Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
The
substantial
mortality
and
morbidity
of
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
representing
90%
liver
cancers,
poses
a
significant
health
burden.
effectiveness
traditional
carcinoma
treatments
such
as
surgical
resection,
radiotherapy,
chemotherapy
is
limited,
underscoring
the
need
for
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.
To
this
end,
we
synthesized
phthalyl-pullulan
nanoparticles
encapsulating
IR780
(an
NIR-responsive
heptamethine
cyanine
dye)
R848
(resiquimod;
TLR7/8
agonist)
(PIR
NPs).
Characterization
confirmed
size
loading
capacity
PIR
NPs,
controlled
release
therefrom
upon
NIR
irradiation,
thereby
establishing
potential
versatile
tool.
NPs
were
readily
taken
up
by
Hepa
1-6
cells
in
vitro
targeting
asialoglycoprotein
receptors
present
on
its
cellular
surface.
In
vivo
experiments
combining
photothermal
therapy
immunotherapy,
following
local
near-infrared
accumulated
tumor
sites
induced
immunogenic
cell
death
activated
tumor-specific
T-cell
immune
response,
thus
highlighting
their
potent
antitumor
efficacy.
combined
efficacy
immunotherapy
presents
promising
avenue
addressing
shortcomings
interventions.
This
study
contributes
valuable
insights
into
development
more
effective
targeted
approaches
treatment.
Plant and Soil,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
503(1-2), P. 313 - 330
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Background
As
the
world
grapples
with
increasing
agricultural
demands
and
unpredictable
environmental
stressors,
there
is
a
pressing
need
to
improve
plant
resilience.
Therefore,
understanding
pioneering
role
of
nanoparticles
in
alleviating
stress
crucial
for
developing
stress-resilient
varieties
enhance
food
secure
world.
Nanoparticles
have
unique
physical
chemical
properties,
demonstrate
their
potential
growth,
nutrient
utilization,
tolerance.
This
review
delves
into
mechanistic
insights
nanoparticle-plant
interactions,
highlighting
how
these
tiny
particles
can
mitigate
diverse
stressors
such
as
drought,
salinity,
heavy
metal
toxicity.
The
action
different
types
nanoparticles,
including
metal,
carbon-based,
biogenic
are
discussed
context
interaction
physiology
responses.
Aims
article
also
explores
drawbacks
implications
nanoparticle
use,
emphasizing
responsible
sustainable
applications.
this
study
aimed
offer
exciting
possibilities
managing
both
biotic
abiotic
species,
from
improving
water-use
efficiency
resilience
via
nanotechnology.
Conclusions
Future
research
directions
suggested,
focusing
on
nano-bioengineering
precision
agriculture
create
crops
security.
Through
lens
interdisciplinary
research,
paper
underscores
significance
innovative
tools
realm
agriculture,
catalyzing
paradigm
shift
towards
farming
systems.
Natural
antioxidants,
such
as
phenolic
compounds,
carotenoids,
vitamins,
and
microelements,
are
predominant
in
fruits,
vegetables,
herbs,
spices.
The
accretion
interest
of
consumers
utilizing
natural
ingredients
food
products,
have
accelerated
the
appeal
for
functional
“natural”
operations.
Therefore,
understanding
how
antioxidants
especially
nano-antioxidants,
their
delivery
systems
when
used
antioxidant
polymers
packaging
extracted
from
sources,
would
help
prevent
oxidation
reactions.
Given
increasing
role
daily
lives
today’s
communities,
a
continuous
synthesis
relevant
literature
is
pertinent.
To
supplement
existing
information,
recent
advances
nano-related
extraction
methods
applications
industry
discussed
this
current
work.
Insightfully
positioning
within
nano-delivery
systems,
work
reveals
potential
nanotechnology
provides
enhancing
absorption
human
metabolic
systems.
International Journal of Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
escalating
threat
of
infectious
diseases,
exacerbated
by
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
and
biofilm
formation,
necessitates
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.
This
review
presents
a
comprehensive
exploration
the
potential
nanoparticles
synthesized
from
natural
sources,
including
plant
extracts,
microbial
products,
marine
compounds,
as
agents.
These
naturally
derived
demonstrated
significant
antibiofilm
antivirulence
effects,
with
specific
examples
revealing
their
capacity
to
reduce
mass
up
78%
inhibit
bacterial
quorum
sensing
65%.
integration
bioactive
such
polyphenols
chitosan,
facilitates
nanoparticle
stability
enhances
efficacy,
while
green
synthesis
protocols
environmental
risks.
Notably,
identifies
silver
using
tea
achieving
85%
inhibition
polymicrobial
growth
in
vitro.
Despite
these
promising
results,
challenges
standardization
scalability
persist.
study
underscores
transformative
leveraging
sourced
sustainable
alternatives
conventional
antimicrobials,
offering
quantitative
insights
for
future
application
combating
mono-
infections.
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(17), P. 1490 - 1503
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract:
Nutraceuticals
are
products
that
provide
both
nutritional
and
therapeutic
benefits.
These
compounds
can
slow
the
aging
process
physiological
effects
shielding
individuals
from
acute
chronic
diseases.
People's
interests
have
shifted
allopathic
to
Ayurvedic
nutraceuticals
in
recent
years.
often
common
dietary
supplements
drawn
customers
worldwide
because
of
their
high
safety
lack
adverse
when
used
for
a
long
time.
Although
conventional
dosage
forms,
including
pills,
tablets,
semi-solids,
still
available,
they
nevertheless
poorer
bioavailability,
less
stability,
effectiveness
targeted
delivery
bioactives.
The
use
effective
nanocomplex
systems
as
nano-antioxidants
using
nanotechnology
has
become
promising
field.
Among
its
many
uses,
is
mostly
create
foods
more
bioavailable,
toxic,
sustainable.
Additionally,
it
been
emphasized
how
precisely
nano-pharmaceuticals
oxidative
stress
produce
desired
effects.
improvements
show
improved
antioxidant
target
region,
reduced
leakage,
increased
targeting
precision.
outcomes
demonstrated
stress-related
illnesses
be
effectively
treated
by
lowering
ROS
levels
with
nanonutraceuticals.
major
ideas
uses
nano-nutraceuticals
health
outlined
this
review,
an
emphasis
on
reducing
stress.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21), P. 3645 - 3645
Published: Oct. 26, 2024
Background/Objectives:
A
diet
enriched
with
copper
nanoparticles
(CuNPs)
exhibits
a
wide
range
of
effects
on
liver
metabolism,
both
positive
and
negative.
Dietary
fibers
are
the
key
components
that
may
affect
absorption
minerals,
including
copper,
change
their
impact
organisms.
Methods:
Therefore,
this
study
investigated
whether
how
supplementation
different
sources
dietary
fiber
(cellulose,
pectin,
inulin,
psyllium)
affects
function
CuNPs
in
male
Wistar
rats.
Results:
The
results
showed
at
doses
had
varying
lipid
metabolism
inflammation
liver.
Specifically,
higher
were
associated
increased
accumulation
activation
pro-inflammatory
mechanisms.
However,
combining
fibers,
such
as
psyllium
was
beneficial
mitigating
examined
nanoparticles,
leading
to
reduced
fat,
cholesterol,
triglycerides
Combining
most
substantial
effect
parameters.
Furthermore,
hepatic
histology
analyses
adding
reduces
changes
fat
mononuclear
cell
infiltration.
observed
have
been
related
reduction
gene
expression
level
sterol
regulatory
element-binding
protein
1
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
gamma
cyclooxygenase-2.
Conclusions:
In
conclusion,
enriching
can
regulate
action
CuNPs,
thereby
improving
reducing
Microscopy Research and Technique,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
87(12), P. 2929 - 2942
Published: July 25, 2024
Abstract
Hypertension
(HTN)
is
a
prevalent
chronic
disease.
HTN
and
liver
disease
association
extensively
noted.
Thus,
finding
medication
that
can
alleviate
its
accompanying
insult
would
be
promising.
This
study
investigated
the
potential
impacts
of
canagliflozin
“sodium–glucose
cotransporter‐2
inhibitor”
on
N
ω
‐nitro‐L‐arginine
methyl
ester
(L‐NAME)‐induced
rat
model.
Twenty‐four
adult
male
rats
were
divided
into
four
groups;
negative
control
group,
L‐NAME
group:
50
mg/kg
was
injected
daily
for
5
weeks
+
1
week
after
injection
both
(40
mg/kg)
given
concomitantly
further
4
weeks.
Liver
functions,
serum
lipid
profile,
hepatic
oxidative/nitrative
stress
biomarkers,
gene
expression
lipogenic
enzymes,
B‐cell
lymphoma
2
(Bcl2),
DNA
fragmentation,
measured.
Besides,
histology
immunohistochemistry
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NF‐κB)
endothelial
nitric
oxide
synthase
(eNOS)
assessed.
Canagliflozin
improved
lipogenesis
via
downregulation
fatty
acid
(FAS)
transcriptional
regulatory
element
binding
protein
1c
(SREBP1c)
genes
leading
to
an
profile.
Further,
modified
eNOS/inducible
(iNOS)
pathway
decreased
NF‐κB
immunoreactivity
besides
restoring
oxidants–antioxidants
balance;
increased
reduced
glutathione
concomitant
with
declined
malondialdehyde.
improvement
mirrored
by
significant
restoration
architecture
confirmed
preserved
content
upregulation
antiapoptotic
Bcl2
mRNA
level
attenuation
alanine
transaminase,
aspartate
aminotransferase.
In
conclusion,
promising
anti‐hypertensive
hepatic‐supportive
medication.
Research
Highlights
Canagliflozin's
antioxidant,
anti‐inflammatory,
anti‐lipogenic,
characteristics
mitigate
remote
compromise
caused
hypertension.
exploited
as
hepatoprotective
antihypertensive