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  1. Article ; Online: Evaluation of the Swelling Properties and Sorption Capacity of Maltodextrin-Based Cross-Linked Polymers.

    Cecone, Claudio / Hoti, Gjylije / Caldera, Fabrizio / Ginepro, Marco / Matencio, Adrián / Trotta, Francesco

    Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 10, Issue 4

    Abstract: The development of polymers obtained from renewable sources such as polysaccharides has gained scientific and industrial attention. Cross-linked bio-derived cationic polymers were synthesized via a sustainable approach exploiting a commercial ... ...

    Abstract The development of polymers obtained from renewable sources such as polysaccharides has gained scientific and industrial attention. Cross-linked bio-derived cationic polymers were synthesized via a sustainable approach exploiting a commercial maltodextrin product, namely, Glucidex 2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2813982-3
    ISSN 2310-2861 ; 2310-2861
    ISSN (online) 2310-2861
    ISSN 2310-2861
    DOI 10.3390/gels10040232
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  2. Article ; Online: Improvement of the Physicochemical Limitations of Rhapontigenin, a Cytotoxic Analogue of Resveratrol against Colon Cancer.

    Navarro-Orcajada, Silvia / Vidal-Sánchez, Francisco José / Conesa, Irene / Matencio, Adrián / López-Nicolás, José Manuel

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 8

    Abstract: It has been argued that methoxylated stilbenes are better candidates for oral administration than hydroxylated stilbenes, including resveratrol, as they share many biological activities but have better bioavailability. By contrast, they have a ... ...

    Abstract It has been argued that methoxylated stilbenes are better candidates for oral administration than hydroxylated stilbenes, including resveratrol, as they share many biological activities but have better bioavailability. By contrast, they have a disadvantage to consider, i.e., their lower hydrophilic character that leads to precipitation issues in the final product. In this work, we analysed and compared the growth inhibition of colorectal cancer cells of the methoxylated stilbene rhapontigenin and some analogues and overcame potential problems in the development of fortified products by designing inclusion complexes. Among several cyclodextrins, we found the one that best fit the molecule by physicochemical and bioinformatics assays. The stoichiometry and the encapsulation constants with natural and modified cyclodextrins were determined by fluorescence spectroscopy. The most promising complexes were analysed at different temperature and pH conditions, determining the thermodynamic parameters, to discover the optimal conditions for the preparation and storage of the products. The results showed that rhapontigenin solubility and stability were significantly improved, achieving a sevenfold increase in water solubility and maintaining more than 73% of the stilbene after three months. These findings could be of great interest for industries that aim to deliver novel bioactive compounds with higher solubility and lower degradation.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Resveratrol/pharmacology ; Colonic Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Stilbenes/pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology ; Cyclodextrins
    Chemical Substances Resveratrol (Q369O8926L) ; rhapontigenin ; Stilbenes ; Antineoplastic Agents ; Cyclodextrins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom13081270
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  3. Article ; Online: Plant-derived bioactive compounds for the inhibition of biofilm formation: a comprehensive review.

    Er-Rahmani, Sara / Errabiti, Badr / Matencio, Adrián / Trotta, Francesco / Latrache, Hassan / Koraichi, Saad Ibnsouda / Elabed, Soumya

    Environmental science and pollution research international

    2024  

    Abstract: Biofilm formation is a widespread phenomenon that impacts different fields, including the food industry, agriculture, health care and the environment. Accordingly, there is a serious need for new methods of managing the problem of biofilm formation. ... ...

    Abstract Biofilm formation is a widespread phenomenon that impacts different fields, including the food industry, agriculture, health care and the environment. Accordingly, there is a serious need for new methods of managing the problem of biofilm formation. Natural products have historically been a rich source of varied compounds with a wide variety of biological functions, including antibiofilm agents. In this review, we critically highlight and discuss the recent progress in understanding the antibiofilm effects of several bioactive compounds isolated from different plants, and in elucidating the underlying mechanisms of action and the factors influencing their adhesion. The literature shows that bioactive compounds have promising antibiofilm potential against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial and fungal strains, via several mechanisms of action, such as suppressing the formation of the polymer matrix, limiting O
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-15
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-024-33532-2
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  4. Article: Magnetic Composites of Dextrin-Based Carbonate Nanosponges and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles with Potential Application in Targeted Drug Delivery.

    Caldera, Fabrizio / Nisticò, Roberto / Magnacca, Giuliana / Matencio, Adrián / Khazaei Monfared, Yousef / Trotta, Francesco

    Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 5

    Abstract: Magnetically driven nanosponges with potential application as targeted drug delivery systems were prepared via the addition of magnetite nanoparticles to the synthesis of cyclodextrin and maltodextrin polymers crosslinked with 1,1'-carbonyldiimidazole. ... ...

    Abstract Magnetically driven nanosponges with potential application as targeted drug delivery systems were prepared via the addition of magnetite nanoparticles to the synthesis of cyclodextrin and maltodextrin polymers crosslinked with 1,1'-carbonyldiimidazole. The magnetic nanoparticles were obtained separately via a coprecipitation mechanism involving inorganic iron salts in an alkaline environment. Four composite nanosponges were prepared by varying the content of magnetic nanoparticles (5 wt% and 10 wt%) in the cyclodextrin- and maltodextrin-based polymer matrix. The magnetic nanosponges were then characterised by FTIR, TGA, XRD, FESEM, and HRTEM analysis. The magnetic properties of the nanosponges were investigated via magnetisation curves collected at RT. Finally, the magnetic nanosponges were loaded with doxorubicin and tested as a drug delivery system. The nanosponges exhibited a loading capacity of approximately 3 wt%. Doxorubicin was released by the loaded nanosponges with sustained kinetics over a prolonged period of time.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662255-5
    ISSN 2079-4991
    ISSN 2079-4991
    DOI 10.3390/nano12050754
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  5. Article: Developing Novel Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges as Carriers for Anticancer Hydrophobic Agents: Overcoming Limitations of Host-Guest Complexes in a Comparative Evaluation.

    Peimanfard, Shohreh / Zarrabi, Ali / Trotta, Francesco / Matencio, Adrián / Cecone, Claudio / Caldera, Fabrizio

    Pharmaceutics

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 5

    Abstract: This study aimed to design and fabricate novel hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based hypercrosslinked polymers, called nanosponges, as carriers for anticancer hydrophobic agents and compare them with host-guest complexes of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, a ... ...

    Abstract This study aimed to design and fabricate novel hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based hypercrosslinked polymers, called nanosponges, as carriers for anticancer hydrophobic agents and compare them with host-guest complexes of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, a remarkable solubilizer, to investigate their application in improving the pharmaceutical properties of the flavonoid naringenin, a model hydrophobic nutraceutical with versatile anticancer effects. For this purpose, three new nanosponges, crosslinked with pyromellitic dianhydride, citric acid, and carbonyldiimidazole, were fabricated. The carbonate nanosponge synthesized by carbonyldiimidazole presented the highest naringenin loading capacity (≈19.42%) and exerted significantly higher antiproliferative effects against MCF-7 cancer cells compared to free naringenin. Additionally, this carbonate nanosponge formed a stable nanosuspension, providing several advantages over the naringenin/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin host-guest complex, including an increase of about 3.62-fold in the loading capacity percentage, sustained released pattern (versus the burst pattern of host-guest complex), and up to an 8.3-fold increase in antiproliferative effects against MCF-7 cancer cells. Both naringenin-loaded carriers were less toxic to L929 murine fibroblast normal cells than MCF-7 cancer cells. These findings suggest that hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-based carbonate nanosponges could be a good candidate as a drug delivery system with potential applications in cancer treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527217-2
    ISSN 1999-4923
    ISSN 1999-4923
    DOI 10.3390/pharmaceutics14051059
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  6. Article ; Online: Molecular encapsulation and bioactivity of gnetol, a resveratrol analogue, for use in foods.

    Navarro-Orcajada, Silvia / Conesa, Irene / Matencio, Adrián / García-Carmona, Francisco / López-Nicolás, José Manuel

    Journal of the science of food and agriculture

    2022  Volume 102, Issue 10, Page(s) 4296–4303

    Abstract: Background: Gnetol is a stilbene whose characterization and bioactivity have been poorly studied. It shares some bioactivities with its analogue resveratrol, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, cardioprotective and anti-cancer activities. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Gnetol is a stilbene whose characterization and bioactivity have been poorly studied. It shares some bioactivities with its analogue resveratrol, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, cardioprotective and anti-cancer activities. However, the low solubility of stilbenes may limit their potential applications in functional foods. Encapsulation in cyclodextrins could be a solution.
    Results: The antioxidant activity of gnetol was evaluated by 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical cation and ferric reducing antioxidant power methods (Trolox equivalents 13.48 μmol L
    Conclusion: These results could increase interest of gnetol as an alternative to the most studied stilbene, resveratrol, as well as aid in the development of more stable inclusion complexes that improve its aqueous solubility and stability so that it can be incorporated into functional foods. © 2022 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
    MeSH term(s) Antioxidants/chemistry ; Antioxidants/pharmacology ; Cyclodextrins/chemistry ; Resveratrol ; Solubility ; Stilbenes/chemistry
    Chemical Substances 2,3',5',6-tetrahydroxy-trans-stilbene ; Antioxidants ; Cyclodextrins ; Stilbenes ; Resveratrol (Q369O8926L)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 184116-6
    ISSN 1097-0010 ; 0022-5142
    ISSN (online) 1097-0010
    ISSN 0022-5142
    DOI 10.1002/jsfa.11781
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  7. Article ; Online: Developing New Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges Complexes to Improve Vitamin D Absorption in an In Vitro Study.

    Uberti, Francesca / Trotta, Francesco / Pagliaro, Pasquale / Bisericaru, Daniel Mihai / Cavalli, Roberta / Ferrari, Sara / Penna, Claudia / Matencio, Adrián

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 6

    Abstract: Vitamin D plays an important role in numerous cellular functions due to the ability to bind the Vitamin D receptor (VDR), which is present in different tissues. Several human diseases depend on low vitamin D3 (human isoform) serum level, and ... ...

    Abstract Vitamin D plays an important role in numerous cellular functions due to the ability to bind the Vitamin D receptor (VDR), which is present in different tissues. Several human diseases depend on low vitamin D3 (human isoform) serum level, and supplementation is necessary. However, vitamin D3 has poor bioavailability, and several strategies are tested to increase its absorption. In this work, the complexation of vitamin D3 in Cyclodextrin-based nanosponge (CD-NS, in particular, βNS-CDI 1:4) was carried out to study the possible enhancement of bioactivity. The βNS-CDI 1:4 was synthesized by mechanochemistry, and the complex was confirmed using FTIR-ATR and TGA. TGA demonstrated higher thermostability of the complexed form. Subsequently, in vitro experiments were performed to evaluate the biological activity of Vitamin D3 complexed in the nanosponges on intestinal cells and assess its bioavailability without cytotoxic effect. The Vitamin D3 complexes enhance cellular activity at the intestinal level and improve its bioavailability. In conclusion, this study demonstrates for the first time the ability of CD-NS complexes to improve the chemical and biological function of Vitamin D3.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cyclodextrins/pharmacology ; Cyclodextrins/chemistry ; Vitamin D/pharmacology ; Nanostructures/chemistry ; Cholecalciferol/pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents ; Receptors, Calcitriol
    Chemical Substances Cyclodextrins ; Vitamin D (1406-16-2) ; Cholecalciferol (1C6V77QF41) ; Antineoplastic Agents ; Receptors, Calcitriol
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms24065322
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  8. Article: Antiproliferative Effects in Colorectal Cancer and Stabilisation in Cyclodextrins of the Phytoalexin Isorhapontigenin.

    Navarro-Orcajada, Silvia / Vidal-Sánchez, Francisco José / Conesa, Irene / Escribano-Naharro, Francisco / Matencio, Adrián / López-Nicolás, José Manuel

    Biomedicines

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 11

    Abstract: Isorhapontigenin has been proposed as a better alternative for oral administration than the famous resveratrol, as it shares many biological activities, but with a structure that could make its delivery easier. Although this hydrophobic structure could ... ...

    Abstract Isorhapontigenin has been proposed as a better alternative for oral administration than the famous resveratrol, as it shares many biological activities, but with a structure that could make its delivery easier. Although this hydrophobic structure could enhance bioavailability, it could also be a disadvantage in the development of products. In this research, we study the antiproliferative activity of this stilbene against colorectal cancer and overcome its limitations through molecular encapsulation in cyclodextrins. The cytotoxic activity against human colorectal cancer cells of isorhapontigenin was similar to that of resveratrol or piceatannol, supporting its use as a bioactive alternative. The study of the encapsulation through fluorescence spectroscopy and molecular docking revealed that the complexation satisfies a 1:1 stoichiometry and that HP-β-CD is the most suitable CD to encapsulate this stilbene. Through a spectrophotometric assay, it was observed that this CD could double the basal water solubility, exceeding the solubility of other hydroxylated stilbenes. The stability of these inclusion complexes was higher at a pH below 9 and refrigeration temperatures. Moreover, the use of CDs retained more than 78% of isorhapontigenin after storage for 12 weeks, compared to 15% in free form. Overall, these findings could help design novel formulations to better deliver isorhapontigenin.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2720867-9
    ISSN 2227-9059
    ISSN 2227-9059
    DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11113023
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  9. Article ; Online: Preparation and evaluation of βcyclodextrin-based nanosponges loaded with Budesonide for pulmonary delivery.

    Salem, Yasmein Yaser / Hoti, Gjylije / Sammour, Rana M F / Caldera, Fabrizio / Cecone, Claudio / Matencio, Adrián / Shahiwala, Aliasgar F / Trotta, Francesco

    International journal of pharmaceutics

    2023  Volume 647, Page(s) 123529

    Abstract: Budesonide (BUD) is a glucocorticosteroid used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Despite this, it is a hydrophobic compound with low bioavailability. To address these hurdles, non-toxic and biocompatible βcyclodextrin-based nanosponges (βCD- ...

    Abstract Budesonide (BUD) is a glucocorticosteroid used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Despite this, it is a hydrophobic compound with low bioavailability. To address these hurdles, non-toxic and biocompatible βcyclodextrin-based nanosponges (βCD-NS) were attempted. BUD was loaded on five different βCD-NS at four different ratios. NS with 1,1'-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) as a crosslinking agent, presented a higher encapsulation efficiency ( ̴ 80%) of BUD at 1:3 BUD: βCD-NS ratio (BUD-βCD-NS). The optimized formulations were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), water absorption capacity (WAC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction studies (XRD), particle size, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro and in vivo release studies, acute toxicity study, solid-state characterization, and aerosol performance. In vitro-in vivo correlation and cytotoxicity of the formulations on alveolar cells in vitro were further determined. In vitro and in vivo studies showed almost complete drug release and drug absorption from the lungs in the initial 2 h for pure BUD, which were sustained up to 12 h from BUD loaded into nanosponges (BUD-βCD-NS). Acute toxicity studies and in vitro cytotoxicity studies on alveolar cells proved the safety of BUD-βCD-NS. Several parameters, including particle size, median mass aerodynamic diameter, % fine particle fraction, and % emitted dose, were evaluated for aerosol performance, suggesting the capability of BUD-βCD-NS to formulate as a dry powder inhaler (DPI) with a suitable diluent. To sum up, this research will offer new insights into the future advancement of βCD-NS as drug delivery systems for providing controlled release of therapeutic agents against pulmonary disease.
    MeSH term(s) Budesonide ; Respiratory Aerosols and Droplets ; Lung ; Administration, Inhalation ; Dry Powder Inhalers ; Aerosols ; Particle Size
    Chemical Substances Budesonide (51333-22-3) ; Aerosols
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 428962-6
    ISSN 1873-3476 ; 0378-5173
    ISSN (online) 1873-3476
    ISSN 0378-5173
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123529
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  10. Article: The use of cyclodextrins as solubility enhancers in the ORAC method may cause interference in the measurement of antioxidant activity

    Navarro-Orcajada, Silvia / Conesa, Irene / Matencio, Adrián / Rodríguez-Bonilla, Pilar / García-Carmona, Francisco / López-Nicolás, José Manuel

    Talanta. 2022 June 01, v. 243

    2022  

    Abstract: The ability of cyclodextrins to enhance the water solubility of lipophilic compounds is used to modify the water-based Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) method to measure antioxidant activity in vitro. However, the use of these solubility ... ...

    Abstract The ability of cyclodextrins to enhance the water solubility of lipophilic compounds is used to modify the water-based Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) method to measure antioxidant activity in vitro. However, the use of these solubility enhancers may alter fluorescent readings, which has led to contradictory results being described in the literature. The low specificity of these oligosaccharides and their controlled release effect can result in cyclodextrins forming inclusion complexes with other reagents in the assay, changing the kinetics. In this study, the cause of cyclodextrins’ interference in the ORAC method is evaluated through a physicochemical and computational approach. Cyclodextrins showed a clear increase in the fluorescent signal both in the presence and absence of the antioxidant oxyresveratrol, the precise effect being dependent on the type and concentration of cyclodextrin. Although the glucidic nature of cyclodextrins could play a minimal role in this effect, it seems that the main cause was the encapsulation of other substrates in the reaction, fluorescein and AAPH.
    Keywords antioxidants ; cyclodextrins ; encapsulation ; fluorescein ; fluorescence ; lipophilicity ; oligosaccharides ; oxygen radical absorbance capacity ; water solubility
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0601
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1500969-5
    ISSN 1873-3573 ; 0039-9140
    ISSN (online) 1873-3573
    ISSN 0039-9140
    DOI 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123336
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