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Veerapandian M, Ramasundaram S, Jerome P, Chellasamy G, Govindaraju S, Yun K, Oh TH. Drug Delivery Application of Functional Nanomaterials Synthesized Using Natural Sources. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:426. [PMID: 37623670 PMCID: PMC10455391 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14080426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials (NMs) synthesized from natural sources have been attracting greater attention, due to their intrinsic advantages including biocompatibility, stimuli-responsive property, nontoxicity, cost-effectiveness, and non-immunogenic characteristics in the biological environment. Among various biomedical applications, a breakthrough has been achieved in the development of drug delivery systems (DDS). Biocompatibility is necessary for treating a disease safely without any adverse effects. Some components in DDS respond to the physiological environment, such as pH, temperature, and functional group at the target, which facilitates targeted drug release. NM-based DDS is being applied for treating cancer, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and dermal and ophthalmic diseases. Metal nanomaterials and carbon quantum dots are synthesized and stabilized using functional molecules extracted from natural sources. Polymers, mucilage and gums, exosomes, and molecules with biological activities are directly derived from natural sources. In DDS, these functional components have been used as drug carriers, imaging agents, targeting moieties, and super disintegrants. Plant extracts, biowaste, biomass, and microorganisms have been used as the natural source for obtaining these NMs. This review highlights the natural sources, synthesis, and application of metallic materials, polymeric materials, carbon dots, mucilage and gums, and exosomes in DDS. Aside from that, challenges and future perspectives on using natural resources for DDS are also discussed.
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- Mekala Veerapandian
- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Soengnam 13120, Republic of Korea; (M.V.); (G.C.); (S.G.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38436, Republic of Korea; (S.R.); (P.J.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38436, Republic of Korea; (S.R.); (P.J.)
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Soengnam 13120, Republic of Korea; (M.V.); (G.C.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Soengnam 13120, Republic of Korea; (M.V.); (G.C.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Soengnam 13120, Republic of Korea; (M.V.); (G.C.); (S.G.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38436, Republic of Korea; (S.R.); (P.J.)
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Feng M, Dai X, Yang C, Zhang Y, Tian Y, Qu Q, Sheng M, Li Z, Peng X, Cen S, Shi X. Unification of medicines and excipients: The roles of natural excipients for promoting drug delivery. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2023; 20:597-620. [PMID: 37150753 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2023.2210835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Drug delivery systems (DDSs) formed by natural active compounds be instrumental in developing new green excipients and novel DDS from natural active compounds (NACs). 'Unification of medicines and excipients'(UME), the special inherent nature of the natural active compounds, provides the inspiration and conduction to achieve this goal. AREAS COVERED This review summarizes the typical types of NACs from herbal medicine, such as saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, etc. that act as excipients and their main application in DDS. The comparison of the drug delivery systems formed by NACs and common materials and the primary formation mechanisms of these NACs are also introduced to provide a deepened understanding of their performance in DDS. EXPERT OPINION Many natural bioactive compounds, such as saponins, polysaccharides, etc. have been used in DDS. Diversity of structure and pharmacological effects of NACs turn out the unique advantages in improving the performance of DDSs like targeting ability, adhesion, encapsulation efficiency(EE), etc. and enhancing the bioavailability of loaded drugs.
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- Minfang Feng
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory for Production Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory for Production Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, Beijing, China
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Upadhyay P, Agarwal S, Upadhyay S. Hydrophobically Modified Abelmoschus esculentus Polysaccharide Based Nanoparticles and Applications: A Review. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2022; 19:e010822207168. [PMID: 35927911 DOI: 10.2174/1570163819666220801121857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Nanomaterials are indeed a nanoscale technology that deals with the creation, evaluation, fabrication, and utilization of systems at the nanometre scale by manipulating their size and shape. We consider natural polysaccharides such as promising polysaccharides, which are biodegradable, nontoxic, abundant, and inexpensive bio-polymeric precursors for preparing the materials of choice in various industries. The aim is to review different methods to produce hydrophobically modified Abelmoschus esculentus nanoparticles and study the evaluation processes of these nanoparticles as given in the literature. It proved the benefits of derivatives of gum by introducing different chemical groups. The chemical functionalization of gum mainly includes the esterification, etherification, and crosslinking reactions of the hydroxyl groups and contains a special fibre which takes sugar levels in the blood under control, providing a sugar quantity suitable for the bowels. Okra contains mucilage that helps remove poisonous chemicals and bad cholesterol, often overloads the liver. Recovering from psychological conditions, like depression, general weakness, and joint healthiness can be done with Okra. Someone additionally applied it for pulmonary inflammation, bowel irritation, and sore throat. Purgative properties okra possesses are beneficial for bowel purification. It is used to counteract the acids. Fibre okra contains a valuable nutrient for intestinal microorganisms and ensures proper intestine functionality. It also protects the mucosa of the digestive tract by covering them with an extra layer because of its alkaline nature. Nanotechnology has emerged as a critical component of pharmaceutics, with many applications in drug carriers of interest aimed at improving drug clinical outcomes such as cancer, diabetes mellitus, wound care management, atopic dermatitis, cosmeceutical, etc. Beneficial outcomes of this review are discussed briefly.
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- Prashant Upadhyay
- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Khanna K, Sharma N, Rawat S, Khan N, Karwasra R, Hasan N, Kumar A, Jain GK, Nishad DK, Khanna S, Popli H, Bhatnagar A. Intranasal solid lipid nanoparticles for management of pain: A full factorial design approach, characterization & Gamma Scintigraphy. Chem Phys Lipids 2021; 236:105060. [PMID: 33582127 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2021.105060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Pain is a noxious stimulus caused due to tissue damage and varies from mild to severe. Nalbuphine (NLB) is an approved, inexpensive, non-controlled, opioid agonist/antagonist analgesic used worldwide in various clinical settings for pain management. The current study aims to formulate NLB loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) using solvent injection technology. The morphological and chemical structure of the developed SLNs were characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The results revealed from the point prediction confirmation in design expert software was the formulation of NLB-SLNs with an average particle size of (170.07 ± 25.1 nm), encapsulation efficiency (93.6 ± 1.5%) & loading capacity of 26.67%. The in-vitro permeation of developed NLB-SLNs was observed to be 94.18% at 8 h when compared with NLB solution whose maximum permeation was seen within 3 h of application. Efficacy of the formulation was also evaluated using eddy's hot plate method, where the onset of action started within 10 min of administration, and the maximum effect was observed at 1 h. The NLB-SLNs was screened for cytotoxicity in human embryonic kidney cells (HEK-293), and the dosage was considered safe when administered intranasally in animal since no detectable effect to the brain was observed. Biodistribution and gamma scintigraphy study of NLB-SLNs showed the prepared formulation reaching the target site, i.e. brain and was retained. Conclusively, the prepared NLB-SLNs formulation was safe and effective in producing an analgesic effect in vivo.
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- Kushagra Khanna
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, Delhi, India; Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Defence Research and Development Organisation, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, NH-58, Delhi Roorkee Highway, Baghpat Bypass Crossing, Meerut, 250005, India
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Defence Research and Development Organisation, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Defence Research and Development Organisation, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Defence Research and Development Organisation, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, Delhi, India
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Defence Research and Development Organisation, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Department of Solar Energy, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, Delhi, India.
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Defence Research and Development Organisation, Timarpur, Delhi, India.
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Zhu XM, Xu R, Wang H, Chen JY, Tu ZC. Structural Properties, Bioactivities, and Applications of Polysaccharides from Okra [ Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]: A Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:14091-14103. [PMID: 33205968 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench], as a kind of nutritive vegetable, is rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, polysaccharides, amino acids, and other bioactive substances and has various biological activities. As one of main bioactive components, okra polysaccharides (OPs), mainly comprising pectic polysaccharides, have various biological activities. OPs have been extensively investigated in recent years. Many studies characterized structures of OPs obtained by different extraction methods, which were confirmed to be rhamnogalacturonan-I-type polysaccharides in most cases. OPs have a thick and slimy texture, suggesting that they can be a promising source of texture modifiers for complex food matrices. They have various biological activities, such as antioxidant activity, immunomodulatory activity, hypoglycaemic activity, and improving intestinal function. Therefore, OPs may potentially serve as novel immunomodulators or an adjuvant for diabetic nephropathy. Up to now, there is no specific summary on the research progress of OPs. In this paper, the latest research progress on the extraction, purification, characterization, rheological properties, biological activities, and applications of OPs is reviewed, to provide the reference for the processing and comprehensive utilization of OPs in the future.
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- Xiu-Mei Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Postharvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, Collaborative Innovation Center of Post-harvest Key Technology and Quality Safety of Fruits and Vegetables in Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330045, People's Republic of China
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, Pingxiang, Jiangxi 337055, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, People's Republic of China
- Engineering Research Center of Freshwater Fish High-Value Utilization of Jiangxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330022, People's Republic of China
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Grafting modification of okra mucilage: Recent findings, applications, and future directions. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 246:116653. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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George B, Suchithra TV. Plant-derived bioadhesives for wound dressing and drug delivery system. Fitoterapia 2019; 137:104241. [PMID: 31201885 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2019.104241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Synthetic polymers have been widely used in various biomedical applications like drug delivery, wound dressing, etc. They pose a question of bio-compatibility and bio-accumulation, limiting to a minimum class of synthetic polymers to be efficient and versatile. Hence, one cheap and reliant replacement is the use of natural adhesives over the synthetic adhesive polymeric system. The pluripotency of plant could be exploit, making it a perfect candidate for extraction of plant-derived adhesives component for wound dressing and drug delivery system in large-scale production. Current advancement use excipients which influence, the rate of drug release and absorption. Properties like matrix formation and environment responsive gelation can be exploited through these plant-derived components for controlled drug release according to specific therapeutic requirement. This review explores such plant-derived bioactive component: Mucilage and gums, their isolation, and characterization which can be exploited as excipients in the formulation of drug delivery system as well as a wound dressing.
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- Benu George
- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Calicut 673601, Kerala, India
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- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Calicut 673601, Kerala, India.
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Sharma N, Tyagi S, Gupta SK, Kulkarni GT, Bhatnagar A, Kumar N. Development and gamma-scintigraphy study of Hibiscus rosasinensis polysaccharide-based microspheres for nasal drug delivery. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2016; 42:1763-71. [PMID: 27032438 DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2016.1173050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This work describes the application of natural plant polysaccharide as pharmaceutical mucoadhesive excipients in delivery systems to reduce the clearance rate through nasal cavity. METHODS Novel natural polysaccharide (Hibiscus rosasinensis)-based mucoadhesive microspheres were prepared by using emulsion crosslinking method for the delivery of rizatriptan benzoate (RB) through nasal route. Mucoadhesive microspheres were characterized for different parameters and nasal clearance of technetium-99m ((99m)Tc)-radiolabeled microspheres was determined by using gamma-scintigraphy. RESULTS Their Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies showed that the drug was stable during preparation of microspheres. Aerodynamic diameter of microspheres was in the range 13.23 ± 1.83-33.57 ± 3.69 µm. Change in drug and polysaccharide ratio influenced the mucoadhesion, encapsulation efficiency and in-vitro release property. Scintigraphs taken at regular interval indicate that control solution was cleared rapidly from nasal cavity, whereas microspheres showed slower clearance (p < 0.005) with half-life of 160 min. CONCLUSION Natural polysaccharide-based microspheres achieved extended residence by minimizing effect of mucociliary clearance with opportunity of sustained delivery for longer duration.
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- Nitin Sharma
- a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University , Kukatpalli , Hyderabad , India ;,b Department of Pharmaceutical Technology , Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology , Meerut , Uttar Pradesh , India
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- b Department of Pharmaceutical Technology , Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology , Meerut , Uttar Pradesh , India
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- b Department of Pharmaceutical Technology , Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology , Meerut , Uttar Pradesh , India
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- d Department of Nuclear Medicine , Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences , Timarpur , Delhi , India
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- d Department of Nuclear Medicine , Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences , Timarpur , Delhi , India
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Biopolymeric Mucin and Synthetic Polymer Analogs: Their Structure, Function and Role in Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2016; 8:polym8030071. [PMID: 30979166 PMCID: PMC6432556 DOI: 10.3390/polym8030071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Mucin networks are viscoelastic fibrillar aggregates formed through the complex self-association of biopolymeric glycoprotein chains. The networks form a lubricious, hydrated protective shield along epithelial regions within the human body. The critical role played by mucin networks in impacting the transport properties of biofunctional molecules (e.g., biogenic molecules, probes, nanoparticles), and its effect on bioavailability are well described in the literature. An alternate perspective is provided in this paper, presenting mucin’s complex network structure, and its interdependent functional characteristics in human physiology. We highlight the recent advances that were achieved through the use of mucin in diverse areas of bioengineering applications (e.g., drug delivery, biomedical devices and tissue engineering). Mucin network formation is a highly complex process, driven by wide variety of molecular interactions, and the network possess structural and chemical variations, posing a great challenge to understand mucin’s bulk behavior. Through this review, the prospective potential of polymer based analogs to serve as mucin mimic is suggested. These analog systems, apart from functioning as an artificial model, reducing the current dependency on animal models, can aid in furthering our fundamental understanding of such complex structures.
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Tyagi S, Sharma N, Gupta SK, Sharma A, Bhatnagar A, Kumar N, Kulkarni GT. Development and gamma scintigraphical clearance study of novel Hibiscus rosasinensis polysaccharide based mucoadhesive nasal gel of rizatriptan benzoate. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2015.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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