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Stevanović M, Filipović N. A Review of Recent Developments in Biopolymer Nano-Based Drug Delivery Systems with Antioxidative Properties: Insights into the Last Five Years. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:670. [PMID: 38794332 PMCID: PMC11125366 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16050670] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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In recent years, biopolymer-based nano-drug delivery systems with antioxidative properties have gained significant attention in the field of pharmaceutical research. These systems offer promising strategies for targeted and controlled drug delivery while also providing antioxidant effects that can mitigate oxidative stress-related diseases. Generally, the healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, necessitating the continual development of innovative therapeutic approaches and drug delivery systems (DDSs). DDSs play a pivotal role in enhancing treatment efficacy, minimizing adverse effects, and optimizing patient compliance. Among these, nanotechnology-driven delivery approaches have garnered significant attention due to their unique properties, such as improved solubility, controlled release, and targeted delivery. Nanomaterials, including nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanotubes, etc., offer versatile platforms for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Additionally, biopolymer-based DDSs hold immense promise, leveraging natural or synthetic biopolymers to encapsulate drugs and enable targeted and controlled release. These systems offer numerous advantages, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low immunogenicity. The utilization of polysaccharides, polynucleotides, proteins, and polyesters as biopolymer matrices further enhances the versatility and applicability of DDSs. Moreover, substances with antioxidative properties have emerged as key players in combating oxidative stress-related diseases, offering protection against cellular damage and chronic illnesses. The development of biopolymer-based nanoformulations with antioxidative properties represents a burgeoning research area, with a substantial increase in publications in recent years. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments within this area over the past five years. It discusses various biopolymer materials, fabrication techniques, stabilizers, factors influencing degradation, and drug release. Additionally, it highlights emerging trends, challenges, and prospects in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Magdalena Stevanović
- Group for Biomedical Engineering and Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA, Kneza Mihaila 35/IV, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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Almukainzi M, El-Masry TA, Ibrahim HA, Saad HM, El Zahaby EI, Saleh A, El-Nagar MMF. New insights into the potential cardioprotective effects of telmisartan and nanoformulated extract of Spirulina platensis via regulation of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy in an experimental model. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1380057. [PMID: 38783939 PMCID: PMC11112102 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1380057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background Cardiotoxicity is one of the limiting side effects of the commonly used anticancer agent cyclophosphamide (Cyclo). Materials and methods The possible protective effects of telmisartan and nanoformulated Spirulina platensis (Sp) methanolic extract against Cyclo-induced cardiotoxicity were examined in this study. Experimental groups of rats were randomly divided into nine groups as control vehicle, control polymer, telmisartan (TEL, 10 mg/kg), free Sp extract (300 mg/kg), nano Sp extract (100 mg/kg), Cyclo (200 mg/kg), TEL + Cyclo, free Sp + Cyclo, and nano Sp + Cyclo. The groups with Cyclo combinations were treated in the same manner as their corresponding ones without Cyclo, with a single dose of Cyclo on day 18. Results The results indicate that Cyclo causes significant cardiotoxicity, manifesting in the form of notable increases of 155.49%, 105.74%, 451.76%, and 826.07% in the serum levels of glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase MB (CK-MB), and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) enzyme activities, respectively, as compared to the control. In addition, the cardiac glutathione (GSH) content and activity of glutathione peroxidase-1 (GPX-1) enzyme decreased by 65.94% and 73.85%, respectively. Treatment with nano Sp extract showed the most prominent restorations of the altered biochemical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical features as compared with those by TEL and free Sp; moreover, reductions of 30.64% and 43.02% in the p-AKT content as well as 60.43% and 75.30% of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) immunoreactivity were detected in the TEL and free Sp treatment groups, respectively. Interestingly, nano Sp boosted the autophagy signal via activation of beclin-1 (36.42% and 153.4%), activation of LC3II (69.13% and 195%), downregulation of p62 expressions (39.68% and 62.45%), and increased gene expressions of paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) (90.3% and 225.9%) compared to the TEL and free Sp treatment groups, respectively. Conclusion The findings suggest the protective efficiency of telmisartan and nano Sp extract against cardiotoxicity via activations of the antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and autophagy signaling pathways.
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- May Almukainzi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Matrouh University, Matrouh, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Madbouly N, Ooda A, Nabil A, Nasser A, Ahmed E, Ali F, Mohamed F, Faried H, Badran M, Ahmed M, Ibrahim M, Rasmy M, Saleeb M, Riad V, Ibrahim Y, Farid A. The renoprotective activity of amikacin-gamma-amino butyric acid-chitosan nanoparticles: a comparative study. Inflammopharmacology 2024:10.1007/s10787-024-01464-5. [PMID: 38662181 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01464-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The development of nanoparticles (NPs) with active components with upgraded stability, and prolonged release helps in enhanced tissue regeneration. In addition, NPs are feasible strategy to boost antibiotic effectiveness and reduce drug side effects. Our study focuses on the use of amikacin (AMK) and gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) unloaded combinations or loaded on chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) for kidney protection. The AMK-GABA-CSNPs were prepared with the ionic gelation method, the morphology was studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zetasizer and the Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) spectrum of the synthesized NPs was observed. The average size of AMK-GABA-CSNPs was 77.5 ± 16.5 nm. Zeta potential was + 38.94 ± 2.65 mV. AMK-GABA-CSNPs revealed significant in vitro antioxidant, anti-coagulation, non-hemolytic properties and good cell compatibility. To compare the effects of the unloaded AMK-GABA combination and AMK-GABA-CSNPs on the renal tissue, 42 healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into seven groups. G1: normal control (NC), normal saline; G2: low-dose nephrotoxic group (LDN), AMK (20 mg/kg/day; i.p.); G3: unloaded AMK (20 mg/kg/day; i.p.) and GABA (50 mg/kg/day; i.p.); G4: AMK-GABA-CSNPs (20 mg/kg/day; i.p.); G5: high-dose nephrotoxic group (HDN), AMK (30 mg/kg/day; i.p.); G6: unloaded AMK (30 mg/kg/day; i.p.) and GABA (50 mg/kg/day; i.p.) and G7: AMK-GABA-CSNPs (30 mg/kg/day; i.p.). The results showed that AMK-GABA-CSNPs formulation is superior to unloaded AMK-GABA combination as it ameliorated kidney functions, oxidative stress and displayed a significant homeostatic role via suppression of inflammatory cytokines of Th1, Th2 and Th17 types. Hence, AMK-GABA-CSNPs could afford a potential nano-based therapeutic formula for the management of AMK-nephrotoxicity.
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- Neveen Madbouly
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Mohammadi N, Safaie N, Nikkhah M, Moradi S. Chitosan nanoparticle and its effect on Neoscytalidium novaehollandiae, the causal agent of mulberry canker in Tehran. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28666. [PMID: 38590881 PMCID: PMC10999993 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28666] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Fungal pathogen "Neoscytalidium novaehollandiae" is the causal agent of trunk canker in mulberry trees. Mulberry is considered as most valuable tree for landscaping in Tehran. Here in, for the first time, chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) were used to inhibit canker disease causal agent of mulberry. For this purpose, CSNPs were synthesized with a yield of 86%, and after characterization of the synthesized nanoparticles, the growth inhibition rate of fungus (GI%) was evaluated. The results of in vitro assays showed that the concentration of 1500 ppm significantly (P ≤ 0.05) decreased the radial growth of the fungus in comparison with control. For in vivo experiments, 2-year-old branches from healthy randomly selected mulberry trees in the landscape, were inoculated artificially in the laboratory with mycelial plugs from a 7-day-old culture of fungus. The infected branches were then treated with 500, 1000, and 1500 ppm of CSNPs. The results indicated that the disease severity (DS%) in all the treatments and the control plants increased over time. However, the slope of the changes in DS was less in CSNPs treated compared to control. This effect was concentration dependent so that no disease progress was observed at 1500 ppm of CSNPs. The findings indicate the effectiveness of CSNPs in control of canker disease of mulberry caused by N. novaehollandiae.
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- Naemeh Mohammadi
- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Joseph S, Jadav M, Solanki R, Patel S, Pooja D, Kulhari H. Synthesis, characterization, and application of honey stabilized inulin nanoparticles as colon targeting drug delivery carrier. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130274. [PMID: 38373569 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Inulin (INU) is a versatile natural polysaccharide primarily derived from chicory roots. INU possesses the unique quality of evading digestion or fermentation in the early stages of the human digestive tract, instead reaching the lower colon directly. Exploiting on this distinctive attribute, INU finds application in the creation of targeted carrier systems for delivering drugs tailored to colon-related diseases. This study presents a novel method for synthesizing highly stable and non-aggregatory inulin nanoparticles (INU NPs) by ionotropic gelation method, using calcium chloride as crosslinker and natural honey as a stabilizing agent. Different formulation and process parameters were optimized for the synthesis of monodispersed INU NPs. These INU NPs efficiently encapsulated a hydrophilic drug irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate (IHT) and drug loaded formulation (IINPs) demonstrated excellent colloidal and storage stabilities. Notably, these IINPs exhibited pH-dependent drug release, suggesting potential for colon-specific drug delivery. Anticancer activity of the NPs was found significantly higher in comparison to IHT through cytotoxicity and apoptosis studies against human colorectal carcinoma cells. Overall, this study revealed that the INU NPs synthesized by ionotropic gelation will be an efficient nanocarrier system for colon-targeted drug delivery due to their exceptional biocompatibility and stability in stomach and upper intestinal conditions.
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- Subin Joseph
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030, India
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- School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382007, India.
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030, India.
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Al-Nasrawi H, Shalan N, Abualsoud BM, Nsairat H. Preparation, characterization and in vitro evaluation of 5-fluorouracil loaded into chitosan-acacia gum nanoparticles. Ther Deliv 2024. [PMID: 38469691 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Aim: In this study, we prepared, characterized and in vitro evaluated a 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-loaded chitosan-acacia gum nanoparticles. Methods: Nanoparticles were characterized for their size, charge, morphology and encapsulation efficiency (EE%) followed by cellular investigations against HT-29 colon cancer cell line. Results: The nanoparticles exhibited a spherical morphological size with 94.42% EE%. Free 5-FU showed a fast and fully cumulative release after 6 h while 5-FU loaded into CS-AG NPs showed good entrapment and slow, prolonged 5-FU release even after 24 h. Enhanced IC50 for the 5-FU loaded NPs compared with free 5-FU against HT-29 colon cancer cell line was reported with high selectivity compared with normal fibroblast cells. Conclusion: 5-FU loaded NPs is promising nano-therapy against colon cancer.
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- Hasan Al-Nasrawi
- Pharmacological & Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological & Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological & Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological & Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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Suryani S, Chaerunisaa AY, Joni IM, Ruslin R, Aspadiah V, Anton A, Sartinah A, Ramadhan LOAN. The Chemical Modification to Improve Solubility of Chitosan and Its Derivatives Application, Preparation Method, Toxicity as a Nanoparticles. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2024; 17:41-57. [PMID: 38469157 PMCID: PMC10926861 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s450026] [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: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Chitosan is a functional polymer in the pharmaceutical field, including for nanoparticle drug delivery systems. Chitosan-based nanoparticles are a promising carrier for a wide range of therapeutic agents and can be administered in various routes. Solubility is the main problem for its production and utilization in large-scale industries. Chitosan modifications have been employed to enhance its solubility, including chemical modification. Many reviews have reported the chemical modification but have not focused on the specific characteristics obtained. This review focused on the modification to improve chitosan solubility. Additionally, this review also focused on the application of chitosan derivatives in nanoparticle drug delivery systems since very few similar reviews have been reported. The specific method for chitosan derivative-based nanoparticles was also reported and the latest report of chitosan, chitosan derivative, and chitosan toxicity were also described.
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- Suryani Suryani
- Doctor of Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
- Dosage Form Development Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
- Functional Nano Powder University Centre of Excellence, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
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El-Ghannam G, Moawad M, Abo-Elfadl MT, Elfeky SA. Beetroot extract@chitosan nanocomposite as a promising approach towards cancer therapy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129700. [PMID: 38278395 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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The exceptional antioxidant properties of beetroot (BR) and the cancer antiproliferative effects of chitosan nanoparticles (CS NP) have led to the synthesis of a BR@CS nanocomposite (NC) in this study. The novel BR@CS NC was applied to human epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma (Caco-2), human epithelial ductal breast carcinoma (T-47D), and human epithelial lung carcinoma (A549) cells. SEM characterization of CS NP revealed a variety of particle shapes ranging from 20 to 58 nm in diameter. UV-VIS analysis confirmed the formation of the BR@CS NC, while FTIR analysis demonstrated strong hydrogen bonds between CS NP and BR. These bonds reduced the positive surface charge of CS NP, as indicated by zeta potential analysis. When applied to cancer cell lines at a concentration of 250 μg/mL, the BR@CS NC successfully eradicated 89 % of A549, 88 % of T-47D, and 83 % of Caco-2 cell lines. The cell death mode exhibited extensive, apoptotic, and massive necrotic changes in all cell lines treated with BR@CS NC. Caspase 3 (CasP3) and P53 levels were elevated in BR@CS NC-treated cells. This study merges BR's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with the antiangiogenic mechanism and inhibition of tumors by CS NP, resulting in a unique and innovative strategy for cancer treatment.
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- Gamal El-Ghannam
- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture (LAMPA), Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt; Cancer Biology and Genetics Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Department of Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry, and Agriculture (LAMPA), Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt.
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Arjunan N, Thiruvengadam V, Sushil SN. Nanoparticle-mediated dsRNA delivery for precision insect pest control: a comprehensive review. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:355. [PMID: 38400844 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-09187-6] [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: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Nanoparticle-based delivery systems have emerged as powerful tools in the field of pest management, offering precise and effective means of delivering double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), a potent agent for pest control through RNA interference (RNAi). This comprehensive review aims to evaluate and compare various types of nanoparticles for their suitability in dsRNA delivery for pest management applications. The review begins by examining the unique properties and advantages of different nanoparticle materials, including clay, chitosan, liposomes, carbon, gold and silica. Each material's ability to protect dsRNA from degradation and its potential for targeted delivery to pests are assessed. Furthermore, this review delves into the surface modification strategies employed to enhance dsRNA delivery efficiency. Functionalization with oligonucleotides, lipids, polymers, proteins and peptides is discussed in detail, highlighting their role in improving stability, cellular uptake, and specificity of dsRNA delivery.This review also provides valuable guidance on choosing the most suitable nanoparticle-based system for delivering dsRNA effectively and sustainably in pest management. Moreover, it identifies existing knowledge gaps and proposes potential research directions aimed at enhancing pest control strategies through the utilization of nanoparticles and dsRNA.
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- Nareshkumar Arjunan
- Division of Molecular Entomology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Periyar University, Salem, 636011, India.
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- Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H.A. Farm Post, Hebbal, P.B. No. 2491, Bangalore, 560024, India.
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- Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H.A. Farm Post, Hebbal, P.B. No. 2491, Bangalore, 560024, India
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Rohtagi P, Garg U, Triveni, Jain N, Pandey M, Amin MCIM, Gorain B, Kumar P. Chitosan and hyaluronic acid-based nanocarriers for advanced cancer therapy and intervention. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 157:213733. [PMID: 38118207 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Cancer has become a major public health issue leading to one of the foremost causes of morbidity and death in the world. Despite the current advances in diagnosis using modern technologies and treatment via surgery or chemo- and radio-therapies, severe side effects or after-effects limit the application of these treatment modalities. Novel drug delivery systems have shown the potential to deliver chemotherapeutics directly to cancer cells, thus minimizing unnecessary exposure to healthy cells. Concurrently, to circumvent difficulties associated with conventional deliveries of cancer therapeutics, natural polysaccharides have gained attention for the fabrication of such deliveries owing to biocompatibility, low toxicity, and biodegradability. It has been exhibited that natural polysaccharides can deliver high therapeutic concentrations of the entrapped drug to the target cells by sustained and targeted release. Considering the immense potential of natural polymers, the present work focuses on naturally generated biopolymer carriers based on chitosan and hyaluronic acid. This review delineated on the role of chitosan and its derivation from renewable resources as a biocompatible, biodegradable, nonimmunogenic material with notable antitumor activity as a drug delivery carrier in oncotherapy. Moreover, hyaluronic acid, itself by its structure or when linked with other molecules contributes to developing promising pharmaceutical delivery systems to setback the restrictions related to conventional cancer treatment.
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- Parul Rohtagi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, U.P., India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, India.
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- Centre for Drug Delivery Technology & Vaccine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, India
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193, South Africa
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Promkatkaew M, Baiya S, Tongwanichniyom S, Kitjaruwankul S. Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Insights into Adsorption of Co(II), Cr(III), and Cu(II) on Chitosan and Chitosan/Tripolyphosphate Nanoparticles. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:4019-4026. [PMID: 38284062 PMCID: PMC10809792 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Chitosan (CS)/tripolyphosphate (TPP) nanoparticles were synthesized using the ionic gelation method based on the mass ratio and volume ratio between CS and TPP and then subsequently characterized using XRD, FT-IR, and SEM. The interaction between the metal ions Co(II), Cr(III), and Cu(II) on CS and 2CS/TPP was simulated using molecular dynamics (MD), and the findings were compared with the experimental data. CS/TPP nanoparticles were more favorable than using pure chitosan at a % removal efficiency of 91.47, 89.11, and 78.11 for Cu(II), Cr(III), and Co(II), respectively. The binding energy between 2CS/TPP and the metals was more favorable than that for CS at -214.95, -106.87, and -58.11 kcal/mol for Cr(III), Co(II), and Cu(II), respectively. The CS/TPP nanoparticles greatly affect metal adsorption and are therefore considered materials for wastewater treatment.
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- Malinee Promkatkaew
- Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus, Chonburi 20230, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus, Chonburi 20230, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus, Chonburi 20230, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science at Sriracha, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus, Chonburi 20230, Thailand
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Martin V, Francisca Bettencourt A, Santos C, Sousa Gomes P. Reviewing particulate delivery systems loaded with repurposed tetracyclines - From micro to nanoparticles. Int J Pharm 2024; 649:123642. [PMID: 38029863 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Tetracyclines (TCs) are a class of broad-spectrum antibacterial agents recognized for their multifaceted properties, including anti-inflammatory, angiogenic and osteogenic effects. This versatility positions them as suitable candidates for drug repurposing, benefitting from well-characterized safety and pharmacological profiles. In the attempt to explore both their antibacterial and pleiotropic effects locally, innovative therapeutic strategies were set on engineering tetracycline-loaded micro and nanoparticles to tackle a vast number of clinical applications. Moreover, the conjoined drug carrier can function as an active component of the therapeutic approach, reducing off-target effects and accumulation, synergizing to an improvement of the therapeutic efficacy. In this comprehensive review we will critically evaluate recent advances involving the use of tetracyclines loaded onto micro- or nanoparticles, intended for biomedical applications, and discuss emerging approaches and current limitations associated with these drug carriers. Owing to their distinctive physical, chemical, and biological properties, these novel carriers have the potential to become a platform technology in personalized regenerative medicine and other therapeutic applications.
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- Victor Martin
- BoneLab-Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, Praça Coronel Pacheco, 4050-453 Porto, Portugal.
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- CQE Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; EST Setúbal, CDP2T, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Campus IPS, 2910 Setúbal, Portugal
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- BoneLab-Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, Praça Coronel Pacheco, 4050-453 Porto, Portugal
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Logigan CL, Delaite C, Popa M, Băcăiță ES, Tiron CE, Peptu C, Peptu CA. Poly(ethylene glycol) Methyl Ether Acrylate-Grafted Chitosan-Based Micro- and Nanoparticles as a Drug Delivery System for Antibiotics. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:144. [PMID: 38201809 PMCID: PMC10781092 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010144] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Nanotechnology is the science of creating materials at the nanoscale by using various devices, structures, and systems that are often inspired by nature. Micro- and nanoparticles (MPs, NPs) are examples of such materials that have unique properties and can be used as carriers for delivering drugs for different biomedical applications. Chitosan (CS) is a natural polysaccharide that has been widely studied, but it has a problem with low water solubility at neutral or basic pH, which limits its processability. The goal of this work was to use a chemically modified CS with poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether acrylate (PEGA) to prepare CS micronic and submicronic particles (MPs/NPs) that can deliver different types of antibiotics, respectively, levofloxacin (LEV) and Ciprofloxacin (CIP). The particle preparation procedure employed a double crosslinking method, ionic followed by a covalent, in a water/oil emulsion. The studied process parameters were the precursor concentration, stirring speeds, and amount of ionic crosslinking agent. MPs/NPs were characterized by FT-IR, SEM, light scattering granulometry, and Zeta potential. MPs/NPs were also tested for their water uptake capacity in acidic and neutral pH conditions, and the results showed that they had a pH-dependent behavior. The MPs/NPs were then used to encapsulate two separate drugs, LEV and CIP, and they showed excellent drug loading and release capacity. The MPs/NPs were also found to be safe for cells and blood, which demonstrated their potential as suitable drug delivery systems for biomedical applications.
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- Corina-Lenuța Logigan
- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection “Cristofor Simionescu”, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Bld. Prof. Dr. Doc. Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (C.-L.L.); (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Macromolecular Engineering, Institute J.B. Donnet, University of Haute Alsace, 68100 Mulhouse, France;
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection “Cristofor Simionescu”, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Bld. Prof. Dr. Doc. Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (C.-L.L.); (M.P.)
- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, Pacurari Street, 11, Iasi 6600, Romania Muzicii Street, No. 2, 700511 Iasi, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street, No. 3, Sector 5, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Machine Manufacturing and Industrial Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Bld. Prof. Dr. Doc. Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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- Regional Institute of Oncology, General Henri Mathias Berthelot Street, 2–4, 700483 Iasi, Romania;
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Grigore Ghica Voda, 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection “Cristofor Simionescu”, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Bld. Prof. Dr. Doc. Dimitrie Mangeron Street, No. 73, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (C.-L.L.); (M.P.)
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Holmes MD, Narro AJ, Jones HL, Noble PC, Ambrose CG. The potential of suspended chitosan nanoparticles as a surgical irrigation fluid. J Orthop Res 2024; 42:223-229. [PMID: 37448149 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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In this study, we sought to synthesize chitosan nanoparticles (CS-NPs) and characterize their morphology, efficacy in inhibiting bacterial attachment, and efficacy in eradicating bacteria established on implantable hardware. CS-NPs possess desirable properties, including antibacterial properties in biofilm-mediated infections. CS-NPs were produced using ionic gelation and characterized via scanning electron microscope imaging. Staphylococcus aureus was incubated with CS-NPs at various concentrations and compared to a 1% povidone-iodine with 1% H2 O2 control in 24-well plates. Stainless steel bone screws were placed in six-well plates and inoculated with S. aureus. After 24 h, the screws were transferred to one of three solutions (saline, 40 mg/mL CS-NP, or 1% povidone-iodine with 1% H2 O2 ). Four screws from each group were vortexed in saline and plated. The remaining screw from each group was prepped and imaged to map the location of persistent bacteria. Synthesized CS-NPs had a mean diameter of 0.39 ± 0.13 μm and circularity of 0.87 ± 0.05. The percent inhibition of bacterial attachment was 73% at 20 mg/mL, 73% at 30 mg/mL, 75% at 40 mg/mL, 79% at 50 mg/mL, and 78% at 60 mg/mL. When compared to saline, the 40 mg/mL CS-NP solution reduced bacteria on the screws by 76%. No bacteria were retrieved from the 1% povidone-iodine with 1% H2 O2 group. This study demonstrated that CS-NP solution effectively inhibited S. aureus bacterial attachment and was more effective than saline in eradicating bacteria from orthopedic hardware, suggesting that CS-NPs have the potential for prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal infections as a component of an intraoperative surgical irrigation solution.
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- Miles D Holmes
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas, USA
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Pathak R, Bhatt S, Punetha VD, Punetha M. Chitosan nanoparticles and based composites as a biocompatible vehicle for drug delivery: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127369. [PMID: 37839608 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127369] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The shellfish processing industry is one of the largest growing industries across the globe with a market size of around USD 62B. However, it also leads to a significant environmental issue as it produces >80,000 tons of waste shells globally. Unfortunately, the slow degradation of this waste causes it to accumulate over time, posing a serious threat to the marine environment. The key solution to this problem is to recycle this sea waste into a valuable product like chitin which is further used to produce chitosan. Chitosan is a natural biopolymeric substance obtained via N-deacetylation of the chitin. The chitosan-based nanoparticles are further useful for the fabrication of biopolymeric nanocomposites which are used in various biomedical applications specifically in drug delivery. Here, we review the recent advancements in the development of chitosan-based nanocomposites as a biocompatible carrier for drug delivery, specifically focusing on gene delivery, wound healing, microbial treatment, and anticancer drug delivery. By providing a valuable and up-to-date resource, this review illuminates the current state of research concerning chitosan's pivotal role in the biomedical domain as an efficacious drug delivery agent.
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- Rakshit Pathak
- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, PP Savani University, NH-8, Surat 394125, Gujarat, India.
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- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, PP Savani University, NH-8, Surat 394125, Gujarat, India
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- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, PP Savani University, NH-8, Surat 394125, Gujarat, India
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- 2D Materials and LASER Actuation Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Research, PP Savani University, NH-8, Surat 394125, Gujarat, India
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Abuelsoud W, Saleh AM, Mohammed AE, Alotaibi MO, AbdElgawad H. Chitosan nanoparticles upregulate C and N metabolism in soybean plants grown under elevated levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126434. [PMID: 37604417 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Despite the wide utilization of chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) as a promising approach for sustainable agriculture, their efficiency under elevated CO2 (eCO2), has not been evaluated. The interactive effects of CSNPs and eCO2 were evaluated on the growth and C and N metabolism of soybean plants. Plants were treated with CSNPs and grown under ambient CO2 (410 ppm, aCO2) or eCO2 (645 ppm). Regardless of CO2 level, CSNPs improved the net photosynthetic rate. CSNPs aggravated the effect of eCO2 treatment on the levels of non-structural carbohydrates (i.e., glucose, fructose, sucrose, and starch), especially in shoots, which was inconsistence with the upregulation of carbohydrates metabolizing enzymes. Being the most pivotal energetic and signaling organic compounds in higher plants, the synergistic action of CSNPs and eCO2 on the accumulation of soluble sugars upregulated the N metabolism as indicated by induced activities of nitrate reductase, arginase, glutamate dehydrogenase, glutamine synthetase, and glutamine oxoglutarate aminotransferase which was manifested finally as increased shoot and root total nitrogen content as well as proline and aspartate in roots. At the hormonal level, the coexistence of eCO2 with CSNPs further supports their positive impact on the contents of IAA and, to a lesser extent, GAs. The present data prove that the biofertilization capacity of CSNPs is even more potent under futuristic eCO2 levels and could even further improve the growth and resilience of plants.
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- Walid Abuelsoud
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 84428, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 84428, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, 62521 Beni-Suef, Egypt; Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Agriopoulou S, Tarapoulouzi M, Varzakas T, Jafari SM. Application of Encapsulation Strategies for Probiotics: From Individual Loading to Co-Encapsulation. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2896. [PMID: 38138040 PMCID: PMC10745938 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11122896] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Consumers are increasingly showing a preference for foods whose nutritional and therapeutic value has been enhanced. Probiotics are live microorganisms, and their existence is associated with a number of positive effects in humans, as there are many and well-documented studies related to gut microbiota balance, the regulation of the immune system, and the maintenance of the intestinal mucosal barrier. Hence, probiotics are widely preferred by consumers, causing an increase in the corresponding food sector. As a consequence of this preference, food industries and those involved in food production are strongly interested in the occurrence of probiotics in food, as they have proven beneficial effects on human health when they exist in appropriate quantities. Encapsulation technology is a promising technique that aims to preserve probiotics by integrating them with other materials in order to ensure and improve their effectiveness. Encapsulated probiotics also show increased stability and survival in various stages related to their processing, storage, and gastrointestinal transit. This review focuses on the applications of encapsulation technology in probiotics in sustainable food production, including controlled release mechanisms and encapsulation techniques.
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- Sofia Agriopoulou
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia CY-1678, Cyprus;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece;
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49189-43464, Iran;
- Halal Research Center of IRI, Iran Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran 14158-45371, Iran
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Shrestha R, Thenissery A, Khupse R, Rajashekara G. Strategies for the Preparation of Chitosan Derivatives for Antimicrobial, Drug Delivery, and Agricultural Applications: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:7659. [PMID: 38005381 PMCID: PMC10674490 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227659] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Chitosan has received much attention for its role in designing and developing novel derivatives as well as its applications across a broad spectrum of biological and physiological activities, owing to its desirable characteristics such as being biodegradable, being a biopolymer, and its overall eco-friendliness. The main objective of this review is to explore the recent chemical modifications of chitosan that have been achieved through various synthetic methods. These chitosan derivatives are categorized based on their synthetic pathways or the presence of common functional groups, which include alkylated, acylated, Schiff base, quaternary ammonia, guanidine, and heterocyclic rings. We have also described the recent applications of chitosan and its derivatives, along with nanomaterials, their mechanisms, and prospective challenges, especially in areas such as antimicrobial activities, targeted drug delivery for various diseases, and plant agricultural domains. The accumulation of these recent findings has the potential to offer insight not only into innovative approaches for the preparation of chitosan derivatives but also into their diverse applications. These insights may spark novel ideas for drug development or drug carriers, particularly in the antimicrobial, medicinal, and plant agricultural fields.
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- Rajeev Shrestha
- Center for Food Animal Health, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH 44691, USA;
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- Center for Food Animal Health, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH 44691, USA;
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH 45840, USA;
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- Center for Food Animal Health, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH 44691, USA;
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Russo B, Piacentini E, Bazzarelli F, Calderoni G, Vacca P, Figoli A, Giorno L. Scalable production of chitosan sub-micron particles by membrane ionotropic gelation process. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 318:121125. [PMID: 37479456 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Ionotropic gelation (IG) is a highly attractive method for the synthesis of natural water-soluble polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) and sub-micron particles (sMP) due to its relatively simple procedure and the absence of organic solvents. The method involves the electrostatic interaction between two ionic species of opposite charge. Although it is well studied at the laboratory scale, the difficulty to achieve size control in conventional bench-top process is actually a critical aspect of the technology. The aim of this work is to study the membrane dispersion technology in combination with IG as a suitable scalable method for the production of chitosan sub-micron particles (CS-sMPs). The two phases, one containing chitosan (CS) and the other containing sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP), were put in contact using a tubular hydrophobic glass membrane with a pore diameter of 1 μm. TPP (dispersed phase) was permeated through the membrane pores into the lumen side along which the CS solution (the continuous phase) flowed in batch recirculation or continuous single-pass operation mode. The influence of chemical variables (i.e. pH, concentration and mass ratio of polyelectrolyte species, emulsifier) and fluid-dynamic parameters (i.e. polyelectrolyte solution flow rate and their relative mass ratio) was studied to precisely tune the size of CS-Ps.
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- Beatrice Russo
- Institute on Membrane Technology (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/c, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/c, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy.
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- Institute on Membrane Technology (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/c, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- SAES Getters S.p.A., Group Research Labs, Viale Italia 77, 20045 Lainate, MI, Italy
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- SAES Getters S.p.A., Group Research Labs, Viale Italia 77, 20045 Lainate, MI, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/c, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/c, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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Marquina S, Ozgul M, Robertson-Brown K, Kenney MC. A review on PLGA particles as a sustained drug-delivery system and its effect on the retina. Exp Eye Res 2023; 235:109626. [PMID: 37652091 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2023.109626] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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In this review, the designs and recent developments of polymer-based drug delivery of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) will be discussed for the possible treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). PLGA is a versatile co-polymer that consists of synthetic lactic acid and glycolic acid monomers that are constructed to produce nanoparticles, microparticles, and scaffolds for the intraocular delivery of various drugs. As an FDA-approved polymer, PLGA has historically been well-suited for systemic slow-sustained release therapies due to its performance in biodegradability and biocompatibility. This review will examine recent in vitro and in vivo studies that provide evidence for PLGA-based particles as a therapeutic drug carrier for the treatment of AMD. Anti-angiogenic and antiproliferative effects of small peptides, small molecules, RNA molecules, and proteins within PLGA particles are briefly discussed. AMD is a leading cause of central vision loss in people over 55 years and the number of those afflicted will rise as the aging population increases. AMD has two forms that are often sequential. Dry AMD and wet AMD account for 85-90% and 10-15% of cases, respectively. The distinct categories of PLGA-based drug delivery vehicles are important for dispensing novel small molecules, RNA molecules, peptides, and proteins as a long-term effective treatment of AMD.
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- Sylvana Marquina
- School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, 843 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
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- Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California Irvine, 843 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
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- School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, 843 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California Irvine, 843 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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Karyab H, Ghasemi M, Ghotbinia F, Nazeri N. Efficiency of chitosan nanoparticle with polyaluminum chloride in dye removal from aqueous solutions: Optimization through response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD). Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 249:125977. [PMID: 37495001 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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According to the widespread use of polyaluminum chloride (PAC) in wastewater treatment and residual aluminum left in treated water, there is an urgent need to use environmentally friendly natural coagulants with conventional chemical coagulants to reduce their consumption. In this investigation, chitosan (CS) nanoparticles prepared as natural coagulant by ion gelation were applied to remove anionic dyes from aqueous solutions. For the characterization of the synthesized CS nanoparticles, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta analyzer were used. The effects of different parameters, including pH, initial concentration of dye in addition to CS nanoparticles, and PAC dosages on adsorption efficiency were studied via response surface methodology (RSM) to determine the optimum conditions for maximum color removal. Results of the tests indicate that the use of CS nanoparticles and PAC with an interval of 30 s effectively increases the efficiency of color removal. The usage of PAC (80 mg/L) and CS nanoparticles (150 mL/L) at pH = 6.6 reaches the maximum color removal efficiency of 92 %. Accordingly, the use of CS nanoparticles as coagulant aid reduced the amount of needed PAC and enhanced the color removal efficiency. Furthermore, the exclusive effect of CS nanoparticles in the adsorption of dye revealed that the adsorption followed the Langmuir type II model, with an adsorption capacity of 1100 mg/g. The resulting data from the kinetic study indicated that the pseudo-second-order type II model was the most suitable model to describe the adsorption process of dye on CS nanoparticles. Based on the results, the CS nanoparticles have adequate potential to reduce the amount of needed PAC dosage for the treatment of water contaminated with anionic dyes.
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- Hamid Karyab
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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Matczuk M, Ruzik L, Keppler BK, Timerbaev AR. Nanoscale Ion-Exchange Materials: From Analytical Chemistry to Industrial and Biomedical Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:6490. [PMID: 37764266 PMCID: PMC10536074 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186490] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Nano-sized ion exchangers (NIEs) combine the properties of common bulk ion-exchange polymers with the unique advantages of downsizing into nanoparticulate matter. In particular, being by nature milti-charged ions exchangers, NIEs possess high reactivity and stability in suspensions. This brief review provides an introduction to the emerging landscape of various NIE materials and summarizes their actual and potential applications. Special attention is paid to the different methods of NIE fabrication and studying their ion-exchange behavior. Critically discussed are different examples of using NIEs in chemical analysis, e.g., as solid-phase extraction materials, ion chromatography separating phases, modifiers for capillary electrophoresis, etc., and in industry (fuel cells, catalysis, water softening). Also brought into focus is the potential of NIEs for controlled drug and contrast agent delivery.
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- Magdalena Matczuk
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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Herdiana Y. Chitosan Nanoparticles for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3485. [PMID: 37631542 PMCID: PMC10460071 DOI: 10.3390/polym15163485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic ailment that results from the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing heartburn and acid regurgitation. This review explores nanotechnology as a novel treatment approach for GERD. Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) offer several advantages, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and targeted drug delivery capabilities. CSNPs have been extensively studied due to their ability to encapsulate and release medications in a controlled manner. Different nanoparticle (NP) delivery systems, including gels, microspheres, and coatings, have been developed to enhance drug retention, drug targeting, and controlled release in the esophagus. These nanoparticles can target specific molecular pathways associated with acid regulation, esophageal tissue protection, and inflammation modulation. However, the optimization of nanoparticle formulations faces challenges, including ensuring stability, scalability, and regulatory compliance. The future may see CSNPs combined with other treatments like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or mucosal protectants for a synergistic therapeutic approach. Thus, CSNPs provide exciting opportunities for novel GERD treatment strategies.
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- Yedi Herdiana
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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Shakola TV, Rubanik VV, Rubanik VV, Kurliuk AV, Kirichuk AA, Tskhovrebov AG, Egorov AR, Kritchenkov AS. Benzothiazole Derivatives of Chitosan and Their Derived Nanoparticles: Synthesis and In Vitro and In Vivo Antibacterial Effects. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3469. [PMID: 37631525 PMCID: PMC10459300 DOI: 10.3390/polym15163469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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In this work, we focused on synthesizing and assessing novel chitosan-based antibacterial polymers and their nanoparticles by incorporating benzothiazole substituents. The growing resistance to antibiotics has necessitated the search for alternative antimicrobial compounds. This study aimed to synthesize and evaluate chitosan-based polymers and nanoparticles with benzothiazole substituents for their antibacterial properties and toxicity. The benzothiazole derivatives of chitosan and their nanoparticles were synthesized through electrochemical coupling. The in vivo antibacterial efficacy was tested on white rats with induced peritonitis using a microbial suspension containing S. aureus and E. coli. Additionally, in vitro and in vivo toxicity assessments were conducted. The chitosan-based antibacterial systems showed significant in vivo antibacterial activity, surpassing that of unmodified chitosan and commercial antibiotics. Moreover, the toxicity studies revealed low toxicity levels of the synthesized derivatives, which did not differ significantly from native chitosan. The synthesized chitosan-based polymers and nanoparticles demonstrated potent antibacterial activity and low toxicity, highlighting their potential as effective alternatives to traditional antibiotics. Further investigations in pharmacology and preclinical trials are recommended to explore their application in clinical settings.
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- Tatsiana V. Shakola
- Faculty of Science, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Miklukho-Maklaya St. 6, Moscow 117198, Russia; (T.V.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
- Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology, Vitebsk State Medical University, Frunze Av. 27, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus;
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- Institute of Technical Acoustics NAS of Belarus, Ludnikova Prosp. 13, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus; (V.V.R.)
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- Institute of Technical Acoustics NAS of Belarus, Ludnikova Prosp. 13, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus; (V.V.R.)
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- Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology, Vitebsk State Medical University, Frunze Av. 27, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus;
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- Faculty of Science, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Miklukho-Maklaya St. 6, Moscow 117198, Russia; (T.V.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
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- Faculty of Science, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Miklukho-Maklaya St. 6, Moscow 117198, Russia; (T.V.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
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- Faculty of Science, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Miklukho-Maklaya St. 6, Moscow 117198, Russia; (T.V.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
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- Faculty of Science, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Miklukho-Maklaya St. 6, Moscow 117198, Russia; (T.V.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
- Institute of Technical Acoustics NAS of Belarus, Ludnikova Prosp. 13, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus; (V.V.R.)
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Waoo AA, Singh S, Pandey A, Kant G, Choure K, Amesho KT, Srivastava S. Microbial exopolysaccharides in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18613. [PMID: 37593641 PMCID: PMC10432183 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18613] [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: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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The most significant and renewable class of polymeric materials are extracellular exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by microorganisms. Because of their diverse chemical and structural makeup, EPSs play a variety of functions in a variety of industries, including the agricultural industry, dairy industry, biofilms, cosmetics, and others, demonstrating their biotechnological significance. EPSs are typically utilized in high-value applications, and current research has focused heavily on them because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and compatibility with both people and the environment. Due to their high production costs, only a few microbial EPSs have been commercially successful. The emergence of financial barriers and the growing significance of microbial EPSs in industrial and medical biotechnology has increased interest in exopolysaccharides. Since exopolysaccharides can be altered in a variety of ways, their use is expected to increase across a wide range of industries in the coming years. This review introduces some significant EPSs and their composites while concentrating on their biomedical uses.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Sciences and Humanities, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, AKS University, Satna, India
- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, AKS University, Satna, India
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Center for Emerging Contaminants Research, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- The International University of Management, Centre for Environmental Studies, Main Campus, Dorado Park Ext 1, Windhoek, Namibia
- Destinies Biomass Energy and Farming Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 7387, Swakomund, Namibia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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Elbialy NA, Elhakim HKA, Mohamed MH, Zakaria Z. Evaluation of the synergistic effect of chitosan metal ions (Cu 2+/Co 2+) in combination with antibiotics to counteract the effects on antibiotic resistant bacteria. RSC Adv 2023; 13:17978-17990. [PMID: 37323456 PMCID: PMC10265139 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02758a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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The effectiveness of antibiotics that save millions of lives is in danger due to the increasing rise of resistant bacteria around the world. We proposed chitosan-copper ions (CSNP-Cu2+) and chitosan-cobalt ion nanoparticles (CSNP-Co2+) as biodegradable nanoparticles loaded with metal ions synthesized via an ionic gelation method for treatment of antibiotic resistant bacteria. The nanoparticles were characterized using TEM, FT-IR, zeta potential and ICP-OES. The MIC was evaluated for the NPs in addition to evaluating the synergetic effect of the nanoparticles in combination with cefepime or penicillin for five different antibiotic resistant bacterial strains. In order to investigate the mode of action, MRSA, DSMZ 28766 and Escherichia coli E0157:H7 were selected for further evaluation of antibiotic resistant genes expression upon treatment with NPs. Finally, the cytotoxic activities were investigated using MCF7, HEPG2 and A549 and WI-38 cell lines. The results showed quasi spherical shape and mean particle size of 19.9 ± 5 nm, 21 ± 5 nm and 22.27 ± 5 for CSNP, CSNP-Cu2+ and CSNP-Co2+ respectively. FT-IR showed slight shifting of the hydroxyl and amine group's peaks of chitosan indicating the adsorption of metal ions. Both nanoparticles had antibacterial activity with MIC ranging between 125 and 62 μg ml-1 for the used standard bacterial strains. Moreover, the combination of each of the synthesized NP with either cefepime or penicillin not only showed a synergetic effect as antibacterial activity of each NP or antibiotics alone, but also decreased the fold of antibiotic resistance genes expression. The NPs showed potent cytotoxic activities for MCF-7, HepG2 and A549 cancer cell lines with lower cytotoxic values for the WI-38 normal cell line. The NPs' antibacterial activity may be due to penetration and rupture of the cell membrane and the outer membrane of Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria causing bacterial cell death, in addition to, penetration into the bacterial genes and blocking gene expression that is vital to bacterial growth. The fabricated nanoparticles can be an effective, affordable and biodegradable solution to challenge antibiotic resistant bacteria.
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- Nouran A Elbialy
- Biotechnology and Bimolecular Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza Egypt
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- Research and Development Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University Cairo Egypt
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Visan RM, Leonties AR, Anastasescu M, Angelescu DG. Towards understanding the interaction of quercetin with chitosan-phytate complex: An experimental and computational investigation. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Kousar K, Naseer F, Abduh MS, Anjum S, Ahmad T. CD44 targeted delivery of oncolytic Newcastle disease virus encapsulated in thiolated chitosan for sustained release in cervical cancer: a targeted immunotherapy approach. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1175535. [PMID: 37283735 PMCID: PMC10239954 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1175535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Cervical cancer accounts for one of most common cancers among women of reproductive age. Oncolytic virotherapy has emerged as a promising immunotherapy modality but it comes with several drawbacks that include rapid clearance of virus from body due to immune-neutralization of virus in host. To overcome this, we encapsulated oncolytic Newcastle disease virus (NDV) in polymeric thiolated chitosan nanoparticles. For active targeting of virus loaded nanoformulation against CD44 (cluster of differentiation 44) receptors which are overly expressed on cancer cells, these nanoparticles were surface functionalized with hyaluronic acid (HA). Methods Using half dose of NDV (TCID50 (50% tissue culture infective dose) single dose 3 × 105), virus loaded nanoparticles were prepared by green synthesis approach through ionotropic gelation method. Zeta analysis was performed to analyse size and charge on nanoparticles. Nanoparticles (NPs) shape and size were analysed by SEM (scanning electron microscope) and TEM (transmission electron microscope) while functional group identification was done by FTIR (fourier transform infrared) and XRD (X-ray diffraction). Viral quantification was done by TCID50 and Multiplicity of infection (MOI) determination while oncolytic potential of NPs encapsulated virus was analysed by MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay and cell morphology analysis. Results Zeta analysis showed that average size of NDV loaded thiolated chitosan nanoparticles surface functionalized with HA (HA-ThCs-NDV) was 290.4nm with zeta potential of 22.3 mV and 0.265 PDI (polydispersity index). SEM and TEM analysis showed smooth surface and spherical features of nanoparticles. FTIR and XRD confirmed the presence of characteristic functional groups and successful encapsulation of the virus. In vitro release showed continuous but sustained release of NDV for up to 48 hours. TCID50 for HA-ThCs-NDV nanoparticles was 2.63x 106/mL titter and the nanoformulation exhibited high oncolytic potential in cell morphology analysis and MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay as compared to naked virus, in dose dependent manner. Discussion These findings suggest that virus encapsulation in thiolated chitosan nanoparticles and surface functionalization with HA is not only helpful in achieving active targeting while masking virus from immune system but, it also gives sustained release of virus in tumor microenvironment for longer period of time that increases bioavailability of virus.
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- Kousain Kousar
- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Immune Responses in Different Diseases Research Group, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Sampedro-Guerrero J, Vives-Peris V, Gomez-Cadenas A, Clausell-Terol C. Efficient strategies for controlled release of nanoencapsulated phytohormones to improve plant stress tolerance. PLANT METHODS 2023; 19:47. [PMID: 37189192 PMCID: PMC10184380 DOI: 10.1186/s13007-023-01025-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Climate change due to different human activities is causing adverse environmental conditions and uncontrolled extreme weather events. These harsh conditions are directly affecting the crop areas, and consequently, their yield (both in quantity and quality) is often impaired. It is essential to seek new advanced technologies to allow plants to tolerate environmental stresses and maintain their normal growth and development. Treatments performed with exogenous phytohormones stand out because they mitigate the negative effects of stress and promote the growth rate of plants. However, the technical limitations in field application, the putative side effects, and the difficulty in determining the correct dose, limit their widespread use. Nanoencapsulated systems have attracted attention because they allow a controlled delivery of active compounds and for their protection with eco-friendly shell biomaterials. Encapsulation is in continuous evolution due to the development and improvement of new techniques economically affordable and environmentally friendly, as well as new biomaterials with high affinity to carry and coat bioactive compounds. Despite their potential as an efficient alternative to phytohormone treatments, encapsulation systems remain relatively unexplored to date. This review aims to emphasize the potential of phytohormone treatments as a means of enhancing plant stress tolerance, with a specific focus on the benefits that can be gained through the improved exogenous application of these treatments using encapsulation techniques. Moreover, the main encapsulation techniques, shell materials and recent work on plants treated with encapsulated phytohormones have been compiled.
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- Jimmy Sampedro-Guerrero
- Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Ciencias Naturales, Universitat Jaume I, 12071, Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Ciencias Naturales, Universitat Jaume I, 12071, Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Ciencias Naturales, Universitat Jaume I, 12071, Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Cerámica, Universitat Jaume I, 12071, Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain.
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Talluri VP, Mutaliyeva B, Sharipova A, Ulaganathan V, Lanka SS, Aidarova S, Suigenbayeva A, Tleuova A. L-Asparaginase delivery systems targeted to minimize its side-effects. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 316:102915. [PMID: 37159987 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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L-asparaginase (L-ASP) is one of the key enzymes used in therapeutic applications, particularly to treat Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). L-asparagine is a non-essential amino acid, which means that it can be synthesized by the body and is not required to be obtained through the diet. The synthesis of L-asparagine occurs primarily in the liver, but it also takes place in other tissues throughout the body. In contrast, leukemic cells cannot synthesize L-asparagine due the absence of L-asparagine synthetase and should obtain it from circulating sources for protein synthesis and cell division processes to ensure their vital functions. L-ASP catalyzes the deamination process of L-asparagine amino-acid into aspartic acid and ammonia, depriving leukemic cells of asparagine. This leads to decreased protein synthesis and cell division in tumor cells. However, using L-ASP has side effects, such as hypersensitivity or allergic reaction, antigenicity, short half-life, temporary blood clearance, and toxicity. L-ASP immobilization can minimize the side effects of L-ASP by stopping the immune system from attacking non-human enzymes and improving the enzyme's performance. The first strategy includes modification of enzyme structure, such as covalent binding (conjugation), adsorption to the support material and cross-linking of the enzyme. The chemical modification of residues, often nonspecific, changes the enzyme's hydrophobicity and surface charge, lowering the enzyme's activity. Also, the first strategy exposes the enzyme's surface to the environment. This eliminates its performance and does not allow targeted delivery of the enzyme. The second strategy is based on the entrapment of the enzyme inside the protecting structure or encapsulation. This strategy offers the same benefits as the first. Still, it also enables reducing toxicity, prolonging in vivo half-life, enhancing stability and activity, enables a targeted delivery and controlled release of the enzyme. Compared to the first strategy, encapsulation does not modify the chemical structure of the enzyme since L-ASP is only effective against leukemia in its native tetrameric form. This review aims to present state of the art in L-ASP formulations developed for reducing the side effects of L-ASP, focusing on describing improvements in their safety. The primary focus in the field remains to be improving the overall performance of the L-ASP formulations. Almost all encapsulation systems allow reducing immune response due to screening the enzyme from antibodies and prolonging its half-life. However, the enzyme's activity and stability depend on the encapsulation system type. Therefore, the selection of the right encapsulation system is crucial in therapy due to its effect on the performance parameters of the L-ASP. Biodegradable and biocompatible materials, such as chitosan, alginate and liposomes, mainly attract the researcher's interest in enzyme encapsulation. The research trends are also moving towards developing formulations with targeted delivery and increased selectivity.
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- Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) University, Visakhapatnam 530045, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Kazakh-British Technical University, Almaty 050005, Kazakhstan
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- M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent 160012, Kazakhstan.
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Recent progressions in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications of chitosan nanoparticles: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123354. [PMID: 36681228 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Nowadays, the most common approaches in the prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases are along with undeniable limitations. Thus, the ever-increasing need for using biocompatible natural materials and novel practical modalities is required. Applying biomaterials, such as chitosan nanoparticles (CS NPs: FDA-approved long-chain polymer of N-acetyl-glucosamine and D-glucosamine for some pharmaceutical applications), can serve as an appropriate alternative to overcome these limitations. Recently, the biomedical applications of CS NPs have extensively been investigated. These NPs and their derivatives can not only prepare through different physical and chemical approaches but also modify with various molecules and bioactive materials. The potential properties of CS NPs, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, serum stability, solubility, non-immunogenicity, anti-inflammatory properties, appropriate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and so forth, have made them excellent candidates for biomedical applications. Therefore, CS NPs have efficiently applied for various biomedical applications, like regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, biosensors for the detection of microorganisms, and drug delivery systems (DDS) for the suppression of diseases. These NPs possess a high level of biosafety. In summary, CS NPs have the potential ability for biomedical and clinical applications, and it would be remarkably beneficial to develop new generations of CS-based material for the future of medicine.
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Chitosan nanocarriers containing essential oils as a green strategy to improve the functional properties of chitosan: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 236:123954. [PMID: 36898453 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Large amounts of agricultural waste, especially marine product waste, are produced annually. These wastes can be used to produce compounds with high-added value. Chitosan is one such valuable product that can be obtained from crustacean wastes. Various biological activities of chitosan and its derivatives, especially antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, have been confirmed by many studies. The unique characteristics of chitosan, especially chitosan nanocarriers, have led to the expansion of using chitosan in various sectors, especially in biomedical sciences and food industries. On the other hand, essential oils, known as volatile and aromatic compounds of plants, have attracted the attention of researchers in recent years. Like chitosan, essential oils have various biological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer. In recent years, one of the ways to improve the biological properties of chitosan is to use essential oils encapsulated in chitosan nanocarriers. Among the various biological activities of chitosan nanocarriers containing essential oils, most studies conducted in recent years have been in the field of antimicrobial activity. It was documented that the antimicrobial activity was increased by reducing the size of chitosan particles in the nanoscale. In addition, the antimicrobial activity was intensified when essential oils were in the structure of chitosan nanoparticles. Essential oils can increase the antimicrobial activity of chitosan nanoparticles with synergistic effects. Using essential oils in the structure of chitosan nanocarriers can also improve the other biological properties (antioxidant and anticancer activities) of chitosan and increase the application fields of chitosan. Of course, using essential oils in chitosan nanocarriers for commercial use requires more studies, including stability during storage and effectiveness in real environments. This review aims to overview recent studies on the biological effects of essential oils encapsulated in chitosan nanocarriers, with notes on their biological mechanisms.
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Gonzalez-Montfort TS, Almaraz-Abarca N, Pérez-y-Terrón R, Ocaranza-Sánchez E, Rojas-López M. Synthesis of Chitosan Microparticles Encapsulating Bacterial Cell-Free Supernatants and Indole Acetic Acid, and Their Effects on Germination and Seedling Growth in Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum). Int J Anal Chem 2022; 2022:2182783. [PMID: 36419777 PMCID: PMC9678453 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2182783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/08/2023] Open
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Encapsulation of biostimulant metabolites has gained popularity as it increases their shelf life and improves their absorption, being considered a good alternative for the manufacture of products that stimulate plant growth and fruit production. Cell-free supernatants (CFS) were obtained from nine indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) producing bacterial strains. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (PT53T) produced the highest concentration of IAA (15.88 μg/mL) after 48 h of incubation. CFS from this strain, as well as an IAA standard were separately encapsulated in chitosan microparticles (CS-MP) using the ionic gelation method. The CS-MP were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), showing absorption bands at 1641, 1547, and 1218 cm-1, associated with the vibrations of the carbonyl C=O, the N-H amine, and the bond between chitosan (CHI) and sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP). The effects of unencapsulated CFS, encapsulated CFS (EN-CFS), and encapsulated IAA standard (EN-IAA) on germination and growth of seven-day-old tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seedlings were studied. Results showed that both EN-CFS and EN-IAA significantly (p < 0.05) increased seed germination rates by 77.5 and 80.8%, respectively. Both CFS and EN-IAA produced the greatest increase in aerial part length and fresh weight with respect to the treatment-free test. Therefore, it was concluded that the application of EN-CFS or EN-IAA could be a good option to improve the germination and growth of tomato seedlings.
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- Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario De Investigacion Para El Desarrollo Integral Regional, Unidad Durango, Sigma 119, Durango, Dgo 34220, Mexico
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- Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Facultad De Ciencias Biologicas, Puebla, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro De Investigación En Biotecnología Aplicada, Tepetitla, Tlax 90700, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro De Investigación En Biotecnología Aplicada, Tepetitla, Tlax 90700, Mexico
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Gentamicin–Ascorbic Acid Encapsulated in Chitosan Nanoparticles Improved In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Minimized Cytotoxicity. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11111530. [DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11111530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Nano-drug delivery is a promising tactic to enhance the activity and minimize the cytotoxicity of antimicrobial drugs. In the current study, chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) were used as a carrier for the delivery of gentamicin sulfate (GM) and ascorbic acid (AA). The particles were synthesized by ionotropic gelation method and characterized by FT-IR, Zeta potential, and transmission electron microscope imaging. The obtained particles were evaluated for their in vitro antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity. The prepared particles (GM–AA–CSNPs) under the optimal condition of 4:1:1 of chitosan to drug ratio showed encapsulation efficiency and loading capacities of 89% and 22%, respectively. Regarding biological activities, GM–AA–CSNPs showed a lower minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) than free gentamicin sulfate and GMCSNPs mixture without presenting cytotoxicity against normal cells (HSF). Moreover, the GM–AA–CSNPs did not exhibit hemolytic activity. These results highlight that the GM–AA–CSNPs are confirmed as a hopeful formula for future investigations on the development of antimicrobial preparations.
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Shawer R, El-Leithy ES, Abdel-Rashid RS, Eltaweil AS, Baeshen RS, Mori N. Preparation of Lambda-Cyhalothrin-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles and Their Bioactivity against Drosophila suzukii. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3110. [PMID: 36144898 PMCID: PMC9503733 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The encapsulation of pesticides within nanoparticles is a promising approach of advanced technology in sustainable agriculture. Lambda-cyhalothrin (LC) was encapsulated by the ionotropic gelation technique into chitosan (CS)/tripolyphosphate (TPP) and CS/alginate (ALG) matrixes. CS-LC nanoparticles were characterized, and their efficacy was then evaluated against the key pest of soft fruits in Europe and the United States, Drosophila suzukii. The encapsulation efficiency (74%), nanoparticle yield (80%), polydispersity index (0.341), zeta potential (-23.1 mV) and particle size (278 nm) were determined at the optimum conditions. FTIR confirmed the cross-linkage between CS and TPP/ALG in the nanoparticles. The optimum formula recommended by the fractional factorial design was associated with the formulation variables of CS of high or low molecular weight, cross-linking agent (TPP), LC concentration (1.5% w/v) and stirring rate (1500 rpm), showing the highest desirability value (0.5511). CS-LC nanoparticles of the lowest particle size (278 nm) exhibited the highest percent mortality of D. suzukii males (86%) and females (84%), exceeding that caused by the commercial product (Karate-zeon® 10% CS) at 2 HAT. This is the first work to use the ionic gelation technique to make LC nanoparticles, to the best of our knowledge. The encapsulation of chemical pesticides within biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles could be helpful for establishing a sustainable IPM strategy with benefits for human and environmental health and the lifetime of pesticides.
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- Rady Shawer
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Cairo 12451, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Tabuk University, Tabuk 71421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Verona University, 37134 Verona, Italy
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Desai AS, Singh A, Edis Z, Haj Bloukh S, Shah P, Pandey B, Agrawal N, Bhagat N. An In Vitro and In Vivo Study of the Efficacy and Toxicity of Plant-Extract-Derived Silver Nanoparticles. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13020054. [PMID: 35645262 PMCID: PMC9149986 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13020054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) display unique plasmonic and antimicrobial properties, enabling them to be helpful in various industrial and consumer products. However, previous studies showed that the commercially acquired silver nanoparticles exhibit toxicity even in small doses. Hence, it was imperative to determine suitable synthesis techniques that are the most economical and least toxic to the environment and biological entities. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using plant extracts and their physico-chemical properties were studied. A time-dependent in vitro study using HEK-293 cells and a dose-dependent in vivo study using a Drosophila model helped us to determine the correct synthesis routes. Through biological analyses, we found that silver nanoparticles’ cytotoxicity and wound-healing capacity depended on size, shape, and colloidal stability. Interestingly, we observed that out of all the synthesized AgNPs, the ones derived from the turmeric extract displayed excellent wound-healing capacity in the in vitro study. Furthermore, the same NPs exhibited the least toxic effects in an in vivo study of ingestion of these NPs enriched food in Drosophila, which showed no climbing disability in flies, even at a very high dose (250 mg/L) for 10 days. We propose that stabilizing agents played a superior role in establishing the bio-interaction of nanoparticles. Our study reported here verified that turmeric-extract-derived AgNPs displayed biocompatibility while exhibiting the least cytotoxicity.
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- Anjana S. Desai
- Department of Applied Science, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India; (A.S.D.); (B.P.)
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- Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110007, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates;
- Correspondence: (Z.E.); (N.A.); (N.B.); Tel.: +971-5-6694-7751 (Z.E.)
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- Center of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates;
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physics, Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore 453771, India;
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- Department of Applied Science, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India; (A.S.D.); (B.P.)
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- Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110007, India;
- Correspondence: (Z.E.); (N.A.); (N.B.); Tel.: +971-5-6694-7751 (Z.E.)
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- Department of Applied Science, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India; (A.S.D.); (B.P.)
- Correspondence: (Z.E.); (N.A.); (N.B.); Tel.: +971-5-6694-7751 (Z.E.)
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