Enhanced Solubility and Permeability of Salicis cortex Extract by Formulating as a Microemulsion

Planta Medica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (12/13) ◽  
pp. 976-984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vieri Piazzini ◽  
Elisabetta Bigagli ◽  
Cristina Luceri ◽  
Anna Rita Bilia ◽  
Maria Camilla Bergonzi
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Digestion ◽  
Oral Formulation ◽  
Tween 20 ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Microemulsion System ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Enhanced Solubility ◽  
Permeability Assay

AbstractA microemulsion system was developed and investigated as a novel oral formulation to increase the solubility and absorption of Salicis cortex extract. This extract possesses many pharmacological activities, in particular, it is beneficial for back pain and osteoarthritic and rheumatic complaints. In this work, after qualitative and quantitative characterization of the extract and the validation of an HPLC/diode array detector analytical method, solubility studies were performed to choose the best components for microemulsion formulation. The optimized microemulsion consisted of 2.5 g of triacetin, as the oil phase, 2.5 g of Tween 20 as the surfactant, 2.5 g of labrasol as the cosurfactant, and 5 g of water. The microemulsion was visually checked, characterized by light scattering techniques and morphological observations. The developed formulation appeared transparent, the droplet size was around 40 nm, and the ζ-potential result was negative. The maximum loading content of Salicis cortex extract resulted in 40 mg/mL. Furthermore, storage stability studies and an in vitro digestion assay were performed. The advantages offered by microemulsion were evaluated in vitro using artificial membranes and cells, i.e., parallel artificial membrane permeability assay and a Caco-2 model. Both studies proved that the microemulsion was successful in enhancing the permeation of extract compounds, so it could be useful to ameliorate the bioefficacy of Salicis cortex.

scholarly journals Synthesis characterization and antibacterial studies of 4-aminoantipyrine schiff’s bases

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 8-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Sunand ◽  
K Vinay Kumar ◽  
K Ashwini ◽  
P Suresh Kumar ◽  
S Vishnu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Schiff Bases ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Schiff’S Bases ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Schiff's Bases ◽  
Ir Spectroscopic

Aim: To synthesize and evaluate 4-aminoantipyrine related schiff’s bases as antibacterial agents. Objective: To synthesize, purify, characterize and evaluate 4-aminoantipyrine. Method: Schiff bases derived from 4-aminoantipyrine play a vital role in biological and pharmacological activities. Knowing the importance of 4-aminoatipyrine schiff bases and their analogues wide varieties of bioactivities like analgesic, antiviral, antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities have been widely studied. 4-aminoantipyrine compounds C1 (anisaldehyde), C2 (p-hydroxybenzaldehyde) and C3(vanillin) were prepared by condensation between 4-amino antipyrine and substituted aromatic benzaldehydes. The products were purified by recrystallization by using ethanol, characterized by IR spectroscopy. The N-H stretching in 4-aminoantipyrine is shown at 3430 cm-1 and -3325 cm-1. The -HC=N- stretching is observed in the range of 1508-1504 cm-1 The –OCH3 stretching is found at 1888 cm-1. 4-amino antipyrine related schiff’s bases evaluated their activity as antimicrobials in-vitro by spread plate method against E.coli. Schiff bases have potent antibacterial activity with gram negative bacteria E.coli. Results: Synthesis and characterization of a schiff bases derived from substituted benzaldehydes and 4-aminoantipyrine was evaluated and characterized with the IR spectroscopic techniques and schiff bases have shown potent antibacterial activity against E.Coli.

In vitro digestion of soluble cashew proteins and characterization of surviving IgE-reactive peptides

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 884-893 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher P. Mattison ◽  
Casey C. Grimm ◽  
Richard L. Wasserman
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Digestion

scholarly journals Characterization of Andean Blueberry in Bioactive Compounds, Evaluation of Biological Properties and in vitro Bioaccessibility

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nieves Baenas ◽  
Jenny Ruales ◽  
Diego A. Moreno ◽  
Daniel Alejandro Barrio ◽  
Carla M. Stinco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
In Vitro Digestion ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Zebrafish Embryogenesis

Andean blueberries are wild berries grown and consumed in Ecuador which contain high values of bioactive compounds, mainly anthocyanins, with powerful antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile and contents of (poly)phenols and carotenoids in Andean blueberry by HPLC-DAD-MSn and determine a wide range of its biological activities. The antioxidant capacity of this fruit was evaluated in vitro by three different methods and in vivo using the zebrafish animal model, also the toxicity effect was determined by the zebrafish embryogenesis test. Besides, the antimicrobial activity and the capacity of Andean blueberry to produce hemagglutination in blood cells were evaluated. Finally, the bioaccessibility of (poly)phenols and related antioxidant capacity were determined in the different phases of an in vitro digestion. The global results indicated no toxicity of Andean blueberry, weakly bacteriostatic activity, and high contents of anthocyanins and antioxidant capacity, which were partially bioaccesible in vitro (~ 50 % at the final intestinal step), contributing to the knowledge of its health benefits for consumers and its potential use in the food and pharmaceutical industry as functional ingredient.

scholarly journals In vitro Digestion of Zingiber officinale Extract and Evaluation of Stability as a First Step to Determine its Bioaccesibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1801300
Author(s):  
Giannamaria Annunziato ◽  
Claudia Falavigna ◽  
Marco Pieroni ◽  
Andrea Faccini ◽  
Fabrizio Micheli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Intestinal Absorption ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
In Vitro Digestion ◽  
Therapeutic Action ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Gastrointestinal Conditions ◽  
Food Matrices ◽  
Definition Of

Zingiber officinale (Ginger) is one of the most spice used worldwide and since antiquity it has been used in traditional medicine to treat different diseases. Although ginger is generally considered safe, there are no more information about the mechanism of its therapeutic action and its nutraceutical value. For these reasons the purpose of this work is to apply in vitro digestion model, as the first step in the study of its bioaccessibility, to understand which is the fate of its bioactive compounds after ingestion. This allow us to characterize which ginger metabolite are stable under gastrointestinal conditions and, thus, available for intestinal absorption. The aim of this study is to provide valuable information to better understand ginger pharmacological activities, paving the way for the definition of suitable dosage and source of food matrices to ensure nutritional efficacy.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Curcumin

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suk Fun Chin ◽  
Siti Nur Akmar Mohd Yazid ◽  
Suh Cem Pang
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Medium ◽  
Microemulsion System ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Loading Efficiency ◽  
Enhanced Solubility ◽  
Nanoprecipitation Method ◽  
Starch Nanoparticles ◽  
Formulation Parameters

Curcumin was loaded onto starch nanoparticles by usingin situnanoprecipitation method and water-in-oil microemulsion system. Curcumin loaded starch nanoparticles exhibited enhanced solubility in aqueous solution as compared to free curcumin. Effects of formulation parameters such as types of reaction medium, types of surfactant, surfactant concentrations, oil/ethanol ratios, loading time, and initial curcumin concentration were found to affect the particle size and loading efficiency (LF) of the curcumin loaded starch nanoparticles. Under optimum conditions, curcumin loaded starch nanoparticles with mean particles size of 87 nm and maximum loading efficiency of 78% were achieved. Curcumin was observed to release out from starch nanoparticles in a sustained way under physiological pH over a period of 10 days.

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