Oleic acid liposomes (OALs) are novel vesicular carriers ofunsaturated fatty acids and their corresponding ionized species, arranged within an enclosed lipid bilayer. This study aimed to encapsulate moxifloxacin HCl (MOX), a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug into OALs for effective treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection through topical application. Various OALs were formulatedby combining varied quantities of phosphatidylcholine (PC), oleic acid (OA), and cholesterol (CH) with 50 mg of MOX.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRepetitive traumatic brain injury (RTBI) is acknowledged as a silent overlooked public health crisis, with an incomplete understanding of its pathomechanistic signaling pathways. Mounting evidence suggests the involvement of thrombin and its receptor, the protease-activated receptor (PAR)1, in the development of secondary injury in TBI; however, the consequences of PAR1 modulation and its impact on ferroptosis-redox signaling, and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in RTBI, remain unclear. Further, the utilitarian function of PAR1 as a therapeutic target in RTBI has not been elucidated.
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June 2024
The Cucurbitaceae family includes several edible species that are consumed globally as fruits and vegetables. These species produce high volumes of seeds that are often discarded as waste. In this study, we investigate the chemical composition and biological activity of three seed oils from Cucurbitaceae plants, namely, cantaloupe, honeydew, and zucchini, in comparison to the widely used pumpkin seed oil for their ability to enhance and accelerate wound healing in rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe neuronal and renal deteriorations observed in patients exposed to methotrexate (MTX) therapy highlight the need for medical interventions to counteract these complications. Boswellic acid (BA) and apigenin (APG) are natural phytochemicals with prominent neuronal and renal protective impacts in various ailments. However, their impacts on MTX-provoked renal and hippocampal toxicity have not been reported.
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