Deep Sea Water Prevents Balloon Angioplasty-Induced Hyperplasia through MMP-2: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study

This study aimed to determine the effect of deep-sea water (DSW)-derived mineral waters on intestinal health, using a cell model and a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced enteritis mouse model. DSW was desalted and minerals were added to generate mineral waters that were classified as trace mineral (TM), high magnesium (HM), high magnesium low salt (HMLS), and high magnesium high calcium (HMHC), using a tabletop electrodialysis device. Caco-2 cells cocultured with Raw264.7 cells were either pre-treated or not with the four water groups, and inflammation was induced by treatment with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Compared to LPS-treated Caco-2 cells, HMLS-cotreated cells maintained high transepithelial electrical resistance, similar to control cells. FITC-dextran permeability was lower in HMLS-treated than in other cells. In vivo, in comparison to DSS-treated mice, colon shortening was inhibited, and disease activity and colon injury were suppressed in HMLS-cotreated mice. RNA-seq of colonic tissues revealed that inflammatory gene expression was similar among the control and HMLS mice, and DSS-induced expression of inflammation-related genes such as TNF-α and NOS2 and inflammatory chemokine genes was suppressed. Our findings suggest that DSW-derived mineral water intake can help reduce colitis symptoms, and the effects may be partially regulated by magnesium and other minerals.

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Deep Sea Water Modulates Blood Pressure and Exhibits Hypolipidemic Effects via the AMPK-ACC Pathway: An in Vivo Study

Marine Drugs ◽

10.3390/md11062183 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 2183-2202 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Ming-Jyh Sheu ◽

Pei-Yu Chou ◽

Wen-Hsin Lin ◽

Chun-Hsu Pan ◽

Yi-Chung Chien ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Deep Sea ◽

Sea Water ◽

In Vivo Study ◽

Deep Sea Water

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of A pivotal role for heat shock protein 90 in Ewing sarcoma resistance to anti-insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor treatment: in vitro and in vivo study.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.1120094.576229 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Richard Riedel

Keyword(s):

Growth Factor ◽

Heat Shock ◽

Heat Shock Protein ◽

Ewing Sarcoma ◽

Heat Shock Protein 90 ◽

Pivotal Role ◽

In Vivo Study ◽

Insulin Like Growth Factor

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Biological effect of Egyptian Propolis on BHK cell line and on dental pulp tissue (An In vitro And In vivo study)

Egyptian Dental Journal ◽

10.21608/edj.2018.76780 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 64 (3) ◽

pp. 2161-2170

Author(s):

Marwa Moussa ◽

Marwa Temirek

Keyword(s):

Cell Line ◽

Dental Pulp ◽

Biological Effect ◽

In Vivo Study ◽

Pulp Tissue ◽

Dental Pulp Tissue

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Formulation and Evaluation of Atorvastatin Calcium-Poly-ε-Caprolactone Nanoparticles Loaded Ocular Inserts for Sustained Release and Antiinflammatory Efficacy

Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology ◽

10.2174/1389201021666200519133350 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (15) ◽

pp. 1688-1698

Author(s):

Germeen N.S. Girgis

Keyword(s):

Sustained Release ◽

In Vitro Release ◽

Pluronic F127 ◽

In Vivo Study ◽

Average Weight ◽

Drug Release Profile ◽

Atorvastatin Calcium ◽

Anti Inflammatory

Purpose: The work was performed to investigate the feasibility of preparing ocular inserts loaded with Poly-ε-Caprolactone (PCL) nanoparticles as a sustained ocular delivery system. Methods: First, Atorvastatin Calcium-Poly-ε-Caprolactone (ATC-PCL) nanoparticles were prepared and characterized. Then, the optimized nanoparticles were loaded within inserts formulated with Methylcellulose (MC) and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) by a solvent casting technique and evaluated physically, for in-vitro drug release profile. Finally, an in-vivo study was performed on the selected formulation to prove non-irritability and sustained ocular anti-inflammatory efficacy compared with free drug-loaded ocuserts. Results: The results revealed (ATC-PCL) nanoparticles prepared with 0.5% pluronic F127 were optimized with 181.72±3.6 nm particle size, 0.12±0.02 (PDI) analysis, -27.4± 0.69 mV zeta potential and 62.41%±4.7% entrapment efficiency. Nanoparticles loaded ocuserts manifested compatibility between drug and formulation polymers. Moreover, formulations complied with average weight 0.055±0.002 to 0.143±0.023 mg, and accepted pH. ATC-PCL nanoparticles loaded inserts prepared by 5% MC showed more sustained, prolonged in-vitro release over 24h. In-vivo study emphasized non-irritability, ocular anti-inflammatory effectiveness represented by smaller lid closure scores, and statistically significant lowering in PMN count after 3h. Conclusion: These findings proposed a possibly simple, new and affordable price technique to prepare promising (ATC-PCL) nanoparticles loaded inserts to achieve sustained release with prolonged antiinflammatory efficacy.

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Preparation and Optimization of Moxifloxacin Microspheres for Colon Targeted Delivery Using Quality by Design Approach: In Vitro and In Vivo Study

Current Drug Delivery ◽

10.2174/1567201813666160512145625 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 1021-1033 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Bhumika Prajapati ◽

Prasant Kumar Jena ◽

Tejal Mehta ◽

Sriram Seshadri

Keyword(s):

Targeted Delivery ◽

Quality By Design ◽

Design Approach ◽

In Vivo Study ◽

Quality By Design Approach

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The Effectiveness of Candidate Probiotic Bacteria to Control Vibriosis Disease

Aquatic Science and Technology ◽

10.5296/ast.v5i2.11594 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Mulyati Mulyati ◽

Suryati Suryati ◽

Irfani Baga

Keyword(s):

Survival Rate ◽

Sea Water ◽

Challenge Test ◽

Probiotic Bacteria ◽

Pathogenicity Test ◽

Inhibitory Ability ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Portunid Crab

The study aims to isolate, characterize, and examine probiotic bacteria's inhibitory ability against Vibrio harveyi bacteria, both in-vitro and in vivo. Methods used in the study consist of 1) An Isolation of Candidate Probiotic Bacteria, 2) An Antagonistic Test of Candidate Probiotic Bacteria in vitro, 3) An Identification of Bacteria, 4) A Pathogenicity Test of Candidate Probiotic Bacteria, 5) An Antagonistic Test of Candidate Probiotic Bacteria against V. harveyi in vivo. According to the isolation of candidate probiotic bacteria, there are 18 isolated candidate probiotic. After being tested for its inhibitory ability in vitro, there are 8 isolates with zone of inhibition as follows: isolate MM 7 from intestine (22 mm), isolate MM 6 from intestine (12 mm), isolate MM 10 from sea water (10 mm), isolate MM 5 from intestine (9 mm), isolate MM 4 from intestine (8 mm), isolate MM 3 from intestine (7 mm), isolate MM 2.2 from intestine (7 mm), isolate MM 2.1 from intestine (7 mm). Eight genera of the candidate probiotic bacteria is derived from Portunid crab, they are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, bacillus, vibrio, Alcaligenes, Lactobacillus, micrococcus. Before proceeding the V. harveyi bacterial challenge test in vivo, three potential isolates consisting of MM6, MM7 and MM10 as the probiotic bacteria are pathogenicity-tested against V. harveyi. The survival rate of Portunid crab on pathogenicity test using MM6, MM7 and MM10 generates 91.11-100%, while the control generates 100% survival rate. Variance analysis result through post-hoc Tukey's Honest Significant Difference (HSD) test at 95% confidence interval indicates that isolate MM7 and MM10 are significantly able to increase hatchling Portunid crab's survival rate.

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