Atypical Effects of Salts on the Stability and Iron Release Kinetics of Human Transferrin

2009 ◽  
Vol 113 (36) ◽  
pp. 12400-12409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
A. Grant Mauk
2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1009-1024 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Kumar ◽  
Deepak Sharma ◽  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Rajesh Kumar

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 832-843 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy S. Determan ◽  
Jennifer R. Graham ◽  
Katherine A. Pfeiffer ◽  
Balaji Narasimhan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 9311
Author(s):  
Michelina Catauro ◽  
Ylenia D’Errico ◽  
Antonio D’Angelo ◽  
Ronald J. Clarke ◽  
Ignazio Blanco

The aim of this work was the synthesis of hybrid materials of iron (II)-based therapeutic systems via the sol-gel method. Increasing amounts of polyethylene glycol (PEG 6, 12, 24, 50 wt%) were added to SiO2/Fe20 wt% to modulate the release kinetics of the drug from the systems. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to study the interactions between different components in the hybrid materials. The release kinetics in a simulated body fluid (SBF) were investigated, and the amount of Fe2+ released was detected via ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) after reaction with ortho-phenanthroline. Furthermore, biological characterization was carried out. The bioactivity of the synthesized hybrid materials was evaluated via the formation of a layer of hydroxyapatite on the surface of samples soaked in SBF using spectroscopy. Finally, the potential antibacterial properties of seven different materials against two different bacteria—E. coli and S. aureus—were investigated.


1982 ◽  
Vol 719 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Baldwin ◽  
Deolinda M.R. De Sousa ◽  
Rainer M.A. Von Wandruszka

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 2023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Hasan ◽  
Kamil Elkhoury ◽  
Cyril J. F. Kahn ◽  
Elmira Arab-Tehrany ◽  
Michel Linder

Curcumin, a natural polyphenol, has many biological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic properties, yet, its sensitivity to light, oxygen, and heat, and its low solubility in water renders its preservation and bioavailability challenging. To increase its bioaccessibility, we fabricated nanoliposomes and chitosan-coated nanoliposomes encapsulating curcumin, and we evaluated the systems in terms of their physicochemical characteristics and release profiles in simulated gastrointestinal mediums. Chitosan-coating enhanced the stability of nanoliposomes and slowed the release of curcumin in the simulated gastrointestinal (GI) environment. This study demonstrates that nanoliposomes and chitosan-coated nanoliposomes are promising carriers for poorly soluble lipophilic compounds with low oral bioavailability, such as curcumin.


2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 2579-2588
Author(s):  
Mandeep Kaur ◽  
Aditya Wadhwa ◽  
Vineet Kumar

Nanomaterials of biological origin are very useful for drug delivery applications. The stability, biodegradability and biocompatibility of pectin nanomaterials in the human body make them an effective drug carrier. This review focus on different aspect of synthesis, drug encapsulation, drug release and safety of pectin-based nanomaterials. The nanomaterials can be used for the delivery of different hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs to various organs. The release kinetics of drug loaded pectin-based nanoparticles can be studied in vitro as well as in vivo. The pectin-based nanomaterials have good pharmaco-kinetics and can ensure controlled drug delivery. However, the toxicity of pectin-based nanomaterials to human body needs to be evaluated carefully before industrial scale application.


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