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Immunology
Safiya Sulthana, Padakanti Sandeep Chary, Valamla Bhavana, Ekta Pardhi, Shashi Bala Singh, Neelesh Kumar Mehra
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a seabuckthorn oil-based Emulgel formulation for psoriasis therapy. The anti-psoriatic activity of the SeaEmulgel was studied using an Imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like inflammation model in Balb/c mice. In-vivo animal studies showed that the emulgel reduced redness, scaling, and inflammation in psoriasis-induced mice, as analyzed by various parameters. The results indicated that the SeaEmulgel formulation had better anti-psoriatic activity against the psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice.
INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jeanri Myburgh, Wilna Liebenberg, Clarissa Willers, Admire Dube, Minja Gerber
Summary: This study evaluated the suitability of three nano-based transdermal drug delivery systems containing ibuprofen and assessed their drug release, skin permeation, and safety. The results showed that these nano-based drug delivery systems could effectively deliver ibuprofen transdermally, leading to potential improvements in pain management strategies.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dehua Kong, Wenyu Hong, Miao Yu, Yanxia Li, YaXin Zheng, Xue Ying
Summary: A novel multifunctional targeting carrier was developed to enhance drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier and target brain tumor tissues. The study demonstrated that the multifunctional liposomes exhibited significant inhibitory effects on brain tumor cells and improved drug uptake and apoptosis. In vivo experiments showed that the liposomes prolonged the median survival time of tumor-bearing rats.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roya Koshani, Mandana Tavakolian, Theo G. M. van de Ven
Summary: A novel cellulose emulgel based on chitosan and dialdehyde cellulose was developed for the delivery of lipophilic compounds. The emulgel showed a larger surface area and gradual release of lipophilic compounds, making it a promising candidate for oral drug delivery.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mahipal Reddy Donthi, Siva Ram Munnangi, Kowthavarapu Venkata Krishna, Ranendra Narayan Saha, Gautam Singhvi, Sunil Kumar Dubey
Summary: Nano-emulgel is a novel drug delivery system that aims to enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of lipophilic drugs. It addresses the limitations of lipophilic formulations such as poor solubility, unpredictable absorption, and low oral bioavailability. By incorporating nano-emulsion into gel, the stability and drug delivery for immediate and controlled release are improved. The focus on nano-emulgel has increased due to its targeted delivery, ease of application, absence of gastrointestinal degradation or the first pass metabolism, and safety profile. This review discusses the formulation components, pharmacokinetics, and safety profiles of nano-emulgel for topical drug delivery.
Article
Food Science & Technology
David Oppong, Worawan Panpipat, Ling-Zhi Cheong, Manat Chaijan
Summary: This study demonstrates that using a rice flour-based emulgel instead of deep-frying can produce healthier fish nuggets with controlled lipid content and delayed lipid oxidation. The incorporation of rice flour emulgel improves the quality and organoleptic properties of the fish nuggets, while reducing microbial loads.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Katieli da Silva Souza Campanholi, Ranulfo Combuca da Silva Junior, Renato Sonchini Goncalves, Jessica Bassi da Silva, Flavia Amanda Pedroso de Morais, Rafaela Said dos Santos, Bruno Henrique Vilsinski, Gabrielly Lorraynny Martins de Oliveira, Magali Soares dos Santos Pozza, Marcos Luciano Bruschi, Bruna Barnei Saraiva, Celso Vataru Nakamura, Wilker Caetano
Summary: The bioadhesive emulsion-filled gel developed in this study, containing a high amount of Copaifera reticulata Ducke oil-resin, showed satisfactory healing ability, antimicrobial activity, and repellency, making it a cost-effective clinical strategy for wound care and myiasis prevention. The emulgel preparation, low in cost, also demonstrated potential as a drug for wound therapy with viscoelastic performance and easy spreading properties.
Review
Cell Biology
Tsai-Mu Cheng, Wong-Jin Chang, Hsiu-Yi Chu, Roberto De Luca, Jens Z. Pedersen, Sandra Incerpi, Zi-Lin Li, Ya-Jung Shih, Hung-Yun Lin, Kuan Wang, Jacqueline Whang-Peng
Summary: Integrin alpha v beta 3 plays a crucial role in cancer cell proliferation and metastasis, with its ligands and crosstalk with other signaling pathways regulating cancer growth. Inhibition of signals related to integrin alpha v beta 3 has shown promise as a target for cancer therapies. Nanotechnologies, such as the use of nanomaterial carriers, are being increasingly explored for their potential potentiation in cancer treatments targeting integrin alpha v beta 3.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Imogen Robertson, Tung Wai Hau, Farheen Sami, Md Sajid Ali, Vishal Badgujar, Sheikh Murtuja, Md Saquib Hasnain, Abdullah Khan, Shahnaz Majeed, Mohammed Tahir Ansari
Summary: The chemopreventive properties of resveratrol have been studied for a long time, but it has limitations in pharmaceutical aspects. Nano-formulations show potential in improving drug development and addressing issues related to drug accumulation and hepatotoxicity. The review suggests strategies to overcome pharmacokinetic and toxicity issues.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maria Talat, Muhammad Zaman, Rahima Khan, Muhammad Jamshaid, Muneeba Akhtar, Agha Zeeeshan Mirza
Summary: Emulgels are an emerging drug delivery system that combines the characteristics of emulsion and gel. They are easy to use, improve patient compliance, have a pleasing appearance and texture, long shelf life, and transparency.
DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Kelly Light, Salwa Karboune
Summary: This review provides an overview of emulsions, hydrogels, and emulgels as delivery systems for poorly soluble hydrophobic nutraceuticals. It highlights the potential of these systems to enhance bioavailability and modify the release profile of bioactive encapsulates. The use of sophisticated emulsion or hydrogel-based delivery systems for consistent dosing of cannabinoids is discussed as a potential solution to the challenges of cannabis edibles.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hong Wang, Jing Xu, Pingping Dong, Yanan Li, Yifang Cui, Huajian Li, Haoran Li, Jiayu Zhang, Shaoping Wang, Long Dai
Summary: An efficient strategy was developed to screen and identify pterostilbene metabolites, and a total of 88 metabolites were characterized. The study showed that plasma and urine had a greater variety of pterostilbene metabolites, and solid-phase extraction was the most acceptable method for pterostilbene metabolism.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laura Tebcharani, Caren Wanzke, Theresa M. Lutz, Jennifer Rodon-Fores, Oliver Lieleg, Job Boekhoven
Summary: This study introduces a drug delivery system using a gellified emulsion for zero-order release of hydrophobic drugs, demonstrating tunable release rate and period by varying initial oil and drug concentrations. The system's quantitative understanding allows for predicting drug release kinetics, and it remains fully functional even after storing at -20 degrees C. Cell viability studies confirm the non-toxicity of the hydrolyzable oil and its hydrolysis product under the utilized conditions.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Katieli da Silva Souza Campanholi, Renato Sonchini Goncalves, Jessica Bassi da Silva, Rafaela Said dos Santos, Mariana Carla de Oliveira, Sabrina Barbosa de Souza Ferreira, Lidiane Vizioli de Castro-Hoshino, Rodolfo Bento Balbinot, Danielle Lazarin-Bidoia, Mauro Luciano Baesso, Marcos Luciano Bruschi, Celso Vataru Nakamura, Wilker Caetano
Summary: The thermal stimuli-responsive emulsion-filled gel (SR-EFG) is a promising topical treatment and innovative phytotherapeutic proposal for cutaneous leishmaniasis, with the ability to act as a permeation enhancer and promote wound healing.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marianna Kostina-Bednarz, Joanna Plonka, Hanna Barchanska
Summary: Metabolic profiling plays an important role in drug development, allowing the investigation of the influence of treatment on drug metabolism and the identification of markers for therapeutic interventions. This study found that resveratrol enhances the effects of amantadine treatment and increases rimantadine metabolism, potentially reducing side effects. Fingerprinting and chemometric tools are efficient methods for evaluating metabolite changes in model organisms.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)