In Vitro Potentiation of Doxorubicin Cytotoxicity Utilizing Clarithromycin Loaded-PEGylated Liposomes
Islam Alfreahat,
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Hamdi Nsairat,
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Ibrahim Al‐Deeb
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Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Doxorubicin
(DOX)
is
a
potent
chemotherapeutic
agent
for
breast
cancer,
but
its
effectiveness
often
diminished
by
resistance
mechanisms,
particularly
through
p-glycoprotein
(P-gp)
mediated
drug
efflux.
Clarithromycin
(CAM),
macrolide
antibiotic,
inhibits
multiple
metabolic
pathways
including
CYP3A
and
P-gp,
potentially
countering
DOX
resistance.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
potentiation
of
against
MCF-7
cancer
cell
line
encapsulating
both
CAM
in
PEGylated
liposomes.
liposomes
containing
were
prepared
using
thin
film
hydration
method.
The
physicochemical
properties
liposomes,
average
particle
size,
polydispersity
index
(PDI),
zeta
potential,
characterized.
Encapsulation
efficiencies
assessed,
stability
was
evaluated
over
9
days
at
room
temperature.
Cell
viability
measured
an
IC50
assay,
P-gp
expression
levels
determined
ELISA.
CAM/DOX-PEGylated
exhibited
optimal
size
(238
±
26.7
nm),
PDI
(0.29
0.107),
potential
(-20.9
2.17
mV).
These
maintained
good
regarding
charge
days.
81.05%
78.13%
DOX.
value
0.13
µM,
representing
significant
reduction
compared
physical
mixture
(0.25
µM)
free
(0.21
cells.
ELISA
analysis
showed
approximately
5%
with
1.61%
results
indicate
that
encapsulated
enhances
cells,
likely
inhibition
p-glycoprotein.
approach
may
offer
promising
strategy
overcome
improve
chemotherapy
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Chitosan and hyaluronic acid in breast cancer treatment: Anticancer efficacy and nanoparticle and hydrogel development
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
301, P. 140144 - 140144
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Language: Английский
Advancements of metallic nanoparticles: A promising frontier in cancer treatment
Science Progress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
107(4)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
The
incidence
of
cancer
is
increasing
and
evolving
as
a
major
source
mortality.
Nanotechnology
has
garnered
considerable
scientific
interest
in
recent
decades
can
offer
promising
solution
to
the
challenges
encountered
with
traditional
chemotherapy.
Nanoparticle
utilization
holds
promise
combating
other
diseases,
offering
exciting
prospects
for
drug
delivery
systems
medicinal
applications.
Metallic
nanoparticles
exhibit
remarkable
physical
chemical
properties,
such
their
minute
size,
composition,
structure,
extensive
surface
area,
rendering
them
versatile
cost-effective.
Research
demonstrated
significant
beneficial
impact
on
treatment,
characterized
by
enhanced
targeting
abilities,
gene
activity
suppression,
improved
efficiency.
By
incorporating
ligands,
functionalized
metal
ensure
precise
energy
deposition
within
tumors,
thereby
augmenting
treatment
accuracy.
Moreover,
beyond
therapeutic
efficacy,
serve
valuable
tools
cell
visualization,
contributing
diagnostic
techniques.
Utilizing
allows
simultaneous
diagnosis
while
also
facilitating
controlled
release,
thus
revolutionizing
care.
This
narrative
review
investigates
advancements
types
mechanisms
cells,
application
clinical
scenarios,
potential
toxicity
medicine.
Language: Английский
Niosomes as a Targeted Drug Delivery system in the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Preparation, Classification, and Mechanisms of Cellular Uptake
Muneeb UrRahman,
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Hafiz Rashid Hussain,
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Huzaifa Akram
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et al.
Journal of drug targeting,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 36
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Breast
cancer
remains
one
of
the
significant
health
issues
across
globe,
being
diagnosed
in
millions
women
worldwide
annually.
Conventional
therapeutic
options
have
substantial
adverse
effects
due
to
their
non-specificity
and
limited
drug
bioavailability.
Niosomes,
novel
delivery
systems
formed
from
non-ionic
surfactants,
with
or
without
cholesterol
charge-inducing
agents,
are
used
as
treating
BC.
Their
formulation
by
various
methods
enhances
efficacy
bioavailability
minimizes
side
effects.
Niosomal
tamoxifen
exhibits
target
enhanced
stability,
whereas
docetaxel
methotrexate
show
sustained
controlled
release,
respectively.5-Fluorouracil,
doxorubicin,
paclitaxel,
cyclophosphamide,
epirubicin
improved
cytotoxic
against
BC
when
combined
other
agents.
Furthermore,
repurposed
niosomal
formulations
anti-cancer
drugs
penetration,
reduced
tumor
volume,
significantly
anti-tumor
effect.
This
review
article
focuses
on
composition
niosomes
application
treatment
then
examines
how
could
contribute
research.
Language: Английский
Innovative approaches in breast cancer therapy: repurposing nanocarriers for enhanced outcomes
Sana Naaz Siddiqui,
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Md. Faheem Haider,
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M.A. Rahman
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et al.
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
PREPARATION AND ASSESSMENT OF NAIL LACQUER INCORPORATING CICLOPIROX OLAMINE-LOADED NIOSOMES
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 169 - 174
Published: April 7, 2025
Objective:
The
emergence
of
transungual
drug
delivery
systems
represents
a
significant
advancement
in
treating
nail-related
conditions,
particularly
fungal
infections
like
onychomycosis.
current
study
aims
to
formulate
ciclopirox
olamine
(CPO)-loaded
niosomal
nail
lacquer
for
the
treatment
Methods:
CPO
niosomes
were
synthesized
using
thin-film
hydration
method,
incorporating
different
proportions
cholesterol,
Span
60,
and
Tween
40.
Niosomes
assessed
their
content,
encapsulation
efficiency,
particle
size,
zeta
potential.
Results:
Among
various
formulations
niosomes,
formulation
F5
showed
adequate
loading
94.51%,
polydispersity
index
0.171,
potential
−5.10
mV.
Following
that,
optimized
(F5)
suspension
was
used
develop
formulation.
maximum
vitro
release,
achieving
rate
92.22%.
ex
vivo
conducted
Franz
diffusion
cell
apparatus,
resulting
release
approximately
90.67%.
zone
inhibition
obtained
found
more
than
pure
solution.
Conclusion:
oral
administration
antifungal
agents,
such
as
allylamines
azoles,
is
associated
with
numerous
adverse
effects
from
requirement
high
dosages.
These
issues
can
be
addressed
by
formulating
medications
lacquer,
significantly
lower
dosages
treatment,
which
consequently
leads
reduced
side
Language: Английский
Niosomes: A Revolution in Sustainable and Targeted Drug Delivery-Green Synthesis, Precision Medicine, and Beyond
Harsh Pirojiya,
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Kiran Dudhat
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Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Language: Английский
Pimozide-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers: Repurposing strategy against lung cancer
Wafa’ A. AL-Haj,
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Hamdi Nsairat,
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Mohamed El‐Tanani
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et al.
Science Progress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
107(4)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
repurpose
pimozide
(PMZ)
by
incorporating
it
into
nanostructured
lipid
carriers
(NLC)
using
a
modified
melting
emulsion
ultrasonication
method.
Methods
We
employed
stearic
and
oleic
acids
in
1:1
ratio
as
lipids,
with
Tween
80
PEG
4000
surfactants.
The
formulation
was
analyzed
for
particle
size,
zeta
potential,
encapsulation
efficiency.
Transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
used
confirm
the
spherical
shape
of
particles.
release
profile
PMZ-NLC
evaluated
under
different
pH
conditions,
anticancer
activity
tested
on
A549
cell
lines.
Results
exhibited
an
average
size
136
±
2.9
nm,
potential
−25.1
0.9
mV,
efficiency
86%
11.
TEM
confirmed
NLCs.
PMZ
from
pH-sensitive,
enhancing
tumor
targeting.
IC
50
values
were
16.5
μM
free
12.9
after
72
h.
Discussion
demonstrated
improved
compared
PMZ,
suggesting
that
enhances
drug's
effectiveness.
pH-sensitive
supports
its
targeted
therapy
lung
cancer.
Conclusions
showed
safe
effective
strategy
cancer
treatment.
Further
investigation
is
warranted
evaluate
vivo
efficacy,
long-term
safety,
clinical
application.
Language: Английский
Green synthesized Zingiber officinale -ZnO nanoparticles: anticancer efficacy against 3D breast cancer model
Future Science OA,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Methodology:
Physical
characterization
and
biological
activity
were
performed
against
2D,
3D
spheroids
MCF-7
cell
lines.
Language: Английский
The Potential of Colloidal Systems Based on Carbamate-Containing Hexadecylpiperidinium Surfactants in Biomedical Applications
Colloids and Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 57 - 57
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
New
hexadecylpiperidinium
surfactants,
containing
one
or
two
butylcarbamate
fragments,
were
synthesized.
The
antimicrobial
activity,
toxicity,
aggregation
behavior
in
aqueous
solutions,
and
solubilization
capacity
of
these
surfactants
towards
the
hydrophobic
drug
ibuprofen
characterized.
These
demonstrated
a
high
activity
against
wide
range
pathogenic
bacteria,
including
both
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
strains,
as
well
fungi.
By
forming
mixed-micellar
compositions
cationic
surfactant
1-CB(Bu)-P-16
nonionic
Brij®35,
highly
functional
low-toxic
formulations
obtained.
Furthermore,
transition
from
mixed
micelles
to
niosomes
was
accomplished,
enhancing
their
potential
delivery
systems.
Niosomes
found
be
less
toxic
compared
micelles,
while
also
increasing
solubility
water.
modification
with
made
it
possible
increase
stability
system
improve
drug.
data
obtained
indicate
that
new
carbamate-containing
have
significant
biomedical
applications,
particularly
formulation
advanced
Language: Английский