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Hussein NN, Al-Azawi K, Sulaiman GM, Albukhaty S, Al-Majeed RM, Jabir M, Al-Dulimi AG, Mohammed HA, Akhtar N, Alawaji R, A Alshammari AA, Khan RA. Silver-cored Ziziphus spina-christi extract-loaded antimicrobial nanosuspension: overcoming multidrug resistance. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:1839-1854. [PMID: 37982771 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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Aims: To synthesize a silver-cored nanosuspension utilizing Ziziphus spina-christi fresh-leaf extract and evaluate their antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant pathogenic microbes. Materials and Methods: The prepared nanosuspension was analyzed by spectro-analytical techniques and tested for antimicrobial activity and resistance to biofilm formation. The leaf extract and nanosuspension were tested separately and together as a mixture. Results: Constituent nanoparticles were average-sized (∼34 nm) and were active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microbes and yeast. Candida albicans showed a 24.50 ± 1.50 mm inhibition zone, followed by Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Increased bioactivity with the highest multifold increments, 150%, for erythromycin against all tested microbes was observed. Carbenicillin and trimethoprim showed 166%- and 300%-fold increments for antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, respectively. Conclusion: The nanosuspension exhibited strong potential as an antimicrobial agent and overcame multidrug resistance.
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- Nehia N Hussein
- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Baghdad 10066, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Baghdad 10066, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Baghdad 10066, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Misan, Maysan, 62001, Iraq
- College of Medicine, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, 56001, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Baghdad 10066, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Baghdad 10066, Iraq
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- Department of Dentistry, Bilad Alrafidain University College, Diyala, 32001, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11371, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private Colleges, P.O. Box 31717, Buraydah 51418, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Care Services, King Salman Medical City, Maternity and Children Hospital, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah 11176, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia
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Rhyaf A, Naji H, Al-Karagoly H, Albukhaty S, Sulaiman GM, Alshammari AAA, Mohammed HA, Jabir M, Khan RA. In Vitro and In Vivo Functional Viability, and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Bovine Serum Albumin-Ingrained Microemulsion: A Model Based on Sesame Oil as the Payload for Developing an Efficient Drug Delivery Platform. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16040582. [PMID: 37111339 PMCID: PMC10141236 DOI: 10.3390/ph16040582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Combination of bovine serum albumin with microemulsions as constituting ingredient biopolymer has long been regarded an innovative method to address the surface functionalization and stability issues in the targeted payload deliveries, thereupon producing effectively modified microemulsions, which are superior in loading capacity, transitional and shelf-stability, as well as site-directed/site-preferred delivery, has become a favored option. The current study aimed to develop an efficient, suitable and functional microemulsion system encapsulating sesame oil (SO) as a model payload towards developing an efficient delivery platform. UV-VIS, FT-IR, and FE-SEM were used to characterize, and analyze the developed carrier. Physicochemical properties assessments of the microemulsion by dynamic light scattering size distributions, zeta-potential, and electron micrographic analyses were performed. The mechanical properties for rheological behavior were also studied. The HFF-2 cell line and hemolysis assays were conducted to ascertain the cell viability, and in vitro biocompatibility. The in vivo toxicity was determined based on a predicted median lethal dose (LD50) model, wherein the liver enzymes' functions were also tested to assess and confirm the predicted toxicity.
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- Atiaf Rhyaf
- Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah 58002, Iraq
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- Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah 58002, Iraq
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- Department of Internal and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah 58002, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Misan, Maysan 62001, Iraq
- College of Medicine, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala 56001, Iraq
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al Azhar University, Cairo 11371, Egypt
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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Abbas W, Altemimi M, Qassam H, Hameed AA, Zigam Q, Abbas L, Jabir M, Hadi N. Fimasartan ameliorates renal ischemia reperfusion injury via modulation of oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptotic cascades in a rat model. J Med Life 2022; 15:241-251. [PMID: 35419091 PMCID: PMC8999095 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) can be defined as changes in the functions and structures of the tissues resulting from the restoration of blood after a period of ischemia. This study aimed to assess the potential protective effect of Fimasartan (angiotensin receptor antagonist) in the bilateral renal IRI in male rats through its potential effect on renal functions, modulation of the inflammatory cascade, oxidative stress, and apoptotic effect. The animals were equally assigned into four groups. The sham (negative control) group was exposed to surgical conditions without induction of IRI. The control group was exposed to ischemia by occluding the renal pedicles by clamps for 30 min, followed by restoration of blood for 2h. The vehicle-treated group received dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) by intraperitoneal injection (IP) 30 minutes before clamping. Fimasartan-treated group: rats pretreated with Fimasartan a dose of 3 mg/kg IP; this was half hour before occluding the renal pedicles. Animals were then exposed to 30 min ischemia (clamping the renal pedicles) followed by 2h reperfusion by releasing the clamps. Blood samples were collected to examine the levels of serum urea and creatinine. Renal tissue was used to measure the levels of cytokines (TNFα, IL-6) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). Immunohistochemistry was used to assess the levels of Bax, caspase 3, and Bcl-2. Histopathological analyses were performed to detect the parenchymal injury. The present study shows that pretreatment with Fimasartan improves kidney function through its effects on oxidative stress, cytokines, and apoptotic markers.
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- Weaam Abbas
- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Jabir Ibn Hayyan Medical University, Najaf, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Hilla, Iraq
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- Al-Sadr Medical City, Al-Najaf Health Directorate, Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq,Corresponding Author: Najah Hadi, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq. E-mail: ;
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Ibrahim AA, Kareem MM, Al-Noor TH, Al-Muhimeed T, AlObaid AA, Albukhaty S, Sulaiman GM, Jabir M, Taqi ZJ, Sahib UI. Pt(II)-Thiocarbohydrazone Complex as Cytotoxic Agent and Apoptosis Inducer in Caov-3 and HT-29 Cells through the P53 and Caspase-8 Pathways. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14060509. [PMID: 34073459 PMCID: PMC8227887 DOI: 10.3390/ph14060509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In this study, a platinum(II) complex ([Pt(H2L)(PPh3)] complex) containing a thiocarbohydrazone as the ligand was tested as an anti-proliferative agent against ovarian adenocarcinoma (Caov-3) and human colorectal adenocarcinoma (HT-29) through MTT assays. Apoptotic markers were tested by the AO/PI double staining assay and DNA fragmentation test. Flow cytometry was conducted to measure cell cycle distribution, while the p53 and caspase-8 pathways were tested via immunofluorescence assay. Results demonstrated that the cytotoxic effect of the Pt(II)-thiocarbohydrazone complexes against Caov-3 and HT-29 cells was highly significant, and this effect triggered the activation of the p53 and caspase-8 pathways. Besides, apoptosis stimulated by the Pt(II)-thiocarbohydrazone complex was associated with cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase. These findings suggest that the target complex inhibited the proliferation of Caov-3 and HT-29 cells, resulting in the arrest of the cell cycle and induction of apoptosis via the stimulation of the p53 and caspase-8 pathways. The present data suggests that the Pt(II)-thiocarbohydrazone complex could also be a promising chemotherapeutic agent for other types of cancer cells.
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- Abeer A. Ibrahim
- Department of Medical Laboratories Science, Technical College of Health, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniyah 46001, Iraq;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Babylon, Babil-Hilla 51002, Iraq;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Sciences/Ibn al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Baghdad 10053, Iraq;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (T.A.-M.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (T.A.-M.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Misan, Amarah 62001, Iraq;
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (Z.J.T.); (U.I.S.)
- Correspondence: (G.M.S.); (M.J.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (Z.J.T.); (U.I.S.)
- Correspondence: (G.M.S.); (M.J.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (Z.J.T.); (U.I.S.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (Z.J.T.); (U.I.S.)
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Al-Omar MS, Jabir M, Karsh E, Kadhim R, Sulaiman GM, Taqi ZJ, Khashan KS, Mohammed HA, Khan RA, Mohammed SAA. Gold Nanoparticles and Graphene Oxide Flakes Enhance Cancer Cells' Phagocytosis through Granzyme-Perforin-Dependent Biomechanism. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:nano11061382. [PMID: 34073808 PMCID: PMC8225074 DOI: 10.3390/nano11061382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The study aimed to investigate the roles of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) and graphene oxide flakes (GOFs) as phagocytosis enhancers against cancer cells. The nanomaterials were characterized through SEM and UV-VIS absorptions. The GNPs and GOFs increased the macrophages’ phagocytosis ability in engulfing, thereby annihilating the cancer cells in both in vitro and in vivo conditions. The GNPs and GOFs augmented serine protease class apoptotic protein, granzyme, passing through the aquaporin class protein, perforin, with mediated delivery through the cell membrane site for the programmed, calibrated, and conditioned cancer cells killing. Additionally, protease inhibitor 3,4-dichloroisocoumarin (DCI) significantly reduced granzyme and perforin activities of macrophages. The results demonstrated that the GOFs and GNPs increased the activation of phagocytic cells as a promising strategy for controlling cancer cells by augmenting the cell mortality through the granzyme-perforin-dependent mechanism.
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- Mohsen S. Al-Omar
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.S.A.-O.); (H.A.M.)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (E.K.); (R.K.); (Z.J.T.); (K.S.K.)
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (G.M.S.); (R.A.K.); (S.A.A.M)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (E.K.); (R.K.); (Z.J.T.); (K.S.K.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (E.K.); (R.K.); (Z.J.T.); (K.S.K.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (E.K.); (R.K.); (Z.J.T.); (K.S.K.)
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (G.M.S.); (R.A.K.); (S.A.A.M)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (E.K.); (R.K.); (Z.J.T.); (K.S.K.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (E.K.); (R.K.); (Z.J.T.); (K.S.K.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.S.A.-O.); (H.A.M.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11371, Egypt
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (M.S.A.-O.); (H.A.M.)
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (G.M.S.); (R.A.K.); (S.A.A.M)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (G.M.S.); (R.A.K.); (S.A.A.M)
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Al Rugaie O, Jabir M, Kadhim R, Karsh E, Sulaiman GM, Mohammed SAA, Khan RA, Mohammed HA. Gold Nanoparticles and Graphene Oxide Flakes Synergistic Partaking in Cytosolic Bactericidal Augmentation: Role of ROS and NOX2 Activity. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9010101. [PMID: 33466290 PMCID: PMC7824746 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9010101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) and graphene oxide flakes (GOFs) exerted significantly (p < 0.0001) supportive roles on the phagocytosis bioactivity of the immune cells of phagocytic nature against the Gram-positive and Gram-negative human pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Under experimental conditions, upon bacterial exposure, the combined GNPs and GOFs induced significant clearance of bacteria through phagosome maturation (p < 0.0001) from time-points of 6 to 30 min and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS, p < 0.0001) through the NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX2, p < 0.0001)-based feedback mechanism. The effects of the combined presence of GNPs and GOFs on phagocytosis (p < 0.0001) suggested a synergistic action underway, also achieved through elevated signal transduction activity in the bone-marrow-derived macrophages (BMDM, p < 0.0001). The current study demonstrated that GNPs’ and GOFs’ bactericidal assisting potentials could be considered an effective and alternative strategy for treating infections from both positive and negative bacterial strains.
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- Osamah Al Rugaie
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, P.O. Box 991, Al-Qassim 51911, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Division of Biotechnology, University of Technology, Baghdad 35010, Iraq; (R.K.); (E.K.)
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.A.M.); Tel.: +964-(0)-7902-781-890 (G.M.S.); +966-(0)-530-309-899 (S.A.A.M.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Division of Biotechnology, University of Technology, Baghdad 35010, Iraq; (R.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Division of Biotechnology, University of Technology, Baghdad 35010, Iraq; (R.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Division of Biotechnology, University of Technology, Baghdad 35010, Iraq; (R.K.); (E.K.)
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.A.M.); Tel.: +964-(0)-7902-781-890 (G.M.S.); +966-(0)-530-309-899 (S.A.A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.A.M.); Tel.: +964-(0)-7902-781-890 (G.M.S.); +966-(0)-530-309-899 (S.A.A.M.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.K.); (H.A.M.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.K.); (H.A.M.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11371, Egypt
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Jabir M, Sahib UI, Taqi Z, Taha A, Sulaiman G, Albukhaty S, Al-Shammari A, Alwahibi M, Soliman D, Dewir YH, Rizwana H. Linalool-Loaded Glutathione-Modified Gold Nanoparticles Conjugated with CALNN Peptide as Apoptosis Inducer and NF-κB Translocation Inhibitor in SKOV-3 Cell Line. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:9025-9047. [PMID: 33235450 PMCID: PMC7680166 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s276714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Linalool is a monoterpene compound with various potential therapeutic applications in several medical fields. Previous studies have indicated the activity of linalool against cell lines; however, its high level of toxicity restricts its use. The aim of this study was to design and manufacture compounds with a novel structure that can be used for loading linalool, to reduce its toxicity and improve its reachable ability. Methods We synthesized and characterized a new molecule for loading linalool onto gold nanoparticles (GNPs) capped with glutathione and conjugated with a CALNN peptide. Linalool was loaded onto the GNPs via the reaction of the surface groups of both linalool and the GNPs. Moreover, the target peptide could be loaded onto the surface of the GNPs via a chemical reaction. The cytotoxic effects of linalool–GNP (LG) and linalool–GNP–CALNN peptide (LGC) conjugates against ovarian cancer cells were investigated, as were the possible mechanisms underlying the induction of apoptosis. Results Our findings illustrated the significant antiproliferative effect of LG and LGC on SKOV-3 cells. The cytotoxicity assay demonstrated that LG and LGC were selectively toxic in cancer cells and induced apoptosis by activating caspase-8, the p53 protein, and various proteins involved in apoptosis. The present data demonstrated that LG and LGC have a high therapeutic potential and should be given particular consideration as anticancer drug-delivery systems, as LG and LGC were remarkably more cytotoxic against a cancer cell line than were linalool and GNPs alone. Conclusion We concluded that LG and LGC are promising compounds that can be used for treating ovarian cancer (SKOV-3) cells via the induction of apoptosis through extrinsic and intrinsic pathways.
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- Majid Jabir
- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Misan, Department of Basic Science, Misan, Iraq
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- Al-Mustansiriyah University, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Experimental Therapy Department, Baghdad, Iraq
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- King Saud University, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.,Kafrelsheikh University, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- King Saud University, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- O.H. Hadid
- Department of Ophthalmology, Rotherham General Hospital, Rotherham - UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rotherham General Hospital, Rotherham - UK
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Jabir M. O410 Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Baghdad Teaching Hospital for the years 2006-2008. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)60783-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jabir M, Smeet R. O411 Comparison of oral and vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening before evacuation of first trimester missed miscarriage. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)60784-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hadid OH, Jabir M. Hypo-estrogenemia in retinal vasculopathy due to primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Eur J Ophthalmol 2003; 13:819-21. [PMID: 14700109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To report hypo-estrogenemic state in a case of recurrent vitreous hemorrhages due to primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. METHODS Interventional case report. A 40-year-old woman presented with recurrent vitreous hemorrhages. Treated initially with laser photocoagulation followed by hormone replacement therapy. RESULTS Cessation of vitreous hemorrhage since starting hormone replacement therapy (twenty months ago). CONCLUSIONS This is the first documented case of hypo-estrogenemia in lupus anticoagulant retinopathy. The response of this condition to estrogen is worth exploring.
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- O H Hadid
- Department of Ophthalmology, Rotherham General Hospital, Rotherham, UK
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Hadid OH, Jabir M. Hypo-Oestrogenaemia in retinal vasculopathy due to primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Eur J Ophthalmol 2003; 13:819-821. [PMID: 28252758 DOI: 10.5301/ejo.2008.4535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To report hypo-estrogenemic state in a case of recurrent vitreous hemorrhages due to primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. METHODS Interventional case report. A 40-year-old woman presented with recurrent vitreous hemorrhages. Treated initially with laser photocoagulation followed by hormone replacement therapy. RESULTS Cessation of vitreous hemorrhage since starting hormone replacement therapy (twenty months ago). CONCLUSIONS This is the first documented case of hypo-estrogenemia in lupus anticoagulant retinopathy. The response of this condition to estrogen is worth exploring. (Eur J Ophthalmol 2003; 13: 819-21).
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- O H Hadid
- Department of Ophthalmology, Rotherham General Hospital, Rotherham UK
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- N B Kenawy
- Department of Ophthalmology, Rotherham General Hospital, Moorgate Road, Oakwood, Rotherham S60 2UD, UK.
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Efange SM, Kung HF, Mash DC, Jabir M, Billings J, Pablo J, Dutta A, Freshler A. Pargyline-sensitive selective accumulation of a radiolabeled MPTP analog in the primate cerebral cortex and basal ganglia. Synapse 1990; 5:207-12. [PMID: 2111588 DOI: 10.1002/syn.890050306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
The distribution of radioiodinated N-methyl-4-(4-hydroxy-3-iodobenzyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MHTP), an analog of the reportedly nontoxic N-methyl-4-benzyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine, (4-homo-MPTP), has been studied in the primate. [123I]MHTP-derived radioactivity exhibited a progressive accumulation and prolonged retention within the primate eye. Following iv injection, [123I]MHTP rapidly accumulated within the primate brain and was subsequently oxidized to a radiolabeled metabolite. The half-life of [123I]MHTP-derived radioactivity within the primate brain was 50 min. The highest concentrations of radioactivity were found in the caudate-putamen and the frontal, temporal and cingulate cortices; the substantia nigra and inferior olivary nucleus were labeled with medium intensity. Very low concentrations of radiolabel were detected in the cerebellum and white matter. Selective accumulation of [125I]MHTP-derived radioactivity within these structures was blocked by pretreatment with pargyline, suggesting that monoamine oxidase B is involved in the bioactivation of radioiodinated MHTP.
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- S M Efange
- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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