physiochemical parameters of the peptides and proteins influencing bioavailability in the systemic circulation. It encounters, many barriers affecting its stability, such as poor cellular membrane permeability at the GIT site, enzymatic degradation (various proteases), and first-pass hepatic metabolism. Then describe the current approaches to overcome the challenges mentioned above by the use of absorption enhancers or carriers, structural modification, formulation and advance technology.
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- Saurabh Verma
- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India.,Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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Pormohammad A, Monych NK, Ghosh S, Turner DL, Turner RJ. Nanomaterials in Wound Healing and Infection Control. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10050473. [PMID: 33919072 PMCID: PMC8143158 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10050473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Wounds continue to be a serious medical concern due to their increasing incidence from injuries, surgery, burns and chronic diseases such as diabetes. Delays in the healing process are influenced by infectious microbes, especially when they are in the biofilm form, which leads to a persistent infection. Biofilms are well known for their increased antibiotic resistance. Therefore, the development of novel wound dressing drug formulations and materials with combined antibacterial, antibiofilm and wound healing properties are required. Nanomaterials (NM) have unique properties due to their size and very large surface area that leads to a wide range of applications. Several NMs have antimicrobial activity combined with wound regeneration features thus give them promising applicability to a variety of wound types. The idea of NM-based antibiotics has been around for a decade at least and there are many recent reviews of the use of nanomaterials as antimicrobials. However, far less attention has been given to exploring if these NMs actually improve wound healing outcomes. In this review, we present an overview of different types of nanomaterials explored specifically for wound healing properties combined with infection control.
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- Ali Pormohammad
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (A.P.); (N.K.M.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (A.P.); (N.K.M.)
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot 360020, India;
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- Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada;
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (A.P.); (N.K.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-403-220-4308
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Zhang Y, Xie L, Feng S, Liu F, Luo Y. Mechanistic study on the nanocomplexation between curcumin and protein hydrolysates from Great Northern bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) for delivery applications in functional foods. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Hairless canary seeds (Phalaris canariensis L.) as a potential source of antioxidant, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and antiobesity biopeptides. FOOD PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND NUTRITION 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43014-020-00050-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AbstractRising consumer concerns with synthetic drugs to treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have promoted a shift towards using natural biological active constituents that offer similar health benefits. Hairless canary seed (Phalaris canariensis L) is an emerging crop traditionally used in Mexico to treat NCDs. Peptides liberated during simulated digestion of canary seed protein are believed to be responsible for their biological activity; however, no studies have shown the effect of controlled protein hydrolysis using commercial proteases on canary seed protein’s biological activity. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the in vitro antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and anti-obesity activity of canary seed peptides derived from proteolysis with Alcalase®. Protein fractions were primarily composed of prolamins (54.07 ± 1.8%), glutelins (32.19 ± 3.18%), globulins (5.97 ± 0.52%) and albumins (5.97 ± 0.52%). The < 3 kDa and 3–10 kDa peptide fractions showed the highest inhibition capacity (p < 0.05) towards angiotensin-converting enzyme (IC50= 0.028–0.032 mg/mL) lipase (IC50= 2.15–2.27 mg/mL), α-glucosidase (IC50= 0.82–1.15 mg/mL), and dipeptidyl-peptidase-IV (IC50= 1.27–1.60 mg/mL). Additionally, these peptide fractions showed high antioxidant activity against DPPH (134.22–150.66 μmol TE/mg) and ABTS (520.92–813.33 μmol TE/mg). These results provide an insight into the potential development of functional foods using commercial enzymatic hydrolysis of canary seed proteins for treating hypertension, type-2 diabetes, and obesity.
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The article deals with dendritic structures resulting from self-organization processes in aqueous solutions of albumin proteins. The methods for obtaining the structures and experimental results are presented. It is shown that dendrites are fractal structures that are symmetric under certain conditions of their formation and can have different characteristics depending on the isothermal dehydration of liquid samples. The fractal dimension of the structures in films of the albumin protein solution has been calculated. Dependences of the fractal dimension on the concentrations of salts and protein in the initial solutions and also on the dehydration temperature have been revealed. It has been shown that as the protein concentration in the solution grows, the salt concentration for the initiation of the dendritic structure formation increases. It has been found that the temperature dependences of the fractal dimension of the structures become smoother with increasing protein concentration in solutions. The relationship between geometric characteristics of dendrites and self-organization parameters during drying is discussed.
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Gagliardi A, Paolino D, Costa N, Fresta M, Cosco D. Zein- vs PLGA-based nanoparticles containing rutin: A comparative investigation. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 118:111538. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Voci S, Fresta M, Cosco D. Gliadins as versatile biomaterials for drug delivery applications. J Control Release 2021; 329:385-400. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.11.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Alijani H, Noori A, Faridi N, Bathaie S, Mousavi MF. Aptamer-functionalized Fe3O4@MOF nanocarrier for targeted drug delivery and fluorescence imaging of the triple-negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2020.121680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Mehanna MM, Mneimneh AT. Updated but not outdated “Gliadin”: A plant protein in advanced pharmaceutical nanotechnologies. Int J Pharm 2020; 587:119672. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Zhang H, Liu X, Ma X. The preparation of felodipine/zein amorphous solid dispersions and in vitro evaluation using a dynamic gastrointestinal system. Pharm Dev Technol 2020; 25:1226-1237. [PMID: 32787680 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2020.1809456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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ABSTRCT Felodipine has been widely used as a poorly water-soluble model drug for various studies to improve its oral bioavailability and in vivo efficacy. In this study, we developed amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) via spray drying to enhance the bioavailability of felodipine through using natural zein protein as a novel polymeric excipient. The solid state characterization results demonstrated a single glass transition temperature (Tg ) around 128.6 °C and good physical stability post 3 months accelerated study under the condition of 40 °C and 75% relative humidity (RH), which is possibly accounted for the molecular immobilization and hydrogen bonding interactions between felodipine and zein. By combining the in vitro dissolution study with TIM-1 gastrointestinal simulation investigation, it is indicated that felodipine was rapidly released from the ASD in 30 mins, and the supersaturation of felodipine was well maintained over 6 h, which resulted in a significant enhancement of felodipine bioavailability during simulated digestive processes in the upper GI tract. This study suggests that spray drying combined with natural excipient zein is an efficient formulation strategy for the development of ASDs with enhanced aqueous solubility and bioavailability.
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- Hongwei Zhang
- Department of Food Science, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.,Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Asadi M, Salami M, Hajikhani M, Emam-Djomeh Z, Aghakhani A, Ghasemi A. Electrospray Production of Curcumin-walnut Protein Nanoparticles. FOOD BIOPHYS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-020-09637-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Maviah MBJ, Farooq MA, Mavlyanova R, Veroniaina H, Filli MS, Aquib M, Kesse S, Boakye-Yiadom KO, Wang B. Food Protein-Based Nanodelivery Systems for Hydrophobic and Poorly Soluble Compounds. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:101. [PMID: 32152890 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01641-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The hydrophobicity of bioactive molecules poses a considerable problem in the pharmaceutical and the food industry. Using food-based protein nanocarriers is one promising way to deliver hydrophobic molecules. These types of protein possess many functional properties such as surface activity, water-binding capacity, emulsification, foaming, gelation, and antioxidant activity, as well as their incorporation in the food industry as ingredients. Besides, they express low toxicity, are less expensive compared to synthetic polymers, and are biodegradable. This review aims to give a brief overview of the recent studies done using food proteins as colloidal delivery systems for hydrophobic and poorly soluble compounds.
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Wang Z, Zhi K, Ding Z, Sun Y, Li S, Li M, Pu K, Zou J. Emergence in protein derived nanomedicine as anticancer therapeutics: More than a tour de force. Semin Cancer Biol 2020; 69:77-90. [PMID: 31962173 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2019.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cancer has thwarted as a major health problem affecting the global population. With an alarming increase in the patient population suffering from diverse varieties of cancers, the global demographic data predicts sharp escalation in the number of cancer patients. This can be expected to reach 420 million cases by 2025. Among the diverse types of cancers, the most frequently diagnosed cancers are the breast, colorectal, prostate and lung cancer. From years, conventional treatment approaches like surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy have been practiced. In the past few years, increasing research on molecular level diagnosis and treatment of cancers have significantly changed the realm of cancer treatment. Lately, uses of advanced chemotherapy and immunotherapy like treatments have gained significant progress in the cancer therapy, but these approaches have several limitations on their safety and toxicity. This has generated lot of momentum for the evolution of new drug delivery approaches for the effective delivery of anticancer therapeutics, which may improve the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effect of the drugs along with significant reduction in the side effects. In this regard, the protein-based nano-medicines have gained wider attention in the management of cancer. Proteins are organic macromolecules essential, for life and have quite well explored in developing the nano-carriers. Furthermore, it provides passive or active tumour cell targeted delivery, by using protein based nanovesicles or virus like structures, antibody drug conjugates, viral particles, etc. Moreover, by utilizing various formulation strategies, both the animal and plant derived proteins can be converted to produce self-assembled virus like nano-metric structures with high efficiency in targeting the metastatic cancer cells. Therefore, the present review extensively discusses the applications of protein-based nano-medicine with special emphasis on intracellular delivery/drug targeting ability for anticancer drugs.
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- Zhenchang Wang
- Department of Spleen, Stomach and Liver Diseases, Guangxi International Zhuang Medical Hospital, Guangxi, Nanning, 530201, China
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- Vascular Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- General Surgery, Wuxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu, Nanjing, 214023, China
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- Oncology Department, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guizhou, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Heilongjiang, Jiamu, 154003, China
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- Laboratory Department, Jinzhou Maternal and Infant Hospital, Liaoning, Jinzhou, 121000, China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nanotechnology and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China.
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Voci S, Gagliardi A, Fresta M, Cosco D. Antitumor Features of Vegetal Protein-Based Nanotherapeutics. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E65. [PMID: 31952147 PMCID: PMC7023308 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12010065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The introduction of nanotechnology into pharmaceutical application revolutionized the administration of antitumor drugs through the modulation of their accumulation in specific organs/body compartments, a decrease in their side-effects and their controlled release from innovative systems. The use of plant-derived proteins as innovative, safe and renewable raw materials to be used for the development of polymeric nanoparticles unlocked a new scenario in the drug delivery field. In particular, the reduced size of the colloidal systems combined with the peculiar properties of non-immunogenic polymers favored the characterization and evaluation of the pharmacological activity of the novel nanoformulations. The aim of this review is to describe the physico-chemical properties of nanoparticles composed of vegetal proteins used to retain and deliver anticancer drugs, together with the most important preparation methods and the pharmacological features of these potential nanomedicines.
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- Silvia Voci
- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S. Venuta”, Viale S. Venuta, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S. Venuta”, Viale S. Venuta, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S. Venuta”, Viale S. Venuta, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S. Venuta”, Viale S. Venuta, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S. Venuta”, Viale S. Venuta, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
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Mofazzal Jahromi MA, Abdoli A, Rahmanian M, Bardania H, Bayandori M, Moosavi Basri SM, Kalbasi A, Aref AR, Karimi M, Hamblin MR. Microfluidic Brain-on-a-Chip: Perspectives for Mimicking Neural System Disorders. Mol Neurobiol 2019; 56:8489-8512. [PMID: 31264092 PMCID: PMC6842047 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-019-01653-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) include more than 600 types of nervous system disorders in humans that impact tens of millions of people worldwide. Estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest NDDs will increase by nearly 50% by 2030. Hence, development of advanced models for research on NDDs is needed to explore new therapeutic strategies and explore the pathogenesis of these disorders. Different approaches have been deployed in order to investigate nervous system disorders, including two-and three-dimensional (2D and 3D) cell cultures and animal models. However, these models have limitations, such as lacking cellular tension, fluid shear stress, and compression analysis; thus, studying the biochemical effects of therapeutic molecules on the biophysiological interactions of cells, tissues, and organs is problematic. The microfluidic "organ-on-a-chip" is an inexpensive and rapid analytical technology to create an effective tool for manipulation, monitoring, and assessment of cells, and investigating drug discovery, which enables the culture of various cells in a small amount of fluid (10-9 to 10-18 L). Thus, these chips have the ability to overcome the mentioned restrictions of 2D and 3D cell cultures, as well as animal models. Stem cells (SCs), particularly neural stem cells (NSCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and embryonic stem cells (ESCs) have the capability to give rise to various neural system cells. Hence, microfluidic organ-on-a-chip and SCs can be used as potential research tools to study the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) disorders. Accordingly, in the present review, we discuss the latest progress in microfluidic brain-on-a-chip as a powerful and advanced technology that can be used in basic studies to investigate normal and abnormal functions of the nervous system.
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- Mirza Ali Mofazzal Jahromi
- Department of Advanced Medical Sciences & Technologies, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
- Research Center for Noncommunicable Diseases, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Research Center for Noncommunicable Diseases, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
- Zoonoses Research Center, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Research Center for Noncommunicable Diseases, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Center for Cancer Systems Biology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Research Center for Science and Technology in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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J B, M M B, Chanda K. Evolutionary approaches in protein engineering towards biomaterial construction. RSC Adv 2019; 9:34720-34734. [PMID: 35530663 PMCID: PMC9074691 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra06807d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The tailoring of proteins for specific applications by evolutionary methods is a highly active area of research. Rational design and directed evolution are the two main strategies to reengineer proteins or create chimeric structures. Rational engineering is often limited by insufficient knowledge about proteins' structure-function relationships; directed evolution overcomes this restriction but poses challenges in the screening of candidates. A combination of these protein engineering approaches will allow us to create protein variants with a wide range of desired properties. Herein, we focus on the application of these approaches towards the generation of protein biomaterials that are known for biodegradability, biocompatibility and biofunctionality, from combinations of natural, synthetic, or engineered proteins and protein domains. Potential applications depend on the enhancement of biofunctional, mechanical, or other desired properties. Examples include scaffolds for tissue engineering, thermostable enzymes for industrial biocatalysis, and other therapeutic applications.
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- Brindha J
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road Chennai-600 127 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road Chennai-600 127 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Science, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore-632014 Tamil Nadu India
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Aguilar AP, Onofre TS, Fabres-Klein MH, Klein RC, Feio RN, de Oliveira Mendes TA, de Oliveira Barros Ribon A. Carbohydrate-independent antibiofilm effect of Bothrops jararacussu lectin BJcuL on Staphylococcus aureus. Microb Pathog 2019; 137:103745. [PMID: 31520734 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2019.103745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The antivirulence approach to fighting biofilm-based infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus is a promising therapy that has been studied extensively. Here, we compare the antibiofilm activity of a purified lectin from Bothrops jararacussu venom (BJcuL) and commercial lectins obtained from Triticum vulgaris (Wheat Germ Agglutinin, WGA), Bandeiraea simplicifolia BS-II, and Maclura pomifera. Only WGA had antibiofilm activity, although no effect was seen on pre-formed biofilms. The pre-incubation of WGA and BJcuL with their preferential sugars inhibited the biological activity of WGA, but not that of BJcuL, suggesting that biofilm disruption does not involve carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs). Quantitative real-time PCR showed that BJcuL promotes modulation of expression of S. aureus genes involved in biofilm formation. Light microscopy revealed cocci and small cell clusters after biofilm formation in the presence of BJcuL, showing that the lectin treatment was unable to completely disrupt biofilm structure. Exposing the free cells to 50 times the minimum inhibitory concentration of gentamicin or ciprofloxacin did not prevent biofilm reestablishment, although inhibition was stronger than in the control (no lectin). This disruption of the biofilm architecture can expose the bacterial cell and may facilitate clearance by the immune system.
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- Ananda Pereira Aguilar
- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Bahia, Brazil
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- Museu de Zoologia João Moojen, Departamento de Biologia Animal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Mathew M, Vinod K, Jayaram PS, Jayasree RS, Joseph K. Improved Bioavailability of Curcumin in Gliadin-Protected Gold Quantum Cluster for Targeted Delivery. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:14169-14178. [PMID: 31508538 PMCID: PMC6732771 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b00917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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This study deals with the synthesis of a gliadin-stabilized gold quantum cluster (AuQC) for the encapsulation of curcumin (CUR) and its targeted delivery to the cancer cell. CUR is an anticancer drug containing a hydrophobic polyphenol derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa. The utilization of CUR in cancer treatment is limited because of suboptimal pharmacokinetics and poor bioavailability at the tumor site. In order to improve the bioavailability of CUR, we have encapsulated it into AuQCs stabilized by a proline-rich protein gliadin because proline-rich protein has the ability to bind a hydrophobic drug CUR. The encapsulation of CUR into the hydrophobic cavity of the protein was confirmed by various spectroscopic techniques. Compared to CUR alone, the encapsulated CUR was stable against degradation and showed higher pH stability up to pH 8.5. The encapsulation efficiency of CUR in AuQCs was calculated as 98%, which was much higher than the other reported methods. In vitro drug release experiment exhibited a controlled and pH-dependent CUR release over a period of 60 h. The encapsulated CUR-QCs exhibited less toxicity in the normal cell line (L929) and high toxicity in breast cancer (MDA-MB239). Thus, it can be used as a potential material for anticancer therapy and bioimaging.
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- Meegle
S. Mathew
- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space
Science and Technology, Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Tamilnadu 605014, India
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- Division
of Biophotonics and Imaging, Sree Chitra
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Bio-Medical Technology Wing, Trivandrum 695012, India
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- Division
of Biophotonics and Imaging, Sree Chitra
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Bio-Medical Technology Wing, Trivandrum 695012, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space
Science and Technology, Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547, India
- E-mail: . Phone: +914712568632
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Hasanzadeh A, Radmanesh F, Kiani J, Bayandori M, Fatahi Y, Aref AR, Karimi M. Photoluminescent functionalized carbon dots for CRISPR delivery: synthesis, optimization and cellular investigation. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 30:135101. [PMID: 30609415 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aafbf9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Gene therapy using clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat plasmids (pCRISPR) reduces mistakes in gene editing and prevents engendering integrational mutagenesis that has been seen in available genome engineering technologies. Developing an ideal and traceable nanocarrier, which can accurately and efficiently transfer this complex into the cytosol and which facilitates the journey towards the nucleus, is a fascinating area of research. Polyethylenimine (PEI) functionalized carbon dots (CD-PEI) were fabricated by one-step microwave assisted pyrolysis with an average size around 3 nm. This CD-PEI showed good potential for intracellular delivery of genetic materials (∼70%). Also, this CD-PEI with passive surface modification with low molecular PEI (2 kDa) has a very high quantum yield, as high as 40% with low cytotoxicity. The expression rate of the pCRISPR was around 15% in the HEK-293 cell which is comparable with the pristine PEI. Furthermore, the CD-PEI demonstrated good properties, such as high quantum yield, biocompatibility and tunable emission wavelengths, suggesting the potential application of photoluminescent functionalized CDs as a suitable, traceable nanocarrier for CRISPR delivery.
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- Akbar Hasanzadeh
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yang J, Wang Y, Li M, Wu H, Zhen T, Xiong L, Sun Q. pH-Sensitive Chitosan-Sodium Phytate Core-Shell Hollow Beads and Nanocapsules for the Encapsulation of Active Ingredients. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:2894-2905. [PMID: 30789724 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b03919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The oral administration of nutraceuticals and vitamins is the most compliant route because of its minimal invasiveness, painlessness, ease of use, and cost effectiveness. To overcome the possible destruction and low availability induced by the harsh gastrointestinal environment, we use sodium phytate as a cross-linker to fabricate pH-sensitive core-shell chitosan hollow beads and nanocapsules through the ionic linking method for the controllable release of active ingredients. Texture profile analysis, transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and scanning electron microscopy were used to characterize the morphologies and behaviors of the beads and nanocapsules. The size of the beads could be adjusted from 0.1 to 10 mm, and the diameter of the nanocapsules was 50-100 nm. The addition of pectin in sodium phytate remarkably increased the hardness of the chitosan beads. Nile blue A was used as a model active ingredient for loading into the chitosan beads with the maximum encapsulation efficiency (EE) and loading capacity of 96.07 ± 2.45% and 9.61 ± 0.29%, respectively. Polyphenols including catechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, and proanthocyanidin were successfully loaded into the chitosan nanocapsules with an EE of above 90%. The cumulative release of Nile blue A from the beads at pH 1.2 (after 2 h) and pH 6.8 (after 6 h) was less than 20% and more than 80%, respectively. Similarly, the cumulative release of polyphenols in the nanocapsules at pH 1.2 (after 2 h) and pH 6.8 (after 6 h) was less than 30% and more than 70%, respectively. In sum, chitosan-sodium phytate with and without pectin could form pH-responsive macro- and nanoscale carriers suitable for the encapsulation and controlled release of active ingredients.
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- Jie Yang
- College of Food Science and Engineering , Qingdao Agricultural University 700 Changcheng Road , Chengyang District Qingdao , Shandong Province 266109 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Qingdao Agricultural University 700 Changcheng Road , Chengyang District Qingdao , Shandong Province 266109 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Qingdao Agricultural University 700 Changcheng Road , Chengyang District Qingdao , Shandong Province 266109 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Qingdao Agricultural University 700 Changcheng Road , Chengyang District Qingdao , Shandong Province 266109 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Qingdao Agricultural University 700 Changcheng Road , Chengyang District Qingdao , Shandong Province 266109 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Qingdao Agricultural University 700 Changcheng Road , Chengyang District Qingdao , Shandong Province 266109 , China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering , Qingdao Agricultural University 700 Changcheng Road , Chengyang District Qingdao , Shandong Province 266109 , China
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Cereal protein-based nanoparticles as agents stabilizing air–water and oil–water interfaces in food systems. Curr Opin Food Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Almajwal AM, Abulmeaty MMA, Feng H, Alruwaili NW, Dominguez-Uscanga A, Andrade JE, Razak S, ElSadek MF. Stabilization of Vitamin D in Pea Protein Isolate Nanoemulsions Increases Its Bioefficacy in Rats. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11010075. [PMID: 30609750 PMCID: PMC6356569 DOI: 10.3390/nu11010075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Revised: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Micronutrient delivery formulations based on nanoemulsions can enhance the absorption of nutrients and bioactives, and thus, are of great potential for food fortification and supplementation strategies. The aim was to evaluate the bioefficacy of vitamin D (VitD) encapsulated in nanoemulsions developed by sonication and pH-shifting of pea protein isolate (PPI) in restoring VitD status in VitD-deficient rats. Weaned male albino rats (n = 35) were fed either normal diet AIN-93G (VitD 1000 IU/kg) (control group; n = 7) or a VitD-deficient diet (<50 IU/kg) for six weeks (VitD-deficient group; n = 28). VitD-deficient rats were divided into four subgroups (n = 7/group). Nano-VitD and Oil-VitD groups received a dose of VitD (81 µg) dispersed in either PPI-nanoemulsions or in canola oil, respectively, every other day for one week. Their control groups, Nano-control and Oil-control, received the respective delivery vehicles without VitD. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)VitD], parathyroid hormone (PTH), Ca, P, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity were measured. After one week of treatment, the VitD-deficient rats consuming Nano-VitD recovered from Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) as compared against baseline and had serum 25(OH)VitD higher than the Nano-control. Enhancement in VitD status was followed with expected changes in serum PTH, Ca, P, and ALP levels, as compared against the controls. Stabilization of VitD within PPI-based nanoemulsions enhances its absorption and restores its status and biomarkers of bone resorption in VitD-deficient rats.
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- Ali M Almajwal
- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61801, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61801, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61801, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61801, USA.
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia.
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Chen C, Liu S, Wan X, Jin X, Ren Y, Xiu Y, Li Y. Antitumor effects and mechanism of protein from Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer on human breast cancer cell line MCF-7. Pharmacogn Mag 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_151_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Boldyrev A, Ziganshin M, Osipov A, Mukhametzyanov T, Lyadov N, Klimovitskii A, Gerasimov A. Lysozyme-Based Composite Drug Preparations for Inhalation Administration. BIONANOSCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-018-0576-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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