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Am J Cancer Res , 2023

The temperature sensitive liposomal formulations are a promising tool to improve the therapeutic ... more The temperature sensitive liposomal formulations are a promising tool to improve the therapeutic index of the drugs with minimal toxicity. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of concomitant delivery of cisplatin (Cis) and doxorubicin (Dox) containing thermosensitive liposomes (TSLs) with mild hyperthermia against cancer in vitro and in vivo. The polyethylene glycol coated DPPC/DSPC, thermosensitive and DSPC, nonthermosensitive liposomes incorporating Cis and Dox were prepared and characterized. A conventional Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) technique and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) were applied to study drug-phospholipid interaction and compatibility. The chemotherapeutic efficacy of these formulations was evaluated in benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) induced fibrosarcoma under hyperthermic condition. The size diameter of prepared thermosensitive liposomes was measured to be 120 ± 10 nm. The DSC data exhibited the changes in the curves of DSPC + Dox and DSPC + Cis while comparing the pure DSPC and drugs. However, the FITR showed same spectrum of phospholipids and drugs individually and in the mixture as well. The data showed higher efficacy of Cis-Dox-TSL as 84% inhibition in tumor growth was recorded in this group of animals in hyperthermic condition. The Kaplan-Meir curve revealed, 100% and 80% survival of the animals in the groups treated with Cis-Dox-TSL under hyperthermia and Cis-Dox-NTSL without hyperthermia, respectively. However, Cis-TSL as well as Dox-TSL exhibited 50% survival, while only 20% survival was recorded in the groups of animals treated with Dox-NTSL and Cis-NTSL. The flow cytometry analysis revealed that Cis-Dox-NTSL augments the induction of apoptosis in the tumor cells which was recorded as 18%. As expected, Cis-Dox-TSL showed great potential as 39% of cells were measured as apoptotic cells, significantly very high in comparison to Cis-Dox-NTSL, Dox-TSL and Cis-TSL as well. The apoptotic analysis of the cells by flow cytometry clearly indicated the effect of hyperthermia during the treatment while Cis-Dox-TSL formulation was administered. Finally, the immunohistochemical analysis of the tumor tissues by confocal microscopy exhibited several fold increases in the expression of pAkt in the animals treated with vehicles in Sham-NTSL as well as Sham-TSL. However, Cis-Dox-TSL showed great reduction in the expression of Akt, as it declined by 11-fold. The results of the present study directed the role of concomitant delivery doxorubicin and cisplatin containing thermosensitive liposomes under hyperthermic conditions for the development of a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of cancer.

Am J Cancer Res, 2023

Molecules

Due to the high propensity of drug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii, the number of currently... more Due to the high propensity of drug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii, the number of currently available therapeutic drugs has become very limited. Thus, it becomes incredibly important to prepare an effective vaccine formulation capable of eliciting an effective immune response against A. baumannii. In this study, we prepared a liposomal vaccine formulation bearing glycosphingolipids (GSLs) from Sphingomonas paucimobilis and loaded with the whole cell antigen (WCAgs-GSLs-liposomes) of A. baumannii. The immune-stimulating potential and prophylactic efficacy of WCAgs-GSLs-liposomes were compared with those of WCAgs-liposomes (without GSLs) or free WCAgs in both immunocompetent and immunodeficient mice. The efficacy of vaccine formulations was determined by analyzing antibody titer, cytokine levels, and survival studies in the immunized mice. The findings revealed that vaccination with WCAgs-GSLs-liposomes stimulated a greater secretion of antibodies and cytokines, higher lymphocyt...

Pharmaceutics

In recent years, the emergence of multidrug-resistant Acientobacter baumannii has greatly threate... more In recent years, the emergence of multidrug-resistant Acientobacter baumannii has greatly threatened public health and depleted our currently available antibacterial armory. Due to limited therapeutic options, the development of an effective vaccine formulation becomes critical in order to fight this drug-resistant pathogen. The objective of the present study was to develop a safe vaccine formulation that can be effective against A. baumannii infection and its associated complications. Here, we prepared liposomes-encapsulated whole cell antigens (Lip-WCAgs) as a vaccine formulation and investigated its prophylactic efficacy against the systemic infection of A. baumannii. The immunization with Lip-WCAgs induced the higher production of antigen-specific antibody titers, greater lymphocyte proliferation, and increased secretion of Th1 cytokines, particularly IFN-γ and IL-12. Antisera from Lip-WCAgs-immunized mice showed the utmost bactericidal activity and potently inhibited the biofil...

Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy

Thermosensitive liposomes loaded with cisplatin and doxorubicin composed of DPPC, DSPC, and DPPE-... more Thermosensitive liposomes loaded with cisplatin and doxorubicin composed of DPPC, DSPC, and DPPE-PEG5000 with different ratios were prepared by thin film hydration method. The Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) curves showed that the liposomes composed of DPPC-DSPC-DPPE-PEG5000 with phospholipid ratio 95:5:0.05 w/w were a suitable formulation as thermosensitive liposomes with a DSC peak at 42.1 °C. The effect of doxorubicin and cisplatin encapsulated non-thermosensitive and thermosensitive liposomes on cellular proliferation and IC50 in SKBR3 & MDA-MB-231 breast cancer and PC-3 & LNcaP prostate cancer cell lines was investigated. The results showed that doxorubicin loaded into thermosensitive liposomes showed 20-fold decrease in the IC50 at 42 °C while comparing it with the same at 37 °C. Also, the results showed a more than 35-fold and 12-fold decrease in the IC50 of cisplatin thermosensitive liposomes at 42 °C, while compared with free cisplatin and cisplatin thermosensitive liposomes at any temperature. The in vivo results showed that the effect of doxorubicin encapsulated thermosensitive liposomes at hyperthermic conditions during the treatment as the tumor growth inhibition was measured 1.5-fold higher than any of the liposomal formulations of doxorubicin. It was also noticed that the tumor volume reduced to 150 mm3 in doxorubicin thermosensitive liposomes (G8) after 3 weeks during the treatment, but increased to 196 mm3 after 4 weeks. The Kaplan-Meir curve showed the 100% survival of the animals from G8 (thermosensitive liposomes containing doxorubicin plus hyperthermia) after 12 weeks. The flow cytometry data revealed more than 25% apoptotic cells and 6.25% necrotic cells in the tumor cells from the tissues of the G8 group of the animals. The results clearly indicate the superior efficacy of doxorubicin and cisplatin containing thermosensitive liposomes treatment during hyperthermia.

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Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications

There is a need to synthesize eco-friendly nanoparticles with more effective and potent antibacte... more There is a need to synthesize eco-friendly nanoparticles with more effective and potent antibacterial activities. A green and cost-effective method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Thymus vulgaris, Mentha piperita, and Zingiber officinale extracts was developed. The analytical instrumentation, namely, UV/Vis, absorption spectroscopy, FTIR, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), was used to determine the developed AgNPs, confirming the functional groups involved in their reduction. Acidic molybdate, DPPH, and FRAP regents were reacted with AgNPs extract to evaluate their antioxidant, scavenging, and oxidative activities. The agar well diffusion method was used to determine the antibacterial potential of AgNPs extracts using clinical isolates. The developed AgNPs showed peaks at 25 cum\Diff, 50 cum\Diff, and 75 cum\Diff, respectively, of 16.59 ± 0.78, 45.94 ± 1.07, and 81.04 ± 0.98 nm, for Thymus vulgaris, Mentha piperita, and Zingiber officinale. SEM revealed ...

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Journal of Inflammation Research

Thymoquinone (TQ), a phytoconstituent of Nigella sativa seeds, has been studied extensively in va... more Thymoquinone (TQ), a phytoconstituent of Nigella sativa seeds, has been studied extensively in various cancer models. However, TQ's limited water solubility restricts its therapeutic applicability. Our work aims to prepare the novel formulation of TQ and assess its chemopreventive potential in chemically induced lung cancer animal model. Methods: The polyethylene glycol coated DOPE/CHEMS incorporating TQ-loaded pH-sensitive liposomes (TQPSL) were prepared and characterized. Mice were exposed to benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) thrice a week for 4 weeks to induce lung cancer. TQPSL was administered three times a week for 21 weeks, starting 2 weeks before the first dose of BaP. Results: The prepared TQPSL revealed 85% entrapment efficiency with 128 nm size and −19.5 mv ζ-potential showing high stability of the formulation. The pretreatment of TQPSL showed the recovery in BaP-modulated relative organ weight of lungs, cancer marker enzymes, and antioxidant enzymes in the serum. The histopathological analysis of the tissues showed that TQPSL protected the malignancy in the lungs. The flow cytometry data revealed the induction of apoptosis and decreased intracellular ROS by TQPSL. Molecular docking was performed to predict the TQ's affinity for eight possible anticancer drug targets linked to lung cancer etiology. The data assisted to identify the serine/threonine-protein kinase BRAF as the most suitable target of TQ with binding energy −6.8 kcal/mol. Conclusion: The current findings demonstrated the potential of TQPSL and its possible therapeutic targets of lung cancer. To our knowledge, this is the first research to outline the development of TQ formulation against lung cancer considering its low solubility as well as pulmonary delivery challenges.

Life Sciences, 2022

Cetuximab (CTX) is known to have cytotoxic effects on several human cancer cells in vitro; howeve... more Cetuximab (CTX) is known to have cytotoxic effects on several human cancer cells in vitro; however, as CTX is poorly water soluble, there is a need for improved formulations can reach cancer cells at high concentrations with low side effects. We developed (PEG-4000) polymeric nanoparticles (PEGNPs) loaded with CTX and evaluated their in vitro cytotoxicity and anticancer properties against human lung (A549) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cells. CTX-PEGNPs were formulated using the solvent evaporation technique, and their morphological properties were evaluated. Further, the effects of CTX-PEGNPs on cell viability using the MTT assay and perform gene expression analysis, DNA fragmentation measurements, and the comet assay. CTX-PEGNP showed uniformly dispersed NPs of nano-size range (253.7 ± 0.3 nm), and low polydispersity index (0.16) indicating the stability and uniformity of NPs. Further, the zeta potential of the preparations was -17.0 ± 1.8 mv. DSC and FTIR confirmed the entrapping of CTX in NPs. The results showed IC50 values of 2.26 μg/mL and 1.83 μg/mL for free CTX and CTX-PEGNPs on the A549 cancer cell line, respectively. Moreover, CTX-PEGNPs had a lower IC50 of 1.12 μg/mL in MCF-7 cells than that of free CTX (2.28 μg/mL). The expression levels of p21 and stathmin-1 were significantly decreased in both cell lines treated with CTX-PEGNPs compared to CTX alone. The CTX-PEGNP-treated cells also showed increased DNA fragmentation rates in both cancer cell lines compared with CTX alone. The results indicated that CTX-PEGNP was an improved formulation than CTX alone to induce apoptosis and DNA damage and inhibit cell proliferation through the downregulation of P21 and stathmin-1 expression.

Pharmaceutics, 2022

Thymoquinone (TQ), which is one of the main bioactive constituents of Nigella sativa seeds, has d... more Thymoquinone (TQ), which is one of the main bioactive constituents of Nigella sativa seeds, has demonstrated its potential against various cancer models. The poor solubility of TQ in aqueous solution limits its uses in clinical application. The present study aimed to develop a novel formulation of TQ to increase its bioavailability and therapeutic potential with minimal toxicity. Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated DSPC/cholesterol comprising TQ liposomes (PEG-Lip-TQ) were prepared and characterized on various aspects. A computational investigation using molecular docking was used to assess the possible binding interactions of TQ with 12 prospective anticancer drug targets. The in vitro anticancer activity was assessed in A549 and H460 lung cancer cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner, while the oral acute toxicity assay was evaluated in silico as well as in vivo in mice. TQ docked to the Hsp90 target had the lowest binding energy of −6.05 kcal/mol, whereas caspase 3 was recognize...

Molecules, 2021

The ostrich oil of Struthio camelus (Ratite) found uses in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory ... more The ostrich oil of Struthio camelus (Ratite) found uses in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory in eczema and contact dermatitis. The anti-inflammatory effect of a γ-lactone (5-hexyl-3H-furan-2-one) isolated from ostrich oil and its formulated nano-emulsion in formalin-induced paw edema was investigated in this study. Ostrich oil was saponified using a standard procedure; the aqueous residue was fractionated, purified, and characterized as γ-lactone (5-hexyl-3H-furan-2-one) through the interpretation of IR, NMR, and MS analyses. The γ-lactone was formulated as nano-emulsion using methylcellulose (MC) for oral solubilized form. The γ-lactone methylcellulose nanoparticles (γ-lactone-MC-NPs) were characterized for their size, shape, and encapsulation efficiency with a uniform size of 300 nm and 59.9% drug content. The γ-lactone was applied topically, while the formulated nanoparticles (NPs) were administered orally to rats. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (diclofenac gel) was u...

Pharmacology & Pharmacy, 2017

The main objective of this work was to use the Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and FTIR s... more The main objective of this work was to use the Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and FTIR spectroscopy to study the possible drug-drug or drug-excipient (s) interaction in case of concomitant oral administration of paracetamol with the most common used antibiotics for children. Amoxicillin, azithromycin, cefuroxime axetil and their commercially available suspensions, Amoxil®, Azithromax® and Zinnat® were used. DSC curves for paracetamol, pure antibiotics, commercially available antibiotics and all binary mixtures used in this study showed drug-drug or drug-excipient (s) physical interaction and indicated a possible chemical interaction. To confirm chemical drug-drug or drug-excipient (s) interaction additional ATR-IR spectra for all samples used in this study were obtained. Results obtained from ATR-IR spectra showed drug-excipient (s) interaction in Zinnat®, Azithromax® and binary mixture Azithromax®-paracetamol, while chemical drug-drug interaction was not observed. From thi...

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2004

Semi synthetic phospholipid, dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, with or without cholesterol was used... more Semi synthetic phospholipid, dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, with or without cholesterol was used to study the encapsulation efficiency of diclofenac sodium into liposomes as well as to investigate its retention into liposomes. To improve encapsulation efficiency of diclofenac sodium into liposomes, natural phospholipids from Triticum sp. (wheat germ) and chitosan for coated liposomes were used. Diclofenac sodium was encapsulated into uncoated and coated liposomes using the thin film hydration method, with an efficiency of more than 90 %. Improvement in the encapsulation efficiency of diclofenac sodium into liposomes, was achieved by employing phosphatidylethanolamine, dicetyl phosphate and chitosan. The encapsulation efficiency reached a maximum when liposomes were prepared from Triticum sp. lipids and was 99 % compared to 59 % when dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine was used. Results showed that the presence of cholesterol in the dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine liposome bilayers produc...

Advances in Environmental Biology, 2009

Alternaria solani isolate number Ss1-3, isolated from soil sample from northern Jordan was found ... more Alternaria solani isolate number Ss1-3, isolated from soil sample from northern Jordan was found to be able to utilize the polyester-polyurethane (PS-PUR) as sole source of carbon and nitrogen. After three weeks of incubation at pH7 and30 °C, A. solani caused 65.8% loss in weight, 24.7% reduction in tensile strength at break, and 28.2% decrease in percentage elongation at break, of PS-PUR substrate blocks. There was conspicuous microscopic cracking of the PS-PUR surface. Penetrating fungal hyphae through the PS-PUR 2 blocks was envisaged, initially in the reduction in the number of -CH groups and increases in the number of –OH groups of PS-PUR, and as ascertained by Fourier transform-Infrared (FT-IR) spectrophotometer. The detection of acid and amine fractions by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in the purified culture filtrate (PCF), which is comparable to that in the acid hydrolyzed PS-PUR, was attributed to the biological hydrolysis, by the fungus, of diisocyanate segment in this ...

Scientific Reports, 2020

There is a need to formulate oral cetuximab (CTX) for targeting colorectal cancer, which is repor... more There is a need to formulate oral cetuximab (CTX) for targeting colorectal cancer, which is reported to express somatostatin receptors (SSTRs). Therefore, coating CTX with a somatostatin analogue such as octreotide (OCT) is beneficial. Alginate was used to coat CTX to facilitate delivery to the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). This study aimed to deliver CTX conjugated with OCT in the form of microparticles as a GIT-targeted SSTR therapy. Both CTX and OCT were conjugated using a solvent evaporation method and the conjugated CTX-OCT was then loaded onto Ca-alginate-beads (CTX-OCT-Alg), which were characterized for drug interactions using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR). Moreover, the morphology of formulated beads was examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The drug content and release profile were studied using UV spectroscopy. Finally, in vitro cytotoxicity of all compounds was evaluated. The results showed homogenous...

Toxicology Research and Application, 2017

Objectives: Liposomes are reported as penetration enhancers for dermal and transdermal delivery. ... more Objectives: Liposomes are reported as penetration enhancers for dermal and transdermal delivery. However, little is known about their percutaneous penetration and as to at which level they deliver encapsulated drugs. The penetration of multilamellar vesicles (MLVs) and small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs), in comparison to one of their lipid components, was investigated. Methods: Using the fluorescent lipid, Lissamine Rhodamine B-PE (R), as a constituent, MLV and SUV liposomes were prepared, tested, and R, MLV, or SUV were applied in vivo on the back of hairless mice. Absorption of each was evaluated at the levels of stratum corneum, living skin, and blood by fluorometry. Results: Penetration of the lipid R in stratum corneum in the nonliposomal form exceeded that in the liposomal form and only R penetrates the living skin in a statistically significant manner. No statistical significant absorption into blood was observed with either form. Conclusions: Liposomes size did not play an im...

Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

The main objective of this work was to use Weibull distribution function and Baker-Lonsdale model... more The main objective of this work was to use Weibull distribution function and Baker-Lonsdale models to study the dissolution kinetics of prepared binary and ternary interactive mixtures containing indomethacin in comparison with three commercially available capsules of indomethacin, namely, Rothacin®, Indomin® and Indylon®. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) in conjunction with cloud point method was used to study the compatibility of indomethacin with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and lactose and to provide an explanation(s) for the insignificant increase in dissolution rate observed in the ternary interactive mixture as well as for the reduction in the dissolution rate observed from the binary system in our previous study. Results showed that the Weibull distribution function equation was the best fit to the dissolution data for all formulations used in this study. DSC curves showed that the decrease in dissolution rate from the binary and ternary interactive mixtures was due to ...

International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products, Sep 18, 2011

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2015

The main objective of this work was to use the differential scanning calorimetry in conjunction w... more The main objective of this work was to use the differential scanning calorimetry in conjunction with optical microscopy to study the compatibility of ibuprofen with lactose and polyvinylpyrrolidone and to provide an explanation(s) for the reduction in the dissolution rate observed from the ternary interactive mixture containing ibuprofen in previous study. Mixtures containing micronized ibuprofen-fine lactose 90:10 and 20:80 w/w showed a decrease in the melting peak of lactose by 14.33 and 10.94°C, respectively. The addition of 5 % fine lactose to the binary system has the highest effect on the melting point of ibuprofen by reducing the melting peak of ibuprofen from 76.2 to 73.72°C. Microphotographs obtained from optical microscopy for ibuprofen, binary and ternary interactive mixtures showed that agglomeration of ibuprofen was formed in the binary and ternary interactive mixtures. Lactose and polyvinylpyrrolidone must be avoided in the preparation of ternary interactive mixtures of ibuprofen to prevent drug-excipient interaction.