Ischemic
stroke
(IS)
affects
15
million
people
globally
which
leads
to
death
or
disability.
Currently,
Tissue
plasminogen
activator
(tPA)
is
the
only
medication
approved
by
US
Food
and
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
for
treating
IS.
This
treatment
eliminates
brain's
blood
shortage
reperfusion-related
adverse
effects
that
cause
significant
tissue
damage.
Therefore,
novel
approaches
are
urgently
needed
preserve
integrity
of
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
salvageable
brain
tissue.
Nanomedicine
opens
a
new
door
emerging
strategies
can
be
promising
therapeutic
chapter
first
discusses
pathophysiology
different
events
IS,
then
available
interventions
IS
followed
nanocarriers
available.
also
covers
viral
vectors
extracellular
vesicles
Also,
it
focuses
on
intranasal
administration
nanomedicines,
might
cross
BBB
finally
toxicity
related
completely
focused
using
nanomedicines
use
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 639 - 639
Published: May 15, 2024
Neurodegenerative
disorders
(NDs)
include
a
range
of
chronic
conditions
characterized
by
progressive
neuronal
loss,
leading
to
cognitive,
motor,
and
behavioral
impairments.
Common
examples
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
Parkinson's
(PD).
The
global
prevalence
NDs
is
on
the
rise,
imposing
significant
economic
social
burdens.
Despite
extensive
research,
mechanisms
underlying
remain
incompletely
understood,
hampering
development
effective
treatments.
Excitotoxicity,
particularly
glutamate-mediated
excitotoxicity,
key
pathological
process
implicated
in
NDs.
Targeting
N-methyl-D-aspartate
(NMDA)
receptor,
which
plays
central
role
holds
therapeutic
promise.
However,
challenges,
such
as
blood-brain
barrier
penetration
adverse
effects,
extrapyramidal
have
hindered
success
many
NMDA
receptor
antagonists
clinical
trials.
This
review
explores
molecular
antagonists,
emphasizing
their
structure,
function,
types,
future
prospects
treating
research
competitive
noncompetitive
quest
for
treatments
still
faces
hurdles.
partly
because
same
that
necessitates
blockage
under
also
responsible
normal
physiological
function
receptors.
Allosteric
modulation
receptors
presents
potential
alternative,
with
GluN2B
subunit
emerging
attractive
target
due
its
enrichment
presynaptic
extrasynaptic
receptors,
are
major
contributors
excitotoxic-induced
cell
death.
low
side-effect
profiles,
selective
like
ifenprodil
radiprodil
encountered
obstacles
poor
bioavailability
Moreover,
selectivity
these
often
relative,
they
been
shown
bind
other
GluN2
subunits,
albeit
minimally.
Recent
advancements
developing
phenanthroic
naphthoic
acid
derivatives
offer
promise
enhanced
GluN2B,
GluN2A
or
GluN2C/GluN2D
improved
pharmacodynamic
properties.
Additional
challenges
antagonist
conflicting
preclinical
results,
well
complexity
neurodegenerative
poorly
defined
subtypes.
Although
multifunctional
agents
targeting
multiple
degenerative
processes
being
explored,
data
limited.
Designing
antagonists/modulators
polycyclic
moieties
multitarget
properties
would
be
addressing
disorders.
understanding
structure
coupled
collaborative
efforts
drug
design,
imperative
realizing
antagonists/modulators.
Journal of The Electrochemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
171(3), P. 037527 - 037527
Published: March 11, 2024
One
Health
is
a
comprehensive
and
cohesive
strategy
that
seeks
to
effectively
manage
enhance
the
well-being
of
people,
animals,
ecosystems
in
sustainable
manner.
Electrochemical
biosensors
are
indispensable
vectors
for
management,
with
diverse
applications
across
industrial
process
control,
environmental
monitoring,
healthcare,
microbiology,
quality
assurance.
The
integration
nanotechnology
has
propelled
innovative
sensing
algorithms,
enhancing
efficiency
precision
biosensors.
Nanoscale
material
amplifies
their
ability
detect
molecules
single
biomolecules
nano-biosensors
utilizing
nanoparticles,
nanowires,
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs),
nanorods,
quantum
dots.
Nanomaterials,
distinguished
by
surface
functionalities,
tunability
physical/chemical
properties,
high
detection
sensitivity,
large
area,
stability,
thermal/electrical
conductivity,
instrumental
architecting
nano-biosensors.
main
limitations
current
times
scalability,
cross-sensitivity,
complex
immobilization
pathways,
toxicity
factor
nanosensors,
which
hazardous
ecosystem
as
well
humans.
This
review
explores
fundamentals
nanotechnology-enabled
electrochemical
biosensors,
encompassing
composition,
manufacturing
materials,
applications,
highlighting
necessity
advancing
biosensor
technology
control
contamination/human
diseases
order
Health.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
263, P. 115353 - 115353
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
UDP-glucuronosyltransferases
(UGTs)
could
transform
various
exogenous
and
endogenous
compounds,
which
help
detoxification
of
pesticides
in
insects.
To
investigate
the
role
UGTs
metabolism
insecticides
Chironomus
kiiensis,
CkUGT302M1,
CkUGT302N1,
CkUGT308N1
CkUGT36J1
genes
were
identified
with
1449–1599
bp
encoding
482–532
amino
acids.
Four
UGT
shared
40.86∼53.36%
identity
other
homologous
insect
species,
expressed
all
developmental
stages,
notably
larval
adult
stages.
Expression
CkUGTs
was
higher
gastric
caecum,
midgut
head.
Moreover,
expression
activity
significantly
increased
C.
kiiensis
larvae
exposure
to
sublethal
concentrations
carbaryl,
deltamethrin
phoxim,
respectively.
further
explore
functions
genes,
effectively
silenced
4th
instar
by
RNA
interference,
resulted
mortality
dsCkUGT308N1
treated
71.43%,
111.11%
62.50%
under
doses
phoxim
at
24-h
time
point,
The
study
revealed
that
gene
contribute
provide
a
scientific
basis
for
evaluating
water
pollution
pesticides.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(43), P. 43302 - 43318
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
The
vast
diversity
of
plants
in
nature
offers
a
rich
reservoir
bioactive
compounds
that
have
historically
played
an
integral
role
pharmacotherapy
and
continue
to
serve
as
primary
source
novel
therapeutic
agents.
Medicinal
contain
multitude
secondary
metabolites
with
pharmacological
potential,
making
them
indispensable
drug
discovery
development.
These
constituents,
inherent
herbal
remedies,
exhibit
wide
range
medicinal
properties
due
their
complex
chemical
compositions
structural
diversity.
Despite
the
clinical
application
crude
plant
extracts
is
often
hindered
by
limitations,
such
poor
bioavailability,
low
biostability,
variable
efficacy.
issues
can
diminish
impact
plant-derived
compounds.
Nanotechnology
presents
innovative
approach
addressing
these
challenges
through
development
nanoformulations
enhance
efficacy
This
review
examines
both
historical
recent
studies
on
synthesis
characterization
compounds,
focusing
effectiveness
treating
various
diseases.
Additionally,
it
addresses
risks
associated
direct
use
medicine,
explores
extraction
isolation
techniques,
reviews
research
from
past
five
years
nanoformulations,
applications
disease
treatment.
also
trials
conducted
over
last
nanoformulated
counterparts,
providing
insights
into
translation
natural
therapeutics.
Nano LIFE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(04)
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
has
been
known
as
an
autoimmune
disease
that
affects
the
joint
tissues
leading
to
development
of
stern
inflammatory
microenvironments.
Patients
suffering
from
RA
are
often
recommended
take
disease-modifying
anti-rheumatic
drugs
DMARDs
by
health-care
professionals.
But,
utilizing
for
a
prolonged
time
found
cause
toxicity
in
several
organs
patient
including
gastrointestinal
tract,
skin
and
kidneys.
Along
with
affecting
these
organs,
usage
also
leads
immunosuppression
causes
varied
infections.
In
recent
years,
nanomedicine
emerged
one
most
potent
therapeutic
techniques
treating
RA.
This
is
because
its
efficacy
localizing
medicines
precisely
inflamed
joints.
Therefore,
topic
nanomedicine,
which
potential
be
utilized
delivery
specifically
joints
damaged
inflammatory,
will
primary
focus
this
review.
contribute
understanding
assists
regulating
progression
emphasizing
immune
regulation,
controlled
medication
release,
targeted
delivery.
Neurodegenerative
diseases
are
a
group
of
disorders
characterized
by
the
progressive
degeneration
structure
and
function
nervous
system,
particularly
neurons
(nerve
cells).
These
primarily
affect
brain
spinal
cord,
leading
to
deterioration
cognitive
abilities,
motor
skills,
overall
neurological
functioning.
They
majorly
classified
as
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
Parkinson's
(PD),
Huntington's
(HD),
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS).
Curcumin,
natural
compound
derived
from
turmeric
plant,
has
gained
attention
for
its
potential
therapeutic
effects
in
neurodegenerative
diseases.
It
is
known
anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidant,
neuroprotective
properties.
Its
use
limited
due
poor
water
solubility
bioavailability.
However,
usefulness
agent
hindered
comprised
bioavailability
low
aqueous
(11
ng/ml)
high
permeability
(log
3.28).
Nano-delivery
systems
such
liposomes,
polymeric
nanoparticles
micelles,
lipid
nanoparticles,
emulsions
have
been
extensively
explored
enhancing
curcumin
application
effective
management
This
book
chapter
written
with
focus
create
complete
database
on
status
nanoformulation
(s)
be
developed
therapeutics
disease.
Challenges
applications
nanoformulations
AD,
PD,
HD,
ALS.
Emphasis
also
given
regulatory
aspects
use.