{"title":"Lipid-based Non-viral Vector: Promising Approach for Gene Delivery.","authors":"Anupama Panday, Bhupendra Dixena, Nishant Jain, Akhlesh Kumar Jain","doi":"10.2174/0113816128324084240828084904","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128324084240828084904","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The present review aims to discuss various strategies to overcome intracellular and extracellular barriers involved in gene delivery as well as the advantages, challenges, and mechanisms of gene delivery using non-viral vectors. Additionally, patents, clinical studies, and various formulation approaches related to lipid-based carrier systems are discussed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were searched and collected from Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Pubmed, and Springer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this review, we have investigated the advantages of non-viral vectors over viral vectors. The advantage of using non-viral vectors are that they seek more attention in different fields. They play an important role in delivering the genetic materials. However, few nonviral vector-based carrier systems have been found in clinical settings. Challenges are developing more stable, site-specific gene delivery and conducting thorough safety assessments to minimize the undesired effects.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In comparison to viral vectors, nonviral vector-based lipid nanocarriers have more advantages for gene delivery. Gene therapy research shows promise in addressing health concerns. Lipid-based nanocarriers can overcome intracellular and extracellular barriers, allowing efficient delivery of genetic materials. Non-viral vectors are more attractive due to their biocompatibility, ease of synthesis, and cost-effectiveness. They can deliver various nucleic acids and have improved gene delivery efficacy by avoiding degradation steps. Despite limited clinical use, many patents have been filed for mRNA vaccine delivery using non-viral vectors.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unravelling Peptic Ulcers: Comprehensive Insights into Etiology, Diagnosis, Screening Techniques, and Treatment.","authors":"Rashmi Pathak, Phool Chandra, Neetu Sachan","doi":"10.2174/0113816128310979240828102727","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128310979240828102727","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The risk of illnesses is increasing in the modern era due to unhealthy and modern lifestyles. Research has shown that the most frequent acid-induced abrasion, which often occurs in the stomach and proximal duodenum, is gastric and Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), which is a primary worldwide health concern. The deformity is characterized by denuded mucosa and spreads into the submucosa. Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and H. pylori infections are two common offenders. In the past, it has been thought that dietary variables, stress, and an acidic hypersecretory state encourage mucosal disruption in peptic acid disease patients. Peptic ulcers continue to be a significant health issue because of their potential for substantial consequences, including bleeding, blockage, and perforation, even with advancements in detection and treatment. This review discusses current screening methods for peptic ulcers and the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the need for precise diagnosis and more effective therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanoparticles in CNS Therapeutics: Pioneering Drug Delivery Advancements.","authors":"Usha Nayak, Praveen Halagali, Khushi Panchal, Vamsi Krishna Tippavajhala, Jayesh Mudgal, Raghu Radhakrishnan, Jyothsna Manikkath","doi":"10.2174/0113816128328722240828184410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128328722240828184410","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The incidence of Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and malignancies, has risen significantly in recent decades, contributing to millions of deaths annually. Efficacious treatment of these disorders requires medicines targeting the brain. The Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) poses a formidable challenge to effective drug delivery to the brain, hindering progress in CNS therapeutics. This review explores the latest developments in nanoparticulate carriers, highlighting their potential to overcome BBB limitations.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate and summarise the critical factors and pathways in the nanoparticle- based central nervous system's targeted drug delivery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An extensive literature search was conducted, comprising the initial development of nanoparticle- based central nervous system-targeted drug delivery approaches to the latest advancements using various online search tools.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The properties of nanoparticles, such as type of nanoparticles, size, shape, surface charge, hydrophobicity, and surface functionalisation, along with properties of the blood-brain barrier during normal and pathological conditions and their impact on the delivery of nanoparticles across the BBB, are identified and discussed here.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Important properties and pathways that determine the penetration of nanoparticles across the central nervous system are reviewed in this article, along with recent advances in the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vimala Juliet, Sanchanna Ganesan, Likith Kumar C, Muthumareeswaran Muthuramamoorthy, Khalid E Alzahrani, Abdullah N Alodhayb
{"title":"An Overview of Microfluidic Phenotype Separation of Bacteria.","authors":"Vimala Juliet, Sanchanna Ganesan, Likith Kumar C, Muthumareeswaran Muthuramamoorthy, Khalid E Alzahrani, Abdullah N Alodhayb","doi":"10.2174/0113816128315140240828110618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128315140240828110618","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the development of microfluidics technology, it is now possible in medical biotechnology to examine clinical and rapid diagnostic operations involving pathogens, like bacteria and viruses. The method of separating bacteria from complicated homogeneous and heterogeneous samples is one of the most important steps in the diagnostic process. The microfluidic technology for bacterial separation offers a better and more promising platform by combining several physical properties and characteristics of bacteria. In contrast, the conventional method is time-consuming, limited to a few cell properties, and necessitates the completion of several challenging steps and processes involving skilled manpower. The microfluidics platform also has a number of advantages, including small-scale size, low cost, high efficiency, and simultaneous detection and execution of further steps. This enables cell separation, analysis, and experimental processing on a single chip. In this paper, we have analysed the mechanism of the bacterial separation process depending on phenocharacteristics along with their benefits, constraints, and applications. In addition, the performance metrics needed for the separation of the devices along with the challenges and future possibilities of developed devices, which are described in the literature, are discussed in detail. Thus, this review offers a holistic analysis of the separation of bacteria using microfluidic technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qing Du, Bo Chen, Xiaohan Yang, Hecheng Zhu, Syed Shams Ul Hassan, Qiang Liu
{"title":"Bioactive Macromolecule-mediated Biogenic FeONPs Attenuate Inflammation in Atherosclerotic Rat by Activating PI3K/Akt/eNOS Pathway.","authors":"Qing Du, Bo Chen, Xiaohan Yang, Hecheng Zhu, Syed Shams Ul Hassan, Qiang Liu","doi":"10.2174/0113816128298009240828062231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128298009240828062231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Atherosclerosis refers to the thickening and hardening of artery walls. In our latest experiment, we utilized environmentally friendly techniques to produce multifunctional iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) aimed at reducing inflammation in rats with atherosclerosis.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The formulation was synthesized using curcumin (as the potent bioactive molecule) and was characterized. We assessed the in vitro antioxidant capability of the formulation against DPPH free radicals. Additionally, we quantified the mRNA levels of eNOS, PI3K, and AKT using Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). We tested the therapeutic impact of the bioactive formulation on a Triton X-100-induced atherosclerosis mouse model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The crystallinity and magnetic behavior confirmed the magnetic properties of the FeONPs. The DPPH assay exhibited the dose-dependent radical scavenging characteristics of FeONPs. In the animal experiments, significant upregulation of the studied genes was noticed in treated groups 2 and 3 compared to treated group 1. Moreover, the expression of PI3K/eNOS/Akt was greater in treated group 3 than in treated group 2. These results indicate a dose-dependent elevation in target gene expression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nevertheless, the variation in gene expression between the negative control and the untreated control was not statistically significant (p > 0.05) across all genes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Damla Gungor, Eren Aytekin, Yagmur Akdag, Selma Sahin, Tugba Gulsun
{"title":"Optimization of Glyburide-Loaded Nanosuspensions via Ball Milling and Homogenization Techniques: A Central Composite Design Approach for Enhanced Solubility.","authors":"Damla Gungor, Eren Aytekin, Yagmur Akdag, Selma Sahin, Tugba Gulsun","doi":"10.2174/0113816128321501240828054050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128321501240828054050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Glyburide is a drug for the treatment of diabetes mellitus and has a potential effect on Alzheimer's disease. It is also a BCS Class 2 drug with low solubility and low permeability. Developing a nanosuspension formulation and increasing the solubility and dissolution rate of glyburide is required to overcome this challenge.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thus, the goal of this work was to create glyburide nanosuspensions by ball milling and homogenizing glyburide to increase its solubility and rate of dissolution. To achieve this, the nanosuspension formulation was optimized using a central composite design. Zeta potential, particle size distribution and solubility were selected by way of dependent variables, and ball milling time, homogenization cycles, and Pluronic F-127/glyburide ratio were chosen as independent variables. Glyburide nanosuspensions were obtained with a particle size of 244.6 ± 2.685 nm. In vitro release and solubility studies were conducted following optimization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The saturation solubility of glyburide was nearly doubled as a result of the nanocrystal formation. Xray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were used to assess the nanosuspension. SEM images confirmed that the nanocrystal formation process was successful. Glyburide and the excipients have no incompatibilities, their physical states have not changed, and the preparation method has not affected the stability of glyburide, according to DCS, XRD, and FT-IR analyses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These studies indicated that a combination of ball milling and homogenization techniques significantly enhanced the solubility of glyburide and its release from the formulation. Consequently, this approach can be applied to formulations characterized by low absorption and limited bioavailability.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bioelectronic Medicines-A Novel Approach of Therapeutics in Current Epoch.","authors":"Ajay Kumar, Mahendra Singh Ashawat, Vinay Pandit, Pravin Kumar","doi":"10.2174/0113816128326489240827100537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128326489240827100537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bioelectronic medicines aim to diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses and ailments, including cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, diabetes, asthma, paralysis, blindness, bleeding, ischemia, organ transplantation, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. The focus of bioelectronic medicine is on electrical signaling of the nervous system. Understanding the nervous system's regulatory roles and developing technologies that record, activate, or inhibit neural signaling to influence particular biological pathways.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Bioelectronic medicine is an emerging therapeutic option with the interconnection between molecular medicine, neuroscience, and bioengineering. The creation of nerve stimulating devices that communicate with both the central and peripheral nervous systems has the potential to completely transform how we treat disorders. Although early clinical applications have been largely effective across entire nerves, the ultimate goal is to create implantable, miniature closed-loop systems that can precisely identify and modulate individual nerve fibers to treat a wide range of disorders.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The data bases such as PubMed, and Clinicaltrial.gov.in were searched for scientific research, review and clinical trials on bioelectronic medicine.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The field of bioelectronic medicine is trending at present. In recent years, researchers have extended the field's applications, undertaken promising clinical trials, and begun delivering therapies to patients, thus creating the groundwork for significant future advancements. Countries and organizations must collaborate across industries and regions to establish an atmosphere and guidelines that foster the advancement of the field and the fulfillment of its prospective advantages.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Captivating Potential of Schiff Bases Derivatives for Antidiabetic Activity.","authors":"Rakesh Sahu, Kamal Shah","doi":"10.2174/0113816128339161240913055034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128339161240913055034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A double bond between the nitrogen and carbon atoms characterizes a wide class of compounds known as Schiff bases. The flexibility of Schiff bases is formed from several methods and may be combined with alkyl or aryl substituents. The group is a part of organic compounds, either synthetic or natural, and it serves as a precursor and an intermediate in drugs that have therapeutic action. The review focuses on molecular docking and structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysisfor antidiabetic effects of the different non-metal Schiff bases. Many studies have found that Schiff bases are used as linkers in an extensive range of synthesized compounds and other activities. Thus, this current study aims to give the scientific community a thoughtful look at the principal ideas put forward by investigators regarding antidiabetic actions exhibited by certain Schiff-based derivatives, as this review covered many aspects, including docking and SAR analysis. For individuals who intend to create novel antidiabetic compounds with Schiff bases as pharmacophores or physiologically active moieties, it will be an invaluable informational resource.</p>","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Integrated Approach of Network Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Docking, and Experimental Verification Uncovers Prunellae Spica as the potential Medicine of Prognosis Improvement for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma","authors":"Jiahui Chen, Xinyan Zhang","doi":"10.2174/0113816128328547240827045955","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128328547240827045955","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Prunellae Spica (PS), the spike from Prunella vulgaris L., is a traditional Chinese medicine that can treat Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC), whereas its molecular mechanisms and effects on the prognosis of patients remain unclear. Methods: Our study aimed to identify potential anti-OSCC targets of PS and explore its mechanisms and effects on prognosis through network pharmacology, bioinformatics analysis, molecular docking, and in vitro cell assays. Results: Sixty-two potential targets of 11 active anti-OSCC ingredients of PS were identified, with Quercetin, the core ingredient of PS, exhibiting the most significant number of OSCC-related targets. GO analysis indicated that the primary biological processes involved in OSCC treatment by PS were the cellular response to nitrogen compound, response to xenobiotic stimulus, and cellular response to organonitrogen compound. KEGG analysis revealed that Pathways in cancer were the top highly enriched signaling pathway in the treatment of OSCC by PS. DisGeNET analysis is mainly about Lip and Oral Cavity Carcinoma. More importantly, 6 of the 62 targets were markedly related to prognosis. Molecular docking revealed high affinities between the key component and the prognosis-related target proteins. Treatment of OSCC cell line SCC-25 with Quercetin could inhibit malignant biological behaviors, such as cell proliferation, colony formation, invasion, and migration, as well as affect the targets related to prognosis and promote autophagy. Conclusion: Overall, these results suggest that PS plays a significant role in treating and improving the prognosis of OSCC by directly influencing various processes in OSCC.","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142267712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Developments and Applications of 3D-Printing Technology in Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery Systems: A New Research Direction and Future Trends","authors":"Suryakanta Swain, Bikash Ranjan Jena, Rabinarayan Parhi","doi":"10.2174/0113816128309717240826101647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0113816128309717240826101647","url":null,"abstract":"The advent of 3D printing technology has emerged as a key technical revolution in recent years, enabling the development and production of innovative medication delivery methods in the pharmaceutical sector. The designs, concepts, techniques, key challenges, and potential benefits during 3D-printing technology are the key points discussed in this review. This technology primarily enables rapid, safe, and low-cost development of pharmaceutical formulations during the conventional and additive manufacturing processes. This phenomenon has wide-ranging implications in current as well as future medicinal developments. Advanced technologies such as Ink-Jet printing, drop-on-demand printing, Zip dose, Electrohydrodynamic Printing (Ejet) etc., are the current focus of the drug delivery systems for enhancing patient convenience and improving medication compliance. The current and future applications of various software, such as CAD software, and regulatory aspects in 3D and 4D printing technology are discussed briefly in this article. With respect to the prospective trajectory of 3D and 4D printing, it is probable that the newly developed methods will be predominantly utilized in pharmacies and hospitals to accommodate the unique requirements of individuals or niche groups. As a result, it is imperative that these technologies continue to advance and be improved in comparison to 2D printing in order to surmount the aforementioned regulatory and technical obstacles, render them applicable to a vast array of drug delivery systems, and increase their acceptability among patients of every generation.","PeriodicalId":10845,"journal":{"name":"Current pharmaceutical design","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142267711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}