Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy.
CNR-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy.
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Oct 4;25(19):10692. doi: 10.3390/ijms251910692.
Curcumin (Cur), the primary curcuminoid found in L., has garnered significant attention for its potential anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. However, its hydrophobic nature significantly limits its bioavailability. Additionally, adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) possess immunomodulatory properties, making them useful for treating inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. This study aims to verify the efficacy of poly(ε-caprolactone) nanocapsules (NCs) in improving Cur's bioavailability, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory activities. The Cur-loaded nanocapsules (Cur-NCs) were characterized for their physicochemical properties (particle size, polydispersity index, Zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency) and stability over time. A digestion test simulated the behavior of Cur-NCs in the gastrointestinal tract. Micellar phase analyses evaluated the Cur-NCs' bioaccessibility. The antibacterial activity of free Cur, NCs, and Cur-NCs against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains was determined using the microdilution method. ADSC viability, treated with Cur-NCs and Cur-NCs in the presence or absence of lipopolysaccharide, was analyzed using the 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay. Additionally, ADSC survival was assessed through the Muse apoptotic assay. The expression of both pro-inflammatory (interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α) and anti-inflammatory (IL-10 and transforming growth factor-β) cytokines on ADSCs was evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The results demonstrated high stability post-gastric digestion of Cur-NCs and elevated bioaccessibility of Cur post-intestinal digestion. Moreover, Cur-NCs exhibited antibacterial activity against without affecting growth. No significant changes in the viability and survival of ADSCs were observed under the experimental conditions. Finally, Cur-NCs modulated the expression of both pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in ADSCs exposed to inflammatory stimuli. Collectively, these findings highlight the potential of Cur-NCs to enhance Cur's bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy, particularly in cell-based treatments for inflammatory diseases and intestinal dysbiosis.
姜黄素(Cur)是姜黄中的主要姜黄素类化合物,具有潜在的抗炎和抗菌特性,备受关注。然而,其疏水性极大地限制了其生物利用度。此外,脂肪来源的干细胞(ADSCs)具有免疫调节特性,使其可用于治疗炎症和自身免疫性疾病。本研究旨在验证聚(ε-己内酯)纳米胶囊(NCs)提高姜黄素生物利用度、抗菌和免疫调节活性的功效。对载有姜黄素的纳米胶囊(Cur-NCs)的理化性质(粒径、多分散指数、Zeta 电位和包封效率)和随时间的稳定性进行了表征。通过模拟姜黄素在胃肠道中的行为进行了消化试验。胶束相分析评估了 Cur-NCs 的生物可及性。采用微量稀释法测定游离姜黄素、NCs 和 Cur-NCs 对各种革兰氏阳性和革兰氏阴性菌株的抗菌活性。用 3-[4,5-二甲基噻唑-2-基]-2,5-二苯基四氮唑溴盐(3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay)分析用 Cur-NCs 和 Cur-NCs 处理(有或没有脂多糖)后的 ADSC 活力。此外,通过 Muse 凋亡测定法评估 ADSC 的存活。通过实时聚合酶链反应评估 ADSC 中促炎(白细胞介素 1β和肿瘤坏死因子-α)和抗炎(白细胞介素 10 和转化生长因子-β)细胞因子的表达。结果表明,Cur-NCs 在胃消化后具有高稳定性,且在肠消化后姜黄素的生物可及性提高。此外,Cur-NCs 对 表现出抗菌活性,而对 生长无影响。在实验条件下,ADSCs 的活力和存活没有明显变化。最后,Cur-NCs 调节了暴露于炎症刺激物的 ADSC 中促炎和抗炎细胞因子的表达。总之,这些发现突出了 Cur-NCs 提高姜黄素生物利用度和治疗功效的潜力,特别是在炎症性疾病和肠道菌群失调的细胞治疗中。
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