The research focuses on the characterization and evaluation of drug delivery efficiency of a microwave-assisted, free-radical synthesized polyacrylamide-grafted Assam Bora rice starch (ABRS) graft copolymer (ABRS-g-PAM). Percentage grafting efficiency (% GE) and intrinsic viscosity were chosen as the optimization parameters. The optimized ABRS-g-PAM Grade Formulation 4 (GF4) was found to be the best grade.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA fast and highly sensitive electrochemical sensor (ECS) is crucially desirable for observing synthetic dyes in foodstuffs, as excessive consumption of these colorants can pose risks to human health, including toxicity and pathogenicity. This research introduces the creation of an ECS comprising a CuO-ZrO nanocomposite for detecting Sunset Yellow (SY) dye in beverage and food items. The synthesized CuO-ZrO material underwent thorough characterization using various physicochemical and electroanalytical methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The study aimed to enhance phloretin's oral absorption and systemic availability through nanoencapsulation within biodegradable polymers, improving its anti-oxidant and cardioprotective potential.
Methods: Phloretin-loaded polymeric nanocomposites were prepared using ionic gelation and optimised for yield, encapsulation, loading, particle size, PdI and zeta potential. The formulation was characterised by FTIR, XRD, FESEM and MS.
Int J Biol Macromol
November 2024
Chronic wounds present a significant healthcare challenge marked by complexities such as persistent bleeding, inhibited cell proliferation, dysregulated inflammation, vulnerability to infection, and compromised tissue remodeling. Conventional wound dressings often prove inadequate in addressing the intricate requirements of chronic wound healing, leading to slow healing and heightened susceptibility to infections in patients with prolonged medical conditions. Bacterial biofilms in chronic wounds pose an additional challenge due to drug resistance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study focused on Syzygium cumini Leaf Extract (SCLE) loaded into Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) film via Solution casting. Phytochemical screening revealed carbohydrates, and HPLC analysis identified quercetin, known for promoting wound healing. FT-IR spectroscopy confirmed various functional groups.
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August 2024
Controlled drug delivery systems offer numerous advantages. This research evaluates Opuntia leaf mucilage grafted with polyacrylamide (OPM-g-PAM) as a promising controlled-release polymer. PAM chains were grafted onto the backbone of OPM using a microwave-assisted method.
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May 2024
Biomaterials are pivotal in the realms of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery and serve as fundamental building blocks. Within this dynamic landscape, polymeric biomaterials emerge as the frontrunners, offering unparalleled versatility across physical, chemical, and biological domains. Natural polymers, in particular, captivate attention for their inherent bioactivity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn unexplored hybrid superporous hydrogel (MHSPH) of Dillenia indica fruit mucilage (DIFM) and carrageenan blend embedded with green synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MNPs) is utilized as an effective wound dressing material with appreciable mechanical strength in murine model. The prepared MNPs and the optimized MHSPH were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared (FT- IR) spectroscopy. Size, zeta potential and morphology of MNPs was assessed using Dynamic light scattering technique (DLS) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) respectively.
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February 2024
The current study details the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles utilizing the aqueous leaf extract of Ipomoea aquatica. A straightforward, economically viable, and consistent green synthesis technique was devised for producing these nanoparticles. The resulting Zinc oxide nanoparticles underwent comprehensive characterization through XRD, FESEM, EDS, FT-IR, TGA, and DSC analyses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe process of wound healing involves complex interplay of systems biology, dependent on coordination of various cell types, both intra and extracellular mechanisms, proteins, and signaling pathways. To enhance these interactions, drugs must be administered precisely and continuously, effectively regulating the intricate mechanisms involved in the body's response to injury. Controlled drug delivery systems (DDS) play a pivotal role in achieving this objective.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this work, Tridax Procumbens Extracts (TPE) were blended with Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and film was developed through the casting method. The phytochemical screening of the TPE/CMC film was carried out and found the presence of carbohydrates, tannins, saponins, and cardiac glycosides. The presence of elements such as C, O, Na, P, Cl, K, Ca, Mn, and Nb in TP/CMC film was confirmed through EDX.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFModern-day treatment for burns and wounds demands scarless healing which is becoming a challenging clinical problem. Thus, to alleviate such issues, it becomes essential to develop biocompatible and biodegradable wound dressing material for skin tissue regeneration, which could heal the wound in a very short span leaving no scars. The present study focuses on the development of nanofiber of Cashew gum polysaccharide-Polyvinyl alcohol using electrospinning.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFModern-day treatment demands scarless wound healing utilizing scaffolds in the form of nanofiber mats which are tissue and environment-friendly. Neem gum polysaccharide (NGP) in conjugation with Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in the form of nanofibers exhibits antimicrobial properties mimicking extracellular matrix for tissue growth. Different grades of nanofibers mats (NFM) were prepared by combining different ratios of NGP and PVA which were later crosslinked using glutaraldehyde vapors (25 % w/v in 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present work is focused on fabrication of novel nanofiber (NF) mat as wound-healing scaffold using blends of novel combination of leaves mucilage (HLM)-Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-Pectin, which was never reported previously. Different ratios of the polymeric blends were electrospun by setting different parameters to achieve best possible electrospun nanofiber mat which was later crosslinked by glutaraldehyde vapor. The optimized formulation of nanofiber mat was characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrowave assisted synthesis of graft copolymer of polymeric blend of Fenugreek seed mucilage (FSM)-Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with acrylamide (AM) was done by free radical polymerization using ammonium per sulfate (APS) as initiator. Varying amount of AM and APS was used to optimize the best grade based on highest percentage grafting efficiency and investigated with intrinsic viscosity measurement, Fourier Transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR),C NMR spectra, X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, Thermogravimetric analysis, Scanning electron microscopy. The results of intrinsic viscosity indicate that the optimized sample GF4 has longer chain length than in comparison to the native mucilage and thus exhibits more swelling tendencies and thus can be used as very good controlled release matrix system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA highly sensitive, accurate and robust LC-MS/MS method was developed and validated for determination of nimorazole (NMZ) in rat plasma using metronidazole (MNZ) as internal standard (IS). The analyte and IS were extracted from plasma by precipitating protein with acetonitrile and were chromatographed using an Agilent Poroshell 120, EC-C18 column. The mobile phase was composed of a mixture of acetonitrile and 0.
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