Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2208 - 2208
Published: May 26, 2022
Sweet
tea
(Lithocarpus
litseifolius
[Hance]
Chun)
is
a
new
resource
for
food
raw
materials,
with
plenty
of
health
functions.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
preventive
effect
and
potential
mechanism
sweet
extract
(STE)
against
ulcerative
colitis
(UC).
Briefly,
BABL/c
mice
were
treated
STE
(100
400
mg/kg)
2
weeks
prevent
3%
dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS)-induced
UC.
It
was
found
that
supplementation
significantly
prevented
DSS-induced
UC
symptoms;
suppressed
levels
pro-inflammatory
mediators,
such
as
myeloperoxidase
tumor
necrosis
factor-α;
increased
anti-inflammatory
cytokines;
up-regulated
expression
tight
junction
proteins
(Zonula
occludens-1
Occludin).
also
altered
gut
microbiota
profile
by
increasing
Bacteroidetes,
Lactobacillus,
Akkermansia,
Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group,
Alistipes
inhibiting
Firmicutes,
Proteobacteria,
Helicobacter,
accompanied
significant
increase
in
content
butyric
acid.
Moreover,
G-protein-coupled
receptor
(GPR)
43
GPR109A
inhibited
histone
deacetylase
3
(HDAC3)
nuclear
factor-κB
p65
(NF-κB
p65)
colon.
In
conclusion,
this
indicated
has
good
on
regulating
activate
butyrate-GPR-mediated
signaling
simultaneously
inhibit
HDAC3/NF-κB
inflammatory
signaling.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 3367 - 3382
Published: April 2, 2022
With
the
development
of
synthesis
technology,
modified
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
has
emerged
as
a
novel
category
therapeutic
agents
for
broad
diseases.
However,
effective
intracellular
delivery
mRNA
remains
challenging,
especially
its
sensitivity
to
enzymatic
degradation.
Here,
we
propose
polyphenol-assisted
handy
strategy
efficient
in
vivo
IL-10
mRNA.
binds
polyphenol
ellagic
acid
through
supramolecular
binding
yield
negatively
charged
core,
followed
by
complexing
with
linear
polyetherimide
and
coating
bilirubin-modified
hyaluronic
obtain
layer-by-layer
nanostructure.
The
nanostructure
specifically
up-regulated
level
IL-10,
effectively
inhibited
expression
inflammatory
factors,
promoted
mucosal
repair,
protected
colonic
epithelial
cells
against
apoptosis,
exerted
potent
efficacy
dextran
sulfate
sodium
salt-induced
acute
chronic
murine
models
colitis.
designed
system
without
systemic
toxicity
potential
facilitate
promising
platform
ulcerative
colitis
treatment.
Materials & Design,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
238, P. 112645 - 112645
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
an
idiopathic,
chronic,
and
progressive
inflammatory
set
of
conditions
that
affects
the
colonic
mucosa.
Natural
Polyphenols
are
well
documented
for
their
excellent
antioxidant
properties
have
obvious
advantages
in
strategy
anti-oxidation
treatment
UC.
However,
poor
water
solubility,
low
bioavailability,
unstable
nature
hindered
clinical
application.
Therefore,
we
efficiently
encapsulated
bioactive
polyphenol
epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG)
with
poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone)
(PVP)
via
reliable
intermolecular
hydrogen-bonded
interactions,
conjugated
polysaccharide
chondroitin
sulfate
(CS)
gastrointestinal
stability
CD44
active
targeting
capability
onto
surfaces
to
achieve
targeted
delivery
(EPC).
The
obtained
EPC
system
showed
average
diameter
54
nm,
monodisperse
size
distribution
negatively
charged
surface.
In
vitro
studies
demonstrated
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-scavenging
anti-inflammatory
ability
system.
After
oral
administration,
localized
inflamed
colon
effectively
alleviated
symptoms
dextran
sodium
salt
(DSS)-induced
UC
mice.
Specifically,
down-regulated
expression
cytokines,
up-regulated
tight
junction-associated
proteins
restore
intestinal
barrier,
modulated
gut
microbiota.
This
drug
a
simple
self-assembling
process
may
pave
new
polyphenol-based
therapy
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(25), P. 31950 - 31965
Published: June 11, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
recurrent
chronic
mucosal
inflammation
disease
whose
most
significant
pathological
characteristics
are
intestinal
and
damaged
barrier
induced
by
reactive
oxygen/nitrogen
species,
abnormal
immune
microenvironment,
microecological
imbalance.
Oral
probiotics
living
therapy
for
diseases,
but
their
clinical
application
hindered
poor
bacterial
biological
activity
insufficient
retention.
Here,
we
developed
targeted
oral
formulation,
functionalized
probiotic
Lf@MPB,
with
Lactobacillus
fermentum
(Lf)
as
the
core
modified
melanin
nanoparticles
(MNPs)
on
its
surface
through
click
reaction
of
tricarboxyphenylboronic
acid
synergistic
UC.
In
vitro
experiments
showed
that
Lf@MPB
not
only
possessed
strong
free
radical
scavenging
ability,
reduced
cellular
mitochondrial
polarization,
inhibited
apoptosis
also
significantly
enhanced
viability
Lf
in
simulated
gastrointestinal
fluid.
Fluorescence
imaging
vivo
revealed
high
accumulation
at
site
dextran
sulfate
sodium-induced
UC
mice.
Moreover,
results
demonstrated
effectively
alleviated
oxidative
stress
inflammatory
response
restored
barrier.
addition,
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
verified
could
increase
abundance
diversity
microbial
communities
optimize
composition
to
inhibit
progression
This
work
combines
effective
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
strategies
administration
provide
promising
alternative
treatment.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 1172 - 1172
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
Drug
delivery
systems
(DDSs)
represent
an
emerging
focus
for
many
researchers
and
they
are
becoming
progressively
crucial
in
the
development
of
new
treatments.
Great
attention
is
given
to
all
challenges
that
a
drug
has
overcome
during
its
journey
across
barriers
tissues
pharmacokinetics
modulations
needed
order
reach
targeting
sites.
The
goal
these
pathways
drugs
controlled
way,
optimizing
their
bioavailability
minimizing
side
effects.
Recent
innovations
DDSs
include
various
nanotechnology-based
approaches,
such
as
nanoparticles,
nanofibers
micelles,
which
provide
effective
targeted
sustained
release
therapeutics.
In
this
context,
protein-based
gaining
significant
pharmaceutical
field
due
potential
revolutionize
efficient
delivery.
As
natural
biomolecules,
proteins
offer
distinct
advantages,
including
safety,
biocompatibility
biodegradability,
making
them
fascinating
alternative
synthetic
polymers.
Moreover,
carriers,
those
derived
from
gelatin,
albumin,
collagen,
gliadin
silk
proteins,
demonstrate
exceptional
stability
under
physiological
conditions,
allow
release,
enhancing
therapeutic
efficacy.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
current
trends,
challenges,
future
perspectives
delivery,
focusing
on
types
adopted
techniques
being
developed
enhance
functionality
terms
affinity
capabilities,
underscoring
significantly
impact
modern
Gels,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 155 - 155
Published: March 3, 2022
In
the
current
research
work,
pH-sensitive
hydrogels
were
prepared
via
a
free
radical
polymerization
technique
for
targeted
delivery
of
5-aminosalicylic
acid
to
colon.
Various
proportions
chitosan,
β-Cyclodextrin,
and
acrylic
cross-linked
by
ethylene
glycol
dimethacrylate.
Ammonium
persulfate
was
employed
as
an
initiator.
The
development
new
polymeric
network
successful
encapsulation
drug
confirmed
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy.
Thermogravimetric
analysis
indicated
high
thermal
stability
hydrogel
compared
pure
chitosan
β-Cyclodextrin.
A
rough
hard
surface
revealed
scanning
electron
microscopy.
Similarly,
crystallinity
fabricated
evaluated
using
powder
X-ray
diffraction.
swelling
release
studies
performed
in
both
acidic
basic
medium
(pH
1.2
7.4,
respectively)
at
37
°C.
High
observed
pH
7.4
1.2.
increased
incorporation
led
increase
porosity,
swelling,
loading,
release,
gel
fraction
hydrogel,
whereas
decrease
sol
observed.
Thus,
we
can
conclude
from
results
that
developed
could
be
promising
carrier
systems.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(22)
Published: Sept. 13, 2022
Abstract
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
prevalent
idiopathic
inflammatory
disease
which
causes
such
complications
as
intestinal
perforation,
obstruction,
and
bleeding,
thus
deleteriously
impacting
people's
normal
work
quality
of
life.
Hence,
accurate
diagnosis
UC
crucial
in
terms
planning
optimal
treatment
plan.
Herein,
pH/reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
dual‐responsive
nanosystem
(BM@EP)
developed
for
UC's
detection
therapy.
BM@EP
composed
chromophore‐drug
dyad
the
enteric
coating.
The
(BOD‐XT‐DHM)
synthesized
by
linking
chromophore
(BOD‐XT‐BOH)
flavonoid
drug
(dihydromyricetin
DHM)
through
boronate
ester
bond.
coating
includes
Eudragit
S100
poly(lactic‐
co
‐glycolic
acid)
(PLGA),
former
commonly
employed
pH‐dependent
polymer
excipient
so
to
attain
colon‐targeted
delivery,
latter
has
been
widely
used
an
controlled‐extended
release.
After
oral
administration,
delivers
into
colon
releases
molecules
being
triggered
alkaline
pH
t
colon,
thereafter
upon
stimulated
overexpressed
H
2
O
inflamed
bond
broken
down
correspondingly
DHM
released
therapy,
simultaneously
near‐infrared
second
window
(NIR‐II)
fluorescence
optoacoustic
imaging
recovery
evaluation.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(8), P. 4781 - 4793
Published: July 27, 2023
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
chronic
inflammation-related
disease
that
severely
affects
the
colon
and
rectum
regions.
A
variety
of
therapy
regimens
are
used
for
treatment
UC.
Clinically,
therapeutic
enema
choice
UC
patients.
Irrespective
on-site
administration,
major
limitation
enemas
dispossession
medicine
followed
by
low
drug
availability
action.
In
our
present
work,
we
have
developed
an
enzyme-responsive
injectable
hydrogel
(ER-hydrogel)
to
overcome
limitations
enema.
The
hydrogels
possess
two
advantages,
which
being
exploited
delivery
in
UC:
prolonged
retention
enzyme
responsiveness.
former
one
prominent
advantages
compared
free
latter
controls
release
or
provides
on-demand.
ER-hydrogel
was
formulated
heat-cool
method
purposes,
corticosteroid
drug,
budesonide
(Bud),
encapsulated
into
evaluated
its
various
physicochemical
potentials
dextran
sodium
sulfate
(DSS)-induced
vitro
ex
vivo
adhesion
studies
confirm
mucoadhesive
nature
ER-hydrogel,
upsurge
Bud
from
Bud-loaded
upon
addition
esterase
confirms
enzyme-mediated
ER-hydrogel.
Moreover,
exhibited
promising
results
alleviating
activity
index
UC,
restored
length
colon,
main
hallmark
terms
health
tissue,
colonic
tissue
damage,
as
seen
H&E-stained,
AB-NR-stained,
HID-AB-stained
sections.
Finally,
also
markedly
subsided
IL-1β,
TNF-α,
MPO,
nitrite
levels
serum
tissues.
Thus,
fabricated
possesses
appreciable
translational
potential
due
ability
significantly
ameliorate
inflammatory
changes
naive
water-based
acute
experimental
mice.