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Comparison of the efficacy of curcumin and its nano formulation on dexamethasone-induced hepatic steatosis, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia in Wistar rats

Heliyon
Background and objective: Insulin resistance is a primary feature of type 2 diabetes. This study compared the effects of curcumin and its nanoformulation on insulin resistance, fasting blood sugar, liver function, GLUT4, lipid profile, and oxidative ...
Amany M. Hamed, Dalia A. Elbahy, Ahmed RH. Ahmed, Shymaa A. Thabet, Rasha Abdeen Refaei, Islam Ragab, Safaa Mohammed Elmahdy, Ahmed S. Osman, Azza MA. Abouelella   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimization and Characterization of Aspirin‐ and Ibuprofen‐Loaded Lipid‐Based Nanoparticle Synthesis for Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxic Effect

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lipid‐based nanoparticles (LNPs) are favored for drug delivery because of their low toxicity, high biocompatibility, ability to self‐assemble into nanoparticles, and ability to enhance drug bioavailability, thereby improving drug release modulation and pharmacokinetics.
Gulizar Caliskan, Smyrna Ergonul, Zuhal Naz Cansu, Busra Kaplan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anticancer Properties of Curcumin and Interactions With the Circadian Timing System

Integrative Cancer Therapies, 2019
The phytochemical curcumin is a major component of turmeric. It has recognized activity against cancer cells and affects several intracellular signaling pathways.
Arpan De PhD, Dilshan H. Beligala PhD, Tyler M. Birkholz MS, Michael E. Geusz PhD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Curcumin inhibits proliferation, migration, invasion and promotes apoptosis of retinoblastoma cell lines through modulation of miR-99a and JAK/STAT pathway

BMC Cancer, 2018
Background Curcumin, a primary active ingredient extracted from the Curcuma longa, has been recently identified as a potential anti-tumor agent in multiple kinds of cancers.
Yaping Li, Weixuan Sun, Ning Han, Ying Zou, Dexin Yin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dietary Baicalin Supplementation Can Enhance the Growth Performance of Weaned Piglets and Maintain the Intestinal Barrier Integrity

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This research innovatively illustrates baicalin’s multifaceted mechanisms in enhancing piglets’ intestinal health: modulating bile acid metabolism via probiotics, reinforcing tight junction proteins (ZO‐1/claudin), suppressing TLR4/NF‐κB‐mediated inflammation, whereas promoting growth and reducing diarrhea.
Yuhui Gao, Jie Liu, Rui Yang, Xizhen Fan, Cheng Liang, Xin'e Shi, Jianjun Jin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Heat Stress in Quail: Impacts on Health and Productivity, and Mitigation Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Heat stress disrupts physiological homeostasis in quail, inducing oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, and metabolic imbalance, which impair growth, reproduction, product quality, and welfare. Integrating nutritional, environmental, and genetic–epigenetic strategies enhances thermotolerance, sustains productivity, and supports climate‐smart quail ...
T. A. Eletu, I. A. Anjola, L. O. Fasasi, D. P. Fadipe, A. T. Afuye, F. O. Fasanya, O. E. Oke   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanostructured drug delivery systems for posterior segment eye diseases: Strategies to defy ocular barriers

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Efficient drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye has long been a challenging issue due to the complex ocular barriers. The review focuses on the promise held by nanoplatforms for barrier penetration and the key mechanisms involved, also highlighting their advantages in achieving efficient drug delivery and superior treatment of PSEDs ...
Yifan Shen, Ying Yao, Yan Zhang, Xinyu Shi, Ling Bai, Yang Zhong, Yan Zhang, Kun Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Harnessing nanomaterials to precisely regulate the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment for enhanced immunotherapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, characterized by hypoxia, redox imbalance, elevated interstitial fluid pressure, and acidity, was comprehensively elucidated. This review discussed the etiology and consequences of the characteristics of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, and analyzed the recent advancements in nanomaterials for ...
Wen Zhang, Xueyin Hu, Wei Cheng, Lumeng Zhang, Yuanfang Chen, Qinrui Fu, Luntao Liu, Saijun Fan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

3D bioprinting in oral and craniomaxillofacial tissue regeneration: Progress, challenges, and future directions

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This paper summarized the application of 3D bioprinting in the regeneration of various tissues in the oral and craniomaxillofacial fields, including the required biomaterials and printing techniques. Abstract Oral and craniomaxillofacial tissues are essential for maintaining oral functions, including respiration, mastication, swallowing, and speech ...
Huilu Zhan, Haohao Ni, Xingge Yu, Mazaher Gholipourmalekabadi, Tianqi Wang, Kaili Lin, Jinsong Pan, Changyong Yuan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cutting edge strategies for diabetic wound care: Nanotechnology, bioengineering, and beyond

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrates the challenges in diabetic wound healing, covering pathophysiology, formulation hurdles, and emerging therapeutic strategies. It highlights the role of hyperglycemia, formulation complexities, and advanced technologies like bioprinting and AI in improving diabetic wound management. Abstract Diabetic wounds affect millions
Usama Ahmad, Wan Nurhidayah Wan Hanaffi, Anas Islam, Aimen Salman, Mohd Muazzam Khan, Faiyaz Shakeel, Qiang Cai, Xiaojun Cai, Quazi T. H. Shubhra   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source