scholarly journals Cannabidiol-Mediated Changes to the Phospholipid Profile of UVB-Irradiated Keratinocytes from Psoriatic Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 6592
Author(s):  
Wojciech Łuczaj ◽  
Izabela Dobrzyńska ◽  
Adam Wroński ◽  
M Rosário Domingues ◽  
Pedro Domingues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Outer Layer ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Lipidomic Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Value ◽  
Uvb Phototherapy ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential ◽  
Phospholipid Profile

UVB phototherapy is treatment for psoriasis, which increases phospholipid oxidative modifications in the cell membrane of the skin. Therefore, we carried out lipidomic analysis on the keratinocytes of healthy individuals and patients with psoriasis irradiated with UVB and treated with cannabidiol (CBD), phytocannabinoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Our results showed that, in psoriatic keratinocytes phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylinositol (PI), phosphatidylserine (PS), and ether-linked phosphoethanolamine (PEo), were downregulated, while SM (d41:2) was upregulated. These changes were accompanied by an increase in negative zeta potential, which indicates translocation of PS to the outer layer of the membrane. CBD treatment of psoriatic keratinocytes led to downregulation of PC, PS, and upregulation of certain PEo and an SM species, SM (d42:2), and the zeta potential. However, UVB irradiation of psoriatic keratinocytes resulted in upregulation of PC, PC plasmalogens (PCp), PEo, and a decrease in the negative zeta potential. The exposure of UVB-irradiated cells to CBD led to a decrease in the level of SM (d42:2). Our results suggest that CBD induces pro-apoptotic mechanisms in psoriatic keratinocytes while simultaneously improving the antioxidant properties and preventing the loss of transepidermal water of keratinocytes of patients irradiated with UVB. Thus, CBD has potential therapeutic value in the treatment of psoriasis.

Changes in the secondary structures and zeta potential of soybean peptide and its calcium complexes in cell membrane medium

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Liu ◽  
Ying Lv ◽  
Jingting Xu ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Shuntang Guo
Keyword(s):  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Calcium Binding ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Secondary Structures ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Calcium Complexes

In this study, soybean peptides (10-30kDa) with high calcium binding capacity were prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis and ultrafiltration. The results of cell experiments showed that the peptide could transport calcium...

Influence of Surface Zeta Potential on Adhesion of Chlorella sp. to Substratum Surfaces

2013 ◽  
Vol 690-693 ◽  
pp. 1431-1434
Author(s):  
Xin Ru Zhang ◽  
Ze Yi Jiang ◽  
Hao Yuan ◽  
Yuan Xiang Lu ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Cell Surface ◽  
Mass Culture ◽  
Chlorella Sp ◽  
Microalgae Mass Culture ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential

Microalgae, in wet conditions, tend to grow on surfaces and form biofilms. The adhesion of microalgae to surfaces is very important for algal mass culture. The formation and development of microalgal biofims are in large denpend on the properties of cell surface, substratum surface and gowth medium. In this paper, the influence of substratum surface zeta potential on the microalgal biofilms was particularly investigated. We focused on a widely-used microalgal strain, the freshwater autotrophicChlorella sp..The adhesion phenomena ofChlorella sp.to surfaces with different zeta potential were observed microscopically. It was found thatChlorella sp.adhered easily to the surface with a positive zeta potential and difficultly to the surface with a negative zeta potential. We concluded that the surface zeta potential had a greater influence on the adhesion of microalgal cells to substratum surfaces. Our findings have important implications for microalgae mass culture and harvesting.

Enhanced growth and matrix production by human osteoblastic cells cultured on biomaterials with negative zeta potential

Bone ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. S259 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Dillon ◽  
P.J.M. Wilson ◽  
W.D. Fraser ◽  
B.K. Mwaura ◽  
M.J. Hayton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Osteoblastic Cells ◽  
Matrix Production ◽  
Human Osteoblastic Cells ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential ◽  
Cells Cultured

Effect of Different Anions on 22Na Permeability of Liposomes

1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (11) ◽  
pp. 779-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Singer
Keyword(s):  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Dipole Potential ◽  
Sodium Permeability ◽  
Phosphatidylcholine Liposomes ◽  
Solution Interface ◽  
Cation Permeability ◽  
Na Efflux ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential

The 22Na efflux from phosphatidylcholine liposomes was measured in the presence of different anions. Only salicylate significantly increases sodium permeability. Although this anion adsorbs onto the liposomal surface creating a negative zeta potential, evidence is presented that this is not the sole mechanism underlying the enhanced cation permeability. It is proposed that salicylate also alters the dipole potential at the membrane–solution interface.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Properties of Embelin in Cell Culture. Electrochemistry and Theoretical Mechanism of Scavenging. Potential Scavenging of Superoxide Radical through the Cell Membrane

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Caruso ◽  
Miriam Rossi ◽  
Sarjit Kaur ◽  
Emmanuel Garcia-Villar ◽  
Nora Molasky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Superoxide Radical ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Chemical Species ◽  
Antioxidant Defense System ◽  
Butylated Hydroxytoluene ◽  
Embelia Ribes ◽  
Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide ◽  
Hydrophobic Tail ◽  
Theoretical Mechanism

Embelin, a plant natural product found in Lysimachia punctata (Primulaceae), and Embelia ribes Burm (Myrsinaceae) fruit, possesses interesting biological and pharmacological properties. It is a unique chemical species as it includes both quinone and hydroquinone functional groups plus a long hydrophobic tail. By using hydrodynamic voltammetry, which generates the superoxide radical in situ, we show an unusual scavenging capability by embelin. Embelin as a scavenger of superoxide is stronger than the common food additive antioxidant 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-20 methylphenol, (butylated hydroxytoluene, BHT). In fact, embelin is even able to completely abolish the superoxide radical in the voltaic cell. Computational results indicate that two different types of embelin scavenging actions may be involved, initially through π–π interaction and followed by proton capture in the cell. A related mechanism describes embelin’s ability to circumvent superoxide leaking by transforming the anion radical into molecular oxygen. In order to confirm its antioxidant properties, its biological activity was tested in a study carried out in THP-1 human leukemic monocytes and BV-2 mice microglia. A 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, proliferation curves and antioxidant activity by the use of a fluorescent probe showed good antioxidant properties at 24 h. This suggests that embelin’s long alkyl C10 tail may be useful for cell membrane insertion which stimulates the antioxidant defense system, and cytoprotection in microglia. In conclusion, embelin could be an interesting pharmacological tool able to decrease the damage associated with metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.

Bioleaching Solutions Used for the Nanoparticles Biosynthesis for Uranium and Arsenic Immobilization

2020 ◽  
Vol 304 ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Pawlowska ◽  
Zygmunt Sadowski
Keyword(s):  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Camellia Sinensis ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Uranium Dioxide ◽  
Electrical Potential ◽  
Nanoparticle Synthesis ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential

Bioleaching solutions from uranium and arsenic solid waste served as a source of U(VI) and As (V) ions, while plant extract from green tea (Camellia sinensis) – as a reductor for nanoparticle synthesis. Uranium dioxide and As (III) nanoparticles were formed as a product of bioreduction on the hematite and schwertmannite surfaces respectively, which resulted in an increase in the negative zeta potential with an increase in pH. It suggests, that the electrical potential depends on the presence of nanoparticles. The SEM microphotographs revealed the UO2 nanoparticles on the hematite surface.

Tumor Targeting of Plasmid DNA by Dextran Conjugation Based on Metal Coordination

2005 ◽  
Vol 288-289 ◽  
pp. 109-112
Author(s):  
H. Hosseinkhani ◽  
T. Aoyama ◽  
O. Ogawa ◽  
Yasuhiko Tabata
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Plasmid Dna ◽  
Tumor Targeting ◽  
Metal Coordination ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential

Tumor targeting of plasmid DNA was achieved through the conjugation of dextran derivative with chelate residue based on metal coordination. Spermine (Sm) was chemically introduced to the hydroxyl groups of dextran to obtain dextran-Sm derivative. A negative zeta potential of plasmid DNA became almost 0 mV by the Zn2+-coordinated conjugation with the dextran-Sm When the dextran-Sm-plasmid DNA conjugate with Zn2+ coordination was intravenously injected to mice subcutaneously bearing Meth-AR-1 fibrosarcoma, the dextran- Sm-plasmid DNA conjugate significantly enhanced the level of gene expression in the tumor, in contrast to free plasmid DNA..

scholarly journals In Vitro and Ex Vivo Evaluation of Nepafenac-Based Cyclodextrin Microparticles for Treatment of Eye Inflammation

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blanca Lorenzo-Veiga ◽  
Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez ◽  
Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo ◽  
Thorsteinn Loftsson ◽  
Hakon Hrafn Sigurdsson
Keyword(s):  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Inflammatory Mediators ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Posterior Segment ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Commercial Formulation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential

The aim of this study was to design and evaluate novel cyclodextrin (CD)-based aggregate formulations to efficiently deliver nepafenac topically to the eye structure, to treat inflammation and increase nepafenac levels in the posterior segment, thus attenuating the response of inflammatory mediators. The physicochemical properties of nine aggregate formulations containing nepafenac/γ-CD/hydroxypropyl-β (HPβ)-CD complexes as well as their rheological properties, mucoadhesion, ocular irritancy, corneal and scleral permeability, and anti-inflammatory activity were investigated in detail. The results were compared with a commercially available nepafenac suspension, Nevanac® 3 mg/mL. All formulations showed microparticles, neutral pH, and negative zeta potential (–6 to –27 mV). They were non-irritating and nontoxic and showed high permeation through bovine sclera. Formulations containing carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) showed greater anti-inflammatory activity, even higher than the commercial formulation, Nevanac® 0.3%. The optimized formulations represent an opportunity for topical instillation of drugs to the posterior segment of the eye.

scholarly journals Design of dispersant for highly concentrated one-dimensional Nb2Se9 inorganic molecular chains from bulk crystal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudong Chae ◽  
Akhtar J. Siddiqa ◽  
Seungbae Oh ◽  
Bum Jun Kim ◽  
Kyung Hwan Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Steric Hindrance ◽  
Bulk Crystal ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
1D Chain ◽  
A Charge ◽  
Negative Zeta Potential ◽  
Octadecyl Amine

Abstract We determined the optimum dispersant to separate bulk Nb2Se9 material into 1D chain units. The Nb2Se9, which had a negative zeta potential (−43.3 mV), showed acidic characteristics and strongly bonded with the amine head of octadecyl amine through a charge transfer (from the amine to Se atoms) reaction. The steric hindrance of the octadecyl tail resulted in excellent dispersion of Nb2Se9 (down to nanometre-sized mono-chains).

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