Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Aseptic
inflammation
and
osteolysis
triggered
by
the
phagocytosis
of
implant
wear
particles
macrophages
are
important
reasons
for
aseptic
loosening
(AL)
in
total
joint
replacement,
which
ultimately
leads
to
failure.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 181 - 181
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Oral
mucositis
(OM)
is
a
common
and
debilitating
side
effect
of
cancer
therapy,
characterized
by
ulceration
or
inflammation
the
oral
mucosa.
This
study
evaluates
preclinical
efficacy
curcumin-loaded
bicosome
systems
(cur-BS)
in
mitigating
chemotherapy-induced
OM
mice.
Methods:
BS
were
prepared
using
combination
1,2-di-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DPPC)
1,2-dihexanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DHPC),
α-tocopherol,
curcumin,
encapsulated
within
liposomal
vesicles.
Three
formulations
with
different
curcumin
concentrations
(180,
540,
900
μM)
particle
size,
polydispersity
index
(PDI),
encapsulation
efficiency
(EE),
appearance,
morphology.
The
formulation
highest
concentration
(cur-BS
5×)
was
selected
for
ex
vivo
permeability
studies,
release
profile
analysis,
vitro
anti-inflammatory
efficacy.
induced
mice
5-fluorouracil
(5-FU)
acetic
acid.
Cur-BS
5×
compared
to
commercial
product
Dentoxol®.
Results:
results
showed
that
cur-BS
provided
sustained
through
mechanism
involving
both
diffusion
matrix
relaxation,
enhancing
retention
deeper
skin
layers.
Treatment
downregulated
expression
inflammatory
markers
(IL-1β
TNF-α).
Macroscopic
assessments
demonstrated
Dentoxol®
reduced
severity,
greatest
improvement
observed
between
days
6
9.
By
day
24,
scores
1.25
±
0.5
1.0
0.0
Dentoxol®,
indicating
effectiveness
treatments.
However,
histological
analysis
revealed
superior
tissue
recovery
5×,
showing
better
epithelial
structure
inflammation.
5×-treated
also
exhibited
greater
weight
higher
survival
rates
group.
Conclusions:
These
findings
suggest
may
enhance
treatment,
offering
outcomes
comparable
than
those
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 17, 2025
Curcumin,
a
polyphenolic
compound
derived
from
the
traditional
Chinese
medicine
turmeric,
which
has
variety
of
pharmacological
effects,
including
anti-cancer,
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
and
antiviral
properties.
However,
its
clinical
application
is
hindered
by
low
solubility
bioavailability.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
researchers
have
developed
various
formulations
such
as
nanoformulations,
solid
dispersions,
microspheres.
These
advancements
led
to
improved
therapeutic
effects
facilitated
progression
research,
primarily
focusing
on
Phase
I
II
trials
for
conditions
like
diabetes,
obesity,
metabolic
syndrome.
In
recent
years,
there
been
noticeable
increase
in
III
IV
trials,
particularly
concerning
oral
dental
diseases
arthritis.
This
article
reviews
literature
both
domestic
international
sources,
providing
comprehensive
overview
curcumin's
research
progress,
mechanisms,
formulation
developments,
studies.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(12), P. 5864 - 5873
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
To
improve
the
permeation
of
curcumin,
we
prepared
curcumin-based
ionic
liquid
(Cur-Bet-IL)
(IL
formed
using
curcumin
succinic
anhydride
and
betaine)
from
by
combining
theoretical
calculation
experimental
research
then
liposome
(Cur-Bet-IL-Lip).
The
Cur-Bet-IL-Lip
has
good
stability
(stored
for
10
days
without
significant
changes)
biocompatibility,
which
encompasses
not
only
properties
but
also
characteristics
liquids
liposomes.
can
penetrate
stratum
corneum
deliver
to
epidermis
dermis
skin,
cumulative
permeability
after
24
h
was
49%.
Compared
Cur-Bet-IL,
a
uptake
ability
on
human
immortalized
keratinocyte
(HaCaT)
cells
(1.87-fold),
reduce
expression
TNF-α
(1.59-fold),
IL-1β
(1.19-fold),
IL-17A
(1.53-fold),
IL-17F
(1.18-fold),
IL-22
(1.49-fold)
in
HaCaT
increase
collagen-I
(1.14-fold).
Therefore,
guiding
significance
improving
solubility
insoluble
drugs,
provides
potential
value
clinical
application
curcumin.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 5721 - 5737
Published: June 1, 2024
Purpose:
Curcumin
nanocrystals
(Cur-NCs)
were
prepared
by
hot
melt
extrusion
(HME)
technology
to
improve
the
dissolution
and
bioavailability
of
curcumin
(Cur).
Methods:
Cur-NCs
with
different
drug-carrier
ratios
one-step
process
Eudragit
®
EPO
(EEP)
as
carrier.
The
dispersed
size
solid
state
Cur
in
extruded
samples
characterized
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS),
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM),
differential
calorimetry
(DSC),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD).
thermal
stability
was
analyzed
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
high
performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC).
Dissolution
pharmacokinetics
studied
evaluate
improvement
absorption
nano-preparation.
Results:
particle
sizes
range
50~150
nm
successfully
using
1:1,
2:1
4:1,
crystal
form
Form
1
both
before
after
HME.
extrudate
powders
showed
very
efficient
cumulative
percentage
80%
less
than
2
min,
intrinsic
rates
them
13.68
±
1.20
mg/min/cm
,
11.78
0.57
4.35
0.20
respectively,
whereas
that
pure
only
0.04
0.00
.
TGA
data
demonstrated
degradation
temperature
about
250
°C,
while
HPLC
results
degraded
when
at
over
150
°C.
Pharmacokinetic
experiment
a
significant
Cur.
C
max
Cur-NC
group
1.68
times
group,
area
under
curve
(AUC
0-∞
)
metabolites
2.79
4.07
compared
group.
Conclusion:
can
be
HME
one
step,
which
significantly
improves
Such
novel
method
for
preparing
insoluble
drug
has
broad
application
prospects.
Keywords:
technology,
curcumin,
nanocrystals,
dissolution,
vivo