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Zakzak K, Semenescu AD, Moacă EA, Predescu I, Drăghici G, Vlaia L, Vlaia V, Borcan F, Dehelean CA. Comprehensive Biosafety Profile of Carbomer-Based Hydrogel Formulations Incorporating Phosphorus Derivatives. Gels 2024; 10:477. [PMID: 39057500 PMCID: PMC11276259 DOI: 10.3390/gels10070477] [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: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Determining the safety of a newly developed experimental product is a crucial condition for its medical use, especially for clinical trials. In this regard, four hydrogel-type formulations were manufactured, all of which were based on carbomer (Blank-CP940) and encapsulated with caffeine (CAF-CP940), phosphorus derivatives (phenyl phosphinic (CAF-S1-CP940) and 2-carboxyethyl phenyl phosphinic acids (CAF-S2-CP940)). The main aim of this research was to provide a comprehensive outline of the biosafety profile of the above-mentioned hydrogels. The complex in vitro screening (cell viability, cytotoxicity, morphological changes in response to exposure, and changes in nuclei morphology) on two types of healthy skin cell lines (HaCaT-human keratinocytes and JB6 Cl 41-5a-murine epidermal cells) exhibited a good biosafety profile when both cell lines were treated for 24 h with 150 μg/mL of each hydrogel. A comprehensive analysis of the hydrogel's impact on the genetic profile of HaCaT cells sustains the in vitro experiments. The biosafety profile was completed with the in vivo and in ovo assays. The outcome revealed that the developed hydrogels exerted good biocompatibility after topical application on BALB/c nude mice's skin. It also revealed a lack of toxicity after exposure to the hen's chicken embryo. Further investigations are needed, regarding the in vitro and in vivo therapeutic efficacy and safety for long-term use and potential clinical translatability.
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- Khaled Zakzak
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (K.Z.); (L.V.)
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- Department of Toxicology, Drug Industry, Management and Legislation, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.-D.S.); (I.P.); (G.D.); (C.-A.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Drug Industry, Management and Legislation, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.-D.S.); (I.P.); (G.D.); (C.-A.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Drug Industry, Management and Legislation, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.-D.S.); (I.P.); (G.D.); (C.-A.D.)
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- Department of Toxicology, Drug Industry, Management and Legislation, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.-D.S.); (I.P.); (G.D.); (C.-A.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (K.Z.); (L.V.)
- Formulation and Technology of Drugs Research Center, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Formulation and Technology of Drugs Research Center, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Toxicology, Drug Industry, Management and Legislation, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.-D.S.); (I.P.); (G.D.); (C.-A.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Dos Santos ÉM, de Macedo LM, Ataide JA, Delafiori J, de Oliveira Guarnieri JP, Rosa PCP, Ruiz ALTG, Lancellotti M, Jozala AF, Catharino RR, Camargo GA, Paiva-Santos AC, Mazzola PG. Antioxidant, antimicrobial and healing properties of an extract from coffee pulp for the development of a phytocosmetic. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4453. [PMID: 38396007 PMCID: PMC10891086 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54797-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Consumer demand for natural, chemical-free products has grown. Food industry residues, like coffee pulp, rich in caffeine, chlorogenic acid and phenolic compounds, offer potential for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Therefore, the objective of this work was to develop a phytocosmetic only with natural products containing coffee pulp extract as active pharmaceutical ingredient with antioxidant, antimicrobial and healing activity. Eight samples from Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora Pierre were analyzed for caffeine, chlorogenic acid, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, cytotoxicity, antibacterial activity, and healing potential. The Robusta IAC-extract had the greatest prominence with 192.92 μg/mL of chlorogenic acid, 58.98 ± 2.88 mg GAE/g sample in the FRAP test, 79.53 ± 5.61 mg GAE/g sample in the test of total phenolics, was not cytotoxic, and MIC 3 mg/mL against Staphylococcus aureus. This extract was incorporated into a stable formulation and preferred by 88% of volunteers. At last, a scratch assay exhibited the formulation promoted cell migration after 24 h, therefore, increased scratch retraction. In this way, it was possible to develop a phytocosmetic with the coffee pulp that showed desirable antioxidant, antimicrobial and healing properties.
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- Érica Mendes Dos Santos
- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-887, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation Process (LAMINFE), University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18023-000, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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- Institute of Food Technology, ITAL, Av. Brasil, 2880, Campinas, São Paulo, 13070-178, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Cândido Portinari, 200, Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-871, Brazil
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Makhija P, Kathuria H, Sethi G, Grobben B. Polymeric Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Black Tea and Coffee Extracts for Topical Applications. Gels 2021; 7:174. [PMID: 34698154 PMCID: PMC8544385 DOI: 10.3390/gels7040174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Tea and coffee are popular beverages. Both are also used in topical applications, such as ultraviolet (UV) protection, anti-aging, and wound healing. However, the impact of tea and coffee extract on skin cells is minimally explored. This study investigated the direct exposure of tea and coffee extract on skin cells using a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. It was found that direct exposure of tea and coffee to skin cells can be toxic at a high dose on prolonged exposure (72 h). Therefore, it was hypothesized that a formulation providing a controlled release of tea and coffee could improve their skin compatibility. Thermally cross-linked poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels loaded with tea and coffee extracts (with and without milk) were formulated and optimized. The release profiles of these hydrogels were studied at varying loading efficiency. Milk addition with tea extract retarded the tea extract release from hydrogel while minimally affecting the coffee release. This effect was due to the molecular interaction of tea with milk components, showing changes in size, zeta potential, and polydispersity index. The release study best fitted the Korsmeyer-Peppas release model. Skin cells exposed to tea or coffee-loaded hydrogel showed normal skin cell morphology under fluorescence microscopic analysis. In conclusion, the hydrogels controlled the tea and coffee release and showed biocompatibility with skin cells. It can potentially be used for skin applications.
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- Pooja Makhija
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore;
- Nusmetic Pvt Ltd., Makerspace, i4 Building, 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Blk MD3, 16 Medical Drive, Singapore 117600, Singapore;
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- Budding Innovations Pvt Ltd., 06-02 Jellicoe Rd, Singapore 208766, Singapore
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