Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Despite
being
historically
relegated
as
a
by-product,
orange
peel
(OP)
has
gained
prominence
source
of
beneficial
phytochemicals,
such
flavonoids,
phenolic
acids,
carotenoids,
and
limonoids.These
compounds
collectively
confer
potent
free
radical
scavenging
capabilities,
offering
robust
protection
against
oxidative
stress-induced
cellular
damage.For
instance,
OP
been
considered
tale
cultural
significance
for
its
outstanding
properties.Besides,
contains
great
variety
antioxidants
nutrients
that
contribute
to
health-promoting
benefits.The
present
study
addresses
various
methodologies
employed
in
the
evaluation
antioxidant
capability,
while
also
addressing
factors
influencing
bioavailability
absorption.Additionally,
we
underscore
diverse
health
implications
associated
with
consumption
OP-derived
antioxidants,
encompassing
their
potential
mitigate
stress-related
disorders.Moreover,
this
work
presents
methods
assessing
capacity
OP.Specifically,
review
brings
together
several
essential
aspects
from
perspective.This
mainly
includes
OP,
cardiovascular
dermatological
well-being,
bolstering
immune
system,
protecting
neurological
functions,
potentially
contributing
prevention
cancer
maintenance
gastrointestinal
health.Finally,
practical
dietary
suggestions
integrating
due
attention
safety
considerations.In
nutshell
highlights
incorporation
derived
OPs
into
contemporary
healthcare
approaches
promote
improved
overall
health.
Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 615 - 627
Published: May 9, 2023
Oral
administration
of
poorly
water-soluble
drugs
(PWSDs)
is
generally
related
to
low
bioavailability,
leading
high
drug
doses,
multiple
side
effects,
and
patient
compliance.
Thus,
different
strategies
have
been
developed
increase
solubility
dissolution
in
the
gastrointestinal
tract,
opening
new
venues
for
these
drugs.This
review
outlines
current
challenges
PWSD
formulation
development
overcome
oral
barriers
their
bioavailability.
Conventional
include
altering
crystalline
molecular
structures
modifying
solid
dosage
forms.
In
contrast,
novel
comprise
micro-
nanostructured
systems.
Recent
representative
studies
involving
how
improved
bioavailability
PWSDs
were
also
reviewed
reported.New
approaches
enhance
sought
improve
water
rates,
protection
by
overcoming
biological
barriers,
increased
absorption.
Still,
only
a
handful
focused
on
quantifying
Improving
remains
an
exciting
unexplored
field
research
has
become
important
issue
successfully
developing
pharmaceutical
products.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
108(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
The
present
work
aimed
to
develop,
characterize,
and
evaluate
the
antibacterial
antibiofilm
activity
of
two
nanoemulsions
(NEs)
containing
500
µg/mL
curcumin
from
Curcuma
longa
(CUR).
These
NEs,
produced
with
heating,
contain
olive
oil
(5%)
surfactants
tween
80
span
(2.5%),
water
q.s.
100
mL,
were
stable
for
120
days.
NE-2-CUR
presented
Ø
165.40
±
2.56
nm,
PDI
0.254,
ζ
−
33.20
1.35
mV,
pH
6.49,
Entrapment
Drug
Efficiency
(
EE
)
99%.
NE-4-CUR
showed
a
105.70
4.13
0.459,
32.10
1.45
6.40
99.29%.
Structural
characterization
was
performed
using
DRX
FTIR,
thermal
DSC
TG,
morphological
SEM,
suggesting
that
there
is
no
significant
change
in
CUR
NEs
they
remain
stable.
MIC
by
broth
microdilution
method
nine
gram-positive
gram-negative
bacteria,
as
well
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
clinical
isolates
resistant
antibiotics
biofilm
efflux
pump
producers.
mostly
bacteriostatic
profile.
varied
between
125
250
µg/mL.
most
sensitive
bacteria
Staphylococcus
aureus
Enterococcus
faecalis
,
which
ceftazidime
(CAZ)
interaction
also
evaluated
against
K.
Checkerboard
method.
synergistic
or
additive
profile;
reduction
CAZ
MICs
256
times
(K26-A2)
2
(K29-A2).
Furthermore,
inhibited
these
biofilms
formation.
MBIC
ranging
15.625
Thus,
physicochemical
characteristics
suitable
future
trials,
enhancing
activity,
thus
becoming
promising
strategy
treatment
bacterial
infections
caused
multidrug-resistant
.
Key
points
•
trials.
synergistic/additive
profile,
when
associated
ceftazidime.
formation
isolates.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 220 - 220
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
The
bioavailability
of
the
administered
drugs
that
reach
systemic
circulation
is
first
point
in
resolving
pathology
patients.
Albumin-based
nanoparticles
represent
an
increasingly
used
strategy
to
deliver
cancer
into
cells
otherwise
cannot
overcome
biological
barriers.
In
this
work,
rutin
(Ru),
a
flavonoid
with
anticancer
and
antioxidant
potential,
was
incorporated
bovine
serum
albumin
(BSA-Ru
NPs),
developed
using
desolvation
method,
entire
system
characterized
evaluated
by
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
atomic
force
(AFM),
UV–Vis
absorption
spectroscopy.
results
showed
BSA
BSA–Ru
NPs
are
uniformly
distributed,
have
relatively
large
sizes,
time
stability
more
than
60%.
Furthermore,
effect
these
nanohybrids
on
thermal
liposomal
membranes
surface
plasmon
resonance
(SPR),
cyclic
voltammetry
(CV),
electrochemical
impedance
spectroscopy
(EIS).
viability
evaluation
assessed
tetrazolium
salt
(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium)
(MTS)
protocol
fibroblast
L929
line
high
level
biocompatibility,
confirmed
SEM
results,
found.
Nanotechnology Science and Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 1 - 13
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Purpose:
Improving
drug
solubility
is
crucial
in
formulating
poorly
water-soluble
drugs,
especially
for
oral
administration.
The
incorporation
of
drugs
into
mesoporous
silica
nanoparticles
(MSN)
widely
used
the
pharmaceutical
industry
to
improve
physical
stability
and
solubility.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
elucidate
mechanism
within
MSN,
as
well
evaluate
impact
on
dissolution
stability.
Methods:
Alpha
mangostin
(AM)
was
adopted
a
model
drug,
while
MSN
with
pore
size
45
Å
(MSN45)
120
(MSN120)
were
Mesoporous
materials.
AM-loaded
(AM/MSN45
AM/MSN120)
prepared
by
solvent
evaporation
method.
Results:
amorphization
AM/MSN45
AM/MSN120
confirmed
halo
pattern
observed
powder
X-ray
diffraction
absence
melting
peak
glass
transition
AM
DSC
curves.
This
signified
successful
MSN.
FT-IR
measurements
suggested
formation
hydrogen
bond
interaction
between
carbonyl
group
surface
In
test,
presence
improved
rate
generated
supersaturation
AM.
However,
difference
pores
could
affect
profile
Additionally,
it
retained
patterns
after
30
d
storage
at
25
o
C
0%
RH.
Conclusion:
conclusion,
significantly
Keywords:
silica,
alpha
mangostin,
amorphization,
dissolution,
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Poor
bioavailability
and
reduced
stability
are
the
main
drawbacks
to
efficiently
utilizing
many
naturally
occurring
antioxidants,
so
their
binding
circulatory
proteins
is
essential.
This
work
investigated
whether
major
human
proteins,
besides
albumin,
including
transferrin,
alpha-2-macroglobulin,
fibrinogen,
bind
widely
consumed
antioxidants
food
supplements,
quercetin,
trans-resveratrol,
dihydrolipoic
acid,
thus
filling
gap
of
detailed
pharmacokinetic
properties
these
supplements.
Detailed
examination
protein
structural
functional
changes
that
occur
upon
ligand
was
analyzed
by
spectroscopic
methods
in
silico
docking
molecular
dynamic
simulation
studies
on
model
consists
protein/antioxidant
pair
with
highest
affinity
constant.
It
found
alpha-2-macroglobulin
binds
trans-resveratrol
(Ka
4.5
x
104
M-1).
In
results
revealed
four
potential
sites
between
hydrogen
bonds
being
crucial
for
binding,
while
other
observed
interactions
(primarily
aromatic
interactions)
secondary
importance.
The
leads
mutual
protection
both
molecules
from
oxidative
stress
significantly
increased
hidrosolubility
resveratrol,
which
could
serve
increase
bioactivity
resveratrol
circulation.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(12), P. 2869 - 2869
Published: June 16, 2024
Spermacoce
alata
Aubl.
is
widely
available
in
the
market
as
traditional
Chinese
medicine
and
animal
feed,
due
to
its
properties
of
clearing
heat
treating
malaria
high-protein
crude
fiber
content.
In
this
study,
essential
oil
S.
was
obtained
through
hydrodistillation.
GC–MS
GC–FID
methods
were
used
identify
chemical
components
their
relative
abundance.
Furthermore,
antioxidant
capacity
measured
using
DPPH,
ABTS,
FRAP
assays,
inhibitory
effects
acetylcholinesterase,
α-glucosidase,
β-lactamase
also
evaluated.
A
total
67
compounds
identified,
with
major
constituents
being
palmitic
acid
(30.74%),
linoleic
(16.13%),
phenylheptatriyne
(8.07%).
The
exhibited
moderate
activity
against
DPPH
(IC50
>
10
mg/mL),
while
IC50
value
for
ABTS
assay
3.84
±
2.12
mg/mL
87.22
12.22
µM/g.
Additionally,
showed
anti-acetylcholinesterase
=
286.0
79.04
μg/mL),
significant
anti-α-glucosidase
174.7
13.12
potent
anti-β-lactamase
37.56
3.48
μg/mL).
results
suggest
that
has
potential
application
pharmacology,
warranting
further
exploration
investigation.